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Per-Student Spending Dips in Budget Plan SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Per-student spending will dip slightly in Arlington Superintendent Patrick Murphy’s proposed $637 million fiscal 2019 budget, rolled out Feb 22. The 3.8-percent growth rate from the current budget is “just about in the middle of the road” compared to year-over-year increases over the past decade, Murphy told School Board members in presenting a package to fund Patrick Murphy education for the expected 28,000 students in Arlington classrooms next year. The per-student spending of $19,235 in the budget for fiscal 2019 may still end

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Many Homeowners Still Would See Increased Bills SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Arlington homeowners would see no change to the real-estate tax rate, but most would pay more in total taxes, under County Manager Mark Schwartz’s proposed $1.274 billion fiscal 2019 county budget, unveiled Feb. 22. The proposal, which was sent to the County Board for refinement, revision and ultimate adoption, includes some staff cutbacks, but raises pay for those who remain; offers a 2.8-percent increase in funding for schools to nearly $500 mil- Mark Schwartz lion; and proposes additional funding for affordable housing and economic development. “This was a hard one,” Schwartz said of the budget proposal’s development in BRINGING CLASSIC MOTOWN TO LIFE recent months. “Not the hardest I’ve ever Members of the Winstons Motown Revue paid homage to Michael Jackson and other done, but one of the hard ones.” classic Motown performers during the “Feel the Heritage” festival held Feb. 24 at Charles Holding the line on spending “will be Drew Community Center. See a slide show of photos at www.insidenova.com/news/ PHOTO BY DEB KOLT unpopular with many,” Schwartz said, arlington. given the many competing community interests. Under his proposal, the real estate tax The 10th region championship in pro- gion 5C basketball tournament with a rate would remain at $1.006 per $100 asgram history might have been the most last-second triumph in the championship sessed valuation. But given increased asdramatic of all for the Wakefield War- game, edging the Edison Eagles, 64-62, on sessments and increases in fees, a typical riors. Feb. 23. Wakefield won the boys Northern ReSee Sports for full coverage. Continued on Page 17

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Tourism-Tax Measure Takes a Step Forward in Richmond SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Arlington leaders appear likely to get half a loaf in their efforts to retain taxing authority that GENERAL pay for tourism ASSEMBLY promotion. The House of Delegates’ Committee on Finance in Feb. 26 voted 14-4 on a measure allowing the county government to retain its ability to levy a 0.25-percent surtax on hotel stays. The resulting $1.2 million per year helps fund promotion efforts of Arlington Economic Development. The measure is patroned by state Sen. Janet Howell (D-32nd), and won a comfortable 30-8 passage in the state Senate before being sent to the House committee. It now goes to the House floor. Arlington’s business and hospitality community backed the measure, which helps funds outreach to growing international markets and the ability of county staff to participate in trade shows. “We understand how vital these funds are,” said Chris Raines, general manager of the Holiday Inn Rosslyn Key Bridge, who represented the Arlington Chamber of Commerce at the committee hearing. A number of Arlington community and business leaders turned up for the

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New Centenarian Credits County Fitness Center SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Mary Nash spent the morning before her 100th birthday the same way she has three times per week for years: taking a senior-fitness class at Thomas Jefferson Community Center . . . and driving the carpool to and from the center, too. “Keep going, just keep going” is the mantra of Nash, who has lived in Arlington since shortly after World War II and is not just the most senior but one of the most regular attendees of the Full Fitness Exercise program sponsored by the Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs. To celebrate her milestone birthday, attendees of the class hosted a celebration in Nash’s honor on Feb. 21, the day before she turned 100. “She’s wonderful – a good role model,” said Andrea Baumann, who leads the exercise course. “Mary and I go back 200 years,” Baumann joked during the celebration. (“You promised you weren’t going to tell!” Nash retorted.) Besides all manner of food – some healthy, some decidedly more calorieladen – the event also featured a gift to Nash: artwork created by Larissa TungBerry, an artist who attends the fitness class, signed by all members. “It’s beautiful,” marveled Nash. “I treasure you,” she said to the assembled crowd. “I really and truly feel that each of you is my friend.” The fitness class meets Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m., focusing both on strength-training and aerobics. Participants pay $4 each time on a drop-in basis.

Mary Nash poses with a drawing by Larissa Tung-Berry signed by all members of her senior-fitness class at Thomas Jefferson Community Center. Shown behind Nash, who turned 100 years old last week, is Andrea Baumann, an instructor of the fitness class.

“What a great class it is,” said Rita O’Brien, who participates and helped put together the birthday bash for Nash. Roger Soles, who has been taking the fitness class for eight years, said it combines healthy activity with camaraderie. “It’s a great little social few minutes,” he said. Nash serves as a shining example for other participants, Soles said. “She’s so mentally sharp,” he said. “She’s fun, she’s with it. She’s a wonderful

role model.” And yes, several participants swore, Nash does indeed lead a carpool for several of her classmates. “She drives by the house and picks me up,” said Stella Ismer. “She’s great. I’m not scared to drive with her!” “She’ll do anything for you,” Ismer said of Nash. “She’s very kind.” Jennifer Weber, the supervisor of fitness programs for the Office of Senior Adult Programs, said Nash is an inspira-

tion for those angling to stay active during their senior years. But she also is far more than that. “Mary is an example of a good human being,” Weber said. Nash and her late husband moved to Arlington in 1948. She has been participating in the fitness program since 1978. Nash, whose other main passion is bridge, said there is an advantage in turning 100 years old. “I can look forward to the next 100,” she said with a chuckle.

Republican Embarks on Uphill Battle to Unseat Rep. Beyer SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Thomas Oh isn’t delusional. He knows the likelihood of a Republican knocking off U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th) in November is slim. But the presumptive GOP nominee for the congressional contest says it isn’t a lost cause. “I actually believe there is a chance,” Oh said in a recent interview. Even if it’s only 5 percent, he said, “a chance is still a chance.” Oh, a 25-year-old Alexandria resident, was the only Republican to file for the nomination by the party’s Feb. 16 deadline. Previous Republican opponents to Beyer – Micah Edmond in 2014 and Charles Hernick in 2016 – picked up 31 and 27 percent of the vote, respectively. Offered the opportunity to rap the incumbent, Oh declined. “There’s nothing particular I have 4

