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Town Crime Stats Show a Mixed Bag

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Major Offenses Up Slightly, Crashes Down Across Vienna BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Vienna experienced a slight uptick in major crimes, but declines in many areas, including traffic crashes, according to statistics town police released May 18. Police in 2017 investigated 464 “Group A” offenses (including crimes against people and property), which marked a decline of about one-quarter from the 624 incidents reported in 2016. Crimes against persons were up in 2017, with 77 such offenses compared with 68 the previous year. Last year’s figure is slightly under the five-year average of 77.7 such offenses. There were 82 crimes against persons in 2013, 79 in 2014 and 83 in 2015. George Mason University students (back row) Phil Dyer, Dalton States, Ryan Bello, Mark Yale and Olivia Lanham and (front row) Savannah There had been no murders during Jeter, Cheyenna O’Brien and Madison Lane pose before receiving their diplomas during May 18 commencement exercises. See coverage of PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER the commencement ceremonies of George Mason and Marymount universities inside on Page 4. the previous four years, but on June 11 last year Vienna resident Ralph Titus, 53, stabbed his former wife, 47-year-old Sabrina Titus, and then shot himself to death minutes later. Sabrina Titus later died from her wounds. Other crimesSOON against persons in 2017 COMING All things considered, it’s proving to be busiest time of the year. from a year before, according to new data included TO A MAILBOX NEAR YOU two kidnapping/abduction cases a good time to be selling a home in the “With interest rates still low, my buyers – making it the best April in overall sales (down from Aprilthree 12thin 2016), five forciblelocal area. are motivated,” said Peter Nguyen, a Re- for the past decade, according to Lorraine sex offenses (up from four), one non-forcyou intersted in finding more buyers, getting more listings, receiving more referrals, Constrained inventory and fears that altor with TTR Sotheby’s International Arora, chairman of theArehaving Northern Virginia ible space sexin offense (down from three), one an open house..... be sure to reserve yourSOON the Sun Gazette's Special COMING Spring Real Estate Issue 65,000 + High Income Ho interest rates will continue their rise have Realty. “Their frustration is low inven- Association of Realtors. robbery (up from zero), one aggravated TO A MAILBOX NEAR YOU pushed prospective purchasers to dive in tory.” We’ve got full coverage of the North- assault (down from three) and 66 simple June 28th head-first as the local real-estate market Across Northern Virginia, home sales ern Virginia market on Page 10 and Fair- 61,000 moves through what traditionally is its in April totaled 2,079, up 4.2 percent fax County’s on Page 17. Continued on Page 24 in Fairfax and

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COMMENCEMENT 2018

Marymount Grads Asked to Strive for Greater Good SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Many members of the undergraduate Class of 2018 at Marymount University are among those at the tail end of Millennials, a generation derided by some (in the self-deprecating words of student speaker Samuel Trostle) as “lazy, self-obsessed, oversensitive know-it-alls.” Whether that assessment is fact, fiction or maybe a mixture of both, the Millennial generation by way of sheer demographics is muscling its way into leadership roles long held by those who came before. But “this transition doesn’t have to be a fight,” said Trostle, who earned a bachelor of science degree in information technology at Marymount’s 67th commencement ceremony, held May 20 at D.A.R. Constitution Hall. “We both must learn to talk and not shout. This is the start of making the world a better place – together,” he said, urging his elders to “pass down wisdom to us.” “Those that doubt us don’t think we’re up to the task,” Trostle said, scoffing at the notion. “From birth, we became fierce competitors. I’m thankful for the opportu-

nities Marymount provided. Marymount has allowed us to be bold, honest.” The undergraduates constituted an “amazing, diverse and accomplished class,” said university provost William Ehmann. “This [is an] awesome group,” he said. Offering the commencement address was Michael Burbidge, bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Arlington, who encouraged students to “carry Marymount’s culture of engagement into the world” with a focus on ethical integrity. “When it’s all said and done, what do we want to be known for?” he asked. “Care for those who are suffering. See the weak, the poor and the vulnerable. Encounter them as brothers and sisters.” Use social media responsibly, and know when to take a break, he said. “We are forever on the move,” Burbidge said. “The only cure is to slow down. We have so little silence in our lives.” The undergraduate ceremony, and one held a day earlier for graduate students, also represented a transition for Marymount University president Matthew Shank, who announced earlier he would not seek a contract extension. Irma Becerra, an educator from Florida, has

Samuel Trostle, who earned a bachelor of science degree in information technology, delivers remarks at Marymount University’s 2018 commencement, held May 20 at D.A.R. Constitution Hall in Washington. See a slide show of photos at www.insidenova.com/news/arlington.

been tapped to succeed Shank on July 1. In a valedictory of sorts at the commencement, Shank praised the students and their families, and paid special tribute to the university’s educators. “Our faculty are the heart and soul of the university,” he said. “They love to teach and are deeply committed to student success. That is what it is all about.” “Together, we have accomplished so much,” Shank told students. “You cannot

accomplish things alone. Give back and serve others. Together, we can do great things in the world and for the world.” Marymount’s history dates to its founding as a women’s junior college by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary order of Roman Catholic nuns in 1950. It transitioned to a four-year institution in 1973, added its first graduatedegree program in 1979 and became fully coeducational in 1986.

George Mason Graduates Are Urged to Lift Up Others BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Unilever CEO Paul Polman has made it the company’s mission to lift up people’s lives around the planet. Addressing George Mason University graduates during May 18 commencement ceremonies, Polman said the world needs energetic, problem-solving leaders who are never satisfied with the status quo and eager to bridge societal divides. “Alone, you might be able to go faster, but together you will be able to go farther,” he said. “Self-interest and the common good go hand-in-hand.” Many future leaders now are quite young, the way many of the nation’s founding fathers were – with the notable exception of George Mason, said student speaker Meagan Ashner. “If you think the people who are going to change the world aren’t in this room, take another look around,” she said. Ashner, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication, threw down a challenge for the graduates. “Age is but a number and it’s your turn to prove it,” she said. More than 9,000 Mason students – the most ever – received diplomas during the university’s 51st annual spring commencement. The graduates came from 80 countries and 46 U.S. states, plus the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. 4

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About 26 percent of the undergraduates earned degrees in STEM-related fields and 10 percent had diplomas in the health sciences. For those earning advanced degrees, 28 percent were in STEM and 5 percent in health sciences. Top majors for the more than 5,600 undergraduates were psychology; criminology, law and society; accounting; information technology; and biology. The top five majors for the 2,600 students earning master’s degrees were curriculum and instruction; special education; dataanalytics engineering; education leadership; and public administration. Top majors for the more than 300 Mason doctoral candidates were education; psychology; economics; environmental science and public policy; and conflict analysis and resolution. In addition, 147 students earned law degrees. Rector Tom Davis awarded Polman an honorary degree and Mason president Ángel Cabrera presented several professors with endowed awards for faculty excellence. Those honored were: • Stephen Fuller, Dwight Schar faculty chairman, who received the Earle C. Williams Presidential Medal for Excellence in Social Impact. • Angela Hattery, director of the Women and Gender Studies Program, to whom Cabrera bestowed the United Bank Presidential Medal for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion. • Thomas Lovejoy of the Department of Environmental Science and Policy,

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who received the Beck Family Presidential Medal for Excellence in Research and Scholarship. • Patricia Miller and Linda Apple Monson of the School of Music, who each received a John Toups Presidential Medal for Excellence in Teaching. Cabrera exhorted the graduates to consider how they could serve their communities and lift others. “If the door of opportunity doesn’t open, kick it open, then go through it and hold it open for others to do the same,” he said. Diversity, tolerance, inclusion and respect are qualities the world badly needs today, said keynote speaker Polman. Despite deepening inequality, climate change, geopolitical tensions and rising populism,

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the graduates now have the opportunity to make meaningful and positive differences in society, he said. The graduates were among the lucky 2 percent of people in the world to receive higher-level education and hence have a duty to help the less-fortunate, said Polman, who quoted Martin Luther King Jr.: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, simply, what are you doing for others?” Addison Manor of Warrenton, who earned a bachelor’s degree in global affairs, said she chose Mason because of its proximity to her home and Washington, D.C. Coursework in her major proved gratifying, she said. “The classes were great and the teachers were awesome,” Manor said.

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Our View: Hey Candidates, Try to Be Upbeat Between now and the June 12 primary, the Democratic contenders hoping to take on U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10th) in November will be scrounging together every penny they can find in an effort to plaster the airwaves (broadcast, cable and Internet) with campaign ads. The effort began as a trickle a few weeks ago, and likely – so long as the cash holds out – will turn into a flood as the largely unknown (to the general public) contenders try to break from the pack. Given that the prize for the Democratic nominee is a 50-50 shot at ousting Comstock, this battle is worth the public’s attention. So far, one of the key themes we’ve seen in the nascent advertising campaigns has been anger. The Democratic contenders seem in “grumble” mode, irritated at Comstock, President Trump and Republicans in general. No doubt this is a consultant-tested strategy aimed at ginning up support from those most irked by the 2016 presidential election and subsequent events, and thus most likely to turn out in a primary.

The problem is, seldom are these angry ads leavened by more uplifting messages. And heaven forbid a candidate actually . . . smile in them. We’d posit that the public is always looking for an uplifting message, the kind that lifted Ronald “Morning in America” Reagan, Bill “Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow” Clinton and Barack “Yes, We Can” Obama to two terms each in the White House. (You can even make the argument, though some will go ballistic at the thought, that Donald Trump rode into office on a message seen as hopeful by his supporters.) Meanwhile, the road to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. is littered with the political corpses of grumblers and sourpusses, those who would rather lecture the electorate than seek to uplift its spirits. It’s a lesson that should not be lost on those lower on the political food chain, especially those attempting to carve out a route to victory in the 10th District Democratic nomination. Score points about the opposition, sure, but give the public positive reasons to vote for you.

Bulova Is Choosing Her Tax Facts Selectively

Editor: The April 24 “Bulova Byline” newsletter makes misleading statements about the county government’s real-estate tax hike. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bulova says that the new real estate tax rate will be $1.15 per $100 assessed valuation, but omits the stormwater rate. When stormwater rate is included, the tax rate will be $1.1825, not $1.15. Bulova states that new budget includes a two-cent increase in the real-estate tax rate, but omits the additional tax increase due to the 2.2-percent increase

in average residential assessments. The typical Fairfax County homeowner’s real estate tax bill will increase by $258, a 4.2-percent increase. Chairman Bulova states that the tax hike fully funds the pay raises for county-government employees, and states that the market-rate adjustment is 2.25 percent. She does not state the total salary increase resulting from the performance, merit and longevity increases. When those are included county employees will see average increases ranging from 4.25 to 4.5 percent. The real estate tax hike will increase

county revenues by about $116 million. The cost of next year’s county and school raises is $139 million. Raises are the primary driver of the county’s realestate tax hikes. If Chairman Bulova feels that voters who defeated the 2016 $100 million meals tax would now support a 4.2-percent tax hike to raise $116 million for 4percent raises, why didn’t she acknowledge those numbers? Arthur Purves Vienna Purves heads the Fairfax County Taxpayers Alliance.

