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Voters Get Their Say in Gubernatorial Primaries
Democrats Casting More Absentee Ballots in Fairfax Than Republicans SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
Perhaps no great surprise here: The number of Fairfax residents voting absentee in the Democratic statewide primary is outpacing those in the Republican, according to county election officials. As of June 1, a total of 1,348 Democratic ballots have been cast in Fairfax
County, compared to 514 Republican, county elections officials said. Virginians will go to the polls on June 13 to select both the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor and lieutenant governor. (Incumbent Attorney General Mark Herring, a Democrat, is seeking re-election and does not have intra-party opposition; Republican John Adams was unopposed for the GOP
nomination.) The Democratic primary ballot will feature Tom Perriello and Ralph Northam for governor and Justin Fairfax, Gene Rossi and Susan Platt for lieutenant governor. The Republican ballot will feature Ed Gillespie, Corey Stewart and Frank Wagner for governor and Bryce Reeves,
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MADEIRA GRADUATES LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Madeira School seniors Emily Barré of McLean, Sinclaire Jones of Haymarket, Millenah Nascimento of Newark, N.J., Sofia Marrufo of Cozumel, Mexico, and Lindsey Klaff of Great Falls smile before receiving their diplomas at the June 2 commencement ceremony, held at the school’s campus in McLean. See Page 4 for coverage of the graduation ceremony, and also see Page 4 for coverage of Bishop O’Connell High School’s commencement, held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER
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Fairfax Is Getting Closer to a New Superintendent BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) officials announced June 1 that they had chosen Scott Brabrand, superintendent of the Lynchburg City Schools, as the finalist to succeed former Superintendent Karen Garza. Brabrand, who formerly worked for FCPS in various roles, including as principal of Fairfax High School, said in a media statement that he fell in love with the school system almost 25 years ago. “It is the ultimate honor and privilege to return as a servant-leader for this school system and for the entire Fairfax County community,” his statement read. “FCPS teachers, students, and parents are deeply committed to success and I look forward to harnessing that enthusiasm to continue achieving the high standards set for ourselves.” Brabrand continued, “It will be critical for me to listen and learn from all our stakeholders to see how we can best work collaboratively to address our challenges and ensure we meet the ever-evolving needs of our students and community.” The School Board will give final approval on Brabrand’s selection June 8 and he likely will begin his four-year term July 10, officials said.
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GRADUATION 2017
Bishop O’Connell Grads Ready to Face the Future DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
With their high-school careers behind them, senior Luke Brinkmann stressed to his fellow Bishop O’Connell graduates to remember what they learned over the four years in a way to help others. “We need to give so others may enjoy life the way we do,” Brinkmann said in his salutatory address at O’Connell’s 57th commencement exercise, held at noontime June 1 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Brinkmann discussed the vast variety of talent among the graduates – in the classroom, on the athletic fields and entertainment areas. “High school is a roller coaster, but it is an amazing ride,” Brinkmann said. “What we have done here is just the beginning. We must carry on and persevere and share our mission of kindness with others. Chase your dreams and never forget this family.” Brinkmann was one of 231 graduates who received O’Connell diplomas before a standing-room-
only audience at the cavernous basilica. Another was Brooke Tran, who offered the valedictory address. Her advice to her classmates was to be realistic and not settle for superficial levels of success. “We forget that so much of our life is beyond our control. I urge you to search for the meaning about the things you are passionate about,” Tran said. Rev. Michael Burbidge, the new Roman Catholic Bishop of Arlington, was the ceremony’s guest speaker, being introduced by senior Caroline Jones, who read his accomplished résumé. Burbidge, who was appointed to his post by Pope Francis last year, thanked the graduates for the “enthusiasm and joy” he was greeted with when he made O’Connell one of his first visits. “You gave me a lot of O’Connell gear, including a baseball cap that I wear proudly,” Burbidge said. Burbidge told the graduates to be firm in their decisions and choices, to not be in a hurry and to make good friends. “As you embark on your new
stages of life, do not run, walk,” he said. “We need to keep our eyes fixed on those things that truly matter.” In closing, Burbidge remembered advice from a family relative that he passed along to the seniors. “Get on the right bus with the right people headed in the right direction. And remember, don’t run, walk.” Numerous graduates earned scholarships to continue their education, school administrators announced. More than three dozen received various awards, with Brinkmann (social studies, general excellence and Immaculata awards) and Tran (biology, English general excellence) among those honored. Leah Hames and Brinkmann were presented with student-athlete awards. Head of School Joseph Vorbach opened the ceremony by welcoming the graduates and telling them not to rush their minds, to absorb the details of the day and stay in touch in the future. “Class of 2017, your moment has arrived and we honor your accomplishments,” Vorbach said.
Bishop O’Connell High School seniors Catie Bourque, Daniel Herrerias and Katie Boehm participated in commencement exercises held at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. See a slide show of photos from the event at www.insidenova.com/ news/fairfax. PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI
Madeira Grads Urged to Go Out and Make a Difference BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
Sarah Hurwitz’s fear and self-doubt nearly caused her to miss out on her dream job as chief speechwriter for former First Lady Michelle Obama. Hurwitz, speaking at Madeira School’s June 2 commencement ceremony, recalled being out of her depth as a speech writer for former U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin (DIowa), fighting against anomie at Harvard Law School and deciding to cut classes so she could write speeches for presidential candidate Gen. Wesley Clark. “Here I was on the path to being a lawyer, a path that was lucrative and prestigious and that no one would ever question, but it was a path that wasn’t really mine,” she said. “I realized that in going to Arkansas to work on that campaign, I risked losing points on my GPA. But staying in Cambridge meant something far worse: I risked losing myself. I risked continuing to live out someone else’s idea of success, rather than pursuing my own.” Good weather favored Madeira’s ceremony, which was held in the school’s outdoor amphitheater. The 75 graduates upheld the school’s tradition by wearing white dresses and carrying 13 red roses. Student speaker Elfrieda Nwabunnia of Upper Marlboro said her classmates should learn from adversity. “The gravity of this world will tend 4
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to pull you down,” she said. “The key is to lean into the fall and propel yourself as far as possible with it. At the end, you may be a little closer to the ground than you previously were, but you will also be closer to your destination.” Nwabunnia, who will attend Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, N.Y., urged the graduates to measure up to the most important expectations of all: their own. “Go forth, Class of 2017,” she said. “I would say ‘conquer,’ but for girls like us, there was never any other option.” Keynote speaker Hurwitz told how, after working for the Clark campaign, she wrote speeches for Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry and several times nearly turned down doing such work for candidate Hillary Clinton because she did not feel qualified to write for a woman she had long admired. “When someone offers you your dream job, generally it’s a good idea to accept it,” she said. “If they want you, say ‘yes’ the first time.” Those jobs eventually led to speechwriting work for Barack and Michelle Obama. She wrote for both initially, but decided – at the risk of seeming to accept a demotion – that she liked crafting remarks for the First Lady better. “I was more at home with her voice and I was more excited about the issues she was working on,” she said.
Members of Madeira School Class of 2017 Liana Song, Reeves Sturtevant, Madison Sotos and Diana Smith prepare for graduation ceremonies on June 2 at the McLean campus.
Instead of asking what career choices would look good on their résumés, Hurwitz suggested the graduates follow the personally driven work of anthropologist Jane Goodall and poet Maya Angelou. “I would recommend that you ask yourselves, ‘Where can I truly do my most excellent and impactful work in the world?’” she said. Head of School Pilar Cabeza de Vaca said the world badly needs capable young women like Madeira’s graduates to effect change. “For those who lead, do so with con-
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viction, with character and above all with impeccable ethics,” she said. “If you follow, don’t do so blindly. Go along with eyes wide open so you can change course if you’re being led astray from what you know is the right thing.” Cabeza de Vaca also implored the Class of 2017 not to let fear dominate their actions or let hatred invade and poison their lives. They should run for public office, run businesses and speak up when they see injustice, she said. “Don’t be complacent and just let life happen to you,” she warned.
