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Gov. Northam on April 9 vetoed legislation that would have forced the Arlington government to lower tax bills for two local country clubs. But in his veto message, the governor pressed both sides to come to an amenable solution – and held out the prospect of siding with the country clubs in the future if they don’t. “I encourage the parties to continue negotiations to find a solution so that similar legislation will not be necessary in the future,” Northam said in a not-so-veiled message to Arlington officials in his veto message. “I have been assured that an agreement acceptable to both sides of this dispute is close to being reached,” the governor said in vetoing the measure by Del. Tim Hugo (D-Fairfax). The bill would have forced Arlington officials to assess Washington Golf & Country Club and Army Navy Country Club mostly as open space, which would ease each club’s tax burden and bring Arlington’s tax policy in line with other local jurisdictions. The measure sailed through the House of Delegates on a 65-33 vote and passed the state Senate on a 27-13 vote. But a later procedural vote suggested there was not enough support in the bodies to sustain a veto. The two clubs in question: • Army Navy Country Club, which sits on 250 acres in the Nauck community, is assessed at $149 million – $132 million of that for the value of its land – and its 2017 tax bill was $1.5 million. • Washington Golf & Country Club, located adjacent to North Glebe Road, occupies 120 acres, has an assessed value of $83.2 million and received a tax bill of more than $867,000 last year.
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adult obesity rate (28 percent); had a 15percent physical-inactivity percentage (22 percent); and had a lower-than-average amount of sexually-transmitted diseases. County residents also were less likely to fall prey to violent crime. Arlington did, however, rate signifi-
cantly higher than the statewide average for excessive drinking (26 percent compared to 17 percent). Arlington residents also faced more air pollution than those in most other Virginia jurisdictions. Among Virginia’s localities, Fairfax County placed third in the overall ranking for 2018, followed by Falls Church and Poquoson. Rounding out the top 10 were Albemarle, York and Prince William counties, the city of Alexandria and Powhatan County. Lowest in the survey were the cities of Covington, Galax, Emporia, Martinsville and, at 133rd and last place, Petersburg. Civic Federation Wants No Change to Tax Rate: On a nearly unanimous vote, delegates to the Arlington County Civic Federation have asked County Board members to keep the real-estate tax rate where it is for the coming year. Delegates on April 3voted 50-1, with one abstention, to support County Manager Mark Schwartz’s proposed tax rate of $1.006 per $100 assessed valuation, the same as was imposed in 2017. That’s the highest the County Board will be able to adopt this year, as that is the rate its members advertised earlier in the budget season. County Board members have the option, but are not expected, to adopt a lower tax rate when they adopt the budget on April 21. Most other Northern Virginia jurisdictions are expected to approve tax-rate increases this
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Democrats Note Some Progress in Legislature SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
A Democratic “wave” election that almost but not quite swept away Republican dominance in the General Assembly had an effect – albeit a limited one – on proceedings in 2018, several local legislators believe. “We had trouble making progress, but there were not a lot of bills that were mean-spirited and divisive,” state Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31st) said during a post-session huddle hosted April 4 by the Arlington County Democratic Committee. (“Post-session” may be a bit of a misnomer, as legislators still must return to Richmond to deal with the governor’s vetoes and, more significantly, adopt a biennial budget.) All seven members of the county delegation – three senators and four delegates, Democrats one and all – participated in the confab, one of a number they will attend in coming weeks. The 2018 legislative session brought little change to the Senate, where Republicans retained their 21-19 majority. But in the House of Delegates, the GOP
margin shrank from 66-34 in 2017 to 51-49 in 2018. That near-parity resulted in some successes for Democrats in the lower house, said Del. Mark Levine (D-45th). “We’re not achieving great progress yet,” he said, but “we’ve come a long way.” “Half of the Republicans understand” the message that was sent by voters in 2017, said Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49th). But “it’s still falling on some deaf ears,” he said. Nearly 850 bills won passage in the 2018 session, about par for the course. Democrats bemoaned a lack of action on gun issues, but pointed to some successes in education, social services and the environment. Still hanging in the balance, dependent on the outcome of budget negotiations, is the fate of Medicaid expansion in the commonwealth. With House of Delegates and state Senate races next on the ballot in 19 months, the 2019 legislative session could be a repeat of this year’s, with Republicans holding control narrowly but firmly. “Just do the math – give us 51 [seats] and it will be a whole new
State Sen. Janet Howell (D-32nd) and Del. Patrick Hope (D-47th) participated in a recent Arlington County Democratic Committee forum.
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In remarks during a forum sponsored by the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce, Howell expressed happiness with the performance of Gov. Northam. Northam “is one of those silent-but-strong types,” she said. “He’s very determined on his goals and works so well with people on both sides of the aisle . . . I’m really optimistic we’re going to have a great four years.” As a senior member of the Senate and a close ally of Democratic leader Dick Saslaw, Howell has picked up an impressive list of committee assignments through the years. She currently serves on the committees on rules; privileges and elections; finance; education and health; and courts of justice. For the past decade, she also has served as a conferee on budget bills. If Democrats pick up the Senate majority – they currently have 19 seats to 21 for Republicans – Howell will be in line to chair the mighty Senate Finance Committee. She is one of three state senators whose districts include Arlington, along with Barbara Favola (D-31st) and Adam Ebbin (D-30th).
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Highs & Lows FROM THE STANDPOINT OF ECONOMICS, it’s an impossibility, but it’s also a rite of springtime those of us who cover local governance must endure. Public-sector employees in just about every local jurisdiction across Northern Virginia – teachers and public-safety personnel mostly – paint themselves as the lowest paid among their counterparts across the region. Then they demand parity by having their salaries, pensions or whatever improved. It’s all a game, usually orchestrated by the leaders of local public-sector unions (which in Virginia aren’t really unions at all, but we digress) in an effort to convince those who pay dues that their money is being well-spent. In Arlington this year, the teachers have been unusually qui-
et, which perhaps means that even they can’t make the statement that they’re paid lower than surrounding jurisdictions with a straight face. But police and fire personnel have been noisily complaining about their fiscal status, and demanding that County Board members do something about it. The problem is, County Board members – either purposely or accidentally – handcuffed themselves by agreeing early to no increase to the current tax rate, which means the 2018 spending plan essentially will be a zero-sum game, with every extra dollar spent in one corner of the budget needing to be removed from another corner. The thing that bothers us this time around is that the publicsafety personnel seem to have taken the stance that they should get more, and if that means other
government programs have to be raided to pay the piper, so be it. (We call this the Elvis Presley School of Negotiating, from Elvis’s line, “I ain’t greedy, baby – all I want is all you got.”) For the record, we’re greatly appreciative of public-safety personnel in Arlington and elsewhere. Being in the news biz, we’re pretty sure we’re going to need their assistance when the first stress-induced heart attack hits. But at the same time, we feel the need to remind those in the employ of the community that they are public servants, and reasonably-well-compensated public servants at that. Most of us are happy to provide fair salaries and benefits, but we get a little cranky when we start to be treated as an ATM filled with magic money. Something to think about.
AIM Provides Benefits Across Community
Editor: In a March 29 letter to the editor, David Habeger states, “As the importance of AIM to Arlington is not a subject I am informed about, I must ask about its role in Arlington.” Indeed! It would have been ever better if he had asked before sending his letter. Arlington Independent Media is a nonprofit membership organization and community media center that provides training and access to media technolo-
gies that facilitates the creation of video, audio, Web and digital content. AIM training provides the tools that enable members of our community to be creators, not just consumers, of media. This type of media literacy and production education can be provided by commercial entities, but at much greater cost and without the community-orientation that is the very DNA of AIM. While AIM is fantastic at providing legitimate job training for media professionals, it does it while encouraging
the newly trained to take responsibility for their media and to use it wisely, often reflecting the “Arlington Way” of thoughtful engagement and discourse across cultures. The county government is facing a tough budget year, but the county manager’s proposed 20-percent cut in funding to AIM would be devastating to the organization. County Board members should provide full funding. Butch Lazorchak Arlington
Editor: The Arlington County Board should fully fund the monthly paper-shredding initiative that is targeted for elimination in the county manager’s budget. This service provides an important consumer protection for Arlingtonians. It’s a small line item in the budget, and it makes a big statement that Arlington
cares about its taxpayers. County Board members, please ensure this remains fully funded. Also on budget matters, I am 100percent opposed to the Long Bridge Park aquatics center, and think the board should scrap the whole thing. That would save millions of taxpayer dollars and stop a project that will lose
money from its first day of operations. Those who want to swim are free to join the health facility of their choice. Several Arlington schools have pools that can be used for minimal fees, so the need is already being addressed in Arlington. C.L. Turner Arlington
Editor: I write in support of the opinions regarding leaf blowers expressed so well by letter-writers Steve Johnston and Vicki Lyons in recent weeks.
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Foundation and local partners are seeking volunteers to support the 30th annual Clean the Bay Day, to be held on June 2. “When thousands of people work together, they make an amazing improvement along hundreds of miles of shoreline. Anyone can help clean up, and the big 30th anniversary is a great time to join,” said Tanner Council, grass-roots manager of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Hampton Roads. Last year, about 6,000 volunteers participated in Clean the Bay Day at 250 sites, on foot and in boats, removing approximately 100,000 pounds of litter and debris along 450 miles of shoreline. For information and to register, see the Web site at www.cbf.org/clean.
