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While on Foreign Service postings in Africa, McLean residents Raymond and Luann Martin were impressed by good works performed by the Mennonite Central Committee. After Luann Martin died of cancer on July 14, 2015, at age 66, her husband sought a way to honor her memory and serve the causes she had championed. Raymond Martin decided to create the Luann Martin Legacy Fund for Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition and endow it with $1 million from his wife’s retirement savings. Martin said he chose the Mennonite group because its projects were less topdown than ones operated by larger organizations, hence allowing the money to have a greater impact. “It was a very good way to honor my wife and build a better world,” he said. The fund will help Mennonite Central Committee officials to increase the scale of their operations in eastern and central Africa, including providing pediatric and prenatal health care, preventing motherto-child transmission of the HIV and ensuring adequate access to nutrition for woman, children and infants. The committee has identified a couple of partner agencies in Africa to help with those efforts over the next several years,
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said spokesman Rachel Sommer. The fund “will have a significant benefit for our partners,” she said. “It’s really inspiring, [Luann Martin’s] lifelong dedication. She was a remarkable person with a huge heart.” Martin and Mennonite Central Committee officials on Feb. 28 signed an agreement during a ceremony at Welcoming Place in Akron, Pa. The committee strives to reduce hunger, poor health and poverty. Its long-term goal is to end preventable child deaths by 2030. Luann Martin was born in Berne, Ind., and after earning a bachelor’s degree in English from Goshen College, she spent
a year doing peace studies at what now is the Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Indiana. She subsequently received a master’s degree in international development from American University and volunteered at the Mennonite Central Committee Peace Office in Washington, D.C. Afterward, she joined her husband in his foreign-service career with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which took the pair to Ghana, Cameroon, Pakistan and what now is the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Luann Martin later worked with UNICEF, USAID and FHI360, retiring from the last organization after serving as its
associate communications director for a worldwide maternal- and child-health project. She and her husband regularly donated to the Mennonite Central Committee and some of their family members served with the non-profit, charitable group, which operates in more than 60 countries. The committee was formed in 1920 in Elkhart, Ind., to help hungry people in Ukraine and Russia, including Mennonites. The organization receives most of its financial support from Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches in the United States and Canada, but about 20 percent of its $77.6 million budget from relief sales and receipts from its thrift shops. A million dollars is a breathtaking amount of money for many people, but Raymond Martin said his family was completely on board with using his late wife’s retirement moneys to establish the legacy fund. “The best inheritance parents can leave their kids is a good education and work skills,” he said. “They can use those to be productive and earn their own living. They don’t need big handouts from their parents.” Martin, who has lived in McLean for 24 years, said he is examining options for places to bequeath his own funds. “A Mennonite leader said it’s OK to make money, but not to die rich,” he said. “That’s my philosophy.”
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Fairfax County first responders last year acted courageously to save local residents and people living halfway around the world. Some entered burning buildings to save people; one risked drowning to rescue a suicidal person from a pond; another pulling a motorist from burning car; and a team braved precarious environs in Nepal to aid earthquake victims. The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce honored county public-safety personnel at the 38th annual Valor Awards on March 30 at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly. The event’s master of ceremonies was WJLA-TV news anchor Leon Harris. The event each year “demonstrates the passion and compassion of everyone in public safety who serves our community here in Fairfax County and across the world,” said Fairfax County Police Chief Edwin Roessler Jr. “I think we’re blessed. Everybody in public safety comes every day to do an outstanding job. It’s a passion and calling in each and every person’s life. Serving our communities is what we do and we love doing it.” The first responders’ efforts were “very impressive,” said Supervisor Kathy Smith (D-Sully). “They really put themselves out there for us.” In an occurrence that does not take place every year, chamber officials gave the highest possible awards, Gold Medals of Valor, to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Technician Ryland Chapman and Lt. Lawrence Mullin, who while working with a team deployed to Nepal following a massive earthquake last April rushed into a collapsed building following another earthquake on May 12. They spent three and a half hours rescuing a woman who had become trapped in the rubble, even as aftershocks continued to cause landslides and further damage. Chamber leaders gave Silver Medals of Valor to: • Fairfax County Fire and 4 4
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Rescue Master Technicians Rolando Contreras and Timothy Pais and Lts. Carlos Carillo and Daniel Gajewski, who rescued a resident from the second floor of a burning home while operating under zero visibility and high heat without hose-line protection. • Senior Police Officer Mark Butler of the Herndon Police Department, who without backup dived into a pond to save the life of a suicidal young man. * Fairfax County police Officer Jesse Katzman, Pfcs. Paul Blasko Jr., Peter Liu and Federick Yap and 2nd Lt. Nicholas Dipippa, who while responding to a shooting incident in the middle of the night saved a wounded person and captured the shooter. • The USA-1/Virginia Task Force-1 Urban Search and Rescue Team, which helped rescue victims of a 7.8 earthquake that occurred in Nepal on April 25, 2015. Vienna Volunteer Fire Chief John Morrison was among three volunteer members on the team, which spent three weeks in Katmandu assisting with the rescue effort. “It’s always good to represent the country and the county and to help the people of Nepal,” said Morrison, who also accompanied the team to Haiti in 2010 after a devastating earthquake in that island nation. Officials awarded Bronze Medals of Valor to: • Master Technician Glenn Dressler of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department for lending a fire victim his breath-
Master Police Officer Damien Cichocki of the Fairfax County Police Department, who received a Certificate of Valor on March 30 at the 38th annual Valor Awards, tries to give a Meritorious Award to his canine partner, Enzo, PHOTOS BY BRIAN TROMPETER as Police Chief Edwin Roessler Jr. looks on.
