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www.BuckRealtors.comwww.BuckRealtors.com - - Supervisors Adjust Pro ers for Dunn Loring Plan BRIAN TROMPETER cant establish and maintain an Sta Writer escrow account for replacement of stormwater-management fa- The Fairfax County Board cilities associated with the resi- of Supervisors on Oct. 6 agreed dential buildings. unanimously to modify old prof- In the years since supervisors fers at a mixed-use development approved the project, regulations adjacent to the Dunn Loring in the county’s public-facilities Metro station in order to bring manual have changed and no them in line with current stan- longer stipulate such an escrow, dards. county staff said. The applicant The applicant, Dunn Loring now will be allowed to dissolve Development Co. LLC, did not the current escrow account. seek other modi cations to prof- Supervisors also agreed to fers or the development plan. “unbundle” the parking arrange- The 14.6-acre property is ments between the site’s residen- located west of Gallows Road, tial, rental and for-sale dwelling north of Prosperity Avenue and units. Current county parking south of Interstate 66. Develop- policy discourages vehicle de- ment at the site consists of the pendence and encourages use WMATA parking garage, along of public-transit in more urban with the bus bays and kiss-and- environments, staff said. ride facility south of the Dunn Another proffer modi ca- Loring Metro station. tion approved by the board will The applicant’s property is allow the applicant to align the home to three six-story residen- development’s transportation- tial buildings with a total of 628 demand management (TDM) multi-family units, plus a grocery program with current county Graphic shows parcel in question at Gallows Road and Prosperity Avenue, along with surrounding Dunn Loring store and other retail businesses guidelines. commercial and residential neighborhoods. on the ground oor of those The applicant requested these buildings. The Board of Super- administrative proffer modi- lations, said Amanda Williams, in whose district the project is permit consistent monitoring visors approved the transit-ori- cations to bring the project’s the applicant’s attorney. located. and management of TDM and ented development in 2006. stormwater, traf c-demand The applicant’s requests were “The proposed updated stormwater-management com- Supervisors agreed to remove management and parking more straightforward, said Supervisor proffers will align with our cur- mitments for the Dunn Loring the requirement that the appli- in line with current county regu- Dalia Palchik (D-Providence), rent development policies” and Metro site, she said.

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2 October 15, 2020 sungazette.news Supervisors OK New Parking District on Idylwood BRIAN TROMPETER Sta Writer

The Fairfax County Board of Supervi- sors on Oct. 6 unanimously established the Idylwood Community Parking District in order to prohibit watercraft, boat trailers, motor homes, camping trailers and other large vehicles on part of Idylwood Road, as well as Col. Lindsay Drive and Col. Lindsay Court, in the Falls Church area. The district also bans vehicles with three or more axles, those having a gross vehicle weight of 12,000 pounds or more (except school buses regularly used to transport students), vehicles designed to transport 16 or more people and those used to transport hazardous materials. The district does not apply to com- mercial vehicles that are discharging pas- sengers or temporarily parked for the per- formance work or service at a site; trailers with utility generators being used to power network facilities following a power loss; restricted vehicles temporarily parked for up to 48 hours for loading, unloading or preparing for a trip; or restricted vehicles used by federal, state or local public agen- Dotted red line shows where parking restrictions will be in force along Idylwood Road and adjoining neighborhood streets. cies that are parked temporarily to pro- vide services. “This has been many years in the mak- streets and those homes that are adjacent Palchik said she recently had seen an The parking district’s regulations will ing,” said Supervisor Dalia Palchik (D- to this part of Idylwood Road,” Palchick aerial photo of a tractor-trailer parked be in effect around the clock every day. Providence). said. “The area along the road has been a along that section of Idylwood Road. Of cials will use $600 in Fairfax County “The establishment of this community major concern and is also a bus stop for “We know this is a burden to the com- Department of Transportation funds to parking district is an important safety is- elementary-school, middle-school and munity,” she said. pay for sign installation in the district. sue for the homeowners who live on those high-school children.” • • • Caregiving in the Time of COVID: How to Cope with Stress and Anxiety Presented by Suzanne Andress-Udall, LMSW, Social Worker for The Medical Team Hospice. She has worked with seniors and caregivers to assist in addressing needs and safety. She grew up in the area and moved back four years ago to care for her parents, so she understands the stress connected with caregiving.

