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3 4 19 CHAMPION HOUSING O’CONNELL OF LOCAL PRICES COACH WINS CHILDREN KEEP ON NATIONAL MORAN DIES RISING HONOR Sun Gazette ARLINGTON’S SOURCE FOR HOMETOWN NEWS SINCE 1935 VOLUME 85 NO. 23 JULY 30-AUG. 5, 2020 Battle Brews Over Weapons on Co. Property Debate on Advertising Gun Proposal Foreshadows a Likely Larger Fight in September SCOTT McCAFFREY but most were of the belief that the x, as ing acted on in September. Dominey, suggesting that the county gov- Sta Writer it were, was in. The measure being proposed was ernment was virtue-signaling at the pos- “I’ve lived in Arlington long enough to merely up for advertisement, but oppo- sible expense of resident safety. Critics of a proposal to ban legally know that this train has left the station,” nents wanted to get their objections on Dominey called the proposal “the ex- carried weapons from Arlington govern- county resident Jared Hendler said at a the record early. act kind of divisive, opportunistic parti- ment facilities and during special events July 22 County Board meeting in advance “This is a joke worthy of a Franz in the community offered their protests, of planned gun-restriction legislation be- Kafka novel,” said county resident Jered Continued on Page 15 Young DJ Finds Himself Picking Up Two Awards In recent years, the Arlington Partner- ship for Children, Youth and Families has presented separate “Connect with Kids Champions” and “Do for Kids Champi- ons” awards to celebrate those who, in different ways, give of their time in support of local youth. In 2020, for the rst time, one individual has received both awards simultaneously. And he’s just a teenager. Nathan Liles was lauded for his work in the teen-DJ program of the Arlington County Department of Parks and Recre- ation’s Of ce for Teens. As an eighth-grad- er (attending Thomas Jefferson Middle School) last year, he was asked to take over the program after his mentor – DJ Jeff – had to take leave. The result was a teen who stepped up to the plate, bringing with him a “highly professional look and demeanor” to his work. For stepping up to support the teen-DJ program of the O ce of Teens of the Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation, Nathan Liles was honored with both the Connect with Kids Champions award and the Do for Kids Champions award – the rst time the two awards Continued on Page 15 have been presented simultaneously to the same person. ARLINGTON PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES

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2 July 30, 2020 sungazette.news Champion of Local Youth Mary Ann Moran Dies SCOTT McCAFFREY “What an amazing lady,” said Wanda Sta Writer Pierce, then the executive director of the foundation. Moran “is small in height, Mary Ann Moran, a devoted com- but she’s a giant in Arlington in helping munity servant in Arlington who worked kids,” Pierce said at the awards luncheon. to improve the lives of youth across the In 2016, Moran was honored by the county, died July 16 from complications General Assembly, which lauded her work related to heart and lung issues. as a teacher, mentor, change agent and She was 72 years old. community leader, using a “gentle and “Her life was a very accomplished and unassuming nature” to achieve results. distinguished life of service, particularly She previously had been awarded the Ar- on behalf of children,” County Board lington Community Hero Award. member Christian Dorsey said in paying Moran was born Mary Ann Donovan tribute to her memory. in Newton, Mass., in 1947, growing up in After moving to Arlington with her a household of 12 children. While attend- husband Bob and their children 43 years ing Trinity University in Washington, she ago, Moran was an educator and a lead- met her future husband; they were mar- er in the establishment of the Arlington ried in December 1969 and in the late Partnership for Children, Youth and 1980s settled in Arlington. Families. Beyond civic leadership, Moran was She also helped bring the “develop- described as an active reader, walker, gar- mental assets” program to the county and dener, bird-watcher and traveler. She at- its school system and was involved with tended Mass at the Congregation of the Mary Ann Moran, second from left, was honored with the William T. Newman Jr. Spirit of Com- Teen Day, Project Peace, Northern Vir- Immaculate Heart of Mary at Mission- munity Award in 2015. Shown with her are John Shooshan; Circuit Court Chief Judge William ginia Family Service and Arlington Street hurst in Arlington. Newman Jr.; and Wanda Pierce. PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN). In addition to her husband, Moran is In 2015, Moran was honored with the survived by four children and their fami- A private funeral Mass for Moran was to the Arlington Partnership for Children, Arlington Community Foundation’s Wil- lies, as well as nine siblings. held July 24. A celebration of life is antici- Youth and Families Foundation (www.ar- liam T. Newman Jr. Spirit of Community Moran is one of a number of veteran pated at a later date. lingtonpartnershipfoundation.org.). Award for her efforts on behalf of all chil- civic leadership who have died in recent Memorial contributions can be made Brian Trompeter contributed. dren, especially at-risk youth. months. “Community-building is the responsi- “These are the people that make Ar- Sign up for free updates at https://sungazette.news and we’ll let bility of each one of us,” Moran said at lington Arlington,” County Board Chair- you know each Wednesday when the new editions of the Sun Ga- that event. “It can’t be mandated. It has man Libby Garvey said. “We’re so lucky zette have been posted online! to be chosen.” to have had them.”

