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2 March 4, 2021 sungazette.news 2804_fnb_tysons_con_new_sungaz_7x9.8_d.indd 1 1/13/21 1:43 PM Langley Thespians Tackle Life in a Lockdown World CECIL TURNER-VESELKA as much as it was to Eve. Loudoun Valley High School Each moment was brimming with im- agery through which Toronto danced ef- If a Zoom call begins and the partici- fortlessly, drawing such a vivid portrait pants can’t hear each other, did it ever re- of someone longing for a purpose in ally take place? her emptiness. Although she had less of Quarantine has released a hurricane the dialogue than her counterpart, every of philosophy in quiet, internal moment she had was clear ‘CAPPIES’ everyone. Stuck and resolute. She was not the loudest or REVIEW in the midst of it the boldest, but Toronto glowed with in- all, three actors dividuality. set out to untangle a few of our thoughts Eve’s ex-boyfriend, Gideon, was a for us. painfully recognizable depiction of male “Hey, Stranger!” is a 17-minute play superiority. Cole Sitilides played him with by Steph Del Rosso, formatted around a all the nonchalance and bravado of a man virtual meetup between Eve and Gideon, who is convinced of himself, and yet none two people clumsily reunited after a vio- of his menace is overdone. Hannah Toronto, Claire Stephenson and Cole Sitilides in Langley High School’s production of lent breakup and a long time apart. Their Sitilides took up space: in his environ- “Hey, Stranger!” dynamic was charged, and the chaos add- ment, in the call, in the conversation, all audience’s consumption with a practiced It is dif cult to remember that there ed by the appearance of Eve’s student, while he doled out punches towards both self-assurance that made her ideas seem are other people lling space in the world, Zoe, made the whole experience dif cult Eve and Zoe in a deceptively conversa- obvious, balancing a blatant childishness too, and “Hey, Stranger!” opened a little for Eve, who was looking for some con- tional tone. This, added to his whiplash that made her stand out from the adults window to remind us that we are not nection to combat the isolation. conversational timing, made for a concise with the mature, outraged defense of a alone. Some people are not what we want The script attempted to address the and familiar image. Everyone knows a woman who is tired of justifying herself them to be, some experiences not as good, quagmire of pandemic mentality, dredg- Gideon. to men. There was an open reality to Zoe but if a tree falls, there is always someone ing up themes from loneliness to sexism The youngest and most outspoken that struck deep. there to hear it. with a blunt but truthful hand. of the trio, Claire Stephenson’s Zoe, is a Not only did Langley’s show feel hon- And one day, we will be out of the for- Langley High School’s production precocious 14-year-old ready to do battle est, but it also looked the part, as well. est. handled the hefty script with ease. Han- against the world. With costumes and set designed by the • • • nah Toronto brought a capable, subtle Zoe explains the English thesis Eve is actors themselves, from Eve’s simple yet The Sun Gazette partners with the Critics Eve. She embodied her character in every helping her with in a meaty and intellec- elegant low-necked shirt and glittery ear- and Awards Program (CAPPIES) to present detail, down to the smallest shift of her tually complex speech, which manages to rings to the obnoxiously male painting of student-written reviews of local high school gaze. Her monologue, in the early part of be both pointedly true and thematically Gideon’s wife, also painted by Sitilides, theater productions. the play, was delivered with such poignan- awed. the idea abounded that what was being For more on the initiative, see the Web cy that it became personal to the listener Stephenson measured it out for the presented was a piece of the actors’ lives. site at www.cappies.com/nca/. LUCKY YOU! Special Spring Savings Extended for One Month Only Quality care + two months free!* With 24/7 access to nurses, delicious food, and many Discover the peace of mind, apartment, and other amenities, our residents are lucky to call lifestyle of your dreams at Chesterbrook. Chesterbrook home! You can enjoy the same vibrant Call us today: 703-531-0781. and engaging lifestyle, with extra "lucky" savings: Enjoy free rent for the months of March and April. The sooner A Caring Assisted Living Retirement Community you move, the more 703-531-0781 | chesterbrookres.org you save! 2030 Westmoreland St. | Falls Church

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sungazette.news March 4, 2021 3 LEARNING IN A COVID WORLD Use Play Time to Beat Loneliness in Youth Pandemic Has Disrupted Daily Life, But There are Ways to Stay on Track (StatePoint) With the pan- “There are numerous playtime demic continuing to disrupt activities that boost communica- routines, you may have growing tion and social skills, which can anxieties about how the extend- be adapted to this new reality,” ed crisis will affect your child’s said Anna Yudina, senior direc- social and emotional health tor of marketing initiatives at the long-term. Toy Association. A new survey conducted by Yudina suggests playing “In- OnePoll on behalf of the The ternational Menu” to help kids Genius of Play – a national learn about the world. To play, movement to educate parents pick a location and discuss its lo- and caregivers about play’s vital cal dishes. Then, give kids Play- role in child development – ex- Doh to create them. Have kids amined the concerns of parents play restaurant with their new with children ages 2-18. Here are DIY meals. some of the ndings, along with Using action gures and toys, tips to counteract the negative try other role-play games that effects of quarantine: encourage interaction and com- munication skills that kids may Social Skills not have practiced for awhile. Seven in 10 parents believe Classic board games with spending a year in quarantine questions and answers – like will have a lasting effect on their Guess Who? – can also help child’s growth and development. kids build and retain their social Among those parents, the top skills. concern is that it’ll be more dif- cult for their child to connect Loneliness parents themselves – 58% said tertained,” Yudina said. “Play- out the paper, stickers, mark- with people in-person in the fu- Four in 10 parents worry they, too, were lonelier than ing together also offers parents ers, and safety scissors to create ture (52%). about their child’s mental health ever. insights into their child’s world cards to send to loved ones. Tied for second and third as a result of the pandemic. “Whether building a furniture and what may be causing their Be sure to organize “virtual” were concerns that it’ll be more What’s more, 72% of respon- fort, solving a puzzle or using stress and anxiety.” playdates, too. The latest apps dif cult for their child to play dents say they believe that dur- a science kit, collaborative play An arts and crafts session are making it easier for kids to (44%) or make friends in the fu- ing 2020 their child was lonelier gives us an opportunity to con- presents an opportunity to con- read, draw, act out plays, and ture (also 44%) after being sepa- than ever before. nect and combat loneliness while nect with friends and family who watch movies virtually with rated from their peers. That’s a feeling extending to keeping children happy and en- your child may be missing. Break friends. Are Calculators Good or Bad in Learning Math? (StatePoint) If you remember • Speed and accuracy: There your teachers and parents telling is no doubt that actually under- you not to rely too heavily on standing how calculations are calculators, you may be inclined arrived at is fundamental, and to pass on the same mindset to this means some initial learning your own children. will need to take place calcula- Here are some of the pros tor-free. and cons to using calculators to This is especially true when master STEM subjects: a student is rst grasping basic • Adaptation to a Changing arithmetic. World: Tech tools are ever evolv- However, once a student has ing, featuring expanded capa- attained a certain skill or under- bilities with each new update or stands the reasons why a particu- model. Being able to successfully lar equation is needed for a given navigate these tools and plat- problem, there is no need to deny forms over time is critical, and them a tool they would have ac- calculators are no exception. cess to “in the real world.” In fact, in many math and sci- Having a calculator on-hand ence classrooms, calculators play can help them apply their knowl- a central role in lesson plans and edge, contributing to a broader are even allowed to be used dur- understanding of math and en- ing tests. abling them to quickly check Being able to comfortably use their work. a calculator will give your child • Expense and value: Calcu- a leg up academically. What’s lators range widely in price, and more, kids today are digital na- you may balk at the price tag on fordably. ing over a number of years and tion and subtraction or is tack- tives. Giving them a resource some of today’s models. How- For the best value, consider grade levels. ling integrals and derivatives, a that feels familiar to them may ever, there are many high-quality a calculator that grows with Whether your student is calculator can be a trusty tool help draw them closer to math. options that can be obtained af- your student, supporting learn- working on the basics of addi- that supports their learning.

