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Fairfax County paid 1,421 employees $100,000 or more in 2016, but those figures do not include many public-safety workers whose overtime payments bumped many of them into the six-figure range. Twenty-seven of the county’s top 30 overtime earners last year worked for the Who makes Fire and Rescue Department and what? See three for the Po- ranking on lice Department. Page 22 Nine took home $200,000 or more, and 10 earned more than the police and fire chiefs. Overtime payouts have risen considerably during the past several years. Rounding to the nearest hundred thousand dollars, the county paid $57.1 million worth of overtime in 2016, $55.4 million in 2015, $51.3 million in 2014 and $43.1 million in 2013, said county spokesman Tony Castrilli. Neither the Fairfax County government nor the Fair Labor Standards Act limit the number of hours employees may work in any given work week, but each county
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Supervisors OK Taller Building on Parcel in Tysons BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
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Vienna Celebrates Spirit of Volunteerism
Above left, Suzanne Zolldan, Kathleen Canedo and Kria Brunjes, who started the community organization VeryVienna, pose after being honored at the 16th annual Mayor’s Volunteer Reception in Vienna. Above right, members of the Movers and Shakers Committer, which raised $22,000 for a sculpture to honor the late Mayor M. Jane Seeman, also were honored.
Above, Jeff Bollettino of School of Rock accepts the Carole Wolfand Award from Vienna Town Council members Linda Colbert and Carey Sienicki, Town/Business Liaison Committee chairman Friderike Butler and Mayor Laurie DiRocco. At right, members of the Club Phoenix Teen Council pose with Michael Funk, who accepted an honor for his late wife, Tammy, who served as the town’s coordinator for after-school programs, and Vienna Mayor Laurie DiRocco. PHOTOS BY BRIAN TROMPETER
Former Louise Archer Principal Recalled for Her Caring BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
During her two dozen years as principal at Louise Archer Elementary School in Vienna, Judith Azzara oversaw the primary education of a generation’s worth of students and coined the school’s stillextant motto: “The Sun Always Shines at Louise Archer.” Azzara, 72, of Reston, who died of cancer April 11, was a “wonderful leader and friend to the students, staff and community of Louise Archer,” said Michelle Makrigiorgos, the school’s current principal. “I understand the traditions that exist and the importance of building relationships through her model and example,” Makrigiorgos said. “It has been an honor to follow in her footsteps years later. Judy positively influenced many lives during her time in [Fairfax County Public Schools] and we are all better for having known her. I know her impact will last a lifetime at Louise Archer Elementary School.” Judith Woolsey Ryan Azzara was born March 25, 1945 in Alexandria, the daughter of former Minnesota state senator and Veterans Administration attorney Ralph Victor Woolsey and Falls Church Country Day School founder Mildred Eleanor 4
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Woolsey. After attending St. James Catholic School in Falls Church, Azzara graduated from Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington in 1962. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from St. Francis College in Pennsylvania in 1966 and later received a master of education degree from George Mason University. Shortly after receiving her undergraduate degree, Azzara married college sweetheart William C. Ryan, a U.S. Marine Corps officer and aviator who flew more than 300 combat missions during the Vietnam War. He was shot down and killed in May 1969, the day before the couple’s son’s first birthday. Her husband’s remains, recovered over the Laos border last year, will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery this month. Azzara began her Fairfax County education career in 1970 as a fourth-grade teacher at Mosby Woods Elementary School in Fairfax and became assistant principal at Laurel Ridge Elementary School in Springfield in 1974. Two years later, she began her long tenure as Louise Archer Elementary’s principal. Azzara recovered from a brain aneurysm and stroke she suffered in 1978 and frequently was nominated for the Principal of the Year award.
Judith Azzara, who served as principal at Louise Archer Elementary School in Vienna for 24 years, died April 11 at age 72.
Two of Azzara’s charges included future Vienna Town Council members Linda Colbert and Pasha Majdi, who both had fond memories of their time at the school. “She was such a strong lady,” Colbert said. “She was very loved by all the students and just a real positive force in the school . . . You could just tell she loved her job.” “She was a wonderful principal, everpresent, who enriched the lives of all students while I was there,” Majdi said. “Thanks to her, the sun is still shining at Louise Archer.”
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After retiring from Fairfax County schools in 2000, she interviewed, recruited and developed teachers as a member of the school system’s Human Resources Talent Acquisition Team, her family told the Sun Gazette. Azzara also performed a similar task for James Madison University and was an author and regular contributor to Principal magazine and other education-related publications. St. Francis College in 1996 named Azzara a distinguished alumna and the Vienna branch of the American Association of University Women in 2000 honored her as Educator of the Year. Azzara married her second husband, educator Carl Azzara, in 1982. He died in March this year. Azzara is survived by her son, Michael Ryan; a daughter-in-law; two grandchildren; three sisters; two brothers; five stepchildren; and eight step-grandchidren. A memorial was set for Azzara on May 9 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Reston, with a visitation at 3 p.m. and Mass at 4 p.m., followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the William Ryan ’66 and Judith Ryan Azzara ’66 Scholarship at St. Francis University, 117 Evergreen Drive, Loretto, Pa. 15940.
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Our View: The Future of Senior-Friendly Housing
It was an inglorious, not-with-a-bang-but-a-whimper end to a difficult and contentious process when the Board of Supervisors last week turned down – by a narrow margin – a proposal by Sunrise Development Inc. to construct a 90-bed senior-living facility on a tract along Kirby Road in McLean. The 6-4 vote may well end efforts by Sunrise to build on the parcel, leaving its future uncertain. We do not question the good intentions of supervisors who voted either way on the proposal, as we, ourselves, were conflicted on the merits of the application. But we do know this. The local area, and the nation, is aging, and if, as leaders in the region profess, it is a goal to enable residents to “age in place” – with housing options, medical care, transportation and the like suited to their particular needs – then there is going to have to be some give and take. The McLean Citizens Association on multiple occasions came out in opposition to this project, and its opinion carries sway with county leaders. We don’t dispute the
sincerity of that opposition. But we believe in Colin Powell’s theorem of war and diplomacy (you break it, you fix it), and we would say it behooves MCA, as well as others who objected to this project, to start going the extra mile in support of proactive ways to encourage development for the aging population that will work in McLean. Simply washing one’s hands of the matter after working to kill the Sunrise plan would not be an exercise in good civic virtue. Both for-profit and non-profit developers watched as this process unfolded, and came away rightly skittish visà-vis expending the time, energy and money needed for future projects in this genre. While the Sunrise matter had its own specific issues of concern, we fear Fairfax – which has for so long had a reputation for embracing common-sense development – could find itself something of a pariah among those who put bricks and mortar together to provide safe housing for the ever-expanding senior population. And that would be a shame.
Rep. Comstock Can Run, But She Can’t Hide
Editor: You deserve commendation for your April 27 editorial [“No Rush to Judge Candidates in the 10th”], especially your comments about U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock. She desperately “needs to mend her ways” and stop moonwalking through her term. Rep. Comstock lied about being bipartisan in the last Congress, as her voting record proves otherwise. In the current Congress, she speaks against a bill
affecting many of her constituents and turns around and votes for the bill. This pattern of deceptive behavior also was her way when she was a delegate. Rep. Comstock’s “frequent inaccessibility” only adds to how poorly she represents her district. Juxtapose her representation with that of our local and state representatives, Supervisor John Foust and Del. Kathleen Murphy, and it is like night and day.
Rep. Comstock must learn to emulate our local and state representatives who are totally accessible and work in a bipartisan way to solve the problems of their constituents. With so many crucial issues under assault – our health, environment, economy, infrastructure, to name a few – the voters deserve better, in fact, must continue to demand better representation in Congress. Fariborz Fatemi McLean
Business Briefcase N.VA. CHAMBER LAUDS INNOVATION AWARD RECIPIENTS: The Northern
Virginia Chamber of Commerce has announced winners in the third annual Greater Washington Innovation Awards. Award recipients “represent the most forward-thinking companies in our region,” said Chamber CEO Jim Corcoran. “They are shaping the future of business as we know it.” Award recipients include White64 (Marketing & Advertising Innovator of the Year); BrainScope Company Inc. (Health & Life Sciences Innovator of the Year); Sestra Systems (Hospitality, Tourism & Entertainment Innovator of the Year); StreetShares (Professional Service Innovator of the Year); Scriyb (Public Service Innovator of the Year); VICI Labs (Emerging Tech Innovator of the Year); Intelsat (Mature Tech Innovator of the Year); and Sestra Systems (Business
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Figures represent the average of all fares paid; they do not take into account the cost for specific point-to-point routes. And they do not include fees that have proliferated in recent years, as airlines have made passengers pay for options ranging from checked luggage to seat selection. When figures first were compiled in 1995, the average fare was $292, equivalent to $460 in today’s dollars. Average inflation-adjusted fares remained above $400 until 2003, when they dropped below it. In actual dollars, rather than inflation-adjusted dollars, the highest average price during the 22 years came in 2013, at $382. Full data can be found at www.rita. dot.gov/bts. – From Staff Reports
More Protection Is Eyed for Vienna Water-Storage Tank BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
Vienna’s Wall Street water-storage tank and pump station are vital town infrastructure assets and town officials soon will undertake tougher measures to protect them from malefactors. The Vienna Town Council on May 8 unanimously passed a resolution supporting installation at the site of an 8-foot-tall chain-link fence topped by barbed wire. The fence will have a gate to allow access by authorized personnel. The Council acted upon recommendations by the Virginia Department of Health and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The site’s current fence and gate are in poor condition and do not meet modern security requirements, town officials said. Vienna officials did not attach a cost figure for the project. Hercules Fence submitted a proposal Feb. 17 to remove and dispose of the old fence and its footers and install 720 linear feet of 8-foot-tall, vinyl-coated chain-link fence topped by three strands of barbed wire, for $18,420. The facility would be accessed via a 8-foot-1-inch-tall, 20-inch-wide doubleswing gate. Using chain-link fencing will allow the
site’s interior to remain visible and thus deter intruders, officials said. Vienna Public Works Department staff will submit plans for the fence’s design, color and building materials for the town’s Board of Architectural Review’s to inspect and approve. The project will be financed from the town’s capital-improvement fund and completed sometime this year, said Deputy Public Works Director David Donahue. Town Council Allocates More Funds for Community Center: Fixing an item from February in which funding allotments had not been reported correctly, the Vienna Town Council on May 8 allocated $511,874 for the expansion and renovation of the town’s community center. The Council on Feb. 6 had allocated up to $241,874 more for general contractor Keller Bros., up to $70,000 more for RRMM Lukmire Architects and an additional $200,000 for the project’s contingency allowance. In their action May 8, the Council agreed to give Keller Bros. $194,074, including $25,000 more to fix a loading dock, but also a transfer $69,000 from the company’s total to Triad Engineering for construction-testing and inspection services.