FREE CLINIC AGAIN HOSTS TRAVEL RAFFLE: The Arlington Free Clinic is
hosting a raffle that features a trip anywhere in the world, with airfare and a seven-night stay at any Hilton property. The cost is $100 per ticket; no more than 300 tickets will be sold. The raffle is sponsored by Hilton. For tickets and information, see the Web site at www.arlingtonfreeclinic.org.
LEADERSHIP CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE PREPS ANNUAL GALA: The
Leadership Center for Excellence will hold its annual Black-and-White Ball on Saturday, May 5 at Army Navy Country Club. The event “will truly be a night to remember as we toast to an amazing first 20 years,” said Mike Richardson of Chain Bridge Bank, a member of the center’s board of regents and graduate of the Leadership Arlington Class of 2013. Funds raised at the event will support the organization’s youth program, which provides leadership and community-engagement training for rising high school juniors and seniors each summer. Tickets for the black-tie gala are $195 per person through April 13, $250 after that date. Sponsorship packages are available. For information, call (703) 528-2522 or see the Web site at www.leadercenter. org.
MARYMOUNT HOSTS ANNUAL STUDENT EXHIBITION: Marymount Univer-
sity’s annual juried student exhibition will run from April 6 to May 6 at the Barry Gallery, located in the Reinsch Library on the university’s main campus, 2807 North Glebe Road. The exhibit features works from students majoring in fine arts, fashion design and graphic and media design. The gallery is open Mondays through Thursday 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. ARLINGTON ARTS CENTER OPENING
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Center will host a reception on Saturday, April 14 to celebrate the opening of “Spring Solos” and “Fantasy Will Set You Free,” two new exhibitions. “Spring Solos” features the work of artists Sean Derry, Adam Griffiths, Phaan Howng, Giulia Piera Livi, Nick Primo and Jerry Truoung. “Fantasy Will Set You Free” features the work of Negar Ahkami. The reception will run from 6 to 9 p.m. at the arts center, located at 3550 Wilson Blvd. For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtonartscenter.org.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOST WALKING TOUR OF WASHINGTON’S FOREST:
The Arlington Historical Society will present a walking tour of George Washington’s Forest on Saturday, April 21 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., starting at the Ball-Sellers House, 5620 3rd St. South. Washington purchased 1,200 acres of forest in present-day Arlington in 1775, and after the Revolutionary War he returned home and conducted a survey of the property, placing markers in 1785. Led by a local historian, the walking tour will include stops at local historic sites. The program is free; donations are accepted. For information, see the Web site at www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.
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Chapel United Methodist Church will host its annual Aprilfest celebration on Saturday, April 21 at the church, 4102 North Glebe Road. The event will feature the sale of books, plants, baked goods, CDs and more. Bedding plants and hanging baskets can be pre-ordered for delivery by members of Boy Scout Troop 641. For information, see the Web site at www.walkerchapel.org/aprilfest. JOURNALIST/PUNDIT CLIFT TO OFFER VIEWS ON POLITICAL SCENE: The
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Arlington Notes II 2018 ‘ARLINGTON READS’ SERIES KICKS OFF: Investigative journalist
Katherine Boo will be the first author featured at the 2018 “Arlington Reads” celebration, sponsored by the Arlington library system. Boo is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity.” She will be featured in a program on Wednesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at Central Library. The Arlington Reads effort began in 2006, sponsored by the library system with support of Friends of the Arlington Public Library. Events will continue through May. For information, see the Web site at http://library.arlingtonva.us/arlingtonreads.
CHORAL ENSEMBLE TO PERFORM AT CHURCH: Cathedra, a professional choral
ensemble based at Washington National Cathedral, will perform at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, April 15 at 4 p.m. Directed by Michael McCarthy, director of music at the cathedral, Cathedra will sing a program of a-cappella selections drawn from the Renaissance and modern periods. It includes the complete Missa O magnum mysterium by the Spanish composer Tomás Luis de Victoria and works by Byrd, Stanford, Britten, Howells and both John Taverner (c. 1490-1545) and John Tavener (1944-2013). The program is cosponsored by the church and the Northern Virginia chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Admission is free. The church is located at 2609 North Glebe Road. For information, call (703) 527-6800 or see the Web site at www. stmarysarlington.org. YORKTOWN STUDENTS TO PRESENT ONE-ACT PLAYS: Yorktown High
School’s Theatre IV program will host its annual one-person-show performance on Friday, April 20 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 21 from 1 to 9:15 p.m. at the school. Students in the program choose a literary, fictional or historical character and then write, stage, direct and act in a 30minute show. Choices for 2018 range from Robespierre and Anne Boleyn to fictional characters from “Lord of the Rings” and “Stranger Things.” For information, see the Web site at http://yhstheatre.org/one-person-shows/.
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val of the Arts will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at 3003 Washington Blvd. The event will feature original, handcrafted artwork juried by a panel of experts. The event is free. For information, see the Web site at www.artfestival.com. DANCE PRODUCTION LOOKS AT OVERCOMING BARRIERS: Jane Frank-
lin Dance will present “Border” – personal stories, movement and visual art that describes barriers experienced through career, racial, gender or ethnic prejudice – with performances April 13, 14, 21 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Theatre-on-the-Run, 3700 South Four Mile Run Drive. The performance contains sensitive content. A “talk-back” discussion will be held after the April 28 performance. Tickets are $22. For information, call (703) 933-1111 or see the Web site at www. janefranklin.com. CHURCH TO HOST ‘RAINBOW’ POTLUCK: Rock Spring Congregational Unit-
ed Church of Christ will host a “Rainbow Connection” pot-luck on Sunday, April 15 at 12:15 p.m. at the church, 5010 Little Falls Road. The event is designed to explore the creation of an LGBTQ social community. For information, see the Web site at www.rockspringucc.org/event/6139. LIBRARY TO HOST PROGRAM FOR SMALL-BUSINESS OWNERS: Arlington
Central Library will host a program for small-business owners on Monday, April 16 at 7 p.m. A financial adviser from Edward Jones will discuss retirement plans and how to protect businesses from the unexpected. For information, call (703) 228-5999 or e-mail afox@arlingtonva.us.
LECTURE FOCUSES ON SURVIVING THE TODDLER YEARS: A parenting lec-
ture – “Terrible to Terrific Twos!” – will be held on Saturday, April 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the Shell Apartments Community Room, 870 South Greenbrier St. Full Circle Montessori School is hosting the adults-only lecture, designed to dispel myths and focus on what to expect during the toddler years. The program is free; to R.S.V.P., e-mail mvicens@fullcirclemontessori.com. In addition, the school will host a sidewalk sale on April 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Greenbrier Street location. The Sun Gazette welcomes your submissions for inclusion!
Despite Some Sound Issues, Youth Production Stands Tall Gabe MacPhail, center, plays the title character in Encore Stage and Studio’s production of “James and the Giant Peach.” PHOTO BY LARRY McCLEMONS
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Author Roald Dahl’s works for children usually end on an upbeat note, but he rarely failed to include some dark and even macabre detours ON along the journey. is the case STAGE withSuch “James and the Giant Peach,” the tale of an orphaned boy’s travails, triumphs and transformation. An adaptation is the springtime production of Encore Stage & Studio’s Musical Theatre Intensive program. Title-character James, whose parents were wiped out by a rogue rhinoceros at London’s zoo (told you it might be macabre), finds himself trundled first to an English orphanage and then to the care of his nasty aunties, whose efforts wringing manual labor out of the boy make the evil stepsisters of “Cinderella” seems like pushovers by comparison. The situation changes when a bit of magic transforms not only a local peach tree, but the insects inside it, into huge versions of themselves. Suddenly, an adventure takes James away from his humdrum existence. There’s a lot to like in this production, which was directed by Kelsey Meiklejohn. It creatively uses the smaller space of Gunston Arts Center Theatre II, and manages to evoke both the drama and the humor of the theatrical adaptation of the 1961 book. Major roles were well-cast, with Gabe MacPhail fetching as James, Hazel Feldstein and Mia Randers-Pehrson versatile as the cackling aunts, and Mike Sarisky effective as the magical narrator. (Among the supporting cast, I’d give kudos to a number of the life-sized insects, including Gaston Finger as a surly centipede who manages to steal scenes effortlessly.) Sets (Kristen Jepperson) were up to Encore’s traditional high standards. The three-person band – Douglas Ullman Jr. (the musical director), Donna Korn and Mike Holland – also were quite good. A first-week matinee was not without some issues, most of them related to the smaller size of the venue, which caused the music at times to drown out the actors. (Use your Ethel Merman voices, cast members – aim to reach Alexandria.)
With audience members on three sides of the stage, this shortcoming was accentuated; get there early and sit in the center section to have the best visual and auditory experience. The script also seems a tad padded (not Encore’s fault) to reach a running time of 1 hour, 45 minutes. Add up the pluses and subtract the minuses, and what remains is a good show that’s visually appealing enough for the youngest (6 and up) audiences and creative for teens and adults. “James and the Giant Peach” continues through April 15 at Gunston Arts Center Theatre II, 2700 South Lang St. Final-week performances are Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 3 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. For tickets and information, see the Web site at www.encorestage.org.
