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Thanks to everyone who has helped us through 2020. 3 11 16 We appreciate your Q&A: FLINT HILL MCC HOSTS HOOPS SEASON business! HEADMASTER REVAMPED EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY FINALLY START Sun PLAN TO DEPART CELEBRATION THIS WEEK Gazette Sun Gazette GREAT FALLS McLEAN OAKTON TYSONS VIENNA VOLUME 42 NO. 11 DECEMBER 24-30, 2020 Homes Market Is Ending Year Favoring Sellers In Boost to Buyers, However, More Homes Coming Across Market in Region As crazy as 2020 has been in oth- homeowners opting to cash in on seven different offers for one client of Realtors (NVAR) and principal FAIRFAX HOME er respects, the local real-estate mar- sales prices that spiral ever higher), in the $400K range before winning broker of CR Copeland Real Estate SALES SOLID IN ket will be ending 2020 as it began: the sheer number of sales in the area out the eighth offer during the brief in Fairfax. NOVEMBER AS favoring sellers. is keeping buyers on their toes, ready Thanksgiving break,” said Reggie NVAR CEO Ryan McLaughlin PRICES REACH Despite an increase in avail- to make a move. Copeland, secretary-treasurer of NEW HEIGHTS. able inventory (owing, in part, to “I personally wrote a total of the Northern Virginia Association Continued on Page 19 – Page 8 A HOLIDAY TRADITION FOR THE COMMUNITY

The McLean stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which includes the Arlington congregation, held a Living Nativity on Dec. 11-12, drawing thousands who drove by in a new arrangement necessitated by the COVID pandemic. Israel, Elias and Hyrum Painchaud portray Wise Men. See a story and more photos on Page 4, and a slide show of photos at https:// sungazette.news/photos. VIRGINIA PAYNE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Inks Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black Q&A: Flint Hill Headmaster Plans for Retirement in 2022 BRIAN TROMPETER promote our school culture. We’re totally around diversity, equity and inclusion are Sta Writer student-centered. I feel really good about right there at the forefront of what you do the people we’ve been able to hire as fac- so that everyone who walks in the school John Thomas has been delighted and ulty and staff [and] the sense of collabora- feels welcome, appreciated and valued.” inspired by students and faculty during tion and innovation. We’re a very entre- What will you do in retirement? his 15 years at Flint Hill School in Oak- preneurial school, always looking at how “I’ve always thought I ought to write ton, but he’s decided to turn over the reins we can do this better, how can we make about this or how to do that. Also, I’ve in a year and a half. sure the students are getting the very best learned how to do bronze sculptures, little Thomas informed the school’s board they can get?” gurines. That’s a great hobby and I love of trustees recently that he would be step- How do you bond with students? doing it, but I just haven’t had time.” ping down in June 2022. “I still teach [one psychology class What made you take up sculpting? “The 2021-22 school year will mark each semester] so that I can get to know “When I was in Texas teaching in Hous- my 17th year at Flint Hill, my 26th year kids not just in an administrator role, but ton, our eldest son was in ninth grade and as a headmaster and my 50th year in right in the classroom with them.” took a course called ‘Wax for Bronze.’ the eld of education,” Thomas wrote. How has Flint Hill’s reopening gone We had a great art teacher who was actu- “While words cannot express how deeply during the pandemic? ally a well-known sculptor. There’s a big I will miss this community . . . it is the “It’s gone well. We had a COVID re- statue down at Texas A&M called “The right time for me to step away and have sponse team that met starting in July that 12th Man” outside of their football sta- more time with my family and it is the was trying to gure out how we could dium and he had done that sculpture. I right time for Flint Hill to bene t from open school. We really wanted to be on kept talking to the artist, Pat Foley, and new leadership.” campus as much as we could. Right now, the next year he let me audit the class. He Thomas came to Flint Hill in July 2005 about 85 percent of our kids have come John Thomas, who has been headmaster had me do a sculpture and from then on I and planned to announce his retirement back to campus to go to class.” at Flint Hill School in Oakton since 2005, found I just loved to try and do that.” this coming spring, but because of the How does the programming vary be- will retire in June 2022. Where do you live now and will you pandemic gave earlier notice to give the tween the school’s age groups? FREED PHOTOGRAPHY move after retiring? school more time to nd his successor. “Lower and Middle [students] come building. It’s just a beautiful facility.” “I live in a schoolhouse that is right In this edited Dec. 17 interview, Thomas ve days per week because those class- Advice for your successor? next to our Lower School campus . . . We discussed his years at the school and his rooms are big enough. We’ve capped class- “Leaders should be visible, available bought a place outside St. Michaels, Md., future hopes. es at 12 students and a teacher. Because of and approachable. You need to be a peo- 10 years ago. It’s not on the water, but we Why will you be stepping down? the size of our Upper School, we had to ple person. You need to listen to people can walk to the water pretty easily. St. Mi- “To spend time with my family. My go with a hybrid program. Monday and and get to know them. You need to be chaels is a cute little town with shops and great wife [Emily] has been an angel. We Tuesday, only juniors and seniors come collaborative, hearing the ideas of other restaurants and we can walk or ride our got married in the summer of 1972, right to school and freshmen and sophomores people and then supporting them, mak- bikes to it. And it’s at. As we got older, after we got out of college, so we’re almost go to their classes virtually. Wednesday ing that a reality and making sure they we gured that would be a nice, safe place at our 50th wedding anniversary. We have is a class meeting day with teacher of ce get credit for that. Make sure those areas to be.” three boys who are around the country, hours. Thursday and Friday, the ninth- two in California and one in New York, and 10th-graders are on campus and ju- and a slew of grandchildren. We want to niors and seniors [take classes] virtually.” be able to have more time with them.” How do you teach the 15 percent of stu- What was the tipping point? dents who attend classes “virtually”? “I did a major study years ago on re- “You teach with a laptop and an iPad, Looking For The Perfect Holiday Gift tirement when I was in graduate school, because you’ve got to be there for the kids For The Whole Family? and one of things I remembered from the who are at home. You bring them into How About A Remodeling Project! people I interviewed was they said, ‘You’ll your class, so you teach them at the same know when it’s the right time. Don’t rush time [as those on campus].” it, you’ll know.’ I used to call retirement What health measures are in place? the ‘R word.’ I had a grandfather who “They get their temperature checked worked until he was 88. He was kind of a every morning and everybody’s masked role model for me. He just wouldn’t quit. all day long when you get to school, ex- But all of the sudden a couple of years cept when you’re eating lunch. Also, we’re ago, talking with my wife, we realized we trying to keep people distancing [and] we couldn’t get to some of our grandkids’ do a deep cleaning of the buildings every special events because I was sort of mar- night. We’ve had to go virtual a couple of ried to the Flint Hill calendar. I realized times. This week we’re all-virtual because we should probably have a date in mind. we had a positive case in our staff.” We picked 2022 as an appropriate time to How is the new Middle School? make that move.” “One of the beauties of wearing What were your biggest achievements at a mask all day is when I go over to the Flint Hill? Middle School, the kids can’t see that my “I think a lot of it has been helping to jaw drops open every time I walk in that Additions | Kitchens | Master Suites | Bathrooms | Whole Home Remodels

