A New Era Is Approaching for Vienna Police Town Leaders Break Ground on Modern Police Headquarters, a Project Likely to Take Two Years BRIAN TROMPETER Sta Writer

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9 18 CONTROLLED LANGLEY BURN KEEPS WRESTLERS RIVERBEND CONTINUE PARK HEALTHY UNBEATEN Sun Gazette GREAT FALLS McLEAN OAKTON TYSONS VIENNA VOLUME 42 NO. 17 FEBRUARY 4-10, 2021 A New Era Is Approaching for Vienna Police Town Leaders Break Ground on Modern Police Headquarters, a Project Likely to Take Two Years BRIAN TROMPETER Sta Writer

Vienna of cials on Jan. 29 pitched ceremonial shovelfuls of dirt to kick off construction of a new police headquarters that they said better will meet the needs of of cers and the public. The department’s current station already was too small when it was built in 1994 and lacked suf cient storage areas, secured parking and adequate locker- room space for female of cers. The new two-story station, which was designed by Dewberry and will be built by Hoar Construction at a cost of $13.9 million, will have about 30,000 square feet of space and be built on the site of the current station at 215 Center St., S., plus an adjacent property at 114 Locust St., S.W. The project will take up to two years to complete. Town of cials hope the facility will earn Leadership in Energy and Envi- ronmental Design (LEED) Silver certi - cation. Vienna o cials break ground Jan. 29 for the town’s new police headquarters, which will oer improved amenities and capabilities for o cers A key new feature will be a 1,500- and community spaces, as well. The construction is expected to take two years to complete. PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER square-foot space for community meet- meetings, cable broadcasting and an emer- facilities for male and female of cers, and friendly, said Mayor Linda Colbert. ings, of cer training, police-taught cours- gency-operations center, if necessary. will be more environmentally friendly, es, voting, overow seating for public The new station will offer comparable larger, more secure and community- Continued on Page 7 Business Leaders Cautiously Optimistic on N.Va.’s Resilience BRIAN TROMPETER “Northern Virginia has one of the ing of schools, widespread COVID-19 good idea what ‘normal’ looks like” fol- Sta Writer best recipes for success of anybody in the vaccinations, political changes following lowing the crisis, he said. country,” said panelist William Collins, the recent election and the resumption of Some changes during the pandemic, Northern Virginia will face major chal- executive vice chairman of the Cushman mass-transit use, he said. such as enhanced productivity, likely will lenges – housing affordability key among & Wake eld commercial real-estate rm, But how the post-pandemic economy become permanent, Tilley said. them – once the pandemic abates, but the at the chamber’s all-virtual 29th annual will look remains a mystery, said keynote “If we look at history, recessions tend region still is in a good position to recover, Regional Economic Outlook 2021 event. speaker Luke Tilley, chief economist with to accelerate trends that were already in experts told the Northern Virginia Cham- “It’s a fabulous place to be.” Wilmington Trust. ber of Commerce Jan. 28. The recovery will hinge on the reopen- “I don’t think anybody has a really Continued on Page 14 ONLINE https://sungazette.news l On Facebook: sungazettenews l On Twitter: @sungazettenews @sungazettespts

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2 February 4, 2021 sungazette.news Works Showcase Bold Abstracts, Intricate Patterns McLean Project for the Arts Debuts New Exhibitions from a Pair of Artists BRIAN TROMPETER Sta Writer

Unique personal perspective gives art its oomph, as the latest McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) exhibits attest. “Vertical Interval: New Works by Jo- seph Cortina” features mostly large-scale abstract paintings with heavy palette- knife texturing, while “Beginningless Endless: Works by Shanthi Chandrasek- ar” consists of smaller works with designs so intricate they could be patterns viewed under a microscope. Despite the artists’ different styles and nal results, the two shows – which will be on display through Feb. 20 – have common elements in how they depict space Works by Joseph Cortina (above) and Shanthi and atmosphere, said Nancy Sausser, Chandrasekar (right) are part of exhibitions MPA exhibitions director. of the artists’ works now on display at the “I, as the curator, generally try to pair McLean Project for the Arts. two exhibitions that have something to say to each other,” she said in introduc- Most of the works feature acrylic paint tory remarks to her video interviews with added atop a thickly textured medium on the artists. “It’s not always obvious. It’s canvas, into which Cortina has carved de- sometimes better when you can feel it.” signs using a palette knife. Both artists have been drawing since Many of the paintings began as black- more luscious than a great curve.” spent the rst 20 years of his career as they were children. Chandrasekar grew and-white sketches, with the artist work- Cortina earned a degree in painting a television director for “NBC Nightly up in a research community in India and ing loosely and unconsciously, and then and printing from Virginia Common- News,” “The Today Show,” “Meet the studied psychology and physics in college. he built up layers of color to give the wealth University, but to earn a living Press” and the 1992 Olympics in Barce- She often drew during classes for the latter paintings emotional oomph. found a part-time job as a lm editor at a lona. Programs on which he has worked to help her understand dif cult concepts. “It’s the motion in those shapes that I Richmond television station. Her show’s title, “Beginningless End- keep being drawn to,” he said. “Nothing’s While continuing to produce art, he Continued on Page 14 less,” stems from the fact she considers herself to be on a spectrum. OBITUARY “There is no beginning, there is no CHARLES “CHARLIE” SLADE ANDREWS end,” she told Sausser in a Web interview. Charles “Charlie” Slade Andrews, 81, of Reston, Virginia, passed away on 23 December, 2020 from end stage congestive heart failure due to nonischemic cardiomyopathy. “There’s something in between, oscillat- Charlie was born on July 19, 1939 in Middlebury, Vermont, son of the late John ayer An- ing.” drews and Elizabeth Burditt Parker Andrews. He was born le-handed and was le side dominant for the duration of his natural life. Chandrasekar is a proli c artist who Charlie graduated from Middlebury Union High School in 1957 where he played on the varsity often works on many subject series at boys’ basketball and baseball teams. While playing for the Middlebury Tigers he was deeply inu- enced by his coach Robert “Bob” M. D’Agostino, Sr. who not only mentored once. Her mission is “searching for in n- Charlie in how to play the games of baseball and basketball but also how to teach and coach young people. Aer high school he attended Amherst College to pursue his bachelor’s degree. Aer two ity,” she said. years at college Charlie decided to enlist in the U.S. Army where he served for more than two years “If there’s a concept that interests me, in the Military Intelligence Corps while stationed in West Germany. At the end of his enlistment, he returned to Amherst College to complete his undergraduate education; he always attested that the the way I learn something is by immersing time he spent in the Army had matured him and made him a better myself into it,” she said. “It is through art student. Charlie graduated from Amherst in 1964 though for the rest of his life he would celebrate reunions with the class of 1961 due to the close friendships he had forged with that class. Charlie that I’m able to understand.” completed his law degree in 1969 from the University of Maine Law School. Charlie began his professional career working at Irving Trust Bank in New York City. Aer Cortina’s show, on display in the Em- graduating law school in 1969, he worked for two years at Pine Tree Legal Aid in Skowhegan and Pr- erson Gallery, contains 21 abstract paint- esque Isle, ME. In 1972 Charlie moved his family to Reston, VA where he worked for the American Automobile Association (AAA). Aer retiring from AAA in 1998 he started a second career as a bus ings and two works combining moving driver for Fairfax County Public Schools, serving the Langley High School district. is would be video images. Charlie’s favorite job of all time. Known aectionately to his young bus riders as “Chuck”, he was a safe driver able to navigate back-woods roads not designed for large vehicles and was oen selected One of the video works, “I’ll Call You for dicult routes. Charlie loved working with children and he befriended generations of students as they progressed from elementary to middle in the Future,” uses a pair of transpar- to high school. His manner and discipline were calm, friendly, and he always treated children as intellectual equals with individual rights. Charlie retired from bus driving in 2019 aer 21 years behind the wheel. Charlie met the love of his life Constance Dwyer of Scituate MA in 1964 and they ent LCD monitors that ash animated were married in 1966. eir son Patrick was born in 1972. Charlie and his family were active members of Emmaus United Church of Christ congregational church in Vienna VA from 1973 until his death. sketches around a mannequin head and For close to 20 years Charlie volunteered as a Sunday school teacher as well as an advisor for the Emmaus high school youth group; he also served on an Indian musical instrument called a si- numerous church boards. He was particularly fond of working on student plays and was noted for encouraging youth to take on roles that reected their abilities, not their gender or stereotypes. Charlie was also a long-term donor for the Emmaus chapter of the Inova Blood Donor Services program. tar. Charlie had many hobbies throughout his life. Math and statistics were his favorite academic subjects and he enjoyed puzzles and games. As a boy His MPA exhibit’s title, “Vertical Inter- he loved spending summers at the family cottage his grandparents purchased in McKown Point, West Boothbay Harbor, Maine in 1944. e cottage is still owned and enjoyed by the extended Andrews family today. Charlie excelled at sailing. When, as young boys, he and his friend Pat Jackson val,” refers to the space between the hori- grew tired of having to stay near shore, they taught themselves to sail backwards. As teens, they became competitive racers and Charlie gained the reputation of best “spinnaker man” in the harbor. Following his athletic career in school he continued to play team sports in several adult soball zontal scan lines on a television screen, and basketball leagues in northern Virginia where he also coached a girls’ basketball team known as “Charlie’s Angels”. Charlie was a devout fan of into which time code, languages and cap- the Boston Celtics and Boston Red Sox and he attended many games at Fenway Park and the old Boston Garden. His sports knowledge was ency- clopedic and he enjoyed discussing teams’ fortunes with friends and family. His favorite athletes of all time were Bill Russell (Celtics, G.O.A.T) and tioning may be inserted. Ted Williams (Red Sox). Over his lifetime Charlie visited almost all the major league baseball stadiums at least once, as well as those of many minor Much of Cortina’s creative work is league teams. He subscribed to the Washington Post in order to read box scores for sporting events as well as to do the Word Jumble and sudoku. Charlie was an avid follower of politics as well as the Supreme Court and he would listen to radio broadcasts of their cases whenever possible. He was captured at 24, 30 or 60 frames per sec- also a passionate and meticulous caretaker of automobiles and would embark on road trips as oen as he could get away with it. He preferred used ond, so the abstract paintings on display cars over new, buying only 2 new cars in 65 years of driving. His dream jobs that he did not pursue were working on a railroad, being a substitute math teacher, and being a truck driver. are his way to grab, stop and hold time, Charlie was devoted to his family; he would make regular pilgrimages to Boothbay Harbor, Maine and to western Vermont to celebrate with beloved relatives from the Andrews, Bowditch, Cadwell, and Parker clans. In his later years a very good day for Charlie was sitting on the porch of he said. the family cottage on a warm summer’s evening discussing current events over supper and blueberry pie followed by watching the Red Sox on TV. “They’re abstract paintings, not sto- Survivors include his wife of 54 years Connie, his sisters Caroline Andrews (David Zuk), of Ellsworth, Maine, and Catharine “Kit” Andrews, of Burlington, Vermont, his son Patrick (Janet Brown) and grandchildren Paul, Magdalena, Claire, and Raymond of Fairfax Station, Virginia as well as ries,” Cortina said. “They’re really about many cousins, nieces and nephews. composition, color, texture, immediacy Due to the Covid-19 pandemic a memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Emmaus United Church of Christ, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Adams Green Funeral Home. and emotion.”