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Overall: Housing Activity Continues to Improve in Majority of Metro Areas Across United States Overall housing and economic activity in metro markets across the nation remained on a gradual, upward trend in the fourth quarter of 2017 even as permit activity remained a stubbornly lagging indicator, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index (LMI). “While the home-price appreciation and employment components of the LMI are at healthy levels and continue to expand, we are concerned with the sluggish permit activity,” said NAHB chief economist Robert Dietz. “The weak permit numbers indicate that builders may be hesitant to start projects as they contend with supplyside hurdles, such as rising material prices and labor shortages.” “This report shows that the overall housing market is moving forward at a gradual pace, with the fastest growing metro areas mostly in the South and West,” said NAHB chairman Randy Noel, a custom home builder and developer from LaPlace, La. “Continued economic growth, rising consumer demand and a pro-business political climate should keep housing on an upward trajectory in 2018.” Markets in 195 of the 337 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity by the fourth quarter of 2017. This represents a year-over-year net gain of 25 markets. Meanwhile, 82 percent of markets have shown an improvement year over year. Two of the three individual components of the LMI registered healthy readings. Employment is at 98 percent of normal activity and home price levels are well above normal at 158 percent. However, single-family permits are running at only 56 percent of normal activity. In an encouraging sign, employment levels are at or above normal activity in 128 markets – an 8.5-percent rise over last quarter. Permit levels, on the other hand, are at or above normalcy in only 62 markets and dropped 7.5 percent from the third quarter of 2017. “The number of markets on this quarter’s LMI at or above 90 percent has risen to 274 – more than 81 percent of all metro areas,” said Kurt Pfotenhauer, vice chairman of First American Title Insurance Company,
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which co-sponsors the LMI report. “This shows that the overall market continues to make modest but consistent gains.” Baton Rouge, La., continues to top the list of major metros on the LMI, with a score of 1.71 (71 percent better than its historical normal market level). Other major metros leading the group include Austin; Honolulu; Oxnard, Calif.; and Provo, Utah. Rounding out the top 10 are San Jose; Nashville; Spokane, Wash; Los Angeles; and Salt
Lake City. Among smaller metros, Odessa, Texas, has an LMI score of 2.15, meaning that it is now at more than double its market strength prior to the recession. Also at the top of that list are Midland, Texas; Walla Walla, Wash.; Florence, Ala.; and Gadsden, Ala. As part of the report, approximately 340 metro areas are scored by taking their average permit, price and employment levels for the past 12 months and dividing each by their
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Facts for buyers Address: 219 North Garfield Street, Arlington (22201). Listed at: $1,750,000 by Ron Cathell, Keller Williams Realty (703) 9752500. Schools: Long Branch Elementary, Thomas Jefferson Middle, Washington-Lee High School. kitchen/family room, screened porch and master bedroom. The original addition of the master suite was done by Concept & Contours in the 1990s. Among the many highlights of the nearly 4,300 square feet of interior space, we’ll single out a few for special attention: • The living/dining room combination is the personification of warmth and welcoming style, featuring a gas
fireplace, oak-trimmed windows and a showstopper built-in floor-to-ceiling oak bookcase surrounding the entryway. • The kitchen is exceptional, with top-quality appliances, custom maple cabinetry and Blue Bahia granite countertops. It’s a space that is both a workhorse and a showhorse – a rare combination, indeed. • The family room, which is open to the kitchen, features creatively elegant
ceiling mouldings. • The sunroom is defined by Artsand-Crafts-style oak-trimmed windows, and serves as the home’s most tranquil living space. • The master retreat, the first of six bedrooms in the home, is a study in sumptuousness. Three additional bedrooms are found on this level, and there is a bonus suite on the second upper level featuring a full bath. The lower level, currently unfinished, provides exceptional storage place and options for the future. Lyon Park long has been a desirable community, both for its central-but-setback location and its sense of neighborliness. And our featured property offers the opportunity to own one of the standouts of not just the community, but of the region. Well worth consideration for those eager to enjoy all the pampering this home provides. 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.
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Selling? Tuck Away Some Cash to Cover the Costs U.S. homeowners spend $18,342 on average to sell their home, according to Zillow and Thumbtack’s “2018 Hidden Costs of Selling” analysis. But for those in higher-cost markets, such as Northern Virginia, the total could go much higher. “Even in the hottest housing markets in the country, selling a home takes time and costs money,” says Jeremy Wacksman, Zillow’s chief marketing officer. “From decluttering and staging to pre-inspections, agents and homeowners often spend months behind the scenes prepping a home – well before it’s listed on the market.” Zillow and Thumbtack identified several common, but often overlooked, seller expenses and calculated what they would cost around the country. Since most (61 percent) of today’s sellers have never sold a home before, many of these costs may come as a surprise. Home sellers spend more time getting their home ready to sell than it will spend on the market, with the majority (78 percent) of sellers making at least one home improvement. Sellers who hire professional help spend $4,985, on average, to cover many basic seller-prep projects like painting, staging, carpet cleaning,
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Carol Ellickson, Sotheby’s International Realty: “Most buyers come to me from all over the country with a pretty good idea of what school system they would like to be in. They have already done their research. I would think they would know that school districts can change over time, but it is not a quick and easy process. There is usually enough press beforehand to let buyers know there may be changes. The changes do not come quickly.” Lori Shafran, Yeonas and Shafran Real Estate: “That’s one of the top questions we answer, and it’s a reasonable question for buyers. They should have the right to know. So we endorse what we have in the market area, refer to online resources like www. greatschools.org, and suggest they be resourceful – visiting schools and talking to school administrators.” Casey Margenau, Casey Margenau Fine Homes & Estates: “If buyers are school-driven, it will matter and they will chase the good school districts. If not, it will not matter. It’s more about value, because the school district can drive the value of a home. Even if you don’t have kids, a buyer
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Q&A: Do Schools Matter for Prospective Buyers? Continued from Page 6 might still want a good school district.” Barbara Lewis, Washington Fine Properties: “Opinions change and buyers have been making their own decisions based on lots of available information. It is interesting that when Colvin Run Elementary School was being built, a lot of parents did not want their children going across Leesburg Pike to attend school. Now, that is one of the most popular schools. Most buyers consider the school choices, but usually the features of a house are the major driving factors.” Archie Harders, Long & Foster: “Federal guidelines prohibit me from giving my clients a personal evaluation or comparison of school districts. In recent years, however, I have been able to provide several Web-site addresses to buyers looking for hard data and opinion. Specifically in Arlington, where an important rating Web site has just changed its opinion radically, I find that buyers are well-informed. Internet access has also demonstrated to them that districts are fluid.” Susan Joy, Long & Foster: “Buyers are very sensitive to school districts. Buyers preparing to spend more than $1 million for a home are not prepared to compromise on the school district. I find it is the buyers with middle- and high-school students who are more specific in which districts they will and will not purchase. I hear growing dissatisfaction about the number of classroom trailers and the increased class sizes. “ John Mentis, Long & Foster: “Buyers of single-family homes tend to care more because they have children or they tend to have children. The timing of the children comes into play. Those who don’t have children like being in a highly-rated school neighborhood because it helps with the selling price. I don’t see buyers too much aware that districts can change over time.” Jane Price, Weichert: “Most folks who are buying a home are well aware of various school districts and have very strong preferences. Even those who do not have school-aged children are often specific about what districts they want to consider buying a home in, because of their perception of different resale values that certain districts may have. I always remind them that school districts can change, just to make sure they are not surprised if this happens.” Diane Lewis, Washington Fine Properties: “Many buyers do research on schools before they start looking at homes, and it is definitely a factor in their decision. Most are aware that districts can change, but this is not a huge concern, because the neighbor-
ing schools are still good. “ Julia Avent, Re/Max by Invitation: “Some buyers will rent a home or an apartment to be in the school district they want if they can’t buy or afford a home they want in that area. I find many buy for the neighborhood or location, because they already are putting their kids in private schools.” Eli Tucker, Eli Residential Group: “School districts and commute influence home prices more than anything else. Even buyers without kids place a moderate level of importance in school districts. I find that most buyers who are aware that boundaries and ratings can change in the future still rely heavily on the current state to make their purchase decisions. GreatSchools.org recently changed their grading system and it brought most schools in Arlington down by one to two points. I’m very curious how it will impact home prices in the top rated school boundaries.” Debbie McGuire, Keller Williams: “Schools are very important to buyers. They are always looking up the ratings on GreatSchools.com. We encourage them to go by the school and meet the staff. They are usually very aware of the school districts, and know that they can change in growing areas like Loudoun County. Homes in the most popular school districts can demand higher prices. That said, there is a market for almost all of the schools, as long as the homes are priced to the market in the area. Many times the move-up buyers are moving for schools. “ Rob Ferguson, Re?Max Allegiance: “It depends on the ages of the buyers sometimes and whether they have kids, but schools districts are a very big factor for most people. Younger buyers not having kids right away looking at condos, schools aren’t as important. So much of real estate is tied to investments. If a home is in a good school district, that is a good investment.” Gloria Adams, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty: “I had six offers in one weekend at one recent open house because the house was in a specific high-school district. Buyers want to be in certain school districts, and will leave one area for another because of that. Buyers do their homework about what are the best schools. Every agent deals with this.” Steve Wydler, Wydler Brother Real Estate: “For some buyers, schools drive everything, especially if a school has a special resource. There are usually general parameters buyers are looking for and want to stay within regarding schools. A property with a better school system has a better value.” Cindy Kacher, Curtis Ventures
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Reevesland: Historic Farmhouse Will Hit Market SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
Discounting the possibility of any major hiccups – and it’s a project that has been filled with them – Arlington government officials continue their efforts to prep a portion of the historic Reevesland farmhouse site for sale. “Our goal is for it to be on the market by the end of the year,” Susan Kalish, a spokesman for the county government’s Department of Parks and Recreation, told the Sun Gazette on April 6. Over the past year, local officials have been taking procedural steps to prep the Boulevard Manor property. In April 2017, County Board members had directed staff to prepare the main house and a surrounding half-acre for sale, with the remainder of the 2.4-acre property to remain in government hands. Next steps to meet the timetable and get the project to market? Construction to demolish a garage on the property and create a parking pad, as well as tackle several other
ancillary projects. Arlington officials purchased the Reevesland property – located at 400 North Manchester St. – not long after the death of owner Nelson Reeves. But in intervening years, the local government never found a specific use for it, and the main house deteriorated. Several groups pressed to turn the property into a learning center, but could never come up with a plan that passed muster with Arlington officials. Despite outcry, County Board members voted unanimously last year the split up the property and sell off the modest, two-story main house. Whether it will find a buyer remains to be seen. “The pool of buyers will be small because of the cost, time commitment and difficulty of renovating older houses,” predicted Betsy Twigg, an associate broker with Washington Fine Property, when Arlington officials in 2017 agreed to sell it. County officials last year acknowledged that, given historic-preservation requirements in place on the home, the overall value of the property is “almost
a negative value” because of costs associated with restoring and maintaining the aging home. When the 2017 vote took place, several County Board members suggested that any offers would be considered. “We’re not expecting to make any money,” County Board member Libby Garvey said then. “We want the farmhouse to be preserved. It might be sold for a very nominal amount, because the money that might have to go into it would be so significant.” The County Board’s action stipulated that the property be used primarily as a residence, but didn’t prohibit the homeowner from using it for a home occupation or even preserving it as a museum while living in it. The house, built in the late 19th century, was the home of Nelson Reeves, who until the 1950s operated what was Arlington’s last dairy farm and later sold off much of the acreage for residential development. Reeves, who was born in The grounds of the Reevesland farmhouse (shown in 1900, lived in the home until his back) are used by a local non-profit to teach young peodeath in 2000. ple how to raise vegetables.