We All Have Role in Preventing Sexual Violence Editor: Sexual harassment is a bigger problem for girls in Arlington than are drugs or alcohol. Sexual harassment, teen-dating violence and sexual assault are not inevitable. Locally, Project Peace is leading the effort to change our culture, creating one that is focused on respect, consent, safety and healthy relationships. Project Peace is a countywide collaborative that works to prevent domestic and sexual violence, promote healthy relationships and improve the community response for survivors. It includes Arlington County government; Arlington Public Schools; Doorways for Women and Families and other non-profit organizations; the Partnership for Children, Youth and Families; students; and com-

munity members. For years, the focus of sexual assault prevention has been on women, and what girls and women can do to reduce the chances that they will be assaulted. They are told to watch out for drugs being put in their drinks, to have a buddy when they go out, and perhaps to carry Mace. The reality is that most girls and women are assaulted by someone they know – a date, a spouse, a friend. To change the culture of sexual harassment and assault, we must shift the focus from women to men. We must stop blaming the victim. Instead of trying to prevent women from being assaulted, we should prevent men from committing assault. It starts with attitudes about what it

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means to be a man and how men view women. These attitudes are formed beginning at a young age. We need boys and men to be involved in this work, to help change the culture. We know that boys and men also are victims of sexual assault, but in much smaller numbers than girls and women. We also know that most boys and men do not commit sexual assault. But it happens. It happens in Arlington, and the perpetrators can often appear to be successful, upstanding males. Working together, this community can engage men and boys to address sexual harassment and sexual assault. Everyone has a role to play. Ilana Moyer Abby Raphael Arlington

Organizers Plan for Another ‘Movers & Shakers’ Event BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Having raised money last year the town of Vienna’s first public-art installation, Movers and Shakers for Vienna Arts is ramping up efforts for a second fundraiser that would be held in fall 2019. Organizers, who briefed the Vienna Town Council at a May 14 work session, have yet to select a location for the proposed music-and-art festival, which they hope to hold Sept. 7 and 8, 2019, or perhaps the subsequent weekend. “It really is an opportunity to create a new event” to raise money for visual, performing and literary arts, said Movers and Shakers member James Cudney. “I have a deep love for public art and I think this is the right thing to bring up some dollars for public art . . . The goal is to enhance the town.” Attractions would include food, beer, live music and a juried art show in which participating artists would pay for a third party to judge their work, covering the event’s operating costs and allowing free admission, organizers said. The juried art show would be open only to artists who produce handmade works in the United States and are present at the event to sell them. Such artists would offer higher-quality goods than those at an unregulated art show, but likely would not be able to price their works competitively

Fairfax Homeless Count Is in Line With D.C. Region Fairfax County’s homeless rate, as a percentage of total residents, was in line with the Washington region’s suburbs as a whole, according to new data. The county’s homeless ratio of 0.08 percent of total population was equal to the regional average, according to figures reported by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments on May 9. Figures are based on the annual point-in-time survey of homelessness across the region, conducted each January. The study looked at the District of Columbia and seven suburban jurisdictions in Virginia and Maryland. Counting only the suburban locales, the overall homeless-population rate stood at 0.08 percent, representing a total population of 4.72 million and a homeless total of just under 3,600. (The District of Columbia’s homeless rate for 2018 was 0.99 percent, bringing the total regional figure to 0.19 percent.) Among Virginia jurisdictions, the homeless rates were 0.14 percent in Alexandria, 0.09 percent in Arlington, 0.03 percent in Loudoun County and 0.07 percent in Prince William County.

if other vendors were allowed to sell imported goods, organizers said. The primary venue under consideration is the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department’s rear parking area, along with an adjacent section of Cherry Street, S.E., from Center Street, S., to Mill Street, S.E. Part of the Vienna Community Center’s parking lot also might be used under this scenario. Vienna’s first “Movers and Shakers” fund-raising event in February last year collected donations toward a bronze statue honoring late Mayor M. Jane Seeman and the town’s volunteers. Vienna officials last November dedicated the artwork, “Taking Flight,” at the Vienna Community Center. Event organizers said they will seek support from the town to help with setting up and breaking down the next event’s site, closing roads and collecting trash at the venue. They estimated the necessary police support would cost $5,000 to $6,000 and help from Vienna Parks and Recreation Department staff would run about $4,500. But town staff and Town Council members had numerous questions about the group’s proposal. Some Council members cited the town’s recent tightening up of donations and cost waivers made to various groups, while others wanted to see more specific financial numbers. “I’d would feel more comfortable with

more budget information,” said Council member Douglas Noble. Town staff also noted that people attending the proposed festival would have to jockey for parking spaces with those who were going to athletic activities at nearby Waters and Caffi fields, using the W&OD Regional Trail, taking classes at the community center and patronizing the Saturday farmers’ market in the center’s parking lot. The arts group might alleviate the parking crunch by busing people to the site from another location, said Mayor Laurie DiRocco.

Council member Howard Springsteen, a former president of the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, said it was unlikely the fire station’s parking lot would be available on a Sunday. Springsteen added the group’s estimate of needing two hours to take down the site was overly optimistic by about a factor of three. Formed in 2014, the Movers and Shakers group is led by a 25-member steering committee. The organization this year passed a set of bylaws and attained nonprofit status, Cudney said. The group will hold a kickoff mixer May 31 at Vienna Vintner.

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opment being built nearby by Toll Bros., will add even more traffic to the intersection, Foust said. County supervisors on May 15 also unanimously authorized $5.6 million in funding for three other projects as part of the board’s Transportation Priorities Plan. These included: • Bicycle and pedestrian improvements at Tysons/Old Meadow Road, using $1.6 million in Tysons Transportation Service District (TTSD) funding. These upgrades would be constructed near Route 123 and Interstate 495, as well as provide connectivity improvements east and west of the site. The rest of the project’s estimated $6.2 million cost will be covered by VDOT funding. This initiative is one of 17 Tysons projects slated to be financed with TTSD moneys. County officials hope to finalize design approval this spring and finish construction by fall 2020. The project likely will include a bicycle-and-pedestrian bridge over Interstate 495 and will link up with similar improvements being built in the vicinity, Foust said. “It’s going to be a great network coming together,” he said. • $3.5 million in TTSD funding to pay for early preliminary engineering to widen Route 7 between Interstates 495 and 66 in the Falls Church area. The project would provide bicycle and pedestrian improvements and make room for future bus-rapid-transit service. Overall, officials estimate this project will cost $64.5 million. • $500,000 in Reston Transportation Service District funding to pay for preliminary engineering for interim intersection improvements at the Fairfax County Parkway and Sunrise Valley Drive. The upgrades will improve traffic flow via lane reconfiguration and signal optimization and also will include improvements to pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Depending on which construction option officials select, the project could cost between $2.2 million and $4.3 million, county officials said.

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Urban League Celebrates Students and Service The Northern Virginia Urban League’s 28th annual Community Service and Scholarship Awards Gala, held April 27, raised more than $32,000 to support students and community organizations across the region. The theme of the event was “Preserving Our History and Empowering the Future.” “The dark memories of the antebellum past are now inspiring achievements of these amazing leaders and scholars,” said Urban League board chair Tracey Walker. “Their accomplishments represent hope, pride, reconciliation and effective pathways forward to an empowered tomorrow.” Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax was honored as Man of the Year, while former Gov. Douglas Wilder received the Life-

time Achievement Award at the celebration, held at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. Cadet Simone Askew, the first African-American woman to hold the position of First Captain of the United States Military Academy’s Corps of Cadets, received the Emerging Leader Award, while youth activist Naomi Wadler was presented with the Young Emerging Leader Award. SunTrust Bank Greater Washington was lauded with the Outstanding Corporate Sponsor Award. Receiving $5,000 college scholarships were Clarence Brown III, Colgan Senior High School, Manassas; Adriana Jones, Heritage High School, Leesburg; Justin Moore, Forest Park High School, Woodbridge;

Scholarship recipients from across Northern Virginia were lauded at the Urban League celebration.

Naomi Nero, Oakton High School, Vienna; Zoe Price, T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria; and Tylan Reeves, Tuscarora High School, Leesburg. In addition to supporting scholarships, funds raised for the event will support STEM-educa-

tion programs, mentoring and leadership-development initiatives targeting young professionals. Funds also will support preservation of the Freedom House Museum in Alexandria, which once was home to the largest domestic-slave-trading firm in

the U.S. and now serves as headquarters for the Northern Virginia Urban League. The Northern Virginia Urban League (www.nvul.org) was established in 1990 and is one of 94 affiliates of the National Urban League.

N.Va. Real Estate Market Records Solid Data for April Solid growth in year-overyear home sales coupled with more modest increases in prices is helping push the Northern Virginia real-estate through a strong spring season. “It is actually the best April

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of Realtors. Across Northern Virginia, home sales in April totaled 2,079, up 4.2 percent from a year before, according to figures reported May 10 by RealEstate Business Intelligence, based on

data from Bright MLS. (Figures represent sales activity in Arlington and Fairfax counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church.) Prices also rose regionally, with the average sales price of all

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Transportation Notes DULLES SEES PASSENGER GROWTH AS REAGAN NATIONAL FALTERS:

Washington Dulles International Airport continues to post strong year-over-year passenger counts while Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport continues to see softness on a year-over-year basis, according to new figures from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Combined, the two airports reported a passenger total of 3.9 million for the month, up 2.4 percent from March 2017. At Dulles, the passenger total of 1,891,449 million for March was up 9.7 percent from a year before, according to figures reported May 14. Dulles’s dominant carrier, United, recorded significant increases in both domestic and international passengers, while increases on the domestic front also were posted by Southwest (up 30.5 percent), Delta (9.8 percent) and American (3.8 percent). Frontier Airlines, which has been introducing new service at the airport, saw its March 2018 passenger total up a whopping 280 percent. On the international front, Turkish, Ethiopian, Avianca, Air Canada and Emirates all saw year-over-year increases at Dulles for the month. Counting domestic and international service, United had a 63.6 percent market share for the month, with American and Delta each capturing 4.6 percent to place second and third in overall size. Reagan National posted a passenger total of 2,011,181 in March, down 3.5 percent a year before, as the airport’s dominant carrier – American Airlines – reported a 7.4-percent decline in passengers due to reduced capacity and frequency. That drop sent American’s market share at the airport below 50 percent, standing at 48.6 percent for the month. Delta, Alaska and JetBlue also saw year-over-year declines, while United was up more than 5.5 percent and Southwest (the airport’s second-largest carrier) saw a slight increase. For the first three months of the year, the passenger total of 5.3 million at Reagan National was down 4.3 percent from a year before, with the passenger count of 4.9 million at Dulles up 5.3 percent. The combined total of 10.2 million was up slightly from the first quarter of 2017. (First-quarter comparisons are skewed slightly because of the higher-than-usual passenger traffic into the airports in January 2017 due to the inauguration of Donald Trump and counter-inaugural protests.) The region’s third major airport – Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall – had a passenger count of 2.27 million for the month, up 7.9 percent from a year before. Southwest is the dominant carrier at BWI, carrying about two-thirds of all passengers there. For full data, see the Web site at www. mwaa.com.

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sentatives to the board of directors of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will meet the public in a May 31 forum sponsored by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission. “Getting Metro Back on Track” will feature the four Virginia representatives on the WMATA board: Jim Corcoran of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Fairfax County Supervisor Catherine Hudgins, who serve as voting members, and Arlington County Board Vice Chairman Christian Dorsey and Alexandria City Council member Paul Smedberg, who are non-voting representatives. The event will include a presentation focused on funding, governance and safety, followed by a question-and-answer session. The event will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Providence Community Center, 3001 Vaden Drive in Fairfax. The facility is within walking distance of the Vienna Metro station. The Sun Gazette welcomes your submission of items for inclusion in the newspaper and online. You can reach us by regular mail, fax or e-mail; contact information is found on Page 6 of each week’s edition. We look forward to your items! 1 HBM AD flat b 12-4-2017.pdf

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County Lauds Volunteers for Tip-Top Contributions BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Volunteers in Fairfax County help the homeless, improve libraries, guide landuse discussions, prepare people for disasters and emergencies, serve those in need and perform countless other tasks that make the community kinder and more livable. “Our volunteers have more talent and experience than we realize, and they give that to the community,” said Elise Neil Bengtson, CEO of Volunteer Fairfax. “They write the most interesting, impactful and inspiring stories.” Volunteer Fairfax honored 144 nominees at the 26th Annual Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards, held April 27 at the Waterford at Springfield. Those people and groups contributed 328,760 hours’ worth of service last year, equal to a value of about $7.9 million, officials said. Peggy Fox, WUSA-TV’s Virginia bureau chief, served as master of ceremonies at the event, which drew more than 400 attendees. This year’s theme was “Once Upon a Volunteer: Celebrating the Magic of Giving Back.” The following people received Volunteer Service Awards in competitive categories: Jerry Dykstra, Adult Volunteer Under 250 Hours; Marco Johnson, Adult Volunteer Over 250 Hours; PRS CrisisLink’s CareRing Volunteers, Adult Volunteer Group; Ken Kozloff, RSVP Northern Virginia; Jim Dillon, Senior Volunteer; Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO), Volunteer Program; and Racheal Appiah, Youth Volunteer. Other competitive-category winners included Stony Brook Junior Volunteers, Youth Volunteer Group; Rev. Morris Hargrove and Polley Hargrove, Family Volunteer; Walter Jackson, Fairfax County Government Volunteer; Fairfax County Community Emergency Response Team, Fairfax County Government Volunteer Program; Fannie Mae, Corporate Volunteer Program; Josh Stillman, Rising Star; and Richard Alderson, Lifetime Achievement. All 10 Board of Supervisors members also designated people or groups as “Community Champions”: • Chairman Sharon Bulova (D) selected longtime Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees member Charles Fegan as her champion, citing his quarter-century of advocacy and outreach for the library system. • Supervisor Catherine Hudgins (DHunter Mill) picked as her champion May Bernhardt, who owns a small business and works with the Cornerstones planning committee to end homelessness. • Supervisor Linda Smyth (D-Providence) chose the Tysons Partnership as her champion because of the group’s Community Responsibility Council, which improves the lives of under-served people in the Tysons area. • Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranes12

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May Bernhardt, a business owner who has worked to end homelessness, accepts a “Community Champion” plaque from Supervisor Catherine Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill).

Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) presents William Pickens with a “Community Champion” plaque for his many years of working to improve local trails and streams during the April 27 Volunteer Service Awards presentation held at the Waterford in Springfield.

Meghan Trossen, Tammy Hoffman and Sol Glasner of the Tysons Partnership accept a “Community Champion” award from Supervisor Linda Smyth at the Volunteer Service Awards.

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (D) presents Volunteer Fairfax CEO Elise Neil Bengtson and executive-committee president Rick Garza with a proclamation PHOTOS BY BRIAN TROMPETER honoring Volunteer Recognition Day at the celebration.

ville) selected as his champion William “Ed” Pickens, who has spent many years trying to improve the area’s trails and streams. • Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) honored Joanne Walton as his champion, citing her work with the Burke MOMS Club and Braddock Dogs and efforts as fund-raising chairman for the Fairfax

County Special Education PTA. • Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) picked as his champion Ed Joseph for his work as chairman of the Lee District Land Use Advisory Council. • Supervisor Penelope Gross (D-Mason) selected as her champion the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office’s Community Labor Force. Inmates in the program, which

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Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (D) presents longtime Fairfax County Library board of trustees member Charles Fegan with a “Community Champion” award.

is led by Capt. Derek DeGeare and Maj. Tammy Gold, save the community thousands of dollars by clearing underbrush in parks and power-washing gang graffiti from transit-center ramps. • Supervisor Daniel Storck (D-Mount Vernon) chose as his champion Shirley Steenstra, who leads volunteers at the Lorton Community Action Center’s thrift store, Lorton’s Attic. • Supervisor Patrick Herrity (RSpringfield) selected as his champion Thomas Bash, who serves as Springfield’s commissioner on the Fairfax Area Commission on Aging and volunteers with the county’s Disability Services Board and other organizations. • Supervisor Kathy Smith (D-Sully) picked as her champion Glynda Mayo Hall, who has volunteered for more than 20 groups, including Women at Work for the National Capital Area, CentrevilleChantilly Rotary Club, Northern Virginia Business and Professional Women’s Club and Western Fairfax Christian Ministries. Bulova, who read a proclamation from the board honoring the nominees, noted many of the outstanding volunteers were older residents. “It seems people never really retire in Fairfax County,” she said.

Vienna Council OKs Gas Station, Convenience Store BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

A derelict gas station, small accessory structure and two-story commercial building at Maple Avenue, E., and Park Street, N.E., in Vienna will be razed and replaced with a new gas station and convenience store under plans approved May 21 by the Vienna Town Council. The 0.47-acre site is located at 200 Maple Ave., E., and 109 to 113 Park St., N.E., and has been used for gas stations since at least the mid-1950s. Built in 1989, the existing gas station has been abandoned for nine years and has proved useful only for spectator seating at the town’s annual Halloween Parade. A majority of Council members favored improving the site, even if it meant waiving a couple of required parking spaces and continuing a decades-old use at the location instead of holding out for something more dynamic. The applicants, Zee Investments LLC and TSSP LLC, did not advance the redevelopment proposal under Maple Avenue Commercial (MAC) zoning rules, under which voluntarily participating developers agree to provide town-sought amenities in exchange for increased building density. The Council did have some leeway in approving the redevelopment, as the site’s three consolidated parcels occupied two different commercial zones. Although the

This drawing shows a new gas station and convenience store that will be built at Maple Avenue, E., and Park Street, N.E., following approval of the plan by the Vienna Town Council.

previous gas station had been an approved non-conforming use, the applicants had to apply for permission because that use had been discontinued for more than two years. Parking proved to be the application’s biggest sticking point. The applicants initially designed the site to meet the town’s requirement for 13 parking spaces, then had to whittle that down to 11 in order to accommodate larger sidewalks and landscaping areas mandated by the town. Some Town Council members, remembering exceptions that led to the ongoing parking crunch across the street at the Vienna Marketplace commercial development, asked if the applicant could reduce the convenience store’s size to permit

more parking. The applicants’ representatives said even if that were done, the site’s configuration would not allow for more parking spaces. They also contended that about half of the convenience store’s customers would leave their vehicles at the gas pumps, hence producing de facto parking spaces. The site’s 3,300-square-foot commercial building was built in 1930 and received later additions. The applicants will build all-new structures at the property, including a one-story, 2,520-square-foot convenience store and a new gas station at the site’s rear corner, with the pumps and new canopy located closer to Maple Avenue. The number of curb cuts will be halved from four to two, with one each being removed on

Maple Avenue and Park Street. The applicants will place overhead utilities underground, remove the site’s existing fuel tanks and the soil surrounding them, and install four new 10,000-gallon tanks. Those tanks are regulated by the state and federal governments, not Vienna, noted Town Attorney Steven Briglia. Vienna resident Robert McCahill felt let down by the application. “I didn’t envision another gas station,” he said, adding, “I think the town has a perfect right to expect something better at this spot.” Town approval of the proposal was not unanimous, either at the Planning Commission or Town Council. The Planning Commission on April 25 voted 7-2 in favor of the rezoning and 6-3 in favor of the parking waiver. The Council approved both items by a 5-2 margin, with members Carey Sienicki and Douglas Noble voting nay in each case. “Rezoning is a privilege, not a right,” Noble said. “It is not what we want in one of the primary corners in town.” “We’re just super-sizing what we have now,” agreed Sienicki. But the majority of Council members were eager to revitalize the site and reap the commercial-tax revenues that will follow. “This has been an eyesore for way too long,” said Council member Linda Colbert.

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Our travels exploring the best in the local real estate market this week take us to the Rosemont community of McLean, where a new-in-2017 colonial has brought an impressive appeal to the neighborhood. Visually arresting from the outside, the home is equally expressive across three levels of interior space. Laid out to be perfect for both daily living and entertaining, the property has a cool elegance, and provides you easy access to everything from McLean’s central core to Metro. The property currently is on the market, listed at $2,195,00 by Lilian Jorgenson of Long & Foster Real Estate. Simmons Drive long has been a sought-after stretch of residential real estate, and this week’s featured property may well be the most exciting of the recent homes that have sprouted here. Depending on configuration, there is the possibility of up to seven bedrooms, and highlights are legion. A few of our favorites: • The formal living and dining rooms, which flank the foyer, showcase classic technique and are a fitting welcome. • The sumptuous kitchen area is

both versatile and an aesthetic delight, with center island, chef’s-caliber appliances, a casual-dining area and access to the sun room beyond. • The Great Room lives up to its name with an octagonal coffered ceiling, fireplace and views over the rear deck and, thence, to the expansive rear yard. • The home library is a lovely spot for quiet reflection, or use as a home office. • The 800-square-foot master wing on the second level runs from front to back, with a grand master suite, threesized fireplace, sitting area with access to your private rooftop terrace, plentiful closet space and an exceptional bath. • The walk-up lower level is home

to highlights galore, ranging from the large recreation room to the club room (with fireplace and an adjoining contemporary arcade) to a theater space and exercise area, and several bonus rooms that would work as bedrooms or multiple other uses. A 3-car garage is an added bonus, and the home’s locale puts you close to all the action, yet set back in a world of serenity. 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 (703) 738-2521.

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Alexandria, D.C. Make List of Where Movers Head Two communities in the local region ranked in the top 50 “destination cities” nationally as determined by UHaul in a study of migration patterns of those using its services. The District of Columbia ranked 24th and Alexandria was 47th in the survey, which looked at 1.7 million doit-yourself moves over the past year. Rankings are based on the total number of arriving one-way U-Haul trucks into a community. U-Haul recently announced the 10th through 50th top cities in the ranking, and will announce the remainder, including No. 1, on May 25. Among the cities already announced, top places went to Columbus in 10th place, followed by Tampa, San Diego, Phoenix, Jacksonville and Sacramento. D.C. was ranked between the Bronx and Fort Worth on the survey, and moved up seven spots from a year before. Alexandria’s position was unchanged from the previous year. Richmond was the only other Virginia jurisdiction on the list, coming in at 41st. The survey comes out each year during the run-up to Memorial Day, which serves as the unofficial kickoff to moving season. According to U-Haul, about 45 percent of all moves occur nationally during the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. U-Haul also compiles rankings for “Growth Cities” and “Growth States,” which use data from both those moving into communities and those moving out of them. For full details on the surveys, see the Web site at www.myuhaulstory. com.

Coming on June 28 The local real estate market is heating up, and the Sun Gazette is making plans to provide an update on the state of the market in the Summer 2018 Real Estate Guide. Set for distribution in the June 28 paper, the guide will provide the inside scoop on trends in the local, regional, state and national real-estate market, while also providing advertising from some of the top real-estate professionals in the region. Keep an eye out for it!

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Special-Needs Students Boogie Away at ‘Day Prom’ BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Prom is a time to celebrate, and about 350 Fairfax County Public Schools special-needs students from 19 schools will partake of the high-school ritual this spring at a pair of “Day Proms.” Half of those students participated in a prom April 17 at the Waterford at Fair Oaks; the other half were scheduled to attend a similar event May 1. Aided by instructional assistants and other helpers, students attending the first prom disembarked from their buses in the parking lot and queued up inside the venue’s lobby, where they received corsages or boutonnieres. The partygoers, all dressed to the nines, then proceeded to anteroom where they posed for photos. Most of the excitement took place in the main hall, where a disk jockey played music such as Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” and some line-dancing favorites, which got the whole crowd involved. Some students danced together, some cut loose on their own and those in wheelchairs were spun around the dance floor by their adult assistants. Students served the guests a lunch of pizza, fruit and other cuisine. For dessert, participants grabbed slices of cakes covered in chocolate and vanilla icing, with “Day Prom 2018” spelled out inside a diamond-shaped pattern on top. Now in their 17th year, the proms were the brainchild of Robinson Secondary School transition specialist Chris Pascarella, who began them in 2001 with just three schools taking part. Pascarella thanked the Waterford at Fair Oaks for again donating the facility for the proms, plus the services of six staff members. Reston resident Lee Horowitz said his daughter, Lindsay, a South Lakes High School student, was “super-excited” to take part in the prom. “She’s thriving,” he said. “She’s always happy here.”

Instructional assistant Annette Thompson dances with Lee High School student Tamanna Priya at the Day Prom held April 17 at the Waterford at Fair Oaks. It was one of two events designed to give special-needs students the chance for a prom experience.

McLean High School students Jack Dennis and Abby Criswell dance at the Day Prom.

Colin Lewis, a junior at Falls Church High School, is spun around the dance floor by adaptive physical education teacher Tom Harlow at the April 17 Day Prom. Far left: José Garcia of J.E.B. Stuart High School and Gillian Sampson of South Lakes High School hit the dance floor at the Day Prom. Immediate left: Daanyaal Syed of Lee High School gesticulates on the dance floor during the Day Prom.