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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, following a six-hour public hearing, voted 6-4 May 2 to deny a special-exception request by Sunrise Development Inc. to build an assisted-living facility in McLean. Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) moved to turn down Sunrise’s request, saying the 73-room, 90-bed, 60,000-square-foot facility at 1988 Kirby Road would be too intense a use for the surrounding residential neighborhoods, would exacerbate traffic problems and add to an already overwhelming number of institutional uses in the otherwise lowdensity residential area. “Tonight we are deciding a land-use case, not whether we should have more senior housing in our county,” Foust said, adding that Dranesville was second only to Mason District in the number of available assisted-living facility beds. Sunrise’s facility would have been located on a 3.7-acre site near Kirby Road and Westmoreland street, now home to the 4,105-square-foot Surge Community Church. County zoning rules require at least 5 acres for medical-care facilities in residential areas, hence the need for a special-exception permit. Sunrise officials had argued that supervisors previously approved 10 similar waivers, although Foust countered that seven of those served as transitional uses between commercial and residential zones. Foust was critical of the application’s listed floor-area ratio (FAR) of 0.13, which counted only one floor of the facility while designating two others as “cellar space.” Including all three floors would have bumped up the FAR to 0.37, planning staffers said at Planning Commission hearing in March. The application for months has drawn opposition from many surrounding residents and led the McLean Citizens Association to pass two resolutions recommending against the facility. Sunrise officials repeatedly modified the proposal to increase vegetative screening and relocate the entrance from Kirby Road to Westmoreland Street. The site would have retained 68 percent open space, much of which consisted of a large tree buffer separating the facility from adjacent single-family homes. The supervisors’ vote was heavily split, with even the board’s two Republicans coming down on different sides of the issue. Supervisors Catherine Hudgins (DHunter Mill), Patrick Herrity (R-Springfield), Penelope Gross (D-Mason) and Chairman Sharon Bulova (D) voted against Foust’s motion, citing the county’s pressing need for housing for disabled senior residents and Sunrise’s efforts to
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make the facility blend in with the community. The county actively has been seeking community housing for older adults, Herrity said. “An assisted-living facility is a home and should be integrated into our communities,” he said. “We should not be marginalizing our disabled elderly by relegating them to the outskirts of our county or chasing them into other counties.” Similar facilities in Mason District had proved successful in residential areas with nearby institutional uses, Gross said. “A neighborhood is more than just the home that we live in,” she said. Sunrise’s application should not take the full burden of all the surrounding institutional uses, Hudgins said. “The opportunity for an exception is valid here,” she said. “The concern that I would have is that if we are going to deny this, I would look at the next application that I have and say, what validity do I have to say ‘Approve it’?” Other supervisors agreed with Foust that the Sunrise facility’s scale and intensity of use would be too high. Supervisor Linda Smyth (D-Providence) said seniors in the county have been evincing more interest in mixed-use housing options. Sunrise proposed the bare-minimum 55 parking spaces for the site, 33 of them in an underground garage, Smyth said. The facility might not have enough parking if the underground spaces were made secure, she said. The facility likely would have generated more than 200 vehicular trips per day, far more than the 130 that would occur if 10 single-family homes were built on the site instead, said Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock). Proponents of the project had been making “false and wrong” accusations that voting against the project signaled an unwillingness on the part of county officials to allow senior housing, he said. “The decision not to build here . . . will not have any affect on the county’s ability to provide the number of senior housing units that we need,” Cook said. Sunrise officials later issued a statement lamenting the board’s decision on the matter. “This is a sad day for Fairfax County families, who are increasingly in need of senior-care options in the neighborhood they have loved and lived [in] for so many years,” said Edward Burnett, the chief financial officer for Sunrise Senior Living. “Throughout the past three years, we have worked tirelessly to listen to area residents, adapting our design and application based on their feedback, and demonstrating how we will continue to be a good neighbor,” Burnett’s statement continued. “Sunrise remains committed to helping to ensure Fairfax County residents will have more high-quality assisted living choices for their families in the future.”
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The Fairfax Resolves Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and Fairfax County Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapters hosted a Patriots Day ceremony at the Lexington Minute Men Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery on April 19. The date marked the 242nd anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, the first engagement of the Revolutionary War. A moment of silence was held for each of the men who died, and a flag was placed at the memorial in their memory. “It was an honor to remember those fallen Patriots and the ultimate sacrifice they made that we might enjoy the freedom we have today,” said Jeff Thomas, president of the Fairfax Resolves chapter. – A Staff Report
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McLean Citizens Association president Jeff Barnett announced at the association’s May 3 meeting that the occasion would be his last as the group’s head. “This has been a good job,” Barnett said at the meeting’s end. “I would encourage everyone to take an active role. It has been a pleasure to deal with everybody here.” Barnett will be succeeded, after the MCA board votes in June, by Budget and Taxation Committee Chairman Dale Stein, who has spent this spring crafting resolutions on Fairfax County’s pension programs and budget. Barnett handled controversial issues during his two years as MCA president. In fall 2015, he presided over a meeting featuring discussion on a new firearm store in downtown McLean. Several gunrights supporters openly carried weapons, including a rifle, to the meeting at the McLean Community Center.
The MCA held a second meeting on the subject at McLean High School that also was heavily attended, but the pro-gun faction in the audience was not allowed to bring their weapons inside the school. Barnett regularly pushed MCA’s committees to produce shorter, more concise resolutions. He received some push-back on another initiative, which put the committee chairmen’s reports at the start of meetings, with consideration of resolutions coming toward the end. Some members complained that the resolutions needed fuller debates and earlier at the gatherings, so members could discuss the issues before becoming blearyeyed. Barnett later reverted to the old system, in which committee chairmen presented any resolutions to be considered while giving their reports. A retired U.S. Air Force colonel, Barnett flew C-130 Hercules cargo planes on several continents, including combat missions in Cambodia (now Kampuchea). Barnett has written fiction and non-fic-
tion books and a play about former presidential candidate Hubert Humphrey. He also made an unsuccessful bid in 2010 to unseat then-U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R10th). Turnover is not unusual with MCA’s presidency. The record holder for length of service is Robert Jackson, who led the organization between 2007 and 2012. 2 McLean Community Center Governing Board Candidates Make Pitches to MCA: A pair of candidates seeking seats on the McLean Community Center Governing Board made short campaign pitches at the McLean Citizens Association’s May 3 meeting. Cecilia Duran and Raj Mehra listed their bona-fides and told why voters in Dranesville Small District 1A should select them. Duran, an attorney and McLean High School graduate, said she wanted to serve on the community center’s board because of the institution’s important services. “I find that it’s the heart of the community,” she said.
Duran fondly recalled moving into the family’s home in McLean and paying a call to a neighbor, who turned out to be a member of Congress for whom she had interned. Mehra and his family have lived in McLean since 2003. He has served on the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce’s board and coached local youth soccer and basketball. Mehra, who works for Middleburg Bank, said he hopes to “bring that same discipline to the community center board.” Three adult seats and two youth seats, one apiece for students living in the McLean and Langley high school areas, will be up for election May 20 at McLean Day. Six adults and six youths have filed to run for the seats. Absentee voting for the election began April 10 and runs through May 17. Those who wish to cast votes May 20 must do so between 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the McLean Day festival, which will be held at Lewinsville Park.
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Fairfax’s Job Picture Improved in Latest State Report Fairfax County’s jobless rate improved a tick from February to March, part of a general trend across Northern Virginia. With 614,231 county residents employed in the civilian workforce and 19,109 looking for jobs, Fairfax’s unemployment rate of 3 percent in March was down from 3.1 percent a month before, according to figures reported May 3 by the Virginia Employment Commission. Jobless rates generally were down slightly or unchanged across Northern Virginia in March, standing at 2.5 percent in Arlington (down from 2.6 percent); 2.7 percent in Falls Church (no change); 2.9 percent in Alexandria (down from 3 percent); 3 percent in Loudoun County (down from 3.1 percent); and 3.5 percent in Prince William County (down from 3.7 percent). Across Northern Virginia as a whole, the jobless rate of 3.1 percent was down from 3.3 percent, representing 1.57 million in the civilian workforce and 50,700 looking for jobs. Across Virginia, both the total labor force and household employment hit record highs in March, according to Ann Lang, senior economist for the Economic Information & Analytics Division of the Virginia Employment Commission. The commonwealth’s non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 3.8 percent in March was down from 4 percent a month
unemployment rate, followed by CharlotData from Virginia Employment Commission, showing non-seasonally-adjusted civilian employment for March. “Previous” is rate for February. tesville (3.3 percent) and Previous Pct. Jurisdiction Employed Unemployed Winchester 3.0% 2.9% Alexandria 94,586 2,827 (3.4 percent). 2.6% 2.5% Arlington 145,709 3,773 The King3.1% 3.0% Fairfax County 614,231 19,109 sport/Bristol 2.7% 2.7% Falls Church 7,898 220 and Blacks3.1% 3.0% Loudoun 199,992 6,235 burg/Chris3.7% 3.5% Prince William 230,397 8,291 tiansburg/Rad3.3% 3.1% Northern Va. 1,565,445 50,728 ford metro 4.0% 3.8% Virginia 4,130,948 162,641 areas tied for 4.9% 4.6% United States 152,628,000 7,284,000 highest, at 4.9 before, and remained well below the napercent. tional jobless rate of 4.6 percent. Nationally, Virginia was tied with For the month, Virginia employment Idaho for the 14th best jobs picture durwas up in the construction, finance and ing the month. The lowest unemployment private education/health sectors, but rates were turned in by Colorado (2.5 perdown in trade/transportation, leisure/hos- cent), Hawaii (2.6 percent) and Nebraska pitality and government areas. (3.1 percent), with the highest reported in Among Virginia’s 133 cities and Alaska (7.2 percent), New Mexico (5.7 counties, the lowest jobless rates for the percent) and West Virginia (5.6 percent). month were turned in by Arlington, Falls For full data, see the Web site at www. Church, Alexandria and, tied for fourth at virginialmi.com. 2.9 percent, Charlottesville and the city of Year-Over-Year Joblessness Down in Fairfax. The highest rates were found in Region: Year-over-year unemployment Buchanan County (8.5 percent), Dicken- across the Washington metropolitan area son County (8 percent), Pulaski County ticked down to 3.7 percent in March, ac(7.5 percent), Petersburg (7.3 percent) and cording to new federal figures, joining a Wise County (7.2 percent). large portion of the nation that saw an Among the commonwealth’s metro improved jobs picture. areas, Northern Virginia had the lowest With 3.37 million people in the civilian
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workforce and 124,400 looking for jobs in March, the region’s unemployment rate was down from 3.9 percent a year before, according to figures reported May 3 by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nationally, 336 of the nation’s 388 metropolitan areas saw lower year-overyear joblessness in March, with 38 areas posting higher rates and 14 unchanged. Nationally, the non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 4.6 percent in March was down from 5.1 percent a year before. Among all metropolitan areas, the lowest joblessness in March was reported in Ames, Iowa, and Fort Collins, Colo., at 2.1 percent each. The highest rate was posted in El Centro, Calif., at 19.2 percent. Of the 51 metro areas with populations of more than a million, the lowest jobless rate was found in Denver (2.4 percent) and the highest in Cleveland (6.5 percent). Virginia metro areas outside the Washington region all posted lower year-overyear jobless rates in March. Across the commonwealth, unemployment stood at 3.3 percent in Charlottesville; 3.5 percent in Winchester; 3.6 percent in Harrisonburg and in Staunton-Waynesboro; 3.7 percent in Roanoke; 3.9 percent in Richmond; 4.2 percent in Hampton Roads; 4.3 percent in Lynchburg; and 4.9 percent in Blacksburg/Christiansburg/Radford.
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who crashed her vehicle into the Fairfax County police chief’s cruiser last December pleaded guilty May 3 to driving while intoxicated, county police said. Christie A. Edgar had a blood-alcohol content of 0.26 – more than three times the legal limit – on Dec. 12, 2016, when she drove her Nissan sport-utility vehicle into Police Chief Edwin Roessler Jr.’s unmarked 2017 Ford Explorer police cruiser, which was stopped at a red light on southbound Lee Highway near Stone Road in Centreville. Authorities sentenced Edgar to 10 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Her driver’s license also has been restricted, pending her successful completion of an alcoholeducation program. “Justice has prevailed,” said Roessler,
Vienna police, in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, participated April 29 in the 13th National Drug Take Back Initiative. As a result of that event, Vienna police collected and safely disposed of 427 pounds of expired or unneeded medications from area residents. This amount was almost double that collected at the department’s last Drug Take Back. The April initiative collected approximately 26,975 pounds of medications statewide. Vienna police plan to continue their participation with the DEA for future initiatives.
