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NO. 19

FEBRUARY 7-13, 2019

Economist: Downturn May Be on Horizon Fuller Suggests Headwinds Are Beginning to Challenge the Local Region BRIAN TROMPETER

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A FEW DAYS MAKE

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Who would have thought, when Gov. Northam traveled to the local area last week to tout economic-development successes at a forum sponsored by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, what would ensue in the succeeding days. As of press time, Northam’s fate remained unclear. PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER

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Whether occurring naturally through economic forces or unconsciously willed into existence by the public, a short recession soon may break what as of this summer would be the longest cycle of business growth in U.S. history, a prominent area economist told the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Jan. 31. The nation’s business cycle already has lasted 115 months and could dip into recession as people become fatigued while waiting for the inevitable downturn to arrive, said Stephen Fuller, Dwight Schar faculty chairman at George Mason University and director of its Stephen S. Fuller Institute. Indicators have been trending down for a year and is “not promising” for 2019, Fuller said. The proverbial canary in the coal mine: Consumer expectations are diminishing. “When there’s uncertainty, people begin to pull back” on spending and investment, he said at the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s 27th annual economic conference,

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held at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. 2018 was the decade’s best year for gross domestic product (GDP) growth and saw the region gain about 52,000 jobs, even more than the 47,000 Fuller had predicted. Part of last year’s success was spurred by the fiscal stimulus from new tax laws adopted in late 2017, Fuller said. But the stimulus may have arrived prematurely, given predictions for 2020, he said. Federal spending in the Washington region peaked in 2010 and has been staying constant at about $170 billion per year, but its percentage of the area’s economy has shrunk as the ecoContinued on Page 14

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Life of Great Falls Civic Leader Murphy Is Lauded BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Late Great Falls historian and civic activist Kathleen J. Murphy brought her intellect and passion to initiatives that improved the community, friends said. Murphy, who died Jan. 2 at age 71, was president of the Great Falls Historical Society from 2011 to 2017 and was “absolutely dedicated to preserving the history of Great Falls, which is a very historical area,” Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) said at the Jan. 22 Board of Supervisors meeting. Murphy also served on the LongRange Planning and Development Committee of the Great Falls Citizens Association (GFCA), Foust added. “She had a true passion for trying to find out what the citizens really wanted in that community and then figuring out how to ensure that they accomplished that,” he said. Foust in 2016 bestowed Murphy with the Fairfax County Volunteer of the Year Service Award for Dranesville District. Her proudest accomplishment, and the one for which she will be remembered most, was resurrecting Great Falls’ farmers’ market and serving as its manager since 2012, he said. “It was not an insignificant fact to get that thing up and running and running very successfully,” Foust said. “I hope

that we’re able to keep it going without her energy and commitment.” Born in New York City on March 24, 1947, Murphy earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Marymount Manhattan College in 1968 and a master’s in the same field from New York University in 1971. She worked for three decades as a management consultant and held executive positions with McKinsey & Co. and Andersen Consulting. While at McKinsey, she oversaw international-business-practice development and worked in Amsterdam, New York and Mexico City. From 1984 to 1989, she ran an independent consulting practice specializing in macro-project development for large corporations and foreign governments. From 1989 to 1996, Murphy worked in New York for Andersen Consulting. She came to Virginia in 1996 to serve as corporate officer and vice president at Hagler Bailly Inc. in Arlington, where she remained until 1998. From 2000 to 2002, she was partner in charge of products and emerging markets at CSC in Falls Church. Murphy since 2012 had served as manager of the Great Falls Farmers’ Market. She also served on the Dranesville District Task Force and in 2006 worked on the Great Falls Vision Project and Great Falls 2020 Vision Plan.

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She authored 14 publications, including “ N A S A in the 21st Century: A Vision of Greatness” for the agency’s Space Re s o u r c e s Journal in 1992. In 1983, she published a Kathleen Murphy book, “Macroproject Development in the Third World: An Analysis of Transnational Partnerships,” which later was translated into several language for inclusion in curricula of universities abroad. Jennifer Falcone, who runs Jennifer’s Pastries LLC, met Murphy through the Great Fall Historical Society and GFCA, but came to know her better through the farmers’ market. “Kathleen was always gathering . . . information and support for her causes and committees because of her desire to make everything she worked with a success for everyone involved,” Falcone said. Jacque Olin, a former president of the Great Falls Historical Society, in 2010

chose Murphy as her vice president. Murphy, who became the group’s president the following year, helped persuade the Board of Supervisors to pass an ordinance establishing the county’s resident-curator program, she said. “We worked well together and I enjoyed and appreciated her ability and enthusiasm,” Olin said. “Kathleen worked diligently to provide important leadership to the Great Falls Historical Society. She communicated with me often as I was GFHS’s president pro tem and she was always thoughtful in her efforts.” GFCA member Glen Sjoblom, who knew Murphy for about 10 years, said she was an “excellent writer” who had worked to preserve Salem Baptist Church and helped nominate Colvin Run Road as a historic district under the National Historic Preservation Act. “Kathleen Murphy was a highly motivated and energetic person with a lot of talent and drive,” Sjoblom said. “She made many useful contributions to our little town of Great Falls and worked tirelessly to make it a better place.” Murphy is survived by her husband, Konstantine Tsombikos; sons William and John; daughter Marika; and siblings Pat, Fran, Bob and Ginny. Services for Murphy were held Jan. 5 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Great Falls and she was buried Jan. 7 at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Right from the beginning, Madeira School junior Yuning “Amy” Xie’s documentary, “The Kingdom of Tea,” steeps viewers not only in rural China’s ancient tea culture, but also its people and landscapes. Time-lapse videos show clouds passing over mountainous landscapes and fog slithering in. Close-ups highlight the deeply lined faces of village elders and the various ways of preparing tea, including placing a red-hot coal in water and adding tea leaves. The 14-minute-long documentary, filmed in the summer of 2017, last year won an award at the United for Peace Film Festival in Japan. It may be the first documentary ever filmed in the Bulang language, said Beijing native Xie (pronounced ZEEah), who turned 17 this past December. Xie and a dozen other youths, who also were studying in the United States, visited Mangjing, a village in the outskirts of Yunnan Province in rural southern China, to record tea-making by the members of the Bulang minority. The documentary’s crew members, all Han Chinese, were eager to learn about the lifestyles of minority groups in the world’s most populous nation. They rented video equipment from a film college in Beijing and spent two weeks filming in the village. Villagers, who are deeply attuned with nature, obtain tea leaves by scaling “Bee Immortal” (aka “God”) trees. Climbing such towering trees used to be part of the elders’ daily lives, and they sometimes would eat insects they found while aloft. Mangjing residents initially were skeptical of the documentary crew, so it took a while to build trust, Xie said. “They had to trust me and I had to trust them,” she said. “We kind of established this mutual understanding, a connection with each other. We stayed in their houses every day.” Especially recalcitrant was the last Bulang prince, Guowen Su. “We tried our best and finally he just showed up,” she said. “It’s a highlight of the film.” And as for the Bulang’s famed 4

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Madeira School junior Amy Xie poses with a Bulang villager in China while making the documentary “The Kingdom of Tea.” Below, this photo, taken in China in 2017 during the filming of “The Kingdom of Tea,” shows the last Bulang princess, who at the time was likely more than 90 years old.

Pu’er tea? “It was so great!” Xie said. “They drink it every day and we did as well.” The documentary crew screened a rough cut of the film before leaving the village and the residents seemed to enjoy it, Xie said. The team also broadcast it on social media, where it was viewed by about 50,000 people, and showed it again at Beijing University. Xie began attending Madeira in her sophomore year and will graduate in 2020. She had been an exchange student in Australia and Britain and said she came to Madeira to challenge herself and be more independent as a woman. Madeira’s co-curriculum program for sophomores, juniors and seniors offers the chance for juniors to work on Capitol Hill, which Xie will do later this school year. Xie, who hopes that internship will include foreignrelations work, worked with children at the Kilmer Center in the Vienna area during her sophomore year. Sheila McGrory, an English teacher at Madeira School, said she was impressed with Xie’s passion for her subject and dedication to the documentary proj-

ect. “She’s an inspiration to other Madeira students to pursue their passions and help make the world a better place,” she said. Xie’s next project will be a research paper about similarities and differences among minority groups in China. Her roommate and fellow Class of 2020 member Eliza Cart said she was “blown away” by Xie’s documentary. “She was able to tell a comwww.sungazette.news

prehensive and moving story that is able to resonate with an audience member of any background,” Cart said. Xie also has taught her to push for her goals, never settle for less-than-great outcomes and realize that “there is no problem that can’t be solved with a KitKat and a bowl of ramen,” Cart said. Xiaofu Ding, who chairs Madeira’s World Languages Department, said Xie has organized

