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2 November 12, 2020 sungazette.news All 4 Fairfax Bond Referendums Garner Easy Victories BRIAN TROMPETER isterial districts (Dranesville and Spring- tricts, again setting aside the large number stock and equipment in the Washington Sta Writer eld residents voted against it by slim of absentee votes not listed by district. metropolitan area. margins), but because more than 384,000 The bond will supply $100 million for By the unof cial count, voters cast Four Fairfax County bond initiatives absentee votes were not broken down by the Fairfax County Park Authority to ac- 380,776 ballots for the transportation sailed easily to victory in the Nov. 3 elec- district, it was not possible to reach de ni- quire, construct, reconstruct, develop and bond and 181,921 against it. The bond tion. tive conclusions. equip additional parks and park facilities; passed in all nine magisterial districts, They includes: The library bond held special impor- preserve open-space land; and develop exempting as before the majority of votes • Voters approved a tance to Vienna because it included mon- and improve existing parks and park fa- cast by absentee ballot. $90 million public-li- eys for a shared parking garage at the cilities. The remaining $12 million will • County voters also gave strong sup- brary bond, which will future new Patrick Henry Library. Town serve as the county’s contribution toward port for a $79 million health-and-human- ELECTION pay for construction, leaders already had seen the failure of two the Northern Virginia Regional Park Au- services bond referendum, with 407,767 reconstruction, enlarge- public-private partnerships for municipal thority (NOVA Parks). voting in favor and 156,342 against. As 2020 ment and equipment parking garages and hoped to achieve • Voters passed a transportation-bond with the park and transportation bonds, of existing and addi- success this time by signing an agreement referendum that will contribute $160 mil- this referendum succeeded in all nine dis- tional libraries, plus land acquisition as with Fairfax County, a more stable nan- lion as Fairfax County’s share toward the tricts. required. cial entity. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit The funds will be used to provide According to preliminary gures, • A $112 million park bond also passed Authority Compact. WMATA will use the health-and-human services facilities in the 372,203 county voters cast ballots for the by a large margin, with 407,459 residents funds to construct, reconstruct, improve community, including the construction, library-bond referendum and 191,222 voting in favor and 155,458 against, ac- and acquire transportation improvements reconstruction, enlargement and equip- against it. The referendum appeared to cording to unof cial totals. The referen- and facilities, which could include capital ment of existing and additional facilities pass in seven of the county’s nine mag- dum passed in all nine magisterial dis- costs for land, transit facilities, rolling and the acquisition of necessary land. Drug-Takeback Event Scores Success Across the County The Fairfax County and Vienna po- 1,696 pounds’ worth at the county police The October initiative collected ap- tive, drug-take-back boxes are available lice departments, in conjunction with the department’s eight district stations. proximately 25,706 pounds of medications year-round at each of Fairfax County’s U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration The county’s totals by station were 100 statewide. The Vienna Police Department eight district police stations. (DEA), on Oct. 24 participated in the pounds at Sully, 184 pounds at Mount plans to continue its participation with Accepted items include prescription 19th National Drug Take Back Initiative Vernon, 102 pounds at McLean, 173 the DEA for future initiatives. medication (Schedule II-V controlled and and collected literally a ton of unused and pounds at Mason, 303 pounds at the Unused or expired over-the-counter or non-controlled), prescription ointments, expired over-the-counter and prescription Reston station (and a nearby Inova col- prescription medicines left unsecured can over-the-counter medications, and medi- medications. lection point), 134 pounds at Franconia, be prone to misuse and may contribute cations for pets. Prohibited items include Area residents dropped off 309 213 pounds at Fair Oaks and 487 pounds to overdoses and accidental poisonings, needles (sharps), liquids of any kind, il- pounds’ worth of medications that day at in West Spring eld, where Kings Park Li- county police said. legal drugs, non-prescription ointments Vienna Police Headquarters and another brary was used as the collection point. In case people missed this year’s initia- and lotions, aerosol cans and inhalers.

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sungazette.news November 12, 2020 3 Trims in December Schedules Impact Local Airports The dominant carriers at the months and compared to a year dia in New York from 11 to two region’s three main airports have before. daily; cutting service to Los An- made signi cant cuts to their Data come from the Of cial geles from two ights per day to ight schedules for the month Airline Guide, analyzed at Air- one; reducing ights to Orlando of December, with additional liners.net. and Tampa from four to one per reductions likely over the winter Among some of the items of day each; and eliminating ser- to account for COVID-related interest: vice to Las Vegas, Des Moines, declines in traf c. • At Dulles, United is scaling Raleigh-Durham and Jackson United Airlines at Washing- back ights to Los Angeles from (Miss.), among others. ton Dulles International Airport, seven to three per day; reduc- • At BWI, cuts from South- The dominant airlines at the region’s three airports – American (above) at American Airlines at Ronald ing ights to San Francisco also west are not quite as dramatic, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, United at Washington Dulles Reagan Washington National from seven to three daily; cut- but do include a 30-percent re- International Airport and Southwest at Baltimore-Washington Internation- Airport and Southwest Airlines ting ights to Tampa from four duction in daily ights to Orlan- al Thurgood Marshall – have cut their December schedules in an eort to at Baltimore-Washington In- to two each day; and eliminating do; a reduction from four ights deal with the ongoing lack of passengers in the COVID era. ternational Thurgood Marshall service to Lexington (Ky.) and to three daily to Las Vegas; and a several other hubs) to Chicago Other carriers at the three Airport each will reduce capac- Kansas City, among others. reduction in service to San Juan. O’Hare International Airport, airports also are trimming their ity to a host of cities in Decem- • At Reagan National, Ameri- However, Southwest is inaugu- and is augmenting its schedule ight schedules in anticipation ber, both compared to the fall can is cutting ights to La Guar- rating ights from BWI (and from BWI to San Diego. of light demand. Vienna Planning Commission Backs Trio of Proposals BRIAN TROMPETER 27. That date marks 60 days af- and build three single-family, Sta Writer ter the developer’s of cial sub- detached homes. The lots will be mission of the proposal to the fairly large, ranging from about A proposed six-house sub- Planning Commission. 18,000 square feet to 22,000 division in southwest Vienna Planning Commission mem- square feet, and all will be ac- received a unanimous recom- ber Julie Hays asked whether cessed from Courthouse Road, mendation to the Vienna Town the developer had considered S. W. Council Nov. 4 from the town’s building housing for people who The proposal would require a Planning Commission. wished to age in place. waivers from the Town Council The applicant, Connor Sekas “It feels like this property because two of the projects’ three of Apex Developers LLC, wishes would be perfect for ‘village lots do not meet lot-shape-fac- to subdivide lots at 601 Marshall housing,’” she said. tor rules, which aim to prevent Road, S.W., and 1011 Ware St., John Sekas, who represented irregularly shaped parcels. Rice S.W., into lots for six single-fam- the applicant at the meeting, said said all three lots were similarly ily houses. Each lot would meet no such option had been consid- shaped, but Lots 2 and 3 did not the 16,000-square-foot minimum ered. The company tends to do qualify under the town’s formula for that zoning district. by-right projects, but Hays’ sug- because they were longer. The proposal also calls for an gestion would require a rezoning The Vienna Planning Commission on Nov. 4 unanimously recommended Planning Commissioners outlot that in the future might with public hearings, he said. that the Vienna Town Council approve plans by developer John Sekas to agreed on that point and said it be sold to Vienna Aquatic Club, Hays asked whether town of- build ve townhouse-style condominiums at 201 Park St., S.E. The site would serve no purpose to create which eventually hopes to build cials had alerted their Fairfax since the 1980s has been occupied by a medical oce building. an outlot at the rear of the par- an indoor pool. County counterparts about pos- dominiums, each of which would Sekas told the Planning Com- cels just to meet the town’s rules. Two existing single-family sible increases in the local school have two-car garages in the rear mission his company