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900 block of Timber Lane, S.W., on April 30 found signs that someone had been living in her shed and notified Vienna police. She believed the suspect possibly was a man she had hired a few months earlier to do odd jobs around the home for her. On May 3 at 8:47 a.m., the man was located at the house, police said. Police asked him to gather his belongings and leave the property and advised him that if he returned to the property, he would be charged with trespassing. The man left the area without incident, police said.
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Rusty, Virginia and Jackson Payne and Spencer, Hillary and Luke Johnson participated in the Court of Honor ceremony in which Jackson Payne and Spencer Johnson achieved Eagle Scout status. n Daniel Santorum of Great Falls has been inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society at The Citadel. n Alisha Seecharan of Vienna, a student at Miami University, spent the winter semester in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Singapore as part of a study-abroard group.
Two McLean High School students achieved Eagle Scout status during a Court of Honor ceremony held April 30 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Stake Center in McLean. McLean High School junior Jackson Payne is a member of Boy Scout Troop 822 of the McLean First Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His Eagle Scout project included the refurbishment of the McLean High School observatory, which is located in the school’s lower courtyard. He is the son of Rusty and Virginia Payne of McLean. McLean High School senior Spencer Johnson is a member of Boy Scout Troop 821 of the Falls Church Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His Eagle Scout project, conducted in conjunction with Billion Graves, helped to digitize headstones and connect the database to Family Search, which enhances genealogy and family-history efforts worldwide. He is the son of Luke and Hillary Johnson of Falls Church.
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Nysmith School eighth-graders Alex Joel of McLean and Caroline Huber of Great Falls won the championship in the novice division of the recent D.C. Urban Debate League High School Tournament.
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Vienna/Oakton Notes TOWN PREPS PUBLIC-WORKS OPEN HOUSE: The Vienna town government
will hold its annual public-works open house at the Northside Property Yard on Thursday, May 18 from 2 to 6 p.m. An array of police motorcycles, dump trucks, fire trucks, lawn mowers, plows and other equipment will be on hand for all ages to learn about. There also will be light refreshments and games. The event is free; the property yard is located at 600 Glyndon St., N.E. For information, call (703) 255-6380. ECONOMIC-DEVELOPMENT CZAR TO SPEAK AT CITIZENS’-GROUP MEETING: The North East Vienna Citizens As-
sociation will hold a membership meeting on Thursday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, 400 Center St., S. Fairfax County Economic Development Authority CEO Gerald Gordon will speak about issues related to Tysons and future development. The event also will feature election of officers. The community is invited. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOST FUND-RAISER: The Vienna Vol-
unteer Fire Department Auxiliary will present a fund-raiser featuring LuLaRoe Retailers on Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Flame Room of the
fire department, 400 Center St., S. Admission is free. Selling spaces (10x10 with table and two chairs) are available for those wishing to sell merchandise at a cost of $60 if reserved before the show, $70 on the day of the show (if space is available). Proceeds from space rentals will aid the volunteer fire department in purchasing life-saving equipment. For information or to reserve a space, call Carol at (703) 309-3468 or e-mail dancers1023@aol.com. ‘GREAT DISCUSSIONS’ GROUP TO MEET: The Shepherd’s Center of Oak-
ton-Vienna will host a Great Decisions Discussion Group on World Affairs on Friday, May 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Vienna Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 344 Courthouse Road, S.W., in Vienna. The program follows a curriculum of the Foreign Policy Association to bring people together in discussing and learning about important global challenges. The cost of $25 includes access to the five remaining 2017 meetings and a briefing book. For information, call (703) 281-0538 or see the Web site at www.scov.org.
TOWN GREEN PLAYS HOST TO DISNEY SCREENING: The Vienna town govern-
ment will host a screening of the DisneyPixar film “Cars” on Friday, May 12 at 8
p.m. on the Town Green. The film was selected by area residents and members of the Club Phoenix Teen Center, who voted via social media. Free popcorn and bottled water will be available, and there will be cake to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Town Green’s dedication. For information, see the Web site at www.viennava.gov. TEEN MUSICIANS TO TAKE STAGE AT TOWN GREEN: “Teens on the Green,” a
performance by students from a host of local groups, will be presented on Saturday, May 13 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Vienna Town Green. Students from Bach to Rock, Adrenaline Dance, Velocity Dance, School of Rock, Club Phoenix Live and others will perform. For information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at (703) 2556360. VIETNAM VETS TO HONOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT: The May 18 meeting of
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 227 will feature presentation of the 21st annual Vince Kaspar Excellence in the Arts awards, highlighting the achievement of local high-school students in poetry and art. The program honors Vince Kaspar, a
chapter member and one of the founders of the Memorial Day Writers’ Project, which uses poetry and writing to relieve service members’ painful memories of their tours of duty. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Neighbor’s restaurant, 262D Cedar Lane in the Cedar Lane Shopping Center in Vienna. Participants can come for dinner at 6:30 p.m. if desired. The community is invited. For information, see the Web site at www.vva227. org. ‘FLORA & FAUNA’ EXHIBITION HOSTED BY MEADOWLARK BOTANICAL GARDENS: The Vienna Arts Society is pre-
senting its annual “Flora & Fauna” exhibition at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna through June 30. For information, call (703) 319-3971 or see the Web site at www.viennaartssociety.org. ARTS SOCIETY TO HOST PRESENTATION: The Vienna Arts Society will host
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efore bundling up the family and heading to Lewinsville Park for McLean Day, here’s a breakdown of what festival attendees can expect. Produced by the McLean Community Center (MCC), the festival will be held on Saturday, May 20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road. Admission is free.
located close to food vendors. Three ATM machines will be onsite. STAGE ENTERTAINMENT ABOUNDS
McLean Day now has two stages for entertainment—which means there is something for everyone! Burke & Herbert Bank is the presenting sponsor for the Main Stage whose performers include the U.S. Navy Band’s Country Current, Capital Blend, Furia Flamenca and Four Star Combo. The Children’s Stage will have performances by Step Afrika!, Robbie Schaefer, Synetic Theatre and Joy of Dance. The McLean Citizens Association Teen Award will be presented at 3 p.m.
SOMETHING OLD & SOMETHING NEW
Now in its 102nd year, McLean Day began in 1915 when the McLean School and Civic League sponsored a festival to raise funds for school and community projects. Throughout the years, various community organizations kept it going, until MCC began producing it in the mid-1970s, and moved it to its current home at Lewinsville Park in 1988. Community support for McLean Day is as strong today and it was when it began.
PARKING AND FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE
Parking is not available at Lewinsville Park on the day of the festival, so MCC strongly encourages participants to use its free shuttle service. Starting at 10:15 a.m. and running through 6 p.m., shuttle buses will run from the park to three satellite parking sites: McLean Baptist Church, 1367 Chain Bridge Rd.; Trinity United Methodist Church, 1205 Dolley Madison Blvd.; and Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1545 Chain Bridge Rd.
MCLEAN DAY IS ELECTION DAY
Twelve Dranesville District 1A residents are running for seats on MCC’s 2017-2018 Governing Board. Six adults are vying for three adult seats and six teens are vying for two student seats (one for Langley High School and one for McLean High School) on the 11-member board. The election will be held at the park from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Only district residents may cast votes. Absentee voting is available through Wednesday, May 17. Voting instructions and candidate information are available online at the Center’s website: www.mcleancenter.org.
LET’S ALL HAVE FUN
RIDES AND MORE AMUSEMENTS
The Zipper, Full Tilt and Pharaoh’s Fury are just a few of the popular large amusement rides that can be enjoyed at McLean Day. Younger children can enjoy a “Kids’ Way” area that features ticketed rides especially for them. There will also be several free games and activities all over the park, including laser tag, Bubble Ball, tennis clinics, a rock climbing wall,
balloon animals and Squeals on Wheels Petting Zoo. FOR THE FOODIES
Food vendors Red Hook Lobster Pound, the Rotary Club of McLean, Crepe Love, The Big Cheese, Oasis Concessions and newcomer Ricksha Streetside Indian,
will offer a wide variety of international flavors, such as Maine Lobster Rolls, sweet and savory crepes, Chicken Curry, along with the traditional hot dogs, pizza, funnel cakes, cotton candy and lemonade everyone loves. Two large covered tents with picnic tables are conveniently
Alcohol, balloons, cigarettes and other controlled substances are not permitted on the park grounds. Political candidates and other vendors must contain their activities to their assigned booths. Soliciting is not allowed on the grounds of the park during McLean Day. Patrons are encouraged to be aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious activities to Center staff and Police and Fire personnel. For festival updates, driving directions, shuttle bus stop locations and a festival area map, visit www.mcleancenter.org/ special-event or call the Center at (703) 790-0123/TTY: 711. The Center’s telephone will be answered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the day of the festival.
McLean Day draws on more than a century of history s McLean Day has moved into its second century, it presents a perfect opportunity to take an entrylevel course in the history of the event, which was established in 1915 and was the first festival of its kind to be held in Fairfax County. The first “McLean Day” was sponsored by the McLean School and Civic League, with the support of the McLean Volunteer Fire Department. It was held in an open field adjacent to the school. The purpose of the event was to raise funds for various school and community projects. The first festival went on for several weeks, unlike the one-day festival held today. In the early years, the festival was held on the Saturday preceding the Democratic primary in August, which made it as popular with political candidates seeking office as it
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was with the local residents. Attractions included carnival games, a baby show, dancing, performances and a lot of homemade refresh-
ments. A favored event was the “jousting” tournament. Men, dressed as knights from the Middle Ages, rode horses at full gallop
while attempting to place a lance through a tiny ring. The winner had the privilege of crowning his “lady” “Queen of Love and Beauty.” While much has changed over the years, McLean Day’s success is still due to the support of the community. Many McLean-based, civic organizations participate at some level every year. After MCC was established in 1975, the event was held at the Center. In 1989, after teaming up with many community groups, including the McLean Business and Professional organization (now the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce), the Center moved McLean Day to its current location, Lewinsville Park. Today, McLean Day is as vital, strong and well-loved by the community as it has ever been.
McLean Day 2017: Celebrating Our Hometown Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor ................... Burke & Herbert Bank Friend Sponsor ............................... McLean Properties Friend Sponsor ............................................ Giant Food
TENNIS COURTS Top Notch Tennis MARKETPLACE BOOTHS Business Omi’s Toybox American Association of University WomenMcLean Creative Capes Salon Sage McLean Historical Society Stix & Stones Dream Yoga Studio & Wellness Center Knot & Gnarl Kitchen Saver Langley Hill Friends One Virginia 2021 Westgate Child Center Golden Boots Soccer Fairfax County Public Schools G. Henna Design, LLC Basis Independent McLean Inova Children’s Hospital Amazing Skylights, Inc. My Gym McLean G’s Glory Handbags Jowita Allen Jewelry Lafayette Federal Credit Union Twintech, LLC The Bee Hive - Hair Buzz Usborne Books & More C2 Education Virginia Department of Transportation VDOT Adrenaline Studio Evermay Bees, LLC McLean Raquet & Health Club Pure Barre Alison Shriver Designs Live & Love Bracelets Language Stars Prince William Home Improvement Simply Jennuine New Dominion Women’s Club Mathnasium of McLean Mary Kay The Shepherd’s Center McLean Farmers’ Market Friends of the McLean Community Center Fairfax County DFS Foster Care & Adoption Chain Bridge Bank Freedom Hill Chapter - NSDAR Plane Art GENERAL EXHIBITOR BOOTHS Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Dranesville District Supervisor, John Foust Dranesville District Democratic Committee McLean Trees Foundation Chesterbrook Residences Immanuel Presbyterian Wydler Brothers Redeemer Lutheran Church Old Dominion Animal Health Center Paws of Honor
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Capitol Canine Club Vinson Hall Retirement Community Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation Brooksfield School McLean Baptist Church McLean Citizens Association Christian Science Reading Room Dental Care of McLean Bach To Rock Holy Trinity Church The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints McLean Youth Soccer Remodel USA The Langley School Georgetown Learning Centers McLean Community Players Montessori School of McLean Renewal By Andersen Barston's Child's Play Lil' Kickers DMV The Home Doctor, LLC Flight Trampoline Park McLean Youth Athletics (MYA) National Capital Lyme Disease Association Homefix Custom Remodeling Rossen Landscape McLean Project for the Arts Nova Soccer Academy, LLC Noble Roofing LuLaRoe The Sycamore School Charles Wesley United Methodist Church Country Day School Embrace Home Loans Congresswoman Barbara Comstock Greater McLean Republican Women's Club Sonabank The TEA Center, LLC Weichert Realtors EDGE Energy Safe Community Coalition Tutoring Club Trinity United Methodist Church McLean Family Dentistry Joy of Dance
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Crepe Love, LLC.
