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3 7 16 AT FRYING PAN, TYSONS VOLLEYBALL A RACE TO SEE CHAMBER PLAYERS WHICH COWS AIMS FOR ACTIVE IN MOO-VE FASTEST FLEXIBILITY COLLEGE Sun Gazette GREAT FALLS McLEAN OAKTON TYSONS VIENNA VOLUME 42 NO. 3 OCT 29-NOV 4, 2020 Parking District Wins OK for Scotts Run Vicinity Residents Say Park Users Have Overwhelmed Streets, But Not All Approve of Plan BRIAN TROMPETER Nature Preserve in McLean, unanimously there, many of whom, because of the easy Transportation will pay $2,500 to install Sta Writer agreed Oct. 20 to establish a permit-only access, come in from D.C. and Mary- “No Parking Anytime, Except by Permit parking district for three streets near the land,” said Supervisor John Foust (D- District 48” signs pertaining to the new Fairfax County supervisors, in an ef- park. Dranesville), who moved for the parking parking district. Streets within the district fort to improve pedestrian safety and “Basically, the neighborhoods have district’s approval. assuage residents living near Scotts Run been taken over by people who don’t live The Fairfax County Department of Continued on Page 15 KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON HALLOWEEN

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sungazette.news October 29, 2020 3 Thrills, Chills at ‘House of Terror’ in McLean

Takayla Carter tries out the costume for her role in preparation for the Old Firehouse Center in McLean hosting a “House of Terror” haunted experience on Oct. 24. The Sun Gazette received access for a sneak peak prior to the ghoulish undertaking. For more pho- tos, see the Website at https://sungazette.news/photos.

At left, Ben Barber gets some nal touch-ups to ensure his costume is appropriately scary for those who dared enter the “House of Terror” at the Old Firehouse, a facility of the McLean Community Center. The full eect is below. PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT

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4 October 29, 2020 sungazette.news Supervisors Decide to Give Away Confederate Monuments, Markers to Outside Organizations BRIAN TROMPETER National Park Service’s Manassas Na- shaw said. While there may have been soldiers Sta Writer tional Battle eld Park. “Hurdles were put in front of their op- killed in isolated actions earlier in the The metal historical marker, No. 262, portunity to vote and people got together nascent war, Marr was the only soldier to A monument and historical marker was installed near the Judicial Complex’s and said, ‘Let’s have one more hurdle,’” he die in the Fairfax skirmish, which was the noting the death of a Confederate of cer, agpole area in 2009 by the Virginia De- said. “‘If you’re black in Fairfax County rst land combat between organized mili- plus two Dahlgren naval howitzer can- partment of Historical Resources and will and you have the audacity to think you tary units, Myers said. nons also on display outside the Fairfax be returned to that agency. can still vote, if you want to pay the poll The state historical marker’s text is in- County Judicial Complex will be removed Supervisors on Sept. 15 voted to re- tax, if you think you can pass the absurd accurate, Myers added. Marr was not a and given to other organizations, the move the Marr monument, painted-metal literacy test, you’re going to have to walk Confederate soldier because his Virginia Board of Supervisors decided Oct. 20. marker and brass cannons from the Ju- past a monument to a man who fought to militia unit, the Warrenton Ries, was not A majority of supervisors said the dicial Complex, but gave museums, his- keep you in chains.’” incorporated into the Confederate Army granite obelisk and historical marker, torical societies, military battle elds and Removing the monument does not until nine days after the skirmish. which commemorate the death of Con- other governments 30 days to express amount to erasing history, but rather County of cials currently are invento- federate Capt. John Quincy Marr in a interest in relocating the artifacts. Several brings to light the rich history that oc- rying other Confederacy-related artifacts skirmish near the old Fairfax Courthouse organizations responded and an evalu- curred at that courthouse and had been and will have discussions with the public on June 1, 1861, did not belong there. ation team made up of county staff and erased, Walkinshaw said. and History Commission regarding their “Monuments are declarations of our two members of the Fairfax County His- The historical marker identi es Marr disposition, said Board of Supervisors values and I’m proud to support the re- tory Commission reviewed the proposals as the rst Confederate of cer killed in Chairman Jeff McKay (D). moval and relocation of the John Quincy Oct. 13, Palchik said. action during the war. Some historians “I think what this action proves is that Marr statue from the Fairfax County The team considered the organizations’ contend he was the rst soldier on either there are ways we can do this that don’t Courthouse,” Palchik said. “This monu- missions, whether they were accredited side to die, but Supervisor John Foust (D- erase our history, but emphasize parts of ment does not reect the values of our museums, the nal proposed locations for Dranesville) disputed that. our history that haven’t been heard al- richly diverse community. In the spirit the objects, whether the artifacts would be “It turns out Marr was not the rst sol- ready and properly contextualize things,” of our One Fairfax policy, a monument stored or displayed, whether and how the dier killed in action,” Foust said. “They’re he said, adding he objected to the Marr should serve as a testament to the declara- objects would be interpreted, and whether ignoring the suffering, death and dying of monument’s location at the county’s Judi- tion that all residents deserve an equitable the groups would be able to preserve and the Union soldiers [and] honoring a trai- cial Complex. opportunity to succeed.” maintain the items in perpetuity, she said. tor who fought to preserve slavery . . . I “This is our house of justice,” McK- Palchik continued, “In addition, it is Supervisors on Oct. 20 defended their really want to see it go. It’s not accurate.” ay said. “This is where people go to get important to tell a more complete story positions regarding Confederate monu- Blake Myers, preservation chairman a fair trial and the symbols that are on of Fairfax County and recognize the ments. Supervisor Patrick Herrity (R- for the Bull Run Civil War Round Table, that property matter . . . These were not voices that have been excluded from our Spring eld), who voted against two of the dismissed Foust’s remarks as “simply not subtle images. These were put there for a history books.” three motions and was away from the dais historically accurate and not true.” reason.” Of cials now will move the Marr for the third, said he did not support the monument to a county storage facility at monument’s removal, but was happy it a cost of $19,562 and transfer possession would remain in the county. and title of the obelisk to the non-pro t Supervisor James Walkinshaw (D- IT’S ALL ABOUT Stuart-Mosby Historical Society. Braddock) opposed what he said were Don Hakenson, an author and the so- efforts by Herrity and a local General As- ciety’s past president, said the group does sembly member to rede ne the Marr obe- not know yet how the transfer process will lisk as a marker instead of a monument. occur, but said the organization plans to The obelisk has been called a monument TRUST install the monument on the grounds of since its installation in June 1904 and has the Stuart-Mosby Civil War Cavalry Mu- been similarly designated in various his- seum in Centreville. torical archives, he said. Carol Temple The group desired the monument be- “There’s an honest intellectual debate ® cause it was more than a century old and to be had about the decision that we’ve Arlington’s Realtor commemorated the rst land engage- made, but it is not intellectually honest ment between Union and Confederate to say that the John Marr monument is a “I have worked with Carol both as a buyer and a force, which occurred on the courthouse’s marker, not a monument.” grounds, Hakenson said. Historical records show 262 African- seller. She listens to her client’s needs and works The cannons, donated in February American residents voted at that court- hard to ensure that these needs are met. She makes 1910 by the U.S. Army, were popular house during Reconstruction in 1867, but among groups that led requests with the in 1902, under Virginia’s new constitution, a purchase or sale work.” county, Palchik said. black residents’ voting rights were denied _ K. Lynn The artillery’s new home will be the via a poll tax and literacy test, Walkin-

