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Another Vienna Parking Plan Falls Apart Developer, Town Government Can’t Come to Agreement on Mill St. Effort BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
Nearly six years after a public-private partnership to build a municipal-parking structure in central Vienna fell apart, the Vienna town government has suffered a similar setback a few blocks away. Town officials announced Jan. 28 that
they had dissolved a partnership with Mill Street Development One LLC, to which the town had pledged $4.6 million to own one level of a planned four-story commercial-condominium building at 223-241 Mill Street, N.E. “It was disappointing that the applicant didn’t want to continue on with the project as approved,” said Mayor Laurie
DiRocco. “We’re continuing discussions with other people who may be interested in partnering with us on a parking structures.” The developer contacted Town Manager Mercury Payton a couple of months ago and said the project could not be executed as agreed. The developer said the building’s underground and retail com-
ponents could not be accomplished and the façade’s appearance – which had been hashed out at numerous public meetings and designed to minimize impacts on the adjacent neighborhood – was going to be altered, Payton said. The company offered to have the town Continued on Page 19
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Hunter Mill Supervisor Is Fourth on Board Who Will Wrap Up Service at End of the Year BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
It will be 20 years and out for Supervisor Catherine Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill), who announced at the Board of Supervisors’ Jan. 22 meeting that she will not seek a sixth term in November. “I intend to have a very vigorous 20th year,” Hudgins added during her remarks, made during the meeting’s “board matters” section. Three fellow board members also have indicated they will not seek re-election this year: Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (D) and Supervisors John Cook (R-Braddock) and Linda Smyth (D-Providence). Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) has announced his candidacy for the chairmanship, so his district’s seat will be open in this fall’s election. Bulova thanked Hudgins for her work on the board and said it had been a pleasure serving with her.
“It’s a tough announcement to make, isn’t it?” Bulova asked her. Supervisor Daniel Storck (D-Mount Vernon) also complimented Hudgins for her service. “It will be disappointing, ultimately, to not be sitting with you in the future,” he said. Hudgins first was elected to the board in 1999, when she unseated then-Supervisor Robert Dix (R), who previously had served on the Vienna Town Council. In the intervening years, Hudgins has overseen immense development in Reston and along the Dulles Corridor, and has experienced the public’s displeasure at new paid-parking arrangements at Reston Town Center. In addition to chairing the board’s Human Services and Housing Committees, Hudgins is a governing-board member of the Initiative to Prevent and End Homelessness. Hudgins, who has lived in Reston since 1969, holds
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CHOCOLATE-LOVERS UNITE AT FESTIVAL!
Joey Tor gets a Superman logo painted on his face by Jessica Clark at the festival, which drew hundreds of choco-holics to the McLean Community Center.
Local residents over the weekend had the chance to sample items at the Chocolate Festival sponsored by the McLean Rotary Club and held at the recently renovated McLean Community Center. Above, Grayson Breslin goes to town on a chocolate-covered marshmallow topped with sprinkles. See a slide show of photos at www.insidenova.com/news/fairfax.
Beringer Nowinski masters the technique of covering marshmallows (also works with strawberries) with chocolate at the festival.
Reagan Jackson bits into a juicy chocolate-covered strawberry at the annual celebration, which returned to the McLean Community Center after two years away while the facility was undergoing renovation.
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Supervisors Extend Agricultural Status for Parcel BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
Smack dab in the middle of northwest Great Falls is nearly 470 acres of a comparatively undeveloped land that, for the next decade at least, will remain classified as an agricultural-and-forestal district. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 22 unanimously granted a 10year extension of that status to the site at 219 Seneca Road, which has been under that designation since 1981. Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville), who moved for the district’s renewed, expressed wonderment that such a huge piece of property has remained relatively undeveloped. “For it to be preserved this long is just an amazing thing,” he said. In order to preserve significant tracts of agriculture-and-forestal land, the county provides reduced property-tax assessments to the sites’ owners if they keep the land at its present use and development density for the decade-long term. If the owners withdraw from the district before the term ends, the county will impose a penalty and back taxes. The nearly 470-acre land area in Great Falls, consisting of seven parcels, last year received an assessment of $1,377,150, while its market-value assessment would have been for $32,330,519, county officials said.
The applicants, Patowmack Farm and Edith’s Log Cabin LLC, own 469.98 acres about three-quarters of a mile north of Beach Mill Road. The property includes 180.1 acres used for active agriculture (hay production) and 287.9 acres of open and forested space. Portions of the latter have been harvested in the past, but the forest’s understory has been gobbled by a burgeoning deer population in recent years, according to the county’s staff report. The site also has 1.98 acres devoted for residential purposes. There are four residences, three of which are rented to farm owners who work on the farm. The buildings include a log cabin built between 1928 and 1935; a manor house constructed before the 1900s; a house built before 1945; and a house constructed in 1946. A variety of farm-related buildings, barns, silos and sheds also dot the property. When the county in 1981 first established the property as an agricultural-andforestal district for an eight-year period, the site had 638.81 acres consisting of the Spalding property (470.99 acres), Nall property (131.78 acres) and 36.06 acres owned by the Nature Conservancy. Virginia at that time required such districts to have at least 500 acres, but the General Assembly in March 1987 cut that total to 200 acres. The status of the Nature Conservancy’s acreage expired after the initial eight-year term, and the Nall property’s owner withdrew from the dis-
trict in January 1988. The Board of Supervisors in October 1988 extended for 10 years the 470.99-acre Patowmack Farm district and renewed it for another decade in January 1999. The district ended up at 469.98 acres after Patowmack Farm gave about 1.51 acres to its neighbors in exchange for 0.5 acres that could be used to widen the farm’s Seneca Road driveway entrance. Until spring 1991, the farm’s main agricultural use was as a dairy farm, the 30 cows on which produced between 40,000 and 60,000 gallons of milk monthly, according to the staff report. Jefferson Branch stream valley and
many of its unnamed tributaries cross the property. Approximately 93 acres are classified as resource-protection areas under the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance. About 286 acres are designated as an Environmental Quality Corridor. Orlando Spalding, a manager and partner at the farm, thanked supervisors for considering the application and said he appreciated the assistance provided by county staff. Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (D) thanked Spalding for applying to renew the district yet again. “I appreciate your taking care of that beautiful property,” she said.
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Our View: One Legislator Pushes Back on ERA If we’re being perfectly frank, we hadn’t given much thought in the past to Del. Margaret Ransone, a Republican from down in Westmoreland County. But she became kind of a folk hero to some last week. Ransone chairs the House of Delegates subcommittee that had been tasked with rendering judgment on legislation to ratify the federal Equal Rights Amendment. The measure had passed the state Senate on a 26-14 vote, with some Republicans, apparently spooked by the prospect of Democratic pummeling if they opposed it, opting to cast ballots in favor. Then, on Jan. 22, the measure crossed over and ended up in front of Ransone’s subcommittee, where the chairman proceeded, then and on the House floor, to verbally bludgeon supporters of the proposal. It was, apparently, quite the tour de force of pushback. Unlike the period in the 1970s and early 1980s when passage of the ERA was debated vigorously and honestly in the General Assembly, this go-around it
has been mostly a political exercise – Democrats want the issue for this fall’s legislative elections, and haven’t let facts (the ratification period long ago expired and several states have rescinded their support) get in their way. Members of the press corps – surprise, surprise, surprise – largely have played along with the charade by leaving salient facts out of their reporting. Surely there are a number of Republicans in the legislature who truly feel ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, expired or not, would be a positive step forward. That’s fine. It’s also fine that Democrats are playing politics; that’s what political parties do. We’re a little less enamored of the groups that surely knew better but were so wrapped up in the symbolism that they went along with this partisan Democratic power play. Their hearts trumped their heads. Above all, we have admiration for Ransone, for showing some testicular fortitude in pushing back against this full-court press. She proved impressive.