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Our View: Amazon Deal Is a Reasonable One Who says bipartisanship is dead and gridlock is the way of the world in politics? At least down in Richmond, and at least when it’s a case of bedding down in wedded bliss with Amazon, things can work with amazing speed. By large margins, the General Assembly has approved legislation providing up to a quarter-billion dollars in incentives to the online retailer, in exchange for its bringing large numbers of high-paying jobs to Northern Virginia. The effort has support of the Democratic governor and leaders on both sides of the aisle and both parties in the legislature. Which is not to say the package is either perfect or should have been rushed through largely under cover of darkness, which admittedly was the case. But, despite red flags raised by opponents over the process and concerns brought forward about the details of the package, this is not a lopsided deal – the state government only hands over the cash when the jobs have arrived, and in terms of the ratio of incentives to long-term tax revenue, it seems a fair use of government dollars. (And compare the $550 million incentive price tag,

which under certain scenarios could rise to $750 million, to the multiple BILLIONS put on the table by some competitors for the HQ2 facilities.) Some critics, inside and outside the legislature, argued that Amazon was coming to Northern Virginia, incentives or no incentives. Maybe, but we’re not necessarily buying that. And their argument that, having put the deal on the table, Virginia could rescind it and Amazon would still come, seems dubious. Amazon already has a significant presence across the commonwealth, and while the company is no paragon of virtue in some ways, hopefully it will become a good corporate citizen as its growth in Northern Virginia ramps up. Finally, for those who worry that the General Assembly will become bought and paid for by the online giant, never fear. Virginia’s legislature long has been, and is likely to long remain, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dominion Energy. (Just a little political humor there. We kid ya because we love ya, Dominion. Please please please don’t turn off our lights and heat.)

What’s behind the recent trend of the Vienna Town Council weighing in on issues that are outside its specific role? The most recent example came when Town Council members last week approved a resolution urging the Virginia General Assembly to support the federal Equal

Rights Amendment. (The timing was off, as the measure already had been defeated in Richmond.) We’re flummoxed why local officials – who seem to do a good job, all things considered – would want to start getting enmeshed in the toxic national political atmosphere. Just swim in your own lane; it’s safer.

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ERA Is Both Divisive and Superfluous Editor: It is difficult to oppose the Equal Rights Amendment. After all, who could deny women the same rights as men? But before we get sanctimonious about perceived inequalities, let’s review what’s already on the books, specifically the U.S.

Constitution. The 14th Amendment clearly states: “No State shall . . . deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” Furthermore, the due-process clause of the 5th Amendment applies to women,

men and every other grouping in America. Let’s not start another rancorous fight that is unnecessary and will only serve to detract us from real issues. David Wrausmann McLean

Energy-Innovation Act Is Welcome Idea Editor: I’m a native of Michigan. When I moved to Virginia and saw my coworkers stay home with kids on days that saw fewer than 12 inches of snow, it shocked me. “What waste of time, when kids could be in school learning,” I thought. With the arrival of cold weather again, I’m no longer surprised by all the snow days. I’m still shocked, though, that people continue to use winter weather to argue against the need for climate action. Cold weather in some places doesn’t change the fact that overall temperatures

are rising. Why should we let this worry us? It goes back to those kids. We need to take responsibility for ensuring the planet remains habitable for them. I applaud Democrat Ted Deutch, Republican Francis Rooney and their colleagues for introducing the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. By putting a price on carbon emissions and providing a monthly dividend to all Americans to help cover higher energy costs, the bill would reduce greenhouse gas emissions while creating more than 2 million jobs.

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Vienna Committee Asks Heightened Emphasis on Economic Development BRIAN TROMPETER

Vienna’s business environment flourished in 2017 but weakened noticeably last year, highlighting the town’s need to hire a specialist to improve its commercial prospects, according to the 2018 annual report submitted by the Town/Business Liaison Committee (TBLC). The town welcomed 57 new businesses in 2018, which was fewer than one-fifth of the 298 that arrived the previous year, and the committee held seven ribbon-cutting ceremonies last year, down from 18 in 2017, the committee’s report stated. “The businesses that are doing well are unique businesses,” the committee’s outgoing chairman, Friderike Butler, told the Vienna Town Council Jan. 28. But if companies are located off the town’s main commercial drag, “they’re struggling,” she said. The report’s two main recommendations were for the town to hire a full-time economic-development director and create a non-profit organization to protect the historic area along Church Street and the industrial area just to its north between Dominion Road and Mill Street, N.E. The report also urged town officials to implement more business-friendly policies, produce a comprehensive plan for commercial vitality and come up with an all-encompassing solution to the town’s parking issues. (The Council did not comment on that last point, as town officials earlier that day had announced a publicprivate partnership to build a parking garage on Mill Street, N.E., had been dissolved.) TBLC members agree that action, not further studies, must be taken to shore up the town’s commercial prospects, Butler said. If the town commissions another study, “it will be another two and a half years before we can see results for our community,” she said. Council member Howard Springs-

teen concurred with the idea of bringing an economic-development specialist on board. “This year we need to bite the bullet and find the funds to do this,” he said. The committee did record some bright spots last year, however. The TBLC’s annual window-decorating contest, which preceded the annual Church Street Holiday Stroll last November, garnered 25 participating businesses, up from 15 the previous year. “No budget – just blood, sweat and tears,” Butler joked about last year’s contest, which was won by the “Polar Express”-themed display at Bards Alley bookstore on Church Street, N.W. Butler expressed pride that the city of Fairfax will hold a similar business-decorating contest. The TBLC in February will hold its first-ever Home-Based Business Appreciation Reception, which will honor and highlight the more than 500 such companies in Vienna. The TBLC’s report also recommended that the committee: • Develop a stronger partnership with the Vienna Business Association. • Hold quarterly roundtable discussions with local business owners. • Form partnerships with other community groups. • Research how other communities are enhancing their business environment. • Convene monthly “Hot Topic” discussions. • Monitor the health of local enterprises and report findings to the Town Council. Mayor Laurie DiRocco congratulated Butler for her two years at TBLC’s helm. “You’ve done a wonderful job,” DiRocco said. “Thank you very much for all your ideas and everything you’ve done.” Butler said her TBLC service had given her a glimpse of the Council’s responsibilities. “I learned to appreciate the challenges and hard work you are facing,” she said.

Vienna Town Council members Howard Springsteen and Tara Bloch announced at the Council’s Jan. 28 meeting that they will be seeking new two-year terms in the May 7 election. Springsteen, first elected to the Council in 2009 by a razor-thin margin of two votes, said he hopes to “keep Vienna going in the right direction.” Bloch, who initially joined the Council in 2015, said she has been “honored and privileged to serve the town.” The Council will have at least one new person on board when the newly elected members’ terms begin July 1. Council member Carey Sienicki announced Jan. 7

that she would step down after eight years on the body. This year’s election will be competitive. Two potential candidates were circulating signature petitions at the Jan. 28 meeting and more contenders may be waiting in the wings. Public interest in – and displeasure with – the town government increased last year with the Council’s approval of a controversial mixed-use redevelopment project at Nutley Street, S.W., and Maple Ave., W., which received additional density under the Maple Avenue Commercial (MAC) ordinance. – Brian Trompeter

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said Council member Douglas Noble. “I appreciate your going to find funding in lots of different areas,” Mayor Laurie DiRocco told Vienna Public Works Director Michael Gallagher. The project, designed under a $200,000 with Rinker Design that the Town Council approved in 2015, will include pedestrian improvements along the west side of Old Courthouse Road, N.E., within the town’s border and extend east to an existing sidewalk near Gosnell Road in Tysons. Construction crews also will eliminate a roadway ditch and add curb and gutter for improved drainage. Council member Carey Sienicki said she was happy the project finally was ready to go. “This is something the residents over there have been asking for for a long time,” she said.

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A House of Delegates subcommittee on Jan. 22 defeated a bill supporting the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution, but the Vienna Town Council on Jan. 28 unanimously passed a resolution urging state legislators to ratify the measure. While legislation and court decisions have increased U.S. women’s access in education, employment and public service, “that same legislation can be repealed and the Supreme Court may strike legislation or retreat from its own precedent, thereby eliminating or abridging legal rights currently enjoyed by women, girls and their families,” according to the resolution, which was read by Mayor Laurie DiRocco. Congress passed the ERA in 1972 and sent it to the states while imposing a sevenyear ratification deadline, which later was

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extended to 10 years, but ratification fell several states short of the 38 required. Several women at the meeting approached the speaking podium in support of the Town Council’s resolution backing the ERA. “We feel very strongly that only an amendment to the Constitution will guarantee that equal protection under the law,” said Aimee Martin of the Vienna area branch of the American Association of University Women. The resolution was among several recently passed by the Council that extended beyond the body’s usual purview, including ones supporting a National Day of Racial Healing and School Choice Week. Council members Carey Sienicki and Pasha Majdi on Jan. 7 expressed concern that the resolutions were outside the body’s wheelhouse. “I think we’re getting a little mission creep with our proclamations,” Majdi said at the time.

