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Bulova calls the budget Directly from the Board a “booster shot.” By Ken Moore priorities and more importantly, I believe it The Connection “This budget provides a needed advances the priorities we heard from our constituents,” said Foust. “I think it repre- hen the Board of Supervi- booster shot to support our sents the board’s commitment to our county sors approved the budget on excellent school system and to employees who have made tremendous sac- WTuesday, April 26, they in- rifices over the past eight years. It reflects creased taxes by about $300 ensure the quality services our our commitment to preserving essential for the average homeowner and increased services and the things that make Fairfax funding for schools by 5 percent. residents expect and rely upon. county great, from parks and libraries to The property tax rate will increase four mental health and transit and housing.” cents from $1.09 to $1.13, per $100 of the Our board heard from thousands He said the budget shows the board’s assessed value of a home. commitment to good fiscal responsibility Board members had a chance to explain of residents advocating for an that will preserve its Triple-A Bond rating. their reactions to the budget and in some But Foust also called the residential tax cases, their vision for the future at the bud- increase in taxes to address our increase unsustainable in the long-term. get markup on April 19. community’s needs.” “We must find ways to fund the programs For most the budget was a successful and and services that residents both need and important step, but others found much to — Sharon Bulova, Chairman, Board of Supervisors expect without being so dependent on resi- worry about, now and in the future. dential property taxes. It’s especially impor- “This budget provides a needed booster tant to find ways to mitigate the impact of shot to support our excellent school system property taxes on seniors, many of whom and to ensure the quality services our resi- were on fixed incomes,” he said. dents expect and rely upon. Our board “We’re also too dependent on property heard from thousands of residents advocat- taxes to fund county and school operations. ing for an increase in taxes to address our I’m pleased the board will be looking at community’s needs.” said Chairman Sharon ways to allow county residents to vote on Bulova. whether they want to diversify our revenue She appointed Lee District Supervisor Jeff stream and provide some relief to McKay to spearhead the board’s budget pro- homeowners,” said Foust. cess. “Truly, there are people that are finding “This was not an easy budget,” said taxes that are becoming less and less afford- McKay, chairman of the budget committee. able in our county and they are not just “It funds schools and puts an investment in people who are seniors, they are younger the county-side, and parks and libraries and folks, they are people with kids in the human services and public safety that was schools,” said Providence Supervisor Linda vitally needed.” Smyth. “It’s getting to be more of a wide- “I will repeat what I always remind folks,” spread problem than we have seen in past he said. “The Commonwealth of Virginia is Courtesy photo years.” in the top 10 states in income and the bot- Board of Supervisors approved the county budget on Tuesday, April 26 “I certainly understand the penny going tom 10 in education funding. ... to the schools, but I truly would have liked “The one disappointing thing for me in to have seen our taxpayers acknowledged the discussion of the school budget that we as well in terms of their concerns and their didn’t hear about was our special needs, Tax Dollar Breakdown problems,” she said. ESOL, and Title I schools and our chal- Here’s how the newly approved budget allocates each dollar: lenged academic schools and students who ❖ 53 cents for Fairfax County Public ❖ 4 cents for General Government, PRE-K EDUCATION and funding was are living in poverty,” said McKay. Schools which includes operations, elections, IT stressed by Supervisor Cathy Hudgins and “It is my hope that we will continue to ❖ 17 cents for Public Safety and Courts ❖ 2 cents for Public Works McKay. see academic improvements for kids who ❖ 13 cents for Health and Welfare ❖ 2 cents for Community Development “We have to make that investment and are struggling in our system and schools ❖ 7 cents for Debt Service, Capital and ❖ 2 cents for Libraries, Parks and get serious about providing that. If we want that are at risk of losing accreditation and Transfers Recreation to talk about equity in our school system it that we are making proper investments in starts with making sure that every kid has our Title I schools and that we are making an opportunity,” said McKay. a proper investment in all kids’ education.” Springfield District Supervisor. he said. Hudgins said, “I bet we can’t find any- Herrity has advocated for the board and “I can’t close that gap between an unsus- thing else” that provides as good a return NOT ALL SUPERVISORS supported the the school board to meet on the budget