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W&OD Parking-Lot Expansion Would Uproot Garden BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Vienna this winter could see more parking spaces along the busy Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Regional Trail, but that addition would force the relocation of a popular children’s garden.

Vienna leaders approached Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NVRPA) officials about granting the Park Authority a conservation easement on about two-thirds

of an acre of town-owned land along the trail near Ninovan Road, S.E., in exchange for 16 more spaces at the 23-space parking lot near the Vienna Train Station.

NVRPA operates the 45-mile-long trail, which about 2 million pedestrians and bicyclists use annually.

The narrow strip of land along Ninovan Road, part of the right of way for an electric railroad that once ran there, would be protected in perpetuity and essentially serve as an additional part of the trail, said NVRPA

executive director Paul Gilbert.

That piece of land is about five times larger than the addition to the parking lot, which is owned by the Park Authority, he added.

NVRPA would finance the parking lot’s expansion; Gilbert said he did not have a cost estimate for the project.

The Vienna Town Council has scheduled a June 2 public hearing to discuss the proposed land swap. Ayr Hill Garden Club civic chairman Anna Marie Mulvihill told Council members May 19 of her distress that the club’s

THE MADEIRA SCHOOL CELEBRATES THE CLASS OF 2014

McLean residents Marina Jackson, 18, and Rachel Tate, 17, pose for a photo with Anna Bradley, 18, of Arlington before the Class of 2014 received PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER its diplomas May 23 at The Madeira School. For more on this story, see Page 3.

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children’s garden near the parking lot would have to be uprooted for the project.

“We’re very unhappy that the garden would disappear,” she said. “I think it’s very unusual to connect a parking lot with a conservation easement.”

The club operates several gardens in Vienna and has maintained a children’s garden near the W&OD parking lot since 2004.

Members plant a wide variety of flowers, herbs and bushes there to ensure the plots look attractive throughout much of the year, Mulvihill said.

Many of the chosen species have qualities that make them especially enticing to budding gardeners, said club member Kata BartoloniTuazon.

“We tried intentionally to plant plants that would produce colors and sensory experiences,” she said.

For example, needles from a gnarled rosemary bush give off a heavenly scent when rubbed between one’s fingers.

The club selected some plants, such as bear’s breeches, for their unusual names and others, including a deciduous Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick shrub, for their intriguing appearances.

“It looks like a witch’s tree in winter,” Mulvihill said.

Whimsical touches – from tiny, colorful birdhouses to painted-metal rabbit figurines – also add interest to the garden.

A plaque on one of the raised planting beds indicates the garden is dedicated to former Del. Dorothy McDiarmid, a gardening enthusiast who died in 1994.

If the Town Council and NVRPA officials approve the deal, the Park Authority would not begin expanding the parking lot until fall so that the garden club could enjoy one more growing season there, Gilbert said. The project would take about two months to finish, he said.

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BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Growing up in rural Alabama in the 1940s, U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) was irked by separate facilities for whites and blacks, but his parents urged him to keep his head down and avoid grief.

He famously did not and instead became part of the “Big 6” civil-rights leaders who braved adversity and successful pushed for ground-breaking legislation in the 1960s.

“You must get in ‘good’ trouble, necessary trouble, to make this country, this world, a better place,” Lewis told Class of 2014 members May 23 at The Madeira School’s commencement exercises.

“You must do your part to leave this Earth a little greener, a little cleaner and a little more hopeful for generations unborn.”

Lewis, who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1987, said the graduates had a moral obligation, mission and mandate to go out into the world and lead.

“Be courageous and stand up,” he said.

“You must be a headlight, not a taillight.

Use your education not just to do well, but to do good.”

Seventy-six graduates of the all-girls private school in McLean donned white dresses and carried red roses for the occasion.

Head of School Pilar Cabeza de Vaca,

Brooke Holder of Washington, D.C., and Great Falls residents Katherine Fitzgerald and Arianna Copito pose on the lawn at The Madeira School in McLean before receiving their diplomas May 23.

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who came to Madeira four years ago, said she considered the Class of 2014 her first true graduating class.

Cabeza de Vaca said class members exemplified the values held dear by the school’s founder, Lucy Madeira: honesty, integrity, compassion and awareness of self and others.

“Be outspoken, stand up for your values,” she said.

“Always remember you are deserving, not entitled. With every right we claim to

have, there is a responsibility we have to fulfill.”

Cabeza de Vaca urged graduates to embrace change, listen carefully to others before forming judgments, always cherish family and friends, and to learn something new every day, but not flaunt it in front of others.

Betsy Turner, president of Madeira’s board of directors, said the school’s timeless lessons had shaped her life ever since she graduated 37 years ago.

“I still believe the possibilities are endless,” she told the graduates. “Challenge yourself and others. The unmistakable confidence you get from Madeira opens a lot of doors.”

This year’s graduating class featured many members from surrounding communities, such as Great Falls, McLean, Vienna and Arlington, but also had students from Maryland, New Jersey, Washington state, the District of Columbia, New York and North Carolina.

Class of 2014 members also hailed from foreign countries, including South Korea, China, Pakistan, France, Saudi Arabia, Spain and Jamaica.

This year’s student speaker, Toulia Nwabunnia, said the graduates had come out stronger after passing through grueling physical, mental and emotional challenges at Madeira.

“Our teachers apparently had more faith in us than we had in each other,” Nwabunnia said. “No one ever called us angels, but they never condemned us.”

Nwabunnia said it took her some time to accept that the school’s mascot was a lowly snail, but she eventually was glad to cheer “Go, go, escargot!” at athletic competitions.

The snail perfectly represents the long process of becoming an educated, wellrounded person, she said.

“The snail knows it is in for a long journey,” she said. “We buckled down and got to work.”

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McLean Fire Department Chronicles Innovative History BRIAN TROMPETER

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The McLean Volunteer Fire Department’s 91-year history is peppered with equipment innovations, personnel firsts and deep community involvement.

The department in 1923 became the first to be chartered in Fairfax County, narrowly beating out the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, which was formed earlier.

The McLean organization also was the first to have an ambulance (1935), a paid employee (1946), an apparatus with aerial platform (1973), a female volunteer and minority paid firefighter (both in 1974) and a female career firefighter (1981).

“It was a very forward-looking department that saw the potential in doing a lot of different things,” said Clyde Clark of Vienna, who began volunteering with the department in the mid-1960s and served for many years as its president and chief.

Department officials recently published a detailed history of the organization’s evolution from a small community group to a modern institution capable of responding to complex emergencies.

The 38-page book, dedicated to the thousands of volunteers who have protected the McLean community since 1916, was compiled by John Akre, Thomas Corner, Ralph Darne, G. Dennis Isley, Homer Johns and Clark.

“The one thing that really came across [while researching for the book] is that everything has changed, yet nothing has changed,” Clark said. “Our first facility was a shed behind a store in McLean.

Now the facilities are better, the apparatus are better and safer and the training is world-class. But at the end of the day, it’s still about people reaching out to others in times of need.”

The Board of Supervisors presented the department’s leaders May 13 with a resolution honoring the organization’s history.

“Throughout the 20th century and to the present, the McLean Volunteer Fire Department has remained as a focal point for the McLean community and served as a model for additional departments in Fairfax County,” read the resolution, which was put forth by Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville).

The resolution also noted that the Old Firehouse Teen Center in McLean, former site of the department’s station, had been placed on the register of historic places by the Fairfax County History Commission.

Before the early 20th century, the McLean area’s nearest fire-suppression help was five miles away at the Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department in Arlington.

A group of McLean residents formed the McLean Community Fire Association, likely between 1916 and 1922 – no written records exist to verify this claim. A meeting in 1922, disbanded that original group,

Above: This undated photo from the McLean Volunteer Fire Department shows crew members battling a house fire. The department recently published a book detailing the organization’s history, which stretches back more than 90 years. Bottom left: Samuel Redmond in 1946 became the first full-time employee hired by the McLean Volunteer Fire Department. Three years later, Fairfax County began hiring fire personnel, Redmond was assigned badge No. 1. Bottom right: A German shepherd named Chief presides over a desk in this file photo from the fire department.

but formed another organization using the same officers, which was chartered by the county the following year.

The book lists the department’s founding members, life members, chiefs and presidents, as well as the stations the organization has occupied and the various chemical tanks, engines, ladder trucks, ambulances and off-road vehicles its crews have used.

The book ends with the “Firefighter’s Prayer” and its back page features a blackand-white photo of a German shepherd named “Chief,” who used to ride on vehicles with crews.

Department personnel have responded to many emergencies over the decades.

Clark recalled the Air Florida plane crash on the Potomac River in 1982, after which area public-safety agencies adopted enhanced communications so they could interact with each other.

Another airplane crash, which occurred on Old Stage Road in McLean in 1977, stuck out in Johns’ memory. The aircraft hit a house, killing all three on the plane.

“The house next to it was completely involved [with fire] when we arrived,” Johns said. “The family in the house got out, but

their dog didn’t.”

The McLean department now has

about 57 volunteers, including operational and administrative members. The Fairfax County Volunteer Fire Commission has conducted an effective recruiting and retention campaign in recent years and the McLean department has had little trouble staffing its operations, officials said.

“There are a lot of people who want to walk on the wild side when it comes to their volunteer experience,” Clark said. “Fireand-rescue work is what they gravitate to.”

One challenge, however, is keeping volunteers beyond five to seven years, which tends to be the point when they depart for professional or family reasons, he said.

“It’s a tremendous time commitment,” Clark said. “Most of this is out of our hands. There are good reasons for people to step away.”

A group of officials convened in the late 1990s to consider compiling the department’s history, but it was not until last year that they began concentrating heavily on finishing the project.

“A lot of our older members with knowledge of the department gradually were passing away,” said Johns, who also served for years as the organization’s chief and president. “We put it together for future generations.” Assembling the book was an enjoyable experience, he said.

“It brought back some memories,” Johns said. “We were not getting any younger, so we decided to act now to get our two cents in before it’s too late.”

Department officials also hope they can assemble Volume 2 of the history, which would detail significant incidents over the decades. Johns also hoped that an event celebrating the department’s centennial would be held in the next several years.

“If some of us are still around at that time, we’ll see to it that it happens,” he said.

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Students from the Student Council Association of Freedom Hill Elementary School in Vienna met with Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-11th) in his Capitol Hill office on May 19. The students, elected by their peers to serve on the SCA, visited the United States Capitol to view their government in action. Pictured (from left) are Rohan Jain, Michael Lusick, Mary Margaret Lusick, Rep. Connolly, Kelly Hager, Morgan Parker, Sonia Naik and Aya PHOTO BY GEORGE BURKE Khanji.