New Marymount President Looks to the Future A moderate but steady increase in enrollment, more emphasis on online degree programs and addressing antiquated information-technology infrastructure are among the items atop the to-do list of Marymount University’s new president. But just as important, Irma Becerra said, was living up to the ideals set forth by the institution’s founders seven decades ago. “We want students to know that they can make a difference in the world,” Becerra said at a recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Arlington. An engineer and education administrator who was born in Cuba, raised in Puerto Rico and spent much of her previous career in Florida, Becerra in July 2018 became Marymount’s seventh president, succeeding Matthew Shank. Her inauguration is slated for March 28 at the university. The university was founded in 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM), an order of Roman Catholic nuns, to provide a practical education for women underpinned by the liberal arts. Becerra said the effort was ahead of its time, and

while the institution has evolved into a full university serving both sexes, its students remain its most valuable asset. “They are smart, they are eloquent, they are confident. I’m so proud of them,” Becerra said. The university’s current enrollment of about 4,000 could rise to “maybe 8,000” in coming years, counting increases both in on-campus and online students, Becerra said. It’s a number that would still be small, but give the university more flexibility in finding its niche in the education arena. “It’s become a hyper-competitive environment,” the new president said of the competition to land students. “Everybody’s trying to understand where their Marymount University president Irma Becerra speaks during a recent meeting of a local service group. place in the market is.” Marymount has embarked PHOTO BY DICK BARR on a strategic-planning effort, ing athletic programs, develop- lington attorney long active in successive lay educators from which aims to wrap up in early ing online-centered degree and support of Marymount, said outside the area – James Bundspringtime – around the same certificate programs, and em- Becerra had been impressive in schuh and then Shank – were time as Becerra’s March 28 inau- barking on a $6 million update her debut. tapped to lead the institution. guration. In addition to growing to the computers and other in“She’s really made a great During his seven-year tenenrollment, the effort is focus- frastructure that the university presence,” he said. ure, Shank won praise for the ing on improving retention and relies on. From its founding until 2001, launch of a $40 million capital graduate rates, while expanding “It’s crucial to serve our stu- Marymount’s presidency had campaign, redevelopment of a culture of service and quality dents well and allow us to grow,” been held by members of the the university’s urban campus in for students and staff. Becerra said of the last effort. Religious of the Sacred Heart of Ballston and expansion of acaAlso on the agenda: expandPaul Lanzillotta, an Ar- Mary. That changed when two demic and athletic programs.

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Fairfax Jobs Picture Ends Year on a Healthy Note

Fairfax Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unemployment rate declined slightly from November to December, part of a regional trend. With 621,260 county residents in the civilian workforce and 13,093 looking for jobs, Fairfaxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jobless rate of 2.1 percent in December was down from 2.2 percent a month before, according to new data from the Virginia Employment Commission. Fairfaxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slight tick downward in joblessness in December was emblematic of the region as a whole, as the unemployment rate declined from 1.8 percent to 1.7 percent in Arlington; from 2 percent to 1.9 percent in Alexandria; from 2.1 percent to 1.9 percent in Falls Church; from 2.3 percent to 2.1 percent in Loudoun County; and from 2.5 percent to 2.4 percent in Prince William County. For Northern Virginia as a whole, the jobless rate of 2.1 percent for December was down from 2.3 percent in November, presenting just under 1.6 million in the civilian workforce and 113,000 looking for jobs. Statewide, household employment marked its 12th consecutive increase and posted a new record

in December as both public- and private-sector employment increased, and the total number of unemployed Virginians dropped slightly. Manufacturing, construction, government and leisure/hospitality sectors saw job increases for the month, as did health care and private education. Business and professional services saw a dip of 2,900 jobs. Among Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cities and counties, Arlington had the lowest jobless rate, followed by Madison County (1.8 percent) and, tied at 1.9 percent, Alexandria and the city of Falls Church. The counties of Greene and Fluvanna and the cities of Charlottesville and Fairfax each posted jobless rates of 2 percent. At the other end of the spectrum, the highest unemployment rates were reported in Petersburg (5.4 percent), Emporia (5.3 percent) and Northampton and Buchanan counties (5.2 percent each). Among various regions of the commonwealth, Northern Virginia had the lowest jobless rate, followed by Charlottesville (2.2 percent) and Winchester (2.3 percent). Kingsport/Bristol had

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the highest rate (3.3 percent). Nationally, Virginia had the sixth best employment situation, nestled in the rankings between Nebraska and Wisconsin. For the month, the lowest joblessness was reported in New Hampshire (2.1 percent) and Hawaii and Vermont (2.3 percent each), with the highest found in Alaska (6.4 percent), Arizona (5.1 percent) and West Virginia and Ohio (4.8 percent each). For full data, see the Website at www.virginialmi.com. D.C. Region Sees Lower YearOver-Year Joblessness: The Washington region was part of a majority of T:9.6â&#x20AC;? U.S. metropolitan areas to see lower year-over-year

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joblessness in December, according to new federal data. With just under 3.4 million people in the civilian workforce and 97,000 looking for jobs, the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unemployment rate of 2.9 percent was down from 3.3 percent a year before, according to figures reported Jan. 30 by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nationally, 250 metro areas posted year-over-year decreases in unemployment, while rates were higher in 116 areas and unchanged in 22 others. The national non-seasonallyadjusted unemployment rate of 3.7 percent was down from 3.9 percent a year before.

Among all metro areas, the lowest jobless rate in January was in Ames, Iowa, at 1.4 percent. The highest rates were found in El Centro, Calif., and Yuma, Ariz., at 17.3 percent and 15.4 percent, respectively. Among the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 51 metro areas with populations of more than 1 million, the lowest jobless rate was found in Nashville (2.3 percent) and the highest in Cleveland (4.9 percent). In Virginia, all metropolitan areas showed lower year-overyear unemployment, with rates ranging from 2.2 percent in Charlottesville to 3 percent in Hampton Roads. Statewide, the jobless rate of 2.6 percent for December was down from 3.3 percent a year before, representing 4.33 million in the civilian workforce and 113,000 looking for jobs. For full data, see the Website at www.bls.gov. The Sun Gazette is the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s source for news and information. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing it for decades and have stood the test of time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both print and online, we have the news for you!

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A local state senator was able to bring enough Republicans over to her side on a death-penalty measure to win passage in the upper house of the legislature. But whether the GOP in the House of Delegates will be so accommodating remains to be seen. State Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31st) successfully shepherded legislation removing the possibility of the death penalty from those judged severely mentally ill. The bill passed in the Senate on a 23-17 vote, picking up just enough Republican support for a three-vote margin of error. Favola’s bill was then sent to the House Committee for Courts of Justice. If it makes it into law, the measure would allow defendants to claim that mental illness precludes imposition of capital punishment, although it would still leave them open to other sentences, including life in prison. Favola said it was unconscionable to execute someone in such a situation. “Think about our responsibility and how we administer justice,” she said on the Senate floor. “Somebody should not be sentenced to death if he does not have a full understanding of his actions of the consequences.” But opponents countered that jurors already have the power to determine if mental illness significantly impacts culpability, and to act accordingly. “It takes discretion away from the jury,” said state Sen. Mark Obenshain (RRockingham). “Judges would have too much leeway. This does not belong with the judge.” State Sen. Dick Black (R-Loudoun), who also voted against the measure, said passing it into law would simply provide another outlet for defense attorneys to attempt to exploit. “Every time there is a change [in the law], justice is again delayed,” said Black, who said the only cases where the death penalty is on the table in Virginia are those “so incredibly repugnant to the public.” U.S. Supreme Court rulings have successively whittled down those who can have a sentence of death imposed on them, including prohibitions on executing defendants who were mentally incompetent or under 18 at the time of a crime. Obenshain said efforts like Favola’s are an end-around, with the ultimate goal of eliminating the death penalty in the commonwealth without actually voting to do so. “If you want to do away with capital punishment, let’s just debate the ultimate issue,” he said. But state Sen. John Edwards (D-Roanoke City) said extra-special care should be taken in capital-punishment cases.