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sungazette.news October 15, 2020 3 More Time to 10th District Combatants Serve Up Review I-495 Di erent Visions in ‘Virtual’ Face-O ‘NEXT’ Plan Incumbent Wexton Trying to Hold Onto Seat She Won Two Years Ago BRIAN TROMPETER Is Sought by Sta Writer U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-10th) Supervisors and Republican challenger Aliscia An- drews found plenty of BRIAN TROMPETER common ground, dur- Sta Writer ing an Oct. 5 virtual debate, but laid out Fairfax County supervisors on Oct. 6 different philosophies unanimously approved a resolution ask- regarding voting by ing the Virginia Department of Transpor- ELECTION mail and how best to tation to hold more public-information help the economy re- meetings – and solicit more residents’ 2020 cover post-COVID-19. views – regarding the 495 Express Lanes The debate, hosted Northern Extension (NEXT) project. by the League of Women Voters of the Many residents have expressed con- Fairfax Area, was moderated by journal- cerns regarding how few public meetings ist Michael Lee Pope. there have been to discuss the project, Wexton, who defeated incumbent Re- Wexton Andrews said Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff publican Barbara Comstock in 2018, is McKay (D), who pressed for the resolu- a former prosecutor and Virginia state unions, both candidates agreed there was needed to come together when crafting tion along with Supervisors John Foust senator. Wexton cited the unprecedented too much money in politics. environmental legislation. (D-Dranesville), Dalia Palchik (D-Provi- challenges of her tenure, including the Andrews said the conversation should Wexton favored ending subsidies for dence) and Walter Alcorn (D-Hunter lengthy federal-government shutdown shift toward how to take care of the the oil and gas industries and “incentiv- Mill). and ongoing pandemic, and said she had American people. Wexton said the deci- ize the use of clean, green energy.” “Recognizing that COVID-19 has passed ve bipartisan pieces of legisla- sion did a “great disservice to American Asked if the federal government made public meetings more dif cult, we tion, including the Retirement Protection democracy” by leaving the door wide spends too much money on weapons, still believe there are ample means to col- Act that was part of the recent CARES open for shadowy super-PACs (political- Andrews answered with a at “No.” lect more public input prior to making Act. action committees) to “spend absolutely “I think it’s our fundamental duty any decisions about this major project,” Andrews, who served in the U.S. Ma- unlimited, undisclosed sums to inuence that when we send our men and women McKay said. rine Corps and is the mother of three whatever their agenda is.” to ght all over the world that we can The board directed the Fairfax County children, described herself as a strategy The candidates had differing takes on give them the most capable assets that we Department of Transportation to draft a and policy subject-matter expert who how to help the economy recover after have,” she said. “Anything less is crimi- letter, signed by McKay, asking the Vir- solves complex problems for a living. the pandemic. nal.” ginia Department of Transportation hold “I believe our district is worth ght- Wexton said Republicans wanted to Lapses in military spending lead to more public-information and comment ing for,” she said. “It is time that we had reopen the economy without any work- obsolete equipment being sent into battle sessions. someone who puts our families, our secu- place-safety precautions. Workers need zones and higher equipment-replacement The county’s Department of Transpor- rity and our equities at the forefront. Our adequate safety and payroll protections, costs later, she added. tation will provide further technical infor- small businesses and our schools need to but the key is to get the pandemic under Wexton favored having strong nation- mation about the project to the board at be opened safely. Strangling regulations control, she said. al security, but said there had not been its next meeting. and higher taxes aren’t the way to go.” Andrews said it was unfair that many a clean audit of the Pentagon’s accounts “We all know the importance of this Asked what strategies they would small businesses had had to close while in a long while. She supported cracking project to the county and the region,” use to ensure both parties in Congress major entities such as Walmart remained down on waste, fraud and abuse, but also McKay said. “Frankly, making sure that worked together for the common good, open. investing in diplomacy and foreign aid. the public has plenty of opportunities Wexton said she had passed 40 bipartisan “We need to make sure that when we Andrews and Wexton will square off to comment on it will certainly make the bills as a state senator and participates in have someone going to [Capitol] Hill, again Oct. 15 at another virtual debate, project better and ensure its success as we a monthly luncheon with other Virginia they’re ghting to make sure these regu- this one hosted by the Loudoun Cham- move forward.” members of Congress. lations aren’t stopping small businesses ber. VDOT “maybe hadn’t had a meeting “I think there are ample opportunities from being successful,” she said. this year, and we’re going forward with for working across the aisle,” she said, Both candidates supported early the public hearing, which they held last but added, “I’m not going to lie: Parti- childhood education, affordable health night,” said Foust, who added the trans- sanship is real.” care, protections for immigrants and that portation agency had arranged two ‘vir- Andrews said that in the Marines, the federal government should not play tual’ meetings about the project recently people from all walks of life worked to- a role in local public safety, but they dis- at his request. gether to accomplish missions. Wexton agreed on early voting by mail. At one of the recent meetings, “it was ranks in the lowest quarter of Congress “Mail-in voting is absolutely safe, so obvious that due to the COVID and for bipartisanship, she added. it’s secure and it’s fraud-proof,” Wexton the complicated nature of this project, “Why can’t we just work together?” said. the community doesn’t know what is be- Andrews asked. “Why to we have to have Andrews said dif culties experienced ing proposed,” Foust said. “They have the Republicans and Democrats at each oth- across the nation show it is a “downright right and this will give them the oppor- er’s throat all the time? We have people lie” to say there is no fraud with voting tunity to learn the true facts and to form that are starving in our district and they by mail. informed opinions.” are begging for people on the right and “What we need to do is ensure that “This is such a big project,” Alcorn the left to ght for them.” we’re not making people feel that their the said. “I do hope that there is enough time Regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s vote does not matter,” she said. Community Newspaper for the public to actually digest all of the since 1935 Citizen United decision in 2010, which The contenders had different takes We’ve got you covered, in the mail weekly and online always! information out there that needs to be di- prohibited the government from limiting on climate change. 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4 October 15, 2020 sungazette.news MCA Celebrates Legacy of Kitchens Designed with Your Lifestyle in Mind. Former Supervisor Richards BRIAN TROMPETER Sta Writer

The late former Dranesville District Supervisor Lilla Richards (D) already had been honored by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, but the McLean Citizens Association (MCA) board of di- rectors on Oct. 7 gave her its own tribute. Richards, who died Sept. 22 at age 81, became heavily involved in the commu- nity and “probably knew more about the zoning ordinance than any other citizen at the time,” said MCA member Merrily Pierce. Richards served as MCA president from 1977 to 1978 and maintained a box at the local post of ce, “Lilla Box 4,” Pierce said. Additions | Kitchens | Master Suites | Bathrooms | Whole Home Remodels She especially was proud of establish- entertain people to bene t various causes, ing the McLean Citizens Foundation Kohlenberger said. Schedule a FREE Consultation. Call Today! (now the McLean Community Founda- “She saw it all,” he said. “Much of the (703) 651-1767 or online at Foster Remodeling.com tion) with proceeds from sales of prop- life of the community, over the last 50 Remodeling is easy when you work with Foster. Our erty MCA members had bought over the years, has been affected by her. She was experienced team designs and builds stunning spaces years. The McLean Community Center dedicated to preserving the memory and that function beautifully for families. We incorporate now stands on some of those lands, Pierce accomplishments of the community.” your unique style into each room that we build for a noted. Previously, the couple in the mid-1960s lasting investment in your future. Practical solutions for “She loved McLean and she worked had lived at a house in a then sparsely tricky spaces and a process that makes it perfect mean hard for its organizations,” Pierce said. populated area of Tysons, where the Na- you can dream big with Foster Remodeling Solutions. “She loved the MCA and was thrilled to tional Auto Dealers Association is located Call 703-651-1767 or FosterRemodeling.com be a part of [the association’s] 2014 cen- now. tennial.” “She got to know the community, Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc. | 7211-H Telegraph Square Drive | Lorton, VA 22079 When Pierce and fellow MCA member which was basically a black community,” (703) 651-1767 | FosterRemodeling.com Paul Kohlenberger were researching the said family friend Jim Lawless. “She be- group’s history for that event, Richards came lifelong friends with those families invited them to inspect the treasure trove there.” of documents she had collected over the MCA president Robert Jackson said FREE Document Shred Event FREE Document Shred Event decades. Richards provided helpful advice. Richards later turned over those “When things were dark and dismal archives to Pierce and Kohlenberger, on Tysons, when it looked like the citizens Saturday, Oct 24, 2020 Saturday, Oct 24, 2020 and they since have been archived us- were going to get nothing [in the com- ing McLean Community Foundation prehensive-plan negotiations], she would 9am – Noon 9am – Noon funds. Those archives now are accessible send me an e-mail note saying, ‘Hang in Long & Foster Realtors Long & Foster Realtors through a McLean history portal at Fair- there, the MCA is doing a great job and fax Library’s Virginia Room. you will get results,” he said. “I really ap- 1355 Beverly Rd. 1355 Beverly Rd. “When asked what she wanted her preciated that little pat on the back and McLean, VA 22101 McLean, VA 22101 family’s legacy to be, she said very sim- encouragement.” (in the parking lot) (in the parking lot) ply, ‘Hospitality and scholarship,’” Pierce The MCA board then observed a mo- said. ment of silence in Richards’ honor. Richards and her late husband, Stan, Richards will be buried at Pleasant moved to McLean in the 1970s and built a Grove Church’s cemetery. There will not home on Brook Road, which they used to be a service, because of the pandemic.