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Opinion Our View: Congratulations to 2014 Graduates Commencement season is about over at colleges and universities across the nation, and we’re beginning to see the first 2014 graduation ceremonies at the high-school level in the local area.

What is currently a trickle will, after Memorial Day, start to become a flood that will last through the third week in June.

We always look forward to covering these ceremonies; while it may seem to some as merely another rite of passage on the way to the next phase of life, graduation and commencement is far more than that.

Nobody has it easy in getting through high school and college. Some have fewer challenges, indeed, but everyone faces adversity of one kind or another.

So it is worthwhile to stop and pay tribute to those who will be walking across stages in caps and gowns, and the others – parents, friends, family, teachers, mentors – who have been part of the support network for the students on their journey.

Our advice to the new graduates? A diploma isn’t proof of being educated.

That only comes from opening one’s mind and absorbing all the experiences that life brings. Don’t forget to be curious about the world around you; take time to consider the opinions of those whose views differ from yours; and remember to give thanks to those who assist you along the way.

And as Judge Judy said some years back, we have been given two ears and one mouth for a specific reason. Spend more time listening and less time talking. (But spend more time talking than texting; we fear some of today’s young people are more comfortable in front of a digital device than in front of another human being. And that’s kind of sad.)

No matter what age a graduate may be, the experience is a special one.

Congragulations!

Toying with Us?

There was quite the fluttering of the political class with last week’s news

that former U.S. Sen. Jim Webb (DVa.) had pointedly not ruled out a run for the presidency in 2016.

Yet as most people noted very early on, it seemed more like a way to gin up interest in his latest book rather than as a serious statement of his thinking.

Anyone who has watched Webb up close knows how extremely uncomfortable he is with politicking; in fact, as both candidate and senator, he seemed seriously ill at ease among crowds laced with those he does not know. Of his many skills, Webb simply doesn’t have the natural giftedness of a politician like Reagan, Clinton, Mark Warner or Terry McAuliffe.

No doubt the prospect of having to go through all that in a re-election bid was one reason leading Webb to retire from the Senate after just a single term; multiply the gladhanding and politicking required by about a thousand, and you’ll see why so few people feel a run for president is in his future.

Then again, with Webb, who knows?

Don’t rule anything in . . . or out.

Foust Is Responsive to Needs of Constituents Editor: I am one of many Northern Virginia residents that has become quite disillusioned with politics. I’ve sent letters listing specific complaints to both of our current senators, and I have received back unresponsive “form letters” thanking me for writing. In the case of our senior senator, the response letter was addressed to “General” Roth.

That’s why I feel compelled to let my neighbors and fellow voters know about a different type of politician: John Foust.

In the last few years, my family and

neighbors have had to request Supervisor Foust’s assistance on a number of concerns. In one specific instance, the folks on our street were concerned about three new large houses being built on a plot of land that formerly was occupied by a small rambler. Specifically, we were worried about drainage issues.

We called John about our concern, and he literally came over the next day with county inspectors. A few days later, he came back with the inspectors’ report. He approached the developer and gave him a copy of the report. End result: Additional

drainage systems were put in.

John Foust has always dealt with our concerns in a timely manner. Moreover, he has always continued to show genuine concern by following up personally on each of our issues to ensure that they have been handled.

So despite – or perhaps because of – my distaste for most every incumbent politician, Democratic or Republican, I wanted to single out Supervisor John Foust as being exceptional.

Mark Roth McLean

Comstock’s Election Will Benefit 10th District Voters Editor: Regarding John Foust’s comments in the Sun Gazette that “[Barbara] Comstock’s brand of partisan brinkmanship is exactly what is wrong with Washington,” I beg to differ.

Passing a budget in Fairfax is easy when one party outnumbers the other.

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now with the threat of shutting down the state government if Medicaid expansion is not approved is instructive. Maybe there would have been more support or willingness by Republicans to take the financial risk of the expansion if the Democrats would have suggested taking the savings to cut taxes or return to the localities, instead of telling the people of Virginia how they

would spend the new revenue to expand programs.

The problem in Washington, Richmond and all the way down to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has one common thread: keep increasing taxes and keep spending all those dollars.

Dudley Losselyong Great Falls

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Colvin Run Elementary School students and family members walked and ran the equivalent of 720 miles in one hour May 10 during the school’s ninth annual Fun Run. Participants collected pledges and donations for charities of their choice, including ones supporting the environment, animal welfare, medical research, disease treatment, affordable housing, hospice, and children and families in need.

The event was organized and hosted by Colvin Run Elementary’s parent-teacher

organization as part of the school’s awardwinning Character Education Program.

The Vienna area’s Shouse Village neighborhood again hosted the event, which featured an appearance by a participant in a blue dragon costume. Walkers and runners performed as many loops as they could on the half-mile course. “It’s heart-warming to see so many families out on this beautiful day, showing their compassion for others in such a tremendous way,” said Ken Junge, the school’s principal.

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Volunteer Fire Commission: Recruitment, Service Hours, Apparatus Costs Up in 2013 BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Fairfax County’s 12 volunteer fire departments had a banner year in 2013, with increases in recruitment and the amount of hours contributed, according to an annual report submitted to the Board of Supervisors May 13 by Volunteer Fire Commission officials.

The county’s 447 operational volunteers and trainees put in 95,000 operational hours and 47,500 training hours in 2013, while 268 support members supplied

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“Overall, this has been a good year,” he said.

Volunteers placed units in service 2,240 times last year for a total of 21,270 hours.

This total slightly exceeded that of 2012 and went beyond the commitment to the county’s Volunteer Utilization Plan, he said.

Volunteer firefighters last year continued to increase their level of participation and used centralized, countywide training instead of having firehouses train individual companies, Fleming said.

The training regimen was so successful that Fairfax County volunteer personnel had the state’s highest passage rate for the Emergency Medical Technician-B tests, he said.

Construction almost is complete on a new station at Baileys Crossroads and volunteers likely will occupy that facility in late summer, Fleming said.

Improvements also are about 95-percent complete at the Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company’s facility, he said.

In addition, the Lorton Volunteer Fire Department has signed a memorandum of agreement to transfer its property to Fairfax County. Volunteers hope to replace that fire station with a new facility that will meet the needs of the department and the Lorton community, Fleming said.

The Fire Commission is working with the Board of Supervisors on the second part of a management agreement, which will go into greater detail than the first contract officials signed in May 2013, Fleming said.

Commission officials also are developing succession and continuation-of-operations plans to ensure the ongoing success of the volunteer firefighting organizations,

Fleming said.

“This will deal with aging members and unexpected circumstances that might compromise operations,” he said.

He added facetiously that there would be “no whining about the cost of apparatus, although it has gone up another 7 percent.”

Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (D) noted that volunteer firefighting organizations over the years had contributed 96 vehicles with a replacement cost worth nearly $34 million.

These included 34 ambulances, 21 engines, three rescue vehicles, one tower ladder, one ladder truck, four canteen vehicles, five brush trucks, three antique vehicles and 24 other vehicles, she said.

“We would not be the kind of fire-andrescue organization [we are] if it were not for our volunteer component,” Bulova said.

Volunteer personnel train alongside career firefighters and are prepared fully to work together during emergencies, she said.

Supervisor Penelope Gross (D-Mason) extolled the canteen units’ virtues, saying the vehicles and their crews keep firefighters properly nourished and hydrated during lengthy emergencies.

The commission’s report lists a nearly 80-percent boost in recruitment, Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) noted.

“It’s not only the number, but the quality of the recruits,” Fleming said. “I mean, I have three Ph.D.s in my firehouse. Who’d a thunk? These guys are all smarter than I am.”

Fairfax County is fortunate because volunteer fire departments in smaller communities have a hard time providing topnotch training, said Supervisor Catherine Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill).

“We, quite frankly, are unique,” Fleming agreed. “There’s nobody in the country like us.”

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The Vienna Town Council on May 19 appointed former Vienna Planning Commission member Emil Attanasi to fill the unexpired Council term of Laurie DiRocco. Town Council members expressed enthusiasm about having someone with Attanasi’s institutional knowledge serve on the Council.

“I’m very pleased we have an extremely qualified candidate,” said Council member Laurie Cole, who served with Attanasi on the Planning Commission and will work beside him on the Town Council until her term ends in late June.

Attanasi became active in town affairs more than three decades ago after becoming worried about pending development near the Vienna Metrorail station and the potential closure of Marshall Road Elementary School.

He was appointed to the Planning Commission on Nov. 7, 1983, and served until July 1, 2010.

“We learned as we went,” Attanasi told the Sun Gazette in 2010, regarding his early days on the Planning Commission. “I learned you need to listen to the public and get as wide a network of opinion as one can before developing firm plans.”

Attanasi, who originally is from Union, N.J., works as an economist with the U.S. Geological Survey. At the time of his retirement from the Planning Commission, he told the Sun Gazette he had not harbored thoughts of running for Town Council because of personal time commitment required.

Attanasi’s Council term began May 20 and will last through June 30, 2015.

DiRocco’s Town Council seat has been vacant since early April, when the Council appointed her to fill the unexpired term of Mayor M. Jane Seeman, who died Feb. 23.

DiRocco ran unopposed May 6 for a full two-year term, which begins July 1.

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In addition to losing the late Mayor M. Jane Seeman in February, the Council on May 6 saw the departure of member Michael Polychrones, who moved out of Vienna to take a job in North Carolina.

Council member Edythe Kelleher was absent May 19, leaving only her four other colleagues to conduct business. Fortunately, the evening’s agenda did not have any tax-related items that would have required super-majority votes of at least five members. The Council will be back up to seven members again in July. In addition to its recent appointment of Emil Attanasi, the Council will be joined by newly elected members Linda Colbert and Pasha Majdi.

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Hanna Hunt has been named student of the year and Leah Puhlick has been named teacher of the year for Langley High School, while Kayla Waysome has been selected as student of the year and Barbara Ruff as teacher of the year at McLean High School. Employee-ofthe-year awards will be announced at the breakfast and presented at that time.

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Inventory of existing homes on the market across the Sun Gazette coverage are was running higher – often significantly higher – in April compared to a year before. That may be good news for buyers, who have more choice, but could have taken away some of the incentive for others to jump on properties.

The result: Sales for the month were down in most ZIP codes in the Sun Gazette coverage area, according to figures reported by RealEstate Business Intelligence, an arm of the local multiple-listing service.