A Restoration Will Update Classic McLean Fire Truck BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
The McLean Volunteer Fire Department’s nearly half-century-old fire engine graces about 40 community events each year, but now needs restoration and repairs. Department leaders are reaching out to the public in hopes of raising $55,000 to bring the vehicle back to excellent condition. Donations can be made at www. mcleanvfd.org. The department bought the engine, a model AT41 made by Peter Pirsch & Sons in Kenosha, Wisc., in 1970. The engine, the department’s first diesel-powered apparatus, had an eight-cylinder Cummins engine and a five-speed manual transmission with overdrive, said former McLean Volunteer Fire Chief Clyde Clark. “Diesel engines last longer,” he said. “We weren’t worried at the time about fuel costs or carbon footprint.” The bright-red engine is a showpiece now, but it went out on every single fire call until the organization bought a newer engine in 1979. The engine received significant damage in 1972 when it was hit by a brick truck as firefighters were answering a call in Tysons. County fire officials decided to repair the relatively new engine instead of scrapping it, said Clark, who stepped down as the McLean department’s leader
McLean Volunteer Fire Department officials hope to restore this Pirsch fire engine.
in 2009. Firefighters continued sending the older apparatus into the field with the newer one until 1986, then kept the antique around for educational and training purposes. It had racked up around 43,000 miles when it was retired from active service and its odometer now reads above 60,000 miles, Clark said. Volunteers regularly drive the engine in parades around Northern Virginia, take it to neighborhood fetes and children’s birthday parties, and ferry in Santa Claus each November and December. It still handles well and has some oomph, Clark said. “I’ve taken it all the way to Staunton before,” he said. “It has no problem climbing the mountain at Snickers Gap.” The engine currently is in Roanoke and
will receive a new paint job and restored lettering, said department president Kay Hartgrove. “It’s in decent shape because it’s been kept indoors,” she said. “It’s never been touched in 47 years. There’s some rust on some of the cabinets and doors, and the front end needs to be aligned because of a fender-bender.” The engine also will receive new wiring and possibly some engine and powertrain repairs, Clark said. The restoration, being performed by a company capable of building fire engines from top to bottom, likely will take several months to complete, Hartgrove said. Peter Pirsch & Sons made its last truck in 1987, so parts either will have to be located via the Internet or built from scratch.
“Sometimes you just do the best you can,” she said. Department leaders hope the refurbished apparatus will back in time for public appearances in December, she said. McLean’s fire department is not the only local one that maintains old fire apparatuses as historical artifacts. So do the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and counterparts in Vienna, Falls Church and Franconia. Newer apparatuses at the McLean Volunteer Fire Department dwarf the antique Pirsch in terms of size, hauling capacity and price. The Pirsch cost $45,000, carried 400 gallons of water and had limited cab space, forcing additional firefighters serving with the unit to ride on the tailboard, Clark said. By comparison, the Pierce Manufacturing fire engine the department bought in 2013 cost more than $600,000, carries up to 750 gallons of water and seats all personnel inside the air-conditioned vehicle. Seat belts are standard in modern vehicles, but the department’s Pirsch engine had them almost from the beginning, Clark said. “Everything is different and nothing is different,” he said, noting that both the new and antique engines shared the same mission of ferrying firefighters, water and hoses to fires.
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Our View: Will Northam’s Risky Strategy Pay Off?
In the next couple of weeks, we’re going to see if the decision to sit on a (perceived) lead and try to run out the clock works for two very disparate politicians. On June 8, voters in the United Kingdom go to the polls just weeks after Conservative prime minister Theresa May called a snap election, hoping to solidify her majority and win a mandate from the electorate. (How this relates locally will be apparent in a short while; just hang tight.) When May announced in April her decision to hold a parliamentary election three years early, one had to question the sanity of the other parties (Labour, Liberal-Democrat, United Kingdom Independence and Scottish National) in allowing her to do so. At the time, it looked as if May and the Conservatives would score a crushing blow against hapless opposition. Now, with the election closer, the polls (seldom terribly reliable in the U.K., to be sure) are tightening – and the prime minister’s election strategy of sticking to talking points, avoiding engagement with the opposition and running on cruise control until polling day looks a little less inspired than it had at the start of the campaign. In Virginia, much the same situation has been playing out in the Democratic primary for governor, where, just a few months ago, Ralph Northam seemingly had it in the bag, with no opposition and the backing of the entire party establish-
ment. And then, blammo, Hillary Clinton lost the presidential election, Tom Perriello found himself out of a job at the State Department and decided – hey, why not? – to challenge Northam. (Funniest moment of the entire campaign came when Northam said he welcomed the competition. Suuuuuuuuuuuure he did.) Like Theresa May across the pond, Northam appears to have been playing a game of run-out-the-clock while Perriello has been scurrying hither and yon across the Old Dominion, attempting to scrounge up votes in nooks and crannies. Meanwhile, the arrival of a contested primary has meant that the Democrats’ initial strategy of running more or less down the middle, tacking ever so slightly leftward, has veered too far left for the party’s ultimate good. Will Northam be able to make it across the finish line, bruised but unbeaten, when the primary is over? History favors it; we’ll find out on June 13. Few, besides us, will connect the Virginia Democratic gubernatorial primary with the United Kingdom parliamentary election. But if presumed front-runners May and Northam go down, a truism again will have reared its head: There is never a sure thing in politics. And if you’re not running unopposed, always run just a little bit scared.
Comstock Remains Engaged with Constituents Editor: McLean Day 2017 gave me a firsthand opportunity to witness how engaged and in sync U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10th) is with our community. Over several hours, Rep. Comstock was listening and responding to everyone who approached her about a wide variety of issues impacting their lives. They talked health care, FDA, Medicare, Lyme disease, Metro, taxes, the political climate on Capitol Hill – every
issue out there, it seemed. In each conversation, she was wellinformed, direct in her responses, with facts and experience demonstrating her knowledge and track record. The fact is, seeing her among friends and neighbors of all political stripes validated my support that she first earned back when she knocked on my door in 2009 when running for the House of Delegates. In 2009, she wanted to know what issues my family cared about, and what
would improve our lives living in Northern Virginia. Just as important, she answered questions directly and explained where she stood on the issues. In 2017, she is the same open, straightforward person we met then. Judging from the dialogue she had with a great number of local residents on a wide-ranging variety of issues, her constituents would agree. Thomas Bascom McLean
Comstock Being Hypocritical and Disingenuous Editor: Republican members of Congress spent much of President Obama’s term conducting 50-odd votes to repeal Obamacare without either success or any plan on what would replace it. During Donald Trump’s campaign, he promised to replace Obamacare with something great at lower cost, again without specifying what such a plan would contain. Since the election, the
shape of the Republican’s replacement has revealed what that plan would look like, and it appears to be a total disaster for much of the country. Following on that, the President’s budget proposes to slash Medicaid spending by up to $800 billion. In view of this, it is clear that what the Republican Party really wants to do is to cut taxes on the wealthy and to pay for that by slashing benefits for everyone else.
