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Fairfax Officials Looking at Upping Zoning Density Upcoming Public Hearings Would Look at Pros, Cons of Idea in Various Parts of County BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on April 26 authorized two public hearings to discuss a zoning-ordinance

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amendment that would allow significantly higher development density in some locations. The Fairfax County Planning Commission will hold a hearing on the amendment on Wednesday, May 25, at

8:15 p.m. County supervisors then will take up the matter at a hearing on Tuesday, June 21, at 4 p.m. The proposed amendment would increase the maximum allowable floorarea ratio (FAR) to 5.0 in selective areas

of Planned Development Commercial (PDC) and Planned Residential MixedUse (PRM) zones. Sites not within selective PDC areas would be limited to Continued on Page 12

Planning Commissioner and Pair of Incumbents Top Vote-Getters Tuesday BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Two incumbents and a Vienna Planning Commission member beat two other challengers May 3 to secure terms on the Vienna Town Council. Voters gave Council members Linda Colbert and Pasha Majdi new terms and selected Douglas Noble for the third available seat. Colbert received 1,096 votes, Majdi 1,007 and Noble 798. Also running in this year’s election were Roy Baldwin and C. Craig Burns, who received 671 and 382 votes, respectively. Both Majdi and Colbert first were elected to the Council in 2014. Colbert is a former James Madison High School math teacher who now runs a tutoring business. She previously served on the

to people and knocking on doors.” Voters on the campaign trail expressed interest in Maple Avenue’s redevelopment, as well as holding the town’s real estate tax rate steady and building more sidewalks, Colbert said. Majdi, a Vienna native who formerly served on the Town/Business Liaison Committee, said he always develops his priorities by listening to constituents. Residents told him to focus on residen-

tial-construction issues and code violations, and Majdi said he plans to be proactive on development within the town. Noble, a transportation engineer, chaired the Maple Avenue Vision Steering Committee, which crafted the Maple Avenue Commercial (MAC) zoning ordinance approved by the Town Council in 2014. He later was appointed to the Continued on Page 12

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Vienna Rotarians Honor Police, Fire, Parks Employees BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Versatility is a prized trait in most jobs and polyglot Vienna police Sgt. Tu Farhan has plenty to spare. In addition to being a certified Breath Alcohol Operator for the department, the 16-year veteran can read and speak Spanish, French, Arabic, Italian and Moroccan – a huge advantage in a region filled with people from all over the world. Farhan has used his translation skills, without receiving extra compensation, to help solve local, state and federal cases in the National Capital Region. He also has forged strong relationships with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and Fairfax County Public Schools and has helped train the department’s officers to respond to volatile events such as active-shooter situations and terrorism. “Tu has performed selfless acts throughout his career, many above and beyond his duty as an officer and supervisor,” Vienna police officials wrote. “He is well-respected in the community and often sacrifices himself to better the department and residents of Vienna.” The Rotary Club of Vienna gave Farhan and two other honorees the club’s M. Jane Seeman “Service Above Self” Awards during an April 13 luncheon at

Above left: George Creed of the Rotary Club of Vienna presents a “Service Above Self” award to Kathy Blevins of the Virginia Department of Parks and Recreation. Above right: Creed presents a “Service Above Self” award to Vienna Police Sgt. Tu Farhan. At right: Donna Gray of the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department accepts her “Service Above Self” award during the Rotary PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER Club of Vienna luncheon held April 13.

Westwood Country Club. Seeman, who was a Vienna Town Council member before serving nearly 14 years as mayor, died in 2014. Kathy Blevins, a recreation-program coordinator with the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department, received a “Service Above Self” Award for planning and implementing a health fair and dance for senior citizens, in conjunction with the Shepherd’s Center of OaktonVienna. Blevins also has developed Dog in the Park and Garden Faire events, is active with the Ayr Hill Garden Club and participates in many activities at her church, her nominators said. “Kathy has provided quality service to all that she serves,” wrote Vienna

Parks and Recreation Director Leslie Herman and program manager Amy-Jo Hendrix. “She is committed to service in her personal, professional and community life.” Another “Service Above Self” Award winner was Donna Gray, who does administrative and fund-raising work for the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department. Since joining the department in February 2000, she has contributed more than 6,700 hours of her time, including 854.5 hours last year alone. Gray serves as a bingo manager, coordinates inventory and staffing, collects the department’s mail from the post office and escorts repair workers in the station. “A longtime resident of Vienna,

Donna serves her community and the Vienna [Volunteer Fire Department] with a tremendous amount of professionalism,” wrote Vienna Volunteer Fire Chief John Morrison, who nominated Gray for the award. “While she may not ride the fire engines and ambulances that bear the [department’s] name, her contributions to the fund-raising that enable their purchase, along with our other administrative members, are as essential an element as the members riding in them.” Rotarians at the luncheon also presented Vienna officials with checks to be put toward various town-government initiatives.

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Water-Lily Mural Captures Dynamism in Tysons BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Tucked beneath an office building’s parking garage near The Boro, a future mixed-use project in Tysons, the quasiCubist mural created by post-modern artist Lawrence Atoigue is an eye-catcher. Atoigue, 32, who goes by the nom d’artiste Naturel, named the massive painting “Tysons Luxury Lilies.” The vibrantly colored mural consists not only of water lilies, but also an understory of vegetation, shimmering water and angled sections with design patterns from the fashion world, where the artist started his career. “It’s definitely the biggest wall I’ve ever done,” said the artist, a Prince George’s County native who now lives in Springfield. “I wanted to break up the monotony of that with a nice, stark black-and-white polka-dot pattern.” The mural is “full of joy and excitement,” said Michael Caplin, president of the Tysons Partnership. “Lilies for thousands of years have been symbols of rebirth and transformation,” Caplin said. “It’s a perfect metaphor for Tysons. The style of the art is so fresh and modern, it adds a wonderful new vocabulary of life in Tysons. What was once a white cement wall is now a joyful destination.” Tysons officials held an unveiling ceremony on April 29 for the mural, which is roughly 25 by 100 feet, shaped like an elongated trapezoid, and took a whopping amount of paint to cover. The artist and his helpers blocked in the mural’s foundation with about 10 gallons of exterior stucco house paint, then added

details using roughly 100 cans of spray paint. Naturel selected more than 50 different colors of the aerosol paint to create tonal gradations of various hues. The artist is contemplating covering the work with a clear, protective layer to allow the mural to last longer. Naturel, whose Web site is www.allburgundy.com, painted a huge wedge of the mural a deep red and topped it with yellow accents. Football fans will recognize the motif: Those are the colors of the artist’s hometown team, the Washington Redskins. “I bleed burgundy and gold,” he said. The mural’s design has changed somewhat since the artist first approached the task. When he assessed the wall, he found it was bigger than he and his backers had anticipated. The initial design had to be extended out by about 30 feet longer and 10 feet higher – a scale-up of about 30 percent. The only substantive addition from Naturel’s original design was a triangle of Bavarian light blue to complement the adjacent Tysons Biergarten. The artist has worked on murals around the world, but this is the first time he’ll complete one in his hometown area. “I don’t consider myself a muralist at all,” he said. “I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a lot of legendary muralists and I’m definitely not cut from that fabric.” Friends, family members and even people from the Tysons Partnership brought food, water and lent some labor to bring the work to fruition. “It has this magnetic power of bringing the community together,” he said.

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“To get permission to do the mural, there had to be an agreement between three of the major developers out here that haven’t spoken for, like, years. I think it was this mural that served as an olive branch between the developers.” Unlike the typically solitary task of executing artworks and having them seen by comparatively few people in homes, businesses and galleries, Naturel likened the mural project to sport. Muralists undertake physically demanding assignments under specific time constraints and in front of large audiences, he said. “The sheer scale of it is like a mountain to climb,” said the artist, adding that he enjoyed bringing art to a business center that was not yet known for it. Naturel often does painting, prints and advertising campaigns, but he’s also slated to work on a mural later at the

end of May in the District of Columbia as part of POW! WOW! D.C. The artist previously has worked at POW! WOW! mural events in Hawaii and Taiwan. Caplin said he hopes artistic efforts similar to Naturel’s mural will enliven the concrete pylons supporting Metro’s Silver Line in Tysons. Ideas bandied about so far have included lights, mirrors, plants and paintings. No one has proposed anything definite to Metro and a financing source would have to be found, he added. Paymon Hacjiesmaeiloo, who along with Matt Rofougaran opened the Tysons Biergarten the same weekend as the mural’s dedication, said Naturel’s mural vastly improves the formerly blank expanse of concrete wall. The artist’s idea of a lily-based artwork was inspired, he said. “He’s a very talented artist and the way he thinks about things in such different, abstract way,” Hacjiesmaeiloo said. “I don’t know how you could come up with all of this from just a plain wall. It takes a certain eye, a certain creativity for that.”

