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Named Young Artist 2021 oshua Thrush, 14, from Photos contributed Vienna, recently won first By Penny Dimler Jplace in the Age 14 and Under division of the 2021 In- he City of Fairfax Band Association (CFBA) ternational Society of Bassists has selected composer and trumpeter Finn Solo Competition. The bienni- Marks, a McLean High School senior, as the al convention of the Interna- Tassociation’s 2021 Young Artist. Marks re- tional Society of Bassists is the ceives a $2000 award and, when live indoor concerts premier double bass gathering, resume, one of his compositions will be played at a with its performance competi- City of Fairfax Band concert. In the Award’s 26-year tions drawing competitors from history, he is the first to win for composition. countries all over the world. “Wow!” He couldn’t say “Wow” enough after learn- The competitors must play a ing he will receive the Young Artist Award. “I really required piece and then have didn’t expect this. Wow! Nothing like this has hap- Composer and trumpeter Finn Marks, a Mc- the remainder of 15 minutes to pened to me before!” Lean High School senior, has been named 2021 perform a diverse program. In Drum Major of the McLean High School Highlander Young Artist. addition to the required piece, Photo contributed Marching Band, Marks also plays in the Joshua played Capriccio from Joshua Thrush Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, and (grades four to nine). David Anderson’s Four Short various small ensembles. He started Although the 2020 COVID pandemic Pieces, the Allemande from category and the Misbin Family trumpet in fifth grade and progressed cancelled most of his music activities, Bach’s First Cello Suite, and the New Talent Award in the 2019 through Longfellow Middle School and Marks was able to carry on online with first movement of the Ditters- Joseph and Goldie Feder Memo- McLean. He has studied privately with NVYW. Music Director Dodson provid- dorf Bass Concerto. rial String Competition, Joshua Air Force musicians Jim Bittner and ed online sessions using “innovative Joshua has been playing the performed the first movement Matt Misener. approaches that offered challenges cov- bass for nearly five years, be- of the Dragonetti Concerto in a IN NINTH GRADE, Marks composed ering a variety of skill levels.” Marks ginning private lessons with Ira recital at the National Gallery of a piece for a wind ensemble (a small- said, “The NVYW program kept me en- Gold of the National Symphony Art in Washington, DC. In that er concert band). He has written a few gaged and helped me to hold on to a Orchestra in the fall of 2016 same year, he received the dis- more pieces for wind ensemble and sense of normalcy.” after having previously played tinction of highest score in the many compositions for piano as well as More engagement during COVID has clarinet, saxophone, and even, Junior Division of the George chamber ensembles. come through McLean High School briefly, the cello. Joshua is cur- Mason Academy Honors Recit- His composition mentors are Chris Finn Marks band, which rehearsed virtually until rently a Youth Fellow with the al. Weise, McLean Highlanders band direc- March. During its period of virtual ac- National Symphony Orchestra Joshua has performed in tor, and Brett Dodson, Northern Virginia Youth Winds tivity, the program produced two videos featuring Mc- and a member of the Ameri- master classes for Paul Ellison (NVYW) director. “Mr. Weise has helped me refine all Lean ensembles. Since in-person rehearsals started, can Youth Symphonic Orches- and Francois Rabbath and has my compositions and provided insight on topics such band ensembles meet every-other day under strict tra (AYSO), a division of the attended various workshops as orchestration and phrasing, as well as instrumental COVID protocols. For Marks and his fellow trumpet American Youth Philharmonic including ISB Young Bassists considerations,“ he said. Dodson has offered further players that means wearing a special face mask and Orchestras program (AYPO) for 2019, KC Bass, and Bass Works. assistance with composition. using a cover over his trumpet’s bell. which he’s played for the past This summer, after attending Among Marks’ early steps into music was curiosi- four years. In 2021, Joshua won the virtual ISB Young Bassists ty about his uncle’s abandoned trumpet, “just laying OUTSIDE OF MUSIC, Finn runs with a running club the AYSO Solo Competition, the 2021, he plans on playing with around the house.” It led him to choose to play the and, along with his family, delivers meals to senior cit- Rockville Music Competition In- the Birch Creek Symphony in instrument when he was 10-years-old. That musical izens in the District of Columbia. He also brings music termediate Strings division, and Egg Harbor, Wis. and in the Na- interest has been passed to his two younger siblings, to retirement homes. was chosen as a Bass Alternate tional Philharmonic Summer who play French horn and saxophone. Where will this interest in writing and playing for the National Youth Orches- Strings program. Outside of In addition to music at McLean High School, Marks music, being in band, and helping others, especially tra 2 (NYO2). In 2020, Joshua playing the bass, Joshua enjoys has played in his local district bands. He also is in the younger musicians, lead? Marks plans to enter James was given the title of Principal boating, fishing, and discussing Northern Virginia Youth Winds (an ensemble of the Madison University next fall as a Music Education Bass of northern Virginia’s Ju- the stock market. Joshua looks CFBA); the Northern Virginia All Stars Jazz Band; and major. His goal is to become a band director. nior District X Honors Orches- forward to starting James Mad- a contemporary ensemble at his church. When the City of Fairfax Band Association resumes tra and was accepted into the ison High School in the fall and Marks enjoys helping younger music students. He indoor concerts, the City of Fairfax Band will perform Fairfax Symphony’s All-Stars to having more opportunities to has exercised this interest as a volunteer playing as- one of Finn’s compositions. Youth Orchestra program. As grow and develop his skill on sistant at his local area band (grades five and six) Follow the City of Fairfax Band Association at: part of winning the Aspiring the double bass. and as a volunteer assistant at the Vienna Band Camp www.fairfaxband.org.

Week in Vienna Vienna Town Council Re-approves Vienna Police Investigating a Suspicious Outdoor Dining, Business Operations Shooting Vienna Town Council re-adopted three emergency ordinances last week which allow On June 10, 2021, in the early morning hours, Vienna Police Officers were dispatched Town businesses to continue to operate under the temporary waiver of zoning regula- to an unknown situation in the 100 block of Patrick St. SE. Upon arrival, officers dis- tions. The ordinances would allow outdoor business operations such as outdoor dining covered that a male victim inside an apartment was suffering from a gunshot wound and other commercial activities in commercially and industrially zoned properties for to the head. The victim was transported to the hospital in a life-threatening condition. public, semi-public, and private institutions to continue. There were several witnesses on the scene and are being interviewed by Vienna Police “The businesses in the Town of Vienna have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandem- Detectives. Fairfax County Police Crime Scene Section is assisting with processing the ic”, said Linda Colbert, Town of Vienna Mayor. “To allow the emergency ordinances to scene and providing any additional resources. stay in effect until December will provide them an opportunity to continue to recover There is no further threat to public safety at this time, and this information is prelimi- financial losses.” nary and subject to change as the investigation continues. The original ordinances were adopted last June to help businesses adversely affected by If anyone has information that might assist detectives in the investigation, they are the pandemic and were re-adopted in March 2021 with an expiration date of Sept. 1, 2021. asked to contact the Vienna Police Department at 703-255-6366. The new re-adopted emergency ordinances will now be extended until Dec. 7, 2021.