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sungazette.news December 24, 2020 3 Drive-Through ‘Living Nativity’ Draws a Large Crowd Annual Holiday Tradition Manages to Persevere Over COVID-19 The McLean Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Dec. 11-12 hosted a drive-through live Nativity display and food drive in the parking lot of its chapel on the corner of Great Falls Street and Kirby Road. Displays included a manger scene and Bethlehem scenery, with shep- herds, angels and Wise Men scat- tered throughout various areas of the parking lot, alongside more than 20,000 Christmas lights. Displays included live llamas, sheep, goats, donkeys, miniature horses, chickens and rabbits from Pony to Go in Ber- ryville. A podcast provided narration of the Christmas story and beautiful music for those attending. The event also included a food drive for SHARE Inc. of McLean, a Paco the llama joins Nate King during the Living Nativity. (Vir- ginia Payne Photography) local food bank operated by McLean Baptist Church. COVID safety was a priority; attendees stayed inside their cars to view the various displays from a safe distance. The event proved very popular, perhaps bene ting from the unsea- sonably warm weather. Organizers estimate that more than 1,000 cars drove through during the two nights, with multiple people in most cars, so around 3,000 people likely viewed the scenes. Two months’ worth of SHARE’s normal supply level of The McLean stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which in- food items were collected. cludes the Arlington congregation, held a Living Nativity on Dec. 11-12. Above, “We sensed that many people in Holly and Bruce Degn portray Mary and Joseph. See a story and more photos on our community were looking for Page 20, and a slide show of photos at https://sungazette.news/photos. (Virginia Scott, Owen and Will Murray portrayed Wise Men in the Living a hopeful end to the year. So we Payne Photography) Nativity. (Virginia Payne Photography) wanted to nd a way to celebrate the At left, Konner holidays together in a festive and fun and Haley way, while maintaining a safe envi- Glick with ronment,” said event coordinator one of the animals from Kelcey Moriarty of Falls Church. Pony to Go “The drive-through Nativity t the in Berryville bill as Christmas fun for all ages. We during the are also thankful for all who brought Living food items to help those in need.” Nativity. Jim Stansel of Arlington, presi- (Virginia dent of the McLean Stake – a group Payne of eight congregations of the church Photography) in Arlington/McLean/Falls Church – noted that “the message of Christ- mas, and of the other holidays cel- ebrated by numerous faith groups at this time of year, is a joyous and Kelcey and Mike Moriarty were among those portraying Mary and Joseph in the hopeful one.” Living Nativity. (Virginia Payne Photography) “We wanted to make this a neighborhood event, and were grati ed that thousands of our neighbors from the local community were able to join us to celebrate,” he said. “We were particularly happy to see so many children enjoy the Nativity displays and the animals.” Pictures of the event can be found at www.mcleannativity.org. Other Christmas information and service Ethan and Adam Dodini and Ariel, Drew and Grace Clark in the Living Nativity. Benjamin and Sophia Higbee are shown with the food donated to suggestions can be found at www. (Virginia Payne Photography) SHARE Inc. during the Living Nativity. (Photo by Robyn Higbee) comeuntochrist.org.

4 December 24, 2020 sungazette.news FCPS Preps for Top-to-Bottom Upgrades at Archer ES $30 Million Project at Vienna School Is Scheduled to Begin Sometime in Mid-2022 BRIAN TROMPETER FCPS of cials will brief the Sta Writer Council again before of cially submitting the project’s plans. By mid-2024, Louise Archer A 2021 bond issue will nance Elementary School in Vienna the project’s construction, which will be larger and completely will begin in mid-2022 and end renovated, but will retain a by mid-2024. prominent historical vestige. The extensive renovations The $30 million renovation- will be of the kind executed only and-addition project nearly will every 40 years or so and include double the school’s size from all-new electrical features and about 53,000 square feet to plumbing, Brunner said. 103,000 square feet. “We take it down to the bare Most of that extra space will bones and rebuild it,” he said of be in a new, two-story classroom the school. “It’s not a traditional building in the property’s rear, renovation. It’s more of a com- which will be built rst and then plete rebuild from the ground used for classes while the rest of up.” the building is renovated. The The school system will add a new building will have about new kitchen and cafeteria next to 22,000 square feet per oor, said the parking lot, plus a new play- The school’s stormwater sys- air into classrooms and does not trance and enlarge the adminis- Fairfax County Public Schools ground area and new basketball tem, which now consists of an require a boiler room, Brunner trative area, said Brad Pierce of (FCPS) construction manager courts that may be converted in ltration trench at the site’s said. Most of the ventilation architecture inc. A new corridor Eric Brunner, during a Dec. 14 into overow parking if needed, rear that feeds into a neighbor- units will be small, but the gym, will connect the building’s right Vienna Town Council brie ng. Brunner said. The school has hood pipe, will be replaced with cafeteria and library need larger and left sides, and the project A team consisting of archi- approximately 78 parking spaces an underground facility next to ones, he said. will add a stage added to the ex- tecture inc., Rinker Design As- now and would have about 106 the basketball court. This facil- Louise Archer’s School-Age isting gym, he said. sociates and PC Hunton An- when the project is completed. ity will meet all current state and Child Care section will receive Art rooms will be arrayed to drews Kurth LLP is leading the FCPS will extend the bus loop federal stormwater regulations, its own entrance and have des- take advantage of outdoor space design efforts. Planning and de- in front of the building by about Brunner said. ignated parking and drop-off in the courtyards and the exist- sign work, totaling $1.12 million 30 feet to accommodate better The school will receive a vari- spots for students. ing cafeteria will be repurposed and nanced with 2019 bonds, the 11 buses serving the school, able-refrigerant-ow ventilation The project will expand and will be completed by mid-2021. he said. system that pumps more fresh widen the main lobby and en- Continued on Page 19

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6 December 24, 2020 sungazette.news Planning Kicks O for Clemyjontri Arts Center in McLean BRIAN TROMPETER ing costs than the previous in- Sta Writer carnation, provide an improved ventilation system – a concept The Fairfax County Park that has taken on added urgency Authority (FCPA) and McLean during the pandemic – and be Project for the Arts (MPA) con- safer from a security perspective, tinue to move forward with plans Carbonneau said. for an art center at Clemyjontri Founded in 1962, MPA has Park in McLean. a pair of galleries and admin- Park Authority and MPA of- istrative of ces upstairs at the cials elded the public’s views McLean Community Center. and answered concerns during The arts group’s leaders hope to a master-planning kickoff meet- base their administrative func- ing, held “virtually” Dec. 17. tions out of Lebowitz’s Clemy- MPA of cials rst showed the jontri residence if the proposed public concepts for art center in art center comes to fruition. February. The design then being The name of the park, which mulled had a gallery building opened in 2006, uses parts of the with two pavilions and a pair of names of Lebowitz’s children: parallel classroom wings, plus Caroline (CL), Emily (EM), the home of the late Adele Leb- John (JON) and Petrina (TRI). owitz, who donated land for the The park’s initial develop- handicapped-accessible, 18.7- ment phase installed a rainbow- acre park. colored playground, picnic shel- Based on supportive public ters, carousel, trackless train and feedback at that meeting, MPA recreational amenities, as well engaged architects and engineers as the main parking lot and a to develop the plans further and stormwater-management facil- answer site-speci c questions. ity. No athletic elds were built The design team this fall came at the park, per the preferences McLean Project for the Arts and Fairfax County Park Authority o cials on Dec. 17 showed the public up with a new concept that also of Lebowitz and local residents. this design for a proposed art center at Clemyjontri Park in McLean, which uses a single-building con- would retain the former Lebow- The second phase of develop- cept and vegetative buers. itz residence, but connect it with ment, completed in 2019, added Of cials also reassured resi- Of cials still do not have a an opportunity to do so much a single building housing galler- a bioretention area, transitional dents about measures being potential construction timetable. more for our community. I’m ies, studios and classrooms. screening, improved trails and 55 taken to minimize the proposed The art center would have to convinced if they’re given the The main gallery would have more parking spaces. The future facility’s impact on the surround- go through the “2232” process, chance, they’ll pull this off.” a barn-shaped design that pays third development phase, po- ing community. The site would which examines whether the pro- To listen to the latest Clemy- homage to the property’s agrar- tentially involving a partnership have vegetative buffers and the posal conforms with the county’s jontri proposal, visit https://pub- ian history, said MPA executive with MPA, will center around landscape architect where to lo- comprehensive plan, and the ini- licinput.com/K4881. director Lori Carbonneau. While Lebowitz’s home and surround- cate the art center so as to pro- tiative would have to undergo that wing of the new building ing gardens. tect trees, Carbonneau said. the county’s special-exception looks towering on concept draw- A turf area used for overow Feedback from the meeting process. ings, it actually would be shorter parking would remain if the art was “very positive,” said MPA A bedrock principle behind than Lebowitz’s house, she said. center were built, Carbonneau spokesman Deb Bissen. any new plans at Clemyjontri is The art center would give art- said. MPA and the Park Authority that existing park not be affected ists access to specialized equip- “We’re looking to disrupt as will continue revising Phase 3 of adversely, Supervisor John Foust ment, such as potters’ wheels, little as possible,” she said. Clemyjontri’s master plan, pub- (D-Dranesville) told residents printing presses and digital-de- Some at the master-planning lish a draft of the revised plan in who participated in the meeting. sign computers. The center also meeting asked about plans to March or April 2021 and hold a MPA is a “real success story” that would have trails with public art have three special events at the public comment meeting in May. has added greatly to McLean’s and outdoor areas where nature- site run until 10 p.m. Carbon- After further revising the draft culture and likely would do so the Community Newspaper based educational programs neau said MPA would follow master plan, of cials will send again at the park, he said. since 1935 could be offered. county noise ordinances, which it to the Park Authority Board “An organization like MPA We’ve got you covered, in the mail weekly and online always! The revised design for the art now allow events to stay open for action in July or August next very easily I think could rest on center would have lower operat- that late. year. their laurels,” he said. “They see

