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6 Opinion 8 Real estate 4 18 17 Sports Sun Gazette CHAMBER ALL-STATE 19 Public Safety Us on Facebook CELEBRATES FOOTBALL 20 Classi ed FIRST- SELECTIONS You’ll Like Sun Gazette 23 Crossword What You See RESPONDERS ANNOUNCED 23 Local History News Sun Gazette GREAT FALLS McLEAN OAKTON TYSONS VIENNA VOLUME 41 NO. 14 JANUARY 2-8, 2020 SATs Up 2019 in Review at Most Changes Schools Marked In Area Most public high schools in Past Year the Sun Gazette coverage area BRIAN TROMPETER saw higher SAT scores in 2019, Sta Writer while the Fairfax school system as a whole also posted a slightly 2019 was a momentous year in Fairfax higher average score, according County and Virginia, with political sea changes to new data. upending previous power arrangements, land- The average SAT score for use controversies roiling Vienna and police ac- members of Fairfax County countability in the spotlight. Public Schools’ Class of 2019 Democrats Make Huge Gains in General was 1218, up slightly from 1213 Assembly, Local Of ces: Democratic candi- in 2018 and an improvement dates had a banner year in the Nov. 5 election, from 1185 in 2017. ousting some Republican incumbents and giv- Fairfax County’s overall av- ing their party the majority in both houses of erage was 99 points higher than the General Assembly for the rst time in two the statewide average of 1119 decades. (up from 1110 in 2018) and 159 Democrats also increased by one member points higher than the national their already sizable majority on the Fairfax average of 1059 (up from 1049 County Board of Supervisors, leading to a 9- in 2018). to-1 advantage over the GOP. Supervisor John The maximum possible score Cook (R-Braddock) did not seek re-election is 1600: 800 on the math and and will be succeeded by James Walkinshaw 800 on the reading/writing por- (D). tions of the exam. Countywide, Board of Supervisors Chairman Sha- Fairfax students scored 612 on ron Bulova (D) and Supervisors Catherine the math portion and 606 on the Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill) and Linda Smyth reading/writing section. (D-Providence) also did not run for new terms Results from SAT exams are and will be succeeded, respectively, by former used by some colleges and uni- Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay (D), Wal- versities in making decisions on ter Alcorn (D) and Dalia Palchik (D). Rodney admissions. County school of - A STATESMEN-LIKE DEFENSE Lusk (D) will succeed McKay in Lee District. cials said approximately 68 per- George C. Marshall High School’s Valerie Dirkse jumps to defend Maikya Simmons of Bishop Supervisor Patrick Herrity (R-Spring eld) now cent of all Fairfax seniors took O’Connell in a semi nal game of the girls Rebel Roundball Classic at Fairfax High School. Mar- is the board’s lone Republican. shall nished third in the tournament. See coverage in Sports and a slide show of photos at https://sungazette.news. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT Continued on Page 16 Continued on Page 20

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Incoming Fairfax County commonwealth’s attorney Steve Descano elds questions from mod- erator Josie Duy Rice during a Dec. 17 panel discussing in Washington. PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER BRIAN TROMPETER the advice of his father, who viewed the Sta Writer legal profession as “the one place where everyone could get a fair shake.” Three new Northern Virginia com- “Unfortunately, what I saw during monwealth’s attorneys-elect indicated at a my time as a prosecutor was that there Dec. 17 forum in Washington, D.C., that were disparities – based on the color of they’re raring to start reforming their ju- someone’s skin, their background, what risdictions’ criminal-justice systems. their education was, where they lived, how Parisa Dehghani-Tafti (D), common- much money they had – and that bothered wealth’s attorney-elect for Arlington me signi cantly,” he said. County and the city of Falls Church, Buta Biberaj (D), commonwealth’s wants to update Virginia’s discovery sys- attorney-elect for Loudoun County, on tem, which she said denies defendants Nov. 5 defeated a Republican incumbent. access to police reports for their cases, While serving as a substitute judge, and work toward abolishing mandatory- Biberaj said she saw cases with similar minimum sentences and helping offenders facts result in different outcomes. We Bring Dreams to Life. keep their voting rights. “There’s this huge disparity in the sys- Dehghani-Tafti, a former public de- tem,” she said, adding that those results fender who defeated incumbent prosecu- affected the entire community. “A client tor Theo Stamos in the June 11 primary who’s being sent to prison [might] have and ran unopposed in the November elec- been the wage earner in that household tion, said the current system has “created who provided for that family. Now I have an incredibly inequitable society.” Now a kid who has one or no parents in the that some prosecutors want to reform it, household. So we’re creating these genera- opponents want them to have less leeway, tional impacts.” she said. Biberaj favors changing the culture “Prosecutors had plenty of discretion of the criminal-justice system, which she when they were white men trying to make said encourages prosecutors to punish de- the system more harsh,” Dehghani-Tafti fendants to the law’s fullest extent. said. “That’s the truth. Prosecutors had “Safety and justice are not opposite discretion and they were allowed to exer- statements or opposite goals,” she said. cise it. But now we are getting prosecutors “It’s not a success-oriented system. It’s a who want to talk about reform, who are failure-oriented system.” saying, ‘Look, the system isn’t broken. It’s The forum was moderated by Josie functioning exactly how it was supposed Duffy Rice, president of the legal-orient- to function. And that is wrong.’” ed publication The Appeal. Steve Descano (D), commonwealth’s It is important to have reform-minded Remodeling has never been easier than working with Foster Remodeling Solutions. attorney-elect for Fairfax County and the leaders at the head of prosecutors’ of ces, Our experienced designers create the spaces of your dreams, and our qualified city of Fairfax, said he ran for the post so said Ed Chun, vice president for criminal- carpenters bring them to life. We’ve got you covered with a process we’ve been he could build a system that treats every- justice reform at the Center for American perfecting since 1983. Get started dreaming and schedule a free consultation today. one fairly. The county only has had two Progress, which hosted the event. Call 703-651-1767 or visit us online at www.FosterRemodeling.com commonwealth’s attorneys, Raymond “We’re reminded every single day that Morrogh and Robert Horan Jr., in the elections matter,” Chun said. “Prosecu- For an in-home complimentary · Kitchens · Bathrooms past 52 years, he added. tors, as many of you know, are considered · Whole Home Remodels consultation call Descano beat Morrogh in the June 11 to be the most powerful actors in the crim- Additions · Entertainment Areas primary and defeated independent Jona- inal-justice system. At their best, prosecu- (703) 651-1767 · In-Law Suites than Fahey in the general election. tors are gatekeepers who make sure that · Electrical Services · and much more or online at FosterRemodeling.com. A former U.S. Army helicopter pilot the interests of justice are served, not only Foster Remodeling Solutions who worked as a federal prosecutor dur- to pursue and obtain the most convictions 7211-H Telegraph Square Drive  Lorton, VA 22079 ing the Obama administration, Descano or the harshest and most severe penalties  703-651-1767 FosterRemodeling.com told the audience he became a lawyer on possible.”