Fairfax County Notes NEW AGENCY TO SUPPORT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PLANNING COMMISSION: It will take about a year to bring to
fruition, but a new, consolidated Fairfax County agency will support functions of the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission. Supervisors on Jan. 22 appointed Jill Cooper to participate in the development of, and ultimately direct, the new agency. Cooper officially will begin her duties Feb. 2 at a starting annual salary of $126,696. Details still are being worked out, but the agency will provide direct support for the Board of Supervisors’ and Planning Commission’s regular and committee meetings, functions currently performed by the clerk’s office to the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission staff, respectively. The new agency also will handle operations common to the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission, such as maintaining the public-meetings calendar, scheduling public hearings and posting legal notices and advertisements for them, issuing letters from the clerk and more. Cooper since 2013 has served as executive director of the Planning Commission. She previously was a senior assistant to zoning administrator in the Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning’s
Zoning Administration Division. HEDGEHOGS NOW LEGAL AS PETS IN FAIRFAX: The Fairfax County Board of
Supervisors on Jan. 22 legalized the ownership of hedgehogs as pets in the county, and lifted a requirement for zoning permission to keep chinchillas and hermit crabs. Previously, hedgehogs were prohibited while chinchillas and hermit crabs required a special permit from the Board of Zoning Appeals. “The county made the change because hedgehogs have become popular, and zoning officials said they have received an increasing number of inquiries about whether it was allowable to keep them as pets,” county officials said in a statement. Fairfax joined Arlington and Loudoun counties as jurisdictions in Northern Virginia that permit hedgehogs.
COUNTY POLICE OFFERING DRUGTAKE-BACK BOXES AT ALL DISTRICT STATIONS: Fairfax County police have
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Symphony Orchestra will present “Exhilarating, Serene & Romantic,” an evening of music by Mendelssohn and Schumann, on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. at the George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall. A pre-concert reception with orchestra music director Christopher Zimmerman and featured violinist Chee-Yun will take place at 7 p.m. For tickets and additional information, see the Website at www.fairfaxorchestra. org.
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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 22 unanimously approved plans by Reformed Theological Seminar to operate a college on the third floor of this existing office building in the 8200 block of Old Courthouse Road in Tysons.
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Reformed Theological Seminary on Jan. 22 received a special exception from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to operate a college out of an existing office building in Tysons. The three-story, approximately 32,400square-foot edifice is located on 1.54 acres at 8227 Old Courthouse Road. Supervisors approved the application unanimously. “This one was relatively easy,” said Supervisor Linda Smyth (D-Providence), in whose district the seminary will be located. “We always appreciate those.” Reformed Theological Seminary will occupy the building’s 10,738-square-foot third floor and restripe the site’s surface parking lot to accommodate loading areas and handicapped-accessible spaces, county planning staff said. The seminary will hold classes on weekday evenings in two blocks from 4 to 7 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m., as well as courses on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Up to 44 students and 10 faculty members would be allowed on-site at any given time. The seminary’s previous on-site student limit had been 30, but officials asked the county for the higher number to allow for future growth without having to obtain a special-exception permit. The applicant’s attorney, Lynne Strobel, called the proposed special-exception request “straightforward,” noting that no exterior building modifications would be required and the seminary had demonstrated there would be sufficient parking for students and staff. “This is a use that is compatible with
the area and will not adversely impact the surrounding road network,” Strobel said. The institution will supplement a 35foot-wide vegetative buffer on the site’s southern boundary with 16 medium holly bushes, two large evergreens and two large deciduous trees. At the request of nearby property owners, the seminary agreed to a development condition requiring it to maintain that area in good condition. The Board of Supervisors in 2007 permitted the seminary to operate a college/university within McLean Presbyterian Church at 1020 Balls Hill Road in McLean. Supervisors in 2011 agreed to let the seminary undertake the same use at an existing office building at 1651 Old Meadow Road in western McLean. The institution now will relocate from that site to the one on Old Courthouse Road in Tysons. According to the county’s staff report, seminary leaders have stated they may in the future lease the remaining 21,476 square feet of the Old Courthouse Road building and use it for a 200-seat sanctuary. The seminary opened in the Washington, D.C., region in 1995. In a Sept. 7 posting last year on the institution’s Website, Scott Redd, president of Reformed Theological Seminary Washington, said the new Tysons location would help the seminary respond to the needs of its growing student body and faculty. “In our new facility, we will be able to welcome more students, offer more classes simultaneously, and host more community events, while continuing to enjoy the accessibility and vitality of the Tysons Corner area,” he said.
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Firefighters enter Bouton’s Hall at 144 Church St., N.E., in Vienna to put out a Jan. 24 fire in the building’s basement. PHOTO BY ADAM KINCAID
BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
A Jan. 24 electrical fire at Bouton’s Hall, a circa-1894 building at 144 Church St., N.E., in Vienna, damaged the structure, but has not deterred town officials from considering buying it as a venue for community programs, officials said. The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department dispatched units to the fire at 12:28 p.m. and soon called for a second alarm, which brought a total of about 75 firefighters to the scene, said Bill Delaney, a department spokesman. Firefighters brought the blaze under control quickly, containing damage to just the building’s basement and exterior, Delaney said. Passersby may have noticed a ladder extending from a tiller truck into the structure’s second story.; firefighters always check to ensure flames have not extended elsewhere into buildings, he said. “Older buildings can be problematic because of the way they were constructed,” Delaney said. The fire, which caused about $25,000 worth of damage, began after a large tree fell on power lines connected with the building. This caused a power surge in a basement electrical panel and sparked the blaze, he said. No one was injured in the blaze, officials said. Bouton’s Hall, located at Mill and Church streets, N.E., joins Vienna Presbyterian Church’s white-clapboard chapel, the town’s original library and the Freeman Store and Museum in anchoring what arguably is Vienna’s most scenic corner. A report on the structure by the firm Gauthier Alvarado & Associates quotes from Mayo and Constance Stuntz’s book, “This Was Vienna, Virginia: Facts and Photos,” which states that the Bouton family built the hall in 1894. The family’s general store was located there until 1902, then the building changed ownership several times, but consistently remained a merchandise store.