4 March 4, 2021 sungazette.news Equity Panel Delivers

Its Recommendations McEnearney Associates is BRIAN TROMPETER es Section. Pleased to Welcome Sta Writer • The Community Safety and Jus- tice Committee, headed by First Baptist LYNN COOPER Fairfax County has a long way to go Church of Vienna’s pastor, Dr. Vernon to the McLean Office before achieving racial fairness, members Walton, found the county lacked clear of the Chairman’s Task Force on Equity standards for holding its law-enforcement Lynn Cooper, Realtor® and Opportunity informed the Board of personnel accountable. Local law enforce- 202.489.7894 Supervisors Feb. 23 when presenting their ment also has a disproportionate number [email protected] initial report. of negative interactions with minority Inequities within the county sti e op- members of the community, which leads 1320 Old Chain Bridge Road portunity and must be overcome, said to excessive use of force, the report read. McLean, VA 22101 703.790.9090 | McEnearney.com Chief Equity Ofcer Karla Bruce. The law-enforcement system protects Equal Housing Opportunity “We still continue to see evidence of the interests and power of whites, law- systemic racism and injustice in other and-order rhetoric overly in uences po- public and private institutions,” she said. lice policy and racial proling by police “So it’s really critically important for us to causes minority residents to live in fear, RobRob FergusonFerguson isis as local as they fully employ our resources and ingenuity the committee found. come.as they A come.lifelong A lifelongNorthern to address the inequities embedded in our “Politicians aren’t willing to make the VirginianNorthern with Virginian more with than more 24 years than 24 years of Arlington real community.” same sacrices that oppressed constitu- of Arlington real estate expertise, Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff ents of color have endured for years,” the estate expertise, Rob knows Robthe neighborhoodsknows the neighborhoods and the McKay (D) said he formed the 42-mem- report read. “They say all the right things and the local market. ber, volunteer task force last summer – in but still engage in the same condescend- local market. the midst of nationwide public-health, ing, selective social change work in which LetLet RobRob showshow youyou howhow hishis clients economic and racial crises – to help the white establishments of power like the po- clients become clients for life. county government change policy and le- lice partake.” become clients for life. verage its investments to “shape the struc- The Community Health and Wellness ture of opportunity strategically and, Committee, led by Northern Virginia Rob Ferguson most importantly, intentionally.” Health Foundation president and CEO GRI & & Associate Associate Broker Broker “We wanted folks to be bold in their Patricia Mathews, found that existing pol- recommendations and, frankly, make icies and practices both inside and outside 703-926-6139703-926-6139 people uncomfortable along the way,” the county government produce health www.fergusonrealestateteam.com McKay said, adding, “Many of the bar- and wellness inequities. riers in place are by design and we must Built environments often contribute to actively root out those problems.” poor health in minority and low-income The task force during its rst ve communities, which frequently lack rep- months formed four committees to exam- resentation in the health-care system, the ine various issues and obtained the servic- committee found. CALL FOR YOUTH CANDIDATES es of a community-engagement consulting The Equitable Communities Commit- rm. But not all feedback from residents tee, headed by Amanda Andere, CEO of McLEAN COMMUNITY CENTER 2021 t the bill, Bruce said. Funders Together to End Homelessness, “Some of the community input re- investigated the racial wealth gap, seg- ceived indicated that there are some in regation of assets by geography, lack of GOVERNING BOARD ELECTION the community that do not acknowledge investment in historically marginalized the history of racism affecting our coun- communities and the lack of power by try and our county and therefore do not persons of color and “lived expertise” to understand why it’s so critically important in uence decision-making. Want to be a leader? that we consider equity strategically,” she The task force issued 20 recommenda- said. tions, such as ensuring that families with Want to earn valuable community The task force’s committee leaders children under age 5 have access to afford- summarized their ndings. able, quality early childhood programs service and outreach experience? • The Cradle to Career Success Com- and that those providers have opportuni- mittee, led by Cypriana McCray, conclud- ties for professional development. ed there were racial and ethnic disparities The task force also favored expanding Run for a seat on our regarding access to early childhood pro- offerings for career and technical educa- grams, opportunities for academic success tion, connecting youths with in-demand governing board! and participation in academic-enrichment careers, making blacks and Hispanics programs. aware of academic- and career-enrichment We’re looking for high school The county’s school system lacks a opportunities, monitoring racial proling students who wish to serve their comprehensive career-planning approach, and excessive uses of force by law enforce- community by playing a lead role in leaving black and Hispanic students dis- ment, and implementing implicit-bias and helping to carry out McLean proportionately under-prepared for cultural-competency training. Community Center’s goals. meaningful employment, and its hiring The group also recommended that Candidate Petition Packets may be picked and recruiting policies have resulted in a county ofcials “aggressively” increase workforce that “does not match the diver- the amount of affordable-housing for up at the Center. Deadline for returning the sity of the student body,” the report read. low-income residents, attract capital in- completed Candidate Petition to MCC: “From health-care to education, sys- vestment and economic opportunities in Friday, March 12 by 5 p.m. temic barriers have long prevented our minority and low-income communities, nation’s most marginalized communi- intentionally include diverse representa- ties from achieving nancial prosperity,” tion in power and decision-making op- said McCray, a member of the National portunities, and replace “oppressive” sys- VISIT: HTTPS://TINYURL.COM/MCLEAN-CENTER-ELECTION Council of Negro Women’s Reston-Dull- tems with “equitable” ones.

sungazette.news March 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/fairfax ON FACEBOOK: (Click on “Opinion”) www.facebook.com/sungazettenews www.facebook.com/insidenova Opinion ON TWITTER: @sungazettenews @sungazettespts Newsroom SCOTT McCAFFREY Our View: Here Comes the Collective Bargaining! Editor Tucked away inside Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill’s Virginia needs to become New Jersey. (We love New Jersey; (703) 738-2532 proposed scal 2022 budget is this nugget: e county gov- we just don’t want to pay the oppressive taxes the poor Gar- [email protected] ernment, he said, will need $960,000 and six new sta posi- den State folks must endure.) DAVE FACINOLI tions for “upcoming collective-bargaining endeavors.” One presumes the roughly million dollars being sought Sports editor Yep, it looks like the Fairfax County government will use is just to get the ball rolling; millions more will either be si- (703) 738-2533 the new power made available to it to let government work- phoned away from necessary programs, or siphoned out of [email protected] ers formally unionize. And how great is that! taxpayer wallets, as this shebang gets ramped up. BRIAN TROMPETER (For you public-school students out there who haven’t Anybody think County Executive Hill and the Board of Senior staff writer been in classrooms for a year, the phrase “how great is that” is Supervisors are going to be any match for union organizers? (703) 738-2534 called sarcasm. We’re sure those of you who frequently read Not a chance. [email protected] Sun Gazette editorials have learned how to spot it.) Meanwhile, over in the county school system, the two For decades, Virginia leaders of both parties adhered to teacher unions have proved they don’t even need collective- Advertising the dictum laid down years before by Franklin Roosevelt, bargaining power to hold the School Board, superintendent who believed (look it up) that little good comes of govern- and community hostage to their whims and proclivities. VICKY MASHAW ment employees unionizing. FDR couldn’t prevent it, but he ink things are going to be better when they gain real pow- Sales manager (571) 333-6272 did work to limit it at the federal level. Another reason the far er? Quoting the prescient G. Gordon Liddy from his radio- [email protected] le will be coming for him, too, eventually. talk-show days: “Ye suckers!” SHARON KASH e state prohibition on collective bargaining was hard- e General Assembly isn’t mandating local governments Sales ly a great sacri ce for workers in local governments across permit collective bargaining; it’s more or less a local option. (571) 239-8014 Northern Virginia; they have better pay and far more robust Outside of a few urban areas, we doubt most Virginia locali- [email protected] pensions than the majority of taxpayers who pay for it all. ties will take it up fully. Classified sales But the arrival of a new breed of Democrat in the General Why should they? Asking localities to approve employee (703) 771-8831 Assembly, coupled with old-school Democrats who at this unions is like, back in Roman days, asking the Christians to [email protected] point are so scared of being voted out of oce in party pri- welcome the lions into the Colosseum. maries that they’re going along with the lunacy, have decided Didn’t turn out so well. Except for the lions, of course. Business SYLVIA GORDON Business office (571) 333-6277 Why Not a Day to Celebrate Vice Presidents? [email protected] PAUL F. PETRICK formative. dent’s absence while avoiding the appear- For the Sun Gazette Constitutionally, the vice president is ance of a usurper. given just three duties: assumption of the His task was complicated by constitu- As birth month to George Washington, presidency upon the president’s death (or tional ambiguities regarding presidential Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan, removal, resignation, or inability); presid- incapacity that were later clari ed by the BUSINESS & MAILING ADDRESS: 131 E. Broad St., Suite 202, Falls Church, Va. 22046 February exhibited the least number of ing over the Senate; and breaking tie votes rati cation of the 25th Amendment. But P.O. 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Accompanied solely protected and cannot be reproduced in any manner without permission from the publisher. one wonder what William Henry Harrison paign kicked off, Nixon masterfully rebut- by a single Secret Service agent and an The publisher reserves the right to reject (born Feb. 9) might have achieved had his ted false claims of nancial impropriety interpreter, Nixon bravely faced down a advertising for any reason. presidency not ended more abruptly than during a televised speech to 60 million rock-throwing, communist-directed mob John Paul I’s ponti cate. Americans, the largest radio-TV audience in Peru. Embarrassed by Nixon’s courage, Fortunately, no speculation is needed prior to the initial Nixon-Kennedy presi- the communists retaliated by attempting regarding the achievements of Washing- dential debate in 1960. to assassinate Nixon several days later in ton and Lincoln, the two presidents al- The rst politician to use the new me- Venezuela. Nixon later won plaudits for PUBLISHER’S NOTICE most universally recognized as the best of dium of television to circumvent a hostile besting Soviet Premier Nikita Khrush- We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for achieving equal housing opportunity the bunch. And while the federal govern- media lter, Nixon laid bare every detail chev during an impromptu series of de- throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and ment only recognizes Washington’s birth- of his personal nances in what became bates in Moscow. support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of day as a federal holiday, some states have known as the “Checkers Speech” because Without Nixon’s example, it is dif - race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, merged separate observances of Washing- Nixon identi ed a puppy his daughter cult to imagine Barack Obama assigning familial status or handicap. ton’s and Lincoln’s birthdays into a single named Checkers as the only gift his fam- U.S. foreign policy vis-à-vis China and All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise generic Presidents’ Day. ily received since he entered politics. Ukraine to Joe Biden, or Donald Trump “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because Neither the federal government nor Having gone to unprecedented lengths placing the federal government’s response of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderli- ness, familial status or handicap or intention to make any state government sets aside a day to to prevent his vice presidency from ending to the coronavirus in the hands of Mike any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” honor America’s 49 vice presidents. But if before it began, Nixon served his nation Pence. This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertis- that were to change, the only suitable date like no other vice president. Congress declaring Jan. 9 to be “Vice ing for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings for Vice Presidents’ Day would be Jan. 9, When Eisenhower suffered a heart at- Presidents’ Day” may be unthinkable, advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal the birthday of Richard Nixon. tack, ileitis (intestinal inammation) and but would be a tting salute to America’s opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Best known for his tenure as America’s a stroke during a two-year period from nonpareil No. 2. Office at (804) 367-9753. Email: fairhousing@dpor. 37th president, Nixon’s earlier tenure as 1955-57, Nixon pulled off the seemingly Paul F. Petrick is an attorney in Cleve- virginia.gov. Web site: www.fairhousing.vipnet.org America’s 36th vice president was trans- impossible task of leading in the presi- land.