would re- The subdivision would re- homes on the 2.93-acre site, plus population. that would be accessed via a pri- move three trees at the site, but quire the removal of two large another at 1009 Ware St., S.W., Deputy Planning and Zon- vate road. There also would be plant 18 more. The site’s sidewalk white oaks, one of which is lo- have been used by a preschool, ing Director Michael D’Orazio four parking spaces for visitors. would remain open throughout cated on the town’s right of way. Parkwood School, since the said the town had reached out to The application would require construction except for about Both trees are in poor condition 1950s. The subdivision would be the county regarding rezonings three site-plan modi cations one week when the new drive- and should be taken out, espe- called Parkwood Oaks. under the now-rescinded Maple from the town. The proposed way apron was being installed, cially given the need to construct The developer would re- Avenue Commercial (MAC) or- development’s lot coverage of he said. a 5-foot-wide sidewalk, said move most of the existing trees dinance, but did not usually do 60 percent would far exceed the The Town Council will have Rice, who will foot the tree-re- on the heavily wooded site, but so with by-right subdivisions. town’s usual 25-percent maxi- the nal say on the applicant’s moval costs. still would meet the town’s re- Planning Commission Backs mum, but be only slightly higher requests. “The tree at 121 Courthouse quirement for a 20-percent tree Townhouse-Style Condos on Site than the medical facility’s 55- Planning Commission Sup- is visibly decayed to the point canopy. The builder also would of Medical Of ce: Five attached percent lot coverage, said Kelly ports 3-Home Subdivision: where it’s become dangerous” preserve trees on two of the lots, townhouse-style condominiums O’Brien, the town’s principal Vienna Planning Commission and needs to be remove within plus the outlot. soon may take the place of a planner. members voted 9-0 Nov. 4 to the next six months, said Gary Because of sightline problems medical of ce building at 201 The development also would recommend that the Vienna Lawrence, the town’s landscape along Marshall Road, S.W., the Park St., S.E., in Vienna. need a 20-foot front-yard set- Town Council approve plans for and arborist supervisor. “To my developer would allow access to The Vienna Planning Com- back, instead of the required a three-lot subdivision on con- estimation, 75 percent of the that street only from two of the mission on Nov. 4 voted 9-0 to 35 feet, but this would conform solidated properties at 117-121 structural wood at the base of new residences. The rest would recommend the Vienna Town with surrounding uses and not Courthouse Road, S.W. the trunk is missing. This is in be accessible via Ware Street, Council approve the proposal be detrimental because the resi- The Town Council on Aug. 31 an obvious hollow. You can see S. W. submitted by John Sekas of dents’ parking would be in the rezoned the small strip of land it with your bare eyes.” In addition to the existing ad- Sekas Homes Ltd. rear, O’Brien said. at 117 Courthouse Road, S.W., The tree at 117 Courthouse dresses, the new lots would be The two-story, brick medi- A proposed side-yard setback from commercial to residential Road, S.W., also is dying and numbered 1013, 1015 and 1017 cal facility has operated at the of 10 feet on the property’s west in anticipation of the subdivi- would not survive construction Ware St., S.W., and 603 Marshall 0.41-acre, residentially zoned side would be one-third lower sion proposal. planned at the site, Lawrence Road, S.W. site since 1984, by way of a con- than the 15 feet required by The applicant, Dennis Rice said. The matter next will head to ditional-use permit. code, but again would conform of JDA Custom Homes, will The Town Council will have the Vienna Town Council, which The developer would raze to those of surrounding proper- demolish two circa-1925 single- until Dec. 27 to act upon Rice’s must render a decision by Dec. that structure and build the con- ties, she said. family homes on the 1.4-acre site proposal.

4 November 12, 2020 sungazette.news MCA Again Presses County To Pursue Pension Reforms In Loving Memory BRIAN TROMPETER ward the pension plans may be overshad- Walter Hinds Washburn Sta Writer owing out other needed investments in Walter H. Washburn passed away employee pay, schools, public safety, parks As they have several times in the past, and recreation, and affordable housing, peacefully in his sleep on October 29, McLean Citizens Association (MCA) the resolution read. 2020 at the age of 98. He was born in board members on Nov. 4 passed a reso- A study completed in 2012 by Aon Rochester, NY and grew up in Mon- lution urging Fairfax County supervisors Hewitt, commissioned by the county, mouth, ME and was a resident of Vien- to monitor the county’s pension programs found that Fairfax County’s pension plans na, VA the past 62 years. Walter served and look for savings to bridge the gap be- paid bene ts about two-thirds greater in the Army Air Corps during WWII, tween available funds and what’s owed. than those of six neighboring jurisdic- stationed in New Guinea and Okina- “The fundamental problem, which we tions, the Virginia Retirement System and wa. He retired in 1984 from Kiplinger cite in this resolution, is that the Fairfax the federal government, MCA’s resolution Washington Editors as a computer pensions are remarkably more generous . . read. programmer/systems analyst. He was . than all of the surrounding jurisdictions,” County of cials have modi ed some a locally well known, avid long distance said Dale Stein, chairman of MCA’s Bud- pension-plan provisions in recent years. get and Taxation Committee. Employees hired after Jan. 1, 2013, have runner, setting several American age County of cials manage three funds had a minimum retirement age of 55 (up group records. He ran countless mar- – the Employees’ Retirement System, Po- from the previous 50) and become eligible athons including multiple Boston and lice Of cers Retirement System and Uni- for full bene ts only when their age and Houston Marathons and as far away as the Stockholm Marathon. He formed Retirement System – that supply number of years served equaled 85 (up was known as a gentle, kind soul, well beloved by family, kids, friends and pensions for about 30,000 active, retired from the previous 80). pets. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Nellie Marie Washburn, or terminated employees. MCA members added, however, that his sons, David Washburn of Houston, TX and Kevin Washburn of Cen- As of June 30, the end of scal year a subsequent early retirement option ef- treville, VA and their spouses, Jill Washburn and Karen L. Washburn, 2020, the county had $7.3 billion in in- fectively may have resulted in a combined five grandchildren, Erika Washburn, Sarah Shook, Tyler Washburn, vestments to pay for $10.1 billion in pen- total of 75 years, with no minimum age Michael Washburn and Sebastian Washburn, niece Diane Freda and sion obligations, leaving $2.8 billion in and no penalty. nephew Michael Freda. A private burial service will be held at Quantico unfunded liabilities. Unfunded pension Supervisors also have eliminated the obligations grew $100 million between one-time 3-percent annuity increase in National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the 2010 and 2015, but have risen by $1 bil- all three pension plans for new employees Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (jdrf.org) or the Fairfax County Park lion since then, according to MCA’s reso- hired on or after July 1, 2019. In addition, Foundation (fairfaxparkfoundation.org; in “Add special instructions to lution. supervisors eliminated the pre-Social seller” insert “In honor of Walter H. Washburn”). Unfunded pension liabilities have Security supplement for employees who grown because the total number of par- were hired on or after that date and now ticipating employees keeps increasing and are participating in the Employees’ Re- they have been earning more bene ts than tirement System and Uniformed Retire- anticipated, in part because they live lon- ment System. ger than earlier assumed. While commending county supervi- Thinking of Building on Your Lot? The resolution also expressed MCA’s sors for their recent pension-plan modi - concern about county contributions to- cations, MCA’s resolution recommended ward those funds, which have risen mark- that supervisors consider the following Then don’t miss your chance to edly in the last decade. changes next year and implement them in The county’s cash payment to the 2022. MCA urged supervisors to: Meet The Builder! three pension plans were $172 million in * Update the 2018 Retirement System Meet the Lender • Meet the Engineer • Meet the Site Contractor scal 2011, climbed to $262 million in s- Review in the coming months to discern cal 2015 and rose to $355 million in scal possible changes that could limit the pen- 2020. Employees’ contributions, however, sion plans’ net cost and growth rates so Saturday, November 14th, 10 AM to 12 Noon have not grown signi cantly during that as not to exceed those of nearby jurisdic- period, the resolution read. tions. The review also more accurately 2127 Greenwich St in Falls Church The three pension plans’ rates of re- should estimate the size of the county’s Model Open For Showings Sat & Sun, 12-4 turn also have lagged expectations, MCA pension obligations and the contributions ©Design Basics, Inc. members said. Large county cash contributions to- Continued on Page 19