Sweet and Savory Crepes: Nutella, Fraise Amour, Coco Loco, Monsieur, Jean’s Dijon, Farmer Joe, S’more, Carnivale, Water.
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Frozen Smoothies, Lemonade, Shaved Ice (Regular and Sugar-Free), Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Water
Red Hook Lobster Pound
Maine Lobster Rolls, Shrimp Rolls, Clam Chowder, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Chips, Drinks, Whoopie Pies
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Popcorn, Corndogs, Funnel Cakes, Ice Cream, Soda, Water
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Chicken, Chicken & Egg or Mixed Vegetable Kati Rolls, Chicken or Vegetable Curry with Basmati Rice, Bread, Salad, Chicken Makhani (Butter), Mixed Vegetable Korma, Chicken Biriani, Cucumber Raita, Lemon Pickle
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High-Quality Hot Dogs, Pizza, Chips, Soda, Water.
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ix candidates will vie for three seats on the McLean Community Center Governing Board in balloting to take place in May. The contenders qualifying for the ballot are Cecilia Duran, Elizabeth John, Raj Mehra, Brittany Oates, Julie Waters and Alicia Plerhoples. The top three finishers in the voting will garner three-year terms for the body that oversees the McLean Community Center, Alden Theatre and Old Firehouse Teen Center, using revenue generated from a surtax on the real estate tax rate for residents living within the boundaries of the small-tax district funding the community center. Voting will take place on McLean Day, to be held on Saturday, May 20 at Lewinsville Park. Absentee voting will run from April 10 to May 17. Top finishers will formally be appointed to their posts by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The Governing Board includes nine adult positions, elected in rotation over a three-year cycle. In addition to the adult posts, there are two candidates (Alex Camus and Brian Kim) running for the one-year youth position from the Langley High School attendance area, and four (Caroline Brunner, Nolan Fitzsimmons, Nikhil Jivan and Emily Simons) running for the youth position from the McLean High School attendance area. In all races, write-in candidates are allowed. Full details of the election are available on the Web site at www.mcleancenter.org. ADULT CANDIDATES CECILIA DURAN
Hello, everyone. My name is Cecilia Duran, and I wanted to seize an opportunity to serve the community I have called home for 30 years. I grew up here, worked here, attended the local schools, and now my own children do, too. I have been an attorney for over a decade; it’s a job I love because it teaches me to wear many hats. I currently juggle my work with the care of my young children, and my husband’s military career. These days I am in and out of the McLean Community Center several times a week, so when I saw the call for candidates to join the board it seemed natural that I step forward and offer my time to one of our community havens. I know how much the community center means to you, because it means so much to us, too. Just in the past year, my whole family has attended various events sponsored by the McLean Community Center: music concerts, cultural presentations, ballet classes, exercise and even writing classes. Thank you for taking the time to read my statement and for your support. I look forward to seeing everyone on McLean Day! ELIZABETH JOHN
I am incredibly proud to be a resident of McLean, and grateful to have benefited from the classes and events that the MCC provides me and my family. I know first-
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hand that a strong community center can bring together and strengthen a community, because I see the role MCC plays in McLean. I am running for a seat on the Governing Board of the MCC because of my passion for stimulating programs for all ages, as well as my interest in supporting the major and upcoming renovation. I have three children under the age of five, who have attended or will attend programs at the MCC. The programs for children are strong, and I’d like to further diversify them by adding more science, computer and language immersion options that I think are incredibly important for our children’s futures. For adults and teenagers, I’d like to add more programs that teach the life skills we all want and need—for example, self defense, how to change a tire and your oil, etiquette, basic handyman skills and nutrition. And I want to support the community center renovation, by using my experiences as a chemical engineer, buyer and management consultant. I’ve been involved in construction programs, in my role as an engineer, to ensure that they were delivered on time and with the right quality. I’ve had to negotiate multi-million dollar contracts and manage them for good performance. And I’ve served hundreds of clients to ensure they were getting the expertise we promised and also that they were being listened to. I hope to bring all my experiences as McLean resident, businesswoman and mother to represent the needs of the McLean community. Thank you for reading my Personal Statement. I hope that I have the opportunity to serve you. RAJ MEHRA
I am running for a seat on the McLean Community Center board because I care deeply about the community. My family has been residents of McLean since 2003 and my wife and daughters grew up in McLean. We are supporters of the McLean Project for the Arts, I have served for the last five years on the board of the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce and when my children were younger, I was a coach for McLean Youth Soccer and McLean basketball. The charm of McLean is what I treasure most, and I want to help preserve this. BRITTANY OATES
I am excited by the prospect of giving back to our beautiful community and serving on MCC’s Board of Directors. I hope to both maintain and improve the Center’s diverse activities, events and programs. As the very heart of our neighborhood, the Center inspires all of our families. For our three children, it’s made McLean a marvelous place to grow up, explore and spread their wings. I want to continue to support its tradition of excellence and ensure that the MCC remains a beacon of our community that serves all of our residents. I respectfully ask for your vote!
ALICIA PLERHOPLES
I am an educator, nonprofit lawyer, wife and mother. My two daughters attend Chesterbrook Elementary School and I am active on the Chesterbrook PTA. I believe that an inclusive, active and engaged community is a prosperous and safe community. My family regularly visits the McLean Community Center, where my daughters take dance classes and we attend performances at The Alden. I would like to contribute my legal expertise to the Governing Board. I am law professor at Georgetown Law where I teach an experiential course. My students and I represent small businesses and nonprofits (including arts and community nonprofits) on legal issues, such as contracts, financing, leasing, licensing and permitting. If elected, I will use my expertise to steward the successful completion of the Community Center renovation. I will also work to ensure that the Community Center’s classes and events continue to be visible and draw in the community at its temporary locations during the renovation. When the center re-opens, I would like to enhance the small business and nonprofit class offerings for both teens and adults. I envision MCC holding seminars on how to launch and manage a small business or nonprofit. MCC would partner with local small businesses and nonprofits to tap into their expertise. I would also advocate for more MCC events that bring the community together for socialization on a regular basis. For example, many of the surrounding communities have weekly music in the park series each summer. MCC could have a weekly music in the park series as well. This would be an excellent way to draw more of our community to MCC. Thank you for your support and vote! JULIE WATERS
As a board member, I’ll work hard to continue growing our community. I am an attorney, and served in the active Army for 12 years. When I left active service, my husband and I were thrilled to find McLean and make it our long-term home. In the Army, I gained experience in leadership, criminal and administrative law, and working with a team. I now stay home with our two children during the day, and serve in the Army Reserve. I would love to give back by representing the citizens of McLean in making MCC an even better resource for everyone STUDENT CANDIDATES Langley High School Boundary Area Candidates ALEX CAMUS
I am running for the Board because I care about this community. I have spent the last seven years in McLean, and I am convinced of our area’s responsibility to reach out to and provide for our residents. I serve on a leadership team at my church, and try to lead by example when I run for
track or play in the band at Langley. My hope as a candidate for the MCC Governing Board is that I can improve upon the opportunities brought forth to McLean residents in any way possible. BRIAN KIM
Hello, my name is Brian and I am a student at Langley High School. I am running for a position on the Governing Board to become an active member of my community. I have had previous experiences as a campaign organizer at the Fairfax County Democratic Committee and as an intern and advisor for the medical board at Sejong Geriatric Hospital. These experiences have provided me with leadership and communication skills, which have inspired me to share my ideas with others. I believe these skills should help me excel at the new responsibilities included in the position on the board. At Langley, I am a member of the Debate Team and Varsity Golf Team. Consequently, I have always loved to collaborate with others to discuss matters that are crucial to fulfilling a certain obligation. I am not only interested in working with professionals and other students but also eager to participate in the administration of McLean. Most importantly, acquiring the position at the McLean Community Center would allow me to receive confidence in my leadership ability and passion for helping my community. McLean High School Boundary Area Candidates CAROLINE BRUNNER
I am a junior currently attending McLean High School and am proud to live in this community. I am a student leader in marching and symphonic band, a track and field runner, a Girl Scout completing my Gold Award, a Civitan Leaders in Freedom Conference attendee, and I will attend Girls State in June. I think it’s important for teens to engage with and serve the community. For example, my Gold Project, “Music Connection,” links student musicians with senior citizens through concerts at local retirement homes. I would like to serve on the board to provide a youth perspective and opinion on the policies the board sets, keeping McLean and Langley kids’ best interests in mind. I have used the community center for classes, acted in plays at the Alden Theatre and attended events at MCC. Vote for me and I will help to make it a better place for McLean kids and teens! NOLAN FITZSIMMONS
Hello, my name is Nolan Fitzsimmons, and I would like to be the McLean High School student representative to the 20172018 McLean Community Board. I have been attending classes of the McLean Community Center since I was three years old, and have grown to love all of the great programs that it offers our community. My desire for this position comes from my wanting to help our community as much as possible, including being in the position to help launch new programs
at MCC, such as more that address the interests and needs of high school students. I have been trying to get involved and contribute back to my community in multiple ways. For instance, over the summer I volunteered for Chesterbrook Assisted Living Home for 20 hours per week. Also, this is my third year volunteering for local elementary school chess clubs run by the U.S. Chess Center. I volunteered for the chess club of Kent Gardens Elementary School in my first year, and have ever since been volunteering for the chess club of Colvin Run Elementary School. In recognition of my volunteering for the U.S. Chess Center, I earned the Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Medal for 100 hours of service, and ma currently pursuing The Congressional Award. The Congressional Award requires 400 hours of community service among numerous other large commitments, and I have so far completed almost 300 volunteer hours since registering for it two years ago. In addition to my volunteering, I have been actively involved in my community through starting and running a chess club for McLean High School. The chess club recently completed its first tournament for the school, and has served to increase interest in the game along with giving players a good setting to practice it in. Other activities that I have been involved in include my school’s cross country team, multiple weekly clubs, and the other parts of earning the Congressional Award, which relate to physical fitness and personal development. For the personal development section, I am in the
process of spending 200 hours practicing for and writing essays for contests. I have won one award so far. I also have taken taekwondo lessons for many years and have obtained a black belt. If elected, I will be committed to doing all I can to help improve MCC, including trying to start new projects and programs as I did at McLean High School in starting the chess club there. I hope I can contribute my skills and experience to MCC’s very admirable mission and can be a voice for my peers in encouraging MCC to offer new and beneficial programs for high school students. Thank you. NIKHIL JIVAN
I look forward to this wonderful opportunity to serve on the Governing Board of the McLean Community Center. I would feel honored and privileged to be able to serve my community. I was born in Virginia and have lived in McLean since 2004. Hence, I have the sense of giving back to the community and serving it as I have gained so much from it. I have always visited the Dolley Madison Library not only to borrow books, but also to attend events. I have displayed my Legos in the window display and my siblings and I have had several birthday parties in the park there. I am currently in McLean High School and have attended Franklin Sherman Elementary, Haycock Elementary (for gifted and talented) and Longfellow Middle School. I have a 3.98 GPA in high school, and I’ve also won the grand prize in the science fair. In the past few years, I have volun-
teered at the AFAC, which is the Arlington Food Assistance Center for the spring break. I have done piano performances at the Lewinsville Senior Center during the holidays. I was a camp volunteer for the Rec-Pac last summer at Fairfax County Public Schools and was responsible for taking care of kindergarteners for three weeks. At home, I help take care of my 9- and 7-year-old siblings and help with the house chores as well. I read that the McLean Community Center Board sets policies, approves budgets and provides general oversight for Center programs and facilities. I am truly interested in learning how all that is done and developing my leadership skills for future experiences. I assure you that I will prove a sincere, honest and reliable team member, if selected. EMILY SIMONS
Hello! My name is Emily Simons, and I am running for the youth position on the McLean Community Center Board. I’m a sophomore at McLean High School, and divide my time outside off school primarily between band and soccer. I know I share a similar experience with many of my fellow high school students, rushing about attending practices and rehearsals and finishing homework. That’s why I think it is important to be on the MCC Board. Too often I believe us teens, myself included, get so caught up in the fullness of our schedules that we forget about the amazing resources our community has to
offer. As a teen member on the board, I would love to be able to better connect our youth community with the MCC, and to speak on behalf of the wishes of the teens in our community. With your help, I would like to create more teen involvement in the MCC and to promote more events targeted towards teens. The MCC means something different to all of us, but to most it represents friendly faces and good memories. Between the Fourth of July fireworks at Langley, the Old Firehouse, the Alden Theatre, McLean Day, and the countless art shows, lessons, meetings, lectures and camps offered, virtually everyone in the community has benefitted from the Community Center. That’s why I hope to bring my energy, enthusiasm, dedication and leadership to the MCC Board. Our community is well-rounded and boasts a diverse variety of interests. I think the events sponsored by the MCC should continue to reflect the many interests expressed by the community. From the auditorium to the classroom to the soccer field, I know first-hand how important it is to have available a wide variety of opportunities for the people in our community to practice and discover their passions. Ultimately, I want to see the McLean Community Center continue to thrive as a center of learning, collaboration and opportunity for the community during the Ingleside Renovation, and I would love to have the opportunity to work towards this goal as your voice on the board.