2 January 2, 2020 www.sungazette.news Incoming Prosecutors 2019 Won’t Top 2018 in Regional Home Sales Vow to Press Agendas N.Va. Market Being Held Back by Lack of Inventory, Not Lack of Buyers Even Santa won’t be able to deliver onset of the recession. enough real-estate transactions this During and immediately after that eco- month to push Northern Virginia’s 2019 nomic downturn, the Northern Virginia year-end sales totals past those of 2018. market bottomed out at 16,704 sales for With 19,662 homes sales reported 2011 before beginning a generally upward from January to November, the market trajectory. would need to post 2,478 transactions in Looking back on more than 45 years December to surpass the 22,140 sales re- of sales data from across the suburbs, the corded in 2018. average price stood at $58,739 in 1975, And that’s not going to happen: Even surpassed the $100,000 mark for the at the height of the 2019 market, over the rst time in 1981, the $200,000 mark in spring and summer, the highest monthly 1991, the $300,000 mark in 2002 and the sales total was 2,381, recorded in May. $400,000 mark in 2004 before peaking at Once year-end home sales are reported $538,463 in 2007. It then dropped for two in early January, it is likely that 2019 will years, to $431,018 in 2009, before starting fall somewhat below 2018, which marked another upward swing, with the $590,582 This home in the Bellevue Forest community of Arlington currently is on the market, listed at the 10th highest sales year in Northern recorded in 2018 setting a new record. $2,449,000 by Taylor Chamberlin and Brad Chamberlin of McEnearney Associates. Incoming Fairfax County commonwealth’s attorney Steve Descano elds questions from mod- Virginia history, according to a running Inventory Continues to Restrain N.Va. If that prediction holds true, it would gion totaled 1,430, a year-over-year de- erator Josie Duy Rice during a Dec. 17 panel discussing in Washington. tally dating back to 1975 and kept by the Market: Inventory constraints continue be a repeat of the start-of-2019 real-es- cline of 5.11 percent due to double-digit PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER Northern Virginia Sun. to hold back the Northern Virginia real- tate market, which took off once the an- drops in sales in Arlington, Alexandria BRIAN TROMPETER the advice of his father, who viewed the (Figures represent sales in Arlington estate market, pent-up demand but could nouncement of Amazon’s HQ2 was made and Falls Church, where the “Amazon ef- Sta Writer legal profession as “the one place where and Fairfax counties and the cities of Al- also help lead to a strong start of next – and was pushed forward by a relatively fect” is most in play. Fairfax County saw everyone could get a fair shake.” exandria, Fairfax and Falls Church, with year’s home-buying season. benign winter-weather season. a slight uptick in sales, while the city of Three new Northern Virginia com- “Unfortunately, what I saw during data from the Northern Virginia Associa- “I think we should be prepared again “The market [in 2019] took off a lot Fairfax saw a signi cant boost. monwealth’s attorneys-elect indicated at a my time as a prosecutor was that there tion of Realtors, MarketStats by Show- in 2020 for an earlier market surge – buy- earlier,” Richardson said. Across the region, both the median Dec. 17 forum in Washington, D.C., that were disparities – based on the color of ingTime and Bright MLS.) ers are anxious to take advantage of the With interest rates still low and threats ($538,250) and average ($625,860) sales they’re raring to start reforming their ju- someone’s skin, their background, what The highest overall sales mark for the favorable interest rates, and will be active- of a recession ebbing at least on the near prices of November were higher – up 5.5 risdictions’ criminal-justice systems. their education was, where they lived, how Northern Virginia market was set in 2004, ly searching for their new homes as soon horizon, the market is poised for strength percent and 8.4 percent, respectively. Falls Parisa Dehghani-Tafti (D), common- much money they had – and that bothered when 32,735 properties went to closing. A as the holidays nish up,” said Christine starting the new year. Currently, there are Church saw declines in sales prices, while wealth’s attorney-elect for Arlington me signi cantly,” he said. year later, sales were down but the total Richardson, who is wrapping up her ten- more prospective purchasers hunting for every other jurisdiction was up. County and the city of Falls Church, Buta Biberaj (D), commonwealth’s sales volume hit a record $15.7 billion due ure as president of the Northern Virginia homes than there are properties for sale. For details, see the Website at www. wants to update Virginia’s discovery sys- attorney-elect for Loudoun County, on to spiraling sales prices right before the Association of Realtors (NVAR). 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www.sungazette.news January 2, 2020 3 McLean Chamber Celebrates First-Responders BRIAN TROMPETER nor demonstrated in building Sta Writer rapport with the violent suspect, who had been previously unco- Outstanding local police and operative and not completely re personnel got their due Dec. forthright,” Mitchell wrote. 18 at the Greater McLean Cham- Fairfax County Fire and ber of Commerce’s McLean Rescue Department honorees Honors Luncheon. attended the ceremony, but were Former American Legion called away to an emergency National Cmdr. Brett Reistad, before they could receive their who gave the keynote address at awards. They were: Vinson Hall Retirement Com- • Master Technician Bryan munity, lauded the honorees’ Selent from McLean Fire Station contributions. No. 1. Assigned to the station as “It takes a special person to a re-engine driver/operator in run toward danger as everyone October 2017, Selent has exceed- Auxiliary Police O cer Dan Bullock of the McLean District Station accepts the Auxiliary Police O cer of the Year else runs from it,” said Reistad, ed expectations, mentored re- award from Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce president Paul Kohlenberger (left) during the McLean Honors an Army veteran, former Fairfax cruits and supported the station’s Luncheon, held Dec. 18 at Vinson Hall Retirement Community. Also pictured are Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranes- County police of cer and former leadership, wrote his nominator, ville) and chamber board member Kathy Neal. commander of American Legion Capt. William Moreland. Post 270 in McLean. “When faced with extreme “While our service members challenges both professionally are on foreign battle elds pro- and personally, he continued to tecting us from our enemies, our maintain his professional work rst-responders are on the front ethic, along with turning truly lines of our communities, pro- negative circumstances into pos- tecting us from criminals and itive life learning lessons,” More- protecting our life and property,” land wrote. Reistad said. “They are our thin • Apparatus Technician Leo blue and red lines.” Sullivan from Vienna Fire Station The chamber’s Fairfax Coun- No. 2. Sullivan works diligently ty Police Department honorees around the station and has been were: training a new re ghter to help • Auxiliary Police Of cer of him receive his engine-driver cer- the Year Dan Bullock, who was ti cation, wrote his nominator, Capt. Tie Burtlow. Mark Allen of the McLean Volunteer Fire Department accepts the Administrative Volunteer of the Year award from nominated by Capt. Alan Han- Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce president Paul Kohlenberger during the McLean Honors Luncheon, held son, commander of the McLean “Mr. Sullivan is in his last Dec. 18 at Vinson Hall Retirement Community. Also pictured are McLean Volunteer Fire Department president Kay District Station. Bullock has year of the [Deferred Retirement Hartgrove, Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) and chamber board member Kathy Neal. volunteered nearly 2,000 hours Option Program] and he works to the McLean community since as if he was still in his rst year,” becoming a Volunteer in Police Burtlow wrote. “This kind of Service in 2014 and joining the work ethic gets harder and hard- auxiliary-police program the fol- er to nd these days, and it rubs lowing year. off on his subordinates.” In addition to patrol duties • Master Technician Mike and special-events support, Bull- Crowder of Dunn Loring Station ock also has augmented efforts of No. 13. A nearly 28-year veteran the station’s Tysons Urban Team of the department and engine and represented county police at driver for more than 22 years, the Volunteer Law Enforcement Crowder trains new re ghters Of cers Alliance Training Con- during their probationary year ference in Orlando. and beyond, and has taught en- • Pfc. Travis Connor, the Po- gine-driving classes, wrote his lice Of cer of the Year. Connor, nominator, Capt. John Evans. a “consummate professional • Master Technician Angel who leads by example with his Melendez of Tysons Corner work ethic,” voluntarily pursued Station No. 29. Melendez has advanced training for search- trained many rookie re ghters, warrant preparations and the as well as engine and aerial-ap- conducting of interviews and in- paratus drivers; organized and terrogations, wrote his nomina- facilitated battalion-training Pfc. Travis Connor of the McLean District Station accepts the Police O cer of the Year award from Greater McLean tor, 2nd Lt. Marc Mitchell. drills; and previously served as a Chamber of Commerce president Paul Kohlenberger (left) during the McLean Honors Luncheon, held Dec. 18 at While investigating a sto- peer-health- tness trainer, wrote Vinson Hall Retirement Community. Also pictured are Connor’s nominator, 2nd Lt. Marc Mitchell, and Supervisor len-wallet case, Connor visited his nominator, Capt. Mark Eb- John Foust (D-Dranesville). PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER stores where the suspect had ersole. No. 12. Stoddard shows strong were her own family member,” nators a “model example of an made fraudulent purchases, “His knowledge of the Tysons commitment to the depart- Stricklen wrote. “Rebecca is a enthusiastic public servant,” his identi ed the person via video- response area, building familiar- ment and local residents as she prime example of what every nominators wrote. Solomon is surveillance recordings and ob- ization and serving as a Spanish handles roles as a paramedic, re ghter/medic should ever a U.S. Navy corpsman and is tained felony charges against the interpreter have been assets that wife, mother and college teacher, strive to be.” attending medical school to be- suspect. Connor also success- signi cantly bene t the commu- wrote her nominator, Capt. Bob- McLean Volunteer Fire De- come a Navy doctor. fully interrogated a suspect in an nity and department,” Ebersole by Stricklen. partment honorees included: Despite his extensive pre-med animal-cruelty case. wrote. “She goes above and beyond • Volunteer EMT Jon Solo- studies, Solomon volunteered “It should not be understated • Master Technician Rebecca to ensure the patient and fam- mon, who won the Operational regarding the skill that Pfc. Con- Stoddard of Wolftrap Station ily members are treated as if it Award. Deemed by his nomi- Continued on Page 16