tainable burden on residential taxpayers on the investment as pre-K. budget. Supervisors Pat Herrity and John throughout the year, something a few su- and a lot of legitimate government func- Hudgins remembers the board looking at Cook, the board’s two Republican members, pervisors voiced agreement with on April tions that we are trying to fund,” he said. the meals tax in 1992, and it is time again. voted against the budget, which passed 7- 19. “So I reached the conclusion, reluctantly, “We need to look at other revenue sources,” 2. “A year ago, we were sitting in the same but properly so, that we need another she said. “I was dismayed at the pre-budget place we were today. I moved budget guid- source of revenue in this county to fund our “We are at a crossroads where we have markup meeting,” said Herrity, “to hear ance that we begin to address the budget services,” said Cook. to make tough decisions,” said Mount some of my colleagues congratulating them- shortfall in the summer. Well, those meet- He said his preference is for increases in Vernon Supervisor Dan Storck. “Are going selves on tackling a difficult budget with a ings never happened,” Herrity said. an alcohol and cigarette tax. to remain on the best school systems in the six percent tax increase on our residents. Braddock Supervisor John Cook said he “Remember we have to either convince county, and yes, we are, but we are fraying “I’m certain most Fairfax County residents couldn’t reconcile the burden the budget the General Assembly or the taxpayer,” he around the edges,” he said. won’t be jumping up for joy or congratulat- places on homeowners with the obligations said. “We have to convince someone that “As a business person, sometimes you ing you when they receive their tax bill next the county has to pay for needed and im- we cannot continue to increase the prop- have to make critical investments and al- year. As most of you know, their salaries portant services. erty tax any longer.” though those investments have some short- aren’t going up by six percent,” he said. “It’s not just education, it’s human ser- term pain, if you will, for what I believe “My biggest disappointment is this year’s vices. We are in the bottom 10 in state fund- DRANESVILLE SUPERVISOR John Foust will be long-term gain,” he said. budget does absolutely nothing to address ing for education, but we are in the bottom supported the budget. “This budget is an essential investment in long-term budget issues,” said Herrity, five in state funding for human services,” “I believe it advances many of this board’s our future, schools are our future,” said Storck. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ May 4-10, 2016 ❖ 3 Mother’s Day 2016 Spring and Summer Junior Golf Camps Photo Gallery
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Notable incidents from the Town of Vienna Police Department from April 22-28. Incidents April 16, 3 p.m. An employee re- ported an individual who at- Juvenile Case - 100 Block East tempted to fill a fraudulent pre- St., SE. April 15, 10:23 p.m. Two scription. officers observed two female juve- niles behind the dumpster of a Suspicious Event - 500 Block commercial office building. As Stephen Circle, SW. Between April they approached the juveniles they 21 at 8 p.m. and April 25 at 10:15 detected an odor of marijuana. a.m. A resident reported that his Upon further interaction with the juvenile son’s email account was two juveniles the officers found being fraudulently used to send they were in possession of mari- vulgar email to his classmate. juana and alcohol. One of the ju- veniles was also in possession of Police Service - Vienna Police cigarettes. The officers transported Station, 215 Center St., South. the juveniles back to the Vienna Between April 22 at 1 p.m. and Police Station where their parents April 24 at 6 p.m. A resident came responded to retrieve them. Both to the Vienna Police Station to re- juveniles were issued summons for port fraudulent activity on his Possession of Marijuana and Un- credit card account that occurred derage Possession of Alcohol. One in Montgomery County, Md. was also issued a summons for Underage Possession of Tobacco. Domestic Dispute - 900 Block They were both verbally coun- Maple Ave., East. April 22, 4:50 selled for trespassing. The juve- p.m. Officers responded to a do- niles were then released to the mestic dispute on the roadway. A custody of their parents. citizen advised he and his ex-girl- friend had gotten into an argu Prescription Fraud - Walgreens, 225 Maple Ave., East. See Crime, Page 7
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From Page 5 ment earlier in the day. The citi- zen drove away from his ex-girl- friend to avoid the argument, but she followed him. Once on Maple Avenue she stopped her vehicle on the roadway in front of him, then approached his vehicle and con- tinued to argue, climbing on the hood of his vehicle and banging on the windshield. The citizen did not wish to pur- sue charges against his ex-girl- friend. An officer issued a traffic summons to the woman for Im- properly Stopping a Vehicle on a Roadway.