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PRIMARY FOR GOVERNOR Primary voters select v Terry McAuliffe: 302,000 votes, 62 percent v Jennifer Carroll Foy: 96,000 votes, 20 percent candidates with v Jennifer McClellan: 56,000 votes, 12 percent v Justin Fairfax: 17,000 votes, 4 percent gender and racial v Lee Carter: 13,000 votes, 3 percent PRIMARY FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR diversity but lacking v Hala Ayala: 176,000 votes, 38 percent v Sam Rasoul: 114,000 votes, 24 percent v Mark Levine: 53,000 votes, 11 percent in regional balance. v Jennifer McClellan: 50,000 votes, 11 percent v Sean Perryman: 38,000 votes, 8 percent v By Michael Lee Pope Xavier Warren: 20,000 votes, 4 percent v Elizabeth Guzman: 20,000 votes, 4 percent CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS PRIMARY FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL s election returns started rolling v Mark Herring: 268,000 votes, 57 percent in from the Democratic prima- v Jay Jones: 206,000 votes, 43 percent ry Tuesday, Republicans started Aboasting about having the most diverse statewide ticket in Virginia history. Jones (D-89), who is seen as a rising star in Although Democrats nominated a candidate Photo by Michael Lee Pope/The Connection the party. Republicans have already signaled for lieutenant governor who describes her- Democrats celebrate former Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s victory Tuesday night in McLean. that they’ll be going after Herring for ap- self as an “Afro Latina, Lebanese, Irish wom- pearing in blackface when he was in college, an,” Republicans can boast they have a ticket although that issue didn’t seem to resonate that has candidates from Northern Virginia with Democratic voters when Jones tried to and Hampton Roads, two parts of the state use it as a wedge issue in the closing days where voters will determine the winner of of the primary campaign. Herring will be the next election. running against Del. Jason Miyares (R-82), “That would work if Republicans were not a law-and-order conservative who says he’ll selling white supremacy and white national- make sure the streets are safe and criminals ism,” said David Ramadan, a former Repub- are locked up. lican delegate who’s now at George Mason “As violent crime rises, Virginia families University’s Schar School. “Minorities are need an attorney general who will stand up not going to vote for Republicans because of for crime victims and prioritize public safe- what they saw in the last 10 years.” ty,” said Peter Bisbee, executive director of At the top of the ticket is former Gov. Ter- the Republican Attorneys General Associ- ry McAuliffe of McLean, who’s trying to ac- ation. “Herring has been criticized for try- complish something that’s been done only ing to cover up the illegal release of violent once — return for a second term. Virginia prisoners and failed to hold rapists and ri- is the only state in the country that prohib- oters accountable when local prosecutors its its governor from running for reelection. wouldn’t do their job. Worst of all, Herring The only other governor to be elected to a supported ending the notifications crime vic- second non-consecutive term was Mills God- Turnout in this year’s Democratic primary was higher than 2009, when Republican tims receive when their predator is released win, who had one term as a Democrat in the Bob McDonnell became governor. But it was lower than 2017, when Democrat Ralph from prison.” 1960s and one term as a Republican in the Northam was elected governor. During his time as attorney general, Her- 1970s. ring created a new Office of Civil Rights as McAuliffe is essentially running on a plat- Tuesday night, Youngkin called McAuliffe a over who should bankroll their campaigns.” well as a new conviction integrity unit and form of extending the administration he “career politician who pretends to be a busi- If elected, Ayala would be the first wom- a new worker protection unit while also re- handed off to Ralph Northam four years ago, nessman.” an elected lieutenant governor and the first organizing the consumer protection section. although this time he would not be facing “Taking their enthusiasm for recycling to a woman of color elected stateside in Virgin- He fought against the former president’s a hostile Republican-controlled General As- new extreme, Democrats are offering Virgin- ia history. On the campaign trail, she often Muslim ban, and he opposed Republican sembly. ians two-thirds of their 2013 ticket, hoping talks about her hardscrabble journey from gerrymandering in the United States Su- “Throughout his time as governor, Ter- voters will see it as new and improved,” said working at a gas station for minimum wage preme Court. If elected a third term as at- ry implemented bold initiatives to create Senate Republican Leader Tommy Norment. while pregnant to developing a career in cy- torney general, Herring says he’ll protect good-paying jobs and expand economic op- “Virginians are a lot smarter than the Dem- bersecurity. She won with 38 percent of the against Republican efforts to oppose access portunity across the commonwealth,” said ocrats think.” vote in a crowded field that included the to healthcare, marriage equality and immi- New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, most diverse set of candidates ever assem- grant rights. chairwoman of the Democratic Governors DEMOCRATS HEAD INTO the fall election bled on a statewide ballot. “The voters recognized Attorney Gener- Association. “Now, as Virginia rebuilds fol- season with a ticket that features two sea- “Hala Ayala is closer to shattering one of al Mark Herring for his leadership over the lowing the pandemic, Terry will work as soned statewide politicians and a newcomer the highest glass ceilings in Virginia elected last eight years as he has tackled hard issues governor to create an economy that works who rose to power in the wave election of office, which would be a triumph for the en- — defending the Affordable Care Act, guar- for all Virginians and uplift those who have 2017. Ayala unseated former Del. Rich An- tire Latino community,” said Nathalie Rayes, anteeing the right for all couples to marry, been hit the hardest.” derson (R-51), who is now the chairman of president and CEO of the Latino Victory reforming criminal justice laws, ending po- McAuliffe is a wealthy Northern Virgin- the Republican Party of Virginia. Late in the Fund. “As the state grapples with the dispar- lice violence and fighting the NRA in their ia businessman who will be facing another campaign, Ayala broke her pledge to resist ities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandem- backyard,” said Sean Rankin, executive di- wealthy Northern Virginia businessman, taking campaign cash from Dominion Ener- ic, Hala will work to root out these inequi- rector of the Democratic Attorneys General Glenn Youngkin, who has already pumped gy and received $100,000 from the utility ties by focusing on priority issues such as Association. “DAGA is proud to support At- $12 million into his own campaign. McAu- monopoly that many Democrats say exerts expanding access to affordable health care torney General Herring as he continues the liffe supporters say his campaign will be too much control over Virginia politics. and creating an economy that works for all work in Virginia on racial equity and civil about protecting access to health care, re- “Hala Ayala made news in the last days of Virginians.” rights, reproductive rights and guaranteeing ducing gun violence, ensuring economic re- her campaign for being a liar,” said House economic justice for all Virginians as com- covery and addressing climate change. After Republican Leader Todd Gilbert. “Democrats ATTORNEY GENERAL Mark Herring was munities return to a more normal life after the former governor secured the nomination continue to be saddled with internal fighting able to beat back a challenge from Del. Jay the pandemic.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton / McLean Connection v June 16-22, 2021 v 3 Opinion

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Classified & Employment The Lost Cause and the Big Lie Advertising 703-778-9431 By Kenneth R. Commentary the Jim Crow laws that segregat- have been counted and recounted, “Ken” Plum ed the races and supported white the challenges to the integrity of State Delegate supremacy. elections in many states have been (D-36) The main thrust of Only in recent years have the heard and dismissed for lack of ev- the Lost Cause that harsh realities brought about by idence of fraud, and yet there is a vents of the last began in the late the myths of the Lost Cause been steady drum beat from supporters Editor & Publisher several years 1800s was to con- recognized. Of great concern to me of the former president that he did Mary Kimm Ehave brought to vince the public that is that I see creeping into our so- not lose the election. 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Photos by By Jessica Feng space because it serves as a natural am- Jessica Feng/ The Connection phitheater,” Mclean resident Brian Higgins The Connection said. n Sunday, June 13, Josh Love- As the program was established prior to lace, member of the Gram- the pandemic, veteran Summer Sunday my-nominated band NEEDTO- Concert goers were also glad to be back with OBREATHE, performed at the the same vibrant feel. Mclean Central Park Gazebo as part of the “It’s wonderful to be back,” Mclean resi- Summer Sunday Concert hosted by the Mc- dent Anne-Marie Thrasher said, “We knew lean Community Center. about it before COVID, and I got an email From 5 to 6 p.m., Lovelace played fam- because I’m on the Mclean Community Cen- ily-friendly music with the help of a live ter (MCC) board.” band. He featured funny songs, like “A Bear Signs posted around the venue gave pass- in the Woods,” which elicited laughs all ersby the opportunity to drop in and listen. Excited to return, Anne-Marie Thrasher Brian Higgins sits on a blanket to enjoy around, and even a piece from The Beatles. Residents are also able to be notified of spent the concert with a group of friends. the concert. Despite being the first concert of the sum- events hosted by the Mclean Community mer, many families and friends got out to Center board through a summer guide or In the end, audience members had varied ner. Also, availability to even purchase water enjoy the laid-back music in the shade of following any of the numerous MCC social opinions, but the response was overwhelm- or anything would be nice if it could go to- the trees. The lawn in front of the gazebo media accounts. ingly positive. The atmosphere was lively as wards a good cause,” Thrasher said. was dotted with picnic blankets and folding “There’s a programming guide that comes children and adults were invited to dance in As for future events, the Josh Lovelace chairs. out every season and we just live across the the front. concerts will continue from 5 to 6 p.m. at “I think it’s great that it’s geared toward street so it’s convenient to come out,” Hig- “Maybe the concert could be held a little the Mclean Central Park Gazebo every Sun- the kids mostly. This [the park] is a nice gins said. bit later so the kids can come in after din- day until July 25, excluding July 4.

