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Alex McVeigh From left, Kaitlyn Arcari, Maggie Bellaschi, Lauren Markwart and Elizabeth Hoeymans, seventh graders at Cooper Middle School, try out the live Angry Birds game at the school’s 50th anniversary Saturday, April 20. /The Connection Cooper Celebrates 50th Anniversary
From left, Stella Koch of Great Falls and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair- From left, Supervisor John Foust (D- Alumni, students come together man Sharon Bulova at the annual Fairfax Dranesville) names Bill Sudow of McLean to celebrate golden anniversary. County Volunteer Service Awards Thurs- the Dranesville Community Champion at day, April 18, where Bulova presented the annual Fairfax County Volunteer Ser- Koch with a Community Champion award. vice Awards. By Alex McVeigh tors and staff. The Connection “I learned that years ago the faculty loved to play pranks on ames Fenimore Cooper each other,” she said. “I heard Dranesville Volunteers Recognized JMiddle School opened one story about a teacher who its doors in the fall of was waiting to hear the results her Community Champion. Koch has lived in Great 1962 and will wrap its 50th on a test for a class she was tak- Bill Sudow, Stella Koch Falls since 1984, and has been a constant environ- school year up in June. On Sat- ing, and other teachers con- named Community mental advocate throughout the county. urday, April 20, they welcomed spired with her husband to put She serves on the Fairfax County Environmental back alumni, faculty, staff and a fake notification in the mail- Champions by supervisors. Quality Advisory Council, and founded the Fairfax administrators to look back on box.” League of Conservation Voters and the Fairfax Envi- the school’s history. Tracie Becker helped coordi- ronmental Network. “I figured I might be the old- nate the celebration, and she By Alex McVeigh “Stella personifies environmental leadership in est alumni here when I realized credited the school’s faculty and The Connection Fairfax County,” Bulova said. “She is extremely the only people I recognized staff for their interest in cel- knowledgeable, hardworking and uses her skills to were the retired principles,” ebrating the anniversary. wo Dranesville District residents were assist the board to realize the county’s environmen- said Douglas Goralski, who “We didn’t want the celebra- honored at the annual Fairfax County tal vision.” graduated Cooper in 1971. tion to be too taxing on school TVolunteer Service Awards Thursday, April Koch has also spearheaded several stream clean Goralski had at least one time and resources, but the staff 18. The annual awards ceremony recog- ups in the Great Falls area, and currently serves as classmate at the anniversary and administration were a nized individuals and groups across the county who co-chair of the Great Falls Citizens Association’s en- celebration Saturday, one who dream to work with,” she said. dedicated their time to others. vironmental committee. is still a part of the school’s com- “Their only concern was that “Volunteerism is very serious business. It makes a Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) named Bill munity. Eighth grade Assistant everyone had a good time.” difference in the community, it is a statement of our Sudow, a McLean resident, as Dranesville’s Commu- Principal Frank Stevens also The day also featured the values,” said Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11). “Fairfax nity Champion. Sudow, an attorney, has served on graduated from Cooper in burial of a time capsule. Stu- County would not exist without volunteers, from the the board of the McLean Revitalization Corporation 1971. dents planted a time capsule in libraries to volunteer firefighters and auxiliary po- for the past five years. “I think it’s great that so many the 70s, but it hasn’t been found lice and mentors, and everything in between. In hon- According to Foust’s nomination, Sudow has “a current students made the trip since then. This year, the school oring the people here today, we honor that incred- special talent for getting things moving.” The corpo- here today. Many of them are has taken measures to ensure ible tradition of volunteerism that makes Fairfax ration is a nonprofit dedicated to revitalizing the involved in sports and other this capsule can be found when County such a rich and caring community.” downtown business area of McLean. activities today, but so many needed. The 154 honorees at the ceremony performed a “Mr. Sudow used his dedication as well has his in- made time to stop by,” he said. “We joined the International total of 150,224 hours over the past year, which valuable real estate and development experience to “I always tell the kids that some Time Capsule society,” Stevens equates to a donation $3.2 million. make things happen,” the nomination reads. of the friends they’ll have for said. “We give them the GPS co- “Fairfax County is unique and does have a culture “Through his involvement with the McLean Revital- the rest of their life can come ordinates of where we’re plant- of volunteerism and a culture of engagement, that ization Corporation, he has been instrumental in from middle school. The best ing the capsule, and they’ll we take in Fairfax County to an art form,” said Sharon bringing about the McLean Utility Undergrounding man and a groomsman at my track it and give us updated Bulova, chairman of the county’s Board of Supervi- project, which will ultimately result in putting utili- wedding are guys I met here at coordinates every few years.” sors. “I think that‘s a sign of a very healthy and en- ties underground in the busiest intersection in down- Cooper, and they’re my closest The capsule contained items gaged community.” town McLean this summer.” friends in the world.” such as CDs and cell phones, Each member of the Board of Supervisors named Sudow helped collect the required easements for Principal Arlene Randall said as well as copies of a survey a “community champion,” which recognizes volun- the undergrounding project. He also represented the she learned a lot about the filled out by students with their teers who continuously work to further the quality McLean Revitalization Corporation in helping the school’s anecdotal history by favorite movies, music, foods of life for county residents. McLean Community Center search for a possible new talking to former administra- and books. Bulova named Great Falls resident Stella Koch as downtown location. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ April 24-30, 2013 ❖ 3 The County Line Autism Speaks Volumes for Student Volunteers
Photos by According to a recent survey by the Fairfax County Public Florida Institute of Technology, nearly two- Schools use latest thirds of young moms and dads are con- cerned their child will be diagnosed with techniques to teach Victoria Ross ASD. “Since the average school bus holds 50 autistic students. to 55 children, that means, statistically speaking, on average there is one child with parent-reported ASD on every school bus By Victoria Ross /The Connection in America,” reported the National Institute The Connection of Mental Health. The increase, experts say, is largely due n many ways, the three best friends— to improved diagnosis of ASD by doctors or Anna Kate Martin, Devin Martin and other health professional in recent years, ISarah Carmen—are typical sixth- especially when the symptoms were mild. grade girls. Along with increased awareness, the so- They listen to Taylor Swift, play soccer, On April 2nd, Oakton Elementary cial landscape has changed dramatically for and enjoy sleepovers and shopping. School participated in “Light it up students diagnosed with autism. They can tell you what’s cool (Dance Blue Day,” a national day of aware- Drama teachers Bernie DeLeo Politically, autism is a hot-button issue Moms) and what’s so over (Gangnam ness and acceptance of people (Thoreau Middle School and West that’s on the agenda of many lawmakers, Style). affected by autism. Sixth-grader Springfield High School) and who advocate a range of services, from re- But when most of their classmates at volunteers Devin Martin, 12; Anna Stacey Jones (Luther Jackson spite services to mandated health insurance Oakton Elementary School are outside dur- Kate Martin, 12, and Sarah Middle School) have produced coverage for various therapies like applied ing recess, the girls are inside doing some- Carmen, 11, have given up recess plays and school news spots for behavior analysis (ABA). thing not so typical: volunteering with the to volunteer with autistic students. Autism Awareness Month. Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41), whose school’s 20-plus autistic students. brother-in-law has autism, has been a long- “I love the kids. I love interacting with standing advocate for expanded health in- them and all the special bonds that we’ve Did you know… surance coverage for autism spectrum dis- formed,” said Anna Kate Martin, who be- AUTISM order, and co-patroned several bills that gan working with autistic students when she ❖ is a developmental disability that can significantly impact communication, social skills and behavior; address the issue. was in the fourth grade. Devin Martin (no ❖ is four times more likely to occur in boys than in girls; Politics aside, most parents want to know ❖ affects 1 in 50, children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control; relation to Anna Kate) began working with ❖ is considered an urgent public health concern by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). what education services are available for autism students this year, and they recruited What works: their autistic child. Carmen, a new OES student who previously ❖ Early identification and treatment can significantly improve long term outlook; “Because of the size of Fairfax County, we ❖ Intensive intervention using the scientific principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) is effective in attended Louise Archer Elementary School teaching adaptive and academic skills; are able to offer programs that few schools in Vienna. ❖ FCPS serves students with autism using ABA at the preschool, elementary and secondary levels. districts in the nation can provide, which “When I first started volunteering, I was Information provided by Fairfax County Public Schools help guide both students and parents ❖ The FY 2013 budget for the ABA program is $3,246,836, which includes funding school-based positions, worried they wouldn’t like me. But I’m professional development, support positions and allocation of instructional resources. A detailed through the education process,” said Fairfax happy they gave me a chance,” Anna Kate description of budget allocations for this program can be found at http://www.fcps.edu/fs/budget/ County School Board member Ryan said. “Now, when they see us, they smile documents/approved/FY13/FY2013ProgramBudget.pdf McElveen. “Fairfax County uses Applied For more information about Fairfax County Public School’s autism services, go to the following sites: and get excited, and it makes your day.” http://www.fcps.edu/dss/sei/ABA/FAQs.shtml Behavioral Analysis with Pre K-12 students. On April 2, OES participated in “Light It http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/newsletter/docs/AutismAwarenessResources.pdf The primary objective of ABA is to prepare Up Blue Day,” a national day of awareness students with autism and related disorders and acceptance of people who are affected comfortable in the social, school setting. class. to function as independently as possible,” by “Autism Spectrum Disorder” (ASD). Ac- “The students really teach you not to “We teach the children we receive, said McElveen. cording to Autism Speaks, one of the lead- judge a book by its cover,” said Devin Mar- whether it’s autism, shyness or whatever,” ing autism advocacy, awareness and re- tin. “I’ve learned you have to be a little said kindergarten teacher Julia Rastelli, THE APPROACH emphasizes the impor- search organizations, ASD is characterized more patient, and maybe go over things a who produces a popular annual kindergar- tance of looking at the ABC’s (antecedents, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal few extra times, but it helps them stay fo- ten musical that includes autistic students. behaviors, and consequences) of behaviors and nonverbal communication and repeti- cused.” “Our school has a culture of compassion and teaching new skills and behaviors. tive behaviors. “I think they show you that they may do and acceptance, and these girls really take New skills are taught through techniques Children on the autism spectrum are things in a different way, but that’s okay,” that to heart,” Shipley said. “We’re lucky to such as reinforcement, shaping, prompting, making the kind of progress previously said Sarah Carmen. “It’s really cool to see be in Fairfax County, where we have pro- and data is analyzed to measure progress thought impossible. “I think when people the students do things people thought they grams that students can benefit from at a on the acquisition of new behaviors and new hear the word autism, they automatically couldn’t do.” very early age. No child is hopeless, and skills. think of the character from ‘Rain Man,’” said The girls agreed that interacting with that’s reflected in the way we teach.” “When you hear the ‘A’ word dropped, you Jonelle Shipley, the school’s speech-lan- someone with special needs has taught think the worst, that your child won’t be guage pathologist, who works closely with them to have more patience and respect for able to communicate and will never live an the school’s autism teachers. “What’s impor- anyone who is “different.” April is Autism independent life,” said Bernie DeLeo, a tant to know is not all autistic children are “What’s great about Oakton is that the Awareness Month former special education teacher and drama the same. They have various strengths and kids here are very accepting,” Anna Kate teacher at Thoreau Middle School, who now weaknesses and sometimes they just need Martin said. “They will go up to kids with As autism awareness has skyrocketed, the teaches drama at West Springfield High a chance to be good at something.” autism and say hi. It makes them feel wel- disability—which experts are now calling School. come.” an “epidemic”—has become a national pri- He said he and his wife, who grew up in THE YOUNG VOLUNTEERS do a num- “Our students gain so much from being ority. McLean, moved back to Fairfax County from ber of activities with the autistic students, around these girls. They have more self-as- The latest report, co-authored by the U.S. New York City in 2002 because of the pro- who are in the school’s enhanced autism surance, and they learn different ways of Health Resources and Services Administra- grams and services offered by Fairfax classes with special education teachers communicating,” said Marcantuono. tion and the U.S. Centers for Disease Con- County Public Schools. Anna Siller and Mary Lou Marcantuono. Although the three girls volunteer every trol and Prevention, found autism spectrum “It’s important for parents to be advo- Some days the girls help them read; other school day, a number of OES students par- disorder affects one in 50 children, well cates, and to keep their expectation levels days they blow bubbles or play Bingo. The ticipate in other related activities, such as above the one in 88 number that had been high. My wife and I were very hands on with goal is to give the students a chance to en- P.E. buddies, where a student volunteers to used by the CDC just last year, and three our son. We expected more out of him, and gage with their peers, and make them feel pair up with an autistic student during gym times the rate the CDC found a decade ago. he’s surprised us at every turn.”
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Almost 90 percent of the debris from the previous building in the property was recycled and re-used, and 12 trees already on the property were relocated. There is also an application to put in a 700-resi- dence building next to the Spring Hill Station, which will be heard by the county this summer. “Being first out of the box isn’t always easy,” said Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill). “I think this building and project is a good example of what we’re looking forward to in the long term future of Tysons.”
Photo by The statue stands more than 10 feet tall and is called “The Thought.” The artist who created it is Robert Cole, a Falls Church native who now lives in Washington, D.C. It depicts a minimalist image of a Alex McVeigh person holding hand to chin, as if in thought. “This is a very precious piece to me, and the loca- tion is great,” Cole said. “Hopefully people can see it from the Metro station as they get off the train. It’s truly a public sculpture.” /The Connection Klug said the piece is only the first one planned for the Tysons West development, and that JBG Rosenfeld is working with local art organizations for future pieces. “This will be followed up by more public art to be located in the Tysons West project,” Klug said. “This fits within our larger corporate goal of improving Sculptor Robert Cole speaks about “The the communities in which we operate, but also be- Thought,” the first public art piece at cause Fairfax County identified this station area as the Tysons West development Monday, an arts and entertainment district in Tysons.” April 15.