Narcotics Violation - 400 Block Maple Ave., West. April 23, 12:54 a.m. An officer observed a vehicle being operated with defec- tive equipment and conducted a traffic stop. Upon his interaction with the juvenile driver he found the driver was in possession of a very minimal amount of mari- juana. The officer transported the juvenile to his home where he was verbally counselled and released to the custody of his parent.
Suspicious Event - 1300 Block Ware St., SW. April 22, 6:58 p.m. A resident reported an on- going problem with several occu- pants of a vehicle parking near the entrance of Southside Park, litter- ing and urinating in public. She also believes the group may be trespassing in the park after dark.
Domestic Dispute - Kelley Street, SW. April 23, 11:36 a.m. Officers responded to the report of a verbal dispute between hus- band and wife. The couple agreed to stay away from each other for the day to calm down.
Suspicious Event - 400 Block Windover Ave., NW, April 24, 1:03 a.m. A resident reported four young males pounding on the door of the home. Officers were unable to locate the males.
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Photo Courtesy of Alzheimer’s Association. Teams work to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association during the annual Longest Day event. Photo Courtesy of Yuen De Anda Emily Rusch and her SAPT team will join with teams around the world to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. Event to raise awareness and funds for research programs of Working to End the Longest Day Alzheimer’s Association.
By Marilyn Campbell those living with the the team’s first year, The Connection disease and their they finished in the top caregivers. Teams are 20 teams in the nation. mily Rusch says her encouraged to create In 2014 and 2015, they mother died a slow and their own experience as finished in the Top 10. E heartbreaking death they fundraise and par- “The [seniors] need from Alzheimer’s Dis- ticipate in an activity exposure to different ease. The experience felt continu- they love to honor people to stay engaged ous and excruciating. someone facing the dis- and alert. The kids light “Caring for someone with ease. up the room when they Alzheimer’s is really like one SAPT will hold a are there,” said De never-ending day,” said Rusch, of- fundraising event on Anda. “Some kids have fice manager for Strength & Per- June 18 by offering free brought their grandpar- formance Training, Inc. (SAPT) in workouts and classes ents to play.” Fairfax. for 16 continuous The bridge club helps This June, she and her team of hours. “We’re open for seniors in two ways. SAPT colleagues will join with all of the daylight hours Club members raise teams of people around the world on the 18th, and in re- Photo Courtesy of Emily Rusch money for Alzheimer’s to participate in The Longest Day, turn, we’re asking for Emily Rusch, pictured here research by playing the a sunrise-to-sunset challenge to donations that will go with her mother and infant game, and the game it- raise awareness and funds for re- to support the Photo Courtesy of Yuen De Anda daughter, was inspired to self is an activity that search programs of the Alzheimer’s Cindy Schelhorn and Stephanie Fewsmith raise money for the keeps seniors engaged. Alzheimer’s Association. The name Association’s mission,” of the Alzheimer's Association encourage Alzheimer’s Association by “You’re forced to in- of the event honors the strength, said Rusch. community participation in the Longest her mother’s battle with teract with other people passion and endurance of those The SAPT team is Day for Alzheimer's research. the disease. and that helps you keep facing Alzheimer’s. also taking donations in your sanity,” said De Held annually on the summer advance and has raised nearly disease’s cycle which she has ex- when my mother died. They never Anda. “Social connection is huge.” solstice, The Longest Day symbol- $1,000 of their $5,000 goal. Rusch perienced first-hand. really knew because she was in the While June 20 is the official date izes the challenging journey of hopes to do her part to halt the “My daughters were 8 and 11 advanced stages of Alzheimer’s,” for The Longest Day event, the she said. “When I was a child, my Alzheimer’s Association