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sungazette.news July 30, 2020 3 Home Prices Higher Since January Across N.Va. Due to COVID, Inventory Issues, Overall Sales Fall, But a Rebound Could Be in the Cards A combination of COVID fears and shortage of inventory HOME SALES, FIRST 6 MONTHS OF YEAR HOME PRICES, FIRST 6 MONTHS OF YEAR combined to keep home sales across Northern Virginia’s ma- Locality 2020 2019 Change Locality 2020 2019 Change jor jurisdictions moderately re- Alexandria 1124 1322 -15.0% Alexandria $575,000 $520,000 +10.6% strained for the rst six months of the year. But sales prices kept Arlington Co. 1154 1417 -18.6% Arlington Co. $630,000 $610,000 +3.3% moving higher. Fairfax Co. 7074 8150 -13.2% Fairfax Co. $570,988 $535,000 +4.3% A total of 15,917 properties went to closing in the January- Loudoun Co. 3128 3308 -5.4% Loudoun Co. $525,924 $495,000 +6.2% to-June timeframe, according to Pr. William Co. 3437 3749 -8.3% Pr. William Co. $405,000 $380,000 +6.6% new data from MarketStats by TOTAL 15917 17946 -11.3% Median home-sale prices were reported July 13 by MarketStats by ShowingTime. ShowingTime, based on listing activity from Bright MLS. Figures were reported July 13 by MarketStats by ShowingTime. Fargo Housing Market Index July. The index gauging current Figures represent sales in (HMI) released today. sales conditions jumped 16 points the ve most populous North- ve jurisdictions rising compared as much house, on a per-square- The index now stands at to 79, the component measuring ern Virginia localities: Fairfax, to the same period in 2019. foot basis, as those in Arlington roughly the same spot it was in sales expectations in the next six Prince William, Loudoun and Arlington led the pack at County last month, and buyers March, before the COVID-19 months rose seven points to 75 Arlington counties and the city $630,000, up 3.3 percent), fol- in all jurisdictions across the lo- pandemic hit. and the measure charting traf c of Alexandria. lowed by Alexandria ($575,000, cal region were paying more, on “Builders are seeing strong of prospective buyers posted a That six-month sales total up 10.6 percent), Fairfax County average, for every square foot of traf c and lots of interest in new 15-point gain to 58. was down 11.3 percent from the ($570,988, up 4.3 percent), Lou- home they purchased. construction as existing home Looking at the monthly av- same period in 2019, with the in- doun County ($525,924, up 6.2 Arlington led the pack in June inventory remains lean,” said erage regional HMI scores, the ner suburbs of Arlington (down percent) and Prince William with an average per-square-foot NAHB chairman Chuck Fowke, Northeast surged 22 points to 70, 18.6 percent) and Alexandria County ($405,000, up 6.6 per- cost of $460, according to data a custom home builder from the Midwest jumped 18 points to (down 15 percent) seeing the cent). from MarketStats by Showing- Tampa, Fla. 68, the South increased 10 points steepest decline, in large measure The median represents the Time, based on listing activity “Moreover, builders in the to 73 and the West increased 14 due to tight inventories limiting point at which half of homes from Bright MLS. Northeast and the Midwest are points to 80. choices for prospective purchas- sold for more, half for less, and Arlington’s total was up 3.8 bene ting from demand that was But headwinds remain a fac- ers. includes all housing types, from percent from June 2019, and sidelined during lockdowns in tor. The outer suburbs showed condominiums to townhouses to was followed by Falls Church the spring,” Fowke said. “Low “While the housing market is smaller drop-off, with sales single-family homes. at $424 per square foot (up 16.5 interest rates are also fueling de- clearly rebounding, challenges down 8.3 percent in Prince Wil- At both the local and nation- percent), Alexandria at $399 (up mand.” exist,” acknowledged NAHB liam and 5.4 percent in Loud- al levels, real-estate profession- 11.8 percent), Fairfax County at Derived from a monthly sur- chief economist Robert Dietz, oun. Fairfax County, the region’s als are looking at a solid end to $286 (up 2.9 percent), Loudoun vey that NAHB has been con- who pointed to rising cost for largest home market and the one the year. Pending-sales data for County at $210 (up 5.5 percent) ducting for 30 years,the HMI materials and labor. that straddles the inner and outer June in the Washington region and Prince William County at gauges builder perceptions of Dietz said the data back up suburbs, was down 13.2 percent suggest buyers are hopping back $175 (up 4.2 percent). current single-family home sales anecdotal evidence that residents to 7,074 sales. into the market, and that some For information, see the Web- and sales expectations for the of urban areas are looking to get The COVID crisis hit in homeowners are moving for- site at www.brightmlshomes. next six months as “good,” “fair” out. The ight to the suburbs March and for a brief period ward with putting their homes com. or “poor.” and smaller metros “is real,” he shut down the local homes mar- on the market. Builder Con dence Back to The survey also asks build- said. ket (although sales already in the Figures represent most, but Pre-COVID Levels: In a signal ers to rate traf c of prospective “The changing geography of pipeline for the most part contin- not all, homes on the market. that the housing market is ready buyers as “high to very high,” housing demand is bene ting ued unaffected). After a transi- All gures are preliminary, and to lead a post-COVID economic “average” or “low to very low.” new construction,” Dietz said. tion period where buyers, sellers are subject to revision. For infor- recovery, builder con dence Scores for each component are “New-home demand is improv- and agents learned to operate in mation, see the Website at www. in the market for newly-built then used to calculate a season- ing in lower-density markets, in- a more health-conscious envi- brightmlshomes.com. single-family homes jumped 14 ally adjusted index where any cluding small metro areas, rural ronment, market activity began Arlington Leads for Month points to 72 on a zero-to-100 number over 50 indicates that markets and large metro exurbs, to pick back up. in Per-Square-Foot Cost: Home- scale in July, according to the more builders view conditions as as people seek out larger homes Prices never took a beating, buyers in Prince William County latest National Association of good than poor. and anticipate more exibility with the median sales prices in all were able to get nearly three times Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells All the indices posted gains in for telework in the years ahead. County Home Sales Down But Future Looks Brighter The Arlington real-estate market used decline recorded in May. percent to $541,128. ing problem in the Arlington market for the month of June to start wriggling out June gures were reported July 14 by • The average price of condominiums more than a year, seems to be easing. The of the COVID-19 stranglehold. MarketStats by ShowingTime. was up 9.5 percent to $470,367. 354 properties that came onto the market The 228 home sales for the month were The average sales price of all properties A total of 37 properties changed hands in June represented a year-over-year in- down 14.6 percent from the 267 transac- that went to closing across the county in for $1 million or more during the month. crease of more than 20 percent, and the tions recorded a year before, but the sales June was off by 1.7 percent to $725,495, It took an average of 17 days for prop- total number of active listings on the mar- total in June was up from May – and the held back largely by a smaller number erties to go from listing to rati ed sales ket at the end of the month was up nearly number of sales coming down the pipe- of single-family properties in the overall contract, an improvement from 22 days a 14 percent from a year before. line also looks promising. sales mix compared to most months. year before. Transactions in June garnered There also was a bump up in new May’s roughly 15-percent year-over- Among the three legs of the real-estate 99.5 percent of original listing price, down pending sales for the month, pointing year sales dropoff was less than half that stool: from 100.3 percent a year before. toward at least moderate year-over-year recorded in May, where year-over-year • The average sales price of single-fam- Conventional mortgages represented sales growth heading deeper into the sum- sales were down by 35 percent. And to- ily homes was $1,109,179, down 3.3 per- the method of transacting sales in 169 mer months. tal sales volume for June ($165.6 million), cent. cases, followed by VA-backed loans (31) Figures represent most, but not all, while down 16 percent from a year before, • The average price of attached prop- and cash (24). homes on the market. All gures are pre- also was less than half the 33.4-percent erties, such as townhouses, was up 10.6 Inventory, which has been an ongo- liminary, and are subject to revision.