Since it has been said that “all politics is local,” it is important to bear in mind that while U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock recently voted against the Republican replacement for Obamacare, this is both hypocritical and disingenuous, given her past history of voting the straight Republican Party ticket to repeal Obamacare. Henry Freund Vienna
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Community-Center Project Faces Mold and Other Issues BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
Finishing the Vienna Community Center’s expansion-and-renovation project is proving to be as easy and serene as landing a plane on an aircraft carrier . . . in rolling seas . . . in a typhoon. The center’s renovations are scheduled to be completed substantially by Aug. 11, but town officials first must resolve issues ranging from mold damage and broken concrete to soil quality, door upgrades, Italian-tile exterior accents and which kind of vegetative “living wall” will be installed. These challenges dominated an hour at the start of the Vienna Town Council’s June 5 meeting: Topsoil Depth and Quality: Town officials have asked general contractor Keller Bros. to confirm that the soil it has put down meets the town’s requirements of having 4 inches of tilled soil as a base, covered by 4 inches of topsoil. “I just want to make sure the grass doesn’t die in a year or two,” said Council member Howard Springsteen. In areas where trees will be planted, the topsoil will need to be about 18 inches deep to allow for proper root growth, said Vienna Parks and Recreation Director Leslie Herman. The town originally wanted the topsoil screened for rocks and other imperfections, then amended with lime and peat moss to make it more amendable for grass and plantings. Vienna officials “valueengineered” this stipulation (i.e., deleted it for cost reasons), but standard topsoil likely will suffice, said Dan Strotman of project-management firm Orr Partners. “It’s going to have some organics, going to have some rocks,” said Strotman, who hails from agriculture-rich Iowa. “If it supports the plants, that’s all you really need.” Accent Stripe on Building’s Lobby Tower: Vienna officials also had deleted a brown accent stripe on the community center’s exterior lobby tower, but Springsteen asked that the item be included with the project, Herman said. But obtaining the decorative phenolic (high-pressure laminate) panels, made by Trespa, to match the building’s existing ones would be very costly, requiring them to be ordered from Italy with a long lead time and installed after the center is substantially completed, Strotman said. The existing panels would have to be removed and trimmed to make way for the new stripe and the new panels also would have to be cut to the required size, requiring some equipment rental and the temporary commandeering of some of the site’s parking spaces, Herman said. Town staff members have asked Keller Bros. to provide an estimate for the tiles’ addition, she said. Mold Problems: Club Phoenix Teen Center’s bathrooms sustained mold dam-
age following a leak in the community center’s auditorium roof, which also damaged the performing-arts stage. Orr Partners has filed a claim with Keller Bros.’ insurance, but that company so far is balking, town officials said. The Vienna government has set aside $90,000 for replacement of the teen center’s sound system, pool tables and other items that may have been water-damaged, but officials hope the insurance company will come through with most or all of that cost, Herman said. Keller Bros. will clean Club Phoenix next week and replace the drywall there. Mold remediation will be part of that work, she said. Vegetative “Living Wall”: Council members, following a debate at the meeting’s end, voted 6-1 to obtain cost estimates for a vegetative “living wall” to be built next to the community center. Town officials originally wanted the wall be attached to the building, but reconsidered after Keller Bros.’ estimate for designing and fabricating the wall rose from $63,000 to $90,000. But a freestanding wall, built near the building but not attached to it, would be cheaper to construct, as it would use some prefabricated parts as opposed to being
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Fairfax Sees Further Improvement in Jobs Picture Fairfax County’s jobless rate fell below 3 percent in April, part of a general downward trend across the region. With 615,839 county residents employed in the civilian workforce and 18,276 looking for jobs, Fairfax’s unemployment rate of 2.9 percent in April was down from 3 percent in March, according to figures reported May 31 by the Virginia Employment Commission. Arlington’s slight decline mirrored a trend across the region, which saw unemployment rates drop from 2.5 percent to 2.4 percent in Arlington; from 2.7 percent to 2.5 percent in Falls Church; from 2.9 percent to 2.8 percent in Alexandria; from 3 percent to 2.9 percent in Loudoun County; and from 3.5 percent to 3.3 percent in Prince William County. In Northern Virginia as a whole, the jobless rate of 3 percent in April was down from 3.1 percent a month before, representing 1.57 million in the workforce and about 48,300 looking for jobs. Statewide, the non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate
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Unemployed 2,731 3,598 18,276 206 6,034 7,880 48,353 154,521 6,555,000
Employed 94,915 146,221 615,839 7,913 201,064 231,350 1,571,614 4,150,743 153,262,000
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Next came Democrats Justin Fairfax, Next came Fairfax, Susan Platt andDemocrats Gene Rossi,Justin with Platt arSusan Platt and Gene Rossi, with Platt arriving several minutes late because of car riving several minutes late because of car trouble. trouble. Fairfax, a former assistant U.S. attora former assistantran U.S.for attorneyFairfax, who lives in Annandale, the ney who lives in Annandale, ran for the Democratic attorney general nomination Democratic attorney general nomination in 2013, but lost to Mark Herring. He fain 2013, but lost to Mark Herring. favors criminal-justice reform, voting He rights vors criminal-justice reform, voting rights and making college more affordable. andFairfax makingwas college affordable. loan keenmore to implement Fairfax was keen to implement loan refinancing to help college graduates stagrefinancing to help college graduates staggering under average student-loan burgeringof under average student-loan dens $30,000 at 8 percent interest. burdens of $30,000those at 8 percent interest. Lessening obligations would Lessening those obligations cause ripple effects in the economy would by alcause ripple in to the“start economy allowing youngeffects people theirbyecolowing young people to “start their economic and financial lives sooner, buying nomic and lives buying homes five, financial seven and 10sooner, years sooner, homes five, seven and 10 years sooner, starting families and getting capital to starting and own getting capital he to start andfamilies grow their business,” start and grow their own business,” he said. said. Platt, a Great Falls resident, is a memGreat Falls resident, is a board memberPlatt, of thea Virginia Tourism Corp. ber of the Virginia Tourism Corp. board and in 2013 served on the Bi-Partisan and in 2013 served on the Bi-Partisan Election Process Improvement CommisElection Process Improvement Commission. sion. Platt said she would create a children’s Platt said she would create a children’s advocate position to coordinate policies advocate position to coordinate policies from seven state agencies. from seven “We needstate to agencies. do all we can to ensure “We need to the do all we path can to ensure children are on right from the children are on the right path from the1 HBM SUN GAZETTE AD 1-5-2016f.pdf Continued on Page 24 Continued on Page 24
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Public-Safety Notes SUSPECT ARRESTED MOMENTS AFTER McLEAN BANK ROBBERY: Fairfax
County police officers responded May 30 at 4:47 p.m. to a reported bank robbery in progress at PNC Bank, 6805 Old Dominion Drive in McLean. A man had walked into the bank, displayed a handgun and demanded money from bank employees. After receiving cash, the suspect walked out of the bank and left in a gray pickup truck. There were no injuries. A description of the suspect and vehicle went out over the police radio and at 4:58 p.m. patrol officers spotted the suspect in a gray 2007 Toyota Tundra at Anderson Drive and Dolley Madison Boulevard in McLean. Officers took the suspect into custody and found a gun and cash from the bank in the truck, police said. Police took the suspect, 25-year-old Hao The Dinh of Manassas, to Fairfax County Police Headquarters at 4100 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax. Upon arriving, Dinh escaped from the back of the police cruiser by slipping out of the handcuffs, which is uncommon but not impossible, police said. He then reached through a partially opened rear window of the vehicle and unlatched the door. The suspect ran across Chain Bridge Road and officers ran after him. Dinh ran up to a delivery truck, got in and at-
tempted a carjacking while implying to the driver he had a weapon, police said. Officers caught up to Dinh in the truck. The driver was not injured. Officers took Dinh to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where authorities charged him with robbery, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a felon, carjacking and escape without force.
the man, who reportedly was intoxicated, in the front yard of the residence. Police arrested the 43-year-old man and transported him to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where authorities charged him with domestic assault and being drunk in public. Authorities also issued an emergency protective order against the man and held him on a $4,000 secured bond.
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VIENNA WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER BACKING VEHICLE INTO TREE OUTSIDE LIQUOR STORE: Vienna police dis-
woman was walking in the 1900 block of Chain Bridge Road in Tysons on May 30 at 8:34 a.m. when a man approached from behind, pushed her and tried to take her purse, Fairfax County police said. The victim and suspect struggled briefly as she shouted for help and refused to let go of her purse. The suspect took off and officers extensively checked the area, but did not locate him. The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries. The suspect was described as black, 25 to 30 years old, about 6 feet tall and wearing a gray hoodie, blue jeans and white shoes. He was carrying a green backpack. VIENNA MAN ARRESTED ON DOMESTIC-ASSAULT CHARGE: A woman living
on Beulah Road, N.E., told Vienna police on May 27 at 2 a.m. that she and her husband were having an argument when he allegedly assaulted her. Officers located
patched officers to the parking lot of the Alcoholic Beverage Control store at 436 Maple Ave., E., on May 29 at 12:06 p.m. after receiving a report that a vehicle had struck a tree while the driver was backing out of a parking space. Upon interacting with the driver, police detected signs of impairment and arrested the driver after she failed a series of field-sobriety tests. Police offered the driver the opportunity to provide a sample of her breath for analysis, but she refused. Police transported the 30-year-old Vienna woman to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where authorities charged her with driving while intoxicated. AFTER HIT-AND-RUN, MAN ARRESTED IN VIENNA: Vienna police on June 1 at
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run accident that just had occurred in the 100 block of Ayr Hill Avenue, N.W., when an officer observed a vehicle matching the description of one involved in the wreck. The officer witnessed the driver commit another traffic violation and initiated a traffic stop. Upon interacting with the driver, the officer detected signs of impairment and arrested the driver after he failed a series of field-sobriety tests. Police transported the driver to Vienna Police Headquarters and gave him the opportunity to provide a sample of his breath for analysis. Police then transported the suspect to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where authorities charged him with driving while intoxicated and hit-and-run. Police did not provide the driver’s age or locality of residence. MAN ASSAULTS WOMAN AFTER ALLEGEDLY SHOUTING ETHNIC SLURS IN OAKTON: Two women were walking in
the 2900 block of Chain Bridge Road at Oakton Shopping Center on May 31 at 7 p.m. when a man nearby spoke to them, Fairfax County police said. The suspect became upset and shouted ethnic slurs at them, then assaulted one woman, police said. Charges are pending, further investigation, authorities said.