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Sponsored by Burke & Herbert Bank Schedule subject to change. Times are approximate. 11:15 A.M.-12 P.M.
The United States Navy Band Country Current Celebrate Armed Forces Day with a blend of modern country music and cutting-edge bluegrass performed by the exceptional musicians of the U.S. Navy Band. 12:30-1 P.M.
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Schedule subject to change. Times are approximate. 11 A.M.-12 P.M.
Joy of Dance Enjoy these dance performances by students enrolled in Joy of Dance classes at MCC. The group is under the direction of Artistic Director Marilyn Baird. 12:45-1:30 P.M.
Synetic Theater Be prepared to catch flies, because Syn-
etic Theatre will make your jaw drop! Their innovative and captivating brand of physical theatre will astound you no matter your age. 2:10-3:10 P.M.
Robbie Schaefer Robbie Schaefer, the guitarist and songwriter for the acclaimed independent folk/rock band Eddie from Ohio, also makes music for kids! He will share music from his CD, “Songs for Kids Like Us.” STEP AFRIKA!
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Capital Blend This all-female a cappella group sings “Pitch Perfect”-esque arrangements of your favorite pop tunes. They’ve performed everywhere from the streets of D.C. to national television (“Full Frontal with Samantha Bee”). 1:30-2 P.M.
Furia Flamenca Experience the passion of Spanish dance with the D.C. area’s favorite flamenco company. 2:30-2:50 P.M.
McLean Community Interfaith Choir Comprised of vocalists from several local faith organizations, this choir shares messages of faith, hope and love through music and works to strengthen and unify the community. Enjoy their McLean Day performance of patriotic songs and maybe even participate in a sing-along! 3-3:15 P.M.
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McLean/Great Falls Notes ABSENTEE VOTING FOR MCC GOVERNING BOARD COMING TO A CLOSE:
Absentee voting ends Wednesday, May 17 at 5 p.m. for the McLean Community Center Governing Board election. Ballots can be cast at the center’s administrative office, 6631 Old Dominion Drive; the program/registration office, 6645 Old Dominion Drive; and at the Old Firehouse Teen Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Road. (The community center itself, located on Ingleside Avenue, is closed for an 18-month renovation.) General voting will take place on McLean Day, May 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road. For information on candidates and the process, see the Web site at www.mcleancenter.org. PARK AUTHORITY GRANT TO HELP WITH FIELD CONVERSION: The Fairfax
County Park Authority has approved a $20,000 Mastenbrook Volunteer Matching Fund Grant Program request from the Great Falls Soccer Club to assist in converting a rectangular field at Great Falls Nike Park to synthetic turf. The grant will be combined with an $855,000 contribution from the soccer club and funds from the county government to support the $1.25 million project. Since 1999, more than 150 Mastenbrook grants totaling $1.3 million have been approved by the Park Authority board. COMMUNITY FORUM TO LOOK AT RESIDENT-CURATOR INITIATIVE: A
community hearing on the proposal for a resident-curator at Turner Farm in Great Falls will be held on Wednesday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at the Great Falls Grange, 9818 Georgetown Pike. The meeting will provide an opportunity for applicants to present their proposals to an evaluation team, and to provide a chance for public comment. Additional meetings of the evaluation team will be held May 8 and 22 and July 10 in Fairfax. The meetings are open to the public, but public comment will not be taken. Members of the public wishing to provide written comment on the proposal for a resident-curator at Turner Farm can submit feedback by June 2 to parkmail@ fairfaxcounty.gov. For information on the resident-curator initiative, see the Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rcp/. McLEAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ACCEPTING GRANT PROPOSALS: The
McLean Community Foundation is accepting requests through June 1 for its current grants cycle. Applications can be found on the Web site at www.mcleancommunityfoundation.org. The foundation was founded in 1978 by the McLean Citizens Association to meet the philanthropic needs of the com-
munity. Recently, the foundation provided a $10,000 grant to the McLean Projects for the Arts, as well as grants to the Traveling Players Ensemble and to the all-nightgraduation parties at McLean and Langley high schools. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST TO SPEAK ON FAMILY DYNAMICS IN DIGITAL AGE: The Safe Community Coalition of
McLean will present clinical psychologist and author Catherine Steiner-Adair discussing her book – “The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age” – on Wednesday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Rodel Shalom, 2100 Westmoreland St. in Falls Church. The community is invited. For information, see the Web site at www.safecommunitycoalition.net.
the historic site, 8641 Lewinsville Road in McLean. The event will feature “attic treasures,” quality yard-sale items and antiques, as well as food and baked goods for sale, artisan-made quilts and a Tom Sawyer-style cleanup event. All proceeds will benefit Pleasant Grove. For information, see the Web site at www.historicpleasantgrove.org. WALK AMIDST THE TREES SLATED FOR GREAT FALLS: Bob Vickers, chair-
man of the Fairfax County Tree Commission, will lead a tree walk in conjunction with the Great Falls Citizens Association on Saturday, May 20 at 10 a.m. at River-
bend Park. Adults and youth interested in learning about the prominent tree species that line the Potomac River can meet at the visitors center for the 90-minute walk. Nesting bald eagles may be visible. Participants should wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing; the walk will be rescheduled if rain is in the forecast. OUTDOOR TAI CHI PRACTICE OFFERED: Free tai chi practice will be held
Saturdays through Oct. 28 from 7:55 to 9 a.m. at McLean Central Park’s outdoor basketball court. Practice will take place rain or shine. For information, call Warren at (703) 759-9141.
GREAT FALLS GARDEN CLUB TO HOST ANNUAL PLANT SALE: The Great Falls
Garden Club will hold its spring plant sale on Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike. Held rain or shine, the sale will feature hundreds of healthy, well-priced plants donated by club members. Annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, herbs, vegetables and more will be available, and club experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide gardening advice. Funds will be used to support community gardens and other club endeavors. For information, see the Web site at www. gfgardenclub.org.
ART SOCIETY TO FOCUS ON DRAWING HANDS: Gavin Glakis, a well-known
portrait artist, will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the McLean Art Society, to be held on Friday, May 19 at 10 a.m. at Dolley Madison Library. The presentation will focus on drawing hands. The community is invited; refreshments will be served.
CLAUDE MOORE COLONIAL FARM PREPS MARKET FAIR: Claude Moore
Colonial Farm will hosts its annual market fair on Saturday and Sunday, May 2021, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike in McLean. The event will feature a gravity-poured ale (Sly Fox Chester County Bitter Ale), of a type that was enjoyed in the 18th century. There also will be additional food and drink available for purchase, as well as games and costumed staff and volunteers. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children and seniors. Children under 3 are free. For information, see the Web site at www.1771.org.
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Real Estate Featured Property of the Week
Great Falls Contemporary Stands Tall
Highlights: Soaring Interior Spaces, Verdant Surroundings
Spring is in full bloom – the pollen will depart soon, we promise! – and this week’s featured property is an homage to stylish living with nature in mind. Nestled in a sought-after Great Falls community with acres of common grounds, this stylish contemporary design has proven timeless and benefited from meticulous care over time. Wonderfully appointed with a bright and open floor plan that showcases stunning views, the property is set back amid a verdant landscape. Yet it’s also close to the Silver Line and Beltway, putting you close to all the amenities of the Washington region, from Wolf Trap to downtown. The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,125,000 by Jan and Dan Laytham and Dianne Van Volkenburg of Long & Foster Real Estate. Dramatic formal spaces make this home a showplace for entertaining in style, but its warmhearted nature will be pleasing for daily family life, as well. Curb appeal is wonderful, with front gardens, professional landscaping and a flagstone walkway escorting us up to the marble foyer, which showcases a wall of windows, chandelier, dramatic staircase and glass front door. The deep living room features a brick fireplace, built-ins and tall windows overlooking the rear grounds.
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The dining room is expansive enough to entertain at the holidays, and provides easy access to the large and versatile kitchen and its adjacent morning area. The soaring family room, located at the rear of the home, plays host to another fireplace and offers access to the showstopper rear-sundeck area, with its own exterior bar and magnificent views. The upper level is home to the master retreat, set back in its own wing and featuring a cathedral ceiling, plus three additional bedrooms. A recreation room and bonus room are the standouts of the lower level, which provides access to the patio. There also is additional unfinished space on this level, perfect for expansion as an exercise area, movie-screening room or the like. Set on nearly a full acre, the property benefits from mature trees and sense of serenity and place. The common area
offers a tot lot and tennis courts. It’s a little piece of contemporary heaven, in a sought-after locale. Well worthy of consideration. Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (703)738-2520.
Facts for buyers Address: 9109 White Chimney Lane, Great Falls (22066). Listed at: $1,125,000 by Jan and Dan Laytham and Dianne Van Volkenburg, Long & Foster Real Estate (703) 757-3222. Schools: Colvin Run Elementary, Cooper Middle, Langley High School.