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against him,” he told the Sun Gazette, although he pointed to Beyer’s wealth as an issue. “I’m actually able to relate to the American public,” Oh said. “I’ve lived from paycheck to paycheck.” Oh attended Centreville High School and George Mason University before serving as an officer in the U.S. Army. Currently, he works as a federal contractor in Falls Church and serves in the Army Reserve. The Republican positions himself as a common-sense centrist. “When I see there’s an issue, I want to address it,” Oh said. “No one honestly trusts politicians . . . I want to fix that. I want to shape the future.” Coming from a family of immigrants, Oh “brings a unique perspective to this race,” said 8th District Republic Committee chairman Mark Kelly. “His family came to this country for a better life, and he gave back to our nation by serving in the military,” Kelly said. “Thomas wants to apply those experiences to serving the people of the 8th District.” Both Oh and Kelly said the candidate

would work to appeal to the Millennial generation. “There are a lot of young professionals in this district, particularly in Arlington and Alexandria, who will be able to identify Thomas Oh with Thomas’ take on the issues, his energy and his leadership style,” Kelly said. Had more than one candidate filed to seek the Republican nomination for the 8th District, a nominee would have been picked in an April convention. The fact that he was the only one to file seemed to catch Oh off guard. “Everything’s a work-in-progress,” he said of a campaign that did not yet have a Web site or social-media presence estab-

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lished. Beyer, a former Virginia lieutenant governor and owner of a string of auto dealerships, in 2014 handily won the Democratic primary and succeeded longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Moran. He had more than $860,000 in his campaign coffers as of Dec. 31, according to Federal Election Commission figures. Beyer in January confirmed his plans to run for re-election. He said one of his focuses would be working to flip the 24 additional seats Democrats need to regain control of the House of Representatives. While his nomination by Democrats is virtually assured, Beyer still will have to wait several more weeks to see if any latein-the-game challengers step forward. Margo Horner, who chairs the 8th District Democratic Committee, said she has not heard of any prospective intra-party challengers, but added that doesn’t mean one couldn’t appear. If there is a contest, Democrats will choose their nominee in a June primary. As for the general election? Rep. Beyer “has always said he looks forward to every campaign,” Horner said.

County Officials Are Satisfied With Level of School Security SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Arlington officials say that while they do not have the resources to assign a full-time poCOUNTY lice officer to each county NOTES elementary school, they feel the degree of protection is adequate. While Arlington does provide schoolresource staffing to public high schools and middle schools, there is “not enough to staff each of the elementary schools,” County Manager Mark Schwartz said in response to a public inquiry at the Feb. 25 County Board meeting. Schwartz said that since “you can’t be everywhere at all times,” the county government relies on a visible presence and unpredictable scheduling to throw off those who might want to do harm. His response was backed up by a number of elected officials. “We do have various levels [of security], some of which are seen and some are unseen,” County Board member Libby Garvey said. (Not surprisingly, county officials were tight-lipped on specifics.) County Could Impose Fee for Consideration of Historic District: Want your Arlington neighborhood – or somebody

else’s – to be designated a local historic district? You may soon have to pay for the consideration. County Board members in April will hold a public hearing on a staff proposal to charge a fee, ranging from $250 to $1,000, for requests to enact historic districts. The fee would pay a portion of the staff cost for researching and conducting public outreach for consideration of districts, said Alexus Guilliod of the county government’s Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development. The Arlington government established its first local historic districts in 1978, and the roster has grown to 40 currently. The designation gives the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board authority over exterior changes to properties within a district. County officials say generally there are one to three requests for historic districts per year, and anticipate revenue of $500 in the first year if the fee schedule is adopted. The exact charge to applicants would depend on the number of properties in a proposed district. Designation as a local district is different from inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places and Virginia Landmarks Register, which are honorary designations.

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Highs & Lows THUMBS UP: To those, if any are out there, willing to put their time and effort where their mouths and online message-board postings are when it comes to governance of the Arlington school system. A lot of people sure do like to criticize various aspects of Arlington Public Schools’ operation and leadership on a wide array of topics. (Some of that criticism, in our view, is merited; some is not.) Yet when it comes time to collecting the 125 required signatures

and filing the paperwork to run for School Board, it seems few are willing to take the plunge. Some of the issues that deserve attention, just off the tops of our heads: how APS handles boundary changes; the hushed-up epidemic of drug and alcohol abuse among some students; the Washington-Lee renaming foolishness; how special-education students/ parents are treated; latent-racism issues; excessive per-student and capital spending; the future of specialty-school programs; etc.; etc.

Lots of buzz on these issues, but without a candidate to run on any of them, the message to School Board members and the administration is “hey, everything’s hunkydory, just keep on keepin’ on.” This year, School Board Chairman Barbara Kanninen’s seat is on the ballot, and she plans to run for re-election. We’ve got no major bones to pick with Kanninen’s tenure over the past four years, but we’d certainly be eager to hear fresh, articulate voices who present themselves as an alternative.

Improve Tax-Relief Program to Aid Seniors Editor: As a 43-year homeowner in Arlington, I’ve watched over time as Arlington’s rapidly growing cost of housing has virtually excluded middle-income households – including county-government, police, fire and school personnel – as well as seriously reduced households of low income. Now, in addition to housing challenges for low- and middle-income households, the housing needs of seniors will greatly expand with the projected addition of 9,200 seniors by 2040, a 75-percent increase in our senior population. Arlington desires to help its senior residents whose resources don’t allow them to age in this community, including those households in committed-af-

fordable units, receiving housing grants or stretched by rising rents and rising real-estate taxes. The Affordable Housing Master Plan, adopted in September 2015, recognized seniors’ and disabled households’ needs. The county needs a real-estate taxrelief program that is sustainable and fiscally responsible, one that will serve the comprehensive housing needs of the growing numbers of seniors and households of disabled persons, both renters and homeowners. The current program supports fewer than 1,000 senior homeowners whose home values have increased beyond their incomes. In 2016, there were 929 participants, and all but 26 had full or partial exemption of their taxes, which

means those taxes will never be repaid even when the home is sold. From 2011 through 2016, the foregone revenue for Arlington County equals $25,657,015. The county’s tax-relief program should cap the qualifying home value; should provide relief by way of deferral (not exemption) of taxes; and should designate the recovered taxes for the development of housing and assistedliving centers for the expected increase of senior and disabled households from low-to-middle-income households. Let’s have a program that serves all Arlingtonians who wish to age in our community. Kathryn Scruggs Arlington

Editor: With regard to the new H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program and Stratford Program, the vast majority of research demonstrates that inclusion practices significantly benefit children, both with and without disabilities. As a parent of an Arlington Public Schools pre-K student with special

needs, I have chosen to advocate for inclusion. Unfortunately, it is taking APS much too long to adopt effective inclusion practices across all county schools. Sadly, the Wilson school design showcases a lack of forethought and commitment toward inclusion. We have a strong school district with good intentions to provide high-quality

educational services. Yet, as a father, I remain concerned about my child’s educational opportunities, and am hopeful that Arlington will address the current inequalities inherent in the Wilson building design, and fully implement inclusion across all schools. Keith Chanon Arlington

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Congress Should Ignore Calls to Rename Gravelly Point Editor: The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives will be considering a bill to rename Gravelly Point after Nancy Reagan, after whose husband Washington

National Airport was renamed in 1998. In light of there being no compelling reasons to take this action, and many reasons not to, I suggest that our nation’s lawmakers instead honor Mrs.