6 March 4, 2021 sungazette.news Budget Proposal Goes to Board of Supervisors BRIAN TROMPETER stimulus funds, but the proposed budget • $220,000 and two positions for the Sta Writer is not predicated on the receipt of such Of ce of Elections. moneys, Hill said. • $210,00 and 13 positions for capital- Fairfax County taxpayers would see McKay did some pivoting himself projects workload. a slightly lower tax rate and employees when the county’s broadcast feed piped in • $160,000 for an audit manager in the would not receive pay increases under a piano music over his remarks. Department of Taxation, which would be proposed scal year 2021 budget present- “It was our Fairfax County arts com- offset by revenue. ed Feb. 23 by County Executive Bryan munity already lobbying in the budget • $950,000 to support a new Lee Dis- Hill. process,” he quipped. trict community center. The county’s conservative assumptions The proposed budget would increase • $640,000 and 11 positions for the new during the pandemic allowed of cials not the transfer to Fairfax County Public Bryan Hill is Fairfax County executive. Sully Community Center. to make drastic choices when formulating Schools by $14.13 million – a gure more • $610,000 in support for maintenance the new budget, Hill said. than seven times less than the School Diversion First initiative, which offers of the school system’s athletic elds. “We are succeeding despite dif cult Board’s $104.4 million request. some low-level offenders alternatives to • $310,000 and two positions for sup- circumstances,” he said. Much of that request would have been incarceration. This increase will be offset port affordable-housing efforts. Hill’s budget would lower the county’s put toward a 3-percent salary hike for by savings in the Sheriff’s Of ce, of cials • $220,000 and one position to support real-estate tax rate by 1 cent to $1.14 per the school system’s employees, Hill said. said. the Department of Economic Inititia- $100 assessed valuation. But homeown- County of cials, as they have in the past, • $380,000 in increased capital support tives. ers’ bills on average still would rise about said that school-employee pay increases for environmental projects. Hill also suggested the county should $224 because of increased assessments. authorized by the state would entail a • $370,000 in staf ng support for the create a $20 million reserve for economic- Each penny on the tax rate is worth high local match from Fairfax County, county’s Climate Adaptation and Resil- recovery initiatives. Supervisor Walter an estimated $27.14 million in revenues, given current funding formulas. ience Plan. Alcorn (D-Hunter Mill) worried about a of cials said. Eighty-eight percent of the Much of the school system’s request • $1.35 million for Coordinated Ser- potential spike in evictions after the pan- county’s 344,000 residential properties was intended for a 3-percent salary in- vices Planning positions. demic ends. received higher assessments this year and crease for all employees. But under the • $680,000 for nine support-coordina- Supervisor Patrick Herrity (R-Spring- just 4.4 percent saw a decrease in assessed state’s funding formula, Fairfax County tion positions with the Community Ser- eld) said he was disappointed county ho- value. would have had to provide the lion’s share vices Board. meowners would see a 3.4-percent increase Single-family residential properties, of the money to nance that increase. • $890,000 for public-assistance-eligi- in their tax bills under the new budget. which make up 71.1 percent of the coun- School funding would constitute 52.8 bility workers and sexual-abuse-specialist “I would have hoped to see a at tax ty’s total, saw their average value increase percent of the general-fund budget under positions. bill, given the pandemic,” he said. an average of 4.17 percent this year. By the new proposal. The school system has • $960,000 and six positions for up- Supervisors on March 9 will advertise contrast, townhouses and duplexes, which received $137.9 million in federal stimulus coming collective-bargaining endeavors. a maximum potential tax rate, then hold make up 20.2 percent of the total, saw av- funds, plus $19.6 million in county coro- • $570,000 for maintenance of new fa- public hearings on the budget April 13 erage increases of 5.13 percent and con- navirus-relief moneys, of cials said. cilities. through 15 and adopt the budget May 4. dominiums (8.2 percent of the total) saw The county would gain 109 employees • $550,000 in lease adjustments. The new budget will take effect July 1. average hikes of 4.62 percent. to staff new facilities and continue previ- Owners of residential property contin- ous initiatives. The budget recommends: ue to bear a high burden of the county’s • $4.44 million for the police depart- real-estate tax collections. Commercial ment’s body-worn-camera program. and industrial properties account for • $3.15 million and 16 positions for nearly 18.2 percent of the county’s real- staf ng of the new South County Police estate-tax base, down from 19.7 percent Station. the previous year. • $2.23 million and 15 positions for the Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff Of ce of the Commonwealth’s Attorney. McKay (D) said the proposed conserva- • $1.18 million and eight positions to tive budget will allow of cials to remain staff the new Scotts Run Fire Station. spry and pivot when necessary. • $590,000 and ve positions to in- “Hope is not really what you base a crease emergency-911 call capacity. budget on,” he said. “It’s reality.” • $6.03 million for Health Depart- Of cials’ judicious use of $200.2 mil- ment positions that will be deployed to lion in federal CARES Act funds has the school-health program after the pan- put the county in a good position to re- demic. cover from the pandemic and economic • $1.43 million and seven positions for downturn, McKay said. County staff are the Opioid Task Force. monitoring the possibility of more federal • $720,000 and ve positions for the