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ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/sungazettenews www.facebook.com/insidenova Opinion ON TWITTER: @sungazettenews @sungazettespts Newsroom SCOTT McCAFFREY Our View: Public Safety Still on the Firing Line Editor Give Vienna Police Chief James Morris credit for ese are people who see police as the problem, not (703) 738-2532 identifying some of the problems with legislation (ap- the solution. ese are the people who see criminals as [email protected] proved or proposed) that has come out of Richmond victims. ese are the people who believe there should DAVE FACINOLI relating to policing “reforms.” And yes, that word is in be little to no rami cations for violating the law. ese Sports editor (703) 738-2533 quotes for a reason. are the people who believe that justice should not be [email protected] At a recent legislative roundtable with members of blind, rather than tailored to t the demographics of BRIAN TROMPETER the Vienna Town Council, Morris alluded to a number any situation. Senior staff writer of potentially problematical areas: ese, in sum, are the people who currently are mak- (703) 738-2534 • He is opposed to potential changes for “quali ed ing state law. And with no legislative elections until next [email protected] immunity” for police ocers, which for generations November, they will have a full year to re-engineer the has protected ocers who make split-second decisions commonwealth’s approach to law enforcement in any Advertising while in the eld from facing personal liability for those way they sit t, consequences be damned. VICKY MASHAW Sales manager actions. We have been saying so for months: If you are in the (571) 333-6272 • He also is opposed to eorts making assaults on public-safety eld, we can only wish you the best, be- [email protected] law enforcement misdemeanors instead of (as they cur- cause too many elected leaders – and sometimes even SHARON KASH rently are in Virginia) felonies, and is against providing those who lead public-safety agencies – will not provide Sales subpoena power to civilian-review panels. the backing to the rank-and- le that is so vital. (571) 239-8014 Morris has spent his lifetime in local policing, and we Chief Morris, and others like him, are right to be con- [email protected] Classified sales suspect his views – untainted by political bias veering cerned about laws and policies emanating from elected (703) 771-8831 le or right – are mirrored by most in the profession. ocials. But we’ll say it again: ey ... simply ... do ... not [email protected] e problem for all of them, and others who value ... care ... what ... you ... think. Do not delude yourselves common-sense police reforms, is that there are a large into believing/hoping/wishing otherwise. Business number of legislators in Richmond who (and we’ll do To paraphrase a slogan once found on bumper stick- SYLVIA GORDON this slowly so there is no mistaking our point) simply ... ers: If you aren’t outraged, you simply haven’t been pay- Business office do ... not ... care ... what ... you ... think. ing attention. (571) 333-6277 [email protected] Rep. Wexton Is Accessible to Her Constituents Editor: and helpful. “impressive”? As a resident of the 10th BUSINESS & MAILING ADDRESS: 131 E. Broad St., Suite 202, Falls Church, Va. 22046 Regarding “Our View: Parsing the Since the pandemic, Rep. Wexton has District, I have never seen nor heard from P.O. 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6 October 29, 2020 sungazette.news Q&A: Tysons Chamber Chair Stresses Resilience as Members Continue to Deal With COVID Lockdowns BRIAN TROMPETER Gladhill as chamber chairman. Sta Writer The Sun Gazette later asked Clark about the local business climate. As the pandemic drags on, the Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce is ex- Have businesses been doing more in- ploring different methods – from holding kind trades during the pandemic to help safety-conscious gatherings to encourag- each other and lower costs? ing intra-industry support – to help mem- “We aren’t aware of member-to-mem- ber companies survive. ber in-kind transactions, as we don’t track The chamber now is focusing on “busi- them. However, several chamber mem- ness verticals” that encourage companies bers have done exceptional work for the in complementary industries to purchase Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce services from each other, said Andrew and we take special care to highlight that Clark, the chamber’s new board chair- good work within the membership. man. The chamber’s “Connections That For example, Reggie Holmes of En- Matter” initiative also will use networking thuse Creative created designs for Tysons to shore up members’ vendors, he said. Restaurant Week, Rassi Borneo of Time- “Let’s pause on the competition and Line Media contributed beautiful photos come together,” Clark said during an Oct. of delicious food and gorgeous restau- 14 town-hall meeting with members and rants, and Ata Birol of Childress Agency non-members via the Web. gave us a fun social-media campaign. Fi- The chamber has been highlighting re- nally, Joe Hu of AlphaGraphics Tysons cent changes in the local marketplace and printed signage at cost. All volunteered how some companies have altered their their time and expertise to make Tysons approach to meet them. For example, to Restaurant Week a huge success. It’s the offset the recent sharp downturn in busi- kind of community action we encourage ness travel, extended-stay hotel Staybridge at the chamber, and it helps our members Suites Tysons-McLean has begun market- make connections that matter for their Andrew Clark is chair of the Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce. ing itself to construction rms as a place businesses.” all have a stronger business. They rise as members speaking on pertinent topics, where out-of-town employees can stay a team.” such as a webinar titled ‘Contracting in and avoid long commutes while working What advice do you have for people who the Time of COVID – How to Get In on projects, Clark said. are considering opening businesses during Is the chamber helping members ap- and How to Get Out.’ We partnered with Chamber leaders on July 18 held the the pandemic? ply for CARES Act funds, Fairfax RISE Fairfax County Economic Development business organization’s rst live, in-person “Look for the pain in the marketplace grants or other sources of nancial aid? Authority to promote their Working in event of the pandemic. About 15 people now and see if you can solve it. Try to nd “The chamber doesn’t do this assis- Northern Virginia program’s job-match- were able to converse on the high-up ve- natural alignment with business partners tance directly, but does have members ing efforts to help connect those looking randah of the Tower Club in Tysons. that help you better nd and serve your and partners who do. When the pandemic for a job with area companies that are still The club, which according to Clark is target customers. In the chamber, we have hit, we immediately pivoted to take all our hiring during the pandemic.” “almost a sister organization,” had par- created several af nity groups of busi- in-person events online and we reformat- ticipants follow guidelines from a 40-page nesses that serve the same or similar cus- ted the content with speakers from the Is there any critical mass building safety document. These included wearing tomers. federal, state and local governments to among business groups to press the govern- face masks, signing COVID waivers and We have a Buildings Af nity group talk about available resources. We offered ment to end these lockdowns? having their temperatures checked. that includes businesses that provide ser- a Webinar to hear the U.S. Chamber of “Tysons Chamber and other area Safety also was paramount at the vices like recycling old paint, resurfacing Commerce Small Business Town Hall. chambers do collaborate to monitor and chamber’s Aug. 19 Summer Soirée, which parking lots, water-damage remediation We participated with other chambers to advocate for issues in state government served self-contained dishes touched by and commercial landscaping. These busi- offer a live [question-and-answer session] that impact our business and non-pro t only one other person. nesses all serve commercial buildings. with Fairfax County of cials who spoke members. To date, there is no collabora- The chamber’s grew by 16 members, They can share best practice, refer each about local programs, the CARES Act tive or consensus effort to end lockdowns. or about 10 percent, in September and other and promote each other to clients and [Payroll Protection Program] grants We all want to return to a fully thriving expects similar growth in October, said that will likely need these services – if not and loan polices. economy that is unencumbered, but of Clark, who in July succeeded Tucker today, one day – and in the process they We also had knowledgeable chamber course we also want safety for all.”

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8 October 29, 2020 sungazette.news Your Vote Has Been Cast, Vienna Awards Contract to Build Your Dream, On Your Lot But Will It Actually Count? Construct Its New Police HQ Vienna Town Council Vienna Model SCOTT McCAFFREY “We just have to assume there will be members have voted Sta Writer hacking,” Epstein said. “Anything that is to move forward on Open House connected to the Internet can be hacked, the long-planned new Saturday, Oct. 31st and Sunday, Nov. 1st Want the positive or the negative when if one is suf ciently determined. This is town police station, 12 Noon to 4 PM, Both Days it comes to election security in 2020? Be- one risk that is very hard to solve.” shown at left in an cause there’s plenty of both. The expert said the public should learn artist’s rendering. 2233 N. Underwood St. in Falls Church “There is good news and bad news in to discern between attempts at using tech-