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8 December 24, 2020 sungazette.news Encore Troupe Serves Up IT’S ALL ABOUT an Outdoor Extravaganza TRUST Carol Temple Arlington’s Realtor®

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Encore Theatre’s Sara Strehle Duke and Xander Tilock compare notes as they prepare for a _ Nancy Brannan drive-through production of “A Winter Star” Dec. 20 at Temple Rodef Shalom. #1 Agent IN ARLINGTON OFFICE MATT REVILLE le Duke, said Tilock has the natural skills Sta Writer to motivate the cast. “He’s worked very hard – bringing out If the orange-cone-laden parking lot their talents,” she said. “He’s coached all 703-524-2100 at Temple Rodef Shalom on Westmo- these kids rather than tell them what to Life Member, NVAR Million Dollar Club do.” NVAR Top Producers Club reland Street in the area Certifi ed Residential Specialist ON that straddles McLean Vehicles are spaced out at 15-minute- and Falls Church looks (ish) intervals, and the entire journey to- 2015 STAGE a little like a driver-edu- tals about a half hour. 2016 2017 cation course these days, The show, cosponsored by the Temple 2018 2019 703-568-1100 there’s a reason. Rodef Shalom music and performing-arts 2020 www.ArlingtonHouses.com Continuing through the end of the committee, is something of a family affair, [email protected] Affi liated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2020 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell year, the asphalt will serve as the stage with ve sets of siblings taking part. Ti- Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offi ces which are owned by a subsidiary – literally – for “A Winter Star,” a new lock’s brother Spencer (a fourth-grader), of Realogy Brokerage Group LLC and franchised offi ces which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. outdoor, drive-through production devel- is among those making his Encore debut. oped by Encore Stage & Studio. The actors are required to undergo Opening Dec. 20 and offering a tip temperature checks and answer screening of its hat to the Alden Theatre of the questions before taking their places, and McLean Community Center (which has wear both masks and shields. IT’S TIME TO LOVE YOUR held several drive-in outdoor perfor- “Every kid has followed every rule,” mances during the days of COVID), the Duke said. “We’re making sure everyone production allows attendees to gently mo- is taking it seriously.” KITCHEN AGAIN tor from scene to scene, accompanied by a Arlington-based Encore last was on young actor walking alongside and help- stage with an early-spring production ing move the plot along in between stops of “The Three Musketeers” at Thomas at various staging areas, where groups of Jefferson Community Theatre. (Tilock other actors await. portrayed D’Artagnan, ve years after The production was conceived, written making his Encore debut in an earlier and is being directed by Xander Tilock, incarnation of that classic tale.) The pan- an Encore veteran (at age 17) and junior demic caused the cancellation of produc- at Justice High School. tions throughout the summer and fall, but 50% OFF “All the world’s a stage, and the stage . Encore has stayed active with in-person * . . is a parking lot,” he chuckled as the cast camps and special events. INSTALLATION and crew were assembling the afternoon Duke said she’s hopeful to get back to *Limit one offer per household. Must purchase 5+ Classic/Designer Shelves. of Dec. 20. It followed a sold-out morn- indoor performances by next summer or EXP 3/31/21 ing that kicked off the effort. fall, although that will depend on facility “Getting the cast was really easy,” Ti- availability. An outdoor event similar to lock said, noting that when those audi- “A Winter Star” is likely for springtime, tioning were asked why they wanted to be she said. in the show, “every single response was ‘I As for Tilock, helming the production miss theater.’” is another step toward regaining normalcy Several years ago, in preparation for at the end of a very abnormal year. And his bar mitzvah at Temple Rodef Shalom, it’s another notch on his directorial ré- Tilock conceived the idea of a philan- sumé, having previously helmed Encore’s

thropic initiative dubbed “Encore Cares” production of “Just Like Us” in 2017. ® connecting the theater troupe to the “Directing is my rst love,” he said. broader community. Funds raised dur- “It’s my calling.” ing the pay-what-you-can production of Duke expects big things in his future. Schedule Your FREE Design Consultation NOW: “A Winter Star” (which runs, if Mother “When he gets his Tony,” she said, “I Nature cooperates, through Dec. 30), will hope he shares the love with us.” support the Arlington Food Assistance • • • (844) 930-3926 Center and Encore’s scholarship fund. For information on the production, see Hours: Mon - Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 10am - 4pm EST Encore’s executive director, Sara Streh- the Website at www.encorestage.org.