FIGHT AT VIENNA LOUNGE LEADS TO MINOR INJURIES: Vienna police offi-
cers responded on June 1 at 2:16 a.m. to a report of several people fighting in the parking lot at Bey Lounge, 303 Mill St., N.E. When officers arrived, most of the crowd dispersed. Rescue personnel responded and treated two men on scene for minor injuries. Everyone involved left the area without further incident, police said. BICYCLIST RECEIVES MINOR INJURIES AFTER BEING STRUCK IN VIENNA: A
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bicyclist was traveling south on the Washington & Old Dominion Regional Trail on May 26 at 3:46 p.m. when he attempted to cross Ayr Hill Avenue, N.E. A vehicle traveling westbound on Ayr Hill had stopped for the bicyclist, but a second vehicle was traveling eastbound on Ayr Hill and its driver did not see the bicyclist. The second vehicle struck the cyclist as he entered the intersection. Rescue personnel treated the bicyclist at the scene. BACKPACK, WALLET TAKEN AFTER MAN NODS OFF ON BENCH: A local
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McLean/Great Falls Notes McLEAN RESIDENT WINS SALUTE FROM FBI: The FBI’s Washington Field
Office recently presented the Director’s Award for Exceptional Service in the Public Interest to McLean resident Andrew Borene, a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran and current member of the U.S. intelligence community supporting the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity as a senior advisor from Booz Allen Hamilton. On March 15, Borene – while acting upon his own initiative as a private citizen – came to the aid of a woman being violently assaulted, FBI officials said. Without regard for his own safety, Borene intervened in separating a male who was assaulting the woman in the middle of a busy highway, officials said. He then held the offender on the ground until police arrived. As a result of Borene’s unflagging intervention into this situation, he too was physically assaulted by the male, FBI officials said. As a result of his efforts, Borene incurred significant head trauma and had to undergo surgery to save his eye. The award was signed by former FBI Director James Comey and delivered by the men and women of the FBI Washington Field Office.
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Great Falls Citizens Association and the PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER at the Great Falls Library on May 6 to Great Falls Library. pay tribute to Marge Toni Gersic, who 25 years ago led the effort to obtain a library McLEAN PROJECT FOR ARTS TO OPEN ‘STRICTLY PAINTING’: McLean Project for Great Falls. Gersic died last fall; naming the large for the Arts will open its 11th iteration of meeting room as the “Gersic Room” was “Strictly Painting” on June 15 at MPA@ seen as a way to mark the many contri- ChainBridge, 1446 Chain Bridge Road, butions she made to her community. A McLean. A juried biennial exhibition presenting plaque noting the provenance of the meetthe work of artists from throughout the ing room’s new name also was installed. Gersic served as Dranesville repre- Mid-Atlantic region, Strictly Painting 11 sentative to the Fairfax County Library runs through Aug. 12. An opening recepBoard and was a president of the Great tion is slated for Thursday, June 15 from McLEAN THESPIAN PROGRAM TO • MAINTENANCE • REPAIRS 7INSTALLATION to 9 p.m. BENEFIT FROM FUND-RAISER: McLean Falls Citizens Association. “Strictly Painting is one of the MidThe dedication program was organized INSTALLATION • MAINTENANCE • REPAIRS Asphalt Driveways Asphalt Driveways most important regional exhiContinued on Page 15 by the Friends of the Great Falls Library, ••Atlantic’s
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McLean/G. Falls Notes Continued on Page 15 High School Theatre Boosters will be the beneficiary of the next fund-raiser sponsored by the “Community Charity Champions” initiative of HBC Group of Keller Williams Realty. The event will be held on Tuesday, June 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pulcinella Italian Host restaurant in McLean. For those who bring a promotional flyer to the event – available at www.hbcgroupkw. com – approximately 70 percent of food and drink proceeds will be donated to the theater boosters. Sponsors of the event include Karen Briscoe and Lizzy Conroy of HBC Group of Keller Williams Realty; Marcus Simon of EKKO Title; Kevin Dougherty of Pillar to Post; Justin Neal of The Neal Team/Sun Trust Mortgage; Jim Harris of Bowa; the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce; and Moe Jebali of Pulcinella.
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This fall, the graduates of Burgundy’s Class of 2017 plan to attend high school at: Bishop McNamara, Bishop O’Connell, Bullis, Commonwealth Academy, Flint Hill, Georgetown Day, J.E.B. Stuart, Kent Denver, Lake Braddock, Loomis Chaffee, Madeira, The New School of Northern Virginia, Shady Side Academy, Solebury, South County, STEM Academy at T.C. Williams, Washington-Lee, West Nottingham Academy, and West Potomac.
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Set on a 1.4-acre lot in one of McLean’s most sought-after locales, this week’s featured property showcases elegance throughout three levels and more than 7,500 square feet of living space. Opulence abounds, from the striking crystalline-quartz chandelier and the designer touches to the upscale appliances in the kitchen. All this combines with a 21st-century floor plan that works exceptionally well both for daily living and entertaining in style. The property currently is on the market, listed at $2,395,000 by Karen Martins of McEnearney Associates. The exterior appeal is undeniable, as the home is surrounded by lush gardens and ornamental trees, with a welcoming porch area to bid us welcome. The stylish foyer is our introduction to the interior, providing access to the large formal living room (with fireplace) to our right. Beyond it is the showplace dining room, ready and waiting to host a stylish soirée. The kitchen is a dream for any serious chef, with top-of-the-line amenities
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Facts for buyers Address: 1332 Windy Hill Road, McLean (22102). Listed at: $2,395,000 by Karen Martins, McEnearney Associates (703) 568-6268. Schools: Spring Hill Elementary, Cooper Middle, Langley High School.
Upstairs, the master retreat occupies a large portion of one wing, with a gas fireplace, sumptuous and spa-like bath (with naturalstone finishes) and new, custom-built his-and-hers dressing rooms. Three additional bedrooms can be found on this level, as well. Downstairs, extra amenities await, having been fully renovated by BOWA to include a large creation room, fully equipped kitchen, SubZero wine cooler, fitness area and access to the rear yard. High-tech touches abound, including the intelligent remote-control system and the full security system. Featuring a marvelous location, updated and upgraded throughout, our featured property is a testament to refined living. Well worthy of consideration. Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (703)738-2520.