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ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/sungazettenews www.facebook.com/insidenova Opinion ON TWITTER: @sungazettenews @sungazettespts Newsroom Our View: Parsing the Congressional Races SCOTT McCAFFREY Let’s not waste time deceiving ourselves: e Demo- Gerry Connolly, is hardly even campaigning against Re- Editor cratic incumbents in inner Northern Virginia’s three con- publican Manga Anantatmula – but then, what would a (703) 738-2532 [email protected] gressional districts (the 8th, 10th and 11th) are going to campaign in the 11th be without a touch of Connolly ar- DAVE FACINOLI win re-election bids without breaking a sweat. rogance? (We, who have known him since the days he was Sports editor But that doesn’t mean voters need to necessarily be a lowly Fairfax district supervisor, admit to being some- (703) 738-2533 enamored with the personalities and enchanted with the what charmed by the fact that Connolly seems to not care [email protected] performance of their elected House members over the past one whit how he is perceived by his constituents. ere is BRIAN TROMPETER two years, as it’s been a decidedly mixed bag: something refreshingly un-phony about it.) Senior staff writer • In the 10th District, and as we predicted two years Barring a major rejiggering of the district’s boundaries (703) 738-2534 ago when Democrat Jennifer Wexton bumped o incum- sometime in the future, Connolly will continue to age in [email protected] bent Republican Barbara Comstock, Wexton has proved a place, occupying this seat as long as he wants. Democratic party-liner, reliably voting as she was directed, • Circling back to the 8th District, incumbent Demo- Advertising oering few if any fresh ideas of her own and seldom being crat Don Beyer has been interacting with his Republican VICKY MASHAW Sales manager much of a visible presence in her district. opponent, Je Jordan, and the distinctions are striking. (571) 333-6272 e only open question as Wexton’s rst term evolved Jordan tacks far right, having won the GOP nomination [email protected] was whether she’d gravitate toward the Nancy Pelosi wing aer knocking o a more centrist, but equally unelectable, SHARON KASH of the party or the Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wing. But candidate. His positions certainly are out of touch with the Sales now that those once-polar-opposite positions have merged majority in the 8th District (the most liberal among the (571) 239-8014 into a muddled jumble, it has become a moot point. three districts in the region), but it has been good to hear [email protected] On the plus side, in a way, Wexton has delivered on ex- a candidate who oers a clear ideological distinction from Classified sales pectations she raised when running in 2018 – a reexive, his opponent, rather than running as a Democrat-lite like (703) 771-8831 [email protected] reliable Democratic vote on every issue. If you like that, too many apostate Republicans these days. she’s your type of elected leader. at said, Beyer merits the easy re-election he will re- Business Republican challenger Aliscia Andrews is impressive, ceive. at’s good news for constituents; while we don’t al- SYLVIA GORDON but in a presidential-election year, the 10th is going to stick ways agree with his politics, we do think Beyer represents Business office with the Democrat. a seasoned, sincere, serious-minded civic leader in a frac- (571) 333-6277 • In the 11th District, the Democratic incumbent, tured political environment that needs more of them. [email protected] FCPS Seems to Be Giving In to Radicalism BUSINESS & MAILING ADDRESS: Editor: wasted taxpayers’ money by paying Ibram discrimination. The only remedy to past 131 E. Broad St., Suite 202, Falls Church, Va. 22046 The Sun Gazette was right to criticize X. Kendi – a left-wing radical who advo- discrimination is present discrimination. P.O. 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6 October 15, 2020 sungazette.news Mason Mulls Facilities in Uncertain Environment University’s Rate of Growth Is Projected to Slow in the Coming Decades SCOTT McCAFFREY George Mason is heavily dependent Sta Writer on a catchment area of 18 Virginia coun- ties and cities in the northern part of the A slowing rate of population growth commonwealth, which provide more than and ongoing evolution in occupational half its incoming freshmen and about requirements in the workforce could have 96 percent of students transferring from a major impact on George Mason Uni- community colleges. About 75 percent versity’s plans for expanding its physical of Mason graduates in recent years have footprint across its campuses in Northern been from Northern Virginia, a gure that Virginia. has declined slightly but “is pretty stable How do those changes impact pro- over time,” Cai said. jected enrollment at the commonwealth’s That heavy concentration of Northern largest public university? Virginians gives the university opportuni- “It’s going to grow – that’s good news ties to expand its reach outside the local – but it’s going to slow down signi cant- area and into other parts of common- Graphic shows county or city of origin of students attending George Mason University. The ly,” said Qian Cai, director of the Demo- wealth, where Mason matriculants would darker the shade, the more students from a given locality. graphic Research Group at the Weldon still get the break of in-state tuition. Many Cooper Center for Public Service at the downstate counties have just a handful of coming year looking at all those options That is a question for which an answer University of Virginia, which on Oct. 8 students currently attending Mason, ac- in detail. may not be readily available. detailed Mason enrollment projections cording to the State Council of Higher It’s a moving target, he said, given not “It’s very hard to know what’s going to covering the next two decades. Education for Virginia, with some, par- just ever-changing demographic trends happen ve minutes from now, let alone Those projections estimate that Ma- ticularly in far southwest Virginia, having but previously unforeseen cultural meteor ve years from now,” Janks said, but son’s student body of just over 38,000 in none. strikes, like the COVID crisis. suggested Mason’s ongoing goal was to 2020 would grow to slightly more than But the challenge for university of- “We know now, more than ever before, “make good decisions, be a good neigh- 40,000 in 2025 and then just under 43,000 cials could be that, outside Northern that it is possible for many folks to be ‘in bor.” by 2040, a decided cooling of the univer- Virginia, much of the commonwealth is class’ or ‘at work’ from nearly anywhere in “I’m very con dent that the [Weldon sity’s rapid growth rate over the past de- seeing declining population, which could the world,” said Ben Auger, a participant Cooper] model is as good as it can be cade. send the university scurrying for out-of- in the forum, who wanted to know “what – there are no ‘wishes and dreams’ baked The projection is just one of several state and international students. role will Mason play in using virtual edu- in,” he said. the university is using to guide decision- Beyond raw numbers, workforce re- cation to expand access” and “how do • • • making, and while there are some varia- quirements are impacting institutions of these considerations factor into analysis, For information on the planning process, tions, all suggest that growth rates will higher learning nationwide. 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sungazette.news October 15, 2020 7 to ensure their children receive instruc- change in enrollment isn’t likely concen- tion, he said. trated to one school, grade level or part of FCPS “Unfortunately, by not having a plan the county, meaning it won’t directly result for optional in-person learning, the in lower costs through less need for teach- Continued from Page 1 School Board and school administration ers or classrooms,” McKay said. “We also are failing those that need the support the have to consider that when schools are School Board member Elaine Tholen most and we will see a widening educa- able to safely reopen, many families who (Dranesville District) told the McLean tion gap that will impact education in the opted for home or private schooling will Citizens Association Oct. 7 that FCPS is county for years to come,” Herrity said. likely return to FCPS.” trying to retain teachers, custodians, bus Arthur Purves, president of the Fair- The enrollment decrease occurred in drivers and other employees in anticipa- fax County Taxpayers Alliance, said the the wake the COVID-19 pandemic and tion of when schools reopen. school system should offset the enroll- government-mandated shutdowns. Gov. “We don’t want to have to de-staff ment decline with budget and staff cuts. Northam in March closed schools for in- teachers,” she said. “Every principal I’ve “Before COVID, FCPS wanted an in- person learning through the remainder of talked to has had conversations with crease of $29 million and 323 employees the academic year, so FCPS switched to families that have said, ‘Look, we’re going for 1,400 additional students,” Purves online distance learning. to be doing more homeschooling, we’re said. “Based on those numbers, we would The School Board initially considered sending our kids to a private school, but expect FCPS to decrease spending by reopening schools this fall by allowing as soon as you open, we’re back.’” $173 million and 1,900 positions due to a students the option of online-only learn- This fall’s enrollment decreases were decrease of 8,900 students.” ing or a hybrid plan in which different steepest at the preschool-through-sixth- Fairfax County supervisors in May ad- student cohorts would attend in-person grade level, dropping 8 percent from opted a scal 2021 budget that transferred classes for two days per week engage in Superintendent Scott Brabrand 97,910 last September to 90,175 in Sep- $2.14 billion for school operations, or 70 independent study and work on the two tember 2020. Enrollment declined 1.3 percent of FCPS’s nearly $3.06 billion op- other days. Teachers would have had one Scott Brabrand to prepare and execute percent at the high-school level, dipping erating budget. The transfer, approved af- day per week to plan and give additional an optional plan for in-person learning as from 59,754 last September to 59,034 at ter the pandemic struck, was far less than support for students who needed it. long as the county’s COVID-19 positivity the start of the 2020-21 school year. Mid- the school system had sought. FCPS now But teacher organizations protested the rate stays below 5 percent. The plan, like dle-school (grades 7 and 8) enrollment de- spends $16,973 per student, given the cur- plan, saying it was not safe yet for in-per- the county-run Safe Return to Schools clined negligibly from 30,074 in Septem- rent enrollment. son classes. FCPS began the new school program, this plan should include well- ber 2019 to 29,816 this September. Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff year with online-only instruction Sept. 8, communicated safety protocols for par- Supervisor Patrick Herrity (R-Spring- McKay (D) said the enrollment decline two weeks later than earlier planned. By ents, students and teachers, he said. eld) said fewer students in the school did not simply equate to the school sys- contrast, most local private schools in “Our students, parents, teachers, system should result in a budget reduc- tem’s needing less money. Lower enroll- the area began their fall semesters with at Health Department, child psychologists, tion. Residents who can afford to are “lit- ment numbers could result in less state least some in-person classes and plenty of and the [Centers for Disease Control and erally voting with their feet and leaving funding to FCPS, necessitating further health precautions in place. Prevention] all say we need to get our kids the school system for in-person learning,” support from the county, he said. Herrity said he has been pressing the back in school,” Herrity said. “To not do while others are forming “support pods” “In a county of our size, a 5-percent School Board to direct Superintendent so is a failure in leadership.”