4 January 2, 2020 www.sungazette.news McLean Chamber Celebrates First-Responders 27-Year-Old Charged in Oakton Murder A 27-year-old Oakton man is facing a The suspect, Abdulloi Toshpulod- leading up to the stabbing. The Of ce of BRIAN TROMPETER nor demonstrated in building murder charge after he allegedly stabbed a zoda, remained at the scene, and authori- the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct Sta Writer rapport with the violent suspect, 61-year-old man to death Dec. 29, Fairfax ties have charged him with murder. Police an autopsy to determine the cause and who had been previously unco- County police said. took Toshpulodzoda to a nearby hospital manner of the victim’s death. Outstanding local police and operative and not completely The incident occurred at 8:30 a.m. at a for a routine evaluation. Detectives ask anybody who has infor- re personnel got their due Dec. forthright,” Mitchell wrote. house in the 2900 block of Edgelea Road He suffered a medical emergency and mation about this event to contact the po- 18 at the Greater McLean Cham- Fairfax County Fire and in Oakton. Arriving police of cers found was admitted in stable condition, police lice department’s Major Crimes Bureau at ber of Commerce’s McLean Rescue Department honorees the victim, Mohammed Hemmatian, suf- said. (703) 246-7800. Honors Luncheon. attended the ceremony, but were Register Now fering from trauma to his upper body. Both men resided in the home where This was the 13th homicide in Fairfax New Classes Beginning Former American Legion called away to an emergency Rescue personnel took him to a local hos- the incident occurred. Detectives are con- County during 2019, police said. Arlington, Great Falls, Chevy Chase National Cmdr. Brett Reistad, before they could receive their pital, where he died from his injuries. tinuing their investigation into the events – Brian Trompeter who gave the keynote address at awards. They were: Vinson Hall Retirement Com- • Master Technician Bryan www.TaiChiCenter.com munity, lauded the honorees’ Selent from McLean Fire Station FCPS Educators Facing Assault Charges 703-759-9141 contributions. No. 1. Assigned to the station as FREE T’ai Chi Introduction “It takes a special person to a re-engine driver/operator in Current and former Fairfax County vided direct instruction and support to abuse were reported to the previous prin- Every Sat. Morning in McLean run toward danger as everyone October 2017, Selent has exceed- Auxiliary Police O cer Dan Bullock of the McLean District Station accepts the Auxiliary Police O cer of the Year Public Schools employees are facing students with intellectual disabilities. The cipal of Freedom Hill Elementary School, else runs from it,” said Reistad, ed expectations, mentored re- award from Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce president Paul Kohlenberger (left) during the McLean Honors charges after an investigation found that alleged abuse ranged from assault and Scott Bloom, during his tenure in the an Army veteran, former Fairfax cruits and supported the station’s Luncheon, held Dec. 18 at Vinson Hall Retirement Community. Also pictured are Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranes- several non-verbal children with intellec- battery to cruelty and injuries to children, 2018-19 school year, police said. Howev- 2020 County police of cer and former leadership, wrote his nominator, ville) and chamber board member Kathy Neal. tual disabilities at Freedom Hill Elemen- police said. er, the complaints were not subsequently commander of American Legion Capt. William Moreland. tary School in Vienna had been assaulted, Authorities on Dec. 16 presented evi- reported to Child Protective Services or REALWinter ESTATE Post 270 in McLean. “When faced with extreme Fairfax County police said Dec. 16. dence to a grand jury, which indicted these the police, as required by law, police al- COMING SOON Guide “While our service members challenges both professionally The employees facing charges either suspects on the following charges: lege. This led authorities to le a charge TO A MAILBOX NEAR YOU JANUARY 23RD are on foreign battle elds pro- and personally, he continued to were involved in the assaults or had • Cylmeera Gastav, 48, of Herndon, of failure to report against Bloom, 39, of AD SPACE & AD COPY DEADINE: tecting us from our enemies, our maintain his professional work knowledge they were taking place and did was charged with one felony count of cru- Reston. JANUARY 16th rst-responders are on the front ethic, along with turning truly not report them, police said. elty and injuries to children and three mis- The current Freedom Hill Elementary lines of our communities, pro- negative circumstances into pos- Detectives from the department’s demeanor counts of assault and battery. School principal and administration re- tecting us from criminals and itive life learning lessons,” More- Major Crimes Bureau began their inves- • Cecilia Maria Benavides, 59, of Al- ported the concerns immediately and the protecting our life and property,” land wrote. tigation in September when a concerned exandria, was charged with one felony FCPS administration and security per- Reistad said. “They are our thin • Apparatus Technician Leo teacher observed bruising on a student count of cruelty and injuries to children sonnel have cooperated with the investi- and contacted school administration and and 12 counts of misdemeanor assault gation, police said. FEATURING: blue and red lines.” Sullivan from Vienna Fire Station • The year-over-year sales/prices article with the full-page graphic, looking at the The chamber’s Fairfax Coun- No. 2. Sullivan works diligently Child Protective Services. and battery. Specialists from the police depart- N.Va. market from 1975-2020. • Our quarterly Q&A with Realtors ty Police Department honorees around the station and has been Detectives believe that six juvenile vic- During their investigation, detectives ment’s Victim Services Division have been • Tips for buyer to navigate the current market conditions were: training a new re ghter to help tims were assaulted between April and learned that criminal acts toward students assigned to ensure that the identi ed vic- • Tips for sellers on maximizing proﬁ t while minimizing days on the market • Auxiliary Police Of cer of him receive his engine-driver cer- September this year by Fairfax County also allegedly occurred during the 2018- tims are receiving appropriate resources CALL 703.771.8800 TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION Are you interested in ﬁ nding more buyers, getting more listings, receiving mover referrals, the Year Dan Bullock, who was ti cation, wrote his nominator, Public Schools (FCPS) staff who pro- 19 school year. Complaints of suspected and assistance. having an open house? Be sure to reserve your space in the Sun Gazette’s special Winter Real Estate Guide! Capt. Tie Burtlow. Mark Allen of the McLean Volunteer Fire Department accepts the Administrative Volunteer of the Year award from nominated by Capt. Alan Han- Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce president Paul Kohlenberger during the McLean Honors Luncheon, held son, commander of the McLean “Mr. Sullivan is in his last Dec. 18 at Vinson Hall Retirement Community. Also pictured are McLean Volunteer Fire Department president Kay District Station. Bullock has year of the [Deferred Retirement Hartgrove, Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) and chamber board member Kathy Neal. If you’re looking for eyewear volunteered nearly 2,000 hours Option Program] and he works that delivers the best in to the McLean community since as if he was still in his rst year,” European style, comfort becoming a Volunteer in Police Burtlow wrote. “This kind of and design, Service in 2014 and joining the work ethic gets harder and hard- BrillenEyes Is For You. auxiliary-police program the fol- er to nd these days, and it rubs Straight from the best optical lowing year. off on his subordinates.” trade shows in Europe, In addition to patrol duties • Master Technician Mike we offer high-quality, and special-events support, Bull- Crowder of Dunn Loring Station affordable “fashion for the ock also has augmented efforts of No. 13. A nearly 28-year veteran face” that’s fun, versatile the station’s Tysons Urban Team of the department and engine and eye-catching. and represented county police at driver for more than 22 years, the Volunteer Law Enforcement Crowder trains new re ghters You fell in love with Ella, Of cers Alliance Training Con- during their probationary year now meet Maxx... ference in Orlando. and beyond, and has taught en- Around the world, opticians and their female customers raved about Ella Laguna • Pfc. Travis Connor, the Po- gine-driving classes, wrote his Beach eyewear. From the collection’s lice Of cer of the Year. Connor, nominator, Capt. John Evans. fashion-forward and innovative designs, a “consummate professional • Master Technician Angel to the durable build and comfortable who leads by example with his Melendez of Tysons Corner ergonomic fit, the success of Ella eyewear has everyone asking, “why can’t we create work ethic,” voluntarily pursued Station No. 29. Melendez has a collection like this for men?” You asked, advanced training for search- trained many rookie re ghters, we answered…introducing Ella’s partner, warrant preparations and the as well as engine and aerial-ap- Maxx. He’s sophisticated, bold, fun, and conducting of interviews and in- paratus