Senior Housing Is on the Horizon in Tysons

INSIDE: Supervisors question, then OK, school bond • Page 7 NEW DULLES CAMPUS Proven Record 6 Opinion Focus on Values 10 Schools Individual Attention 12 16 13 Real Estate LOCAL YOUTH LANGLEY 14 Public Safety Advanced Curriculum LAUDED FOR SWIMMERS 20 Classified 703 759 5100 OUTSTANDING WIN ON K 12th Grade Crossword PERFORMANCES THE ROAD 23 www.FairfaxChristianSchool.com Sun Gazette GREAT FALLS McLEAN OAKTON TYSONS VIENNA VOLUME 40 NO. 40 JULY 4-10, 2019 Could Approval for MAC Project Be Rescinded? Vienna Town Council OKs Public Hearing to Take Another Look at Development BRIAN TROMPETER cluding two who had mounted the dais major redevelopment decision made two approve plans by developer Dennis Rice, Staff Writer for the first time just three hours earlier, weeks earlier. on behalf of by Red Investment LLC and voted 5-2 July 1 to set a public hearing At issue was the Council’s decision on Vienna Town Council members, in- two weeks hence on possibly rescinding a June 17, by 5-2 super-majority vote, to Continued on Page 8 Senior Housing Is on the Horizon in Tysons Despite Staff Qualms, Fairfax Supervisors OK Change to Development Proposal BRIAN TROMPETER I think, that will be an as- Staff Writer set to Tysons,” she said. “It Fairfax supervisors on June 25 ap- doesn’t fit our plan guid- proved plans by Cityline Partners LLC Tysons will receive its ance because it’s not the to build “The Mather,” a continuing- first continuing-care facil- usual thing. It’s much dif- care facility for seniors in Tysons. ity following the Fairfax ferent.” County Board of Supervi- Board of Supervisors sors’ unanimous approval Chairman Sharon Bulova June 25 of a proposal by (D) indicated her support Cityline Partners LLC. as well. Supervisors agreed to “I think that this is a modify the developer’s beautiful project,” she said. plans for Arbor Row, origi- “I’m pleased to see senior nally approved in 2012, housing in Tysons. I think which called for 2.61 mil- that is an ingredient that lion square feet overall of has not been included in mixed-use development, other developments.” including 1.44 million The planned changes square feet of residential will occur in the south- space and the remainder east quadrant of Cityline’s devoted to office uses. property at the intersection The continuing-care of Westbranch and West- facility’s vertical, urban park drives. design is unusual in Fair- Previous plans called fax County, where most for Block B of the site to senior centers are spread have an up-to-225-foot- out horizontally, said Su- tall, 392,785-square-foot pervisor Linda Smyth (D- office building. Blocks C-1 Providence). “We have something, Continued on Page 19

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2 July 4, 2019 www.sungazette.news WMATA Substation in Dunn Loring Set to Be Moved BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Fairfax County supervisors on June 25 unanimously approved plans by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Au- thority (WMATA) to relocate a traction-power substation near the Dunn Loring Metrorail Sta- tion. The substation will be located on 1.33 acres just west of a mixed use development between Prosperity Avenue and Interstate 66. The move is necessary because the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) ongoing project to widen I-66 outside the Capital Beltway will displace the existing substation, county officials said. “We couldn’t find anything The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on June 25 unanimously approved plans by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to relocate a else other than just this one lo- traction-power substation at the Dunn Loring Metro station. cation,” said Mark Worstein, an have architectural treatments, ern transformer pad. and beautifully landscaped ac- project’s approval, citing a lack attorney for the applicant. including brick veneer and con- Only one resident, Bryan Zel- cording to the proffers carefully of other available spaces for the The new 8,224-square-foot crete banding, on all four sides. ley of Dunn Loring Village, tes- negotiated with this board,” substation’s relocation and the substation building will be up to Designs for the project call for tified regarding the project and Zelley said. “But now a decade need to minimize inconvenience 30 feet tall, with concrete pads landscaping to be installed near he expressed concern about its of Merrifield planning is being in the community. for transformers on either side. the building’s southeast corner. effects on neighborhood aesthet- tossed aside to provide a solu- “It’s a matter of don’t drag The site’s three parking spaces In addition, a 6-foot-tall fence ics. tion for VDOT’s private highway this out, don’t come back later and one loading space will be ac- partially will screen the western “After years of massive con- toll project.” after everything is done and then cessible via Prosperity Avenue. transformer pad and three new struction projects, the mixed-use Supervisor Linda Smyth move it, because then it will just The substation building will trees will shield the view of east- project was finally completed (D-Providence) moved for the be disruption again,” she said.

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www.sungazette.news July 4, 2019 5 SunGazette Find more letters and ON THE WEB: an archive of editorials at www.sungazette.news www.insidenova.com/ www.insidenova.com/news/fairfax news/fairfax ON FACEBOOK: (Click on “Opinion”) www.facebook.com/sungazettenews www.facebook.com/insidenova Opinion ON TWITTER: @sungazettenews @sungazettespts Newsroom Our View: In Politics, Nobody Likes Whining SCOTT McCAFFREY The best political advice for those who find themselves doing. But the fact is, that paper’s editorial page looked at Managing editor in a political hole? Stop digging. the field and concluded that McKay was the most quali- (703) 738-2532 Clearly no one got that message to Alicia Plerhoples, fied candidate, based on the criteria it uses to vet contend- [email protected] who in early June ran a respectable second in the Demo- ers. It’s the same conclusion we came to, even though our cratic primary for chairman of the Fairfax County Board editorial-page perspectives at times can be at loggerheads DAVE FACINOLI Sports editor of Supervisors but in the period since has managed to raise with the Post’s. (703) 738-2533 eyebrows and undermine her own credibility. Plerhoples is entitled to her opinion, but she’s not en- [email protected] About 10 days after the primary, Plerhoples – a mem- titled to the Post’s, nor ours. And while the daily probably ber of the McLean Community Center Governing Board made some missteps in its vetting process (asking women BRIAN TROMPETER – took to a far-left blog to blast The Washington Post for questions it did not ask men, if those allegations are true), Senior staff writer its pre-election endorsement of Jeff McKay, who ended the fact is that Plerhoples and a good number of candi- (703) 738-2534 up winning the primary and by all likelihood will become dates running for various supervisor seats in the June 11 [email protected] Fairfax’s next board chairman. primary simply were not ready for political prime time. Perhaps thinking nobody would see her missive but the The voters, in most cases, agreed. Sometimes, a cigar is just far-left crowd, Plerhoples took the newspaper to task for a cigar, with no deeper meaning or hidden agenda. Advertising a host of purported sins, including being “anti-woman” The up-and-coming generation of political leaders and “anti-family,” said the paper was guilty of “white privi- needs to learn that nobody reacts well to post-election VICKY MASHAW lege.” whining. If you lose a race, suck it up, learn from the expe- Sales manager For a politician to back us into the corner of defend- rience and start working to win the next one, rather than (571) 333-6272 [email protected] ing the editorial page of The Washington Post takes some trying to blame those who opted not to support you.