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Heaven help any Fairfax student, teacher, administrator or parent who is accused of bullying behavior – regardless of the facts of the case. The powers-that-be are likely to come down on them like a ton of bricks. With one exception: If you want to try to bully your way into obtaining more funding for Fairfax County Public Schools, you not only have the acquiescence of the school system and its leadership, but the active cheerleading, as well. That’s the only conclusion to be drawn from the charade that wrapped up last week, as the Board of Supervisors effectively caved to an organized whine-fest demanding more funds for schools at the expense of both other county-government priorities and the taxpayers.

Instead of acting like the adults and making it clear to school leaders there are consequences for being so publicly disrespectful, the Board of Supervisors’ majority went the easy route: increasing taxes. Which is ironic, given that a number of surrounding jurisdictions (Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church), having fallen victim to the Margaret Thatcher economic truism – “the problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money” – finally are reining in some of their fiscal excesses. We were struck by the comments of Supervisor Patrick Herrity (RSpringfield), who as the son of the late board chairman Jack Herrity can remember a time when the Board of Supervisors called the shots, not had them dictated to them. Here’s what

Herrity had to say about the effort by school boosters: “Having grown up in Fairfax County and attended the county’s schools, I can regretfully say I’ve never witnessed the kind of ugly campaign that occurred this year by our school system,” Herrity said. The effort “was an embarrassment to our residents as well as our business community.” Herrity is dead on, but his point of view has become largely obsolescent. The lesson imparted this budget season has given to every special-interest group in Fairfax County is a simple one: Make yourself vocal and obnoxious enough, and as long as it isn’t an election year, the Board of Supervisors likely will cave – so long as there’s still other people’s money available to foot the bill.

Fashion Show Aids Scholarship Fund

Great Falls Friends and Neighbors Scholarship Fund hosted the “2016 Spring Fashion Show” at Bloomingdale’s in Tysons Corner Center on April 24. The event, which raised more than $25,000 for the scholarship fund, featured a champagne brunch, raffle, silent auction and shopping opportunity, in addition to the fashion show itself. This was the organization’s first fashion show fund-raiser and almost 200 people attended. The fashion show opened with a champagne brunch, followed by welcoming remarks from WUSA-TV news anchor Andrea Roane. A former schoolteacher, Roane is renowned for her strong stance on empowering women and fervent commitment to women’s health, club leaders said. Ricki Harvey, president of the scholarship fund’s board, then talked about the fund and the importance of educating women. Past scholarship recipients Martina Atabong and Hela Baer explained how the scholarships they received changed their lives and those of their families. Atabong is the single mother of a young son and the first in her family to attend college. Baer moved to the United States from Israel at the age of 8. Her mandatory military experience influenced her decision to attend George Mason University and study conflict analysis and resolution.

Great Falls Friends and Neighbors Scholarship Fund board members pose with WUSA9 anchor Andrea Roane during the organization’s fund-raising fashion show at Bloomingdale’s in Tysons Corner Center. Pictured are Teresa Nasif, Allison Granstedt, Kristen Trimble, Ricki Harvey, Laura Bumpus, Roane, Sally Andrew-Pyne, Jan Lane and Annette Kerlin. (Photo by Kathy Manley)

The fashion show and its lineup of clothing were the work of Bloomingdale’s store manager Bill Ruhrkraut, public-relations manager Heather Guay and personal-shopping manager Effie Elkorek. Adding to the glamor were Dior Makeup and Toka Hair, which donated their cosmetic and hair-styling services to the event. Eighteen models participated in the show, including Bloomingdale’s professional models and members of Great Falls Friends and Neighbors. Four grandchildren of club members, ranging from 3 to 14 years old, also walked the runway in Bloomingdale’s fashions. Following the runway fashions, raffle items were awarded and the silent-auction winners announced. Attendees re-

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ceived gifts that varied from a basket of salon services to a week’s stay on Marco Island, Fla. Harvey closed the event and invited attendees to shop at Bloomingdale’s. The store has agreed to donate 10 percent of the attendees’ purchases to the scholarship fund. Sally Andrew-Pyne, fund-raising director for the scholarship fund, had oversight responsibility for the fashion show. Some of the event’s top sponsors were the Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation, Rosenfeld Family Foundation, Diamond Dream Foundation, Inova Health Services and United Bank. To learn more about the Scholarship Fund program, see the Web site at gffnsf.org.

Library Chief, County Attorney Chosen by Board of Supervisors The Board of Supervisors has confirmed the appointment of Jessica Hudson as county library director, effective June 13. Hudson succeeds Edwin “Sam” Clay III, who retired in March. Her initial salary will be Hudson $160,000. As library director, Hudson will oversee a $27.9 million system that includes eight regional libraries, 14 community libraries, Access Services for people with disabilities, and 433 employees. The library’s collection encompasses more than 2.3 million items available for check out from library branches. Hudson currently serves as the county librarian for the Contra Costa County Library in Pleasant Hill, Calif., overseeing 26 public libraries with a budget of $28 million annually and staff of 350. As part of her responsibilities, Hudson works with 19 separate communities to assess needed updates and improvements in services, facilities, staffing levels, technology and materials Prior to her current position, Hudson was the county librarian for the Nevada County Library in Nevada City, Calif., from December 2011 to April 2014. From January 2011 to December 2011, she was the county librarian for Tehama County Library in Red Bluff, Calif. Hudson began her library career as a library aide in 2001. She moved up as a library assistant and branch manager before becoming a county librarian in January 2011. Hudson has a master’s degree in library science from San Jose State University and a bachelor’s of business administration from California State University, Sacramento. Supervisors Tap New County Attorney: The Board of Supervisors has appointed Elizabeth Teare to succeed County Attorney David Bobzien, who is retiring. Teare will take office July 1, with an initial salary of $205,000. The Office of the County Attorney provides legal counsel and representation to the county, the Board of Supervisors, and its officials and employees. Teare has served in the Fairfax County Attorney’s Office since 2000, first as an assistant county attorney for nine years, and then as a senior assistant county attorney for four years. She has been deputy county attorney since 2012, and leads the land-use and environmental-law section. Prior to coming to the Fairfax County government, Teare was an associate attorney at a local law firm, which was then known as Surovell, Jackson, Colten and Dugan, from 1992-2000; an assistant attorney general in Virginia for one year;

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and a law clerk in the Fairfax County Circuit Court for one year. Teare earned a bachelor of arts degree in English and government from Sweet Briar College and a juris doctorate from the Washington and Lee University

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Fairfax Jobless Rate Still Among Lowest in Virginia Fairfax County’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly from February to March, part of a general trend of little movement one way or another across Northern Virginia. Despite a slight increase, the county’s unemployment rate in March remained among the lowest in the commonwealth. With 602,450 county residents employed in the civilian workforce and 20,347 looking for work, the county’s jobless rate of 3.3 percent in March was up from 3.2 percent from February, according to figures reported April 27 by the Virginia Employment Commission. The slight increase was part of a pattern across Northern Virginia, where most jurisdictions saw no change or a slight jump in joblessness. Unemployment increased from 2.6 percent to 2.7 percent in Arlington; from 2.8 percent to 2.9 percent in the city of Falls Church; and was unchanged at 3 percent in Alexandria and unchanged at 3.2 percent in Loudoun County. In Prince William County, the unemployment rate declined from 3.8 percent to 3.7 percent. Across Northern Virginia,

March’s jobless rate of 3.4 percent in March was unchanged from a month before, with 1.53 million employed in the civilian workforce and about 53,600 looking for work. Statewide, the unemployment rate declined from 4.3 percent to 4.2 percent, based on non-seasonally-adjusted figures. “Non-farm employment [has] increased in 11 of the last 12 months, with just a slight employment dip of 600 jobs in January 2016,” said Ann Lang, a senior economist with the Virginia Employment Commission. Statewide, employment in the trade-and-transportation sector was up 7,100 jobs to 675,300, and has now surpassed its prerecession peak of 669,100 in March 2007. Employment in the leisure/hospitality sector grew 3,600 jobs to 397,800 in March, while total government employment was up 1,500 to 713,000 due to hiring at the local-government level. Among Virginia’s 133 cities and counties, the lowest joblessness during the month was found in Arlington; Falls Church; the city of Fairfax (3 percent); and Loudoun and Greene counties

(3.2 percent each). The highest rates were reported in Buchanan County (11.8 percent); Dickenson County (10.2 percent); Wise County (8.8 percent); Petersburg (8 percent); and Tazewell and Northumberland counties (7.7 percent). Northern Virginia had the lowest jobless rate among the metro areas in the commonwealth, followed by Charlottesville (3.5 percent) and Winchester (3.8 percent). The highest rates were found in Hampton Roads (4.8 percent) and Kingsport-Bristol (4.7 percent). Nationally, the lowest unemployment rates for March were in South Dakota (2.9 percent); New Hampshire (3 percent); Hawaii (3.2 percent); Nebraska (3.3 percent); and Colorado and Vermont (3.5 percent each). The highest rates were found in Alaska (7.3 percent); West Virginia (7.2 percent); Illinois (6.8 percent); and Connecticut and Alabama (6.2 percent each). At 4.2 percent, Virginia’s jobless rate was 11th lowest in the country in March, tied with Idaho, Iowa, Maine and Tennessee. For full data, see the Web site at www.virginialmi.com.