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ceived no post-sentencing incarceration. Bill to Give Counties More Authority Dies in Senate: The Senate Committee on Finance, the graveyard of many a piece of legislation, has snuffed out efforts by a local state senator to give Virginia’s counties more inherent powers. Legislation proposed by state Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31st) to equalize taxing authority between counties and cities, which originally had been considered by the Senate Committee on Local Government, was forwarded to the finance panel, where it was killed on a 13-3 vote. The Virginia constitution and state law provide cities with additional powers, including on taxation, that are not available to counties. Elected officials in counties have long coveted equal powers, but have not been able to convince the General Assembly to provide them. Having more inherent power is one reason former Arlington County Board member Jay Fisette has proposed that Arlington attempt to change its form of government from county to city. Campaign-Contributions Bill Dies in Senate: Efforts by local state senators to impose caps on campaign contributions to candidates for statewide and legislative offices didn’t make it out of committee. State Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria) proposed limiting contributions from individual sources to a maximum of $5,000

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McLean Citizens Association will convene a public meeting Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at the McLean Community Center to discuss the proposed fiscal 2020 budget of the Fairfax County government. Speakers will include Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) and county Chief Financial Officer Joe Mondoro. Discussion topics include the county’s priorities and how to pay for them; tradeoffs between self-imposed county bond limits, county operating expenditures and local taxes; the impact of development and demographic trends on costs for county services, including schools; teacher salaries; whether pension plans for county and school-system employees are too generous; overcrowding at McLean High School and other schools; and maintenance, repairs and expansion of Metro and other transit options, especially in future years.

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sociation will hold its annual “I Love McLean” celebration on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the McLean Community Center. For information, see the Website at www.mcleancitizens.org. FUND-RAISER TO SUPPORT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL: A fund-raiser for Coun-

Road, N.E., in Vienna. For information, call (703) 938-6521 or see the Website at www.holycomforter.com. AFICIONADOS OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS TO MEET: The Old Dominion Chrysan-

themum Society will meet on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls St. The event will feature a slide presentation from the 2018 National Chrysanthemum Show, followed by the first of a three-part series on growing chrysanthemum bonsai. The community is invited. For information, call Jim Dunne at (703) 560-8776. FORUM TO FOCUS ON EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN: The Women of Tem-

The McLean Community Foundation recently was awarded the 2018 Eakin Philanthropy Award from the Fairfax County Park Foundation. The foundation was honored for its efforts to support Clemyjontri Park, including initial construction and expansion. Shown from left are Fairfax County Park Foundation executive director Bobbi Longworth, McLean Community Foundation president Janet Tysse, McLean Community Foundation trustee Amy Swaak and Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville).

try Day School will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pulcinella Italian Host restaurant, sponsored by HBC Group of Keller Williams Realty. Approximately 70 percent of proceeds from food and drink will support the school, if patrons bring a promotional

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will be featured at the next meeting of the Great Falls Senior Center, to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls. Award-winning actress Mary Ann Jung will portray Margaret Brent, a colonial woman described as America’s first female landowner and lawyer, and the first (in the 1640s) to demand the vote. The program includes lunch from Mookies of Great Falls; a $10 donation is suggested. To register, call (703) 759-4345 or email Polly Fitzgerald at pollyfitz1@verizon.net. LANGLEY THESPIANS PREP ‘TARTUFFE’: The Langley High School the-

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atre department will present Moliere’s “Tartuffe” with performances Feb. 14-16 at the high school. For tickets and information, see the Website at www.saxon-stage.com. PERCUSSIONISTS TO PERFORM IN CONCERT: The Mason Percussion Group,

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ple Rodef Shalom will feature their fifth annual Women’s Empowerment Program on Sunday, Feb. 10 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the temple, 2100 Westmoreland St. Designed for men, women and youth, the program will feature AAUW senior vice president for public policy Deborah Vagins as keynote speaker. The effort is suported by the Carol Davidson Fund for Women’s Empowerment. There is no admission charge; registration is available at https://wotrswomensempowerment2019.eventbrite.com.

CHURCH LECTURE TO FOCUS ON FALL OF FREDDIE MAC: Lewinsville

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. The community is invited. For information, call (703) 356-7200 or see the Website at www.lewinsville.org.

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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 TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS OFFERED:

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Schools & Military n Marli Peress of McLean earned a bachelor of arts degree in writing during recent commencement exercises at Ithaca College. n Timothy Sheridan of Vienna earned a bachelor of business administration degree during recent commencement exercises at the University of Oklahoma Norman. n Elizabeth Maness and Samantha Stacey of McLean and Eryn Cooper, Lillie Thurman, Kaitlin Waldron and Celeste Strong of Vienna have been named to the president’s list for the fall semester at the University of Alabama. n Christina Zaso of Vienna has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Dayton.

Nicole Lopez of Oakton, a graduate of Oakton High School, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Virginia Tech. n

Sophia Dort of Vienna has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Duke University. n

n Samuel Lisker of Oakton, Joshua Hayden of McLean and Jessica Scarano of McLean have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Ithaca College.

Emma Paquette of McLean, Reza Akhtar of Oakton and Samuel Cronin of Vienna have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Northeastern University. n

John Eggers of Vienna has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at The Citadel. n

The following local students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Delaware: – From Great Falls: Emily Hynes, Carly Hutner. – From McLean: Gabriela MorrellZucker, Jenny Lin, Chaitanya Daksha, Anna Murphy, Elizabeth McCulla, Ann Sargent, Miles Simpson. – From Oakton: Anna Platt, Julia Capobianco. – From Vienna: Paul Tudan, Dylan Cass, Madison Stoupa, Philip De Paola, Duncan Edwards, Siena Ferrick, Sydney Alloy and Keffrey Kedda. n

semester at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. n Alexander Klenk of McLean and Christopher Skangos of Oakton have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. n Jesse Dennis of McLean has been named a Lyceum Scholar at Clemson University. Scholars study the history of liberty and capitalism, the political ideas of the founding of the nation and the requirements of moral character. Dennis is majoring in economics. n Adam Ardeishar, a student at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology, has been named a finalist in the 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search. He is one of 40 finalists announced in the nation’s most prestigious pre-college science competition, sponsored by the Society for Science & the Public. Ardeishar’s project is “Extreme Values of a Statistical Distribution Relating to the Coupon Collector Problem.” Each of the 40 finalists will receive a minimum $25,000 award and be invited to Washington, D.C., in March to participate in final judging. n Justin Ward of

Vienna, a sophomore at BASIS Independent McLean, recently won first place in the junior-varsity division of the 2019 Northern Virginia History Bowl as a solo competitor against teams. Ward now advances to the National History Bee and Bowl Championship, to be held in April in Arlington. “We’re so proud of Justin’s continued hard work and focus on the history bees,” said Tiffany Conroy, head of school for BASIS Independent McLean. “His passion and dedication for history is exceptional.” Last year, Ward placed second as a solo competitor in the National History Bowl for small high schools. In the junior-varsity division of the National History Bee for individuals, he was a quarterfinalist out of more than 140 national finalists.

n Alexandra Gryson and Jacqualine Chason of Great Falls; Cristina Eddleman, Blake Mintz, Eric Mintz, Jeanna Parnell, Madeleine Glamb of McLean; and Thomas Baker, Kathryn Holec, Tyler Jackson, William Sheridan, Brandon Stinson and Carson Wishard of Vienna have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University Alabama.

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Lopez: ‘No’Vote on Incentives for Amazon Was in Best Interests of Local Constituents SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

It was a vote that, to some, came out of left field. But the elected official who cast it said he had the best interests of his constituents in mind. Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49th) was the only one of four members of the House of Delegates representing Arlington – the only one of the county’s seven-member delegation at all, in fact – to vote against the proposed economic-incentive package binding the state government and Amazon in what supporters say is a mutually beneficial arrangement. Lopez, however, did not see it that way. While acknowledging there are good parts to the incentive package, which could net Amazon $750 million over the course of a decade or more, Lopez said the arrival of the retailer’s hordes was likely to put too much stress on housing costs in the 49th District, which includes much of Arlington south of Columbia Pike as well as adjoining areas in Fairfax County. “My concern is for the current residents of the 49th,” Lopez said. “Folks are worried that they and other low-income families are going to be priced out.” Higher housing costs will hurt renters, who make up a large segment of the dis-

trict, but also could be problematic for homeowners, who face spiraling tax bills due to increasing assessments, Lopez said. “I’ve heard repeatedly from my constituents . . . who are scared about their property values going up and up,” Lopez said Jan. 28 on the floor of the House of Delegates, where he was one of only 16 members to vote against the first Amazon-incentive bill in the pipeline. That bill, which drew support of 83 delegates, already had been passed by the state Senate and now heads to the desk of Gov. Northam. A day later, Lopez was one of 14 members who voted against a second, identical bill that had originated in the House of Delegates and was sent over to the Senate. That bill picked up 85 votes in support. In each instance, other members of the county legislative delegation – Dels. Patrick Hope (D-47th), Rip Sullivan (D48th) and Mark Levine (D-45th) – supported the measures, which have the backing of the Northam administration and Arlington’s three state senators. On the broader issue of housing affordability, if not on the specifics of his Amazon vote, Lopez could find some solace in the words of state Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30th), whose district overlaps in parts with the 49th House District.