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From Page 6 for felony theft …They won’t stop. It’s not a free “get out of jail card” because they won’t chase/Chase FCPD Vehicle PursuitsDistrict, said there was a need for a written be getting to jail. narrative to help understand the policy. A-Law enforcement and the community At the June 10 Town Hall, Blakley present- have to work together to achieve the objec- Flurry of proposed revisions should discourage pursuits of progress differentiate between pursuit anded a couple of the slides shown to the Super- tives that members of our community want. the refusal to stop. They also end pursuitsvisors in May. In addition to deleting multiple Violators can be apprehended by other suspects in non-violent felony incidents. for traffic violations, misdemeanor offensesreasons to initiate a pursuit, Blakley said that means. with threat/use of violence, non-violent fel-the new policy defined pursuit differently. C-Otis Langford: “Do any of these policies By Mercia Hobson onies, certain misdemeanors, and assistance “We believe we need to chase for violent give the officer the right to bump a car, to The Connection to outside police departments that don’tfelonies … and crimes of violence against knock them off the road?” meet FCPD’s internal standards. persons,” he said. The draft-in-progress lim- A-Blakley said the department had vari- olice vehicle pursuits create the po- On Jun. 10, members of the FCPD Pursuitited vehicular pursuits to when there was a ous tactics, a PIT, pursuit intervention tech- tential for officers, residents and Policy Review Committee hosted a virtualreasonable suspicion a violent felony had Aftermath of the inside the Djama family minivan after a truck pursued by FCPD nique, TVI, tactical vehicle intervention, and suspects to be killed or seriously in- town-hall meeting to promote public aware-been committed and that there was a poten- slammed into it in Herndon, leaving their 12-year-old-daughter with brain damage. others. “Every one of these is allowed under Pjured. With the primary mission of ness and collect community feedback ontial for imminent risk to public safety and/ the current policy.” Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD), the policy initiative. As of April, FCPD hador injury to individuals if a pursuit was not from 2019 to 2020,” according to the Sum- facebook.com/fairfaxcountyPD/photos C- John Cook, former Braddock Supervi- to protect and serve the community with tasked Major Bob Blakley, Commander ofinitiated. mary Report. “If we dive into the statistics, /a.103151416393671/5722095174499239. sor, said that there appeared to be a misi- awareness of the sanctity of all lives, offi- Patrol Bureau Division II, to lead efforts in The new policy aligned with the regional our supervisors forcibly terminate a great mpression when Blakley said FCPD was not cers and supervisors must first determine revising the department’s General Orders onbest practices of the six nearby jurisdictions, number of pursuits today,” Blakley said. He going to pursue. “My understanding is that the reason for a pursuit. Especially in an ur- Pursuits. The goal was to draft a new policyincluding Arlington, Alexandria, and Mont- described supervisors taking weather, pedes- Questions and you simply mean that the police are not go- ban county like Fairfax, when does a pursuit for consideration, which valued human life’s gomery. “We looked at model programs trians, and other factors into consideration. ing to initiate a vehicle pursuit at this time present more possible danger than benefit? sanctity and responded to police, commu-from IACP [International Association of According to FCPD General Order 504.16. Comments … but you are going to seek to investigate If a pursuit is in progress, officers and su- nity, Board of Supervisor, and stakeholder Chiefs of Police] and other law enforcement II [pg 42], the department established a Highlights of Questions “Q” and Com- and bring anyone violating the law to jus- pervisors must balance the risks and extenu- feedback. The new policy should be em-programs,” Blakley said. For example, the Pursuit Review Committee as part of the ments “C” during Jun. 10, 2021: tice.” ating factors of when to terminate a pursuit bedded in national and regional best prac-old policy did not differentiate between pur- 2019 revision. “The Committee is to provide Q-Nicole Miller described car break-ins Q- Rick Avila questioned how FCPD would Members of the FCPD Pursuit Policy Review Committee, host a virtual town hall to dependent on /public safety, possible use of tices and clarify supervisory emphasis. The suit and an initial refusal to stop. a report to the Chief of Police through the and car thefts happening on an ongoing investigate at the backend of incidents rath- promote public awareness and collect community feedback on the policy initiative. a tactic to stop the fleeing vehicle, and when tentative release is later this month or next “Sixty- three percent of all police vehicle Director of the Criminal Justice Academy basis in the Franconia District and asked if er than pursue. “You don’t have the people to call off the pursuit. month, July 2021. pursuits nationally end in crashes,” Blakely annually concerning FCPD pursuits for any these would be pursued to barely cover shifts.” FCPD is asking community, stakeholder, According to Blakley at the Jun. 10 com-said at the town meeting. He did not pro- “trends including driving behavior of the of- A-Blakley said based on that one scenario; C- Diane Burkley Alejandro said some and officer feedback to assist with a policy munity town hall on the policy, he impan-vide the number of police vehicle pursuits in ficer and the fleeing suspect, needed safety none would be pursued. He later added pur- community members who might not want revision now underway, but police have de- eled a “dream team” made up entirely ofFairfax County that end in crashes. Accord- and tactical improvements [and], needed suits are planned in the revision for “violent” to comment on Zoom would be affected by clined to form a committee of stakeholders. members of the FCPD, 27 commanders, su-ing to the March 17, 2021, FCPD Analytical changes to policy.” felonies that would endanger others. these types of policies. According to FCPD’s Analytical Summary pervisors, and police officers of every Summaryrank Report, “Pursuits Termination” in Closing his presentation, Blakley listened Q-Gabriel Goldberg said that reckless A-Blakley said, “I can’t recall when we’ve of Report 2020 of pursuits, the department in April 2021 to serve on the Pursuit Policy 2020, 10 percent of FCPD pursuit termina- to community concerns ‘to make sure we’re driving, aggressive driving, not stopping at conducted a similar session like this… We’ve reported a total of 580 vehicle pursuits in- Review Committee, part one of the five-parttions ended in crashes, a total of 15 out of not missing something.” Provide comments, red lights is rampant. “Once this policy is broadcasted this to the public so folks would volving FCPD officers from 2017-2020, process reviewing the policy. No community145, down from 25 such crashes in 2017. ideas, or suggestions by visiting https://bit. known, why would any of the people who know how to contact the police department including the one that critically injured members were invited to serve on the com- “The number of pursuits terminated due ly/3whNU9g. are already driving badly stop for a police … If anyone has members of the community 12-year-old Amran Djama of Herndon on mittee. to officer’s observations of unsafe conditions A video of the June 10 Town Hall can car when they see the lights come on … and that would like to get in touch with us, we Dec. 27, 2017. Blakley recalled that officers said the cur-and public safety concerns increased by 50% be viewed on Facebook https://www. they won’t get pursued …You won’t pursue welcome that.” rent policy was “ambiguous” and “too long AMRAN rode with four other children in the for a policy that they’re expected to under- FCPD family minivan that evening, driven by her Gabriel Goldberg Otis Langford stand,” more than 40 pages. “We wanted to Bulletin Board Submit civic/community announcements at ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and Color Study in Oil Paints with Miche- mother, Filsan Duale. As their vehicle en- Major Bob Blakley, add an emphasis on supervision and lead- artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before the event. la Mansuino Ages 10-18; Session 4b — tered the signalized intersection of Centre- Commander of Patrol ership … that held all people accountable,” SATURDAY/JUNE 19 1:30-4:30pm details/ register ville and Frying Pan Roads, carjacking sus- Bureau Division II, FCPD Blakley added. Underpinning all pursuits Liberty Amendments Kick-Off. 11 a.m. Great Falls. Featuring Mars Rodeo. Sponsored Strengthening Minority-Owned Businesses WEEK 5 — July 12-16 pect Brandon Stefon Vinson, 28, of Adelphi, leads efforts in revising and as written in the 2019 revision, the new to 3 p.m. At 450 Orchard Street, NW, Vi- by Cornerstone Building Services, Inc (CBSI). in Northern Virginia. This upcoming report Cartooning with Bud Little Ages 8-14; Md. led FCPD officers in a vehicle pursuit the department’s General General Order must balance “the