sungazette.news February 4, 2021 3 Supervisors Laud Police Chief as Head Heads to Retirement BRIAN TROMPETER of ce, the resolution read. You have provided the type of leadership took a different path and were willing to Sta Writer Roessler’s commitment to community that is hard to get and hard to replace.” take the slings and arrows, including sev- engagement, trust and transparency sus- Supervisor Rodney Lusk (D-Lee) eral . . . times impugning your motives, I Fairfax County supervisors on Jan. tained Fairfax County’s status as one of complimented Roessler for his handling think this community is a better place and 26 honored retiring Police Chief Edwin the safest jurisdictions of its size in the of protests that occurred following the the Fairfax County Police Department is Roessler Jr. and announced former chief United States, according to the resolu- police-involved death of George Floyd in a better department.” David Rohrer temporarily would lead the tion. Minneapolis last year. Supervisor Penelope Gross (D-Ma- department starting Feb. 1. Roessler also began a Chief’s Coun- Supervisor Dalia Palchik (D-Provi- son), who rst met Roessler when he was Roessler, a 32-year department vet- cil on Diversity Recruitment; oversaw dence), who met Roessler when she was assistant commander at the Mason Dis- eran, boldly advanced needed reforms, the ground-breaking and opening of the serving on the School Board, thanked the trict Station, said the chief always had said Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff county’s new Public Safety Headquar- chief for challenging himself and county been forward-looking. McKay (D). ters in Fairfax; formed “communities of supervisors to improve the police depart- Gross recalled Roessler’s playfulness “I think we all know how dif cult it trust”; and supported implementation of ment. when he once walked around with a py- is to be a police of cer these days, and the Diversion First program, which offers Supervisor Daniel Storck (D-Mount thon around his neck at an animal-shelter particularly to be a chief,” McKay said. some low-level offenders alternatives to Vernon) thanked Roessler for helping open house and his depth of feeling after “We see that across the country. But chief, incarceration, McKay said. to destigmatize mental-health issues authorities found bodies of gang-mur- you made us proud every step of the way. The chief also changed the depart- amongst police of cers. der victims had been left at Holmes Run You’ve been bold. You’ve brought for- ment’s pursuit policies, implemented cold- “It’s one of those hidden things that Park. ward and supported necessary changes to case Websites, updated a general order we don’t talk enough about and therefore “I have never seen you so angry,” Gross reform our police department.” regarding suspects’ immigration status; we don’t do enough to let folks know it’s said of the Roessler’s remarks to the me- Roessler, a Brooklyn, N.Y., native, got certi ed, along with all his of cers, in OK to get help when you need it,” Storck dia. “You handled it with such grace, but started his county-police career on July crisis-intervention training; and improved said, adding, “You’ve brought our police such anguish . . . about what it meant to 17, 1989, and after working his way up the the agency’s data transparency, he said. force [and] our communities to a place the community.” ranks was appointed chief in July 2013. Most important were the chief’s abili- that many in the country only now are Roessler expressed gratitude to his As chief, Roessler helped the depart- ties to build trust and transparency in the thinking about.” family and God and offered prayers for ment attain national accreditation while community, McKay said. Supervisor James Walkinshaw (D- public-safety personnel in the county who maintaining its state accreditation as well, Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) Braddock) said he appreciated Roessler’s had died both in the line of duty and by the board’s unanimously approved resolu- noted he has a brother who long served commitment on domestic-violence issues suicide. tion read. as a police of cer and chief, so he had an and his willingness to make tough moral Interim police chief Rohrer is a 32-year Roessler led the department through inkling of the challenges Roessler and his decisions. veteran of the department, beginning as a an outside review of its use-of-force and family have faced over the years. “I think your tenure probably would patrol of cer in 1980 and ve years later community-review policies, helped it be- “There’s just so much that is not seen have been much easier if you had skirted switching to the agency’s tactical section. gin implementing a body-worn-camera by the public,” Foust said, adding, “I’ve some of those or had done what at the He served as police chief from July 2004 program and established a civilian-review always considered you the ultimate pro- time would have been the more popular to October 2012 before being named dep- panel and an independent police auditor’s fessional, showing respect to one and all. or easier decision,” he said. “Because you uty county executive for public safety.

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4 February 4, 2021 sungazette.news Vienna Preps for Major Upcoming Celebration Functional Spaces Made Beautiful. of ‘Liberty Amendments’ BRIAN TROMPETER year with a ve-hour multicultural festi- Sta Writer val. The nal celebration also would re- Vienna of cials are forging ahead veal results of voting by local children 17 with preparations for the town’s Liberty and under, who would have selected from Amendments Month this summer and a group of proposed initiatives that the state lawmakers, acting at the town’s re- town could undertake. quest, soon may pass legislation to make Council members set the ball in mo- those four weeks an annual, statewide cel- tion last September by designating the ebration. third Monday in July as an of cial town The Vienna Town Council on Dec. 7 holiday, Liberty Amendments Day. In ex- last year adopted a resolution recognizing change, the town removed Columbus Day Liberty Amendments Month for the town as a holiday. and now is developing a series of com- In the lead-up to this year’s General memorative events. Assembly session, Vienna of cials, led Additions | Kitchens | Master Suites | Bathrooms | Whole Home Remodels The town’s celebrations will run be- by Payton, pressed state legislators to try tween Juneteenth (June 19, the date in and make Liberty Amendments Month a “Foster Remodeling Solutions is a superb company. They have executed two projects 1865 when slaves in Texas learned they statewide holiday each year. for me and I am thrilled with the final results.” - Doyle C. ~ Alexandria, VA were free) and July 17. The House of Delegates on Jan. 26 Schedule a FREE Consultation. Call Today! “It’s all wrapped in patriotism,” said voted 98-0 to pass such a bill, which was (703) 651-1767 or online at Foster Remodeling.com Vienna Town Manager Mercury Payton, patroned by Del. Lamont Bagby (D-Rich- adding that the town may invite the gov- mond) and had as its chief co-patron Del. Families connect in kitchens. Cooking together and sharing a meal is one of life’s true pleasures, and in a luxurious ernor to the opening ceremony. “It is a Vi- Mark Keam (D-Vienna). The measure kitchen designed and built by Foster, you’ll have a beautiful, enna idea. We want to make it a big deal. has been forwarded to the state Senate’s functional space that fires up the senses. We integrate cold We hope others will replicate it.” Committee on Rules. stone countertops for making pastry, double ovens to simplify According to tentative plans, each The state Senate on Feb. 1 voted 39- baking, and plenty of storage for Northern Virginia homes. week of the town’s celebration would have 0 to waive the reading of a similar bill, Call 703-651-1767 or FosterRemodeling.com an opening event followed by programs allowing it to advance. The bill’s patron, Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc. | 7211-H Telegraph Square Drive | Lorton, VA 22079 and discussions on topics related to a spe- state Sen. Mamie Locke (D-Hampton), (703) 651-1767 | FosterRemodeling.com ci c amendment. was one of Payton’s professors at Hamp- • The rst week would be devoted to ton University. the 13th Amendment, which prohibited Vienna of cials through April 1 will slavery. After a major kick-off event for accept ideas from local organizations on the upcoming month, the week would possible Liberty Amendments Month focus on themes such as freedom, Black events, as well as offers to sponsor, par- Lives Matter, independence and aboli- ticipate in or host events. The town gov- tion. ernment will be able to provide some staff • The second week would cover the support and publicity for organizations’ 14th Amendment, which pertained to citi- events, but nancial assistance likely will zenship rights and equal protection under not be available, of cials said. the law, and offer programs on citizenship, Groups must submit information for rights and their infringement, cultural be- inclusion in the celebration’s events bro- longing and inequality. chure no later than May 1. The brochure • The third week would concentrate on will be available May 28 for distribution. the 15th Amendment, which granted all Vienna of cials on Jan. 26 kicked off Americans the right to vote, regardless of a series of monthly planning meetings to their race or previous status as slaves. This prepare for Liberty Amendments Month. week would have events centered around Of cials will meet with interested resi- voting, governance, elections and creating dents, organizations and businesses via change. Zoom on the fourth Tuesday of each • The fourth and nal week would be month at 5 p.m. about the 19th Amendment, which gave The meetings will continue through women the right to vote. Events would June. People in Vienna and the surround- include programs on women’s rights and ing area who wish to participate should contributions, family and education. contact Lily Widman, special-events co- Vienna’s rst-ever Liberty Amend- ordinator, at (703) 255-5738 or by e-mail ments Month would conclude July 17 this at [email protected]. Local Gallery Presents ‘Dreams and Nightmares’ Gallery Underground, an exhibition eerie landscapes and depictions of terrify- space of the Arlington Artists Alliance, ing, living-nightmare psychotic episodes, will present “Dreams and Nightmares,” organizers said. a national juried exhibition, running Feb. The gallery is located at the Crystal 1-26. City Shops, 2100 Crystal Drive, and is Juried by DC sculptor Emily Fran- open weekdays form 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. cisco, the works chosen from around the For information, see the Website at country range from dreamy and gurative www.galleryunderground.org or call (571) abstracts and humorous daydreams, to 483-0652.