Aging-in-Place Remodeling, Modifications Gain Popularity The past five years have seen increases in the number of remodelers engaged in aging-in-place home modifications and home owner awareness of these types of remodeling projects, according to a survey by National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers, the remodeling arm of NAHB. Released as a kickoff to National Home Remodeling Month in May, the survey of remodelers also revealed that simple and less costly modifications are increasing in popularity, while those that are higher up on the complexity and cost scale are running slightly lower than they were in the last survey. “Low-cost, simple modifications to help people be safer and more comfortable in their homes, such as installing grab bars and higher toilets, continue to be the most popular aging-in-place remodeling projects,” said 2017 NAHB Remodelers Chair Dan Bawden, a remodeler from Houston. “A professional remodeler can make recommendations to homeowners that meet both their lifestyle and budget needs.” According to the survey, 80 percent of remodeling companies are doing aging-in-place projects, up from 68 percent in 2013. Remodelers reporting that “most” of their customers were familiar with the aging-in-place concept increased from 11 percent in 2013 to 17 percent in 2016. The five aging-in-place remodeling projects that saw the largest increases since 2013 were: • Added lighting/task lighting increased 12 percent. • Curb-less showers increased 9 percent. • “Grab bars” increased 7 percent. • Non-slip floors increased 7 percent. • Widening doorways increased 5 percent. While those projects were up, more complex and costly projects saw minor decreases in popularity since 2013, according to the survey. Adding an entry-level bedroom dropped one point to 33 percent, and installing ramps or lowering thresholds decreased two points to 49 percent. For more information about remodeling, see the Web site at www. nahb.org/remodel.
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to determine when adjustments are needed . . . There is budget pressure to keep these overtime hours and costs down where and when appropriate.” Fire department leaders monitor employees’ overtime hours and with rare exceptions, such as the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, do not allow personnel to work more than 48 hours straight, Bowers said. “We try to ensure there’s a break in between,” he said. The fire chief, deputy chiefs and assistant chiefs do not earn overtime, although deputy chiefs may qualify for compensation time, Bowers said. The department’s seven battalion chiefs receive more money for extra hours worked because their positions not only are managerial, but operational as well, the chief said. Battalion chiefs, who manage about 60 people each day, earn extra
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pay at their standard rate, not higher overtime pay, he added. Supervisor Patrick Herrity (R-Springfield) said he plans to ask the county’s staff leadership to take a “deep dive” into the subject of overtime pay to ensure the public was not being charged too much or being placed at risk. “It’s a fiscal issue, but more important, a safety issue,” he said. “There are people working an awful lot of hours. Can you really do a good job working 80 hours per week over the course of a year? It appears to be the case in some cases.” Here are the county’s top 30 overtime recipients, listed by amount of additional pay, not total compensation. County officials, citing privacy reasons, declined to name the employees. 1. Fire Technician, overtime $154,420.50, base pay $92,914.93, total $247,335.43. 2. Fire Technician, overtime $137,283.17, base pay $92,919.59, total $230,202.76. 3. Fire Technician, overtime $128,135.42, base pay $97,561.03, total $225,696.45.
4. Fire Technician, overtime $122,174.55, base pay $84,276.48, total $206,451.03. 5. Fire Lieutenant, overtime $118,871.26, base pay $101,772.94, total $220,644.20. 6. Fire Lieutenant, overtime $102,400.98, base pay $106,861.96, total $209,262.94. 7. Fire Technician, overtime $101,114.65, base pay $97,561.03, total $198,675.68. 8. Fire Technician, overtime $100,100.46, base pay $84,280.85, total $184,381.31. 9. Firefighter, overtime $97,912.44, base pay $72,962.49, total $170,874.93. 10. Fire Technician, overtime $97,427.98, base pay $76,445.53, total $173,873.51. 11. Fire Captain II, overtime $97,043.79, base pay $135,440.32, total $232,484.11. 12. Fire Technician, overtime $95,925.50, base pay $88,490.15, total $184,441.65. 13. Fire Lieutenant, overtime $93,206.45, base pay $96,926.50, total
$190,132.95. 14. Fire Lieutenant, overtime $93,042.21, base pay $96,926.50, total $189,968.71. 15. Fire Battalion Chief, overtime $93,006.15, base pay $151,088.83, total $244,094.98. 16. Fire Technician, overtime $92,749.89, base pay $92,919.59, total $185,669.48. 17. Fire Technician, overtime $85,340.61, base pay $88,490.15, total $173,830.76. 18. Fire Lieutenant, overtime $84,837.13, base pay $92,310.11, total $177,147.24. 19. Fire Captain II, overtime $84,582.64, base pay $135,440.32, total $220,022.96. 20. Fire Technician, overtime $84,067.52, base pay $92,919.59, total $176,987.11. 21. Police Officer II, overtime $83,475.36, base pay $90,897.25, total $174,372.61. 22. Police Officer II, overtime
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Vienna Council Adopts FY18 Budget, Sets Tax Rates BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
The Vienna Town Council on May 8 formally adopted the town’s $36,337,460 budget for fiscal year 2018.
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$83,408.05, base pay $82,626.13, total $166,034.18. 23. Fire Technician, overtime $82,798.30, base pay $97,561.03, total $180,359.33. 24. Fire Lieutenant, overtime $81,276.88, base pay $106,861.96, total $188,138.84. 25. Fire Technician, overtime $80,666.07, base pay $76,445.53, total $157,111.60. 26. Fire Lieutenant, overtime $76,053.06, base pay $101,772.94, total $177,826. 27. Fire Technician, overtime $75,136.78, base pay $88,494.81, total $163,631.59. 28. Fire Technician, overtime $74,799.63, base pay $76,445.53, total $151,245.16. 29. Fire Technician, overtime $73,989.43, base pay $92,919.59, total
The total will be divvied up as follows: $24,207,310 for the general fund, $3,623,560 for the debt-service fund, $8,123,760 for the water-and-sewer fund and $382,830 for the stormwater fund. Council members also voted 7-0 to
hold the town’s real-estate tax rate at 22.5 cents per $100 assessed value. Town residents pay the rate on top of the Fairfax County real-estate tax rate, which is set by the Board of Supervisors. Vienna’s bank-net-capital rate will re-
main at 80 cents per $100 valuation, its residential-utility-tax will be 20 percent of the first $15 and commercial-utility tax will be 15 percent of the first $300. In addition, the Council unanimously approved water-and-sewer rates.
$166,909.02. 30. Police Officer II, overtime $73,414.76, base pay $90,897.25, total $164,312.01. Overtime pay for fire personnel at ranks Captain I and II is somewhat higher because the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled last July that under the Fair Labor Standards Act, those captains were eligible for overtime because their work primarily involves emergency response, not managerial duties. More than 100 current and former fire captains sued Fairfax County after being denied overtime compensation. Here are the county employees with the 40 highest base salaries: 1. County Executive Edward Long Jr., $329,999.68. 2. Health Director Gloria Ayensu, $297,875.15. 3. Community Services Board Medical Director John Hand II, $275,052.10. 4. Deputy Director for Medical Services Raja Satouri, $245,359.03. 5. Community Services Board psychiatrist Michael Sherer, $227,639.66. 6. Community Services Board psychia-
trist John Wilson, $226,544.35. 7. Community Services Board psychiatrist Rochelle Jackson, $226,010.84. 8. Community Services Board psychiatrist Debra O’Beirne, $222,632.49. 9. Community Services Board psychiatrist Robespierre Del Rio, $221,106.18. 10. Community Services Board psychiatrist Sadia Rahman, $218,920.93. 11-14. Deputy County Executives David Molchany, Patricia Harrison, Robert Stalzer and David Rohrer all earned $218,341.13. 15. Community Services Board psychiatrist Philip Smith, $217,031.24. 16. Community Services Board psychiatrist Kumudini Attanagoda, $216,372. 17. Community Services Board psychiatrist Rais Khan, $215,101.93. 18. Community Services Board psychiatrist Alfred Sun, $213,138.98. 19. Community Services Board psychiatrist Maria Coica, $212,617.93. 20. Community Services Board psychiatrist Anjuli Jindal, $212,615.23. 21. Community Services Board psychiatrist Aisha Sabir, $211,619.20. 22. Community Services Board psy-
chiatrist Yasir Elamin, $210,311.44. 23. County Attorney Elizabeth Teare, $207,726.50. 24. Health Department public-health doctor Barbara Andrino, $204,504.57. 25. Chief Financial Officer Joseph Mondoro, $200,228.08. 26. Health Department public-health doctor Thomas Yun, $199,219.56. 27-31. Public Works Director James Patteson, Information Technology Director Wanda Gibson, Police Chief Edwin Roessler Jr. and Fire and Rescue Department Chief Richard Bowers Jr. all received $197,436.48. 32. Community Services Board psychiatrist Anola Tanga, $197,186.99. 33-36. Deputy County Attorneys Cynthia Tianti, Karen Gibbons and Gail Langham all earned $194,177.98. 37. Commonwealth’s Attorney Raymond Morrogh, $194,072. 38. Planning and Zoning Director Fred Selden, $188,155.34. 39. Senior investment manager Andrew Spellar, $187,687.21. 40. Deputy County Attorney Thomas Stoner, $185,000.
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With Playoffs Beginning, Will Champions Emerge? They have started. The high school playoffs are well underway this week for all local teams in the Sun Gazette’s coverage areas.
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Flint Hill Captures A Division Crown A Staff Report
The higher seeds won first-round games in girls and boys conference lacrosse tournament action last week, while in private-school girls action, the Flint Hill Huskies clinched a league championship.
LACROSSE ROUNDUP In Liberty Conference high school tourney action, the Langley Saxons won in boys and girls first-rounders, as did the Madison Warhawks teams. The undefeated Langley girls (15-0) routed Hayfield, 15-1, and the Langley boys downed Washington-Lee, 12-6. For the Langley boys, Ben Johnson scored four goals and had an assist and Michael Killion had two goals and one assist. Warren Kahn, Cameron Hohl and Bryan Badell each had a goal and two assists. Goalie J.J. Gorman made five saves. The Madison boys (11-4) nipped the McLean Highlanders, 4-3, as McLean’s season ended with a 9-2 record, inContinued on Page 28
Langley’s Brady Richardson runs toward the goal in a playoff game against Washington-Lee last week. See a slideshow at www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax. PHOTO FROM MADISON
Warhawks Are Regular-Season Champions DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
The Madison Warhawks are certainly where they want to be with one game remaining before the playoffs, even if the school baseBASEBALL high ball team’s notable 18-1 record, 18-game winning streak and strong play surprises even the players and coaches a bit. Madison clinched the Liberty Conference regular-season title last week with an errorless 12-2 home win in six innings over the second-place Langley Saxons. Langley (11-7, 8-4) scored two runs in the top of the first inning, but Madison answered with two in the bottom of the frame, then scored for unearned runs in the second to take con-
trol. “One of our team goals was to the win the conference,” Madison coach Mark Gjormand said. “You never think that way about having a record like this. But this is a very unselfish group of players who play together and are hungry. We knew that when the season started.” Madison (12-1 in the conference) had 10 hits, led by a single, double, triple and four RBI from Nate Leas; a two-run triple by Wiley Counts; Kyle Novak’s RBI single and sacrifice fly; and Joey Goldsmith’s solo homer to lead off the bottom of the sixth that ended the game by virtue of the 10-run rule. The homer was Goldsmith’s fourth this spring. Also, leadoff batter Daniel Gerke and Peter Freck had RBI singles, Jack Kidd doubled and Matt Sylvia had a hit.