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The project also hensive and thorough with no questions left Freezin’ for a Reason Editor 703-778-9414 [email protected] won first place for informational graphics. unanswered.” ❖ Laurence Foong and Michael Lee Pope, Alexandria Gazette Packet: Informational Graphics Spearheaded and researched by Jean Card, Alex McVeigh won first place for Education ❖ Bonnie Hobbs, Centre View North: Public Safety Chelsea Bryan who also designed the pages, with photogra- Writing, first published in the Oak Hill- Writing Editorial Assistant phy by Craig Sterbutzel and map design by Herndon Connection. ❖ Kenneth Lourie, Arlington Connection: Column 703-778-9410 ext.427 Writing [email protected] Laurence Foong, Insiders Guide to the Parks Photographer Deb Cobb won first place for ❖ Alex McVeigh, Oak Hill/Herndon Connection: led judges to say: “This is chock-full of infor- an online slide show of coverage of daily pa- Education Writing, The Human Element of Learning Alex McVeigh ❖ mation. It probably leaves readers with no trols on the water in the Mount Vernon Gazette. ❖ Michael Lee Pope, Arlington Connection: Multimedia Community Reporter 703-778-9441 News Report, Secret Police [email protected] unanswered questions. Colors and typography See it at www.connectionnewspapers.com/pho- ❖ Michael Lee Pope, Alexandria Gazette Packet: @AMcVeighConnect work well together. The down-page photo and tos/galleries and search for Daily Marine Pa- Business and Financial Writing text wrap features are nice touches.” trols. Cobb also won first place for general news ❖ Michael Lee Pope, Mount Vernon Gazette: Breaking Victoria Ross News Writing County Reporter ❖ 301-502-6027 A multi-part series on immigration spear- photo for her photo of “Freezin’ for a Reason,” SECOND PLACE WINNERS [email protected] headed by Victoria Ross won first place for the polar bear plunge into Lake Anne. ❖ Montie Martin, Alexandria Gazette Packet: In-depth in-depth or investigative writing. The Connec- Mike Pope won first place for breaking news or investigative reporting, Guns From the South ❖ Jean Card, Mount Vernon Gazette: Page Design ADVERTISING: tion devoted multiple pages in multiple edi- for coverage of “New Leadership at Gunston ❖ Bonnie Hobbs, Fairfax Connection: Public Safety For advertising information tions for multiple weeks to exhaustive report- Hall.” Writing e-mail: ❖ ing on immigration. “This entry clearly stood Pope also won third place for continuing Louise Krafft, Mount Vernon Gazette: Picture Story [email protected] or Essay, Mount Vernon Graduation 2012 out above the rest in this category,” said judges coverage for “Horses and Graves Versus Road ❖ Louise Krafft and Jeanne Theismann, Alexandria Trisha Hamilton of Ross’s work. “The author portrayed an ex- Widening” in the Mount Vernon Gazette, and Gazette Packet: Combination Picture and Story, Display Advertising Memorial Day cellent mix of data and human stories in cov- third place for Mount Vernon Health, Science 703-778-9419 ❖ Craig Sterbutzel, Burke Connection: Sports News [email protected] ering all of the facets of this topic. It was ob- and Environmental Writing Portfolio. Photo, Santiago Valdez vious she spent a great deal of time working The staff of Great Falls Connection won sec- ❖ Jeanne Theismann, Alexandria Gazette Packet: Andrea Smith on this in-depth series. This was extremely ond place for overall excellence (general Headline Writing ❖ Jeanne Theismann, Alexandria Gazette Packet: Classified Advertising comprehensive, well rounded and objective. makeup). Judges said: “Although the tabloid Column Writing. 703-778-9411 This was not just reports, numbers and data format and general design has a ‘features’ feel, ❖ Steven Mauren, Geovani Flores, Stuart Moll, [email protected] but a terrific compilation of human stories, this is a beautiful paper. The text, use of color Laurence Foong and Jean Card, Mount Vernon Gazette: Special Sections or Special Editions: Debbie Funk personal experiences, challenges and a great and section delineation makes it very easy to Insider’s Guide. National Sales deal of hope.” See the entire immigration read and follow both news and features. All ❖ Kemal Kurspahic, Amna Rehmatulla, Chelsea Bryan, 703-778-9444 package at www.connectionnewspapers.com/ cover selections draw you in.” Laurence Foong, Stuart Moll and Geovani Flores, [email protected] Great Falls Connection: General Makeup. news/Immigration/. Louise Krafft and Jeanne Theismann, Alex- THIRD PLACE WINNERS Alexandria Gazette Packet reporters took all andria Gazette Packet: Combination Picture ❖ Michael Lee Pope, Alexandria Gazette Packet: In- Editor & Publisher three awards for In-depth or Investigative Re- and Story for Memorial Day. Judge’s comment: depth or investigative reporting: Looking Behind the Mary Kimm Numbers 703-778-9433 porting in their division, one circulation cat- “A variety of great photos neatly presented ❖ Laurence Foong, Alexandria Gazette Packet: Page [email protected] egory above the Connection papers. Nicholas helps tell the story of this important day.” Design @MaryKimm Horrock won first place, In-depth or investi- Craig Sterbutzel, Burke Connection: Sports ❖ Laurence Foong, The Fairfax Connection: Informational Graphics Executive Vice President gative reporting, for a multi-part series on News Photo * Santiago Valdez. Judge’s com- ❖ Mary Kimm, Fairfax Connection: Editorial Writing; Jerry Vernon Potomac Yard. “Great reporting job and ex- ment: “Great Exposure.” five editorials about education [email protected] tremely thorough,” said judges. Jeanne Theismann, Alexandria Gazette ❖ Louise Krafft, Arlington Connection: Sports Feature Photo.Louise Krafft, Alexandria Gazette Packet: Montie Martin, Alexandria Gazette Packet, Packet: Headline Writing. Judge’s comment: Editor in Chief Picture Story or Essay, Celebrating the Irish. Steven Mauren ❖ won second place also for In-depth or investi- “Think you can’t say much in two words? This Michael Lee Pope, Alexandria Gazette Packet: Managing Editor gative reporting for Guns From the South. entry disproves that. I particularly like ‘Bovine Multimedia News Report, Schools in Crisis Kemal Kurspahic ❖ Michael Lee Pope, Mount Vernon Gazette: Feature Michael Lee Pope, won third place in the same Intervention’ with the subhead ‘Del Ray’s Holy Photography: Series or Continuing Story, Horses and Graves Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, Versus Road Widening category, for Looking Behind the Numbers. Cow, ACT partner for local charities. Craig Sterbutzel ❖ Michael Lee Pope, Mount Vernon Gazette: Health, Kenneth Lourie won first place for Column Louise Krafft won second place for picture Art/Design: Science and Environmental Writing. Laurence Foong, John Heinly Writing. Judge’s comment: “An exceptionally story or essay for her coverage of the Mount ❖ Jon Roetman, Arlington Connection: Sports Writing. friendly, down-home writing style. The best of Vernon High School graduation. ❖ Steven Mauren, Jean Card, Geovani Flores, Laurence Production Manager: Jean Card the group without a doubt.” Jean Card won second place for page design Foong and Stuart Moll, Alexandria Gazette Packet: General Makeup. Geovani Flores Laurence Foong and Michael Lee Pope, first in the Mount Vernon Gazette. ❖ Steven Mauren, Geovani Flores, Stuart Moll, place, Alexandria Gazette Packet: Informa- The Mount Vernon Gazette won second Laurence Foong and Jean Card, Mount Vernon Special Assistant to the Publisher Jeanne Theismann tional Graphics. place for special section for the August Insid- Gazette: Special Sections or Special Editions, Children’s Edition. 703-778-9436 Nikki Cheshire, an intern for the Great Falls ers Edition, Community and Newcomers [email protected] Connection, garnered a first place award for her Guide; and third place for special edition for MDDC @TheismannMedia dramatic breaking news photo, a helicopter res- the Children’s Gazette. The Potomac Almanac, a Connection Newspaper located in Potomac, Md., competes in the Maryland- cue at Great Falls Park. See the award winning Mary Kimm, third place, editorial writing for Delaware-DC Press Association, and won at least six CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 photo at www.connectionnewspapers.com/pho- a package of education-related editorials. press association awards, which will be formally Circulation Manager: tos/2012/jun/11/18271/. Find all of the award-winning coverage announced on May 17 at the MDDC Press awards Linda Pecquex luncheon. Susan Belford, John Byrd, Laurence [email protected] Bonnie Hobbs won first place for public at www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, un- Foong, Ken Moore (2) and Staff were named as safety writing in the Centre View and sec- der Awards. winners.