sungazette.news February 4, 2021 5 SunGazette Find more letters and ON THE WEB: an archive of editorials at https://sungazette.news www.insidenova.com/ www.insidenova.com/news/arlington news/arlington ON FACEBOOK: (Click on “Opinion”) www.facebook.com/sungazettenews www.facebook.com/insidenova Opinion ON TWITTER: @sungazettenews @sungazettespts Newsroom Our View: Will Moderates Drive GOP to Extinction? SCOTT McCAFFREY e Washington Post [motto: “We Successfully Killed • e Trumpadelphians will desert the party in disgust, Editor Democracy, So It May Be Time to Revise Our Motto”] was either giving up on politics or going the third-party route, (703) 738-2532 out late last month with a piece that we didn’t have time or leaving the GOP to face a decade or more in the wilderness [email protected] inclination read but can only assume was laudatory to the as the far-le and the far-far-le of the Democratic Party DAVE FACINOLI Sports editor point of (metaphorically speaking) onaninstic release. battle for the privilege of taking the country o the cli. (703) 738-2533 Based on the headline, its focus was Maryland Gov. e moderates in the GOP lose in either scenario, ex- [email protected] Larry Hogan, and suggested he would be on a mission to cept that, in the latter of the two, they will regain the power BRIAN TROMPETER “purge” the Republican Party of its Trumpian inuences, to run Republican organizations and campaigns, albeit or- Senior staff writer one presumes as he embarks on a quest for higher oce or ganizations and campaigns that won’t win. (703) 738-2534 at least more relevance within a political party in disarray. (Not sure that will matter: e GOP in-crowd that [email protected] Lordy, lordy, lordy. If we were playing the alphabet game delivered hapless McCain and hopeless Romney as its with preschoolers, we could say that “D is for Delusional.” presidential candidates in two successive cycles apparently Advertising Here’s the intractable problem for moderate, corporat- doesn’t consider winning to be the prime objective.) VICKY MASHAW ist Republicans like Hogan, Mitt Romney and the current Hogan et al can live in their fantasyland that moder- Sales manager poster child for party dysfunctionality, swamp-creature ates will reclaim the Republican infrastructure. ose (571) 333-6272 extraordinaire Mitch McConnell: Republicans might even hope such a return to moderate, [email protected] • Either Donald Trump’s base – not always the most nu- make-no-waves, smile-in-defeat leadership will position SHARON KASH anced, granted, but just about the only thing keeping the the GOP for a semblance of future success. Sales GOP in the national political ballgame of late – is going to Borrowing from Richard Nixon in 1984, opining on the (571) 239-8014 stick with the Republicans, in which case the only people prospects of Walter Mondale knocking o Ronald Rea- [email protected] being purged in most parts of the country will be the mod- gan that fall: Not only wouldn’t we bet the ranch on it; we Classiﬁed sales erates themselves, or ... wouldn’t even bet the outhouse on it. (703) 771-8831 [email protected] Business School Board Needs Courage to Stand Up to SYLVIA GORDON Business office the Outrageous Demands of Teachers’ Unions (571) 333-6277 Editor: dangerous as they, the employees, believe the world have been conducting in-per- [email protected] I admire the sentiment expressed in it is. Talk about putting the shoe on the son classroom teaching since September. your Jan. 21 editorial [“Our View: The wrong foot! If the teachers’ union can nd enough Hypocrisy Seems Unending”], regarding The teachers’ union should be ob- school districts in the world where the fa- the lack of action by Fairfax leaders to ligated to make a case in a court of law tality rate of teachers or students signi - BUSINESS & MAILING ADDRESS: open the county’s public schools. to support its position that teachers in a cantly exceeds the numbers above, then 131 E. Broad St., Suite 202, Falls Church, Va. 22046 P.O. Box 591, Leesburg, Va. 20178 The School Board has acquiesced to classroom setting will be exposed to a sig- they have a case. MAIN TELEPHONE: FAX: the teachers’ union on establishing the ni cantly higher risk of fatal consequenc- Setting the acceptable statistical sig- (703) 738-2520 (703) 738-2530 criteria for allowing the schools to reopen es than the rest of the roughly 22-to-65- ni cance levels for such a study is routine, © 2021 HPR-Hemlock LLC for in-person classroom, which to me is a year-old population in the U.S. particularly in the medical-testing profes- All advertising and editorial matter is fully complete abdication of the board mem- The Heritage Foundation reported sion. If the union cannot show that teach- protected and cannot be reproduced in any bers’ sworn duty. that, as of Jan. 21, 65,952 American citi- ers or students currently in classrooms are manner without permission from the publisher. 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6 February 4, 2021 sungazette.news Groundbreaking Sets Stage for New Vienna Police HQ Continued on Page 1 erly, Janickey said. A new three- lane ring range in the basement “I am so excited that we will will replace the current one and no longer have a substandard offer better technology and ven- police station,” she said. “We tilation, he said. will have a state-of-the-art police Town of cials past and pres- station for our outstanding po- ent donned white hard hats and lice force.” tossed shovels of ceremonial dirt One of the reasons why Vi- placed in long, narrow boxes. enna consistently ranks high Afterward, attendees walked as a place to live in the U.S. is past the police station and its red because of the safety that’s pro- dumpster full of discarded build- tected by the town’s police force, ing materials and entered the Colbert said. gymnasium of the former Faith “They keep our citizens safe Baptist Church building for cof- and they do it in such a person- fee and cookies. There even was able and caring way,” she said. a ceremonial cake dotted with Vienna Police Chief James tiny construction trucks and a Morris, who has led the depart- rendering of the future station. ment since 2013, credited the The Town Council purchased station’s project-management the church property last Septem- team for shepherding the initia- ber for $5.5 million and the po- Above: Vienna Police Chief James tive and praised the local rms lice department is moving some Morris speaks at the groundbreak- taking part in the building’s de- of its operations there while the ing ceremony for the new Vienna sign and construction. He also new station is built. Of cers’ police headquarters. Left: Vienna Town Manager Mercury Payton thanked various town depart- weights and exercise equipment playfully points out how architects ments for their efforts. were positioned along the walls included him in some renderings of “You can tell this is going to of the gym where post-ceremony the new police headquarters. work, just by the dynamic we socializing occurred. PHOTOS BY BRIAN TROMPETER have going,” Morris said. Ruth Rohr, the department’s munity room, outdoor plaza and “It’s been a collaborative records and communications women’s locker rooms. effort every step of the way,” coordinator, noted that she, Sgt. Many people pulled together agreed architect Rod Williams Peter Elias and Master Police to make the new station a real- of Dewberry, adding he hoped Of cer Erik Hall were the only ity, said Town Manager Mercury the public would be pleased with remaining department members Payton, who had fun pointing the nal result. who also witnessed the ground- out how architects’ renderings “We want people who work breaking for the current station. of the new station had featured [in] and visit the building to While that station is inad- “Easter eggs” of him in the somehow be inspired by what equate, Rohr associates many crowd. we’ve done,” he said. fond memories with it, including Payton previously oversaw The new station will have a its being the site of her rst baby construction of a new police sizable amount of space that will shower. Her daughter later was station when he was working in be shared by other town depart- interviewed in the same room Manassas Park, and said Vien- ments and will offer more oppor- about becoming a police of cer na’s future station will be much tunities for public interaction, (she since has switched to the more community-oriented. including community meeting Fairfax County Police Depart- “We’re going to have meetings space and an attractive outdoor ment). here, we’re going to have people plaza, said Deputy Police Chief Town of cials labored about from the public come here to Daniel Janickey. a decade to lay the groundwork “This has been several Councils, to function well, said former Vi- have different events and it’s go- The future station will “be for the new station, said Council several mayors. It really reects enna Mayor Laurie DiRocco. ing to be a gathering place,” Pay- a tremendous improvement for member Howard Springsteen. what a nice community Vienna “Ultimately, it’s here to ben- ton said. The new station will be us,” with the latest technology “It feels like a lifetime, but this is.” e t the community,” said DiRoc- “enough of a fortress, but truly a and areas where of cers can pro- is a major accomplishment that The new station will keep safe co, who especially was pleased community-integrated building,” cess crime-scene evidence prop- we’re starting today,” he said. and give them the tools they need with the future station’s com- he said.