UNEMPLOYMENT RATES, MARCH Data from Virginia Employment Commission, showing non-seasonally-adjusted civilian employment for March. “Previous” is rate for February.

Jurisdiction Alexandria Arlington Fairfax County Falls Church Loudoun Prince William Northern Va. Virginia United States

Employed 91,342 142,020 602,450 7,616 190,417 223,986 1,525,067 4,060,882 150,738,000

Unemployed 2,870 3,920 20,347 226 6,379 8,695 53,628 176,495 8,116,000

Year-Over-Year Joblessness Down Across Region: The Washington region’s year-over-year unemployment rate declined in March, part of a general national trend, according to new federal figures With 3.31 million people in the civilian workforce and just under 134,000 looking for work, the region’s jobless rate of 4.1 percent was down from 4.6 percent in March 2015, according to figures reported April 27 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Washington region was one of 270 metro areas nationally to see lower year-over-year jobless rates, based on non-seasonally-adjusted data. Rates

Pct. 3.0% 2.7% 3.3% 2.9% 3.2% 3.7% 3.4% 4.2% 5.1%

Previous 3.0% 2.6% 3.2% 2.8% 3.2% 3.8% 3.4% 4.3% 5.2%

were up in 98 metro areas, unchanged in 19. Among all metropolitan areas nationwide, the lowest jobless rates were turned in from Ames, Iowa, and Sioux Falls, S.D., at 2.4 percent each. The highest rate was found in El Centro, Calif., at 18.6 percent. Among the 51 metro areas with populations of more than a million, the lowest jobless rate in March was found in Austin (3.1 percent), with the highest in Chicago (6.6 percent). Nationally, the non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in March of 5.1 percent was down from 5.6 percent a year before.

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Supervisors Agree to Spend Cash for Firm’s Expansion BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Fairfax County supervisors unanimously agreed April 26 to allow the county’s Economic Development Authority to accept $1.3 million in state grant funding to help expand the operations of accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP at 1775 Tysons Blvd. in Tysons. The grant moneys will come from the state’s Development Opportunity Fund. Fairfax County will not be required to match the grant financially, but must expedite construction of the planned Jones Branch Connector, which will arc over Interstate 495 between Jones Branch Drive to the west and Capital One’s site in the east. County officials eagerly have been anticipating construction of that road, which they say will lessen traffic congestion in Tysons. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation already has planned and funded the project, officials said. As part of a performance agreement between the county and Ernst & Young, the state also will provide $227,200 from the Virginia Jobs Investment Program. Ernst & Young by Dec. 31, 2018,

must invest nearly $12.7 million in the facility and create and maintain at least 462 additional positions beyond the 1,422 employees working for the company there as of Nov. 1, 2014. The new jobs must pay an average annual wage of at least $98,042. The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority will monitor the company’s efforts at meeting those goals and report its findings to the county executive. If Ernst & Young fails to meet the agreement’s stipulations, the company will have to refund a proportion of the grant to the state, via Fairfax County. The county will not be held responsible financially for unmet performance metrics. Fairfax County, Falls Church Move Forward with Sidewalk Project’s Design: The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed April 26 to authorize the county’s transportation director, Tom Biesiadny, to execute a design agreement with city of Falls Church officials regarding a sidewalk project on North West Street. The 300-foot-long sidewalk will extend along that roadway from Great Falls Street to Brilyn Place. Fifty feet

of the project will be built inside Falls Church city. As originally planned, the project was set to end at a ramp at the northeast corner of the intersection of Great Falls and North West streets, with no connecting ramp or crosswalk on the road’s opposite side. If the sidewalk were kept solely within the county, the sidewalk would have ended 50 feet before the intersection, county officials said. The current sidewalk at the site does not meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and the intersection’s traffic signal must be upgraded to meet current design standards.

Falls Church officials last summer asked Fairfax County staff members to include crosswalks, signal improvements and ADA-compliant ramps in the project’s design work. Falls Church officials agreed to pay up to $39,700 for the city’s share of the design costs. City and county staff members during the design process will determine the cost of the project’s construction and any necessary land acquisition. The Board of Supervisors in January 2014 approved $1.4 billion the county’s Transportation Priorities Plan, including $300,000 for pedestrian improvements along North West Street.

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Recent Forum Highlights Efforts at Preventing Child Abuse in the Regional Hispanic Community BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Asked during a second-grade school assignment to draw a picture of the person she hoped to become, Heather Sarmiento surprised her teachers and family by depicting herself as a police officer. “I wanted people to feel safe,” said Sarmiento, who had witnessed violence in her home as a child. “I was already thinking, ‘I want something different for myself and for other people.’” Sarmiento eventually ended up studying educational psychology in college and now serves as prevention and education coordinator with the Fairfax County Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services. She was the keynote speaker at the Hispanics Against Child Abuse and Neglect’s (HACAN) 22nd annual Child Abuse Prevention Breakfast, held April 29 at the Mason District Governmental Center in Annandale. Formed in 1985, HACAN helps local governmental agencies combat child abuse and neglect within the Hispanic/ Latino community. The Falls Churchbased non-profit’s Morning Star pro-

gram serves children ages 6 and older in the Culmore area by building their selfesteem and leadership skills. Another HACAN program, STAR, is aimed at adolescents and teaches them about cultural value, leadership development and important legislative issues that are relevant to the Hispanic community. HACAN’s Spanish-language workshops and parenting classes discuss family-life education and how to prevent child abuse. “There are still many needs that have to be met,” noted Carmen Fernandez, HACAN’s founder and executive director. HACAN board member Rosalia Fajardo served as the breakfast’s master of ceremonies. Mary O’Donnell, board secretary for HACAN, drew attention to the organization’s social-media initiatives by holding up her smartphone and asking audience member to turn their phones. O’Donnell encouraged the crowd to download a mobile app and make online purchases from more than 1,000 merchants listed on the group’s shopping portal at hacan.causenetwork. com. HACAN receives a portion of

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Rosalia Fajardo, a board member with Hispancis Against Child Abuse & Neglect, shares a light moment with state Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31st) during the organization’s April 29 breakfast at the Mason District Governmental Center in Annandale. PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER

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those sales, she said. “It’s a nice ecosystem,” she said of the arrangement. “That’s the future of fund-raising.” State Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31st) mentioned recent progress in the General Assembly regarding child care. Virginia legislators last year approved legislation requiring family day-homes with four or more students to obtain licensing from the state government. Unlicensed centers serving fewer students now have to inform clients about their lack of licensing, she said. It is essential to provide “wraparound” services to families that are struggling financially, Favola said. “Addressing financial pressures goes a long way to getting those families stabilized,” she said. Supervisor Penelope Gross (D-Mason) said Fairfax County officials now are examining all 390 county agencies and programs under its Lines of Business review process, including ones involving human services. The county annually spends about $4 million and employs 30 people for childneglect prevention services, “but even with that, we are just treading water

on the case load,” Gross said. County workers last year helped 624 families last year, she said. “It truly is a community effort,” Gross said. “It is not one or the other. It is all of us together.” Sarmiento, who grew up in Fairfax County and attended Lee High School in Springfield, told the audience how she began going on mission trips to Honduras at age 16. She has gone there 14 times and made another such trip to Mexico. “I saw that education was the basis of moving the community forward,” she said. The agency for which Sarmiento works soon will begin screenings of “The Mask You Live In,” a documentary that examines how gender roles and expectations can lead to unhealthy relationships. “We don’t want to leave men out,” she said. “We need to involve the whole community.” Sarmiento, who is pregnant, urged those who wished to follow up on the agency’s programs to contact her office. “I’ll be out for a while,” she said, glancing at her belly.

Marymount Announces Washington’s Archbishop to Speak at Commencement Cardinal Donald Wuerl, the Roman Catholic archbishop of Washington, will be the main speaker and receive an honorary doctor of human letters degree during Marymount University’s undergraduate commencement ceremony, to be held May 15 at DAR Constitution Hall. A total of 671 students are candidates for bachelor’s degrees at the ceremony. Wuerl has been archbishop of Wash-

ington since 2006, and was named a cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010. A native of Pittsburgh, he spent 18 years as bishop of that city before coming to Washington Also on May 15, Marymount will hold a separate ceremony to bestow degrees on 327 master’s-degree candidates and 46 doctoral candidates. – Staff Report

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O’Connell’s ‘Modern Millie’ an Adaptation to Celebrate GILLIAN WRIGHT McLean High School