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as pro-business. But 2019 is shaping up to be an interesting year on the Democratic side, with a number of Arlington elected officials (including Commonwealth’s Attorney Theo Stamos and state Sen. Barbara Favola) finding themselves facing challenges coming from their left. Lopez, too, appears Dels. Alfonso Lopez (D-49th) and Rip Sullivan (D-48th). marked for competition in the June 11 primary, although the “We must refocus our efforts on vulprospective challenger has not formally nerable populations and enable them to stay in the communities they have devel- kicked off his campaign. Even at the local level, Arlington electoped and in the homes that they have created,” Ebbin said in a recent newsletter to ed officials appear to be treading lightly constituents. Ebbin made the pitch that on Amazon – an issue that, just months legislation to support affordable-hous- ago, they were positively giddy to be asing initiatives promoted by Democrats in sociated with. County Board Chairman Christian Richmond was a positive development. As to the Amazon vote itself, Hope Dorsey said approval of the state’s ecosuggested that Lopez was failing to see nomic-incentive package was a “welcome” development. But the County Board has the forest for the trees. “Opposing Amazon because of af- been on the receiving end of some grief fordable housing fails to acknowledge the from left-leaning activists for its own, simple fact we had an affordable-hous- much smaller, incentive package that was ing crisis long before Amazon ever set its announced when Amazon last November sights on Arlington,” he said. “The very picked the Crystal City area to share with best thing we can do to solve our afford- New York City in the spoils of its “HQ2” able-housing crisis is to embrace Amazon decision. In what appeared to be words that and its 25,000 jobs coming to Arlington, were chosen with care, Dorsey said that and use the local and regional revenue generated from this once-in-a-lifetime the economic-incentive package between investment to plow back into solving our the local government and Amazon currently on the table is the product of the affordable-housing crisis.” Most of the delegates who voted county manager, not the County Board, against the Amazon measures came from and is not fixed in stone. The County Board “continues its their parties’ left and right flanks, strange political bedfellows but sharing philo- conversation with our community – that sophical objections to government funds package will come before the board for being spent on what critics deride as cor- its consideration in the coming months,” said Dorsey, whose seat, along with that porate welfare. Lopez, however, positions himself as of colleague Katie Cristol, will be on the an insider, and has worked hard to be seen ballot in November.

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nomic base has expanded, Fuller said. Up until the recession of 2008 and 2009, the Washington region’s economy usually outpaced the nation’s, but several factors have flipped the script, Fuller said. A federal-budget sequester in 2013 rocked the area’s economy right as it was emerging from the recession, federal spending has flatlined and the recent 35-day government shutdown was a further jolt. The shutdown’s effects will not be known for a while. Another key question is how big an impact there will be from Amazon’s decision to locate part of its new “HQ2” – and 25,000 jobs – in Arlington and Alexandria. Some critics have worried how this surge of additional peo-

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ple will affect the region, but Fuller noted the area’s economy absorbs about 50,000 new jobs annually without hardship. Fuller described the federal government’s presence as a “Jekyll-and-Hyde relationship” for the region. The area profited during the recession, but the subsequent sequester more than negated those gains, he said. The area’s economy in the future will shift from the federal government to the professional-and-business-services sector, with employment becoming more specialized in fields where the region already is excelling, he said. If the region is to break free from middling economic-growth figures, employers will have to develop their employees’ talent, Fuller said. “Transformation takes a long time. It’s easier said than done,” he said, adding, “We’re not fully there yet, but we’re on the way.”

Vienna/Oakton Notes

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NEW VIENNA POLICE OFFICERS GRADUATE FROM ACADEMY: Vienna police

soon will have three new officers on the street, following the Jan. 17 graduation of Officers Alex Murray, Megan Gucwa and Timothy Farr from the 72nd session of the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy. The graduation ceremony, held at Centreville Baptist Church, marked the culmination of a six-month training session in which newly hired police recruits received training in all aspects of police procedures. The six-month-long basic recruit session is a non-residential training program consisting of more than 920 hours’ worth of instruction. The curriculum includes, but is not limited to, 320 hours of academic studies, 94 hours of firearms training, 84 hours of emergency-vehicle operation, 110 hours of physical training and 130 hours of defensive-tactics training. The academy, located in Chantilly, is responsible for the training of new and veteran officers from the Vienna, Herndon and Fairfax County police departments; the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office; and fire marshals with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. To attend the academy and become a police officer, candidates must go through a rigorous application process that includes written testing, a thorough background check, medical examination, polygraph test and various interviews. On average, only 2 percent of the people who apply to be a police officer make it through the hiring process and are invited to attend the basic recruit training session. The Vienna Police Department has a full-time instructor on staff at the training facility. VIENNA HONORED FOR BUDGET PRESENTATION: For the 25th consecutive

year, the Vienna town government has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The award recognizes the town government’s 2018-19 budget, and “highlights the commitment and principles of the town toward creating an effective budgeting document,” Vienna officials said. Vienna is among more than 1,600 communities nationwide that participate in the awards program. Each budget recognized by the award demonstrates excellence in a number of criteria, including as a model policy document, financial plan, operations guide and communications device. ARTIFACTS, STORIES SOUGHT FOR NEW EXHIBITION: A new exhibition

celebrating and exploring the 1950s will open at the Freeman Store and Museum

Winter Safety Tips for Those with Memory Winter Safety Tips Impairment Winter Safety Tips for Those with Memory Impairment As the temperature continues to drop this winter, those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia should all be on notice. Snow, extreme temperatures and early darkness present special problems. While Great Falls Assisted Living – A Memory Care Community - has been fortunate to never have a case of resident hypothermia or elopement, it is a danger that all families and communities need to be well educated on. Dress for Success. A memory impaired person often dresses inappropriately for cold weather. Cover as much exposed skin as possible and provide several layers of lightweight clothing for easy movement. If the going outside, ensure a hat after graduating Jan. 17 from the FairThree new officers joined Vienna Police Department fax County Criminal Academy. Pictured (from left) are Lt. Tu Farhan; Lt. Thomas Taylor; and scarfJustice are worn. Surprisingly, mittens new officerswill Alexkeep Murray, Meganwarmer Gucwa and the hands thanTimothy gloves Farr; and Maj. Daniel Janickey. PHOTO BY RASSI BORNEO and can be easily attached to the coat a clip so 1, they don’t get lost. BrightThe buffet includes omelets, blueberry in Vienna with on March and organizers colors and reflective tape on pancakes, sausage, bacon and more. The are soliciting artifacts and stories tothe be clothing cost is $10 for adults, $4 for children 12 shared. will better ensure your loved one is seen and under. Those who wish to participate should when the sun goes down.

For information, call (703) 938-6580. e-mail jvrana@gmail.com and place “ViAvoid Slippery Situations. enna 1950s” in the subject line. Footwear is

equally important for a loved one living GARDEN CLUB TO FOCUS ON TOOLS: sure shoes and boots PROGRAMwith TOdementia. FOCUS Be ON AFRICANFive Hills Garden Club will hold its non-skid. There areINmany boot and AMERICANareCONTRIBUTIONS VIENmonthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at styles on the market that use Velcro NA AREA:shoe “African-American Historic 10 a.m. at Vienna Presbyterian Church. instead of laces to allow person with“Gardening Tools” will be the topic, Presence and Contributions in the Vienna dementia some success dressing and the Surrounding Area” will with be prewith members bringing in their favorite Try separate “tracks” sented on themselves. Saturday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. at that tools and a vendor providing some new

Patrick Henry Library. Sponsored by the library and Vienna area branch of the American Association of University Women, the program will feature longtime educators and Historic Vienna Inc. board members Sylvia Taylor and Gloria Runyon. The community is invited.

PERCUSSIONISTS TO PERFORM IN CONCERT: The Mason Percussion Group,

comprised of George Mason University students performing on everything from marimbas to wine glasses, will be featured at the Church of the Holy Comforter on Sunday, Feb. 17 at 4 p.m. The church is located at 543 Beulah Road, N.E., in Vienna. For information, call (703) 938-6521 or see the Website at www.holycomforter.com.

AMERICAN LEGION HOSTS BREAKFAST BUFFET: American Legion Post

180 hosts its monthly breakfast buffet on Sunday, Feb. 17 from 8 a.m. to noon at the post, 330 Center St., S.

items from the market. The community is invited.

‘NARFE’ TO HEAR ABOUT TOWN PROJECTS: Vienna/Oakton Chapter 1116 of

NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center. Vienna Mayor Laurie DiRocco will report on town-government projects. The community is invited. For information, call (703) 205-9041.