iums rose from $317,100 to $359,100. The $512,000 gure compares to a me- Homes dian sales price of $338,000 in September 2011, marking a 51-percent jump over the 150 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE Continued from Page 1 ensuing decade. In the early summer, as the region was ENJOYING A NEW SHOWER IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK ies of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls beginning to wrap its head around the fu- Church in Virginia; and Montgomery and ture after being batted around by COVID Prince George’s counties in Maryland.) all spring, owners of high-priced homes “The signi cant momentum from the in particular seemed skittish about listing NEW summer continued into the fall in the their properties, while prospective buyers SHOWER DESIGN D.C.-metro market,” said Chris Finnegan, in those upper echelons of the market also chief marketing and communications Of- were somewhat on the reluctant side. cer at Bright MLS. “Homes also contin- But that has dissipated: The 626 mil- ued to sell at their fastest pace ever, as the lion-dollar-and-up sales represent an in- number of listings coming off the market crease of 90 percent from the 330 such in 10 days or less more than doubled.” sales in September 2019. Sales in the Transactions were up in every jurisdic- $800,000-to-$999,999 segment rose an tion in the reporting area, with all but the even more whopping 122 percent. city of Fairfax seeing double-digit growth And buyers weren’t haggling – for the and ve areas (the District of Columbia, month, the median sales price represent- Alexandria, Arlington and Montgomery ed exactly 100 percent of original listing County) posting increases of 40 percent price, the rst time that has happened in a or more. September since the boom that preceded The regionwide median sales price the 2008-09 recession. of $512,000 was up 18.8 percent from The housing juggernaut also moved $431,000 a year before – a record year- quickly, with the median number of days over-year increase of $81,000 – with on the market between listing and rati ed prices rising in all jurisdictions and by sales contract standing at a brisk-as-iced- double digits in all but Alexandria and tea seven, down from 16 day a year before Falls Church. (and compared to 43 days back in Sep- FREE IN-HOME DESIGN Prices rose in all three segments of the tember 2011, when the market was still market: wriggling out of recession). CONSULTATION-CALL TODAY • The median sales price of attached The seeming non-stop spiral in home homes rose from $531,900 in September prices has been encouraging property newshowerdeal.com/sungaz | 877-461-3775 2019 to $649,700 in September 2020. owners to test the market; the number of *Oer valid only while supplies last. Limit one per household. Must be first time purchase. Minimum spend amount applies. Financing subject to third party credit approval. • The median sales price of townhous- Some financing options cannot be combined with other oers and may require minimum monthly payments. All oers subject to change prior to purchase. See new listings during September across the AmericanStandardShowers.com for other restrictions and for licensing, warranty, and company information. CSLB B982796; Suolk NY: 55431H;NYC:HIC 2022748-DCA. es rose from $426,000 to $491,300. Safety Tubs Co. LLC does not sell in Nassau NY, Westchester NY, Putnam NY, Rockland NY. region stood at 7,398, up 9.4 percent. • The median sales price of condomin- – A Staff Report