12 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ April 24-30, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment Walk with Us! Send announcements to 5-K Walk to benefit children in foster care [email protected]. Emily (Cleo Allen Saturday, May 18, 2013, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Deadline is Thursday for the following Mills) and George When: week’s paper. Photos/artwork encour- (Registration from 8 to 8:30 a.m.) aged. For additional listings, visit (Thomas Kelty) www.connectionnewspapers.com wed as The Stage Where: Lake Accotink Park (rear entrance) Manager (Sydney 5660 Heming Avenue, Springfield, VA. WEDNESDAY/APRIL 24 Lo) looks on. Cost: $30 registration fee•Picnic lunch provided Joe Sample. 8 p.m., at The Barns at McLean High Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. School presents Steps to Walk – or Support the 5-K Walk The jazz piano legend known for his Thornton 1. Log on to: www.fairfaxyouth.org/events.xml to register albums Street Life, Rainbow Seeker Fairfax County is committed to and Carmel, plays a gospel-soul- Wilder’s “Our 2. Create your own team or join our Fairfax Families4Kids team. nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county pro- blues-classical fusion show. $40. Town” Thursday, For more information, visit the Web site at grams, services and activities. www.wolftrap.org. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/fairfaxfamilies4kids.htm or contact Reasonable accommodations April 25, through will be provided upon Saturday, April 27 Beverly J. Howard, Fairfax Families4Kids Coordinator, request. For more THURSDAY/APRIL 25 information, call 703- at 7 p.m. each 703-324-7518, TTY 711. [email protected] 324-4600, TTY 711. Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town.” 7 night. p.m., at McLean High School, 1633 Davidson Road, McLean. The Pulitzer-winning play set in the small town of Grover’s Corners follows the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually, in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre, die. $12 for seniors/students; $15. 703-714- 5700 or or www.viennatheatrecompany.org. Droege, scientist, USGS Patuxent www.brownpapertickets.com/event/ Robbie Schaefer and Jake Wildlife Research Center, on the 347032. Armerding. 8 p.m., at The Barns at story of how native bees are deeply John McCutcheon. 8 p.m., at The Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. entwined with our lives. Artist Nils Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, The American folk-rocker, singer, Henrik Sundqvist will also be Vienna. The singer/songwriter that guitarist and Vienna local Schaefer, present. RSVP. 703-790-1953 or Johnny Cash declared “the most of Eddie From Ohio, explores www.mpaart.org. impressive instrumentalist I’ve ever spirituality and transition in his Taste of Vienna. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., 400 heard,” known for his Appalachian music; opener Jake Armerding, Center St. S., Vienna. The many sound, plays the folk songs that Boston-based folk singer, is an excellent restaurants that the Vienna earned him seven GRAMMY energizing artists who has area has to offer will be showcased; nominations. $22. www.wolftrap.org. collaborated with Josh Ritter, Nickel proceeds benefit The Vienna Creek and David Wilcox. $20. Volunteer Fire Department. http:// www.wolftrap.org. www.tasteofvienna.org. FRIDAY/APRIL 26 Holy Trinity Di Gennaro Hart Pipe Hanna Emrich at McLean Art Organ Concert. 4 p.m., at Holy Society Meeting. 10 a.m.-noon, at SATURDAY/APRIL 27 Trinity Lutheran Church, 3022 the McLean Community Center, 1234 Multi-family Autism Fund-raising Woodlawn Avenue, Falls Church. Ingleside Ave., McLean. A Garage Sale. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at 1101 Eileen Guenther is a national and presentation from GWU graduate and Drake St. S.W. Vienna. Proceeds of international organ recitalist and has past student of the Corcoran School the sale benefit a local pre-school performed in Europe, Asia, Africa of Art and Design who has shown her autism class. Multiple families offer and South America. 703-532-6617, work and received recognition at up mountain bikes, educational toys, www.htluther.org or facebook.com/ local juried shows; guests welcome. children’s clothing and shoes, DVDs, HTLuther. 703-790-0123. art and the like for a bargain; Whole Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town.” 7 Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town.” 7 Foods, Market Fresh and Plaka Grill p.m., at McLean High School, 1633 p.m., at McLean High School, 1633 sponsor the event. 202-262-1483. Davidson Road, McLean. The Davidson Road, McLean. The Be Fit McLean Outdoor Adventure Pulitzer-winning play set in the small Pulitzer-winning play set in the small Expo. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Old town of Grover’s Corners follows the town of Grover’s Corners follows the Firehouse Teen Center (OFTC), 1440 Webb and Gibbs families as their Webb and Gibbs families as their Chain Bridge Road, McLean. The children fall in love, marry, and children fall in love, marry, and McLean Community Center’s annual eventually, in one of the most famous eventually, in one of the most famous expo provides participants with a scenes in American theatre, die. $12 scenes in American theatre, die. $12 chance to explore outdoor recreation for seniors/students; $15. 703-714- for seniors/students; $15. 703-714- options in the Washington, D.C. 5700 or 5700 or Metropolitan area. Information and www.brownpapertickets.com/event/ www.brownpapertickets.com/event/ interactive displays related to a 347032. 347032. variety of outdoor activities will be The Hallelujah Girls. 8 p.m., at the The Hallelujah Girls. 8 p.m., at the available. Bluegrass band and Circa Vienna Community Center, 120 Vienna Community Center, 120 Blue will perform at the event. $5. Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. A Jones Hope Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. A Jones Hope 703-448.8336 or Wooten comedy about a group of Wooten comedy about a group of [email protected]. women in Eden Falls, Ga., who turn women in Eden Falls, Ga., who turn The Hidden Life of Bees and an abandoned church into a day spa an abandoned church into a day spa Plants. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m, at the where they gather for fun on Friday where they gather for fun on Friday McLean Project for the Arts, McLean afternoons. $11 for seniors and afternoons. $11 for seniors and Community Center, 1234 Ingleside students; $13. [email protected] Ave., McLean. A presentation by Sam See Entertainment, Page 14 Live Your Dream!! Come Look Us Over, Check Us Out 3rd Annual Community Open House Sunday, April 28, 2013 • 11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Active Adult Community (55+ or 20% between 50-54) Visit our clubhouses, aquatic & fitness center, championship golf course and more. Hear about our nearly 100 clubs and social activities.