Reagan by following the sage advice she offered in 1986. “Just say no.” Jeff Liteman Arlington

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Neighbors Complain, But Ballston Project Is Approved SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Despite fielding public criticism bordering on outrage both with the proposal and the process, Arlington County Board members on Feb. 23 approved redevelopment of two Ballston parcels that will become home to 26 townhouses and a sevenstory, 58-unit condominium building. The project will straddle two blocks along North Vermont Street and 11th Street North, which currently contain a church, day-care center, parking lot and tot lot. An underground parking garage will accommodate 100 vehicles. Despite unease about some aspects of the proposal and the neighborhood discontent it precipitated, four of five County Board members voted to support it. “There are a lot of things about this project that bring some benefits to the community,” said board member Christian Dorsey, while acknowledging “it’s not perfect for everyone.” Among those voicing complaints about the height, setback and traffic implications of the overall project were nearby residents, including those living in the adjacent Westview condominiums. Critics said the county-governmentled community process had been as flawed as they believe developer NVR’s proposal was. Complaining that the county staff had given “free rein to a builder,” resident Barb Gerk said neighbors and members of the Planning Commission had tried to find compromises with the developer that would work for all. “To disregard this work . . . is to undermine the process.,” Gerk said. Resident Kristine Kassekert went further, complaining of “complete disrespect” from county-government staff, who, she said, engaged in a divide-andconquer approach to surmount community opposition. “You have failed as a county to run a fair process,” Kassekert said. “There’s a cynical view in the county that the County Board does not care what the community

had to say.” Dana Hofferber, another nearby resident, compained that members of the community “had our concerns consistently set to the side” by county staff throughout the process. County Board chairman Katie Cristol said she was sorry residents were unhappy about interactions with county staff – “that’s not how we want anybody to feel,” she said – but countered by suggesting some residents may have crossed a line of decorum during the communityengagement process. “We get the respect we give,” Cristol said. Noting that several units in the project will be retained as affordable, the board chairman said that if Arlington wants to tackle the issue of housing accessibility, it had to provide for more units. “We simply can’t pull the ladder up after us,” she said of those who already have homes in the county. “This is an issue of balancing [current] residents’ interests with [future] residents’ interests.” The one dissenting voice on the County Board came from John Vihstadt, who unsuccessfully attempted to defer any action. The developer’s proposal falls “too short of where we need to be and too short of where we could be,” he said. After getting no traction from colleagues in his proposal to defer, Vihstadt ended up voting against the project. Several speakers said it would be up to county officials to address the impact of their vote. “There’s huge traffic problems,” longtime resident Annette Lang said, pointing to backups that occur when traffic on Fairfax Drive tries to access Interstate 66 nearby. Those problems will only intensify with more residential development, said Lang, who called for more stringent policing of no-parking zones and related transportation regulations in the corridor. “If you’re going to start treating Ballston like Manhattan, then you’d better start enforcing like they do in Manhattan,” she said.

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Food Assistance Center (AFAC) will host its second annual “Shining a Light on Hunger” benefit on April 19 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Army Navy Country Club. The guest speaker will be former Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe, who will discuss her efforts to support childnutrition programs. The community is invited. For information on tickets and sponsorships, see the Web site at www.afac.org/shine.

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an opening reception for the new exhibition “Personal Worlds” on Friday, March 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Barry Gallery, located in the Reinsch Library on the university’s main campus. The exhibition features oil paintings, drawings and prints by faculty member Mary Proenza. “My work explores social, political, environmental and personal themes, and starts from a sense that the world is inexhaustibly interesting,” Proenza said The exhibition runs through April 2. The gallery is open Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information, see the Web site at www.marymount.edu/barrygallery. ‘MEET THE SPEAKER’ FOCUSES ON OPIOID EPIDEMIC: Encore Learning’s

“Meet the Speaker” series continues on Monday, March 12 at 3 p.m. at Central Library, when Charlotte Gill will discuss “Building Community Safety in Appalachia: Poverty, Hopelessness and the Opioid Crisis.” Gill, an assistant professor at George Mason University, will discuss her ongoing research focused on three counties in southeastern Kentucky. The program is cosponsored by the county library system, and is open to the public. For information, call (703) 2282144.

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copal Church will present “Narnia, the Musical” with performances on Friday and Saturday, March 9-10, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 11 at 2 p.m. at the church, 4250 North Glebe Road. The show will be presented by youth of the church and their friends, with a cast totaling 50. Tickets are free, but reservations are required and can be obtained by e-mailing 2018narniatickets@gmail.com. For general information, e-mail narnia2018@comcast.net. CHURCH TO HOST TRIVIA NIGHT IN SUPPORT OF ‘AFAC’: St. Michael’s Epis-

copal Church will host a trivia night in support of the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) on Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the church, 1132 North Ivan-

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Arlington resident Bernadette Wolfe (Ms. Woman Virginia) was crowned grand champion at the 2018 World-Elite Royal Pageant, a service-oriented pageant system that recently held its national competition in Columbia, S.C. Wolfe earned the title by having the highest combined score of all events.

hoe St. The entry fee of $10, plus contributions of non-perishable food, will benefit AFAC. For information, call (703) 241-2474 or see the Web site at www.stmichaelsarlington.org. ONLINE-NEWS SITE FEATURED IN CHURCH PROGRAM: The “Faith, Food

and Fellowship” series at Clarendon United Methodist Church continues on Thursday, March 8 with a program focused on the Arlnow news site. The program begins with a brief worship service with music at noon, followed by lunch ($5) at 12:30 p.m. and the program at 1 p.m. The church is located at 606 North Irving St. For information, call (703) 5278574 or see the Web site at www.clarendonumc.org.

DONATIONS OF SPORTS EQUIPMENT SOUGHT: Reuse and Replay is collect-

ing used/excess sports equipment during the ASIST soccer tournament, being held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the weekends of March 3-4 and 10-11 at Williamsburg Middle School. Donated equipment will be used to support children in need both in the metropolitan area and in Africa. For information, e-mail reuseandreplay@gmail.com or see the Web site at www.reuseandreplay.wixsite.com/resueandreplay.

CANCER-SUPPORT GROUPS OFFERED:

The Cancer Center at Virginia Hospital Center hosts a variety of ongoing cancersupport groups each month, designed for those being treated, survivors and caregivers. For information on programs, call (703) 558-5555.