sungazette.news December 24, 2020 9 Public-Safety Notes COUNTY POLICE ARREST MAN AFTER admitted for further treatment. MAILBOX NEAR VIENNA POST OFFICE: Police advised the complainant about OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING: Fair- Information pertaining to the man’s A local resident told Vienna police that a the warrant process should she wish to fax County police arrested a 61-year-old identity and the charges he will face will check she had mailed Nov. 27 at noon at pursue charges against the man. man in connection with an of cer-in- be made available publicly when the arrest the mailbox at Lawyers Road and Church While of cers at 12:05 p.m. were inves- volved shooting that occurred Dec. 17 at warrants are served, police said. Street, N.W., near the Vienna Post Of ce tigating that reported assault, they deter- an apartment in the 2000 block of Peach Both of cers involved in the shooting had been stolen, forged and cashed. mined that Arlington County Police had Orchard Drive in the Falls Church area. are assigned to the Special Operations Di- The incident is among several check an active warrant for the man involved in Of cers responded at 10:49 a.m. af- vision. One has 18 years on the force, the thefts that have occurred at that location the case. ter a teenager had called 911 advising he other 20. As per department policy, the of- in recent months. Police arrested the 51-year-old man, had been shot in the face by a man who cers have been placed on administrative who had no xed address, and transport- lives in the apartment. The teenager had leave pending the outcome of the criminal VEHICLE BREAK-INS, PURSE THEFTS ed him to the Fairfax County Adult De- sought shelter from the armed assailant in and administrative investigation. REPORTED AT VIENNA DOG PARK: tention Center, where authorities served a bedroom, and told the police dispatcher Vienna police received reported Dec. 13 him with the Arlington warrant charging that the man was trying to break into the VICTIM ASSAULTED, ROBBED IN about three vehicle break-ins at the Vien- him with destruction of property. room. McLEAN: Two men approached a male na Dog Park, 700 Courthouse Road, S.W., Of cers from the Fairfax County Po- victim in a parking lot in the 1800 block two of which resulted in purse thefts. VIENNA GOVERNMENT VEHICLES IN- lice Department’s Patrol Bureau, Special of Wilson Lane in McLean on Dec. 11 at In one incident that occurred between VOLVED IN FENDER-BENDERS: Vienna Operations Division and Traf c Division, 10:30 p.m., produced a knife and demand- 3:45 and 4:34 p.m., a woman reported police recently responded to two minor as well as a deputy with the Fairfax Coun- ed money, Fairfax County police said. that someone had broken a window in her accidents involving town vehicles. ty Sheriff’s Of ce, arrived on scene and at- The victim started to walk away when vehicle and stolen her purse, which had In the rst incident, a motorist was tempted to negotiate with the armed man one man allegedly grabbed him, took per- been hidden under the seat. traveling westbound on Maple Avenue, from outside of the apartment. These ne- sonal property and ran away, police said. The second incident occurred between E., approaching Mill Street, N.E., on Dec. gotiations yielded no progress toward de- The victim was treated for minor inju- 4 and 4:30 p.m. A woman reported that 14 at 9:36 a.m. when the driver’s vehicle escalating the situation, police said. ries at the scene. someone had broken a window in her was struck by a town of Vienna backhoe Of cers entered the home and encoun- vehicle and stolen items, including her loader, Vienna police said. tered the suspect, who was armed with a COUNTY POLICE ARREST WOMAN IN purse, police said. The backhoe loader’s operator had gun. Two of cers discharged their weap- THEFT OF CAR FROM HOSPITAL VA- In the third incident, which took place been driving southbound on Mill Street, ons, striking the man in the upper body, LET: A woman allegedly stole a 1998 between 4 and 4:34 p.m., a man told po- N.E., then stopped at the stop sign and police said. Toyota Corolla from the valet at Inova lice that someone had broken a window was turning right onto Maple Avenue The of cers removed the victim from Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road in in his vehicle and rummaged through it. when the accident occurred, police said. the residence to a safe location and took the Merri eld area, on Dec. 15 at 12:57 Nothing appeared to have been taken. The second accident occurred Dec. 15 the man into custody. Of cers then ren- p.m., Fairfax County police said. at 8 a.m. in the 300 block of Mill Street, dered aid to the suspect until relieved by Of cers were able to identify the wom- VIENNA POLICE ARREST MAN ON N.E., as a Vienna employee was driving a rescue personnel. an and found her at her home with the OUTSTANDING ARLINGTON WARRANT: town-owned vehicle southbound on Mill An of cer suffered a minor injury from stolen vehicle, police said. A local resident told Vienna police on Street, N.E. the incident and was treated at the scene. Authorities have charged Sophia Dec. 14 at 11:15 a.m. that she had been Another motorist was attempting to No other of cers were injured. The victim Cha k, 30, of Alexandria, with grand lar- trying to take a picture with her phone at park in a parking lot area that was icy suffered injuries not considered to be life- ceny and violating conditions of bail. Panera, 136 Maple Ave., W., when a man when the person’s vehicle entered Mill threatening and rescue personnel took became irate and allegedly slapped the Street and struck the town’s vehicle, caus- him to a nearby hospital, where he was ANOTHER CHECK STOLEN FROM phone out of her hand. ing minor damage to both, police said. Fairfax County Notes GET THE SUN GAZETTE ONLINE: Sign put on how to provide for the emerging The chapter’s “Santa List” initiative up for our free weekly noti cation that sport of pickleball, and will conduct an also brightened the holiday season for the electronic version of the paper is avail- online survey that will be open through two families with military connections able. Jan. 24. facing challenges this holiday season, and Go to https://sungazette.news or e-mail County agencies have received numer- the chapter also supported Bridges to In- us at [email protected] to be placed ous requests from the public to provide dependence, providing children’s toys and on the list. additional pickleball facilities within its winter clothing to families in need in the And don’t forget to check out our parks, RECenters and community cen- local area, including newly arrived immi- online-only “Weekend” edition, posted ters, Park Authority of cials said, and in grant families from Central America and in the same spot on Friday mornings, or response have have initiated a feasibility the Middle East. our daily headlines, available at https:// study. As part of a partnership with MITRE sungazette.news/headlines and via Twitter More information, and a link to the Corp., CARE packages were again sent to @sungazettenews. survey, can be found on the Park Author- service members away from their families ity’s pickleball-study Web page at https:// during the holidays. The packages includ- GOVERNMENT OFFICES CLOSED FOR bit.ly/3h508vq. ed personal-care items and an array of HOLIDAYS: Fairfax County Government extras from books to snacks, designed “to of ces will close at noon on Thursday, VIETNAM VETERANS BRIGHTEN HOLI- make the holidays a little bit more enjoy- Dec. 24, and will be closed on Friday, DAYS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES: The able for our national heroes.” Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas. Northern Virginia chapter (Chapter 227) For information on Chapter 227, call Of ces also will be closed on Friday, of Vietnam Veterans of America has pro- Jasmine Wilson, the Northern Virginia VASH Len Ignatowski at (703) 255-0353 or see Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. vided gift cards totaling nearly $6,700 in (Veterans Administration Supportive Hous- the Website at www.vva227.org. Some facilities may be open, and support of 56 veterans and their families ing) case manager, accepts the chapter’s holiday gift cards for needy VASH veterans and schedules may vary. For complete details, this holiday season. DIOCESE OF ARLINGTON NAMES NEW families. See item at left. see the Website at www.fairfaxcounty. The 2020 total represents an increase CEO OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES: Ste- gov. of 13 recipients from a year before, cou- The recipients are in the Veterans Ad- phen Carattini, who since 2018 has served pled with an increase in the value of the ministration Supportive Housing (VASH) as the director of the Department for Jus- COUNTY GOVERNMENT SEEKS INPUT gift cards presented ($75 for single veter- program for veterans and their families to tice and Charity for the Roman Catholic ON PICKLEBALL: The Fairfax County ans up to $225 for married veterans with assist in their transition from homeless- Park Authority is seeking the public’s in- families). ness. Continued on Page 23

10 December 24, 2020 sungazette.news MCC Holiday Event Brings Joy in Challenging Year The McLean Community Center on Dec. 12 held a special event to take the place of its traditional “Breakfast with Santa.” Youngsters ages 2 to 8 had the chance to take a photo with Saint Nick in a contact-less, outdoor environment. Santa was safe and secure in an inat- able snow globe. Participants also were able to take a photo with Santa, leave a letter for him in a special mailbox and, if desired donate a new, unwrapped toy to the center’s Toys for Tots campaign.

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sungazette.news December 24, 2020 15 More on the Web n High-school roundup. n Youth-sports results. For more sports, visit: Sports www.insidenova.com/sports/Fairfax Teeing Off McLean It Would Take Much E ort For Outside Hoops to Work Upon further review and discus- Without sion, yes, it could happen. Dave Facinoli The situation would require signi - Big Link cant planning, many adjustments and setups, and look quite different, but high-school basketball games, as the Center to Miss the Virginia governor asked in a recent press conference regarding sports and Season With Injury the pandemic, in a pinch, could be DAVE FACINOLI played outside. Sta Writer The biggest issue would be the cold and wet winter weather, of course. Kendall Jones certainly didn’t envi- Rain or snow certainly would force sion be a member of the McLean High postponement of contests. With out- School girls door game temperatures in the 20s to BASKETBALL basketball in 40s, players’ uniforms probably would the manner the senior center will serve be much more bulky, with at least this winter, if the season gets started this sweatshirts and maybe jackets and week as scheduled. sweatpants worn instead of the nor- Jones will contribute in some capac- mal shorts and sleeveless jerseys. Hats ity, but she won’t play, because of a se- and thin gloves also might be part of rious anterior cruciate ligament knee the attire. The extra clothing would injury she suffered during the summer limit movement and effect shooting. in a tough-luck three-year span. Jones For night games, lights are need- earlier missed her sophomore season at ed. Most outdoor courts on school McLean with a similar injury. grounds aren’t lit, although portable “Kendall has a great attitude and she lights could be installed. still wants to be around,” McLean coach Some kind of portable scoreboards Jen Sobota said. “She will contribute in and clocks would have to be set up, some way.” and a scorers’ table would have to be A lot was expected from Jones this located somewhere. Many outdoor season, because she had a standout courts don’t have proper lines – like campaign a year ago, being named rst- three-point arches or foul and out-of- team All-Liberty District and second- bounds lines – or they are badly faded. team All-6D North Region. Upgrading would be necessary.