drivers; organized and influential, just like Ella. Together, they are Ella & Maxx, a new and luxurious terrogations, wrote his nomina- facilitated battalion-training Pfc. Travis Connor of the McLean District Station accepts the Police O cer of the Year award from Greater McLean European eyewear collection for the tor, 2nd Lt. Marc Mitchell. drills; and previously served as a Chamber of Commerce president Paul Kohlenberger (left) during the McLean Honors Luncheon, held Dec. 18 at confident woman and man who celebrate While investigating a sto- peer-health- tness trainer, wrote Vinson Hall Retirement Community. Also pictured are Connor’s nominator, 2nd Lt. Marc Mitchell, and Supervisor unique styles and dare to see differently. len-wallet case, Connor visited his nominator, Capt. Mark Eb- John Foust (D-Dranesville). PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER Bold Style In Plain Sight stores where the suspect had ersole. No. 12. Stoddard shows strong were her own family member,” nators a “model example of an With Ella &www.policelifestyle.com Maxx, you can celebrate your made fraudulent purchases, “His knowledge of the Tysons commitment to the depart- Stricklen wrote. “Rebecca is a enthusiastic public servant,” his unique style and dare to see differently. identi ed the person via video- response area, building familiar- ment and local residents as she prime example of what every nominators wrote. Solomon is Eye Exams By Independent Doctor of Optometry, Dr. Peter Ellis surveillance recordings and ob- ization and serving as a Spanish handles roles as a paramedic, re ghter/medic should ever a U.S. Navy corpsman and is tained felony charges against the interpreter have been assets that wife, mother and college teacher, strive to be.” attending medical school to be- suspect. Connor also success- signi cantly bene t the commu- wrote her nominator, Capt. Bob- McLean Volunteer Fire De- come a Navy doctor. 701 W. Broad St. (Rte 7) Falls Church VA fully interrogated a suspect in an nity and department,” Ebersole by Stricklen. partment honorees included: Despite his extensive pre-med animal-cruelty case. wrote. “She goes above and beyond • Volunteer EMT Jon Solo- studies, Solomon volunteered 703-237-6500 “It should not be understated • Master Technician Rebecca to ensure the patient and fam- mon, who won the Operational www.pointofvieweyewear.com regarding the skill that Pfc. 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www.sungazette.news January 2, 2020 5 SunGazette Find more letters and ON THE WEB: an archive of editorials at https://sungazette.news www.insidenova.com/ www.insidenova.com/news/fairfax news/fairfax ON FACEBOOK: (Click on “Opinion”) www.facebook.com/sungazettenews www.facebook.com/insidenova Opinion ON TWITTER: @sungazettenews @sungazettespts Newsroom Our View: Surely It’s Just a Coincidence ... Right? SCOTT McCAFFREY As one of its parting gi s on the way out the door, We use the word “interestingly” because the start of the Managing editor members of the outgoing Fairfax County School Board new free-range protesting policy comes just a er the Jan. (703) 738-2532 have approved a new policy that allows students to claim 24 “March for Life,” which will bring a huge crowd (in- [email protected] excused absences for engaging in the somewhat nebulous cluding, one presumes, Fairfax students who hold a pro- concept of civic activism. life position) to Washington. DAVE FACINOLI Fine, whatever. We keep falling behind other nations in One might argue the timing is purely coincidental. Sports editor STEM and other subjects and political leaders seem not to ose who have been around the block a while know there (703) 738-2533 care; what’s another day out of class? are never, ever coincidences in politics. Ever, ever, ever. [email protected] Interestingly, the new policy takes eect Jan. 27, the We take no position on this page on the issue of abor- start of the new grading period. A er that date, Fairfax’s tion or the politics surrounding it. But the timing of this BRIAN TROMPETER Senior staff writer pubescent protesters can get their activism on without fear new FCPS policy seems aimed at disenfranchising one (703) 738-2534 of an unexcused absence on their record. segment of the student body, and that’s wrong. [email protected] Advertising It Is Smart to Have a Va.-Israel Connection Editor: the 32 other countries that he cites as hav- would recognize the Jewish state and stop VICKY MASHAW In his recent letter [“State Government ing larger economies are welcome to (and rocket attacks, peace could be achieved to Sales manager Should Drop Israel Ties”], Michael Beer’s probably do) propose their own lobbying allow greater prosperity for all. (571) 333-6272 eagerness to condemn another country is arm. Mr. Beer’s assertion that Israel has “of- [email protected] quite apparent, and fails to see the bigger The trade de cit with Israel, of so cially become an apartheid state” is non- SHARON KASH picture. much stated concern to Mr. Beer, is not sense. Jews and non-Jews are both repre- Sales The Virginia Israel Advisory Author- unique to Israel, our closest ally in the sented in its parliament, and both Israel (571) 239-8014 ity (VIAB) is a government agency that Middle East; US trade de cits exist with and the U.S. struggle with the challenges [email protected] helps Israeli companies, known for their many countries, even those with whom in racial and immigration issues. Israel’s exceptional technological advances, build our values are not as closely shared. actions as the only Jewish state among Classiﬁed sales and grow their U.S. operations in Vir- Mr. Beer’s contention that Palestinian- many hostile neighbors reect the nation’s (703) 771-8831 ginia. While Israel’s state policies may Israelis do not bene t from this advisory signi cant existential struggle; who gave [email protected] not please Mr. Beer, Virginia is eager to group does not align with the obvious Pal- Mr. Beer the right to judge them? welcome business and the jobs they bring estinian desire to participate in the Israeli Edie Alexander from the global community as a whole; economy. Now, if only Palestinian leaders McLean Administration Fairfax County Notes BETH CHRISTIAN LIBRARY OFFICIALS DETAIL TOP BUSINESS OFFICE/CIRCULATION CHILDREN; “The Pigeon Needs a trees in homes or garages, or lean them CHECK-OUTS OF 2019: Fairfax Coun- (571) 333-6277 Bath!” by Mo Willems; “The Duckling against homes, prior to eventual disposal. ty library of cials have reported the top [email protected] Gets a Cookie!?” by Mo Willems; “Gol- check-outs of 2019, based on the more dilocks and the Three Dinosaurs” by Mo GENERAL ASSEMBLY DELEGATION than 5 million visits to county libraries Willems; “That Is Not a Good Idea!” by TO HOST PUBLIC HEARING: The Fair- during the year. Mo Willems; and “The Day the Crayons fax County delegation to the General The top ve in various categories in- Came Home” by Drew Daywalt. Assembly will hold a hearing for public clude: The Fairfax County library system is comment on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 9 a.m. FICTION: “Where the Crawdads the largest in the commonwealth, with an- in the board room of the Fairfax County Your submission of items for Sing” by Delia Owens; “The Reckon- nual circulation (print and electronic) of Government Center, 12000 Government our community-notes section is ing” by John Grisham; “Kingdom of the more than 11 million. Center Parkway. always invited. Items must be Blind” by Louise Penny; “Long Road to Members of the delegation will hear received at least one week prior to Mercy” by David Baldacci; and “Dark RESIDENTS ASKED TO DISPOSE OF comment on issues likely to be raised in publication date for consideration. Sacred Night” by Michael Connelly. CHRISTMAS TREES EXPEDITIOUSLY: the 2020 session, which begins Jan. 8 and NON-FICTION: “Educated: A Mem- Fairfax County of cials are asking local is slated to run for 60 days. oir” by Tara Westover; “Becoming” by residents to keep an eye on their Christ- Those wishing to sign up in advance Michelle Obama; “The Library Book” by mas trees, and dispose of them before to speak at the forum can call (703) 324- BUSINESS & MAILING ADDRESS: Susan Orlean; “Hillbilly Elegy: A Mem- they become a re hazard. 3151 or see the Website at https://bit. 131 E. Broad St., Suite 202, Falls Church, Va. 22046 oir of Family and Culture in Crisis” by “For those of you who decked your ly/2SpocPf. P.O. Box 591, Leesburg, Va. 20178 Michael Connelly; and “Fear: Trump in halls with a live Christmas tree, it may MAIN TELEPHONE: FAX: (703) 738-2520 (703) 738-2530 the White House” by Bob Woodward. already be time to dispose of it,” county CATHOLIC DIOCESE DETAILS FACTS TEEN: “The Book Thief” by Markus of cials said. AND FIGURES OF PAST YEAR: The Ro- © 2020 HPR-Hemlock LLC All advertising and editorial matter is fully Zusak; “The Hate U Give” by Angie “Much depends on when you got your man Catholic Diocese of Arlington con- protected and cannot be reproduced in any Thomas; “The Hunger Games” by Su- tree, what condition the tree was in at the sists of 453,577 registered parishioners manner without permission from the publisher. zanne Collins; “The Giver” by Lois time and if you properly watered the tree in 155,719 households, according to the The publisher reserves the right to reject Lowry; and “To All the Boys I’ve Loved throughout,” of cials said. advertising for any reason. Before” by Jenny Han. Care should be taken not to leave dry Continued on Page 23