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8 March 4, 2021 sungazette.news Vienna Works with Dominion on Reliability Issue BRIAN TROMPETER ion’s request for a 15-by-15-foot easement Act moneys boosted the town’s revenues Meals-tax revenues, which pay for cap- Sta Writer on the northwest corner of the water-tow- by 6.9 percent, resulting in a projected ital improvements, have dipped sharply er site, where the utility plans to install a general-fund surplus of $120,428, accord- compared with previous years, courtesy The Vienna Town Council unani- pad-mounted transformer. The project ing to a report presented by Finance Di- of the pandemic and subsequent gov- mously agreed Feb. 22 to grant Dominion will not interfere with access to, or any rector Marion Serfass. ernmental lockdowns. Town of cials Energy an easement to install a trans- town operations at, the water tower, Vi- The town’s scal 2021 operating rev- budgeted conservatively for scal 2021, former by the town’s water tower at 413 enna of cials said. enues have taken some major hits during estimating that meals-tax revenues would Tapawingo Road, S.W., as part of a proj- Residents living along the streets where the pandemic. Rounding to the nearest be only half the $2.8 million collected in ect to improve power reliability. utility undergrounding would occur are $1,000, town of cials are forecasting a scal 2019. The initiative is part of Dominion “excited” about that prospect, said Mayor $376,000 decline in parks-and-recreation (Those revenues declined by about Energy Virginia’s Strategic Underground Linda Colbert. revenues. $350,000 in scal 2020 after the pandemic Program, which places some outage- Council member Nisha Patel also was “We expected parks-and-recreation struck last March.) prone overhead electricity-distribution enthusiastic about the project. [programs] to be open in January,” Serfass Vienna of cials are now forecasting lines and related equipment underground “I think this is a no-brainer,” she said, said. “It didn’t come to pass.” to collect nearly $2.4 million in meals-tax to speed up power-restoration times fol- citing lengthy power outages and numer- Of cials also project losses in use of revenues in scal 2021. lowing major storms. ous deaths recently in Texas following ice money ($152,000), capital-lease pro- “Vienna residents really rallied to the Dominion of cials are planning a storms and frigid temperatures. “Power ceeds ($114,000), court nes and fees cause,” Serfass said, adding it was “pretty project in Vienna that would stretch along can be life-saving.” dropped ($74,000) and other local taxes amazing” that meals-tax revenues for the Meadow Lane, S.W., between Plum and Thanks to Federal Moolah, Vienna ($127,000). rst six months of the scal year have Frederick streets, S.W., and along Fred- Budget Is in Good Shape: Thanks in Town of cials project revenue gains reached 83 percent of the levels of the erick Street, S.W., from Meadow Lane to part to a substantial infusion of fed- in other areas, including property tax- previous year. the town’s water tower. eral CARES Act funds, the Vienna town es ($133,000), business-license taxes The Town Council will nalize the s- Dominion also plans to underground government has weathered well the rst ($27,000), sales taxes ($57,000), zoning cal 2022 budget later this spring. Coun- its utilities in the 600 and 700 blocks of seven months of pandemic-stricken scal and other permits ($181,000), street-cut cil member Howard Springsteen said the Hillcrest Drive, S.W., and the 400 block of year 2021, of cials told the Vienna Town inspection fees ($21,000), miscellaneous town should consider giving its employees Ridge Road, S.W. Council Feb. 22. revenue ($43,000) and federal and state raises this year, following pandemic-relat- Council members approved Domin- An infusion of $1.82 million in CARES revenue ($418,000). ed budget cuts last year. Environmentalists Laud Initiative on Yard-Waste Bagging BRIAN TROMPETER re-bag the materials, he said. tions (FACS). his family rst moved into their house. Sta Writer Paper yard-waste bags typically hold The bag ban is a “step in the struggle Plastics are harming the world’s oceans, 30 gallons’ worth of material and cost to eliminate carbon pollution,” said FACS said Vienna resident Helene Shore, co- It’s a small change in the grand scheme 50 cents apiece, which is more than the co-founder Scott Peterson, who copped to chairman of 350 Fairfax, a grass-roots of things, but Fairfax County supervisors 30-cent cost for plastic bags, Forbes said. stuf ng leaves into 90 bags when he and environmental group. and environmental advocates said the However, plastic bags often hold much county’s new ban on plastic bags for yard more material, said Supervisor Rodney waste will cut down on pollution and re- Lusk (D-Lee). duce equipment damage. Plastic bags also tend to damage pro- DENTAL Insurance The Board of Supervisors approved cessing equipment, which results in a cost the proposed ordinance change Feb. 23 on borne by all customers, said Board of Get the dental care you deserve. a 9-1 vote with Supervisor Patrick Herrity Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay (D). Medicare does not cover dental care1. That means if you need (R-Spring eld) voting nay. Pulverized plastic also contaminate the dental work done, it can cost you hundreds or even thousands of The ban will take effect March 1, the resulting mulch, Forbes said. dollars out of your own pocket. starting date for the county’s yard-waste Bagging yard waste need not always be Get Dental Insurance from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. season, which lasts through Dec. 24. The the rst alternative for residents, Forbes It helps cover over 350 procedures — from cleanings and fillings to county has no immediate plans to crack said. Homeowners can “grass-cycle” yard crowns and dentures. Call today to get help paying big dental bills. down on homeowners who do not com- waste with their lawn mowers, leaving ply with the new rules, but of cials have the ground up material on their yards to • See any dentist you want, used the last year as a transition period to nourish the grass, he said. but save more with one in our network prepare the public for the anticipated ban, Residents also may compost yard • No deductible, no annual maximum said Eric Forbes of the county’s Depart- waste or set it out for collection in reus- • Immediate coverage for preventive care ment of Public Works and Environmental able containers, he said. Services. Hunter Mill District resident Rick Gal- Call to get your FREE Information Kit “In terms of the honeymoon period, liher agreed, adding that bagging leaves is we will encourage the collection compa- a “miserable” activity. nies to notify their customers about the “We have to teach the residents, and 1-855-730-6412 new requirement [and] provide notices especially our children, that what you do dental50plus.com/sngzt and/or tags on improperly set out yard with your trash matters,” he said. waste that may be left uncollected,” he Supervisor Penelope Gross (D-Mason) said. supported the ban, despite some personal “We do not anticipate a 100-percent reservations, and said some of her older success rate in the beginning, but we will constituents were concerned about the continue our outreach in collaboration prospect. with industry to help our community “Quite frankly, the paper bags don’t reach compliance with the new require- hold up,” she said. “They don’t hold up ments,” he added. well to the rain or the snow and they are Some waste haulers in the community hard to use.” already have made the business decision Several environmental activists testi- to notify customers they were going to ed in favor of the plastic-bag ban. 1 “Medicare & You,” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2020 Includes the Participating (in GA: Designated) Providers and Preventive Benefi ts Rider. 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sungazette.news March 4, 2021 9 SPRINGTIME AUTOMOTIVE GUIDE Regular Tire Rotation Will Save You Trouble Vehicle owners need to keep mainte- tion also keeps the tires working properly. nance on the mind to ensure their cars Experts generally advise tire rotation and trucks are operating at peak capacity. every 6,000 to 8,000 miles, even if they do Various components should be checked not show any signs of wear. and serviced at key intervals. It is challenging to determine if weath- Oil changes and uid top-offs are part er treads are uneven or how much wear of routine maintenance, but it can be easy has been sustained just by looking at to forget about other important parts of them. Rotating tires can prolong the life the vehicle, including tires. of tires and decrease how frequently they Rotating tires is vital to their upkeep. need to be replaced. Bridgestone Tires advises that tire rota- Rotating tires keeps the tread depth tion involves routinely repositioning a ve- uniform and helps maintain traction and hicle’s tires in specic patterns from front consistent handling across all four tires. to back and side to side. Bridgestone says the tire rotation pat- According to Big O Tires, the front tern that is best for a particular vehicle tires tend to wear on the outside edges depends on the type of tire being used. because the tire leans over when a driver Patterns are recommended by the stan- In addition to proper traction, mini- been rotated. At this time the mechanic turns a corner. The rear tires just follow dardizing body of the tire industry, called mizing uneven tire treads causes the vehi- will likely check brakes as well, since it is the front ones, so they usually wear more The Tire and Rim Association. Individu- cle to be more balanced, advises Wrench, easy to see and reach them when the tires evenly. als can consult with professional mechan- a mobile auto repair and maintenance are off. By leaving tires in place, the outside ics about the proper way to rotate tires. company. This enables the driver to have Tire rotation is an important compo- edges on the front tires will wear down Many tire manufacturers or automo- more control even when roads are slip- nent of vehicle maintenance. Check with much faster than the rest and those tires tive stores that have sold customers tires pery. a qualied automotive professional to see will need to be replaced sooner. Rotation also will do tire rotations – some free of Many auto service centers will then if it’s time to have your vehicle’s tires ro- may be required by tire warranties. Rota- charge. align and balance tires after they have tated. (SC213763) Can Your Vehicle’s Color Give Get Teen Drivers Off to a Good Insights Into Your Personality? Start with the Best Instruction Cars and trucks may be modes of black. transportation, but many people see their • Silver: Silver cars may have futuris- vehicles as extensions of their personali- tic connotations because of their metallic ties. hues. Silver vehicles also can be elegant The color of a vehicle can say a lot and prestigious. A certain element of mo- about its driver. In fact, automotive ex- dernity is associated with silver cars and perts say color affects drivers’ decisions trucks. when they’re buying new vehicles. • Gray: People who choose gray ve- In 2015, a survey from PPG Automo- hicles may be less concerned about sta- tive Coatings found the color palette of tus and more interested in a vehicle that black, silver, gray, and white makes up 75 blends in with the crowd. As teenagers eagerly await the arrival or another trusted adult may have the percent of new cars on the road. This no-nonsense hue could be ideal of the birthday that makes them eligible best intentions when teaching teens how White has been the most popular car for cautious, even-keeled drivers who like to get their drivers’ licenses, they may be to drive, they may be rusty with some of color for years, perhaps because neutral to go with the ow. anticipating the freedom that being able to the rules. Furthermore, they may have ad- tones tend to look new for years, improv- • Blue: Light blue to mid-blue cars drive alone provides. But that excitement opted habits or shortcuts that, while they ing resale value as a result. convey a sense of calm and coolness. Blue can overshadow the immense responsibil- work for them, may not be the proper way The Pantone Color Institute periodi- is a dependable color and may indicate ity of operating a motor vehicle. to instruct new drivers. 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10 March 4, 2021 sungazette.news Va. Home Sales, Prices See Increase in January