SHARON KASH (703) 738-2521 [email protected] Be Part of Conversation on Nation’s Future Editor: current state of politics and polarization newed sense of purpose for finding com- In May, I was fortunate to represent in America, we collectively drew up the mon ground with fellow Americans. Classified sales Virginia as a delegate to the First Nation- Declaration of The People. As I continue volunteering with The (703) 771-8831 al Assembly of The People. The declaration begins with a powerful People by sitting on the Listening Tour [email protected] The event – http://thepeople.org/ phrase that addresses the failures of our and Policy Committees as well as by act- – brought citizens together from all 50 political system and affirms our unity as ing as one of the state leaders in Virginia states, the District of Columbia and Americans in order to “ensure a represen- and one of the regional leaders for the Puerto Rico in order to bridge political tative democracy and keep the exceptional Northeast, I plan to ask more questions divides. promise of our Republic.” and dig deeper into others’ beliefs, so that After connecting as real people (e.g., Engaging with people who think dif- I can be part of a conversation that is big- Administration talking about family, personal experienc- ferently than me at the National Assembly ger than me and my own beliefs. BETH CHRISTIAN es, etc.), discussing our visions for Amer- brought out the best in me and inspired Cindi Stevens Copeland BUSINESS OFFICE/CIRCULATION ica, and stating our grievances about the me to do more. I walked away with a re- Vienna (571) 333-6277 [email protected] There Is Hope for Right Choice on Metro Station Editor: with what to do with the city’s incomplete species that occurs directly in the foot- The fact that the U.S. Army Corps of and highly flawed analyses and Joint Per- print of Alternative B. Yet, no mention to Engineers has yet to issue a Clean Water mit Application (JPA). date has been made of it. Act (“404”) permit to outright destroy ir- In fact, Alexandria’s Alternative B is The fact that Alternative B runs afoul Your submission of items for replaceable wetlands, mature tree canopy, the worst choice of alternatives for the of regulatory safeguards, exposing federal our community-notes section is diverse wildlife, rare species and protected proposed Metro station, easily shown to agencies to a rash of lawsuits they would always invited. Items must be open space for the Potomac Yard Metro be the most environmentally damaging of easily lose, is certainly not lost on the received at least one week prior to station Alternative B is hopeful for those any to be considered. Corps of Engineers. publication date for consideration. wishing to see the Metro station built in On top of this, new reports keep com- There are excellent reasons and solid a legally compliant and environmentally ing in of glaring items completely missed legal standing for denying this permit ap- safe way. in the analyses and JPA, such as the pres- plication. It likely means that Corps of Engi- ence of the mid-Atlantic-rare Torrey’s Cill Dara BUSINESS & MAILING ADDRESS: neers and its attorneys are still grappling Rush – a Virginia “critically imperiled” Alexandria 131 E. Broad St., Suite 202, Falls Church, Va. 22046 P.O. Box 591, Leesburg, Va. 20178 MAIN TELEPHONE: FAX: (703) 738-2520 (703) 738-2530 YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE INVITED © 2019 HPR-Hemlock LLC Join the community conversation: The Sun Gazette welcomes your letters to the editor. We welcome your All advertising and editorial matter is fully views on topics of local interest. Should you wish to send in a letter to the editor, find contact information on protected and cannot be reproduced in any manner without permission from the publisher. this page – we’ll take your letters by regular mail, e-mail or through our online-submission lines. The com- The publisher reserves the right to reject munity wants to hear your views; send them in! advertising for any reason.

6 July 4, 2019 www.sungazette.news Supervisors OK School-Bond Package, But Voice Some Concern About Inclusion of Blake Lane Site BRIAN TROMPETER struction coming up in this year’s bond,” difficult.” supervisors were considering the commu- Staff Writer she said. “This does nothing but under- The bond package’s Fairfax/Oakton nity’s needs. mine credibility in this situation.” school designation does not necessarily “The need for parks and schools is not Despite concerns about a controversial Smyth said she was “dismayed” by mean the Blake Lane site, which is not exclusive,” Yalowitz said. “This commu- Oakton site and overcrowding problems at the project’s inclusion and said it clearly School Board property, Platenberg said. nity needs to preserve its only park now some schools, the Fairfax County Board pointed to the Blake Lane property, even Proper public outreach will be needed on that there are four schools around it.” of Supervisors on June 25 approved a res- though it was not named specifically. She the matter in the future, he said. A boundary study being taken by the olution supporting a $360 million school- successfully moved to have the supervi- “The last thing we want is for people to School Board is “halting important deci- bond referendum on Nov. 5. sors’ motion for the bond authorization, feel we’re not being trustworthy or trans- sions for the use of land in the county for Several supervisors expressed concern which still must be approved by the Cir- parent,” he said. the years to come,” she said. “We cannot about the first item on the school system’s cuit Court, state that the future school site Tysons resident Erika Yalowitz favors afford to lose our only park in this area list of bond projects, which would allot had “yet to be determined.” transferring the Blake Lane site to the due to a miscalculation or no calculation $35,330,490 for construction of a new “You’ve got an uphill battle to put a Park Authority, but said she was gratified at all.” elementary school in the Fairfax/Oakton school on this site,” Smyth told school of- area. ficials at the meeting. “This is a lesson in Board of Supervisors Chairman Sha- public outreach and how it can go badly ron Bulova (D) said the project list had wrong if you don’t get out ahead of it. been sent by the School Board and that You have not made as good an argument no specific site for the new Fairfax/Oak- as they have for keeping it a park.” ton school had been selected. Supervisor Catherine Hudgins (D- “An evaluation project of alternatives Hunter Mill) said the Blake Lane prop- is under way,” she said. erty was acquired decades ago for use as Supervisor Linda Smyth (D-Provi- a school site and added the property had FREE In-Home Consultation dence) was not happy with the school been taken from a family whose members item’s listing. did not wish to release it. Expert Installation A developer in 1977 dedicated to the “It’s our role to protect the interests of We Beat Next Day Blinds Everyday Prices! School Board the 10-acre parcel that all the community,” she said. Top Brands such as Hunter Douglas, eventually became Blake Lane Park, Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) said UP TO Showcase Shutters, Cigma Blinds, CACO Smyth said. 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Visit snydersshades.com today and view our current promotions them to give the property to the Board of McKay urged the School Board to Supervisors in exchange for a higher ceil- make appropriate, if politically volatile, ing on bond debt, she said. school-boundary adjustments to relieve The School Board deeded the site to overcrowding and attributed much of the the Board of Supervisors in 2006, but public’s concern in those matters to false supervisors did not then deed it to the perceptions of the relative quality of cer- Fairfax County Park Authority, like some tain schools. other former school properties, because Other supervisors questioned why the of possible school needs stemming from school-bond package allotted nearly $262 the then-new Fairlee/MetroWest develop- million for renovations and only $58.4 ment south of the Vienna Metrorail Sta- million for capacity enhancement and tion, Smyth said. $37.3 million for new construction. The school system put the Blake Lane Jeffrey Platenberg, the school system’s property on its 2017 list for possible fu- assistant superintendent for facilities ture school sites, but did not do adequate and transportation services, said officials public outreach, Smyth said. Neighbor- are having to get more creative in creat- ing residents since then have made a “very ing additional school capacity because compelling argument” to save the prop- “there’s no more land being identified.” erty as a park, she said. Multi-story urban schools, such as the re- “Open space is a precious commodity cently opened Bailey’s Upper Elementary in Providence,” said Smyth, whose district School near Seven Corners, are one way includes rapidly developing Merrifield that challenge could be bridged, he said. and part of Tysons. Supervisor Penelope Gross (D-Ma- Smyth, who is not seeking re-election son) agreed that the Bailey’s Upper proj- this year, said all five candidates seeking ect had succeeded despite neighborhood the Democratic nomination to succeed controversy. her had promised to preserve the site as “It was not all sweetness and light with a park. the community,” Gross said. “The baby “I was surprised to find money for con- was beautiful, but the labor was a little

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www.sungazette.news July 4, 2019 7 When the meeting resumed a few min- rezoning. Council members could take utes before 10 p.m., Council member Pa- up Potter’s recommendations when they Vienna sha Majdi moved that the Council hold a amend the Maple Avenue Commercial Continued from Page 1 joint public hearing with the Vienna Plan- (MAC) zoning ordinance, she said. The ning Commission on July 15 to consider Council temporarily suspended the MAC MJW Maple LLC, to build 37 condomin- rescinding and repealing the decision. ordinance last September and recently ex- ium units atop 7,500 square feet of retail Majdi objected to the development’s tended the moratorium’s deadline to Nov. at 374-380 Maple Ave., W. The four-story planned narrowing of Wade Hampton years worth of discussion, consideration 15. building would be a maximum of 54 feet Drive, S.W., from 36 feet to 32 and was and modifications with majority affirma- Majdi, Noble, Patel, Potter and Spring- tall. not happy that the additional land freed tive vote from Council, Board of Archi- steen voted in favor of holding the July 15 To say the meeting was unusual un- up by that move was not being dedicated tectural Review, Planning Commission, public hearing, while DiRocco and Col- derstates the case. The proceedings began to open space. after careful review of comment from bert voted nay. slightly before 8 p.m. as Fairfax County Majdi, along with Springsteen, wrote Town Staff, Public and Applicant,” Sien- Although voting with the majority, Circuit Court Judge Brett Kassabian a June 25 letter to Town Manager Mer- icki wrote. Noble said the developer’s project had swore in returning Council member How- cury Payton to place an item on the July Majdi at the July 1 meeting cited nu- evolved over time and had been respon- ard Springsteen and newcomers Nisha 1 meeting agenda for rescinding the deci- merous sections of town code to bolster sive to the town’s comprehensive plan and Patel and Steve Potter for two-year terms sion. his case for rescinding the vote, and said MAC code. Noble also asked for a future beginning that day. “Our serious concerns about the traffic- the earlier decision would not take effect discussion with the town attorney and After the usual preliminaries of the in- safety issues are further heightened by the until there was an official change to the finance director how much money was vocation, Pledge of Allegiance, a couple failure to notify the adjoining jurisdiction town’s zoning map. available in the town’s legal reserve fund of proclamations celebrating local groups, [Fairfax County] of the proposed rezon- Majdi and Potter quoted from sections for the next year, in case of legal actions recognition of Scouts in attendance and ing and the proposed redesign of an inter- of the town code indicating why the devel- by the developer or community members. remarks by Council members and the section with a state highway,” they wrote. opment vote should be reconsidered, and DiRocco, who estimated about $30,000 town manager, the Council agreed to “Moreover, we are concerned about the Potter ran through a lengthy discourse, in- was available for supplemental legal fees, move from last to second in the queue an zoning implications for replacing a com- cluding a PowerPoint presentation, ques- worried that rescinding the vote might agenda item about rescinding the devel- mercial building with a predominantly tioning the development’s provisions for constitute a taking and potentially leave opment decision. residential building with significantly less deliveries, traffic flow, and pedestrian and the town open to lawsuits. The Council quickly dispatched an commercial space in the Maple Avenue vehicular safety. “The idea of rescinding can be prob- item that updated the town’s motor-ve- Commercial corridor.” Patel wanted the 9-foot-wide awning lematic,” she said. “That’s my concern.” hicle code and then, at the suggestion of Payton and Mayor Laurie DiRocco on the project’s Maple Avenue side pushed (Rice did not return an e-mail request- Council member Douglas Noble, went also received a June 27 letter from Coun- back more toward the building and ques- ing comment.) into closed session for a brief powwow cil member Carey Sienicki, whose term tioned if the residential units facing Glen Majdi thanked fellow Council mem- with Town Attorney Steven Briglia re- was set to expire three days later, stating Avenue, S.W., could be stepped back in a bers for a “decorous conversation.” garding the 374-380 Maple Ave., W., case. the concerns expressed in the letter from tiered approach. “For folks in the audience who were The break was supposed to last 10 to Springsteen and Majdi were “generally Council member Linda Colbert, who expecting fire and brimstone, nope, not 15 minutes, but stretched on about an broad and would be difficult to adequately voted with the majority in the June 17 here,” he said. “We’re having a thought- hour longer, to the consternation of doz- address in a singular motion to rescind.” decision, said county officials had re- ful discussion. I think the points that have ens of people in the Council chamber. “From my perspective, there were ceived proper notification regarding the been made are quite reasonable.”