8 October 15, 2020 sungazette.news Public-Safety Notes RESTON MAN ARRESTED ON AT- Monticue with two felonies in connection BURNED FOOD BLAMED FOR GAS- had spray-painted the political signs in TEMPTED-RAPE CHARGES: Authorities with the Oct. 7 attempted rape and abduc- LEAK EVACUATIONS AT VIENNA her yard and left several pieces of paper have arrested a 21-year-old Reston man in tion of a woman in Reston. APARTMENT BUILDING: Vienna police with profanities written on them on the connection with two attempted rapes. Fairfax County police dispatched offi- on Oct. 3 at 9:09 a.m. dispatched officers porch. Metro Transit Police took Kendrie cers to an apartment complex in the 11000 to an apartment building in the 200 block Roberts-Monticue into custody Oct. 8 at block of Reston Station Boulevard short- of Cedar Lane, S.E., to assist rescue per- SHOPLIFTERS MAKE OFF WITH CART the home of a family member in Virginia ly before 8 a.m. that day after receiving a sonnel with a man suffering a medical OF ITEMS AT VIENNA GROCERY: An following the attempted rape of woman report about an attempted abduction. emergency. employee at Giant Food, 359 Maple Ave., Oct. 6 aboard an eastbound Metrorail A woman was working inside the As rescue personnel were performing E., told Vienna police that on Oct. 3 be- Silver Line train traveling between the building when Roberts-Monticue alleg- cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the tween 7:14 and 8:15 p.m., two men had McLean and East Falls Church stations. edly grabbed her and attempted to sexu- man, they detected a strong odor of gas in entered the store separately, but appeared During that incident, which occurred ally assault her, police said. The woman the building, and their gas meter indicated to be working together. around 11:35 a.m., Roberts-Monticue al- was able to fight him off, causing him to a leak, police said. After loading their carts with sev- legedly physically assaulted the woman, run away. Vienna police officers evacuated all eral items, one of the men left the store attempted to remove her clothing and ex- Authorities charged Roberts-Monticue residents from the apartment building. through the rear door with his cart, police posed himself, Metro Transit Police said. with attempted rape and abduction with The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue said. The victim and her young child, who intent to defile. Authorities are holding Department’s Hazardous Materials Unit The other man saw the employee near were the only other passengers besides the the suspect without bond at the Fairfax responded with the gas company and de- the front entrance, abandoned his cart suspect in that railcar when the incident County Adult Detention Center. termined there was no leak. and left the store, police said. occurred, were able to escape the train at The odor likely was caused by burned East Falls Church Station, where the Met- BULLET STRIKES DOOR FRAME OF TY- food in one of the apartments, fire offi- MAIL STOLEN FROM COLLECTION BOX ro Transit Police Department responded. SONS HOME: After hearing a loud noise cials said. IN FRONT OF VIENNA POST OFFICE: Roberts-Monticue exited the system at on Oct. 4 at 10:30 a.m., a homeowner in Rescue personnel transported the man The postmaster at the Vienna Post Office, Foggy Bottom Station in Washington, the 8000 block of Tyson Oaks Circle in to an area hospital for treatment. 200 Lawyers Road, N.W., told Vienna po- D.C., authorities said. Tysons found a bullet lodged in a door lice that, sometime between Sept. 30 at 5 Roberts-Monticue likely will face fel- frame inside the house, Fairfax County WOMAN SAYS VANDALS DESTROYED p.m. and Oct. 1 at 10 a.m., someone had ony charges of attempted rape by force, police said. POLITICAL SIGNS, LEFT PROFANITY- pried open the mail-collection box on the threat or intimidation and attempted Investigators also discovered damage LACED NOTE: A woman living in the 200 traffic island at Church Street and Law- sodomy by force, threat or intimidation, to a neighbor’s home, police said. block of Prescott Circle, S.E., told Vi- yers Road and stolen the mail. Metro Transit Police said. No injuries were reported, according enna police that, sometime between Oct. This case is being investigated by the Authorities also have charged Roberts- to police. 3 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 4 at noon, someone postal inspector, Vienna police said. The Sun Gazette welcomes your submission of items for inclusion. We’ve been a beacon for community information and discussion for decades, and the trend con- Fairfax County Notes tinues both online and in print. GREAT FALLS REALTOR NAMED TOPS Deer are unpredictable and vehicle IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA: Christine crashes with them are a safety concern, Richardson, a sales associate with the police said. Great Falls office of Weichert, Realtors, Hundreds of reportable accidents in- has been named 2020 volving deer occur in the county each Realtor of the Year year, and more than half of those happen by the Northern Vir- during in October, November and Decem- ginia Association of ber. Deer are most active before sunrise Realtors (NVAR). to mid-morning, as well as dusk to early “I am thrilled that evening. Those times also are when many Christine has been people are headed to and from work or acknowledged for all school, police said. the hard work, time Police urge motorists to pay attention, and passion she com- drive carefully and remember these safety * mits to our industry,” said Christopher tips: Anthony, president of residential sales for • Always wear your seat belt and drive Weichert’s Capital Region. “We are lucky the posted speed limit. to have someone with her knowledge, • Do not text and drive. Avoid distrac- expertise and enthusiasm as part of the tions. Because Weichert family for the past 31 years. • Watch for eyes shining along road- Richardson, a former NVAR president, sides. If you see one deer, it is likely that heads the Christine Richardson Group, there are others nearby. Zero Down which also features Realtors Denise Lon- • Use high beams, as traffic allows, to go and Tom Mutton. She is a member of spot deer farther away. Be careful not to the Top 5 in Real Estate, an elite group disrupt oncoming cars. Mortgages of agents in North America who excel in • If a deer is stopped in the roadway, marketing, education, production, com- slow down and flash your headlights. make it easier to get munity service and technology, and also Deer can become mesmerized or blinded is a Certified Distressed Property Expert. by bright, steady lights. “She is a wonderful asset to both my • Slow down or stop if necessary to more space. sales team and the Northern Virginia real- avoid hitting a deer, but never swerve out Available on purchases up to $1 million.* estate community,” said Mark Pergerson, of the lane to miss one. A crash with an- manager of Weichert’s Great Falls office. other car or anything along the roadside is likely to be more serious. POLICE WARN OF COLLISIONS WITH • If you get into a crash with a deer, try Visit ArlingtonCU.org to learn more DEER: Fall is breeding season for deer, to move your car off the road. and area motorists can expect to see more • If your car is immobilized in the of them on local roads in coming weeks, roadway, turn on your flashers and imme- Fairfax County police said. diately call police.

sungazette.news October 15, 2020 9 More on the Web n High-school roundup. n Youth-sports results. For more sports, visit: Sports www.insidenova.com/sports/Fairfax Teeing Off A Brief A Few Local Pro Players Enjoying Recent Success The heart and soul of a local com- Debut in munity newspaper’s regular sports coverage is most often youth and high-school action, and that’s the case The Bigs with the Sun Gazette. Dave Facinoli Flint Hill Graduate There are those occasions when such a paper does have the opportu- Pitches for Rockies nity to cover and write about some professional athletes from its coverage DAVE FACINOLI areas. That has been the case in recent Sta Writer weeks, as four professional athletes have been making news on the highest For Tommy Doyle, the strange 2020 level of play. professional baseball campaign turned In NFL football, Yorktown High out far better than he could have imag- School graduate M.J. Stewart of Ar- ined. lington has seen considerable playing The shortened 60-game Major time as a defensive back for the Cleve- League regular season ended in the - land Browns. The third-year pro made BASEBALL nal week with the three solo tackles when the Browns 2014 Flint Hill defeated the Washington Football School graduate making his big-league Team during a recent game. pitching debut for the Colorado Rock- In the WNBA, Oakton High School ies. The 6-foot-6 hard-throwing right- graduate Jasmine Thomas was the handed closer pitched in three games third-leading scorer for the Connecti- during the same week, with mixed suc- cut Sun during the basketball team’s cess. playoff run to the league’s semi nals. Doyle got hit around some, but he Thomas is a veteran starting point did record two strikeouts. guard for the women’s squad. She has “I didn’t throw as many strikes as I provided a lot to write about since her had hoped, I walked too many and in freshman season at Oakton. that short time it was hard to tell if my In Major League baseball, tall stuff worked up there,” Doyle said. “But and hard-throwing right-handed re- the two strikeouts proved I can strike lief pitchers Tommy Doyle and Josh out Major League hitters.” Sborz, graduates of the Flint Hill If the 2020 baseball season had been School and McLean High, respective- a normal campaign and the start not ly, worked a few innings each during Former Flint Hill School pitcher Tommy Doyle made his Major League pitching debut with the the regular season. Doyle, who grew Continued on Page 11 Colorado Rockies during the last week of the 2020 regular season. FROM THE ROCKIES up in Vienna, pitches for the Colora- do Rockies, Sborz throws for the Los Two Flint Hill Lacrosse Players College-Bound Angeles Dodgers. For Doyle, his three appearances A Sta Report dependent School League A Division HALL OF FAME CEREMONY: The Vir- were his big-league debut, and he en- Tournament championship as the top ginia High School League’s 2020 Hall joyed mixed results. Sborz pitched in Flint Hill School girls junior la- seed and with a 2-0 record. They also of Fame ceremony is now scheduled as his rst Major League game during crosse players Olivia Hover and So a helped the team earn a state-tourna- an in-person event on April 25 at the the 2019 campaign. D’Angelo recently made the commit- ment berth. DoubleTree Hotel in Charlottesville. Also in pro baseball, there are ments to play the sport in college at the Those plans could change depending on multiple minor-leaguers from the Sun Division I level. SQUASH PLAYER HONORED: Potomac the status of the pandemic. Gazette’s areas enjoying success. HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP School boys squash player Alex Akbari The event originally was scheduled It’s fun to follow all athletes, no recently was honored by U.S. Squash as for earlier this year, postponed until Oc- matter what age. But it’s more special, Hover will play for the Lafayette a scholar-athlete. He was singled out at tober, now until April. naturally, to pay more attention if College women’s team. She is a junior the boys under-17 age level for the 2019- Oakton High School graduate and they make the highest pro ranks. attack for the Huskies, who are hoping 20 school year. girls basketball standout Jasmine Thom- to play their season during the spring af- U.S. Squash has adjusted the partici- as is scheduled to be inducted into the ter having the 2020 campaign canceled. pation criteria so that high-school stu- Hall during that event. Thomas is one D’Angelo will play at Loyola Univer- dents who have a 3.5 or higher grade- of the top scorers in VHSL girls basket- sity of Maryland. D’Angelo is an attack point average at the end of the school ball history and is the all-time leading Find daily updates on the Web at for Flint Hill. year and have played in three accredited scorer for boys and girls at Oakton. www.insidenova.com. Stay in touch During the 2019 season, those two singles tournaments are eligible for the through Twitter (@sungazettespts) and players helped Flint Hill win the In- honor. Continued on Page 11 www.facebook.com/sungazettenews.