Home sales and median sales prices Homes that went to closing in January continued their upward trajectory across spent an average of 36 days between listing nearly all areas of the commonwealth, and rati ed sales contract. While lengthy with smaller and more rural areas faring compared to spring/summer standards, it best and the market for condominiums was remarkably brisk for mid-winder; a trailing. year before, the average was 56 days, while A total of 8,806 properties went to in 2017, it was 77 days. closing during the rst month of 2021, up “The fast-moving market has made the 31.1 percent from January 2020, accord- home-buying process increasingly chal- ing to data reported by the Virginia Real- lenging for some homebuyers, particularly tors trade group. some rst-time buyers,” Sturtevant said. Sales were up in each of the eight geo- Inventory remains a challenge, even graphic areas of the commonwealth, with though increasing numbers of homeown- the increases ranging from 12.7 percent in ers are putting their properties on the the Shenandoah Valley to 206 percent in market. At the end of January, there were Southwest Virginia. Eastern Virginia and 16,280 properties available for perusal, Southside Virginia also saw sales totals down 43 percent from a year before. more than double compared to a year be- Where might the Virginia market be fore. heading? The number of pending sales in In Northern Virginia, sales for the January (9,301) was up 16 percent from IT’S TIME TO LOVE YOUR month totaled 2,862, up 27 percent from a year before, suggesting the market that a year before. Virginia Realtors de nes began booming as COVID restrictions KITCHEN AGAIN “Northern Virginia as both the inner and were eased last summer shows no signs of outer suburbs of Washington, as well as slowing in the near term. some areas even further out. Several months into the future, how- The median sales price of all homes ever, there could be challenges due to in- that went to closing for the month was suf cient inventory as “the pace of sales $315,000, up 12.5 percent from a year be- activity continues to outpace supply,” fore and marking six consecutive months Sturtevant said. of double-digit increases. Homes gar- In 2020, a total of 139,908 properties nered, on average, 99.7 percent of listing went to closing across the Old Dominion, price, “reecting bidding wars and mul- up 10.8 percent from 126,908 in 2019. 50% OFF * tiple offers,” said Lisa Sturtevant, chief Year-over-year sales were up in each of INSTALLATION economist for Virginia Realtors. the eight geographic areas of the com- Median sales prices were up by dou- monwealth, with the increases ranging *Limit one offer per household. Must purchase 5+ Classic/Designer Shelves. ble-digit amounts in all eight areas of the from 7.4 percent (central Virginia, includ- EXP 3/31/21 commonwealth, with increases ranging ing the Richmond area) to 29.4 percent from 10.2 percent to 31.3 percent and me- (eastern Virginia, including the Eastern dian sales prices ranging from $137,000 Shore). (Southside Virginia) to $475,000 (North- Northern Virginia ended the year ern Virginia). with 49,185 transactions, up 10 percent. Those increasing prices are not being Hampton Roads followed with 33,621, up matched by incomes, creating an increas- 13.4 percent. ing affordability crunch. Statewide, the median sales price in Homes selling for $200,000 or less rep- 2020 was $319,902, which was up from resented only one in ve transactions (20.8 $295,000 last year, an 8.4-percent increase ® percent), compared to 28.1 percent a year – signi cantly higher than the 2- to 4- before. On the other end of the spectrum, percent bumps recorded in most recent homes selling for $800,000 or more rose years. Schedule Your FREE Design Consultation NOW: from 4.3 percent of homes sold in January Total sales volume statewide in 2020 2020 to 6.3 percent in January 2021. was $53.6 billion, up 18.1 percent from a (844) 930-3926 Total sales volume for the month stood year before. at $3.4 billion, up 32.2 percent from a year For more, see the Website at www.vareal- Hours: Mon - Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 10am - 4pm EST before. tors.org.

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Vienna police o cer Dale “Chip” McElhattan (left photo) and master police o cer Kenny Smith (right photo) recently were honored by Town Manager Mercury Payton and Police Chief James Morris for their eorts to save the life of a motorist who had a heart attack during an incident in February. See item below. JUVENILE SUSPECTS CHARGED IN entry into the Bed, Bath & Beyond store nolulu Police Department in Hawaii. ing morning, the juvenile’s father reported ARMED ROBBERY: A man walking home at 2051 Chain Bridge Road in Tysons that his daughter had returned home safe- on Robert Lane at Monticello Drive in the on Feb. 19 at 5:58 a.m., then took prop- VIENNA POLICE INVESTIGATE AFTER ly. Vienna police continue to investigate Falls Church area on Feb. 24 at 8:23 p.m. erty and ran away, Fairfax County police LINKING GIRL TO FALSE REPORTS: this case. was approached by two juveniles who dis- said. A crisis hotline alerted Vienna police on played a rearm, stole his personal prop- Feb. 21 at 8:21 p.m. that a caller was stat- VIENNA DUMP TRUCK SLIDES ON ICE, erty and left the area, Fairfax County po- WOMAN TELLS POLICE CHECK STO- ing he had shot himself in the area of the DAMAGES SHED: A Vienna town gov- lice said. No injuries were reported. LEN IN HAWAII WAS DEPOSITED LO- 500 block of Kingsley Road, S.W. ernment dump truck that was being used Of cers found the suspects nearby and CALLY: A woman came to Vienna Police While of cers were responding, the ho- as a snowplow on Feb. 19 at 1:09 a.m. slid took them into custody after a foot pur- Headquarters recently to report that a tline received additional information that on black ice while traversing a commercial suit. Charges for the juveniles are pend- check stolen from her mailbox in Hawaii the person had moved to an abandoned building’s parking lot in the 400 block of ing, authorities said. had been altered and deposited into a home in the 900 block of Olympian Cir- Pine Street, S.E., and damaged the exte- Navy Federal Credit Union account. cle, S.W. rior of a small shed, Vienna police said. ITEMS TAKEN DURING COMMERCIAL Police advised the woman to follow up Of cers searched both locations, could The driver, who was traveling north- BURGLARY IN TYSONS: Someone forced with the U.S. Postal Service and the Ho- not locate any injured person and found bound through the lot when the accident nothing suspicious. Police determined the occurred, was unable to stop because of call was a false report. the ice, police said. Multiple Offers At 9:31 p.m. that day, the hotline re- ceived additional information from a per- VIENNA POLICE HONOR TWO OFFI- son claiming he had shot himself in the CERS FOR SAVING LIFE: The Vienna area of the 500 block of Kingsley Road, Police Department on Feb. 17 honored S.W. As of cers searched the area, they two of cers who helped save the life of a observed a juvenile watching them from motorist who had a heart attack following her home, close to where the calls were an accident. 6286 Dunaway Ct. McLean initiated. While Master Police Of cer Kenny The girl’s father provided the of cers Smith and Of cer Dale “Chip” McElhat- Multiple Offers with her phone, which showed she was the tan were discussing the accident with the one placing the calls, police said. Of cers male driver, he collapsed onto the pave- interviewed the girl about the incidents, ment in cardiac arrest and was not breath- and upon her return to the residence, she ing. became upset and ran away. Smith and McElhattan jumped into After police could not locate her, au- action, rendered cardiopulmonary resus- thorities entered her name into the state’s citation and re-established the man’s pulse 6615 McLean Ct. McLean 9900 Rosewood Hill Cir, Vienna database as a missing juvenile. and breathing. At approximately 3:13 a.m. the follow- Shortly afterward, the driver stopped Almost 35 Year McLean Resident breathing again and of cers again admin- Almost 20 Years in real estate LEECRONIN Best Washingtonian 2016-2020 istered CPR until Emergency Medical 703.328.6722 Bilingual (English & Korean) Services personnel arrived on the scene [email protected] GRI - Top 5% Nationwide Realtor NVAR Top Producer and took over the life-saving care. Rescue Licensed in VA, DC, & MD personnel transported the man to an area hospital, where he was cared for and sta- bilized, police said. 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14 March 4, 2021 sungazette.news More on the Web n High-school roundup. n Youth-sports results. For more sports, visit: Sports www.insidenova.com/sports/Fairfax Teeing Off McLean, High-School Stadiums Are No Longer Inactive Venues With the condensed and delayed Madison fall outdoor high-school sports season nally beginning last week with out- side football and eld hockey games, Stand 1-0 stadiums and stands won’t be empty of fans any longer. A lucky few will be permitted to watch the action, and Cougars Rally to that’s a very welcome thing. Top Host Saxons Dave Facinoli Those stands and stadiums have DAVE FACINOLI been empty since the 2019 fall sea- Sta Writer son because the 2020 spring outdoor campaign was canceled with the pan- The Madison Warhawks opened demic scare. Next, the fall season was their delayed high-school football sea- delayed until this month, putting foot- son Feb. 22 with a 37-0 rout over the ball in February. How weird is that? host Falls Church Jaguars in a non-dis- Now, the high-school scoreboards trict game. will be working, the stadium lights will be turned on and shining brightly, and FOOTBALL ROUNDUP action will take place on the elds with Madison quarterback Brandon those few fans cheering and watching Barry threw and ran for touchdowns, with excitement. and Brendan Wyka had a scoring run, Maybe many of those specta- as well. Madison was dominant on de- tors will be stomping their feet in the fense. Madison was ahead in the game, bleachers as well. 23-0, at halftime. It has been months since those out- The Warhawks next take the eld side sports venues have been active. Friday, March 5 at 7 p.m. at Oakton School athletic directors have been (0-1) in a neighborhood clash. busy in recent days making sure sta- n The McLean Highlanders opened dium lights and speakers and all the their football season with a 28-14 victo- other things necessary to host games ry over the visiting Mount Vernon Ma- are still in working order. jors. McLean fell behind 7-0 on a long Are those football yard markers, touchdown pass, then rallied. endzone pylons and goalpost padding “We blew a coverage on that play, but still stored in the same place, and how we were able to respond and nally got about those football goalposts? Are our offense going,” McLean coach John Oakton High School’s Cody Weitzman runs with the ball for a long gain in the Cougars home they all level and squared up, ready victory against the Langley Saxons in non-district action Feb. 27. See a slideshow of game ac- for kickoff? Continued on Page 16 tion at https://sungazette.news/photos. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT With spectator numbers still lim- ited, unfortunately there won’t be any of those entertaining and loud stu- Madison, Marshall Players Earn Hoop Honors dent sections cheering for their teams. A Sta Report nior sisters Grace and Alayna Arnolie age areas also were honored on the dis- Hopefully, those groups eventually were chosen rst team. Making second trict and region levels for their 2020-21 can return in full, primed and ready to As expected for a state-champion- team were junior Katie Koshuta and contributions. cheer louder than ever. How does that ship team, multiple basketball players sophomore Sarah Link. Alayna Arnolie Making rst-team all-region were popular “I believe” cheer go that stu- for the Madi- made the all-defensive team. twin sisters Christina and Mary Trivi- dent sections so often chant? It hasn’t BASKETBALL son Warhawks On the all-region level, Makrigior- sonno from the National District cham- been heard for way too long. earned all-district and all-region recog- gos and Grace Arnolie were chosen rst pion Marshall Statesmen. Oakton High It is so nice to see those high-school nition for helping the girls high-school team and Alayna Arnolie was second senior Hannah Kaloi also made rst stadiums with some fans on hand and team nish 16-1. team. team all-region. in working order once again. Madison won the Virginia High Class 6 all-state selections are expect- Chosen second-team all-region were Now, let’s just hope all of that con- School League Class 6 girls state crown ed to be announced in a few days. Langley’s Annabeth Holsinger, Mar- tinues and eventually everything re- as well as the preceding 6D North Re- So far, Madison girls head coach shall’s Val Dirkse and McLean’s Mia turns to normal. “I believe.” gion Tournament, compiling a 5-0 post- Kirsten Stone has not received any Fitzgerald. season record. The state crown was the postseason awards. Stone, who played In the National District, the Trivi- Warhawks’ second in a row and fourth at Madison, earned her 250th career sonno sisters were chosen co-Players of overall. coaching win this season. She has 262 the Year and to the rst team along with Find daily updates on the Web at On the Concorde District level, all victories overall. Dirkse, who was the league’s Defensive www.insidenova.com. Stay in touch ve Madison starters were honored. A number of other local girls basket- through Twitter (@sungazettespts) and Senior Amalia Makrigiorgos and ju- ball players in the Sun Gazette’s cover- Continued on Page 16 www.facebook.com/sungazettenews.