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www.sungazette.news July 4, 2019 9 Schools & Military n Amanda Kousen of Dunn Loring degrees during recent commencement ex- mation systems. Rebecca Chen earned a ministration degree in finance. earned a master of education in special ercises at James Madison University: bachelor of science degree in media arts – From Oakton: Gabrielle Calderon education degree; Allison Brandmark of – From Dunn Loring: Jackson Hales and design. Claudia Churchill earned a earned a bachelor of arts degree in dance. Vienna earned a master of arts degree in earned a bachelor of arts degree in inter- bachelor of science degree in geographic Benjamin Collie earned a bachelor of psychological sciences; William Esswein national affairs. science. Margaret Farnsworth earned a business administration degree in mar- of Vienna earned a master of education – From Great Falls: Armin Ahmadi bachelor of arts degree in modern foreign keting. David Reed earned a bachelor of degree in school counseling; Molly Mc- earned a bachelor of business administra- language. Kate Gurian earned a bachelor business administration degree in manage- Ghee of Vienna earned a master of arts tion degree in finance. Anthony Foretich of science degree in anthropology. Wil- ment. Olivia Stevens earned a bachelor of degree in teaching; and Siobhan Tabata- earned a bachelor of science degree in liam Houghton earned a bachelor of busi- science degree in communication studies. bai of Vienna earned a master of business integrated science and technology. Leila ness administration degree in economics. Kaitlyn Tummarello earned a bachelor administration degree during recent com- Ghaemi earned a bachelor of science de- Samantha Lai earned a bachelor of sci- of science degree in hospitality manage- mencement exercises at James Madison gree in dietetics. Ilene Goudarzi earned a ence degree in health sciences. Dominique ment. Riley Whisler earned a bachelor of University. bachelor of science degree in health sci- Lockwood earned a bachelor of science business administration degree in market- ences. Natalie Harris earned a bachelor degree in biology. Patrick Lockwood ing. Michaela Wuest earned a bachelor of n The following local students earned of music degree. Jacquelyn Hulett earned earned a bachelor of science degree in bi- science degree in interdisciplinary liberal degrees during recent commencement ex- a bachelor of business administration de- ology. Patrick Ludwick earned a bachelor studies. ercises at Colgate University: gree in finance. Cecelia McKinley earned of science degree in psychology. Adriana – From Vienna: Tala Alshaboot earned Rachel Smith of Vienna, a graduate a bachelor of music degree. Matthew Rig- Montoya earned a bachelor of arts degree a bachelor of arts degree in internation- of Indian Hill High School, earned a gi of Great Falls earned a bachelor of arts in political science. Phillip Ohm earned al affairs. Sophie Barrowman earned a degree in international relations. Saman- degree in political science. William Sevila a bachelor of business administration bachelor of science degree in geographic tha Shames of Great Falls, a graduate of earned a bachelor of business administra- degree in marketing. Kelly Oler earned science. Shannon Belcher earned a bach- Langley High School, earned a degree tion degree in finance.Weston Simonides a bachelor of science degree in interdis- elor of science degree in health sciences. in neuroscience. Belle Banta of Vienna, earned a bachelor of business administra- ciplinary liberal studies. Thomas Peck Raphael de Chassy earned a bachelor a graduate of Fallbrook Union High tion degree in finance. Eric Wong earned earned a bachelor of business adminis- of science degree in engineering. Mariel School, earned a degree in peace and con- a bachelor of science degree in geographic tration degree in finance.Nicholas Re- Cardenas earned a bachelor of science flict studies and educational studies. science. gan earned a bachelor of science degree degree in health sciences. Rachel Carlson Marin Leibowitz of McLean earned a – From McLean: Alexander Antezana in computer science. Morgan Sadauskas earned a bachelor of science degree in degree in political science. Haley Hamil- earned a bachelor of business adminis- earned a bachelor of science degree in intelligence analysis. Margaret Coppola ton of Great Falls, a graduate of Langley tration degree in computer information computer science. Emily Williams earned earned a bachelor of business adminis- High School, earned a degree in computer systems. Victoria Boinest earned a bach- a bachelor of music degree. Rachael tration degree in finance. Marisa Duek science. And Farrin Saba of Great Falls, a elor of business administration degree in Wright earned a bachelor of science de- earned a bachelor of science degree in ge- graduate of the Madeira School, earned a finance.Jeremy Narula earned a bachelor gree in public policy and administration. ology. Antoine Edelman earned a bache- degree in neuroscience and anthropology. of science degree in biotechnology. Chris- Kathryn Young earned a bachelor of lor of science degree in integrated science tina Caruso earned a bachelor of business science degree in athletic training. Paul n The following local students earned administration degree in computer infor- Young earned a bachelor of business ad- Continued on Page 11