Virginia,” said longtime cybersecurity and nology to purposely inuence outcomes BRIAN TROMPETER bility study regarding the former church ©New Dimensions, Inc. election-security expert Jeremy Epstein, on the one hand, and bugs in computer Sta Writer site’s future uses, possibly including recre- who headlined a recent Arlington County software causing glitches on the other, but ation. Bar Foundation online forum on issues acknowledged that “both can inuence Years of negotiations and design Vienna police have stated for years that related to the current election cycle. elections.” preparations concluded Oct. 26 when the the existing station was too small when it Start with the big picture: “If I had a Back to the question of people at- Vienna Town Council awarded a nearly opened in 1994. The police department day, I could give you all the risks,” Epstein tempting to illegally vote in several juris- $13.9 million contract for construction of several years ago declined an opportunity said during the forum, while cautioning dictions. Epstein said it’s rare, and that a new police headquarters. to have a new station built in alternating election of cials, the media and the public state election of cials across the nation The contract will pay Hoar Construc- phases along with the renovation and ex- not to go down rabbit holes in search of have tightened up safeguards to address tion up to $13,899,389, which includes pansion of the Vienna Community Cen- dangers that largely are minimal. it. a 5-percent contingency allowance of ter. “We need to recognize where the threats “The states have to be really careful,” $661,875. The rm – which is based in Bir- The community center got built rst are and where they aren’t,” he said. he said. “Initially they weren’t so much, mingham, Ala., but has of ces around the and suffered from construction delays, One threat that is overhyped is wide- but now it’s gotten a lot better.” country, including in Tysons – was among cost overruns and an insuf cient contin- spread voter fraud, Epstein contends, but Gretchen Reinemeyer, the chief elec- six pre-quali ed contractors selected by gency amount set aside for unexpected The Vienna Model he did point to a number of areas of con- tion of cial in Arlington, said that, each the town to bid on the project. Vienna of- problems. Town of cials decided to retain * cern in Virginia: summer, various states compare notes, cials considered its bid the most respon- and renovate much of the existing build- Base Price $434,900 • Virginia does “minimal” post-elec- trying to catch cases in which one person sive of the ve eventually submitted. ing, which opened in 1966, and paid the 3637 Sq. Feet • 4 Bedrooms • 3.5 Baths tion auditing to make sure vote tallies might be registered in several places. The nearly 29,000-square-foot new price later when engineers discovered * On Your Lot, Site Development, & Utilities Not Included compiled by scanners match the votes on “Then the states start talking to one station will feature modern information groundwater had compromised sections actual ballots. another” in an effort to resolve the situ- technology, secured parking, suf cient of the building’s foundation. new dimensions inc. NDICustomHomes • The state’s recount laws “are pretty ation, she said. locker rooms for male and female person- By contrast, the future police station NDI Dream. Build. Live. nel, more space for property and evidence will be entirely new construction, with no weak,” as they start with the assumption (It’s not illegal to be registered to vote [email protected] • 1-800-406-8555 NewDimensionsInc. newdimensionsinc.com that results from the voting machines are in multiple states – many people unwit- storage, and training areas. renovations, which means the 5-percent correct. tingly currently are for a variety of benign The new facility, like the existing one, contingency amount likely will be suf-

That said, Epstein pointed to a num- reasons such as moving without canceling also will have a ring range in the base- cient to cover unanticipated dif culties, NDI Vienna Oct 31 SGAdv2.indd 1 10/16/20 10:33 AM ber of positives in Virginia election rules a previous registration – but it is illegal to ment. Town police long have advocated of cials said. and regulations: try to vote in multiple states.) for the range, saying it is more convenient Unused contingency moneys will be • The state government has completely The Bar Foundation forum on election and ef cient than having of cers drive returned to the town’s capital-improve- done away with voting machines that tab- security also touched on issues ranging out to the Fairfax County Criminal Jus- ment fund, said Vienna Finance Director ulate results without a paper trail and are from who in election of ces has physical tice Academy to qualify periodically with Marion Serfass. The initiative has had a DON’T JUST KINDA TV. DIRECTV. susceptible to hacking. access to early-voting ballots and mail- their weapons. project manager since Day 1, which low- • Virginia does not allow Internet vot- in ballots, to who can observe the vote- One key feature of the new station will ers the risk that the contingency moneys ing, a method of casting ballots Epstein counting process. be a 1,500-square-foot space that can be will needed, she said. said most voting-security experts are It is, noted event moderator Brent used for community interactions, class- “We’ve done everything possible to “strongly opposed” to because of the Baxter, a decidedly new era due to con- room training for of cers, police-taught make this a successful project,” agreed risks involved. cerns about election interference and the courses (such as the Rape Aggression De- Council member Howard Springsteen. • And, he said, Virginia of cials have a impact of the COVID crisis, which has led fense program), voting, overow seating The project overcame two additional “greatly improved focus on election secu- many to eschew Election Day lines and for public meetings, cable broadcasting hurdles as it neared the nish line this DIRECTV rity at the state and local level, compared vote early in record numbers. and, if needed, an emergency-operations year. A slate of four Vienna Town Council CHOICE TM PACKAGE 99 to what it was.” “We don’t really have an Election Day center. candidates, led by former Council mem- $ mo For 12 mos.Plus taxes andRegional Despite protestations of some election any more; we have an election season,” he Construction likely will begin early ber Pasha Majdi, had considered delaying Sports Fee. w59/ 24-mo. agmt & other qualifyingAT&T svc (min. next year and take 18 to 24 months, town the project because of pandemic-related $39.99/mo + taxes &fees). Autopay &Paperless bill of cials across the nation, there are ways said. req’d. Prices higher in 2ndyear. RegionalSports for hackers to ddle with election results. • • • of cials said. The new facility will occupy revenue losses. Voters defeated the candi- Fee up to $9.99/mo.is extra& applies.* the same site as the current station at 215 date slate at the polls in May. Center St., S., plus a property to the west This summer, a group of activists also Get the 2020 NFL SUNDAY TICKET season included at no extra cost.