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students; $13. [email protected] or www.viennatheatrecompany.org.
SUNDAY/APRIL 28 Ninth annual Vienna Elementary PTA 5K & Fun Run. 8 a.m., at Vienna Elementary School, 128 Center St. S., Vienna. The DC Road Runners Club brings back the chronotrack time chip timing system for runners racing on the USATF certified 5K course, which drew 700- plus participants last year. There is also a 1-mile fun run featured. $25 before April 23; $30; $15 for children under 14. www.vienna5krun.org. The Hallelujah Girls. 2 p.m., at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. A Jones Hope Wooten comedy about a group of women in Eden Falls, Ga., who turn an abandoned church into a day spa “Copacabana,” mixed media collage, by Hannah Emrich, where they gather for fun on Friday a GWU graduate who has studied at the Corcoran School afternoons. $11 for seniors and students; $13. [email protected] of Art and Design and who plans to present at the Friday, or www.viennatheatrecompany.org. April 26, meeting of the McLean Art Society. The Fairfax Choral Society and Amadeus Orchestra. 4 p.m., at St. WEDNESDAY/MAY 1 THURSDAY/MAY 2 Luke Catholic Church, 7001 McLean Woman’s Club Kitchen Patty Larkin at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m., at Georgetown Pike, McLean. The and Garden Tour. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap chorus and orchestra perform (rain date: Thursday, May 2), at Road, Vienna. Songstress and master “Requiem” by Steve Dobrogosz; the 7110 Holyrood Drive, McLean. A tour guitarist Parry Larking brings her orchestra performs Rossini’s overture of spacious kitchens and gardens; bluesy jazz-infused urban sound to to “Il Signor Bruschino” and Chamber of Commerce President the Barns at Wolf Trap. $22. 1-877- Stravinsky’s “Pulcinella.” $30; free Marcia Twomey and Woman’s Club WOLFTRAP or www.wolftrap.org. for students 17 and under. officers hold a ribbon-cutting to Leadership Fairfax 25th www.amadeusconcerts.com. officially begin the tour. Tickets are Anniversary Celebration. 6-10 Mosaic Harmony Fundraiser at Flowers and Plants, Etc., Karin’s p.m., at Sheraton Premiere Tysons Spring Concert. 4 p.m., at the Florist, Great Dogs of Great Falls, Corner, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Vinson Hall Retirement Community Food stations, dancing, an open bar, Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, or at tour houses; proceeds benefit raffles, live music by DC Transit with Oakton. A musical event and silent Wounded Warrior Transitional Lindsay Diles of Leadership Fairfax auction; auction starts at 3:15 p.m. Housing Project. $25 before May 1; and an evening of mingling; cocktail $25. http:// $30 day-of. 703-556-0197 or attire. $125 for members; $150. 703- www.mosaicharmony.org/tickets.php. www.mcleanwc.org. 752-7518.
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Preparations for McLean Kitchen & Garden Tour Nearly Complete The Woman’s Club of McLean is in the final stages of preparing for the community’s first-ever Kitchen and Garden Tour, planned for Wednesday, May 1 (rain date: May 2), from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A formal “kickoff” will take place at Holyrood Drive and Countryside Court in west McLean at 10 a.m., Photo contributed near the six large homes that will Col. Pete and Kay Burnell’s garden. open their kitchens and extensive gardens for the tour. Tickets will Foundation (NMCGRF; homes. be available on the tour day for www.nmcgrf.org). According to $30 at any of the houses; before the foundation’s executive direc- THE TOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, May 1 they can be purchased for tor, Rear Admiral (Ret.) Kathleen known as Countryside Estates, can $25 at Flowers and Plants, Etc., L. Martin, “The vision for this pro- be reached by taking Old Domin- 1378 Chain Bridge Road in gram was established in 2011, ion Drive from central McLean to- McLean; Karin’s Florist, 527 with a plan to help young, ward Balls Hill Road, bearing Maple Ave. E., in Vienna; Great wounded veterans who have re- right, crossing Georgetown Pike Dogs of Great Falls, 9859 turned home from conflict requir- and then taking the second right, Georgetown Pike; and Vinson ing a special kind of care in an Holyrood Drive. The intersection Hall Retirement Community, environment that is well suited to of Balls Hill Road with 6521 Old Dominion Drive in their unique needs.” Georgetown Pike is near Exit 44 McLean. Each tour ticket consists of a of the Beltway. All proceeds of the tour will go guide booklet with directions to For more information, call the to Vinson Hall’s Wounded Warrior the six houses, which are on 1-acre Woman’s Club at 703-556-0197 or Transitional Housing Project, lots and are within close walking send an e-mail to which is supported by the Navy distance of each other. Visitors [email protected]. Marine Coast Guard Residence may begin the tour at any of the
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Photo by Angie Seckinger Bethesda, Md., based interior designer Kelley Proxmire of Kelley Interior Photo courtesy of The Goodhart Group of McEnearney Associates, Inc. Design decorated a luxury condominium for a retired couple who Alexandria-based realtor Allison Goodhart says sales of high-end real wanted to downsize after selling their suburban home. Real estate estate in the City of Alexandria, such as this property, have increased experts say high-end condominium sales are on the rise. over the past year. Real estate experts explain the rise What Housing Slump? in luxury condominium sales.