4 July 30, 2020 sungazette.news Home Prices Higher Since January Across N.Va. Civic Federation May Take Crack at Co. Governance SCOTT McCAFFREY other communities doing?” the process be focused on “how the north, central and southern shrined in the Code of Virginia, Due to COVID, Inventory Issues, Overall Sales Fall, But a Rebound Could Be in the Cards Sta Writer Schutz said. do we bring more people into the parts of the county) and whose it likely would require action by A combination of COVID Among the possible areas of government process and make members served both executive the General Assembly to make fears and shortage of inventory HOME SALES, FIRST 6 MONTHS OF YEAR HOME PRICES, FIRST 6 MONTHS OF YEAR Herbert Hoover was residing exploration: them feel they have a voice?” and legislative functions. any signi cant changes. Voter combined to keep home sales – albeit somewhat tenuously – in • Are the ve-member Coun- The vote to send the mea- But with the county experi- approval in referendums also across Northern Virginia’s ma- Locality 2020 2019 Change Locality 2020 2019 Change the White House the last time ty Board and School Board the sure to the full Civic Federation encing rapid population growth might be required. jor jurisdictions moderately re- Alexandria 1124 1322 -15.0% Alexandria $575,000 $520,000 +10.6% Arlington had a major change in right size for a geographically membership was 8-1, with fed- from the period of World War Among those who thinks it strained for the rst six months its governance structure. small but very densely populated eration treasurer Burt Bostwick I forward, Arlington leaders in worthy to look at options – al- of the year. But sales prices kept Arlington Co. 1154 1417 -18.6% Arlington Co. $630,000 $610,000 +3.3% Nearly 90 years later, the Ar- community? against it. 1932 won General Assembly though he has reservations about moving higher. Fairfax Co. 7074 8150 -13.2% Fairfax Co. $570,988 $535,000 +4.3% lington County Civic Federation • Should the current at-large Bostwick’s objection was approval for a new government a few – is Jay Fisette, who served A total of 15,917 properties may get the ball rolling on bring- voting for County Board and that, without a clear focus on structure, which included a 20 years on the County Board. went to closing in the January- Loudoun Co. 3128 3308 -5.4% Loudoun Co. $525,924 $495,000 +6.2% ing that structure into the 21st School Board be changed to dis- the problem or problems to be ve-member, part-time, at-large “While I don’t support term to-June timeframe, according to Pr. William Co. 3437 3749 -8.3% Pr. William Co. $405,000 $380,000 +6.6% century. trict voting? solved, “we tend to either go off County Board whose members limits or districts, I do think it The federation’s board of di- • Should the existing stag- on a tangent or just keep talking supervised an appointed county is time for Arlington to seri- new data from MarketStats by TOTAL 15917 17946 -11.3% Median home-sale prices were reported July 13 by MarketStats by ShowingTime. ShowingTime, based on listing rectors on July 19 agreed to send gered-term elections for County and talking and talking.” manager. ously consider becoming a city,” activity from Bright MLS. Figures were reported July 13 by MarketStats by ShowingTime. Fargo Housing Market Index July. The index gauging current to the full membership a pro- Board and School Board be “This runs the risk of being a At the time, members of the Fisette told the Sun Gazette. changed so all board members major, major waste of time,” he School Board were named by “We are [effectively] a city, so we Figures represent sales in (HMI) released today. sales conditions jumped 16 points posal for creation of an ad-hoc task force to look at the existing are elected at one time? said. the Circuit Court, an appointed might as well get the bene ts and the ve most populous North- ve jurisdictions rising compared as much house, on a per-square- The index now stands at to 79, the component measuring government structure and sug- • Should there be term limits But Michael McMenamin, power that later was given to the stop confusing people.” ern Virginia localities: Fairfax, to the same period in 2019. foot basis, as those in Arlington roughly the same spot it was in sales expectations in the next six gest possible alternatives. imposed on local elected of - another board member, said County Board. Among the majority of the Prince William, Loudoun and Arlington led the pack at County last month, and buyers March, before the COVID-19 months rose seven points to 75 “It’s been a very long time cials? it should be sent to the general Briey in the 1950s, Arling- Civic Federation leadership, the Arlington counties and the city $630,000, up 3.3 percent), fol- in all jurisdictions across the lo- pandemic hit. and the measure charting traf c since Arlington’s form of gov- • Should the county manager membership to decide. ton voters had the opportunity view was now is as good a time of Alexandria. lowed by Alexandria ($575,000, cal region were paying more, on “Builders are seeing strong of prospective buyers posted a ernment was put together,” said be made an elected of cial? “Let’s just move it along and to elect School Board members, as any to get the ball rolling. That six-month sales total up 10.6 percent), Fairfax County average, for every square foot of traf c and lots of interest in new 15-point gain to 58. Dave Schutz, a veteran civic ac- • Should Arlington consider see what happens,” he said. but did not regain it until the “There just a lot of really was down 11.3 percent from the ($570,988, up 4.3 percent), Lou- home they purchased. construction as existing home Looking at the monthly av- tivist who, with Michael Beer, becoming a city? From the end of the Civil War 1990s. great things about this,” Civic same period in 2019, with the in- doun County ($525,924, up 6.2 Arlington led the pack in June inventory remains lean,” said erage regional HMI scores, the proposed creation of the task “All of this stuff is pretty until the early 1930s, Arlington That body also consists of Federation delegate Lois Koontz ner suburbs of Arlington (down percent) and Prince William with an average per-square-foot NAHB chairman Chuck Fowke, Northeast surged 22 points to 70, force. interconnected,” said John Vih- – known until 1920 as “Alex- ve members elected for stag- said. 18.6 percent) and Alexandria County ($405,000, up 6.6 per- cost of $460, according to data a custom home builder from the Midwest jumped 18 points to “Arlington should be think- stadt, a Civic Federation board andria County” – was run by a gered terms on an at-large basis. “It has a lot of potential,” (down 15 percent) seeing the cent). from MarketStats by Showing- Tampa, Fla. 68, the South increased 10 points ing, are we doing it right, could member and former County three-member Board of Supervi- Because Arlington’s unique federation president Allan Ga- steepest decline, in large measure The median represents the Time, based on listing activity “Moreover, builders in the to 73 and the West increased 14 we be doing it better, what are Board member. He urged that sors elected by districts (roughly governance structure is en- jadhar added. due to tight inventories limiting point at which half of homes from Bright MLS. Northeast and the Midwest are points to 80. choices for prospective purchas- sold for more, half for less, and Arlington’s total was up 3.8 bene ting from demand that was But headwinds remain a fac- ers. includes all housing types, from percent from June 2019, and sidelined during lockdowns in tor. The outer suburbs showed condominiums to townhouses to was followed by Falls Church the spring,” Fowke said. “Low “While the housing market is smaller drop-off, with sales single-family homes. at $424 per square foot (up 16.5 interest rates are also fueling de- clearly rebounding, challenges There’s comfort in being part of a strong community down 8.3 percent in Prince Wil- At both the local and nation- percent), Alexandria at $399 (up mand.” exist,” acknowledged NAHB like Ashby Ponds and Greenspring, the area’s most liam and 5.4 percent in Loud- al levels, real-estate profession- 11.8 percent), Fairfax County at Derived from a monthly sur- chief economist Robert Dietz, popular senior living communities. We’re managed oun. Fairfax County, the region’s als are looking at a solid end to $286 (up 2.9 percent), Loudoun vey that NAHB has been con- who pointed to rising cost for by Erickson Living,® a leader in senior living and health largest home market and the one the year. Pending-sales data for County at $210 (up 5.5 percent) ducting for 30 years,the HMI materials and labor. care. Despite social distancing, our residents never that straddles the inner and outer June in the Washington region and Prince William County at gauges builder perceptions of Dietz said the data back up lacked care and connection. suburbs, was down 13.2 percent suggest buyers are hopping back $175 (up 4.2 percent). current single-family home sales anecdotal evidence that residents to 7,074 sales. into the market, and that some For information, see the Web- and sales expectations for the of urban areas are looking to get • Meals, medications, personal items, and The COVID crisis hit in homeowners are moving for- site at www.brightmlshomes. next six months as “good,” “fair” out. The ight to the suburbs more—delivered! ward with putting their homes com. March and for a brief period or “poor.” and smaller metros “is real,” he • Telehealth appointments and house calls from shut down the local homes mar- on the market. Builder Con dence Back to The survey also asks build- said. our on-site doctors ket (although sales already in the Figures represent most, but Pre-COVID Levels: In a signal ers to rate traf c of prospective “The changing geography of pipeline for the most part contin- not all, homes on the market. that the housing market is ready buyers as “high to very high,” housing demand is bene ting • Virtual faith services, ﬁtness classes, ued unaffected). After a transi- All gures are preliminary, and to lead a post-COVID economic “average” or “low to very low.” new construction,” Dietz said. entertainment, and more tion period where buyers, sellers are subject to revision. For infor- recovery, builder con dence Scores for each component are “New-home demand is improv- and agents learned to operate in mation, see the Website at www. in the market for newly-built then used to calculate a season- ing in lower-density markets, in- a more health-conscious envi- brightmlshomes.com. single-family homes jumped 14 ally adjusted index where any cluding small metro areas, rural “We were well cared for during this ronment, market activity began Arlington Leads for Month points to 72 on a zero-to-100 number over 50 indicates that markets and large metro exurbs, crisis with meals, mail, and essentials to pick back up. in Per-Square-Foot Cost: Home- scale in July, according to the more builders view conditions as as people seek out larger homes delivered right to our doors.” Prices never took a beating, buyers in Prince William County latest National Association of good than poor. and anticipate more exibility with the median sales prices in all were able to get nearly three times Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells All the indices posted gains in for telework in the years ahead. –Mike B., a community resident

County Home Sales Down But Future Looks Brighter Learn more. Call 1-844-321-7799 or visit Now more than ever, RetirementVirginia.com for your free brochure. The Arlington real-estate market used decline recorded in May. percent to $541,128. ing problem in the Arlington market for the month of June to start wriggling out June gures were reported July 14 by • The average price of condominiums more than a year, seems to be easing. The of the COVID-19 stranglehold. MarketStats by ShowingTime. was up 9.5 percent to $470,367. 354 properties that came onto the market community The 228 home sales for the month were The average sales price of all properties A total of 37 properties changed hands in June represented a year-over-year in- down 14.6 percent from the 267 transac- that went to closing across the county in for $1 million or more during the month. crease of more than 20 percent, and the tions recorded a year before, but the sales June was off by 1.7 percent to $725,495, It took an average of 17 days for prop- total number of active listings on the mar- total in June was up from May – and the held back largely by a smaller number erties to go from listing to rati ed sales ket at the end of the month was up nearly matters. number of sales coming down the pipe- of single-family properties in the overall contract, an improvement from 22 days a 14 percent from a year before. 14168942 line also looks promising. sales mix compared to most months. year before. Transactions in June garnered There also was a bump up in new May’s roughly 15-percent year-over- Among the three legs of the real-estate 99.5 percent of original listing price, down pending sales for the month, pointing year sales dropoff was less than half that stool: from 100.3 percent a year before. toward at least moderate year-over-year recorded in May, where year-over-year • The average sales price of single-fam- Conventional mortgages represented sales growth heading deeper into the sum- Day after day, decade after decade, your local newspaper con- sales were down by 35 percent. And to- ily homes was $1,109,179, down 3.3 per- the method of transacting sales in 169 mer months. tinues to be the last word in responsible reporting, accurate We Get the Word Out information, in-depth perspectives and valuable advertising. tal sales volume for June ($165.6 million), cent. cases, followed by VA-backed loans (31) Figures represent most, but not all, Trusted & Local Since 1935 while down 16 percent from a year before, • The average price of attached prop- and cash (24). homes on the market. All gures are pre- Advertisers, call 571.333.6272 to speak with an ad consul- also was less than half the 33.4-percent erties, such as townhouses, was up 10.6 Inventory, which has been an ongo- liminary, and are subject to revision. tant about promoting and growing your business with us.

sungazette.news July 30, 2020 5 SunGazette Find more letters and ON THE WEB: an archive of editorials at https://sungazette.news www.insidenova.com/ www.insidenova.com/news/arlington news/arlington ON FACEBOOK: (Click on “Opinion”) www.facebook.com/sungazettenews www.facebook.com/insidenova Opinion ON TWITTER: @sungazettenews @sungazettespts Our View: Valuing School-Resource O cers Given the lunacy being wrought upon the nation Harsh words, but accurate ones. these days, there are guaranteed to be at least a few en- Providing a layer of safety from external threats is but Newsroom tertaining moments. one of the roles of police in schools. ey also serve as SCOTT McCAFFREY C’mon, who doesn’t enjoy watching dopey hipster- lifelines for some students in a variety of ways. But far- Managing editor poseur anarchist wannabes trying to pull down statues le groups (and others that ought to know better) are so (703) 738-2532 (oen, ironically, of abolitionists) only to result in said blinded by the concept of the “school-to-prison pipe- [email protected] monuments toppling onto those doing the pulling? Or line” that they are willing to throw caution to the wind. DAVE FACINOLI watch some klutzy protester attempt to set the U.S. ag We hope some horrible mass-casualty incident never Sports editor on re, only to see his/her pant leg erupt in ames? occurs here. But if it does, what if there is no school-re- (703) 738-2533 Fun is fun. But there is absolutely nothing humor- source o cer available to provide some degree of pro- [email protected] ous when it comes to eorts from those – some on the tection in the critical rst moments? fringe but others, sadly, more mainstream – trying to We know what the far le is going to say. It is the fault BRIAN TROMPETER remove resource o cers from local schools. (is pre- of Trump. Or Robert E. Lee. Or Columbus. Or maybe Senior staff writer (703) 738-2534 sumes classroom instruction resumes in our lifetimes, that nebulous, if certainly in some cases real, concept of [email protected] but that is a subject for another time ...) systemic racism. Whatever animus these groups, and the politicians Wrong, wrong, wrong. Rather, it will be the fault of who prostrate before them, may have toward the police, the delusional, addled thinking of a small but noisy ca- Advertising are they really willing to put the lives of students, teach- bal. ers and sta at demonstrable risk? Really? We hope Gov. Northam, and local leaders, reject VICKY MASHAW Sales manager It is dangerous thinking that will leave those who ad- such illogical proposals, rather than stand mute as stu- (571) 333-6272 vocate it with blood on their hands, should an unthink- dent safety is supremely compromised across the com- [email protected] able (but alas all too frequent) attack occur. monwealth.