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D.C. Region Relatively High in ‘Staycation’ Ranking The Washington area gets reasonably good grades as a place for a “staycation,” according to a new survey. The D.C. region ranked 32nd – tucked in between Cincinnati and Houston – in the ranking by WalletHub, which looked at 36 key indicators in rating the nation’s 150 largest communities. Washington did best in the recreation category, ranking second nationally, but its overall rating was lower than both Richmond (24th) and Virginia Beach (26th). Orlando, Chicago, San Diego, Seattle and Tampa were the top five in the overall ranking, followed by Las Vegas, Atlanta, Portland (Ore.), San Francisco and New York City. Chicago has the most tennis courts per capita, while New York has the most parks per capita, according to the study. Residents of New Orleans, which ranked 23rd, benefit from the most museums per capita. What to do on your staycation? “Get outside,” suggested Doug Kennedy, chair of the Department of Recreation and Leisure studies at Virginia Wesleyan College. “As our lives, especially our children’s, continue to be shaped by sedentary indoor activities, there’s never been a more important time to renew our relationship with the outdoors,” Kennedy said. “Local, state, and national parks are unbelievable bargains.” And to save a few bucks, Kennedy suggested enjoying your meals out at middays. “So many great restaurants have wonderful lunch menus at lower prices and are much more relaxed midday,” he said. What time of a year is the best for a staycation? Thomas Sweeney, an assistant professor of recreation and tourism management at Georgia Southern University, says there is no one-sizefits-all answer. “It’s all about what you’re looking for as an individual and the types of activities in which you are interested in participating,” he said. “Recreation is very subjective, so whatever time of year is more conducive to creating a positive leisure experience for you, that is the best time.” Find the full survey at https://wallethub.com/edu/best-cities-for-staycations/4341/.
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Vienna/Oakton Notes VIENNA TOWN COUNCIL MAKES APPOINTMENTS: The Vienna Town Council
FOR SUMMER: The Town of Vienna’s
and groups recently were honored at the Mayor’s Volunteer Reception: Robert Amsler, Bonnie Atelsek, Pixie Biddle, Club Phoenix Teen Council members; Community Garden volunteers; Anne Davis, Joan Dempsey, Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Diles, Nellie Earley, Dorothy Flood, Kristen Haynor, Jordan Hendrickson, Tom Ingoldsby, Mona Khorrami, Kevin Krisko, Tom Kyllo. Also, Ed Lowry, Lauri Mennel, Kavian Milani, Movers and Shakers Committee, Dick Neff, Natalie Parks, Alex Pollinger, Karie Romdahl, Barbara Rousseau, Noah Thompson, Bryan Troutman, Very Vienna, Seth James Viani, Vienna Moms Inc., Vienna Senior Girl Scout Troop #2684 and Renee West.
Parks and Recreation Department will offer the popular Chillin’ on Church event four times this summer. On the third Friday of the month – June through September – the town government invites all to come to historic Church Street to relax with friends and neighbors and enjoy live music, beer on tap, food trucks, and a few party games for the kids. Festivities start at 6:30 p.m. “Last year was kind of an eye-opener,” said Vienna Parks and Recreation Director Leslie Herman, “in terms of just how much people wanted to have a little fun with a giant group of friends. We received requests for more Chillin’, and we’re thrilled to offer additional neighborhood block parties.” Church Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between the W&OD Regional Trail and Mill Street from 2 p.m. to midnight, and Mill Street between Maple Avenue and Church Street will be closed from 5 p.m. to midnight. Attendees can bring chairs and blankets to place in front of the performance stage as well as on the Town Green. The musical lineup includes Chump Change (classic rock), June 16; Harlen Simple (rock/funk/blues), July 21; Mudlark (rock and blues), Aug. 18; and a reprise by Chump Change on Sept. 15.
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recently made the following appointments to local boards and commissions: Sarah Couchman was appointed to the Planning Commission. Richard DeGuzman and Bets Thomas were appointed to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Victor Mendes was appointed to the Town-Business Liaison Committee. Carey Sienicki was appointed to the Windover Heights Board of Review. VIENNA CELEBRATES EFFORTS OF VOLUNTEERS: The following individuals
SERIES CONTINUES: The Vienna town government’s Summer on the Green concert series continues on Friday, June 9 with the Vienna Idol competition, followed by Rocknoceros on June 14 on the Town Green. The concert is free. Attendees can bring chairs, blankets and picnics; alcohol is prohibited and pets are discouraged. For a complete list of concerts, see the Web site at www.viennava.gov. TOUR LOOKS AT MOSBY-RELATED SITES: The Vienna Parks and Recreation
Department will host a “Mosby’s Raids Tour” on Wednesday, June 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Award-winning author William Connerry will lead the tour, which will highlight sites related to Mosby’s Raiders. Stops include the Fairfax Courthouse, William Gunnell House and Mosby’s home in Warrenton. The cost is $73 for Vienna residents, $93.75 for others. For information, see the Web site at www.viennava.gov.
PHOTOGRAPHER’S WORKS ON DISPLAY: “Lotus-Palooza,” an exhibition of
works by award-winning photographer Julie Cochran, will run June 6 to July 29 at the Vienna Arts Society gallery at 513 Maple Avenue, W. The show features the many colors and
varieties of lotus blossoms. The artist first became interested in photography when she took a class in 1993 and fell in love with this art form. Her work has been accepted into juried shows including the Nature Visions Photo Expo in 2014 and 2016. A reception will be held on Friday, June 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Vienna Arts Society Center, 115 Pleasant St., N.W. For information, see the Web site at www.viennaartssociety.org. QUILT PAINTING TO BE DISCUSSED AT ARTS-SOCIETY MEETING: Linda
Cooper will discuss quilt painting at the Thursday, June 8 meeting of the Vienna Arts Society. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna Arts Center, 115 Pleasant St., N.W. For information, see the Web site at www.viennaartssociety.org.
PERFORMANCE BY RAGTIME PIANIST SLATED: Shepherd’s Center of Northern
Virignia’s “Life-n-Lunch” series continues on Monday, June 12 from noon to 2 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2589 Chain Bridge Road in Vienna. The event will feature lunch followed by a performance by noted ragtime pianist Alex Hassan. The cost is $10. For information, call (703) 281-0538 or see the Web site at www. scov.org.
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Schools & Military n Uma Singam of Vienna earned a master of science degree in computer and information science during recent commencement exercises at Southern Arkansas University. n Susannah Clark of McLean earned a bachelor of arts degree in English and psychology and Russell Goldman of McLean earned a bachelor of arts degree in film and theater during recent commencement exercises at Wesleyan University. n Trianne Smith of Vienna earned a master of education degree in counselor education; Nicole Dunne of Great Falls earned a bachelor of science degree in marketing; Ellen David of McLean earned a bachelor of science degree in marketing; Michael Yen of McLean earned a bachelor of science degree in financial management; Evan Grant of Vienna earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering; Hannah Picardi of Vienna earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematical sciences; and Lisa Shade of Vienna earned a bachelor of science degree, magna cum laude, in mathematical sciences during recent commencement exercises at Clemson University. n Bradley Dotson of Vienna, Justin Galiani of Great Falls and Melissa Parks of McLean earned degrees during recent
Members of the Longfellow Middle School Science Olympiad found success at the national championships, held in Ohio.
commencement exercises at Bucknell University. The following local students have been named to the president’s list for the spring semester at James Madison University: – From Dunn Loring: Amanda Kousen. – From Great Falls: Samuel Stern, Halle Duenkel, Kevin Lin, Jacqauelyn Hulett, Stavros Kontzias, Benjamin Stone, Meghan Bailey. – From McLean: Ann Farrell, Kathryn Bailey, Alice Tsai, Kara Hannibal. – From Oakton: Mira Gruber, Christiana Katsoulos, Robert Kurtzman. – From Vienna: Cameron Stopak, Jennifer Burke, Marisa Lewis, James Edn
wards, Meghan Torres, Shannon Belcher, Jessica Cammiso, Morgan Billingsley, Sophie Barroman, Samuel Looker, Alexandra Lepecha, Rachel Moss, Clara Cunningham, Amanda Crandall and Garrett Peterson. Caroline Anderson of Vienna and Tessa Smalley of Vienna have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Ohio Wesleyan University. n
n Brady Culman of Oakton, Katherine Doyle of Vienna, Justin Galiani of Great Falls, Aaron Lippman of Oakton, Nathan Marcotte of Great Falls, Melissa Parks of McLean, Jeanine Shea of Vienna and Christian Tailor of Vienna have been named to the dean’s list for the
spring semester at Bucknell University. n Nicole Rupprecht of McLean has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Coastal Carolina University. n Dallas-Blake Basha of
Vienna, Paige Galiani of Great Falls and Soraya Todd of McLean have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Lehigh University. n Longfellow Middle School’s Science Olympiad team finished sixth in a field of 60 teams at the National Science Olympiad Tournament, held May 20 at Wright State University.