Spring Market: Sellers Upbeat, Buyers Dispirited? New consumer findings from the National Association of Realtors show that while a growing share of households in the first three months of the year feel more confident about the economy and their financial situation, those positive feelings are not translating to positive views that now is a good time to buy a home. That’s according to NAR’s firstquarter Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) survey, which also found that homeowners are increasingly positive about selling, and non-homeowners have anxieties
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about saving for a down payment and qualifying for a mortgage. Heading into the busy spring buying season, optimism that now is a good time to buy a home is at its lowest share in the past two years (68 percent; 72 percent last quarter). Among renters, feelings about buying are further diminished (55 percent; 60 percent last quarter). Conversely, those most optimistic about buying are homeowners, older respondents and those living in the more affordable Midwest and South regions. NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun says extremely challenging market conditions to start the year are chipping away at home-buyer optimism. “The critical shortage of listings in most markets continues to spark a hike in home prices that is not easy for many buyers – and especially firsttime buyers – to overcome,” Yun said. “Adding more fuel to the affordability fire is the fact that mortgage rates have shot up to a four-year high in just a few months. Many househunters are telling Realtors that they are dispirited by the stiff competition for the short number of listings they can afford.” Amid the ongoing climb in home prices in most markets, the share of homeowners who believe now is a good time to sell increased to 77 percent in the first quarter (76 percent last
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quarter), which is second only to last year’s third quarter (80 percent) as the highest overall share since the HOME survey began in December 2015. “There’s no question that a majority of homeowners have amassed considerable equity gains since the downturn. Home prices have grown a cumulative 48 percent since 2011 and are up 5.9 percent through the first two months of this year,” said Yun. “Supply conditions would improve measurably, and ultimately lead to more sales, if a growing number of homeowners finally decide that this spring is the time to list their home for sale.” Although optimism was a tad higher a year ago (62 percent), more households in the first quarter of this year (60 percent) believe the economy is improving compared to the fourth quarter of 2017 (52 percent). Homeowners, residents from the South and those from rural areas were the most optimistic about the direction of the economy. Stronger economic confidence this quarter also led to households having improved feelings about their financial situation. The HOME survey’s monthly Personal Financial Outlook Index, showing respondents’ confidence that their financial situation will be better in six months, rose from 59.1
in December to 62.0 in March. A year ago, the index was slightly higher (62.6). In this quarter’s survey, non-homeowners also were asked about the barriers preventing them from saving for a down payment. Limited income (47 percent), student-loan debt (30 percent), and rising rents (28 percent) were the top three obstacles cited, followed by health and medical costs (14 percent). Only 14 percent also said that nothing was holding them back from saving for a down payment. Non-homeowners were also asked for the potential reasons why qualifying for a mortgage would be difficult. Income uncertainty (45 percent), a low credit score (34 percent) and too much debt (26 percent) were mentioned the most. “It’s never too early for those wanting to own a home in the future to sit down with a lender to discuss their current financial situation,” said NAR president Elizabeth Mendenhall, a sixth-generation Realtor from Columbia, Mo., and CEO of RE/MAX Boone Realty. “Home-ownership could be a more attainable goal once an interested buyer finds out how much they can afford to buy, as well as what steps, if any, are needed to improve their chances of obtaining a mortgage.”
Interest Rates: Likely Rise Set to Impact Affordability The years of historically affordable mortgage rates look to be ending, as rates have steadily increased in recent months and show no signs of turning back. Since the beginning of the year, mortgage rates have increased nearly 50 basis points. Historically low mortgage rates have been the silver lining in today’s competitive housing market, keeping monthly payments relatively affordable even as home prices reached new peaks. At the end of 2017, mortgage payments on the typical U.S. home required 15.7 percent of the median income, according to Zillow’s Q4 2017 affordability analysis. In the late 1980s and 1990s, mortgage payments took up 21 percent of the typical income. If mortgage rates reach 6 percent next year, near the upper end of forecasters’ expectations, the share of income needed to cover monthly housing costs on the median U.S. home will be 20.5 percent, nearly the historic norm. Combined with record-high home prices, housing affordability is already suffering in these markets, and will only worsen as rates climb. In several large U.S. markets – including San Jose, Los Angeles and
Miami – mortgage payments already take up a significantly larger share of income than they did historically. In San Jose, the share of income needed for mortgage payments increased from 36 percent historically to 46.1 percent at the end of 2017. An additional side effect of higher mortgage rates will be felt in housing inventory, as some homeowners with lower mortgage rates may hesitate to sell their homes and take out a new home loan with a higher rate. Most home shoppers can absorb modest increases in mortgage rates, but once rates begin to approach their historic levels, they will eat into housing affordability for buyers and could limit the number of homes for sale. Inventory has fallen on an annual basis for 36 consecutive months, so any factors that further limit inventory will be a strain on the market. “For nearly a decade now, homebuyers have been buoyed by historically low mortgage rates that made buying a home more affordable than it was for prior generations, but tomorrow’s buyers may not be so lucky,” said Zillow senior economist Aaron Terrazas. “Rates are showing a clear Continued on Page 16
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custom entry door (carved from a fallen oak tree on the property). While there simply are too many features to list, we will pick out some of our highlights: • The kitchen is a showplace, designed for the serious chef and those who enjoy entertaining. Quartzite counters, a center island and top-notch appliances are highlights. • The family room features the aforementioned gas fireplace that is shared with the adjacent screened-in porch (which offers four large skylights and two ceiling fans). Truly an upscale, urban-village vibe is found here. • The master retreat offers plentiful bedroom space, a glorious master bath
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civilian workforce and 44,500 looking for jobs. Statewide, Virginia’s nonseasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 3.3 percent was down from 3.7 percent a month before, with privatesector employment increasing by 20,000 and public-sector payrolls up 800. The largest job gain during the month occurred in the leisure/hospitality sector, which picked up 4,900 jobs to 405,400 statewide. The trade/ transportation, construction and manufacturing sectors also saw improvement. Among Virginia’s 133 cities and counties, the lowest jobless rates were found in Arlington; Falls Church; Alexandria and the city of Fairfax (2.4 percent each); and, in a four-way tie at 2.6 percent, Fairfax, Fluvanna and Loudoun counties and the city of Charlottesville. On the other end of the spectrum, Northampton County had the highest jobless rate, at 8.1 percent, followed by Lancaster County at 7.8 percent and Northumberland County at 7.2 percent.