sungazette.news March 4, 2021 15 Madison Girls, Oakton Boys Finish Third in State Meet DAVE FACINOLI individual medley, the 200 free relay was Sta Writer fourth, the medley relay fth and 400 free relay sixth. Led by a couple of top individual “We did ne and had some strong in- performances, the Madison Warhawks dividual swims, but you have to be bet- nished third ter than great in a meet like that to win,” SWIM & DIVE in girls action Madison coach Andrew Foos said. and the Oakton Cougars tied for third “Yorktown had a very strong meet.” in boys competition at state swimming The Madison girls had fewer swim- and diving championships, respectively. mers in the state meet because the quali- The swimming nals of the Virginia cation guidelines for the competition High School League’s Class 6 boys and were changed as a result of the pandem- girls state meets were held Feb. 25 in ic restrictions, so the team’s usual depth Stafford. The Oakton boys tied Cent- was not as much of a factor. reville for third with 163 points. Ocean The Oakton High School 200 free relay team of Graham Evers, Anthony Grimm, Carl Blakney “The setup was different than nor- Lakes won with 183. and Wes Kron won the race at the state meet in a speedy 1:23.57. OAKTON HIGH SCHOOL mal this year, but everyone had the same In the girls meet, Yorktown won with Also for the Oakton boys, Graham 200 free relay was fourth and the 400 limitations,” Foos said. 236 points and four-time defending Evers was third in the 200 free and fth free relay eighth. For the 10th place McLean girls state champion Madison had 202, just in the 100 free. Carl Blakney, Wes Kron Madison’s Owen Dyson was seventh team, Catherine Hughes was second in behind runner-up Battle eld with 209. and Ian Ching were other members of in the 100 free. the breast in a school-record time and Leading the Oakton boys was senior those winning relays. With a second in the 50 free and a fourth in the IM, and Lily Flint was fth Anthony Grimm. He won two races The 6D North Region champion fourth in the 100 free, Alexandra Dicks in the 50 and 100 free, setting school – the 50 freestyle in 19.69 and the 100 Langley boys placed ninth. Langley’s led the Madison girls. marks. breaststroke (2853.84) - and was a mem- Johnny Bradshaw tied for fourth in the Also for the Madison girls, Darby For the sixth place Langley girls, ber of the winning 200 medley (1:32.77) 100 breast and 12th in the 50 free, Rob- Galbraith was sixth in the back and Alyssa Webb was third in the 500 free and 200 free (1:23.57) relays. ert Luebke was fourth in the backstroke 10th in the buttery, Hannah Carmen and fth in the 200 free, Victoria Valko Grimm helped Oakton account for and ninth in the 100 free, the 200 free re- was fth in the 500 free, Regan Hau sixth in the 100 free and seventh in the 120 of his team’s points, capping his lay was third and the 400 free seventh. sixth in the breast, Charlotte Dixon sev- 50 free, and Sarah Radle eighth in the standout high-school career, in which he For the 11th place McLean boys, enth in the 200 free, Erica Rice eighth IM. won multiple district, region and state Owen Thomas was sixth in the 50 free, in the back, Emma Wainwright ninth Abigail Zindler was third in the championship races. Ryan Sribar eighth in the 100 breast, the in the back, Sophia Brown 10th in the breast for the Oakton girls.

passing for 133 yards and a touchdown and he ran for 92 yards and a score. Football Zach Cash added 40 yards rushing. Continued from Page 15 Michael Hoeymans caught seven passes for 101 yards and a TD, Collin Scholla said. “They were a physical team Afeck caught three for eight yards and and they took away our running game, Diop Nico and Gabe Goldstein had two so we resorted more to the pass. It was a catches each. great home opener.” n The Marshall Statesmen lost their McLean quarterback Bijan Soltani season opener to visiting Falls Church, completed 11 of 31 passes for 209 yards 35-13. and three touchdowns. Two of the TDs For Marshall, quarterback Patrick went to Billy Ludwick and the other to Margiotta was 10 of 17 passing for Nicholas Halteh. Ludwick caught six 89 yards. He ran for 35 yards and two passes for 94 yards and Halteh three for touchdowns. 91. Bryce Molnar and Zaven Malik each Marshall’s Nakia Wilson had eight caught one pass. carries for 33 yards and Matthew On the ground, Ryan Jessar rushed Oakton High School quarterback scrambles as Langley’s Jacob Steele blitzes and eventually Shutello eight for 31. for 33 yards and a TD and Soltani had records a sack. Oakton rallied in the second half to win the game. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT Roberto Herrera had ve catches for nine yards rushing, with lineman Liam been through a lot. They are believing overs [four], and our offense just needs 60 yards, Luke Plawin three for 23 yards Downey and center Nicky Varela lead- they can compete.” to catch up. There were a ton of bright and James Margiotta two for six. ing the way. McLean nished 5-5 last season and spots in terms of plays and players.” In a game this Friday, March 5 in- Leading McLean on defense was line- 0-10 the previous two years. Junior Nick Toole quarterbacked in volving local teams, the Oakton Cou- backer Alec Butler with 11 solo tackles. n The Oakton Cougars lost to the the game and Andrew Franko was a top gars host the Madison Warhawks at 7 Phillippe Kabasele had two sacks and host Fairfax Lions, 18-8, in their season producer on offense. p.m. in a big Concorde District neigh- eight combined tackles, Conner Greer opener in non-district play. In its second game, Oakton rallied borhood showdown. had 13 combined tackles and an inter- The Cougars led 8-0, which included from a 22-14 halftime de cit to defeat In Liberty District action March 5 at ception and Jessar had an interception, a safety, at the end of the rst quarter, the visiting Langley Saxons, 28-22. 7 p.m., McLean visits Washington-Lib- and was in on 11 tackles. but did not score again. Toole threw two touchdowns passes to erty in Arlington and Langley hosts the “Our defense played terri c and “We shot ourselves in the foot too Franko in the victory. Herndon Hornets. physical,” Scholla said. “They were y- many times,” Oakton coach Mel Mor- The game was the season opener for In a National District contest, Mar- ing around the eld, and we put pressure gan said. “We had the chances we want- Langley. shall hosts the undefeated Wake eld on their quarterback. We have a senior- ed and we didn’t capitalize. Our defense For Langley in the game, quarter- Warriors (2-0) at 7 p.m. on Friday, heavy team with players here who have did excellent creating multiple turn- back Brendan Mansinne was 16 of 30 March 5.

Making second team from the Na- Taylor Maguire and McLean’s Sophie high-school careers. tional District were Marshall’s Rylie Smith and Kara Bremser chosen second NOTE: The Madison girls had a 5-0 Basketball Hughes, Sela Scheinman and Brenna team. Maguire and Fitzgerald made the playoff record this season and were very Continued from Page 15 Smith. all-defensive team. consistent on offense in those games, In the Liberty District, Holsinger The Trivisonno sisters helped Mar- averaging 56.2 points per outing The Player of the Year. Mary Trivisonno and Fitzgerald made rst team, with shall win two region championships and Warhawks scored in the 50s in all ve also made the all-defensive team. Langley’s Caitlyn Shumadine and multiple district crowns during their contests – in order 59, 58, 56, 54, 54.