6 January 2, 2020 www.sungazette.news Council Nixes Changes on Agenda and Water Bottles BRIAN TROMPETER ment speed. Sta Writer “In the total scheme of things, I don’t think we use too much water,” said Coun- Vienna Town Council member Linda cil member Howard Springsteen, adding Colbert at a Dec. 16 work session queried that he prefers paper copies of meeting whether the Council should stop printing agendas and did not wish to have to print WE HAVE THE SOLUTION! its agendas and cease drinking from plas- them at his own expense. tic water bottles. Some Council members said paper Colbert suggested the Council could printouts of agenda items allow for easier set a good example by not consuming note-taking. water from single-use bottles, drinking “It’s the only way I’ve ever done it in instead from the town’s new promotional my life. It’s the only way I can think and water bottles and marking them with their learn,” said member Steve Potter, adding, names. “On my good side, I shred and recycle.” LIMITED TIME OFFER! She also desired to prevent the waste Council member Nisha Patel agreed, of paper and town staff’s time by access- but said she tries not to print documents ing agendas online instead. whenever possible. But her Town Council colleagues “When I want to really dissect a docu- blasted the environmentally friendly trial ment, it’s more ef cient to do it with pen balloons out of the air with skeet-tourna- and paper,” she said.

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14 January 2, 2020 www.sungazette.news McLean/Great Falls Notes ENTRANCE FEES AT GREAT FALLS NA- cuss other stormwater issues. the lyrics and messages in the music,” he McLEAN FITNESS FESTIVAL IN THE TIONAL PARK INCREASE: The National The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. at said. WORKS: The McLean Community Cen- Park Service has announced plans to Great Falls Library. For information, Tickets are $20 for McLean residents, ter’s “Be Fit McLean” celebration will be increase entrance fees at Great Falls Na- e-mail Karen Keegan at environment@ $25-$45 for others ($25 for seniors and held on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. to tional Park for 2020. gfca.org. students outside McLean). For informa- 2 p.m. at the center. The fee increase, which goes into effect tion, call (703) 790-0123 or see the Web- The event will feature high-quality ex- Jan. 1, increases costs per vehicle from $15 ROTARY CLUB HOSTS BRIDGE TOUR- site at www.aldentheatre.org. hibitors and health-related activities. Ad- to $20 or per person from $7 to $10. NAMENT TO RAISE FUNDS: The Rotary mission is free. The price of an annual pass rises from Club of Great Falls will host its annual HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO LOOK AT For information, see the Website at $30 to $35, which also includes access bridge tournament fund-raiser on Jan. 11 CIVIL WAR SCOUT: The McLean Histor- www.mcleancenter.org. to the C&O Canal National Park on the from noon to 5 p.m. at Christ the King ical Society will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 14 Maryland side of the Potomac River. Lutheran Church in Great Falls. at 7:30 p.m. at the McLean Community TEEN-IMPROV GROUP TO OFFER TWO “Entrance fees collected are returned Funds raised from the event will sup- Center. PERFORMANCES: The Unruly The- directly to the parks, and help the Na- port education and vocational training The program will feature author Greg atre Project, the professional teen-im- tional Park Service address deferred- for girls living in poverty in India and Ne- Wilson, who will address “The Adven- prov troupe of the Alden Theatre of the maintenance needs to improve the visitor pal, organizers said. tures of Jonathan Roberts – the Civil War McLean Community Center, will present experience,” said John Noel, acting super- Partners and singles are welcome to Quaker Scout in Northern Virginia.” performances on Friday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. intendent of the C&O Canal. participate. Registration is open through The community is invited. For infor- at Bards Alley, 110 Church St., N.W., in The park services uses funds “to di- Jan. 7 at www.rotarygreatfalls.org. mation, call Carole Herrick at (703) 356- Vienna, and on Friday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. rectly bene t visitors, such as offering ed- 8223. at the Old Firehouse Teen Center, 1440 ucational programs, taking care of trails MCC PLANS DETAILS FOR CELEBRA- Chain Bridge Road in McLean. and buildings and being good stewards of TION OF DR. KING: The McLean Com- NEWCOMERS’ GROUP LEARNS ABOUT Both performances are free. For infor- the parks’ nature and history,” Noel said. munity Center has announced plans for SUPREME COURT FOOD TRADITIONS: mation, see the Website at www.mclean- its annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther McLean Newcomers and Neighbors will center.org. GREAT FALLS CITIZENS ASSOCIATION King Jr., to be held on Thursday, Jan. 30 hold a luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 15 TO FOCUS ON RAINFALL ISSUES: The at the center’s Alden Theatre. featuring Clare Cushman of the Supreme TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS OFFERED: Great Falls Citizens Association’s envi- The event will feature musician Damien Court Historical Society addressing Su- Free beginner tai chi is offered Saturdays ronment and parks committee on Jan. 6 Sneed and the Howard University Gospel preme Court food traditions, with reci- from 7:50 to 9 a.m. at Langley Hall at will sponsor a presentation on the impact Choir, a celebration featuring a blend of pes. Trinity United Methodist Church, 1205 of, and ways to address, increasing rain- classical, jazz and sancti ed soul. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Dolley Madison Blvd. in McLean. fall. Sneed, a graduate of Howard Univer- Mylo’s Grill, 6238 Old Dominion Drive Participants should wear comfortable, The presentation will be made by sity, has embarked on a 40-city “We Shall in McLean. casual footwear and clothing. Randy Bartlett, director of the Fairfax Overcome” tour. “The best part of this Registration and payment is required For information, call Warren at (703) County Department of Public Works and tour is how we will be able to touch the by Jan. 10. For information, see the Web- 759-9141 or see the Web site at www.free- Environmental Services, who also will dis- lives of so many different people through site at www.mcleannewcomers.org. taichi.org. The Belt Team... "Changing Lives for the Better" 6820 Elm St. McLean, VA 22101 HOMES SOLD BY THE BELT TEAM!

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www.sungazette.news January 2, 2020 15 Schools & Military n Three members of Boy Scout Troop “With women still underrepresented 1130, sponsored by Charles Wesley Unit- in most STEM professions, our focus is ed Methodist Church in McLean, recent- to give more girls opportunities to grow ly ascended to Eagle Scout rank during a their con dence in these subjects,” added Court of Honor held Dec. 10. Tanya La Force, who chairs the Business The new Eagle Scouts are Benjamin Women’s Giving Circle. Meyers and Matthew Regan, seniors Grant recipients in the current cycle at McLean High School, and Gavin included: McNabb, a senior at George C. Marshall • Rosie Riveters (Arlington), which High School. provides space for girls ages 4-14 to imag- To reach Eagle status, a Scout has to ine, create and play while developing earn at least 21 merit badges, perform nu- STEM skills. merous hours of community service, hold • The House, Inc. (Prince William leadership postitions in his troop, and County), which will use the funding to conceive and supervise a major service Benjamin Meyers, Matthew Regan and Gavin McNabb recently earned Eagle Scout rank as provide nancial and business-analytics project. members of Boy Scout Troop 1130, sponsored by Charles Wesley United Methodist Church of programs to youth in middle and high For information about Troop 1130, McLean. See item at left. school. contact Scoutmaster Greg Griswold at into the inherent challenges of teamwork. ern Virginia has awarded grants totaling • Children’s Science Center Latina [email protected]. My rst step is always to let students try just over $69,000 to ve area non-pro t SciGirls (Fairfax County), which provides to gure it out on their own – and they organizations serving local students. young Latinas with opportunities to en- n George C. Marshall High School frequently do.” The funding, representing the sixth an- gage with female mentors in STEM pro- journalism teacher Dan Reinish has been Reinish said he believes that students nual grant cycle, supports organizations fessions. named a Special Recognition Adviser by learn as much by failing as they do by suc- that provide STEM [science, technol- • Space of Her Own (Alexandria), the Journalism Education Association, ceeding. ogy, engineering, math] support to girls which provides STEM projects to at-risk one of eight educators nationally selected “I work hard to provide students with and young women in the local area, and fth-graders, and will also use funding for the honor. the tools, know-how, emotional support, brings to more than $300,000 the total to support activities for up to 90 girls in Reinish began as a long-term substitute time and space necessary to succeed,” he grants disbursed by the organization. grades 6 to 8. teacher and, at Marshall, stresses commu- said. “But I also let my students try things “Our grantees can reach girls span- • TrailsforYouth (Fairfax County), nication, technology and risk-taking. that end up not working. I’ve seen many ning critical ages and stretching across which will support a weekly club that “One of the most important 21st-cen- a well-intentioned organizational plan Northern Virginia,” said Amy Kay, who combines physical activities with STEM tury skills taught in this program is that or system of accountability op. At the co-chairs the grants committee with Tes- education for at-risk girls in grades 5 to of collaboration and problem-solving,” end of the day, they need to be able to try sie Wilson. “Their work continues to in- 8. Reinish said. “The yearbook staff is bro- things and see what happens.” spire our dynamic members as we execute For information, see the Website at ken up into a handful of small teams, each our strategic initiatives to empower girls www.cfnova.org. with a leader who is appointed by the edi- n The Business Women’s Giving Circle and young women – and, in turn, help en- tor-in-chief. Along the way, students run of the Community Foundation for North- hance thriving communities.” Your submissions are invited! Vienna/Oakton Notes ACCLAIMED ARTIST TO PRESENT registration, see the Website at www.fair- Participants should bring their library TO READ TO DOGS: Patrick Henry and WORKSHOP: The Vienna Arts Society faxcounty.gov/library/branches/oakton. card (or card number) and a laptop, tab- Oakton libraries offer children ages 5 to will present a demonstration by nation- let or smartphone. For information, see 11 the opportunity to read to attentive ally recognized artist Katriel Srebnik, ESTATE-PLANNING SEMINAR SLATED the Website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/li- and caring dogs, a chance for the young- who will introduce his unique approach FOR LIBRARY: Oakton Library will host brary/branches/patrick-henry. sters to practice their language skills in a to painting people, on Thursday, Jan. 9 attorney Bettina Lawton presenting an supportive environment. at 7 p.m. at the Vienna Art Center, 243 estate-planning seminar on Saturday, Jan. WORKSHOP TO FOCUS ON THRIFT- The next installment at Patrick Henry Church St., NW. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. STORE SHOPPING: Patrick Henry Li- Library will be held on Thursday, Jan. 16 The community is invited. For infor- The event is free. For information, see brary will present “How to Thrift,” a from 4 to 5 p.m. For information and to mation, call (703) 319-3971 or see the the Website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/li- workshop on using thrift stores to nd reserve a reading slot, see the Website at Website at www.viennaartssociety.org. brary/branches/oakton. quality apparel, on Saturday, Jan. 18 from www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ 2:30 to 4 p.m. patrick-henry. OAKTON LIBRARY HOSTS KARATE WORKSHOP PRESENTS 4-1-1 ON NEW The event is free, but advance regis- The next installment at Oakton Li- FOR KIDS: Oakton Library will present LIBRARY CATALOG: Patrick Henry Li- tration is required. For information, see brary will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18 “Karate for Kids,” a program for ages 4 brary will host a workshop for adults the Website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/li- from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. To reserve a slot and older on Friday, Jan. 10 from 5 to interested in learning about the county brary/branches/patrick-henry. and for information, see the Website at 5:45 p.m. library system’s new catalog system on www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ The event is free; for information and Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. LIBRARIES OFFER YOUTH CHANCE oakton.

the exam at least once during their high- • Thomas Jefferson High School for • George C. Marshall High School: school careers. Science & Technology: 1530, 1516, 1492. 1246, 1237, 1230. SATs Among schools in the Sun Gazette • Langley High School: 1330, 1314, • McLean High School: 1305, 1308, coverage area, the following scores were 1288. 1283. Continued from Page 1 reported for 2019, 2018 and 2017, respec- • James Madison High School: 1277, • Oakton High School: 1274, 1265, tively: 1262, 1240. 1222.

past year. One of three operational-shift ability to exceed his EMT obligations and community. leaders, he also is an ambulance driver, do additional administrative projects is a “Thank you for all the additional ad- Chamber enthusiastic trainer and a model emergen- “true asset” for the department, nomina- ministrative work you have devoted to cy medical technician (EMT), nominators tors wrote. preserving the rich history we have in the Continued from Page 4 wrote. Allen also has taken the lead with the McLean community as being the rst • Volunteer EMT Mark Reed, who department’s History Committee, under- incorporated re department in Fairfax about 560 hours at the station during the won the Administrative Award. Reed’s taking projects both in-house and in the County, nominators wrote.