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But the May ower, which brought the that permitted laypeople to elect their own As Americans celebrated the 300th an- © 2020 HPR-Hemlock LLC Pilgrims to Plymouth in 1620, has sailed ofcers and exercise discipline over one niversary of the May ower’s arrival, many All advertising and editorial matter is fully protected and cannot be reproduced in any into history and ranks as one of the another, and devised a political frame- Americans used the Pilgrims’ story to as- manner without permission from the publisher. world’s most famous ships. work with a substantial amount of (albeit sist in their struggle against Bolshevism. The publisher reserves the right to reject As many these days promote a “cancel male-only) participation. The Pilgrims were not the forefathers advertising for any reason. culture,” with numerous monuments hon- The Pilgrims are known, however, pri- of abolitionism; they enslaved Native oring prominent leaders and historical marily for the large role they have played Americans. Nor were they thoroughgoing events being torn down, and a ferocious in subsequent American history; they fre- proponents of liberty; religious dissenters debate raging over slavery, racism and quently have been used to reimagine and were second-class citizens in Plymouth. American exceptionalism, discussing the reinvent the nation’s history. Nevertheless, their “complicated leg- PUBLISHER’S NOTICE 400th anniversary of the initial landing of During the early national and an- acy of human bondage and unresolved We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for achieving equal housing opportunity the May ower is a daunting task. tebellum eras, ministers, scholars and debates about liberty,” as Turner puts it, throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and Nevertheless, this event deserves to be politicians often extolled the Pilgrims. as well as their quest to obtain religious support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of carefully examined. Yale president Timothy Dwight, histo- freedom, need to be remembered as we race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, The Pilgrims are best known for their rian George Bancroft and President John celebrate the anniversary of their arrival. familial status or handicap. All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s zeal to worship God as their consciences Quincy Adams, for example, saw direct Smith is a professor of history emeritus fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise directed; for the celebration they shared connections between the May ower at Grove City College and a fellow for faith “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because and politics with the Institute for Faith and of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderli- with the Wampanoag in 1621 to thank Compact and the Declaration of Inde- ness, familial status or handicap or intention to make God for their successful harvest; and for pendence, and portrayed the Pilgrims as Freedom. He is the author of a number of any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” the (underwhelming) rock in Plymouth progenitors of democracy. works, including “Religion in the Oval This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. commemorating their arrival. This portrait of the Pilgrims as the Of ce” (Oxford University Press, 2015), Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings More recently, the Pilgrims have been forerunners of republicanism reached a “Faith and the Presidency from George advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file lambasted for their religious intolerance; peak in the sermons and orations cele- Washington to George W. Bush” (Oxford a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing for stealing Native American lands; and brating the 200th anniversary of the May- University Press, 2009) and “Heaven in the Office at (804) 367-9753. 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6 November 12, 2020 sungazette.news Unable to Mollify Dissent Among Rank-and-File, County’s Police Chief Decides to Take Retirement BRIAN TROMPETER ter to departmental staff. forms in mental health – all of Sta Writer The department’s last leader- the things that this board has ship change began in October championed and our community Beset for months by depart- 2012 after Chief David Rohrer expects,” McKay said. mental discord over his leader- was promoted to deputy county “You don’t become the safest ship, Chief Edwin Roessler Jr. executive for public safety. James jurisdiction of your size in the announced Nov. 5 he would Morris then served briey as act- nation and maintain a national step down Feb. 1 next year after ing chief before becoming Vien- reputation as a leader in crime eight years of leading the Fairfax na’s police chief in March 2013. prevention and safety by ac- County Police Department. Roessler then was appointed cident,” McKay said. “You do The decision drew somewhat the county’s interim police chief that because you’re constantly pro-forma statements of thanks and he became chief in July evolving.” for his service from elected of - 2013. County of cials credited Those challenges include cials, and veritable cheers from him with helping the department what some people say is a dis- the leader of a police organiza- achieve national and state ac- proportionate number of police tion, who called for an outsider creditation and re-accreditation; uses of force involving persons to be brought in to head the de- increasing transparency; imple- of color. partment. menting a body-worn-camera Carruthers predicted full Roessler “presided over the program; enhancing diversity disclosure of the facts would Roessler department during a tough pe- recruitment; and modifying use- exonerate police, and said ongo- riod of time, both nationally and of-force policies. mistaken identity. department’s morale was “pretty ing controversies have led some locally,” said Chairman Jeffrey Shortly into Roessler’s ten- About 300 of cers partici- much destroyed” after Timber- county of cers to avoid proac- McKay (D). “Clearly, he has ure, county police in August pated in an Oct. 15 “listening lake’s arrest. tive policing. made some decisions that have 2013 shot and killed unarmed session” held by the Fairfax “Of cers in Fairfax County Carruthers, who retired in made some people unhappy. Kingstowne resident John Geer. County Police Association and are doing a great job and when February after 26 years with the Frankly, that’s leadership.” This led to the ring of Of cer the Fairfax Fraternal Order of they’re called into question, the county’s police force, said his A Brooklyn, N.Y., native, Adam Torres, who eventually Police (FOP). Supervisor Patrick unfortunate part is, they’re not group wants the next chief to be Roessler began his career with pleaded guilty to manslaughter, Herrity (R-Spring eld) said the having the [chief’s] backing,” he an outsider with no ties to the the New York City Department and formation of the Ad Hoc issues raised had percolated for said. department. of Investigation and came to the Police Practices Review Com- years and did not just reect U.S. The county government will Supervisor Penelope Gross Washington area in 1985 for an mission, which produced more controversies over policing. conduct a nationwide search for (D-Mason) complimented internship at American Univer- than 200 recommendations, “Our police department is a new chief and seek community Roessler’s service, saying “his sity. He joined the county’s po- many of which the department in crisis – a word I do not use input along the way, McKay commitment to public safety lice force, Virginia’s largest, in has implemented. Roessler also lightly,” Herrity wrote in a news- said. The county in the past has and public service is exemplary, 1989 and rose through its ranks. helped establish the Independent letter to constituents. “Our of - hired chiefs from within the de- and he is richly deserving of our “Since July 17th, 1989, each Police Auditor’s Of ce. cers are operating in a culture of partment and without, and there thanks and an enjoyable and day I’ve been thankful for the Police groups pressed for fear and retaliation, afraid to do likely will be numerous internal peaceful retirement,” she said. gifts of af rmation through your Roessler’s resignation in June their jobs with conicting guid- candidates, he said. “We will select a new chief amazing work which includes this year after he sided with the ance and a lack of support from “We’ll be looking for that who is a great leader who will acts of kindness and valor by county Commonwealth’s Attor- leadership.” chief to continue to constantly earn the trust and respect of our each of you and those who ney Steve Descano on charging FOP president Brad Car- evolve this department to im- residents and our great police of- came before you which makes Of cer Taylor Timberlake after ruthers said the group’s members prove transparency, improve cers going forward,” added Su- the FCPD one of the best in the he tasered a man in Mount Ver- were “ecstatic” about Roessler’s community outreach, improve pervisor John Foust (D-Dranes- country,” Roessler wrote in a let- non following a possible case of retirement decision, adding the crime prevention, continue re- ville).