SHARON KASH Sales (571) 239-8014 It Is Time to Finally Tackle Food-Insecurity Issue [email protected] Editor: tant to different threats, ripen/produce at advantages, is burdensome food safety It’s nally time to address the critical different times of year, and are produced and compliance policies. Classiﬁed sales issue of food security in our nation. in concentrations that never exceed a cer- For instance, the current meat shortage (703) 771-8831 Too much concentration of our food- tain percentage share of that food catego- is due to the bottleneck in meat-process- [email protected] supply chain in a brittle, over-optimized ry. This way, no matter the adverse events ing facilities. In fact, small-scale farmers system makes us less resilient to the many that come to pass, the degree of damage have faced meat-processing bottlenecks threats food producers face, like: is limited. for years due to the extremely stringent • Disease outbreaks (human and ani- The primary argument against this ap- requirements for butchers to gain USDA mal). proach is rising food prices due to fewer certi cation and be allowed to sell retail. • Natural disasters. economies of scale. This has driven small-scale ranchers and Your submission of items for • Weather extremes. The U.S. already enjoys the lowest food custom butchers out of business in droves. our community-notes section is • Food-borne pathogens, pest infesta- prices, as a percentage of average house- And now the infrastructure isn’t there to always invited. Items must be tions and invasive weeds. hold disposable income, of any other absorb the hit to the large-scale meatpack- received at least one week prior to • Cyber-attacks. developed nation. Price increases can be ers. Legislation was drafted in 2017 to try publication date for consideration. • Economic volatility & wildly uctu- offset by redirecting agricultural subsidies to address this, but never gained enough ating raw materials costs and availability. to better align with the risk-management political support. The solution I propose is greater di- objectives. As someone who’s been running one versi cation of our food production. Just As an example, subsidies for corn of the D.C. metro area’s largest direct- as nancial risk is mitigated by spreading ethanol production might be better spent from-farm buying clubs (as a volunteer), I wealth across different disconnected as- supporting small-scale farmers who use speak from experience. I think it’s time to set classes, so too can the “food wealth” regenerative techniques and can help feed re-think all of the regulations that dispro- BUSINESS & MAILING ADDRESS: in our nation better withstand the myriad their local communities. This would re- portionately hurt small farmers and con- 131 E. Broad St., Suite 202, Falls Church, Va. 22046 P.O. Box 591, Leesburg, Va. 20178 threats through diversi cation of its produce our dependence on energy for indus- tribute to the highly non-diversi ed food MAIN TELEPHONE: FAX: duction and distribution. trial processing and long-distance trans- production portfolio in the U.S. (703) 738-2520 (703) 738-2530 This means producing a greater variety portation of those foods. Our national security depends on it. of animal and plant species, which thrive The next biggest barrier to realizing Nevra Ledwon in different climates and regions, are resis- this vision, aside from the economic dis- McLean

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[email protected] “I just adored Jim,” County Board County Board Members Make Ap- Visit snydersshades.com today and view our current promotions member Katie Cristol said, noting Peb- pointments: Arlington County Board ley’s work on behalf of Republican causes members on July 21 made the following in a Democratic community. appointments to local boards and com- She noted that, had Pebley ever run for missions: public of ce, “he likely would have pre- Trish Madden and David Pilch were Make the most vailed, given his deep community connec- appointed to the Aquatics Commit- tions and his just tremendous charm.” tee. Adele McClure was appointed to In recent years, even after his move to the Community Services Board. Daron OF SUNNY DAYS! ENJOY YOUR VACATION, WEAR A MASK & PLEASE PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING the Carolinas, Pebley remained an impor- Coates, Steven Cooper and Catherine If you’re looking tant conduit between Arlington and its Lynch were appointed to the Economic for eyewear that namesake ship, the USS Arlington. Last Development Commission. Chanda delivers the best in summer, while battling cancer, Pebley Choun was appointed to the Fiscal Af- European style, drove the 7.5 hours to Arlington to par- fairs Advisory Commission. comfort Due to ticipate in a celebration of the U.S. Navy Jose Quinonez was appointed to and design, ship’s crew. the Human Rights Commission. Bill Covid-19, BrillenEyes please make an Among his bequests was a $10,000 Braswell, Francesca Guerrero, Ed Hilz, appointment contribution to support completion of a Dwight Hlustick and Kevin Sweeney Is For You. to come to scale model of the USS Arlington, which were reappointed to the Neighborhood the store will be displayed in the lobby of the coun- Complete Streets Commission. Shirley Straight from the ty government’s Ellen M. Bozman Gov- Brothwell was reappointed to the Sports best optical trade ernmental Center. When the ceremony Commission and was designated as chair. eventually is held, “Jim will be with us Kellen MacBeth was reappointed to the shows in Europe, there in spirit,” Garvey said. Tenant-Landlord Commission and was we offer Arlington Picks Up State Tourism- designated as chair. high-quality, Promotion Funds: The tourism-promo- In addition, Josh Folb was named affordable tion arm of the Arlington County govern- chair of the Joint Committee on Trans- “fashion for the ment has received a $10,000 grant from portation Choices. face” that’s the Virginia Tourism Corp. to promote the state’s “WanderLove” campaign. fun, versatile Funding will be used to “showcase and eye-catching. www.policelifestyle.com outdoor adventures in an urban setting to East Coast road-trippers,” said Emily Eye Exams By Independent Doctor of Optometry, Dr. Peter Ellis Cassell, director of the Arlington Con- vention and Visitors Service. It is among $870,000 in marketing grants awarded to 701 W. 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the Community Newspapersungazette.news July 30, 2020 7 since 1935 We’ve got you covered, in the mail weekly and online always! Transportation Notes A Local Tradition of PARK AGENCY GETS SOME OF WHAT said County Board member Katie Cristol, IT SEEKS FOR DUAL-TRAIL PLAN: The calling it “really critical” both as a trans- Trusted & Personalized Northern Virginia Regional Park Author- portation option and for economic vital- ity (NOVA Parks) didn’t get all the fund- ity in the Crystal City area. Dental Care! ing it was seeking to create a dual-use trail While being just a half-mile from the on about two miles of the Washington & airport, Crystal Drive has no convenient Old Dominion Regional Trail in Arling- pathway for pedestrians or bicyclists to ton. But the organization’s executive di- safely connect to it. Once the project is $0 Cleanings! Further rector said it would use the funding it did completed – expected in 2025 or 2026 – it For most insured patients. Call for details. Heightened receive to advance the project. will make Crystal City “just a few steps Sterilization The Northern Virginia Transportation away from DCA,” said Cristol, referring Low-Cost Dental Coverage Authority included $650,000 for design of to the airport’s aviation code. For Uninsured Patients Standards! the project in its recently adopted six-year, The bridge will take pedestrian traf c As Low as $46/mo. $539 million spending package. That was above the George Washington Memo- Call today for more details. far less than the $5.64 million sought by rial Parkway and will connect to Crystal NOVA Parks to cover the cost of design Drive at 20th Street South, roughly two and construction, with a goal of segregat- blocks from the Crystal City Metro sta- ing walkers from bicyclists on the popular tion. trail in an effort to improve safety and As part of its efforts to woo Amazon mitigate congestion. to the local area, the state government The decision represented a compro- earlier had committed $9.5 million to the mise, after Arlington of cials received project, whose estimated total cost is $36 complaints from some residents about million. the proposal. County Board member Ka- tie Cristol said the decision “will allow CRYSTAL CITY VRE STATION GETS RE- NOVA Parks to move forward” and come GIONAL FUNDING: The proposed $50 mil- 6200 Wilson Boulevard back for “a more substantive conversa- lion new Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Suite 114 • Falls Church tion on impacts” at a future date. station in Crystal City has taken an ad- 703-534-9160 Paul Gilbert, NOVA Parks’ executive ditional step forward, with the Northern director, said the proposal mirrors what is Virginia Transportation Authority agree- EverlastingDentalCare.com being done on the W&OD Trail in Falls ing to kick in a requested $15.8 million to Church, a project that will begin by the get the project done. end of summer. The new, two-track station will be lo- Appointments 7am−7pm & on Saturdays! “I think when people see the improve- cated east of Crystal Drive between 18th ment that is made when the Falls Church and 20th streets South, a quarter-mile section is complete, there will be a de- south of the existing, one-track station. mand for much more of this approach,” VRE of cials are seeking to construct a PLAN YOUR 2021 DREAM VACATION NOW! Gilbert told the Sun Gazette. “Separat- new station/platform area to allow for ing cyclists from pedestrians will greatly longer trains to accommodate growth. FROM FROM improve safety. Using low-impact devel- Using trackage owned by CSX, VRE $ * $ * 1,749 1,249 opment techniques, we will signi cantly runs commuter service from points west $ * $ * 1,499 999 improve the stormwater performance of and south into Alexandria, Arlington and the park.” the District of Columbia weekday morn- ings, then back out in the afternoon. 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10 July 30, 2020 sungazette.news Remodelers Upbeat in New Survey Real Estate The National Association of Home Featured Property of the Week Builders’s second-quarter Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 73, suggesting that remodelers are in a positive mood despite the impacts A Seamlessly Expanded Colonial of the public-health pandemic. The RMI survey asks remodelers to Leeway Heights Delight Has Been Updated for Today’s Living rate ve components of the remodeling market as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” Each question is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where an index number above 50 indicates that a higher share view conditions as good than poor. “Many remodelers are busy, even busier than prior to COVID-19. Home owners are calling for decks, patios, porches, and kitchen and bathroom jobs,” said NAHB Remodelers Chair Tom Ashley Jr., a remodeler from Den- ham Springs, La. “Their optimism for a stronger market is evident through their RMI responses.” The Current Conditions Index is an average of three of these components: the current market for large remodeling projects, moderately-sized projects and small projects. The Future Indica- tors Index is an average of the other two components: the current rate at which leads and inquiries are coming in and the current backlog of remodeling projects. The overall RMI is calculated by averaging the Current Conditions Index and the Future Indicator Index. In the second quarter, all compo- This week’s featured property pres- gardens. As we are ushered inside, our The property is conveniently located, nents and subcomponents of the RMI ents the opportunity to own an excep- first stop is the large living room with with easy access to commuter routes were well above 50. The Current Con- tionally and seamlessly updated/ex- the aforementioned fireplace, setting plus walkability to parks and the won- ditions Index averaged 77, with large panded 1940s colonial in sought-after the stage for all that follows. derful amenities of the Lee-Harrison remodeling projects ($50,000 or more) Leeway Heights, showcasing more than A dining room is adjacent, and be- Shopping Center. yielding a reading of 70, moderately- 3,450 square feet of showstopper living yond it the comfortable kitchen where If you’ve come looking for a home sized remodeling projects (at least space with highlights ranging from a everything is close at hand. that checks all the boxes, look no fur- $20,000 but less than $50,000) at 78 cozy fireplace and Pella windows (offer- The family room addition is a stand- ther. It’s all here for you! and small remodeling projects (under ing grand garden views) to a three-level out, with walls of windows and access Articles are prepared by the Sun Ga- $20,000) with a reading of 83. above-grade addition. to the breakfast area and, thence, to the zette’s real estate advertising department The Future Indicators Index aver- Presenting a lovely curb appeal to deck. on behalf of clients. aged 70, with the rate at which leads the world, the home truly comes into Upstairs, the owner’s retreat oc- For information on the home, contact and inquiries are coming in at 72 and its own during an interior exploration, cupies the rear of the footprint, with a the listing agent. For information on hav- the backlog of remodeling jobs at 67. where we can see the deep footprint large bedroom with tray ceiling; a large ing a house reviewed, contact the Sun In an effort to track quarterly that provides marvelous living spaces dressing area with plentiful closet space; Gazette’s real estate advertising depart- trends, the redesigned RMI survey asks and traffic flow. sumptuous bath; and a home office or remodelers to compare market condi- The property currently is on the mar- nursery with vaulted ceiling overlook- Facts for buyers tions to three months earlier, using a ket, listed at $1,198,000 by Dave Lloyd ing your rear domains. Address: 5417 23rd Street North, “better”/“about the same”/”worse” of Weichert, Realtors. Two additional bedrooms and access Arlington (22205). scale. This index posted a reading of Our journey begins with a warm- to the attic are found on this level. Listed at: $1,198,000 by Dave Lloyd, 66, indicating that market conditions hearted welcome on the “iced-tea sip- Downstairs, the highlights keep com- Weichert, Realtors (703) 593-3204. have improved substantially since the ping” covered front porch, which wraps ing, with a large recreation room, the Schools: Nottingham Elementary, rst quarter. around one side of the home to culmi- home’s fourth bedroom with full bath, Swanson Middle, Yorktown High For the full RMI tables, see the nate in the Epoch composite deck area and a flexible bonus room with exterior School. Website at www.nahb.org/rmi. overlooking the rear yard and extensive access.