At first glance, it seems ironic to call a show that takes place nearly ‘CAPPIES’ a cenago REVIEW tury “modern”; however, some things never change, and the themes of seeking love, struggling with money, and bravely overcoming challenges are simply timeless. Bishop O’Connell High School’s lively production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” was a perfect reminder that despite personal goals and financial woes, love conquers all. Based on a 1967 movie of the same title, which itself was based on the British musical “Chrysanthemum,” the 2002 Broadway version – with music by Jeanine Tesori and lyrics by Dick Scanlan – won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Millie, the title character, is a young Kansasian woman seeking a rich marriage in New York City in the exciting year of 1922. When city life is harder than she expected, Millie is forced to find a job, rescue a friend from im-

pending servitude, and ultimately must choose between marrying for money or for true love. Starring as Millie, Maddy Collins had a lovely voice that was best showcased in “I Turned the Corner,” her duet with lover Jimmy (Daniel Herrerias). Collins’ dedicated physicality, bold stage presence, and expressive vocal inflections drew the audience in, causing them to truly empathize with her hopes, dreams, and pains. Opposite Collins, Herrerias also sang commendably, and his lovelorn character was conveyed skillfully through song, dance, Madeline Wagoner, Joseph Shank, Besa Bucaj, Colman Rowan, Daniel Herrarias, Aly Speier and Rosemary Paulson in Bishop O’Connell’s production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” VICTOR O’NEILL PHOTOGRAPHY and facial expressions. Millie’s best friend, Miss thy despite lingual and social number. A variety of set pieces modern lesson of all: follow your Dorothy (Eden Hentschel), was barriers. helped transition the show’s set- heart and always choose love highly entertaining with her hyBoth Ching Ho and brother ting from hotel to nightclub to over money. perbolic movements, comical Bun Foo (Augusto Oliveros) prison cell, though these pieces Bishop O’Connell High dancing, and impressive sing- spoke nearly the entire show in notably increased the timed School’s “Thoroughly Modern ing. Trevor Greydon (Ciaran proficient Cantonese, demon- need to shift from scene to scene. Millie” was a colorful yet wholeO’Donovan), whom both Millie strating a remarkable commit- Makeup and costumes were used some show with an uplifting and Dorothy aim to marry, truly ment to the show. skillfully to distinguish between message. blossomed in the second act, The Sun Gazette partners with Effective technical elements characters. when his falling head-over-heels supported the actors in every As so often happens, Millie’s the Critics and Awards Program in love changed his stuffy de- aspect of their performance. blueprint for success goes wrong (CAPPIES) to present studentmeanor into a silly personality. Microphones compensated for from the moment she arrives written reviews of local high Also in love with Dorothy, the performers’ occasionally in- in New York. With a little help school theater productions. Ching Ho (Liam Behan) was en- adequate diction while smooth from a few friends, however, she For more on the initiative, see dearing in his effortful strife to spotlights efficiently directed is able to overcome her challeng- the Web site at www.cappies.com/ demonstrate his ardor for Doro- attention to the star of each es, leading her to learn the most nca/.

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Route 7 Bus-Rapid-Transit Proposal Gets Good Review The chairman of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) believes a proposed “bus-rapid-transit” system along Route 7 from Tysons Corner to Alexandria is the most cost-effective way to improve sluggish commute times in the corridor.

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Vienna Planning Commission. Noble said he hoped voters would consider not only the candidates’ qualifications, but the problems challenging

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The proposal has been designated the “preferred alternative” by regional transportation planners. It will be the subject of public hearings across the region in June and a vote by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission in July. The bus-rapid-transit line is expected

to run 11 miles, most of it in a dedicated lane, between the Spring Hill Metro station in Tysons and Mark Center in Alexandria, with a brief detour away from Route 7 to connect to the East Falls Church Metro station. It later could be connected to the King Street and/or Van

Dorn Street Metro stations. Jay Fisette, who chairs NVTC as well as serving as vice chairman of the Arlington County Board, sees much to like in the proposal. “A key to success is that the line would intersect with the heavy-rail Metro system in at least three places,” he said.

Vienna and their potential solutions. “We have a number of issues that face our community revolving around traffic, development and administration of services,” he said. “I come from an economic background and have had some success in that. We really need to actively engage and listen to our community.” Baldwin, an attorney, said he enjoyed finding out more about the town while campaigning. “I’ve learned an incredible amount,” he said. “I went to places in Vienna I didn’t know existed.” Baldwin expressed concern about Vienna’s future, especially with huge development projects springing up in nearby Tysons. If that urban area attains the 100,000 residents and 200,000 jobs sought under its comprehensive plan, the impacts on Vienna could be substantial, he said. “I’m actively worried about that,” Baldwin said. “If we don’t start going to meetings and maybe even making pests of ourselves, we could have gridlock.”

He added, “I’ll go on being worried whether I’m elected or not. It makes you wonder: How can we keep a small town when we’re being subjected to all these development pressures?” Burns, who is pastor at Vienna Assembly of God Church, is a cancer survivor who has run numerous ultramarathons and written several books. He said he enjoyed visiting all the town’s neighborhoods while campaigning. Burns said he especially tried to reassure Vienna’s senior citizens that they belonged in the town. “Many are feeling like they don’t belong here anymore and that they don’t fit,” he said. “My strength is getting more people at the table, more voices into the process. A total of 1,370 Vienna voters cast ballots in this year’s contested election, including 45 who voted via absentee ballot. In-person voters went to the polls at Vienna Presbyterian Church because the usual venue, the Vienna Community Center, is closed for renovations. The Town Council consists of six members and the mayor, all of whom serve at-large for two-year terms. Three Council seats are up for grabs each May, with mayoral elections held in evennumbered years. One of the Council seats was open in this year’s election because seven-term

Council member Edythe Kelleher decided not to seek re-election. Mayor Laurie DiRocco ran unopposed this year and received 1,309 votes, the most of any candidate. DiRocco has served on the Council since 2009 and was appointed mayor in the spring of 2014 following the death of Mayor M. Jane Seeman, Colbert’s mother. DiRocco subsequently ran without opposition in the May 2014 election to earn her first full term. “DiRocco said during her next term she will focus on transportation issues and ensuring that builders redeveloping single-family residential areas are good neighbors to surrounding residents. In the coming weeks, the Council will hold hearings on a pair of MAC rezoning applications and discuss updates to the town’s comprehensive plan, she said. Even though the Council will continue to have comparatively few members with lengthy tenures, the mayor was upbeat about what it could accomplish. We currently have a fairly new Council and with this [newly elected challenger], we’ll actually have more people who are new than have been around for a period of time,” DiRocco said. “It’s good. Change always brings opportunity for looking at things differently and making improvements where needed. So I don’t think it’s bad.”

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up to 50 percent (double the current limitation) of gross floor areas in PDC districts. County staff did not concur with those two suggestions. The proposed amendment also has provisions pertaining to parking, cellars and commercial uses such as kennels, veterinary hospitals and vehicle rental and service establishments. Supervisor Linda Smyth (D-Providence) put forth, and subsequently withdrew, a motion to separate options pertaining to FAR and fast-food restaurants. Lamenting that supervisors have not had time to consider such issues properly, Smyth added that the county’s parking ratios for developers have proved inadequate because some fast-food establishments are acting more like regular restaurants by encouraging slower customer turnover. Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) favored moving ahead with the hearings as scheduled, but agreed with Smyth’s assessment of the changing restaurant scene. “The distinction between fast food and a restaurant is a complete blurred line now,” he said. “It doesn’t exist.”

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Vienna/Oakton Notes HIGH-SCHOOL MUSICAL DUO HITS MILESTONE: Grace Notes, a violin duo

from James Madison High School, has reached a milestone 100 performances for senior citizens in the local area. Founded by Liam Murphy and Michael Giovanniello, seniors at the high school, the duo has been performing for more than two years at venues across the region. “Grace Notes developed not only from a passion for musical performance, but a desire to give back to the community that has provided us with a wonderful musical education,” Murphy said. The two students began playing violin while in the fourth grade, and currently are members of Madison’s Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Erin Eberly. Their first performance as a duo was at Sunrise of Hunter Mill in Oakton, followed by The Virginian in Fairfax. “We are truly grateful for the support provided by these two organizations and the opportunities to perform for their residents,” Giovanniello said. Positive reviews have led to invitations to perform as far away at Chicago. The 100th performance is slated for Sunrise of Falls Church on May 7, then the two will perform together a final time May 26 when they are part of the James Madison High School Chamber Orchestra.

the instructor’s guidance, he will become more familiar with the town and all aspects of his law-enforcement duties. Bulti graduated from George Mason University in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He enjoys biking and outdoor activities. ‘GARDEN FAIRE’ ON THE HORIZON:

Michael Giovanniello and Liam Murphy comprise Grace Notes, a violin duo that has performed for nearly 100 audiences of seniors across the region. The pair are students at James Madison High School. See item at left.

For information, see the Web site at www.gracenotesclassical.org. VIENNA AUGMENTS POLICE RANKS:

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The Vienna Police Department’s newest officer, Emmanuel Bulti, graduated April 15 from the 66th Session of the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy. Bulti is pictured with Vienna Police Chief James Morris.

residential training program consisting of more than 920 hours of instruction. Training included academic studies in crisis intervention, assisting people with mental illness, de-escalation techniques and first aid. It also included firearms training, emergency-vehicles operation, physical training and defensive tactics. Bulti is now assigned to a field-training instructor for the next 10 weeks. Under

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government’s “Mayor @ Your Service” series continues on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, featuring a forum on pedestrian and bicycle safety. Members of the Vienna Police Department, Bicycle Advisory Committee and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will be on hand to share information and answer questions. The community is invited.