“Their first couple of hitters are as good as anybody. Langley made us play and that was good for us,” Gjormand said. Those hitters are Timmy Conforti, who opened the game by hitting the first pitch for a double to right center, then No. 2 batter, Danny Hosley, who singled Conforti home. Hosley stole second and later scored on a groundout by Josh McQuaig. A dropped fly ball in the second led to Madison’s four runs that inning. “We came out swinging, we were aggressive at the plate and we were hitting the ball hard,” Langley coach Kevin Healy said. “Then they got two right back, then four in the fourth. You can’t
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Nothing is guaranteed, but a large number of teams have the opportunity to advance far in various sports. In boys tennis, the McLean Highlanders, Madison Warhawks, Oakton Cougars, Marshall Statesmen and Potomac School Panthers have statechampionship potential. In girls tennis, watch out for Oakton, Marshall and the Langley Saxons, which all have the same capabilities. Madison, Oakton, Marshall and maybe Potomac School are the best bets on the baseball diamond to do something special. In girls softball, the undefeated and nationally-ranked Bishop O’Connell Knights in the private-school ranks could finish with a perfect record and win another state crown. In publicschool action, Madison, Marshall and McLean have conference, region and state potential. In soccer, there are a number of squads with talent to keeping winning in the playoffs. For the boys, Langley, Oakton, the Yorktown Patriots and defending region-and state-champion Washington-Lee Generals possess those possibilities. The best girls soccer teams are Madison, Marshall, McLean, Oakton, Yorktown and Washington-Lee. There are many, as well, in lacrosse. Langley, Madison, McLean, Oakton, Potomac School and the Flint Hill Huskies are all good boys teams. Langley, Madison, Marshall and Oakton are the powers for the girls. In track and field, there are multiple individuals who could win championships or finish high in events. The playoffs last for a few weeks, ending in early June on the publicschool level. At the end of all the competitions, there is a strong chance state champions will have emerged.
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High School Roundup TENNIS TEAMS WIN TITLES: Four local
tennis teams won conference championship and all had undefeated records. In girls tennis, the Langley Saxons finished 13-0 to win the Liberty Conference, the Oakton Cougars won the Concorde at 10-0 and the Marshall Statesmen earned the Capitol crown with a 13-0 mark. In boys, the McLean Highlanders were the Liberty champions at 14-0, defeating the second-place Madison Warhawks (12-2) in two matches to earn their first conference crown since 2013. The second match was by a 5-4 score and the first, 8-1. In that second match, Ben Keyser at No. 1 singles, Matthew Tran at No. 2, Jing Waid at No. 3, Andrew Donelson at No. 4 and Jason Wang at No. 5 won for McLean. Madison’s Ben Liu won
at No. 6 and Madison swept the three doubles matches, as McLean had some backups playing in doubles. Top players for Langley are Charlotte Bell, Simone Stoyen, Olivia Uzer, Christine Li, Sara Scherping, Diana Gaiter, Poorvi Deshpandeand Noor Alathari. All five of those teams move on to region tournament competition. GIRLS SOFTBALL: The Flint Hill Hus-
kies (12-0) remained undefeated in girls softball action last week with a 17-2 win over St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes to clinch the Independent School League’s AA Division championship during regularseason play for the second year in a row. The ISL tournament is next. In that 17-2 win, Tess Brady and Victoria Barbesssi each had two hits. Flint Hill downed Holton-Arms, 4-2,
and National Cathedral School, 11-0, in other recent games. The Huskies are ranked No. 2 in the state in the Division I private-school poll. n The Madison Warhawks (18-1, 12-1) and McLean Highlanders (14-5, 11-2) were scheduled to play earlier this week in a Liberty Conference game that could determine first place. Madison blanked Langley, 10-0, and McLean downed Langley, 4-2, in action last week. n The Potomac School Panthers defeated Sidwell Friends, 3-1, on Caroline Culp’s one-hitter and six strikeouts. Sam Stacey belted the game-winning two-run homer. BOYS AND GIRLS SOCCER: The Langley Saxons (10-0-2) were in first place
in the Liberty Conference with a 5-0-1 record in boys action when the week began. Jacob Lobovitz with more than 20 goals and Sam Golan and Shayan Harandi are Langley’s leading scorers. The Madison boys have a 9-2 overall record and are 5-2 in the conference. Blake Machonis, Denis Zelaya and Trey Echazarretta lead the team in scoring. The Madison girls are 9-1-1 overall and 6-0-1 in the conference and the McLean girls are 5-2-2 overall. Julia Leas, Rachel Jackson, Alyssa Serveiss, Maddie Cybluski, Abby Fusca and Faith Lee are Madison’s leading scorers. In the Concorde Conference, the Oakton Cougars have a 7-4 record in boys action and the Oakton girls are 7-2-2.
Langley Clinches Second Place, McLean Wins Two Games DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
The Langley Saxons (12-7, 9-4) went 1-1 last week and in doing so clinched second play in the Liberty Conference high school baseball standings with one game to play.
BASEBALL ROUNDUP Langley lost to the first-place Madison Warhawks, 12-2, then rallied to defeat the South Lakes Seahawks, 17-9. Both games were on the road. Langley scored two runs in the top of the first against Madison, but allowed two in the bottom of the inning, then Madison scored four times in second and was on its way. In the first, Timmy Conforti doubled then scored on a single by Danny Hosley, who later came home on a groundout. “We came out swinging, we were aggressive at the plate and we were hitting the ball hard,” Langley coach Kevin
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Healy said. “Then they got two right back, then four in the fourth. You can’t respond that way against a good team like that.” Against South Lakes, Langley scored eight runs in the top of the ninth and had 20 hits in the contest. Cooper Davis (four RBI) and Hosley (two RBI) each had four hits for Langley. David Siegel had three hits and four RBI, Nick Gasparis had three hits, Conforti had two hits and two RBI, and Jack Hoeymans doubled and tripled. John Eames doubled and had two RBI. Hosley got the win in relief in 22/3 innings of scoreless relief with six strikeouts. He allowed one hit. n The McLean Highlanders (7-12, 5-8) nipped the host Fairfax Rebels, 6-5, May 2 in Liberty Conference high school baseball action. It was McLean’s second one-run victory over Fairfax in as many nights, winning 3-2 on May 1 at McLean. The Highlanders have been involved
in seven one-run games this season, with four wins. In the 6-5 victory, freshman righthander Teddy Merritt got the win in 32/3 innings of relief. He allowed no runs, two hits, fanned six and walked one. McLean coach John Dowling credited junior catcher Grant Williams with having a good game defensively by blocking multiple pitches that prevented runners from advancing. With the bat, Williams had a hit and two RBI as did Alex Horenstein. Alex Gerhardt and Jackson Kantor each had a hit and an RBI and Brendan Grammes and Marshall Pratt had singles. Dowling said that the workhorse Williams has caught all but two innings of every game for McLean this season and last. He has thrown out 50 percent of base stealers this spring. In the 3-2 win over Fairfax, Jack Slade had two hits, including his second game-winning walk-off hit of the season. Horenstein had three hits with an RBI and Williams had two hits. Pratt,
Kantor and Horenstein doubled. James Beahn got the win in relief in two scoreless innings of work. Max Groppe started and went six innings with eight strikeouts and did not allow an earned run. McLean is in fifth place in the conference with one game left to play against first-place Madison at 6:30 p.m. May 5 at McLean. n With one league game to play, the Marshall Statesmen (13-5, 10-1) clinched the Capitol Conference regular-season baseball title with a 7-1 victory over the Lee Lancers on May 4 with one league game to play. Lee Morrison and Patrick Halligan did the pitching and Marshall had 13 hits, led by three hits and two RBI from Jack Jones and two hits from Arata Honda. Robbie Guenther and Jacob Han had an RBI each. Liam Leone had a hit. For much more on highlights about local baseball teams visit: www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax.
and Paige Williams had two each. Annabel Bentley, Carly Rogers, Bailey Brummer, Grace McDonough, Lily Karp and Kim Cook also scored. Rogers had five assists, along with McKenna Nolan (two) and Dyer (one). Logan Hanton, Ashley Go, Morgan Muse, Laurel Yano and Caitlin Blankenship caused numerous Fairfax turnovers, and goalie Lauren Chadwick had two saves. In a Concorde Conference boys
opener, the Oakton Cougars (12-3) defeated the Herndon Hornets, 14-6. The Oakton girls (8-3) received a first-round bye. The Flint Hill girls (8-8) clinched the Independent School League’s A Division title with a victory over Sandy Spring for their fourth win in a row. As a result, Flint Hill will move up to play in the AA Division next spring. In boys Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference action, first-place Flint Hill has
a 13-4 overall mark and a 5-0 league record. In recent action, Flint Hill defeated Woodberry Forest, 12-10, then Blue Ridge, 20-7, in non-league contests. Woodberry was ranked in the Division I private-school state poll. n The Potomac School Panthers in boys action began the week with a 10-8 overall record and a 5-1 record in the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference. n The Potomac School girls have an 8-6 overall mark.
two earned runs and striking out five. He did not give up a hit after the first two batters he faced, retiring the next 15 of 17 with two walks. “Jake was a little high in the one early and didn’t have his best stuff, but he found his way to get a win,” Gjormand said. “That’s what good pitchers do.” Madison lefty Matt Howat pitched a perfect sixth inning.
Langley rallied to defeat the host South Lakes Seahawks 17-9 on May 3 in nine innings to clinch second place in the conference. Langley scored eight runs in the top of the ninth and had 20 hits in the contest. Cooper Davis (four RBI) and Hosley (two RBI) each had four hits for Langley. David Siegel had three hits and four RBI, Nick Gasparis had three hits,
Conforti had two hits and two RBI, and Jack Hoeymans doubled and tripled. John Eames doubled and had two RBI. Hosley got the win in relief in 22/3 innings of scoreless relief with six strikeouts. He allowed one hit. NOTE: By winning the regular season, Madison earned the top seed in the Liberty tournament and an automatic berth to the 6A North Region tourney.
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Sports Briefs MADISON GRAD SELECTED TO VHSL HALL OF FAME: Madison High School
graduate Katie Smrcka-Duffy is one 11 individuals who have been selected to the 2017 Virginia High School Hall of Fame. The 28th Annual Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held on Sunday, June 25, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Charlottesville. Smrcka-Duffy joins her coach at Madison, Pat Deegan, in the VHSL Hall of Fame. Deegan has more than 700 career victories and is the currently head coach coach at Fairfax High School. Smrcka-Duffy currently is sixth alltime in Virginia in points scored (2,463), sixth in single-season scoring average (30.4), most points scored by a junior (950), and second in single-season threepoint field goals made (104). She was a two-time Associated Presss Virginia Player of the Year and a USA Today National Player of the Year as a
junior and senior. Her other honors included selection to the McDonalds All-American, Parade All-American, Kodak All-American and Nike All-American teams. She was a three-time first-team all-district, three-time first-team all-region, and two-time first-team all-state selection, as well as a two-time Northern Region Player of the Year. She helped Madison win district and region championships. Smrcka-Duffy played her freshman high schoool season at Bishop O’Connell in Arlington. SENIOR SOFTBALL: For fun, fitness
and friendship, join Northern Virginia Senior Softball is set to play slow-pitch games Tuesday and Thursday mornings through July. Placement on one of 26 teams in one of three skill-level leagues is by skill assessment. Everyone bats and 11 play on defense. For more infor-
mation, visit www.nvss.org or call (703) 524-5576. For standings, visit www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax. SOCCER FEST 2017: SoccerFest 2017,
a 4 on 4 soccer tournament, returns to the region for its 25th year on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25. After being held in Loudoun County the past five years, the two-day soccer event will be held at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston. Open to boys and girls (and adults as well) of all skill levels, teams of six players are guaranteed to play four games in one day. Online registration is open with a $195 team fee, a $30 savings available through May 26. For information, visit playsoccerfest.com.