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8 February 4, 2021 sungazette.news Controlled Burn Helps Keep Riverbend Park Healthy By Promoting Plant Health and Seed Germination Mimicking natural res that over millions of years have scorched Earth’s landscapes and given life a fresh start, the Fairfax County Park Authority in mid- January conducted a controlled burn on a meadow at Riverbend Park in Great Falls. The burn, done in coordina- tion with the Fairfax County police and re-and-rescue depart- ments and Virginia Department of Forestry, was designed to promote plant health and seed germination, remove the build- up of fuels that could lead to unplanned res and inhibit growth of non-native, invasive plant spe- cies, of cials said. Most of the region’s ecosys- tems evolved under circumstanc- es that occasionally included res, so the plants are adapted to survive the blazes, they said. A worker watches as a controlled burn in mid-January scorches the meadow at Riverbend Park in Great Falls. The Fairfax County Park Authority periodi- cally conducts burns at some of its sites to reduce the risk of unplanned res and promote plant health and seed germination. As opposed to mowing mead- ows, burning them removes far The resulting burned mead- sequently ee the ames, they is low humidity. the same eld two years in a row, more old plant material, or duff, ow eventually will be healthier said. The agency usually conducts but may burn an adjacent sec- which insulates the ground and for wildlife, of cials said. Before The Park Authority warns controlled burns in winter or tion to give the area a patchwork provides few nutrients. This al- such burns, birds and large ani- neighboring residents before spring, when the natural fuels pattern that bene ts wildlife. lows seeds to reach the soil, mals living at the site usually ee such burns and only conducts are dry and animals have had For more information, visit which in turn is able to heat and at the appearance of people and them if wind speeds are low, air the opportunity to eat most of www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ cool, thus encouraging seed ger- equipment. Smaller creatures, is rising, breezes are blowing the available seeds. The Park Au- nature/prescribed-burn. mination, of cials said. such as voles and mice, sub- away from residences and there thority typically does not burn Make a Dierence in Your Community! Run for a Seat on the McLean Community Center Governing Board

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sungazette.news February 4, 2021 9 Region, National Home-Value Growth Closes ‘20 Strong Home-value growth continued its me- New-Home Sector Closes Out Year istration gets itself fully organized. growth since the index began in 1996. teoric rise in December, as towering de- Strong, But Headwinds Exist: Housing “Builder concerns about a changing “The housing market ended 2020 with mand for homes carried on into winter, starts ended 2020 on a strong note, but regulatory landscape may have triggered an exclamation point, as home values rose according to Zillow’s latest Real Estate rising lumber prices and increasing regu- many to move up their plans to pull per- sharply near the end of the year at their Market Report, with latory cost concerns could affect future mits and put shovels to the ground,” said fastest quarterly rate on record,” said Jeff REAL the growth rate in the production. Chuck Fowke, chairman of the National Tucker, senior economist at Zillow. “Al- ESTATE D.C. area slightly trail- Led by a solid, double-digit gain in Association of Home Builders (NAHB) though prices are skyrocketing, record- ing the national gure. single-family starts, overall housing starts and a builder from Tampa. “Our latest low mortgage rates keep bringing buyers The value of a typical home in the U.S. increased 5.8 percent to a seasonally ad- builder sentiment survey suggests some- to the table by keeping monthly payments climbed to $266,104, up 8.4 percent from justed annual rate of 1.67 million units, what softer numbers ahead due to rising in reach.” a year ago – the highest annual increase according to December gures from the building costs and an uncertain regula- Phoenix led all major metros in yearly since January 2014 – according to the Zil- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban tory climate.” home-value growth, up 15.3 percent com- low analysis. Development and the U.S. Census Bu- But why not savor the moment: The pared to last December. Rounding out the In the D.C. region, the home value of reau. 1.34-million pace in the single-family sec- top ve were San Jose (15.2 percent), Salt 471,888 in 2020 was up 7.8 percent from The reading of 1.67 million is the num- tor was the largest since September 2006, Lake City (13.2 percent), Seattle (13 per- 2019. ber of housing units builders would begin said NAHB chief economist Robert Di- cent) and Austin (12.9 percent). Home-value growth over the last if development kept this pace for the next etz. Sales of Existing Homes Up 5.6% Na- quarter of 2020 nationwide was 3.2 per- 12 months. On a regional and year-to-date basis tionally in 2020:Sales of existing homes cent, the most robust quarter-to-quarter Within the overall number, single-fam- (January through December of 2020 com- nationally totaled 5.64 million in 2020, a growth since the index began in 1996. ily starts increased 12 percent to a 1.34 pared to that same time frame a year be- 5.6-percent increase despite COVID-re- “The housing market ended 2020 with million seasonally adjusted annual rate. fore), combined single-family and multi- lated lockdowns and economic uncertain- an exclamation point, as home values rose The multi-family sector, which includes family starts are 13.2 percent higher in the ty, the National Association of Realtors sharply near the end of the year at their apartment buildings and condominiums, Midwest, 7.5 percent higher in the South, (NAR) reports. fastest quarterly rate on record,” said Jeff decreased 13.6 percent to a 331,000 pace. 6.2 percent higher in the West but 2.8 per- Meanwhile, the median sales price also Tucker, senior economist at Zillow. “Al- Total housing starts for 2020 were 1.38 cent lower in the Northeast. showed increasing strength. though prices are skyrocketing, record- million, a 7-percent gain over the 1.29 Dietz said there could be both tail- Sales were at their highest annual level low mortgage rates keep bringing buyers million total of 2019. Single-family starts winds and headwinds buffeting the new- since 2006 – just before the housing-mar- to the table by keeping monthly payments in 2020 totaled 991,000, up 11.7 percent homes market in the coming year. ket crash, which experts say is unlikely to in reach.” from the previous year. Multifamily starts “While NAHB is forecasting further be replicated today – and were buoyed Phoenix led all major metros in yearly in 2020 totaled 389,000, down 3.3 per- production increases in 2021, the gains by a strong end of the year, as December home-value growth, up 15.3 percent com- cent. will be tempered by ongoing supply-side sales were up more than 22 percent from pared to last December. Rounding out the But the increases shown at the end of challenges related to material costs and the same period a year before. top ve were San Jose (15.2 percent), Salt the year may prove somewhat illusory. delivery times, a dearth of buildable lots The median existing-single-family Lake City (13.2 percent), Seattle (13 per- They may be a case of builders deciding and regional labor shortages that con- home price in December was $314,300 in cent) and Austin (12.9 percent). to move quickly before the Biden admin- tinue to exacerbate affordability woes,” he December, up 13.5 percent from a year said. before. The median existing-condo price Growth in Home Values Intensi ed at was $272,200 in December, an increase of End of 2020: Home-value growth contin- 6.9 percent from a year ago. December’s ued its meteoric rise in December, as tow- national price increase (up 12.9 percent to ering demand for homes carried on into $309,800 counting all types of properties) winter, according to Zillow’s latest Real marked the 106th straight month of year- Estate Market Report, with the growth over-year gains. Prepare for rate in the D.C. area slightly trailing the Total housing inventory at the end national gure. of December totaled 1.07 million units, power outages The value of a typical home in the U.S. down 16.4 percent from November and climbed to $266,104, up 8.4 percent from down 23 percent from one year ago. Un- with a Generac a year ago – the highest annual increase sold inventory sits at an all-time low 1.9- since January 2014 – according to the Zil- month supply. home standby low analysis. 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sungazette.news February 4, 2021 11 Remodelers Upbeat About Their Prospects Real Estate The National Association of Home Featured Property of the Week Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Mar- ket Index (RMI) for the fourth quarter of 2020 posted a reading of 79 on a 0-to-100 scale, a signal of residential Stately Je ersonian Elegance, Style remodelers’ strong con dence in their markets for projects of all sizes. Great Falls Estate Home Set on 3.16 Acres Adjacent to Potomac “The remodeling market was consistently strong throughout 2020, as homeowners had more time on their hands to improve their homes and add space and ef ciency,” said NAHB Re- modelers Chair Tom Ashley, Jr., a re- modeler from Denham Springs, La. “However, activity slowed a bit at the end of the year as a result of the rising COVID cases and an increase in economic insecurity,” Ashley said in a statement. The RMI survey asks remodelers to rate ve components of the remodeling market as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” Each question is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where an index number above 50 indicates that a higher share In querying top real-estate profes- view conditions as good than poor. In the fourth quarter, all compo- sionals in recent weeks about the state nents and subcomponents of the RMI of the market, we heard one refrain per- were 71 or above. haps more than others: “Great Falls is The Current Conditions Index av- hot at the moment!” eraged 85, with large remodeling proj- Indeed: The community’s healthy ects ($50,000 or more) yielding a read- home and lot sizes provide the perfect ing of 78, moderately-sized remodeling backdrop for living in a world that has projects (at least $20,000 but less than been changed (in some ways temporar- $50,000) at 88 and small remodeling ily, in some ways perhaps permanently) projects (under $20,000) with a reading by the pandemic. People are looking for of 89. These readings indicate remod- space, functionality and ease of use. grand foyer and circular staircase that news space before we run out of praise. eling activity is strong across projects Our featured property fits the bill, welcomes us, to the vibrant primary With this home, we could provide an of all sizes. and then some. bedroom with its own private deck endless stream. Why not find out for The Future Indicators Index aver- aged 72, with the rate at which leads Set in the always-in-fashion Falcon highlighting the second level, every yourself? It may just be a match made and inquiries are coming in at 71 and in heaven! Ridge neighborhood on a lot of 3.16 space seems a testament to design done the backlog of remodeling jobs at 73. acres adjacent to the Potomac River and right. Articles are prepared by the Sun Ga- “The fourth-quarter RMI reading Great Falls National Park, the Jeffer- In many ways, the home is tradi- zette’s real estate advertising department of 79 still signals ongoing growth for sonian-inspired home serves up more tional, with the formal living room (with on behalf of clients. remodelers into 2021,” said NAHB than 11,000 square feet of pure elegance fireplace) and dining room flanking the For information on the home, contact chief economist Robert Dietz. throughout. soaring grand foyer. In other ways, such the listing agent. For information on hav- The RMI was redesigned in 2020 to An enchanting curb appeal is just as the sense of openness throughout, it ing a house reviewed, contact the Sun ease respondent burden and improve the jumping-off point for four levels of is a very modern design. Gazette’s real estate advertising depart- its ability to interpret and track indus- showstopper interior spaces. Designed And there are spaces for everyone, ment at (571)239-8014. try trends. As a result, readings can- for entertaining in the grand fashion, from a home office on the lower level to not be compared quarter to quarter at the home also is perfectly comfortable a bedroom at the very top of the home present. Facts for buyers To track quarterly trends, the rede- providing a marvelous backdrop for to a loft space set off by itself. There is Address: 50 Warwick Stone Way, signed RMI survey asks remodelers to daily living. even a guest apartment totaling more Great Falls (22066). compare market conditions to three The property currently is on the than 1,100 square feet above the three- Listed at: $2,970,000 by Heather months earlier, using a “better”/“about market, listed at $2,970,000 by Heather car garage. Berg (703) 862-3404 and Bill Patton the same”/“worse” scale. Berg and Bill Patton of Long & Foster The layout also is fun: The home the- (703) 625-1581, Long & Foster Real In the fourth quarter, 68 percent in- Real Estate. ater is a marvelous spot, while you’ll Estate. dicated conditions were the same as in Were we to try and describe the love bellying up to the bar in the nearby Schools: Great Falls Elementary, the third quarter, 21 percent said “bet- property in just a single word, “sump- recreation room. Cooper Middle, Langley High ter” and 11 percent “worse.” tuous” would come to mind. From the It is always a pity when we run out of School.