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Home Sales, Prices Rise Across Fairfax During April, But a Lack of Inventory Is Challenger for Purchasers

An increase in both total sales and average sales prices led the Fairfax County real estate market to a solid month in April, according to new figures, as prospective purchasers continue to grapple with limited inventory. A total of 1,531 residential properties went to closing in last month, up 5.5 percent from the 1,451 properties that sold in April 2017, according to figures reported May 10 by RealEstate Business Intelligence, based on data from Bright MLS. The average sales price of all properties that sold for the month was $574,522, up 2.6 percent, and the market saw increases in all three segments: • The average price of single-family homes rose 2.5 percent to $746,782. • The average price of attached homes, such as townhouses and rowhouses, was up 2.4 percent to $391,829. • The average price of condominiums was up 0.4 percent to $282,796. An even 100 properties changed hands for more than $1 million during the month. Add up the sales and average prices, and the total dollar volume sold in April stood at just under $880 million, up 8.2 percent from a year before. Homes that went to closing in April spent a brisk 28 days from listing to rati-

fied sales contract, an improvement from the 37 days required a year before. Homes that went to closing in April garnered 99.1 of original listing price, up from 98.7 percent. Conventional mortgages represented the method of transacting sales in 1,011 cases, followed by VA-backed mortgages (194) and cash (172). Inventory remains lower than a year before; the 2,398 homes on the market in Fairfax at the end of the month represented a decline of more than 20 percent from a year before. But the number of homes coming onto the market during the month was up slightly. Where is the local market headed? Homes coming under contract in April were way up from a year before, but overall pending sales were still down, suggesting the situation could be good but not exceptional as it moves into the heavy May-June-July sales period. Figures represent most, but not all, homes on the market. All data are preliminary, and are subject to revision. Sales, Prices Up in Inner Core: Sales of existing homes across the D.C. inner core were up from a year before in April, as average sales prices also rose in all three sectors of the market and total sales volume was up nearly 10 percent.

A total of 4,837 properties went to closing last month across the region, according to figures reported May 10 by RealEstate Business Intelligence, based on data from Bright MLS. That’s up 5.2 percent from 4,598 a year ago. (Figures represent sales in the District of Columbia; Arlington and Fairfax counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church in Virginia; and Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland.) The average sales price of all homes that sold during the month was $546,420, up 4.1 percent from a year before. Among the three legs of the market, the average price of single-family homes was up 4.4 percent to $658,157; the average price of attached homes was up 5.1 percent to $450,204; and the average price of condominiums was up 4 percent to $378,539. Add up the sales and prices, and the total dollar volume of $2.64 billion in April was up 9.5 percent. Homes that went to closing during the month spent an average of 33 days between listing and ratified sales contract, an improvement from 39 days required a year before, and garnered 99 percent of original listing price, up slightly from 98.7 percent. Inventory continues to be lower than

a year before; the 8,655 properties on the market at the end of April represent a decline of 9.4 percent from a year ago. Where is the market heading? Regionwide, things are looking good, if a bit mixed, with homes coming under contract and new pending sales in April up from a year before, but total pending sales down. Figures represent most, but not all, homes on the market. All data are preliminary, and are subject to revision.

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McLean/Great Falls Notes WORK SET ON PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE IN McLEAN: Work to replace the pedes-

trian bridge along Old Dominion Drive (between Linway Terrace and McLean Drive) within the Pimmit Run Trail system is set to begin soon, Fairfax County officials have announced. The county government’s Department of Public Works and Environmental Services has contracted with Accubid Construction Services for the work that will start in early June. The project involves the removal of an aging steel bridge and replacement with a new extruded Fiberglas bridge. A portion of the trail leading up to the bridge will be closed from either direction to accommodate the work. Active construction is anticipated to be finished by the end of August 2018, county officials said. McLEAN HIGH BAND PROGRAM TO PICK UP NATIONAL HONOR: The

McLean High School band program will be formally presented with the prestigious 2017 Sudler Flag of Honor as part of a concert of the school’s Symphonic Band concert on May 30. The John Philip Sousa Foundation bestows the Sudler Award to recognize a band program’s history of performance excellence over an extended period of time under the same director. The McLean band program is under the leadership of director of bands Chris Weise and associate director of bands Deidra Denson. The May 30 concert will begin at 8 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. The Sudler honor includes all aspects of the McLean band program, including marching band, color guard, jazz band, percussion and more. The application book submitted by the high school looked back at the band program over the past eight years. The Sudler award, presented annually to one or two schools nationally, is the second in McLean High School history. The band program received its first Sudler

Flag of Honor nearly two decades ago under the leadership of director of bands Jim Kirchenbauer. For information on the award, see the Web site at www.sousafoundation.net. MCC PREPS SUMMER-CONCERT SERIES: The Alden Theatre of the McLean

Community Center will kick off its summer concert series with a performance by Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets performing on Sunday, June 3 at 5 p.m. at McLean Central Park. The series, which picks up again in July, includes several concerts designed for the entire family. “It is our aim to create inclusive and accessible performing-arts experiences, and expanding this summer-concert series both in the number of concerts presented and the range of offerings brings us closer to our vision,” said Sarah Schallern, the community center’s performing-arts director. “We want to create more opportunities for families to get off their screens and enjoy time together,” said Danielle Van Hook, director of youth-theater programs at the community center. “Our expanded series, especially the concerts in August, are still great for our littlest audience members, but now siblings, parents, grandparents and friends can join in the fun.” Additional concerts in the series, all beginning at 5 p.m., include Black Masala performing Balkan- and funk-inspired music on July 1; Backtrack presenting acapella songs ranging from pop to classical to electronic on July 8; Oh He Dead performing rock and soul on July 15; Hip Hop Meets the Music of India on July 22; The English Channel performing British invasion tunes on July 29; Kara and Matty D presenting a family-focused show on Aug. 5; and Morgan Taylor’s “Music of Gustafer Yellowgold,” a family friendly performance on Aug. 12. For information on the series, see the Web site at www.aldentheatre.org.

McLEAN AMERICAN LEGION POST TO HOST MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY:

McLean American Legion Post 270 will host its annual Memorial Day service on Monday, May 28 at 11 a.m. at the Memorial Garden at McLean High School. Local civic leaders, education leaders and elected officials have been invited to take part. A contingent from the “Rolling Thunder” motorcycle group is expected to participate. U.S. military veterans from all U.S. wars from World War II to the present day are invited to attend. An open house at the post, 1355 Balls Hill Road, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. American Legion Post 270 participates in a number of events throughout the year, including the Independence Day celebration at Churchill Road Elementary School and the Veterans Day ceremony at McLean High School. The post commander is Robert Molepske. For information, contact Don Kimble, post adjutant, at (703) 356-8259. GREAT FALLS MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY SET: The annual Memorial Day

ceremony at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial will be held on Monday, May 28 at 11 a.m. Longtime Vienna resident Rita Stead will offer the keynote speech, and there will be patriotic songs, a raising of flags by Boy Scout Troop 55, a wreath-laying and a bell-ringing and name-reading of Great Falls natives killed in battle. Participants are encouraged to bring portable chairs for seating. The Freedom Memorial is located behind Great Falls Library at 9830 Georgetown Pike. Parking is available at the library. In case of rain, the event will be moved into the library. For information, see the Web site at www.gffreedom.org.

OBSERVATORY PARK TO SHOWCASE JUPITER: The planet Jupiter will take

center stage at Observatory Park at Turn-

er Farm on Thursday, May 31 at 8 p.m. The program gives adults and youth the chance to learn about the solar system and its largest planet. The cost is $8; children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The park is located at 925 Springvale Road in Great Falls. For information, call (703) 324-8618 or see the Web site at www. fairfaxcounty.gov and search “Turner Farm.” PLEASANT GROVE TO HOST SPRING FAIR: Historic Pleasant Grove will host

its annual spring fair on Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with proceeds benefiting the historic site. The community event will feature a yard sale, antiques, bake sale, lunch, artisan-made quilts and an old-fashioned Tom Sawyer clean-up day. Donations of “attic treasures” will be accepted on Friday, June 1. Historic Pleasant Grove is located at 8641 Lewinsville Road. For information, see the Web site at www.historicpleasantgrove.org.

McLEAN AAUW TO HOST BOOK COLLECTION: The McLean branch of the

American Association of University Women will host a collection of used books, CDs, DVDs, software, children’s books and records on Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Sun Trust Bank, 515 Maple Ave., E., in Vienna. Collections are being held in the months leading up to the AAUW’s annual book sale, to be held Aug. 31-Sept. 2 at Spring Hill RECenter. Proceeds will benefit scholarships for women. Future collections include June 23 and July 14. For information, call (703) 5274206 or e-mail aauwbookfair@gmail. com.

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Vienna/Oakton Notes VIENNA GOVERNMENT OFFICES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY: Vienna town-

government offices will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. ‘VIVA! VIENNA!’ FESTIVAL IS BACK: The

annual ViVa! Vienna! celebration returns to historic Church Street with activities from May 26-28. The festival, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Vienna, will feature carnival rides, food, live entertainment on three stages and more than 300 arts-and-crafts and other vendors. Parking in the vicinity will be limited; free shuttle-bus service will run from the Vienna Metro station and James Madison High School.

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For a complete schedule of events and other information, see the Web site at www.vivavienna.org.

Those attending can bring blankets and chairs, and are asked to leave pets at home.

‘SUMMER ON THE GREEN’ CONCERT SERIES IS BACK: The Vienna Parks and

VIENNA COMMUNITY BAND TO PERFORM AT MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY:

Recreation Department has announced the schedule for its 2018 Summer on the Green concert series, cosponsored by the Rotary Club of Vienna. At 6:30 p.m. every Friday night from June 1 to Aug. 17, with a bonus performance on Sept. 21, local residents can enjoy free concerts and special events. The U.S. Navy Band’s Country Current will perform at the season-opener, slated for June 1, with the Vienna Idol finale set for June 8. A full schedule of events is available at www.viennava.gov.

The Vienna Community Band will perform at the Vienna Memorial Day Service, to be held on Monday, May 28 at 10:30 a.m. at Flint Hill Cemetery. Dyer-Gunnell American Legion Post 180 will preside over the ceremony. MARSHALL CHORAL SOCIETY TO FOCUS ON DISNEY: The George C. Mar-

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high school. The June 2 matinee is an abridged children’s performance that will include a costume contest for children and a chance to meet characters from the show. Tickets for regular performances are $10 for adults, $5 for students. Tickets for the Saturday matinee are $3. For information, see the Web site at www.marshallhighschoolchoir.org. VIENNA COMMUNITY BAND OFFERS CONCERT: The Vienna Community

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irginia’s lineup of summer festivals makes it the ideal destination for travelers looking for an eventful vacation. From delicious culinary, craft beer and wine festivals to a thriving music scene. Virginia has something for everyone this summer.

• The Horse and Hound Wine Festival, June 14, 2018, Bedford. Known as Virginia’s most unique festival and held on the grounds of Johnson’s Orchards, this event showcases some of the state’s finest wines with horse and dog races as the primary attraction.

VIRGINIA IS FOR FOOD, CRAFT BEER AND WINE LOVERS Virginia chefs are consistently awarded by leading culinary institutions and Virginia purveyors are often touted for specialty meats, seafood, produce, artisanal cheeses and breads. Plus, with over 170 breweries (and counting) and Virginia Wine Country stretching across every region, travelers can have an amazing culinary adventure. The following sampling of events is just enough to entice a traveler’s appetite: • Vintage Virginia Wine and Food Festival, June 2-3, 2018, Centreville. Held at Bull Run Park Special Events Center, this annual event features the Commonwealth’s best wine, food and music. Vintage Virginia has offered an opportunity to taste from nearly half of Virginia’s homegrown wineries, from the oldest and the largest to the smallest boutiques. • Broad Appetit, June 3, 2018, Richmond. This festival is a foodie paradise featuring the best local restaurants Richmond has to offer - all at $3 a plate, $5 including dessert.

VIRGINIA IS FOR MUSIC LOVERS Virginia’s booming music scene showcases a variety of different genres, with venues and festivals in every region of the state. These events are the perfect excuse to plan a weekend getaway: • Houston Fest, June 8-9, 2018, Galax. The commemorative event of Houston Caldwell, who’s musical legacy and passion lives on after his death in 2010. Using the power of music and community, this annual festival provides inspiration and a lineup that includes performances by Dave Adkins Band and Flagg Lonesome. • Hampton Jazz Festival, June 22-24, 2018, Hampton. This annual festival celebrates fantastic music of the years with the nation’s top blues, soul, pop and jazz performers. This year’s 51st anniversary lineup includes Charlie Wilson, Maze and Kenny G. • 50th Annual Shenandoah Valley Music Festival, July - Sept. 2018, Orkne. The longest running outdoor music festival in the mid-Atlantic showcases nationally recognized, award-winning artists in country, bluegrass, pop/rock, folk, Americana and classical music.