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Schools & Military Continued from Page 20 The competition attracted schools from across the U.S., as well as from Japan. Out of 25 events, the Longfellow team had nine top-six finishes; two top-10 finishes; nine top-15 finishes; and four top30 finishes. Team members are Reevu Adakroy, Varun Chilukuri, Tammy Ding, Michelle Du, Pulak Dugar, Julia Feldhaus, Jessica Feng, Pratyush Jaishankar, Vishal Kanigicherla, Julia Kao-Sowa, Kari Naga, Elaine Li, Marian Qian, Sahana Ramesh, Neil Shah, Rupa Siva, Caroline Sun, Gabriel Witkop, and Miranda Xiong. Not pictured, and part of the school’s team, are: Mallika Charagundla, Ryan Chou, Evans Chun, Joaquim Das, Kevin Fan, Stephen Huan, Anoushka Sarkar, Alex Talamonti, Alison Wan, Jason Wang and Eric Yin. The team is sponsored by head coach/ teacher Susan Boomer; parent coach Rajee Viswanathan; assistant parent coaches Madhu Kanigicherla and Billie Feldhaus; and supported by principal Carol Kihm, parents and student mentors, parent chaperones, team photographer Arnold Sowa and the Longfellow community. n Wendy Reyes, a junior at Vienna Adventist Academy Connected School with Richmond Academy of Falls Church, has
25 at River Bend Country Club. The award recognized the work done by Rasty on the project, “Optimizing Oil Spill Remediation Using Ferrofluid and Algae.” A year ago, Rasty worked Rose Rasty, a junior at George C. Marshall High School, was presented with with a species the AAUW McLean area branch 2017 STEM Excellence Award at its annual of algae redinner on May 25. Joining her from left to right are Aroona Borpujari, branch sponsible for co-president; Betsy Schroeder, branch co-president; Judy Page, branch harmful algae STEM chair; Rose Rasty; and Marjaneh Javdan, Rose’s mother. blooms, and been selected to serve as a delegate to the came across Congress of Future Medical Leaders, to recently published articles that described be held in Massachusetts in late June. how algae could be used to break down Reyes was nominated to attend the hydrocarbons in oil. She also investigatthree-day event based on academic ed the properties of ferrofluid that can achievement, leadership potential and de- extract oil with the use of a magnet and termination to serve humanity in the field was able to devise a method of combining of medicine. these two extremely different remedies to apply them to cleaning up oil spills. n The McLean Area Branch of the Rasty credits both teachers and her American Association of University parents for providing guidance and supWomen (AAUW) awarded Rose Rasty, a port throughout the course of her projjunior at George C. Marshall High School, ect, which finished in first place at Marthe 2017 STEM Excellence Award at the shall High School’s Science Fair. At the AAUW Branch Annual Dinner, held May Northern Virginia Regional Science &
Engineering Fair, held in March, she was recognized as a Grand Prize nominee. For more information on the McLean area branch of the AAUW, see the Web site at http://mclean-va.aauw.net. ** U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R10th) recently announced that Hallie Cain of Langley High School has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy. The 10th District Service Academy Nomination Board interviewed all potential nominees in a competitive selection process. Ten students from the 10th District were nominated by Comstock to the various service academies. n Celebrate Fairfax Inc. recently honored recipients of its Celebrate Fairfax Community Spirit Scholarship Program. First awarded in 2015, 10 scholarships are annually awarded to Fairfax County graduating seniors who demonstrate excellence in community service, leadership, academics and extracurricular activities. “Celebrate Fairfax believes by enabling local youth to continue their education, we are preparing the next generation of Fairfax County leaders and strengthening our community,” said Barry Feil, President and CEO of Celebrate Fairfax. Students from the Sun Gazette coverage area receiving awards included Andrea
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Teams Return to Regional Throne DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
After being away from the top perch for a while, the Langley Saxons and Cougars LACROSSE Oakton have returned to the throne of girls and boys region lacrosse. The undefeated Langley girls (21-0) and Oakton boys (16-4) won 6A North Region tournament high school championships May 31. Langley defeated the Centreville Wildcats, 15-7, at Langley. Oakton played away against the previously undefeated Patriot Pioneers (19-1) and won 9-7. Both games took two days to complete because of weather delays. Each team was 4-0 in the tournaments, and each advances to the Group 6A state competition. Oakton’s four wins were by a collective total of seven goals, and all four games were on the road against higher seeds, including to No. 1 seeds. The region crown was Langley’s first Continued on Page 23
Top: Langley’s Anna Hofgard fires the ball past Centreville goalie Stephanie Zempolich in the region championship game. Above: Langley’s London Simonides takes aim to shoot at the CenPHOTOS BY DEB KOLT treville goal. See a slideshow at www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax.
Cougars Walk Off with Region Championship DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
A year after a disappointing sevenwin baseball season, including a 0-1 playoff record, the Oakton Cougars are celebrating a huge BASEBALL bounce-back campaign. That includes a 6-0 post-season mark so far and their biggest accomplishment of winning the 6A North Region tournament June 2 in walk-off fashion in the championship game. The Cougars (19-7) won the high school title by nipping the Patriot Pioneers, 3-2, in the bottom of the ninth inning at Oakton on a two-run homer to right field by junior shortstop and No. 2 hitter Eric Lingebach, scoring Cole Wagner, who reached on an error, ahead 22
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of him. The homer was Lingebach’s sixth this season and fourth at home, and the region crown was Oakton’s fifth, but first since 2007. The loss snapped Patriot’s 15-game winning streak. “I was looking for a fastball to hit and I got one middle-in,” Lingebach said. “I was taking a whole big hack hoping to get something done.” The walk-off hit was his first on any level of play. Lingebach’s region-final heroics were twofold. His two-out RBI double in the bottom of the seventh tied the score at 1. “I was pretty relaxed in both situations,” he said. Oakton had nine hits and won despite stranding 10 runners, making two
errors, allowing 12 hits, having Patriot turn inning-ending double and triple plays, and having a runner thrown out at home to end another frame. Patriot scored single runs in the seventh (on an error) and the ninth on a solo homer by Chase Degrood. Wagner doubled for Oakton and had three hits, Craig Benson had two hits and Ben Wagner and Will Rippey had the other hits. Toma Shigaki-Than was the winning pitcher in 22/3 innings of relief of starter Owen Lamon, who allowed a run and fanned four in 61/3 frames. Oakton also won its region semifinal game in walk-off fashion over Madison, 3-2, in the bottom of the seventh. The
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In today’s high-tech world, such scorebooks have largely been replaced by some kind of tablet or cell phone with a digital tracking system, which have become a more popular method of choice and certainly more practical for quickly uploading and following online, as many high school and amateur games are these days. Used to be if someone in attendance wanted a quick update about a game, they could be handed the scorebook for a quick glance. Instead, now they are handed a laptop and might need a password to gain entry. Once taught and up to speed – and that learning curve can take a bit – those digit baseball scoring systems have their advantages. Still, there are drawbacks for using high tech. What happens when it’s real hot or cold and the battery runs low or stops working and there is no backup pack? The game won’t be stopped until a scorekeeper’s system can be recharged. Also, backtracking to fix a mistake is a challenge. In contrast, fixing a miscue in a scorebook is a simple erase job for those scoring in pencil. For those not, they soon discover that pencils work much better than ink, because mistakes are inevitable. Plus, pens can run out of ink at a crucial moment. The lead of a pencil can always be somehow exposed enough to write legibly in some manner, and erasers don’t need batteries. Like phone books, landlines, typewriters, 100-watt light bulbs and complete games by baseball pitchers, traditional scorebooks are becoming more outdated each season. Maybe they should start being stockpiled for those with concerns. Yet, as long as pencils have erasers, scorebooks will never be obsolete for those dinosaur types.