need for enna. The 2021 Juneteenth Celebration offers key findings and concrete recommen- Session 5a — 9:30am-12:30pm details/ with the department’s helicopter assisting Orders, 504.1 Vehicle immediate apprehension with the danger will include the Inaugural Liberty Amend- MONDAY/JUNE 21 dations for an equitable recovery across our register overhead. Vinson drove a pick-up truck with Pursuits, which guides created by the pursuit as the preservation of ments Month Ceremony at 11 a.m., live Golf and Tennis Tournament. At River region. Visit the website: Photography for Middle & High School- an attached trailer through the red light at officer actions. all human life is paramount.” music, kids’ performers, vendors featur- Bend Golf & Country Club, Great Falls. Pro- https://www.cfnova.org/register/ ers with Joe Willmore Ages 12-18; Ses- the intersection. The truck collided with the On May 25 the FCPD Draft Police Pur- ing black owned businesses and craft ceeds benefit Great Falls, Forestville and Col- bbdf-minority-owned-businesses sion 5b — 1:30- 4:30pm details/ register minivan, and the impact ejected Amran from suit Policy Revision came before the Fairfax vendors, civic organizations, food trucks, vin Run Elementary Schools. Plan on a great WEEK 6 — July 19-23 the vehicle. She went through a window and County Public Safety Committee Meeting, and a book give away for kids. The event day of golf or morning of tennis at River GREAT FALLS SUMMER ART CAMP Classical Drawing with Michela Man- landed on the road. including all members of the Board of Su- will be live-streamed on Town and First Bend Golf & Country Club in Great Falls. The WEEK 2 — June 21-25 suino Ages 8-12; Session 6a — 9:30am- “Fairfax 1, our helicopter, which assisted pervisors. At that discussion, Supervisor Baptist social media. First Baptist Church golf event will include greens fees and cart Manga [Japanese Anime] with Michela 12:30pm details/ register with the pursuit, immediately landed after James R. Walkinshaw (D-Braddock) ques- will be holding a COVID-19 Vaccination for a 4-person scramble, buffet lunch at reg- Mansuino Ages 8-12; Session 2a — 9:30am- TEEN Classical Drawing with Michela the crash so the crew could assist with the John Cook Diane Burkley Alejandro tioned the vague language that put officers Clinic during the event. istration, drinks on the course and a cocktail 12:30pm details/ register Mansuino Ages 12-18; Session 6b — injuries,” stated a Dec. 28 FCPD post. The in a “very difficult position of weighing the awards reception following play. Manga [Japanese Anime] with Michela 1:30- 4:30pm details/ register police report added that the suspect was The family later moved faxcounty.gov/police/sites/ potential risk of a pursuit versus the threat ONGOING Golf Registration: Golf: 11:30 AM - 12:45 Mansuino Ages 10-18; Session 2b — 1:30- WEEK 7 — July 26-30 taken to the hospital with non-life-threaten- out of the area, too trauma- police/files/assets/docu- that’s posed.” In-Person Worship Begins. 10:15 a.m. PM. (Shotgun start: 1:00 PM). Post-Play 12:30pm details/ register Paper Mache Sculpture and Mask ing injuries, “the driver and four of the five tized by seeing the area of ments/2020%20pursuit%20 Chief Kevin Davis answered, “The tenor The Church of the Good Shepherd (Unit- Cocktail Reception at approximately 5:30 PM WEEK 3 — June 28-July 2 Painting with Michela Mansuino Ages children hospitalized with non-life-threaten- the crash, said Moustapha analysis.pdf. Various other of this draft-in-progress is to make sure the ed Methodist), 2351 Hunter Mill Road, $300 per golfer. Early Bird Pricing until Paper Mache Sculpture and Mask Painting 8-12; Session 7a — 9:30am-12:30pm ing injuries,” but the child ejected from the Djama, Arman’s father, in an reasons spurred pursuits burden is not on the shoulders of the police Vienna. In-person worship services will June 11th, 2021 with Michela Mansuino Ages 8-14; Session details/ register minivan had been flown to the hospital and interview on Sunday, June such as speeding, stolen officer.” resume with some restrictions. Details at: ($350 per golfer thereafter). Regis- 3a — 9:30am-12:30pm details/ register Paper Mache Sculpture and Mask remained in critical condition. 13, 2021. Rick Avil auto, DWI, suspicious event, Supervisor Rodney L. Lusk (D-Lee) re- https://faithconnector.s3.amazonaws. ter here: https://www.planmygolfevent. Paper Mache Sculpture and Mask Painting Painting with Michela Mansuino Ages Amran, the child flown to the hospital, re- and more. FCPD reported quested clarification concerning motorcycle com/goodshepherdva/files/revised2_in_ com/35904-2021CelebrateGreatFallsGolf- with Michela Mansuino Ages 10-18; Session 10-18; Session 7b — 1:30- 4:30pm de- mained in a coma for two weeks, according Moving traffic violations (not including police pursuits yearly totals for 2017-2020 pursuits. person_worship_begins_june_13.pdf Tourn/ 3b — 1:30-12:30pm details/ register tails/ register to a Washington Post story on Mar. 5, 2018. speeding) were the number one reason in at 149, 159, 127, and 145, respectively. Davis said such would require an “awfully WEEK 4 — July 6-9 WEEK 8 — August 2-6 By March, Amran was learning to walk the last four years for Fairfax County Po- As Fairfax County Police Department serious set of circumstances.” SUNDAY/JUNE 20 WEDNESDAY/JUNE 23 Color Study in Oil Paints with Miche- Cartooning with Bud Little Ages again. She faced a long rehabilitation and lice to initiate pursuits, according to the currently revisits its Police Pursuit Policy, Supervisor Dalia A. Palchik, Providence Concert on the Green. 6-8 p.m. At the Build Back-Dream Forward. 8:30-10 a.m. la Mansuino Ages 10-18; Session 4a — 8-14; Session 8a — 9:30am-12:30pm was unlikely to fully recover. Arman lost an department’s Analytical Report Template General Orders 504.1 (Vehicle Pursuits) Village Green, behind the Old Brogue, Zoom webinar. Build Back - Dream Forward: 9:30am-12:30pm details/ register details/ register eye, and life is not easy for the teen. - 2020 pursuit analysis, https://www.fair- last revised 2019, the proposed revisions in See Vehicle Pursuits, Page 7 6 v Vienna/Oakton / McLean Connection v June 16-22, 2021 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News News WANTED Feedback Involving No- Vehicle Pursuits: Public Safety First

From Page 6 for felony theft …They won’t stop. It’s not a free “get out of jail card” because they won’t chase/Chase FCPD Vehicle PursuitsDistrict, said there was a need for a written be getting to jail. narrative to help understand the policy. A-Law enforcement and the community At the June 10 Town Hall, Blakley present- have to work together to achieve the objec- Flurry of proposed revisions should discourage pursuits of progress differentiate between pursuit anded a couple of the slides shown to the Super- tives that members of our community want. the refusal to stop. They also end pursuitsvisors in May. In addition to deleting multiple Violators can be apprehended by other suspects in non-violent felony incidents. for traffic violations, misdemeanor offensesreasons to initiate a pursuit, Blakley said that means. with threat/use of violence, non-violent fel-the new policy defined pursuit differently. C-Otis Langford: “Do any of these policies By Mercia Hobson onies, certain misdemeanors, and assistance “We believe we need to chase for violent give the officer the right to bump a car, to The Connection to outside police departments that don’tfelonies … and crimes of violence against knock them off the road?” meet FCPD’s internal standards. persons,” he said. The draft-in-progress lim- A-Blakley said the department had vari- olice vehicle pursuits create the po- On Jun. 10, members of the FCPD Pursuit ited vehicular pursuits to when there was a ous tactics, a PIT, pursuit intervention tech- tential for officers, residents and Policy Review Committee hosted a virtualreasonable suspicion a violent felony had Aftermath of the inside the Djama family minivan after a truck pursued by FCPD nique, TVI, tactical vehicle intervention, and suspects to be killed or seriously in- town-hall meeting to promote public aware-been committed and that there was a poten- slammed into it in Herndon, leaving their 12-year-old-daughter with brain damage. others. “Every one of these is allowed under Pjured. With the primary mission of ness and collect community feedback ontial for imminent risk to public safety and/ the current policy.” Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD), the policy initiative. As of April, FCPD hador injury to individuals if a pursuit was not from 2019 to 2020,” according to the Sum- facebook.com/fairfaxcountyPD/photos C- John Cook, former Braddock Supervi- to protect and serve the community with tasked Major Bob Blakley, Commander ofinitiated. mary Report. “If we dive into the statistics, /a.103151416393671/5722095174499239. sor, said that there appeared to be a misi- awareness of the sanctity of all lives, offi- Patrol Bureau Division II, to lead efforts in The new policy aligned with the regional our supervisors forcibly terminate a great mpression when Blakley said FCPD was not cers and supervisors must first determine revising the department’s General Orders onbest practices of the six nearby jurisdictions, number of pursuits today,” Blakley said. He going to pursue. “My understanding is that the reason for a pursuit. Especially in an ur- Pursuits. The goal was to draft a new policyincluding Arlington, Alexandria, and Mont- described supervisors taking weather, pedes- Questions and you simply mean that the police are not go- ban county like Fairfax, when does a pursuit for consideration, which valued human life’s gomery. “We looked at model programs trians, and other factors into consideration. ing to initiate a vehicle pursuit at this time present more possible danger than benefit? sanctity and responded to police, commu-from IACP [International Association of According to FCPD General Order 504.16. Comments … but you are going to seek to investigate If a pursuit is in progress, officers and su- nity, Board of Supervisor, and stakeholder Chiefs of Police] and other law enforcement II [pg 42], the department established a Highlights of Questions “Q” and Com- and bring anyone violating the law to jus- pervisors must balance the risks and extenu- feedback. The new policy should be em-programs,” Blakley said. For example, the Pursuit Review Committee as part of the ments “C” during Jun. 10, 2021: tice.” ating factors of when to terminate a pursuit bedded in national and regional best prac-old policy did not differentiate between pur- 2019 revision. “The Committee is to provide Q-Nicole Miller described car break-ins Q- Rick Avila questioned how FCPD would Members of the FCPD Pursuit Policy Review Committee, host a virtual town hall to dependent on /public safety, possible use of tices and clarify supervisory emphasis. The suit and an initial refusal to stop. a report to the Chief of Police through the and car thefts happening on an ongoing investigate at the backend of incidents rath- promote public awareness and collect community feedback on the policy initiative. a tactic to stop the fleeing vehicle, and when tentative release is later this month or next “Sixty- three percent of all police vehicle Director of the Criminal Justice Academy basis in the Franconia District and asked if er than pursue. “You don’t have the people to call off the pursuit. month, July 2021. pursuits nationally end in crashes,” Blakely annually concerning FCPD pursuits for any these would be pursued to barely cover shifts.” FCPD is asking community, stakeholder, According to Blakley at the Jun. 10 com-said at the town meeting. He did not pro- “trends including driving behavior of the of- A-Blakley said based on that one scenario; C- Diane Burkley Alejandro said some and officer feedback to assist with a policy munity town hall on the policy, he impan-vide the number of police vehicle pursuits in ficer and the fleeing suspect, needed safety none would be pursued. He later added pur- community members who might not want revision now underway, but police have de- eled a “dream team” made up entirely ofFairfax County that end in crashes. Accord- and tactical improvements [and], needed suits are planned in the revision for “violent” to comment on Zoom would be affected by clined to form a committee of stakeholders. members of the FCPD, 27 commanders, su-ing to the March 17, 2021, FCPD Analytical changes to policy.” felonies that would endanger others. these types of policies. According to FCPD’s Analytical Summary pervisors, and police officers of every Summaryrank Report, “Pursuits Termination” in Closing his presentation, Blakley listened Q-Gabriel Goldberg said that reckless A-Blakley said, “I can’t recall when we’ve of Report 2020 of pursuits, the department in April 2021 to serve on the Pursuit Policy 2020, 10 percent of FCPD pursuit termina- to community concerns ‘to make sure we’re driving, aggressive driving, not stopping at conducted a similar session like this… We’ve reported a total of 580 vehicle pursuits in- Review Committee, part one of the five-parttions ended in crashes, a total of 15 out of not missing something.” Provide comments, red lights is rampant. “Once this policy is broadcasted this to the public so folks would volving FCPD officers from 2017-2020, process reviewing the policy. No community145, down from 25 such crashes in 2017. ideas, or suggestions by visiting https://bit. known, why would any of the people who know how to contact the police department including the one that critically injured members were invited to serve on the com- “The number of pursuits terminated due ly/3whNU9g. are already driving badly stop for a police … If anyone has members of the community 12-year-old Amran Djama of Herndon on mittee. to officer’s observations of unsafe conditions A video of the June 10 Town Hall can car when they see the lights come on … and that would like to get in touch with us, we Dec. 27, 2017. Blakley recalled that officers said the cur-and public safety concerns increased by 50% be viewed on Facebook https://www. they won’t get pursued …You won’t pursue welcome that.” rent policy was “ambiguous” and “too long AMRAN rode with four other children in the for a policy that they’re expected to under- FCPD family minivan that evening, driven by her Gabriel Goldberg Otis Langford stand,” more than 40 pages. “We wanted to Bulletin Board Submit civic/community announcements at ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and Color Study in Oil Paints with Miche- mother, Filsan Duale. As their vehicle en- Major Bob Blakley, add an emphasis on supervision and lead- artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before the event. la Mansuino Ages 10-18; Session 4b — tered the signalized intersection of Centre- Commander of Patrol ership … that held all people accountable,” SATURDAY/JUNE 19 1:30-4:30pm details/ register ville and Frying Pan Roads, carjacking sus- Bureau Division II, FCPD Blakley added. Underpinning all pursuits Liberty Amendments Kick-Off. 11 a.m. Great Falls. Featuring Mars Rodeo. Sponsored Strengthening Minority-Owned Businesses WEEK 5 — July 12-16 pect Brandon Stefon Vinson, 28, of Adelphi, leads efforts in revising and as written in the 2019 revision, the new to 3 p.m. At 450 Orchard Street, NW, Vi- by Cornerstone Building Services, Inc (CBSI). in Northern Virginia. This upcoming report Cartooning with Bud Little Ages 8-14; Md. led FCPD officers in a vehicle pursuit the department’s General General Order must balance “the need for enna. The 2021 Juneteenth Celebration offers key findings and concrete recommen- Session 5a — 9:30am-12:30pm details/ with the department’s helicopter assisting Orders, 504.1 Vehicle immediate apprehension with the danger will include the Inaugural Liberty Amend- MONDAY/JUNE 21 dations for an equitable recovery across our register overhead. Vinson drove a pick-up truck with Pursuits, which guides created by the pursuit as the preservation of ments Month Ceremony at 11 a.m., live Golf and Tennis Tournament. At River region. Visit the website: Photography for Middle & High School- an attached trailer through the red light at officer actions. all human life is paramount.” music, kids’ performers, vendors featur- Bend Golf & Country Club, Great Falls. Pro- https://www.cfnova.org/register/ ers with Joe Willmore Ages 12-18; Ses- the intersection. The truck collided with the On May 25 the FCPD Draft Police Pur- ing black owned businesses and craft ceeds benefit Great Falls, Forestville and Col- bbdf-minority-owned-businesses sion 5b — 1:30- 4:30pm details/ register minivan, and the impact ejected Amran from suit Policy Revision came before the Fairfax vendors, civic organizations, food trucks, vin Run Elementary Schools. Plan on a great WEEK 6 — July 19-23 the vehicle. She went through a window and County Public Safety Committee Meeting, and a book give away for kids. The event day of golf or morning of tennis at River GREAT FALLS SUMMER ART CAMP Classical Drawing with Michela Man- landed on the road. including all members of the Board of Su- will be live-streamed on Town and First Bend Golf & Country Club in Great Falls. The WEEK 2 — June 21-25 suino Ages 8-12; Session 6a — 9:30am- “Fairfax 1, our helicopter, which assisted pervisors. At that discussion, Supervisor Baptist social media. First Baptist Church golf event will include greens fees and cart Manga [Japanese Anime] with Michela 12:30pm details/ register with the pursuit, immediately landed after James R. Walkinshaw (D-Braddock) ques- will be holding a COVID-19 Vaccination for a 4-person scramble, buffet lunch at reg- Mansuino Ages 8-12; Session 2a — 9:30am- TEEN Classical Drawing with Michela the crash so the crew could assist with the John Cook Diane Burkley Alejandro tioned the vague language that put officers Clinic during the event. istration, drinks on the course and a cocktail 12:30pm details/ register Mansuino Ages 12-18; Session 6b — injuries,” stated a Dec. 28 FCPD post. The in a “very difficult position of weighing the awards reception following play. Manga [Japanese Anime] with Michela 1:30- 4:30pm details/ register police report added that the suspect was The family later moved faxcounty.gov/police/sites/ potential risk of a pursuit versus the threat ONGOING Golf Registration: Golf: 11:30 AM - 12:45 Mansuino Ages 10-18; Session 2b — 1:30- WEEK 7 — July 26-30 taken to the hospital with non-life-threaten- out of the area, too trauma- police/files/assets/docu- that’s posed.” In-Person Worship Begins. 