10 October 15, 2020 sungazette.news Langley Senior Wins Middle Atlantic Amateur Tourney DAVE FACINOLI par-70 course. “I had to be accurate, that was the total of 69-71-74–214. Sta Writer The tournament has a notable past, biggest key on this course,” he said. The two have been members at local with PGA players Davis Love III, Fred Chinn’s other victory in recent weeks Army Navy Country Club since age 11 Since the early spring, all facets of his Funk and Deane Beman winning in came at the Virginia State Golf Associ- and have played many rounds together. game have been working well for Kelly their younger years. Bing Crosby’s son, ation’s stroke-play championship with a Chinn has won multiple club champion- Chinn – sound ball striking, consistent Nathaniel, was a winner, as well. Two- record-setting score. He nished second ships there. accuracy with his clubs and steady put- time U.S. Amateur champion Jay Sigel at the Junior Players Championship in “It’s always fun to play with David,” ting. was a three-time runner-up with pro Florida, had a couple of sixths in Ama- Chinn said. That’s why the 17-year-old Langley golfer Golfer Len Mattiace also placing teur Junior Golf Association (AJGA) McLean resident Mike Muehr n- High School senior golfer has enjoyed a second. events, and made the cut into the match- ished ninth (71-72-72–215). Langley high level of success in each Chinn was playing in the event for the play portion of the U.S. Amateur in Or- graduate Brandon Berry was 13th GOLF tournament he has entered rst time. Like he has done for months, egon. He was eliminated by the cham- (67-76-73–216). Vienna resident Na- in 2020, including two victories and top he played well from start to nish, hit- pion in a rst-round match. than Shevchik shot 72-74-76–222 and nishes in all others. Chinn is ranked ting a high percentage of fairways and “My ball striking has been consis- McLean’s Danny Hathaway 73-75-77– No. 1 in the country by the Junior Boys greens in regulation, and converting par tent, so I know where the ball is going 225. Golfweek/Sagarin poll. and birdie putts. to go,” Chinn said. “If you can do that, Berry, a senior golfer at Loyola Uni- His most recent success came on the “I had a good start, was consistent and you know the ball is going to go versity Maryland, was tied for the rst- Bethesda Country Club course in Mary- throughout, focused on hitting fairways straight, that takes away a lot of stress round lead. land, winning the open-age 54-hole and greens, and I minimized my mis- mentally and you can play well. My put- Chinn has been a standout for the 114th Middle Atlantic Amateur event takes,” Chinn said. “Minimizing mis- ting is off and on, and not as good as I Langley team starting his freshman sea- played Oct. 1-3. Competing against takes is always the biggest thing in golf- want it to be.” son. He has won multiple high-school some players three times his age, Chinn tournament play.” Marshall High School senior David tournaments and has helped Langley was tied for the lead after the rst round The course was tight with thick Stanford was paired with Chinn in the win three straight state championships. and eventually won by four strokes with rough. Chinn’s strategy was to keep the nal round of the Middle Atlantic Am- See more details to thet story at www. a 3-under total of 67-70-70–207 on the ball in the fairways. ateur. He nished eighth with a 4-over insidenova.com/sports/fairfax. up,” Doyle said. “Maybe it was to get banic remembers a one-hit, 13-strike- my feet wet and have that experience for out, 78-pitch performance by Doyle in Debut upcoming seasons.” a six-inning, slaughter-rule quarter nal Continued from Page 10 Once on the big-league mound, state-tournament playoff game. Doyle said he initially experienced the “He was lights out and threw any postponed signi cantly because of the pressure, stress and emotions of the mo- pitch he wanted anywhere he wanted COVID-19 pandemic, Doyle gures he ment. His Major League debut came in for a strike,” Verbanic said. “I knew af- likely would have played the entire year a Sept. 23 outing. ter that he could really pitch and had a in the minor leagues at some level. “There are no easy outs up there,” he chance to pitch in the big leagues.” After enjoying a strong season at said. “You have to be on your game and From there, Doyle enjoyed a stand- high-level minor league A ball in 2019, focused all the time. Eventually, your out career pitching for the University of Doyle was invited to the Rockies big- pitching instincts take over and you for- Virginia, mainly as a closer his nal two league spring training camp in 2020 in get about everything else.” seasons. He recorded 17 saves and made Arizona, reporting Feb. 1. When that This coming spring, Doyle will be 61 career appearances for the Cavaliers. was cut short and he was sent home on the Rockies’ initial 40-man roster to He also pitched in College World Series on March 13 because of the pandemic, start next season. After that, nothing is games, playing on Virginia’s 2015 cham- Doyle eventually was added to the Rock- guaranteed. pionship squad. ies Major League alternative roster. Doyle was a Vienna Little League Doyle was chosen by the Rockies in Once he returned to the complex in Tommy Doyle was an all-state pitcher when and Vienna Babe Ruth all-star stand- the second round with the 70th pick in he played at Flint Hill. PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI July, with a fastball clocked as high as out. Then he starred in high school at the 2017 Major League draft. Before 97 MPH, Doyle worked out and prac- circles, a jump from A-ball to the Ma- Flint Hill, making rst-team Division that, out of high school, he had been ticed with those players in intrasquad jors in one year isn’t a common occur- I all-state his senior year at the private chosen by the Washington Nationals in competition close to the Rockies home rence. school, and was chosen the 2014 co-Vir- the 35th round of an early draft, but did eld in Denver. After a while, Doyle was Doyle had been pitching well at the ginia State Player of the Year. He was a not sign. promoted to a three-player taxi squad. alternative camp. He thinks the reason three-time all-state selection, also made In three seasons in the Rockies’ mi- As the regular season drew to a close he got the big callup was to give him all-Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference nor-league system, Doyle has amassed a and with the Rockies out of the playoff that experience since he was close by and played on league-championship 12-12 record, a 3.12 earned run average hunt, Doyle was promoted to the big and been working out. teams. in 1151/3 innings, has 132 strikeouts, 35 club in the nal week. In pro-baseball “Oh yeah, I was surprised I got called Flint Hill baseball coach Tom Ver- walks and 40 saves.