Monthly figures from the local area: 22066 (Great Falls: Home sales for April totaled 19, down from 23 a year before. The average sales price of homes that went to closing during the month was $1,328,816, up 17.4 percent from a year before, while the median sales price of $1,130,000 was up 29 percent. Homes that sold in April spent an average of 69 days between listing and ratified sales contract, an improvement from 112 days for homes that sold a year before, and garnered 95 percent of original listing price, up from 94.5 percent. At the end of the month, there were 175 homes on the market, up from 148 a year ago.

22101 (McLean): Sales totaled 38, down from 47. The average sales price of $1,056,079 was up 0.2 percent, while the median sales price of $900,000 was down 1.1 percent. Homes spent an average of 70 days on the market, up from 60, and garnered 96.4 percent of listing price, down from 98.8 percent. There were 131 properties on the market, up from 119.

22102 (McLean): Sales totaled 28, up from 26. The average sales price of $780,463 was up 2.2 percent, while the median sales price of $599,500 was up 38.5 percent. Homes spent an average of 50 days on the market, up from 16, and garnered 97 percent of listing price, down from 98.6 percent. There were 112 properties on the market, up from 97.

22124 (Oakton): Sales totaled 20, down from 40. The average sales price of $747,989 was up 13.3 percent, while the median sales price of $576,000 was up 7.2 percent. Homes spent an average of 68 days on the market, up from 46, and garnered 99.7 percent of listing price, up from 98.2 percent. There were 90 properties on

the market, up from 64.

22180 (Vienna): Sales totaled 42, up from 37. The average sales price of $777,793 was up 14.6 percent, while the median sales price of $712,500 was up 22.8 percent. Homes spent an average of 37 days on the market, up from 34, and garnered 98.7 percent of listing price, down from 100.8 percent. There were 67 properties on the market, up from 44.

22181 (Vienna): Sales totaled 19, down from 26. The average sales price of $686,542 was down 0.9 percent, while the median sales price of $550,000 was down 21.3 percent. Homes spent an average of 31 days on the market, down from 47, and garnered 99.2 percent of listing price, down from 99.5 percent. There were 47 properties on the market, up from 19.

22182 (Vienna): Sales totaled 19, down from 29. The average sales price of $840,506 was down 3 percent, while the median sales price of $730,000 was down 9.3 percent. Homes spent an average of 36 days on the market, up from 26, and garnered 100.9 percent of listing price, up from 99.3 percent. There were 65 homes on the market, up from 62.

22027 (Dunn Loring): There was one sale, for $462,000, compared to one sale for $927,000 a year before. There were five homes on the market, up from four.

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The Faith and Public Policy Breakfast series at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church will continue on Saturday, May 31 at 8:30 a.m. with a screening of the documentary “Inequality for All” and an open discussion on how faith values can influence decision-making on equality issues.

The church is located at 1724 Chain Bridge Road in McLean. For information, call (703) 356-7200 or e-mail Ray Martin at martinrs@aol. com.

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Security Foundation President Chosen to Take on 11th District Facing an uphill battle, Republicans now have their candidate in place to take on U.S. Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-11th).

Suzanne Scholte, president of a national-security foundation, was chosen by the party in a May 10 convention. She won in a field that also included Gerry Geddes and Mike Litzelman, who have now endorsed Scholte. The district includes portions of Fairfax and Prince William counties.

The 11th District Congressional District Republican Committee said the coming showdown with Connolly, who has served in Congress since 2009, will give voters “a stark choice.”

“They can either elect Suzanne, a champion for human rights who has spent her life helping others, or they can re-elect a do-nothing partisan,” the committee said in a statement.

Connolly was serving as chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors when he was elected to succeed Republican Tom Davis, who opted not to seek reelection in 2008. Two years later, in a rough

year for Democrats, Connolly was nearly knocked off by Republican Keith Fimian in a rematch of the 2008 race. In 2010, Fimian came within 1,000 votes out of more than 226,000 cast, and Connolly was held to less than 50 percent of the vote.

That, however, may have been the last best chance for the GOP. In 2012, with Republican Christopher Perkins and a host of third-party candidates in the mix, Connolly cruised to re-election with nearly 61 percent of the vote.

After laying dormant for 130 years, population growth in Virginia allowed an 11th congressional district to be resurrected 22 years ago. From the beginning, it was a battleground: Democrat Leslie Byrne won the new seat in 1992, only to be defeated by Davis two years later.

As the district’s population shifted politically to the left, Davis opted to retire rather than face a tough re-election bid in 2008, opening the door to Connolly.

The 11th will be the only congressional district in Northern Virginia where an in-

cumbent will be on the ballot this fall. The retirement of Republican Frank Wolf in the 10th District has set up a battle between Republican Barbara Comstock and Democrat John Foust, and in the 8th District, the retirement of Democrat Jim Moran has led to a multi-candidate Democratic primary slated for June 10. The winner of the primary will be the odds-on favorite against Republican nominee Micah Edmond.

Democratic Field in 8th Has Been Winnowed: They’re dropping like flies, but no matter how few in number the final candidate list for the 8th District Democratic congressional primary may be, 10 candidates will be on the ballot.

Satish Korpe, Bruce Shuttleworth and Charnielle Herring each dropped out of the race recently, but their names will remain alive because their departures came after ballots were printed, computers were programmed and absentee balloting began.

“Any votes cast for them will appear on the final tallies,” Arlington registrar Linda Lindberg said. “We will, however, post

signs in all voting booths to notify voters of the individuals who are no longer candidates.”

The same will be true in the cities of Alexandria and Falls Church and the portions of Fairfax County that are part of the 8th District.

Still in the race are Don Beyer, Laverne Chatman, Adam Ebbin, William Euille, Patrick Hope, Derek Hyra and Mark Levine. Alfonso Lopez, who also was in the race at one point, dropped out earlier, and Nancy Najarian, who announced a bid, never qualified for the ballot.

Voting takes place June 10. The winner of the primary becomes the odds-on favorite to succeed U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8th) in the heavily Democratic district.

Handling the issue of candidates who pull out late in the race is nothing new locally. In the 2008 Virginia Republican presidential primary, a number of candidates abandoned their bids when John McCain locked up the nomination relatively early.

They, too, remained on the ballot.

Governor Outlines Aggressive Economic-Development Agenda BRIAN TROMPETER

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Terry McAuliffe promised throughout last year’s gubernatorial campaign that, if elected, he would work tirelessly to create more jobs in Virginia.

Speaking to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce members May 21 at the chamber’s Tysons Corner headquarters, the governor outlined a laundry list of initiatives to show his campaign rhetoric wasn’t just bunkum.

“I’m doing exactly what I said I’d do,” the governor said. “I’m focused on the economy, growing our businesses, highly diversifying the economy.”

McAuliffe addressed first addressed the most pressing issue: budgetary deadlock in the General Assembly, occasioned by Republicans’ opposition to expansion of Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) briefs the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce May 21 about his ecoMedicaid coverage in Virginia.

PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER The state has lost about $700 million in nomic initiatives for Virginia. potential federal funding so far and con- do business is a top priority, said McAu- lington County Board is dead set against tinues to lose about $5.2 million per day liffe, who noted his first act was an execu- more lanes through that county, he noted during the stalemate, McAuliffe said. “The tive order banning employment discrimi- ruefully. A 30-mile extension of Express most conservative governors in America nation based on sexual orientation.

Lanes along Interstates 95 and 395 is about have taken this money back,” he said. “I’ve The governor also appointed members 74 percent complete and will be finished by compromised since Day 1. That’s how you to the Board of Health, with the idea of Christmas, he said. get things done in business: You don’t get rolling back what he said were “awful” Anticipating future needs, McAuliffe everything you want. We’ve got to stop the rules regarding women’s health. said he has contacted Maryland leaders shenanigans and get back to work.”

Regarding the need for transporta- about planning to replace the “structurally McAuliffe remained adamant against tion improvements, McAuliffe noted he obsolete” American Legion Bridge. having to cut education spending for kin- lived just three miles from the chamber’s The governor was not keen on what dergarten through 12th grade because of headquarters, but it took him 28 minutes he called “political roads” and mentioned ongoing dispute over the Medicaid cov- to make the trek that day. The governor he had stopped all activity regarding the erage gap. In addition to that crisis, state expressed support for financing eight-car planned Route 460 in southern Virginia. leaders are scrambling to cut $300 million trains for Metrorail and was confident More than $300 million has been spent from Virginia’s budget, caused by a reduc- the new Silver Line would be carrying on the project, with no ground broken for tion in capital-gains tax revenues, the gov- passengers by August. McAuliffe said he construction, and planners never filed the ernor said. also will press for more lanes on Interstate necessary environmental-impact statement Making Virginia a welcoming place to 66, but only outside the Beltway. The Ar- to get a permit from the U.S. Army Corps

of Engineers, he said.

On the economic front, McAuliffe touted initiatives that will bring four flights per week from China to Washington Dulles International Airport and allow Virginia wine to be sold in France. The Chinese government last week also lifted its seven-yearlong ban on Virginia poultry, which will result in tens of millions of dollars’ worth of business, he said.

McAuliffe also expressed enthusiasm about the 2015 World Police and Fire Games, which will be held in Fairfax County, and said he continues to talk up Wallops Island on Virginia’s Eastern Shore as an ideal place to launch space missions.

McAuliffe finished by reiterating his central themes from a recent commencement speech: “Think big. Don’t be afraid to fail. Always have fun.”

McAuliffe’s message struck home with chamber officials and members, who seemed pleased with the governor’s energy and priorities.

“He has such a great handle on the business issues here in Northern Virginia,” said David Skiles of Vectre Corp. “He has an electric personality. When it comes to issues of transportation and talking about the need to partner with the business community, you see a real passion for that, which I think is important in this crowd.”

Outgoing chamber chairman Mark Moore described McAuliffe’s speech as “outstanding.” “The governor didn’t disappoint,” Moore said. “He was so spot-on to the topics of interest for the Northern Virginia business community.”

Chamber president and CEO Jim Corcoran said he was pleased McAuliffe focused on business and education issues and moving the state forward.

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NEW MCC GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS TO TAKE THEIR SEATS: Chad

Quinn, Deborah Sanders and Lathan Turner won three-year terms on the McLean Community Center Governing Board, following the results of the election held on McLean Day, May 17.

Quinn, an incumbent, received 544 votes. Sanders took 286 and Turner received 246. Also in the race were Sean Dunn and Thomas Donnelly.