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No. 1 Arlington County widened slightly. “Domestic tourism” is de ned as any 3-acre Faith Baptist Church site at 301 who was elected to the body in May, said Domestic-tourism receipts of $3.43 trip taken by Americans more than 40 Center St., S. Town police already have he initially also had reservations about the Don’t settle for cable. Call now! billion last year in Fairfax represented an miles from their home. begun transferring some operations to the project, but was impressed by the intelli- Iv Support Holdings LLC increase of 3.9 percent from 2018, accord- Statewide, there was no change in the church building, and will work out of that gence and passion Morris has shown for ing to new gures from the Virginia Tour- positions of the ve top tourism-generat- site during the new station’s construction. community policing. 1-855-239-7180 The church facility will be a much bet- “I want Vienna to become a beacon CHOICE 1-YR ALL INCLUDED PACKAGE W/ OTHER ELIG. SVC: Ends 11/7/20. 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Equipment Non-Return fees apply. Wireless: Consumers only. Sold separately. Reqs new (min. $50/mo after discounts) or existing AT&T postpaid the U.S. Travel Association. addition to Arlington and Fairfax: svc on elig. plan (excl. Lifeline) on a smartphone, phone or AT&T Wireless Internet device (excl. voice-only AT&T Wireless Internet). Both svcs: Eligible svc must be installed/activated w/in 30 days of TV activation and svc addresses must match to receive bill credit sition than a town-owned property near do it right,” Anderson said. starting in 1-3 bill cycles. First time credit will include all credits earned since meeting oer requirements. Must maintain both qualifying svcs to continue credits. No credits in 2nd year for bundled services. Includes: CHOICE All Included TV Pkg, monthly service & Fairfax County accounted for 12.8 • Loudoun County saw tourism rev- equipment fees for one Genie HD DVR, and standard pro installation. 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Credit approval req’d. Deposit/Down Payment: may apply. Additional monthly fees & taxes: Apply per line & include Regulatory previously had been considered, Vienna moving forward, but pledged continued Cost Recovery Fee (Up to $1.50), Administrative Fee ($1.99) & other fees which are not government-required surcharges as well as taxes. Additional one-time Fees may apply. See www.att.com/mobilityfees for more details. Usage, speed, coverage & other restr’s statewide in 2019. Across Virginia, the to- • Virginia Beach saw tourism spending apply. International and domestic o-net data may be at 2G speeds. AT&T service is subject to AT&T network management policies, see att.com/broadbandinfo for details. 2020 NFL SUNDAY TICKET OFFER: Subject to change. Package consists of all live out-of-market NFL games (based on customer’s service address) broadcast on FOX and CBS. However, games broadcast by your local FOX or CBS aliate. will not be available in NFL SUNDAY TICKET. Games available via remote viewing based on device location. tal of $26.7 billion was up 3.4 percent. rise 1.9 percent to $1.66 billion. Police Chief James Morris told the town’s vigilance. Other conditions apply. 2020 NFL SUNDAY TICKET regular full-season retail price is $293.94. 2020 NFL SUNDAY TICKET MAX regular full-season retail price is $395.94. Customers activating CHOICE Package or above or MÁS ULTRA Package or above will be eligible to receive the 2020 season of NFL SUNDAY TICKET MAX at no additional cost. NFL SUNDAY TICKET subscription will not automatically renew. Only one game may be accessed remotely at any given time. Compatible device/operating system required for online/mobile Planning Commission earlier in October. “We’re at the 50-yard line,” he said. access. Additional data charges may apply. Visit directv.com/n for a list of compatible devices/system requirements For full Mix Channel and interactive functionality, HD equipment model H/HR 21 or later is required. 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sungazette.news October 29, 2020 9 Airports Continue to Slowly Battle Back from Abyss The pain at Northern Virginia’s two Dulles reported slightly more passen- down 79.3 percent. The very limited inter- Lufthansa and Air China continued their airports was shared equally in August, gers than National for the month, but the national service (to Canada) offered from service shutdowns to Dulles in August, with passenger totals at Ronald Reagan combined passenger total among the two Reagan National was down 97.2 percent. while passenger counts were down 87.9 Washington National Airport and Wash- facilities was down 78.9 percent – declin- At Dulles, dominant carrier United saw percent at British Airways, 82.3 percent at ington Dulles International Airport each ing 79 percent at Dulles and 78.5 percent a 71.7-percent drop in domestic passen- Korean Air, 67.2 percent at Ethiopian and down just under 80 percent from a year at Reagan National. gers and a 91.6-percent fall-off in interna- 51.4 percent at Turkish. before. At Reagan National, dominant car- tional travelers. Delta saw a 70.4-percent For the rst eight months of the cal- A total of about 900,000 passengers rier American saw passenger counts down decline, American posted an 81.5-percent endar year, Reagan National’s passenger went through the terminals at the two air- 78.2 percent for the month, with South- drop, Southwest reported a 60.2-percent count of 5.9 million was down 63 per- ports during the month, according to g- west down 73.3 percent, Alaska down dip and Alaska suffered from an 82.3-per- cent from the same period in 2019, while ures reported Oct. 22 by the Metropolitan 61.7 percent, United down 82.6 percent, cent decline, all in domestic ights. Washington Dulles’s total of 5.76 million Washington Airports Authority. JetBlue down 92.2 percent and Delta On the international front, Air France, was down 65 percent. Public-Safety Notes MAN UNDER PROTECTIVE ORDER the son had been prohibited from contact- REST SUSPECT ON ABDUCTION, SEX- commercial building at 307 Maple Ave., ACCUSED OF STABBING FATHER TO ing his father due to a recent protective UAL-ASSAULT CHARGES: Vienna police W., she had observed a man standing DEATH IN FALLS CHURCH: Fairfax order. of cers and members of the U.S. Mar- against the building, exposing himself County police on Oct. 22 arrested a 28- Police took Alexander Bellini to the shals Service on Oct. 22 at 5:30 a.m. ar- and masturbating. year-old Chantilly man after he allegedly Fairfax County Adult Detention Center rested Saul Alberto Garay-Amaya in Mt. When of cers arrived, they saw a man stabbed his father to death at the father’s and authorities have charged him with Rainier, Md. This arrest resulted from a run from the area westbound behind the Falls Church-area home. second-degree murder and violation of a lengthy investigation by Vienna police de- buildings. Of cers searched the area, but Of cers responded shortly before 1 protective order while armed with a dead- tectives after receiving information that were unable to locate the man, police a.m. to a reported domestic dispute in the ly weapon. Authorities are holding him Garay-Amaya allegedly had sexually as- said. 2300 block of Watters Glen Court. Upon without bond. saulted a female victim in September. arrival, they found the victim, Christo- No one else inside the home was Authorities have charged Garay-Ama- BALLFIELD GROOMER STOLEN FROM pher Bellini, 59, suffering from apparent harmed during the incident, police said. ya with several felonies, including sexual VIENNA ATHLETIC FIELDS: A Vienna stab wounds. Of cers rendered aid until Police recovered from the scene a knife assault and abduction, police said. Vi- Parks and Recreation Department em- rescue personnel arrived, but of cials pro- that authorities think the suspect alleg- enna police declined to provide additional ployee told town police on Oct. 21 at 8:25 nounced the victim dead at the scene. edly used. information, saying the case remains an a.m. that someone had stolen a ball eld Police found the victim’s son, Alexan- This homicide was the 10th so far this active investigation. groomer from the athletic elds next to der Bellini, inside the home and took him year in Fairfax County. the Vienna Community Center. into custody. 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sungazette.news October 29, 2020 11 FAMILY LIVING Use These Tips to Find the Right Pediatrician It Will Be One of the Most Important Decisions Expectant Parents Will Ever Make Expecting parents must make a host who is af liated with those preferences. of important decisions before their chil- • Where is the pediatrician’s of ce lo- dren enter the world. Finding the right cated? Parents who rely on public trans- pediatrician is one of the decisions that portation should determine if a pediatri- expecting parents, especially those who cian’s of ce is accessible by bus or train. are expecting their rst child, may nd Many parents also prefer pediatricians challenging. who are local, as that can make doctor’s The American Academy of Pediatrics visits more convenient, especially in the notes that pediatricians have special train- case of sick visits. ing in the health and illnesses of children • Who returns phone calls? Parents of from birth through adolescence and into newborns often have many questions in the young adult years. the rst few months of their child’s life, In many instances, parents trust the and some may feel more secure knowing same pediatricians to look after their chil- the child’s pediatrician will be the one re- dren’s health for years on end, making the turning their calls. choice of pediatrician a highly important • Is this a group practice? If so, how one. often will my child see our preferred pe- In recognition of that importance, the diatrician? And who covers for the doc- AAP facilitates the process of nding tors during vacations or times when the board-certi ed pediatricians via the “Find preferred pediatrician is out of the of ce? a Pediatrician” tool on the HealthyChil- • What are the short notice visitation dren.org website. policies? These policies will indicate how Similary, the Canadian Paediatric So- accessible a pediatrician is when children ciety, via the website CaringForKids.cps. develop spur-of-the-moment issues like ca, provides links to various organizations colds, sore throats, etc. Many parents that can help parents nd pediatricians prefer practices that have daily walk-in for their children. hours. The AAP recommends that expecting • Which insurance does the practice parents interview pediatricians to learn accept? more about them. Pediatricians are accus- During such meetings, the AAP advis- hospital appointments? This is an impor- When interviewing pediatricians, par- tomed to such interviews and will likely es parents to ask the following questions. tant question as it can indicate which hos- ents should not hesitate to ask any ques- be happy to schedule visits with expecting • Which medical school did the pedia- pital a child would be admitted to in the tions they have. A good pediatrician will parents (or parents who are looking for trician attend and where did he or she un- event that the youngster had to be hospi- welcome all questions and patiently an- new pediatricians to care for their chil- dergo postgraduate or residency training? talized. Parents may prefer certain hospi- swer each one. dren). • What are the pediatrician’s current tals and may want to nd a pediatrician (FP205876) ‘Strength-Based Parenting’ Is Option to Consider Theory Is That Cultivating Character in Children Provides Long-Term Success Many a parent is familiar with are personality-based and internal, more persistent, are more con - the notion that children do not including curiosity, courage, hu- dent, and are more satis ed with come with instruction manuals. mor, and kindness. These character their lives compared to children Since babies are not born with in- strengths work in conjunction with whose parents did not help them struction manuals, the best way to talents, which may include things identify and use their character raise children is open to interpreta- like athletic ability, musical skills strengths. tion, and interpretations often lead and problem-solving. Dr. Waters’ research, published to theories on parenting. Strength-based parenting es- in 2018, also found that children One such theory is strength- pouses the importance of cultivat- whose parents took a strength-based based parenting, an approach that ing kids’ character strengths as approach to parenting earned bet- focuses on developing and nurtur- much as their talents. Dr. Waters ter grades, were less stressed, more ing a child’s character. notes that it would be hard to nd capable of coping with friendship Dr. Lea Waters, a Melbourne, anyone who made the most of their issues, and more capable of cop- Australia-based psychologist and talents without also relying on their ing with homework deadlines than author, has studied ways to im- character strengths. children whose parents did not em- prove interactions between parents For example, even the most gift- ploy a strength-based approach to and their children for decades. ed natural athletes need to draw on parenting. Dr. Waters emphasizes the their work ethic in order to reach Parenting is a big responsibility, value of identifying and nurturing their full potential as athletes. and parents can explore various ap- children’s character strengths, and Dr. Waters’ research has led proaches to raising happy children the value that such efforts can have her to conclude that children and to ful ll their responsibilities as in regard to promoting children’s teenagers whose parents help them parents. long-term happiness and achieve- to identify and use their character One such approach is strength- ments. strengths bene t from that assis- based parenting, which parents can In an article for Greater Good tance in myriad ways. explore on their own to decide if it’s Magazine, Dr. Waters de ned char- Such children experience more an approach they want to pursue. acter strengths as those things that positive emotions and ow, are (FP205880)

12 October 29, 2020 sungazette.news FAMILY LIVING Know the Signs of Youth Stress The global pandemic sparked by the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID- 19 caught many people off guard. Life changed seemingly overnight, causing a host of unforeseen consequences that people were still confronting months after the pandemic began. The U.S. National Library of Medi- cine notes that children may not recog- nize that they are stressed. That makes it imperative that parents learn to recognize the warning signs that stress is affecting children. The USNLM says increased stress can manifest itself both physically and emo- tionally.