encour- grandmother had Alzheimer’s so I ages activities and fundraising never knew her either. I’m doing around this date. Cindy Schelhorn the Longest Day because research of the Alzheimer’s Association says “Knee Pain Gone...?” is important to finding a cure or that teams across the nation de- viable treatment.” velop creative ways to raise FREE REPORT Reveals The Shocking Truth Yuen De Anda, whose father has money. “We’ve seen … Rocking Alzheimer’s, is participating in The Chair Marathon … writing letters About How To Quickly Get Rid Of Knee Pain… Longest Day and is the captain of to loved ones, yard sales [and] Springfield’s Team Bridge Heroes yoga.” Plus, Discover What Most Surgeons And Doctors Do NOT United. The team, which is based For information, visit alz.org/ Want You To Know About This Coveted Little Secret (And out of a retirement community in thelongestday or call 800-272- Springfield, is intergenerational. 3900. Why They Hide This Simple Knee Pain Relieving Technique There are high school students From Their Patients. The Answer Will Shock You! ) who play alongside seniors. This June will be their fourth The Longest Day: year participating in the event. In June 20 Get The FREE Report Instantly: the last three years, the team has To learn more and to start or join a www.KneePainVA.com raised more than $58,000 for the team, visit alz.org/thelongestday or Alzheimer’s Association. In 2013, call 800-272-3900. 8 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ May 4-10, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Dermatology & Allergy SPECIALISTS OF VIRGINIA Kathryn J. Sowerwine, MD Dr. Kathryn J. Sowerwine is a board certified Allergist and Immunologist with a special interest in dermatological Start of the diseases linked to allergy. She completed 5K race. a residency in Internal Medicine at Georgetown University Hospital and her clinical and research fellowship in allergy and immunology at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.
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Photos by Hunter Carrico Oakton High School is presenting Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, Oakton High School is presenting Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, “Phantom of the Opera,” May 12-14 at 7 p.m. at Oakton High School, “Phantom of the Opera,” May 12-14 at 7 p.m. at Oakton High School, 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna. 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna. Oakton High Stages “Phantom of the Opera”
tom. Raoul and Christine spent their sum- 75 students in cast mers together; they sing songs to each other, but then they were separated. When the and crew work for musical begins, they have found each other,” he said. May 12-14 production. Oakton High As far as challenges, he added: “This is School is my first leading role and it’s difficult be- By Steve Hibbard presenting cause there’s so much music to learn and The Connection Andrew Lloyd so many lines; it was quite overwhelming Webber’s to begin with. I’m on the stage most of the akton High School is present musical, show.” ing Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of Lindsey Jacobson, 16, of Herndon plays Ofamous musical, “Phantom of the Opera,” the role of Christine who at the start of the the Opera,” May 12-14 at 7 May 12-14 at 7 musical, is a ballerina in the ensemble. p.m. at Oakton High School, 2900 Sutton p.m. at Oakton “She’s not the best ballerina. She has her Road, Vienna. Tickets are $12 for presale High School, struggles and she’s been taking voice les- and $15 at the door. 2900 Sutton sons from an unknown teacher who turns The play with 75 students in the cast and Road, Vienna. out to be the Phantom,” she said. “When crew centers around the phantom who lives the leading soprano of the opera leaves, I’m in the sewers under the Paris Opera House. given the opportunity to sing, and the Phan- He falls in love with the obscure chorus tom and I are able to come forward and singer named Christine and privately tutors show the voice that he’s been creating. He’s her while terrorizing the cast members of been coaching it and pushing it to levels the Paris Opera, most famously by bringing Photo by that she didn’t know she had.” Hunter Carrico down their crystal chandelier. She