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10 July 4, 2019 www.sungazette.news Schools & Military Continued from Page 10 been named to the dean’s list for the spring the Fairfax County School Board. encourage his peers to pursue their own semester at James Madison University: At Marshall, Capuano-Rizzo volun- unique passions in making the world a and technology. Adam Gardner earned – From Dunn Loring: Jai Bhide and teered as outreach coordinator for the better place, school officials said. a bachelor of business administration Lindsey Price. school’s Writing Center and served as a Wiseman was the captain of his school’s degree in computer information systems. – From Great Falls: Meghan Bailey, senior mentor for the Freshman Transi- chess team, and founded a chess-outreach Andrea Garverick earned a bachelor of Lauren Bell, Rachel Bernstein, Daniella tion Program. He also created a pop-up program at local elementary school where science in nursing degree. Christian Gatto Diaz, Halle Duenkel, Caitlin Ladd, Vin- poetry museum in the school’s library to he and his teammates provided free chess earned a bachelor of science in engineer- cent Moran, Emelia Potteiger, Michael promote literature and creativity, and was instruction to students on a weekly ba- ing degree. Erin Gibbons earned a bach- Sevila, Weston Simonides, Jessica Woess- liaison to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial sis. He also served on the school’s honor elor of arts degree in sociology. Alexan- ner and Jane Wu. Museum. council for the past two years, has been dra Goodis earned a bachelor of science – From McLean: Victoria Boinest, Capuano-Rizzo also served as an offi- a certified soccer referee since 2013, and degree in physics. Caleb Hoehner earned Adrian Brazell, Maya Brubaker, Jac- cer in the Octagon Club, where he helped was selected to serve as his National Hon- a bachelor of science in engineering de- queline Bruner, Lillian Byrne, Christian organize service projects, and served as a or Society chapter’s service chair. gree. Megan Hovis earned a bachelor of Caruso, Rebecca Chen, Nicholas Cheung, youth board member at his church. He He is interested in studying econom- business administration degree in com- William Commins, Elia D’Ermes, Mitch- also was a member of the Marshall cross ics, finance and oncology breakthroughs puter information systems. Tikhon Iva- ell Donohoe, Madison Fletcher, Benjamin country and tennis teams. while pursuing a career in business that nov earned a bachelor of science degree Goodson, John Hartnett, Patrick Lud- Piper served as student representative encompasses cancer-research advocacy. in integrated science and technology. wick, Cayhan Movaghari, Thomas Peck, to the Fairfax County School Board in Nathaniel Kipps earned a bachelor of Sonali Prabhu, Ashley Roberts, Farah 1986-87. She graduated from Robinson n Samantha Lee, a student at James business administration degree in finance. Schneider, Jessica Seppi, Mackenzi Vo- Secondary School and the Air Force Madison High School and Fairfax Acad- Lillian Komarow earned a bachelor of gan, Carley Welch, Linsey Wenk, Emily Academy and was commissioned a sec- emy, is one of six Fairfax County Public arts degree in theater. Nicholas Langkau Williams, Julia Williamson and Kathryn ond lieutenant in the Air Force. She was Schools students named by Congress as earned a bachelor of arts degree in phi- Young. killed in action over northern Iraq in a recipient of the 2019 Congressional losophy and religion. Shelby Lee earned – From Oakton: Marina Bien, Erin April 1994. Award’s Gold Medal. a bachelor of arts in international affairs. Bliss, Brendan Boyle, Callie Carlstrom, The congressional award challenges Alexandra Lepecha earned a bachelor of Logan Cunningham, Michael Fronzaglia, n Camden Wiseman, a recent graduate students to set goals in four program ar- science degree in ditetetics. Sophie Lex Jake Graham, Mira Gruber, Oliva My- of Thomas Jefferson High School for Sci- eas: voluntary public service, personal earned a bachelor of arts degree in com- ers, Olivia Stevens, Kaitlyn Tummarello ence & Technology, has been selected as development, physical fitness, and expedi- munications studies. Shivali Marwaha and Michaela Wuest. the recipient of the 2019 Fairfax County tion-exploration. earned a bachelor of business adminis- – From Vienna: Sophie Barrowman, School Board Character Award. tration degree in computer information Shannon Belcher, John Benson, Nicholas Wiseman, a survivor of childhood The Sun Gazette welcomes your submis- systems. Arya Moin-Amin earned a bach- Bomgardner, Jennifer Burke, Sadie Car- cancer and volunteer ambassador for the sion of items for inclusion in the “Schools & elor of business administration degree dany, Mariel Cardenas, Rachel Carlson, Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation, Military” section of the newspaper. Send us in computer information systems. Zach- Claudi Cherpes, Kyle Cooper, Liam Cor- has shared his story in hopes of inspir- the information and we’ll spread the word ary Myrick earned a bachelor of science rado, Aleah Crystal, Kareem Ebraham, ing others. His positive words and actions around the community! degree in economics. Clark Osterheld Antoine Edelman, Lisa Eftekhari, Alan- earned a bachelor of business admin- na Eisenbeiser, Catherine El-Hinn, Gen- istration degree in accounting. Garrett evieve Evins, Justin Fitzsimmons, Allison Peterson earned a bachelor of business Fogel, Colleen Fowkes, Christine Gatto, administration degree in accounting. Ten- Caleb Hoehner, Teodora Hryschchyshyn, Inspired Designs Built For Your Lifestyle. zin Phuntsok earned a bachelor of social Sophia Jacobi, Abigail Johnson, Kyrin work degree. Joelle Ramiandrisoa earned Jones, Paige Knisley, Lillian Komarow, a bachelor of science degree in computer Francis Kwartin, Nicholas Langkau, Al- science. Matthew Sabin earned a bachelor exandra Lepecha, Jessica Lussier, Sarah of arts degree in political science. Nina MacCall, Kelly Mai, Julia Mann, Cara Samarelli earned a bachelor of science Mazella, Arya Moin-Amin, Brendan Mo- degree in health sciences. 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www.sungazette.news July 4, 2019 11 McLean/Great Falls Notes GREAT FALLS MAN APPOINTED TO During the event, the park will be MASON BOARD OF VISITORS: Gov. transformed into a lively landscape of Northam has appointed Mehmood Ka- mini art galleries with works available for zmi of Great Falls to the George Mason viewing and purchase. There also will be University board of visitors. live music, a children’s art walk, hands-on Kazmi is director of the Office of Busi- art studio, food vendors and more. ness Development for the U.S. Agency for Admission is free. Global Media. For information, see the Website at www.mpaart.org or call (703) 790-1953. McLEAN PROJECT FOR ARTS AN- NOUNCES PLANS FOR 2019 ARTFEST: ALDEN THEATRE SALUTES PERFORM- The McLean Project for the Arts has set ING-ARTS TALENTS OF YOUTH: The Al- Sunday, Oct. 6 as the date for its 2019 den Theatre of the McLean Community MPAartfest, to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 Center has announced award recipients in p.m. at McLean Central Park. its annual James C. Macdonald Perform- ing Arts Scholarship Competition, held recently. Winning first-place awards and $1,200 Former McLean Community Center Governing Board chair Paul Kohlenberger is shown with scholarship prizes were Isabela Swigart, winners in the 2019 James C. Macdonald Performing Arts Scholarship Competition: Simon Jian Mostaghim (instrumental music), Cynthia Hu (vocal music) and Hannah Cadenazzi (theater). PUBLISHER’SEHO NOTICE McLean High School (dance); Simon Jian We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s See item at left. policy for achieving equal housing opportunity Mostaghim, Potomac School (instrumen- throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and tal music); Hannah Cadenazzi, Langley in repertory. Each runs approximately 90 Inova Fairfax Hospital; those giving support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of High School (theater); and Cynthia Hu, minutes without intermission. blood do not need to be parishioners to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, Langley High School (vocal music). Tickets are $20 per show, with a festi- take part. familial status or handicap. All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s Second-place finishers received $800 val pass costing $50. Discounts are avail- For information, see the Website at fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise scholarships, with those in third place able for students. www.lewinsville.org. “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderli- earning $400 stipends. For information, call (703) 854-1856 ness, familial status or handicap or intention to make or see the Website at www.1ststage.org. TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS OFFERED: any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” 1st STAGE TO HOST TRIO OF SOLO Free beginner tai chi is offered Saturdays This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. PERFORMANCES: 1st Stage Tysons will CHURCH TO HOST QUARTERLY BLOOD from 7:50 to 9 a.m. at McLean Central Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings present the third annual Logan Festival DRIVE: Lewinsville Presbyterian Church Park’s basketball court. advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file of Solo Performance, with productions will host a blood drive on Sunday, July 14 Participants should wear comfortable, a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing running July 11-21 at the 1st Stage perfor- from 7:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the church, casual footwear and clothing. For infor- Office at (804) 367-9753. Email: fairhousing@dpor. virginia.gov. Web site: www.fairhousing.vipnet.org mance space in Tysons. 1724 Chain Bridge Road. mation, call Warren at (703) 759-9141 or Three different plays will be performed The event is held in conjunction with see the Web site at www.freetaichi.org.