Tarun Kamath garnered a one-year student seat representing the Langley High School attendance area, while Amanda Whitfield was elected to a one-year term to represent the McLean High School area.

The results will be ratified by the Board of Supervisors on June 4, with new board members taking their seats at the Governing Board meeting of June 4.The League of Women Voters acted as tellers for the election, and Laurelie Wallace served as elections and nominations committee chair.

PERFORMANCE SET FOR PALLADIUM:

Barbara Martin and the Liz Barnes Trio will perform at the Palladium at McLean, 1450 Emerson Ave., on Saturday, June 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. For information, see the Web site at www.thepalladiumatmclean. com.

LANGLEY BAND STUDENTS TO PRESENT SPRING CONCERT: The Langley Local middle schoolers Morgan Poirier and Jack Lichtenstein teamed up to organize a “Bands for Bikes” event at the Old Firehouse Center in McLean on June 7 to benefit “Wheels to Africa,” a volunteer group that collects used bikes for needy children in Africa.

Admission is free. For information, see the Web site at www.greatfallsstudios.com.

McLEAN HIGH CHORAL SOCIETY TO PERFORM IN CONCERT: The McLean

High School Choral Society will perform “The Secret Garden” Thursday through Saturday, May 29 to June 1, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at the high school.

The classic children’s tale is re-imaged by composer Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman. For tickets and information, see the Web site at www.mhschoralsociety. com.

GREAT FALLS STUDIOS TO HOST SPRING ART SALE: Twenty-five members

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‘BANDS FOR BIKES’ CONCERT TO SUPPORT NONPROFIT: Cooper Middle

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Tickets are $10 for McLean residents, $15 for others, and are available at the Alden Theatre box office. For information or to purchase tickets online, see the Web site at www.aldentheatre.org.

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Inventory, Prices Up in Local Housing Market; Sales Sluggish Sales were down but average and median prices were up in April across the Northern Virginia real estate market, as inventory continued to build following months of anemic performance.

As a result, the market will have to wait a little bit longer for its first billion-dollar sales month of 2014.

A total of 1,744 residential properties went to closing last month, down 6.9 percent from the 1,874 transactions recorded in April 2013, according to figures released May 12 by RealEstate Business Intelligence, an arm of the local multiple-listing service. Data represent sales in Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun and Prince William counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park.

While sales declined, the average sales price rose 1.7 percent from $537,999 to $547,292, while average prices rose in each of three segments of the market: n The average sales price of single-family homes rose 2.2 percent to $724,209. n The average sales price of attached homes, such as townhouses and rowhouses,

rose 5.9 percent to $411,285. n The average sales price of condominiums rose 3.8 percent to $337,169.

The median sales price of all homes that sold was $477,000, an increase of 3.7 percent. The median is the point at which half of homes sell for more, half for less.

The total sales volume for the month stood at $954.5 million down 5.3 percent from the $1.01 billion a year before.

Homes that sold in April spent an average of 39 days between listing and ratified sales contract, up from 34 days a year before. Properties that went to close garnered 98.2 percent of original listing price, down from 98.7 percent Of homes that sold during the month, conventional mortgages represented the means of transacting the sale in 1,158 cases, followed by cash (252), VA-backed loans (182) and FHA-backed mortgages (122) At the end of the month, there were 3,720 properties on the market across the region, up more than 44 percent from the 2,576 homes available to prospective purchasers a year before. Despite the increase, the number of homes on the market was lower

than it had been over the winter months.

New listings coming onto the market in April were up slightly from a year before.

Where is the market headed? The number of pending sales and homes under contract were down in April from a year before, suggesting there could still be some softness as the spring market moves into summer. Figures represent most, but not all, homes on the market. All figures are preliminary, and are subject to revision.

Home Sales Down, Prices Up in Inner Core: Home sales across the District of Columbia and its inner-core suburbs were down in April from a year before, and even an increase in average sales prices couldn’t push the total sales volume above the same point last year. Total sales across the inner area stood at 3,883 last month, a decline of 8.3 percent from the 4,233 of April 2013, according to figures reported May 12 by RealEstate Business Intelligence, an arm of the local multiple-listing service.

Figures represent sales in the District of Columbia; Arlington and Fairfax counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church in Virginia; and Montgomery

and Prince George’s counties in Maryland.

But those whose properties did go to closing saw higher average prices than a year before, with the overall average of $498,811up 5.7 percent and healthy increases posted in the single-family, detached and condo sectors of the market.

Add it all up, and sales volume for the month was $1.94 billion, down from just under $2 billion a year before.

Homes that sold in April spent an average of 42 days on the market between listing and ratified sales contract, an improvement from the 45 days required a year before.

Homes that sold garnered 98.3 percent of listing price, up slightly from 98.2 percent.

There were 8,871 homes on the market for prospective purchasers (and looky-loos) to peruse, up 24.5 percent from a year before.

The number of pending sales and homes under contract in April were down from a year before, perhaps in part due to the lingering effects of a winter season that wasn’t conducive to home searches.

Figures represent most, but not all, homes on the market. All figures are preliminary, and are subject to revision.

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al Thurgood Marshall Airport, which is owned by the state of Maryland, March’s passenger count was 1.83 million, down 4.2 percent from a year before. Southwest Airlines and AirTran, which are a merged corporate entity but remain flying separately, held a market share of just under 72 percent at the airport. For the first quarter of 2014, total passenger counts were down 2.9 percent at Reagan National and 4.7 percent at Dulles, with the 9.2 million passengers reported during the January-throughMarch time frame down 3.8 percent from the same period a year before.

Business Briefcase SALES-TAX RECEIPTS DOWN IN FAIRFAX: Sales-tax receipts distributed to Fair-

fax County from the state government in April totaled $11.7 million, a decrease of 2.4 percent from the same period in 2013, according to new figures from the Virginia Department of Taxation. Figures represent retail purchases made across the county in February. For the first nine months of the county government’s fiscal year, sales-tax receipts are down 1.6 percent from a year before, according to the Fairfax County Department of Management and Budget.

BUILDING PERMITS DOWN FOR QUARTER: During the first quarter of 2014,

a total of 182 building permits for new single-family homes were issued in Fairfax County, according to new figures from the Fairfax County Land Development Services. That represents a 30-percent decrease from the 260 permits issued during the same period in 2013, according to county figures.

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WEATHER IMPACTS PASSENGER COUNTS AT LOCAL AIRPORTS: Mother

Nature again gets the blame for weak passenger counts at Northern Virginia’s two main airports. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority pointed the finger of blame at wintry conditions when reporting March passenger traffic on May 20.

Passenger totals were just under 1.7 million at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, down 4.9 percent from a year before, and slightly more than 1.76 million at Washington Dulles International Airport, down 2.2 percent. Combined, the total passenger count for the month was off 3.6 percent from a year before.

At Reagan National, a total of 12.7 inches of snow fell in March, well above the 1.6 inches recorded a year before, while at Dulles, the total 19.8 inches of snow in March was significantly higher than the 7.4 inches of a year before, officials with the airports authority said.

US Airways and American Airlines, which are now a merged corporate entity but are still flying under the two different flags, represented just under 50 percent of the passenger total at Reagan National during March.

They were followed by Delta (14 percent), United (8.9 percent) and JetBlue (6.1 percent). United remained the dominant carrier at Dulles, with a market share of 68 percent, followed by American/US Airways (5.2 percent), Delta (4.1 percent) and Southwest (2.7 percent).

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VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORS COMSTOCK: The Virginia

Chamber of Commerce has recognized Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34th) with its Economic Competitiveness Award and Free Enterprise Award.

“With the support of pro-business legislators like Barbara, we can continue to strengthen Virginia’s business climate,” said Barry DuVal, president and CEO of the Virginia Chamber, which represents 13,000 member organizations across the commonwealth. The full legislative report card can be found on the Web site at www. vachamber.com.

McLEAN CHAMBER TO HOST GOLF TOURNEY: The Greater McLean Cham-

ber of Commerce has announced plans to hold its annual Business Alliance Golf Classic on Monday, July 21 at River Creek Club in Leesburg. For tickets and sponsorship information, see the Web site at www. mcleanchamber.org.

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50 fastest growing companies are located in Fairfax County, according to a new ranking by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.

Awards to top-growing firms were presented at the 19th annual Virginia’s Fantastic 50 banquet, held May 1 at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly.

“To be successful in a global economy, Virginia must support and encourage our entrepreneurs and the innovation they bring,” said Barry DuVal, president and CEO of the Virginia Chamber. “Our goal

is to ensure the commonwealth is the top place in the world in which to start and grow a business.”

To be eligible for inclusion in the list, a company must be privately held with headquarters in Virginia; have sales of between $200,000 and $100 million; and demonstrate positive revenue growth and net income in the most recent fiscal year.

Millennium Corp. of Arlington topped the ranking. Fairfax County firms that were on the list include PD Systems, Alexandria (ranked second statewide); MindPoint Group, Springfield (fourth); Eagle Ray Inc., Chantilly (seventh); C2 Solutions Group, Reston (eighth); TeraThink, Reston (10th); Three Wire Systems, Falls Church (11th); Zantech IT Services, Tysons Corner (12th); Kore Federal, Tysons Corner (13th); Technatomy Corp., Fairfax (15th). Also, First Line Technology, Chantilly (18th); Advanced Technology Systems, Tysons Corner (19th); Integrity Management Consulting, Tysons Corner (23rd); Veris Group, Tysons Corner (34th); U.S. Information Technologies Corp., Chantilly (35th); Data Networks Corp., Reston (39th); Search Technologies Corp., Herndon (46th); and Sevatec, Merrified (48th).

Gerald Gordon, president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, said the large number of Fairfax-base firms in the top 50 is “a testament to the dynamism of the Fairfax County economy and the opportunities that exist here, thanks to decades of probusiness policies and aggressive economic development.” The complete list of the top 50 firms can be found on the Web site at

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Historic Home with Ties to Civil War, CIA Now Up for Sale BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

A scenic and historic Vienna-area property, built before the Revolutionary War for the namesake of Fairfax County and the site of action in the Civil and Cold wars, now may be had for about the cost of three single-family homes.

“My fondest dream is that somebody will buy it who won’t knock it down – which they could – and will respect the history of the house,” said Sue Hamblen, who owns the property with her husband, Stacy.

The original portion of the colonial home was built in 1747 as a hunting lodge for Thomas Fairfax, the sixth Lord Fairfax of Cameron. Lord Fairfax owned 5 million acres and had many such lodges, Hamblen said.

“This was clearly an outpost, not one of his fancy ones,” she said.