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some companies will begin returning their to begin engaging in some activities again of keys,” Collins said. production facilities from other countries. once the government gives the all-clear re- While Northern Virginia has a high Economy The new economy will look different, thus garding the pandemic, 9 percent of those concentration of data centers, state and Continued from Page 1 opening opportunities for go-getters, also surveyed said they never would return local leaders must continue to provide may be hampered by governmental and to their of ce, 11 percent said they never tax relief and other incentives to retain place,” he said. corporate debt, he said. would use public transit again and – in a those facilities and recruit more – lest the A major crisis such as the current Tilley’s rm expects a somewhat high- shocker for glad-handers everywhere – 15 area undergo the kind of mass exodus oc- pandemic often leads businesses to make er ination rate by year’s end and pre- percent said they never would greet some- curring in California’s Silicon Valley, he signi cant changes all at once, Tilley said. dicts gross domestic product will rise by one with a handshake again. said. The process tends to be even deeper fol- 3.5 percent. The presence or absence of The pandemic also likely will alter the How the return to of ce life will look is lowing a prolonged economic expansion additional federal stimulus money prob- real-estate market as people telecommute anyone’s guess. Seventy percent of of ce – such the record-setting one the U.S. had ably will play a factor in how much GDP more, devote more space to outdoor living workers in a recent survey expected they been enjoying – because prosperity had grows, he said. and seek larger homes and apartments. would change their work patterns after shielded companies from making neces- Federal stimulus checks issued in early Increased spending in those categories the pandemic. sary changes, he said. January have had little impact on con- will leave less discretionary income for About two-thirds of Millennials and The economy likely will become more sumer spending, but Tilley expects the other purchases, Tilley said. Generation Z members – possibly be- productive after the pandemic, but some public to begin spending more on services The event then switched to a panel dis- cause they’re younger and more likely to jobs won’t come back and those workers in the year’s second half. cussion between Collins and Lisa Sturte- be single – told survey takers that being either will leave the workforce or need re- According to a recent Harris poll, vant, chief economist with Virginia Real- away from the of ce has been challenging training, he said. some services will see long-term negative tors. Mark Looney, a partner with Cooley and they’re aching to return. Tilley also predicted industry consoli- impacts from the pandemic, Tilley said. LLP, served as moderator. Millennials miss the mentoring op- dations will speed up this year and that Asked how long it would take for them The housing market has been remark- portunities that come with working in ably resilient during the pandemic, with of ces and often lack adequate places for home sales up 11 percent last year, Stur- teleworking, especially if they’re living in tevant said. Collins described the multi- shared housing to save money, Sturtevant family housing market as “white hot.” said. On the commercial front, standalone Millennials who have been getting mar- retail facilities have remained good invest- ried and having children are beginning to ment opportunities, while strip shopping move out of urban centers to rural and centers that have been experiencing rental outer suburban areas, Sturtevant said. delinquencies have seen their values plum- “People are looking at places where 6058 Sugarstone Ct. McLean met, Collins said. they’re not on top of each other,” Sturte- The retail industry likely will sort itself vant said, adding that solving the hous- out in the next year or two, but the pan- ing-affordability crisis is an economic-de- demic has devastated the hospitality sec- velopment issue. tor, he said. “Supply is the only solution,” she said. “We’re already seeing the giving back

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sungazette.news February 4, 2021 15 More on the Web n High-school roundup. n Youth-sports results. For more sports, visit: Sports www.insidenova.com/sports/Fairfax Teeing Off Marshall Nice Spectator Additions Inside High-School Gyms One of the best additions when old Clinches high-school buildings in various parts of Northern Virginia have been reno- vated in recent years are gymnasium bleacher sections that sometimes have 1st Place been added behind the baskets. Enters Regionals Dave Facinoli Such additions have occurred at Washington-Liberty and Wake eld With 12-0 Record highs in Arlington. In Fairfax County, DAVE FACINOLI Herndon, West Spring eld and Lake Sta Writer Braddock schools have added such bleachers. Hopefully, the upcoming With an undefeated league record renovation of the Oakton High gym and convincing victories in those con- will include the same. tests, the Marshall Statesmen (10-0, Those areas are nice options for 12-0) nished the 2020-21 regular sea- another area for spectators to watch son as the National District girls bas- basketball games, offering a different ketball champions. sight-angle and perspective. The hoop action is always straight ahead, com- HOOP ROUNDUP ing and going. Some prefer to watch The district crown is the third in four that sport in such a manner. years for the high-school team. Whatever the preference, it’s nice to In its 10 league games, Marshall al- have another option. lowed just 25.9 points per game in this Those seats certainly don’t go un- shortened and condensed season be- used. They have become quite popular cause of the pandemic. student sections at such locals, like at Next for Marshall is the 6D North Washington-Liberty and Wake eld, Region Tournament, which begins in a when fans are allowed inside to watch. few days. The Statesmen are the defend- Students are not permitted inside to ing champions and will be the top seed watch this season during the pandem- from the National District. ic, with only up to 25 parents attend- “We really didn’t know what to ex- ing at games in Fairfax County. pect when this season started, because Without those active and color- the players had not been together for ful student sections, with fans waving so long because of all the restrictions their arms in shooters’ eyes while at-

over COVID,” Marshall coach Mike McLean High School forward Caroline Wagner shoots inside for the host Highlanders against tired in creative game-theme out ts, Washington-Liberty during a recent Liberty District girls basketball. See a slideshow of photos talk about a huge missing link for Continued on Page 17 from the meet at https://sungazette.news/photos. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT such contests. Just not anything close to as much fun. The Washington-Liberty student Teams Have Big Expectations for Regionals section behind its home basket for A Sta Report be no team champions. Only individual and Claire Vroom for the girls. Vroom girls and boys games has become well winners will be recognized. broke a girls team scoring record at one known the past few seasons. Those The truncated regular season was “All six teams in our district agreed meet. bleachers are packed full, especially quick and successful for the Langley we want it scored, even if unof cially, n The defending Concorde District, for popular Friday-night or weekend Saxons. so we will track the score and commu- 6D North Region and Class 6 state action. And wow, are those students The girls and boys high-school swim- nicate it to our teams privately,” Lang- champion Madison High School girls enthusiastic and so very loud, with ming and diving teams each went unde- ley coach Ben Hilt said. “However, we team nished the swimming and div- constant cheering – starting even be- feated at 5-0 in will not give out a team award or take a ing season undefeated. The four-time fore tipoff. SWIM & DIVE the three-week team photo like we normally would. We defending state-champion Warhawks Here’s to keeping ngers crossed spring, and now are scheduled to move are looking forward to some strong per- enter the postseason as a favorite to de- that all future high-school renovations on to post-season district, region and formances in the district meet. We have fend all of those titles. include plans for addition to such state competition. The boys team has lots of strong swimmers.” Madison capped regular-season ac- much fun gymnasium seats. gone undefeated in regular-season ac- Some of Langley’s top swimmers tion with a 177-138 victory over an al- tion four years in a row. and team leaders so far have been John- ways strong Oakton Cougar team in a The 2020-21 regular season was ny Bradshaw and Robert Luebke on the league meet. The Oakton girls nished shortened signi cantly because of pan- boys team and Sarah Radle and Natalia 4-1. Find daily updates on the Web at demic restrictions and protocols. Rongione for the girls. Some of the top swimmers for the www.insidenova.com. Stay in touch This year, the Liberty District meet Top divers have been Matteo Vasilia- through Twitter (@sungazettespts) and will not be of cially scored, so there will dis and Danny McGaughey for the boys Continued on Page 17 www.facebook.com/sungazettenews.