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Among metro areas, Northern Virginia has the lowest jobless rate, followed by Charlottesville (2.9 percent) and Winchester (3.1 percent). The highest rates were posted in Lynchburg (3.9 percent) and Kingsport/Bristol and Hampton Roads (3.7 percent each). Nationally, Virginia had the fifth-best jobs picture for the month, nestled in a fiveway tie with Colorado, Maine, Utah and Wisconsin. The lowest jobless rates were found in Hawaii (1.9 percent) and Nebraska (2.9 percent), with the highest in Alaska (8.2 percent) and West Virginia (6.4
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Census: Demographic Shifts to Impact the Market The year 2030 will mark to mark an important demographic turning point in U.S. history, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 National Population Projections. By 2030, all Baby Boomers will be older than age 65. This will expand the size of the older population so that 1 in every 5 residents will be retirement age. “The aging of Baby Boomers means that within just a couple decades, older people are projected to outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history,” said Jonathan Vespa, a demographer with the U.S. Census Bureau. “By 2035, there will be 78 million people 65 years and older compared to 76.4 million under the age of 18.” The 2030s are projected to be a transformative decade for the U.S. population. The population is expected to grow at a slower pace, age considerably and become more racially and ethnically diverse. Net international migration is projected to overtake natural increase in 2030 as the primary driver of population growth in the United
States, another demographic first for the nation. Although births are projected to be nearly four times larger than the level of net international migration in coming decades, a rising number of deaths will increasingly offset how much births are able to contribute to population growth. Between 2020 and 2050, the number of deaths is projected to rise substantially as the population ages and a significant share of the population, the Baby Boomers, age into older adulthood. As a result, the population will naturally grow very slowly, leaving net international migration to overtake natural increase as the leading cause of population growth, even as projected levels of migration remain relatively constant. Other highlights from the report: • By 2060, the United States is projected to grow by 78 million people, from about 326 million today to 404 million. The population is projected to cross the 400million threshold in 2058. • In coming years, the rate at which the U.S. population
grows is expected to slow down. The population is projected to grow by an average of 2.3 million people per year until 2030. But that number is expected to decline to an average of 1.8 million per year between 2030 and 2040, and continue falling to 1.5 million per year from 2040 to 2060. • As the population ages, the ratio of older adults to
working-age adults, also known as the old-age dependency ratio, is projected to rise. By 2020, there will be about three-and-a-half working-age adults for every retirement-age person. By 2060, that ratio will fall to just two-and-a-half working-age adults for every retirementage person. • The median age of the
U.S. population is expected to grow from age 38 today to age 43 by 2060. • The non-Hispanic whitealone population is projected to shrink over the coming decades, from 199 million in 2020 to 179 million in 2060 – even as the U.S. population continues to grow. Their decline is driven by falling birth rates and a rising number of deaths over time among nonHispanic whites as that population ages. In comparison, the white-alone population, regardless of Hispanic origin, is projected to grow from about 253 million to 275 million over the same period. • The two-or-more-races population is projected to be the fastest growing over the next several decades, followed by single-race Asians and Hispanics of any race. For Hispanics and people who are two or more races, their high growth rates are largely the result of high rates of natural increase, given the relatively young age structures of these populations. For Asians, the driving force behind their growth is high net international migration.
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Survey Says: Idaho Was Fastest Growing in 2017 Idaho was the nation’s fastest-growing state over the last year, according to new Census Bureau data, with its population increasing 2.2 percent to 1.7 million from July 1, 2016, to July 1, 2017. Following Idaho for the largest percentage increases in population were Nevada (2 percent), Utah (1.9 percent), Washington (1.7 percent) and Florida along with Arizona (1.6 percent). “Domestic migration drove change in the two fastest-growing states, Idaho and Nevada, while an excess of births over deaths played a major part in the growth of the third fastest-
growing state, Utah,” said Luke Rogers, chief of the Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Branch. With an estimated population of 8.47 million, Virginia’s year-over-year population growth was 0.7 percent. The U.S. population grew by an estimated 2.3 million between July 1, 2016, and July 1, 2017, representing a 0.72-percent increase to 325.7 million. The population of voting-age residents (adults age 18 and over) grew to 252.1 million (77.4 percent of the 2017 total population), an increase of 0.93 percent from 2016 (249.5 million). Net international migration de-
creased 1.8 percent between 2016 and 2017. California remained the most populous state in the nation in July 2016, with an estimate of 39,536,653 residents. Texas was second (28,304,596), followed by Florida (20,984,400). Rounding out the top 10 were New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, George, North Carolina and Michigan. Texas had the largest growth in raw numbers, with its population growing an estimated 399,734 in the year ending July 1, 2016. Florida added 327,811, while California brought in 240,177.
Eight states lost population between 2016 and 2017, with Illinois having the largest numeric decline, losing 33,703 people (a relatively small percentage change compared to its population of 12.8 million). Wyoming had the largest percentage decline (1 percent). Three states that had been losing population in the previous year, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Vermont, saw slight increases. States in the South and West continued to lead in population growth. In 2017, 38 percent of the nation’s population lived in the South and 23.8 percent lived in the West.
Q&A: Do Schools Matter for Prospective Buyers? Continued from Page 7 LLC: “As a builder of spec homes in North Arlington, it’s important for me to develop properties in good school districts. I never know who my buyer will be. Even if schools aren’t utilized by my buyers, the appreciation and resale values are solid. I live and build in 22207 where I know the reputation for good schools.” Donna Moseley, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty: “Most buyers are very conscious of the importance of school pyramids and districts. We encourage them to research schools using search engines. Even for those buyers who do not have school-age children, we do remind them that, at some point when they decide to sell, schools will most likely have an impact on the future sale of any home. We encourage them to stay current on county decisions that impact them.” Mark, Middendorf, Long & Foster: “Buyers definitely look at schools, even if they don’t plan on being in a house very long or their kids won’t be old enough yet to attend those schools, because of the resale value. Absolutely.” Dawn Wilson, Keller Williams: “Buyers with children definitely focus on school districts if they plan on using the public schools. It is most likely their number one concern. They are usually also concerned about the individual schools within the district. However, some are looking at houses years
before their children are in school. I let them know that the school zones for individual schools can change, and even though they are focused on a particular school now, that school may not be a great fit for their child’s personality, educational interests or educational needs at the time they are going to go.” Dean Yeonas, Yeonas and Shafran Real Estate: “Often times buyers are going to be very focused on schools. There are premiums associated with various school districts. Even buyers without kids ask this question. There are more preferred school districts buyers will play more for – anywhere from 2 to 4 percent more, maybe. If it’s not in a preferred school district, a property can sit on the market a little longer.” Ann Wilson, Keller Williams: “I have found that even buyers who don’t have children always want to know what are the best school districts. They are always worried if they will remain in the same school district.” Karen Briscoe, Huckaby, Briscoe, Conroy Realty Group, Keller Williams: “There is a very strong correlation that schools have an impact on buyers and the value of a home. Schools can impact property values. Absolutely. Sometimes people will move out of a school district to get into one they believe is better.” Jack Shafran, Yeonas and Shafran Real Estate: “Schools are very im-
portant. Purchasers usually have preconceived ideas about the districts they want to attend even before they look to buy. If they will attend private schools, the districts aren’t as big of a deal. Condo buyers might not be as specific on schools.” Joan Stansfield, Keller Williams: “Our first-time home-buyers typically don’t place any value on schools or ratings, as they do not yet have a family. Since they typically only live in their first home for three to five years, it’s when they move up to their next home, and after having children, it becomes their focus. Our buyers with families will usually lead their search around school districts they prefer - and they are usually aware of redistricting and have already researched that possibility before they purchase their homes.” Mike Highman, Acquest Realty: “The degree of emphasis that buyers have that I represent concerning school districts varies. A majority with school-aged kids do have a set criteria for the school district associated with properties. On the other hand, just-married Millennials and emptynesters are more interested in their needs than kid needs. Homeowners with kids who have been in school for three or more years have some sense of potential school-district change. “ Betsy Twigg, Washington Fine Properties: “It varies. If buyers have children, schools almost always come up. It’s a major topic of conversation.
For buyers without kids, it doesn’t always matter as much. For resale value, any buyer wants to be in a good school district, and Arlington has that.” Craig Mastrangelo, Re/Max Allegiance: “While this specific interest is mostly home buyers with school-aged children, I find a large percentage of buyers pay close attention to the schools a home serves. I don’t know if buyers are as concerned with annual rankings moving forward. This may be that they won’t be in the home longterm or that their opinion is a particular district rankings won’t change significantly in a few years.” Natalie Roy, Keller Williams: “Schools are right up there in musthaves as number of bedrooms and proximity to Metro. I encourage clients who have schools as a top criteria to do to their homework to ensure they are in the district they want. I tell clients that none of us have a crystal ball, and that it is impossible to know what school boundaries will look like in 10 or even five years.” Marybeth Fraser, Keller Williams: “Once a location is decided, certain home buyers express school quality and proximity to schools as deciding factors in their home purchase. My experience has shown that some are even willing to pay more to get into their desired school districts, and trade off certain amenities. We are seeing an increase in residents moving to Arlington, leading to the need to redistrict and to build new schools.”