By Marilyn Campbell the issue of a long commute to work.” The Connection Realtors say that properties close to public trans- portation are in demand. “Reston is on fire. The con- hen a retired couple decided it was dos are turning very quickly there because the Metro time to leave their sprawling subur- is coming,” said Great Falls-based realtor Dianne Van Wban home, they wanted to downsize Volkenburg of Long & Foster Companies. “Reston is without giving up luxury. As a result, one of the places where inventory is extremely lim- they purchased a high-end condominium and hired ited, so you’re getting multiples offers over list price.” Bethesda, Md., based interior designer Kelley Alexandria-based realtor Allison Goodhart of The Proxmire of Kelley Interior Design to create a serene Goodhart Group of McEnearney Associates, Inc. said, and sophisticated space. “Sales and showings for properties have really picked “The couple are retired professionals, empty nest- up across the board in Alexandria City. The Oronoco ers who lead active lives and didn’t want the main- is all high-end, one-level condos near the Old Town tenance of a single family home,” said Proxmire. [Alexandria] waterfront and those are selling very “[They] wanted to blend the furniture, accessories well.” and mementoes they had each collected. … They Bob Wulff, Ph.D., director of the Center for Real wanted a home that was elegant, comfortable, and Estate Entrepreneurship and the master’s in real es- that also allowed them to lock and leave on a tate development program at George Mason Univer- moment’s notice.” sity in Fairfax, says there are two primary types of Proxmire’s clients are part of rebound in the high- buyers who are drawn to condominiums. “There are end condominium market. The National Association first time homebuyers and move-down homebuyers of Realtors® reports that condominium purchases are who’ve sold their large suburban homes,” said Wulff. on the rise, and says that sales are 13.9 percent higher “Move-down buyers are looking for luxury in a walk- than they were at the same time last year. able neighborhood that is near mass transit.” David DeSantis, a partner at TTR | Sotheby’s In- DeSantis agrees. “A big portion of those clients are ternational Realty says his company has seen an in- the empty-nester crowd,” he said. “Their kids have crease in luxury condominium sales in the Washing- graduated from college and they are looking for a ton region in recent months. “In the past several lifestyle change. These people were not pinched by months we have broken records for high-end condo the recession, but it also wasn’t a good time to sell prices, and we recently sold the most expensive their big house in suburbs.” condo ever sold in the Washington region, which was In addition to empty nesters, DeSantis says that $7.5 million,” he said. “We sold a number of condos high-income professional singles and couples often at Turnberry Tower in Rosslyn [Arlington].” choose luxury condominiums. “Those two groups are leading to the up-tick in sales,” he said. COMMUNITIES LIKE the Oronoco in Old Town Walter Molony, economic issues media manager Alexandria; Market Street at Town Center in Reston, for the National Association of Realtors, says the and Quarry Springs in Bethesda attract those who boost in condominium sales is the result of a stron- want both luxury and convenience. “The appeal of ger economy. “It is part of the rising tide that is float- these buildings is the fact that you’ve got these large ing all boats,” he said. “After four years of a sluggish Photo by Angie Seckinger apartments that are like homes except with a health economy that impacted people’s confidence, Bethesda, Md., based interior designer Kelley Proxmire of club and concierge service,” said DeSantis. “The affordability conditions have improved and people Kelley Interior Design decorated this luxury condo- close-in suburbs are good places to live. There are minium for two empty nesters who lead active lives and good stores, good restaurants and you don’t have See Luxury Condos, Page 17 didn’t want the maintenance of a single-family home.
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David DeSantis, a partner at TTR | Sotheby’s Interna- tional Realty, says his company has seen an increase in the sale of high-end condominiums such as this one at Reston Town Center. Photos courtesy of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
Sales of condominiums built with luxurious materials, such as those used in the bath- room of this condominium at Turnberry Tower in the Rosslyn neighborhood of Arling- ton, are on the rise. Luxury Condos in Demand From Page 16 back faster. One of the things that we’ve seen in the have the wherewithal and the confidence to buy. real estate industry is that there’s no shortage of There is less inventory in the low-end market, and people in this market who have the resources to buy there are more buyers than sellers, which is driving high-end housing. They held off on buying while the demand up.” direction of the economy … was unclear, but people Local realtors say that condominiums near public trans- DeSantis said, “For the most part, the Washing- are now willing to spend the money that they’ve had portation, such as these at Reston Town Center, are in ton, D.C., area was not hit as hard, so we’re coming all along.” demand.
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0% 6% Chantilly 42344 Astors Beachwood..$800,000....Sun 1-4...... Chris Pezzana...... Weichert..703-447-1662 Housing Market: ‘Sell and Buy’
Federal Reserve Board. Today in addition to teach- Clifton Sustained low interest rates ing MBA finance courses, he is also associate dean for graduate programs. 7242 Archlaw Dr...... $1,075,000....Sun 2-4...... Pat Fales...... RE/MAX..703-503-4365 and rising prices have The professor has seen real estate go through cycle energized the marketplace. after cycle over the decades. “It really just took time Fairfax Station to allow housing prices to get on a path of rising, at a rate they had in the past,” he said. 7612 Rustle Ridge Ct...... $849,950....Sun 1-4.Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert..703-862-8808 By Tim Peterson “When I first came here in 1968, the thought was The Connection housing prices should always go up ten percent a Herndon year. That was a rule. And in fact they did for some he local real estate market is thriving, with time,” Hanweck said. 1141 Bandy Run Rd...... $800,000..Sun 12-3...... Leslie Thurman...Long & Foster..703-895-6000 realtors reporting multiple offers on “Now we’ve hit a plateau,” said Hanweck, “to 12200 Meadowstream Ct...$615,000....Sun 1-4...... Suzanne Gaibler...... Weichert..703-851-5600 Thomes in some areas and dwindling in- where we probably should take off and start having 1530 Hiddenbrook Dr...... $385,000....Sun 1-4...... Pat Orend...Long & Foster..703-407-3300 ventory of homes for sale. At least two things are price rises between 4 and 6 percent a year, on aver- contributing to this change in the market. age, for residential properties. Once we hit that, and 12913 Alton Sq...... $1,600/mo....Sun 1-4...... Chris Pezzana...... Weichert..703-447-1662 First, interest rates have been in the basement: that’s been happening now for several years, prices Freddie Mac reported a 30-year fixed-rate of 3.57 are high enough — after they had fallen in 2005 and Lorton percent for March this year, as opposed to 3.95 per- 2006 — that people are willing to buy and sell. cent in March 2012 and 4.84 percent in 2011 (for Enough time has passed.” 9040 Swans Creek Way..$1,050,000....Sun 1-4...... Dane Work...... RE/MAX..703-869-4567 reference, March 2005 was 5.93 percent). Second, home prices are rising: RealEstate Busi- WHY THE DWINDLING SUPPLY? There are sev- McLean ness Intelligence reported a 10.23 percent increase eral factors, according to Hanweck, which result in in average sold price in Fairfax County between Feb- people hanging on to their properties. Among them 1332 Skipwith Rd...... $1,475,000....Sun 1-4...... Jane Price...... Weichert..703-628-0470 ruary 2012 and 2013. Even though inventory is is a gradual increase in the number of retirees in this shrinking across the county, distressed sales (fore- area who choose to stay in their homes. Another is closures and short sales) are a smaller part of the people simply waiting to see how high prices will Reston market. rise. There are also more instances of business in- 11016 Solaridge Dr...... $595,000....Sun 1-4...... Suzanne Gaibler...... Weichert..703-851-5600 On the whole, everyone has warm fuzzies about vestors buying properties to rent. the market. But none of this should dissuade anyone from 1445 Park Garden Ln...... $559,900....Sun 1-4..Cristina Dougherty...Long & Foster..703-969-0471 “It’s as healthy as it’s ever been,” said Dane Work, jumping into the real estate market right now, 11500 Fairway Dr #506 .....$400,000....Sun 1-4...... Peter Burke...Long & Foster..703-786-3334 an associate broker with Re/Max Preferred Proper- Hanweck said. “Sell. Sell and buy.” ties in Fairfax. “Everything is a hot potato. The whole “If you want to move, sell now, buy now. Buying Vienna market is red hot, white hot.” six months ago would be even better, buying a year ago would’ve been even better. But buy. Over the 107 Melody Lane, SE...... $1,398,900....Sun 1-4...... Lynne DePaso..Land & Homes..703-927-3090 BUT HOW LONG until the extended honeymoon next year, two years, it’s going to be a good market. 9501 Clarks Crossing...... $719,000...Sat 12-3...... Leslie Thurman...Long & Foster..703-895-6000 phase is over? And what will that market look like? After that we’re going to see federal government cuts According to George Mason University Professor of actually start to impact.” 9501 Clarks Crossing...... $719,000....Sun 1-4...... Leslie Thurman...Long & Foster..703-895-6000 Finance Gerald Hanweck, a lot like it has before. “I’m incredibly optimistic,” said Work. “I have been To add your FREE Realtor represented Open House to “The hype is, fundamentally, what you would ex- for about a year and a half. It makes me look like a these weekly listings, please contact Trisha at pect from a market like this,” said Hanweck. “For saint. The writing was on the wall for some of this. quite a while, this has been a terrific housing market “It’s such a great opportunity for the end user, for 703-778-9419, or [email protected] in Fairfax County.” occupants,” he continued. “Everybody’s got to live All listings are due by Monday at 3 P.M. Hanweck came to GMU in 1985 after spending somewhere. Now is the time to lock in on something nearly two decades in the research division at the and secure it.”