said her biggest challenge is that “It’s such an iconic, famous piece of mu- Christine is supposed to be a ballerina but sical theater, and I’m still surprised how she’s had very little dance training in bal- many people have never seen it, so this is let. “We were expected to dance to the lev- an opportunity to finally put physicality to els as the real ballerinas in our ensemble,” the famous musical score,” said theater di- she said. rector Vanessa Gelinas. Miranda McBride, 17, of Fairfax is the She added: “I think the most exciting part, choreographer for the show. To help her after the months of hard work in figuring prepare, she watched a lot of YouTube vid- out how to surmount the obstacles — espe- eos and saw ‘Phantom’ for the first time as cially in a show like this, which has many a freshman. special effects — is seeing it all come to- “I wanted to make it as authentic as pos- gether and how much fun the kids are hav- sible. I wanted ‘Masquerade’ to be the grand ing on the stage. They finally realize all of number of what people should remember their hard work has paid off.” from the show. I wanted to engage the au- The students started rehearsals in Febru- dience and get them ready. I wanted to cap- ary and because there’s very little spoken tivate them again and bring them back into dialogue, and it’s a mostly music-heavy the world of the Phantom,” she said. show, they will rehearse by singing for about As far as challenges, she said: “For one four months with the choral director, Tif- thing, you have varying levels of talent, and fany Powell. everyone is amazing. I wanted to find cho- Sophomore Parker Waters, 16, of Fairfax reography that looks good but also showed plays one of the lead roles of Raoul, a very Photo by Vanessa Gelinas/The Connection off all the talent that our cast has to offer. passionate and loving character. “He is al- Oakton High School is presenting Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, That would be anything from the Phantom ways looking out for Christine, trying to be “Phantom of the Opera,” May 12-14 at 7 p.m. at Oakton High School, with candle sticks to ‘Masquerade,’ which a protector and guardian from the Phan- 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna. Pictured is the “Masquerade” dance. is a full cast doing things.” 10 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ May 4-10, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Family Owned & Operated for Over 30 Years
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Warhawks hurler hope we got a couple breaks and fortunately strikes out 21 in 2-1 we did.”
Photos by Rayle suffered the tough-luck loss on Fri- day. The sophomore allowed two runs — victory over Seahawks. one earned — on four hits while walking three, hitting one batter and striking out
By Jon Roetman Craig Sterbutzel six in 10 innings. She did not allow a run The Connection until the ninth inning. After sharing time in the circle as a fresh- adison senior Katie man last season, Rayle has emerged as a Vannicola praised South standout pitcher. Lakes sophomore Aly “It’s really interesting to watch her be-
M /The Connection Rayle for her improvement cause I remember her when she was [a in the circle after the two engaged in a 10- freshman],” Vannicola said. “… I know that inning pitcher’s duel on Friday. her speed has gotten better. I know, from Vannicola’s performance on the field, hitting off of her, that her spin has definitely however, wasn’t as kind toward the gotten a lot better. She’s probably been Seahawks. working really hard, so I applaud her for The future Georgetown University pitcher that.” struck out a career-high 21 batters and South Lakes sophomore Aly Rayle Rayle threw 131 pitches, including 93 worked her way out of a bases-loaded jam shut out Madison for eight innings strikes. She tossed a first-pitch strike to 29 in the bottom of the 10th inning, helping Katie Vannicola and the Madison before the Seahawks suffered a 2- of the 40 batters she faced. the Madison softball team defeat South softball team are in first place in 1, 10-inning loss to the Warhawks “It was a lot of pressure, but I tried to Lakes 2-1 on April 29 in Reston. Conference 6. on Friday. just not let it get to me,” Rayle said. “Rather South Lakes, down 2-1, loaded