10:15 a.m. PM. (Shotgun start: 1:00 PM). Post-Play 12:30pm details/ register Paper Mache Sculpture and Mask ing injuries, “the driver and four of the five tized by seeing the area of ments/2020%20pursuit%20 Chief Kevin Davis answered, “The tenor The Church of the Good Shepherd (Unit- Cocktail Reception at approximately 5:30 PM WEEK 3 — June 28-July 2 Painting with Michela Mansuino Ages children hospitalized with non-life-threaten- the crash, said Moustapha analysis.pdf. Various other of this draft-in-progress is to make sure the ed Methodist), 2351 Hunter Mill Road, $300 per golfer. Early Bird Pricing until Paper Mache Sculpture and Mask Painting 8-12; Session 7a — 9:30am-12:30pm ing injuries,” but the child ejected from the Djama, Arman’s father, in an reasons spurred pursuits burden is not on the shoulders of the police Vienna. In-person worship services will June 11th, 2021 with Michela Mansuino Ages 8-14; Session details/ register minivan had been flown to the hospital and interview on Sunday, June such as speeding, stolen officer.” resume with some restrictions. Details at: ($350 per golfer thereafter). Regis- 3a — 9:30am-12:30pm details/ register Paper Mache Sculpture and Mask remained in critical condition. 13, 2021. Rick Avil auto, DWI, suspicious event, Supervisor Rodney L. Lusk (D-Lee) re- https://faithconnector.s3.amazonaws. ter here: https://www.planmygolfevent. Paper Mache Sculpture and Mask Painting Painting with Michela Mansuino Ages Amran, the child flown to the hospital, re- and more. FCPD reported quested clarification concerning motorcycle com/goodshepherdva/files/revised2_in_ com/35904-2021CelebrateGreatFallsGolf- with Michela Mansuino Ages 10-18; Session 10-18; Session 7b — 1:30- 4:30pm de- mained in a coma for two weeks, according Moving traffic violations (not including police pursuits yearly totals for 2017-2020 pursuits. person_worship_begins_june_13.pdf Tourn/ 3b — 1:30-12:30pm details/ register tails/ register to a Washington Post story on Mar. 5, 2018. speeding) were the number one reason in at 149, 159, 127, and 145, respectively. Davis said such would require an “awfully WEEK 4 — July 6-9 WEEK 8 — August 2-6 By March, Amran was learning to walk the last four years for Fairfax County Po- As Fairfax County Police Department serious set of circumstances.” SUNDAY/JUNE 20 WEDNESDAY/JUNE 23 Color Study in Oil Paints with Miche- Cartooning with Bud Little Ages again. She faced a long rehabilitation and lice to initiate pursuits, according to the currently revisits its Police Pursuit Policy, Supervisor Dalia A. Palchik, Providence Concert on the Green. 6-8 p.m. At the Build Back-Dream Forward. 8:30-10 a.m. la Mansuino Ages 10-18; Session 4a — 8-14; Session 8a — 9:30am-12:30pm was unlikely to fully recover. Arman lost an department’s Analytical Report Template General Orders 504.1 (Vehicle Pursuits) Village Green, behind the Old Brogue, Zoom webinar. Build Back - Dream Forward: 9:30am-12:30pm details/ register details/ register eye, and life is not easy for the teen. - 2020 pursuit analysis, https://www.fair- last revised 2019, the proposed revisions in See Vehicle Pursuits, Page 7 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton / McLean Connection v June 16-22, 2021 v 7 News

Leaders in the 13 jurisdictions of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission gather Crowd present at the ceremony. at the Remembrance Ceremony held June 9 for those lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. Holding Dear: 2,364 Local Souls Lost to the Pandemic Northern Virginia Regional Commission holds a Remembrance Ceremony.

By Mercia Hobson COVID-19. Magni served in the challenging The Connection role as the Police Department’s Resource Management Bureau Director of Facilities n March 21, 2020, the Fairfax and Security. County Health Department re- “All the leaders of the police department ported its first death of a resident that I spoke to asked me to tell you a little Odue to COVID-19. Four hundred bit about Larry. And Larry’s name and Larry’s and forty-six days later, on June 9, 2021, at story are not unlike the ten names that each the Fairfax County Government Center, the American flag behind me represents. His sto- Northern Virginia Regional Commission held ry is not uncommon, but it is worth telling.” a solemn Remembrance Ceremony for those Magni was “beloved” by the Fairfax Coun- lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. Communi- ty Police Department family just as each of ty leaders gathered to remember the 2,364 the 2,345 other individuals who died from souls thus far and reflect on the pandemic’s Chaplain Harry Chelpon, Fairfax County P. David Tatter, Chairman Northern Vir- COVID-19 complications was also beloved terrible toll on the region. The Northern Vir- Fire and Rescue, gives the Invocation. ginia Regional Commission. by those who knew them best. ginia Regional Commission is a consortium Fairfax County Fire Chief John Butler of 13 local governments representing more compared his three weekly morning calls than 2.5 million residents. with “Dr. G,” [Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu, Di- “We come together to grieve... for all the rector, Fairfax Health District] as a time of lives that have been cut short. We mourn our “global war.” mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, “We’ve all lost loved ones and watched aunts and uncles, grandparents, children, as our lives and lives of many other friends friends, and neighbors,” said P. David Tarter, and family were turned upside down. Earlier Chairman, Northern Virginia Regional Com- this year, President Biden said to heal us, we mission. must remember. Remember those we lost and Jeffrey McKay, Chairman, Fairfax County those who are left behind. So today, we rec- Board of Supervisors said, “Today... we’re ognize the profound loss we’ve all suffered, gathered specifically to honor those who we and we remember. We remember those who have sadly lost. Behind me, you will see 236 are no longer with us,” said Butler. flags. Each flag represents ten people we lost Jeffrey McKay, Chairman Fairfax County Kevin Davis, Chief, Fairfax County Police. to COVID-19 across our Northern Virginia Board of Supervisors. THE TRADITION of firefighters ringing a region, totaling 2,364 people. This number, bell is symbolic and used to represent the of course, isn’t complete.” “The vaccine is the best tool avail- end of an emergency and return to quarters. When a firefighter dies in the line of duty, REGIONAL COOPERATION in fighting the able for ending the pandemic. …” the mournful toll of the bell announces the pandemic had been critical, McKay said. He — Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu, passing and shows great honor. told those gathered they may have noticed “Today, we adapt that symbolic ceremoni- when they came into the County Govern- Director, Fairfax Health District al act in a slightly different way,” said Butler. ment Center that county flags remained at One by one, Tarter called out the 13 ju- half-staff to honor those in the community Dr. Gloria Ad- lating in our community.” risdictions, the bell ringing three times for who died and thank the first responders do-Ayensu, Director, While many have been vaccinated, many each: “Arlington County, Fairfax County, and frontline workers for the sacrifices they Dr. Gloria Ad- Fairfax Health Dis- others have not yet had access to the vac- Prince William County, Loudoun Coun- made. do-Ayensu, Direc- trict said that as the cine or decided to get vaccinated. “Children ty, City of Alexandria, City of Fairfax, City “They have been relentless heroes tor, Fairfax Health community begins under 12 are not yet eligible. So, our work of Falls Church, City of Manassas, City of throughout this pandemic. ... We hope to District. to heal and recover is far from over...We need everyone’s partic- Manassas Park, Town of Dumfries, Town honor all of those who have died and who from the “unprece- ipation, government, schools, businesses, of Herndon, Town of Leesburg, Town of Vi- gave so much during this crisis through a dented season of loss,” people must do ev- nonprofits, faith leaders, and parents, to enna.” Following, he said, “You’ll now hear permanent memorial that’s in its very ear- erything in their power to protect the most achieve the highest level of immunity within Amazing Grace from our bagpiper. This con- ly stages of planning,” McKay said. “We vulnerable who remain at risk for severe our community.” cludes our ceremony. Thank you, and let us will never forget the real human toll of this disease and death. “The vaccine is the best Fairfax County Chief of Police Kevin Da- always hold dear the many we have lost.” pandemic, the people, the personalities that tool available for ending the pandemic. … vis spoke of a man he never met, Lawrence these flags behind me represent, and we will We haven’t reached the level of immunity “Larry” Magni of Reston, who died on Aug. A video of the ceremony can be viewed on always honor those who we have sadly lost.” required to stop the COVID virus from circu- 25, 2020, from complications related to Chairman McKay’s official Facebook page. 8 v Vienna/Oakton / McLean Connection v June 16-22, 2021 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News This Summer Will Be a Balancing Act Parents face a dilemma give much needed mental break vs. boosting skills.