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www.sungazette.news July 4, 2019 13 Public-Safety Notes ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION CAUSES 2973 Chain Bridge Road in Oakton on then ran off behind the hotel, Vienna po- Health Department, a Vienna animal- McLEAN HOUSE FIRE: The Fairfax June 24 at 1:54 a.m., displayed a firearm, lice said. control officer advised the resident that County Fire and Rescue Department and and stole money and merchandise, Fair- A Fairfax County police K9 unit assist- the dog needed to have its rabies vaccina- the Arlington County Fire Department fax County police said. ed Vienna police in the search for the man tion immediately updated with the veteri- on June 27 at 7:28 a.m. dispatched units The men, described as black or His- and authorities eventually found him at narian and that the dog was to be placed following the report of a fire-alarm acti- panic, all wore masks and were in their 8:22 a.m. in the 200 block of Paris Court, on a 45-day quarantine. vation in the 6500 block of West Langley early to late teens, police said. S.W. Vienna police obtained warrants for Lane in McLean. the suspect, who did not have a fixed ad- OWNER OF LANDSCAPING COMPANY Arriving units saw smoke coming from MAN TAKES WOMAN’S WALLET IN dress, charging him with assault with a REPORTS EQUIPMENT THEFT: A man the roof of the two-story, single-family MERRIFIELD ROBBERY: During a rob- weapon and defrauding a cab driver. living in the 100 block of Kingsley Road, house and immediately upgraded the in- bery that occurred June 21 at 11:48 p.m. The suspect reportedly had been busy S.W., who owns a landscaping company cident to a house fire. in the 2600 block of Avenir Place in Mer- during the interim. At 3:52 a.m., the told Vienna police that sometime between Crews quickly advanced a firehose line rifield, a man grabbed a female victim daughter of a resident living in the 300 June 21 at 7:30 p.m. and June 24 at 7:15 to the second floor and extinguished a fire from behind and stole her wallet, Fairfax block of Nutley Street, S.W., reportedly a.m. someone had forced entry into his that had spread to the attic. There were no County police said. observed the suspect attempting to get work trucks and shed and stolen several civilian or firefighter injuries. The man was described as Asian, in his into the home. The man ran off and the pieces of equipment, including chainsaws, No occupants were home at the time 20s, 5 feet 8 inches tall and skinny. resident went out to look for him. blowers and a hedge trimmer. of the fire. The blaze activated a moni- The resident located the man and rec- tored smoke-alarm system, prompting the MAN FACES LAUNDRY LIST OF CHARG- ognized him as an acquaintance, Vienna VIENNA POLICE OFFICER SAYS SOME- alarm company to call Fairfax County 9- ES FOLLOWING SERIES OF INCIDENTS police said. The resident told the acquain- ONE POINTED LASER AT HIM IN DARK: 1-1. IN VIENNA: A 27-year-old man probably tance to leave the property and the sus- A Vienna police officer was on patrol in Fire investigators determined the fire wishes he could do the morning of June pect allegedly threatened the resident with Yeonas Park, 1317 Ross Drive, S.W., on was accidental in nature and started in the 17 over again, this time without racking a knife, then fled the area on foot, police June 24 at 1:03 a.m. when someone point- second-floor hallway bathroom. The fire up so many legal charges. said. ed a laser at him. was caused by an electrical malfunction The suspect’s troubles began at 12:17 Vienna police later obtained warrants Officers searched the park, but did not within the electrical wiring supplying the a.m. that day. A cab driver informed Vi- against the suspect charging him with bur- locate anyone, police said. bathroom canister lights, officials said. enna police that when he dropped off the glary with a weapon and assault during No occupants were displaced because man at the Vienna Wolf Trap Hotel, 430 the incident at the Nutley Street home. MAN CHARGED WITH PUBLIC DRUNK- of the fire and Red Cross assistance was Maple Ave., W., the man had attempted to Finally, at 8:22 a.m. in the 200 block ENNESS, BANNED FROM VIENNA HO- not needed. The fire caused about $37,500 pay his fare with multiple credit cards that Paris Court, S.W., a woman was checking TEL: An employee at Vienna Wolf Trap worth of damage. were all declined. her home-security cameras when she saw Hotel, 430 Maple Ave., W., told Vienna The man began to walk away, and an unknown man on her deck. Officers lo- police on June 24 at 11:52 p.m. that a man SUSPECTS ROB OAKTON CONVE- when the cab driver confronted him re- cated the man and found he was the same had begun yelling and thrown a cup at her NIENCE STORE AT GUNPOINT: Four garding the payment, the man allegedly person involved in the incidents that had from the hotel’s third-floor balcony. male suspects entered the 7-Eleven at threatened him with a knife. The man occurred earlier. The man then allegedly approached The man was wanted in Fairfax County her holding a rock and threatened to on warrants charging him with probation throw it at her, police said. violation and failure to appear in court The man dropped the rock and walked Because and police arrested him on those charges. away while the employee called the police. The man began complaining that he Officers located the man and, upon inter- did not feel well and needed medical at- acting with him, detected signs of impair- driving there tention. Rescue personnel responded and ment. transported the man to an area hospital The employee did not wish to pursue for evaluation. Once the hospital staff charges for the assault, but banned the is half the fun. cleared him, officers transported him to man from the hotel’s property. Police the Fairfax County Adult Detention Cen- advised the man he may be charged with We’re with you. ter, where authorities served him with a trespassing if he returns to the hotel. variety of warrants stemming from the Police arrested the 36-year-old man Auto Loans morning’s incidents. from White Post, Va., and transported as low In addition, while officers searched for him to the Fairfax County Adult Deten- as 2.99% the suspect that morning, they located tion Center, where authorities charged several bags in the backyard of a home in him with being drunk in public. the 100 block of Mendon Lane, S.W. A resident living there told police the bags MOTORIST IN VIENNA SAYS OTHER did not belong to him and he wanted DRIVER YELLED, FLASHED BADGE: A them removed. driver was traveling eastbound in the 400 Officers found the bags belonged to block of Maple Avenue, E., on June 26 at the man they had been searching for. 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14 July 4, 2019 www.sungazette.news Vienna/Oakton Notes OAKTON VOLUNTEER LAUDED WITH for milestone anniversaries: The concert series will run Fridays at ‘LADY FAIRFAX’ DESIGNATION: Long- 35 Years: McKenney Interiors. 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 23 at the Vienna time Oakton resident Janet Kerr-Tener 30 Years: Pie Gourmet. Town Green. The next concert is Fat has been honored with the 2019 “Lady 25 Years: Panacea. Chance performing rock music on July Fairfax” designation for Providence Dis- 20 Years: Mike’s Warehouse; Patricia 12. trict. Velkoff. Attendees are encouraged to bring Supervisor Linda Smyth (D-Provi- 15 Years: Wheat’s Lawn and Custom chairs and blankets; no alcoholic bever- dence) selected Kerr-Tener for her volun- Landscaping. ages are permitted, and pets are discour- teer contributions to the local community 10 Years: Fairfax Propane; Outback aged. over the past two decades. Steakhouse. In case of inclement weather, updated Kerr-Tener is co-founder of the new information will be presented at (703) non-profit organization, the Greater Oak- ‘KIDS ON THE GREEN’ SERIES KICKS 255-7842. ton Community Association. At a cer- OFF FOR SUMMER: The Vienna town For information and a calendar of emony sponsored by Celebrate Fairfax, government’s Kids on the Green series events, see the Website at www.viennava. Smyth noted that the association aims will run Tuesdays through Aug. 20 on the gov. to “create a vision and sense of place for Vienna Town Green. Oakton.” Upcoming performers/presenters in- ‘TEDDY BEAR PICNIC’ ON HORIZON: clude the Great Zucchini (magician), Historic Vienna Inc will host its second TOWN COUNCIL MAKES APPOINT- July 9; Bill Wellington (songs and story- annual “Teddy Bear Picnic” on Saturday, MENTS: The Vienna Town Council re- telling), July 16; Michael Cantori (magi- July 20 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the cently reappointed Mary McCullough to cian), July 23; Blue Sky Puppets, July 30; Freeman Store and Museum, 131 Church the Planning Commission and appointed Janet Kerr-Tener, center, who recently was Groovy Nate (kids songs and puppets), St., N.E. James Sullenger to the Bicycle Advisory named “Lady Fairfax” for the Providence Dis- Aug. 6; Wildlife Ambassadors (live ani- Children 9 and younger can partici- Committee. trict, poses with her husband, Ralph Tener, mals), Aug. 13; and Beech Tree Puppets, pate in bear-friendly activities and enjoy Council members also reappointed and Supervisor Linda Smyth (D-Providence). Aug. 20. picnic snacks. four town officials for the coming year: Arlington Laser Sculpture Center (la- For information, see the Website at The cost is $5 per child (bears are ad- Town Manager Mercury Payton, Town ser hair removal), 311 Maple Ave., W.; www.viennava.gov. mitted free). For information and reserva- Attorney Steven Briglia, Town Clerk Blend 111 (restaurant), 111 Church St., tions, call (703) 938-5187 or e-mail his- Melanie Clark and Town Treasurer Mar- N.W.; Gem Tea (restaurant), 155 Maple ‘SUMMER ON THE GREEN’ CONCERT [email protected]. ion Serfass. Ave., W.; and Maple Tailoring (tailoring), CONTINUES WITH BIG BAND MUSIC: 517 Maple Ave., W. The annual “Summer on the Green” con- The Sun Gazette runs news of interest in VIENNA APPROVES BUSINESS LI- cert series, sponsored by the Vienna town the communities we serve each week. Help CENSES: The Vienna town government BUSINESSFairfax MILESTONES Sun SALUTED Gazette BY government and Rotary Club of Vienna, us help local residents by sending news of recently approved licenses for the follow- TOWN: The Vienna town government re- continues on Friday, July 5 with a perfor- community importance to us; contact infor- ing businesses: cently honored the following businesses mance by the U.S. Navy Commodores. mation is found on Page 6 each week.