ing mask at a garden-apartment blaze so the victim could assist in her own rescue. • Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Firefighter/Medic R.L. Radam III, Technicians Jorge Martinez and Travis Franks and Lt. Reginald Wadley, who entered the second floor of a burning home and located and removed a victim while operating under high heat, zero visibility and without protection from a hose line. • Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Firefighter Delfin Reyes, Master Technicians Robert Ritchie and Beverly Studds and Lt. Joshua Allison, who saved two victims from a townhouse fire. • Fairfax County police Pfc. Dwayne Daniels, who while responding to a domestic-violence call saved a woman and her daughter from a man who was www.insidenova.com www.insidenova.com
wielding a box cutter. • Fairfax County police Pfcs. Andrew Curtze, Michael Morris and Christopher Taylor, who responded to a reported activeshooter situation at a nightclub and provided first aid to a gunshot victim. • Fairfax County police Pfc. Sharif Issa, who rescued a motorist from a car that had burst into flames after hitting a tree. • Fairfax County police Pfcs. Shay Nelson, Vincent Pullicino and Justin Urbaniak, who suffered smoke inhalation while alerting residents about a fire in an apartment building. Chamber leaders bestowed Certificates of Valor on: • Lts. David Myers and Scott Primrose of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. • Fairfax County police Officers William Mulhern and Joseph Shifflett; Detective Douglas
Comfort (who formerly worked for the Vienna Police Department); Pfcs. David Curcio, Daniel Custer, Amy Earley, Ryan Fisher, Edward George, Michael Levish, Luis Martinez, Kyle Proffitt and Christopher Taylor; Master Police Officer Damien Cichocki and canine partner Enzo; Sgt. David Giaccio; Lt. C. Matthew Owens Jr.; and Capt. Robert Blakley Jr. The chamber also gave Lifesaving Certificates to: • Public Safety Communicator Robert McGhee of the Department of Public Safety Communications. • Technician Eric Villman of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. • Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Alisha Peterson; Pfcs. Kent Lwin and Cecil Richardson; Master Deputy Sheriff Jeffery Waple; and Sgts. Teena Putman and Leslie Sheehan. • Fairfax County police Officers Kent Bailey, Anne Bosacco and Brenton Moreau; Pfcs. Scott Abram, Eric Acevedo, Richard Cash, Bradley Chiz, Lane Leisey, Benjamin McIntosh, David Neil Jr., Craig Quattrin, Angela Thomas, Gary Tuggle, Nathan Vanhusen and Stephen Vaughn; Sgt. Robert Hines; and 2nd Lt. Dana Robinson. Fairfax “is blessed to have a public-safety system that continually ranks among the best in the nation,” said Mitch Weintraub, chamber chairman. “We know, however, that those high marks do not come without sacrifices.” Douglas Brammer, government-affairs manager for Verizon, asked for a moment of silence in honor of four publicsafety officers who died during recent incidents in Maryland and Prince William County. “While these first responders’ deaths did not occur in Fairfax County, we still mourn their loss, we still remember their loved ones and honor their service,” he said. “Our first responders serve and love our community in countless ways,” added Brammer, who also asked for recognition of sacrifices made by the families of those personnel.
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Our View: Is Anti-Gun Side Up to Challenge?
With limited regulatory options open to them, opponents of gun stores in Northern Virginia have resorted to the court of public opinion, using protests, social-media whirlwinds and the threat (ill-advised as the tactic is) of boycotts against neighboring businesses in their effort to keep the gun emporiums out. Over the past year, inside-theBeltway gun opponents have gone 1-for-3, having successfully worked to scuttle plans for a gun store in the Cherrydale section of Arlington but then having watched, and fulminated, as Nova Firearms relocated to a larger and more prominent location in McLean and Nova Armory opened late last month on Pershing Drive in Arlington. In each of those last two cases, officials in Fairfax and Arlington coun-
ties noted, correctly, that their hands were tied by state law prohibiting them from enacting zoning rules that would keep such shops out. We’ve opined before that having a gun store in the neighborhood – and the newish Nova Firearms is two blocks down from the Sun Gazette’s office – is not one of the top 1,000 fears that keep us up at night. However, we understand that others take a different view, and to be sporting, we will offer some advice for the gun-control advocates to consider . . . assuming they are actually serious about their concerns, rather than using the shops as convenient political whipping boys. The biggest challenge for those who oppose the idea of gun stores near residential areas in Northern Virginia: The fact that it’s going to require
a lot more than online petitions and the occasional rally to effect change. It will take a full-throttle effort to affect the mindset in the General Assembly, which controls whether localities can or (as is the case here) cannot do much to regulate gun outlets within their borders. Given that the most of the Northern Virginia delegation would be happy to slap restrictions on gun stores, there’s no point in concentrating efforts at the local level. It’s a case of trying to change hearts and minds in other parts of the commonwealth. Not an easy assignment, but if those who are passionate about the issue seek to make a major impact, they’re going to have to roll up their sleeves and get to work on having an impact in General Assembly races statewide.
Business Briefcase VIENNA ISSUES BUSINESS LICENSES:
The Vienna town government has issued licenses to the following businesses: Ayurway Wellness, 346 Maple Ave., E.; Body & Soul Shepherd, 410 Maple Ave., W.; Collie Wags Digital, 1009 Frederick St., S.W.; Cozy Lawn Care, 402 Yeonas Drive, S.W.; Cupcakes!, 527 Maple Ave., W.; Euclid Specialty Managers, 380 Maple Ave., W.; Find Your Deals, 619 Welles St., S.E.; Gatesbridge Co., 261 Commons Drive, N.W.; Hozik & Co., 374 Maple Ave., E. Also, Liberty Tax Services, 266 Cedar Lane, S.E.; Moon Lake Spa, 503 Maple Ave., W.; Phoenix Athletix Club, 234 Dominion Road, N.E.; Prime Learning Center, 513 Maple Ave., W.; Proposal Agent Carla, 288 Windover Ave., N.W.; Salon Nuvida, 320 Maple Ave., E.; Second Factor, 1138 Pokay St., S.W.; Tangible Designs, 310 Westview Court, N.E.; and Tau Six, 850 Shady Drive, S.E. VIENNA GOVERNMENT NOTES MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES: The Vienna
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Del. Rip Sullivan (D-48th) has been appointed campaign chair for the Democratic Caucus in the House of Delegates, with the chalPOLITICAL lenge of trying POTPOURRI to cut down the Republican majority in the lower house of the legislature. Sullivan was appointed to the position by House Minority Leader David Toscano (D-Charlottesville), rounding out the Democratic leadership team. He succeeds Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49th), who earlier had been promoted from campaign chair to Democratic Whip. “It’s an honor to be asked to serve,” Sullivan said in a statement. “I will use this opportunity to grow the House Democratic Caucus by identifying outstanding candidates in winnable districts and making sure competitive races are adequately funded,” he said. Sullivan has his work cut out for him: Republicans currently control 66 of the 100 seats in the House of Delegates, and Democrats have been unable to make significant inroads in either of the last two legislative elections. Toscano said he has faith in Sullivan, who was elected in 2014 to fill the seat of Del. Bob Brink, who departed the legislature to take a position in the McAuliffe administration. “Del. Sullivan has proven himself a leader since the day he was elected – I’m excited to have him join our leadership team,” Toscano said. O’Connell Senior Takes Center Stage in Congressional Hearing: A Bishop O’Connell High School senior recently found himself center stage during a congressional discussion on legislation aimed at curing diseases in young people and expanding federal support for advances in medical treatment. Walter Whitt was part of a March 23 panel, discussing his battle with cystic fibrosis, his current treatment and the impact when his lung capacity decreased by more than 20 percent in a single year. Whitt has since regained some of that lung capacity, and is on track to head to college next year. The bipartisan March 23 event – “Conversation on Child Cures” – was convened by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. It featured testimony from patients and advocates. A contingent from Bishop O’Connell
was on hand to support Whitt. The group had the chance to meet with rock legend Roger Daltrey of The Who; Daltrey cofounded the advocacy group Teen Cancer America. The discussion was held to keep attention focused on the 21st Century Cures Act, congressional legislation that passed the U.S. House of Representatives last July on a 344-77 vote and currently is awaiting action in the U.S. Senate. All three members of the Northern Virginia delegation to the House of Representatives – U.S. Reps. Don Beyer (D8th), Barbara Comstock (R-10th) and Gerald Connolly (D-11th) – voted in support of the bill. The legislation “is so necessary,” Daltrey said at the hearing, speaking about the challenges faced by teens with cancer, who have difficulty finding appropriate treatment because they do not fit into either the pediatric or adult populations. “Please get it through,” Daltrey asked legislators. The March 23 panel discussion was led by Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.), ranking Democratic member U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) and U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.).