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ARTIST TO DISCUSS INK TECHNIQUE AT MEETING: The Vienna Arts Society

will meet on Thursday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., N.W. The guest artist will be Elizabeth Witcher, who will discuss and demonstrate her ink technique. The event is free and open to the public. For information, call (703) 319-3971 or see the Web site at www.viennaartssociety.org.

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Vienna/Oakton Notes CHURCH TO HOST ANNIVERSARY RECITAL: An organ recital featuring Dr. Da-

vid Kelley, minister of music at Church of the Holy Comforter, will be presented on Sunday, May 8 at 4 p.m. at the church, 543 Beulah Road, N.E., in Vienna. The program marks the fifth anniversary of Kelley’s arrival at the church, and will feature works by Bach, Franck, Kuhnau, Stainer and others. A reception will follow. For information, call (703) 938-6521.

GARDEN CLUB TO HOST PLANT SALE:

The Ayr Hill Garden Club will host its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 7 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Vienna Town Green, 131 Church St., N.E. Held rain or shine and also featuring a “garden flea market,” the event will showcase plants that are proven to grow in the local area.

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Transportation Notes VDOT TO HOST INFORMATION MEETINGS ON I-66 PROJECT: The Virginia

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McLean/Great Falls Notes GREAT FALLS CITIZENS ASSN. PREPS MEETING ON REZONING: The Great

Falls Citizens Association board has voted to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 10, to update the community on developments in the proposed Brooks Farm rezoning. Residents who have been seeking changes in the proposed development will make presentations and take questions at the forum, to be held at 7:30 p.m. at Great Falls Library. The community is invited.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO LOOK AT COLORFUL 19th-CENTURY PERSONALITY: The McLean Historical Society

will welcome William Page Johnson at its Tuesday, May 10 meeting, to be held at 7:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center. Johnson will discuss his research into the life of McLean-area native Mottrom Dulany Ball, which ranged from Civil War service on the Confederate side, to lawyer and newspaper editor in Fairfax County, to becoming a founding father of the Territory of Alaska. Johnson, who serves as commissioner of revenue in the city of Fairfax, is a prominent local historian who has served on the boards of Historical Fairfax City and the Historical Society of Fairfax County.

The community is invited. For information, call Paul Kohlenberger at (703) 980-0885 or e-mail paulhohl@msn.com. DINNER FUND-RAISER TO BENEFIT HAYCOCK PTA: The Haycock Elementa-

ry School PTA will be the beneficiary of the next Community Charity Champions effort of HBC Group of Keller Williams Realty. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pulcinella Italian Host restaurant in McLean. Those who bring flyers in support of the effort will see approximately 70 percent of their food and drink tab donated to the PTA. The funds raised “will be used to help underwrite and support programming that takes place at our school,” said Karen Leiser, the PTA president. “We are looking forward to putting the money raised from this event right back into the school, so that students will directly benefit from additional programming that the school can offer.” Sponsors of the event are Karen Briscoe and Lizzy Conroy with HBC Group; Marcus Simon of EKKO Title; Kevin Dougherty of Pillar to Post; Kathy and Justin Neal of the Neal Team/SunTrust Mortgage; Jim Harris of BOWA; the McLean Chamber of Commerce; and Moe Jebali with Pulcinella Italian Host. For information and a flyer to bring

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of the McLean Community Center will present a “Spring Fling” for students in fifth and sixth grades on Friday, May 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the center, 1440 Chain Bridge Road. The event will feature music, dancing, games, videos, snacks and more. The cost is $25 for McLean residents, $35 for others. Advance registration is required. For information, call (703) 448-8336.

FANTASY-SPORTS ANALYST TO DISCUSS HIS BOOK: ESPN fantasy-sports

analyst Matthew Berry will discuss his book – “Fantasy Life: The Outrageous, Uplifting and Heartbreaking World of Fantasy Sports from the Guy Who’s Lived It” – on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center. The event is sponsored by the center and the Fairfax County library system. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. For information, call (703) 324-8428 or see the Web site at www.mcleancenter. org.

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Public-Safety Notes AUTHORITIES SEEKING IDENTITY OF MAN FOUND DEAD IN FALLS CHURCH CREEK: Fairfax County police still are

trying to identify a deceased man found May 1 in a creek in the Falls Church area. At around 9:30 a.m. that day, a local resident reported seeing a body in the creek near the 3000 block of Dashiell Road. Responding police officers located a deceased white man who appeared to have been in the water for a period of time. Authorities transported the body to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for further examination. The medical examiner will determine cause and manner of death. Detectives have not identified the man yet and are continuing their investigation, police said. County police will provide further updates as soon as additional information becomes available. Police ask anyone with information about this incident to contact Fairfax County Crime Solvers at www. fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or call Fairfax County police at (703) 691-2131. WOMAN CITED AFTER STOPPING VEHICLE ON ROADWAY, CLIMBING ON HOOD OF EX-BOYFRIEND’S CAR: Vi-

enna police dispatched officers to the 900 block of Maple Avenue, E., on April 22 at 4:50 p.m. after receiving a report about a domestic dispute on the roadway. A local resident told police he and his ex-girlfriend had gotten into an argument earlier in the day. The man drove away from his ex-girlfriend to avoid the argument, but she followed him, police said. Once on Maple Avenue, the woman stopped her vehicle on the roadway in front of the man, then approached his vehicle and continued to argue, climbing on the hood of his vehicle and banging on the windshield, police said. The man did not wish to pursue charges against his ex-girlfriend, but a Vienna police officer issued the woman a traffic summons for improperly stopping a vehicle on a roadway.

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lice officer patrolling in the 1000 block of Cottage Street, S.W., on April 26 at 10:38 p.m. observed a vehicle being operated with improper equipment and initiated a traffic stop. Upon interacting with the driver, the officer determined the motorist may have been impaired. After the driver failed a series of sobriety tests, police arrested the 53-year-old Centreville man and transported him to Vienna Police Headquarters, where authorities gave him the opportunity to provide a sample of his breath for analysis. During this time, the man told the officer he initially had provided false identification. Upon receiving the man’s real identification, police found the man driver’s license was suspended and that he was a habitual offender with several previous charges for driving while intoxicated, police said. Police transported the man to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where authorities charged him with felony driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended/habitual offender and providing false identification to law enforcement. Authorities held the man without bond.

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK, INJURED IN VIENNA: A pedestrian was struck by a vehi-

cle and injured while crossing the street in the 100 block Branch Road, S.E., on April 22 at 2:52 p.m., Vienna police said. The incident occurred when a motorist made a left turn to go northbound on Branch Road from Locust Street, SE. A pedestrian was crossing Branch Road from the Giant Food Shopping Center to go to Fresh Market when she was struck by the vehicle, police said. Rescue personnel transported the pedestrian to an area hospital for treatment of nonlife-threatening injuries.

COUNTY POLICE REMOVE TRUCKS FROM SERVICE AFTER INSPECTIONS:

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Academy and Future Women Leaders in Law Enforcement, which are organized by our Citizens Police Academy staff, are offered free of charge. Both weeklong programs feature different topics and presentations from officers in the department. Several practical scenarios and a variety of demonstrations will be held throughout the week. The Teen Police Academy is open to male and female students who are currently in high school and enrolled in criminal-justice classes. The program runs from July 18 to 23 and will be hosted at Falls Church High School. The deadline to apply is May 13. For additional details and eligibility, visit www.fairfaxcounty. gov/police/services/teenpoliceacademy. htm. The Future Women in Law Enforcement Program is open to female students between 10th and 12th grades in the Northern Virginia area. This program features a dedicated group of women in law enforcement sharing their experiences and conducting practical scenarios and demonstrations. Class runs from Aug. 1 through 6 at Fairfax County Public Schools’ Gatehouse Administration Building. This program’s application deadline also is May 13. For additional details and eligibility, visit www.fairfaxcounty. gov/police/services/062215fwlle.htm. For more information, call (703) 280-0713.

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Remodeling Index Drops Slightly in First Quarter The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 54 in the first quarter of 2016, dipping four points below the previous quarter but remaining in positive territory above 50. An RMI above 50 indicates that more remodelers report market activity is higher (compared to the prior quarter) than report it is lower. The overall RMI averages ratings of current remodeling activity with indicators of future remodeling activity. “Remodelers were solidly booked for jobs in the first quarter of 2016 but calls and appointments for work slowed down in comparison to the end of 2015,” said 2016 NAHB Remodelers Chair Tim Shigley, a remodeler from Wichita. “Volatility in the financial markets during the first quarter may have impacted consumers’ readiness to commit to projects.” The RMI’s current-market conditions index stands at 55, decreasing by a single point from the previous quarter. Among its components, major additions and alterations continued gains from the previous quarter, rising to 55 from 54. The smaller remodeling projects component decreased two points to 54, and the home maintenance and repair component of the RMI decreased two points to 56. At 53, the RMI’s future market conditions index decreased six points from the previous quarter. Among its four components, calls for bids decreased to 51 from 58, the amount of work committed fell to 52 from 57 and appointments for proposals dropped to 52 from 60. Meanwhile, the backlog of remodeling jobs decreased only three points to 58 from the previous quarter’s reading and high-water mark of 61. “Minor declines in the small additions and maintenance categories coupled with a slight uptick in major additions resulted in a flat outcome for current market conditions,” said NAHB chief economist Robert Dietz. “While the future market conditions of the index dipped slightly, we still anticipate modest growth in the remodeling industry over the course of 2016.” For data tables and more information on the RMI, visit www.nahb.org/ rmi.