16 February 4, 2021 sungazette.news Orioles’ GM Learned Much From His Local Experiences DAVE FACINOLI He described how he liked to sit near coaches dur- Sta Writer ing games to pick their brains about baseball and ana- lyze the play. During his playing days in Northern Virginia, those “I was lucky enough to play a lot of high-level who coached Mike Elias in high school and summer baseball back then, and for some good coaches,” Elias baseball knew he possessed the said. “I remember how good of a talent evaluator Burt BASEBALL necessary and particular dedi- Crump was. All of that helped me develop and made cated interest, had all the tools and t the mold, to me love the sport even more.” someday become a successful Major League execu- Warren con rmed what Elias said. tive. “Mike always was very involved in watching games “He always was a big student of the game,” said Jim closely. He was ultra-competitive and asked coaches a Jullien, Elias’ head coach for three years at Thomas lot of good questions,” Warren said. “He wanted to Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. know stuff and was a hard-working guy. As a pitcher, “He always wanted to be prepared the best he could he knew how to pick hitters apart, because he would to compete.” pick up their tendencies.” Elias, who lived in the Oakton-Vienna area during Elias was the starting and winning pitcher in Jeffer- his high-school years and would have attended Oakton son’s three wins over the Oakton Cougars one season, High and played baseball there if not going to the Jef- retiring 17 batters in a row in one of those contests. ferson magnet school, is beginning his third season as Oakton head coach Scott Rowland was concerned the executive vice president and general manager of Oakton would face Elias again in the region playoffs the Baltimore Orioles. Before that, he was a scout with that spring, but that did not occur. the St. Louis Cardinals, then held the same position “I wanted no part of Elias in the region after what with the Houston Astros before becoming the assis- Mike Elias lived in Oakton and played American Legion base- he’d already done to us,” Rowland said. “He threw tant general manager with that team. ball one summer for Vienna Post 180. BALTIMORE ORIOLES hard enough, his stuff was nasty and he was a smart In high-school and summer ball, Elias was a stand- would be a success.” pitcher. We didn’t touch him.” out left-handed pitcher, eventually pitching in college To prepare for games, Jullien explained how Elias Former Oakton High pitching coach Don Kildoo and enjoying good success for Yale University. He would thoroughly evaluate pitching charts with his coached Elias for a couple of seasons in the summer graduated from Jefferson in 2001, helping the Colo- catchers, more so than others. Clark Grif th League. nials to a Concorde District title that season. During his playing days in high school and Ameri- “He had the great work ethic. So I knew Mike Jullien told a story about one school night when can Legion and Clark Grif th League summer ball for would be exceptional at whatever he eventually did,” he was scouting a high-school opponent at old Fort Vienna Post 180 and the Barnstormers, Elias was de- Kildoo said. “He was a game-smart type of player and Hunt High, miles away from Elias’ home. Elias wasn’t scribed as a “crafty” and “ef cient” pitcher with good pitcher, with a lot of skills, and he was very coachable. required to attend the game, but he arrived by himself, speed, who spotted three pitches well, had great con- He worked hard at his pitching mechanics, had good anyhow, to scout and watch. No other Jefferson play- trol and kept batters off balance. He helped Jefferson command of his pitchers and repeated the process very ers did the same. reach the region-tourney semi nals in 2001. well.” “It was a school night, so I sent him home to get his Elias remembers those days fondly, playing for Jul- Kildoo still keeps a Yale T-shirt in his home of ce, rest,” Jullien said. “That’s how Mike was. He had the lien, the late and legendary Post 180 manager Burt which he received in a gift exchange with Elias one interest, knowledge and attention to detail back then. Crump and with the Barnstormers Chris Warren. summer. He wanted to be prepared and take advantage of ev- “Those were all terri c experiences playing baseball “He would have been a great addition to our Oak- ery opportunity. I knew whatever eld he went into, he in the Northern Virginia scene,” said Elias. ton team back then,” Kildoo said.

added seven points and ve boards; bounds and three steals; Mia Chapman Hwang made two clinching foul Sela Scheinman had 11 points and made had a double-double with 12 points shots in the nal ve seconds, and ear- Basketball three three-pointers; and Brenna Smith and as many rebounds; Alayna Arnolie lier in OT gave the Statesmen the lead Continued from Page 16 had six points and nine rebounds. scored 11; Sarah Link had four points for good at 55-53 with two foul shots. n In the Langley Saxons’ 74-65 non- and ve boards; Amalia Makrigiorgos Bundy scored 15 points and Adien Hrn- Trivisonno said. “We are a pretty expe- district win over Robinson in boys ac- had six points, four rebounds and three jec added 10. rienced team, so I think that was a big tion, Amr Areikat scored 26` and Jiaan assists; and Katie Koshuta had four The win was Marshall’s rst since advantage for us. We are thrilled to get Sehhat and Brendan Mansinne 17 each. points and four steals. Jan. 4. The team missed a couple of this many games in and win a champi- Langley (7-6, 5-5) then lost to Wash- Next, Madison downed the visiting weeks of action because of pandemic onship. Now we are excited about get- ington-Liberty, 55-46, defeated Hern- Oakton Cougars, 58-36, as Alayna Ar- restrictions. ting ready for the region.” don, 61-53, then nipped the Yorktown nolie scored 23, had ve steals and ve Marshall lost its next game to Falls Marshall capped its regular season Patriots, 57-56, in its next three games, rebounds and three assists. Makrigior- Church, 40-38. with a 44-29 win over the host Edison which were Liberty District contests. gos scored 10, Grace Arnolie had nine n The McLean Highlanders (4-10, Eagles. Marshall built a big lead early, Jonathan Reiss scored 18 against points and ve assists and Link had 3-7) lost to South Lakes, 49-38, routed then held off a late second-half rush by Herndon. nine rebounds. Washington-Liberty, 73-46, then topped Edison. Against Yorktown, Michael Hoey- n For the Marshall Statesmen (3-6, the Herndon Hornets, 68-65, in girls “We played a really good rst half, mans made the game-winning three- 3-5) in their 66-62 home overtime win Liberty District action. then Edison came back strong,” Trivi- pointer from the left baseline with four against the rst-place Edison Eagles in Against W-L, Shushan Krikorian sonno said. seconds to play, to give the Saxons two National District boys play, Andrew and Kara Bremser each scored 21 Leading Marshall in the win was straight wins. Heiden and Ilias Hwang each scored points, with Bremer making ve three- Valerie Dirkse with nine points, 11 re- n For the Madison Warhawks 16 points. The two, along with Patrick pointers. Krikorian and Mia Fitzgerald bounds and ve blocks. Mary Trivi- (11-1, 6-1) in their 57-32 win over West- Mariotta and Gavin Bundy, all made (20 points), made three triples each, as sonno had eight points, seven rebounds eld in girls Concorde District play, key plays and scored important points the Highlanders made 11 total. Fitzger- and ve assists; Christina Trivisonno Grace Arnolie had 17 points, seven re- in overtime. ald scored 18 against Herndon. cobs, Elsa Marsden and Elizabeth Mc- 215-100, West Potomac, 225-90, and ished second once. Swimming Niff. Dicks won all of her regular-sea- Centreville, 180-135, in its other wins. A top McLean female swimmer son races. n Divers for the McLean High School is Lily Flint. She nished the regular Continued from Page 16 The defending district and region team moving on to the region competi- season undefeated in individual races. champion Oakton boys went 5-0 dur- tion will be Nick Wanzer, Noah Wanzer, Catherine Hughes and Skylar Sunder- Madison girls have been Sophia Brown, ing the regular season, ending with a Jules Bernand and Tanner Moore. Girls hauf each nished with seven victories. Hannah Carmen, Alexandra Dicks, 195-119 win over Madison. Oakton divers advancing are Sarah Wood and For the McLean boys, John-Joseph Meera Doran, Alison Miller, Regan won convincingly in all of its meets. It Jocelyn Brooks. Wood won three district Rieger won six races. Emanual Rouvelas Hau, Anabel Huffstutler, Camille Ja- defeated Chantilly, 182-132, West eld, meets during the regular season and n- and Ryan Sribar won ve races action.