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Vienna’s Water, Sewer Rates Are Set to Rise BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
The Vienna Town Council voted 6-1 April 4 to approve proposed water-andsewer rate increases for fiscal year 2017. Council members approved a 66-cent hike per 1,000 gallons, which will raise the average homeowner’s quarterly waterand-sewer bill by about $11. The Council formally will adopt the new water-andsewer rates May 23. Council members also had a lively discussion over the town’s policies for those services, and will do so again at an April 11 work session. Members said they desired more information about the town’s fees relative to those in other jurisdictions. Council member Edythe Kelleher, who cast the sole nay vote against the rate hike, said the town should consider switching some services to Fairfax Water, a large utility that obtains many economies of scale. “I think we ought to be working our way out of the water business,” she said. The town in 2014 commissioned a rate study for its water-and-sewer services and raised rates that year, but not in 2015, said Finance Director Karen Spence. Vienna officials now plan to consider rate adjustments every other year, she said. One policy the Town Council likely will review at the work session involves the town’s splitting the difference with ho-
meowners for large, expensive water leaks that occur on private property. (The town covers the entire cost of such leaks that occur in the public right-of-way, Spence said.) In 2013, there were 197 major leaks on private property that resulted in the town’s crediting residents with about $30,000. In 2014, there were 208 such leaks that led to about $22,000 in credits to residents, followed by 251 leaks last year and about $33,000 in credits, Spence said. Vienna Council Narrowly Votes to Maintain Budget-Adoption Schedule: The Vienna Town Council, split over whether to re-advertise a higher real estate tax rate to finance some of the town government’s unmet needs, voted 4-3 to stay on schedule and approve the proposed fiscal year 2017 budget on May 23. Council members Carey Sienicki, Howard Springsteen and Tara Voigt voted against the May 23 adoption date, saying Town Manager Mercury Payton’s proposal to hold the town’s real estate tax rate at 22.5 cents per $100 assessed valuation might preclude obtaining more money for town staff and projects such as a municipal parking garage. Not opening the window to such possibilities may mean “we’re shutting the door on some important things,” Sienicki said. But a slim majority of other Town Council members said town residents likely will pay more already because of
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McLean Community Center 2016 Governing Board Elections
The Governing Board and staff of the McLean Community Center strongly encourage all qualified residents to vote for members of the McLean Community Center 2016-2017 Governing Board. Your vote sends a very important message of your support of the Center’s programs and services.
When & Where:
Vote between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the McLean Day 2016 festival on Saturday, May 21, at Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Rd.
Meet the Candidates (in alphabetical order) Adult Candidates—Three Positions Open Nadia Ayoubi-Ahluwalia
Kat Kehoe
Lauren Kivlighan
Paul Kohlenberger
Nadia Ayoubi-Ahluwalia has over 15 years’ experience in business and executive management. She is an immigrant of Afghan decent; fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, Dari and conversational Punjabi. Nadia and her husband Puneet have resided and raised their children, Anya, Ammad and Anika in McLean for 10 years. The whole family supports the community at every turn. Citizenship is her priority as she is involved in both political activities and volunteerism. Having founded numerous retail businesses in the DMV, Nadia is most focused on HummingBirds Consulting, an international IT business that is currently expanding into the Classified Government Contracting arena. Email: nayoubi09@gmail.com
I want to be able to lend my abilities to help the McLean Community Center. I am a business owner, a parishioner of St. Luke’s Catholic Church and a longtime resident of McLean. I am a huge supporter of the McLean Community Center. Email: lauren@dcareahomes.com
Someone once described McLean as a large town that feels like a small town. I grew up in a small town and appreciate the sense of community a small town has. No place represents our community better than the McLean Community Center where we gather to enjoy cultural and educational programs, and provide meeting space for local organizations. I applaud the MCC Board for keeping the upcoming new addition within reserve funds and I will stay within budget. My background: MS and MA, GWU; Former Senior Project Manager, Fannie Mae; Realtor, L&F McLean; Board Member, Fairfax County Community Services Board. Email: katkehoe@gmail.com
I’m delighted to seek reelection to the Governing Board. As current Board Chair and past member of the Finance and Capital Facilities committees, I have worked to strengthen the Center’s financial position and achieve progress on our renovation project. As an MCC patron since childhood, McLean Historical Society president and a McLean Citizens Association director, I understand and value the center’s legacy. I’ve been honored to serve on the Governing Board. With your support, I can continue providing dedicated, responsive, and conscientious service to you, our fellow citizens, and our shared civic and cultural center. Thank you for your vote.
Email: paulkohl@msn.com Website: www.facebook.com/VotePaulKohlenberger
Shahnaz Maguire
Jill Roth
Gerri Swarm
Vickie Trunnell
I was graduated from George Mason University and have lived in Northern Virginia for four decades. My husband and I have owned our home, worked, paid taxes and enjoyed life in McLean since 1994. I’m vice president of a small consulting firm. I’ve been serving as chief or assistant chief election officer in McLean for many years. I believe MCC should be a welcome addition to the lives of all members of the community, within an affordable budget. If elected to the Board, I hope to bring fresh ideas for the continued improvement in MCC’s services to the McLean community. Email: shahnazmaguire@aol.com
I have worked for a national association for 35 years as an administrator and certified meeting professional; overseeing a $3 million annual budget. I bring my strengths to this Governing Board and know it will be a beneficial match. My husband and I have lived in McLean for 22 years and have four children. I served on the PTA board, actively involved in our children’s activities through high school, including scouting and sports in McLean. I ask for your vote and thank you for your support. Email: gerriswarm@gmail.com
There’s nothing more important to me than my family. McLean offers amazing opportunities for my two sons, ages 3 and 8 months, and I’d like to see these opportunities grow. As a member of the MCC Board, I can have a direct impact on programs, camps and events in our community. I’d offer a different insight and fresh feel to the board. As a small business owner, I know what it takes to have a vision and make it reality. I’ll communicate with residents to hear the concerns and desires of the center in order to deliver results that matter. Email: jroth0522@gmail.com http://www.votejillroth.com https://www.facebook.com/VoteJillRoth
As the recipient of the 2015 Fairfax County volunteer award, I am proud of my service to the McLean community. Whether it’s an usher at Alden Theatre, coaching youth basketball, serving on the MYB board, being a class parent or team mom, I have been active in our town for 20 years. Together with this service and a full-time management position, I have demonstrated that I am a strong organizer, have a strong community view and have the ability to work with all types of people. Now is the time for me to use these skills to benefit the MCC. Email: trunnell11@gmail.com
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As a candidate for MCC’s Governing Board, I am committed to MCC’s role of community building through civic engagement. MCC is vital to the unique, small town character of McLean. When our family moved here 11 years ago, its diverse programs, activities and services made us feel welcome, and allowed us to quickly become part of the community fabric. I want to preserve MCC’s legacy and optimize its value to all residents through fiscally responsible stewardship of its program and facilities. My experience and insight will ensure that MCC continues to be responsive to the needs of the community. Email: desi.woltman@gmail.com
Qualifications To Vote: 1. You must be a resident of the McLean Community Center tax district (Dranesville Small District 1A); however, you need not be registered to vote in the general election. 2. You must be at least 18 years old to vote for an adult candidate. 3. You must be 15 through 17 years old to vote for youth candidates. Youth voters may vote for one candidate from each of the two high school boundary areas: McLean or Langley high. You must live within a boundary area but need not attend the school. 4. You must bring identification and proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or student ID. If you do not have identification, you may sign a sworn statement.