Selling? Tuck Away Some Cash to Cover the Costs Continued from Page 5 concession during the process, with reducing the list price as the most-
cited compromise. “While there could be some initial sticker shock associated with the costs of selling a home, investing in home-
improvement projects like painting and home staging often proves to be very valuable in the long-run,” said Lucas Puente, a Thumbtack economist.
“Homeowners. . . should take time to research and budget for the projects that can ultimately help sell their home faster and at a higher value.”
Interest Rates: Likely Rise Is Set to Impact Affordability Continued from Page 9 upward trend, bringing an end to an era of historically affordable mortgage payments.”
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ket,” Terrazas said. Renting doesn’t provide much relief as an alternative to home buying. The typical U.S. rental payment requires 28.9 percent of the median income.
In 14 large U.S. metros, rent takes up more than 30 percent of the median income, widely considered the standard for unaffordable housing costs.
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New Homes: Sales Down Slightly Across the U.S. Sales of newly built, single-family homes remained virtually unchanged, inching down 0.6 percent in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 618,000 units after upward revisions to the January, December and November reports, according to data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. “New-home sales are at a steady level, which is consistent with our measures of solid builder confidence in the housing market,” said National Association of Home Builders chairman Randy Noel, a custom-home builder from LaPlace, La. “As housing demand grows, builders need to manage increasing costs for labor, lots and building materials to keep their homes competitively priced.”
“The recent upward revisions to the sales numbers reflect our forecast for a gradual strengthening of the single-family housing sector in 2018,” said NAHB chief economist Robert Dietz. “Demographic tailwinds point to higher demand for single-family homes in the months ahead. Combined with solid job-market data, we expect more consumers to enter the housing market this year.” The inventory of new-home sales for sale was 305,000 in February, which is a 5.9-month supply at the current sales pace. The median sales price of new houses sold was $326,800. Regionally, new home sales rose 19.4 percent in the Northeast and 9 percent in the South. Sales decreased 3.7 percent in the Midwest and 17.6 percent in the West.
Spending on residential remodels will continue to grow at a modest pace in the next two years, according to experts at a press conference hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando. Professional remodelers from around the country agreed with the forecast, citing increased consumer confidence. “We’re not only seeing more requests for proposals, but more committed projects from homeowners,” said Steve Cunningham, a remodeler from Williamsburg, Va. “In addition to regular updates and repairs, there’s been an uptick in more ambitious large remodel requests.” NAHB predicts that remodeling spending for owner-occupied single-
family homes will increase 4.9 percent in 2018 over 2017 and an additional 0.6 percent in 2019. “Remodeler confidence has stabilized at a positive level, as remodeling spending topped $152 billion in 2017,” said 2017 NAHB remodelers chair Dan Bawden, a remodeler from Houston. “There is steady demand around the country, but the cost of labor and materials is challenging remodelers’ ability to meet that demand.” “NAHB estimates that real spending on home improvements will grow by nearly 5 percent in 2018, as belownormal rates of home-building are creating an aging housing stock,” said Paul Emrath, NAHB vice president for survey and housing policy research. “Factors inhibiting stronger growth include the ongoing labor shortage and rising material prices.”
Remodeling: Spending Is Expected to Stay on Track
Existing Homes: U.S. Sales a Mixed Bag to Start 2018 Pending home sales snapped back in much of the country in February, but weakening affordability and not enough inventory on the market restricted overall activity compared to a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, grew 3.1 percent to 107.5 in February from a downwardly revised 104.3 in January. Even with last month’s increase in activity, the index is 4.1 percent below a year ago. Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, says the housing market has gotten off to an uneven start so far in 2018.
“Contract signings rebounded in most areas in February, but the gains were not large enough to keep up with last February’s level, which was the second highest in over a decade,” he said. “The expanding economy and healthy job market are generating sizeable home-buyer demand, but the miniscule number of listings on the market and its adverse effect on affordability are squeezing buyers and suppressing overall activity.” For the year, Yun now forecasts for existing-home sales to be around 5.51 million – flat from 2017. The national median existing-home price is expected to increase around 4.2 percent. In 2017, existing sales increased 1.1 percent and prices rose 5.8 percent.
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School Board Alums Will Gather for a Reunion at Ed Center SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
It’ll be a homecoming of sorts on April 19, as present and former members of the Arlington SCHOOL School Board gather a group photo at BOARD for their old stomping NOTES grounds: the Arlington Education Center on North Quincy Street. Current School Board members and administrative staff are in the process of decamping from the 50-year-old Arlington Public Schools HQ to leased space on Washington Boulevard. The Ed Center building will then be repurposed into a high-school program. School Board member Nancy Van Doren promoted the idea of inviting former School Board members to a gathering at 4:30 p.m. on April 19, two hours before the final board meeting to be held in the building. Of 45 one-time board members, about three dozen are expected to attend. “They’re all anxious to talk to each other and catch up – we’re going to make them take a photo, and then they can do that,” Van Doren said. “It’s going to be an historic moment, and a lot of fun.” (The public is invited, school officials said.) Among current board members, Reid
No Democrat to Challenge Beyer
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer has moved past another in what are likely to be relatively minor speed bumps en route to a generalelection victory. No Democrats filed to challenge Beyer (D-8th) for the party’s nomination, meaning he will not need to fight out a primary battle in coming months. Margo Horner, chairman of the 8th District Democratic Committee, said April 4 – after the filing deadline – that she had not in recent months heard rumblings of any prospective intra-party challenges, but that one could never be sure until after the deadline had passed. Beyer, who in 2014 won election to succeed veteran U.S. Rep. Jim Moran, occupies one of the most comfortably Democratic congressional districts in the nation. Republicans have nominated Thomas Oh, a political newcomer, to take him on, and independent candidates may qualify to take part in the Nov. 6 election, but Beyer is almost assured a third term. The 8th District includes all of Arlington and the cities of Alexandria and Falls Church, plus a portion of Fairfax County. Beyer is one of three Northern Virginia members of Congress. U.S. Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-11th) is facing no intra-party opposition, while U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10th) faces a challenge from within the party from conservative Shak Hill.
Arlington played host to a student contingent from Tokyo recently. The students and school officials presented Arlington with dogwood plantEMBASSY OF JAPAN ings, commemorating a gift of dogwood trees from the U.S. to Japan in 1915. See item below.
Goldstein will be out of town and unable to attend, which led colleague Tannia Talento to playfully tease him. “Do you have a life-size cardboard cutout [of yourself]” that could be used for the photo, Talento asked. “I have a whole closet full of them,” Goldstein retorted without missing a beat. Until the 1990s, School Board members were appointed positions. Since then, members of the five-person body have been elected in at-large seats for four-year terms. Tree-Planting Connects Schools in Arlington, Tokyo: Shinsuke Sugiyama, the
Japanese ambassador to the U.S., was on hand April 3 for a planting of dogwood trees at the Arlington Career Center. The trees were donated by Tokyo Metropolitan Horticultural High School (Engei High School) to reciprocate the donation of dogwoods presented to the people of Tokyo by the United States in 1915. “On the property of Engei High School stands the last remaining of the 300 dogwoods from 1915. The school is very proud of this tree and has taken great care of it,” said Marc Hitzig, executive director of the Japan-American Society of Washington D.C., which helped arrange
the donation. Students of Engei High School, their principal and alumni traveled to Arlington for the event, which was the first of its kind and was timed to coincide with the national Cherry Blossom Festival. They were joined for the ceremony by Arlington leaders and students. Hitzig noted that the Tokyo community of Setagaya-ku, where the Engei High School is located, hosts a dogwood festival on the shores of the Tama River. A Virginia locale was selected for the first donation of trees, in part, because the state tree and flower of Virginia is the flowering dogwood.
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Students Get Up-Close Look at Legislative Process
Model General Assembly Session Draws Large Contingent from Arlington High Schools SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
Arlington students who participated in the YMCA’s annual Model General Assembly in Richmond said the three-day event was a game-changer. “A really, really invaluable experience – these are the connections you will make for a lifetime,” said Sachi Cooper, a Washington-Lee High School senior who was one of a 90-member contingent from Arlington high schools to participate. Cooper had the role of a legislator, working to pass legislation that had been developed in preceding months by students at Arlington’s public and private high schools. From her vantage point, she was able to watch the legislative process play out as students from all corners of the Old Dominion (554 in all) came together in the Model General Assembly initiative. “Everyone is really interested in making things work, rather than shooting things down,” Cooper said. “We were able to really connect. I learned so much.” Arlington’s delegation had about 20 bills up for consideration, on issues ranging from firearms and assisted suicide to mental health and charter schools. Watching it all unfold was Paine Gronemeyer, a student at H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program, whose role at the event was as a news reporter. “All these people [presenting their bills for consideration] were stressed – I wasn’t stressed at all,” chuckled Gronemeyer. Gronemeyer said the experience had been a positive one. “As a reporter, you got to see . . . what Virginia politics were like,” he said. A similar reaction came from his Woodlawn classmate, Will Poellnitz, who
Will Poellnitz and Sachi Cooper discuss their experiences as part of the 2018 Model General Assembly program at a recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Arlington. PHOTOS BY DICK BARR
also served as a reporter. “It lived up to its expectations,” Poellnitz said of his first trip to Model General Assembly. “It was cool to see how government works. It put me in the place that I read about. I got to live the experience.” Although only three days long compared to a General Assembly session that lasts 46 to 60 days depending on the year, the Model General Assembly program is “as realistic as it could be,” said Cooper. She also praised efforts made by organizers to let legislation have a fair hearing. “It’s really good that all of the bills have a lot of time to be debated,” Cooper said. Like the real-life legislature, the fate of bills varies, with the success of some legislation tempered by the reality that a majority will not survive the process.