the bases than feeling the pressure on myself, I think with one out in the bottom of the 10th, but about the situation that the batter’s in and Vannicola recorded her 21st strikeout of the how much pressure they feel and I try to evening before inducing a game-ending take it off myself.” groundout. Madison scored the game’s first run in the “I’ve been in that situation quite a few top of the ninth when bunt by shortstop times, actually, especially in travel ball, like Cameron Pistilli plated Alex Echazarreta. [at] nationals,” Vannicola said. “It’s really South Lakes tied the score at 1 in the bot- important that you keep your mind clear tom of the ninth on an RBI single by third and don’t worry about what could go wrong baseman Jazmyn Stokes. and just kind of go pitch by pitch.” Madison sophomore leadoff hitter Cat Madison took a 2-1 lead in the top of the Arase went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles. 10th inning when a South Lakes infielder Third baseman Echazarreta and right fielder dropped a one-out pop up, allowing what Kristen Williams each had a hit for the proved to be the winning run to score from Warhawks. third base. Stokes finished 2-for-4 with two singles Vannicola allowed one run on six hits and an RBI for South Lakes. Designated while walking two in 10 innings. She did player Natalie Pritz, catcher Danielle Barr, not allow a run until the ninth inning, when second baseman Calista Somer and Kaylin international tiebreaker rules give teams a Senior catcher Julia Hoy and the Madison softball team improved to 16- Tang each had one hit for the Seahawks. runner at second base to start each half- 2 with a 2-1 win over South Lakes on Friday. inning for the remainder of the game. MADISON improved to 16-2 overall and Vannicola threw 157 pitches, including sits atop the Conference 6 standings at 11- 119 strikes. She threw a first-pitch strike to 1. South Lakes, which snapped a lengthy 26 of 38 batters faced. regional tournament drought last season, Vannicola’s career high for strikeouts in a fell to 12-6 overall and 8-4 in the confer- seven-inning game is 19. She had 18 ence. through seven innings on Friday. Madison was scheduled to face Langley “Katie’s such a good pitcher,” Madison on Tuesday, after The Connection’s dead- senior catcher Julia Hoy said. “I’ve known line. The Warhawks will conclude the regu- her for so long, I’ve been catching her for lar season with a home game against so long … her pitching as well as she did McLean at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 6. today is something I’m just used to, but we South Lakes was scheduled to face Wash- really appreciated it tonight.” ington-Lee on Tuesday. The Seahawks will travel to take on Hayfield at 6 p.m. on Fri- HEAD COACH Jim Adkins said Vannicola day, May 6. was dealing with pain in the index finger “I’m not upset at all,” second-year South on her pitching hand during the game. Hoy Lakes head coach Carlos Soto said. “I really praised her teammate for the performance. think that the girls battled so hard. Madi- “I’m so insanely proud of Katie,” Hoy said. son is such a good team. They’re so com- “She hurt her finger and it’s been bother- South Lakes designated player Natalie Pritz had one of six hits off of posed, they have so much experience. ing her, so the fact that she was able to push Madison pitcher Katie Vannicola on Friday. Vannicola up there, she’s a rock. It doesn’t through that and deliver for the team, that look like anything fazes her. No matter what was amazing.” thought she had command of all her pitches kind of performance from her against South the situation, she just kept going at it. … At one point, Vannicola struck out seven and I thought she did a great job of keep- Lakes, which is a great team. I’m nothing but impressed by both teams consecutive batters between the third and ing the hitters off balance. It was probably “With Aly Rayle pitching, you know you’re and how they both played and how they fifth innings. one of the better games she’s pitched all not going to score a lot of runs. We knew composed themselves. In some ways, I wish “I thought she did great,” Adkins said. “I year and we knew that we would need that that we just had to kind of keep it close and I was watching. I was just glad I was here.”