Youth Candidates – Two Positions Open Langley High School Area
McLean High School Area
Alexander Camus
Sam Gollob
I am a 16-year-old sophomore at Langley High School, where I play saxophone in Langley’s Wind Ensemble and run on the cross country and track teams. I also serve on mission trips and as a camp counselor through my church. For six years, I have participated in McLean Soccer, gone to classes at the center and seen several shows at the Alden Theatre. I have gone to many community events as well, and if I am elected, I will make sure that MCC programs are maintained and improved because they hold a great value to our community as a whole. Email: alexforgoverningboard@gmail.com
I am so fortunate to have lived in McLean all my life and it is very important to me to give back. I have been the president of my McLean High School class of 2018 for the last two years. I try to be a leader and role model on my club; high school and summer swim teams. Also, I volunteer coach for a Special Olympics swim team. As your leader, I hope to act as a voice for the youth of McLean to make our community an even better place. Email: samtg2018@gmail.com
Liana Keesing
Riya Master
Quentin Levin
Mariana Patterson
My name is Riya Master and I am a sophomore at McLean HS. I am interested in being a doctor, and I thoroughly enjoy math. I serve on the Teen Advisory Board for the public libraries. Last summer, I worked as a volunteer at Children’s National, providing great job experience. Additionally, my resume includes the JV field hockey and soccer teams, debate, Model United Nations and DECA. Multiple national/local competition experiences have given me a strong insight on policy and working effectively in a committee or team. I believe I can make a difference and benefit the governing board. Email: riyamaster@gmail.com
My name is Liana Keesing, and I’m excited to be running for the position of Langley student representative to the MCC Governing Board! Previously, I’ve been a Virginia Senate Page, President of my student government and an appointed member of the TJHSST Homecoming Committee. I bring enthusiasm, initiative and creativity to everything I do. As a cellist, I will work to create more opportunities for local students to showcase their abilities in the arts. I also want to promote environmentally friendly practices to ensure that the town I love remains a sustainable, diverse and vibrant community for years to come. Email: lianaformccboard@outlook.com
I enjoy taking other people’s ideas and thoughts into account when making decisions, especially if I’m working together with them to achieve a common goal. Being bilingual in both English and Spanish aids me in this trait. My organizational skills are another strong characteristic of mine as I consider them to be both my greatest weakness and strength because I often make lists in order to structure a plan that I want to obtain, no matter the size. However, I feel uneasy if I proceed to do a task without a formulated strategy.
I run not merely to take office, but to make MCC a better organization. Serving at MCC for the past year, I’ve developed an understanding—community makes us who we are. I vow to continue spreading MCC’s explorative spirit and goodwill by championing innovative programs for every age/interest. As class president, debate team leader and journalist, I know how to listen and fight. I believe life must be lived to its fullest. I’ll apply this principle to every community endeavor as we open the arts to new eyes, have fun and explore our deepest passions. McLean’s future is our future! Email: quentin.levin@mcleancenter.org
Priyanka Susarla
I’m a junior at Langley High and I’m fortunate to have grown up in McLean’s supporting environment. Serving and giving back to the community has been my top priority. I coach McLean Youth basketball, tutor at my local elementary school and have volunteered at the library. I hold leadership positions, such as being an ambassador in Virginia Girls Summit, an organization serving to empower girls. I strive to be a role model for youth. Given the opportunity, I’ll be thrilled to serve the community I love and will do my best to give youth a voice in the MCC board.
Email: patterson.mariana@gmail.com
Come and Meet the Candidates A forum sponsored by the Friends of McLean Community Center Sunday, May 1, 2-4 p.m. at the Center
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Want to vote, but can’t make it to the McLean Day festival on May 21? Vote by absentee ballot! Call the Center at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, or send a request by email to elections@mcleancenter.org to have a ballot package sent to your home. Or, stop by the Center or the Old Firehouse (1440 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA 22101) and pick up an absentee ballot package, which will be available beginning Monday, April 11. Completed absentee ballot applications and ballots must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, to be counted. www.insidenova.com
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Dominion’s ‘Project Plant It!’ Celebrates 10 Years of Teaching about Trees SUYAPA MARQUEZ | DOMINION
or the past decade, elementaryschool students throughout the Northern Virginia region have been digging into Mother Nature thanks to Dominion’s “Project Plant It!” A hallmark of this educational program is the distribution of a free redbud tree seedling to all children who are registered for the program. The seedlings are shipped to arrive in time for Arbor Day, which is April 29. This year, for the first time since the program began in 2007, enrollment was open to all grade levels instead of just to third graders as in the past. Also, scout troops, civic organizations, preschools, homeschools and other entities that work with children –including parents and grandparents – could participate. Registrations in 2016 include not only third-grade classes in the greater Northern Virginia area, but also a Girl Scout troop in Stafford County, a Pre-K class in Reston, a kindergarten and fourth grade class in Arlington and a 10th-grade class in Prince William County, just to name a few.
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Although the registration period closed in mid-February, there are still many opportunities to engage children in Project Plant It! All of the instructional materials – including lesson plans in math, science, language arts and social studies, along with other teaching tools
– can be downloaded at no charge from the web site, www.projectplantit.com. Teachers, parents and facilitators can easily adapt these materials to different grade levels. The site also includes educational games, instructional videos, suggestions for outdoor activities that families can enjoy together, and much more. In 2016, up to 50,000 redbud tree seedlings will be distributed to children in 10 states where Dominion conducts business. This means Project Plant It! has
provided a grand total of about 350,000 tree seedlings over the past ten years, representing almost 875 acres of new forest if all of the seedlings are planted and grow to maturity. [Source: Virginia Department of Forestry] Project Plant It! was created by Dominion to teach children about the benefits of trees to the ecosystem and to inspire a new generation of tree-planters to protect the environment. For more information, visit www.projectplantit.com.
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eaching kids healthy habits can be tough. From learning how to apply sunscreen to knowing how often to bathe, kids need help from mom and dad on caring for their bodies - including their skin, hair and nails. Some of the American Academy of Dermatology’s tips for parents and their children to care for skin, hair and nails include: • Use peanut butter to get gum out of hair. • Avoid using hair styling products near the face to prevent acne. • Wear sunscreen every day to prevent skin cancer and premature aging. Even on a cloudy day, up to 80 percent of the sun’s ultraviolet rays can pass through the clouds. • Put an ice pack on a bruise to reduce swelling. If it’s a bad bruise, elevate the area above your child’s heart for about 15 minutes to keep the bruising and swelling to a minimum.