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Schools & Military n Wesley Diener of Vienna is one of five University of Virginia students receiving grants from the University Award for Projects in the Arts program, which provides stipends to work on projects during the summer. Diener, a music major with a drama minor, will use the funding to attend an intense opera-training program in France, where he will sing a full role in a major opera. “Musical and theatrical performances have always been central to my identity and expression, so opera has truly served as a marriage of these two passions,” Diener said. “This is an invaluable experience toward acquiring professional skills and forming connections.” A 2014 graduate of James Madison High School, Diener plans to pursue a graduate degree in vocal performance.

grader Sarang Arun of Fairfax finished fourth. Teams competed on the topic question of whether increased spending on public infrastructure should be prioritized over increased spending on means-tested welfare to alleviate income inequality. The teams competed under the guidance of Maria-Theresa Dragg, who was chosen D.C. Urban Debate League coach of the year.

A team from Churchill Road Elementary School celebrates after bringing home several top awards in the VEX IQ Robotics Competition, held April 20-23 in Louisville. Team members competed against 148 other squads, winning top place in robot design and fifth place in programming skills, among other accolades.

Road Elementary School took home solid finishes, including a top award, in the VEX IQ Robotics Competition, held in Louisville April 20-23. The team, which competed against 148 teams from 14 countries, won top place in robot design and garnered fifth place in programming skills and 13th place in the Team Match final. Team members are fifth-graders Matthew Li (captain), Sophia Lee, Alex Li, Pranav Anumandla and Cynthia Wu and

Nysmith School’s sixth-grade Odyssey of the Mind team (“The Nysmith Brainy Bunch”) recently won the Virginia state championship to advance to the 2016 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals, to be held May 25-28 at Iowa State University. The team, sponsored by Jackie Becker, includes three students from the Sun Gazette coverage area – Christian Schipma of Oakton, Spencer Huang of Vienna and Chandler Wimmer of McLean. A team of students from Churchill

third-grader Daniel Wu. The coach is Yun Li. n Two Nysmith School teams came home with solid finishes in the District of Columbia Urban Debate League Championships. The team of seventh-grader Justin Ward of Vienna and eighth-grader Bhavjeet Sanghera of Great Falls finished third, while the team of sixth-grader McKenzie Hiek of Great Falls and sixth-

n Ben Silverman of Vienna was part of a team of eighth-graders from Nysmith School that was named tops in the nation after competing in the English-Speaking Union’s Middle-School Public Debate Program championship, held April 16 in Allentown, Pa. The team is coached by Maria-Theresa Dragg.

Sixth-grader Audrey McKnight of Great Falls and seventh-grader Justin Ward of Vienna were among 10 Nysmith School students who competed in the regional finals of the National History Bee, held April 30 at Robinson Secondary School. n

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Continued from Page 21 the sixth White House Science Fair, hosted by President Obama. The science fair, part of the Educate to Innovate campaign, was designed to ensure all students have the tools they need to be innovators and problem-solvers. The students were invited as part of the Share Your Science Fair Story initiative, county school officials said. n Edwin Ikhinmwin, the son of Edwin and Kayte Ikhinmwin of Oakton, has been inducted into the National Spanish Honor Society at Randolph-Macon Academy. n Twenty-four volunteers from Boy Scout Troop 1130, along with many parents and three foreign-exchange students from France, recently participated in a project to relocate a temporary trail further away from Live Oak Drive (alongside Interstate 495 near the American Legion Bridge) to improve the trail quality. The effort was part of the Eagle Scout project of Tyler Grobman, a junior at McLean High School. Troop 1130 is sponsored by Wesley United Methodist Church in McLean. n The George C. Marshall High Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

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Upsets in Sports Create The Biggest Excitement Upsets and the unexpected are the best things about high school sports. The anticipation of either occurring is what keeps the games and events exciting. Otherwise, the results would be a boring reality.

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Khalil Lee’s overall pitching stats are extraordinarily impressive, with walks and miscues nearly as spotless as the seuniform was BASEBALL nior’s filthy dirty April 29 following a two-hit, 11-strikeout, nowalk, complete-game effort in the host Flint Hill Huskies’ 3-0 victory over the Benedictine Cadets. Lee’s coach and catcher agreed the Flint Hill left-hander’s performance against Benedictine was likely his best this season. “He hit every spot. Khalil has a knack for repetition, and that was definitely his best today,” Flint Hill catcher Mitch Mendler said. “The ball never hit the dirt.” With more than a half dozen scouts watching and clocking his fastball that was in the low 90s, Lee (5-0) needed just 74 pitches in the seven-inning high school baseball game between teams ranked in the top five of the Division I private school state poll. The two hits the Liberty University commit allowed came against consecutive batters with

two outs in the first inning. He then retired the next 16 in order until a one-out infield error in the seventh allowed only the third and final Benedictine baserunner all game. Lee threw 56 strikes, had a threeball count just three times and only one other two-ball count. He had streaks Continued on Page 24 Above: Flint HIll’s Teddy Reddington scores a run in the fourth inning, getting past Benedictine catcher Reece Yeargain, on Brett Briglia’s squeeze bunt. Right: Flint Hill’s Khalil Lee threw a two-hitter. PHOTOS BY DAVE FACINOLI

Langley Finishes Regular Season Undefeated ALLEN KHA For the Sun Gazette

With an emphatic 19-7 victory over their neighborhood rival McLean HighApril 29, LACROSSE landers the host Langley Saxons capped a perfect regular season. Senior attacker and James Madison University-bound Halle Duenkel tallied five goals and three assists, while William and Mary-commit Emma Crooks added six goals to lead the girls high school lacrosse team. Langley is 14-0 and finished 7-0 in the Liberty Conference. McLean has

records of 6-4-1, 5-2. The Saxons jumped out of the gates quickly, scoring their first goal 12 seconds after Crooks won the initial draw control. Crooks darted downfield and scored. After McLean responded a minute later on a Camille Duffy goal, Langley tallied up five unanswered goals over the next six minutes to take a commanding 6-1 lead. McLean struggled to maintain possession of the ball throughout, starting from losing positions after Crooks continued to win draw controls and failing to make the most of the few turnovers

the Highlanders forced. Langley led 9-4 at halftime. The Highlanders seemed to find a way back after scoring two goals within the first minute of the second half to trim the lead to 9-6. McLean got no closer. Seven unanswered goals gave Langley a commanding 16-6 lead. “Despite the win, we were still sloppy and it’s hard to stay grounded sometimes,” Langley coach Maggie Kovacs said. “Given it was senior night, there definitely were distractions.” With a perfect regular season in tow,

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A couple of notable upsets occurred in local baseball action 15 years apart, involving the same teams, the same head coaches, and on the same diamond in Vienna. The most recent happened April 26 when Arlington’s Washington-Lee Generals knocked off the host and defending region and state champion and longtime perennial power Madison Warhawks, 4-2, of Vienna. The result created a big buzz, because Madison was ranked No. 1 by The Washington Post at the time of the defeat, had a 14-2 overall record, and was undefeated (10-0) in the Liberty Conference. In contrast, the Generals were unranked and lacked .500 marks. The upset was unexpected because W-L lost to Madison, 8-1, at home earlier this season. Plus, the Generals had not come close to defeating the Warhawks – five straight losses with four by shutouts – since that initial W-L surprise 3-0 victory back in 2001 in a first-round playoff game of the Northern Region Tournament. That loss ended Madison’s season, a strong team that was expected to challenge for region and state championships that season. In 2001, Washington-Lee was a team kind of like this year’s, mediocre at times to above average at others. The next year, the Warhawks responded quite well, compiling a 29-0 record and winning everything. Time will tell if the most recent Washington-Lee upset will produce a similar bounce-back response for Madison, again expected to make a run to defend its region and state championships this spring. Or, could there be yet another W-L playoff upset of Madison in the upcoming conference tourney?

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Marshall Keeps Winning, Clinches Regular-Season Title A Staff Report

With a 5-3 road win over the Edison Eagles in Capitol Conference baseball action April 29, the Marshall Statesmen 10-0) won for BASEBALL (14-1, the 11th straight time and clinched the league’s regularseason title. Marshall’s Nick Cintron (4-0) started and was the winning pitcher in five innings of work with four strikeouts in the high school contest. He allowed two hits. Jamie Handley threw the final two innings of relief with two strikeouts. Leading Marshall with the bat was Casey Lauer. He went 3 for 4 with two RBI. Nathaniel Scheinman was 2 for 4 with two RBI and Robert Guenther had a hit and an RBI.