12 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ May 4-10, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News American Legion Honors Officer Tremont Delight to Watch On Wednesday, April 6, the situations. In 2015, PFC Tremont American Legion Post 180 in successfully defused a potentially Vienna held its annual ceremony deadly situation that involved an Madison High School’s production and banquet dinner to honor the agitated subject who was in need 2015 Town of Vienna Police Of- of mental health attention. In ad- of "The 25th Annual Putnam County ficer of the Year. This year’s re- dition, PFC Tremont assisted with cipient was Police Officer First a complex spousal assault call Spelling Bee." Class Blake Tremont. PFC that required the dispatching of Tremont has been with the numerous resources and a calm By Aline Dolinh ing success. The overachieving and Vienna Police Department since demeanor to bring the case to a Oakton High School initially opaque Marcy Park (Paige 2011. In a letter of nomination, successful conclusion. PFC Cilluffo) also shone in the second Sgt. James Sheeran described Tremont also maintains certifica- ow do you spell H-I-L- act thanks to her strong vocals in PFC Tremont as an officer who tion in the Patrol Rifle program. HA-R-I-O-U-S? It’s an ad- “I Speak Six Languages,” a num- displays excellence in several ar- Outside of his regular duties, PFC jective, meaning “arous- ber marked by an energetic en- eas. PFC Tremont maintains high Tremont recognized that the ing great merriment; extremely semble and adroit use of props rep- levels of performance as evi- Town’s deferred compensation funny” - and it exactly describes resenting Marcy’s multiple talents. denced by his routinely high program could be revamped. He James Madison High School’s pro- The entire ensemble, including numbers in both traffic and crimi- took it upon himself to become duction of "The 25th Annual those seated in the audience, re- nal enforcement. In addition to Photo contributed educated on the issues and pre- Putnam County Spelling Bee." mained in character throughout the his quantifiably high levels of ac- PFC Blake C. Tremont and sented the issues to the Town Thanks to sharp comic timing and show, an inspired move that further tivity on the street, PFC Tremont Chief James A. Morris management. Through his ef- idiosyncratic character choices, immersed the spectators into the easily builds rapport with citizens forts, the deferred compensation this show sweetly captured all the whimsical world of the bee. The and coworkers alike. Sgt. Sheeran also cited PFC program is in the process of being reviewed in hopes awkwardness and oddity of early cast’s commitment to their roles, Tremont’s ability to remain calm during stressful of better serving the Town’s employees. adolescence. even when not the main focus Originally conceived by Rebecca onstage, helped make each speller Feldman, with music and lyrics by a unique and clearly-defined char- Vienna Police Officer Graduates from Academy William Finn and a book by Rachel acter. Two unexpected standouts On April 15, Officer Emmanuel with mental illness, de-escalation Sheinkin, the musical follows six among the company, despite their W. Bulti graduated from the 66th techniques and first aid. It also in- eccentric elementary schoolers meager stage time, were Logainne Session of the Fairfax County cludes firearms training, emer- competing at the titular Bee, along Schwartzandgrunenierre’s hilari- Criminal Justice Academy. The gency vehicles operation, physi- with the three equally odd adults ously overbearing fathers (Patrick graduation ceremony was held at cal training and defensive tactics. supervising them. It earned Selent and Sam Ressin). the Centreville Baptist Church. Officer Bulti is now assigned to a six Tony nominations when Cappies Group choreography The graduation marks the culmi- Field Training Instructor (FTI) for it made its Broadway debut Review shone especially in “Magic nation of a six month training ses- the next 10 weeks. Under the in 2005 and has been per- Foot,” a number character- sion in which newly hired police guidance of the FTI, Officer Bulti formed worldwide since, be- ized by intricate tap dancing recruits receive training in all as- will become more familiar with ing especially notable for its usage moves, as well as in the acrobatics pects of police procedures. The the Town and all aspects of his of audience participation and ad- of the aforementioned “I Speak Six six-month basic recruit session is law enforcement duties. In 2015 libbing. Languages.” Ensemble dancer a