Like historic buildings all over Virginia, the home was occupied by both sides during the Civil War. Union and Confederate troops used the house as a hospital and it served as temporary headquarters for Union Gen. George Meade before he and his troops headed in Gettysburg.

A one-day battle was fought at the property and famed Confederate guerilla fighter John Singleton Mosby and his men often spied from across the road at Union troops encamped there.

The home later served as a safe house for the Central Intelligence Agency, whose personnel debriefed Soviet defectors there, Hamblen said. A small smokehouse on the grounds served as an armed gatehouse during this period, she said.

A heavy trap door under the porch leads to a root cellar where original wooden floor joists, some still with bark on them, are visible.

The home’s foundation consists of stacks of roughly mortared flat stones and three small holes in these walls lead to tunnels built by the CIA, Hamblen said. Few people have examined those cramped passageways, all of which have been blocked off, she said.

“It’s not your standard McMansion,” Hamblen said.

The house is nicknamed the Old Miller’s House because it formerly served as the residence of the operator of Hunter’s Mill, which was located slightly to the southwest of the property, said Steve Hull, a historian with the Hunter Mill Defense League.

A New Miller’s House, which also still exists, was built closer to the mill before the Civil War, Hull said.

The mill continued to operate until

about 1911, he said.

The Hamblens’ red-brick house with green standing-seam metal roof is not on any historical registry, as going to all that effort would not keep the structure from being razed, Sue Hamblen said.

“I can’t tie my hands,” she said. “If I thought it would prevent somebody from knocking it down, I’d go through the hoops.”

The house’s original two-story section retains its rough-stone fireplace, which is surrounded both by original wooden paneling and dark wood salvaged from a 1920 fire at a U.S. Senate office building, she said.

The Hamblens suggest that the fireplace be used strictly for decorative purposes; six others are available for those desiring to burn wood.

The irregularly shaped wooden door leading into the modern kitchen is about 5 feet 10 inches high at its highest point. There are three bedrooms upstairs, which all have unusual shapes because of the dormer windows.

A two-room addition on its south side in 1900 features a porch supported by white columns, dormer windows and a commanding view of the lawn sloping downhill.

Behind the home is a carriage house, built in 1900 by the Fairfax Hunt Club.

The building since has been converted into offices upstairs and has a wood-paneled billiards room on the first level.

An outdoor swimming pool is located nearby.

A two-level barn in front is suitable for boarding horses. Part of the barn is set into the hillside and that end of the structure serves as a backstop for a pistol range. A heavy steel door blocks keeps noise and bullets from leaving the range.

The house, outbuildings and 5.3 acres of land now are on the market for $1.75 mil-

lion. The property, identified both as 1891 Hunter Mill Road and 10307 Saddleview Court, cannot be subdivided, Sue Hamblen said.

The couple bought the property in 1986 and significantly rehabilitated the house, which was in “pretty rough shape,” she said.

They installed new wiring and plumbing and hooked up to the municipal water system, as the property’s well had run dry, she said.

Her husband works as a contractor and had the know-how needed to bring about those “sweat equity” improvements. They weren’t the first to go through that ordeal: Both the house and carriage house had been condemned at one point and their previous owner saved them, then performed

no further renovations, Hamblen said.

The Hamblens decided to sell the property after the last of their three children graduated from college. They may move to the Charlottesville area to be near their grandchildren.

A souvenir from the house will go with them: a door jamb near the laundry room that’s covered with hash marks showing the heights of their children throughout the decades.

Hull said he hopes the property’s next owner will preserve it like the Hamblens have. “It’s been well-maintained – not enough to qualify it as a museum, but no need to tear it down,” he said.

“This is just a home that’s had a view of our nation’s history. That alone makes it special.”

Clockwise from top left: Sue Hamblen poses in front of the 1900 addition to the 1747 home in the Vienna area that she and her husband, Stacy, have owned for 28 years. The home is now on the market for $1.75 million. Union Gen. George Meade used the historic home in Vienna as his temporary headquarters during the Civil War (historic photo). Ironwork from herndon adorns the doors of a carriage house at the home. This original stone fireplace, located in the home that once served as a hunting lodge for Lord Fairfax, now is used only for decorative purposes. PHOTOS BY BRIAN TROMPETER

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HOMELESS COUNT DOWN IN FAIRFAX, UP IN REGION: The number of people

counted as homeless across Fairfax County declined 9 percent from 2013 to 2014, according to new figures reported by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. The annual “point-in-time survey,” conducted Jan. 29-30, found 1,225 people as homeless, down from 1,350 a year before. The Council of Governments

each year supervises the point-in-time survey across the region. While Fairfax’s numbers were down, the overall regional figure was up 3.5 percent to 11,964. Loudoun County reported a slight uptick, while all other jurisdictions showed declines in the number of people described as “literally homeless.” The complete Council of Governments’ report can be found on the Web site at www.mwcog.org.

JUNIOR LEAGUE PRESENTS HONORS:

Former state Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple was honored with the Woman of Vision Award by the Junior League of Northern Virginia at its 10th annual Celebration of Service Awards ceremony, held May 8 in Falls Church.

Also honored were Eula Bond, who received the Mary Harriman Award for Leadership; Stephany Smith, who received

the Victoria Z. Greve Award for Distinguished Service; Joanne Heckert, who received the Sally Harwood Hardy Award for Excellence in Volunteerism; and Emily Craig, who received the Beacon Award.

In the under-18 category, Grace Knowles received the Julia Doig Wilcox Award. At the celebration, Whitney Richardson was installed as president of the Junior League of Northern Virginia.

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76 students competed in the event.

Among students from schools in the Sun Gazette coverage area, Cherri Chen of Colvin Run Elementary School was a first-place winner in marimba and Jane Lee of Westbriar Elementary School received a third-place award in flute. Ian Choi of Haycock Elementary School received honorable-mention in trombone.

At the middle-school level, Forrest Johnston of Kilmer Middle School won first place in trumpet, while Diego Stine of Kilmer received third place in tuba. Hyunwoo Jeong of Kilmer received honorablemention in alto saxophone.

At the high-school level, Arthur He of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology won first place in clarinet.

n Brittany Rainey of McLean earned a juris doctor degree during recent commencement exercises at Washington and Lee University School of Law. n David Case of McLean, a graduate of Langley High School, earned a bachelor of arts degree in economics during recent commencement exercises at Alma College. n Michael Burin, the son of Gary and Alice Burin of Vienna and a 2010 graduate of George C. Marshall High School, earned a bachelor of arts degree in environmental studies during recent commencement exercises at Juniata College. n Jessica Biggs of Vienna earned a bachelor’s degree during recent commencement exercises at Emory & Henry College.

a bachelor of science degree in psychology, summa cum laude, and received departmental honors in psychology; Edgar McKewen-Moreno earned a bachelor of arts degree in theater, cum laude, and received the Robert E. Ingham Award and departmental honors in theater; Patrick Sheehy earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science, summa cum laude, and received the Ann Elizabeth Fitschen Memorial Political Science Award and departmental honors in political science; Brayhan Chirinos earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration; Christine Grilliot earned a bachelor of science degree in economics and in English; Karen Hayes earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration; Jamie Marshall earned a bachelor of arts degree in sociology; Hannah Mason earned a bachelor of science degree in psychology and English; Christian Mazzoleni earned a bachelor of library science degree in political science; Gautam Mehra earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration; Erica O’Brien earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science; Julia Randall earned a bachelor of arts degree in English, magna cum laude; Olivia Rosales earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics; Michael Stange earned a bachelor of arts degree in Englih, cum laude; and Charles Webb earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration. n Jessamin Straub of McLean and Rachel Wagner of Great Falls have been named to the president’s list for the spring semester at Coastal Carolina University. n Elise McNall of Vienna and Kellie Ruffer of Oakton have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of Dayton. n Kathleen Smith of Oakton was awarded the Paul H. Douglas Prize at the annual Honors Day ceremony at Bowdoin College. n Colby Lewis, the daughter of Jeffrey and Karen Lewis of McLean and a 2013 graduate of Sidwell Friends School,

has been elected to the Lawrence University chapter of the Lambda Sigma national honor society. n Five students from Fairfax County Public Schools won awards at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, held last week in Los Angeles. Four students also were recognized with organizational awards.

Recipients of Grand Awards from schools in the Sun Gazette coverage area included Parth Chopra of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology, second award in Computer Science, “A Novel Computational Agent-Based Model for the Outbreak, Spread, and Containment of Tuberculosis”; Supraja Chittari of George C. Marshall High School, fourth award in Animal Science, “Effect of Turmeric on Memory Curves of Planarians: An Investigation into Chemical Memory”; Manotri Chaubal of Thomas Jefferson, fourth award in Cellular and Molecular Biology, “Reprogramming Hair Follicle Stem Cells into Cardiomyocytes”; and Jason Cui of Langley High School, fourth award in Medicine and Health, “Novel Single-Cell Screening: Optimized Droplet-Based Microfluidics for High-Throughput Screening of Adherent Cells.”

In addition, Chopra won a first award from the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence; Cui received a third award from NASA; Conor Maddry of Langley High School was honored in the White House Presidential Fellow SmartAmerica Challenge for “Pneumatic Electromyographic Exoskeleton; and Archis Bhandarkar of Thomas Jefferson received the, World Economic Forum Future Scientists Award for “On the Unique Roles of Neurocomputational States in Neocortical Circuits.” n The Fairfax County Band Directors Association has recognized 19 Fairfax County Public Schools students for excellence in solo instrumental music performance as part of the 2014 Fairfax County Band Directors Association Solo Competition.

A total of 36 schools were represented;

n The Longfellow Middle School Science Olympiad team tied a school record with 10 of 15 students earning national medals (awarded for the top six place finishes) at the 30th annual Science Olympiad National Tournament, held recently in Orlando.

Longfellow team members earned second place in Write It-Do It, a technical writing and building event; third place in Simple Machines; fourth place in Experimental Design and Dynamic Planet, and fifth place in Entomology and Shock Value, finishing in 22nd place overall out of 60 middle school teams.

Team members are Scott Becker, Nina Chung, Matthew Cox, Frank Ding, Katherine Du, Alice Fontaine, Kimberly Han, Alex Howe, John Krause-Steinrauf, Siona Prasad, Shreya Ramesh, Maya Swarup, Ethan Wu and Grace Yang. Four team alternates also competed in trial events: Shihao Cao, James Chen, Matt Moschella and Andrew Wang. n A team from Longfellow Middle School recently finished fifth in the middleschool national competition of the National Academic Quiz Tournaments.