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8 November 12, 2020 sungazette.news Vienna Parliamentary Primer Runs (Mostly) Smoothly BRIAN TROMPETER presenters to choose their words carefully cent months is a computer program that expressed, but they should not be afraid Sta Writer and concisely and encourages those on allows motions’ language to be edited on to call a recess if matters become too tan- the dais not to tune out. the spot and projected for all to see. gled, she said. “Robert’s Rules of Order” may seem “You get better attention from people • Motions should employ positive • Members should put the organi- like an instantaneous knockout pill for because they know it’s going to end,” said verbs to indicate the action being con- zation’s or community’s interests above some people, but for consultant Colette Trohan, who is president of A Great Meet- sidered. If the body is preparing to vote their own and avoid personal attacks in Collier Trohan, its practically the Bible ing Inc. “If you can’t make your point in against something, Trohan recommended debates. for conducting fast, fair and proper meet- two minutes, you can’t make it in 10.” using the verb “disapprove.” “It’s always about the issues, never ings. She also recommended using a timer • Organizations should know that when about the person,” Trohan said. “Confusion is the absolute enemy,” said with an insistent beeper or buzzer to let they accept a report, they’re endorsing it. The presentation seemed well-re- Trohan, who gave a lively primer on par- everyone, including oblivious speakers, “Sometimes the best response is ceived, but some Council members who liamentary procedure at the Vienna Town know when the time limit has expired. ‘Thank you,’” Trohan said. were watching from remote locations Council’s Nov. 9 work session. “Clarity is • Chairmen should use their gavel spar- • “Unanimous consent” is a more ac- complained vociferously that not all of always the highest priority.” ingly, such as to start and end the meeting, tive term that means members agree; Trohan’s materials had been distributed in The Town Council agreed to host and not as a means of restoring order. “general consent” means no one objects. advance and that some of the PowerPoint Trohan’s training and refresher course at “If you have to bang the gavel, you’ve • Members should prepare thoroughly slides being discussed were not being pro- the suggestion Town Manager Mercury already lost control of the meeting,” she before meetings, pursue answers to their jected for online viewers. Trohan said there Payton and Human Resources Director said, likening it to spanking those present. questions and know exactly what they had been a mix-up and apologized for the Maggie Kain. “It’s generally not well-received.” want to say with their intended motions. misunderstanding, but to little avail. Council meetings frequently have • Know what constitutes a majority “One of the most awful things is watch- Council member Nisha Patel steered dragged on in recent years and discussions vote with the organization (hint: it’s not ing someone try to give birth to a motion the conversation out of the morass with sometimes have been fractious. Usage of a always de ned as 51 percent) before poll- on the oor,” Trohan said. a question pertaining to a hypothetical consent agenda to deal swiftly with minor ing members. • Members have a powerful right to example involving a vote on buying roses items and the imposition of meeting time • Meeting chairs should try to rotate stop a meeting in its tracks by raising a for the parliamentarian. limits, unless the Council votes for exten- pro and con speakers during debates. point of order, but chairmen may ignore “Thank you!” Trohan responded in a sion, seem to have done little to quell the • Chairmen should resist the impulse them if they’re being dilatory. Trojan not- stage whisper. dif culties. to let people speak as soon as they raise ed the Maryland license plate on her silver Mayor Linda Colbert praised Trohan’s Trohan covered meeting basics from their hands. Instead, the topic being dis- Toyota Highlander reads “PTOFRDR.” presentation and thanked her for sharing start to nish and some of her admoni- cussed or sentence being spoken should • Friendly amendments – i.e., ones her knowledge. tions earned silent (we hope we were on be allowed to nish. proffered by members that receive no “You’ve done a great job,” she said. mute!) hosannas, hallelujahs, amens and • Motions on the oor should be craft- objection from the motion’s maker – typi- you-go-girls from those watching online. ed exactly and clearly so members under- cally are well-meant, but only create con- We’ve been reporting the news Among her exhortations: stand the matter on which they’re voting. fusion, Trohan said. for you since back in 1935, and • Meetings should have two-minute One method that’s been gaining currency • Chairmen should try to create a safe these days we have it for you time limits for most speakers. 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sungazette.news November 12, 2020 11 Sellers Seek to Cash In on Hot Market Real Estate Like their counterparts across the Featured Property of the Week nation, prospective home-sellers in the Washington area are hoping to cash in on a hot real-estate market by listing their homes for top dollar. A Custom Showplace Stands Tall But compared to some parts of the country, the expectations of sellers in Superior Craftsmanship Evident Throughout Impressive Estate the D.C. region seem in line with real- ity. The median listing price for properties across the Washington region in October was $502,100, an increase of 4.6 percent from a year before, according to gures reported Nov. 5 by Realtor.com. That rate of increase puts the Wash- ington region decidedly in the middle of the pack, especially compared to areas like Boston (where the median listing price was up 13.9 percent to $699,100) and Los Angeles (up 16.9 percen to $995,100). Also in double-digits: Philadelphia, where the median listing price was up 16.8 percent to $349,100; St. Louis, up 10.3 percent to $248,000; New York City, up 15.1 percent to $639,100; Tampa, up 10 percent to $308,000; A custom estate home the other. Some of our fa- Atlanta, up 10.6 percent to $355,100; and Sacramento, up 12.3 percent to celebrating style with vorites include the afore- $549,000. 8,800 square feet of robust mentioned kitchen area; a Lower rates of growth could be interior space amid lush main-level luxury owner’s found in Minneapolis (up 2.4 percent grounds (with a glorious retreat (with direct access to $348,000); Milwaukee (3.8 percent pool area and Mediter- to the pool area); a sump- to $300,000); Birmingham, Ala. (1.7 ranean-infused courtyard tuous ofﬁce/library that percent to $260,000); and Orlando (1.6 out back) is our featured is functional and aestheti- percent to $325,000). property for the week, of- cally pleasing; and a walk- But nowhere on the ranking of the fering both elegance and up lower level with home top metro areas was there one with a charm in which you can theater, ﬁtness room, bil- lower listing price compared to a year call home. liards area, wet bar and before. Located in the always- guest suite. “Drawn in by low mortgage rates in-fashion Langley Farms Ease-of-living features and the hope of more space, buyers community of McLean, include the security sys- have stayed in the housing market this the property has been aug- tem, central vacuum and fall, keeping prices high and pushing mented by carefully tai- in-ground sprinkler, plus time on market to unseasonable lows,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist for lored updates, such as the three HVAC systems – all Realtor.com. new-in-2019 dine-in gour- providing you more time “Although we saw growth in newly met kitchen. The result to enjoy the extraordinary listed properties in the Northeast and is a home designed to exceed expecta- Facts for buyers interior and the lush exterior of this Address: 6601 Malta Lane, McLean West this month, we’ll need a consis- tions throughout. abundantly inviting property. (22101). tent wave of fresh homes hitting the The property currently is on the Listed at: $3,680,000 by Fouad Why not put it on your to-do list to- market in order to better match persis- market, listed at $3,680,000 by Fouad Talout, Pascale Karam and Jack day? tent buyer demand,” Hale said. Talout, Pascale Karam and Jack Spahr Spahr of Long & Foster Real Estate Articles are prepared by the Sun Ga- Among Virginia localities, the me- of Long & Foster Real Estate. (703) 873-3500. zette’s real estate advertising department dian listing price of $357,000 in Rich- From the moment we head up the Schools: Franklin Sherman Elemen- on behalf of clients. mond was up 11.7 percent from a year paver driveway and motor court, the at- tary, Cooper Middle, Langley High For information on the home, contact before, while the median listing price of tention to detail is evident. Once inside, School. the listing agent. For information on hav- $326,000 in the Hampton Roads area high ceilings, exquisite millwork and ing a house reviewed, contact the Sun (Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Newport built-ins, and gleaming hardwoods are ished on the property. Gazette’s real estate advertising depart- News) was up 6.9 percent, according to testament to the exceptional care lav- Highlights come rolling in, one after ment at (571)239-8014. the Realtor.com data.