McLean High School senior center Kendall Jones will miss the girls basketball season for the Many outdoor rims (often bent Continued on Page 17 Highlanders with a knee injury she su ered during the summer. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT and loose) and nets (ragged and torn) are often in shoddy shape. They would need xing. Warhawks Hope to Win a Record Fifth Straight Outdoor courts are much harder DAVE FACINOLI Can Madison set that record? It’s a ginia Swimming League, is expected to asphalt or concrete surfaces, not the Sta Writer possibility, but won’t be easy. be another top Madison point scorer. more forgiving wooden of those in- The Warhawks graduated some key “I think we are in the mix and should doors. That would change the play a If the high-school swimming and contributors and big point-scorers from have one of the top programs in the bit, with players likely not diving on diving season is held, the Madison War- last season’s team, including its top div- state,” Madison coach Andrew Foos an outside court for loose balls to hawks girls er. Still, the Warhawks return a lot from said. “Our top girls are very strong and avoid the nasty scrapes and bruises SWIM & DIVE team has a last season, have good depth on the girls have had strong club seasons. But it’s an that certainly would result. chance to make history. team, and some young new participants abnormal year, so I don’t really know Chairs or benches might need to be If Madison wins the Virginia High are expected to score points. about a lot of things.” added, or all team members could just School League’s Class 6 state champi- Top returning swimmers are ex- Foos suggested that the state meet stand the entire game. onship in 2021, the state title will be a pected to be seniors Darby Galbraith, could be a “virtual” competition, pos- Outside high-school games most record fth in a row for the Warhawks at Alexandra Dicks, Erica Rice and Mor- sibly changed because of the public probably won’t occur. But they sure the highest enrollment classi cation. gan Howat. All were key scorers in last pandemic, instead of a normal in-per- would be interesting to watch. Madison shares the record with four year’s state meet, with most members son event. If that happens, the number straight state titles in the biggest level of relays. Also back are juniors Maggie of state quali ers from each team will with the Langley Saxons. Langley won Shi, Regan Hau and Hannah Carmen, be reduced. four straight Group AAA crowns from and sophomore Sophia Brown. “That wouldn’t be the best for us,” Find daily updates on the Web at 1998 to 2001. The Group AAA classi - Freshman Charlotte Dixon, a top Foos said. www.insidenova.com. Stay in touch cation used to be the state’s biggest be- summertime swimmer for the Lakevale through Twitter (@sungazettespts) and fore the VHSL realigned the setup. Estates Dolphins of the Northern Vir- Continued on Page 17 www.facebook.com/sungazettenews.

16 December 24, 2020 sungazette.news An Unusual Start to New Job for Potomac School AD DAVE FACINOLI ter. KIPP Charter School in New York. The Sta Writer “My goal is to get to know everyone past two years, she was regional athletic and build trust relationships, but I am director in that area, overseeing mul- In some ways, the odd start to her anxious to see games,” Woda said. tiple schools. She interviewed for the job as the new athletic director at the Woda grew up near Worcester, Potomac School job in January, falling Potomac School has worked as an ad- Mass., and was a high-school soccer in love with the McLean campus. vantage for Erica Woda. standout at the Bancroft School in that “It’s a beautiful campus, and Po- Since taking over on July 1, Woda is area. From there, she attended Colum- tomac School is what drew me down still yet to watch any interscholastic ath- bia University, where she played for the here,” she said. letic events involving Potomac School women’s soccer team. Woda was team Woda succeeds Rob Lee. He was Po- teams because, rst, the fall high-school captain and Most Valuable Player as a tomac School’s athletic director for 27 season was postponed due to of the senior and made second-team All-Ivy years and still coaches and works at the COVID-19 pandemic, then recently the League. She later was an assistant coach school. winter sports campaign was canceled. for the team. “I am so glad Rob Lee is still on cam- Erica Woda While Woda very much wants to After college, Woda began teach- pus,” Woda said. “He has been so help- watch such events, she has taken that have found Potomac School is such a ing in elementary schools in the South ful.” time to get well adjusted at the school special place. I have been blown away Bronx of New York and earned a mas- Woda said no decision has been made and have lengthy conversations get- by the talent of the staff and how they ter’s degree in public administration about if the postponed fall season for ting to know her staff and the private are so humble. There is so much here to from New York University Wagner. the leagues that Potomac School teams school’s many coaches on middle-school build on and I am so excited to have this During graduate school, she founded a participate will begin in the new year. and high-school levels. opportunity.” sports-based mentoring program called She expects a decision by late January. “It has been a different start than While waiting for the games and Level The Field, operating in New York She said the decision to cancel the what would be normal, but there have events to begin, Woda continues to City and Boston. winter season was emotional for the been so many bright spots,” Woda said. oversee team workouts, helping her get Woda eventually got into athletic athletes, but saying they remained “re- “I have gotten to know my staff and I to know the athletes and her staff bet- administration and helped found the silient and handle it well.” High-School Roundup McCUE TO PLAY AT HOOD: Flint Hill the decision to play college lacrosse at spring of 2021. School senior Sarah McCue has made Division I Butler University. A decision about that fall season the choice to play college softball at likely will be made in late January. Hood College in Frederick. FLINT HILL SISTERS TO PLAY AT The decision to cancel the winter sea- McCue will be a starting in eld- SWARTHMORE: Flint Hill School twin sons means that Flint Hill coach Rico er/out elder for Flint Hill during the sisters Marisa and Lara Geib, seniors, Reed will have to wait until next sea- spring season. will play for the women’s tennis team at son to earn his 250th career win as the In the 2019 season, as a sophomore, Swarthmore College. school’s head boys basketball coach. He McCue scored 12 runs, drove in nine has coached the Huskies for 15 seasons. and had three stolen bases. One of her LEAGUES CANCEL WINTER SEASON: The Flint Hill boys nished 18-12 last best games was a two-hit, two-RBI con- The girls Independent School League season and had a number of top players test against Episcopal. and boys Mid-Atlantic Athletic Asso- expected to return and were expected to McCue helped Flint Hill win an In- ciation made a joint decision last week be a top team in the MAC. dependent School League AA Division to cancel their winter high-school sports regular-season title. She played in the seasons. MADISON GIRLS HOOPS SCHEDULE: ISL-tournament-championship game Local private schools in the Sun The defending co-state champion Mad- against Potomac School, which Flint Gazette’s coverage areas that are mem- Flint Hill softball player Sarah McCue will play ison High School girls basketball team Hill lost. bers of those leagues are the Flint Hill the sport at Hood College. FLINT HILL (28-1 last season) has non-district games The 2020 high-school spring softball Huskies, Madeira Snails and Potomac not be held in those two leagues. It’s the scheduled for Dec. 28 at home against season was canceled because of the CO- School Panthers in the ISL and Flint second high-school season to be can- West Spring eld at 7:30 p.m. then Dec. VID-19 pandemic. Hill and Potomac School in the MAC. celed in those leagues. The 2020 spring 30 away in Arlington against Yorktown The cancellation means the sports season was the rst canceled, then the at 3 p.m. to close the year. The rst game HANKINS PICKS BUTLER: Flint Hill of basketball, wrestling, swimming and fall football campaign was postponed of Madison’s 2021 schedule is Jan. 4 at School junior Lucy Hankins has made diving and indoor track and eld will until possibly the late winter, early South Lakes at 7:30 p.m.

nated in the region tourney by the state possess the potential to be strong and ner, junior guard/forward Mia Fitzger- co-champion Madison Warhawks. contend because of other experienced ald, junior guard Piper Tedrow and McLean Jones had a double-double against returners. sophomore guards Shushan Krikorian Continued from Page 16 Madison, with 14 points and 15 re- “I really think people will step up and Kara Bremser. bounds to go with two assists and a without Kendall, because that’s what “I think it’s going to be a district “She really came back strong and block. She made four three-pointers. In they want to do and they are leaders,” when no team will be a pushover,” So- had a breakout season for us after her the district nal against South Lakes, Sobota said. “We are sticking to what bota said. rst injury,” Sobota said. she had 13 points, 10 rebounds and ve we know, and our returners give us an McLean was expected to open play Jones helped McLean to a strong assists. advantage. Our players are in good in what has been a delayed 2020-21 sea- season last winter. The Highlanders n- With Jones, McLean was expected shape and we are ready.” son because of the pandemic on Dec. ished 17-10 and second in the Liberty to be a district front runner. In her ab- Other top returners are senior for- 21 against Chantilly. The team will they District Tournament, then were elimi- sence, Sobota said the Highlanders still wards Sophie Smith and Caroline Wag- play two more games in December.

son meets, then the postseason. The expected to be a strong team again this have won four straight region and dis- Warhawks’ rst meet is slated for Jan. season, as has been the case for a num- trict championships during that stretch. Madison 8 against Concorde District rival West- ber of years. Madison’s postseason dominance began Continued from Page 16 eld, and their last is Jan. 22 against NOTE: Madison will enter the 2021 in 2017 after a 2016 campaign, when the league foe Oakton at Oak Marr RE- season having won 12 straight post-sea- Warhawks were not a playoff contender, Madison’s condensed season is ex- Center. son competitions, including district, re- having lowly nishes in all three post- pected to consist of ve regular-sea- The Oakton Cougars girls are also gion and state meets. The Warhawks also season championship meets.