16 March 4, 2021 sungazette.news Cougars, Saxons Clash in Afternoon Action

The host Oakton Cougars rallied to defeat the Langley Saxons, 28-22, in a non-district high- school football game Feb. 27. From top: Pursued by Langley’s Michael Hoeymans and Caden Ghannam, Oakton’s Graham Martin heads for the end zone on a run as Dylan Fagan jumps high into the air joy along the Oakton sideline. During a long run, Langley quarterback Brendan Mancinne evades a diving tackle attempt by Oakton’s Chris Ford. Oakton’s Teddy Gayton hauls in a pass. Oakton quarterback Nick Toole throws a pass. Oakton’s Daniel Knight runs into the end zone as teammate Will Mountcastle looks on. Hoeymans outruns Oakton’s Andrew Franco for a touchdown. See a slideshow of game action at https://sungazette.news/photos. Photos by Deb Kolt

sungazette.news March 4, 2021 17 Saxons Anxious to Begin Defense of Their Three Titles DAVE FACINOLI ington-Liberty. Its nal regular-season Eshna Parth; juniors Lizzie Demoors Sta Writer game is April 1 at South Lakes, then and Sophia Bailey; and sophomores there are expected to be playoffs. Abby Greenblatt, Chloe Smith, So a Having waited so long, the Langley “It has been wild times, but we are Garrison, McKenna McConnell and Saxons are more than anxious to get grateful that we are nally getting back goalie Lexie Keating. started out there. I think the girls are loving it,” NOTE: Langley has played in the FIELD HOCKEY attempt- Langley coach Katie Robinson said. state tournament three times in the past ing to defend their triple crown of big “We have a really good balance of re- four seasons, losing in the semi nals championships earned during the 2019 turners.” in 2018 and in the rst round in 2016. season. The coach expects Emma Cole and Langley was 3-0 in the 2019 state tour- That fall Langley nished 20-1-1 in Chloe Reed to be two of the leaders, nament. winning Liberty District, 6D North Re- alongside Kendal Wilson and Sophia n The six-time defending National gion and Virginia High School League Perkins. Hannah Abele is a senior for- District Tournament champion Mar- Class 6 state tournament girls eld ward that the Saxons hope to be strong shall Statesmen open their season hockey titles. The Saxons won their nal with the use of her speed. March 1 with a 1-0 victory over South 15 matches, with the state crown being “Any game we get will be a bonus. County. the program’s rst. We are trying to be as optimistic as pos- Marshall had a 12-7 record in the fall Langley had an 8-0 postseason mark sible,” Robinson said. of 2019, losing in the rst-round of the in 2019. Abele, Perkins, Cole, Erin Sweat, 6D North Region Tournament to York- The 2020 fall season was delayed be- Coach Kaite Robinson believes her team will Hailey Smith and Anna Carlucci are town, which went on to nish second. be strong again. PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI cause of the pandemic. The Saxons are other returners from the fall 2019 sea- The Statesmen are expected to be now set to play a reduced 10-game regu- Langley was scheduled to open son. district tournament contenders again lar-season schedule, with all matches against neighborhood rival McLean on Other top Langley players are ex- this season under veteran coach Chris- against district opponents. March 2, then play March 4 at Wash- pected to be seniors Sophie Smith and tina Carroll. High School Roundup REGION WRESTLING RESULTS: Lang- The Oakton High team nished sixth, TIONS: McLean High School senior honorable mention and to the all-defen- ley High School’s Alex Woltman at 132 led by Isaac Hegg’s second at 152 and a forward Nate Legg and Madison High sive team. pounds and Chur-Yong Mun at 220, second by Romin Bakhtiyor at 145. senior forwards Logan Spafford and Spafford and Tuft made rst-team Madison’s Samuel Sorrell (152) and The Marshall Statesmen were sev- Colin Tuft were 6D North Region rst- all-Concorde District. McLean’s Nathan Fishman (182) all enth, as Owen Lebkisher (138) and team selections in boys basketball this In the Liberty Distric, Areikat was won individual championships at the 6D Nicholas Zuniga (heavyweight) each season. chosen to the rst team and Langley’s North Region wrestling tournament. place second in their weight classes. Spafford and Tuft helped Madison Jiaan Sehhat and Jonathan Reiss made Each had 3-0 records, with Fishman Fishman helped McLean nish eighth. reach the championship game of the re- second-team. Reiss made the all-defen- having two pins and a technical fall. Brigham DeVore was second at 220. gion tournament. sive team. Legg was chosen the district’s Woltman had two pins, and Sorrell and Langley High guard Amr Areikat Player of the Year. Mun each had three decisions. ICE HOCKEY PLAYOFFS: The McLean was second-team all-region. Sorrell helped the Madison boys n- Highlanders (6-4-1) lost to fth-seed In the boys National District, Mar- GOLFER PLACES 19TH: Langley High ish third in the team scoring. Yorktown, 7-1, in their only game of the shall High’s Andrew Heiden made rst School senior golfer Kelly Chinn tied for Also for Madison, John Kustra was Northern Virginia Scholastic Hockey team and Ilias Hwang and Gavin Bundy 19th with a 5-over 74-70-77–221 total at second at 182, Nicholas Ceynowa was League club playoffs. were selected second team. Marshall’s the 17th annual Jones Cup Invitational second at 195, third were Ben Sim (132) Nathaniel Hughes scored the goal Matthew Lenert made the all-defensive golf tournament in Sea Island, Ga. The and Eli Novario (170), and fourth was for McLean, which was the fourth seed squad. winning score was 214. Orion Luera (160). in the playoffs. In the Concorde District, Oakton The competition included top junior Woltman and Mun helped Langley High’s Sean Kelly and Nick Toole made players in the U.S. and other parts of place fourth. ALL-REGION, DISTRICT BOYS SELEC- second team. Alex Dimitri was chosen the world. 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18 March 4, 2021 sungazette.news Battle Over Rouse Estate Enters Its Next Phase SCOTT McCAFFREY Board. The Feb. 23 hearing was simply Sta Writer to advertise hearings on the matter before the Planning Commission on April 5 and At the very end of a two-hour Feb. 23 the County Board on April 17. hearing on the proposed historic designa- The County Board could have set hear- tion of the Rouse estate on Wilson Boule- ings earlier, but opted not to. “There’s a vard between North McKinley Road and process that we follow, and we are follow- North Madison Street, Arlington County ing that process,” board member Libby Board member Takis Karantonis mused Garvey said. aloud what the next step in this saga Colucci urged County Board mem- might be. bers to go further and “stop this runaway Cynics might contend the next step freight train” by voting to end the process could well end up being the sound of bull- once and for all. But that may not have dozers – and sooner rather than later. been necessary: Preservationists fear The trust that owns the 9-acre estate that, from the start, county of cials have gave no quarter to preservationists or af- been signaling to the Rouse trust that any fordable-housing advocates at the meeting, preservation designation would be slow- af rming its plan to tear down the main walked until demolition permits were in house and outbuildings so the property hand. can be prepped for sale and, most likely, The 9-acre estate is what remains of This photo was part of the submission by local resident Tom Dickinson, who in the spring of redevelopment as single-family homes. a 26-acre tract purchased by sportsman 2020 asked Arlington o cials to consider preservation of the Rouse estate on Wilson Boule- And the legal counsel for the trust Randy Rouse in the 1950s. Rouse owned vard. that controls the parcel made clear that it until his death at age 100 in 2017; his tivists against some of those who live in much that can be done to prevent its ulti- if County Board members overstep their widow had been residing in the main neighborhoods surrounding the estate; mate redevelopment. authority in an effort to intervene, there house until recently. and casting the property owner as the Given the bad blood that has devel- will be consequences. The trust set up during Rouse’s lifetime bad guy – the Snidely Whiplash, if you oped, asking everybody to take a breath “Does the board want to put itself in provides support for his widow, as well as will – in the drama. All as the board’s per- and think things through over the next the position where it tries to thwart an for philanthropic initiatives. The trustees haps desired end result, demolition of the two months may be too much to expect. otherwise legal act by a property owner?” are obligated to get the maximum value buildings, gets closer.) But County Board members asked for all attorney Thomas Colluci asked. for the property they can, said Colucci, In theory, County Board members sides to give it a shot. Should the county government desire one of the heavy-hitters of local land-use could place the parcel into its own historic “There could be some ways to come up to control future use of the parcel, Colluci law. district even after the structures on it fall with a win-win-win,” Garvey said. “We said, it needs to pull out its checkbook. The trust has not let county of cials to the wrecking ball. But unless the coun- really might come up with something.” “If the public wants to preserve this on the property to conduct a preservation ty government wants to pay for the prop- “It can be a tremendous opportunity,” property, or make it into a park or a survey, but Colucci intimated they likely erty, or nd someone who will, there’s not Karantonis added. school, the county certainly has the would come away disappointed. right of eminent domain,” he said, leav- “The structures are not in good condi- ing unsaid that such a move would put tion,” he said. “Some of them are in un- the county government on the hook for, safe condition.” potentially, tens of millions of dollars in The HALRB has proposed includ- compensation. ing about 80 percent of the parcel in an The Feb. 23 public hearing laid the historic district, with lots fronting North DON’T JUST KINDA TV. DIRECTV. groundwork for formal hearings on the Madison Street being left off. At the same historic designation in April. 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TOWN OF VIENNA, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF DELINQUENT TAXES AND NOTICE OF RE-ADOPTION OF THE EXTENSION JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL PROPERTY OF AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO PERMIT TEMPORARY WAIVERS OF ZONING REGULATIONS On April 15, 2021, or as soon thereafter as may be effected, actions will be commenced under the authority AND REVIEW FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS of Virginia Code §58.1-3965, et seq., to begin proceedings to sell the following parcels of real estate for the ADVERSLEY EFFECTED BY THE ONGOING payment of Arlington County, Virginia, delinquent real estate taxes: PANDEMIC DISASTER Property Owner(s) Account Numbers Property Description Notice is hereby given that on Monday, March 1, 2021, the Vienna Town Council re-adopted the extension of the following: Ibrahim I. Abdullah RPC No. 13020021 4513 North Carlin Springs Road; Lot Amany H. Abdullah TACS No. 716835 12A; Cathcart Subdivision; 7860 Square Emergency ordinance to permit temporary waivers Feet, More or Less of zoning regulations and review for business opera- Donna Kay Detorie RPC No. 13028008 697 North Emerson Street; Lot G; tions adversely affected by the ongoing pandemic di- TACS No. 716830 Section 2; Brandon Village; 6168 Square saster, to permit temporary expanded outdoor business Feet, More or Less operations for outdoor dining and other commercial ac- Edgar Carlton Rogers, Trustee RPC No. 24018022 320 South Ivy Street; Lot 54; Vaughn and tivities subject to conditions outlined in the emergency Sara Bristow Rogers, Trustee TACS No. 716825 Block M; Nauck Subdivision; 4600 ordinance originally adopted on June 1, 2020, and set to Square Feet, More or Less expire on September 1, 2021. Unknown Owner, et al. RPC No. 31013100 South Langley Street; Lot 96 and 98; BY ORDER OF THE TOWN COUNCIL TACS No. 716826 Block M; Nauck Subdivision; 4600 Melanie J. Clark, MMC Square Feet, More or Less Town Clerk Unknown Owner, et al. RPC No. 31013101 South Lowell Street; Lots 95 and 97; 3/4/21 TACS No. 716826 Block M; Nauck Subdivision; 4600 Square Feet, More or Less