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sungazette.news November 12, 2020 15 More on the Web n High-school roundup. n Youth-sports results. For more sports, visit: Sports www.insidenova.com/sports/Fairfax Teeing Off Marshall Alumni Have Returned to Coach Their Former Teams The list is a long one of local high- Graduate school football players who have returned later in life to coach on some level at their alma maters, or for other Runs Well nearby prep teams. Sophomore Helps Dave Facinoli Start with current head coaches Wolfpack Win Title Wayne Hogwood at Arlington’s Wake- eld High School and John Scholla of DAVE FACINOLI the McLean High Highlanders. Sta Writer Each quarterbacked those varsity teams as players. After nishing col- When running for the Marshall High lege, they began their high-school School girls cross country team, Ashley coaching careers at county rivals be- Holt helped the Statesmen win multiple fore eventually taking the helm at their championships. alma maters. Hogwood rst spent years as an as- CROSS COUNTRY sistant coach at Arlington’s Yorktown Now as a red-shirt sophomore for the High before returning to Wake eld. North Carolina State University wom- Longtime popular Washington- en’s team, Holt helped the Wolfpack Liberty High School assistant coach win a title as well – the recent Atlantic Horace “Buck” Willis was a star play- Coast Conference crown in Cary, N.C. er for the school growing up for then Holt nished 20th in the 6K race in Washington-Lee. 20:41, for one of her strongest college Yorktown High School in Arling- performances. She was the team’s fth ton has had former standout players nisher. As a result, Holt earned All- like Mike Geter and John Koutsoufti- ACC honors. kis as other examples of returning to It was the team’s fth straight ACC become assistant coaches for a num- title and 26th in program history. ber of seasons before moving on. Earlier this fall, Holt placed seventh Current Wake eld assistant coach at the Virginia Tech Invitational. Antonio Francis played at Yorktown. At Marshall, she nished 21st in the Jason Rowley was a defensive back 2017 state meet during her senior season for Oakton High School. He later

after missing her junior campaign with joined the staff as an assistant coach, injuries. then eventually worked up to head “I’m glad Ashley was able to show coach. Rowley is now the defensive Former Marshall High School runner Ashley Holt, left, nished 20th in the Atlantic Coast Con- coordinator at Chantilly High, a Con- Continued on Page 17 ference championships running for North Carolina State. FROM N.C. STATE ATHLETICS corde District rival of Oakton’s. Over the years, scads of former Pitcher Has Strong Summer; Golfers Spark Va. Oakton players have become members of the team’s coaching staff. A Sta Report Urban helped Potomac School win Virginia dominate the Mid-Atlantic Ju- Tim Hecht is the offensive coordi- the Independent School League AA nior Boys Invitational at The Suburban nator for Madison High School. He Potomac School girls softball pitcher Division Tournament during the 2019 Club in Pikesville, Md. was a standout quarterback at the Vi- Maria Urban has enjoyed a strong fall high-school season and nish second in Nevins had a 4-under total of 136 in enna school during his playing days. season of success for the Virginia Glory the Division I private-school state tour- the event as Virginia won the 12th edi- Joe Swarm is the director of student 18-under team. ney, enjoying one of the program’s best tion by 63 strokes over Maryland and activities at Marshall High School. seasons. West Virginia teams. Prior to that position, he was an as- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP The senior right-hander has commit- The invitational is a two-day stroke- sistant football coach for the team, She has helped the Glory to an ted to play in college at Lehigh Univer- play three-team event featuring eight where he initially was a star running- 18-3-1 record, including a recent streak sity. juniors per side. Teams from the Mary- back for the Statesmen. of six wins in a row, with four shutouts land State Golf Association and West The list continues. and only ve runs allowed during that GOLFERS HELP VIRGINIA WIN: Golfers Virginia Golf Association also partici- stretch. Chase Nevins of Langley High School, pated. In a recent tournament for the Glory, Matt Moloney of Madison High and Nevins posted a bogey-free, 4-under Urban pitched two innings each in three David Stanford of Marshall High 66 in his rst round, then a 70 in his sec- games. She did not allow an earned run, helped different teams win recent com- ond. Find daily updates on the Web at struck out six and walked two. Urban petitions in Virginia State Golf Associa- Moloney shot 74-74–148. www.insidenova.com. Stay in touch helped the Glory win by shutout in two tion events. through Twitter (@sungazettespts) and of those contests. Nevins, a Langley sophomore, helped Continued on Page 17 www.facebook.com/sungazettenews.