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Public-Safety Notes MAN ARRESTED AFTER FITNESS APP TIES HIM TO TRAIL ASSAULT: A fit-

ness-tracking app and information from the public helped identify a suspect who was wanted in the assault of another cyclist last month on the Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Regional Trail, Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office officials said May 17. The charge stems from an April 22 incident in which a man riding his bike west on the W&OD Trail near Ashburn Village Boulevard tried to pass two bicyclists. The cyclist reportedly was riding on the center line when the suspect, who was coming from the opposite direction, allegedly reached his arm out intentionally and struck the victim on his helmet. The victim fell to the ground and was seriously injured. The suspect rode off in the opposite direction, authorities said. Rescue personnel took the victim to the Lansdowne Campus of Inova Loudoun Hospital and he later was transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital and then released. Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office detectives discovered the suspect was utilizing the STRAVA app as he traveled in the area of the assault. Through the investigation and interviews with independent witnesses, detectives identified Edward A. Shortnacy, 48, of Vienna as the suspect. Authorities on May 17 charged Shortnacy with malicious wounding. He turned himself over to authorities Thursday morning and was released on a $5,000 unsecured bond. MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTING OFFICER ON I-66: Fair-

fax County police officers on May 13 at

1:25 a.m. checked on a man and woman who had stopped in a vehicle on the side of westbound Interstate 66 before Nutley Street. Both people were intoxicated and the man reportedly argued with the officer, clenched his fists and then started approaching the officer, police said. The officer called for help and tried to control the man, but was unsuccessful until additional officers arrived. Authorities charged Anthony Eugene Chiacchiera, 35, of Centreville with assaulting a lawenforcement officer, obstructing justice and being drunk in public. Authorities also charged Candice Lyn Brannon, 44, of Centreville with being drunk in public. NEARLY NAKED MAN SCARES GASSTATION EMPLOYEE: An employee at

the Shell service station, 252 Maple Ave., W., told Vienna police on May 12 at 10:40 p.m. that a naked man was acting aggressive and trying to get into the store. Officers located the man at the station and he was wearing only athletic shorts and socks, police said. The man explained he was traveling from out of state with a friend. The two had been arguing and the friend just had left the man at the gas station, the man told police. The man said he had attempted to get into the service station to use its phone and did not intend to scare the employee, police said. A few hours later, officers were able to persuade the man’s friend to come to the police station to pick him up, authorities said. VIENNA MAN FACES CHARGES OF ASSAULTING POLICE: A resident living in

the 600 block of Longview Court, N.E., told Vienna police on May 17 at 12:58 a.m. that the resident’s adult son was making suicidal statements. Officers arrived at the home and found the son yelling and struggling with other family members, police said. The son then became combative with officers while still fighting with family, police said. The man continued to be combative and allegedly assaulted the officers. One officer used a Taser on the man and police took him into custody. Police transported the 21-year-old Vienna man to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where he continued to be disorderly, police said. Authorities charged him with two counts of felonious assault on a police officer and held him for a mental-health evaluation. UTILITY WORKER CHARGED WITH BREAKING AND ENTERING: Authorities

have charged a utility worker with breaking and entering following a suspicious incident on May 2, Vienna police said. The incident occurred when a woman residing in the 400 block of Marshall Road, S.W., returned home at 12:19 p.m. to find the rear door to her home was not completely shut. While reviewing her security system, she observed the UtiliQuest employee walking around the house, then exiting the rear door, police said. Vienna police located the employee, who said he was at the house to mark utilities when he thought he heard a noise and smelled gas coming from the home. The employee said he had found an unsecured window, checked the home for issues and left after finding no problem, police said.

Upon further investigation, Vienna police reclassified the case as a burglary and obtained a felony warrant for the UtiliQuest employee. Authorities on May 16 charged the 23-year-old Vienna man with breaking and entering to commit a felony. Police transported the man to the Fairfax Adult Detention Center, where authorities gave him a $2,500 unsecured bond. RECESSED-LIGHTING FIXTURE SPARKS OAKTON HOUSE FIRE: The

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department on May 15 at 8:08 p.m. dispatched units to a reported house fire in the 9700 block of Bunchberry Place in Oakton. Units arrived and found a small fire in the attic of the two-story, single-family home. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and there were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries. The fire was discovered when the occupant returned home and smelled something burning. Smoke alarms were present but did not activate due to the size and location of the fire, officials said. Fire investigators determined the fire was accidental and started in the attic space above a bedroom. The fire was caused by the ignition of insulation by a recessed lighting fixture with a heat bulb. The fire displaced one occupant, who declined assistance offered by the Red Cross. The fire caused about $37,500 worth of damage, officials said.

PROPERTY STOLEN IN VIENNA-AREA BURGLARY: Someone entered a residence

in the 8700 block of Cherry Drive south of Vienna on May 15 at 3 a.m. and took property, Fairfax County police said.

Is Tree Canopy Growing or Falling? In One N.Va. Locale, Both Sides Pull Out Data in an Effort to Prove Their Cases SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Hyperbole is heating up and both sides seem to be getting a tad testy in a battle between the county government and some activists over whether Arlington’s tree canopy is rising, REGIONAL falling or standing still. NEWS Activist Suzanne Sundburg used the April 21 County Board meeting to contend the county government was waging a “war on science and statistics” in its public statements that the tree canopy has increased in recent years. “It goes to show that ‘alternative facts’ aren’t restricted to the other side of the Potomac River,” Sundburg sniffed. Her comments echo the view of the Arlington Tree Action Group, an advocacy organization that earlier in April blasted the county government’s conten-

tion that the overall tree canopy in Arlington grew 1 percent to 41 percent from 2011 to 2016. The organization in early April rolled out a review of the data from an expert suggesting that county officials might have been overly optimistic when proclaiming an increase in tree cover. Jarlath O’Neil-Dunn, director of the Spatial Analysis Laboratory at the University of Vermont, wrote that the way the county government analyzes its tree canopy is potentially compromised for several reasons, citing as one the impact that tall trees (which tend to lean) have on the final numbers. Such trees make “it difficult to determine if changes in tree canopy from one time period to the next are due to actual gains and losses, or these positional differences,” O’Neil-Dunn wrote. (Arlington Tree Action Group officials did not respond to a request for further comment.)

The response of several Arlington elected officials at the April 21 meeting ranged from pushback to wondering what the hubbub was all about. County Board Vice Chairman Christian Dorsey – one of those pushing back – said statistics could be interpreted in many ways, but the “rightful conclusion” to reach is that Arlington’s tree canopy has been largely stable since 2011. Quibbling over a percentage point or two is “not really useful for our publicpolicy work,” Dorsey said. County Board Chairman Katie Cristol said there was no need for a major tussle over reliability of the data – “reasonable people can disagree” – since both the county government and the advocacy group are working toward a common goal of more trees. But board member John Vihstadt chided county staff for putting out overly enthusiastic statements about purported increases in tree cover earlier in the year.

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“We have to be careful with our messaging,” he said. County Manager Mark Schwartz in late January unveiled a 38-page report on the state of Arlington’s trees, which reported increases in canopy at most county parks but declines in some single-family neighborhoods, including the Lyon Park, Yorktown and Tara-Leeway Heights areas. The report noted that tree canopy varies widely within the county, from 14 percent in Crystal City to 74 percent in Bellevue Forest. County officials aim to update the study every five years, pending availability of federal imaging data. A 2008 study, using a different measuring stick for determining tree coverage, pegged the county’s overall canopy rate at 43 percent. Find more news from across the region at www.insidenova.com.

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Schools & Military Kimble, Jena Lahham, Shritha Mandava and Ally Silas of Oakton High School. In addition, Sky Zoom of Madison and Edwina Eyre, Viraaj Dhawan and Erin Lee of Oakton received Top-20 awards.

n Aaron Walsh of Vienna earned a bachelor of science degree in computer science during recent commencement exercises at York College of Pennsylvania. n Jacob Wood of Vienna earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration during recent commencement exercises at The Citadel.

Blake Jones of McLean earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting during recent commencement exercises at Berry College. n

n Maddy Clark of McLean, a graduate of Georgetown Day School, has been named to the dean’s list for the winter semester at Bates College. n Aaron Walsh of Vienna has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at York College of Pennsylvania.

Elizabeth Turnage and Isabella Swigert, juniors at McLean High School, received their Girl Scout Gold Award during a ceremony on May 12. They were among 188 girls from Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and the District of Columbia to achieve the rank this year.

Alexis Banton of McLean recently participated in the 2018 Juried Student Art and Design Exhibition at the University of Findlay. Blanton showcased her printmaking work. n

n Fairfax County Public Schools students won first-place awards in 20 categories at the Virginia Technology Student Association “Technosphere 2018” competition, held recently in Hampton. In addition, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology won the Arvid W. Van Dyke Outstanding School Award, and the Fairfax school system received the Lynn P. Barrier Outstanding School Division Award. From the Sun Gazette coverage area, Mithra Dhinakaran of Thomas Jefferson won the Extemporaneous Presentation and Prepared Presentation competitions. Teams from Thomas Jefferson won Coding, Debating Technological Issues, Principles of Technology and Software Development competitions, while a team from Oakton High School won the Geospatial Technology competition. The Technosphere competition is open to high-school and middle-school students throughout the commonwealth.

The McLean Rotary Club recently presented scholarships to local students. Shown from left are Tom Mangan, head of the scholarship committee; scholarship recipients Maria Cordova Zurita (a student at Northern Virginia Community College), Gabriella Kohlmayer (a student at McLean High School) and Mike Grimes (a student at Potomac School); and Rotary president Bob Jansen. Scholarship recipient Ecem Simal Gulhan, a graduate of McLean High School and a student at Northern Virginia Community College. n Students from five Fairfax County high schools earned top-10 awards at the 2018 DECA International Career Development Conference, held recently in Atlanta. Approximately 19,000 students from across the world attended the confer-

ence, which is designed to support students planning for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, management and entrepreneurship. Top-10 awards were received by Nehal Jain, Allison Janowski and Ellie Socher of James Madison High School and Tyler

n Students from four Fairfax County public schools won awards at the 2018 Virginia History Day competition, based on the theme “Conflict and Compromise in History.” From the Sun Gazette coverage area: – Tyler Fontenot, Hollis Freeman, Conor Patton and Victor Van Vranken of Haycock Elementary School won first place in Junior Group Exhibit for “The Heaviest Compromise Dropped on a Conflict.” – Jane Carskaddan of Langley High School earned second place in Senior Paper for “444 Days in the Dark: The Iran Hostage Crisis.” n Mike Grimes, a senior at Potomac School, earned second place in the Virginia Junior Achievement Essay Competition. He received a $10,000 scholarship. Grimes has been accepted into the College of Charleston’s Honors College. He plans to major in finance and commercial real estate and minor in entrepreneurship. More than 1,100 students across the commonwealth competed in the essay contest, whose theme for 2017 was: “Several great entrepreneurs, including Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, dropped out of college before getting their degrees. How important do you think a college education is to your future success?” Essays were judged on creativity, originality, persuasiveness, grammar, spelling, understanding of subject matter and relevance of the response to the question. The Junior Achievement Essay Competition, sponsored by David M. Rubenstein, was founded in 2008. Each year, high school students in Washington region are invited to write an essay and compete for more than $110,000 in college scholarships.