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Named one of Where to Retire Magazine’s 50 Best Only valid on select and available homesites within the community. Contracts must be written and accepted by March 30th, 2018. Offer valid for all guests who are not current residents or under contract. Must be qualified for occupancy in the community. 50 Best Award won June 2017 from Where to Retire Magazine. Sales and Construction: Shea Homes Limited Partnership (#2705152813). Homes at Trilogy at Lake Frederick are intended for occupancy by at least one person 55 years or older, with certain exceptions for younger persons as provided by law and the governing covenants, conditions and restrictions. This is not an offer of real estate for sale, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, to residents of any state or province in which registration and other legal requirements have not been fulfilled. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Incentives vary and may be in the form of price reductions, credits toward the purchase of options, or credits towards closing costs. Receiving the maximum incentive may be tied to the use of Shea Mortgage Inc., an independent member of the J.F. Shea family of companies. Buyers of Shea Homes are not required to use Shea Mortgage as their lender. Buyers may select any lending institution for the purpose of securing mortgage financing and are not limited to Shea Mortgage. State Corporation Commission Bureau of Financial Institutions License Number MC-5849. Equal Housing Opportunity. Models are not an indication of racial preference.

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Real Estate Featured Property of the Week

An Elegant, Expanded Cape Cod

Charmer Occupies a Prime Spot in Sought-After Spy Hill

Fairy tales might not always come to life, but fairy-tale settings certainly do exist. This week’s featured property is a case in point. Set in the strategically placed Spy Hill/Boulevard Community Manor, our weekly home is a testament to elegance – a charming, oversized Cape Cod dating from the early 1980s tucked away in a neighborly locale and featuring three levels of exceptionality to enjoy. A picture-perfect curb appeal is augmented by nice traffic flow and amazing views, and you are close to all the amenities of the urban-village corridor. The property currently is on the market, listed at $864,900 by Mark Middendorf of Long & Foster Real Estate. Elegant and welcoming from the outside, the home’s charms continue indoors as we begin our exploration. Room sizes are ample – both the formal living and dining rooms are large enough for entertaining, and, like other rooms throughout the house, are filled with natural sunlight. The copious kitchen is versatile and visually appealing, featuring an adjacent breakfast room, while the family-room addition has provided an extra level of

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spacious graciousness. The master retreat can be found on the main level – a marvelous touch for those employing a long-term, aging-inplace lifestyle strategy. Two additional bedrooms plus a full bath can be found on the upper level. Downstairs, the walk-out lower level features a grand recreation room to go with the home’s fourth bedroom and full bath, making it the perfect spot for an au-pair suite or teen retreat. Location? You are close to everything, from parks to restaurants to public transit, yet set back in a world of tranquility and charm. It’s a winning combination, one not to pass up. Well worthy of consideration.

Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (571)333-6272.

Facts for buyers Address: 6000 2nd Street North, Arlington (22203). Listed at: $864,900 by Mark Middendorf, Long & Foster Real Estate (703) 928-3915. Schools: Ashlawn Elementary, Kenmore Middle, Washington-Lee High School.

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Housing Starts Healthy as the New Year Gets Rolling A surge in multi-family production pushed overall housing starts up 9.7 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.33 million units, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department. Multifamily starts rose 23.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 449,000 units. Meanwhile, single-family production posted a healthy 3.7percent gain to 877,000 units. “The growth in production is in line with our reports of solid builder confidence in the housing market,” said NAHB chairman Randy Noel, a custom home builder from LaPlace, La. “A pro-business regulatory climate and increasing housing demand are boosting builders’ optimism, even as they continue to face supply-side hurdles such as rising construction material prices and access to lots and labor.” “Demand for owner-occupied housing is rising due to favorable demographic tailwinds and a healthy labor market. Increases in after-tax incomes should help prospective buyers save for a down payment on a home,” said NAHB chief economist Robert Dietz. “As consumers continue to enter the single-family market, we should see builders increase production to meet this demand.” Regionally in January, combined single- and multifamily housing production increased 45.5 percent in the Northeast, 10.7 percent in the West, and 9.3 percent in the South. Starts fell 10.2 percent in the Midwest. Overall permit issuance rose 7.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.4 million units, which is a post-recession high. Multi-family permits registered a 26.5 percent gain to 530,000 while single-family permits edged down 1.7 percent to 866,000. Permit issuance rose 92.5 percent in the South and 17.1 percent in the West. Permits declined 2.6 percent in the Midwest and 21.7 percent in the Northeast. Builder confidence remains exceptionally strong in the West, Midwest and South, according to a survey taken by the trade organization. Confidence is softer, but still relatively high compared to historic norms, in the East, the organization said.

Arlington Notes II VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR FOUR MILE RUN CLEANUP: The Arlington

ing, hosted by local plant expert Peter Jones, on Sunday, March 4 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The program is designed for those interested in propagating rare and choice plants. For information, call the Walter Reed Senior Center at (703) 228-0955.

County government is seeking volunteers for a Four Mile Run clean-up effort to be held on Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers can be any age; those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants should bring waterproof boots and gloves; bags will be provided. Participants can attend at five sites along the stream: Arlington Mill, Barcroft, Glencarlyn, Madison Manor and Shirlington. For information, see the Web site at https://parks.arlingtonva.us/events/30thannual-four-mile-run-stream-cleanup/.

ter will host “Deep Dive: Insect Metamorphosis,” an educational program for adults about the lives of insects, on Thursday, March 8 at 8 p.m. at the park. The cost is $5. For information, call (703) 228-3403.

‘LUNAFEST’ BRINGS WOMEN-THEMED FILMS TO COLUMBIA PIKE: Postpartum

HOUSING SEMINAR TO FOCUS ON AGING IN PLACE: McEnearney Associates

Virginia will host its 12th annual LUNAFEST fund-raiser on Wednesday, March 7 at Arlington Cinema-n-Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike. The traveling film collection features award-winning short films by, for and about women, Since its inception, the national initiative has hosted 1,650 screenings and raised more than $4 million for women’s charities. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with show time at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. For information and tickets, see the Web site at www.postpartumva.org/lunafest.

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will host a two-hour seminar focused on decisions facing mature homeowners on Saturday, March 3 at 11 a.m. at the McEnearney Arlington office, 4720 Lee Highway. “We are going to explore what ‘aging in place’ means and discuss the pros and cons of staying put or moving on,” said Bruce Fall, a Weichert associate broker. The free event includes lunch. For information and to register, call (703) 6772812.

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5 Blocks to Clarendon Metro 4 BR, 3.5 BA + Home Office Family Room Addn w/ wood-burning Stove Master Suite w/ 12ft Cathedral Ceilings Renovation + Addition in 2009 Rec Room in basement (+1 BR & 1 full BA) Large 1-car Detached Garage

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• 5 blocks to Clarendon Metro + shops • 7 BR, 4.5 BA w/ 4,720 finished sq. ft. • Breathtaking Open Plan Family Room + Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen w/ large Island and Thermadore Pro Series Appliances • Master Bath is a masterpiece in livable design • Built by local Award-winning firm: TrivistaUSA

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NATURE CENTER TO HOST INVASIVEPLANT CLEANUP: Gulf Branch Nature

Center will host an invasive-plant-removal effort on Saturday, March 10 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the park. The event is for adults, teens and families with children ages 8 and old. “We are making a real difference, with the return of ferns and wildflowers – and the animals that depend on them – in areas once covered in destructive invasive plants,” park officials said. No registration is required. For information, call (703) 228-3403. PROGRAM ON PLANT GRAFTING SLATED: Walter Reed Community Center will

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We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap.