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ute overtime into an open net when the Yorktown goalie fell down. Emily Calhoun got the win in goal for Madison. “We had come this far, so basically we did not want to lose to them again,” said Madison senior Maddie Cybulski, who played with a sore ankle. “We worked hard for this.” Madison coach Devon Dowell said her team did not make any changes for the region final. “We just needed to be ready to go,
because Yorktown is such a good team,” Dowell said. “It was nervous but exciting, because they made history at Madison with their first region title. With eight seniors, this is a special group with a lot of talent and heart. That is a good combination.” Madison was 4-0 in the region. It blanked host W.T. Woodson, 3-0, in a May 31 semifinal. Cybulski, Alyssa Serveiss and Natalie Farrell (penalty kick) scored goals. Cybulski and Jackson had
assists, with Farrell setting up one of the goals. Calhoun made seven saves. Madison shut out Chantilly, 5-0, and defending region and state champion Battlefield, 1-0, in its first two region games. For more on those matches, visit www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax. n In the boys 6A North Region-ournament championship game, the Langley Saxons (17-1-2) defeated the host Battlefield Bobcats, 3-1, June 2 for their second region title in three years. For Langley, Jacob Labovitz had two goals and one assist, and Sam Golan had a goal and an assist. Langley was 4-0 in the region. In the semifinals, the Saxons rallied from a 3-1 deficit to nip the Madison Warhawks, 4-3, as Madison finished 13-4. Golan scored two goals for Langley and Labovitz and Dean Hughes netted the others. Golan and Labovitz had assists. For Madison, Aaron Palmer, Jordan Gamarra and Kian Chapa had goals. Ryan Levay had two assists and Matt Genberg one. For more on Langley’s other region games, visit www.insidenova.com/ sports/fairfax. Langley advances to this week’s Group 6A boys state tourney.
at Madison, the Warhawks won the title game of the 6A North Region tournament. Madison (26-1) has won multiple region crowns in program history, its last in 2010 before this spring. Last spring the Warhawks lost to Osbourn Park in both the region Group 6A state tournament championship games by 2-0 and 4-0 scores, respectively.
So this season’s playoff meeting between the teams was the third, with the Warhawks prevailing for their 12th win in a row, including a 7-0 playoff record with five shutouts. Alex Echazarreta (18-1) threw a complete game with 12 strikeouts to get the win. Kristin Giery had three hits and Emily Klingaman had the game-winning RBI double to right field, scoring
Olivia Myers. Kristy Williams also had a hit. In Madison’s 1-0 semifinal win over Hayfield, Giery threw the shutout and fanned three. Madison was 4-0 in the region tourney, defeating Westfield, 14-1, in the first round and Battlefield, 5-2, in the quarterfinals. For more on those wins, visit www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax.
ment with a 2-0 mark. In six playoff games, the Cougars have allowed just eight runs, scored a modest 21 and have two shutouts. Senior catcher Ryan Davis is not surprised by Oakton’s accomplishments, despite its poor record in 2016. “Last season fueled our fire,” Davis said. “At the end of last season, the seniors knew we would do what we needed to do to be prepared to go along way
this season and take it all. We believe and know we can. We have the confidence.” Oakton coach Justin Janis wasn’t quite as confident. He knew the Cougars would be improved, but thought a good goal would be just reaching the region tournament. “We’re winning close games and making plays,” Janis said. Next for Oakton is the four-team
Group 6A state tournament that begins June 9 with a 2 p.m. semifinal game at Robinson Secondary School against 2014 champion Western Branch. Patriot (21-3) also advances to the state tourney. So the teams could meet again in the June 10 state championship game. See stories about Oakton’s other region-tournament victories at www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax.
7-6, 10-8 and 13-11 scores. “Playing the higher seeds and on the road, our guys were prepared for the challenge,” Bullock said. “They have played loose and have had fun doing that.” Jake Cole had three goals in the region-championship game for Oakton. Kevin McDavid had a goal and four assists, while Jake Eagen and Sean Stack each had a goal. Oakton led 6-5 at halftime. The defense was led by John Daido, Ryan Harris, Douglas Preaskorn and goalie Aidan Ricci. Some other key players for Oakton are Trevor Lalande, Will Miller, Ethan Robertson, Nick Scoggins, Jack Waters, Matt McCabe, Jared Cole and Tim For-
ster. In the girls final, Langley led 7-4 at halftime and 10-6 when play was suspended May 30. Anna Hofgard led Langley with six goals, scoring three when play resumed May 31. She had three assists. Also for Langley, Emma Crooks had three goals, two assists and nine draw controls; Marina Smith had a goal and three assists; London Simonides had two goals and two assists; Aby Kontzias had a goal and an assist; and Caroline Bean and Sareena Dhillon each had a goal. “We dominated the draw controls and played our game,” Langley coach Bucky Morris said. Langley won its other three region
games by 20-9, 8-5 and 10-9 scores. The 10-9 semifinal win was over Robinson. Crooks had three goals and three assists and four draw controls. Hofgard had three goals and two assists, Smith had two goals, and Bean and Dhilon had goals. Morris said his players have been focused and well-prepared all season after a thorough off-season program of playing in box lacrosse leagues and holding regular workouts during green days or playing in other competitions. “Our offense has been productive all season and we are playing better slide and one-on-one defense this year,” Morris said. For for on both teams and state-tournament updates, visit www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax.
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The third time was indeed the charm for the Madison Warhawks this season in a trio of meetings against the Yorktown Patriots. After tying and losing to Yorktown (15-3-2) in previous close games, (15-2-1) LACROSSE Madison nipped the host Patriots, 2-1, in overtime June 2 in Arlington in the championship game of the 6A North Region girls high school soccer tournament. All three meetings were at Yorktown. Both teams were playing for their first region crown, and now advance to the Group 6A state tournament, which each also has yet to win. A few days prior to the region final, Yorktown topped Madison, 3-2, in the title game of the Liberty Conference tourney. There was a scoreless tie between the two during the regular season. In the region final, Madison got a second-half goal in regulation from Julia Leas to take a 1-0 lead, then from Rachel Jackson late in the first five-min-
The Madison Warhawks gather with the region championship banner.
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Warhawks Add 6A Region Title to List of Accomplishments A Staff Report
The third time was a charm for the WarSOFTBALL Madison hawks and the result brought the girls high school softball team a region championship. With a 1-0 walk-off victory in eight innings over the defending champion Osbourn Park Yellow Jackets on June 2
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Lacrosse Continued from Page 22 since 2010. It was Oakton’s first since 2005. Neither team made the state playoffs a year ago, when Oakton finished 6-9. This season, the Cougars were the No. 4 seed from the Concorde Conference to make the region tourney. “Last year we lost a lot of close games [three by one goal] and this year we are finding a way to win,” Oakton coach Jake Bullock said. “Everything is starting to click and has fallen into place. The guys know their roles.” Oakton’s other region wins were by
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Vienna Continued from Page 7 a completely custom job, Herman said. Such a wall also would lessen the possibility that the plants would grow behind some of the building’s exterior tiles, she said. The town has set aside $50,000 for the living wall. A freestanding wall likely could be installed within that price limit, Strotman said. Council member Pasha Majdi insisted on seeing photos and renderings comparing “living” walls separate from and attached to buildings. He cast the lone vote against the freestanding wall. Sculpture to Receive Lower Base: A key aesthetic feature of the building’s grounds will be “Taking Flight,” a bronze sculpture of a boy and girl playing atop a stack of five books. The artwork, scheduled to be delivered in September, is intended to honor late Mayor M. Jane Seeman and town volunteers. The sculpture was slated to have a 3foot-tall concrete base, but Mayor Laurie DiRocco wanted it reduced so the artwork would not be so high in the air. “She wanted to bring it down to Earth,
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not so much on a pedestal, and blended with the landscaped area,” Herman said. Broken Concrete and Doors: Town officials hoped to save money by leaving some concrete areas in front of the community center intact, but DiRocco worried that some of that concrete is broken and would stand out negatively once the new pavement is installed around it. Strotman indicated Keller Bros. likely was responsible for some of that concrete damage and will have to chip in for its repair. Town officials also had hoped to wait until later to replace exterior doors by the community center’s auditorium, but they are in bad shape and do not lock reliably. Replacing the entire vestibule, including its exterior and interior doors, would cost about $45,000 and town officials have asked Keller Bros. for an estimate to replace the three exterior doors and their locking mechanisms, Herman said. The renovation project already has been bedeviled by cost overruns and unexpected problems, including a foundation undermined by groundwater, but Herman seemed confident the end was in sight. “I think we’re definitely on a good path,” she said. “We’re about 92 percent complete with the job. I’m hoping there won’t be any more surprises.” places; for those who qualify, in-person absentee voting will take place through June 10, while mail-in absentee voting also is available. (For complete information about the upcoming election, see the Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/. Information is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Korean.) Some localities across Virginia also will see primaries for House of Delegates seats, but there are no intra-party challenges in the Sun Gazette coverage area.