sungazette.news February 4, 2021 17 High School Roundup OAKTON GYMNASTICS WIN: The Oak- LANGLEY WRESTLING FIRST: The ton High School girls gymnastics team Langley Saxons nished undefeated in won the Concorde District champion- regular-season Liberty District matches ship with a team score of Oakton 137.35. to win the league title. Chantilly was second with 135.875. Langley clinched the crown with a Leading Oakton was freshman Del- 52-26 victory over Herndon in its nal aney Nelson with a second-place nish match, giving the team a 6-1 overall re- in the all-around (35.275). She won the cord. In the win over Herndon, Langley uneven bars (9.25) and oor exercise had four pins, four forfeits and a major (9.475) and was fourth on the vault decision. (8.7). Earning pins for Langley in the Ana Wyatt was fourth on the vault match were grapplers Alex Woltman (8.7) and fth on oor (9.15). Megan (132 pounds), Ryan Roncskevits (138), Rothwell was third on the bars (8.35) Wiley Sayers (160) and heavyweight and Chloe Murray was third on the bal- Chur-Yong Mun. ance beam (8.875). Sulaiman Wardak won by major decision at 145. Winning by forfeits were LANGLEY GYMNASTICS SECOND: Led Karim Abouelenein (120), Sean Mar- by Julia Stout’s the runner-up nish cille (170), Liam Noonan (182) and in the all-around, the Langley Saxons Christos Kalpaxis (195). placed second in the Liberty District girls gymnastics championships with a SCHEDULES POSTED: Upcoming fall 135.025 team total. Stout’s all-around The Langley Saxons gather behind the banner after the wrestling team went undefeated in and spring high-school sports schedules score was 36.375, closely behind win- regular-season matches against Liberty District opponents. FROM LANGLEY are posted on schools’ athletic Websites. ner Grace Chen of Washington-Liberty Langley’s So a Bacha was fth in the team score and nished fth in the scor- The start of the fall season, postponed (36.525). all-around (34.35), with best nishes of ing, Kristina Knauss was fth on the from August because of the COVID-19 Stout won the balance beam with a seventh on the beam, oor and vault. oor (9.0), Leah Sexton was seventh pandemic, is supposed to begin late this 9.2 score, she was third on the oor exer- Langley’s Arwen Jones was third on the on the beam (8.4) and ninth on the month. The spring season is scheduled cise (9.15) and uneven bars (8.975), and vault (9.075). vault (8.675) and was the sixth-best all- for an April start. See the Websites for placed fourth on the vault (9.05). For McLean, which had a 121.475 arounder (32.925). that information. College Roundup COLLEGE SWIMMERS AND DIVERS: n McLean resident Ollie Bernasek is fourth in the 100 backstroke. n Flint Hill School graduate Oliver Madison High School graduate Mad- a freshman swimmer for the men’s team Keating helped the Madison girls Mills is a freshman diver for the Univer- eline LaPorte is a junior swimmer for at the University of Notre Dame. The team win four straight district, region sity of Virginia’s men’s team. Other lo- the University of Notre Dame women’s former Northern Virginia Swimming and state championships during her cal members of the Virginia men’s swim- team. She regularly competes in free- League member placed second in the high-school career. ming team are Langley High graduate style races of various lengths. 100 buttery in a recent 2021 meet. n Madison High School graduate and junior Casey Storch and Oakton In the recent Shamrock Invitational, n Madison High School graduate Maddy Grosz is a freshman diver on High graduate and sophomore Daniel LaPorte won the 1,650 free, was second Anna Keating is a freshman swimmer the women’s team at the University of Gyenis. Storch tied for third in the 200 in the 500 free and fourth in the 200 free. on the women’s team at the University Virginia. In a recent meet, she placed breaststroke in a recent meet, and Gy- In addition, LaPorte swam on the sec- of Virginia. In a recent meet, Keating fourth in the 3-meter event and fth in enis was eighth in the 500 free and swam ond-place 800 free relay. was second in the 100 breaststroke and the 1-meter. in the 1,000 free. Sports Briefs ALTERNATIVE BASEBALL: The Alter- VIENNA LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRA- SENIOR SOFTBALL: Join Northern Vir- reliable transportation. Training is native Baseball Organization for play- TION: Vienna Little League has opened ginia Senior Softball to play slow-pitch provided. Contact the FCFOA at fc- ers with autism and other disabilities is registration for its spring baseball season softball, with the average age of 66, and [email protected]. looking for a volunteer coach/manager, at www.vll.org. no tryouts, just an assessment to place volunteers and players to help start a players on teams in three skill-level con- GAME OFFICIALS NEEDED: Northern new program in Arlington and Fairfax McLEAN LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRA- ferences. Visit nvss.org or call Dave at Virginia Baseball Umpires is in need of counties this coming spring and sum- TION: McLean Little League has opened (703) 663-7881 for information and to of cials for baseball, softball and vol- mer. The organization is for players in registration for its spring baseball and see if the upcoming spring/summer and leyball. their teens to adults. girls softball seasons at www.mcleanll. fall seasons are still on schedule with the Of cials are needed in all commu- Games are played on regulation com. COVID-19 situation. nities across the metropolitan area baseball elds and follow Major League for youth recreational leagues, men’s rules, with wooden bats. The organiza- SOFTBALL UMPIRES NEEDED: The VIENNA YOUTH SOCCER: Vienna Youth leagues, high schools and colleges. tion provides equipment and resources. Northern Virginia Softball Umpires As- Soccer’s house soccer program is open Experience is helpful but not re- For information, contact alterna- sociation is seeking individuals who in- to all boys and girls ages 3 to 18. Visit quired. Formal classroom and on-the- [email protected] or call Taylor terested in becoming certi ed umpires www.vys.org to register. job training will be provided. Duncan at (770) 313-1762. for high-school and recreational fastpitch Visit www.umpires.org or call John softball in the local area. Complete train- FOOTBALL OFFICIALS NEEDED: Porter at (703) 978-3601 for more infor- FAIRFAX ADULT SOFTBALL: Fairfax ing is provided. The pay is $67 to $90 per The Fairfax County Football Of - mation. County Adult Softball offers play for game. ciating Association needs more of - men and women in a number of dif- For more information, email uic@nv- cials to cover all of its various youth, SOCCER CAMPS: The Northern Virgin- ferent leagues and for various ages. To sua.org or visit www.nvsua.org. Complete high-school and adult games, when- ia Soccer Club is offering indoor winter register and for more information, visit training is provided. Schedules are ex- ever they might be played. Candidates camps. 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She also favored having the No one, whether Council incumbent that they will be running again in the May anything you don’t want to nish,’” Potter Council encourage state leaders to nd or challenger, formally has submitted the 4 election. said in announcing his re-election bid. ways to return public-school students necessary paperwork and signatures to Council member Howard Springsteen Potter said his previous campaign safely for in-person classes. run in the election, Fairfax County of - will be seeking his seventh two-year term. had been about taking the MAC ordi- In addition, Patel wanted to see the cials said. 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ABC LICENSE NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT TOWN OF VIENNA, VIRGINIA TOWN OF VIENNA, VIRGINIA GVC Inc., trading as A Modo Mio, 5555 Lee Highway, Arlington, Arlington NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of the County, Virginia 22207-1613. The above the Code of Virginia and the Code of the Town of Vienna, Code of Virginia and the Code of the Town of Vienna, that at the establishment is applying to the VIRGIN- that at the Regular Council Meeting of February 22, 2021, Regular Council Meeting of February 22, 2021, it is the intent of IA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL it is the intent of the Town Council to adopt the following: the Town Council to adopt the following: (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Mixed Beverage On Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Proposed text amendments to Article 19, Sections 18- Proposed text amendments to Section 17-67.2 of the 175, 18-177, 18-178, and 18-185 of the Vienna Town Code Vienna Town Code related to sidewalks for single-lot Calogero Farruggio/ Treasurer development. Copies of the proposed ordinance are available in the Town Note: Objections to the issuance of Clerk’s Office during normal working hours Monday –Fri- Copies of the proposed ordinance are available in the Town this license must be submitted to ABC day 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or online at www.viennava.gov. Clerk’s Office during normal working hours Monday –Friday no later than 30 days from the pub- 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or online at www.viennava.gov. lishing date of the first of two required BY ORDER OF THE TOWN COUNCIL newspaper legal notices. Objections Melanie J. Clark, MMC BY ORDER OF THE TOWN COUNCIL should be registered at www.abc. virginia.gov or 800-552-3200 Town Clerk Melanie J. Clark, MMC Town Clerk 2/4 & 2/11/21 2/4 & 2/11/21 2/4 & 2/11/21

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT ABC LICENSE TOWN OF VIENNA, VIRGINIA APQ Clarendon VA, LLC, trading as Le One click to all public Pain Quotidien, 2900 Clarendon Rd, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of the Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia Code of Virginia and the Code of the Town of Vienna, that at 22201-7034. The above establishment the Regular Council Meeting of February 22, 2021, it is the is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC intent of the Town Council to adopt the following: notices in Virginia BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHOR- ITY for a Wine and Beer On Premises Proposed text amendments to sections 18-4, 18-13, and license to sell or manufacture alcoholic 18-210 of the Vienna Town Code related to Family Day beverages. Homes

Sean T. Morris, The Morris Law Firm LLC Copies of the proposed ordinance are available in the Town Clerk’s Office during normal working hours Monday –Friday Note: Objections to the issuance of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or online at www.viennava.gov. this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the pub- BY ORDER OF THE TOWN COUNCIL lishing date of the first of two required Melanie J. Clark, MMC newspaper legal notices. Objections Town Clerk should be registered at www.abc. 2/4 & 2/11/21 publicnoticevirginia.com virginia.gov or 800-552-3200