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sungazette.news July 30, 2020 13 Center-Hall Colonial Standing Tall! Lyon Village Showplace Offers Easy Access to Best in Urban-Village Life he phrase “center-hall colonial” is a good and accurate description of the elegance T of our featured property. But as an exploration will reveal, this home – located in the heart of Lyon Village – offers so much more. From its tip-top location to the am- ply proportioned interior that works well for daily living or for entertaining, the pre-war home has been a standout of the community for generations. Yet at the same time, it has its feet planted firmly in the 21st century, ready to accommodate formal and informal living. The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,695,000 by Sheri Grant and Ruth Boyer O’Dea of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. Magnificent plantings frame the classic lines of the home’s front, serving up an outstanding curb appeal and hinting at the attention to detail that has been lavished on it. The painted brick, oversized dormered windows and winding walkway are a testament to sophisticat- ed elegance coupled with warmhearted charm. Classic features remain, including the original hardwood flooring, while the updates have been designed to complement all that came before. It’s worked out exceptionally well. The well-proportioned foyer is our first stop, leading to the ample living room that serves up a granite fireplace surround, custom shelving, oversized windows and French doors that will take you to the family room. It’s a flexible space at home with any type of soirée. Another pitch-perfect delight is the dining room, while the all-white-and- stainless eat-in kitchen (updated just Facts for buyers this year) is both a visual treat and a Address: 1805 North Harvard St., functional workhorse. Arlington (22201) The family room, touched on briefly Listed at: $1,695,000 by Sheri Grant above, is a sunny standout and leads to noting that both the master bath and a portation arteries. Lyon Village Park (703) 405-1016 and Ruth Boyer the raised porch overlooking the rear hall bath offer beautiful tile and lighting and its many features (playground, ten- O’Dea (703) 338-2277, TTR Sothe- by’s International Realty. yard. to go with high-end Moen fixtures and nis and basketball courts among them) Schools: Arlington Science Focus El- Two upper levels combine to pro- towel warmers.) also is close by. ementary, Dorothy Hamm Middle, vide five bedrooms and three full baths, The lower level is home to a large This is the type of home that, even Washington-Liberty High School. with the centerpiece being the owners’ recreation room with the home’s sec- from before stepping inside, evokes that retreat. The second of the upper levels ond wood-burning fireplace. There also classic times of years gone by, while hint- ment on behalf of clients. offers a bright space that will work well is another brand-new full bath and mud- ing at some surprises along the way. For information on the home, contact as a bedroom or in any of a variety of room, as well as a two-car garage. In both counts, it exceeds expecta- the listing agent. For information on hav- configurations, from home office to art- The location can’t be topped; you are tions, admirably so. ing a house reviewed, contact the Sun ist retreat. on a quiet street just steps to Clarendon Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising depart- (Showcasing the details, it’s worth and its many shops, eateries and trans- Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (703)333-6272.