18 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ April 24-30, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com In March 2013, 82 homes sold between $9,300,000-$186,500 Home Sales in the McLean and Falls Church area. This week’s list represents those homes sold in the $9,300,000-$740,000 range. Retiring after 35 years serving the For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria & Washington Metro Area
Address ...... BR . FB . HB ... Postal City .... Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC . PostalCode ...... Subdivision with honesty and integrity. 1288 BALLANTRAE FARM DR ...... 12 . 10 .. 3 ...... MCLEAN ...... $9,300,000 .... Detached ...... 6.27 ...... 22101 ...... BALLANTRAE FARMS 626 CHAIN BRIDGE RD ...... 5 ... 7 ... 3 ...... MCLEAN ...... $5,175,000 .... Detached ...... 1.00 ...... 22101 ...... CHAIN BRIDGE 1165 ORLO DR ...... 7 ... 8 ... 2 ...... MCLEAN ...... $3,675,000 .... Detached ...... 0.99 ...... 22102 ...... WOODLEA MILL 407 CHAIN BRIDGE RD ...... 5 ... 5 ... 2 ...... MCLEAN ...... $3,600,000 .... Detached ...... 1.92 ...... 22101 ...... ARLINGWOOD 1005 TURKEY RUN RD ...... 5 ... 5 ... 3 ...... MCLEAN ...... $3,500,000 .... Detached ...... 0.99 ...... 22101 ...... LANGLEY HILL 1700 FOREST LN ...... 6 ... 5 ... 3 ...... MCLEAN ...... $2,620,000 .... Detached ...... 0.51 ...... 22101 ...... CHESTERBROOK WOODS 903 GEORGETOWN RIDGE CT ...... 4 ... 5 ... 2 ...... MCLEAN ...... $2,400,000 .... Detached ...... 0.85 ...... 22102 ...... GEORGETOWN RIDGE Final 4 Weeks 1485 EVANS FARM DR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $2,395,000 .... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... 22101 ...... EVANS FARM 0 FRANKLIN PARK RD ...... 5 ... 5 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $2,250,000 .... Detached ...... 1.22 ...... 22101 ...... COUNTRY ACRES 6520 TOPEKA RD ...... 5 ... 5 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $2,100,000 .... Detached ...... 0.40 ...... 22101 ...... SALONA VILLAGE No Reasonable Offer Will Be Refused! 1504 OAKVIEW DR ...... 6 ... 6 ... 2 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,870,000 .... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... 22101 ...... BROOKHAVEN 1505 BROOKHAVEN DR ...... 7 ... 6 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,827,500 .... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... 22101 ...... BROOKHAVEN 7111 CHURCHILL RD ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,794,500 .... Detached ...... 0.44 ...... 22101 ...... OLD DOMINION GARDENS Extra 1105 HARVEY RD ...... 3 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,750,000 .... Detached ...... 0.37 ...... 22101 ...... LANGLEY FARMS 6152 OLD DOMINION DR ...... 6 ... 6 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,725,000 .... Detached ...... 0.36 ...... 22101 ...... ESTATES AT FRANKLIN PARK 5% Discount 8100 RIDINGS CT ...... 5 ... 5 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,700,000 .... Detached ...... 0.84 ...... 22102 ...... THE GREAT HAMPTONS 1118 SAVILE LN ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,695,000 .... Detached ...... 1.00 ...... 22101 ...... LANGLEY for Mon.-Fri. 1443 WOODHURST BLVD ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,675,000 .... Detached ...... 1.00 ...... 22102 ...... SMC MCLEAN 7110 THRASHER RD ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,649,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... 22101 ...... LANGLEY MANOR Shoppers 1307 SCOTTS RUN RD ...... 5 ... 5 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,577,980 .... Detached ...... 0.85 ...... 22102 . THE PRESERVE AT SCOTTS RUN 6174 HARDY DR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,519,000 .... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... 22101 ...... POTOMAC HILLS 6102 SOLITAIRE WAY ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,475,000 .... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... 22101 ...... SOLITAIRE % Off 6807 NESBITT PL ...... 6 ... 6 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,467,000 .... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... 22101 ...... BRAEWOOD 1297 SCOTTS RUN RD ...... 5 ... 5 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,458,150 .... Detached ...... 0.96 ...... 22102 . THE PRESERVE AT SCOTTS RUN 6504 MONIQUE CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,450,000 .... Detached ...... 0.57 ...... 22101 ...... LANGLEY OAKS 53-72 6629 BEACON LN ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ... FALLS CHURCH .. $1,380,000 .... Detached ...... 0.62 ...... 22043 ...... BEACON HILL 1020 TOWLSTON RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,327,000 .... Detached ...... 3.00 ...... 22102 ...... F S DALEY PROP 1209 ARTNAUMAN CT ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,128,000 .... Detached ...... 0.70 ...... 22102 .. CONDON MANOR OF MC LEAN EVERYTHING WE WON’T BE 716 RIDGE DR ...... 6 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,075,000 .... Detached ...... 0.56 ...... 22101 ...... LANGLEY OAKS 7012 EASTERN RED CEDAR LN ...... 3 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,030,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... 22101 ...... MCLEAN COVE MUST GO! UNDERSOLD! 6653 HAMPTON PARK CT ...... 3 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $962,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... 22101 ...... HAMPTONS OF MC LEAN 7505 BLAISE TRL ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $961,699 .... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... 22102 ...... SCOTTS RUN 1453 HAMPTON RIDGE DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $960,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... 22101 ...... HAMPTONS OF MC LEAN MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR INVENTORY 1643 BIRCH RD ...... 7 ... 7 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $950,000 .... Detached ...... 0.33 ...... 22101 ...... DANA HEIGHTS 1246 DALEVIEW DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $950,000 .... Detached ...... 1.37 ...... 22102 ...... WOODSIDE ESTATES OF EXCLUSIVE HANDMADE RUGS 848 SAIGON RD ...... 4 ... 4 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $950,000 .... Detached ...... 1.11 ...... 22102 ...... SAIGON SOLD AT A FRACTION OF TRUE VALUE! 6872 FRASE DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... FALLS CHURCH ..... $938,888 .... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... 22043 ...... STOCKWELL MANOR 2133 ROYAL LODGE DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... FALLS CHURCH ..... $935,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... 22043 ...... STOCKWELL MANOR 7429 SENECA RIDGE DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 2 ...... MCLEAN ...... $915,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.04 ...... 22102 ...... HUNTING RIDGE 6226 HARDY DR ...... 5 ... 2 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $876,000 .... Detached ...... 0.37 ...... 22101 ...... POTOMAC HILLS 6346 CHOWNING PL ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $875,000 .... Detached ...... 0.30 ...... 22101 ...... GLOUCESTER PLACE 1430 COLA DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $849,000 .... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... 22101 ...... POTOMAC HILLS 7102 THRASHER RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $820,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... 