11-1) bounced back from their first Liberty Conference loss this season by routing the host South Lakes Seahawks, 13-0, April 29 in another league game. “We played our best game by far this season,” Madison coach Mark Gjormand said. “They were really locked in and everyone was hitting lasers.” For Madison, Kyle Novak had three hits and two RBI. Kyle Hayes, Joey Goldsmith, Carlo Alfano (three RBI) and Bryan Harthun (three RBI) all had two hits. In all, Madison had 14 hits. Right-hander Noz Honda started and got the win, allowing three hits and striking out seven. n The Langley Saxons (8-9, 6-6) had their two-game winning streak snapped with a 7-0 road loss to the Fairfax Rebels on April 29 in Liberty Conference

action. Fairfax took the lead with five unearned runs and the Saxons weren’t able to produce much offense. In another game last week, Langley defeated McLean, 4-1. For a story on that game, visit www.insidenova.com/ sports/fairfax. n The Potomac School Panthers (11-7, 6-3) split a road double header against St. James on April 30, winning 2-0 and losing 6-2 in Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference action. n The Oakton Cougars (7-8, 3-4) defeated Herndon, 5-0, and WashingtonLee, 7-1, and lost to Centreville, 2-1, in eight innings last week. Visit www. insidenova.com/sports/fairfax for more on Oakton’s games and other baseball strories and results from last week.

against McLean with Maddie Cybulski having an assist. Randi Palacios got the shutout in goal.

Three local soccer teams remained unbeaten through last week’s girls and

boys action. The defending 6A region and state champion Langley Saxons (7-0-3) from the Liberty Conference are one of those boys teams and the Oakton Cougars (8-0-1) are the other. In girls soccer, the Madison Warhawks (8-0-2) of the Liberty have not lost. In addition, the Oakton girls are 9-1, including a 4-0 victory over Westfield on April 28 for their ninth straight victory. The Langley boys blanked Madison, 2-0, April 28 as Taylor Housley scored two goals and Shayan Harandi had two assists. Goalie Alex Barakat made nine saves for the shutout. The Oakton boys nipped Westfield, 2-1, April 28. The Madison girls blanked McLean, 2-0, then tied Langley (4-6-2), 0-0. Hannah Ravesteijn and Rachel Jackson scored the goals for Madison

about winning the title. In our pre-season group chats, everyone was texting ring emojis and that needed to stop,” Kovacs said. “I took this job knowing of the talent on this roster. I coached many of the players when they were younger. We still have to earn it.” Duenkel, meanwhile, looked at her team’s performance and her high school career fondly. She missed last season

with a knee injury. “It’s a blessing to be back and play this season. It took a lot of hard work to get back, and to see that culminate in an undefeated season is a blessing,” Duenkel said. “Everyone was a threat tonight, and almost all of our goals had assists. We had a good win and we’re ready to continue working hard.” Senior midfielder Morgan Kuligows-

ki added three goals for Langley, while junior attacker Anna-Marie Hofgard added two goals and three assists. Cassidy Slavik led McLean with four goals and two assists. Prior to defeating McLean, Langley downed the Madison Warhawks, 14-10, on the road to take over first place in the conference. Madison (8-2) finished second in the conference with a 6-1 mark.

Tom Verbanic not disagreeing that the lefty was his sharpest yet against Benedictine. “Let’s say he hasn’t been better than that,” the coach said. “He didn’t miss and threw all of his pitches very well.” For the season, Lee has pitched 281/3 innings with 54 strikeouts, walked only two and he has allowed just one earned run. He has two saves. Flint Hill improved to 15-3 with its second straight shutout and third win in a row. The Huskies were ranked third in the most recent state poll, with Benedictine fifth.

“They are always very good, so we like to play them every year, and the games are always close and low-scoring,” Verbanic said. Benedictine defeated Flint Hill, 2-0, last spring, with Flint Hill winning, 1-0, in 2014 and 4-3 in a state playoff game in 2013. In this year’s Flint Hill win, the Huskies had eight hits, two each by leadoff batter Brett Briglia (double), Teddy Reddington and Jordan Taylor (triple). The Huskies scored two runs in the third on an RBI groundout by Robert Riddick and a run-scoring single by

Taylor. Flint Hill’s other run came in the fourth when Reddington doubled and eventually came home on Briglia’s RBI squeeze-bunt single. Lee had an infield hit, walked once and stole two bases. Justin Taylor had the other hit. In another game last week, Flint Hill blanked Maret, 12-0. For details about that win, visit: www.insidenova.com/ sports/fairfax. NOTE: Lee said he wasn’t bothered by the number of scouts watching and their radar guns clocking his nearly every pitch. “I don’t see them. I just focus on the game,” Lee said.

n The McLean Highlanders (12-5, 8-3) remained in second place in the Liberty Conference with an 8-4 home victory over the Yorktown Patriots on April 29. Junior right-hander Jack Slade started and pitched five innings with two strikeouts to get the win. Senior shortstop Connor Grammes led the McLean offense by going 4 for 4 with a homer and two RBI. His brother Brendan Grammes had two hits and an RBI. Also for McLean, Will French had two hits and two RBI; Jon Clines had two hits; and Matt Collins, Tom Shue and Matt Hanusik had hits. McLean had 13 hits, three more than in its previous game. n The Madison Warhawks (15-3,

High School Roundup GIRL SOFTBALL ROUNDUP, MADISON CLINCHES A TIE: The Madison War-

hawks (16-2, 11-1) clinched a tie for the Liberty Conference girls high school softball championship with a 2-1 win in 12 innings over the host South Lakes Seahawks on April 29. Both teams scored a run in the ninth, then Madison added an unearned run in the 10th. Madison right-hander Katie Vannicola struck out 21 batters and pitched out of trouble a number of times in the team’s fourth win in a row. She allowed five hits and the run was unearned. Cameron Pistilli squeezed home Madison’s run in the ninth. n The McLean Highlanders (15-3, 9-3) won their sixth game in a row with a 17-hit 12-4 victory over the Yorktown Patriots in Liberty Conference action April 28. McLean had four doubles and two

Lacrosse Continued from Page 23 Langley enters the postseason as a top contender to win conference, region and state titles. “Throughout the season, I’ve made it clear that our girls need to stop talking

Baseball Continued from Page 23 of throwing 15, nine and seven straight strikes. “My pitching was very efficient today, probably the best it has been, and I was throwing to the mitt,” Lee said. “My fastball, slider and changeup were all working. The defense made the plays behind me.” Lee has enjoyed multiple strong outings this season, with Flint Hill coach 24

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homers and 11 players had hits. Bella Norton and Sabrina Sanchez (three hits) homered. Eleanor Chinn, Gracen Govan, Abby Prather and Lucy Mulligan all had two hits. n For the second time this season, Marshall Statesmen senior right-hander Madison Larsen pitched a five-inning perfect game. Larsen’s latest gem was in a 13-0 win over Edison on April 29. She struck out 14 of the 15 batters she faced. The Statesmen had 15 hits. Amelia Ely had four hits, Celestina Dunavant had three and Maya Casey and Audra Scheinman had two each. Marshall improved to 15-2, has won 12 in a row and remained undefeated at 10-0 in the Capitol Conference. TEAMS STILL UNBEATEN IN SOCCER:

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LIBERTY BOYS TENNIS: For the second time this season, the Langley Saxons (12-1) nipped the Madison Warhawks (9-4), 5-4, in a Liberty Conference boys tennis match. The outcome came down to a tiebreaker in the No. 2 doubles match, which Langley won 8-6. In singles, Langley’s winners were Hammy Abuhamda at No. 1, Nick Frankenberg at No.3 and Michael Ning at No. 4. For Madison, Luke Sablik won at No. 2, Aryan Ossareh at five and Conner Castellaw at No. 6. Langley won the No. 1 and 2 doubles matches. Langley and the McLean Highlanders (12-1) were tied for first place in the conference with one match remaining when the week began.

Many Local Players Participate in Annual Suburban Classic The 12th Northern Virginia Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s SubClassic BASKETBALL urban was held Saturday, April 9 at Madison High School. The girls high school event opened with a three-point shooting contest with 13 players. Alex Marquis (Oakton), Paige Galiani (Langley) Haley Blankenship (West Springfield), Shelby Haynes (West Springfield) and Aidan McWee-

ney (Madison) qualified for the finals. Galiani emerged as the champion. In the game, the Northwest AllStars slowly pulled away for a 74-51 victory with point guards Marquis and Jalita Montgomery (Fairfax) consistently finding their teammates for open baskets. Noe’ll Taylor (Fairfax) and Galiani chipped in 10 points each, and Northwest Most Valuable Player Mariah Leonard (Broad Run) led the scoring

with 11. The Southeast All-Stars were competitive throughout – led by Taylor Baltimore (Battlefield) with 10 and – with a second-half scoring burst – Southeast MVP Armonie Lomax (Lee) with 15. Oakton High School head girls coach Fred Priester, president of the NVWBCA, announced the scholarship awards. There were six $500 scholarships awarded, bringing the total of NVW-

BCA scholarships awarded since 2003 to $18,000. This year’s winners were Arielle Boykin (West Potomac), Christin Butters (Oakton), Jess Martinez (Westfield), McWeeney (Madison), Raven Moses (Edison) and Rachel Nibbelink (Tuscarora). Pat Deegan of Fairfax High and Anthony Mills of Battlefield coached the teams.