oping athletes by equipping them with any public-school sports are played Any graduated seniors or anyone in- the 10 foundational tools essential to during the 2020-21 school year, varsity terested in obtaining the program should Roundup reaching peak potential. teams in the Sun Gazette’s coverage ar- contact Becky Zeiller at bzeiller@veri- Continued from Page 10 Guyer played college baseball at the eas are still holding meet-the-coaches- zon.net. University of Virginia, where he gradu- events. Those meetings will be held “vir- She has amassed more than 3,000 ated in 2007. He was drafted in the fth tually.” VIRTUAL SENIOR MOMENTS: With the career points during her WNBA career, round by the Chicago Cubs, then was For information, visit the high- 2020 spring sports season canceled for where she plays for the Connecticut traded to the Tampa Bay Rays organi- schools’ athletic Web sites and Twitter area high schools because of the CO- Sun. zation, where he eventually made his sites. VID-19 pandemic, many local schools Major League debut. honored senior athletes with virtual so- FEATURED SPEAKER: Herndon High Guyer was just the 108th player in LANGLEY SPRING SPORTS PROGRAM: cial-media senior pro le celebrations or School graduate and baseball standout Major League history to homer in his Even though there were no high-school recognitions. Brandon Guyer, who played seven years rst career at-bat. Guyer also played sports this past spring, the Langley High To view those recognitions, visit the of Major League baseball, was the re- for the Cleveland Indians and Chicago School Athletic Boosters still published schools’ athlete Twitter sites. cent featured speaker during an hour- White Sox. its spring athletic program, dedicating it They often include a photo of the se- long National Coaches Alliance Inter- An elbow injury eventually ended his to the school’s 2020 senior class. nior, the athletes’ favor sports moments net question-and-answer event among playing career. Each Langley spring athlete received in high school, brief bios about each private coaches. a copy of the program as a gift from the senior, and sometimes a quote from a Guyer discussed the topic of devel- MEET THE COACHES: Whether or not boosters. coach.

sungazette.news October 15, 2020 11 Sports Briefs STOIL CHOSEN ATHLETE OF THE Middle Atlantic Series event at Fawn SENIOR SOFTBALL: Join Northern Vir- YEAR: As a result of top nishes in Lake Country Club in Spotsylvania. ginia Senior Softball to play slow-pitch four races during a July track and eld Also, Emily Wang of McLean shot softball, with the average age of 66, and competition, Great Falls resident Clay- 84-75–159 to place ninth, Alina Ho of no tryouts, just an assessment to place ton Stoil, 15, recently was selected as a Great Falls tied for 11th (78-83–161) players on teams in three skill-level con- youth Male Athlete of the Year by Vir- with Audrey Yim of the Great Falls ferences. Visit nvss.org or call Dave at ginia Amateur Sports, organizers of the area (79-82–161), and Cameron Hiek of (703) 663-7881 for information and to annual summertime Virginia Common- Great Falls was 18th (84-80–164). see if the summer and fall seasons are wealth Games. Qiu won the 18-hole tourney at still on schedule with the COVID-19 Stoil is a Langley High School soph- Meadows Farms in Locust Grove with a situation. omore and member of the cross coun- 75 and Ho was sixth at 86. Qio also won try and track and eld teams there. He with a 71 at the Hidden Creek Country FAIRFAX ADULT SOFTBALL: Fairfax also is actively involved in golf’s First Club event in Reston. Ho was third (77), County Adult Softball offers play for Tee Program and is a regular weekend Hiek tied for fth (79), Wang was 12th men and women in a number of dif- caddy. (85) and Samantha Ritchie of Great ferent leagues and for various ages. To At that Commonwealth Games track Falls tied for 16th (87). register and for more information, visit and eld outdoor events in July, Stoil All of those players had other top- www.fairfaxadultsoftball.com. earned gold and silver medals in various ve and top-20 nishes in events dating events. back to the beginning of July. Qiu had a VIENNA YOUTH SOCCER: Vienna Youth He won the 1,500-meter race in pair of thirds with totals of 77-78–155 Soccer’s house soccer program is open 5:04.43, and was second in the 3,000 and 77 in two of those events. to all boys and girls ages 3 to 18. Visit (11:07.2), 5,000 (19:11.09) and 300 hur- www.vys.org to register. dles (55.82). His times in all four events SOCCER CAMPS: The Northern Virgin- were personal bests. ia Soccer Club is offering various camps. FOOTBALL OFFICIALS NEEDED: The After completing his events in those For information, visit www.novasc.org. Fairfax County Football Of ciat- games, Stoil then volunteered to help at ing Association needs more of cials the competition. SOFTBALL UMPIRES WANTED: The to cover all of its games. Candidates Stoil said his goal is to stay active Northern Virginia Softball Umpires As- must be at least 16 years old and have amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He sociation is seeking individuals interested reliable transportation. Training is started running just last year, and hopes in becoming certi ed umpires for high provided. Contact the FCFOA at fc- to participate in the AAU national cross school and recreational fast pitch soft- [email protected]. country this December. ball in the area. Training is provided. For As a result of his state honor, Stoil more information contact [email protected] GAME OFFICIALS NEEDED: Northern was nominated to represent Virginia, or visit www.nvsua.org. Virginia Baseball Umpires is in need of making him eligible to win the National of cials for baseball, softball and vol- Congress of State Games Athletes of STUDENT ATHLETE ACHIEVEMENT leyball. the Year award. AWARDS: The Virginia Sports Hall of Of cials are needed in all commu- Fame is accepting applications for its nities across the metropolitan area LOCAL GOLFERS PLACE HIGH IN annual Student Athlete Achievement for youth recreational leagues, men’s EVENTS: A number of young fe- Clayton Stoil competes in a race earlier this Awards. The hall’s foundation is look- leagues, high schools and colleges. Expe- year. FROM TO STOIL FAMILY male golfers from the Great Falls and ing for rising high-school juniors and rience is helpful. Formal classroom and McLean areas have been participating Catherine Qiu, an upcoming mem- seniors, who excel in the classroom and on-the-job training will be provided. and performing well in the Peggy Kirk ber of the Langley High School golf their communities. Applications must Visit www.umpires.org or call John Bell Girls Golf Tour in the Middle At- team, nished second with a 77-72–149 be submitted through the online pro- Porter at (703) 978-3601 for more infor- lantic Series in recent weeks. ve-over-par total in her division at the cess, found at www.vasportshof.com. mation. College Roundup