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For parents, the Web site provides additional information on how to help their children properly care for their skin, hair and nails, as well as information about adult conditions like rosacea and psoriasis. -Courtesy of ARAcontent
Trees that grow minds. One redbud seedling can change the way a child cares for the world. Project Plant It! is a hands-on educational program that uses trees to connect environmental awareness with science, technology, engineering and math—connections that can grow into a greener future for us all.
ProjectPlantIt.com Project Plant It! is a partnership between Dominion and the Arbor Day Foundation and is offered at no charge to elementary schools in Dominion service regions.
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Public-Safety Notes MAN ARRESTED AFTER THREATENING TYSONS SECURITY GUARD WITH RAZOR BLADE: A security guard working
in the 8300 block of Greensboro Drive in Tysons on March 25 at 1:27 p.m. approached a suspicious person, who then threatened to cut him with a razor blade, Fairfax County police said. The suspect fled on foot, but police found him shortly thereafter. Authorities have charged Charles Wafo, 28, of no fixed address, with assault. LICENSE PLATES STOLEN FROM VIENNA AUTO-REPAIR SHOP: An employee
at County Transmission, 320 Dominion Road, N.E., told Vienna police that between March 17 and 24 someone had removed the license plates from one of the vehicles that had been left in the parking lot for service. STOLEN BUSINESS CHECKS FOUND ON VIENNA ROADWAY: A local resident
on March 25 found blank business checks laying in the roadway on Nutley Street, S.W., and brought them to Vienna Police Headquarters. A Vienna police officer contacted the checks’ owner and found they were stolen from his vehicle a short time earlier. The owner stated he left the checkbook in his unlocked vehicle in the parking lot while he conducted business at Freedom
Bank, 502 Maple Ave., W. He was not aware the checkbook had been removed from the vehicle until the officer notified him. Vienna police continue to investigate this case. LOUNGE EMPLOYEE CITED FOR VIOLATING NOISE ORDINANCE: Two Vi-
enna police officers went to The Bey Lounge, 303 Mill St., N.E., on March 30 at 12:37 a.m. after a resident reported excessively loud music coming from the business. Upon arrival, police determined the music was in violation of the town’s noise ordinance. Police issued a summons to the employee, a 30-year-old Reston man for violation of the noise ordinance. Police released him after he signed the summons and agreed to turn down the music. WOMAN ARRESTED ON PRESCIPTION-FRAUD CHARGE IN VIENNA: An
employee at Vienna Rexall Drug Center, 150 Maple Ave., W., told Vienna police on March 30 at 1:55 p.m. that a female customer was attempting to fill a fraudulent prescription. A Vienna police officer located the 28year-old Springfield woman and arrested her. Police transported her to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where authorities charged her with prescription fraud and released her on an unsecured
bond. GIVEN GO-AHEAD BY MOTORIST, CYCLIST STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE:
A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle and injured March 22 at 3:49 p.m. near Ayr Hill Avenue and Dominion Road, N.E., Vienna police said. The incident occurred as the bicyclist was traveling southbound on the Washington & Old Dominion Regional Trail approaching its intersection with Ayr Hill Avenue, N.E. The bicyclist noticed the driver of a vehicle traveling westbound on Ayr Hill was permitting him to cross the roadway and proceeded into the cross walk without coming to a complete stop. A second vehicle was traveling eastbound on Ayr Hill and struck the bicyclist, police said. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department personnel later transported the bicyclist to an area hospital. SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION OF RAGS LEADS TO OAKTON HOUSE FIRE: Fair-
fax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded on March 30 at about 1:45 p.m. to a single-family house fire at 3140 Windsong Drive in Oakton. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered smoke and fire coming from the garage and attic area of the two-story home. Fire officials struck a second alarm, which brought more than 60 firefighters to the
scene. Firefighters conducted an aggressive attack, but because of deteriorating conditions they were forced to abandon an interior attack and fight the fire from the exterior of the home. Because of high winds, it took firefighters about an hour to bring the fire under control. Rescue personnel transported three firefighters to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries, officials said. The home had working smoke alarms. No one was home at the time of the fire, said officials, who estimated the blaze caused $652,500 in damage. According to fire investigators, the fire was accidental and was caused by the spontaneous combustion of improperly discarded rags that had been soaked with linseed oil. IMPROPERLY-DISPOSED ASHES SPARK VIENNA-AREA HOME: Fairfax County
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McLean/Great Falls Notes DIFFICULT RUN CLEANUP ON THE HORIZON: The annual cleanup of Difficult
Run stream valley will be held on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by the Great Falls Citizens Association, the annual cleanup is part of a regionwide cleanup of the Potomac River watershed. To register and obtain directions, contact Bill Canis at bcanis@yahoo.com.
McLEAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY SALUTES ANNIVERSARY OF CHURCH: The
McLean Historical Society will honor the sesquicentennial of St. John’s Episcopal Church with a meeting at the church on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. The church’s 150th Jubilee Committee will host the society in Shears Hall, and members of its history committee will provide a guided tour of displays expounding on the parish’s development since its founding in 1866. The community is invited; the church is located at 6715 Georgetown Pike. For information, call Paul Kohlenberger at (703) 980-0885 or e-mail paulkohl@msn. com.
McLEAN HIGH TO PRESENT FAIRYTALE CLASSIC: The McLean High
School drama department will present a rendition of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Broadway version of “Cinderella” with
performances on April 8, 14, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. and April 9 at 2 p.m. at the school. “This is a show that everyone will want to see – it’s not only a well-known favorite fairy tale with terrific music and a wonderfully talented cast, but this Broadway version adds some new twists and turns to the story,” said producer Chip Rome. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. For information, see the Web site at www.theatremclean.org. ALDEN THEATRE PRESENTS INNVOTIVE MUSICAL TROUPE: The Alden
Theatre of the McLean Community Center will present the New York Neo-Futurists in “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind” on Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m. The troupe performs 30 plays in 60 minutes, ranging from the comic to tragic, the political to the surreal. The show “is theater for people who want to be part of the action, love a rush of adrenaline, take a little of everything from the buffet and are, well, a little strange,” producers say. The cost is $15 for McLean residents, $25 for others. For information, call (703) 790-0123 or see the Web site at www. mcleancenter.org.