22101 ...... LANGLEY MANOR 1611 EAST AVE ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $805,500 .... Detached ...... 0.38 ...... 22101 ...... CARLIN TERRACE 7720 HELENA DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... FALLS CHURCH ..... $795,000 .... Detached ...... 1.00 ...... 22043 ...... IDYLWOOD TAKE AN EXTRA - READER APPRECIATION 1049A BALLS HILL RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $795,000 .... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... 22101 ...... LANGLEY MANOR Alexandria Gazette 1510 HARDWOOD LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $790,000 .... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... 22101 ...... CHESTERBROOK WOODS Mt. Vernon Gazette 1935 POWHATAN ST ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ... FALLS CHURCH ..... $740,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... 22043 ...... MARLBOROUGH 20% OFF Connection Newspapers Copyright 2013 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of April 15, 2013. Viewpoints Andy Krum, ABR, GRI, CDPE/Keller Williams Realty— Reston, 703- 679-1700 Market Blossoms In Area “This past February, the market bloomed well in ad- vance of the cherry blos- soms! Sellers are more than likely dancing on their roofs. With low inventory, prices have been climbing. Not only are most homes selling fast, lucky sellers may see mul- tiple offers—some including escalation clauses as well. For the Reston market, the long-awaited opening of the Wiehle Avenue Metro stop later this year has not es- caped notice. More buyers are looking here knowing they can avoid the Rt. 7 traf- fic or the toll road. Interest rates are still good, but there is competition. Buyers need to do their research and be ready to act when the right home becomes available.”
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Madison senior midfielder Melissa Kellan shoots during a game against McLean senior Ava Mirzadegan scored three goals against Madison on McLean on April 18. April 18. Nine Warhawks score Madison Girls’ Lax Beats McLean at least one goal. By Jon Roetman the young girls here.” The Connection Counts said the elder Warhawks need to “I think have athletes of all ages playing well in or- fter falling behind McLean dur- [Madison] just der for the team to be successful. ing an April 18 matchup, Madi- “They have a lot to accomplish,” she said. Ason girls’ lacrosse coach Amanda kind of “There are girls who are experienced here Counts had a message for the and have been in the program and have Warhawks during a timeout. capitalized on been with us through successes, but we have “[I told them] that they need to have pride a lot of new girls, so that’s not something in how they play,” said Counts, whose their shots. Our every single person has in their back pocket. Warhawks defeated 2012 state runner-up They need to bring everybody up to the Langley six days prior. “Coming off a big shooting kind same level. We have to play together to get win last week, where they were super ex- anything done.” cited, it seemed like they were resting on of went After losing to Madison, McLean defeated that and they need to recognize that we downhill as the Marshall 16-12 on Monday, improving the have a long season ahead of us and accom- Highlanders’ record to 4-5, including 2-3 plishing our interim goals as we go does game went on.” in the Liberty District. not mean we get to slack off at any point. “We have to be prepared for what’s com- — McLean girls’ AGAINST MADISON, senior attack Ava ing down the line.” lacrosse coach Madison sophomore Kierra Sweeney finished Mirzadegan and freshman midfielder While Madison stumbled during the first Alexandra Whitworth with two goals during a win against McLean on Alessandra Pelliccia each scored three goals. eight minutes, the Warhawks proved pre- April 18. Junior midfielder Nikki Lind finished with pared to dominate the remainder of the con- two goals, and sophomore attack Grace test. junior Sam Babbitt and senior Erin Callahan really enjoy trying to help the other players Tiernan, senior attack Sibylle Miller and Madison outscored McLean 20-5 during each had two. Juniors Maddie Renshaw and and trying to get everyone on the same sophomore midfielder Elise Koehl each fin- a 36-minute stretch and defeated the High- Rachel Brennan each added one. page. I don’t think captains in previous years ished with one. landers 21-11 at McLean High School. On April 22, Madison beat South Lakes that I’ve played have ever had to have that Mirzadegan and Lind scored the first two Madison trailed 4-1 early, but the Warhawks 17-6, improving the Warhawks’ record to much responsibility. It’s a lot of pressure.” goals of the April 18 contest against the responded with four straight goals and 11 7-1, including 4-0 in the Liberty District. How have the Warhawks remained suc- Warhawks. After Frederick put Madison on of the next 14 en route to a 12-7 halftime Many of Madison’s juniors and seniors cessful? the board, Pelliccia and Lind scored, giving lead. Madison scored nine of the first 11 were members of the program’s 2011 un- “We hold [younger players] accountable McLean a 4-1 lead. Pelliccia scored from free second-half goals and cruised to victory. defeated state championship team. The to the level that our coaches expect us to position with 9:27 remaining in the first “I think we started working together as a Warhawks have also won each of the last be playing at,” Frederick said. “It’s definitely half, giving the Highlanders their final lead team,” Madison junior Alex Condon said in two Liberty District titles. This season, Madi- tough. There have been a lot of emotions of the night at 6-5. regard to the Warhawks overcoming their son has a greater dependence on its elder throughout the season, but everyone is “I think our girls played hard the entire slow start. “I feel like the first few minutes, athletes to provide leadership and on-field starting to really come together and I don’t time,” McLean head coach Alexandra everyone was playing as an individual. I feel production as the younger Warhawks don’t think that anyone has really seen the best Whitworth said. “They were fired up the like after that, we came out, we got focused possess as much experience as in previous of Madison yet and I’m excited for that game whole time for this game. This is always a and we did what we needed to do to get it years. to come.” big rivalry that we have against Madison. I together.” “This is a whole new team,” said Condon was a freshman on the 2011 think [the Warhawks] just kind of capital- Frederick, who was a sophomore on the team. ized on their shots. Our shooting kind of NINE DIFFERENT WARHAWKS scored 2011 state title team. “We’re not used to “When I was a freshman, we had great went downhill as the game went on. Their at least one goal and seven scored at least this kind of team at all. It’s definitely a chal- seniors that helped everyone,” said Condon, goalie had some really good saves.” two. Senior attack Carly Frederick led the lenge, but one that we’re all taking opti- now a junior. “They were always willing to McLean will travel to face Fairfax at 7:30 way with four goals. Condon, junior Katie mistically. There are times where it’s very stay after practice with you and help you p.m. on Monday, April 29. Kerrigan and senior Melissa Kellan each had frustrating. 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