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sungazette.news Sun 2222 MarchMarch 4, 4, 2021 2021 sungazette.news Gazette MARCH basketball titles Local history MADNESS 8. Choir member Items taken from the archives of the © StatePoint Media 9. Hammer part Northern Virginia Sun. 10. Blunder ACROSS 12. Sad, to mademoiselle March 5, 1959: 1. Theories 13. Radio studio sign n The county government is now re- 5. T in Greek 14. *Mid-major school that’s quiring re hydrants in all subdivisions 8. Tarzan’s mom, e.g. become major powerhouse started after April 10. 11. Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, 19. Kind of ray n Enjoy prime rib, potato, salad, onion e.g. 22. Is no longer rings and rolls at Tom Sarris’s Steakhouse 12. Ingredient in talcum powder 23. Arabian sailing vessels for $2.50. 13. Spectator 24. Restart from seed 15. 5,280 feet 25. Uncredited actor March 4, 1966: 26. The Wise Men n 16. Tiny river U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill, R-10th, is 27. Acting as a prompter seeking to continue the ban on jets at Na- 17. Note taker 28. Snow impression tional Airport for two more years, in an 18. *Last NCAA basketball effort to promote the use of Dulles. winner 29. Eric Heiden’s “shoe” 32. *Oklahoma State’s super n The county forester has issued a ban 20. Any day now on open burning from 4 p.m. to midnight 21. Antiquarian’s concern, pl. freshman ____ Cunningham due to drought conditions. 22. Diana Ross and Michael 33. Mixed breed puppy n The state Senate continues to con- Jackson movie, with The 36. *2021 NCAA Tournament sider the abolition of the poll tax for state 23. Saw a nightmare location elections. 26. Caribbean rattles 38. What Edward Scissorhands n The Sun’s editorial page is blasting 30. Witch’s spell does a General Assembly proposal to establish 31. Flocked-to destinations 40. Stout relative “freeholder” voting – allowing only prop- 34. Goo or slime 41. Dream big erty owners to cast ballots in bond refer- 35. Plural of ostium 44. Ancient Celtic priest endums. The editorial says the measure is 37. Leo mo. 46. Water nymphs “an insult to the Constitution.” 38. Eurasian goat-like antelope 48. Fuzzy fruit, pl. n Yorktown High School’s guidance 39. Showing signs of use 49. Deflect director has been named the new head- 50. Sanders’ campaign slogan master at Flint Hill School. 40. “Yo, ____!” 42. *Nothing but it 57. In a frenzy DOWN “Feel the ____” 51. “National Velvet” author March 6, 1971: 43. Wrap a baby 59. Threesome 1. Singular of #1 Across 60. Turkish monetary Bagnold n The chairman of the School Board 45. *____-elimination 2. Rikers Island weapon wants more clarity in state rules on when 47. Outrage unit, plural 3. Burkina Faso neighbor 52. Expunge students can be suspended, as the Ameri- 48. Fraternity K 61. Dumpy establishment 4. Himalayan mountaineer 53. Fail to mention can Civil Liberties Union is challenging 50. One of the Bridges 62. Common conjunction 5. Tarnish 54. Scotia preceder Fairfax policy on the matter. 52. *____ 1 schools only 63. New York time 6. “______fair in love and 55. School-related org. n Virginia’s economy is showing signs 55. ____less but pennywise 64. Male deer war” 58. Liquor store pony of rebounding from the recession. 56. Decanter 7. *School with most NCAA n At the movies: “M*A*S*H,” “Pat- ton” and “Ryan’s Daughter.” March 6, 1979: Vienna/Oakton Notes n Budget woes may threaten to derail planned Metro service on Sundays in VIENNA ISSUES BUSINESS LICENSES, Community Center. slides from the exhibit “Vienna in the Fairfax County. CELEBRATES MILESTONE ANNIVER- The event also will be linked to Zoom 1960s,” as well as an award presentation n The Board of Supervisors has agreed SARIES: The Vienna town government and recorded for later broadcast. to former town public-information of cer to new campaign guidelines that require recently issued licenses to the following For information, see the Website at Marie Kisner. disclosure of all contributions over $15 businesses: www.viennava.gov/public participation. For information and a link to the pro- and limits on individual contributions of China Village (restaurant), 335 Maple gram, see the Website at www.historicvi- $500. Ave., E.; Robert J. Caputo (contractor), VIENNA PHOTO SHOW ON HORIZON: ennainc.org. n Wayne Huggins has announced plans 435 Nelson Drive, N.E. The 2021 Vienna Photo Show will be on In addition, the organization’s oral-his- to run for sheriff. In addition, the town government not- display from March 20 through April 17 tory committee is asking local residents to ed the following milestone anniversaries from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. participate in its COVID project by shar- March 3-4, 1986: of local businesses: to 6 p.m. Saturdays. (The center is closed ing how individuals, businesses, religious * State mental-health facilities are fac- 40 Years: American Restaurants. daily from noon to 1 p.m. for cleaning.) organizations have been impacted by the ing an acute shortage of workers. 30 Years: Bradley and Sevilla. Applicants for the show will be accept- pandemic. For information, see the Web- n The Bishop O’Connell team defeat- 20 Years: Turner Financial Group. ed on Thursday and Friday, March 18-19, site at www.historicviennainc.org under ed LaReine, 32-31, to capture the Girls 15 Years: Associate Counseling Center, with an entrance fee of $5. Due to space “COVID Stories.” League Catholic Tournament title. Bazin’s on Church, Church Street Pilates, limitations, only 62 photographers will be Imedia Collaborative, Vienna Primary accepted, with a limit of one photo per VIENNA ARTS SOCIETY TO HOST ON- CROSSWORD SOLUTION and Preventative Medicine. participant. LINE GATHERING: The Vienna Arts 10 Years: Caballero Painting Contrac- Ribbons will be awarded in seven cat- Society will host an online meeting on tors, Harmonia School of Music and Art, egories: animals, architecture, nature, pic- Thursday, March 11 at 10:30 a.m. Icon Design & Construction, Pure Con- torial, photojournalism, portraiture and Art instructor Catherine Hillis will struction. scene. discuss her technique for working in any For information, see the Website at medium, including watercolor, acrylic FORUM FEATURES VIENNA MAYOR, www.viennava.gov/photo. and oil. TOWN MANAGER: An open discussion For information, see the Website at with Vienna Mayor Linda Colbert and HISTORIC VIENNA TO HOST MEMBER- www.viennaartssociety.org. Town Manager Mercury Payton will SHIP MEETING: Historic Vienna Inc. will be the focus of the next “On Deck with host a membership meeting online on The Sun Gazette welcomes your submis- Mercury” forum, to be held on Tuesday, Sunday, March 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. sion of items for inclusion. We’ll help spread March 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Vienna The event also will feature videos and the word!

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