JACK SLADE: McLean High School MORGAN WITTROCK: Madison High The freshman shot 74-80–234 during graduate Jack Slade had a 1-0 record School graduate Morgan Wittrock was an early-season spring tournament be- and 1.75 earned run average in four in- a senior runner for the Clemson Univer- fore the season was canceled because of nings of work last spring for the Harf- sity cross country and indoor and out- the COVID-19 pandemic. ord Community College baseball team. door women’s teams in 2019-20. The sophomore right-handed pitcher During the indoor season, she ran a DAMON KOSKOVICH: Madison High made one appearance, starting and got personal best time in the mile of 5:01.49 School graduate Damon Koskovich the win in a victory over Anne Arundel for 2019-20. She also ran a personal best played in 16 games during the winter for Community College. He struck out four of 2:20.47 in the 800 meters. the men’s basketball team at Stevenson an allowed one earned run. In cross country, Wittrock was among University. Clemson’s top- ve runners in the six The sophomore forward grabbed 18 WILL LIVERPOOL: Will Liverpool, who meets she participated. She placed sev- rebounds and made two three-pointers. played high-school baseball at McLean, enth in the Carolina Challenge and had He had six assists. then Bishop O’Connell, pitched 22/3 in- three top-20 nishes. nings this spring for the baseball team RYAN ROBINSON: Marshall High Morgan Wittrock at the University of North Carolina- ROBERT GUENTHER: Marshall High School graduate Ryan Robinson started Wilmington. School graduate Robert Guenther bat- ELI THRASHER: Langley High School 20 games and averaged 11 points and In two appearances, the right-hander ted .241 through 19 games during the graduate Eli Thrasher was a member 4.2 rebounds per contest for the men’s had four strikeouts and no walks. He al- spring for the Eastern Menonite Uni- of the 2019-20 Dartmouth University basketball team at Dickinson College lowed seven hits. versity baseball team. men’s golf team last spring. during the winter. At Pitt Community College as a The sophomore in elder had 12 hits He played in two tournaments dur- The sophomore guard made 25 freshman, Liverpool had a 4-0 record during the season, including two dou- ing the fall and spring seasons with a three-point baskets, he amassed 40 as- and 3.79 earned run average. He struck bles, one triple and a home run. He had stroke average of 76 and an 18-hole low sists, 30 steals and 10 blocked shots on out 48 in 38 innings. even RBI. of 71. the campagin.

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Some have a high 65. *“Enter the Dragon” star Virginia has 400,000 more voters this 55. Brewed beverage 71. Back talk tolerance for it 67. *“Rocky” star’s nickname year than during the 1968 presidential 57. *First U.S. space station election. 72. *Nicklaus’ peg 7. *1973 ____ crisis 60. *Mr. Jefferson n Not all new voters are youngsters; 73. Smartly dressed 8. *Oliver Sacks’ Fairfax resident Mrs. Laura Browne re- cently cast her rst vote at the age of 96. She voted absentee at a local nursing Schools & Military home. n The Washington Metropolitan Area n Jeffrey Demrovsky of Great Falls have been named to the dean’s list for the ner study is designed to ful ll both goals,” Transit Authority will begin operating the earned a bachelor of specialized studies summer semester at James Madison Uni- Weeks said. region’s four private bus lines by the end degree during recent commencement at versity. The group’s work follows that of re- of the year. Ohio University. cent Mason graduate Cameron Pierce, n The county’s school enrollment of n William Welch of Oakton earned ac- who received funding through the Garden 135,780 is down 168 students from last n Margaret McLaughlin of McLean, ademic honors for the 2019-20 academic Club of America’s Joan K. and Rachel year. a graduate of Bishop O’Connell High year at Saint Francis University. M. Hunt Summer Scholarship in Field n The General Assembly is considering School, earned a bachelor’s degree in Botany to begin the survey this past sum- whether to create a state panel to rate mo- economics and business during recent n Eight George Mason University mer. He recorded around 140 species, in- tion pictures. commencement exercises at St. Lawrence plant-ecology students will be at Round- cluding some rarities and one that may University. about Meadows in the Gilberts Corner not have been previously documented in October 22, 1984: area of Loudoun County this month, Loudoun County. n McLean/Tysons Corner ranks rst n John Eggers of Vienna has been collecting and identifying plant species Pierce’s complete list of plants from the in the number of information-technology named to the president’s list for the spring as part of a formal survey of vegetation site can be viewed on iNaturalist, an on- rms in the commonwealth, according to semester at The Citadel. in the seven-acre wetlands-preserve area line database and community of scientists a new survey. Vienna ranks third. of the Piedmont Environmental Council- and naturalists who record and share their n Lydia Davis of McLean and Tiffany owned property. projects and observations and a project of CROSSWORD SOLUTION Toscano of Vienna have been named to Their work, led by Dr. Andrea Weeks, the National Geographic Society. the president’s list for the summer semes- an associate professor and director of While some species still need to be ter at James Madison University. Mason’s Ted R. Bradley Herbarium, is identi ed, so far there have been some part of a long-term oristic study that is signi cant ndings related to rare species n William Eggers of Vienna has been sponsored by a grant from the Virginia collected and the potential submission of named to the dean’s list for the spring se- Native Plant Society and conducted in a county record. mester at The Citadel. partnership with the Piedmont Environ- Roundabout Meadows is located at mental Council and the herbarium. Gilberts Corner, where PEC has helped n Isabella Stork of Vienna, Priya Tre- “The mission of George Mason Uni- protect more than 325 acres of land in han-Sarna of McLean, Emelia Potteiger versity’s herbarium is to advance our un- an important transition zone between the of Great Falls, Tessa Nyquist of McLean, derstanding of Virginia’s ora and to pro- historic, rural landscapes of western Lou- Marina Bien of Oakton, John Benson of vide hands-on educational opportunities doun County and the newer suburban Vienna and Hannah Harlow of McLean for our students – and the Gilberts Cor- neighborhoods to the east.

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11520 Tralee Dr, Great Falls, VA 7323 Churchill Rd, McLean, VA 5047 Dequincey Dr, Fairfax, VA Just Listed at $1,795,000 Just Listed at $1,295,000 Coming Soon at $595,000

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7127 Merrimac Dr, McLean, VA 730 Forest Park Rd, Great Falls, VA 725 Forest Park Rd, Great Falls, VA Brought the Buyer Offered at $1,924,995 Brought the Buyer Offered at $1,225,000 Brought the Buyer Offered at $939,900

Tracy Dillard Kevin Dillard Realtor®, MBA Realtor®, MBA 703-861-5548 703-861-9144 [email protected] [email protected]

Compass is a licensed real estate brokerage that abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. Compass is licensed as Compass Real Estate in DC and as Compass in Virginia and Maryland. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Compass. 6849 Old Dominion Drive, #400, McLean, VA 22101 | 703.310.6111

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