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Adorable Fairlington townhome with 3 levels, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths that has been completely renovated from top to bottom, with special attention to details to the kitchen and bathrooms. You are going to love the very private patio off the kitchen!

856 N Harrison Street Arlington, VA 22205 www.856NHarrisonSt.com $

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Completely renovated 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bath home is nestled in Donaldson Run, one of the most sought-after neighborhoods. The owners integrated a stunning 3-story addition to this traditional home creating a contemporary feel while maintaining the classic charm of the home. The open living room-dining room area is accentuated by modern construction luxuries such as large windows, surround sound, and a gas fireplace encased in gorgeous granite. The sleekly designed fireplace can also be viewed from the dining room, giving you the opportunity to dine while gazing at the mesmerizing flames which can be controlled by remote. Sliding glass doors lead to the deck overlooking a beautifully landscaped yard and mature trees.

2,388,889

Extraordinary new custom built beauty with 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, stunning attention to detail throughout! This home is more than 6,500 finished square feet, sitting on a beautiful level lot just under an acre!

1300 Arlington Ridge Road Arlington, VA 22202 $

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219,990

Gorgeous studio condo that comes fully furnished! This adorable condo has been completely renovated with $7,000 Designer Murphy bed and Custom walk-in closet with modern touches throughout. View of the U.S. Capitol building. Minutes to Metro, Pentagon & DC. Condo fees ($372) includes all utilities except cable/internet.

3064 Cedarwood Lane Falls Church, VA 22042 www.3064Cedarwood.com $

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919,000

Paradise! This tranquil acre lot setting is glorious. Wonderful home – all updated and remodeled for easy living! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers an oversized master bedroom with gas fireplace, walk-in closet, master bath and lovely vistas of this private landscaped setting. Kitchen has family room combo – very inviting and comfortable! Beautifully designed screened-in porch, patio, and home office.

All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-9753. Email: fairhousing@dpor. virginia.gov. Web site: www.fairhousing.vipnet.org

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CHRISTINE RICH

SOLD

703.362.7764 Christine.Rich@LNF.com UNDER CONTRACT Highly sought-after home in a great McLean neighborhood. My buyers were able to win a bidding war that happened even BEFORE the scheduled open house. It takes strategy, speed, and persistence to get your dream house under such circumstances. My buyers are thrilled. We can make that happen for you, too. Call me if you are interested in learning more. 703-362-7764.

Where in the World is Mark Middendorf? This week in Pine Spring offering this stunning, mid-century modern contemporary in Falls Church’s best kept secret...Pine Spring! completely renovated, expanded and new and offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The oversized master suite boasts an incredible garden bath. The stunning, sleek kitchen with cooking island is a chef’s dream come true. Walk to Mosaic district restaurants and shops! Easy commuting access to I495, I66 and RT 50. Offered at an amazing value of $795,000!

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Thinking of selling? Market inventory is low and Buyer numbers are high. Contact me today to lay out a smooth path to a successful transaction for the sale of your home. Don’t let not knowing where to start keep you out of an excellent selling market.

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Great value for this 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1020 sq. ft. condo at The Charleston. Close to metro and restaurants, this corner, 3rd floor unit has an enclosed balcony, renovated kitchen, and is in very good condition. Building has concierge service, outdoor pool, party room, and fitness center. 2400 Clarendon Blvd, #304, Arlington, VA 22201

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3 BED/1.5 BATHS/GARAGE MLS #AR10115518*I brought my repeat, trade-up buyers to this charming, vintage brick colonial in increasingly popular Arlington Heights*Florida sunroom, deck, and covered porch additions*Vintage wood floors throughout*Built in cabinetry in living room*SS dishwasher, double oven range; pantry*Two wood-burning fireplaces*Partially finished walkup basement*Detached garage w/electricity*Decorative cedar fence*New roof*EZ to TJ community center, Columbia Pike retail*Convenient to Rte. 50 & Washington Blvd.*If you’re thinking of buying or selling something similar, please contact me for a private consultation.

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Police Beat SEXUAL BATTERY: n On Feb. 18 at 1:50 p.m., a woman was waiting for a bus in the 6000 block of Wilson Boulevard when a man approached her from behind and placed his hands on her back and buttocks. When the victim turned around, the suspect fled on foot, police said, and the incident was reported a day later. The suspect is described as a male, 6 feet tall, with an average build. n On Feb. 19 at 12:15 p.m., a woman was running on the W&OD Regional Trail when a man ran up behind her, grabbed her buttocks and fled on foot, police said. The suspect is described as a black male, 14 to 18 years old, with a slim build and medium-length hair. MISSILE INTO OCCUPIED DWELLING: n On Feb. 17 at 9:41 a.m., a woman was driving a vehicle near Lee Highway and Fort Myer Drive when an object was thrown at the rear window, causing it to break, police said. Witnesses followed the suspect into the District of Columbia, where he was apprehended with assistance of the Metropolitan Police Department. A warrant was obtained for 41-year-old David Turner of the District of Columbia. ELUDING/STOLEN VEHICLE: n On Feb. 19 at 1:34 a.m., an officer

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There was plenty of drama from the Wakefield Warriors last week en route winning BASKETBALL to the boys basketball team’s 10th region championship in program history. All three contests were played at Wakefield High School, as the Warriors (22-6) won the Northern Region Tournament 5C championship with a 3-0 mark. The wins began with a firstround rout, followed by a triple-overtime semifinal victory, then a 64-62 win at the buzzer over the Edison Eagles in the Feb. 23 championship game. In the final, Wakefield senior forward A’Mari Cooper made a driving layup as time expired to give the Warriors their first region crown since 2014. Wakefield is 4-0 against Edison this season, with the Feb. 23 game being the closest. On the winning basket, Cooper took an inbound pass from Brody Karton under the Edison basket, then drove the length of the court to score. “I knew I had to score,” Cooper said. “I trusted my teammates and they trustContinued on Page 16

Wakefield High School’s Ben Horsford hangs in the air to take a shot between Edison defenders PHOTO BY DEB KOLT during the Feb. 23 region-tournament championship game.

Successful Season Ends for W-L Boys Squad A Staff Report

Their most successful basketball season in years ended for the Washing-

REGION BASKETBALL ton-Lee Generals last week with a firstround loss to the eventual champion Battlefield Bobcats in Northern Region 6D Tournament action. Washington-Lee (17-7) fell to the visiting Bobcats, 75-59. Battlefield pulled away in the second half after leading by only two points at halftime. The Bobcats outscored the Generals 21-10 in the third quarter. Washington-Lee was without shooting guard Anthony Reyes.