non-residential training pro- Officer Bulti graduated from As enthusiastic bee moderator Anna Henderson, who was in both, gram consisting of over 920 hours George Mason University with a Rona Lisa Peretti, Julia Mann’s full- showcased especially deft flexibil- of instruction. The training in- Photo contributed Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal bodied, mature voice brought new ity in her leaps. cludes academic studies in crisis Officer Emmanuel Bulti and Justice. He enjoys biking and out- dimension to the role. Her fellow Despite occasionally flat sound, intervention, assisting individuals Chief James Morris door activities. judge, Douglas Panch (Mitch the orchestra was impressively Coomer) earned countless laughs able to pick up cues quickly even thanks to his deadpan delivery of from backstage, and interesting Week in Vienna increasingly outlandish words, and choices such as showcasing a xy- tions are available at http://www.nvcc.edu/ his eventual second-act breakdown lophone during a slow-motion sec- Summer STEM Camps systemic/camps.html. was side-splittingly histrionic. As tion paid off. The simple set, for the competitors themselves, the mainly consisting of a pair of high, at Three Area Schools initially insecure yet earnest Leaf oversized bleachers, subtly rein- Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is Vietnam Veterans To Coneybear (Neal Going) won the forced the immaturity of the char- partnering with SySTEMic Solutions, Northern audience’s hearts thanks to his acters by making them appear di- Virginia Community College’s regional K-16 Honor Student Art Talent charming, genuine performance minutive in comparison. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and Chapter 227, Vietnam Veterans of America and ability to rapidly shift into his Overall, the cast’s consistent math) outreach initiative, to host STEM camps Inc., invites all veterans, friends, and the spelling “trances.” Ultra-competi- commitment and quirky character- at three schools this summer. The camps will be general public to attend the May 19 chapter tive William Barfee also underwent based comedy made this musical held in July and August from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as meeting at Neighbor’s Restaurant, 262D Cedar a transformation from high-strung a rollicking delight to watch. follows: Lane, Cedar Lane Shopping Center, Vienna, at to heartfelt thanks to Jack Herrin’s James Madison High School defi- ❖ VEX IQ Robotics, for grades 4-8, at Edison 7:30 p.m. The program features the presenta- performance, marked by the exag- nitely gave us a champion-worthy High, July 11-15; South Lakes High, July 18-22 tion of awards to the winners of the 16th gerated physicality of his “magic performance and stirred the inner and July 25-29; Marshall High, Aug. 1-5. Annual Vince Kaspar Awards for Excellence in foot,” the alleged secret to his spell- child inside all of us. ❖ VEX EDR Robotics 1.0, for grades 8-12, at the Arts. The chapter’s community program Edison High, July 11-15; South Lakes High, July recognizes art and poetry talents of local high School Notes 18-22 and July 25-29, and Marshall High, Aug. school students. The general public and all 1-5. veterans are invited. Admission is free. For Send school notes to [email protected] by noon on Friday. ❖ Cybersecurity (Basic and Advanced), for information, call Len Ignatowski at 703-255- grades 9-12, at Marshall High, Aug. 1-5. 0353 or visit the web page at www.vva227.org. Kelsey Waddill, of Vienna, was named to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2015 semester at Johns Hopkins University. Waddill is the daughter of Charles The camps are designed to provide rising The membership serves as a “Fire Support and Deborah Waddill and attended James Madison High School. fourth through twelfth grade students with Base” for veterans who are seeking closure on Phoebe Natale of Vienna has been named to the dean’s list in the University of knowledge and hands-on experience in STEM their Tour of Duty and a renewal of their Notre Dame’s College of Arts and Letters in Indiana for outstanding scholarship during programs, and introduce them to the many Vietnam camaraderie. The chapter supports the fall 2015 semester. career opportunities in the growing field. veteran’s activities and non-veteran community Robert A. Williams of Vienna was named to the Dean’s list for the fall 2015 semester at Radford University. Robert is a graduate of Marshall High School. He is majoring in Additional information and registration instruc- projects. 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