Team members Liam Donovan, Aditya Sarkar, Rohan Hegde and Carson Flickinger competed against 128 middle-school teams from around the country.

Quiz bowl is a competitive, academic, interscholastic activity whose questions come from the spectrum of the middleschool curriculum and also include current events, sports and popular culture. n Thoreau Middle School’s band, chorus and orchestra were named best overall at the Music in the Parks Competition, held recently in Hershey, Pa. Each of the ensembles received Superior and Excellent ratings and first-place trophies, and beat several high school ensembles in the competition. Music students and teachers brought home nine trophies from the competition. n Advanced theater students at Thoreau Middle School recently won gold at the 2014 Mayfest Playfest, a 10-minute play festival for Fairfax County middle-school students.

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n The following local students earned degrees during recent commencement exercises at the University of Mary Washington: n From Great Falls: Sarah Mendelsohn earned a bachelor of arts degree in historic preservation, summa cum laude, and received the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation Inc. Award in Honor of Prince D. Woodard; Cooper Stone earned a bachelor of science degree in biology, cum laude, and received the Elizabeth M. Baumgarten Leadership Award; Elizabeth Baker earned a bachelor of science degree in biology; Alex Brudno earned a bachelor of arts degree in history; Patrick Canis earned a bachelor of arts degree in international affairs; Jenna Stockton earned a bachelor of science degree in environmental geology; Elizabeth Walker earned a bachelor of arts degree in geography, cum laude.

• From McLean: Chelsea Raitor earned a bachelor of arts degree in theater, cum laude; Clare Stechschulte earned a bachelor of science degree in economics, cum laude, with departmental honors in economics; Abaigeal Doherty earned a bachelor of arts degree in English; Taylor Durning earned a bachelor of arts degree in linguistics, magna cum laude; Robert Jarvis earned a bachelor of science degree in computer science/geospatial information systems; Peter McGrath earned a bachelor of arts degree in history; Mark Russo earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration; Chiara Tornabene earned a bachelor of science degree in geology and a bachelor of science degree in classics, summa cum laude; Christopher Vernet earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and economics; Michael Winkler earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics.

• From Oakton: Stephanie Brownley earned a bachelor of science degree in psychology; Sean Cook earned a bachelor of science degree in biology; Erin Reynolds earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration; Christine Tran earned a bachelor of science degree in biology; Sally Wrenn earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration, magna cum laude; Wesley Roberts earned a bachelor of science degree in physics and geography, cum laude.

• From Vienna: Danielle DeVille earned

A local First Lego League team of six elementary and middle school students, team “Positive Aftermath,” recently represents the local region at the first world festival in St. Louis. Champion teams attended the four-day event from more that 26 nations around the world. Pictured (from left) are Zach Wang, Araj Vij, Alex Tisseront, Sanjana Meduri, Siona Prasad and Vishnu Murthy.

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Schools & Military The Wells Fargo Cup is awarded by the Virginia High School League (VHSL).

Winners are determined by a point system based on performance in VHSL state competitions.

Schools earn points for outstanding participation in scholastic bowl, creative writing, theater, forensics, debate, newspaper, yearbook, online news and newsmagazine.

Among schools in the Sun Gazette coverage area, also finishing in the top 20 in Group 5A was George C. Marshall

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Students in the advanced theater class wrote and performed an original play to win highest honors. n Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology has won its second Wells Fargo Cup (formerly Wachovia Cup) for Academics in Group 5A.

High School, tied for ninth place. Finishing in the top 20 in Group 6A from the Sun Gazette coverage area were McLean High School in fourth place, Oakton High School in sixth place, and Langley High School in 13th place. n Nineteen Potomac School students earned achievement awards on the National Latin Exam, including Carolyn Beaumont, Kubair Chuchra, Davis Elder, Matthew Giuliano, Jason GOuld, Seyoung Hong, Caroline Jackson, David Kiernan,

Aileen Lo, Natalie Love, Ellen Oskoui, Matt Plaza, Samantha Riley, Thomas Rollings, Keeley Schulman, T.J. Sharkey, Charles Tabor, William Thompson and Stephanie Yoon. n Joseany Mbakassy, the daughter of Antonio Mosquito and Eduarda Mbakassy of McLean, garnered third place in the seventh-grade division of the Randolph-Macon Academy speech contest, held in April.

Her speech was “History of Chocolate.”

Vienna/Oakton Notes RECEPTION SLATED TO HONOR MEMORY OF MAYOR SEEMAN: A reception to

honor the life of Vienna Mayor M. Jane Seeman, who died earlier this year, will be held on Monday, June 2 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. At the event, town officials will present the Seeman family with a special recognition for her years of service and dedication to the town.

HISTORIC VIENNA TO HOST USEDBOOK SALE: Historic Vienna Inc. will

hold its annual Used Book Dale on Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 8 from noon until 5 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center.

The sale includes thousands of books, including a huge selection of children’s books, just-like-new best-sellers, CDs and

videos, and coffee-table volumes for every interest and taste.

Books are priced at $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardcover, with children’s books and “treasures” priced separately. All proceeds of the sale benefit the programs of Historic Vienna Inc. There will be a members-only preview sale on Friday, June 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. Prospective members can join before entering the sale, and refreshments will be served.

For information, call (703) 938 5187 or see the Web site at www.historicviennainc. org.

‘SUMMER ON THE GREEN’ SERIES TO KICK OFF WITH TRIBUTE TO LATE MAYOR: The first performance of the 2014

“Summer on the Green” concert series in

Vienna will be dedicated to the memory of the late Mayor M. Jane Seeman.

Bill Emerson and the Sweet Dixie Band, a favorite of the Seeman family, will perform on Friday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Green, 144 Maple Ave., E. Upcoming performances in the series include Fat Chance (rock), June 1; the Vienna Idol competition, June 6; Kingsley Winter Band (rock), June 8; and Annapolis Bluegrass, June 13.

All concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. Individuals should bring chairs or blankets; no alcoholic beverages are permitted, and patrons are asked to keep their pets at home.

‘TEENS ON THE GREEN’ TO FEATURE BAND CONCERTS: The Vienna Parks and

Recreation Department and Club Phoe-

nix Teen Center will present “Teens on the Green,” a concert series featuring teen bands on two stages, on Saturday, June 7 at the Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave., E. At 11 a.m., the James Madison High School Band will performed, followed by Vienna Jammers at noon and Pat Sommers Rock Shop at 1 p.m.

For information, call the Vienna Community Center at (703) 255-6360.

CHURCH TO HOST ANNUAL BLESSING OF PETS: Antioch Christian Church will

hold its annual Pet Blessing on Sunday, June 1 at 2 p.m. at the church, 1860 Beulah Road in Vienna.

The community is invited. For information, call (703) 938-6753 or see the Web site at www.antiochdoc.org.

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Up to the second level we go, where the master retreat occupies an entire wing of the home, the copious walk-incloset space and a sumptuous bath with luxury tub and large master shower.

There is a private sitting area to round out this wonderful space.

Three additional bedrooms can be found on this level, one en-suite and two sharing a bath. And there are marvelous overlooks of the open foyer and the family room, connected by a bridge space spanning front to back.

The lower level is home to the amplyproportioned recreation room with its fun bar; a hearth area with fireplace; a flex-suite that would work well as an exercise room or office; and a game room.

From the rec room, you have walk-out access to the patio.

The creative team at Sekas never disappoints; their creativity and sense of individual style allow their properties to stand tall. This week’s featured property, located in such a central location, is a proud addition to their catalogue of creative architecture.

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Facts for buyers Address: 9429 Old Courthouse Road, Vienna (22182).

Listed at: $1,350,000 by Lilian Jorgenson, Long & Foster Real Estate (703) 790-1990.

Schools: Wolftrap Elementary, Kilmer Middle, James Madison High School.

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It’s called the “Four Corners of Vienna,” and while not everyone knows it by that name, most know the location: It’s the intersection where Beulah Road changes its course, intersecting with Old Courthouse Road.

The location can’t be topped. You have easy access to the hometown charms of Vienna, plus back-way shortcuts to Tysons Corner and the soon-to-open Silver Line. Plus plenty of convenience to Route 7, Reston, Wolf Trap and the Dulles Toll Road.

Location is important in a search, but so too is the home in question, and this week, we offer another standout. The creative team of Sekas Builders gives us this new property, which sits back on its half-acre-plus lot for maximum curb appeal and features towering gables, a box bay and Craftsman portico.

Inside, room after room provides luxury, with wonderful traffic flow and attention to detail throughout.

The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,350,000 by Lilian Jorgenson of Long & Foster Real Estate.

Our exploration begins on the entryportico, as we are ushered into the welcoming foyer and can spy the octagonal reception area just beyond.

The formal living and dining rooms flank the foyer; it’s a traditional arrangement, but these spaces are creative and stylish, perhaps defying expectations.

Each is perfect in both formal and informal settings, and the dining room features exceptional wainscoting and a

Reflecting the 11.5 percent growth in home prices last year, income and sales volume jumped for the third year in a row, according to the 2014 National Association of Realtors Member Profile.

The survey also found an increase in new and younger members to NAR in 2013.

The survey’s results are representative of the nation’s Realtors; members of NAR account for about half of the approximately 2 million active real estate licensees in the U.S. Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, said recovery in the housing market since the downturn continues to improve the earnings of real estate professionals.

“Fueled mostly by rising home sales and prices, the median gross income of a Realtor increased to $47,700 in 2013 from $43,500 in 2012, marking a 9.6 percent rise and a sharp gain from $34,900 in 2011,” he said. “Although the median number of transactions or commercial deals remained unchanged from last year at 12, this marked a continued return to pre-recession levels after bottoming out at seven transactions in 2008 and 2009.”

As expected, median gross income and number of transactions generally increases with experience. Last year, NAR members in business for more than 16 years earned $70,200 and made 15 transactions. On the contrary, those with three-to-five years earned less than half that amount ($30,100) and had 10 transactions.

Incomes also varied by license type, as members licensed as brokers earned $66,300 in 2013, while the median earnings for sales agents increased $1,000 from the previous year to $35,000.

Last year also brought an influx of new and younger members to NAR. Years of experience in real estate decreased to 12 years from 13 years in 2012; the typical tenure at a firm decreased to six years from seven years; and the age of members decreased to 56 years from 57 years. Three percent of all Realtors are under 30 years of age, 16 percent are between ages 30 and 44, and 24 percent are 65 and older.