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17 at 3 p.m. at the Barns of Wolf Trap, featuring special guest artist Elisabeth von Trapp. The production – “Edelweiss: Spotlight on Youth” – will be the third in the symphony’s 2015-16 series of events commemorating the 50th anniversary of “The Sound of Music.” Under the baton of Dingwall Fleary, the orchestra will perform works that include “Seventy-Six Trombones” from “The Music Man” as well as a “Star Wars” medley from John Williams and “Serenade to Spring” by Richard Rodgers. von Trapp is the granddaughter of the legendary Maria von Trapp, whose family story inspired “The Sound of Music.” She last performed with the McLean Symphony in 2010. Tickets are $40 for adults, $25 for students. For information, see the Web site at www.mclean-symphony.org. FASHION SHOW WILL BENEFIT SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Great Falls Friends and
Neighbors will host a fashion show to raise funds for local scholarships on Sunday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to noon at Bloomingdale’s in Tysons Corner. The event also will feature a champagne brunch, raffle, silent auction and shopping. For information, see the Web site at
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The Great Falls Garden Club will present “April Showers Bring . . .” on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Great Falls Library. The event will feature a competitive exhibition of floral designs and horticulture. For information, see the Web site at www. gfgardenclub.org. TAI CHI OFFERED TO BEGINNERS: Free tai chi beginners’ practice is held on Saturdays from 8 to 9 a.m. on the outdoor basketball court located behind Dolley Madison Library at McLean Central Park. Practice takes place rain or shine. For information, call (703) 759-9141 or see the Web site at www.freetaichi.org.
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Schools & Military n Alexander Boyd, the son of David and Deborah Boyd of McLean and a graduate of Mercersburg Academy, and Kathlyn Anne Silverman, the daughter of Robert Silverman and Therese Morin of McLean and a graduate of Langley High School, have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Rochester.
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Three Levels of Sumptuousness Await! Stone-and-HardiPlank Home Surrounded by Lush Woodlands
Our quest for the best in the springtime real estate market this week takes us to Utterback Store Road in Great Falls, where – taking its place amid a collection of exceptional architecture – we find a standout stone-and-HardiPlank property constructed by Oak Ridge Builders. With manicured gardens and verdant surroundings, this is a showplace inside and out, ready to lend its talents both to daily living and entertaining in style. The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,599,000 by Joan Stansfield of Keller Williams Realty. From the moment we are welcomed in the soaring foyer, a feeling of exceptionality is all around us. To our right is the formal living room, to our left the dining room with its tray ceiling. Each is warm and inviting. The kitchen complex occupies a strategic position at the rear of the home, and is designed for the gourmet in each of us while also being a workhorse – there is plentiful prep area, a center island, top-quality appliances and a morning-dining room with access to the rear deck that overlooks the domains. The two-story Great Room lives up to its name, with a stone-front fireplace, stacked-stone window wall and additional access to the copious deck area. Set out of the main traffic flow is a
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Facts for buyers Address: 500 Utterback Store Road, Great Falls (22066). Listed at: $1,599,000 by Joan Stansfield, Keller Williams Realty (703) 919-7761. Schools: Forestville Elementary, Cooper Middle, Langley High School.
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Pending Sales Up Nationally, Except for in the Northeast
Pending home sales rose in February to their highest level in seven months and remain higher than a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors. Led by a sizeable increase in the Midwest, all major regions except for the Northeast saw an increase in contract activity in February. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, rose 3.5 percent to 109.1 in February from a downwardly revised 105.4 in January and was 0.7 percent above February 2015 (108.3). The index in the Northeast declined 0.2 percent to 94.0 in February, but is still 12.6 percent above a year ago. In the Midwest the index shot up 11.4 percent to 112.6 in February, and is now 2.5 percent above February 2015. Pending home sales in the South increased 2.1 percent to an index of 122.4 in February but are 0.4 percent lower than last February. The index in the West climbed 0.7 percent in February to 96.4, but is now 6.2 percent below a year ago. Although the index has now increased year-over-year for 18 consecutive months nationally, February’s annual gain was the smallest in that run. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, said pending sales made promising strides in February, rising to the highest index reading since last July (109.8). “After some volatility this winter, the latest data is encouraging in that a decent number of buyers signed contracts last month, lured by mortgage rates dipping to their lowest levels in nearly a year and a modest, seasonal uptick in inventory,” he said. “Looking ahead, the key for sustained momentum and more sales than last spring is a continuous stream of new listings quickly replacing what’s being scooped up by a growing pool of buyers.” Without adequate supply, “sales will likely plateau,” Yun said. Existing-homes sales this year are forecast to be around 5.38 million, an increase of 2.4 percent from 2015. The national median existing-home price for all of this year is expected to increase between 4 and 5 percent. In 2015, existing-home sales increased 6.3 percent, while prices rose 6.8 percent.
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n Chandler Wimmer of McLean and Christian Schipma of Oakton were part of a team of sixth-graders from The Nysmith School who recently won first place in an Odyssey of the Mind competition. The team, whose hand-created devices resolved a technical program on a set resembling the Mars surface, is coached by Scott Schipma and Jackie Becker of Oakton. The team moves on to the state championship, to be held April 16 in Newport News. n Several local students from The Nysmith School earned honors in the recent D.C. Urban Debate League Public Forum.
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Suggestions on Speeding the Slow Pace of Baseball
How about holding an exhibition baseball game between a couple of local high school teams for the sole purpose of speeding the pace of what is far too often slow play.
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State Champions Have a 3-0-1 Mark DAVE STEINBACHER For the Sun Gazette
Nothing was decided. A Liberty Conference showdown between two of the area’s top boys high soccer teams SOCCER school ended in a 1-1 tie March 31 between the defending 6A state champion Langley Saxons (3-0-1) and the visiting Washington-Lee Generals (2-0-1). “Langley has always been a physical team,” said W-L coach Jimmy Carrasquillo, whose squad was a 6A state finalist in 2014. “When we did our thing tonight – dictate the run of play – we did pretty well. When it got physical, they took us out of it.” Washington-Lee scored first in the second half on a shot from 15 yards out by senior midfielder Lucas Mendes. “Maycol [Nunez] got the ball at the top of the box,” Mendes said. “I turned and he found me on the left side. I saw that the near post was open. Thankfully it went in.” Eight minutes later, Langley scored Continued on Page 26
Langley High School’s Cameron Bacso, right, is defended by Washington-Lee’s Benhur GebretnPHOTO BY DEB KOLT saie during last week’s Liberty Conference boys contest.
Second-Half Goal Gives Cougars a 1-0 Victory ALLEN KHA For the Sun Gazette
The Oakton Cougars squeaked past the visiting and previously undefeated Patriots, SOCCER Yorktown 1-0, in an early-season matchup pitting girls high school soccer teams with lofty expectations this season. Oakton (2-1) dominated play on March 31, possessing the ball for most of the game, and generating 13 shots. Yorktown (3-1) was without its entire starting defensive back four, because those players had club-team commitments.