Physical symptoms The physical symptoms of stress can mimic symptoms of other conditions, so parents should not jump to any conclu- sions before consulting their children’s pediatricians. In addition, the CDC says not all chil- dren and teens respond to stress in the same way. However, there are some physical indi- cators that may be warning signs that a child is stressed. • Decreased appetite or other changes in eating habits • Unexplained head or body pain • New or recurrent bedwetting • Nightmares • Sleep disturbances • Upset stomach or vague stomach pain The CDC also notes that children may confront stress by using alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.

Behavioral symptoms According to the CDC, children and teens react, in part, on what they see from the adults around them. So the ways in which adults are re- sponding to the pandemic could be affect- ing their children’s behavior. Some of the behavioral symptoms to look for include: • Excessive worry or sadness • An inability to relax • New or recurring fears, such as fear of the dark, fear of being alone and/or fear of strangers • Clinging behaviors, such as an unwillingness to let their parents out of sight • Anger, crying or whining • Inability to control emotions • Aggressive or stubborn behavior • Going back to behaviors present at a younger age • Avoidance of things enjoyed in the past, including family or school activities • Irritability or acting out, especially among teens • Dif culties with attention and con- centration

sungazette.news October 29, 2020 13 National Sales, Prices Keep Rising Real Estate All across the nation, in areas hard- Featured Property of the Week hit by COVID and those that were barely touched, the real-estate market continues to rebound strongly from spring’s drop, according to new data A New Showstopper in Great Falls from the National Association of Re- altors. Elegant, Enchanting Estate Property Focuses on Livability For four straight months, home sales have grown in every region com- pared to the previous month. Median home prices increased at double-digit rates in each of the four major regions from one year ago. By region: • September 2020 saw existing- home sales in the Northeast jump 16.2 percent, recording an annual rate of 860,000, a 22.9-percent increase from a year ago. The median price in the Northeast was $354,600, up 17.8 per- cent from September 2019. • Existing-home sales grew 7.1 per- cent in the Midwest to an annual rate of 1,510,000 in September, up 19.8 percent from a year ago. The median price in the Midwest was $243,100, a 14.8-percent increase from September Walker End Estates – an enclave of 2019. three exceptional homesites located just • Existing-home sales in the South minutes from the Great Falls Village increased 8.5 percent to an annual rate Centre – is the setting for this week’s of 2.80 million in September, up 22.3 featured property, offered by GE Cus- percent from the same time one year tom Homes. ago. The median price in the South was Set on a level, 2.2-acre lot and featur- $266,900, a 13-percent increase from a ing approximately 9,000 square feet of year ago. living space, the stately manor home • Existing-home sales in the West comes from the creative team at award- rose 9.6 percent to an annual rate of winning James McDonald Architects, 1,370,000 in September, an 18.1-per- with no expense spared. Facts for buyers cent increase from a year ago. The me- From the light-filled, open floor plan dian price in the West was $470,800, up Address: 950 Walker Road, Great 17.1 percent from September 2019. to the verdant natural vegetation and Falls (22066). treescape, this is a handsome home that Listed at: $2,790,000 by Lori “There is no shortage of hope- fits in harmoniously with nature, while Shafran, Yeonas & Shafran Real Es- ful, potential buyers, but inventory is providing a fitting setting for both daily tate (703) 967-0909. historically low,” said Lawrence Yun, living and entertaining in style. Schools: Colvin Run Elementary, chief economist for the National As- The property, new this year, current- Cooper Middle, Langley High sociation of Realtors, who pointed to challenges in the home-building sector, ly is on the market, listed at $2,790,000 School. by Lori Shafran of Yeonas & Shafran including shortages of materials and rising prices. Real Estate. added bonus, overlooking the marvel- room, fitness room, sauna and, another “To their credit, we have seen some The standout curb appeal bids us ous, undisturbed domains out back. bonus, an ensuite bedroom. homebuilders move to ramp up supply, welcome, and upon entering, you will Rounding out the main level is an Accessed by a private road, this home but a need for even more production be enchanted by the sweeping staircase will please the most particular purchas- oversized family room with fireplace, still exists,” Yun said. er. Why not make it your own? and vistas of the formal living room along with a tucked-away library. Sales in vacation-destination coun- (with fireplace) and dining room. The sumptuous owner’s suite is the Articles are prepared by the Sun Ga- ties have seen a strong acceleration A home this exceptional is bound to centerpiece of the second level, with zette’s real estate advertising department since July, with a 34-percent year-over- include a showstopper kitchen, and you marvelous accoutrements. In fact, all on behalf of clients. year gain in September. will not be disappointed – serious chefs the upper-level bedrooms are delights, For information on the home, contact Big gainers include Lake Tahoe, and once-in-a-while home cooks alike en-suite and featuring designer light fix- the listing agent. For information on hav- Mid-Atlantic beaches (Rehoboth will find themselves at ease. And it will tures and walk-in closets. ing a house reviewed, contact the Sun Beach, Myrtle Beach) and the Jersey be a central hub of daily living. The lower level is the entertainment Gazette’s real estate advertising depart- shore areas, Yun said. The adjacent morning room is an center of the property, with bar, media ment at (571)333-6272.