He missed the game with a broken toe. Washington-Lee senior point guard Chris Ozgo had 24 points, three assists and two steals in his final high school game, and senior center Colin MacCullough had a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds to go with six blocks and two assists. Matt Deily had 11 points for W-L. Ozgo finished his prep career with 969 points. The Washington-Lee boys finished second this season in the Liberty District Tournament. n In girls Northern Region 6D Tournament action, the Yorktown Patriots (8-17) lost on the road in Vienna, 47-37,

to the Madison Warhawks in first-round play. The score was tied at 35 with 3:52 left in the game, then Madison’s defense stiffened as Yorktown struggled to get good shots the rest of the way. A 7-0 Madison run gave the Warhawks a 4235 lead with 1:23 left. Liz Shean had 20 points for Yorktown and Maggie Shipley had 11. n In girls Northern Region 5C Tournament first-round play last week, the Wakefield Warriors (14-11) lost at Tuscarora, 59-47, on Feb. 20. The region berth was the sixth straight for Wake-

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The Group AAA Northern Region girls and boys tourneys, as they once were, have been broken apart and divided into multiple events and spread out at different venues. Some semifinal and championship games are now played on the same dates and at the same times – making it impossible for those wanting to see all of the games to be able to do so. How much sense does that make? That wasn’t the case under the older and much more fan-friendly format. Depending on who’s explaining, the old format was changed in an attempt to ease travel for teams in some parts of the region, to make more money, and/or to give more teams the opportunity to win trophies. In the new region-tourney set up, schools are divided even more into classifications based on enrollment. So there is no longer the fun possibility for any great “Hoosiers”-like stories in that famous high school basketball movie. That’s when a little Indiana school made a title run by repeatedly upsetting bigger schools. What’s also unfortunate? With the new alignments, the region tournament is no longer a single gathering spot. That’s when the area’s prep basketball community annually came together each winter at one locale to watch the girls and boys final fours. There used to be one very informative and well designed multi-page region-tournament basketball program. It included schedules, rosters and photos of each participating team, stats and a list of past champions. That was unfortunately scrapped with the new format. Now, maybe rosters are provided at the games site, if anything at all. Again, what a shame.

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A Shot-Put Triple Crown for Washington-Lee Thrower DAVE FACINOLI

Washington-Lee. He transferred to the Arlington school from James Herbert Blake High School in Silver Spring, where he threw the shot and was a two-way lineman on the football team as a junior. He did not play football at Washington-Lee this past fall. He wanted to transfer to W-L as a senior and live with his father in Arlington to train under highly-regarded Generals’ weight-throwing coach Josh Patulski in an effort to maximize his skills as a shot putter and discus thrower. Bennett saw the success many of Patulski’s former throwers had at Washington-Lee and the notable college scholarships they received. As a junior, Bennett was throwing the shot upwards of 58 feet – an impressive high school distance. At W-L, he improved to puts regularly well beyond 60 feet this past indoor season. His winning throw at the region meet was 64-1/4 and at districts was 62-2. Bennett hopes to throw 68 to 70 feet during the outdoor season, while hurling the discus in the range 170 feet or farther. Washington-Lee’s outdoor

school shot-put record is 64-6. His discus throws have already improved by 30 feet at W-L. “He’s one of a kind. He knows so much about all the technical stuff and the small details,” Bennett said about Patulski. “All of that pays off. After one practice session with him, I was so much better right away. I saw how much his past throwers improved, and that got my attention. I want to work hard, and I hope there is a lot more to come.” Bennett was introduced to shot putting at age 8 when his parents signed him up to join a track and field club to lose some weight. “I starting the shot back then, and have loved it ever since,” Bennett said. This year as a senior, Bennett already has received interest from a number of top college programs, but is yet to make a decision about which he will attend. “Jabari is extremely coachable. He has responded to our techniques and does all the things we have asked of him and more,” Patulski said. “He is very talented and hungry to keep getting better.”

High School sophomore Rebecca Stewart finished sixth in the triple jump at 36-feet even in the Virginia High School League’s girls Class 6 track and field championship last week. The winning jump was 39-3. In the boys Class 6 state meet, Yorktown High School sophomore Bowen Shuttleworth ran a personal-best time of 2:35.55 to finish eighth in the 1,000-meters. The time was a second better than his previous best. He was the lone sophomore in the top eight. Shuttleworth’s twin brother Reece finished 18th in the 1,000 in 2:40.04.

n At the boys Class 5 state track and field meet, Wakefield High School’s Xavier Taylor was busy, placing third in the 300-meter dash in 34.88, fourth in the 500 in 1:07.25 and ninth in the 55 dash. Wakefield’s Josh Sutton was fifth in the high jump at 6-0. In the girls Class 5 state meet, Wakefield’s Cierra Jenkins was 14th in the triple jump. n Bishop O’Connell junior Max Greczyn, the state cross country champion in the fall, was second in the 1,600 (4:26.02) and 3,200-meter races (9:53.4) at the boys Division I state privateschool indoor track and field meet. He scored all of O’Connell’s 16

points in the meet. In the girls state meet, O’Connell’s, Ryley Howard was fifth in the 1,600 and Lauren Collins eighth in the shot put. O’CONNELL WRESTLING: The Bishop O’Connell Knights finished eighth with one runner-up finisher at the Division I state private-school tournament. Second for the Knights was senior Chris St. George at 126 pounds. Fourth for O’Connell were Marcus Lewis (138), Brian Sweet (160) and Maya Sourie (170). At the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championships, St. George was second at 126 and Sweet third at 160.

Bentley said. “Worst case, we go to overtime if he doesn’t score.” Chris Warner scored 14 for Wakefield, Ben Horsford (five rebounds) 11, Robbie Starkey 10, Karton six and Lukas Hatcher and Gabe Tham four each. The lead see-sawed, with Edison’s last lead at 57-55 in the fourth quarter. Warner made a three-pointer to give Wakefield the 58-55 lead and it never trailed again. “It was an open trey and I knew I had to take it. It was a big- time shot,”

Warner said. “Edison played well. They were ready.” Added Bentley: We knew it was going to be a drag-out fight. Our zone defense was pretty effective.” Cooper had a go-ahead dunk the night before in Wakefield’s triple-overtime 76-72 semifinal home victory over Potomac Falls. In its first region game, Wakefield defeated John Champe, 82-64. For stories about those games, visit www.insidenova.com/sports/arlington.

Next for Wakefield is the Virginia High School League’s Class 5 state tournament, beginning March 3 for the Warriors against an opponent not yet determined. Wakefield has to win three games to win the state championship. NOTE: The region-final appearance was Wakefield’s sixth in Bentley’s tenure as head coach. His record is 3-3 in those region finals, with the last title coming in 2014 and the first in 2005. Wakefield has been to the state tournament seven times under Bentley.