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J. Parker Milburn bought the building in 1920 and leased its second floor to Concord Lodge 307, according to the book. Milburn in 1924 sold the structure to the Masonic lodge, which continues to hold meetings on the second floor. A development company in 2017 initially proposed razing Bouton’s Hall to make way for a municipal parking garage and other structures along that block of Mill Street, N.E. After outcries from local historians, the company instead decided to build a four-story commercial condominium building north of Bouton’s Hall and town officials agreed to lease the yet-to-be-built structure’s second floor for municipal parking. The Vienna Town Council last year pondered buying 3,900-square-foot Bouton’s Hall from Concord Lodge 307. The lodge has facilities on the second floor and rents the first floor and basement to Pennywise Thrift Shop, which is operated by Vienna’s Church of the Holy Comforter. Bouton’s Hall’s first floor would be suitable for exhibits, galleries, cultural and performing arts, meetings, ceremonies, teas, bridal showers, banquets, corporate events and other activities, according to Gauthier Alvarado & Associates’ report. The Vienna Town Council on Aug. 20 last year awarded a $31,275 contract to John Milner Associates Preservation to conduct a feasibility study and provide a cost estimate for the possible purchase of the building. The cost estimate and results of the company’s study were ready in time for the Town Council’s Oct. 15 meeting and Vienna officials subsequently have spoken with the building’s owners. Despite the recent fire, “the Council is still considering all options with regard to Bouton’s Hall because of its historical significance,” said Town Manager Mercury Payton. “Nothing’s really changed since October. We’re still going back and forth.”
Amazon-Incentive Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
One of two bills formalizing the state government’s proposed economic-incentive package to bring Amazon to Crystal City is set to arrive at Gov. Northam’s desk. The House of Delegates on Jan. 28 approved and sent to the governor legislation patroned by Sen. Frank Ruff Jr. (RClarksville) providing up to $750 million in incentives to the online giant over the next decade, if it meets employment targets spelled out in an agreement with the state government. The House of Delegates vote was 8316. The measure previously had passed the state Senate, 35-5. An identical bill, patroned by Del. S. Chris Jones (R-Suffolk), also was on the schedule for action this week, after winning unanimous support in the House Committee on Appropriations. If approved by the House of Delegates, the Jones bill will move to the state Senate and, presumably, also to the governor’s desk. “This truly was a team effort,” said Jones, who chairs the appropriations committee in the House of Delegates. “We were able to put forward a proposal that speaks volumes about Virginia.” The committee votes came after a brief public-input session, which included those in favor and those against the package. “This is a wonderful thing for the entire commonwealth,” said Kate Bates, president/CEO of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, who was speaking on behalf of a coalition of business organizations. But Danny Cendejas, an activist with a group opposing economic incentives for Amazon, said the measure was conceived
in darkness and would end up harming, rather than helping, those on the lower end of the economic spectrum. “You are not taking into account these people when making these decisions,” Cendejas said. “This is something that has huge ramifications for our communities.” But Del. Matthew James (D-Portsmouth), who serves on the state government’s Major Employment and Investment Project Approval Commission, which helped craft the deal, said it would have trickle-down impacts across the commonwealth. The agreement is “one of the best business deals I’ve ever seen,” James said. “It was inclusive, it was well-thought-out. I support this 100 percent.” Amazon announced in November that it would split its “HQ2” facilities between Northern Virginia and the New York City area. About 25,000 direct jobs are expected to be created by the company in each region. In order to woo Amazon, the state government dangled a package of incentives worth about $550 million, with the possibility of rising to $750 million if Amazon brings more jobs to the region. Supporters say it represents a small price to pay for the influx of high-income jobs and tax revenue that will flood into the commonwealth. The measure “makes sense for Virginians,” said state Sen. Charles Carrico (RBristol), when the measure was debated in the Senate. Separate legislation moving through the legislative process takes up another key part of the commonwealth’s efforts to lure Amazon: Higher-education upgrades in Northern Virginia, including a new campus for Virginia Tech in Alexandria.
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Presbyterian Church will feature “Days of Slaughter: Inside the Fall of Freddie Mac, and Why It Could Happen Again” as its 2018 Salzman Lecture, to be held on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. at the church, 1724 Chain Bridge Road in McLean. The speaker will be Susan Wharton Gates, who will share her experiences with the organization and the lead-up to the government takeover during the 2008 economic collapse. Gates currently splits her time between teaching courses in business and publicpolicy ethics and the Virginia Tech and running a small business on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. She and her husband Peter are Vienna residents. The community is invited. For infor-
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mation, call (703) 356-7200 or see the Website at www.lewinsville.org. HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HEAR FROM AUTHOR: The McLean Historical Society
will meet Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center. Author and historian John Gaudet will discuss his book, “The Origins of Ancient Paper and the First Bible.” The community is invited. For information, call Carole Herrick at (703) 3568223. 1st STAGE DEBUTS LATEST PRODUCTION: 1st Stage will present “The Brothers
Size” with performances Jan. 31 through Feb. 24 in Tysons. Deep in the Louisiana bayou, a hardworking sand steady man is reunited with the his aimless younger brother recently released from prison in what the Chicago Tribune called “the greatest piece of writing by an American playwright under 30 in a generation or more. Performances are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays and 2 and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $39 for adults, $36 for seniors, $15 for students and military. For information, see the Website at www.1ststage.org.
‘WIZARD OF OZ’ COMES TO ALDEN THEATRE: Vital Theatre Company will
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Schools & Military n The following local students earned advanced degrees during recent commencement exercises at James Madison University: Biniam Abraham of Vienna earned a degree in physician-assistant studies. Grant Grieco of Great Falls earned a degree in accounting. n Kathryn Bailey of
McLean earned a degree in music, cum laude, and Margaret Farnsworth of McLean earned a degree in nursing, cum laude, during recent commencement exercises at James Madison University. n Abigail Roberts of Vienna earned a degree in economics, Allison Smith of Oakton earned a degree in nursing, Benjamin Headley of Vienna earned a degree in accounting, Colton Thomas of McLean earned a degree in finances, Emily Schmitt of Oakton earned a degree in interdisciplinary liberal studies, Logan Ambrose of Oakton earned a degree in marketing, Rayan Akhonbay of Vienna earned a degree in finance and William Chapman of Vienna earned a degree in accounting during recent commencement exercises at James Madison University. n Ethan Claybrook of Vienna has been named to the dean’s list and the commandant’s list for the fall semester at Virginia Tech. n Jeffrey Carlson of Vienna, Andrew Smith of Vienna, Ryan Smith of Oakton, Anastasia Schlechty of Vienna and Sean Dunlop of Oakton have been named to the dean’s list for fall semester at Wheaton College.
Tessa Smalley of Vienna has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Ohio Wesleyan University. n
n John Bucy of McLean and Nathaniel Martin of Great Falls have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Emerson College.