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14 October 29, 2020 sungazette.news Applicants also must conduct a survey showing that at least 75 percent of park- Scotts Run ing spaces within the district are used Continued from Page 1 during peak periods, and at least half of those used spaces are being occupied by include: people not living on the affected blocks. • Georgetown Court between the Applicants must pay the county a fee of street’s inclusive cul-de-sac and George- $10 per petitioning address. town Pike. The county will issue one transferable • Linganore Drive between George- visitor pass per address in the name of town Pike and Linganore Court. a bona de resident of that address, but • Potomac River Road from George- will not issue such passes for addresses of town Pike to the northern property multi-family or townhouse units that have boundaries of 705 Potomac River Road off-street parking provided. on the east side and 710 Potomac River Property owners in the district who are Road on the west side, near the nature not bona de residents of the district may preserve’s boundary. get a temporary visitor parking passes for According to county staff, the new periods not to exceed two weeks. All of Gray line along roadways shows where parking would be limited near Scotts Run Nature Pre- parking district is intended to protect resi- the issued permits and visitor passes will serve, based on a recent decision by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Residents say parking has become di cult as more people gravitate to Scotts Run for recreation. dents living along those streets from pol- expire Oct. 21, 2021, and need to be re- luted air, excessive noise and other nega- newed. and walk to the park’s southern entrance Christopher Krone, who lives on tive impacts of automobile commuting. Parking problems near the nature from there. That would entail traversing Georgetown Pike near the Scotts Run site, The district also will spare those residents preserve peaked this summer as area Georgetown Pike, crossing that road’s concurred. from unreasonable burdens in accessing residents, who has been shut out of many bridge over Interstate 495 and watching “Rich people saying that this publicly their properties and preserve the affected nearby parks because of the pandemic, out for traf c accessing ramps to and paid-for street should be shut off for the neighborhoods’ residential character and began ocking to scenic site. from that busy highway. rest of our county’s fellow citizens, because property values, of cials said. In addition to woods and trails, the Not everyone was pleased with the they’re annoyed by the poor aesthetics of “This will be the nal step in terms park features creeks, a waterfall and spec- board’s decision. Mason District Sam Le having lots of people on their street, is a of giving these people their lives back,” tacular views of the Potomac River from said the new parking district will block very bad precedent,” Krone said. Foust said, adding that some of the na- craggy bluffs. Unfortunately for visitors, access to the nature preserve, which has But Foust said the new parking district ture preserve’s visitors have parked in the nature preserve only has a long, nar- become even more popular with people also will burden its residents. front of residents’ driveways, blocking ac- row parking lot accessible from George- seeking healthy, socially-distanced nature “Nobody ever supports these things cess. “This gets gross, but I mean they go town Pike near Swinks Mill Road, plus activities in the pandemic. The district because they want them,” Foust said. to the bathroom in their yards, they walk another smaller lot uphill to the east closer will bene t “a handful of homeowners “They support them because they need across their property.” to Interstate 495. Those parking lots have that have U-shaped driveways, multi-car them. It’s a miserable way to live, with a (Supervisor Penelope Gross, D-Mason, a total of about 50 spaces, Fairfax County garages and multi-million-dollar home residential-parking permit. You can’t just lightened the mood, telling Foust, “It may Park Authority of cials said. values, based on their proximity to the have company, you have to get visitor be disgusting, but it’s never gross.”) The Scotts Run site in the early part of park,” Le said. passes and everything else.” Residents within the district had to the pandemic began drawing about 3,000 meet numerous application requirements. people per day, or 10 times more than the To establish a residential-permit parking park was designed for, county of cials district, county regulations require that said. The county’s police, Department at least 60 percent of homeowners within of Transportation and Park Authority the district – and at least 50 percent of eli- worked with the Virginia Department of gible homeowners along each block face Transportation to combat traf c prob- inside the district – must sign a petition lems surrounding the nature preserve, as O  in support. well as visitors’ misbehavior and littering Weekend Edition Unless the new district is to be added inside it. to an existing one, there must be at least VDOT prohibited parking along 100 20-foot-long contiguous or nearly Georgetown Pike near the site, but visi- contiguous parking spaces available. In tors continued to ock there and parked addition, at least 75 percent of land abut- on neighborhood streets instead. Weekend ting each of the district’s blocks must be Supervisors suggested Scotts Run visi- Online residential. tors could park at Cooper Middle School E-Only Edition Visit our website for pounds (about 3 gallons) of milk, Nich- olson said. updated news and special Cows “We thought we would lighten her load features to add to what you Continued from Page 3 before the race,” he said. already see in the weekly Frying Pan Farm Park is one of the Sun Gazette E-editions. After the race began, the cows walked Fairfax County Park Authority’s most quickly (by bovine standards) to the n- heavily visited parks, drawing 750,000 ish. people during its most popular year, “Not exactly Daytona 500 speeds here, Johnson said. Unlike going to the movies, but again, we’re dealing with a cold, some- the park offers interactive experiences for Text SunGazette to 22828 to what wet track, so they could be being a families, she said. little bit cautions,” said Van Vlack, doing “You’re walking outside, you’re visit- Subscribe to the the play-by-play. ing the animals, you’re talking about what Marybelle broke away from the pack you’re seeing, you’re taking pictures,” Sun Gazette Online at a fast trot and crossed the nish line Johnson said. “We’re really a big part of rst. Several stragglers took their time ar- a lot of people’s family memories, their riving. youth memories, their childhood memo- “This was a dairy victory today,” Van ries.” Sun Gazette Vlack summed up. “Marybelle and the • • • Guernseys looking strong.” To view a video presentation about Find it all at Sungazette.news! 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sungazette.news October 29, 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 Keeping School Sports Banners Are Gym-Wall Fixtures For decades, proud champion- Up With ship banners have been staples of the big room as they hang from often all four gymnasium walls throughout the world of high-school sports. The Play Dave Facinoli The historical banners record the Coaches Support success of a school’s athletic program – listing by year and sport each con- ference, region and state title won by Collegiate Players school teams. The older the school, DAVE FACINOLI the likely the more banners or lists of Sta Writer championships on those pennants. Used to be, there was a banner For weeks now, Carol DeNure and hung for every championship that was Susan Shifett have shared the same earned, lling the walls, sometimes frustrating situations. without enough space for each. These The head coaches of two of the pe- days, the clutter has been eliminated a rennial girls good bit, and making for more simple VOLLEYBALL high-school and easier reading. volleyball powers are wanting to lead Instead, each sport now has its own their teams, but can’t. banner and heading, with the speci c The COVID-19 pandemic has post- titles listed in that space. poned the usual fall volleyball campaign For example, the 28 district swim- until perhaps early spring. ming and diving championships won So instead, DeNure (head coach by the Yorktown High School girls at the Flint Hill School) and Shifett teams are listed on one pennant. In (Langley) stay connected to the sport by the old days, that would have been 28 following some of their college players separate banners needing a place to in women’s action. Each has sent count- be hung. That created a ton of clutter less players to college teams over the and certainly confusion. years, with a number from each school Depending on the school, every playing this fall or on collegiate squads state title won still receives a separate of various levels. banner, and that’s a good thing. All of those often hang in the same area

“It’s frustrating and we want to be playing, but at least we can follow them of one wall, usually prominently fea- for a while,” DeNure said of her many Top: Langley High School graduate Elena Shklyar plays at Michigan State. Above right: Flint tured, as should be the case. (It’s al- Hill School graduate Sydney Reed plays at North Carolina. Above left: Flint Hill graduate Krissy ways puzzling when those state-title Continued on Page 17 FROM MICHIGAN STATE, NORTH CAROLIN AND LIBERY O’Malley plays at Liberty University. pennants are hidden in some corner and aren’t highlighted.) Pretty much, all of the banners are Langley Player Wins a Second Tournament the same shape, either square or rect- DAVE FACINOLI wanting to improve signi cantly on “My consistency was the best part angular. To be critical, some of the Sta Writer his tie-for-26th at his previous AJGA of my play,” he said. “I knew if I played lettering can be a bit small to read. event, when he said he played “poorly” well there and cleaned up a few errors, I Sometimes there are banners list- Chase Nevins certainly made good with no consistency. After being 2-over- had a chance to win.” ing the names of athletes who received on his personal goal. par through three holes during the rst Nevins was able to play in the Ne- signi cant individual awards, like Ga- With a struggling start, followed by round of the Nesmith event, that goal smith event because the fall high-school torade Players of the Year. strong play for the remainder of the 36- was in big jeopardy. golf season has been postponed until All banners are designed in spe- hole competition, the Lang- Nevins’ play quickly improved and possibly the early spring because of the ci c school colors, like black and red GOLF ley High School sophomore he was on his way to victory. Nevins’ pandemic. Last fall, as a freshman, Nev- for Madison High and a lot of green won the recent Matthew Nesmith Ju- second-round 70 included four birdies. ins helped Langley win district, region included for Wake eld High, making nior Golf Championship with a 1-under “I focused on sticking with my pro- and state team championships. them all proud school possessions. total of 73-70–143 at The Wildewood cess and not trying to force birdies,” The left-handed player was the in- Club in Columbia, S.C. Nevins said. “My second round was the dividual Liberty District champion in He won the Amateur Junior Golf best of the two.” 2019, nishing high in the region and Association tournament by three shots, In that round, Nevins hit all but two state tournaments. after being tied for the lead after the rst greens in regulation. He had a one-shot With the 2020 prep season post- Find daily updates on the Web at round. It was his second AJGA-tourney lead heading to the 15th hole, then bird- poned, that void has allowed Nevins www.insidenova.com. Stay in touch victory in recent weeks. ied that hole, then the 17th to nish through Twitter (@sungazettespts) and Nevins entered the tournament strong. Continued on Page 17 www.facebook.com/sungazettenews.