2/4 & 2/11/21 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF VIENNA, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that MCI Metro PUBLIC NOTICE Access Transmission Services is re- Notice is hereby given that the Town Council (the “Town Council”) of the Town of questing a permit from Virginia Marine Vienna, Virginia (the “Town”) will consider a Public Hearing on Monday, February Notice is hereby given that Crown Cas- Resources Commission to install two 22, 2021, beginning at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Room, Town Hall, 127 Center Street tle Fiber LLC is requesting a permit 2-inch diameter HDPE conduits, each South, Vienna, Virginia, to consider the following: from Virginia Marine Resources Com- containing one #567 fiber optics cable, mission to install, by the directional beneath Accotink, Pohick, Powell's, Granting an easement on 413 Tapawingo Road SW to Dominion Energy bore method, four 1.25 inch diameter Quantico, and Chopawamsic Creeks as part of the Dominion Energy Strategic Underground Program. HDPE fibers, one 864 fiber and one by the horizontal directional drill meth- copper tracer wire, a minimum 10 feet od; and attached to existing bridge Per Continuity of Government guidelines, social distancing accommodations will be beneath a 20-foot wide section of Four crossings over Four Mile and Holmes made for a limited number of citizens to attend meetings at Town Hall; attendance Mile Run, immediately north of the Co- Runs, Neabsco Creek, and the Occo- via electronic means is strongly encouraged. At said public hearings, any and all interested persons will be given an opportunity to express their views and to speak lumbia Pike (Route 244) bridge cross- quan River, adjacent to Interstates 95 in favor of the proposal or in opposition thereto. ing in Arlington County. and 395 in Prince William, Fairfax and Arlington Counties and the City of Al- exandria. A copy of the proposed is on file in the office of the Town Clerk and may be viewed Send Comments/inquiries within 15 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or via the website at www.viennava. days to: Marine Resources Commis- Send Comments/inquiries within 15 gov. sion, Habitat Management Division, days to: Marine Resources Commis- 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort BY ORDER OF THE TOWN COUNCIL sion, Habitat Management Division, Monroe, VA 23651 or jpa.permits@ Melanie J. Clark, MMC 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Town Clerk mrc.virginia.gov. Monroe, VA 23651 or jpa.permits@ 2/4/21 mrc.virginia.gov. 2/4/21 2/4 & 2/11/21

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sungazette.news February 4, 2021 21 Local history VALENTINE’S 6. Opposite of binary DAY 7. Like a gossipmonger 8. Exterminator’s target Items taken from the archives of the © StatePoint Media Northern Virginia Sun. 9. Change for a five 10. Part of T.G.I.F. February 4, 1944: ACROSS 12. Like an abridged classic 11. “You’re the ____!” n State legislators are wrangling over 13. Tiler’s paste whether to impose a sales tax. 5. Horse color 14. *“I Will Always Love You” n The Virginia GOP will hold its 8. Interesting person, acr. singer annual convention on April 15 in Roa- 11. *Feeling of the heart 19. Stupefied noke. 12. Nevada city 22. Us, in Mexico 13. City in Belgium 23. *Cupid’s mother February 3, 1960: 15. Use a whisk 24. In the know n A record $59.3 million proposed 16. Greek H’s 25. Common thing? county government budget would re- 17. *Popular Valentine’s Day 26. Smoke plus fog quire a tax hike of 90 cents per $100 as- delivery, pl. 27. Lay to rest sessed valuation, to $4.65 per $100. 18. *”Love means never having 28. Rocks at mountain base n Nearly 40 members of the House to say you’re sorry” movie of Delegates are backing a new plan to 29. *Symbol of Valentine’s Day 20. Ballpark calls 32. Infantry’s last row undermine court-ordered integration of 21. Strong adhesive schools across Virginia. 33. Roulette bet 22. Greek letter N, pl. n Pranksters at James Madison High 36. *Chocolatier, pioneer School painted a pregnant goat in the 23. Lord’s subordinate of the heart-shaped box school color of green and placed her on 26. Given to drinking 38. ____ apple the school roof. The goat was cleaned 30. Ovine mom 40. Risk something up and sent off to a farm to await the 31. Old storage medium 41. Between eggy and eggiest blessed event. 34. Fairy-tale beginning 44. Feeling worse than before n On TV tonight: “Ozzie and Har- 35. Politician Pelosi 46. Gave away riet,” “Hawaiian Eye,” “Kraft Music 37. Tokyo, once 48. Thin piece Hall” and “This Is Your Life.” 38. Bone hollows 49. Annoyed 39. Sky bear 50. Russia’s alternative to February 4, 1966: 40. Fitted with a name tag, e.g. caesar n The House of Delegates has passed 42. “Ever” to a poet 57. Walk the Pacific Crest Trail, 63. *Color of Valentine’s Day 51. Aries or Taurus, e.g. legislation to expand George Mason 43. With more seeds e.g. 64. *Lovers’ reunion 52. Burn to a crisp College into a four-year institution. 45. Attic 58. Samoan money DOWN 53. MADD member, n State legislators have voted to table 47. Summer sandwich? 59. *Dionysus’ pipe-playing 1. Cry like a baby colloquially a bill allowing localities to permit liquor 48. Fraternity letter sales by the drink. companion 2. Canyon sound 54. Climbed down, as from a 50. Medieval headdress 60. Affirm 3. Convict’s weapon carriage 52. *Only day more popular February 4, 1975: 61. Give off 4. Conical dwellings 55. Fill beyond full than Valentine’s for card giving n Fairfax school of cials say they’ve 62. Plays for pay 5. Get on juice diet, e.g. 56. Pharaoh’s cobra cut all they can from the budget without 56. Like blue sky doing irreparable damage to the school system, but the Board of Supervisors is demanding more cuts. Public-Safety Notes n The Board of Supervisors is mull- EN STEAL ITEMS FROM MERRIFIELD receiving stolen goods and obstruction of 19. ing imposition of a refundable ve-cent GAS STATION, LEAVE BEHIND STOLEN justice. Police transported the man to the fee on soda bottles, in an effort to spur VAN: Two men forced entry into the Su- Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, recycling. noco service station at 3070 Gate House MAN CHARGED WITH ABDUCTION, where authorities charged him with grand n Democrat Joseph Fisher spent Plaza on Jan. 23 at 5:08 a.m. and stole BRANDISHING IN MERRIFIELD: A man larceny and obtaining money by false pre- $143,000 in his successful bid to oust merchandise, Fairfax County police said. entered a business in the 2900 block of tense. U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill, R-10th. Broyhill An employee arrived and the men ran Gallows Road in Merri eld on Jan. 27 at spent $234,000 in the 1974 race, accord- away, leaving behind a stolen Ford van, 4:30 p.m., then allegedly pushed the vic- VIENNA CONDO ASSOCIATION COM- ing to new campaign data. police said. tim to the oor and threatened him with a PLAINS OF IMPROPERT PET-WASTE n ABC stores in Virginia are set to gun, Fairfax County police said. DISPOSAL: A member of a condo- raise prices on 44 items and cut them on AUTHORITIES CHARGE 2 MEN AFTER The man left and went to another busi- minium association in the 900 block of another 17. ALLEGED ROBBERY AT TYSONS GAL- ness nearby and allegedly threatened a Glyndon Street, S.E., told Vienna police LERIA: A Fairfax County police of cer person with a gun before leaving in a car, recently that a local resident continuously February 4-5, 1986: on Jan. 22 at 12:16 p.m. tried to stop a police said. had been throwing bags of dog feces onto n The House of Delegates is debating motorist in a 2003 Mercedes-Benz for The man reportedly also was involved the property. whether to make use of seat belts man- recklessly driving through a parking lot, in third incident in the Mason District a datory. but the driver refused, resulting in a pur- short time later and of cers arrested him. VIENNA POLICE NOTIFY JUVENILES’ suit, police said. Authorities have charged Adedolapo PARENTS AFTER COMPLAINTS OF CROSSWORD SOLUTION Of cers determined the car had been Alao, 37, of Falls Church with abduction MISBEHAVIOR: A woman living in the stolen and just had been involved in the and brandishing. 200 block of Locust Street, S.W., told Vi- commercial robbery of the Saks Fifth Av- enna police on Jan. 18 at 6:39 p.m. that enue store in Tysons Galleria. VIENNA POLICE ARREST MAN ON LAR- a group of juveniles had egged her home During the pursuit, the car crashed CENY, FRAUD CHARGES: A fraud inves- and ed the scene. into a police cruiser and two men tried to tigator who was contracted by Compan- She told police these were the same ju- run away, but were both caught by of cers ion Pet Store, 144 Maple Ave., W., told veniles who recently had been harassing nearby. Vienna police recently that a former em- her and her husband by stealing packages, Authorities charged the driver, Percy ployee of the business allegedly had sto- ringing their doorbell and running, and Brown, 26, of Washington, D.C., with len a credit-card reader and taken money exposing themselves, she said. robbery, receiving stolen goods and speed- from the business by false pretense. Of cers identi ed a group of juveniles ing to elude. Authorities also charged the Police obtained two felony warrants who were involved and noti ed their par- passenger, George Shaw Jr., 48, of Mary- for the former employee, a 35-year-old ents. This investigation is continuing, po- land, with petit larceny (third offense), Falls Church man, and arrested him Jan. lice said.

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