VIENNA LIONS CLUB HOSTS FUNDRAISER: The Vienna (Host) Lions Club is

hosting a fund-raiser on Feb. 5 at Foster’s Grille. Those eating at the restaurant between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. can place their receipt in the Lions box, and Foster’s will donate 20 percent of the total to club programs supporting local youth and sight and hearing programs.

for Those with Memory

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Our travels to find the best in local real estate this week take us to the always-enchanting Chathams Ford Estates, strategically located south of the Dulles Toll Road and across Beulah Road from Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, where a stylish colonial (with pool area in the back) awaits our inspection. Set on a verdant plot of nearly 1.6 acres and serving up 5,000 square feet of interior space, the home benefits from updates galore and an versatile floorplan that provides for the best in daily living while also serving as a wonderful backdrop for entertaining in style. The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,349,000 by Lilian Jorgenson of Long & Foster Real Estate. The elegant portico bids us welcome, and we then are ushered inside to the two-story foyer for our exploration to begin. To our immediate right is the large living room with gleaming wood flooring and custom plantation shutters, and behind it (through elegant columns) the inviting dining room provides lovely vistas of the rear yard. The kitchen area is a standout, ready to exceed the expectations of serious chefs, while the morning area provides walk-out access to the pool-view deck. The expansive family room offers a

delightful fireplace, and from here you move on to the Palladian Room, with cathedral ceiling and focal-point windows offer more views of the pool area. A reflective home library is set off the main traffic flow. Upstairs, which is reached by a grand staircase, the master suite is a showstopper, with cathedral ceiling, separate sitting room, a marvelous bath area and 17-foot-long walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms are found here, one en-suite and the others sharing a bath. Flexibility is the watchword in the walk-out lower level, with marvelous spaces ready to be designed as you see fit. We do love versatility! It may be winter, but spring and then summer are sure to follow, and imagine entertaining friends in the extraordinary pool area, with a hot tub nearby. The outdoor area also features a custom

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playground and professional landscaping. A perfect location is complemented by pitch-perfect interior amenities. It’s a winner, indeed. Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (703)738-2521.

Confidence of Remodelers Holds Steady, Relatively The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 57 in the fourth quarter of 2018, only one point lower than the previous quarter, although there is a slightly more pessimistic outlook heading into the future, according to new data. The RMI has been consistently above 50 – indicating that more remodelers report market activity is higher compared to the prior quarter than report it is lower – since the second quarter of 2013. The overall RMI averages current remodeling activity and future indicators. “The overall remodeling market remains strong, but there are signs of concern related to rising labor and input costs,” said NAHB Remodelers Chair Joanne Theunissen, a remodeler from Mt. Pleasant, Mich. “Remodelers are battling sticker shock with many home owners, who expect lower bids,” Theunissen said. The current-market-conditions portion of the RMI fell one point from the previous quarter to 57. Among its three major components, major additions and alterations remained steady at 56, minor additions and alterations decreased one point to 56 and the home maintenance and repair component fell one point to 59. The future-market indicators portion of the RMI showed mixed messages, dropping three points from the previous quarter to 56. Calls for bids remained still at 57, the amount of work committed for the next three months decreased seven points to 52, the backlog of remodeling jobs fell three points to 59 and appointments for proposals decreased four points to 55. “Many of the fundamentals for the remodeling market, including demographics and economic and employment growth, remain favorable,” said NAHB chief economist Robert Dietz. “However, remodelers continue to face challenges in keeping their prices competitive while dealing with the increasing costs of labor and building materials.” For the full RMI tables, see the Website at www.nahb.org/rmi. For more information about remodeling, see www.nahb.org/remodel.

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Solid On-Stage Performances Offset by Dated Script MATT REVILLE Staff Writer

The Arlington Players has – or “the Arlington Players have,” depending on your grammatical ON preferences – been a murderous ramSTAGE on page of late. Last spring, the local thespians parlayed the venerable “Sweeney Todd” into a critical and audience favorite, picking up a bucket-full of theater-award nominations. And they’re now trying to replicate that success with the comedic warhorse “Arsenic and Old Lace,” best remembered as a 1944 Cary Grant film but, before that, enjoying a solid run (without him) on Broadway. The result, on opening night, proved kind of hit-and-miss, with the “miss” largely due to a script that is somewhat dated and never quite gels (although it does get fun toward the end, when all the component plot lines start to bump into one another). Plot: The spunky spinster Brewster sisters are living in their Brooklyn home and cheerfully bumping off (through poisoned elderberry wine) any number of older gentlemen callers, having them buried in the basement by their even more mentally unstable nephew Teddy, who believes he’s Theodore Roosevelt. Into the mix comes the more grounded

nephew Mortimer (the Cary Grant role), who discovers the goings-on but is flummoxed at how to deal with them. And then another nephew, the evil Jonathan, returns to town after a prison break, his face scarred by the surgery needed to hide his identity. (In the original 1941 Broadway production, the standing joke was that all the family members thought Jonathan, after the surgery, bore a striking resemblance to Boris Karloff . . . because the role was being played by none other than Karloff himself.) High points of the production largely rest with the casting: Beth Hughes-Brown and Catherine Lyon are delights as the sisters, Richard Isaacs is solid as nephew Mortimer, Tom Schiller gives a good representation of bombastic Teddy Roosevelt, and Matthew Wise is effective as nasty nephew Jonathan. There also are solid performances in supporting roles, notably Michael Wong as a doctor who serves as sidekick to Jonathan; Lindsey June as Mortimer’s love interest; and Joseph Le Blanc as her father, the local minister. The challenge comes with the script itself, which is by now nearly 80 years old. (For comparison purposes, imagine the audiences of the early 1940s sitting through works that had been first popularized in the 1860s. Not many would have stood the test of time.)

The script runs too long (more than two and a half hours); the first act has too many tangents for audience attention spans of the Twitter era; and some of the punchlines rely on references that are too outdated to make them effective. A stronger first act would have helped the second, which did have more punch and verve. In most cases, these demerits can be laid at the feet of the script, not the cast or director Liz Mykietyn, who didn’t have carte-blanche to make changes and did the best with what she had. Technical aspects of the show were solid, from the set (Nicolas Queyrane) to the costumes (Robbie Snow) to the lighting (Ken and Patti Crowley). But one misstep at the local level was the failure, at least as far as I could tell, to use amplification. As the script calls for a good deal of raised voices and crosstalk, the need for the actors to be shouting at each other rather than rely on microphones resulted some audience confusion. The lesson in all this may be that while there are any number of golden-oldie theatrical options out there for present-day producers to choose from, not all are created equal. For every “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” which seems to never age, there are dozens of the likes of “Bye Bye Birdie,” which is an ordeal for any modern audience to sit

Catherine Lyon and Beth Hughes-Brown portray the charming, if just a tad deadly, Brewster sisters in The Arlington Players’ Production of “Arsenic and Old Lace.” PHOTO BY BERMET SYDYGALIEVA

through. “Arsenic and Old Lace” falls somewhere in the middle of that spectrum. A little judicious updating and trimming by Dramatists Play Service, which licenses the rights to local theater troupes, might do wonders. “Arsenic and Old Lace” continues through Feb. 16 at Thomas Jefferson Theatre in Arlington. For tickets and information, see the Website at www.thearlingtonplayers.org.

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ie, the Hunter Mill District representative to the Fairfax County Park Authority board, has been tapped for his 11th term as chairman of the body. Providence District representative Ken Quincy will serve again as vice chairman. Michael Thompson Jr., of the Springfield District returns to the post of secretary, and Mount Vernon District representative Linwood Gorham will serve another term as treasurer. The Park Authority board is appointed by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and sets policy and establishes priorities for the parks agency. Bouie joined the Park Authority board in 2005 and is currently the president and CEO of Sky Communications Inc. He is an active volunteer involved in myriad civic ventures and organizations. His community-service highlights include a leadership role with Little League Baseball of Northern Virginia and positions on the boards of Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Public Links, the Reston Community Center, Reston Hospital Center and the Initiative for Public Art Reston. FAIRFAX DETAILS ECONOMIC-DEVELOPMENT SUCCESSES OF 2018: The

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that in 2018 added more than 8,900 jobs to the county economy, according to new data. “The 2018 announcements reflect Fairfax County’s growing economic diversity, its skilled workforce and the availability of prime office and tech space that is attractive to major corporations,” said Catherine Riley, interim president of the authority. Of those firms, 100 are American companies. Among them are Arconic, a Fortune 500 metals manufacturer, which opted to relocate its headquarters from New York to Tysons, bringing at least 50 jobs. Bechtel shifted its U.S. headquarters from San Francisco to Reston, bringing 150 new jobs. Officials with the economic-development authority said that Fairfax County also is primed in coming years to benefit from the decision by Amazon to locate a portion of its “HQ2” facilities in neighboring Arlington. FORMER MARYMOUNT PRESIDENT TAPPED FOR EDUCATION-LEADERSHIP POST: Former Marymount Univer-

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More on the Web n High-school roundup. n Youth sports results.