The typical NAR member works 40 hours per week. Women represent 57 percent of all members, accounting for 53 percent of brokers and 62 percent of sales agents.

More than three-quarters of all Realtors cite real estate as their only occupation, and 82 percent (up two percent from last year) are certain they will remain in the business for at least two more years.

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McLean. Breathtaking Georgetown Ridge estate with 4-car garage sited on an exceptional .83 acre lot with spectacular hardscape including heated saltwater pool, flagstone patio and cabana with outdoor kitchen. Attentionto-detail and incredible finishes found throughout. Offered at $3,495,000.

FOR SALE McLean. With 8,900 square feet of luxury appointments, this Basheer Edgemoore built masterpiece offers an open, lightfilled floor plan perfect for entertaining.

Windows galore, soaring ceilings and award-winning designer finishes all on a .93 acre landmark lot in the prestigious RESERVE. Offered at $2,975,000.

McLean. Stunning Middleburg Associates built home with six bedrooms, six full and two half baths. Over 8,150 square feet of luxury including lower level bar, media room, hardwoods and silk drapes. Large deck overlooks private backyard and heated saltwater pool on a fabulous full acre lot.

Offered at $2,390,000.

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McLean. Completely renovated three bedroom, three bath home on beautiful lot with lawn sprinkler system, patio, and stacked stone. Kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Mudroom, hardwood floors and garage. Offered at $869,000.

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UNDER CONTRACT Great Falls. This majestic estate with six bedrooms, seven full and one half baths is sited perfectly on 2.13 acres in The Ridings of Great Falls. An entertainer’s paradise complete with private backyard, pool and gazebo.

Offered at $1,640,000.

McLean. Spacious split level home sited on a flat .28 acre lot in the heart of McLean.

This bright and open home features four bedrooms, three half baths, new eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinetry, and granite countertops.

Offered at $869,000.

FOR SALE

Arlington. Large 3,300 square foot five bedroom, three and one half bath, Colonial on a .30 of an acre. Counter space galore in a beautiful eat-in kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and screened-in porch. Master suite with large walkin closet and custom shelving. Easy access to the W&OD Trail. Offered at $799,000.

FOR SALE Great Falls. With five bedrooms upstairs, this spacious six bedroom, five full and two half bath Colonial sited on a 1.71 acre cul-desac Crippens Corner lot is an extraordinary home. Majestic private wooded views, new roof, hardwoods, fully finished lower level, and 3-car garage. Offered at $1,299,000.

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McLean. Coda Construction built new five bedroom, five full bath and three half bath, 3car garage French Country home on a park like 1/2 acre lot. Over 7,800 square feet of living space with gorgeous gourmet kitchen, elegant entertaining rooms, vaulted ceilings and walk-out lower level. Offered at $2,875,000.

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LAKE BARCROFT

$824,791

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$1,125,000

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Open 1-4 Enjoy shimmering lake views and tranquil gardens at this elegant and well-maintained 4BR/3BA home.

KEN TROTTER 703-269-2331 www.cbmove.com/McLean HAYMARKET

W NE

McLEAN

$798,000

G TIN S I L

Lovely Custom Home w/Main Level Master and detached Carriage House. No HOA – great for RV/Motorhome/Boat.

Nearly 3 level acres with lovely mountain view. Close-in convenient location with easy access to Rt. 50 and I-66, shopping, restaurants, churches and schools.

VIENNA

$1,049,000

$675,000

G TIN S I L

Open 2-4 Open floor plan w/2 level foyer opens to renovated kitchen/dining/living room & deck, 3 lg BR, 2 fireplaces, 4 full BA, finished basement walkout to slate patio, fenced yard, community pool & clubhouse.

OAKTON

W NE

Beautifully situated on 1/2 acre end of cul-de-sac on quiet street close to Town of Vienna. This Brick 3 bed Rambler features new windows, fresh paint & hardwoods main lvl. Lower lvl has option for 4th bed and lg rec room.

JODI BENTLEY

Spacious unit with balcony. Great location near Landmark Mall, 395 & 495. Approx.

1 mile to Van Dorn Metro,

FATIMA NEEDHAM 703-981-8090 www.cbmove.com/Arlington

$544,000

G TIN S I L

FAIRFAX

W NE

VIENNA

$1,625,000

Refreshed for the new owner! 4 bedrooms (all UL), 2 full baths, 2 half baths. Main level living room & family room. New kitchen cabinets and granite counter tops.

Amazing value! Stunning home on cul-de-sac with upgrades throughout. Designer kitchen, floor-toceiling windows, Custom-built screened great room overlooking beautiful park setting. This is a home with WOW! factor!

703-524-2100

703-524-2100

703-524-2100

W NE

$709,500

G TIN S I L

W NE

Stunning home on 1.5 acres. 6,000 square feet of elegance. Sunsplashed solarium. Library w/ treed view. Gourmet KT w/sunroom. Five bedrooms/4.5 baths! Double deck/patio/fenced yard.

THE KALINOWSKI GROUP

703-631-1393 www.cbmove.com/PW8334448 VIENNA

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W NE

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CENTREVILLE

703-415-6189 www.cbmove.com/FC8339518

McLEAN

$799,000

G TIN S I L

Wonderful lot and opportunity to live in one of the most desired locations in Vienna. A splendid 1.259 acre wooded lot opening up to Nottoway Park.

Opportunity to remodel or it is a terrific lot to build a new home.

LISA DECARLO 571-239-8690 www.cbmove.com/FX8342505

G TIN S I L

W NE

Beautiful 6 bedroom, 3.5 bath Colonial in Virginia Run. MICHAEL HULING 703-409-8296 www.cbmove.com/FX8328746 VIENNA

W NE

HERNDON

G TIN S I L

G TIN S I L

VIENNA

$975,000

MICHAEL HULING 703-409-8296 www.cbmove.com/FX8340303

VIENNA

$1,599,000

G TIN S I L

Exquisite Colonial in a lovely small community of upscale homes! Private setting home is nestled on a knoll w/1.76 acres has beautiful views. Over 7000 sf on 3 levels. 4 bed/5.5 baths & 5th bed optional!

Excellent location.

KAY GRAFF

703-473-3784 703-725-5276 www.cbmove.com/FX8340967

Vienna

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(703) 524-2100

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Owned and Operated by NRT LLC

G TIN S I L

JODI BENTLEY

Kendra Wright

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$680,000

Stunning 4-level South Riding beauty! Chef’s delight kitchen. Rich hardwood floors. 5 bedrooms & 5.5 baths! Fin. walk-up rec room is perfect for man/ woman cave! Fenced back yard w/patio & play ground.

Entertainer’s dream!

W NE

Turn-key 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath Colonial on nearly half an acre.

Branch Vice President

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LISA MOFFETT 703-517-6708 www.cbmove.com/LO8347770

G TIN S I L

Arlington-McLean

G TIN S I L

JUST LISTED! Move-in perfect all brick rambler just mins to DC. Upgrades include kitchen appliances, hd wd floors, lighting, landscaping. 3 fireplaces. Simply beautiful! Visit today! One stop shopping experience.

W NE

4 br, 2.5 bath center hall colonial is ready for you.

A large fenced lot that backs to common area on a cul-de-sac in the Franklin Farms community, large finished basement and large back-yard deck ideal for entertaining.

W NE

Great opportunity to own a home in a perfect location. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces, 2 car garage. Large deck overlooking an in-ground pool. Madison H.S.

JOAN EATON 703-615-5405 www.cbmove.com/FX8031111

$649,900

LISA DECARLO 571-239-8690 www.cbmove.com/FX8338972

$789,000

$919,000

SYLVIA JUREK 703-869-4510 www.cbmove.com/FX8344061

CBregional.com

$695,000

G TIN S I L

RACHEL TAYLOR & VICKIE DZIUK

703-609-7071 www.cbmove.com/FX8344010

Dynamite location! Quiet cul-de-sac only 2 Lights to DC! Ideal for elegant entertaining & comfortable living.

MANASSAS

$995,000

SHARRON AND RALPH

W NE

CBregional.com

G TIN S I L

Amazing custom built home! 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. State of the art kitchen.

Gleaming hardwoods. Tucked away on .59 acres.

EILEEN STARON

$750,000

$289,000

All Brick Townhome with 3 finished levels and walkout. 4 Bdrms/3 Full/1 Half Baths. Hardwood floors on main level. Upgraded kitchen. New Windows.

Upgraded Master Bath. Close commute to Vienna Metro!

703-473-3784 703-303-4692 www.cbmove.com/FX8347844

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W NE

JODY BOUDREAUX 703-518-8300 www.cbmove.com/McLean

SUE JIN SONG 703-269-2383 www.cbmove.com/McLean

MARY KIMBALL 571-228-4107 www.cbmove.com/Vienna McLEAN

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All Brick Colonial, cul-de-sac near downtown McLean. 4 beds, 3.5 baths, 9 ft ceilings, and more!

W NE

ALEXANDRIA

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Long & Foster McLean Congratulates #1 in McLean

Long & Foster

23% 14%

6% Weichert Realtors

JUST LISTED!!!

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McEnearney Associates

5% Washington Fine Properties

LONG & FOSTER No one has more expertise selling homes than Long &Matt Foster .

John George Jorgenson Koutsoukos Benson 703-352-3000 703-999-8205 703-200-4956 TOP AGENT ®

Fouad Talout 703-459-4141 TOP TEAM McLEAN

6%

$2,988,668

McLEAN

$6,950,000 LOTUS MANSION

HAYMARKET $999,900 COUNTRY CLUB

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23%

www.1134Basil.com

Fouad Talout 703-459-4141

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Fouad Talout 703-459-4141

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Fouad Talout 703-459-4141

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The Lewis Team 703-760-7653

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Great location near Metro, I-66, Tysons Corner. Totally updated & freshly painted 5BR/4.5BA w/2-car garage. Two-story Foyer, spacious & sunny Family Room, Open Kitchen w/island, granite, SS appliances, main & upper level hardwood floors, & magnificent 2-story deck in private backyard. Large MBR w/ great tub & separate shower. Walkout Basement. Very motivated seller, MUST SEE SOON!

Esther Kim 571-228-6028

5%

N. ARLINGTON

$1,499,000

DUNN LORING

$759,000

KW - Mc Lean / McEnearney Washington Fine FABULOUS Associates Properties NEW 22101 NEW HOME ® HOME No one has more expertise selling homes than Long & Foster . IN WALK TO COUNTRY SCHOOLS CLUB MANOR Weichert Realtors

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Potomac Custom Builders presents a beautiful Arts & Crafts style home with hardiplank & stone. Inviting front porch leads to three beautifully finished levels with top-of-the-line finishes throughout. Gorgeous white gourmet kitchen. 1st floor library with built-ins. Luxurious master suite w/tray ceiling. Fully finished lower level.