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high school and recreational fastpitch softball. Training is ongoing. For information visit uic@nvsua.org or www. nvsua.org. 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. GAME OFFICIALS NEEDED: Northern Virginia Baseball Umpires is in need of officials for baseball, softball and volleyball. Officials are needed in all communities across the metropolitan area for youth recreational leagues, men’s leagues, high schools and colleges. Visit www.umpires.org or call John Porter at (703) 978-3601 for more information.
College Roundup NATE SHAFER: Langley High School
graduate Nate Shafer was a 6-foot-6 freshman forward on the men’s Division III basketball team at Swarthmore College this past season in Pennsylvania. Shafer had a team-high 71 blocked
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MADISON GRADS AT COAST GUARD:
Madison High School has three athletes in the class of 2020 at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. All three play different sports. Marissa Marsh was chosen all-con-
ference in crew. Madeline Colwell set school records, won meets and much more in track and field. Ross Kolko ran on the men’s track team. All three cadets are leaving soon to go to sea for the summer.
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NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF LOANS AND CLAIM OF ABANDONED PROPERTY. The Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum, formerly known as the Washington State Museum and dba the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, hereby gives notice of termination of the following loan and claim of the abandoned property. Last known or presumed known name, address and description of loaned artifacts: Ernest P. Walker, 2400 S. Inge St, Arlington, VA 22202, Collection of Alaskan Native American objects. ANYONE KNOWING THE WHEREABOUTS OF ANY OF THE ABOVE LISTED OWNERS SHOULD PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE TO: MUSEUM REGISTRAR, THOMAS BURKE MEMORIAL WASHINGTON STATE MUSEUM, UNIV. OF WASHINGTON, BOX 353010, SEATTLE, WA 981953010. IF WRITTEN ASSERTION OF LEGAL TITLE IS NOT PRESENTED to the Thomas Burke Memorial Washington Stat e Museum within 90 days of the second publication of this Notice, the property is deemed abandoned and becomes the property of the Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum pursuant to Chapters 63.26 and 27.40, Revised Code of Washington. 5/4 & 5/11/17
TOWN OF VIENNA, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of the Code of Virginia and the Town of Vienna, Virginia, that at the Regular Council Meeting of May 8, 2017, the Town Council, pursuant to authority granted under Section 6.1(a) of the Town of Vienna Charter and Section 15.2-2109 et seq, of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended, adopted the following charges for water and sewer service furnished by the Town of Vienna: Residential Water Consumption Charge Sewer Consumption Charge Residential Base Fee: $15/quarter Commercial Water Consumption Charge Sewer Consumption Charge
Block Structure (Quarterly Basis) 0 – 16,000 gallons $4.98 per 1000 gallons 16,001 – 32,000 gal $5.42 per 1000 gallons 32,001 plus gallons $6.27 per 1000 gallons 0 – 16,000 gallons $6.09 per 1000 gallons 16,001 – 32,000 gal $6.59 per 1000 gallons 32,001 plus gallons $7.64 per 1000 gallons Block Structure (Quarterly Basis) 0 – 90,000 gallons $4.98 per 1000 gallons 90,001 – 180,000 gal $5.42 per 1000 gallons 180,001 plus gallons $6.27 per 1000 gallons 0 – 90,000 gallons $6.09 per 1000 gallons 90,001 – 180,000 gal $6.59 per 1000 gallons 180,001 plus gallons $7.64 per 1000 gallons
Commercial Base Fee: up to 5/8” meter $15.75/quarter All other quarterly charges based upon meter size to remain the same. Copies of the said Ordinance may be viewed in the Office of the Town Clerk, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m BY ORDER OF THE TOWN COUNCIL Melanie J. Clark, Town Clerk
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Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of the Code of Virginia and the Town of Vienna, Virginia, that at the Regular Council Meeting of May 22, 2017, it is the intent of the Town Council to adopt the following beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Room, Town Hall, 127 Center Street South, Vienna, Virginia: Amendments to the Zoning Code Chapter 18, relating to Parking. Copies of the said Ordinance changes may be viewed in the office of the Town Clerk Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or via the website at www.viennava.gov. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN COUNCIL Melanie J. Clark, CMC Town Clerk
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TOWN OF VIENNA, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF ADOPTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of the Code of Virginia and the Town of Vienna, that at the Regular Council Meeting of May 8, 2017, the Town Council, pursuant to authority granted under Section 6.1(a) of the Town of Vienna Charter and Section 15.2-2109 et seq, of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended, adopted the following: Proposed Budget for Fiscal year 2017-18 Town of Vienna Budget, in the total amount of $36,337,460 appropriated as follows: $24,207,310 for General Fund expenditures $ 3,623,560 for Debt service Fund expenditures $ 8,123,760 for Water and Sewer Fund expenditures $ 382,830 for Stormwater Fund expenditures
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It is the intent of the Town Council, pursuant to authority granted under Section 7.1 of the Town of Vienna Charter and Section 58.1-3832 et seq, of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended, to amend the following ordinance on June 5, 2017 by the Town of Vienna regarding Cigarette Taxes.
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“..there is hereby levied and imposed by the Town upon every person who sells or uses cigarettes within the Town an excise tax at a rate of $0.85 for each package containing 20 cigarettes and $0.0425 for each cigarette contained in packages of fewer or more than 20 cigarettes sold or used within the Town.” Copies of the proposed ordinance are available in the Town Clerk’s Office during normal working hours. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 15.2-107 of the Code of Virginia (1950) AS AMENDED AND THE Code of the Town of Vienna that a public hearing will be held on Monday, May 22, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Room, Town Hall, 127 Center Street, South, Vienna, Virginia, for the purpose of receiving input on a notice of change to the Cigarette Tax ordinance of the Town of Vienna, Chapter 6, Article 3, Section 6-17.
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8. Southern chicken stew 9. Flighty one 10. Red carpet purse 11. Surrender territory 12. Miner’s bounty 15. Byzantine Empire coin 20. Not odds 22. Choler 24. Broadcaster’s item for sale 25. *Big ____, Martin Lawrence’s character 26. Theater in ancient Greece 27. Indistinctly 29. *TV mom of Meg, Chris and Stewie 31. Sound of a bell 32. Plural of obelus 33. Like some greens 34. *Mrs. ____, a “boy’s best friend” 36. Russell Crowe’s 2014 role 38. Remote control option 42. State of danger 45. Redford or De Niro 49. Like dry humor 51. What river did to bank 54. On pins and needles 56. Swedish money 57. Square-looking 58. Singer “on the dock of the bay” 59. For fear that 60. Gallop or trot 61. Hoosier State’s capital, for short 62. Dwarf buffalo 63. “Law & Order” character 65. Augment 67. Barley bristle
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1. ____ of cookies 6. Accident 9. Art ____ 13. Greeting from Don Ho 14. Gone by 15. One who needs a muzzle 16. Sign of bad news 17. Hula dancer’s ornament 18. Chopin’s composition 19. *Little Women’s mother 21. *Mrs. Borden’s stepdaughter 23. R in rpm 24. Sign of a saint 25. 1960s British subculture 28. Sub station 30. Lay to rest 35. War god in Norse mythology 37. Standard 39. Shinbone 40. Staff note 41. Abdominal exercise 43. Cashier’s call 44. Wisdom tooth, e.g. 46. Location 47. Singing club 48. In any way whatsoever 50. *Bebe’s mother 52. Dog tags 53. Highlands hillside 55. Rub the wrong way 57. *Queen Elizabeth I’s mother 60. *Anderson Cooper’s mother 63. Load carrier 64. *Queen Mother Eliza-
beth’s afternoon drink 66. *“Mamma Mia!” mother 68. Be 69. Snowmobile runner 70. Furnish with a fund 71. Benign lump 72. Thus far 73. Israeli statesman Moshe
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1. Ovine cry 2. Reunion attendee 3. Roman robe 4. Trill like a bird 5. Injured 6. “____ and hearty” 7. Hoariness
Fairfax County Notes FCPS NAMED A ‘GREEN RIBBON’ SCHOOL SYSTEM: Fairfax County Pub-
lic Schools has been named a 2017 “Green Ribbon School District” by the U.S. Department of Education. The district was honored for its comprehensive Get2Green program and for achieving $10 million in energy savings during a two-year period. Fairfax and Albemarle counties were the only two districts in Virginia to receive the 2017 honor; Fairfax’s Centreville Elementary School and Arlington’s Discovery Elementary School received awards, as well. “By going green, students, faculty and administrators can make a difference – students also develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with their classmates,” Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Steven Staples said. Nationally, 45 schools, nine school districts and nine post-secondary institutions are being honored through the Green Ribbon School initiative.
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Regional Library. Among those honored was 85-year-old Wendell Driggers, who volunteers at Reston Regional Library. “Wendell is a supreme example of the volunteer spirit,” said Pearline Fang, volunteer coordinator at the Reston library. “The staff is incredibly grateful for his help, his work ethic and his willingness to take on any job that needs doing.” Among those from the local area honored for their service were Ruth Thoenelt (Dolley Madison Library), Emilio Jaksetic (Oakton Library), Matthew Nagurney (Patrick Henry Library) and Janelle Blanchard (Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library). Over the past year, volunteers countywide have contributed more than 120,000 hours of service to local libraries, from shelving books to staffing book sales. LITERACY COUNCIL HOSTING REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER COURSES: The
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia is hosting summer classes for beginning-level, adult English-language learners across Northern Virginia, with registration occurring at various locations throughout May. The cost for the classes, books and assessments are $50. For information, see
the Web site at www.lcnv.org. N.VA. CHAMBER TO HOST NETWORKING FUND-RAISER: The Northern Vir-
ginia Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual Mix and Mingle, Meet and Eat networking event on Thursday, June 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Silverline Center Atrium in Tysons. The event draws business executives from across the region to gather, network and enjoy samples from local eateries. Proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association’s Pulse Group and Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia. Restaurants in attendance this year include American Tandoor, Edibles Incredible Desserts, Eggspectation, Gordon Biersch, Isabella Eatery, McCormick & Schmick’s, Mon Ami Gabi, O’Malley’s Pub, Taco Bamba and Ten Penh. Registration is available at www.novachamber.org. The cost is $25 for both Chamber members and the public.
VOLUNTEERS BEING SOUGHT FOR ‘CLEAN THE BAY DAY’: Volunteers are
being sought for the 29th annual Clean the Bay Day, to be held on June 3, sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. For information, see the Web site at www.cbf.org.
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Local history Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. May 7, 1937: n A state judge has upheld the legality of Virginia’s prohibition on the sale of wine and beer on Sundays. A Sun editorial calls for the repeal of the ban. n At the Wilson Tavern: A T-bone steak, salad, vegetable, dessert and drink can be had for 75 cents. May 7, 1958: n Fairfax students who attended fullday classes during first grade are ahead in mathematics, compared to students who attended half-day classes, school officials say. n The federal government ran a simulation of a nuclear strike on the local area, determining that 140,000 people would be killed in Northern Virginia. n Northern Virginia’s employment picture is rosier this spring than last year. n A regional water authority is “essential” to continued growth in Northern Virginia, advocates say. May 8, 1968: n Several designs are under consideration for the Metro subway cars. n The Fairfax Chamber of Commerce is supporting the proposed $67 million school referendum. n In baseball action, Madison shut out Oakton, 8-0, while Marshall defeated McLean, 5-4, and Langley fell to Falls Church, 3-2. May 7, 1979: n Metro fares – for both buses and trains – are likely to rise next year for Fairfax riders. n Marshall took the season crown in Great Falls District track action. May 6, 1986: n Supervisor James Scott (D-Providence) is leaving the board to take a position with Fairfax Hospital Association. n The Board of Supervisors is expanding county-run day-care options, while acknowledging a “severe shortage” of existing spaces. May 10, 1996: n Colin Powell will be the main speaker at Northern Virginia Community College’s annual commencement, to be held May 14.
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