Rohan Piple of Vienna has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Southern Vermont College. n
Carolyn Beaumont, a senior at the Potomac School, has been named a Top 40 Finalist in the 78th Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition for high-school seniors. In achieving this honor, Beaumont joins the ranks of Nobel Prize winners, MacArthur Foundation Fellows and other distinguished alumni of the Science Talent Search, which previously was sponsored by Westinghouse and then Intel.
the semifinalists nationwide. The college’s semifinalists for 2019 include Taima Al-Iriani, Kira Vedyanina, Solomon Baah, Mahnoor Abid, Veronica Araujo Mejia, Maame-Owusua Boateng, Arghavan Seyed Vosoughi, Amin Fazulurrahman, Umaar Ehsan, Loubna Faroun, Amber Dunn, Ochir Bayarsaikhan, Chela Eriez Baisas, Brenda Sejas, Dina Chatila, Onon Chintuya and Cassandra Eaton. The institutions the nation’s community colleges in successive years of winners of the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, with 19 winners in the past 13 years. The award provides funding for tuition, room and board, required fees and books for the remainder (up to three years) of the scholar’s undergraduate degree. Scholarship amounts vary depending upon the costs of the institution the scholar attends and any other grants or scholarships that the individual may receive. “This scholarship is truly a life-changing reward for their persistence and will to succeed,” said Elizabeth Sears, coordinator of special awards program at NVCC.
with kindergarten students, including exploring shadows by darkening the room and holding an object in front of a flashlight and checking the forecast for the day while encouraging students to make predictions about whether or not the groundhog will see its shadow. n Northern Virginia Community College has been named as one of the top military-friendly schools in the national for its size by VIQTORY. “This honor lets our current and future students know that [NVCC] is a vetted school that provides quality wraparound services to military, veterans and their
n A team from St. Mark Catholic School in Vienna placed third statewide in the Virginia finals of the Cyber Robotics Coding Competition, held Jan. 12 at Virginia Commonwealth University. Working as a team, eighth-graders Valentina Rozo and Frankie Anstett came within one point of second place. A St. Mark team of seventh-graders Ava Romeo and Finley Tarr took 10th place in the competition, organized by the Intelitek STEM and CTE Education Foundation. “We feel strongly that by focusing our instruction on critical thinking, creative problem-solving and teamwork, [students] will succeed in any number of challenges across multiple disciplines,” St. Mark principal Darcie Girmus said.
family members,” said Takesha McMiller, director of military and veterans services for the college. For information, see the Website at www.militaryfriendly.com. n The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia has opened the application period for its 2019 scholarship program. Last year, nearly $300,000 was awarded to more than 90 students across Northern Virginia. For information and criteria for individual awards, see the Website at www. cfnova.org/scholarships.
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Stately Brick Home Offers Open Floorplan, Cul-de-Sac Locale The Falcon Ridge community is always in fashion, and when you combine that exceptional locale with this week’s featured property, you have a standout, indeed. A stately brick elevator-equipped home showcases elegance on the outside, while on the inside, a bright and open floorplan offers a perfect combination of classic and contemporary. And from the multiple Palladian windows, the beauty of nature comes in close. Designed to be a special spot both for family living and for entertaining friends and family, the property is a perfect combination of form and function, ready for you to add your personal stamp as you take it into the future. The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,600,000 by Dianne Van Volkenburg of Long & Foster Real Estate. We shall begin at the beginning – the large, soaring foyer – as we embark on an enchanted ride of exploration. Our first stop, at the rear of the home, is the aptly named Great Room, reaching toward the heavens and offering up a formal fireplace and walk-out access, along with an adjacent tea room (which works well as a den). The dining room, situated at the front of the home, offers plenty of space for a large holiday gathering, while the chef’s-caliber kitchen and morning-dining areas are open to the showstopper family room, with its fireplace (and access to a rear staircase). The sun room, at the back of the home, features glorious windows, architectural lighting and a marvelous view of the tall trees and verdant plantings of the rear yard. The master retreat is set in its own enclave of privacy, with a sumptuous bath and plentiful closet space. Three additional bedrooms, laundry facilities, a promenade and bonus space is here. The walk-out lower level features a grand (36x27) recreation room and a large exercise room.
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Visually appetizing and providing all the comforts one could want, the home is well-suited for multi-generational living – in fact, it will provide the backdrop for refined living for all ages, at all times of year. Why not make it yours? Articles are prepared by the Sun Ga-
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Clean, Simple Design Scheme a Top Trend for New Year A modern aesthetic, with clean and simple industrial materials, leads 2019’s interior design trends, according to the Zillow Home Trend Forecast. Organic and handmade elements like natural wall coverings or wooden side tables add warmth, and soften the effects of industrial materials like concrete or metals. “The overtly rustic, farmhouse chic design trend is easing up,” said Zillow design expert Kerrie Kelly. “It may not be gone altogether, but it’s shifting toward a more modern style, pairing rustic elements like barn doors with modern materials like glass or metal. Smart home products will gain popularity, matched by an equal rise in calm, meditative spaces for a way to disconnect.” Top Design Trends for 2019: Warm modernism. Look for modern styles to replace rustic themes. Stark contrast and raw materials will be popular, softened by color and natural elements. Industrial vibes. Concrete and metal will rise in popularity, but finishes in moody blues and grays can add an extra layer of distinction. Organic maker accents. Industrial materials can give a cold impression, but handmade details and earthy elements add warmth. Look for handpainted or stitched pieces, and natural fibers in rugs or wall hangings. Smart-home technology. More voice-activated products will be seamlessly integrated into the home, helping homeowners simplify their daily routines. Space to disconnect. In such a connected, always-on landscape, designated havens of quiet and calm will be more common. Acoustic panels, sheer fabrics and colored lights create a tranquil feel. Trends to Leave in 2018: Overly rustic design. Farmhouse chic design won’t disappear entirely, but more modern glass and metal will replace reclaimed wood. Bright, unshielded Edison lightbulbs will be shaded, easing the harsh light to a softer glow. Bold, trendy color schemes. Bright and bold colors stand out in designer showrooms, but can be overwhelming to live with. Subtle and classic color palettes, featuring earth tones and cool blues, will replace them.
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Vienna/Oakton Notes WAPLES MILL ELEMENTARY PARTICIPATES IN MLK VOLUNTEER EVENT:
Waples Mill Elementary School’s STAMP [Science, Technology, Art, Music and Philanthropy] volunteers gathered on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with Volunteer Fairfax at the Jewish Community Center to honor the legacy of Dr. King. Waples Mil students, teachers, families, alums and Fairfax County School Board members Ilyrong Moon, Dalia Palchik and Ryan McElveen returned for their sixth year at the annual Give Together event. They made dog toys for the Humane Rescue Alliance, created valentines for Foster Care to Success, packed weekend meals for Food for Others’ Power Pack Program, painted on canvas for people in group homes, and participated in a poster activity to honor Dr. King. Volunteers for Change and RSVP assisted with the initiative. OAKCREST CHORUS TO PERFORM AT CATHEDRAL: Oakcrest School’s Concert
Chorus will perform its first-ever fulllength concert at St. Thomas More Cathedral on Friday, Feb. 8 as part of the St. Thomas More 2018-19 Concert Series. The chorus will perform an original piece composed for them by Berklee College of Music composition professor Arnold Friedman, plus other works. An ensemble of students in grades 9-12, the Oakcrest Concert Chorus has
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Students, teachers and families from Waples Mill Elementary School pose while taking part in a community-service project at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia as part of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
performed locally, nationally and internationally, including, in January 2018, at a Papal Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. For information on the concert, see the Website at www.cathedralstm.org/musicministries/cathedral-concerts. ‘STUFF THE BUS’ EFFORT COMES TO TYSONS: A “Stuff the Bus” food drive to
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Vienna Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will host a two-day scrapbooking event Feb. 22-23 at the fire station, 400 Center St., S. The event runs Friday from 6 p.m. to
midnight and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registration includes a cropping space, Saturday lunch, refreshments, a goody bag and raffle ticket. Dinner ($8 for one night, $15 for both) will be available for purchase. The cost is $50 by Feb. 2, increasing in stages to $70 at the door (if space is available). Proceeds will support the purchase of life-saving equipment for the fire department. For additional information, call (703) 981-4504 or e-mail lisaemerson3@verizon.net.