The Sun Gazette welcomes your submissions of news about students. It has been in the news of late due to a controversy surrounding the relationship between the National Park Service and the local organization that supports Claude Moore Colonial Farm, but there’s no question the McLean facility is in full bloom during the spring and summer. Far left, a circa1771 replica farmhouse and its garden are among the features. At left, costumed farmer Daniel Sieh poses with a period-appropriate farm implement. PHOTOS BY BRIAN TROMPETER

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Oakton Students Score Success in Musical ‘Titanic’ WINTA HABTEMICHAEL Lee High School

It was more than four city blocks long and 52,000 tons, and one of the greatest tragedies of the 20th century. We as a soci‘CAPPIES’ ety are fascinated REVIEW by the Titanic, but what about it keeps us coming back to its story? Maury Yeston and Peter Stone’s “Titanic,” recently performed by students at Oakton High School, illuminates exactly what fascinates us about this incredible event. Winner of five Tony Awards in 1997, “Titanic” focuses on the passengers and crew as a whole, rather than on individual stories. Dramatic irony is used throughout the first act; as the audience marvels at the grandeur of the ship, we know in the back of our minds how it all ends, adding a feeling of anticipation. The audience follows different groups in a series of vignettes: the three Kates in third class (played by Shiva Zarean, Cassie Wiltse, and Carolyn Best), Alice and Edgar Beane in second class (played by Julia Ferri and Jake Trible), and Isidor and Ida Straus in first class. They, along with

the rest of the cast and crew of Oakton’s production of “Titanic,” took us back to 1912 and let us experience the event for ourselves. One breakout star in Oakton’s “Titanic” was none other than Parker Waters, portraying the role of Thomas Andrews, the designer of the Titanic. In high-school theater, the level of maturity and pure vocal skill Waters demonstrates comes few and far between. From the first scene, he carries himself as a bookish yet passionate man. We see him gaze with pride at this marvel he’s created, singing with strength, and watch it turn to horror when it all goes to hell. His voice follows this pattern as well, his voice trembling and taking on a panicked note. The flexibility of this actor was something to marvel at all on its own. Behind the scenes, the tech of this production elevated “Titanic” to a level that once seemed unattainable for high-school theater, specifically the special effects put on display in the second act. Through the work of the fly crew, actors were able to be suspended above the stage, giving the impression of passengers falling off of the railing of the ship, or floating lifelessly. A hush went through the audience dur-

Liam Klopfendsten, Diego Maldonado and Parker Waters perform in Oakton High School’s production of “Titanic.” The original Broadway production collected five Tony Awards. PHOTO BY SUSAN SILVA

ing the drowning of Andrews, and gasps rang out when other actors came floating in among children’s dolls and treasured paintings. The use of the fly system was absolutely beautiful, and brought the scene to a haunting level. Overall, “Titanic” was an absolutely beautiful production, with vocals and tech that transformed the Oakton auditorium into the “ship of dreams.” Oak-

ton created an experience that cannot be topped easily, and set a new expectation for high-school theater. The Sun Gazette partners with the Critics and Awards Program (CAPPIES) to present student-written reviews of local high school theater productions. For more on the initiative, see the Web site at www.cappies.com/nca/.

McLean Thespians Working-Working-Working ‘9 to 5’ SARAH BOURGEOIS Westfield High School

“The boxes look the same!” shouts a frazzled secretary as she realizes she may have added rat poison instead of sweetener to her boss’ cof‘CAPPIES’ fee. She and two REVIEW fellow employees launch into a frenzy to hide their suspicious behavior in McLean High School’s empowering production of “9 to 5: The Musical.” Inspired by the 1980 film, this musical production was written by Patricia Resnick with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. The show opened in 2008 in Los Angeles before moving to Broadway in 2009, where it received four Tony Award nominations on top of 15 Drama Desk Award nominations. The plot follows three Consolidated Inc. employees – Violet Newstead, Judy Bernly and Doralee Rhodes – as they live their mundane lives at their office jobs. They expected each day to be as uneventful as the last, until chaos ensues at the hands of their boss, Mr. Hart. Shortly after they fantasize about getting rid of him, Violet thinks she accidentally added rat poison to his coffee. Ru-

mors fly and mayhem ensues as the girls scramble to cover their tracks before the rest of the company finds out. Haley Rose portrayed Violet with powerful characterization and commitment to the role. While interacting with fellow employees, Rose stood out as a domineering leader in the office, despite being a humble secretary. Doralee’s cowgirl presence was artfully captured by Erica Bass. Bass utilized her robust vocal ability while maintaining a consistent Southern accent. While standing up for herself against her overly friendly boss, Bass successfully displayed the strong will of her character without holding back. Abby Covington’s portrayal of Judy consisted of impeccable vocal talent and a skillfully executed character arch. From a terrified new girl whose husband just left her to an empowered business woman, Covington displayed a vast range of characterization. Benji Harris portrayed the devious intentions of Mr. Hart with impressive dedication to the role. As he lusts after his secretary in “Here for You,” Harris’ boisterous physicalities and vocal ability created a hilariously memorable performance.

Haley Rose and Graham Cole perform in McLean High School’s production of the Broadway musical “9 to 5,” which was based on the 1980 film starring Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane PHOTO BY MARGARET WAAGNER Fonda.

The character of Roz Keith, portrayed by Abby Comey, brought comedic vibrancy to the stage as she confessed her love for Mr. Hart in “Heart to Hart.” The ensemble of dancing Hart clones mimicked Mr. Hart while executing unique and clean choreography. Ashley Winegarden’s choreography flourished throughout the show. From a sleek, jazzy club to a lasso-filled rodeo, Winegarden’s choreography smoothly

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‘Drowsy Chaperone’ Is Fun – But with a Message ALANNAH RIVERA McLean High School

If you’re ever feeling blue, Wakefield High School knows just what to do. Stumble along to the school’s production of “The Drowsy Chaperone,” and they’ll show you ‘CAPPIES’ how to turn that upside REVIEW frown down through the beauty and power of musical theater. “The Drowsy Chaperone” premiered on Broadway in 2006 and was the recipient of five Tony Awards. Marketed as a musical within a comedy, the plot follows an antisocial theater fanatic as he reminisces about his favorite (fictional) musical, also “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Within the fictional production, the story follows a cast of zany characters in the days before a wedding, and hilarity ensues as classic theatrical faux pas draw snide comments from the man regarding the lunacy of it all. Ethan Chow as Man in Chair rivaled

Crime Continued from Page 1 assaults, 14 of which were domestic (up from 55 such assaults, 20 domestic, in 2016). Property crimes were down last year, with 387 offenses compared with 556 in 2016, 555 in 2015, 564 in 2014 and 554 in 2013. There was one arson case in 2017, the same as in the previous two years, and no bribery cases, continuing the trend of the preceding four years. 2017 saw 12 burglary/breaking-andentering cases (down from 14 in 2016) and 16 counterfeiting/forgery cases, which was down nearly two-thirds from the 45 posted in 2016, but close to the 20.2 average over five years. There were 75 destruction/damage/ vandalism cases in 2017 (down from 111 in 2016), 90 drug/narcotic cases (down from 127), one case each of embezzlement and extortion/blackmail (both down from three), 59 fraud offenses (down from 77) and no gambling or prostitution cases (same as in 2016). Last year there were 126 larceny/theft

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the skill of a understand. professional, The colseasoned orful cast of actor. His characters u n c o m p ro within “The mising comDrowsy mitment to Chaperone” his character, exuded taldead-on coent and burst medic timwith energy ing and wry in every sindeadpan gle scene. commentary Garrett were fascinatRinker dazing to watch, zled as Roband his en- Belle Perkins and Xavi Molina perform in Wakefield High ert Martin, thusiasm was School’s production of “The Drowsy Chaperone.” the alwaysPHOTO BY DANAH ALKHAFAJI boundless, as grinning he was engaged in every scene even when groom-to-be. Rinker’s charm and confihe wasn’t speaking. dence radiated through the audience and Chow also proved an impressive depth even though his character may have had of character in more serious moments, cold feet, Rinker most certainly did not. demonstrating his dexterity as an actor. As bride-to-be Janet Van De Graaff, He mastered the balance between being the show-off showgirl, Samantha Rios relevant yet utterly absurd when it comes stole the show with her crystalline vocals to the theater – something that many the- and sassy confidence, perfectly embodyater-obsessed audience members could ing a classic Broadway leading lady.

Even more extravagant was Xavier Molina in the role of Aldolph. Molina’s sharp movements and boisterous voice expertly walked the line between being outlandishly dramatic without being too overdone, and his wit and accent were consistent throughout the show. The technical elements were equally as whimsical as, and fun as, the cast. The inventive set design featured numerous different zones of the house, festive wallpaper and excellent attention to detail. The lighting crew made good use of steadilyoperated spotlights and colorful washes to define the spaces within the set and to separate Man in Chair from the rest of the cast. Wakefield High School’s production of “The Drowsy Chaperone” reminded audience members why they love the theater: it’s a little silly, a lot of fun and it has the ability to make you feel things you didn’t know you could feel. The Sun Gazette partners with the Critics and Awards Program (CAPPIES) to present student-written reviews of local high school theater productions.

cases (down from 154), two motor-vehicle thefts (down from nine), one case of pornography/obscene material (down from two), one stolen-property case (no change) and two weapons-law violations (down from nine). There were 288 “Group B” offenses in 2017, down from 409 in 2016. Vienna police arrested 50 drunk drivers last year, which was down from 63 in 2016 and below the five-year average of 65. Staffing difficulties likely led to fewer drunk-driving arrests, Morris said. While the department meets its service demands, it lacks enough personnel to have an extra officer focus on such work, he said. There were no bad-check offenses (same as in 2016), three cases of disorderly conduct (up from one), 33 drunkin-public violations (down from 43), 21 liquor-law violations (down from 28), 10 trespass cases (down from 28) and 171 offenses or reports in all other categories (down from 246). Vienna police responded to 11,347 dispatched events in 2017, which was up from 10,966 the previous year but below the five-year average of 12,317. These cases included 31 bank alarms (down from 35); 579 other alarms (up from 552); 359

animal cases (down from 378); 307 calls for police services (down from 374); and 28 runaway or missing-person cases (up from 24). There 87 tow-ins (down from 105), 676 traffic complaints (up from 605, but down from the five-year average of 882), 69 warrants handled (up from 59) and 9,173 traffic stops, suspicious events, business checks and other cases (up from 8,782). Vienna police in 2017 arrested 198 people on 235 “Group A” offenses, up from 189 people and 202 offenses in 2016. Adult arrests were up (181 people on 212 offenses, compared with 169 people on 182 offenses in 2016), which those for juveniles declined (17 people on 23 offenses, versus 20 people on 20 offenses the previous year). “Group B” arrests were way down in 2017, with 204 people being arrested for 207 offenses (compared with 338 people and 355 offenses in 2016). Vienna police last year issued 7,962 traffic citations (up from 7,434 in 2016) and 829 parking tickets (up from 534). Vehicle crashes declined last year, with 330 incidents versus 446 in 2016. There were 122 crashes involving property damage only (down from 146) and 53 crashes with

personal injuries (down from 86). There were 25 hit-and-run crashes involving property damage (up from 22) and three hit-and-run crashes causing personal injuries (down from four). The department has 41 sworn officers, plus one person in the Volunteers in Police Services program and two volunteers who work as auxiliary police officers. The department has four officer slots not fully filled, with two vacancies and two cadets at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy. Those cadets likely will not be “street-ready” until the end of the year, the chief said. Morris in the past has hired veteran Fairfax County police officers to fill vacancies, which lets the department to put them in the field without academy training. Vienna has not undergone the spasms of rioting and violence other communities have experienced after uses of force by police, said Morris, who credited the department’s heavy emphasis on community policing. “It’s a two-way relationship and it’s gotten stronger,” he said. “Vienna is a very close, tight-knit community, and the police department is part of it.”

A total of 173 homes went to closing for more than $1 million, including six properties at more than $2.5 million and one at more than $5 million. Add up the sales and prices, and total volume for the month stood at $1.22 billion, up 6.2 percent from a year before, according to the data. “With interest rates still low, my buyers are motivated,” said Peter Nguyen, a Realtor with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. “Their frustration is low inventory of homes. In hot areas like Merrifield, Arlington, Reston and Tysons, my buyers are

experiencing multiple-offer situations.” Overall, inventory was down 17 percent in April from a year before, with just under 3,400 homes on the market. “Clearly, our challenge remains in entry-level housing,” said Ryan Conrad, CEO of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors. “In April, just 14 percent of homes were under $400,000.” Conrad said the local market in coming months would have to contend with the potential of rising interest rates and the impact of new federal tax law. As the situation sorts itself out, there could be an

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Mad Rush to the Finish As Foul Weather Arrives In the world of high school sports, the afternoon and evening of May 15 was a weather-memorable date.