By Marilyn Campbell Leaders in the 13 jurisdictions of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission gather The Connection Crowd present at the ceremony. at the Remembrance Ceremony held June 9 for those lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. s camps, swimming pools and sim- ply spending time with friends were cancelled last summer and then fol- Holding Dear: 2,364 Local Souls Lost to the Pandemic Alowed by a tumultuous school year filled with uncertainty, parents are left to grap- ple with how to walk the fine line between Northern Virginia Regional Commission holds a Remembrance Ceremony. catching up academically and tending to the overall well-being of their children. Students By Mercia Hobson COVID-19. Magni served in the challengingfrom preschool to high school might benefit The Connection role as the Police Department’s Resourcefrom less focus on summer brain drain and Management Bureau Director of Facilitiesmore on brain breaks. n March 21, 2020, the Fairfax and Security. “[Students] are absolutely experiencing ex- County Health Department re- “All the leaders of the police department haustion and burnout from this school year ported its first death of a resident that I spoke to asked me to tell you a littleduring the pandemic,” said Dianne Galasso, Odue to COVID-19. Four hundred bit about Larry. And Larry’s name and Larry’sLMSW, a mental health therapist with an online and forty-six days later, on June 9, 2021, at story are not unlike the ten names that eachpractice. “They have been pushed to their limits. the Fairfax County Government Center, the American flag behind me represents. His sto-In order to give your child an emotional and men- Northern Virginia Regional Commission held ry is not uncommon, but it is worth telling.”tal break, parents could try to lower expectations a solemn Remembrance Ceremony for those Magni was “beloved” by the Fairfax Coun-and really listen to what they are needing.” lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. Communi- ty Police Department family just as each of Creating that balance requires creativi- ty leaders gathered to remember the 2,364 the 2,345 other individuals who died fromty, said Sonia Pruneda-Hernandez, Director souls thus far and reflect on the pandemic’s Chaplain Harry Chelpon, Fairfax County P. David Tatter, Chairman Northern Vir- COVID-19 complications was also beloved of Early Childhood Education Initiatives at terrible toll on the region. The Northern Vir- Fire and Rescue, gives the Invocation. ginia Regional Commission. by those who knew them best. Montgomery College, who suggests enrolling ginia Regional Commission is a consortium Fairfax County Fire Chief John Butlerin activities that are designed to offer fun ex- of 13 local governments representing more compared his three weekly morning calls periences while also adding a subtle element than 2.5 million residents. with “Dr. G,” [Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu, Di-of academics such as summer reading or oth- “We come together to grieve... for all the rector, Fairfax Health District] as a time ofer programs. “There are activities that fami- Photo courtesy of Dianne Galasso, lives that have been cut short. We mourn our “global war.” lies do within the home and outside of it that Therapist Dianne Galasso, pictured here with her grand- mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, “We’ve all lost loved ones and watched can be turned into fun, intentional learning children, says that many children are burnt out after the aunts and uncles, grandparents, children, as our lives and lives of many other friendsexperiences at no cost,” said Pruneda-Hernan- pandemic school year and supporting their emotional friends, and neighbors,” said P. David Tarter, and family were turned upside down. Earlierdez. “Allowing a child to help with cooking … and mental wellbeing should be the priority this summer. Chairman, Northern Virginia Regional Com- this year, President Biden said to heal us, we[and] grocery shopping while having conver- mission. must remember. Remember those we lost andsations about what they are doing not only promotes influencer, ensuring that whatever is written richly Jeffrey McKay, Chairman, Fairfax County those who are left behind. So today, we rec-learning but can strengthen the relationship.” describes main characters, settings as well as uses vo- Board of Supervisors said, “Today... we’re ognize the profound loss we’ve all suffered, “For older children, an activity like cooking with a sim- cabulary from the character’s typical speech patterns,” gathered specifically to honor those who we and we remember. We remember those who ple recipe is a great way to learn fractions. Learning a new Wallace said. Additionally, many museums are open- have sadly lost. Behind me, you will see 236 are no longer with us,” said Butler. musical instrument cultivates creativity and improves ing or, at least, providing virtual tours; that may be flags. Each flag represents ten people we lost Jeffrey McKay, Chairman Fairfax County Kevin Davis, Chief, Fairfax County Police. memory,” said Lisa Turissini, Ed.D., Director of Mary- an opportunity to either physically or virtually visit to COVID-19 across our Northern Virginia Board of Supervisors. THE TRADITION of firefighters ringingmount a University’s School of Education. “High school stu- museums near and far.” region, totaling 2,364 people. This number, bell is symbolic and used to represent thedents can always start researching colleges and creatively While enjoying unstructured free time children, of course, isn’t complete.” “The vaccine is the best tool avail- end of an emergency and return to quarters.draft those college essays. Wallace warns parents to be When a firefighter dies in the line of duty, “Over the summer, children “Over the summer, mindful of excessive screen REGIONAL COOPERATION in fighting the able for ending the pandemic. …” the mournful toll of the bell announces theneed time to reconnect with time. Developing and main- pandemic had been critical, McKay said. He — Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu, passing and shows great honor. friends and to practice their taining a schedule is one way told those gathered they may have noticed “Today, we adapt that symbolic ceremoni-social skills. Summer pro- children need time to to create a healthy balance when they came into the County Govern- Director, Fairfax Health District al act in a slightly different way,” said Butler.grams and camps provide an between activities. “Have your ment Center that county flags remained at One by one, Tarter called out the 13 ju-opportunity for kids to social- reconnect with friends child create a comic strip with half-staff to honor those in the community Dr. Gloria Ad- lating in our community.” risdictions, the bell ringing three times for ize, visit new places, explore paper and coloring supplies,” who died and thank the first responders do-Ayensu, Director, While many have been vaccinated, many each: “Arlington County, Fairfax County, and engage in activities that and to practice their he said. “Think about helping and frontline workers for the sacrifices they Dr. Gloria Ad- Fairfax Health Dis- others have not yet had access to the vac- Prince William County, Loudoun Coun-connect to academics. But par- your child write a letter and made. do-Ayensu, Direc- trict said that as the cine or decided to get vaccinated. “Children ty, City of Alexandria, City of Fairfax, Cityents can create these same ex- social skills.” send it through snail mail to “They have been relentless heroes tor, Fairfax Health community begins under 12 are not yet eligible. So, our work of Falls Church, City of Manassas, City of periences with their children — Lisa Turissini, Ed.D. relatives that they may have throughout this pandemic. ... We hope to District. to heal and recover is far from over...We need everyone’s partic- Manassas Park, Town of Dumfries, Town over the summer by visiting not been able to see because honor all of those who have died and who from the “unprece- ipation, government, schools, businesses, of Herndon, Town of Leesburg, Town of Vi-parks, the zoo or other places of the pandemic.” gave so much during this crisis through a dented season of loss,” people must do ev- nonprofits, faith leaders, and parents, to enna.” Following, he said, “You’ll now hear of interest.” Not all students have academic deficiencies this permanent memorial that’s in its very ear- erything in their power to protect the most achieve the highest level of immunity within Amazing Grace from our bagpiper. This con- While underscoring the need to maintain and de- summer. “Parents know their children best, but I ly stages of planning,” McKay said. “We vulnerable who remain at risk for severe our community.” cludes our ceremony. Thank you, and let us velop writing skills, parents can do so in a way that is would advise to not overly focus on learning lost,” will never forget the real human toll of this disease and death. “The vaccine is the best Fairfax County Chief of Police Kevin Da- always hold dear the many we have lost.” light-hearted and fun, said Brandon C.S. Wallace, Associ- said Turissini “Some students actually excelled ac- pandemic, the people, the personalities that tool available for ending the pandemic. … vis spoke of a man he never met, Lawrence ate Professor, Montgomery College School of Education. ademically during the pandemic. Many will quickly these flags behind me represent, and we will We haven’t reached the level of immunity “Larry” Magni of Reston, who died on Aug. 