Flint Hill Coach Inducted Into Her High School Hall of Fame A Staff Report

Flint Hill School head girls volleyball coach Carrol DeNure was inducted into the Soddy-Daisy High School Hall of Fame Class of 2016 last month in Soddy-Daisy, Tenn. The ceremony honored seven of the school’s graduates who continued to achieve success following their high school graduation.

At Flint Hill, DeNure started the volleyball program, and her teams have won seven Division I private-school state championships in Virginia, as well as multiple conference and city crowns. DeNure has won more than 300 career high school matches as a coach. DeNure, who grew up in Chattanooga, was a 1987 graduate from Soddy-Daisy, where she was a volleyball and bas-

Carrol DeNure makes her acceptance speech. PHOTO FROM FLINT HILL

ketball standout. DeNure was co-valedictorian of her senior class with her twin sister, Christel Brooks. “It was a very neat experience, and I was very honored to be able to attend,” DeNure said about the Hall of Fame ceremony. After high school, DeNure graduated magna cum laude from Freed Hardeman University.

This past season, Flint Hill won the Independent School League AA Division regularseason and tournament championships, won the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association’s Division I state title for the seventh time, and won the city championship match. Flint Hill had a 22-7 record this past season, winning its final nine matches.

Sports Briefs LANGLEY SCHOOL APPOINTS NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: The Langley

School has chosen Thomas (T.J.) Barnett as its next athletic director, following the retirement this June of Jim Gleason, the school’s athletic director for 37 years. Barnett comes to Langley from Riverdale Country School in the Bronx, where he has been assistant director of athletics for the past three years. During his nearly 10 years at Riverdale, Barnett also was a physical education teacher, history teacher, health teacher, and coach, working with both middle-and high-school students. “My family and I are excited to start this new chapter in our lives at such a highly regarded school,” said Barnett, who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Quinnipiac University and a master’s degree in coaching and athletic administration from Concordia University. Said Langley head of school Elinor Scully: “T.J.’s stellar qualifications and unique vision stood out. I am confident he is the right person to continue Jim Gleason’s amazing legacy and take our athletic program to new heights.” TYSONS CHAMBER 5K RESULTS: The

third annual Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce Charity 5K Race was run April 24 at Tysons Corner Center. The male open winner was Annandale’s Caleb Hymans. McLean’s Ted Poulos was second and Grant Kuhnsman of Tysons took third. The female winner was McLean’s Mithra Mohtasham, with Vienna’s Rachel Wu in second and Vienna’s Heather Wilcox third.

tact Scott Newman at newmanjscott@ gmail.com or (703) 593-8663). LACROSSE CHALLENGE: The girls Stars & Stix Lacrosse Challenge showcase tournament is Saturday and Sunday, July 2-3 in Fairfax County, and will include many local teams and players at varying competitive and ability levels. For more information about the event and to register, visit www.starsandstix. com. GAME OFFICIALS NEEDED: Northern

T.J. Barnett has been hired as the new athletic director at The Langley School.

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was 150. In the boys 14-15 division, Nikita Gubenko of Great Falls was fourth (82-79–161) and Jonathan Zou of Vienna was sixth (88-83–171).

VIENNA GOLFER WINS TITLE: Vienna resident Cynthia Tu won the recent girls 14-18 division at the Hurricane Golf Tour’s Junior Shootout at Laurel Hill Golf Course in Lorton. Tu made six pars down the stretch on the back nine to hang on for victory and a 20-over-par 80-82–162 total. Great Falls resident Victoria Matthews finished third in the girls under-13 division, shooting 97-85–182. In the boys 16-18 division, Justin Ayanian of McLean tied for second, shooting 76-77–153. The winning score

FOOTBALL OFFICIALS NEEDED: The Fairfax County Football Officiating Association needs more officials to cover all of its games. Candidates must be at least 16 years old and have reliable transportation. Training is provided. Contact the FCFOA at fcfoa1@gmail. com. LANGLEY BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP:

The Langley High boys basketball summer camps are July 11-15 (session 1) and July 18-22 (session 2) at Cooper Middle School. Camps are open to youths in grades 3 through 10. For information, visit langleysports.org (“camps and clinics” under boys basketball) or con-

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Fairfax County Notes FCPS MOVES TOWARD PRE-LABOR DAY OPENING: The 2017-18 school year

for Fairfax County students could start before Labor Day, under a proposal by the School Board. Board members directed Superintendent Karen Garza to prepare a calendar for the school year beginning on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. The action is not yet binding; the final 2017-18 calendar is slated for School Board adoption in late fall. Fairfax has joined a growing list of school systems across the commonwealth that are eligible for exclusion from state regulations requiring classes to start after Labor Day. Moving to an earlier start would “provide more instructional time before winter break, enhanced flexibility to help students and school staff members meet college application deadlines, and to end the school year earlier in June,” school officials said in a statement. The 2016-17 school year will open for Fairfax students on Sept. 6, 2016, the day after Labor Day.

LIBRARY SYSTEM HONORS LOCAL VOLUNTEERS: Five local residents were

among those recently honored with “Star Volunteer Awards” for their service to the Fairfax County library system. Locally, Andrew Fauver was honored for a cumulative 10,000 hours of service at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. Anita 30

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New was saluted for 3,000 hours of service at Great Falls Library, Karen Pellerin was honored for 3,000 hours at Patrick Henry Library and Charles Keener was saluted for 3,000 hours at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. Michelle Lord received accolades for 1,000 hours of volunteer service at Oakton Library. A total of 17 awards were presented at an April 13 ceremony, honoring both total hours of service and exceptional performance. Awardees were among a corps of volunteers who dedicated more than 120,000 hours of service to the library system in 2016. Volunteers “perform many of the behind-the-scene tasks that keep libraries running smoothly, whether it is pulling the books people have reserved, keeping shelves in order, working with customers, teaching computer skills, leading Englishlanguage learning groups, volunteering with Friends groups and so much more,” said Del. Mark Sickles (D-43rd), who spoke at the event. HISTORY PROGRAM LOOKS AT MISSILE SITES IN FAIRFAX: The Forgot-

ten Fairfax series of the Fairfax County library system continues with a discussion of “Fairfax County’s Nike Missile Sites” on Saturday, May 7 at 11 a.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Scholar and author Christopher Bright will discuss the hidden history of anti-

aircraft missile sites located in Fairfax County from 1954 to 1974. (For information on Bright, see the Web site at www. christopherjohnbright.com.) The community is invited; the library is located at 10360 North St. in Fairfax. The next program in the Forgotten Fairfax series is slated on June 4, and will focus on mill ruins in Fairfax county. VDOT TO HOST INFORMATION MEETINGS ON I-66 PROJECT: The Virginia

Department of Transportation will hold two upcoming public-information meetings related to widening of Interstate 66 inside the Beltway. Forums will be held on Monday, May 9 at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington and on Wednesday, May 11 at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School in Falls Church. Both meetings run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with formal presentations slated for 7 p.m. For information about the project and ways to provide written feedback, see the Web site at www.transform66.org. COMMUNITY NEWS IS INVITED: The Sun Gazette welcomes your news of upcoming events and the achievements of local residents. Items can be sent to the paper via regular mail, fax or e-mail; contact information can be found on Page 6 of each week’s edition.

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Arlington history Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. Find out more on local history at the Web site www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. April 30, 1943: n Jimmy Clarke, who left the Sun staff last year to enlist in the Coast Guard, has written about his work chasing subs off the Atlantic Coast. n A local supermarket chain is running an ad that depicts an apron-clad housewife clobbering Hitler with a rolling pin. May 2, 1966: n Board of Supervisors Chairman William Hoofnagle has been named by Gov. Godwin to the new State Board of Community Colleges. n Fairfax officials say they are planning for the day when overhead telephone and utility lines are a thing of the past. n U.S. Rep. Joseph “Judge” Smith, D8th, has assembled his re-election team. n So far this season, all the local high school baseball teams have losing records. May 1, 1972: n A Williamsburg judge has ruled that Virginia’s “blue laws” limiting work on Sundays are unconstitutional, but the state attorney general says otherwise. n Vienna officials expect a turnout of less than 20 percent in the Vienna municipal election. n Gov. Holton has created “Friends of the Executive Mansion,” soliciting donations to help renovate the governor’s official residence. n Oakton one-hit Marshall on the baseball diamond, winning 4-0. McLean fell to Yorktown, 13-3, and Madison was dropped by Washington-Lee, 3-2. n For you dirty birdies: The Byrd Theatre, located opposite Fort Myer, is showing the XXX-rated “Snow Bunnies.” May 1, 1980: n The Sun has endorsed Vienna Mayor Charles Robinson Jr. over challenger Donald Upchurch. n Plans are underway to deal with a potential wildcat strike by Metro employees. n The 22-percent pay differential for state troopers in Northern Virginia has their brethren downstate quite irked. n McLean Center Theater is presenting the musical “The Boy Friend.”

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