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14 July 30, 2020 sungazette.news Several critics hit on a section within September,” said County Board member the draft legislation that would outlaw gun Matt de Ferranti, the lone attorney on the Guns possession at events that received county- ve-member panel. Continued from Page 1 government permits to operate – such as His colleague, Katie Cristol, suggested Center-Hall Colonial Standing Tall! a street festival – in addition to property that the word “knowingly” should be in- sanship we do not need.” owned by the county government. serted into the ordinance’s language, to Lyon Village Showplace Offers Easy Access to Best in Urban-Village Life The measure, similar to one already “You’re sending a message to criminals give the public an added layer of protec- he phrase “center-hall colo- enacted in Alexandria, uses new powers that there are easy targets in these places,” tion for an inadvertent breaking of the granted localities in the 2020 General As- said Brian Lafferty. “You are putting us at rules. nial” is a good and accurate sembly session to restrict rearm posses- the mercy of criminals.” “It’s certainly not my intent to capture description of the elegance sion in government buildings and other Under the proposal, anyone found anybody in a trap,” said Cristol. T of our featured property. But facilities, such as parks. Prior to July 1, guilty of violating the ordinance would be County Manager Mark Schwartz said as an exploration will reveal, this home Virginia localities had been prohibited by subject to a misdemeanor that carries up that, before the September vote, he would – located in the heart of Lyon Village the state government from enacting such to a year in jail, a $2,500 ne or both. come back with a set of administrative – offers so much more. rules. County Attorney Stephen MacIsaac regulations that, while they wouldn’t be From its tip-top location to the am- Among those turning out (“virtually”) said the end goal was not to send gun incorporated into the county ordinance ply proportioned interior that works to criticize the measure was local resident owners to jail. speci cally, would be used to guide inter- well for daily living or for entertaining, William Barratt, who declared it “a bad “Staff will be informing people who action between county personnel and the the pre-war home has been a standout idea that would make Arlingtonians less have guns in places in which they shouldn’t public. of the community for generations. Yet safe” because it gave criminals the upper that they need to leave the property and “We’re looking for compliance, not at the same time, it has its feet planted hand. have to secure the weapon someplace else punishment,” he said. firmly in the 21st century, ready to ac- “If you ask police whether citizens and then return,” MacIsaac said. “If the Another public hearing must be held County Board member Katie Cristol was commodate formal and informal living. lawfully carrying rearms are currently person refuses, the police would become before the expected County Board vote involved, and even then police have dis- among those who suggested she might be on the measure in September. The property currently is on the mar- a public-safety risk, the answer would be a resounding ‘no,’” Barratt said. The cretion to determine whether or not a cita- open to tweaks in the proposed ordinance While Arlington and other liberal-lean- ket, listed at $1,695,000 by Sheri Grant proposed ordinance “would ask them to tion should be issued or an arrest made.” restricting gun possession on Arlington gov- ing localities across Virginia are looking ernment property. and Ruth Boyer O’Dea of TTR Sotheby’s start needlessly confronting anyone who MacIsaac acknowledged that the draft at enacting new regulations based on the International Realty. is suspected of carrying a gun on county proposal is “effectively a complete ban” ably no one – board members voted 5-0 powers given to them by the new Demo- Magnificent plantings frame the clas- property.” on guns in areas under county-govern- to advance the proposal. But several of cratic majority in Richmond, several local sic lines of the home’s front, serving up As currently drafted, the measure ment jurisdiction, but said that could be them suggested there could be some al- governments in more Republican-leaning an outstanding curb appeal and hinting would impact both those carrying weap- amended before adoption. teration before the next time the matter is communities of the commonwealth have at the attention to detail that has been ons openly – legal in most areas across “The board could land between the addressed. approved measures af rming the right of lavished on it. The painted brick, over- Virginia – as well as those who have gov- two extremes,” he said. “I have a whole host of questions I the public to carry weapons on govern- sized dormered windows and winding ernment-issued concealed-carry permits. In the end – to the surprise of prob- would like to work on between now and ment property within their jurisdictions. walkway are a testament to sophisticat- ed elegance coupled with warmhearted generations and build ever-stronger con- Since the days of manual typewriters and hot-lead presses, the charm. nections.” Sun Gazette and its forerunners have provided local residents Classic features remain, including Honors • The Adapted-Gymnastics instructors with news that is important to their daily lives. the original hardwood flooring, while Continued from Page 1 at the Department of Parks and Recre- the updates have been designed to ation, who work with students with dis- complement all that came before. 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Myriad Pro Light Brand Name Text: sungazette.news July 30, 2020 17 TYPOGRAPHY Myriad Pro Light Italic Long & Foster | Christie’s International Real Estate (ﬁrst appearance) Myriad Pro Regular Long & Foster | Christie’s (following appearances in same article/page) Myriad Pro Light Brand Name Text: Myriad Pro Bold Myriad Pro Light Italic Long & Foster | Christie’s International Real Estate (ﬁrst appearance) Myriad Pro Regular Long & Foster | Christie’s (following appearances in same article/page) Myriad Pro Bold More on the Web n High-school roundup. n Youth sports results. For more sports, visit: Sports www.insidenova.com/sports/Arlington Teeing Off Post 139 College-League Baseball Is Much More Advanced Oh my. These guys throw much Victim of harder than high-schoolers.

Dave Facinoli Rainouts That’s an initial impression when attending and watching college baseball players compete in the rst-year Regular Season Northern Virginia Collegiate League this July, where games are held at Wa- Ends This Week ters Field and Madison High School in Vienna. DAVE FACINOLI If sitting behind home plate, the Sta Writer zip and sound of the pitchers’ fast- balls are noticed immediately. It’s very When it came to league play, Arling- common to see and hear such heaters ton Post 139 was unlucky last week, go- topping 90 mph from multiple players ing without a win because of rainouts, – maybe two or three in one game. not actually game results. In comparison, for those who regu- “We tried, but could not get a game larly watch a lot of high-school base- in,” Arlington Post 139 manager Bob ball, a 90-mph fastball is not a com- Romano said. mon occurrence. A spectator might Arlington’s baseball contest against go all season and not come upon any Alexandria Post 129 and rst-place such fast-thrown pitch. BASEBALL McLean Post 139 These college-league pitchers have fell victim to heavy better control, so they are more ag- rain and storms. The Alexandria outing gressive in how they attack the strike had not started, with the game against zone. They throw inside and higher in McLean in the bottom of the third with the zone with regularity. High-school Post 270 ahead 1-0 when the storm ar- hurlers prefer to work the outside cor- rived. ners and lower in the zone. Arlington and ve other District 17 There are other types of differences teams are playing a shortened schedule quickly noticed when comparing high- this summer in the Virginia Indepen- school and the college players in this dent Veterans Baseball League, because summer league. American Legion canceled its seasons Most of the participants are bigger on all levels as a result of the COVID- and much quicker and faster at just 19 pandemic. Arlington Post 139 cleanup hitter Liam Holland was at-bat with the bases loaded and one out about everything. The swiftness of

Continued on Page 19 against McLean when the game was stopped because of bad weather. PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI their bat speeds is certainly noticeable. So is how much farther and harder they can hit the ball. Longtime Participant Expected Cancellation Out elders and in elders have DAVE FACINOLI dition to Wind, hundreds of Arlington came in 1982 at age 32, when he nished stronger and more accurate throwing Sta Writer residents participate in the race, which 49th overall in a personal-race-best time arms. A baserunner trying to advance draws some 30,000 runners, a number of 2 hours, 31 minutes. from rst to third on a single to right He knew what was coming, but long- who are rst-time marathons. At ages 51 and 53, Wind nished rst eld isn’t an automatic, often as is the time Arlington runner and race orga- “It makes me sad, very much so,” said in his age groups. case in high school. nizer Jay Wind was the 70-year-old Wind. “But with all that Earlier this year, Wind, who also A catcher’s throw from home to RUNNING disappointed none- is going on, there was no other choice, regularly runs in the Boston Marathon second base trying to cut down a run- theless when a number of big road races and we knew that. But we were hoping (also canceled in 2020) ran two out-of- ner trying to steal arrives faster and recently were canceled because of the somehow it might still be run.” town marathons to help him prepare for often more on target. COVID-19 pandemic. Wind said Marine Corps Marathon the Marine Corps race, one of his favor- Basically, college-league players are The biggest was October’s annual organizers looked into ways of “reduc- ite events and a main topic in his book, bigger, faster and stronger. So natural- Marine Corps Marathon, a race Wind ing the footprint” of the race, but real- “The Man Who Stole the Sun.” With it ly, the game is advanced – and more has run 42 of the event’s 44 years. The ized that was impractical. now being canceled, Wind said he may fun to watch. Arlington Ten-Miler in mid October “It’s just safer not to run,” Wind said. run a personal marathon on his own on also won’t be held, nor are two smaller “I feel bad for all the people.” Oct. 25 through local streets in a way to marathons that Wind produces. He par- Wind’s rst Marine Corps race was commemorate the Marine Corps race. ticipates in all of those as well. in 1978 in a time of 3 hours, 27 minutes, “We’ll see how that day goes and how Find daily updates on the Web at This is the rst time the Marine placing around 1,000th. He improved things are then,” Wind said. “Obviously, www.insidenova.com. Stay in touch Corps Marathon, scheduled for Sun- signi cantly in the next few races. I’d prefer running the Marine Corps for through Twitter (@sungazettespts) and day, Oct. 25, has been called off. In ad- Wind’s best performance in the event a 43rd straight time.” www.facebook.com/sungazettenews.