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Call 703-549-0004 of the following appointments/procedures have to be Anne Plaza for advertising information completed this day - or else. If not, it could adverse- Summerbration Fab Fridays – 7 – 9 p.m., Reston SUNDAY/JUNE 20 ly affect the timing and suitability of my treatment Station Summer Sunday Concerts in the Park. 5 p.m. At going forward. Not to exaggerate too much but, my Family Fun Entertainment Series – Saturdays, 10 McLean Central Park Gazebo life could be at risk if all of the following are not a.m. – 10:45 a.m., Reston Town Square Park 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean. ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL adhered to:) Sunday Art in the Park with the Shenandoah Sunday, June 20 -- Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Lab work at 9am-ish required for my every-four Conservatory – Sundays, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., Cats. week-bone-strengthening shot. Nuclear medicine Reston Town Square Park at 9:30 for the isotope injection for my 12:45 bone TUESDAY/JUNE 22 scan. After leaving Nuclear Medicine, I head to Ra- JUNE 18-20 ”Duck Harbor” Web Series. 8 p.m. Episode diology where I have a 10:30 am CT scan. When my Sully Annual Car Show Online. The annual An- Four. Sponsored by 1st Stage in Tysons scan is completed (it only takes a few minutes but tique Car Show at Sully Historic Site will be Corner. Duck Harbor is a web series about a generally speaking, they’re not on time), I then go to online for a second year. The Fairfax County long-distance love in later life. The piece is the Infusion Center where I will get my every-four- Park Authority and George Washington Chap- brought to audiences through a creative series week bone strengthening shot. (Again the shot itself ter Inc. Model A Ford Club of America are of short scenes in which the actors, just like and vitals only takes a few minutes, but again, the teaming to bring you a weekend full of classic the characters, are meeting for the first time. process can take up to 30 minutes depending on the and antique cars online. From Friday, June Audiences will get to experience the magic of LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING activities of the oncology nurses and the pharmacy’s 18, through Sunday, June 20, 2021, car club the theater and the excitement of new love availability to prepare the medicine and the printing members will present photos of some of their between these two lonely hearts reaching of my usual and customary paperwork.) Next - and proudest possessions and the stories behind out from charming small towns on opposite finally, I go back to Nuclear Medicine for my actual them. Although the car show is not being sides of the country. Every week, each of the bone scan at 12:45. This scan will read the nuclear held in person this year because of logistics two actors, who live on opposite coasts, will stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, you be given only their half of the script and will isotopes injected into my body at 9:30. The scan can still treat your dad to a free Father’s Day experience the other side of the story with a takes about 40 minutes as it crosses my body head weekend full of classic car posts on the Park sincere and genuine freshness, “on stage,” in to toe to assess the condition of my bones. (The con- Authority’s Instagram and Facebook pages. front of our audience. Performances will take dition of my bones is not great. Unfortunately, It’s a On Instagram, use #SullyCarShow. place every Tuesday, now through August 17. Summer Cleanup... side effect of my thyroid cancer medicine as well as This special weekend-long event is co-sponsored Get your tickets today at www.1ststage.org. the 11 previous years of miscellaneous chemothera- by the Fairfax County Park Authority and The pies.) When this last scan is completed, my medical Model A Ford Club of America. Sully Historic SUMMERFEST AT day is done and I will then be free to go. I will likely get home at approximately 3 pm, seven hours after Site is located at 3650 Historic Sully Way, TYSONS CORNER CENTER I left home. Chantilly, Virginia. Call 703-437-1794. Tysons Corner Center announced its line-up of this season’s socially distant happenings. This jam-packed day is a first and hopefully will GOLF CAMPS ‘SummerFest 2021,’ which kicked off this be a last. On occasion, I have had a CT scan and a Laurel Hill Golf Club and Twin Lakes Golf month and will run through October 2021, brain MRI on the same day (BOGO I jokingly refer Course are offering weeklong summer camps is filled with six months of activations and to it), but never have I had medical madness (five taught by professionals from The Eisman events, such as live music, art, fitness, festi- separate appointments) as I will on June 24th, the Golf Academy. Junior golfers ages 8-14 will vals, and more. consequences to my health notwithstanding. Hope- learn and improve on golf fundamentals in a Movie Nights, in partnership with AMC Theatre fully, by the end of the week - before the weekend of fun environment. Class sizes are limited for Tysons Corner worrying, I will have heard back from my oncologist personalized instruction and camp includes First Saturday, Monthly at Sundown and then we’ll deal with the consequences of all on-course play. Also included are swag bags, Bingo Night - presented by DC Fray and Barrel Landscape Drainage Landscape Drainage these previous actions. The waiting is not a huge games and prizes. Camps take place at Twin and Bushel deal. I have been there and done that for 12 and half Lakes on June 21-25, July 19-23, and Aug. Third Thursday Monthly, 6 - 8 p.m. years going back to late February, 2009 when I was 9-13, 2021. All camps run from 9 a.m. to 1 Art on the Plaza initially diagnosed. p.m. To register, visit the Junior Golf Fairfax Final Thursday, Monthly -- Join Tysons Corner However this is not “concierge care.” Any one website. Laurel Hill Golf Club is located at Center, Barrel & Bushel, and AR Workshop of these five appointments could be missed for any 8701 Laurel Hill Crest Drive in Lorton. Twin for a monthly crafting event. Each event number of to-be-expected complications when med- Lakes Golf Course is located at 6201 Union will feature seasonal art projects along with ical care is scheduled. Emergencies, double-booked Mill Road in Clifton. applicable retailer pop-ups and an extended appointments, staff shortages and longer than happy hour. anticipated appointments could all affect my day SATURDAY/JUNE 19 The Plaza Live of semi-judgment. And if any one of these appoint- The Destruction of Slavery in the Civil War. 3 Thursday-Sunday Weekly starting May 6; 4-7 ments/procedures doesn’t occur as scheduled, my p.m. Via Zoom. When the Civil War began, p.m, Thursday & Friday; care/my life expectancy could be jeopardized. From African Americans wasted no time fleeing 2-7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. Each week on The experience I can tell you, when this cancer patient their enslavers and rushing to the Union Plaza the center will welcome local musicians has experienced delays and rescheduled appoint- lines. 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After receiving a “terminal” diagnosis in Feb- ruary, 2009, I just didn’t feel I had any margin, life expectancy-wise, for error, missed appointments, rescheduled treatment, et cetera. I figured that the information about my health - and as a result, any subsequent change in that treatment, needed to be Cats benefit from being in a foster home. We need long- and short-term known in an extremely timely manner. And when it fosters for cats of all ages, mothers with litters and kittens on their own. wasn’t -or isn’t, I feel my pain, if you what I mean? Nevertheless, there are no guarantees in the can- cer-treatment world. One has to learn to go with the visit our website, flow and hope that flow doesn’t turn into a flood. 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