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The Cougars, nevertheless, struggled to create space once they pushed the ball toward the Patriots’ goal. Yorktown’s midfield duo often dropped deep to shield their back line and close off space in the middle for Oakton’s attackers. Oakton also was the recipient of some good defense. Sophomore Yorktown center back Annette Shumway made three goal-line clears on shot attempts from University of Floridabound Oakton senior Tess Sapone. The game was scoreless at halftime. Yorktown almost took the lead shortly into the second half when Sydney Jones’ long cross to the box flew in the wind and bounced down from the
crossbar. Oakton scored the only goal after the Yorktown backline defended an initial counter attack, then Sapone got control of the ball away from Shumway and put a shot past Patriots’ goalie Sydney Davis. “Against a ranked team [Yorktown], it’s great to get this result,” Oakton coach Kasey Davenport said. “It’s good to know that we can still grind through. Both teams were missing players, and it’s only our third game. So we all have to continue improving. The players, our attackers, will continue to gain a better
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The teams, coaches and umpiring staff would have to meet, plan and be completely coordinated and 100 percent on board about how such a contest could demonstrate, with maybe a few exaggerations, how action could be significantly sped way up. Here are a few suggestions. n Catchers call all the pitches, eliminating having to get the signs from the bench, then relay it to the pitcher, which would save tons of time. n No huddles in front of dugouts, which has unfortunately become too common, before the defensive team takes the field. The players should sprint to their positions. n Pitchers and catchers should be in position for the warm-up pitches within seconds of the changeovers, not minutes, which has too often become the case. The umpires should speed this along. n Cut way down on the meetings at the mound between pitchers and catchers, as well as the one-on-one chats between batters and the coach in the third-base box. Plus, a coach should jog quickly, not walk slowly, when visiting the mound, then have only 15 seconds to talk. n Hitters not be allowed to step out of the box, and be required to jog to the plate upon their turn to bat. n Pitchers have to throw a pitch within five seconds of getting the sign from the catcher, and not be allowed to hold the ball, forcing the batter to ask for time. n Start games on time. If action is supposed to begin at 6 p.m., that’s when the first pitch should be thrown, not when introductions commence. They should start 15 minutes earlier. If all of these suggestions were tried, the pace of a great game would be much more enjoyable to watch.
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All-Sun Gazette High School Hoop Teams Boys
Girls
First Team Name
Chase Barrand Grant Robinson Taiga Walker Tavon Tarpley Nate Shafer
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Jordan James Brett Wellde Jarrett Bacon Tyler White
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5-10 6-2 5-11 6-3 6-5
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Paige Galiani Alex Marquis Maddie Royle Jess Monroe Delaney Connolly
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School Madison Marshall Madison Oakton Marshall
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5-8 6-7 6-0 6-0 6-7
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Lizzy Shamloo Aidan McWeeney Kailyn Fee Jordyn Callaghan Morgan Simpson
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Forward Guard Forward Guard Forward
5-10 5-6 6-1 5-8 6-0
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Second Team School Langley Madison Oakton Langley Madison
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5-6 5-8 5-6 5-6 5-4
Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr.
Honorable Mention: From Langley: Grant Hughes, Chas Battaglia, Colter Carton, Jay Goettman. From Madison: Luke Lilienthal, Nick Conforti, Johnny Corish. From Marshall: Jelani Murray, Mikey Briody, Jack Foley. From McLean: Zach Glissman, Matias Prock. From Oakton: Jacob Posz, Braeden Johnson, Zach Sickel. From Potomac School: Drew Davis, Preston Bacon. From Flint Hill: Ben Stern, Jordan Taylor, Gage Herdman, Justin Taylor, Connor McBride.
Honorable Mention: From Langley: Ariani Aulisi, Stephanie Sipple,
Player of the Year: Nate Shafer (Langley)
Co-Players of the Year: Paige Galiani (Langley),
Coach of the Year: Scott Newman (Langley) Rookies of the Year:
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Sara Flatley. From Madison: Alexis Hermes, Ashley Sullender, Megan Miskell. From Marshall: Clara Ford, Kristen Tillman. From McLean: Hannah Smith, Karynne Baker. From Oakton: Christin Butters, Mackenzie Brooks. From Potomac School: Sara Park, Courtlynne Caskin, Tracey Mills. From Flint Hill: Kristen Reilly, Lindsey Wiley, Paige Rucks, Tori Herman, Claire Miller, Whitney Wiley.
Alex Marquis (Oakton)
Coach of the Year: Amanda Baker (Langley)
The Sun Gazette’s 2015-16 boys and girls basketball teams were chosen from the following high school squads: Flint Hill, Langley, Madison, Marshall, McLean, Oakton, Madeira and Potomac School.
Rookies of the Year: Sara Park (Potomac School), Claire Miller, Whitney Wiley (Flint Hill)
High School Roundup MARSHALL BASKETBALL SENIOR CHOSEN ALL-STATE: Marshall High
School senior guard Chase Barrand was chosen second team all-state in the boys 5A classification. Barrand helped Marshall finish 21-5 in 2015-16, second in
Cougars Continued from Page 25 understanding of how their teammates play, and we’ll do a better job of creating space.”
Liberty Continued from Page 25 the tying goal when Shayan Harandi drilled in a direct kick from 25 yards. “Shayan bent it around a five-man wall there,” Langley coach Bo Amato said. Harandi said he made a good move on the W-L goalie. “Their keeper sold me front post,” Harandi said. “He was daring me to hit it front post, and that’s what I did.” April 2016 26 April 26 7, 7, 2016
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Yorktown coach Mariano Alonso was pleased with his team’s performance, despite the loss. “We played tough and we had a lot of players step up – an entirely new backline,” he said. “I’m not upset about the result because we were resilient, and given Oakton’s chances, it was a logical
result. Tonight was always a game where the first team to score would probably prevail, and credit to Oakton that they did.” Yorktown won its first three games, defeating Lake Braddock, 1-0, George Mason, 5-1, and Langley, 3-1. In the win over Langley, Kelly Em-
son scored two goals and Zoe Lunn the other. Assists went to Meredith Beam and Sarah Brooks. Kiely Westhoff had two goals and two assists against George Mason, with Cadyn Westhoff netting the goal and Gillian Schiffer tallying the assist against Lake Braddock.
In each five-minute overtime, neither team scored, with one Langley shot hitting a goal post. “I sort of thought that we outplayed them, but W-L is a good team,” Amato said. Washington-Lee goalie Chris Palacios made numerous big saves with his feet and hands. “The key to playing keeper is being able to judge the ball and being aggressive,” Palacios said. “I thought that our defenders – Isaac Gamboa, Colin MacEwen, Noah Goodkind and Marty Hockey – all played well. We need to
take it step by step to get there.” Langley’s defense was led by Grant Hughes, Taylor Hosley, Tim Murray and Rashid Maen Areikat. “We had to contain them,” Maen Areikat said. “We knew that they were dangerous up top. Soccer is a team game. It’s not a one man show.” Harandi said one of Langley’s goals is to repeat as state champions. “We have the ammo to do it,” he said. “We need to improve on finishing our chances.” Amato said his team still has to do more developing. “We need to get fitter – more cardiovascular – as a team,” he
said. “If so, we’ll be able to execute our chances better.” For the season for Washington-Lee, Mendes has four goals and two assists, with Nunez having three goals and two assists. Other top players for the Generals are Alejandro Maldonado, Jose Argueta, Jake Muskovitz, Harrison Ramos and Abdullah Al’Rubaly. For Langley, Harandi has a goal and four assists. Other top Langley players are Tim Le, Damian Street, Jordan Shklyar, Claudio Conde, Cameron Basco and goalie Alexander-Halim Barakat.