A measure sponsored by Arlington Career Center students to impose a new tire-recycling fee made it through committee and won passage of both houses, only to be vetoed by the governor. A Yorktown High School gun-control measure was defeated on the Senate floor. But others found success, including measures on energy (patroned by Woodlawn students) and child support (patroned by the Wakefield contingent). Statewide, more than 50,000 Virginia students have participated since the program began in 1948, including some who have ended up in elected office themselves. Arlington began taking part in Virginia’s Model General Assembly in 2009, when six students from the Arlington Ca-
reer Center traveled to Richmond. Participation has grown exponentially since then. Among those attending from Arlington was Caroline Tornquist from H-B Woodlawn, who served as House Speaker ProTempore. Claire Kuwana and Margaret Richardson, both students at Yorktown High School, served as committee chairs. At the gathering, Thomas Dannenfelser of Bishop O’Connell was elected to serve as governor in the 2019 session. Arlington participants have a leg up on their peers from across the commonwealth, as the local student delegation each year meets with real-life legislators and other officials, who brief them on the world of the General Assembly and provide feedback on bills the students have crafted. In preparation for the 2018 session, Arlington students met with Dels. Alfonso Lopez, Rip Sullivan and Patrick Hope; state Sen. Barbara Favola; and Commonwealth’s Attorney Theo Stamos. Erik Van de Poll, district executive director of the Arlington YMCA (which sponsors the local students), said that while the session may be over for the year, the educational experience for some of them continues. Six Arlington students were among 35 from the Model General Assembly nominated to attend the YMCA’s Conference on National Affairs, to be held in late June, bringing together students from across the nation. In addition to Cooper and Dannenfelser, participants will include Sophie Ahmed and Isabel Mowery from Washington-Lee High School; Katherine Burke from Yorktown High School; and Ari Shenkman from H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program.
Schools & Military n Keith Horbatuck of Arlington, a student at Texas Tech University, recently was initiated into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Adriana Macieira Mitchell, the daughter of Ty and Marjorie Mitchell of Arlington and a 2015 graduate of Washington-Lee High School, is one of 211 college students nationally to be named Goldwater Scholars. Mitchell is a student at the University of Arizona, studying optical sciences engineering. Established by Congress to honor U.S. Sen. Barry Goldwater, the merit-based scholarship program supports college juniors and seniors preparing for a career in mathematics, the natural sciences or engineering. Nearly all students receiving scholarship funding aim to earn doctorates in their chosen fields. n
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n Arlington students attending James Madison University recently participated in spring-break programs assisting those in need across the country and globe. Andrew Schweser traveled to Nashville to volunteer with a number of non-profits. Margaret Koskinen traveled to Masaya, Nicaragua, to volunteer with Casa Nica. Darci Law traveled to Orick, Calif., to volunteer with Redwoods National and State Park. Almost 250 James Madison students participated in 25 spring-break trips as part of the program. n A total of 164 Marymount University students – 102 undergraduates and 62 graduate students – went abroad over spring break as part of the university’s Center for Global Education coursework. Classes were conducted in Ghana, England, Italy, Cuba, the Czech Repub-
lic, Panama, Northern Ireland and Nicaragua. Among the participants were Marymount students who traveled to Cuba March 9-17 as part of a semester-long Global Inequality and Community Development course. Because of the program, “I was able to get a sense of what average Cubans deal with on a day-to-day basis, and understand their willingness to work and move forward as a country,” said Carla Clavell, a Marymount junior who participated in the trip. “It certainly opened their eyes to the stark contrast between life in Cuba and life in the United States,” said Matthew Bakker, an assistant professor of sociology at the university. Among the lessons learned: In Cuba, professionals such as doctors and academics earned roughly $100 per month in the state sector, while restaurant owners
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Coaches’ Twitter Pages Provide Invaluable Info So helpful and informative. These days, more and more head coaches of various high school sports teams have started personal Twitter sites to provide better – and sometimes instant – information about their squads.
Team Routs McLean In a District Contest
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The Yorktown Patriots improved to 3-1 in girls lacrosse and 1-0 in the Liberty District last week with a 13-2 rout over the visiting McLean Highlanders.
LACROSSE ROUNDUP Katie Calvo led Yorktown in scoring in that victory with four goals. Kate Burke added three goals and one assist for the Patriots, Claire Kuwana had two goals and two assists and gathered three ground balls, Emma Hutchison had two goals, Sarah Bloomquist had a goal and two assists, Ellie Dorsey had a goal, one assist and three ground balls, and goalie Olivia Klein made six saves. In an earlier 14-13 loss to George Mason, Dorsey had three goals and Burke, Kuwana and Calvo scored two each. The Yorktown and undefeated Langley girls (4-0) are considered the top two teams in the district. They play on Friday, April 13 at Langley at 7:30 p.m. n The Wakefield Warriors in girls action defeated Stuart, 16-4, in National District play last week. Margaret Norsworthy-Edgehill had six goals and two Continued on Page 14
Yorktown’s Ellie Dorsey is defended by McLean’s Avery Dahl during last week’s Liberty District PHOTO BY DEB KOLT contest. See a slideshow at: www.insidenova.com/sports/arlington.
Controversial Run Costly for Patriots in Defeat DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
A controversial run that was initially counted, then quickly disallowed, only be uncharacBASEBALL to teristically added again an inning later, was the difference April 6 in a one-run high school baseball game. As a result, the McLean Highlanders (7-2, 1-0) nipped the host Yorktown Patriots, 3-2, in that Liberty District coontest. The deciding run was originally scored in the top of the fourth inning on a sacrifice fly to deep center by Tio
Graybill, giving McLean a 3-1 lead. The run was disallowed because the field umpire ruled a runner on second base, who advanced to third on the flyout, left early and was called out for the inningending third out. That made the score 2-1. After McLean head coach John Dowling and his coaches scanned through rulebooks and found the exact circumstance detailing how that run should have counted, the umpires were notified, and that run was put back on the scoreboard an inning later, making the score 3-1 again. “We didn’t think it was the right call at the time, then we found that exact sit-
uation in the rulebook,” Dowling said. “You want to get the rule right.” Yorktown (3-7, 0-1) rallied in the bottom of the seventh, only to have that threat end a run short when speedy leadoff batter Tanner Wall (2 for 4) was tagged out at home by McLean catcher Grant Williams on a head-first slide for the game’s final out, after a single to right center by Jonah Margosis had already scored one runner ahead of Wall. McLean shortstop Graybill made a perfect relay throw to Williams. “The throw was right there to me and I tagged him on the hand,” Williams said. Continued on Page 14
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Found are all kinds of good and helpful stuff – game and event results, including scores, practice times and information, schedule changes, and other details and breaking news items about their programs. There are multiple sites to check, but doing so every day or so can provide newsworthy and valuable updates, especially for those teams in season. Madison High School baseball coach Mark Gjormand listed his players chosen all-tournament at springbreak competition. Washington-Lee High baseball coach Doug Grove posted impressive stats regarding a couple of his players. Wakefield High boys basketball coach Tony Bentley and Langley High girls hoop coach Amanda Baker have used their sites to offer similar details. If the Twitter pages are updated in a timely manner – some are better than others – they have more instant data than a high school’s main athletic Twitter page. One thing that seems to be consistent, such sites are updated quicker if a team wins a game and is enjoying a successful season. Often, as the seasons drags along, or teams start to struggle, updates lag behind. A popular feature many coaches post are college updates regarding former players. McLean High baseball coach John Dowling retweeted recent news about a game-tying two-run homer belted by former Highlander Conor Grammes for Xavier. Flint Hill School boys basketball coach Rico Reed tweeted a brief and photos about former player Matt Kennedy receiving a national academic award for the Villanova men’s team at the recent men’s NCAA Final Four. It’s all must-see Twitter stuff.
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Bats Stay Busy in Washington-Lee’s Latest Three Wins A Staff Report
With busy and productive bats, the Washington-Lee Generals won three games last week to up their winning streak to six in high school baseball action. Washington-Lee (7-2, 1-0) scored 35 runs and amassed 32 hits in those three victories. The Generals amassed 10 hits in a 12-8 home victory over the Edison Eagles. Trey Haley had two hits, including his second home run of the season, and he added three RBI. Jake Ruge and Gus
Nathanson each had two hits and two RBI, and Mac Mulock had a hit and an RBI.