sungazette.news December 24, 2020 17 Vienna Resident Earns Award From U.S. Marine Corps DAVE FACINOLI Morgan Wootten, who died recently. she would have been invited to join the Sta Writer The Semper Fidelis program recog- All-Americans from across the country nizes high school students who face life’s for a multi-day “Battle Won Academy” It has become second nature for Al- battles with the conviction and determi- experience in July of 2021. The event exa Wootten to stay busy. nation to succeed. To receive the award, includes workouts, team-building, com- Whether the Bishop O’Connell High a high-school student must be at least a munity service and more. But the 2021 School senior is studying hard to main- junior, have a 3.5 GPA or higher, be ac- academy is canceled because of the pan- tain a lofty grade-point average, spend- tive in community service, play a com- demic. ing time as captain of the girls varsity petitive team sport, and hold a student At O’Connell, Wootten played in the lacrosse team, overseeing a school club or community leadership position. girls basketball program as a freshman she started, chairing a school Super- Wootten was nominated for the and sophomore, than decided to con- Dance committee, being involved with award by O’Connell girls lacrosse coach centrate fully on lacrosse, a sport she the honor society or various community T.J. Finnerty, because he knew she also plays on the club level. service events, Wootten nds the time. quali ed in each category. Wootten re- The school club she started during Her ability to successfully handle and ceived the award at a recent ceremony her junior year is the One Love club. thrive with a busy workload impressed at O’Connell. The One Love Foundation is a national the selection committee at the U.S. Ma- “As her coach now for a fourth year, it organization created in 2010 to honor rine Corps, which makes the decision to Alexa Wootten received an award from the has been a true pleasure for me to get to the memory of University of Virginia U.S. Marine Corps. BISHOP O’CONNELL issue annual Semper Fidelis All-Ameri- know Alexa and to work with her as she women’s lacrosse player Yeardley Love. can awards. Wootten, a Vienna resident, and awarded for that is a good feeling,” builds her game, her character and her She was killed by her ex-boyfriend at recently received that honor, one of just Wootten said. “My grandfather taught positive inuence on others,” Finnerty. Virginia. The club educates about part- 100 in the country in 2020 (three from me that the best way to be successful is “She is a natural leader who embodies ner-violence and relationship abuse. Virginia) to be recognized. to prioritize things in your life, and I try commitment, sacri ce and service.” The O’Connell club has some 30 to “Sometimes it can be overwhelm- to do that.” In a typical year, a representative from 40 members and holds monthly func- ing, but I try to put a lot of work into The grandfather was renowned Hall the Marine Corps would have presented tions, including a recent workshop and everything I do. So to get recognized of Fame high-school basketball coach Wootten with the award in person. Then clothing drive. Sports Briefs MADISON ICE HOCKEY TEAM IN FIRST ginia Senior Softball to play slow-pitch PLACE: With continued stingy defense softball, with the average age of 66, and and its third straight shutout, the Madi- no tryouts, just an assessment to place son High School club ice hockey team players on teams in three skill-level con- nipped Paul VI Catholic, 1-0, in a recent ferences. Visit nvss.org or call Dave at match. (703) 663-7881 for information and to With the win, Madison (3-1-1) took see if the summer and fall seasons are over sole possession of rst place in the still on schedule with the COVID-19 Adams Division of the Northern Vir- situation. ginia Scholastic Ice Hockey League. Evan Wilken scored the unassisted FAIRFAX ADULT SOFTBALL: Fairfax goal in the rst period and Jake Helfant County Adult Softball offers play for earned the shutout in goal. men and women in a number of dif- Madison has won two straight match- ferent leagues and for various ages. To es by 1-0 scores and has outscored op- register and for more information, visit ponents, 6-0, in its last three matches. www.fairfaxadultsoftball.com. McLean was in second place in the Adams Division with a 3-2 record. fol- VIENNA YOUTH SOCCER: Vienna Youth lowed by Oakton at 1-3. Soccer’s house soccer program is open Madison and McLean have yet to to all boys and girls ages 3 to 18. Visit meet this season. www.vys.org to register.

GIRLS GOLF RESULTS: Madison High FOOTBALL OFFICIALS NEEDED: The School golfer Katelynn Waclawski shot Fairfax County Football Of ciat- an 81-86–167 total to nish fourth in Madison High School defenseman Justin Machovina stands his ground for the Warhawks during Association needs more of cials the Bell National Division at the recent ing a match earlier this season. PHOTO BY KATHERINE WILLEY to cover all of its games once they are River Landing Classic in Wallace, N.C. McLEAN LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRA- vided. The pay is $67 to $90 per game. held in coming months. Candidates The Peggy Kirts Girls Golf Tour event TION: McLean Little League has opened For more information, email uic@nv- must be at least 16 years old and have was played on the River Landing Golf registration for its spring baseball and sua.org or visit www.nvsua.org. Complete reliable transportation. Training is Club course. girls softball seasons at www.mcleanll. training provided. Schedule are exible. provided. Contact the FCFOA at fc- The winning score was 151. com. [email protected]. Great Falls resident Alina Ho shot STUDENT ATHLETE ACHIEVEMENT 87-81–168 in the same division to nish SOCCER CAMPS: The Northern Virgin- AWARDS: The Virginia Sports Hall of GAME OFFICIALS NEEDED: Northern eighth. ia Soccer Club is offering indoor winter Fame is accepting applications for its Virginia Baseball Umpires is in need of Waclawski played in the 2019 Virginia camps Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27 and Feb. 3, annual Student Athlete Achievement of cials for baseball, softball and vol- High School League’s girls state open, all from 7 to 8 p.m. For information, Awards. The hall’s foundation is look- leyball. shooting an event-best 75 in a qualify- email [email protected]. ing for rising high-school juniors and Of cials are needed in all commu- ing round to earn a state berth. seniors, who excel in the classroom and nities across the metropolitan area SOFTBALL UMPIRES NEEDED: The their communities. for youth recreational leagues, men’s VIENNA LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRA- Northern Virginia Softball Umpires As- Applications must be submitted leagues, high schools and colleges. TION: Vienna Little League has opened sociation is seeking individuals interested through the online process, found at Formal classroom and on-the-job registration for its spring baseball season in becoming certi ed umpires for high- www.vasportshof.com. training is provided. Visit www.umpires. at www.vll.org. Go to that Website, then school and recreational fastpitch softball org or call John Porter at (703) 978-3601 click on registration. in the local area. Complete training is pro- SENIOR SOFTBALL: Join Northern Vir- for more information.