18 July 30, 2020 sungazette.news Stars Founder Among Country’s 100 Most Influential DAVE FACINOLI teams have won 12 national champion- tion. Girls also were included in that Sta Writer ships (with the boys winning three). Mc- start-up Stars program. Cormick-Dix coached some of those “No way when we started did we Aggie McCormick-Dix recently was girls national title teams. think the Stars program would do this recognized nationally for her contribu- Other Stars have played profession- well,” she said. “We had absolutely no tions and being a Star at in uencing the ally in other countries. This past season, clue it would be this successful. We work sport of basketball. 48 former Stars were members of col- very hard at it all the time, and it’s very McCormick-Dix was acknowledged lege teams, 44 on the Division I level. difcult to keep this a top program.” by Silver Waves Media as one of the 100 “There were 40 women on that list One development area the Stars have most in uential and I am extremely honored and hum- stressed under McCormick-Dix and her BASKETBALL people in wom- bled,” said McCormick-Dix, the current staff is teaching skills in addition to just en’s college basketball. Others on the girls head coach at Bishop O’Connell basketball plays. list include top women’s college coaches Aggie McCormick-Dix coaches the Bishop High School, where her teams have won “We want to improve their individual O’Connell team. Gina Auriemman from the University PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI 126 games in eight years and nished skills in their training,” McCormick- of Connecticut, Notre Dame’s Muffett Locally, McCormick-Dix is well second in the Division I state private- Dix said. McGraw, Maryland’s Brenda Frese, known as an accomplished girls high- school tournament multiple times. A Pittsburgh native, McCormick-Dix Rutgers’ Charlaine Vivian Stringer, school and travel coach and the creator Previously, McCormick-Dix was the played college basketball at Penn State South Carolina’s Dawn Staley and Bay- of the renowned and highly successful head girls high-school coach at public and George Mason University. She at- lor’s Kim Mulkey. Fairfax Stars program. She started the Hayeld Secondary School and private tended Fox Chapel Area High School in The honorees were chosen, among Stars travel organization for boys and Madeira School. She has 236 high- Pittsburgh. other reasons, because their teams and girls 25 years ago. school victories. McCormick-Dix said she has com- programs win at a high level, produce In that time, more than 320 Stars McCormick-Dix originally coached mitted to remaining involved with the top- ight talent and have their nger- players have played college basketball, in another girls travel program, before Stars until 11-year-old program mem- prints all over the sport. The list was nine female players have played in the breaking off to start the Fairfax Stars. ber Lala Jones moves on to attend col- compiled by consulting various people WNBA (including former Oakton High She did so mainly to also give boys the lege. Jones’ father, Ivan, is an assistant across multiple levels of the game. star Jasmine Thomas), and Stars girls opportunity to join such an organiza- coach at O’Connell. High-School Roundup VHSL POSTPONES FALL SEASON: 15 through May 1. The spring, including team in singles and runs scored. Her Division III programs. On July 27, the Virginia High School baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse, elding percentage was .948 and Horn Four former O’Connell players now League ofcially postponed the public- would be April 12 to June 26. was chosen second-team all-Liberty on the Division I level are Xavier John- school fall sports season until February Private-school fall sports leagues District. son at the University of Pittsburgh, through May 1 of 2021 because of the including the boys Mid-Atlantic Ath- Horn got hurt her sophomore sea- Matt Lewis at James Madison Universi- COVID-19 pandemic. letic Conference, the girls Independent son and played in only 10 games. The ty, Nate Watson at Providence and Ako Fall sports include football, girls eld School League and the Washington leadoff batter hit .447 and had a perfect Adams at Rice University. hockey, cross country, girls volleyball Catholic Athletic Conference are in the elding percentage. On the coaching side, three former and golf. process of making nal determinations The 2020 high-school spring season Bishop O’Connell assistant coaches are In its decision, the VHSL chose a about the fall seasons. was canceled because of the COVID-19 now Division I college assistants, and recommended model to play all three pandemic. 10 more have become high-school head seasons in a condensed manner, allow- HORN TO BUCKNELL: Rising Yorktown coaches. ing for a preseason, beginning Dec. 14 High School senior girls softball player O’CONNELL BOYS BASKETBALL: The and lasting until June 26, with adjust- Elena Horn has committed to play the Bishop O’Connell High School boys UNIFORM, EQUIPMENT RETURN: High- ments. sport in college at Division I Bucknell basketball program has been a hotbed school directors of student activities Under that model, the winter sea- University. for college talent and players during Joe at Wakeeld, Washington-Liberty and son, including girls and boys basketball, Horn has been an outelder for the Wootten’s long tenure as head coach. Yorktown are asking students to get in wrestling and swimming and diving, Yorktown team. He has sent 30 players to compete at touch with them to return uniforms and would be from Dec. 14 to Feb. 20. The She batted .358 and had 10 stolen the Division I college level. In addition, other equipment if they have not done fall campaign would be moved to Feb. bases her freshman season and led the 15 more have played for Division II and so already.

“He was keeping a very good hitting 139 split a home doubleheader with An- SUMMER COLLEGE BASEBALL: Team- team off balance,” Romano said. “Over- napolis at Wakeeld High School, los- mates Ben Koomey, a Yorktown High Post 139 all, our whole team is playing much bet- ing the opener, 17-9, the winning the School graduate, and Trey Haley, a Continued from Page 18 ter now.” nightcap, 3-0. Washington-Lee grad, continued to The game against McLean likely In the 3-0 victory, Michael Keefe contribute for the Chili Dogs summer Post 139 plays some non-district op- will not be nished because there isn’t threw a complete-game, two-hit shutout baseball team of the Northern Virginia ponents on Saturdays and Sundays, fac- enough time. The regular season ends with four strikeouts and three walks. He Collegiate League. ing league competition on weeknights. this week, with the one-week tourna- needed 89 pitches in the seven-inning Haley had one hit, a double, scored Arlington was unlucky against ment set to begin Aug. 1. contest. one run and stole three bases in the McLean because Post 139 had the bases Tournament seedings will be based Arlington had just three hits, as team’s loss to the Night Owls on July 25 loaded with one out and No. 4 batter on records and winning percentages. Gideon Fenster had a hit and one RBI, and Koomey had one RBI in that con- Liam Holland hitting when play was Not all six teams will have to play the Dillon Bass had a hit and stole two bases test. stopped for good because of a storm. same number of regular-season district and Joey Mazel had one hit. Liam Hol- Koomey doubled in another recent “We liked our chances there, because games. land had an RBI on a elder’s choice loss. Liam is a good hitter and has been hit- Arlington, 3-4 in the league, has three and he stole a base. Yorktown graduate Alec Ellison ting well,” Romano said. district games remaining this week, In the 17-9 loss, Arlington fell desite scored a run for the Hot Wings in recent Arlington already had ve hits. Sam against Alexandria, Springeld Post 176 amassing 14 hits. action. Dozier had two and Holland, Dillon and Falls Church Post 130. Sam Nichols doubled, had two hits Bishop O’Connell High School grad- Bass and Mac Marsh one each. The result of the game against Alex- and an RBI. Sam Dozier added two hits uate (2020) Eddie Eissert has two saves On the mound, Davis Kampschror andria could go a long way in determ- and two RBI, Suarez and Holland (tri- in the league and is one of the top hit- was pitching well, allowing just one run ing Post 139’s seed in the district tour- ple) each had a hit and two RBI, Hunter ters for Bunt Cakes. He is an inelder/ and one hit with two strikeouts and a nament. Spicer had a hit and one RBI and Sean pitcher and will play college baseball at walk through three innings. In non-district games on July 25, Post Werfel doubled. North Carolina State University.