16 November 12, 2020 sungazette.news Saxons, Warhawks Split Results in Opening Matches The Madison Warhawks ice hockey Leading Langley was Kam Khazai club high-school team opened its 2020- with three goals and one assist and Max 21 high-school season with a close 8-6 Veretenov had a goal and one assist. loss to the Park View/Rappahannock Scoring one goal each were Callie Patriots. Cahill, Max Moser, Michael Alie and (Club teams have no direct af liation Mike Kuligowski. Having one assist with high-school athletic programs.) each were Daniel Veretenov, Eric Bel- The Patriots started strong by scor- lino and Ethan Slamowitz. ing six rst-period goals. Leo Song had the win in goal. Madison forward Jake Alford, who Langley plays in the Adams Division nished with a hat trick, scored his ini- along with Madison, McLean and Oak- tial goal late in the rst period. Madison ton. added ve more goals in the nal two Langley won the entire league title in stanzas. the 2018-19 season. Alford added an assist in the match. n The McLean Highlanders and Oak- Also scoring for Madison were Ben ton Cougars also play in the Northern Cowell with a goal and an assist and Virginia Schlastic Hockey League. George Bilidas and Max Marr added Oakton lost its opening match to the a goal each. Other assists went to J.T. Yorktown Patriots, 8-1. McLean did not Gary with two and Nick Cooper, E.J. play the rst weekend of the new sea- Nelson and Peter Dorosheff with one son. each. McLean was scheduled to face Lou- Madison goalie Arman Dorosheff doun Valley/Woodgrove in its opening faced 34 shots. Madison High School senior defenseman Justin Machovina, right, stands his ground during his match. Madison plays in the Adams Divi- team’s recent opening game of the 2020-21 season. PHOTO BY KATHERINE WILLY McLean and Oakton each play in the sion of the Northern Virginia Scholas- n The Langley Saxons opened their Scholastic Hockey League play. Adams Division along with Madison, tic Hockey League, which also includes club season with an 8-3 win over Fau- Club teams have no af liation with Langley and Loudoun Valley/Wood- Oakton and McLean. quier/Highlands in Northern Virginia high-school athletic programs. grove. because of the COVID-19 pandemic. sity. n Madison High School graduate n Madison High School graduate As a freshman, Murphy placed 29th Johnny Rogers is a junior on the men’s Marshall Rachel Shoemaker is a sophomore on in the Patriot League championships team at the College of William and Continued from Page 16 the women’s team at Rice University. and ran in the Northeast Regional meet. Mary. In 2019, he nished 16th in the She recently placed 24th in 22:36 for He nished 21st in his rst college race. Colonial Athletic Association champi- what she can do and show the talent Rice at the Conference-USA champion- n Oakton High School graduate Ra- onships she has,” Marshall cross country coach ships in Birmingham, helping the team chel Green is a junior runner on the In high school, Rogers helped Madi- Darrell General said. “Ashley has things nish fourth. women’s team at Cornell University, and son win the 2016 Virginia High School in order now and is really coming on.” As a freshman, Shoemaker’s highest her former teammate, Amanda Odom, League’s Class 6 state title, nishing Her sister, Heather Holt, also runs nishes in meets were 10th and 33rd. is a sophomore runner at the University 44th in the meet. for N.C. State, but she did not compete n Marshall High School graduate of Delaware. n Marshall High School graduate in the ACC meet, as she is dealing with Patrick Lynch is a junior for the men’s Odom’s best nish as a freshmam Natalie Bardach is a sophomore runner some injury issues. She did run in the team at the College of William and was 19th in a meet. on the University of Virginia’s women’s 2019 ACC meet and other events as Mary. Green placed 56th and 58th in differ- cross country team. well. During the 2019 season, Lynch ent meets last fall. Also for Marshall, senior Jenna Rob- Heather Holt helped Marshall win placed 10th for William and Mary at the n Madison High School graduate bins is on the women’s roster at Ship- numerous team championships by cap- Colonial Athletic Association champi- Catherine Stone is a senior this fall on pensburg University. She scored in races turing individual district, region and onships, helping the team win the title. the women’s cross country team at Vir- the last two seasons for the team. state titles. Lynch then nished 61st at the South- ginia Tech. Marshall graduate and college fresh- Also at the 2020 ACC women’s meet, east Regionals. In 2018, Lynch nished n Senior runner Katie Fox and soph- man Sophie Tedesco is planning to run McLean High School graduate Caro- ninth in the Colonial Athletic Associa- omore Megan Keady, Madison High cross country for the University of Chi- line Howley placed 82nd for Duke Uni- tion championships. School graduates, are members of the cago’s women’s team whenever the sea- versity. The sophomore helped her team For Marshall as a senior, Lynch women’s team at James Madison Uni- son is held. nish fourth. placed third in the Virginia High School versity. n Madison High School graduate Earlier in the season, Howley ran a League’s Class 5 state meet. Keady nished 32nd in the 2019 Co- Chamberlain Zulauf is a junior for the personal best time of 22:49 at the Vir- “Patrick is really coming on strong lonial Athletic Association champion- Roanoke College men’s team. He n- ginia Tech Invitational. down there,” Marshall cross country ships, 144th at the Southeast Regional ished 15th in the 2019 Old Dominion A number of other local athletes coach Darrell General said. meet and 20th at the Eastern College Athletic Conference championships. are members of college cross country n Madison High School graduate Athletic Conference meet. n Oakton High School graduate teams this fall. Some aren’t running yet Kevin Murphy is a sophomore runner Fox ran in three meets in 2019 for Ahmed Hassan is a member of the Uni- because the seasons have been delayed for the men’s team at Boston Univer- JMU. versity of Virginia men’s team.

the recent NOVA AC Top 10 meet at race, Alexander Surakov of Oakton OAKCREST SPORTS: The Oakcrest Woodgrove High School in Purcellville. High School and Vienna Youth Inc., School girls varsity tennis team nished Roundup In the boys 5K race, Oakton High’s placed 16th in 18:32 minutes. Matt the fall campaign with a 6-1 overall re- Continued from Page 16 Zach Morse was the top local nisher in Stewart of Oakton and VYI was 33rd cord. fth place (16:28). He was running for (19:53), Patrick McCulloch of Madi- The team’s starting lineup of Franny Stanford, a senior, helped Virginia Vienna Youth Inc. son and VYI 45th (20:26) and David Barvick (No. 1 singles), Teddie Yeagley win the 75th Captain’s Putter Matches Also running for Vienna Youth Inc., Gustafson of Oakton and VYI 49th (No. 2), Sally Mohler (No. 3), Mariana at White Sulphur Springs in West Vir- Aidan Diconti was 15th (17:09), Nelson (20:30). Arguello (No. 4), Neilly MehrRostrami ginia. Stanford had a 2-0-1 weekend re- Jenkins 24th (17:31), Ben Baker 25th In the Occoquan girls 5K, Emilie (No. 5) and Mariana Bendeck (No. 6) cord in match-play competition. (17:35) and Solomon Hutchins 30th Dontigny of Marshall High School n- combined for 29-14 overall record in (17:59). ished 12th (21:34), Sophia Bywater of singles play. CROSS COUNTRY: A number of high- In the girls 5K race, Lilly Fowler of Oakton High and VYI 31st (23:15) and n The Oakcrest girls varsity volley- school runners who were participating Langley High placed 19th (20:41). Lily Kersten of Madison and VYI 36th ball team played 10 matches during the for their club teams had top nishes at n At the recent Occoquan boys 5K (23:23). fall season.