16 October 29, 2020 sungazette.news McLean 270 Player Compiled 47-Game Hitting Streak DAVE FACINOLI contests, helping McLean reach the state tournament. Sta Writer This past summer, he hit safely in all 16 games, helping McLean nish second in district-tournament His streak fell short of Joe DiMaggio’s historic action after earning the No. 1 seed. baseball milestone, but Jackson Kantor still accom- The last time Kantor did not get a hit in Legion plished a couple of signi cant marks of his own this action was in a July 17, 2018, loss to Vienna Post 180, past summer. when he went 0 for 4, but did walk once. The McLean Post 270 in elder/pitcher concluded Overall, Kantor had hits in 55 of the 59 Legion his American Legion baseball games he played, which included a 3 for 3 effort in his BASEBALL career by hitting safely in 47 very rst contest in 2018. straight games, and reaching base safely, with a hit or How this stacks up nationally isn’t know, as the a walk, in all 59 Legion contests he played over three American Legion does not maintain a statistical da- seasons. tabase. “I didn’t actually know about one of those streaks, For the McLean High team in 2019, Kantor batted but the hitting streak gave me motivation,” said Kan- .484 with 21 RBI, 30 hits and 24 runs scored. On the tor, who was a standout baseball player for McLean mound, Kantor had four saves, pitching seven innings High School for multiple seasons. with eight strikeouts and a 1.00 earned run average. DiMaggio hit safely in a Major League record 56 He was chosen the Liberty District’s Player of the straight games for the New York Yankees in 1941. Year, made rst team all-region, second-team all-state, Kantor’s total of 47 games puts him ahed of Wee Wil- helped McLean win the district-tournament champi- lie Keller, whose 45-game streak for the Baltimore Ori- onship and a spring-break tourney crown. oles in the 1896-97 seasons stood as the record until “Jackson was one of my all-time favorite players,” DiMaggion blew past that mark. McLean High head coach John Dowling said. For the 2020 Legion season, Kantor had 36 hits Kantor was not heavily recruited out of high school, and batted .522 with 14 RBI. He had 11 doubles, two McLean Post 270’s Jackson Kantor had a couple of impressive so he was on the club-baseball team at the College of PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI triples and hit safely in all 16 games he played. Kantor American Legion baseball streaks. William and Mary in 2020. The marketing major is had one ve-hit outing, and three others with four. Kantor hit safely in the nal four games he played for considering tying to walk on and make the school’s His 47-game hitting streak began in 2018, when Post 270. In 2019 he reached base with a hit in all 27 Division I team in 2021. junior setter Elena Shklyar at Michigan State University, junior middle hitter Al- Volleyball lison Franke at Franklin and Marshall Continued from Page 16 University and her freshman sister and middle blocker Olivia Franke at Wake college players. Forest University. One of Flint Hill’s top college play- Olivia Franke had 16 kills, eight ers right now is freshman libero Sydney blocks and three aces through four Reed at the University of North Caro- matches this fall. lina. She is receiving playing time as a The seasons are yet to start at Michi- back-row defensive specialist. Through gan State and Franklin and Marshall. ve matches this fall, Reed has three ser- In her rst two college seasons, Shk- vice aces and two assists. lyar had 1,261 assists, 46 aces and 36 Reed helped Flint Hill win a Division kills. In 2019, Allison Franke had 253 I private-school state championship last kills, 14 blocks and was an all-Centen- fall, when she was chosen the state’s nial Conference rst-team selection. Player of the Year. Like DeNure, Shifett enjoys fol- DeNure was able to watch Reed play lowing her former players, but would in a match in person earlier this season. rather be in the midst of Langley’s own “She has been playing well and learn- season. ing the college game,” DeNure said. Langley is holding limited condition- Senior outside hitter and Flint Hill ing workouts, but the team can’t yet use graduate Jordyn Park is playing for the a ball in practices. Division III Dickinson College team. Shifett also keeps tabs on her Park has 116 career kills. daughter, Megan Shifett Bachmann, Flint Hill grads Siron Hardy and who is an assistant coach at Towson Carly Middleton are on the rosters and University. playing for George Mason and Palm One other former Langley player Beach Atlantic universities. now coaching in college is assistant Ely- Others are Krissy O’Malley (Liberty sse Richardson at Air Force. University), Lika Nkenchor (University Former Flint Hill player Terran of Hartford), Denver Pugh (California Bargeron is the head coach of the lo- State University Bakers eld) and Ericka cal Oakton High School girls team. She Link (Elon University). helped Flint Hill win a 2011 state cham- Flint Hill School graduate Siron Hardy has been a big contributor for the George Mason Univer- Playing in college from Langley are pionship. sity women’s volleyball team. FROM GEORGE MASON spring. But this situation has worked sociation Junior State Championships, out well,” Nevins said. “There has been carding a low total of 65-65-69–199. Langley less of a conict about playing in these In addition, Nevins had a 3-0 record Continued from Page 16 [non high-school] events.” in the recent Capital Cup team compe- During the summer, Nevins won the tition between Virginia and Maryland. and other high-school golfers to par- AJGA Sean Foley Performance Junior He helped Virginia win the title. ticipate in more summer and fall events, All-Star event by eight shots – shooting Nevins’ next competition is the Mid- like AJGA tournaments. a 7-under 71-68-70–209. Then he n- dle Atlantic Junior Invitational team Langley golfer Chase Nevins has won two “I miss the high-school season very ished second to Langley teammate Kel- event that includes Virginia, Maryland AJGA events in recent weeks. FROM AJGA much, and hopefully we can play in the ly Chinn at the Virginia State Golf As- and West Virginia in Pikesville, Md.

sungazette.news October 29, 2020 17 Madison Players Help MVP Royals Win Travel Tourney DAVE FACINOLI added two hits and two RBI, Campbell Sta Writer Charneco had two hits and three RBI, Bo Kuhblank had a hit and an RBI, With a blowout victory in the title Smith drove in two runs and Jason Dw- game, an 18-under fall travel baseball yer added an RBI. team that includes Jason Cheifetz threw a complete- BASEBALL Madison High game, 96-pitch three-hitter with 12 School players won the recent Premier strikeouts and one walk. The Royals’ Showcase League Tournament champi- loss was a 9-6 setback against NOVA onship. Premier. Tuft had two hits in defeat, The MVP Royals Nationals 2021 with a homer, and Charneco added two squad earned the crown with a 3-1 tour- hits and two RBI. ney record. The Royals (18-3 during the In a regular-season game since the fall campaign) won the title game at tournament nal, the Royals downed Centreville High School by a 13-3 score the Prime Time, 6-1. Hale had a hit over the Metro Senators in ve innings, The MVP Royals gather with the championship trophy after winnng the Premier Showcase and two RBI, and Chameco had a hit League Tournament title with a 3-1 record in the competition. FROM NVTBL after falling behind early. and three RBI. Kuhblank threw two in- “It wasn’t a good start, but we set- of scoreless relief with three strikeouts. 5-1, in the semi nals. Triantos doubled nings with two strikeouts and Chameco tled down and got our bats going,” said “James really wanted the ball in that and had an RBI, Connor Hale homered fanned six in four innings, allowing one Mark Gjormand, who coaches the team situation, so we gave it to him,” Gjor- and had two hits and two RBI and Dan- hit and no earned runs. In another game with Andrew Baird. “There were a lot mand said. ny Salisbury doubled. the Royals won 11-0. of people watching, and this game had Madison senior Colin Tuft pitched On the mound, Salisbury started and Royals players John Klein and some high-school intensity to it. It was the nal inning with a strikeout and he threw ve innings to get the win with Ramsey Collins also play high-school fun.” did not allow a hit. ve strikeouts. Hale worked the nal baseball for Madison. Collins was not Madison player James Triantos led In all, the Royals had 12 hits. Evan two frames with two strikeouts. there for the tournament. the Royals in the title game. He went 3 Smith had a two-run double and stole The Royals’ other victory was The Royals’ campaign ends in the for 3 with the bat, including a double, three bases, Tuft doubled and Jake Car- 18-0 with 12 hits over Gator Ball of D.C. coming days with more regular-season a two-run homer and four RBI. On the penter had a two-run single. Triantos had three hits and four RBI, contests, then a multi-game weekend mound, Triantos pitched three innings The Royals defeated Diamond Elite, Tuft had two hits and four RBI, Hale tournament in Charleston, S.C. High-School Roundup SCHEDULES RELEASED: Some Fairfax A&M University to be a member of the County high schools have started post- equestrian team. ing sports schedules on their athletic Twitter sites for the possible upcoming, MEET THE COACHES: Whether or not condensed regular seasons. any public-school sports are played Madison is one of the schools that during the 2020-21 school year, varsity has posted nearly each sports schedule, teams in the Sun Gazette’s coverage ar- starting with the winter boys and girls eas are still holding meet-the-coaches- basketball campaigns with opening events. Meetings are held “virtually.” games slated for Dec. 21. The regular For information, visit high-schools’ season ends Jan. 27. athletic Web sites and Twitter sites. Madison’s girls eld hockey schedule is shown with this article. That season LANGLEY SPRING SPORTS PROGRAM: is scheduled to begin March 2, with the Even though there were no high-school regular season concluding March 31, sports this past spring, the Langley High followed by the postseason. School Athletic Boosters still published There has been no of cial decision if its spring athletic program. Each Lang- any of the public-school seasons will be This is the 2021 Madison High School girls eld hockey schedule, starting in early spring. ley spring athlete received a copy. Any played because of the COVID-19 pan- graduated seniors or anyone interested demic and restrictions. School direc- prepar athletic schedules in case play is KATIE TRIANTOS: Flint Hill School’s in obtaining the program should contact tor of student actiities said they had to eventually allowed. Katie Triantos has committed to Texas Becky Zeiller at [email protected]. College Roundup

JUSTIN DUENKEL: Flint Hill School ALEXIS THEORET: Oakton High School JACOB LABOVITZ: Langley High vitz was chosen as the Virginia High graduate Justin Duenkel recently made graduate Alexis Theoret is a freshman School graduate Jacob Labovitz is a se- School League’s Class 6 boys Player of his college debut as a place-kicker for the mid elder for the women’s soccer team nior forward on the men’s soccer team the Year. University of Virginia football team. at the University of Virginia. at Virginia Tech. In an Oct. 17 contest against Wake So far this fall, Theoret has played In action this fall, Labovitz had one BRUSCH and SHIVELY: Madison High Forest, the red-shirt freshman kicked off in three games, totalling 79 minutes, for assist through two games and had tak- School graduate Carolina Brusch and six times for an average of 64.33 yards. the Cavaliers. en six shots. Last fall, Labovitz scored Langley High grad Emily Shively played Five of his kickoffs were touchbacks. ve goals and had two assists for Tech, for the University of Mary Washington The 5-foot-11, 195-pound Duen- PRESTON BACON: Potomac School taking 22 shots. He played at Fairleigh women’s basketball team during the kel was an all-conference and all-state graduate Preston Bacon is a red-shirt Dickinson University as a freshman. winter season. kicker for Flint Hill, and helped the freshman wide receiver this fall, playing At Langley, Labovitz helped the boys Brusch, a freshman forward, played Huskies win Division I private-school for the Northwestern University foot- soccer team win two state champion- in 12 games. She had 14 rebounds and state football championships his junior ball team. ships. two steals. Shively, a sophomore guard, and senior seasons. He also punted for He is expected to see action on spe- He scored a school-record 81 goals, played in eight games, having four steals Flint Hill. cial teams and at wide receiver. including 46 his year senior, when Labo- and three blocks.