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Region 6D Hoop Tourneys Will Be Wide-Open Events When the girls and boys Class 6D North Region high-school basketball tournaments begin in a few weeks, they will be wide-open competitions.

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Regular Season Ends This Week A Staff Report

In girls Concorde District highschool basketball play, the Madison Warhawks (15-5, 6-0) defeated Centreville, 70-50, and Westfield, 65-32, last week to remain undefeated in the league and in solo possession of first place.

BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Madison began this week with a sixgame winning streak, all against Concorde opponents. Against Centreville, twin sisters Grace Arnolie and Alayna each scored 17 points and sisters Amalia and Tedi Amalia Makrigiorgos added 13 and eight each, respectively. Also in Concorde girls play, the Oakton Cougars (17-4, 5-2) defeated Centreville, 43-27. n The McLean Highlanders (14-5, 52) routed the Lee Lancers, 74-31, then the Washington-Lee Generals, 58-34, in girls action last week to remain tied for first place in the Liberty District. Against W-L in district action, Natalie Hedrick scored 16, Elizabeth Dufrane 13 and Mariane Auza seven. McLean led 20-0 at the end of the first quarter. Continued on Page 25

Langley High School’s Lauren Maloney takes a jump shot over Yorktown’s Megan Hemstreet. See a slideshow of game action at www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax and a photo page at www.sungazette.news by clicking on “Recent Issues Fairfax 2-7-19.” PHOTO BY DEB KOLT

Warhawks Win Concorde Gymnastics Crown A Staff Report

The Madison Warhawks successfully defended their title as the Concorde District girls gymnastics champion on Feb. 2 at Chantilly High School.

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP Madison had 139.2 points with the Oakton Cougars second with 124.9. For Madison, Eliza Loftus was fourth in the all-around (36.225). She was second on the vault (9.225) and fourth on the floor (9.325) and uneven bars (8.925) and seventh on the balance beam (8.75). 24

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Also for Madison, Christie Noble was third on the beam (9.025) and Chloe Breedlove and Cammie Kolat were top scorers. n The Marshall Statesmen finished second in the National District gymnastics championships with a 131.025 team score. Leading Marshall was Teresa Capuano-Rizzo. She was fourth in the all-around with a 34.325 total, finishing second on the balance beam (8.7) and third on the floor exercise (8.875). n The McLean Highlanders finished third (131.6) in the Liberty District championships.

For McLean, Sara Vavonese was fourth in the all-around (34.975) and Tara Stewart fifth (34.85). Vavonese was third on the floor exercise (9.35) and balance beam (8.9). Stewart was fourth on the beam (8.85) and sixth on the floor (8.775). DISTRICT WRESTLING MEETS: The McLean Highlanders had three champions in Ethan Scurlock at 120 pounds, Zach Chung (132) and Yazeed Salameh (138) at the Liberty District high-school wrestling championships. Second was

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For the first time in a number of seasons, there will be no clear-cut favorites. Really, some six to eight teams could win either public-school event. On the girls side, the defending champion Marshall Statesmen will be in the mix to win a second straight crown, but they will have much company, including the 2018 runner-up Langley Saxons – playing well now after a struggling start. The legitimate list of other potential girls champs are the Madison Warhawks, Oakton Cougars, McLean Highlanders, South Lakes Seahawks, Stonewall Jackson Raiders and Osbourn Park Yellow Jackets. The Herndon Hornets and Yorktown Patriots would be longer shots. Many of those teams have met during the regular season and traded wins and losses. Oakton defeated Stonewall and Yorktown, but lost to Langley and Madison, which in turn defeated Langley, McLean and Herndon but lost to Marshall. Get the idea? The boys side has even more potential champs. That list includes many of the same schools like Marshall, Madison, McLean, Oakton and South Lakes, in addition to Chantilly, Centreville, Osbourn, Patriot and Washington-Lee. Longshots would be Herndon, Langley and Yorktown if they got hot at the right time. Like the girls, many of these boys teams have met, with mixed results. Oakton has defeated Madison, which has downed Centreville but lost to Chantilly in two close finishes. McLean has defeated Centreville, W-L, Marshall and South Lakes, but has come up short against Madison, Oakton and Osbourn. Again, get the idea? It will be two wide -open regions.

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Madison, Oakton Finish Atop Region Swim-Dive Meets DAVE FACINOLI

and Anthony Grimm (50 free, 20.13 and 100 backstroke, 46.63), second-andfifth-places from senior Nick Highman in the 200 individual medley and 100 breaststroke, respectively, and the 200 free relay was second. Also, Joseph Perreault was third in diving and Spencer Dearman fifth. Graham Evers, Albert Xu, Kyle McCleskey, Highman, Grimm and Gyenis swam on the winning relays, with Zach Baker on the 200 free. “Daniel and Anthony are so talented, and Nick Highman was lights out and had a great meet as a senior with

his best times in those races,” Ramsdell said. “We also could not have won without any of those performances, and our divers scoring the points they did.” Leading the winning Madison girls was Anna Keating’s win in the breast (59.83) and second in the IM, Elizabeth Kuhlkin’s second in the 100 free and third in the 50 free, Alexandra Dicks’ second in the 50 free and fifth in the back, a second in diving by Maddie Grosz, a fifth in the fly and sixth in the back by Darby Galbraith, a sixth in the 500 free by Anna Sullivan, a sixth in the IM and eighth in the breast by Erica

Rice, a win in the 200 free relay (1:34.61) and a third in the medley relay. Morgan Howat was among those in the 200 free relay. Keating, Dicks, Sullivan, Kuhlkin, Galbraith and Maggie Shi also swam on those relays. “We made some changes, things all worked out and our girls swam great,” Madison coach Andrew Foos said. “Our boys had an amazing meet and almost won.” For the Madison boys, Sam Duncan won the diving (481.6), Kyle Wu won the breast (55.96) and was third in the 50 free, Cole Dyson was second in the 200 free and third in the 500 free, Patrick Kuhlkin was second in the 100 fly, Michael Hynes was fourth in the back, the medley relay was third and the 200 relay fourth. For the Oakton girls, Brynn Curtis was second in the IM and breast, Maddie Reese was third in diving and the 200 and 400 free relays were second. For the Langley boys, Will Koeppen was second in the back and 50 free, Darius Truong was third in the 100 fly and Dylan Reed was second in diving. For the McLean boys, Steve Han was third in the breast and for the Marshall boys, Michael Falzone was fourth in the breast. For McLean’s girls, Alexandra Hall was third in dive and Dora Wu was third in the breast. For the Langley girls, Megan Jungers was third in the fly.

court to host Washington-Lee, 58-55, on Feb. 2. Matias Prock scored 11 points and had four rebounds against W-L, a game McLean trailed at the end of all three quarters. Brian Aka had nine points and nine assists, Evan Stout scored nine and Fleming Legg had 10 points off the bench. n The Langley Saxons (9-10, 4-3) in girls action defeated Herndon, 52-42, then lost to Yorktown, 45-40, in Liberty District play last week. n In boys Concorde District action, the Madison Warhawks (11-9, 3-3) defeated host and first-place Centreville, 66-58 in overtime, then downed Westfield, 61-44, last week. See a story about the Centreville win at www.insidenova. com/sports/fairfax. n The Flint Hill Huskies (19-2) had

their 17-game winning streak snapped with a 68-64 road loss to host Cape Henry on Feb. 2. n Not just in the same game, but how about in the same quarter? That’s what Flint Hill School girls basketball players Claire Miller and Whitney Wiley achieved the night of Jan. 26 when the seniors accomplished the same significant milestones by each scoring their 1,000th career point in the third quarter in a home victory over Potomac School. They became Flint Hill’s first 1,000point scorers since 2012 when Alex Long achieved the mark. In that Jan. 26 contest, Miller scored 14 points and Wiley 13, going 5 for 5 from the foul line. Miller scored two points in the third and Wiley five. Miller added 10 rebounds for a double-double

in Flint Hill’s 52-42 win. Longtime Flint Hill coach Jody Patrick has had others score 1,000 points, but she said having two players do so in the same game and quarter was a first in her career. Miller and Wiley have been four-year varsity players for Flint Hill and are two of the Huskies’ leading scorers this winter. Miller will play basketball in college at Middlebury and Wiley will play soccer at the University of New Hampshire. Coincidently, there was another 1,000-point scorer in that Jan. 26 outing. Potomac School senior Sara Park previously has reached that milestone. The Flint Hill girls began this week with a 12-7 record, having lost to Sidwell Friends, 62-57, in its most recent contest.