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www.sungazette.news July 4, 2019 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 Langley Leave Hoop Goals Standing No Matter Their Conditions Unless it’s being replaced with Earns Big something new, don’t ever – repeat, ever – remove one of those outdoor basketball goals standing in a drive- way or street no matter how rusty, Road Win rickety, bent, worn or old. Kent Gardens Has Dave Facinoli Hang a new net every so often – nylon or chain – maybe apply some Lead in Division 5 paint or Rust-Oleum, sturdy up the A Staff Report foundation a bit and keep shooting at and using the apparatus. After a winless season in Division 1 An old basketball goal has value, last summer, the Langley Wildthings fell even with super soft and unbalanced one spot to Division 2 for the 2019 cam- rims and nets sometimes attached paign where they own a 1-1 record after with duct tape or twist ties, and is bet- a 233-187 road victory over the Hunt ter than no hoop at all. Valley Stingrays on June 29 in a North- Plus, old hoops become part of ern Virginia Swimming League meet. so many neighborhoods. Yes, those out-of-date goals might become eye- SWIMMING ROUNDUP sores, but again, think how much fun Double winners for Langley were they continue to provide. So many of Luca Sanchez, Evan Poulos, Colin Wal- all ages can use those outdoor goals, ter, Marina Watson, Izzy Schone and whether shooting alone in the day- Tessa Jones. Single winners were Nate light or dark or playing pickup with Lee-Truesdell, Sandro Thornton, Colin a group. Troy, Brady Quinn, Mackenzie Hodge, It presents a challenge sometimes, Evelyn Volovar, Kira Thornton, Liliana but old goals can most often be fixed Schone and Amiya Bagla. when necessary. Bent rims can be lev- The win ended a six-meet losing eled or hammered back into place. streak. Using WD-40, lose screws can be Top: Mason Weinstock of Kent Gardens n Since their winless season in 2016, tightened or reattached, and worn out swims the boys age 13-14 freestyle during the Kent Gardens Dolphins have been shooter-friendly backboards steadied the team’s June 30 Northern Virginia Swim- on a roll, including a 2-0 mark this sum- and braced. ming League’s Division 7 away meet against mer in Division 5 of the Northern Vir- Old nets can always be tied back the Arlington Forest Tigers. Middle: Amelia ginia Swimming League. together and hung in creative ways. Nunez of Vienna Aquatic Club swims the girls On June 29, Kent Gardens defeated Tape can be a wonder in such situa- 8-under butterfly on her way to finishing sec- the host Ravensworth Farm Ravens, tions. Some types – especially pack- ond in the race during the Gators’ road meet 257-163, in their most recent meet. against the Fairfax Frogs in NVSL Division 2 Top: Kent Gardens swimmers and coaches cheer teammates against Ravensworth. Above: ing tape – hold up remarkably well through cold, heat, wet and ice. action on June 30. Left: Kent Gardens’ Claire Continued on Page 17 Langley’s Liliana Schone swims the breaststroke against Hunt Valley. PHOTOS BY DAVE FACINOLI Baptiste swims the girls 15-18 breaststroke Rocks, bricks and hunks of wood against Arlington Forest during that same can be slid under the base to provide June 30 meet. Kent Gardens won the meet balance if the goal is moveable. For and Vienna Aquatic Club lost. Locals All-State in Baseball, Lacrosse, Soccer those permanent in-ground basketball A Staff Report Solomon was in his first year as Madison’s tack) and from Madison, Patrick Ruffalo poles, they sometimes can be twisted head coach. (junior attack), John Hollingsworth (se- about or leaned on and bent to be Many players from Sun Gazette cov- Other first-team girls players from nior midfielder) and Kevin Lyons (senior straightened. Same with backboards erage areas were Virginia High School Sun Gazette teams were Langley’s Lon- defender). Madison junior attack Michael – twisted and turned. League’s Class 6 first-and second-team don Simonedes (senior attack), Langley’s Leone made second team. Basically, even an old banged-up all-state selections in boys and girls la- Erika Chung (sophomore midfielder), The Langley girls and Madison boys wobbly outdoor hoop goal, years be- crosse for their 2019 performances. Langley’s Annie O’Hara (sophomore de- won VHSL Class 6 state titles in 2019. yond its prime, is a prized neighbor- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP fender), Oakton’s Evelyn Pickett (senior hood fixture. midfielder), Madison’s Bailey Brummer ALL-STATE BASEBALL: McLean High So don’t take them down. In addition to making first team, Lang- (senior attack), Madison’s Olivia Choutka School senior second baseman Jack- ley High School junior attack Caroline (senior midfielder) and Madison’s Laurel son Kantor was a Virginia High School Bean and Oakton High senior defender Yano (senior defender). League Class 6 second-team all-state Ethan Robertson were selected as the girls The one second-team all-state girls baseball selection. and boys Players of the Year, respectively. player was Marshall’s Avery Burke (junior Kantor batted .484 during the 2019 Find daily updates on the Web at The Coaches of the Year were Lang- attack). season, with a home run, seven dou- www.insidenova.com. Stay in touch ley’s Bucky Morris on the girls side and Others making first team for the boys through Twitter (@sungazettespts) and Madison’s Aaron Solomon for the boys. were Oakton’s Kevin McDaid (senior at- Continued on Page 17 www.facebook.com/sungazettenews.

16 July 4, 2019 www.sungazette.news Madison High Grad Having a Busy Summer of Baseball DAVE FACINOLI multiple positions. The left-hander ted leadoff, was on base four of five pending on the playoffs. Staff Writer recently played in the Virginia High times and played in the outfield. He did At Madison, Gjormand was a start- School Coaches As- not pitch. He had a single and was hit by ing pitcher and first baseman and an all- The month of June has been a busy BASEBALL sociation’s all-star a pitch his final two at-bats. Concorde District player for his father baseball period for Josh Gjormand. game in Harrisonburg as a member of For Vienna 180, Gjormand has an Mark Gjomand, the team’s longtime The recent Madison High School the Red team. undefeated record on the mound and head baseball coach. He will play in col- graduate has already played for three Also, Gjormand was a member of has a batting average well higher than lege at the University of Lynchburg. different teams in June. the MVP International USA/Team Vir- .400. Going forward, Gjormand’s base- Madison 2019 graduate Zach Perkins Gjormand is a member of the sum- ginia squad that played multiple con- ball summer will continue busy. He is along with Flint Hill School 2019 grad mer-long, undefeated and first place Vi- tests in Aruba in the College Caribbean scheduled to play on other MVP Inter- O’Kelly McWilliams also were members enna Post 180 American Legion District Tournament. national teams in July and August. The of that MVP International USA/Team 17 baseball squad (14-0) as a starter at In the all-star game, Gjormand bat- Legion season can run into August, de- Virginia that played in Aruba.