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sungazette.news October 29, 2020 19 Supervisors Laud Service of Vienna’s Former Mayor BRIAN TROMPETER on the town’s Planning Com- Towns and counties do not quiet leader there.” ration,” said Supervisor Dalia Sta Writer mission and Transportation always get along, McKay said, Supervisor Walter Alcorn (D- Palchik (D-Providence). Safety Commission. The Coun- “but I’m very proud that in Vi- Hunter Mill), who began serving “You de nitely have left a Members of the Fairfax cil appointed DiRocco mayor in enna we’ve always had a strong on the board in January, said very positive mark on the town County Board of Supervisors spring 2014 following the death partnership, with cooperation DiRocco had been a “tremen- of Vienna and on our county as on Oct. 20 lauded former Vienna of Mayor M. Jane Seeman and on so many issues that are im- dous resource” during his initial a whole,” Palchik said. Mayor Laurie DiRocco for 17 she subsequently was elected to portant to our constituents.” months in of ce. He credited her The former mayor thanked years of public service, calling the rst of three full terms that Having worked with DiRocco with advancing such projects as county of cials for their partner- her an “incredible asset” for the May. DiRocco served as mayor on the Northern Virginia Re- the planned new Vienna Police ships and support of the town, town and county. until June 30 this year. gional Commission, McKay said Headquarters and the proposed but also for honoring Vienna’s “She will long be remembered DiRocco did “revolutionary” she helped advance issues impor- shared parking garage at the independence. for her capable, noteworthy and things for the town during her tant to the region. soon-to-be-renovated Patrick DiRocco also thanked the su- outstanding public service,” the tenure as mayor, said McKay, Supervisor Penelope Gross Henry Library, and supporting pervisors for their service during resolution read. singling out the town’s recent (D-Mason) said DiRocco had small businesses after the pan- the pandemic and their prompt Chairman Jeff McKay (D) surge in sidewalk construction, shown fortitude and humor as demic struck in March. disbursal of federal CARES Act read the board’s resolution and the mayor’s Friday-morning that commission’s chairman. “You’ve done your time,” Al- funds to the town. praised DiRocco for her dili- walks with constituents and her “I’m sure you have an ego, corn said. “The community is “I know that it’s not just a gent advocacy – “always with a support for environmental-sus- Laurie, but I never saw it,” Gross better for it and we’re better for health pandemic, it’s also an smile” – and ability to work with tainability initiatives, including said. “But there was always the it.” DiRocco’s thoughtfulness, economic crisis, and you’re deal- all sides to resolve complicated having Vienna pursue Leader- quiet strength and everybody willingness to listen to the entire ing with a lot of social-justice is- issues. ship in Energy and Environ- knew that you were in charge. community and cooperativeness sues and social unrest,” she said. DiRocco rst was elected mental Design (LEED) Gold Without really raising your voice in solving problems within Vien- “But we really appreciate the to the Vienna Town Council in certi cation for town building or looking askance at anybody, na and surrounding jurisdictions steady hand of Fairfax County 2009 after serving for six years projects. we all just knew you were that had been a “model and an inspi- throughout all of this.” Statewide Home Sales Show Big Jump in September Statewide home sales, which For September, the median have been booming since sum- sales price of $329,900 was up mer once the initial COVID cri- 13 percent from a year before, sis calmed down, continued to as many regions see continued post strong year-over-year sales tight inventories leading to buyer results in September, according frenzies at all but the very upper to new data. tier of the market. A total of 13,346 properties Median sales prices increased changed hands across the com- in every corner of the common- monwealth last month, up 33 wealth, with all geographic re- percent from the 10,070 transac- porting areas except the relative- tions a year before, according to ly small (in total transactions) gures reported by the Virginia Southside and Southwest Virgin- Realtors trade organization. ia reporting double-digit price Not only were sales up in each increases. In the broader North- of the eight geographic reporting ern Virginia market, the median areas of the commonwealth, but sales price rose to $495,000, an Graphic from the Virginia Association of Realtors shows the year-over-year jump in home sales for September in not a single reporting area saw increase of 14.6 percent. the various geographic areas of the commonwealth. less than a 24-percent bump up Add up the sales and prices, in transactions for the month. and total statewide sales volume across the state, both in terms of year declines. One – Washington provoked a less robust housing Northern Virginia, which repre- for the month was $5.38 billion, inventory and months of supply, County – saw no change. rebound at the start of summer. sents about a third of all transac- up an astounding 52 percent most markets remain strongly (The remaining Virginia cit- The suburban communities of tions in a given month, saw 4,478 from a year before and pushing sellers’ markets,” Sturtevant ies and counties, totaling 33, Northern Virginia, however, sales in September, up 37 percent the year-to-date sales volume said. had fewer than 100 sales during have been making up for lost from a year before and enough of $38.5 billion up 9.9 percent Figures represent most, but the nine-month period and were time with signi cant year-over- to boost this area’s year-to-date higher than in the same period not all, sales during the period. not included in the Sun Gazette year sales increases reported in sales slightly higher than during in 2020. All gures are preliminary, and analysis.) August and September. the same period in 2019. For now, at least, the mar- are subject to revision. Thirty-four localities had Across the commonwealth for “The strong summer housing ket does not seem in danger of Most Va. Localities See High- double-digit increases, led by the nine-month period, the medi- market surged ahead into Sep- stalling. The number of pending er Year-to-Date Home Sales: Northumberland County (up an home-sales price of $315,000 tember,” said Lisa Sturtevant, sales in the September data to- Despite the pandemic panic and 54 percent to 315 transactions), up was 5.5 percent from a year chief economist for the organi- taled 11,829, which while down the economic lockdown that Lancaster County (up 51 percent before, while total sales volume zation. “Strong demand and low slightly from August was still followed, nearly two-thirds of to 270) and Northampton Coun- of $38.5 billion is up just under mortgage rates continue to fuel more than 18 percent higher than mid-sized and larger Virginia ty (up 36 percent to 315). 10 percent. robust housing-market activity.” in September 2019. Those pend- localities have seen higher year- Statewide, home sales across With three more months Statewide – and to a larger ings can be expected to translate over-year home sales for the rst the commonwealth have totaled of 2020 to report in, it appears degree in Northern Virginia into closed transactions in com- nine months of 2020, with half 99,817 as of Sept. 30, up 2.6 per- likely, though not guaranteed, – the spring real-estate market ing months. of them posting increases of 10 cent from a year before, accord- that 2020’s statewide sales g- was wiped out by COVID. But While many sellers – dollars percent or more. ing to Virginia Realtors data. ures could run ahead of 2019’s. rather than hiding under the bed, signs in their eyes – hopped into A total of 64 jurisdictions The growth rate would have been Pending sales for the month were prospective purchasers dusted the market over the summer, the saw increases in sales during higher except for shortfalls in up 13 percent from a year before; themselves off in May and June brisk pace of sales has kept in- the January-to-September time sales in a number of cities (Rich- those gures usually translate and began entering the market. ventory low. The 22,534 proper- frame compared to a year before, mond and Roanoke) and large into completed sales within a Buyers, who at rst seemed iffy, ties on the market at the end of based on a Sun Gazette analysis D.C.-region suburban commu- month or two of posting. themselves were drawn into the the month represented a 41-per- of gures reported by the Virgin- nities (Fairfax County, Alexan- Figures represent most, but market by ever-increasing sales cent decline from a year before. ia Realtors trade group. A total dria, Arlington), where more not all, sales during the period. prices. “While there are variations of 35 localities saw year-over- strenuous economic lockdowns All gures are preliminary.

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