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The Crystal City Business Improvement District has a hit on its hands with its recently revamped weekly event Fridays at the Fountain.

The seasonal, outdoor event is more popular than ever and its schedule has been extended this year.

The clinic’s physical size is increasing by 70 percent as it expands into a former sign shop next door. It will increase from three to five exam rooms, there will be a larger reception area and there will also be roomier treatment spaces. The center is also adding a fifth veterinarian to the clinic.

Dr. Natasha Ungerer, one of the owners of Clarendon Animal Care, credits the staff’s love for their work along with their positivity as the reasons for the clinic’s success. It was these qualities that helped the center to grow its business and prompted the need for the expansion.

Located in “Rivercrest” and across the street from close childhood friends the Murray’s, sits Mr Schmidt’s house. Like the current owners, Mr Schmidt took great pride in this mid century modern 1954 ranch. Classic features like the antique used brick exterior and its sleek lengthy expanse from one end to the other. Also, a 4 foot wide overhang that provides visitors shelter from inclement weather and a 24 foot wide carport which allows natural light to enhance its interior remain practical and architecturally pleasing features still today. A neighbor and friend Jay Wagner stopped by my open house and told me he remembered seeing a sign many years ago that advertised “Rivercrest, starting in the $30,000’s”. and dreamed of one day owning one. I recall wrestling over a ball with one of the Murray kids in Mr Schmidt’s yard and getting scolded as we were “creasing the grass”. Maybe not so fastidious as the previous owners, the current homeowner have paid close attention to every selection or modification to uphold Mr Smith’s high standards for 3732 N Nelson St. To say this home is turn-key is an understatement, however this immaculate home has been renovated thoughtfully by the current owners to include Kitchen 2001, New roof 2005, New HVAC 2006, three bathrooms 2007, New patio 2011, Windows & Exterior doors 2012 and Appliances 2016. One level living is really not so accurate since this home features two levels and nearly 3300 sq feet of living space. One level is referring to the fact that one can enjoy everything on the upper level including carport, bedrooms, baths, kitchen, living and dining rooms, screen porch without the hassle of stairs. As the many baby boomers are increasingly preferring to age in place vs moving outside this area, this floor plan becomes increasingly popular.

Two personal favorites is the huge daylight walkout 24 x 17 recreation room w/ fireplace and the fabulous 20 x 16 screen porch overlooking back yard, the same spot Mr Smith sat ready to catch little trouble makers like Kevin Love who belonged on his own side of Gulf Branch in Bellevue Forest. I assume the path between my house on N Peary St and the Murray’s house on N Nelson St has long since grown over as this was 35 years ago, but the memories are still ever present in my mind. Come check out this pristine classic while its still available Sunday May 21st 1-4 pm OPEN HOUSE and see for yourself the many updates the current owners have made that even Mr Schmidt would of approved.

The Sierra Club is endorsing Erik Gutshall running in the Democratic Caucus on May 9, 11 and 13, for the Arlington County Board.

We are pleased to announce our endorsement of Mr. Gutshall based on his clear understanding of the broad range of environmental issues facing the County, including energy and sustainability, transportation, development and smart growth, green space, and recycling. “In making our endorsement, we recognize Mr. Gutshall’s extensive background in environmental policy and energy related issues in Arlington. He has demonstrated a clear, in-depth understanding of those issues and has expressed innovative views on how to meet those challenges,” said Dean Amel, Chair of the local Mount Vernon Group of the Sierra Club. Mr. Gutshall has a detailed understanding of the Community Energy Plan and fully supports the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy (AIRE). He sees a future that has opportunities for our County to sustain and improve our environment. He calls the goal of moving Arlington to 100% renewable energy by 2035 “very achievable” and supports energy efficiency initiatives in both the County government and schools.