sungazette.news November 12, 2020 17 Multiple Oakton Alumni Coaching at the Next Levels A Sta Report Pete Bendorf’s teams, then played a few coached for the team as well as with the games in college for the University of Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardi- With three former players coaching Nevada, Las Vegas. nals. on NFL staffs in recent seasons and an- Turner is the son of former Washing- Former Oakton player Jack Tyler other at the Divi- ton Redskins coach Norv Turner. (a 2009 graduate) is a defensive quality FOOTBALL sion I college level, Former Oakton linebacker/running- control college coach for Virginia Tech, the Oakton High School football team back/tight end Cody Grimm (a 2005 where he was a standout linebacker af- has been a training ground for that pro- graduate) is a defensive/special teams ter making the team as a walkon and fession. assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buc- becoming an all-ACC player. Previously Scott Turner (ex-quarterback at caneers, who selected him in the seventh he was a graduate assistant at Tech. Oakton) is the offensive coordinator for round of the 2010 NFL draft. Oakton graduate Chad Grimm (a the Washington Football Team. He pre- Also a high-school lacrosse stand- 2003 graduate) is not coaching this sea- viously was an NFL assistant with the out, Grimm played college football at son, after spending the past 11 years Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns Virginia Tech, making the team as a coaching for the Redskins, Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings. In college, he walkon and eventually becoming a rst- and San Diego Chargers of the NFL. was on the Division I staffs of the the team All-Atlantic Coast Conference se- Chad Grimm also played at Virginia University of Michigan, University of lection. He played parts of two seasons Tech as an outside linebacker. At Oak- Pittsburgh and a graduate assistant at in the NFL with Tampa Bay. ton, he played multiple positions and Oregon State. Grimm is the son of NFL Hall of also was a standout lacrosse player. At Oakton, Turner (a 2000 gradu- Jack Tyler is an assistant coach with the Vir- Fame offensive lineman Russ Grimm, He is the brother of Cody Grimm ate) was a quarterback on head coach ginia Tech football team. FROM VIRGINIA TECH who played for the Redskins then later and the son of Russ Grimm. Sports Briefs GIRLS GOLF RESULTS: Great Falls resi- Emily Wang of McLean shot a n Oakton High School graduate Lau- www.vasportshof.com. dent Alina Ho had a weather-shortened 86-42–128 and Cameron Heck of Great ren Greenlief teamed with Keith Decker two-round total of 81-40–121 to nish Falls 88-46–134. to win the recent Virginia State Golf SENIOR SOFTBALL: Join Northern Vir- at 13-over in the Prep Preview Division In the Futures National Division, Association’s Mixed Four-Ball Tourna- ginia Senior Softball to play slow-pitch at the Regional Invitational event of the Sarah Wang of McLean had a score of ment at Cedar Point Country Club in softball, with the average age of 66, and Peggy Kirk Bell Girls Golf Tour. 88-49–137. Suffolk. no tryouts, just an assessment to place The tournament was played at Ford’s Tournaments continue for the rest of Greenlief made a birdie on the nal players on teams in three skill-level con- Colony Country Club in Williamsburg. the year. hole of regulation to help the team earn ferences. Visit nvss.org or call Dave at the victory. The team won on a match of (703) 663-7881 for information and to cards tie-breaking procedure. see if the summer and fall seasons are Greenlief played in Girls State Open still on schedule with the COVID-19 Tournaments when she attended Oak- situation. ton. n In the 65-and-over age division, FAIRFAX ADULT SOFTBALL: Fairfax Sun Gazette McLean resident Harry Thomas n- County Adult Softball offers play for ished second in the Virginia State men and women in a number of dif- The Holiday Gift That Keeps Giving Golf Association’s Mid-Senior Ama- ferent leagues and for various ages. 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sungazette.news November 12, 2020 19 McLean/Great Falls Notes ACTING SURGEON GENERAL TO BE in 2006 before his retirement from the For information on the Great Falls Se- vid Carlson will be held online on Thurs- FEATURED AT SENIOR CENTER ON- Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public nior Center, see the Website at greatfalls- day, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. LINE DISCUSSION: The Great Falls Se- Health Service after 37 years of service. seniorcentergfsc.wildapricot.org. The discussion will focus on Carlson’s nior Center will host an online forum on During that time, he served as deputy sur- solo exhibition – “Flattening Time” – at “Tasks and Tales from a Surgeon Gen- geon general beginning in 1998. ONLINE CONVERSATION WILL LOOK the Fred Schnider Gallery in Arlington. eral” on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. Those interested in participating AT NEW SOLO EXHIBITION: McLean For a link to the meeting, see the The event will feature Rear Adm. Ken- should contact mfoxgfsczoom@gmail. Project for the Arts will host a conversa- Website at https://us02web.zoom.us/ neth Moritsugu, who served as acting sur- com by Nov. 12 for information. A link tion between independent curator Kristen j/85687395549. For information, see the geon general of the U.S. in 2002 and again will be forwarded by Nov. 15. Hileman and Northern Virginia artist Da- Website at www.mpaart.org. Public-Safety Notes 5 D.C. RESIDENTS ARRESTED AFTER injured. to a report of an abandoned vehicle in the MAN TAKES MEDICATIONS FROM VI- ROBBERY, VEHICLE PURSUIT IN TY- Authorities have led robbery charges 200 block of Niblick Drive, S.E. ENNA PHARMACY WITHOUT PAYING: SONS: A group of people allegedly stole against District of Columbia residents The of cer determined the vehicle had An employee at Walgreens, 225 Maple merchandise from Burlington Coat Fac- Bryttany Richardson, 18, Jordan Jacobs, been reported stolen in Fairfax County. Ave., E., told Vienna police on Nov. 4 at tory, 8355 Leesburg Pike in Tysons, on 20, Joylynn Queen, 22, and Gregory Park- Vienna police noti ed Fairfax County 7:59 p.m. that a man had come in to pick Nov. 4 at 5:26 p.m., Fairfax County police er, 25. police and the vehicle’s owner about the up two prescriptions. said. Authorities also have charged Linda vehicle’s recovery. During the transaction, the employee The group also reportedly assaulted an Pone, 50, of Washington, D.C., with rob- determined the prescriptions may have employee with pepper spray and left in a bery, disregarding a police command to VANDALS AGAIN STRIKE AT VIENNA been fraudulent and advised the man that 2019 Ford sedan, police said. stop, possession with intent to distribute WOMAN’S HOUSE: A woman living in the store could not release the medication Of cers tried to stop the car, but the a Schedule I/II narcotic, wanton child en- the 100 block of Glyndon Street, N.E., to him. driver refused to stop, leading to a pur- dangerment and reckless driving. told Vienna police on Oct. 31 at 9:50 p.m. The man took the medications and left suit. The car lost a tire and became dis- that someone had damaged her house the store without paying for them, police abled, police said. VIENNA POLICE RECOVER CAR STO- with eggs and paintballs. said. Of cers took the occupants into cus- LEN IN FAIRFAX COUNTY: A Vienna po- This was the second similar incident in tody, including a small child who was not lice of cer responded Oct. 31 at 4:15 p.m. the past week at her home, police said. • • • Transportation Notes BWI SEEING FEWER PASSENGERS, suspended operation from the airport. coming from tolls paid by drivers on the ported. BUT CARGO IS UP: Of the three major On the plus side, freight and cargo corridor. For the same period, however, operat- airports in the Washington region, Bal- poundage was up in August, rising about (While toll revenue to Transurban, ing expenses were down just 0.2 percent timore-Washington International Thur- 18 percent in each case from a year ago. which operates the I-95/395 toll lanes, from what had been budgeted. good Marshall Airport continue to have For the month, the total reported fell by 70 percent during the worst of the Passenger revenue for the two-month the least drop-off in passenger counts ow- landing weight of all aircraft stood at pandemic, it since has rebounded to be- period stood at $1.6 million compared to ing the COVID crisis. 