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‘Peter Pan’ Hits Right Notes of Action and Fun BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
Who wouldn’t want to live in Neverland, be surrounded by fawnON ing acolytes never STAGE and have to face adult responsibilities? Vienna Theatre Company explores that theme and its opposite – the willingness to become mature and do one’s duty – in an entertaining production of J.M. Barrie’s classic “Peter Pan.” The plot is well-known: Children of the Darling family are visited at their home in London’s Bloomsbury district, first by the fairy Tinkerbell (Elisabeth Dupuy) and then by Peter Pan (Carol Heier), who is captured after losing his shadow. Director Jessie Roberts changed Peter’s character to a girl, who took the name Peter so as not to be reminded of what she had lost with her own family. Peter wakes the oldest child Wendy (Amanda Marra) and after learning she knows many beloved bedtime stories, helps Wendy and her siblings fly to the GUTTER
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island of Neverland. This being community theater, the aerial sequences are accomplished first by black-clad crew members lifting the performers into the air (they’ll probably have huge arms before the production is over) and later by performers who hold up silhouettes of characters atop sticks. Complications arise after a member of Peter’s gang, the Lost Boys, shoots down Wendy. The gang builds small house around her so she can convalesce. Heier is well-cast as Peter, combining a thin physique, fluttering body movements, a mischievous sense of humor and a stubborn unwillingness to grow up. Marra proves a good counterpoint to Peter and an excellent example for children in the audience. She gamely shoulders unanticipated duties, cares for her siblings and the Lost Boys, and shows bravery in the face of danger. As usual, the villains are some of the best characters and deliver many of the most enjoyable lines. Capt. Hook (Nathan McGraw) leads a motley band of
pirates trying to capture Peter. Hook is pursued by the crocodile to whom Peter once fed the pirate’s left hand following a sword fight. The chief pirate uses the iron hook that replaced his hand to menace others. McGraw clearly relishes his role and establishes not only Hook’s scheming mind, but his sense of civility as well. Hook’s minions take clear delight in their role as rogues, vamping it up with pirate talk at every opportunity. But one, Smee (Erin Gallalee), seems to be wavering in her commitment and eager to join the good guys. The show gets good performances from Alex Bhargava and Karn Ford as Darling children’s parents (Ford also briefly plays a mermaid), as well as Constance Meade as Lost Boy member and Isabella Walrath as the Darling family’s beloved and intelligent dog, Nana. Credit sound and projection designer Jon Roberts with the play’s magical sound effects and colorful background images of jungles and the pirate ship’s masts. Lighting designer Jay Stein also contributes to the otherworldly atmosphere (especially
Amanda Marra and Carol Heier star in Vienna Theatre Company’s producPHOTO BY MATTHEW RANDALL tion of “Peter Pan.”
the fairies’ glowing fingertips) and fight choreographer Jim Campanella capably manages the hook- and swordplay. Costumers Judy Whelihan and Kathy Dunlap bring plenty to the production, from Peter’s green woodlands outfit to the mermaid’s lovely emerald-colored wrap and Hook’s glorious duds, featuring billowing blackand-white-striped pantaloons. Off-stage crew members also pleasingly manipulate a long
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Rivals Dominate Concorde Meets A Staff Report
With multiple individual and relay champions and other top three finishers, the Madison Warhawks and OakCougars SWIM & DIVE ton dominated the Concorde District swimming and diving high-school championships. The Madison girls won with 475 points with the Oakton girls a close second (458). The order of finish was reversed on the boys side. Oakton won (575) with Madison (492) second, during the Jan. 26 swim final races at Cub Run RECenter in Chantilly. “We had to be creative with our girls lineup and we did just enough to win,” Madison coach Andrew Foos said. “They swam out of this world. The Oakton boys are really strong.” The district championship was the third in a row for the Madison girls. The Madison girls were led by double-winner Anna Keating (100 breastroke, 59.65 and 200 individual medley, 2:00.15). Alexandra Dicks had a first (50 freestyle, 23.57) and second (100 backstroke) for Madison. Elizabeth Kuhlkin was second in the 100 free and third in the 50 free, Darby Galbraith was Continued on Page 17
McLean’s Dora Wu, top, swims the breaststroke and Langley’s Will Koeppen, above, the freestyle at the Liberty meet. See a slideshow at www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax and a photo page at www.sungazette.news by clicking on “Recent Issues Fairfax 1-31-19.”PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT
Rivalry Twinbills Result in Split and Sweep DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
Two big neighborhood high-school basketball rivalry doubleheaders were played out this past weekend, resulting in a split on one court and a sweep on the other inside packed and loud gymnasiums. The split came Friday night, Jan. 25 at Langley High. The host Saxons (8-9, 3-2) won the opening girls game over the visiting McLean Highlanders (12-5, 4-2) by a 40-34 score, then the first-place McLean boys (14-4, 6-0) won the nightcap over Langley (0-5, 2-15) by a 69-49 16
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final. Each were Liberty District games.
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP The next night on Jan. 26, the host Flint Hill Huskies swept the Potomac School Panthers in girls and boys private-school league games. The Flint Hill girls (12-6, 5-3) won 52-42 in the first contest, then the Flint Hill boys (191, 7-1) were victorious in the second, 69-39. The Potomac School girls fell to 8-8, 1-5 and the boys to 10-7, 2-3. To the victorious Langley girls and McLean boys, the annual Rotary Cup was awarded. n Leading the Langley girls was ju-
nior forward Marya Mufti. She had a double-double by scoring 14 points and grabbing 12 rebounds to go with five blocks and a steal. Lorin Costley scored eight for Langley, Lauren Maloney added seven and Bella Holloman five. Annabeth Holsinger had two points and three assists and Kylie Allen six rebounds and two points. For the McLean girls, Elizabeth Defrane had 11 points: Mariane Auza had seven points, eight rebounds and four steals; and Natalie Hedrick had six points and nine rebounds.
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Not by a long shot. It will never totally go away. The name Washington-Lee probably will be used, said or written even more for quite awhile because of the change. The Arlington school opened in 1925, so there are thousands of T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, pants and other paraphernalia out there with the name Washington-Lee appearing, plus certainly more references. Going forward, will the school’s students, parents and alumni be forbidden from wearing anything with those former Washington-Lee logos while on campus, and encouraged to trash all such gear? Very unlikely. For the foreseeable future, because of identification purposes, Washington-Lee also will have to be used anytime the new name is referenced. The same occurs now regarding the former J.E.B. Stuart High School in Falls Church, which received a name change in the past year. Again, for at least a while anyhow, the name Washington-Lee probably will be more popular. The night after the Arlington School Board unfortunately voted to change the name, school sweatshirts and other items – with the name Washington-Lee, not the new name – were selling like hotcakes at a table inside the school during a sporting event. No, the prices weren’t marked up or down. Future school uniforms will be designed to include the new name. But what about all those dozens of trophies, championship banners and photos displayed throughout the school, many that include the name Washington-Lee? Will they all have to be changed or put away? Here’s a question: Will future inductees into Washington-Lee sports halls of fame accept nominations if the new name is used?