The Langley Saxons’ one champion was Devin Housman at 160. Second were Alex Woltman (120), Bennett Lehman (132) and Caleb Womack (220). n In the Concorde District wrestling championships, the Oakton Cougars’

one champion was Amin Bakhtiyor at 120 and the Madison Warhawks’ two winners were Thomas Bulhoes at 106 and Alex Covell at 182. Second for Oakton were Romin Bakhtiyor (126), Daniel Melara (160),

Ian Roudybush (195) and Shervin Hemmatian (heavyweight). Many of the wrestlers move on to this coming weekend’s 6D North Region Tournament and a chance to earn a state-tourney berth.

Kerrigan is an attack for the Upstate Pride of the Women’s Professional Lacrosse League. In the spring of 2018, she helped the James Madison University women’s team win the NCAA Division I national lacrosse championship. At JMU, Kerrigan was a two-time all-con-

ference selection and record holder for most assists in a single season. At Madison High, she helped lead the Warhawks to multiple district, region and state championships and was a Fairfax County Sportswoman of the Year.

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Between them, with a victory each, a runner-up and a third-place, the MadiWarhawks SWIM & DIVE son and Oakton Cougars were the big success stories of the 6D North Region Swimming and Diving championships. The Madison girls won their thirdstraight crown, scoring 298 points, and the Oakton boys were victorious with a 302.5 total following the Feb. 2 swim finals of the high-school event at Oak Marr RECenter. The Madison boys were a close second with 300 and the Oakton girls were third at 259. Each team championship was decided during the final 400 freestyle relay races – with the Oakton boys winning in 3:06.79 and Madison in second, and the Madison girls taking third to hold off runner-up team finisher Yorktown (294.5 points). “I’ve never been involved with a meet when that final race meant so much,” Oakton coach Parker Ramsdell said. “That was special. Our boys are a special group and the Madison boys were amazing in the finals too.” The Oakton boys also won the 200 medley relay (1:31.8) and got double wins from individuals Daniel Gyenis (200 free, 138.7) and 500 free (4:25.03)

Basketball Continued from Page 24 In boys Liberty District action, the Langley Saxons (4-15, 2-5) enjoyed their best week of the season with two victories, downing Herndon, 74-68, and Yorktown, 88-85, in overtime. Langley had lost seven straight games before defeating Herndon. Jack Hoeymans had 23 points against Herndon. Also in Liberty boys play, the McLean Highlanders (14-6, 6-2) lost two games, one by forfeit, but resmained tied for first in the district. McLean had to forfeit a district game against Herndon because of a prior scheduling issue, then lost on the n

Roundup Continued from Page 24 Justin Dehghan (113).

The Madison Warhawks gather with the girls region championship banner and trophy after winning a third straight title on Feb. 2 at Oak Marr RECenter. PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI

Sports Briefs WINTER LACROSSE CLINIC: Madison

High School graduate and women’s lacrosse standout Katie Kerrigan will host the Katie Kerrigan – Sniper Lacrosse Winter Champions Clinic on Sunday, Feb. 10 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. for players in grades 5th to 8th at The Fieldhouse at

14810 Murdock Street in Chantilly. The cost is $45 per athlete. Register by emailing: katiek11@att. net and register by Feb. 6. Among other things, the clinic will focus on improving stick skills, tactical shooting and agility.

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Yorktown, Langley Meet in District Girls Hoop Action

Yorktown High’s Emma Nelsen, left, and Langley’s Lillian Kleinknecht shout instructions during a recent girls basketball game between the Liberty District rivals. Yorktown won, 45-40.

Yorktown’s Ana Bournigal drives and tries to score in traffic.

Yorktown’s Maggie Shipley, left, extends her arms as she tightly guards opposing Langley guard Lorin Costley as she looks to attempt a pass inside during the action.

Lauren Maloney controls the ball for Langley.

Maddie Winer of Yorktown blocks Lauren Maloney’s shot.

Annabeth Holsinger dribbles for Langley. Langley head coach Amanda Baker, kneeling, and players and other coaches watch the action.

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Kathryn Belt dribbles for Yorktown.

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Oakton High Inducts 28 Into Initial Athletic Hall of Fame Oakton High School has started an athletics hall of fame and held its first induction ceremony, which had 28 initial members, on Jan. 19 at noon at International Country Club in Fairfax. Also, the inductees were announced and some were on hand to be introduced at the school on Jan. 18 between varsity basketball games pitting Oakton against Vienna rival Madison. The inductees were announced after the girls game. Following is the list of inductees and the years they graduated form Oakton, with the sports they played. Ned Gonet (1976) baseball, basketball, football; Deb Rohr (1978) basketball, softball, tennis; Jim Hill (1979) cross country track; Troy Nieves (1979) track, football; Stephanie Zeh (1981) soccer, tennis, basketball; Dan Burmeister (1982) football, basketball, track; Fred Kramer, Jr. (1982) baseball, football, basketball; Susan Nangle Noe (1982) basketball; Jeff Palmucci (1982)

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The determined professional baseball saga of Kent Blackstone continues, with the Marshall High School graduate having his most significant opportunity to date. Blackstone, 24, recently signed a contract with the independent SouthMaryland Blue BASEBALL ern Crabs of Waldorf, Md., a Freedom Division team that plays in the Atlantic League. Home games are at Regency Furniture Stadium. The Blue Crabs level of competition is thought to be comparable to Major-League affiliated Double A minor league play. Former Major League and double and triple-A players have played for the Blue Crabs. The infielder has previously played for only low-level independent leagues, including two last summer and one in 2017. “This is one of the best independent leagues in the country and this is my biggest opportunity,” Blackstone said. “It’s a big step and big-time baseball. I’m excited and ready.” Blackstone said the move to the Blue Crabs is equivalent to jumping from af-

filiated rookie league to AA ball. He reports to Southern Maryland for spring training April 15. If he makes the roster, the Blue Crabs’ 140-game season begins April 25. If not, he will likely play for another high-level independent team. Blackstone caught the eye of the Blue Crabs during a recent private tryout, then signed a contract with the team January 23. “The first step is to make the team and get on the field,” said Blackstone, who ultimately wants to be affiliated with a Major League team. After a stasndout high-school career, Blackstone played college baseball for New Mexico State, then transferred to George Mason University, where he finished his collegiate career. Blackstone’s college production was noteworthy, but he was not drafted. Eventually he began playing independent ball. Last summer Blackstone began his 2018 campaign with the High Desert Yard Birds in California. Next, he played for the Martinez Clippers of the Pacific Association, finishing the summer with those teams. For his statistics with those teams, see a longer story on the Website at www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax.

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Local history Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. February 10, 1939: n Key Bridge has reopened to vehicular traffic after renovation, cheering Rosslyn merchants. n Seaweed is becoming an increasing problem on the Potomac River. February 7, 1962: n The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce is urging state lawmakers to put more emphasis on higher education in Northern Virginia. n The School Board has OK’d the hiring of about 80 new teachers, three-quarters of the total requested by Superintendent Earl Funderburk. n Fairfax’s rapidly expanding population is causing school boundaries to be shifted constantly. Dranesville School Board member Joan Butler told complainers to simmer down: “In Fairfax County, you cannot expect to stay in one spot and stay in one school.” February 7, 1969: n A Sun editorial supports the School Board’s legislative request to the General Assembly to approve a law holding parents responsible for their children’s vandalism. n U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill, R-10th, is urging President Nixon to use the Army to patrol D.C. streets until crime rates are reduced. n The University of Virginia is planning a summer program aimed at aiding minority students in qualifying to attend law school. n On TV tonight: “Star Trek,” “Wild Wild West,” “Gomer Pyle USMC” and “The Don Rickles Show.” February 6, 1975: n County officials are aiming to expand foreign investment by proposing a “trade zone” be established around Dulles Airport. n The state Senate has approved a bill expanding the types of crimes punishable by death. n The House of Delegates has passed legislation making the use of a weapon in commission of a crime a separate felony. n To improve its cash flow, VEPCO may start sending out electric bills monthly, rather than every other month as is now the case.

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McLean man is facing four charges related to the death of his dog, Fairfax County police said Feb. 1. Authorities charged Robert Hutchins after police dispatched officers to the 1600 block of Spring Gate Drive on morning of Jan. 29 after residents reported a trail of blood leading to Hutchins’ apartment door. While performing a welfare check, officers located Hutchins and his deceased dog inside the apartment. Detectives and animal-protection officers were called to the scene to assist in the investigation. Police recovered what they said is evidence implicating Hutchins’ involvement in the dog’s death. Police arrested Hutchins Jan. 29 and authorities have charged him with felony animal cruelty, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of ammunition by a felon and firearm use in the commission of a felony. He currently is being held without bond at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. Police ask anyone who may have information about the incident to contact Animal Protection Police Officer Enna Lugo at Enna.Lugo@fairfaxcounty.gov or (703) 324-0222.

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