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Team Earns First Crown Since 2014 DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

This year, the season ended on a happy and satisfying note for the Flint Hill Huskies. The boys high school lacrosse team (14-9) capped its winning campaign with May LACROSSE a139-4overvictory top seed and host St. Andrew’s in the championship game of the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament. Flint Hill lost to St. Andrew’s, 11-8, during the regular season, its lone league setback. It was the second-seeded Huskies’ first MAC tourney title since 2014. Flint Hill’s seasons ended the past three springs with losses to Potomac School in the MAC tourney final, being the top seed in 2017. “It was definitely a nice ending and extra sweet to finish that way and to beat them at St. Andrew’s,” Flint Hill coach Rob Horne said. “This was a senior-led team that was focused and their toughness came through this season. We had to navigate injuries to key players, but we took that next-man-up-approach.” Continued on Page 27

Flint Hill defenseman Conor Keegan plays tight defense against St. Andrew’s to help his team PHOTO BY NEAL KRYSINSKI win a recent conference tournament championship game.

Marshall’s Dominance in District Continues A Staff Report

The Marshall Statesmen (17-4) completed another perfect baseball season

BASEBALL ROUNDUP in National District play by going 2-0 with two shutouts to win the high school tournament championship for the fifth straight time last week. Overall, Marshall was 14-0 this spring against district opponents. In the five years Marshall has played in the National or Capital district or conferences, the Statesmen’s overall record against league opponents is 61-1. In the 2018 tournament competition, Marshall defeated the Edison Eagles, 26

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16-0, in the championship game May 19 at Stuart High School. Danny Hoffman had four of Marshall’s 17 hits with two RBI, Alex Hakim had four hits and five RBI, John Kerns had three RBI and Robert Kelley was the winning pitcher with three strikeouts in 41/3 innings. Marshall blanked Stuart, 7-0, in the semifinals as Patrick Halligan had two hits and three RBI and struck out 10 in seven innings. Hakim added two hits. n With a 9-4 comeback victory over the Oakton Cougars in semifinal action, the top seed Madison Warhawks (14-6) advanced to the championship game of the Concorde District high school baseball tournament. See results from that final and other district action at www.

insidenova.com/sports/fairfax. Defending champion Oakton led 4-0. Madison rallied by scoring five runs in the third inning and four in the fourth. Kyle Novak and Nate Leas belted long three-run homers for Madison. Novak had three hits. Josh Gjormand was on base four times, with a hit and got hit by a pitch twice. He scored three runs. Matt Howat pitched a complete game to get the win, striking out five. Eric Lingebach and Julian Heitman had two hits each for Oakton. “We knew Oakton would come out strong,” Madison coach Mark Gjormand said. “We stayed true and were able to get some big hits when we needed.”

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With foul skies moving into the local Sun Gazette coverage areas from the north and west, and many key playoff games under way, the rush was on to complete those events before storm delays occurred and games were suspended. Some finished with no threat on the horizon, others just as the skies darkened, while a few were not so lucky, with uncompleted action postponed and played another day. At Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, the host Knights routed St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes in a threeinning slaughter-rule first-round state- tournament girls softball game. The game began at 4 p.m. and ended before any dark skies emerged. Also in Arlington, in a 5 p.m. start to a National District tournament high school baseball clash, the host Wakefield Warriors left the bases loaded twice in a 4-1 loss to Edison. Again, no weather issue. There were no problems in Vienna either. The Madison High baseball and softball teams started early in playoff action, each winning just as some darkening clouds arrived. At the Potomac School in McLean, a lengthy extra-inning championship baseball playoff game ended with the host Panthers winning only minutes before lightning was spotted and would have halted play, most certainly until another day. Nearby at McLean High School, a district-tournament semifinal baseball game was suspended in the top of the fifth inning, five minutes after a softball game ended on an adjacent field. It was the same in Reston. A girls softball game finished barely ahead of the storm, but not the baseball. It had to be completed another day. Events beginning at 5 p.m. or earlier that day were completed. Issues occurred for games starting at 6 p.m. or later. Should have started sooner.

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Potomac School Completes Clean Sweep in Conference DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

For the first time in program history, the Potomac School Panthers are sameseason dual league champions. The high school baseball team won both the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference regular-season BASEBALL crown (11-1 record), then went 2-0 to win the tournament championships with two one-run victories. The tourney prize was capped by a 3-2 extra-inning walkoff triumph over St. James on May 15 in the title game at Potomac School. The MAC tourney title was Potomac School’s third in four years and fourth in seven. “We were not going to lose this [championship] game because we wanted to win both titles,” said senior Hughston Preston, who had three hits in the final as the No. 9 batter and scored the winning run with one out in the bottom of the ninth when, Brendan Mabus walked on a full count with the bases loaded. “I was going to swing at anything close in that situation, but I didn’t have

The Potomac School Panthers gather around the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference championPHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI ship banner after winning the tournament title last week.

to,” said Mabus, who was the winning pitcher in one inning of relief of starter and staff ace Carter Bosch, who fanned six in eight innings. Potomac School’s overall record was 17-6 and was 13-1 total in conference play. “This was a huge testament to the entire team,” senior catcher John Schooner said. Added senior Tommy Riley: “It wasn’t just the seniors. Everybody contributed.” Potomac School coach Eric Crozier

agreed. “This was a total team effort,” he said. “This team was solid top to bottom.” The Panthers had 12 hits in the MAC final. Number eight batter Matt Plaza had three, including a double; Bosch had two, including a clutch twoout game-tying RBI double in the bottom of the seventh; and Mabus, Mike Valentine, Tristan Nelson and Michael Hansan (two stolen bases) had singles. Valentine also had a sacrifice bunt and Nelson a sacrifice fly.

defending 6A state champions. Only Neshoba Central (34-0) from Philadelphia, Miss., is ahead of Madison in the USA Today poll. Madison was third in the previous ranking.

Madison Warhawks (12-0-2) won the Concorde District girls soccer tournament for the third year in a row. The high school team was 2-0 in the tourney, with a 2-0 semifinal victory over Centreville, followed by a 2-1 triumph over Chantilly in the championship game. The district tourney title was Madison’s first since 2008, and helped Madison remain ranked No. 3 nationally by USA Today and No. 1 in the newspaper’s Region I springtime poll that includes Virginia, Delaware and North Carolin. Leading Madison this season have been Concorde Player of the Year Julia Leas along with first-team all-district

players Faith Lee, Abby Fusca and Natalie Farrell. Leas leads Madison with 12 goals and Lee is the assist leader. Farrell and Fusca are top defenders with freshman goalie Sam Constantine. Elsa Sontheimer is second in goals scored with 10. Helen Frazer and Jackie Parades have multiple assists. Anna Bookstaver and Alysa Romer are other scores. Emma Brown and Sontheimer scored the goals against Chantilly with Virginia Miller and Fusca having assists. “Every year I have said this group was special, but with each year of maturity, we only get better,” Madison coach Devon Dowell said. “They don’t seem to feel the pressure because this is where they are meant to be, at the top. These girls just enjoy playing soccer.” Rachel Jackson, a senior, is another top player but has missed the season with an injury and could return for region or state-tournament action. Madison now moves on to the 6A North Region tournament.

ley Saxons (13-1-1) and Madison Warhawks (13-3) won district tournament championships. Langley was 2-0 in the Liberty District tourney, defeating McLean, 18-12, in the championship game and Herndon, 22-8, in the semifinals of the high school competition. Langley’s Caroline Bean scored seven goals and had two assists against McLean. Sereena Dhillon had three goals and two assists, Lilly Byrne scored two goals, Ericka Chung had a goal and two assists, Courtney Kuligowski had a goal and one assist and Avery Rembert scored a goal. Madison defeated Westfield, 17-3, in the Concorde District semifinals, then Centreville, 18-11, in the championship game. Both teams now move on to the 6A North Region tournament that begins this week.

Bath, added production. Bath and Gray scored the tying and game-winning goals in the semifinal victory over Potomac School. In the midfield, junior Brandon Allen, senior Timmy Rupli and sophomore James Shumway contributed. Senior David Song was a weapon facing-off, playing his best during the playoffs, according to Horne, by winning critical possessions and sparking transition opportunities. On defense, senior short-stick midfielder Matt McClements, along with senior Aidan Wheeler and junior Miles Thompson led the play along with se-

nior co-captain Will Kelly, senior Conor Keegan, who may play club lacrosse at Virginia Tech, and sophomore Brendan Wheeler. In the goal, Horne praised sophomore Danny Stone’s “exceptional” 17save effort in the MAC final. “We were able to put together a lot of good four-quarter efforts all season,” Horne said. The day before the MAC final, 11thseed Flint Hill lost to Bishop O’Connell, 12-8, on a 90-degree afternoon in a firstround Division I state private-school tournament game. “The guys made no excuses and re-

mained singularly focused after that loss to be ready for the next challenge the next day playing St. Andrew’s,” Horne said. With so many seniors in 2018, Horne opted to play a more difficult non-conference regular-season schedule against the likes of Paul VI Catholic, Bishop Ireton, St. Mary’s Ryken, Blue Ridge, O’Connell, St. Albans and Collegiate of Richmond. “We challenged them with a difficult slate of games and I think that definitely paid off,” Horne said. The season-ending MAC tournament championship is the proof.

High School Roundup MADISON SOFTBALL RANKED SECOND IN NATION: The undefeated Madi-

son Warhawks (22-0) won the Concorde District tournament girls softball championship last week with a 2-0 record as well as moving up to No. 2 in USA Today’s national rankings. Madison defeated Centreville, 10-1, in the first round then blanked Chantilly, 9-0, in the final as Alex Echazarreta had two hits and three RBI and fanned 10 on the mound in seven innings. Emily Klingman and Nicole Giery each had two hits and Kristy Williams had three RBI. The shutout was Madison’s 12th this season. Against Centreville, Echazarreta struck out 11, Kristin Giery had four hits and two RBI and Olivia Myers added two hits. Madison now enters the 6A North Region tournament as the defending champion and owning a two-season 36game winning streak. The Warhawks’ overall two-season record is 50-1 for the

Lacrosse Continued from Page 26 Flint Hill was 3-0 in the tournament, routing Georgetown Day, 20-7, in the first round, then nipping nemesis Potomac School, 8-7, in overtime in the semifinals. Leading Flint Hill’s offense in scoring were senior co-captains Kyle Jung (Washington College commit) and Kevin Cruz (Wagner College). Seniors Sean Connolly (Arcadia University) and Reagan Gray, along with junior Connor

“A lot of guys came through, and we got the job done,” Plaza said. Added Valentine: “Winning both titles was definitely a goal of ours all season.” Defensively in the MAC final, Valentine in center field and Preston in left made nice catches, Mabus made a key inning-ending tag out of a runner at third, Plaza made a diving catch of a grounder at second, and the Panthers turned a double play. “We all believed we could win this,” Bosch said. In the MAC tournament semifinal win over Maret, Hansan had two hits and Nelson and Riley had RBI. Mabus, Henry Boehm and Christopher Gaston did the pitching. Potomac School had five hits and scored the winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning. NOTE: In its 14 games against MAC opponents this season, Potomac School had four shutouts and allowed just 1.7 runs per game. Its lone loss was by a 30 score to 2017 MAC tourney champion Flint Hill . . . The Panthers rebounded from that loss to win their final six MAC games.

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Statesmen Blank All Three District Tourney Opponents The Marshall Statesmen (9-5-2) were winless in their final three regugirls SOCCER lar-season high school soccer games, then rebounded strong to win the National District tournament with a 3-0 record and three shutouts, winning the championship for the fourth time in five years. Marshall defeated Wakefield, 1-0, in the first round, blanked Jefferson, 4-0, in the semifinals, then shut out Stuart, 3-0, in the title match. Against Stuart, Alex Taylor scored the first goal on an assist from Rachel

McFaul. Haley Tonizzo netted the second goal, with Peyton Emory getting the assist. Taylor scored on a penalty kick for the third goal after Emory was taken down on a breakaway. Emory and Taylor each have a teambest eight goals this season. Ava Bir, Tonizzo, Sydney Leonard and Emily Swanekamp are other top scorers along with McFaul, Emory and Sophia Devin as assist leaders. First team all-district players for Marshall were Player of the Year Selena Kaup, Emory, Sam Devin and Corinne Polk-Trauman.

The Marshall Statesmen gather with the National District soccer tournament banner.