sungazette.news July 30, 2020 19 HEALTHY LIVING Identifying, Understanding Dehydration Is Key Dehydration is a simple condi- are already dehydrated, so it’s im- speak with their pediatricians and tion to understand, but one that portant that aging men and wom- discuss the ways to prevent such can lead to a host of complicated en understand that thirst is not al- children from becoming dehydrat- problems. Many people may be ways the best indicator that they’re ed. Breastfeeding more frequently quick to associate dehydration with becoming dehydrated. Babies may and to take a proactive approach to athletes, particularly those who ex- become dehydrated when they get preventing dehydration in young ercise outdoors in warm climates. sick with an illness that causes vom- children, meaning they should not But dehydration can a ect anyone iting and diarrhea. But even teens wait until dehydration occurs or at any time, which only highlights and otherwise healthy adults can symptoms of dehydration present why men, women and even chil- su er from dehydration. themselves before taking action. dren should learn to identify signs Adults who want to prevent of dehydration and what to do What are the symptoms? dehydration should drink plenty should it surface. Symptoms of dehydration vary of uids and include lots of fruits with age. Parents of babies and and vegetables in their diets. Such What is dehydration? young children should be on the foods contain lots of water and can Dehydration happens when the lookout for signs of dehydrations, thirst may be su ering from dehy- help the body avoid becoming de- loss of body uids, namely water, as infants and even toddlers may dration. Less frequent urination and hydrated. exceeds the amount of uids that not be able to communicate that a dark-colored urine when going to The Mayo Clinic recommends is taken in. When a person is diag- something is wrong. the bathroom also is symptomatic that athletes begin hydrating the nosed as dehydrated, that typically Signs of dehydration in infants of dehydration. Fatigue, dizziness day before engaging in strenuous means his or her body has lost so and young children include dry and confusion are some additional exercise. much uid that is has begun to lose mouth and tongue, a lack of tears indicators of dehydration in adults. Older adults should make a con- its ability to function normally. when crying, sunken eyes and certed e ort to drink more uids cheeks, and a sunken soft spot on Can dehydration be prevented? when su ering from minor illness- Who is vulnerable? the top of the skull. In addition, ba- Dehydration can a ect anyone, es, which is when such men and Anyone can su er from dehydra- bies who produce no wet diapers but there are ways to prevent it, women most commonly become tion, which can be especially dan- for three hours may be su ering even among those people who dehydrated. Drink extra water gerous to young children and older from dehydration. A sense of list- are especially susceptible to dehy- when battling inuenza, bronchitis adults. The Mayo Clinic notes that lessness or irritability in infants and dration, such as children and older or bladder infections, remembering older adults, who naturally have a young children is another potential adults. that feelings of thirst often surface lower volume of water in their bod- indicator of dehydration. Parents of babies who are vomit- only after the body has become de- ies, may not feel thirsty until they Adults who experience extreme ing or experiencing diarrhea should hydrated. 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The above es- The above establishment is applying to tablishment is applying to the VIRGINIA the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ATTENTION ALL TESTATE AND INTESTATE SUCCESSORS OF GEORGE FRANKLIN, DECEASED, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, OR UNDER THE DECEDENT: The Plaintiff, One (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Beer Im- Wine and Beer On and Off Premis- North Carroll, LLC has filed a Complaint to Quiet Title in the Circuit Court for Frederick County, Mary- porter, Beer Wholesaler, Wine Import- es & Mixed Beverage Restaurant li- land, Case No. C-10-CV-20-000233, for that certain real property commonly known as 1 North Carroll cense to sell or manufacture alcoholic er, Wine Wholesaler license to sell or Street, Thurmont, MD 21788 and more particularly described in that certain Deed recorded among the beverages. manufacture alcoholic beverages. Land Records of Frederick County, Maryland at Liber 1338 Folio 781, as follows: Jeanine Bancala, Tim McLaughlin, Arris Noble, Principal Being a piece or parcel of land situated, lying and being in the Town of Thurmont, Thurmont Election Melissa Ganz Superette LLC District No. 15, Frederick County, Maryland and being all of the land which was conveyed from John M. Robinson, Assignee, to Ronald J. Shorb and Betty J. Shorb, husband and wife by deed dated May 19, Note: Objections to the issuance of Note: Objections to the issuance of 1986 and recorded in Liber 1338 at Folio 781 among the Land Records of Frederick County, Maryland this license must be submitted to ABC this license must be submitted to ABC and being more particularly described in accordance with a recent survey performed by Highland Sur- no later than 30 days from the pub- no later than 30 days from the pub- veying Company, Inc. as follows: Beginning for the said piece or parcel of land at a point in the westerly lishing date of the first of two required lishing date of the first of two required curb line of North Carroll Street, said point being at the end of the first or South 40 degrees West, 75.0 newspaper legal notices. Objections newspaper legal notices. Objections feet deed line described in a conveyance from Carl L. Valentine and Virgie V. Valentine, his wife, et al, should be registered at www.abc. should be registered at www.abc. to Carl Albert Thompson and Carmen F. Thompson, his wife by deed dated May 18, 1967 and recorded virginia.gov or 800-552-3200 virginia.gov or 800-552-3200 in Liber 766 at Folio 173 among the aforesaid Land Records; thence running with said westerly curb line of North Carroll Street. 1) South 37 degrees 59’ 34” West, 54.50 feet to a railroad spike set at 7/23 & 7/30/20 7/23 & 7/30/20 the intersection of North Carroll Street and East Main Street (MD Route 77); thence running with the northerly curb line of East Main Street, 2) North 64 degrees 09’ 21” West, 86.48 feet to a point in the ABC LICENSE aforesaid northerly curb line of East Main Street, said point being at the beginning of the first, or North 21 degrees 30’ East, 185.5 feet deed line described in a conveyance from Evelyn A. McMullen, widow, Sloppy Mama’s, LLC, trading as Sloppy to Francis L. Seiss and Betty K. Seiss, his wife, by deed dated April 13, 1971 and recorded in Liber Mama’s Barbeque, 5731 Lee Highway, One click to all public 847 at Folio 053; thence running with a portion of said first deed line, 3) North 29 degrees 26’ 38” East Arlington County, Arlington, Virginia, 63.54 feet to an iron pipe set with cap No. 242-B, said point being at the end of the second, or North 58 22207-1424. The above establishment degrees West, 94 1⁄2 feet deed line described in the above-mentioned conveyance from Valentine, et is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPART- notices in Virginia al. to Thompson recorded in Liber 766, Folio 173; thence running with all of said deed line, reversed, MENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE 4) South 58 degrees 00’ 00” East, 94.50 feet to the point of beginning, containing 5,303 square feet or CONTROL (ABC) for a Mixed Beverage 0.12174 acres of land, more or less. on Premises license to sell or manufac- All persons claiming any interests as the testate or intestate successors of George Franklin, deceased, ture alcoholic beverages. or persons claiming by, through, or under the decedent, in the referenced real property, are hereby notified of the Plaintiff’s claim to clear title of the referenced real property and the referenced civil action Mandy Neuman, Owner complaint filed by the Plaintiff to quiet the title to the described real property. All such persons should make their interests known to the Plaintiff and the Circuit Court of Maryland for Frederick County by Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC filing an appropriate pleading in the referenced case. no later than 30 days from the pub- Further information can be obtained by reviewing the full complaint in the Circuit Court of Frederick lishing date of the first of two required County, Maryland or by contacting the attorney referenced below for a copy of the complaint. newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc. Peter D. Fitzpatrick, Esquire Weaver & Fitzpatrick, P.A. virginia.gov or 800-552-3200 131 W. Patrick Street Frederick MD, 21701 (301)694-4949 7/23 & 7/30/20 publicnoticevirginia.com 7/16, 7/23 & 7/30/20

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July 29, 1979: n The statewide jobless rate fell to 4.9 Police Beat percent in June. Continued from Page 17 attempted to steal cash from the other, was in the 2800 block of Clarendon Bou- n Seventeen professors at the Univer- police said. levard when another individual allegedly sity of Virginia and 10 at Virginia Tech the suspect vehicle performed multiple According to police, a brief struggle approached her, pulled down his pants earn in excess of $50,000 a year – more “doughnuts” in the roadway before driv- ensued, at which time the suspect stole and began touching himself inappropri- than the presidents of William and Mary ing back to the victim and parking in the victim’s necklace and other personal ately, police said. and James Madison University earn. front of her. Four individuals surrounded belongings. According to police, the victim had the victim and one struck her in the head The suspect is described as an Hispanic been walking in the same area on July 16 July 30, 1983: before getting into her vehicle and eeing female, 30 years old, 5’3” to 5’5”. when a similar incident had occurred. n The state unemployment rate was 5.8 with it, followed by the Honda Civic. The suspect – 53-year-old William percent in June, down from a post-war re- After a regional lookout was broad- INDECENT EXPOSURE: Wise of no xed address – was arrested cord of 9 percent recorded in January. cast, the BMW was recovered by the n On July 22 at 5:18 p.m., police were and charged with two counts of indecent n The State Board of Education has Metropolitan Police Department after it dispatched to the 1100 block of South exposure. established tougher high-school gradua- crashed, while the Honda Civic was locat- Hayes Street for a report of a trespass- tion requirements. ed by the Fairfax County Police Depart- ing. BURGLARY: ment The Alexandria Police Department Upon arrival, of cers were informed n On July 16 at 10:22 p.m., a business in CROSSWORD SOLUTION also assisted with the investigation. that, on July 14, an unknown male suspect the 1100 block of South Hayes Street was Charged with carjacking were 18-year- entered a business and exposed himself to burglarized. Items of value were taken. old Destiny Morris of Annandale, 18- the victim. The suspect was then escorted The suspect is described as a black year-old Denali Goodridge of the District out of the business by security. male, 20 to 25 years old, tall and thin, of Columbia, 18-year-old Treshawn Tay- On July 22, the victim observed the with short black hair. lor of Alexandria and 18-year-old Ayinde same suspect enter the business and at- n On July 21 at 1:13 a.m., police were Mason of the District of Columbia. Ad- tempt to start a conversation. The sus- dispatched to the 1400 block of North ditional charges are pending, police said. pect was asked to leave and complied, but Taft Street for a report of a burglary. was again seen in the area later that day, According to police, the suspect forced ROBBERY: prompting the victim to contact police. entry into the residence through an un- n On July 20 at 1:02 a.m., two indi- The suspect is described as a black locked window. The victim was awakened viduals were inside a home in the 1100 male, in his late teens to mid-20s. by the noise, observed the suspect in an- block of Arlington Boulevard when one n On July 23 at 8:45 a.m., an individual other room and called police.

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