16 January 2, 2020 www.sungazette.news More on the Web n High-school roundup. n Youth-sports results. For more sports, visit: Sports www.insidenova.com/sports/Fairfax Teeing Off A Sports Wish List for the Holiday 2020 High-School Season Following is a new year’s local Wins for high-school sports wish list for 2020. Dave Facinoli n First and foremost, that a deci- Cougars sion is made that the public-school format of the old Northern Region playoff alignment in Northern Virgin- Each Team Goes ia is re-established in full for the 2020- 21 school year, with all of the old four 3-0 in Hoop Action district setups returning, as well. A Sta Report That would mean natural Arlington County high-school rivals Wake eld, The Oakton High School girls and Washington-Liberty and Yorktown boys basketball teams each nished 3-0 would again be in the same league, at holiday competitions, with the boys as is so annoyingly not the case right winning the championship at the Glory now. Also, Marshall and Madison Days Grill Tournament at Lake Brad- would rejoin the Liberty District with dock Secondary School. natural rivals McLean and Langley. n The Virginia High School League BASKETBALL ROUNDUP makes the decision to return to the old The Oakton boys (6-4) defeated three-classi cation setup (AAA, AA Stone Bridge, 64-50, in the Dec. 28 title and A) instead of the far too watered game, as tournament Most Valuable down and confusing six-classi cation Player Max Wilson scored 22 points format currently in place. and Chris Neary was chosen to the all- n Those who wrongly changed the tournament team. historic name of Washington-Lee Oakton started fast by leading 21-15 High School to Washington-Liberty at the end of the rst period. realize the big mistake and lead a Oakton downed Langley, 56-53, be- charge to change the name back. hind 19 points from Wilson in the semi- n Flint Hill School girls basketball nals. In the rst round, Oakton won coach Jody Patrick, one of the most over Mills Godwin, 46-40. underrated girls high-school coaches A few days earlier, Oakton lost to in the D.C. area, takes her young team Langley, 50-39. to the state private-school tournament Oakton entered the tournament on this season and wins her rst state title a three-game losing streak and had lost as a coach. four of ve. Same for longtime Madison High Langley (3-7) nished fourth in the Marshall High School’s Zoe Soule takes a jump shot against Bishop O’Connell in a semi nal girls head basketball coach Kirsten game of the Rebel Roundball Classic at Fairfax High School. Marshall nished third in the tour- Stone and her Warhawks. They win a Continued on Page 18 nament. See a slideshow at https://sungazette.news/photos. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT state championship later this winter. n All those high-school athletic Web, Twitter and all social-media sites Langley Boys Involved in Many Close Games are updated in an immediate and time- DAVE FACINOLI ary School. rebounds and two steals. Balistrere ly fashion, not hours or days later. Sta Writer The Saxons trailed 47-40 with 1:21 to scored 13, had seven assists and three re- n Take whatever matters neces- play, then closed to win thanks to an 11- bounds. Owen scored 12 and had seven sary to start varsity basketball games If the Langley Saxons are involved, 0 run. The winning stretch began with boards and four blocks; with Tre Vasili- on time, not 30 and 45 minutes late, the games must be close. consecutive three-point plays Aidan adis having ve rebounds, two steals which is so often the case. Through 10 outings this winter for Owen and Jiaan Sehhat, a defense re- and two assists. n The Sun Gazette gets to continue the boys bound by Owen, then the eventual the Langley trailed 10-4 after the rst to have the pleasure of covering so BASKETBALL high-school go-ahead three-pointer from the left quarter, 21-19 at halftime, but led, 34- many fantastic local teams and ath- basketball team (3-7), seven were de- baseline by Sehhat with 18 second left 33 after three periods. Each team missed letes in the new year. cided by meager margins and a 15-point off of a driving dishout assist from multiple layups, including Briar Woods We’ll see what happens with all of loss was close in the fourth quarter. Thomas Balistrere against the Briar more so in the second half. those wishes. “We play them nice and close,” Lang- Woods zone. “We seem to get off to slow starts,” ley coach Scott Newman said. Sehhat, who was chosen to the all- Newman said. “I like this team, but we Langley’s most recent tight decision tournament tem, then had a steal under are still a work in progress. We need to was a 51-47 nal-seconds comeback the Briar Woods’ basket, was fouled and continue to mature. This win should be Find daily updates on the Web at victory Dec. 26 over Briar Woods in hit to clinching free throws with 1.7 sec- a big con dence boost.” www.insidenova.com. Stay in touch the rst-round of the Glory Days Grill onds to play. through Twitter (@sungazettespts) and Tournament at Lake Braddock Second- Sehhat nished with 22 points, four Continued on Page 18 www.facebook.com/sungazettenews.

www.sungazette.news January 2, 2020 17 High-School Roundup SWIM AND DIVE: The Madison War- tional. was a standout football player for Gon- hawks split their rst two meets of the Oakton’s lone champion was Roman zaga during the fall season. season in girls and boys action, defeat- Bakhtiyor at 138 pounds. Six Oakton Madison’s High School’s Sammy Sa- ing Centreville then losing to McLean, wrestlers nished second – Max Kelley rantis also received an award at the VYI then defeating Chantilly. at 113, Isaac Hegg (120), Amin Bakhti- awards banquet. In those meets, race winners for yor (132), Vad Condino (145), Sadeg Madison were Anna Keating, Elizabeth Ashaipi (182) and Tony Triew (195). ALL-STATE FOOTBALL: Players from Kuhlkin, Aidan Jones, Emma Wain- The Langley Saxons placed fourth, Flint Hill and the Potomac School were wright, Benham Cobb, Owen Dyson, led by champion Caleb Womack at 220 selected to Division I all-state private- Natalie Lauer, Anna Sullivan, John and Alex Woltman was second at 126. school football teams in Virginia for Klein, Sophia Brown, Maggie Shi, Ja- The Potomac School Panthers had a their performances during the fall sea- cob Roth, Darby Galbraith, Brayden runner-up in Jud Cummings at 152. son. Philpott and Regan Hau. Sam Duncan, n At the George Mason High Holi- Chosen from Flint Hill were senior Maddy Grosz, Alexandra Dicks, Jack- day Classic in Falls Church, the Madi- wide receiver/defensive back Justice El- son Miller and Owen Murphy won in son Warhawks were second with four lison on rst team on offense and sec- diving. individual champions and the Mar- ond team on defense, senior linebacker Winners for McLean in the meet shall Statesmen were third with three Elijah Wasson was rst team on defense were Ava Soong, Owen Thomas, Lily champs. Vienna resident Colin O’Connor received a re- and senior wide receiver Zach Garcia Flint, Clare Brady, Emily Friedman and Winning titles for Madison were cent Vienna Youth Incorporated award. was second team on offense. Steve Han. Ben Sim at 126 pounds, Samuel Sorrell COLIN O’CONNOR: Vienna resident From Potomac School, junior de- A number of swimmers missed the (138), Luera Orion (145) and Nicholas Colin O’Connor was honored as Vi- fensive back Brandon Potts was chosen McLean-Madison meet because they Ceynowa (182). The wrestlers all had enna Youth Incorporated’s Player of rst team on defense and senior lineman were at a national competition. undefeated record in winning those the Year, which is awarded to the high- Chris Gaston made second team on of- NOTE: Former Madison High div- championships. school player from the town who shows fense. ers Greg Duncan and Grayson Camp- Champions for Marshall at the tour- the most athletic achievement, civic re- Those players helped Flint Hill win bell teamed to nish third at the U.S. ney were Hossein Shadabi (113), Owen sponsibility, academic excellence and the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference Winter Nationals recently in the 3-me- Lebkisher (132) and Nicholas Zuniga team leadership. this past season with an undefeated ter synchronized event. (heavyweight). After graduating from Gonzaga Col- record and nish 5-4 overall, and they Many of the local teams are par- lege High School this coming spring, helped Potomac School nish second in WRESTLING: The Oakton Cougars n- ticipate in various holiday tournaments O’Connor will play college football at the league. Both teams missed the Divi- ished second in the Pat Dulany Invita- this week. the United States Naval Academy. He sion I state playoffs.