1.03 billion pounds, down from 1.44 bil- tween 70 and 80 percent of normal, and the $7.6 million expected when the bud- But the news is only good in a relative lion pounds in August 2019. the rm is expected to be able to meet its get was adopted during the pre-pandemic sense: In August, the year-over-year pas- For the 12-month period ending in Au- $15-million-per-year commitment toward period. Expenses for the period stood at senger total of 881,639 moving through gust, the passenger count of 16.77 million the fund.) $18.7 million, according to data reported the airport terminals was down 65 percent was down 37.2 percent from 26.72 million The deadline for localities to submit to the Northern Virginia Transportation from the 2.52 million a year before. But a year before. projects for consideration is late January; Commission. that was better than at Ronald Reagan Figures were reported by the Mary- NVTC’s board is expected to approve a There are signs of a rebound – the 1,600 Washington National Airport and Wash- land state government, which operates nal package next and forward it to the riders reporting using the transit network ington Dulles International Airport, each the airport. Commonwealth Transportation Board, on Oct. 20 was the highest since March of which reported an 80-percent year- which has the nal say. 19, and the passenger count ending the over-year passenger decline in August. NEXT ROUND OF FUNDING REQUESTS week of Oct. 23 was 3.5 times higher than Southwest Airlines, which accounts BY LOCALITIES ARE SOLICITED: The WITH RIDERSHIP STILL WAY DOWN, in early April. But the system’s passenger for two-thirds of the passenger traf c at Northern Virginia Transportation Com- VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS SEEING totals are still down more than 90 percent BWI, posted a decline of 62.2 percent in mission (NVTC) is putting out the call FINANCIAL BLACK HOLE: Virginia from the same point last year. passengers for the month at the airport, to member jurisdictions for projects to be Railway Express passenger revenue for The rail system is operated by the Po- while No. 2 carrier Spirit was down 68.2 considered for a new round of funding. the rst two months of the scal year tomac and Rappahannock Transit Com- percent and No. 3 Delta was down 78.5 Approximately $30 million over two (July-August) was down 79.6 percent mission and the Northern Virginia Trans- percent. years will be available for projects that from expectations and total revenue (in- portation Commission, with its operating On the international front, Air Cana- support traf c-congestion efforts in the cluding federal, state and local subsidies) board made up of of cials from the vari- da, British Airways and Condor each have Interstate 95/395 corridor, with funds was down 28.3 percent, VRE of cials re- ous jurisdictions.

fordable to families earning the median in- Angeles, Anaheim, San Diego and San toric data and details from each metro- come of $57,500. Smaller markets joining Jose. politan area.) Housing Cumberland at the top of the list included All ve least affordable small housing Robert Dietz, chief economist for the Continued from Page 19 Wheeling (W.Va.), Lima (Ohio), Bing- markets were also in the Golden State. At National Association of Home Builders, hampton (N.Y.) and Monroe (Mich.). the very bottom of the affordability chart said the COVID crisis and its resulting families earning the area’s median income The San Francisco metro area ranked was Salinas, where 10.9 percent of all new economic restructuring might give Ameri- of $66,600. as the nation’s least affordable housing and existing homes sold in the third quar- cans more choice in housing options than Rounding out the top ve affordable market for the quarter, with just 9 per- ter were affordable to families earning the they have ever had before. major housing markets were Pittsburgh, cent of homes sold affordable to fami- area’s median income of $75,800. “The work-at-home trend is contribut- Harrisburg and Albany. lies earning the area’s median income of In descending order, other small mar- ing to a suburban shift, meaning that buy- The Cumberland (Md.-W.Va.) metro $130,000. kets at the lowest end of the affordability ers have additional market power to shop area was rated the nation’s most afford- Other major metros at the bottom of scale included Merced, Santa Cruz, San for affordable markets,” Dietz said. able smaller market, with 96.2 percent of the affordability chart were in California. Rafael and Napa. homes sold in the third quarter being af- In descending order, they included Los (See www.nahb.org/hoi for tables, his- • • •

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Licensed~Bonded~Insured and Replacement 703-286-9225 / 703-926-8721 www.patsmasonry.com Drywall Repairs • Power Washing Bathroom Remodeling D-10th, defeated Republican Frank Wolf. youth directly to him at the North Pole. ‘SHOP & STROLL’ TO SPOTLIGHT VARI- For information and registration, see [email protected] [email protected] & All Your Plumbing Needs n Incumbent U.S. Rep. Herb Harris, Letters to the jolly fellow can be OUS RETAIL CENTERS: The Vienna town the Website at www.viennaturkeytrot.org. Experienced, Free Estimates D-8th, defeated Republican Jack Herrity. dropped off at a special mailbox at the government will be spotlighting business- & Very, Very ReasonableaPrices 703-627-3574 Vienna Community Center, or mailed to es in various corridors in the community CHURCH STREET HOLIDAY STROLL November 5, 1986: the Vienna Parks and Recreation Depart- with “Shop & Stroll” on select Saturdays GOES ‘VIRTUAL’ FOR 2020: It’ll be n U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf, R-10th, de- ment, Attn: Santa, 120 Cherry St., S.E., from noon to 4 p.m. “virtual” this year, but the Church Street ROOFING ROOFING feated Democrat John Milliken to con- Vienna, Va. 22180. Created in conjunction with the Vi- Holiday Stroll will go on nonetheless. One click to all public tinue his service in Congress. Letters received no later than Nov. 25 enna Business Association, the series will The event will be held on Facebook n Fairfax voters have approved a school will be whisked directly to the North Pole, feature in-store promotions and special and YouTube on Monday, Nov. 30 at 6 Your Local Arlington bond referendum. for a reply before Christmas. activities. It kicked off Oct. 24 at Vienna p.m., and will include the traditional tree Roofing Specialist Parents should ensure that the child’s Shopping Center and continued on Nov. lighting, a message from both Santa and notices in Virginia name and mailing address are clearly 7 at Danor Plaza. Mayor Linda Colbert, and live holiday Roo ng • Siding CROSSWORD SOLUTION printed in order to ensure that Santa’s Upcoming events will be held at Ce- music performed by local groups. Windows • Doors helpers can assist in a speedy reply. dar Park (Nov. 14), Jades Shopping Cen- The event is sponsored by the town Please give us a call. ter and Vienna Plaza (Nov. 21), Church government and Navy Federal Credit ‘CHO’ SEEKING GIFT-CARD DONA- Street and surrounding streets (Nov. 28), Union. www.painterroo ng.com 571-427-2450 TIONS TO HELP THOSE IN NEED: The Village Green (Dec. 5) and Glyndon Plaza Committee for Helping Others (CHO) is (Dec. 12). MAYOR TO ADDRESS CITIZENS’ seeking community support to provide a For information, see the Website at GROUP: The North East Vienna Citizens happy holiday season to approximately www.viennava.gov/shopandstroll. Association will hold a general member- 400 children in the local community. ship meeting featuring Mayor Linda Col- View our publications The organization is seeking the do- ‘TURKEY TROT’ TAKES A DIFFERENT bert online on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 nation of Walmart or Target gift cards, DIRECTION IN 2020: The annual Vien- p.m. publicnoticevirginia.com which can be mailed to CHO, P.O. Box na Turkey Trot run, supporting the James Registration is required and can be at- online at SunGazette.net 233, Vienna, Va. 22183 or dropped off Madison High School Band and Vienna tained on the Website at www.nevca.org.

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