Panthers’ Season Ends with Loss in State Semifinal Game DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

Two conference tournament champions from Northern Virginia met May 21 the semifinals of SOFTBALL in the Division I private school girls state softball tournament. The defending state high school champion and top seed Bishop O’Connell Knights (24-4) blanked the No. 4 seed Potomac School Panthers (14-2) by a 10-0 score in six innings. The loss ended Potomac School’s season. O’Connell won the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference tournament in earlier action this season and Potomac School captured the Independent School League’s AA Division tourney. The state semifinals and finals were postponed because of rain from this past weekend. The semifinal opponents had com-

Maria Urban was one of Potomac School’s top PHOTO FROM POTOMAC SCHOOL pitchers.

bined to win 19 straight games entering the final four – Potomac School with 11 wins in a row. In the May 21 game, O’Connell pitcher and former McLean Little League softball all-star Kathryn Sandercock threw a perfect game with nine

Langley Named Winner of The First Chain Bridge Cup Langley High School has been named recipient of the first “Chain Bridge Cup,” a new initiative of the McLean Community Foundation that will pit the community’s two public high schools in a friendly competition focused on athletic prowess. The rivalry between McLean High School and Langley High School is a long-standing tradition in this community – and a big part of every athletic contest between the two schools – noted the foundation. Each year, student-activities directors Geoff Noto of Langley and Greg Miller of McLean have kept an informal tally, tracking which school has the most wins across the three seasons of all sports. Seeking to formalize the effort, the McLean Community Foundation will present the cup at the end of each academic year; it will be on display at the winning school for the year. Foundation trustee Ali Khazai, a McLean High School alum, led the effort to organize the Cup. “Seeing the enthusiasm and the pas28

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sion in these two activities directors, we knew we wanted to be a part of this,” Khazai said. “I remember this intense rivalry from my high-school days, and hope the Cup will help capture both the loyalty the athletes have to their own schools and the affection we all have for this community.” Team leaders of Langley athletic teams were treated to a lunch, where the Cup was delivered for display for the 2018-19 season. “We want to congratulate Langley on a great sports season,” McLean activities director Miller. “We are thankful to the McLean Community Foundation for its support. Our hope is to be hosting the luncheon at McLean in the very near future.” The official launch of next year’s competition will take place at the McLeanLangley football game on Friday, Nov. 2 at Langley High School. Langley and McLean teams want meet again this season unless in region or state tournament playoff action.

strikeouts. She did not allow a ball hit out of the infield. The game was close early, the O’Connell got its bats going later. Maria Urban started and took the loss for Potomac School. “Maria is a good pitcher and is quick. She was that way especially early in the game,” O’Connell coach Tommy Orndorff said. “Our lineup is strong top to bottom, so we eventually got to her.” Potomac School was hurt by multiple errors. Urban allowed just three earned runs. The two teams met in last year’s state semis with O’Connell winning, 11-0. Both earned victories in their team’s first-round state tournament home games May 15. O’Connell blanked No. 8 seed St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes, 16-0, in a three-inning contest. Potomac School downed No. 5 seed Norfolk Christian, 5-3. O’Connell scored 11 runs in the first

inning, the first two on Kathryn Sandercock’s two-run single. The Knights had 18 hits. Elizabeth Hoeymans was 3 for 3 and ended the game with a two-run triple. Caitlin Jorae had two hits. “We put the ball in play and hit hard up and down the lineup,” O’Connell coach Tommy Orndorff said. Sandercock pitched a three-inning perfect game with seven strikeouts and fielded a come backer. The other out was a popup to second. For Potomac School, the big hits were a solo homer by catcher Anna Takis to lead off the second inning, and in the fourth, a two-run double by third baseman Charlotte Thompson and a two-run homer by right fielder Caroline Jackson. Urban went seven innings and struck out five. Potomac School has never won a state championship. O’Connell has won six in a row and 22 total.

Saxons,Warhawks Win Lacrosse Tournaments In girls lacrosse, the Langley Saxons (13-1-1) and Madison War(13-3) LACROSSE hawks won district tournament championships. Langley was 2-0 in the Liberty District tourney, defeating McLean, 18-12, in the championship game and Herndon, 22-8, in the semifinals of the high school competition. Langley’s Caroline Bean scored seven goals and had two assists against McLean. Sereena Dhillon

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Pro Baseball Roundup A Staff Report

A number of high school graduates from the Sun Gazette’s coverage area are playing or will play minor league baseball this spring and summer. Following is a roundup on some of those players. JOEY BARTOSIC: Oakton High School

graduate Joey Bartosic will be an outfielder for the Rookie League Grand Junction Rockies when the team’s season begins in June. Bartosic was drafted by the Colo-

rado Rockies in June of 2017 from George Washington University and hit .314 with 14 RBI last summer for Grand Junction. TOMMY DOYLE: Flint Hill School graduate Tommy Doyle is playing for the Class A Asheville Tourists of the South Atlantic League. The 6-foot-6 right-handed pitcher had a 1-2 record with three saves and a 6.10 earned run average in 10 appearances. In 101/3 innings, the closer has fanned 12 batters. His most recent save came May 4

Saxons Win Tourney Opener The Langley Saxons concluded their regular season in girls high school softaction with a SOFTBALL ball lopsided 15-0 victory over the Herndon Hornets in action last week. In the win, Langley (10-12) senior Karlye Pallotta hit for the cycle. She led off the game with a triple, followed by a home run in the second inning. She doubled in the third, then singled in the fourth to complete the rare accomplishment. The cycle was the first in 15 years at Langley. Also in the win for Langley, Janelle Valenta went 3 for 3 with three doubles and Nikki Medina drove in three runs. Pitchers Medina and Megan Anderson

combined for a four-hitter. A busy stretch of action ended with the Saxons going 3-2. Earlier they lost to Yorktown 9-6, rebounded with a 12-2 win over Washington-Lee, then lost to McLean. There was a 12-0 win over Chantilly with Ellie West going 3 for 4 with five RBI, and Anderson and Suzanne Leaptrot pitching a two-hitter. Langley opened play in the Liberty District tournament May 11 against Washington-Lee and won 18-0, then lost to South Lakes, 13-0, in the semis. NOTE: Six of Langley’s regular-season losses were against teams that were ranked in the Top 10 by the Washington Post.

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ACROSS 1. Meat jelly dish 6. *Sierra Nevada country 9. Cut the crop 13. Bake an egg 14. Cattle prod 15. Notre-Dame sounds 16. Orange type of tea 17. Hula dancer’s necklace 18. Door fasteners 19. *North American Cordillera’s highest peak 21. *Himalayan peak 23. *Type of resort 24. Monetary unit of Xi Jinping’s country 25. Nothing alternative 28. Big rig 30. Bloody Mary juice 35. Byproduct of combing wool 37. Hermes and Apollo 39. Whitman’s famous flower reference 40. Small European freshwater fish 41. “This ____ ____” on a box 43. Country dance formation 44. ____ vs. pathos 46. Swing seat? 47. Long adventure story 48. Japanese warriors’ religion 50. Red Cross supplies 52. Duke of Cambridge to Prince of Wales 53. Foot curve

55. Boiling blood 57. *Highest mountain in Cascade Range 61. *Highest peak in Russia 64. “____ ____ a high note” 65. Increase 67. Shrek and Fiona 69. Deals 70. Just one of #61 Down 71. Annie Oakley’s show

72. What Simon does 73. “Swan Lake” steps 74. Lumberjack’s leftover

DOWN 1. Nile reptile 2. Type of outbuilding 3. Toothy freshwater fish 4. Jordan Spieth’s 3-9 5. Floorboard sounds 6. Tangerine-grapefruit hybrid

Fairfax County Notes

COUNTY GOVERNMENT CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY: The Fairfax County govern-

ment will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.

PARK AUTHORITY LAUDED FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING: The Fairfax County

Park Authority has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its fiscal 2017 financial report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 17,500 government financial professionals. PRESCRIPTION TURN-IN NETS 3,600 POUNDS: Fairfax County residents

disposed of nearly 3,600 pounds of unwanted prescription substances during the county government’s annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, held April 26. Local residents were offered the opportunity to dispose of unwanted or outof-date items at county police stations. 34

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The total collected at each participating station, by weight, stood at: West Springfield, 729; McLean; 573; Reston, 523; Sully, 406; Fair Oaks, 402; Mason, 395; Mount Vernon, 285; Franconia, 256. SOIRÉE PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON EFFORT TO COMBAT MENTAL ILLNESS:

“Springtopia: Season of Hope,” a gala celebration held May 12 at the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner, gave business and civic leaders across Northern Virginia an insight into efforts to combat mental illness and suicide. The event was sponsored by the nonprofit PRS Inc. Food and cocktails, musical entertainment, live and silent auctions and a photo booth were part of the setting for the event, which attracted more than 300 people. Attendees also heard from those who have experience with mental illness and the thoughts of suicide, and learned of PRS’s efforts to change lives. The event was co-chaired by Steve and Mary Cassaday. PARK AUTHORITY FORUM TO FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILIY OF REC CENTERS:

7. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 8. Farewell in France 9. ____-view mirror 10. Alleviate 11. *Strictly European mountain range 12. “____, over here!” 15. ____ red, in a chemistry lab 20. City in Belgium 22. Giant pot 24. “Fiddler on the Roof” language, originally 25. *World’s longest mountain system 26. Averse 27. Chinese fruit 29. *____ Blanc 31. One thousandth of a liter, pl. 32. Spy’s cover 33. Argentine dance 34. *____ Ridge, word’s longest underwater range 36. Kings of ____ band 38. “Why not?” 42. Jeopardy 45. “Tide” target 49. Mine deposit 51. Pergolas 54. Move like ivy 56. Cereal killer 57. Cold War enemies 58. Dwarf buffalo 59. Lazily 60. Rejections 61. Unagi, pl. 62. Pakistani language 63. Give an impression 66. *Mauna ___, Hawaii’s highest peak 68. Oreo to milk

The Fairfax County Park Authority will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, June 5, to present the results of the sustainability study for future redevelopment and growth of the RECenter system throughout the county. A 2015 needs-assessment survey showed that residents place a high priority on recreational facilities and see a general need for upgrades across the park system, park officials said. In response, the Park Authority hired consultants to develop a system-wide sustainability plan for the nine Park Authority RECenters in Fairfax County. The report is available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/planning-development/ recenter-study. The information meeting will be held beginning at 7 p.m. in Conference Room 106/107 of the Herrity Building, located at 12055 Government Center Parkway. For information, e-mail Isabel Villarroel at isabel.villarroel@fairfaxcounty. gov. The Sun Gazette runs news of interest from across Fairfax County in each week’s edition of the newspaper.

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Local history Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. May 23, 1944: n All Virginia men between the ages of 18 and 45 with “4-F” draft status could soon be called to duty for work in essential industries. May 21, 1960: n The Sun asks: Does the recent rejection of nine bond referendums by Arlington voters suggest bad news for Fairfax County’s proposed $26 million school bond? n A National Labor Relations Board examiner has ruled partially in favor of each side in the 14-month strike of the International Typographical Union against the Sun. May 23-24, 1967: n Vienna Mayor James Martinelli says he will oppose the Fairfax County Water Authority’s plan to take over a private water supplier. n The Fairfax County Electoral Board has scheduled information sessions to acquaint the public with new voting machines. n The Vienna Teen Council is asking the Board of Supervisors to spend $63,000 to open three teen centers next year. n Students at James Madison High School are taking the lead in addressing racial tensions at the school. n The Ella Mae Bell, a 30-passenger replica of a Mississippi sternwheeler, made its debut at Lake Fairfax Park. n A state study group wants Virginia’s cigarette tax, imposed as a “temporary” measure in 1960, rescinded by 1970. May 22, 1975: n The Kann’s department store chain is going out of business. n Madison’s baseball team defeated Lee, 3-2, in the opening round of the Northern Region tournament. n Don Beyer Volvo has a 1974 Mustang, with 16,000 miles, on the lot for $2,750. n On TV tonight: “The Waltons,” “Streets of San Francisco,” “The F.B.I.” and “The Bob Crane Show.” May 23, 1986: n If European countries won’t help the U.S. in its war against terrorism, Americans shouldn’t vacation in Europe, Sun publisher Herman Obermayer writes.

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