for Chesterbrook were Luke Bernasek, Maddox Cory, Keira Gutierrez, Jack Perlish, Ryan Soh, Taylor Shen Swimming and Charlotte Wood. Continued from Page 16 Soh set a new team record in the boys 15-18 backstroke (26.16). Chesterbrook won 10 of 12 relays, 17 The double winners for Kent Gardens in that girls individual races and 16 boys individual races. meet were Andy Li, Sophie Fredericks, Ma- Also in Division 1 meets, the McLean Marlins (0-2) son Weinstock and Declan Nguyen. Single winners lost to Overlee, 291-129, and the Highlands Whomp- were Caroline King, Zach Simon, Tis Matt, Jane Mc- ing Turtles (0-2) were defeated by Tuckahoe (2-0) by a Donald, Nicholas Gray, Mollie Wells, Ashok Radcliff, 250.5-169.5 score. Ava Zhang, Aidan Mcinerney, Olivia Zhang, Flavia For McLean, Henry Williams was a double winner. Carcani, Elise Goudie, James Davis, Harrison Wein- Single winners were Billy Costello, Joey Ferris, Charles stock, Joseph Racich and Louis Tucker. Lannin, Camila Ennaboulssi, Jack Forde, Robert Lu- Carcani lowered her 15-18 girls team freestyle re- ebke, Declan Sheeran and J.J. Horsfield. cord to 28.65 and a boys 9-10 relay set a new mark of For Highlands, double winners were Gabriel Han- 1:11.75. son, Curan Palmer and Wiktor Wyszogrodzki. Single The Dolphins won Division 7 with a 5-0 mark last winners were Sabrina Boughanem, Evan Farley, An- summer and were 3-2 in 2017 in the same division, giv- nie O’Shaughnessy, Maggie O’Shaughnessy, Merrell ing the team a nine-meet winning streak over three sea- Palmer, Emma Stadelmann, Mary Mac Tolar, Oliver sons. Prior to the 2016 campaign, Kent Gardens went J.J. Bellaschi swims a backstroke race for the Langley Wild- Tokar and Rio Walther. things against Hunt Valley on June 29. PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI 5-0 in Division 8 in 2015. No information was submitted by Tuckahoe. n In a Division 4 NVSL meet June 29, the Oakton cord in the 15-18 girls breaststroke in 35.77. n The Great Falls Rapids (1-1) fell to the Sully Sta- Otters (1-1) defeated Hiddenbrook, 236-184. Double n The Vienna Aquatic Club Gators (1-1) lost to tion Supersonic Transporters, 229-190, in Division 9 winners for Oakton were Ben Hansen, James Hayden, Fair Oaks, 224-196, in June 29 NVSL Division 4 ac- NVSL action June 29. Double winners for Great Falls Nick Highman, Leena Kneper, Ethan Piccolo and Ev- tion. For the Gators, double winners were Taylor were Benjamin Bertin, Adam Manley and Leo Song. elyn Pickett. The Otters’ single winners were Andrew Atkinson, Corinne Bendza, Alessandra Pezzimenti, Single winners were Isaac Bockman, Lincoln Deames, Garver, Theo Gori, Taryn Knepper, Eric Koplaski, Annika Rieger and Anna Sullivan. The single winners Elliot Dell’Atti, Shaun Fallon, Eliza Martin, Caroline Charlotte Lim, Catherine Lim, Abigail Limkin, Caleb were Kate Bagley, Lilly Jacobs, Stella Mastroianni, Musser, Katelyn Rolph and Alex Tayebi. McManus, Jon Anthony Montel, Laura Roth, Dani- Aidan O’Toole, Corban Paganini, Natalia Pezzimenti n In Division 6, the Dunn Loring Dolphins lost to ella Rubano and Emerson Wilson. and Charlie Zuhoski. Mantua, 277-143, June 29. n The Cardinal Hill Cardinals (2-0) defeated Vir- In the girls 8-under butterfly, Bendza set a team re- Mantua defeated Dunn Loring (0-2), 277 to 143, in ginia Run, 227-193, in NVSL Division 4 action June cord in 18.09. their meeting on June 29. Double winners from Dunn 29. Double winners were Courtney Watts, Maggie Shi, n In NVSL Division 2 action June 29, the Hamlet Loring were Hazel Gramlich, Ana Falzone, Katherine Emma Watts, Julia Lee, Max Hollis and Brynn Curtis. Green Feet defeated the Fairfax Frogs, 250-170, to im- Shatokhin and Vera Korff. The girls 11-12 medley re- Single winners were Isabel Butler, Reece deKramer, prove to 2-0. Double winners for Hamlet were Ryan lay of Falzone, Caroline Gleditsch, Kate McDermott Alex Hutoron, Grayson Risseeuw, Caden Green, Bec- Bradshaw, Ryan Flickenger, Erin Kass, Morgan Kass, and Shatokhin set a team record. ca Berg, Eric Anderson, Isabel McCaskey and McK- Bodey Lissenden, Trent McMichael, Charlie Palma n In other June 29 NVSL meets, Vienna Woods enna Green. and Bennett Steele. (1-1) in Division 3 lost to High Point, 214-206, and the n The Hunter Mill Sharks lost to Crosspointe, n In Division 13 of the NVSL, the Shouse Vil- Lakevale Estates Dolphins (1-1) fell to Villa Aquatic, 250-179, June 29 in NVSL Division 3 action. lage Sharks (2-0) defeated the Brookfield Breakers, 236-184, in Division 6. No other information was sub- Double winners for Hunter Mill were Ian Cobb, 226-194, June 29. Shouse Village swimmers had 57 mitted from those teams. Sydney DeLacy, Alexandria Dicks, Hunter Jenks, Ja- personal bests today, including 14 swimmers each had n In Dominion Country Club meets on Saturday, cob Lucca and Kieran Kalthof. Single winners were two personal bests. No other details were submitted. June 29, Westwood and Riverbend each improved to Evan Chen, Hunter Guthrie, Regan Hau, Adrianne n The three-time defending champion Chesterbrook 3-0 overall with lopsided victories. Westwood routed Jenks, Lillian Lawson and Emma Riggle. Tiger Sharks (2-0) routed Wakefield Chapel, 329-91, International, 375-129, and Riverbend downed Hid- Dicks now holds the team record in the 15-18 girls June 29 for their 17th straight win over a four-year den Creek, 443-72. Each team is 2-0 in the Blue Divi- backstroke with a time of 30.31. Hau holds a team re- stretch in NVSL Division 1 action. Double winners sion. season. this past season. PAVLIS GOLF TOURNEY: McLean High Kantor will try to make the Division School hosts the 10th annual George Roundup I College of William and Mary baseball WELLS FARGO CUP: Madison High Pavlis Memorial Golf Tournament Continued from Page 16 team as a walk-on next spring. School finished fourth in the Virginia on Monday, Aug. 12 at Hidden Creek High School League’s Class 6 Wells Fargo Country Club at 10 a.m. Pavlis was the bles, one triple and he drove in 21 runs. ALL-STATE SOCCER PLAYERS: Madi- Cup overall year-long standings for ath- father of McLean golfer, Nikos Pavlis. Kantor had 30 hits and scored 24 runs. son High School senior forward Julia letic excellence. Madison amassed a point George Pavlis died of cancer. He was On the mound, he pitched seven in- Leas was chosen first-team all-state in the total of 295, behind winner Cosby with active in McLean youth sports. There nings with a 1.00 earned run average Virginia High School League’s Class 6 352.5. are 17 teams and 90 players partici- and had four saves with eight strikeouts girls classification. Madison’s had a spring point-total of pating in this year’s tourney. McLean, and just two walks in a closer role. Leas was Madison’s leading scorer this 140, had 112.5 during the winter and 42.5 Langley, South Lakes, Herndon, Lake Kantor helped McLean win the past season, with more than 20 goals. in the fall. Braddock and Battelfield are among the Liberty District tournament, and he is Madison senior midfielder Caleb Sub Langley finished 14th with a 240 total, teams participating. playing American Legion baseball for was a first-team all-state boys player. He Oakton tied for 18th (185) and Marshall For more information, contact Rick McLean Post 270 during the summer helped Madison finish second in the state was 20th (167.5.). Eyerly at [email protected].

www.sungazette.news July 4, 2019 17 Post 180 Player Swinging Hot Bat, Has Multiple Homers DAVE FACINOLI Lingebach is having. team record nine triples, had seven dou- Staff Writer “He is just punishing the baseball,” bles, belted five home runs, had 51 RBI Good said. and scored 35 runs to help the team win Nick Good is very glad to have Eric Entering June 29 action, Lingebach district and state-tournament champi- Lingebach’s productive bat back in his was batting nearly .500 in 10 games with onships, going 31-5. lineup this summer. 22 hits, including 10 home runs, three Lingebach got close to the single-sea- BASEBALL For a while, the Vi- triples, five doubles and 31 RBI. He has son team record of 60 RBI, set by Chris enna Post 180 American Legion man- homered in seven straight games, many Burr in 1998. ager didn’t know if that would happen. long home runs at fields with deep out- Vienna hopes to play at least 20 or so A year ago, Lingebach, a 2018 Oak- field dimensions. Of his hits, only three regular-season games this summer, plus ton High School graduate where he was were singles entering that June 27 game. any playoff action. So that RBI record, a baseball standout, was chosen Vienna “Everything he hits goes a long way,” and maybe others, could be attainable 180’s Most Valuable Player because of Good said. for Lingebach. his offensive production. Lingebach did Lingebach has been nicknamed “Co- As a team, Vienna had a 11-0 first- not play baseball in college this past bra” for his ability to spring at the ball place record entering June 29 play. Vi- spring when he attended James Madi- with his swing. enna routed Post 129 by a 16-3 score on Eric Lingebach son University. In a June 27 game against Alexan- June 27. He will switch schools and play col- dria Post 129 at Simpson Stadium in Jimmy Clark hit two home runs, See more details about Vienna 180 lege ball at Division III Christopher Alexandria, Lingebach was springing at doubled and had five RBI in the game. and McLean Post 270 at insidenova. Newport University in 2020. So Lin- the belt very well. He belted three solo Luke Erdmann had three hits. Vienna com/sports/fairfax. gebach wanted to play this summer to homers, tying an all-time single-game had 18 hits. Seth Richards pitched five Vienna began the week in first place prepare. He was age-eligible to return to team record. inning and struck out eight to get the in District 17 with an undefeated 14-0 Vienna, and Good welcomed him with Lingebach was chosen Vienna’s Most win. record. Vienna next game is Saturday open arms. Valuable Player in 2018 when he batted “This year’s team has a workmanlike night, July 6 at Madison High School And what a summer of production .441 with 45 hits. He had a single-season attitude,” Good said. against Arlington Post 139. Sports Briefs AMERICAN LEGION ROUNDUP: Vienna In games last week, Vienna topped exandria 129, 15-3. Merritt pitched well during the high- Post 180 began the week undefeated at Springfield Post 176 by a 9-5 final, swept Zach Perkins had four RBI and two school season, helping McLean win the 14-0 and in first place in American Le- a double header from McLean Post 270 hits against Springfield. Liberty District Tournament champion- gion District 17 baseball standings. by 16-0 and 17-8 scores and routed Al- Perkins, Eric Lingebach and Clayton ship. Long homered in the double-header wins over McLean, Avery Neaves had VIENNA YOUTH SOCCER: Vienna Youth 12 Months Same as Cash OR 6Months Deferred Payments!* three doubles and five RBI and Perkins Soccer’s house soccer program is open and Braden Huebsch were the winning to all boys and girls ages 3 to 18. Visit pitchers. www.vys.org to register. 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18 July 4, 2019 www.sungazette.news ‘Friends’ Group Lauds McLean Community Center Chief McLean Community Center ex- George,” said W. Glenn Yarborough the Arts are located, was added, as ecutive director George Sachs has Jr., president of the Friends group. was a new, glass-enclosed, open-air been presented with the 2019 “Friend “George brought home the refur- courtyard at the center of the build- in Deed” award by Friends of the bishment of the MCC and has given ing. McLean Community Center. all of us a center of McLean for all.” Sachs is the 28th person to receive Sachs was recognized for working The 24-month renovation and the annual honor; his name will be to conceptualize, redesign, success- expansion project increased the cen- added to the list of award recipients fully fund and see to completion the ter’s footprint by an additional 7,256 on the “Friend in Deed” plaque dis- $8 million renovation of the center’s square feet and added three new played in the center’s main lobby. Ingleside Avenue facility. meeting and activity rooms. A new For more information on Friends “No one has had a more pro- stairway to the second floor of the of MCC or to volunteer, see the Web- found influence on McLean and the building, where the Alden Theatre’s site at www.friendsmcc.com. McLean Community Center than balcony and the McLean Project for – A Staff Report