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Oakton Chooses Veteran Assistant as New Head Coach DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
It wasn’t until a few seasons ago, after enjoying success as an assistant coach, that Mel FOOTBALL Morgan had the desire to eventually lead his own program as a head high-school football coach in Northern Virginia. Morgan’s goal was achieved in recent days when he was named the new head coach of the Oakton Cougars, taking over a team that struggled significantly in 2018, finishing 0-10. “We know we have some work to do, and I am very excited about that challenge and we will have to improve our performance,” Morgan said. “That’s what I want to do.” Morgan comes to Oakton after be-
ing the defensive coordinator for the W.T. Woodson Cavaliers the past two seasons. Woodson had one of the stingiest defenses in the area last fall when the Cavaliers finished 11-2, going deep into the region playoffs and holding opponents to 10 points or fewer with three shutouts on defense. Prior to coaching at Woodson, Morgan was a longtime assistant at Lake Braddock Secondary School with Bruin teams that were perennial region contenders. He was named Lake Braddock’s interim head coach for a short period to oversee the spring offseason program after head coach Jim Poythress left. It was after his final couple of seasons at Lake Braddock, where he also was an assistant baseball coach for a time, when Morgan got the “bug” to become a head coach.
Morgan will be Oakton’s third football coach in as many seasons. The Cougars had a rough 0-10 season under Ryan Smith in 2018, getting shut out six times and scoring just 42 points. Smith left after just that one season to take another coaching position in Prince William County. Morgan understands he has a lot of work ahead to restore the not-long-ago perennial Concorde District and region power. The Concorde, which features four past state champions, is among the toughest districts in the state. “The players at Oakton deserve the proper fit of coaches, and that’s what we want to give them,” Morgan said. “I’m a hands-on coach.” Morgan planned to meet the Oakton players on Jan. 28. He currently is a marketing teacher at Lake Braddock, where
Swim & Dive
breast, Joe Perreault was second in diving, the 200 free and medley relays won and the 400 free relay was second. For the Madison boys, Kyle Wu won the breast (56.42) and was second in the 50 free, Sam Duncan won diving (516.45), Cole Dyson was second in the 200 free and 500 free, Patrick Kuhlkin was second in the IM, Michael Hynes was third in the back and fourth in the IM and Ben Shroder was third in the 50 free. Madison’s 400 free relay won and the
200 free and medley relays were second. n In the Liberty District swimming & diving championships, the Langley boys and the McLean girls each finished second to Yorktown. For the Langley boys, Will Koeppen won the 50 freestyle (21.23) and 100 free (46.24), Dylan Reed won the diving (497.7), Darius Truong was second in the 100 butterfly, Johnny Bradshaw was third in the 100 breaststroke and all three relays finished second. For the McLean girls, Alexandra
Halla won the diving (397.7), the 400 free relay was first (3:33.27), the medley relay second, the 200 relay third, Sarah Wood was third in diving, Dora Wu won the 100 breast and had another fourth and Skylar Sunderhauf had a fourth. For the Langley girls, Gabby Perotti (breast), Megan Jungers (fly) and Natalie Rongione (500 free) were second. For the McLean boys, Steve Han won the 100 breaststroke (57.72) and was fifth in the individual medley and Alex Glassman was third in diving. The Liberty and Concorde district swimmers will compete in the region champions Feb. 1 and 2. n The Flint Hill boys won the MidAtlantic Athletic Conference championship with 379 points. Leading the way was double champion Marcus Brown in the 50 freestyle (22.92) and 100 backstroke (56.84). Conrad Luttschwager won the 100 butterfly (56.02) and was second in the back, Spencer Bloom won diving with Oliver Mills second and Ryan Griggs third, Owen Krause and John Knieriem each had two third-place finishes in races, Rowan Kelley and Henry Bright had thirds, Marc Sipher had a fourth and a six and all three relays finished second.
Stout and Robert Leggett scored eight each; and Brian Aka had six points, eight rebounds and three steals. For Langley, Tre Vasiliadis (five rebounds) and Jack Hoeymans (three steals) scored 10 each, Thomas Balistrere had eight and Cole Withers (three steals) and Jiaan Sehhat had five points each. McLean won despite 24 turnovers, as the Highlanders struggled against Langley’s trapping pressure defense. McLean trailed just once, 11-9, but led at the end of every quarter. Langley was within six, 44-38, after three periods. McLean pulled away in the second half of the final period. Prock scored 22 in McLean’s 67-63 home win over South Lakes in Jan. 22 district action. n Leading the Flint Hill girls, who
were 3-1 last week, were seniors Claire Miller (14 points, 10 rebounds) and Whitney Wiley (13 points, two assists). Each scored their 1,000th career points in the third quarter of the win. Kathleen Boyce made four three-pointer and scored 12 for Flint Hill and Madison Jordan had four points and five rebounds. Sara Park had 33 points; Kayla Rolph scored eight, had 12 rebounds, five steals and two blocks for Potomac School and Evelina Swigart scored eight. The Flint Hill girls also defeated Episcopal, 56-47, and rallied to down Holy Child, 45-40, last week, and lost to Stone Ridge, 63-56. n For the Flint Hill boys, 3-0 last week and winners of 17 straight, center Qudus Wahab had 17 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks against Po-
tomac School. Dowar Jioklow had 21 points and six rebounds, Jordan Hairston had 13 points and Ethan Jones had eight rebounds and four assists. “Potomac is a very good defensive team. They have been holding a lot of teams in the 30s and 40s,” Flint Hill coach Rico Reed said. “I have seen improvement from us. We are trusting each other and the system. What I am also seeing now is it’s important to our players to always play at their best, not just winning.” Justin Law scored 17 for Potomac School, Jamel Melvin had seven points and 11 rebounds and Preston Bacon scored nine. Flint defeated Maret, 72-52, and Georgetown Day, 70-38, last week in league games. Wabab had big scoring and rebound production in both wins.