ished third. The Panthers defeated Thomas Jefferson, 62-17, in the rst round, lost to West Potomac, 60-48, Cougars in the semi nals, then downed Falls Church, 55-43, in Continued from Page 17 the consolation game. Kayla Rolph’s point totals were 29, 28 and 22 in tournament, with Jiann Sehhat making the all-tourna- the three games for Potomac School. Evelina Swigart ment team. scored 11 points in two of the games and made multi- The Oakton girls (9-2) went 3-0 at its own Cassel’s ple three-pointers. Caelan McCormack, Elizabeth Bu- Cougar Holiday Classic. chwald, Caroline Norton and Taya Lasota were other The Cougars defeated John Champe, 59-39, An- top scorers for the Panthers. nandale, 48-30, and Wake eld, 43-22. n The Madison Warhawks (11-0) won their rst two Hannah Kaloi played in the tournament for Oak- games of the girls Title IX Tournament in Washing- ton after missing previous games with an injury. She ton, D.C., defeating Nazareth, 75-58, then CH Flow- scored 24 points in the three games. ers, 49-37. Other top scorers for Oakton were Lauren McMar- n At the boys Mount Vernon Holiday Tournament, lin, Kara Vietmeyer, Grace Meshanko and Sophia the Madison Warhawks (6-4) lost their rst game to Zinzi. Fairfax Christian, 67-60, then won their second over n At the girls Rebel Roundball Classic at Fairfax John Paul the Great, 54-41, behind 16 points from High School, the Langley Saxons (5-5) lost in the Elijah Turner, 13 from Logan Spafford and 12 from championship game to Bishop O’Connell, 64-44, to Soren Almquist. Spafford scored 17 against Fairfax nish 2-1 and the Marshall Statesmen also nished 2- Christian and Almquist and Turner 15 each. 1, taking third with a 44-40 victory over host Fairfax n The Potomac School Panthers (6-4) nished sec- in the consolation game. ond at the boys Bulldog Bash at West eld High, falling Langley’s wins were over the Flint Hill Huskies, 44- to Yorktown, 66-59, in the championship game. J.T. 28, and Fairfax, 35-34. Tyson scored 12 points in the loss, Jamel Melvin 10, Leading Langley in scoring in the tournament were Alex Holmes 11 and Khalil Williams nine. Marya Mufti, Kylie Allen, Taylor Maguire, Fiona Bar- Melvin scored 17 in a 42-39 win over West eld and ber and Bella Holloman. had 31 in the Panthers’ 72-55 win over Robinson. Ro- Marshall (7-3) defeated Hay eld, 45-40, in the rst land Martin scored 10 in that game. round, then lost to O’Connell, 64-33, in the semi nals. n The Flint Hill Huskies (7-3) went 1-1 in boys Marshall was limited because of injuries to starting Marshall High School’s Rachael South shoots over Bishop games at Potomac High in Maryland. Flint Hill de- twin sisters Mary and Christina Trivisonno, which O’Connell’s Nicole Collins in Dec. 27 action. FROM BY DEB KOLT feated Christ Chapel, 83-54, in its rst game, then lost kept them out of action. in its other game. to host Potomac, 63-59. Flint Hill (5-5) nished 1-2, with its win a 46-43 vic- n At the girls Joe Cascio Tournament at Falls Church Dowar Jioklow, Saxby Sunderland, Noel Brown tory over Battle eld. Flint Hill lost to Chantilly, 44-30, High School, the Potomac School Panthers (6-3) n- and Ronald Ayers were Flint Hill’s leading scorers.

gars in the semi nals of tht tournament day tournament, Langley lost to Lake overime to W.T. Woodson, fell by two and lost in another close contests, 56-53. Braddock, 80-67, to nish fourth. Lang- points against Madison when the Sax- Basketball Oakton went on to win the title. ley plays Lake Braddock against on Jan. ons missed a last-second shot, lost a Continued from Page 17 The Saxons had defeated Oakton, 7, again at Lake Braddock. second-half lead and the game to Rob- 50-39, earlier this season. In other close games for Langley this inson, and defeated Chantilly by a close Langley then faced the Oakton Cou- In the consolation game of the holi- winter through its 10 games, it lost in margin.

18 January 2, 2020 www.sungazette.news Public-Safety Notes DISHWASHER SPARKS TOWNHOUSE have had a weapon, surrendered all the guardians, who came to the scene to take started to drive away from the area when FIRE IN TYSONS: The Fairfax County money from the register and the suspect custody of the involved parties. the same man allegedly threw a beer bot- Fire and Rescue Department on Dec. left the scene, police said. tle at the rear windshield of the resident’s 23 at 10:43 a.m. dispatched units to a re- Police of cers, detectives and a K-9 WOMAN REPORTS BEER BOTTLE vehicle, shattering the glass, police said. ported townhouse re in the 2000 block unit responded and searched the area, but THROWN AT HER VEHICLE IN VIENNA of Meadow Springs Drive in Tysons. were unable to nd the suspect. Of cers ROAD-RAGE INCIDENT: A resident told STOLEN VEHICLE RETRIEVED IN PARK- Arriving units saw smoke showing and detectives on the scene obtained vital Vienna police on Dec. 19 that another ING LOT OF VIENNA HOTEL: Owners of from the roof of a three-story, middle- information that was broadcast to sur- motorist, who had been driving directly a vehicle that had been reported stolen in unit townhouse. Crews located and extin- rounding jurisdictions. behind her, pulled up next to her and Loudoun County were able to locate it in guished a re on the second oor and put Shortly after this robbery, a suspect t- someone in the vehicle started to yell ob- the parking lot of the Vienna Wolf Trap out a part of the blaze that had extended ting the same description committed an- scenities at her for driving too slowly. Hotel, 430 Maple Ave., W., on Dec. 25 at to the third oor. 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www.sungazette.news January 2, 2020 19 Politics, Development Dominated Past Year Continued from Page 1 of Laws: Virginia politics got turned up- pilot program. The program will cost $4.3 side down in February, with the discovery million in scal 2020, $5.5 million in scal Democrats also strengthened their of a photo of one man in blackface and 2021 and $6.65 million in scal 2022. hold on the Fairfax County School Board, another in a Ku Klux Klan costume on Late Notable Residents Honored for with Democratically endorsed candidates Gov. Ralph Northam’s medical-school Community Contributions: Death comes lling openings on the board, and saw the yearbook page. As pressure mounted to everyone and it arrived in 2019 for sev- election of progressive-minded common- for Northam to resign, Lt. Gov. Justin eral area residents who had spent their wealth’s attorneys in Fairfax, Loudoun Fairfax (D) faced allegations of sexual lives and careers trying to improve the and Arlington counties. misconduct and Attorney General Mark community. Ongoing MAC Controversy Forces Herring (D) admitted he once had ap- • Vienna Volunteer Fire Department of- Changes on Vienna Town Council: Rid- peared in blackface. cials draped Fire Station 2’s façade with ing on a wave of irritation over several None of those of ceholders resigned, black bunting to mourn the department’s controversial rezoning cases involving the but Northam responded by creating the former chief, George William “Bill” Ellis, Maple Avenue Commercial (MAC) ordi- new position of director of diversity, who died Feb. 22 at age 81. nance, newcomers Nisha Patel and Steve equity and inclusion. The role was lled • Former Vienna Town Council mem- Potter won seats on the Vienna Town by Janice Underwood, former director ber Maud Robinson died March 11 at age Council in the May 7 election. Voters of diversity initiatives at Old Dominion 96. The Council in December approved ousted incumbent Tara Bloch and Coun- University. Northam also has committed the purchase of Robinson’s home at 124 cil member Carey Sienicki did not seek to removing vestiges of racist language in Courthouse Road, S.W., for possible use re-election. Virginia’s laws. as park space and added “Maud Rob- Vienna’s political landscape will McLean High School Overcrowd- inson Nature Preserve” to the name of change in a big way next year following ing Heats Up Boundary Controversy: Northside Park. the announcement in December by three- McLean residents expressed outrage con- • Former Dranesville District Supervi- term Mayor Laurie DiRocco that she will cerning overcrowding at McLean High sor Nancy Falck died April 26 at age 89. not seek re-election. School and Great Falls residents also be- Supervisor Je McKay (D-Lee) rallies the The Board of Supervisors complimented Developer Sues Vienna Over MAC came vocal over the prospect that some crowd at the Elks Lodge in Merrield on Nov. Falck’s involvement in state and local ac- Denial and Council Flirts with Rezoning Langley High students might have to at- 5 following his election as Fairfax County tivities, especially those involving mental Recision: Board of Supervisors chairman in an election The Vienna Town Council on tend another school. that saw Democrats locally and statewide health and education. June 17 approved a Maple Avenue Com- The Fairfax County School Board has make gains. PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER • Theodore “Ted” Thomas, a World mercial (MAC) rezoning application for agreed to evaluate possible McLean High War II veteran and retired Washington, condominiums and retail at 374-380 Ma- boundary adjustments in mid-2020. for 1,200 county police of cers. The pro- D.C., police of cer, died May 27 at age ple Ave., W., but turned down a proposal No Charges Filed in 2017 Police Fatal gram will kick off in scal 2020 by pro- 97. Local residents lauded Thomas’ recti- by Sunrise Development Inc. to build an Shooting of McLean Man: The U.S. De- viding cameras to of cers at the Mason, tude and commitment to the community, assisted-living facility and a bit of retail at partment of Justice announced in Novem- Mount Vernon and Reston district sta- which included lengthy service on the Vi- 100-112 Maple Ave., E. ber that no charges would be led against tions, which had participated in an earlier enna Planning Commission. But both proposals were back in the the two U.S. Park Police of cers involved news just weeks later. Vienna Town Coun- in the fatal shooting of McLean resident cil members Pasha Majdi and Howard Bijan Ghaisar, 25, two years earlier. ///////////////////////// Springsteen pressed for the Council to Park police shot Ghaisar multiple CLASSIFIEDS consider rescinding the 374-380 Maple times in Mount Vernon after he was in- Ave., W., rezoning approval. volved in a fender-bender and tried to RV/ CAMPER STORAGE The Council, in a six-hour long meet- drive away a third time from of cers who Call us today to ing that began July 15 and ended at 2 had approached his vehicle with weapons a.m. the next day, did not even bring that drawn. Motorhome & proposal up for a vote after numerous Federal of cials said there was not suf- residents, business owners and Planning cient proof that the of cers “willfully” Camper place your Commission members urged them not to violated federal laws in this case, especial- rescind the rezoning. ly the Fourth Amendment’s prohibition Storage. While the Council dodged a potential against unreasonable seizure. classified ad! legal bullet there, the town was not so for- The McLean Citizens Association, tunate in the Sunrise case. Company of - which had passed previous resolutions 540.454.2272 cials on July 17 led a $30 million lawsuit calling for authorities to release infor- against the town for rejecting Sunrise’s mation about the case, stopped short in for more details. 703-771-8831 MAC application. December of passing a resolution asking Thunderstorm Causes Flooding and the commonwealth’s attorney for Fairfax TUTOR NEEDED Road Damage, But No Deaths: Northern County and the city of Fairfax to consid- Virginians who looked outside the win- er ling charges against the of cers. But dow the morning of July 8 saw something the MCA board did support having presi- curious: The sky kept getting darker in- dent Dale Stein send a letter to the com- I’d like to have someone tutor me for an stead of lighter as the morning wore on. monwealth’s attorney asking for the same, Introduction to Statistical Analysis The massive thunderstorm that struck and outgoing commonwealth’s attorney that morning did not result in any fatali- Raymond Morrogh indicated in Decem- college course, and an Analysis/Research ties, but damaged 20 local roadways and ber that his of ce might look into ling led to long-term shutdowns of Kirby and charges, according to media reports. in Political Science course. Swinks Mill roads in McLean. The Board Supervisors OK Police Body-Worn of Supervisors received a post-mortem re- Cameras: In a move long sought by resi- A whole bunch of patience required. Will- port on the storm damage and concluded dents seeking more transparency and ac- ing to consider any asking price for this ser- more needed to be done to shore up Fair- countability from law enforcement, the fax County’s stormwater infrastructure. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on vice. Living in the McLean, or Tyson’s Corner Missteps by Top State Of cials Lead Sept. 23 approved three-year, phased-im- to New Diversity Position, Examination plementation plan for body-worn cameras area, preferred. Courses start January 6, 2020. Please e-mail me at [email protected] The Sun Gazette is the community’s source for news and information, and has been so since 1935. That’s a whole lot of news that has been covered! if you can help.