18 December 24, 2020 sungazette.news action lead over Philadelphia: 15,305 are running at higher year- home sales to 14,728. to-date sales totals than they Homes The city of brotherly love slightly were a year before, accord- Continued from Page 1 closed the gap in November, when ing to the data. For the en- the difference had been 692 homes. tirety of the coverage area, con rmed the market continues to favor But making up the remaining differ- sales for the rst 11 months sellers. ence would seem to be unlikely (this of the year stand at 270,654, “While low interest rates certainly help is real estate, not presidential elec- up 5.2 percent from a year buyers, we’re still experiencing a strong tions, after all). ago. sellers’ market,” he said. “In November, For November, Fairfax County After Fairfax and Phila- our region had a contract ratio of 0.95 posted 1,417 transactions, up 32 per- delphia, the highest sales for pending sales per active listing, compared cent from a year before. Philly had the rst 11 months of the with the ve-year November average of 1,500, up 24 percent from its total a year were reported in Mont- 0.77. A higher contract ratio signi es a year before, according to data pro- gomery County (Md.) at relative increase in contract activity com- vided by RealEstate Business Intel- 12,152; Baltimore County pared to the number of available homes, ligence. land, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and (Md.) at 10,514; and Mont- which generally favors sellers.” Last year, Philadelphia edged out Fair- New Jersey. gomery County (Pa.) at 10,246. Fairfax Likely to Top Mid-Atlantic Re- fax as having the most home transactions More than two-thirds of the jurisdic- Final gures for 2020 will be reported gion in 2020 Home Sales: Never underes- among the 70 or so localities that make up tions comprising the Mid-Atlantic report the second week of January. timate the chance Philadelphia might (by the Mid-Atlantic region. 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sungazette.news December 24, 2020 19 Vienna O cials Hope Idea of New Holiday Catches On BRIAN TROMPETER the date in 1865 when slaves in holiday, said Town Manager A committee made up of tion grew from one day to a Sta Writer Texas learned they were free. Mercury Payton. several such groups already is month because Virginia legisla- Vienna’s celebrations will con- The town will host special working on celebrations for that tors this year made Juneteenth The Vienna Town Council on tinue through the third Monday activities and events during Lib- month, said Council member an of cial state holiday. Vienna Dec. 7 unanimously adopted a of the following month, which in erty Amendments Month next Charles Anderson. of cials are pressing for legisla- resolution to recognize Liberty 2021 will be July 19. summer, said Vienna Parks and “They’re coming up with tion next year to recognize Lib- Amendments Month, which will That day is the of cial Vienna Recreation Director Leslie Her- some really, really great ideas,” erty Amendments Month. honor the rati cation of the U.S. town holiday of Liberty Amend- man. he said. “It’s looking like it’s “It’s very exciting,” Anderson Constitution’s 13th, 14th, 15th ments Day, which the Council The Vienna Parks and Recre- going to be a month-long com- said. “We’re creating something and 19th amendments. adopted in September. ation Department will collabo- memoration that will all be very that could not only be for our The celebratory month will In exchange for that new rate with Historic Vienna Inc., meaningful and fun at the same town, but could be for the whole begin June 19 next year on Ju- holiday, the town will remove service clubs and other groups time.” state and who knows where neteenth, which pays homage to Columbus Day as an of cial on those events, Payton said. The town’s planned celebra- else.” McLean/Great Falls Notes DAR CHAPTER PARTICIPATES IN ing a number of local organizations and ‘WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA’: In ob- schools. The HBC Group and its support- servance of National Wreaths Across ing sponsors contributed a percentage of America Day on Dec. 19, members of the each evening’s proceeds to the charity or McLean-based Freedom Hill chapter of organization, and have raised more than the Daughters of the American Revolu- $100,000 to date. tion (DAR) gathered at the Wren-Darne Karen Briscoe, Lizzy Conroy and Jen- Family Cemetery in Falls Church to re- ny McClintock together with their team member the fallen, to honor those who of agents and staff say they are blessed serve and their families and to teach the and honored to be of service to their com- next generation the value of freedom. munity, and want to continue the tradi- Chapter members were joined by Pete tion of contributing and supporting local Greene, the owner and guardian of this organizations and charities. family plot that dates from the 1770s. The rst recipient of a direct CCC con- Mr. Greene, a veteran himself, pur- tribution was the New Dominion Wom- chased the cemetery in 2012 and he and en’s Club. Briscoe presented a ceremonial his wife have worked tirelessly to restore it “giant” check in the amount of $750 to after many years of neglect. The Freedom Hill chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution places Kim Marnius, president of New Domin- The mission of the DAR is to promote wreaths at Wren-Darne Family Cemetery recently, including this one on the market noting the ion Women’s Club, at the club’s December historic preservation, education and patri- restin place of Col. James Wren, who served in the Revolutionary War. See item at left. holiday meeting held online. otism. During a private ceremony, chapter Based in McLean, the New Domin- members and Mr. Greene placed a wreath ion Women’s Club is a civic organization for each veteran resting at the cemetery. committed to promoting, encouraging, As each wreath was placed, each veteran’s supporting and cultivating the civic, cul- name was read aloud, along with the story tural, educational and environmental wel- of the individual’s life and service. fare of the community through volunteer The veterans honored were Revo- service and nancial contributions, while lutionary War Col. James Wren of the providing an opportunity for fellowship Fairfax County Militia; War of 1812 Col. among women. John S. Wren of the 5th Regiment Vir- ginia Militia and Capt. Robert Darne of McLEAN AMERICAN LEGION POST the 1st Corps d’Elite Virginia Militia; and ACCEPTING CITRUS ORDERS: In sup- Civil War veteran John Robert Darne. port of American Legion youth and vet- Wreaths were also placed for Wren and erans programs, American Legion Post Darne family members resting in the cem- 270 in McLean is accepting citrus orders etery to honor the military families who through Jan. 11. endure sacri ces every day on Americans’ The boxes will contain two- fths of a behalf. bushel of Florida oranges, honeybells and The Community Charity Champions initiative of HBC Realty of Keller Williams Realty recently The ceremony, originally intended to donated $750 to the New Dominion Woman’s Club. See item below. ruby-red grapefruit. be open to the public, was changed to a Orders must be picked up at the Legion private event due to the COVID pandem- from dedicated volunteers and sponsors EFFORT RECONFIGURED: The HBC Hall, 1355 Balls Hill Road in McLean, on ic. After the ceremony, members of the from all 50 states and beyond. Group of Keller Williams Realty has Jan. 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Jan. 23 public were able to visit the cemeterery to For more information about Wreaths “reimagined” its charitable giving arm, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. reect on the sacri ces of those who have Across America, see the Website at www. Community Charity Champions (CCC), For information and to place an or- served the nation. wreathsacrossamerica.org. For more to make a direct donation on a quarterly der, call (703) 356-8259 or e-mail mclean- Every year, National Wreaths Across information about Freedom Hill chap- basis to local charities making an impact [email protected]. America Day sees the placement of Veter- ter NSDAR, see the Website at www. in their community. ans’ Wreaths at Arlington National Cem- freedomhilldar.org. Since 2012, the HBC Group has The Sun Gazette welcomes your sub- etery and at more than 2,500 additional hosted countless monthly fund-raising mission of items. Send ’em along and we’ll participating cemeteries with support ‘COMMUNITY CHARITY CHAMPIONS’ dinners at Pulcinella in McLean, bene t- spread the word in the community.

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TOWN OF VIENNA, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO RE-ADOPT United States of America v. Constantin Kotzev, et al., Case No. 1:18-cv-01409- TSE-IDD. Notice to George Chyla: Notice is hereby given that the Town Council (the “Town Coun- cil”) of the Town of Vienna, Virginia (the “Town”) will consider You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division, a Re-Adoption on Monday, January 4, 2021 beginning at 8:00 the general nature of which is to enforce a judicial lien on real property in Arlington, p.m., in the Council Room, Town Hall, 127 Center Street South, Virginia. Vienna, Virginia, to consider the following: If you wish to defend, you must enter a written appearance personally or by any attorney and file your defenses or objections in writing with the court within 21 days Re-adoption of emergency ordinance to permit tem- of the publication of this notice. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case porary waivers of zoning regulations and review for pub- may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you without further notice for the relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money, property, lic, semi-public, and private institutions adversely effect- or other rights important to you. ed by the ongoing pandemic. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BE- Copies of the said application may be viewed in the office of LOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING the Town Clerk Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY or via the website at www.viennava.gov. BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN COUNCIL Melanie J. Clark, MMC Legal Services of Northern Virginia Town Clerk 3401 Columbia Pike, Suite 301 Arlington, VA 22204 12/24 12/31/20 Phone: (866) 534-5243 Website: www.lsnv.org

Attorney for the Plaintiff: Alexander R. Kalyniuk, Trial Attorney, United States De- TOWN OF VIENNA, VIRGINIA partment of Justice, Tax Division, P.O. Box 227, Ben Franklin Station, Washington NOTICE OF INTENT TO RE-ADOPT D.C. 20044. This notice is being published under the direction of the court order below. Notice is hereby given that the Town Council (the “Town Council”) of the Town of Vienna, Virginia (the “Town”) IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA will consider a Re-Adoption on Monday, January 4, 2021 ALEXANDRIA DIVISION beginning at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Room, Town Hall, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff 127 Center Street South, Vienna, Virginia, to consider the Case No. 1:18-cv-01409-TSE-IDD following: CONSTANTIN KOTZEV, et al., Defendants.