Continued from Page 16 second in the 100 butterfly and third in the back, Anna Sullivan was second in the 500 free and fourth in the 200 free, Maggie Shi had two fifths, Erica Rice had a fourth and a fifth, Maddie Grosz was third in diving and Elsa Marsden fourth, the 200 free relay won and the medley relay was second. For the Oakton girls, Maddie Reese won diving (371.1), Brynn Curtis was second in the IM and breast, Evelyn Pickett was second in the 50 free and third in the fly, Nika Sauger was second in the 200 free, Abigail Zindler was third in the breast, Leaya Ma third in the 200 free, the 400 free relay won, the 200 free relay was second and the medley third. Leading the Oakton boys were double winners Anthony Grimm (50 free, 20.22, and back, 47.08) and Daniel Gyenis (200 free, 1:39.14, and 500 free, 4:32.47). Also, Nick Highman was second in the breast and third in the IM, Albert Yu was second in the 100 free and fourth in the 50 free, Joe Wong was third in the
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Langley took the lead for good at 20-17 in the third quarter on a threepointer by Holloman. With the result, the Langley, McLean, Herndon and South Lakes girls were tied for first in the district through Jan. 25 games with two losses each. n Leading the McLean boys against Langley and to their sixth win in a row was Matias Prock with 15 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and three blocks. The senior scored his 1,000th career point in the win. Fleming Legg had 14 points off the bench for McLean; Andrew Martine had 12 points and six rebounds; Evan
he has taught since 2000. In the fall, he will join the teaching staff at Oakton. “The most important thing is to get players and athletes, old and new faces, on the field who want to play and be involved,” Morgan said. “We want to make some noise on the scoreboard and in the win column.” Morgan played high-school football in Northern Virginia at Mount Vernon, where he graduated in 1989. He played under coaches Bruce Patrick and Mark Bendorf at Mount Vernon. Each led teams to state championships. “I’ve learned a lot from some very good coaches,” Morgan said. The Centreville resident played football and baseball in college at Methodist University in Fayetteville, N.C., before transferring to Old Dominion University.
McLean High School Steve Han swims and wins the boys 100 breaststroke during the champiPHOTO BY DEB KOLT onship finals of the Liberty District meet Jan. 26 at Washington-Lee High.
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Swimmers Shine at Liberty District Championships
Yorktown’s Victoria Huske swims and wins the 500 freestyle.
McLean High School’s Dora Wu swims the 100 breaststroke during the Jan. 26 Liberty District championship finals.
Washington-Lee’s Adi Kambhampaty races in the backstroke.
Washington-Lee’s Claire Mowery swims the girls 100 butterfly at the Liberty District meet.
Langley High’s Gabby Perotti races in the 200 freestyle.
Yorktown’s Mary Kate Reicheter perfects the backstroke.
Yorktown High School’s Ryan Soh races in the boys 100 butterfly at the Liberty District meet.
Adi Kambhampaty swims the breaststroke for W-L.
McLean’s Dora Wu races to the wall in the backstroke.
Langley High School’s Skylar Tennant swims the girls 100 freestyle race during the district championships.
Photos by Deb Kolt McLean’s Andrew Christofferson races in the 100 breaststroke.
Washington-Lee’s Jack Mowery swims the 500 freestyle.
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put its parking on the first level and then use the upper three floors for self-storage facilities, but some storage areas also would have been located on the first floor, reducing the number of parking spaces, the town manager said. “We just ended up saying, ‘This is not going to work,’” Payton said, adding that the developer could submit other plans in the future. According to a statement from Vienna’s government, the town and developer “remain in discussions regarding an alternative parking layout and revised purchase price, but no new substantive proposal has been presented or formalized.” Town officials have sought additional public parking in the historic section of Church Street between Lawyers Road, N.W., and Park Street, N.E., ever since adoption of the “Church Street Vision Plan” in 1995. That area needs about 250 more parking spaces, according to a 2008 town study. Vienna officials were disappointed in July 2013 following the failure of a public-private partnership, which would have provided 120 municipal-parking spaces in a structure behind a planned residentialand-commercial building at 120 Church St., NW. A mixed-use building now stands on that site. The Town Council in June 2018 voted
do public parking and are in conversations now with other developers about doing parking in and around the Church Drawing shows most recent plan for a development that would have incorporate town-government parking spaces. street area to serve businesses there,” he 6-1 to buy the second level of Mill Street ect, said Payton, who credited Town Atsaid. “We would be all ears. We still have Development One LLC’s proposed build- torney Steven Briglia for writing contracts that as a top priority and will talk with ing on Mill Street, N.E., and use it for in a way that protects Vienna’s interests. anyone who has a serious concept.” 121 municipal parking spaces, including Town officials have identified other While risks would be lower if the town five handicapped spots. In addition to the possibilities for municipal parking, inbuilt a parking garage by itself or in partpurchase price, the town would have been cluding a potential partnership with Fairon the hook for about $45,000 per year in fax County to parking structure at the nership with the county government, Vicondominium fees for the garage. Patrick Henry Library site. The town ac- enna officials still will entertain proposals The lone vote against the purchase tively is pursuing some other options, but from private entities if the results would came from Council member Howard cannot divulge details at present, Payton benefit the town, Payton said. “We’ll keep looking,” DiRocco said. 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Public-Safety Notes POLICE ARREST JUVENILE FOR ALLEGED ASSAULT: A woman was walking
eastbound on the north side of the 400 block of Maple Avenue, W., on Jan. 20 between 3:30 and 4:38 a.m. when she reportedly was attacked by a man who took her cell phone and purse, Vienna police said. The suspect knocked the woman to the ground and kicked her in the face multiple times, police said. The woman suffered facial injuries and was transported by rescue personnel to an area hospital. This case is being investigated, police said. At 6:40 a.m. that day, an employee at 7-Eleven, 527 Maple Ave., W., told Vienna police that a juvenile in the store matched the description of the person wanted for questioning in the robbery. Officers ran a check on the juvenile’s identity and found he was reported as a runaway from Prince George’s County. The juvenile told police he had entered vehicles and stolen property in three recent incidents in Vienna. Police tried to fingerprint the juvenile, but he refused to cooperate and physically resisted the officers, police said. Police transported the juvenile to the Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center as a runaway and petitions are pending for other violations, authorities said.
VIENNA POLICE ARREST WOMAN ON DOMESTIC-ASSAULT CHARGE: Vienna
police officers responded Jan. 20 at 9:13 p.m. to a reported domestic dispute between husband and wife on Park Street, N.E. Upon arrival, police observed the wife on the front porch with clothing and other items scattered across the front yard. The officers detected an odor of alcohol on the woman’s breath, police said. The husband and wife had been in an argument that escalated when the wife allegedly repeatedly struck her husband in the face with her hand, causing minor injuries. Police arrested the 60-year-old woman and transported her to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. While at the detention center, the woman appeared to be in need of medical assistance. Rescue personnel responded and transported the woman and the officer to an area hospital. During transport, the woman refused to allow rescue personnel to evaluate her, police said. After being evaluated by hospital personnel, the woman was medically cleared to return to the jail. Police transported her back to the detention center, where authorities charged her with domestic assault and issued an emergency protective order against her. DRIVER ELUDES POLICE ON FOOT AFTER GREAT FALLS PURSUIT: A Fairfax
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a.m. stopped a 2018 Toyota RAV4 after the motorist drove it off the shoulder on westbound Leesburg Pike near Trotting Horse Lane in Great Falls. When the officer got out of his car, the motorist sped away, police said. The officer pursued the car until its driver suddenly stopped near the 9500 block of Brian Jac Lane and ran into the woods. Despite an extensive search, police could not find the driver. THIEF STEALS KEYS, THEN CAR, AT HOTEL: A guest at the Residence Inn,
8125 Gatehouse Road in Merrifield, left the room unlocked and someone subsequently entered and took keys to a car belonging to the guest, Fairfax County police said. When the guest went to look for their car, a black 2014 Honda Accord, it was missing, police said.