Jayela Lopez made second team. Tham also made the all-defensive first team. She was Wakefield’s leading scorer (14 points per game) and rebounder. In addition, Wakefield’s Nevaeh Wallace and Jayde Spinner received all-district honors as honorable mention, allrookie or all-defensive selections. Wakefield coach Marcia Richardson was chosen distric Coach of the Year.

Tham also was chosen first-team allregion and Foley made second team. “We had a good season, but you always want to win a championship of some kind,” Richardson said. “That’s why we play. It was a season when our point guard position was up in the air, so we had to adjust to that. Jami and Hannah led us.” Richardson asked girls wanting to try

out for AAU Team ProLook basketball at 15-under and 16-under ages at Wakefield on March 5 and 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. for $20 to call her at (571) 220-8920. NOTE: The Wakefield girls have had four straight winning season and six in a row of .500 records or better, qualifying for the region tournament each campaign. This season Wakefield was 0-1 in the region.

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The story of Jabari Bennett’s shotput timeline is different from the norm. who TRACK & FIELD Most take up the sport do so in high school; Bennett became involved at age 8 or 9. This past weekend, the WashingtonLee Generals senior capped a standout and record-breaking indoor track and campaign by winning the Virginia High School League’s Class 6 state shot put championship. His winning throw was a school indoor record and personal best of 64-61/2. That throw came on his sixth and final attempt. “A lot of people were clapping for me on that last throw, so that really hyped me up and I let a big one go,” Bennett said. “Everything clicked. The throw went fast and was technically strong.” His other throws that were not fouls at the state meet went for 56, 59, 62 and 62-11. He fouled on a 66-foot throw. Prior to the state meet, Bennett won Liberty District and Northern Region

Washington-Lee’s Jabari Bennett won district, region and state championships in the PHOTO FROM WASHINGTON-LEE shot put.

6D crowns this winter, with long throws. Those three titles gave the 6-foot-2, 270pound Bennett a triple-crown for winning indoor high school championships this winter. He is ranked as the No. 6 best high school shot putter in the U.S. “It’s been a great season,” Bennett said. “Better than I expected.” Bennett is a first-year student at

High School Roundup STATE SWIMMING CHAMPIONS: Bishop

O’Connell’s Madelyn Donohoe won two freestyle races at the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I girls state swimming and diving high school championships. Donohoe won the 200 free in 1:47.75 and the 500 free in a new state record 4:47.49. In addition, she was chosen as the girls Swimmer of the Meet and helped O’Connell place fifth in the high school team competition, held at the Jeff Rouse Swim Center in Stafford. O’Connell’s other winner was Paige Hall in the 50 free. She was third in the 100 free. O’Connell’s medley relay was third and the 400 free relay fourth.

Wakefield Continued from Page 15 ed me with the ball in my hands. I knew that I could have drawn a foul, but I wanted to win it right there.” Cooper had 13 points and 11 rebounds in the win. “I was thinking about calling a timeout at the end, but I trusted A’Mari to make a play,” Wakefield coach Tony

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Budget Continued from Page 1 homeowner would pay $297 more in the coming year, up 3.5 percent to $8,743. Two days after Schwartz unveiled his proposal, a split Arlington County Board advertised the tax rate for the coming year at the current $1.006, representing the maximum rate board members will be able to adopt later in the budget process. Board members Erik Gutshall, John Vihstadt and chairman Katie Cristol voted to advertise the existing rate; board members Libby Garvey and Christian Dorsey wanted to advertise a rate onehalf-cent higher, at $1.011 per $100. Under Schwartz’s budget proposal, 29 existing government-staff positions would be eliminated and 18 vacant positions will not be filled. (A full list of the proposed reductions are available at www.budget. arlingtonva.us.) “I expect there will be a lot of interest on the part of the community on each of these reductions,” Schwartz said, leaving the door open to keeping some of the impacted staff if money becomes available. Under the proposal, employees would receive pay raises of 3.25 percent to 3.5 percent, but public-safety personnel would see increases of up to 7.5 percent. Schwartz said the county was being hurt by higher pay rates in surrounding jurisdictions, which needed to be addressed.

“We’ve done such a good job trying to catch up,” he said. The increases are “only going to help us stay even.” The plan calls for $13.7 million in funding over the coming fiscal year for the Affordable Housing Investment Fund, which is used to provide loans to housing providers. The budget proposal also: • Increases residential and commercial utility taxes. • Increases parking-meter rates 25 cents per hour and extends enforcement from the current 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., while increasing parking-related fines to $40. • Increases the household-solid-waste fee $2 per year, while maintaining water and sewer rates at their current level. • Reduces government funding for planning the redevelopment of the Lee Highway corridor. • Adds fees to residents who pay for county services via credit card. • Slows down funding increases for road-paving efforts. • Eliminates the Office of Community Health and reallocates its responsibilities to other county offices. • Cuts staff in the employment-services office of the Department of Human Services. • Cuts funding for the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy, eliminating rebates to county residents for buying energy-efficient products. • Eliminates funding for the printed Citizen newsletter that goes to all Arlington households.

• Eliminates Arlington Transit (ART) Routes 54 and 92 due to low ridership and the availability of alternatives. County Board members will now spend the next two months considering options before adopting the budget (which kicks in July 1) and setting tax rates in May. Schwartz has been county manager since mid-2015, and has served in the county government for 12 years, mostly in budget positions. His efforts to craft a budget suffered a setback in January,

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Schools Continued from Page 1 up being the highest among Washington’s suburban jurisdictions, but would be down from $19,340 in the current year and below the record $19,538 per student set in fiscal 2009, before the economic recession hit, when Robert Smith served as superintendent. Murphy’s budget includes pay raises for all staff, with special attention to bus drivers, bus attendants and others whose pay is at the lower end of the spectrum. “It’s a very competitive market out there,” the superintendent said of hiring conditions during his 30-minute presentation. Murphy’s budget does include a number of measures that could draw ire, including increasing class sizes in grades 4-12; reductions in professional-development support; delaying hiring of psychologists and social workers; and some cutbacks to programs and staff. “These were not easy decisions,” Mur-

phy said, but he noted that community discussions leading up to the proposal included “a lot of energy . . . and wellthought-out decision-making.” The school system’s current spate of construction to accommodate growth also comes with a cost: Murphy says $8.8 million more will be needed next year to pay principal and interest on capital debt. School boards in Virginia do not have independent taxing authority; just under 80 percent of the school system’s budget traditionally comes from the county government. For fiscal 2019, County Manager Mark Schwartz has proposed a transfer of just under a half-billion dollars to the school system, up 2.8 percent. School officials plan to hold public hearings on the budget on March 22 and April 19 in anticipation of a May 3 adoption by the School Board. The budget takes effect July 1. The budget was Murphy’s first since he narrowly won reappointment as superintendent on a 3-2 School Board vote last year. He has led the Arlington school system since 2009.