BASEBALL ROUNDUP Ryan Edelstein doubled and had an RBI. Jack Winslow also doubled. Mulock was the winning pitcher in five innings. In another game, W-L topped host Herndon, 7-5. Sam Dozier threw a complete game to get the win. He allowed three earned runs, seven hits, fanned six, walked two and threw 95 pitches. Nathanson had two hits, Aidan
Lowe two RBI, Sam Nichols a hit and two RBI, Haley had a hit and an RBI. Isaac Bendon and Edelstein each added a hit. Washington-Lee scored four runs in the top of the seventh. Washington-Lee blanked Annandale, 16-0, in its final game of the week behind 16 hits. Haley and Bendon (triple) each had three hits. Nathanson homered and doubled and had two RBI, Nichols added two doubles, Mulock had a hit and three RBI and two stolen bases, and Dylan Anderson doubled and had a sacrifice fly. Bendon, Edelstein and
Hunter Spicer pitched. n The Bishop O’Connell Knights went 2-3 at the Mingo Bay Classic in Myrtle Beach during a spring-break trip, losing two close games. n The Wakefield Warriors (3-2, 20)defeated Lee, 11-6, last week in National District action. John Petrich had two hits and two RBI for Wakefield, Matthew Parker and David Baron each had two hits, Jack Lane had three RBI and Alex Stamatopoulous had two. Wakefield had 11 hits. Zach Bako was the starting and winning pitcher, with four strikeouts.
winning the 2017 Division I privateschool state crown and Madison winning the Class 6 public-school Virginia title. O’Connell began the week with a 36game winning streak over two seasons and Madison had a 21-game victory string. The game is the resumption of a rivalry that was last played in 2010 at Madison with the Warhawks winning, 10-3. n The Washington-Lee Generals (3-2) defeated the Herndon Hornets, 133, and lost to the Fairfax Rebels, 6-5, in action last week.
with a 5-0 victory over Langley and a 52 win over Herndon in Liberty District action. Maddie Winer, Lauren Flynn and Allison Strazella are Yorktown’s top goal scorers this season. Cadyn Westhoff leads in assists. Also in girls soccer, Washington-Lee is 3-1-1, including a recent 2-1 loss to South Lakes and a 2-2 tie with Herndon. n In boys soccer, the Yorktown Patriots are 2-2-1, including a recent 6-0 victory over the Langley Saxons. n The 2016 state champion Washington-Lee Generals (3-1-1) tied the South Lakes Seahawks, 1-1, and lost to the Herndon Hornets, 3-0, in recent boys Liberty District action.
High School Roundup YORKTOWN BOYS WIN IN SOCCER: The Yorktown Patriots blanked the Langley Saxons, 6-0, in recent action. Billy Blake had three goals for Yorktown, Lincoln Kickbus netted two and Pious Atubire one. Blake, Garrett Lusk and Will Boggess had assists. The defense was led by Adam Luncher, Matt Steel, Woody Golden and strong play from all three goalies – Jarad White, Bryce Wilkomand and Blake Boggess. GIRLS SOFTBALL: The undefeated and nationally-ranked Bishop O’Connell Knights (9-0) blanked the host South Lakes Seahawks, 6-0, behind 10 hits in non-conference action in the cold and
Lacrosse Continued from Page 13 assists. Julia Norsworthy-Edgehill had three goals and four assists and Ena Robertson added four goals and three assists. Wakefield goalie Ana Sophia made 13 saves. In a loss to South Lakes, Norsworthy-Edgehill had four goals and two assists and Robertson had two goals. Wakefield returns to action with a couple of games this week. n The Washington-Lee Generals (3-1) lost for the first time when they were defeated by the undefeated Lang-
Yorktown Continued from Page 13 Wall wasn’t so sure. “I thought I got my hand in there,” he said. Yorktown coach John Skaggs didn’t hesitate to wave Wall home on the hit. “We had to send him there. I probably couldn’t have stopped him anyhow,” Skaggs said. “They had to make all the perfect plays to throw him out, and they did.” Skaggs was disappointed in Yorktown’s seventh-straight loss, but he liked 14
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snow flurries on April 7 in Reston. The shutout was the third in a row and sixth this season for O’Connell, ranked No. 9 nationally by USA Today. Senior right-hander Kathryn Sandercock fanned 11, did not walk a batter and allowed four hits to get the win. With the bat, Sandercock had two hits, including a double, and two RBI. Madelynn Bates had three hits and an RBI for the Knights. On Saturday, April 14 at 3 p.m. in Vienna, O’Connell and the Madison Warhawks will meet in a big showdown between undefeated and nationallyranked teams. Madison (7-0) is ranked 18th by USA Today. O’Connell and Madison are defending state champions, with the Knights
SOCCER ROUNDLUP: The Yorktown Patriots improved to 4-1 in girls soccer
ley Saxons, 17-3, on April 6. The Generals won big in those first three non-district contests. n The Washington-Lee Generals boys (3-2) defeated Stuart, 12-10, Annandale, 22-13, and Lee, 16-7, and lost to Langley and George Mason. n The Yorktown Patriots (1-4) defeated the McLean Highlanders in boys action for their first win of the season on April 5 after losing three previous close games by a total of six goals. The win over McLean was in Liberty District action. Yorktown’s first four losses were to non-district opponents. This week, Yorktown has district matches scheduled against Madison and Langley.
McLean High School’s Camille Duffy is squeezed and stick-checked by Yorktown’s Ellie Dorsey and Claire Kuwana, resulting in a turnover during the April 5 game. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT
his team’s effort. “I can’t fault our effort. This is the effort we expected,” Skaggs said. Senior right-hander Michael Lowen started and pitched six innings. Skaggs said Lowen battled well after a toughluck first inning when McLean scored two runs, taking advantage of a couple of Yorktown defensive plays that were not made. Lowen fanned six. With the bat, Yorktown had five hits, including a solo homer by Andrew Simmons and third baseman John Merlene’s sharp single to right. Merlene led the defense with strong fielding on all five of his ground-ball opportunities.
“He looked real good over there,” Skaggs said of Merlene. Anthony Farmakides had three of McLean’s eight hits, including an RBI. Drew Stieg had an RBI double, previously-injured Jackson Kantor had two hits playing his first game of the season, Ben Weinstein (sacrifice bunt) and Yanni Farmakides had hits, and Graybill stole two bases and scored a run. “Pound for pound, [Graybill] was the best player on the field,” Dowling said. “He won the game for us. He stole two bases, then scored a run, had the sacrifice fly and that relay throw. He can play.” Graybill also started a double play.
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Right-hander Teddy Merritt started and earned the win in three innings of work, with lefty Max Groppe earning the four-inning save. Each allowed one earned run and fanned four. “We made some plays and threw some key pitches to get out of some situations,” Williams said. Added Wall: “It was an awesome game. Michael got some fire under him on the mound.” In a previous Yorktown game, Carson Wood had two home runs and four RBI for the Patriots in an 8-5 loss to the visiting Robinson Rams in non-district action. Multiple errors led to many of Robinson’s runs.
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Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of the Code of Virginia and the Town of Vienna, Virginia, that at the Regular Council Meeting of April 23, 2018, it is the intent of the Town Council to adopt the following beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Room, Town Hall, 127 Center Street South, Vienna, Virginia:
Renewal of Franchise Agreement/Ordinance with Washington Gas Light Company
Transferring Collection of Vehicle License Registration Fees to Fairfax County
Copies of the said Ordinance changes may be viewed in the office of the Town Clerk Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or via the website at www.viennava.gov.
Copies of the said Ordinance changes may be viewed in the office of the Town Clerk Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or via the website at www.viennava.gov.
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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. April 14, 1960: n State legislators are sparring over the legality of Virginia’s segregated-restaurants policy. n Congress is trying to find funds to cover an extensive survey of the Potomac River. n A Sun editorial laments the fact that this year’s baseball season will start not in Washington, but in Los Angeles. April 14, 1966: n The Maryland congressional delegation is opposing plans to open National Airport to jet use. April 14, 1969: n Del. Mary Marshall (D-Arlington) has announced plans to seek re-election. n Fifteen months after receiving an experimental heart transplant in Texas, Arlington barber Fredi Everman has died. n Republican candidate for governor Linwood Holton plans to make high-quality education a theme of his campaign. n The General Assembly is hammering out disagreements over the proposed new state constitution. n At the movies: “Bullitt,” “2001: A Space Odyssey” and the 30th-anniversary re-release of “Gone With the Wind.” April 14, 1976: n The School Board is seeking to hold a bond referendum to pay for a new auditorium at Washington-Lee High School. n U.S. Sen. William Scott (R-Va.) says U.S. Rep. Joseph Fisher (D-10th) can and should be defeated in November. n George Mason University has been designated a “Bicentennial Campus” by Congress. n Bishop O’Connell no-hit Washington-Lee en route to a 2-1 baseball victory. April 14-15, 1983: n County Board members may amend the government’s “Little Hatch Act” to allow municipal workers to run for governor or attorney general, but are likely to keep in place the prohibition on other political runs. n The Metro board has OK’d a plan to allow riders to bring bikes on subway cars from 7 p.m. to midnight.
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FOODIES SLATE A GATHERING: A “55+ Foodies” group will meet on Thursday, April 19 at 6 p.m. at Central Library. For information, call (703) 228-5946. TRAVELERS ARE OFF TO FLOWER SHOW: Arlington County 55+ Travel
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ART EXHIBITION IN THE WORKS: Walter Reed Senior Center hosts an art exhibition open to the public on Saturday, April 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. For information, call (703) 228-0955. TAI CHI PRACTICE OFFERED: Tai chi
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