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Schools & Military Continued from Page 21 Michael, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology; London Russell, McLean High School; Neal Going, James Madison High School; Rahwan Moaz, George C. Marshall High School; Emma Cuddy, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology; and Kaitlyn Hyun, Oakton High School. The National PTA and the Bayer USA Foundation have awarded Northern Virginia District PTA a $4,000 grant to engage families in STEM [science, technology, engineering and math] education. Northern Virginia District PTA is one of only six PTAs nationwide selected to receive a grant through the STEM Plus Families initiative. The grant recognizes Northern Virginia District PTA’s leadership and commitment to increasing access to STEM experiences for Virginia children and families. The STEM Plus Families initiative will launch June 8 with a science-focused event at Mount Vernon High School. “NOVA District PTA is proud to be introducing STEM Plus Families in Northern Virginia with the support made possible through the Bayer USA Foundation,” said Debbie Kilpatrick, director of the local PTA. “Our team is dedicated to connecting students and their families to the opportunities provided from a STEM education, as well as laying the foundation for future careers in STEM.” For information about the initiative, visit see the Web site at www.pta.org/ stem. n
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Local history Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. June 9, 1939: n The king and queen of England will visit Mount Vernon today, laying a wreath at the tomb of, as the Sun’s editor put it, “the toughest rebel the British Empire ever had to face.” n At A&P: Watermelons are 59 cents each, while fancy shrimp are 15 cents per pound. June 6, 1944: n President Roosevelt has composed a special prayer in honor of the D-Day invasion, and will read it to the nation on radio tonight. June 6, 1966: n The assistant principal of a Fairfax high school has ordained that male students with long hair will not be able to participate in graduation exercises. Students and some parents are not happy. n The Fairfax Redevelopment and Housing Agency wants to create 500 units of lowcost housing. n Gov. Godwin predicts that, in 35 years, nine times as many people will visit state parks in Virginia as do today. June 7, 1971: n Virginia remains mired in a recession. n Nearly 6,000 students received diplomas at state colleges and universities over the past weekend. Among them: About 2,000 at the University of Virginia, 1,000 at William and Mary, 134 at Hampden-Sydney and 147 at Mary Baldwin. n Civil-defense sirens will wail for 90 seconds across the Washington area as part of a test next week. n Defending district champ Vienna Post 180 opened its American Legion baseball season with a win and a loss. June 6, 1979: n A number of Madison students were caught in the midst of a prank, and were forced to load the truckful of manure they had spread on the school’s front lawn back into the truck. June 6, 1986: n Fairfax police have arrested 90 people as part of a sting targeting the sale of alcohol to minors. n Metro plans celebrations to open the East Falls Church, West Falls Church, Dunn Loring and Vienna stations tomorrow.
CROSSWORD SOLUTION
TONY WINNERS © StatePoint Media ACROSS
1. Early stage 6. Mythical giant bird 9. Recipe instruction 13. *____ Davis, won Tony and Oscar for same role 14. *Derek Jacobi won one in “Much ____ About Nothing” 15. Cockatoo’s cousin 16. Cell phone bill item 17. Rare find 18. Winged 19. *Three-time winner Lin-Manuel 21. *Dick Van Dyke’s winning role, 1961 23. River in Spain 24. Musical finale 25. It would 28. One of algae 30. Sacred beetle, to Tut 35. Rejections 37. Be lazy or idle 39. Valuable musical antique 40. Make a portrait of 41. Christmastides 43. Track shape 44. Cool & distant 46. ____ ____ ____, precisely 47. Unload on eBay 48. *“Evita” and “Cats” composer 50. Luau instrument, pl. 52. Sylvester Stallone, casually 53. #49 Down, pl. 55. ____ Zeppelin
57. *Musical based on Charles Dickens’ novel 60. *This 5-year-old has a gift of telekinesis 64. “My wife can vouch for me,” e.g. 65. Part of Parisian address 67. Judge Judy’s proceedings 68. Frost-covered
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Circumstance” composer 5. Tapeworm 6. Indian music 7. Schiller’s “___ to Joy” 8. Fast food option 9. *Like Yul Brynner’s head in “The King and I” 10. Antioxidants-rich berry 11. *“Kiss Me, ____,” first Best Musical recipient 12. Lamb’s mother 15. Caribbean rattle 20. *“Hello, ____!,” held record for most Tonys 22. Proof of age, pl. 24. Like workman’s hand 25. On spouse’s side 26. Upholstery choice 27. Retire from military 29. a.k.a. podagra 31. Andy’s TV buddy 32. Great reviews 33. Whatsoever 34. *He traded boxing gloves for ballet shoes 36. Snooty one 38. Plumbing problem 42. Inscribed pillar 45. Intensely emotional 49. Dark bread 51. Boudoir sofa 54. Unwelcome computer message 56. More dire 57. Dish of stewed meat 58. Capital of Peru 59. Wild goat 60. Of higher order, prefix 61. Milano moolah 62. Valedictorian’s spot 63. Away from wind 64. ____ de Triomphe 66. Vase for ashes
Fairfax County Notes FAIRFAX GOVERNMENT TO HOST CELEBRATION OF 275th ANNIVERSARY:
Capital Area chapter, Autism Society of Northern Virginia and the Parents of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia. The free event will provide an opportunity for families living with autism to stop by and meet local first-responders and share important information about their loved one with autism. Children will become familiar with public-safety personnel and simple steps for safety, organizers said. Participants also will be able to interact with public-safety personnel, K-9 units, police-helicopter personnel, the Fairfax County motor squad and medical-assistance dogs. The event will take place rain or shine. Advance registration is not required but is requested at www.act.autismspeaks.org/ fairfaxsafetyfair.
‘AUTISM SAFETY FAIR’ SLATED: The inaugural “Autism Safety Fair” will be presented on Saturday, June 10 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy Range, 3721 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. The event is hosted by the Fairfax County Fraternal Order of Police with the assistance of Autism Speaks National
FAIRFAX SCHOOL OFFICIALS: ALL BUSES HAVE BRAKE-INTERLOCK DEVICES: Parents of Fairfax County Pub-
The Fairfax County government will celebrate the 275th anniversary of the county’s founding with a family-friendly fair on Saturday, June 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax. The festival will feature entertainment and information from more than 80 organizations, museums and historic sites and groups, including historic exhibitions, music, children’s activities and remarks by Nicholas Fairfax, the 14th Lord Fairfax of Cameron and a descendant of Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax (1693-1781), from whom the county got its name. Parking is available at Garage B, 10550 Page Ave., between West Street and Judicial Drive.
lic Schools students can rest easily: None of the school system’s buses are among the up to 4,000 statewide that need to be retrofitted with a safety device that keep their parking brakes from disengaging accidentally.
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The Virginia Department of Education recently notified the commonwealth’s 132 school divisions about the need for the brake interlocks, which have been required on all school buses with automatic transmissions that have been bought after March 24, 2011. The device prevents the parking brake of a bus from being released unless the operator first depresses the brake pedal. School-bus transmissions do not have the “P” for parking setting common to passenger vehicles with automatic transmissions. Instead, the driver puts the bus in neutral and pulls a parking-brake valve on the dashboard – without which the brake-interlock device could be disengaged if a student or other person accidentally fell against it, state officials said. Virginia education officials said they notified the school divisions after tests found buses bought from leading manufacturers after March 2011 lacked the state-required brake-interlock devices. “The department will work with school divisions, manufacturers and school-bus dealers to make sure that all non-compliant buses are brought into full compliance,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Steven Staples said. June 8, 2017 31
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