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22 July 4, 2019 www.sungazette.news SAY IT IN candlestick maker Local history FRENCH 6. #6 Across, pl. Items taken from the archives of the © StatePoint Media 7. *Pie ______Mode Northern Virginia Sun. 8. Fussy old woman ACROSS 9. ____ code July 3, 1959: 1. House of Winterfell 10. Type of nuclear missile n A fire in a super-secret part of the 11. Paddington Bear’s Pentagon caused $30 million in damage 6. Sugar Ray Robinson’s and sent 35 firefighters to the hospital. punch homeland n The State Milk Commission may 9. Concert units 12. “Rocky” star decide it no longer needs to regulate milk 13. Water-resistant wool cloth 15. Express disapproval prices in Northern Virginia. 14. ____ Baba 20. Extremely angry n After 47 years with 48 stars, the 15. Bay window 22. Poetic “before” American flag gets its 49th star (welcom- 16. Wafting pleasantness 24. Cindy Brady’s do, sing. ing Alaska as a state) beginning tomor- 25. *____ blanche row. 17. Between Big and Wolf 26. Luau greeting n The National Education Association 18. Halle or Chuck is in the midst of a tumultuous debate 19. *Face-to-face 27. Lively over whether to integrate its membership. 21. *Feeling of familiarity 29. Yellow brick one 23. A pop 31. Ugly old witches July 5, 1963: 24. Cremation pile 32. Obelus, pl. n Democratic candidates for state Sen- 25. *Geographic cape in 33. Not Doric nor Corinthian ate are lukewarm, at best, over plans to 34. *Créme de la ____ impose a sales tax in Virginia. French 28. Indira Gandhi’s dress 36. Flightless birds July 3, 1969: 30. Like an echo 38. Series of reps, pl. n The Board of Supervisors has lifted 35. Away from wind 42. Yogurt-based dip its moratorium on approving subsidized- 37. Threads 45. Slip-up in pool housing projects. 39. Small drum 49. National Institute of Health n A Fairfax jury found an 18-year-old 40. Do like buffaloes 51. Talks back Vienna woman guilty of armed robbery 54. Former Greek coins of the 7-Eleven at Pimmit Hills Shopping 41. “Peter, Peter Pumpkin Center, and recommended she serve the ____” 56. Run-of-the-mill 55. “T” in Greek 71. Back talk minimum five years in prison. 43. Kind of pool 57. Musical finale 57. *Overused idea 72. Be in a cast n The Buckaroo Steak House is of- 44. Monotonous sound 58. Jar covers 60. *____-faire 73. Arm cast holder fering a lunch special of ribeye steak, 46. Facts and figures 59. Bodily disorders 64. Southern chicken stew DOWN baked potato, salad and Texas toast for 47. Eminem, a.k.a. ____ Shady 60. Laundry room fire hazard 89 cents. 65. Tire measurement 1. Serb or Croat 48. Dines at home 61. Opposing prefix n On TV tonight: “That Girl,” “Iron- 67. Branch of Islam 2. Famous Amos 50. a.k.a. The Islamic State 62. Involved in a secret side,” “Tom Jones,” “Bewitched,” “The 68. Discombobulate 3. Tumults Prisoner” and “The Dean Martin Show.” 52. Rocks in “on the rocks” 63. Sound of passing bullet 69. Summer color 4. Chart anew 53. Perfect houseplant spot 64. *Faux one July 3, 1976: 70. Worry or cause anxiety 5. Butcher, baker and 66. *Cul-de-____ n The Board of Supervisors has appointed Nancy Falck to the School Board, representing the Dranesville District. n Gov. Godwin says he is pleased with Public-Safety Notes the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling uphold- Continued from Page 14 fax County police said. Both suspects are AT POOL: Two juveniles told Vienna ing the constitutionality of executions, described as white and in their late teens. police that on June 7 between 6:30 and even though Virginia may need to rewrite Maple Ave., E., on June 24 at 9:09 a.m. 8 p.m. someone had stolen money from its capital-punishment laws to adhere to when the vehicle, which was traveling at a McLEAN HOME BURGLARIZED: Some- their backpacks while they were at the Vi- the court ruling. very low speed, struck a female pedestrian one broke into a home in the 7400 block enna Aquatic Club’s pool, 625 Marshall who was crossing the parking lot, Vienna of Old Maple Square in McLean on June Road, S.W. July 2, 1983: police said. 21 at 3:43 a.m. n The State Corporation Commission Rescue personnel transported the pe- It is unknown if anything was taken, VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO PARTICI- plans to reject VEPCO’s request for a hike destrian to an area hospital for treatment Fairfax County police said. PATE IN EMERGENCY SIMULATION: in electricity rates. of non-life-threatening injuries. Volunteers are being sought to participate n Virginia’s unemployment rate has FOOD, ELECTRONICS STOLEN IN in Capital Fortitude, a full-scale emer- dropped to 6 percent, suggesting that the CASH STOLEN FROM VIENNA-AREA OAKTON BURGLARY: Someone entered gency exercise designed to evaluate the recession may be about over. SWIM CLUB: Someone entered Cardi- a building in the 3100 block of Draper region’s ability to dispense medication n Independence Day will bring hazy, nal Hill Swim and Racquet Club, 9117 Drive in Oakton overnight on June 27 and quickly in response to an anthrax attack. hot and humid temperatures in the local Westerholme Way in the Vienna area, on stole food and electronics. The Fairfax County Health Depart- area. June 24 at 8:52 a.m. and stole cash, Fair- ment is calling for volunteers on July 19 CROSSWORD SOLUTION fax County police said. CASH, JEWELRY TAKEN IN VIENNA from 10 a.m. to noon to travel through a HOME BURGLARY: A resident living in simulated medication-dispensing site at ITEMS TAKEN DURING BURGLARY OF the 100 block of Elm Street, S.W., told Vi- Lake Braddock Secondary School. SWIM CLUB IN McLEAN: Someone en- enna police that, sometime between April Although no actual medications will tered Tuckahoe Recreation Club, 1814 10 and June 22, someone had stolen U.S. be handed out, public-health staff and Great Falls St. in McLean, on June 24 at currency and jewelry from the home. volunteers will go through the same pro- 9:54 a.m. and took items, Fairfax County cedures and protocols that they would use police said. VIENNA JUVENILE REPORTS BIKE to dispense medications in a real disaster. VANDALISM: A juvenile living in the 500 For information and to volunteer, see 2 SUSPECTS STEAL SAFE FROM block of Center Street, S., told Vienna po- the Website at https://bit.ly/2WFIQ0d. McLEAN SWIMMING POOL: Two male lice on June 7 at 3:33 p.m. that another ju- suspects broke into Hamlet Swimming venile had smeared berries on his bicycle. Items are compiled from reports issued Pool, 8209 Dunsinane Court in McLean, by local public-safety agencies across the on June 23 at 1 a.m. and stole a safe, Fair- MONEY STOLEN FROM BACKPACKS region.

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