ELECTRICAL EVENT SPARKS OAKTON HOUSE FIRE: The Fairfax County Fire
and Rescue Department and the City of Fairfax Fire Department on Jan. 22 at 11:49 a.m. dispatched units to a reported house fire in the 2900 block of Trousseau Lane in Oakton. Units arrived at the two-story, singlefamily home and discovered a fire in the basement area, which crews quickly extinguished. The fire was contained to the base-
ment. Rescue personnel transported two adult occupants to an area hospital for a precautionary evaluation. No firefighter injuries were reported, officials said. Two occupants of the home had been away from the house and upon their return, they heard smoke alarms sounding, observed smoke in the home and called 911. Fire investigators determined that the blaze was accidental and had started in a basement storage room. The fire was caused by an electrical event involving a lithium-ion battery charger, which ignited nearby combustibles. The fire caused about $90,000 worth of damage, officials said. VIENNA DRUGSTORE EMPLOYEE INTERVENES TO KEEP WOMAN FROM BEING SCAMMED: A woman went to
the CVS drugstore at 337 Maple Ave., E., on Jan. 19 between noon and 1:15 p.m. to purchase Green Dot money cards, but an alert employee kept her from being taken in a utility scam, Vienna police said. The woman had received a call at her business from someone claiming to be with Dominion Energy and threatening to cut off electricity to the business unless the employee obtained the Green Dot cards, police said. A CVS employee recognized the scam and intervened, authorities said. – From Staff Reports
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Local history
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Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun.
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January 30, 1942: n Virginia officials appear willing to join in the establishment of “daylight savings time,” set to go into effect Feb. 9. n Gov. Darden wants to lower speed limits on Virginia highways to 45 mph for the duration of the war. n The redistricting committee in Richmond is finding little common ground. n As part of wartime rationing, local restaurants are taking sugar off tables.
1. Bird hangout 6. Loquacious person’s gift? 9. Columbus launcher 13. Nebraska’s largest city 14. Not a thing 15. Hispaniola republic 16. Shmear holder 17. Brouhaha 18. Court call 19. *Gaga and Cooper hit 21. *The Recording ____ 23. *Drake’s “Nice ____ What” 24. Doe’s mate 25. *Best New Artist, 1983: ____ at Work 28. Aquarium show star 30. *“Why don’t you just meet me in the ____” 35. Line of symmetry 37. Itty-bitty bit 39. Unwelcome message on computer screen 40. Roll call call 41. *“Reputation” artist 43. “The Bridges of Madison County” state 44. Implant 46. Delhi wrap 47. Politicians, for short 48. Isaac of science fiction fame 50. *Grammy Hall of Fame’s “Sixteen ____” 52. Sodium solution 53. French Riviera city 55. Trigonometry abbr.
January 27, 1959: n A Sun editorial says state leaders are “putting haste ahead of reason” in their efforts to forestall school integration. n Jazz is making a run against rockand-roll in the affections of local high schoolers. January 27-28, 1964: n The former clerk-treasurer of Vienna was arrested and charged with misappropriating town funds. Her deputy already has pleaded guilty to similar charges. n Virginia’s GOP chairman says he sees no solid support in the Old Dominion for Barry Goldwater as the party’s presidential nominee. n The Vienna Town Council plans to study race relations. n The federal government has decided to stop providing free cigarettes to patients at government-run hospitals. January 27, 1975: n For the first time since World War II, traffic on Virginia highways was down in 1974 from a year before. n The Ice Capades starring JoJo Starbuck are at the Capital Centre through Feb. 9. n In Great Falls District basketball action, Marshall is 8-2, McLean is 4-6, Langley is 3-6 and Oakton is 3-8. n On TV tonight: “The Rookies,” “Gunsmoke,” “Maude” and “Rhoda.” n Fashion designers say the trend this year is toward shorter hemlines. January 27, 1983: n The FAA will spend $1.3 million on a study of facilities and safety at National Airport. n The state Senate has killed a measure calling for an independent state ethics commission.
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57. Danced to Miami Sound Machine in 1985 61. *____ Center 65. Bay window 66. Poor man’s caviar 68. Home to BYU 69. Dished out 70. Three strikes 71. Like yesterday’s meal 72. 1980s sitcom “Who’s the
____?” 73. *”____ Robinson,” 1968 74. Giving up the ghost
DOWN 1. Ugly crowds 2. Wet nurse 3. Indian music 4. Elf’s perch 5. Inciting call to a hunting hound
6. Bite like a beaver 7. A hand 8. Swell up 9. Persian backgammon 10. Adjutant 11. Type of cell 12. Well-ventilated 15. Deli offering 20. Florentine iris 22. Tucker of “Modern Family” 24. Fill to satisfaction 25. *Fall Out boy’s album 26. End-of-semester events 27. Nimbus, pl. 29. Hang out till these come home? 31. Type of coffee maker 32. Salivate 33. Humble 34. Make blank 36. Appear to be 38. Bushy do 42. Color lightly 45. *Childish Gambino’s name 49. *What nominees do 51. Like lathered hands 54. Read-only memory device 56. Aerosol can emanation 57. Toothy groomer 58. Three-ply dunker 59. Lice eggs 60. *Bee ____, multiple awards winner 61. Series of reps, pl. 62. “Laughing on the inside” text 63. Fifty-fifty 64. *____ of the Year 67. Partaker’s pronoun
Panel: Use Empathy, Transparency When Facing Difficult Online Crises BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
Governmental agencies responding to online criticism should show empathy and be transparent in their dealings, as the Web allows the public to develop extensive expertise, panelists said during a recent forum in Tysons. “We are living with the smartest group of consumers who have ever existed,” said Joseph Galbo, social-media specialist with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Online haters can come from many places, said Galbo, whose agency regulates more than 10,000 kinds of products. For example, bicyclists are less than pleased by discussions pertaining to helmets, he said during the discussion, titled “Hug Your Haters: The Art of Dealing with and Defusing Negativity Online.” The forum, held at Capital One’s headquarters and moderated by Chris Dorobek, executive editor at GovLoop’s DorobekINSIDER, was part of the Social Media Week event hosted by the
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. Lanae Spruce, manager of social media and digital engagement and acting web-content manager at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History, said she sometimes adds historical context to combat stereotypes and help the public better understand issues. “We have a social-media policy to delete comments that aren’t the best,” Spruce added. The National Museum of African American History is the only Smithsonian museum to require daily passes, but sometimes same-day passes are available, she noted. “For some people, this is a pilgrimage,” she said. Reaction to current events needs to happen quickly and can be aided by preparing for various contingencies, said Laura Larrimore, senior digital strategist with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. “We’ll jump into the conversation if we can add value,” she said, adding she some-
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times sneaks in patent humor that will be extra-valued by those in the know. When the performer Prince died, for example, Larrimore was able to post patent-related items about the singer within an hour after the news broke. It’s best to coordinate with co-workers and superiors in advance for authority to publish such items, thus avoiding a lengthy chain of command when the crunch comes, she said. Improving an agency’s social-media material and responses is an incremental learning process, Larrimore said. “Start small,” she advised. “Just do one thing. It will build on each other. Don’t feel you have to become [social-media master National Geographic] overnight.” Maintaining a constructive attitude toward online criticism also is important, Larrimore said. “Every time people give you feedback, that’s a gift,” she said. “Listen and feed it back into what you’re doing. Sometimes you just have to let people be mad.”
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