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Commonwealth’s Home Sales Show Strength During February Year-over-year home sales across Virginia were up in February even as median sales prices took a slight dip, according to new figures from the Virginia Association of Realtors (VAR). A total of 6,391 properties went to closing during the month, up 5.5 percent from
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Continued from Page 1 and the addition of another eastbound lane along 4 miles of that highway between the Dulles Connector Road and Fairfax Drive, which long has been the site of traffic gridlock. Construction of those toll lanes would begin this summer and be completed a year later. Vehicles that have two or more occupants, and are equipped with EZPass or E-ZFlex devices, initially will be able to use the toll lanes for free, but the threshold will change to three occupants in 2020. The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission would use toll revenues from I-66 inside the Beltway to pay for a variety of multimodal projects, including parkand-ride lots, improvements to parallel roadways, enhanced bus and Metrorail service, and upgraded carpool and vanpool options. Construction of the new eastbound I-66 lane inside the Beltway would be-
the 6,058 transactions reported statewide in February 2015 – a direction that officials in the real-estate industry hope will continue as the market transitions into the busy spring-summer season. “With continued low interest rates and inventory increasing into spring, sales
should continue to rise, in keeping with both seasonal trends and the sustained strengthening of Virginia’s real-estate industry,” VAR president Bill White said. While sales were up, the median price of $242,600 reported in February was down about 1 percent from $245,000 a
year before. The median price also was down slightly from January 2016, marking only the third time since 2008 that the state market has seen a price drop over the January-toFebruary period. – Staff Report
gin in early 2018 and open to drivers in early 2020. Planners are minimizing the project’s footprint so that no land outside VDOT’s right of way will have to be taken, officials said. Commuters using I-66 outside the Beltway also can look forward to road construction. Using a public-private partnership, transportation officials plan to provide two Express Lanes in each direction between I-495 and Haymarket. The project would build two new lanes and convert both existing high-occupancy vehicle lanes for tolling. Three non-tolled lanes would remain in each direction. Officials also plan to enhance bus service on I-66 outside the Beltway and by 2021 build new park-and-ride lots with 4,000 new parking spaces for commuters. All of the improvements on I-66 outside the Beltway would cost about $2.1 billion. Construction is scheduled to start in 2017 and finish by late 2020. Included among those efforts, although not being considered as a standalone project, would be a $385 million ef-
fort to improve the highway’s intersection at Route 28. Other projects would extend Express Lanes by 8 miles north on Interstate 395 and by 2.2 miles south along I-95 near Stafford. Most or all of the I-395 improvements would be built within VDOT’s right-ofway and that project should be completed in 2019, said VDOT Commissioner Charles Kilpatrick. The I-95 Express Lanes opened in 2014. The $50 million project at the southern end of those lanes would add a new northbound entrance ramp just south of Garrisonville Road and extend southbound lanes past that area, while keeping the existing flyover ramps at Garrisonville Road. That project is set to begin in June, with the southbound ramp completed in winter 2017-18 and the northbound ramp opening in summer 2018. During the question-and-answer session, Layne deflected a pointed query from transportation critic Rob Whitfield about why commuters from outlying areas – whose increased Dulles Toll Road
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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 9, 1943: n The W&OD Railroad has resumed carrying passengers from Fairfax County to Rosslyn, but says the wartime effort is losing money. n At Penney’s, men’s all-wool suits are on sale for $29.75, with sports slacks at $5.90 and ties from 49 cents to 98 cents. April 10, 1958: n Among the three Democrats who have lined up to seek the nomination for the 10th District U.S. House of Representatives seat, held by Republican Joel Broyhill, is Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce president Henry Rolfs. n At Safeway: T-bone steaks are on sale for 99 cents per pound, while iceberg lettuce is 19 cents per pound. n In baseball action, McLean defeated Mount Vernon, 5-4. April 9-10, 1965: n Fairfax school officials will accept $53,500 in federal funds to help “facilitate orderly integration” of schools. n Fairfax officials are set to prohibit the use of dogs to hunt deer. n Scuffy, one of Sen. Robert Kennedy’s hounds, spent a few hours at the Fairfax pound after he showed up, for the second time, on a neighbor’s front doorstep. n At the movies: “The Pink Panther,” “Night of the Iguana” and “Goldfinger.” n Washington-Lee topped Marshall, 2-1, in baseball. April 10, 1973: n Fairfax officials are contemplating building a school on top of a bridge over the Dulles Access Road. n Langley High School has named Charles Martin its new varsity football coach. n The Northern Virginia Sun sent a number of its top-selling newsboys to Florida, with stops at Disney World, Daytona and the Kennedy Space Center. April 10, 1984: n The Board of Supervisors wants to reduce the cost of the Metro system by spacing out service during rush hour. n Gov. Robb has signed legislation creating a state holiday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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team assessing the Fairfax County Police Department’s quest for reaccreditation will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 11 at 6 p.m. at the Board of Supervisors Auditorium at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax. Members of the Commission for Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies will arrive on April 10 to conduct an examination of police policy and procedures as part of the accreditation process. A copy of the organization’s standards are available for review at the police headquarters, located at the Massey Building, 4100 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax. Those unable to attend the public hearing can phone in comments on April 11 between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. by calling (703) 246-2384. Written comments will be accepted by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, 13575 Heathcote Blvd., Suite 320, Gainesville, Va. 20155. To win accreditation for another four years, the police department must comply with a total of 389 standards as outlined by the commission. VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR ‘CLEAN THE BAY DAY’: The Chesapeake Bay
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across Virginia are recruiting volunteers for the 28th Clean the Bay Day. The annual shoreline cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. Thousands of volunteers are needed on foot and in boats to help pick up litter and debris along the shorelines of the Chesapeake Bay and its many rivers and streams. Last year, more than 6,000 volunteers participated, removing approximately 110,000 pounds of litter and debris along 450 miles of shoreline. “Clean the Bay Day is a great way for Virginians do their part for the waterways we enjoy every day,” said Tanner Council, CBF’s Clean the Bay Day coordinator. “It’s really become a unique Virginia tradition. With so many people working together, in just a few hours we make a huge difference in cleaning up the Bay, rivers, streams, lakes and beaches across the state.” Cleanups sites are available across Northern Virginia and in other parts of the commonwealth. For information and to register, call (800) SAVE-BAY or see the Web site at www.cbf.org/clean. CHANGES PROPOSED FOR FAIRFAX CONNECTOR SERVICE: Changes have
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urgently needs drivers to deliver meals midday on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays across Fairfax County. Frail older adults are not receiving much-needed nutrition due to a shortage of drivers, county officials said in putting out a call for support. A knowledge of Korean is not needed to provide assistance. For information, call (703) 324-5406 or e-mail volunteersolutions@fairfaxcounty.gov. The Sun Gazette runs news of interest of readers across Fairfax County on a weekly basis. April 7, 2016 31 31
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