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ACROSS

1. Salmon deposit 6. Old age, archaic 9. Bagpiper’s garb 13. Hawaiian veranda 14. Big Island flower necklace 15. Helper 16. V.C. Andrews’ “Flowers in the ____” 17. Uno ___ or one more 18. 4 x 4 race 19. *“Water of life” 21. *Shamrock 23. ____ Aviv 24. Rumpelstiltskin’s weaver 25. Wildebeest 28. Mega Bloks competitor 30. *Outdoor St. Patrick’s Day event 35. Starting point on way to riches 37. Clump 39. Dionysus’ pipe-playing companion 40. *Ireland, once 41. Ox connector, pl. 43. Quartet minus one 44. Put out on a curb 46. *William Butler Yeats, e.g. 47. Cardinal vices 48. Bee’s favorite drink 50. Russian mountain chain 52. Go gray 53. Period of illness 55. Workout unit 57. *These never lived in

Ireland 60. *Hibernia 64. Musician’s exercise 65. Flying saucer acronym 67. Cleveland’s controversial chief 68. Villain 69. Decompose 70. Do penitence 71. Parting words

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DISCUSSION GROUP FOCUSES ON LOCAL, NATIONAL NEWS: Walter Reed

Senior Center hosts a current-events discussion of local and world news on Monday, March 5 at 10 a.m. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

MAKING HEALTHY FOODS TASTY IS TOPIC OF FORUM: A workshop detail-

ing how to enhance the flavors of nutritious foods will be held on Monday, March 5 at 1:30 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-5722.

TRAVELERS HEAD TO SMITHSONIAN GALLERIES: Arlington County 55+

Travel hosts a trip to the Hirshhorn, Freer and Sackler galleries on Tuesday, March 6. The cost is $7. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

SPRING HERBS GET CENTER STAGE IN COOKING DEMO: A cooking dem-

onstration focused on spring herbs will be held on Tuesday, March 6 at 11 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-6300.

SERIES ON CHINESE CULTURE KICKS OFF: A four-part series on traditional

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72. Pro vote 73. “Walk the Dog” toy, pl. DOWN

1. Deli side 2. Beaten by walkers 3. Nay sayer 4. Middle measurement 5. Jefferson coin 6. Lined with elm trees

Chinese culture will be presented on Tuesday, March 6 at 10 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955. WORKSHOPS LOOK AT THE MECHANICS OF UKULELE STRUMMING: A work-

shop on basic ukulele strumming will be presented on Tuesday, March 6 at 4:30 p.m. and on Wednesday, March 7 at 11 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955. 4-1-1 ON LOCAL BUS NETWORK OFFERED: A discussion of the Arlington

Transit (ART) bus system will be held on Wednesday, March 7 at 7 p.m. at Arlington Mill Senior Center. The program is presented in English and Spanish. For information, call (703) 228-7369. DISCUSSION GROUP LOOKS AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES: A discussion on the

growth of universities in the local area will be presented on Wednesday, March 7 at 12:30 p.m. at Lee Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0555.

SERIES LOOKS AT DIABETES-RELATED ISSUES: A four-part series on differ-

ent aspects of diabetes will be presented

7. “Back To The Future” actress 8. ABBA’s genre 9. Capital of Ukraine 10. Like some rumors 11. Shakespeare’s tragic monarch 12. “Don’t give up!” 15. Olfactory property, pl. 20. Funereal lament 22. Chop off 24. ____ tower 25. *“The wearing of the ____” 26. Evian, backwards 27. Finno-____ language 29. Lump of stuff 31. Refuse visitors 32. Skylit lobbies 33. Faulkner’s “As I Lay ____” 34. Irregular or jagged 36. Religious offshoot 38. *Stout, e.g. 42. Liverpool star 45. Cursor-moving button 49. Wade’s opponent 51. Wiggle room 54. Shylock’s line of work 56. Socrates’ famous pupil 57. Dog command 58. Classic art subject 59. Puts two and two together 60. Itty-bitty bit 61. Call to a mate 62. Unacceptable 63. “Nobody ____ It Better” 64. Flow alternative 66. *British to the IRA

beginning on Wednesday, March 7 at 1:30 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-5722. TRAVELERS HEAD TO VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS: Arlington County

55+ Travel hosts a trip to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond on Thursday, March 8. The cost is $72. For information, call (703) 228-4748. WORKSHOP ZEROES IN ON SPRING PROJECTS: A discussion with a repre-

sentative from Home Depot on spring projects will be held on Thursday, March 8 at 10 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955.

HISTORY AFICIONADOS TO GATHER:

A discussion group focused on history will be held on Thursday, March 8 at 1 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. For information, call (703) 228-0955. TRAVELERS HEAD TO PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW: Arlington County 55+

Travel hosts a trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on Friday, March 9. The cost is $71. For information, call (703) 228-4748.

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Arlington history Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. Find out more on local history at the Web site www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. March 3, 1939: n County Board member Elizabeth Magruder will speak to the Woman’s Democratic Club of Arlington on the possibility of socialized medicine. n The Arlington GOP is debating whether it needs to hold a primary this year. n Girl Scouts will be selling cookies for 25 cents per pound later this month. Of the sales price, 2 cents goes to the troop and 8 cents goes into the camp fund. March 3-4, 1958: n The General Assembly plans to create a commission to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Civil War. n The Arlington County Civic Federation has accused downstate legislators of thinking of Northern Virginia as nothing but a bunch of “city slickers.” n Arlington teachers would earn a minimum of $4,000 a year under the new budget proposal. n The School Board has delayed selection of an architect for Yorktown High School. A total of eight firms are finalists. n Virginia officials have lost another round at the U.S. Supreme Court over segregated schools. n The Sun has hired WEAM sportscaster Nat Allbright to cover spring training. March 2, 1965: n Police say a young man ate lunch at a South Arlington restaurant, then walked next door and robbed an Old Dominion Bank branch of $5,500. Police are still searching for him. n Opponents of Virginia’s poll tax are heading back to court in an effort to get it ruled unconstitutional. n A report says American colleges and universities will soon face a shortage of professors. n Washington-Lee High School has been selected to host next year’s state wrestling tournament. March 5, 1974: n Superintendent Robert Chisolm has proposed a budget that is higher than guidelines given him by the School Board and County Board.

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 For your free copy, contact:   Denyse “Nia” Bagley, sales manager   703.525.0812 nbagley@weichertrealtors.net

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Great Market; Great Support For more information contact

Denyse “Nia” Bagley 703-525-0812 | nbagley@weichertrealtors.net

Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, a disability or familial status.

Weichert® Arlington

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March 1, 2018