ORDER Emergency Ordinance to Permit Temporary Waiv- In consideration of the United States of America’s Motion for Alternative Service ers of Zoning Regulations and Review for Child Care of Process on George Konstanty Chyla seeking authorization to serve Defendant George Konstanty Chyla through publication in the Arlington newspaper, the Ar- Operations in Commercially and Industrially Zoned lington Sun-Gazette, and pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(f)(3) and Properties and For Public, Semi-Public and Private In- 28 U.S.C. § 1655, it is hereby, ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that: stitutions in Other Zones in Response to the Ongoing 1. The motion is GRANTED; and it is further ordered that 2. Counsel for the United States of America will publish this order in the Pandemic Disaster Arlington Sun-Gazette once a week in the form dictated by 28 U.S.C. § 1655. After that is completed, counsel for the United States of America shall file a declaration with the Court stating that the United States has complied with the terms of this Copies of the said application may be viewed in the office Paragraph 2; and it is further ordered that of the Town Clerk Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 3. If counsel for the United States of America certifies compliance with p.m. or via the website at www.viennava.gov. Paragraph 2 and George Konstanty Chyla does not appear or plead within 21 days after the declaration is filed with the Court, he will be deemed to have been served with process within this state pursuant to Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Pro- BY ORDER OF THE TOWN COUNCIL cedure and 28 U.S.C. § 1655. Melanie J. Clark, MMC ENTERED: December 3, 2020 Town Clerk /s/ Ivan D. Davis U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE 12/24 & 12/31/20 12/24,12/31, 1/7,1/14, 1/21, 1/28/20 LAWN & GARDEN///////////// 20 +Years •Seasonal Cleaning of Experience •Planting Elmer’s •Lawn Mowing •New Lawns •Fertilizing •Retaining Walls •Weed Control Lawn & •Aeration •Tree Pruning •Trimming •Mulching •Patios •Gutter Cleaning Garden •Drains Free Estimates • 703-878-4524 • [email protected]

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22 December 24, 2020 sungazette.news YEAR IN REVIEW 8. *Like a vote during lockdown Local history 9. What Joy Mangano does © StatePoint Media Items taken from the archives of the on TV Northern Virginia Sun. 10. Do like exhaust pipe ACROSS 11. *“Transplant” network 1. *New wardrobe accessory December 30, 1942: 13. ____ of honor 5. *RIP, ____ n The Sun’s editor advises readers to 14. It’s often wreaked 8. Flock’s echo “forget right now” any suggestions that 19. Zoo enclosures 12. Reply from a tunnel? the war will be over in the coming year. 22. Compass dir. 13. Feline noise 23. Labored breaths 14. Edward Teller’s “baby” December 30, 1958: 24. *Jared Kushner to Donald 15. Beat n Despite some prominent supporters, Trump 16. Competently the idea of using monorails for mass tran- 25. Nigerian money 17. Savory jelly sit across the D.C. area doesn’t seem to be 26. Part of an eye 18. *Blue vs. red competition generating much enthusiasm. 27. About to explode n The fund-raising drive to construct 20. One third of a three-piece 28. Looked at, amorously the planned $6 million, 300-bed Fairfax suit 29. Smelling organs Hospital continues. 21. Mailed greetings 32. Two of the same n After big gains in the mid-term elec- 22. Long time 33. Philosopher’s study tion, Democrats will control 64 seats in 23. ____ biloba 36. *Best Picture Oscar-winner the U.S. Senate, compared to 34 for Re- 26. Anointing oil publicans. 38. China grass 30. Nurses’ org. 40. Party barrel 31. Leafy vegetable December 28, 1963: 41. Having a cover 34. “Cogito, ____ sum” n The eight inches of snow that blan- 44. *What Zoom host does to 35. Mooring spots keted the local region this week totaled guests, sometimes 37. Bring into play twice what forecasters had been expect- 46. Type of jacket 38. Old Brazilian coins ing. 48. “M*A*S*H” character 39. Prefix with ‘graph’ n Despite numerous res in the 49. Ticked off 40. *Joe’s running mate McLean area in recent days, county of- 50. *President Trump used this 42. PGA peg cials are discounting the possibility of a power in 2020 43. What bees did serial arsonist. 51. United ____ Emirates n U.S. Sen. Harry Byrd (D-Va.) is 45. Fixes firmly 57. Sonic sound DOWN 52. Be undecided staying mum on whether he plans to seek 47. Summer mo. 59. Sports figures, e.g. 1. Copy cats 53. *Caucus state re-election next year, and whether he will 48. R in NPR 60. Persian backgammon 2. Flu symptom 54. Like most universities support President Johnson in the 1964 50. Widespread 61. Water carrier 3. Synagogue 55. Pose a question election. 52. *WHO’s March n 62. *Late basketball legend 4. 1/100th of a ruble 58. Robinson or Doubtfire A group of prominent Virginia Re- announcement publicans is backing Barry Goldwater for 63. *____ lightning, cause of 5. Bid again 55. Cliffside dwelling president. California wildfires 6. Western neckwear, pl. 56. Drop-off spot 64. X-ray units 7. Gwyneth, to friends December 30, 1970: n Federal census gures show that Fairfax’s population has risen to 455,021, while the statewide population is up 17.2 Fairfax County Notes percent from a decade ago, to 4.65 mil- Continued from Page 10 County Park Authority Board to serve through format from through Dec. 30 at lion. four-year terms: Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Westmore- n Sen. William Spong (D-Va.) com- Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio, has been • Chairman William Bouie has rep- land St., Falls Church. plains that fuel supplies are so limited at named president and CEO of Catholic resented the Hunter Mill District on the Remaining showtimes will occur Dec. National Airport that some aircraft have Charities of the Diocese of Arlington. Park Board since 2005 and has served as 27-28-29-30 every 15 minutes between 11 to take off and then land at Dulles to get Carattini will assume the position Jan. chairman since 2009. He is currently the a.m. and 1 p.m. and again from 2:30 to a full load of jet fuel. 4, succeeding Art Bennett, who is retiring president and CEO of Sky Communica- 4:30 p.m., with vehicles of patrons having nEvery vote counts: A special election after a decade leading the social-service tions, and is an active volunteer in civic their own narrator as they remain in their for a House of Delegates seat in the Char- organization. organizations. vehicles and travel from station to station lottesville area ended up 2,646 to 2,645, “Mr. Carattini is a Catholic leader with • Vice Chair Ken Quincy was named being entertained by students ages 9 to with the Democrat winning. extensive experience providing strategic to the board in 2007 as the Providence 18. n* On the basketball court, McLean’s leadership and creating practical business District representative. He also serves as The production is directed by Xander boys have started the season at 2-2, with solutions for both for-pro t and faith- its liaison to the Fairfax County School Tilock, a student at Justice High School, Oakton 1-1, Langley 1-2, Madison 0-2 based, non-pro t organizations,” Bishop Board. and is a coproduction in cooperation with and Marshall 0-3. Michael Burbidge said in a statement. “I • Treasurer Timothy Hackman was ap- Temple Rodef Shalom Music and Per- n On TV tonight: Kenny Rogers and am con dent he will provide sound, dy- pointed to the board in 2016 to represent forming Arts Committee. Louis Armstrong guesting on “The John- namic leadership to Catholic Charities the Dranesville District. The retired IBM “We are overjoyed to bring holiday ny Cash Show.” and its 21 outreach programs.” executive has also served two terms as cheer with this production, while priori- “Under the dedicated leadership of Art president of Friends of Riverbend Park. tizing the safety and well-being of our cast CROSSWORD SOLUTION Bennett, the agency has truly lived out its • Board member Faisal Khan, a resi- and audience members,” said Sara Duke, mission to provide compassionate, com- dent of Falls Church, was named an at- the theater organization’s executive direc- petent and professional ministry to any- large member of the board in 2012. tor. “Our community needs music and the one in need, regardless of faith,” Carattini Park Authority board members set arts more than ever.” said. “I am excited to meet and join with policy and establish priorities for the park All entry tickets must be purchased my new colleagues in sharing the love and agency.The 12-member body has mem- in advance on a pay-what-you-can basis consolation of Jesus Christ by serving our bers representing each magisterial district, (starting at $5). Proceeds will support neighbors throughout the diocese.” as well as three at-large members. Encore’s “Theatre for All!” scholarship and outreach initiatives, along with the FOUR PARK AUTHORITY BOARD MEM- ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO PRESENTS Arlington Food Assistance Center. BERS REAPPOINTED: The Fairfax ‘DRIVE-THROUGH’ PRODUCTION: En- For information, see the Website at County Board of Supervisors has reap- core Stage & Studio will present a unique www.encorestage.org. pointed four members of the Fairfax production – “A Winter Star” – in a drive- • • •

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