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22 January 2, 2020 www.sungazette.news ANCIENT Chinese philosopher Local history HISTORY 8. Metallic mixture Items taken from the archives of the © StatePoint Media 9. Bye in Palermo 10. Auto pioneer Northern Virginia Sun. ACROSS 11. Kosher eatery 12. *One of Greek January 8, 1937: 1. Imposing abode mythology’s 12 Olympians n Fairfax police of cers will be getting 6. ______mode 9. Musical finale 15. *Mesoamerica’s earliest a pay raise of $120 this year. known civilization n Alcohol sales in Virginia’s state ABC 13. Declares to be true 14. Bud or chum 20. One maxwell per square stores were up this Christmas season over centimeter last year. 15. Petroleum tanker 16. Relating to a gene 22. ____, snowshoe, tube n Lt. Gov. Price is expected to face no 17. “La” precursor 24. Movie teaser major hurdles in his quest for the Demo- 25. *Mesopotamia’s earliest cratic nomination for governor. 18. Big Dipper shape 19. *Between Stone Age and civilization n About 6,500 homes are expected to Bronze Age 26. Establish validity be built in Virginia this year. 21. Concentration equalizing 27. End of a shoelace n At the movies: “The Great Ziegfeld” process 29. *Romulus’ domain is playing at the State Theatre. 23. *E in BCE 31. Ruler of emirate 24. Youngster 32. Mothball substitute January 9, 1952: 25. *The Romans built one at 33. 1st letter of Hebrew n Fairfax of cials are seeking $150,000 Bath’s hot springs alphabet in state funds to purchase right-of-way for 28. Make like a cat 34. *Founder of first the George Washington Memorial Park- 30. Mountain cover Academy in Athens way. 35. Instinctive motive 36. *Virgil wrote of this 37. “General Hospital,” e.g. volcano in the “Aeneid” January 9, 1967: 39. Fresh Prince: “____ ya 38. Blueprint or outline n Ethel Kennedy is standing trial in later!” 42. Diplomat on a mission Fairfax County on allegations she stole 40. Lose coat 45. “The Odyssey” a horse from a neighbor’s property in 41. Upside down frown temptresses McLean. Kennedy claims the horse was 43. Original thought 49. Hula accessory emaciated and was in need of attention. 44. Not odds 51. Jamaican gang member 46. Distinctive elegance 54. Bridal path January 10, 1973: 56. Divination card 47. Feeling great delight 65. Tear-jerker categories of this n Tomorrow’s opening of the General 57. *Virgil or Homer 48. Mr. Selfridge’s sphere of 66. *The ____ Peoples, DOWN Assembly will mark the rst time a session 58. Cross to bear expertise attackers of ancient Egypt 1. Gaspar, Balthasar and 59. Actress Sorvino has been held on an odd-numbered year. 50. Green-eyed monster 68. *Infamous Athens’ legis- Melchior n 60. Standard’s partner McLean’s boys basketball team fell 52. *Early christogram Chi lator 2. Affirm solemnly 61. One side of a leaf to Herndon, 77-62. ____ 69. Continental money 3. Wag of a finger n 62. *Euclid’s sphere of The Sun is looking for boys, ages 13- 53. In the back 70. Lincoln lumber 4. Don’t cast your pearls expertise, for short 16, to deliver the paper. 55. Granola grain 71. Itsy-bitsy bits before it 63. International Civil Aviation 57. *Italian city, Mount 72. Pre-Soviet Russian ruler 5. Inner wall of a trench Org. January 8, 1982: Vesuvius’ victim 73. Opposite of WSW 6. Altar holder 64. Take a nap n The Vienna Town Council has waived 61. *Pharaoh’s resting place 74. *Per Aristotle, there are 3 7. *____ Tzu, ancient its policy requiring employees to retire 67. Long, long time at age 70 on behalf of parts clerk Clark Munn, who wants to keep working. n John Milliken and Warren Stam- Fairfax County Notes baugh each say they will not challenge Continued from Page 6 currently serves as bishop. ton County Board members on Dec. 17 U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf, R-10th, this year, paid tribute to Fairfax County Board of leaving Ira Lechner as the lone Demo- diocese’s 2019 year in review. VOLUNTEERING SESSION OFFERED: Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova, cratic candidate. Those parishioners are served by 70 R.S.V.P. Northern Virginia will host a vol- who is retiring. n Northern Virginia Community Col- parishes and six missions with 276 priests, unteer orientation – “The Art of Volun- Bulova “has been an exceptional pub- lege of cials want the state to fund 12.5- 125 religious sisters, 87 permanent dea- teering” – on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 10:30 lic-service role model,” Arlington board percent pay increases for teachers. cons and six religious brothers, according a.m. at Bailey’s Crossroads Community chairman Christian Dorsey said in re- to the data, included in the year-end issue Center. marks honoring Bulova, who was elected January 8, 1993: of the Arlington Catholic Herald newspa- Attendees will have a chance to learn to a district seat on the Board of Supervi- n The Clintons are debating where to per. about volunteer opportunities through sors in 1987 and rst was elected chair- send daughter Chelsea to school. In a Among other data: R.S.V.P., a collaborative effort of Vol- man in a 2009 special election. Sun “man on the street” interview, three • The diocese presided over 6,067 bap- unteer Arlington, Volunteer Fairfax and The resolution passed by the Arling- respondents said it should be a private tisms, 6,736 rst communions, 6,107 con- Volunteer Alexandria. ton board said that, under her leadership, school, one said it should be a public rmations and 1,322 marriages during its “The art of successful volunteering in Fairfax County had been “a collaborative school and two said it was none of their scal year. retirement is nding an experience that is leader among neighboring jurisdictions,” business. • The diocese had a total of 16,413 stu- fun, social, convenient and meaningful,” and noted that Bulova had “a knack for dents enrolled in Catholic schools, includ- said Brandi Morris, the program man- channeling community anger into con- CROSSWORD SOLUTION ing 12,886 in pre-kindergarten through ager. “R.S.V.P. specializes in personally structive action.” eighth grade and 3,527 in high school. helping folks nd their niche, so they can The resolution also praised her work • There are 49 men in formation for the fully utilize their interests and talents in supporting expansion of the Metro sys- priesthood and 75 men and women in for- retirement.” tem. mation for other religious life. The community center is located at The Arlington board’s vice chairman, • The combined budget of parishes 5914 Seminary Road. To register, call Libby Garvey, noted that while there may and schools in the diocese stood at $235.8 (703) 403-5360 or e-mail swhite@volun- be dysfunction at other levels of govern- million, up slightly from a year before. teerfairfax.org. For information on vol- ment, governments closest to the public The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ar- unteer opportunities, see the Website at have to be pragmatic problem-solvers. lington was formed in 1974 when Virginia www.rsvpnova.org. “Local government is where we get was split into two and the broader North- things done,” Garvey said. ern Virginia region was carved out of the DEPARTING BULOVA HONORED BY Diocese of Richmond. Michael Burbidge ARLINGTON COUNTY BOARD: Arling- – Staff Reports

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