Five bedrooms, four & a half baths. 10’ ceilings ML & 9’ceilings UL. Gourmet kitchen with marble countertops & stainless steel appliances. Master suite includes coffered ceilings, sitting room, his & her walk-in closets, & luxurious bath (marble floor, claw foot tub, granite countertop, & frameless glass shower).

Stunning gourmet kitchen w/marble countertops & stainless steel appliances. 10’ ceilings ML & 9’ceilings UL. Master suite includes coffered ceiling, his & her walk-in closets, & luxurious bath (marble floor, claw foot tub, marble countertop, & frameless glass shower). Finished lower level.

A very charming house with 4BR, 3.5 baths & 2-car garage in quite, nice neighborhood at GREAT LOCATION near Tysons Corner & Dunn Loring Metro Station. Gleaming hardfloors main level. Kitchen upgrade w/GRANITE countertop. 2 fireplaces in FR & RR. Extra DEN/BEDROOM in lower level w/full BA and extra storage room.

Source: Information Association(s) its accuracy.

Does not reflect all activity in the marketplace.

JanuaryKim 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011.

The Lewis Teambased on data supplied by MRIS and its member The Lewis Team of REALTORS, who are not responsible for The Lewis Team Esther 571-228-6028 Information contained in this report is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, should be independently verified, and does not constitute an opinion of MRIS or Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. ©2012 All rights reserved.

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ARLINGTON BEAUTIFULLY $1,075,000 RESTON $310,000 FALLS| 703-790-1990 UPDATED COLONIAL ON CUL-DE-SAC BALDWIN GROVEDolley Madison Street • 1311A Blvd.

CHURCH $500,000

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LONG & FOSTER www.729lawtonstreet.com

Completely remodeled 5 BR/5 Full BA. Single family home.

Open floor plan, expansive grmt kit w/ all the whistles & bells, kit/fm rm combo w/lg fam dining + frml DR, light & bright w/ privacy, custom finishes/details, built-ins, optional 6th BR, fully-finished attic for living/storage, media rm w/kit. Sited on 0.64 acres, cul-de-sac-adjacent.

Laurie Mensing 703-965-8133 www.LaurieMensing.com

www.6081MadisonPointeCt.com 3 BR w loft/ 2.5 BA end-unit TH with 2 car garage & patio. Hrdwd flrs, gas FP, open kit/fam space w/ eat in area, vaulted ceilings, updated BA’s. Easy access to highways, Metro, ample parking.

RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Laurie Mensing 703-965-8133 www.LaurieMensing.com

MORTGAGE

Laurie Mensing 703-965-8133 www.LaurieMensing.com

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www.5806Arlington.com Commuters Dream! Stunning & elegant renovation!

HWF on• all main level. Traditional built with large archways for nice flow. Open gourmet kitchen to breakfast area & to family room. Palatial master & 4 more bedrooms upstairs.

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Miguel Avila 571-233-0581 www.MiguelAvila.com

#1 in McLean

23% 22% Long & Foster

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5% ® than Long & Foster .

Source: 23% Information based on data supplied by MRIS and its member Association(s) of REALTORS, who are not responsible for its accuracy. Does not reflect all activity in the marketplace. January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011. #1 in McLean 14%

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www.1301GardenWallCt.com Extraordinary value in North Reston offering 2 BR/1BA, gourmet kit., living room, dining room, gas FP, Patio, private entry and storage.•Updated throughout, move • in condition, low condo fee, washer and dryer in unit ample parking, make an offer!

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Offices Office Long & McLean Foster McLean 703-790-1990 • 1355 Beverly Rd, Suite 109,• McLean, VA 22101 703-873-3500 • 6862 Elm Street | 703-790-1990 1311A Dolley Madison Blvd.

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Long & Foster

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LONG & FOSTER No one has more expertise selling homes than Long & Foster .

Miguel Margaretha Kristy Avila McGrail Odend’hal 571-233-0581 703-442-5000 703-489-5941 ®

Lilian Jorgenson 703-407-0766

GREAT FALLS

KW - Mc Lean / 22101

6%

$924,700

ARLINGTON

$799,000

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$299,000

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SPACIOUS CONDO

The Choice is Obvious. www.TracyDillard.com

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Light-filled 2 BR/2 BA Condo with over 1340 sq. ft. in sought after high-rise! Spacious kitchen, MBR w/ en-suite BA and walk-in closet. Enjoy the great amenities to incl. outdoor pool/sauna/exercise & party rm! Mins. to shopping/restr. and DC! Garage parking space/extra storage.

Large five bedroom, three and one-half bath, Colonial on a .30 of an acre. This 3150 sq. ft. home features an updated Kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and screened-in porch. Master suite with large walk-in closet and custom shelving. Easy access to the W&OD Trail.

#1 in McLean

23% Long & Foster

5BR, including 2MBR, 4.5BA in Amberwoods.

Laurelwood model. Great lot on quiet cul-desac, backs to trees. Neutral colors, waiting for you to make this YOUR home.

www.TracyDillard.com Perfectly sited for a gorgeous flat backyard on a .66 acre lot. Over 5,500 square feet of high-end finishes.

Five bedrooms with five full and one half baths, three fireplaces, high ceilings, windows galore and a grand presentation.

LONG & FOSTER 14%

Tracy Dillard 703-861-5548

Robert Semales 703-881-1799

McLEAN $2,075,000 ½ ACRE NEW CONSTRUCTION

McLEAN

6%

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Distinctive Dwelling by WESTBROOK HOMES. 5 BR/5.5 BA/2 FP/3-car garage. Great flow and gracious sized rooms, light filled, high ceilings, custom millwork & ceil’g details. Designer light’g/sound wiring. Chef’s kitchen w/ granite & marble. Large pantry, butler’s pantry & mudrm. LL offers stand-behind wetbar, exercise rm, ample storage. Move in ready.

Presented by the Eric Stewart Group. Fabulous End Unit with Georgetown Courtyard and Detached studio like no other home in Evans Mill Pond. Enjoy evening strolls around the pond or Friday neighborhood gatherings at the Gazebo.

A home meticulously maintained and decorated awaits the new owners.

Presented by the Eric Stewart Group. Coming soon. When appealing architecture counts, this is the home. Custom built with light from all angles. Features like no other include 2-story foyer with overlook, brick family room with wall of glass to patio, juliet balconies, master bedroom closet with electronic wardrobe carrier and more! A Home that must be seen!

$2,143,000

SPACIOUS CUSTOM HOME IN N. ARLINGTON

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Custom 3-story home with loft-like feel in the heart of Arlington. Large stone front porch, spacious 2-story foyer, extra large BRs w/ own full BAs. Three-car garage, walk-out basement w/ kitchen & full BA & 2 BRs. HW flrs thru main level and modern kitchen w/ phenomenal storage, SubZero & Viking appliances.

The Choice is Obvious.

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This dramatic all brick home is sited on a cul-de-sac at the McLean/Great Falls border in quiet, sought after neighborhood just minutes from Tysons and Silver Line.

Lovely half acre+ lot offers beautiful views of trees and pond. The light-filled and open interior features cathedral ceilings, walls of glass, and spacious rooms.

Nancy Broyhill 703-615-0503

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dispatched an officer to Elm Street, S.W., on May 19 at 9:06 a.m. after receiving a report about a domestic assault between a brother and sister.

After speaking with all the people involved, the officer determined there had been an argument between a husband and wife that escalated when the husband reportedly struck his wife. The man also struck his sister when she attempted to intervene, police said.

Police arrested the husband, who had an odor of alcohol about him, and transported him to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where authorities charged him with two counts of domestic assault.

Authorities held the man on $1,500 bond and served him with an emergency protective order, police said.

VIENNA RESIDENT SUSPECTS RELATIVE STOLE PROPERTY FROM HOME: A

VIENNA MAN ARRESTED ON DOMESTIC-ASSAULT CHARGE: Vienna police

resident living in the 100 block of Patrick Street, S.E., told Vienna police that on May 16 between 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., someone had taken clothing, jewelry and other miscellaneous property from his home.

The man told police the property may have been taken by a relative and that he did not wish to pursue prosecution in this case. Officers advised the resident to change his locks to prevent the relative from having access to the home again.

VIENNA WOMAN REPORTS WAGE-GARNISHMENT SCAM: A resident living in the

200 block of Commons Drive, N.W., told Vienna police on May 17 at 11:42 a.m. that she had been defrauded.

The woman received a letter from her employer for the garnishment of wages for an outstanding debit on a credit card. The resident told police she never had an account with the credit-card company listed.

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POLICE: HOME VISITOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN GAS COMPANY EMPLOYEE: A res-

ident living in the 400 block of Tapawingo Road, S.W., told Vienna police on May 13 at 11 a.m. that man dressed in a Washington Gas uniform knocked on her door and requested to come into the home and check for a gas leak. The man was driving a white truck with a Washington Gas insignia on the door, the woman told police.

The resident permitted the man to enter the home and he went into the basement.

After he left, the resident’s mother arrived home, contacted Washington Gas and was informed that the utility company had not had workers in the area during that time.

Vienna police searched the home’s basement and found nothing was disturbed.

The resident did not notice anything missing from the home, police said.

Police reminded the residents not to let people into the home unless they had called for service.

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The man then got into another vehicle and drove away. The resident later noticed his rear license plate was missing, police said. The resident told police he believes he recognizes the man as a customer from his dealership in Maryland.

Vienna police continue to investigate this case.

for a construction company told Vienna police that sometime between May 17 at noon and May 19 at 8:22 a.m., one of the company’s trucks had been stolen from a work site in the 600 block of Pine Street, S.E. Vienna police continue to investigate this case.

THIEF MAKES OFF WITH VIENNA MAN’S LICENSE PLATE: A resident living in the

1100 block of Westbriar Court, N.E., told Vienna police on May 18 at 9:10 a.m. that an unknown man had come to his door.

By the time the resident went to answer the door, he saw the man was behind his vehicle, which was parked in the driveway.

were dispatched to the 200 block of Cedar Lane, S.E., on May 14 at 12:30 a.m. after receiving a report of a domestic assault in progress. Upon arrival, police located a woman who had visible injuries, which she stated were the result of her husband’s striking her in the face.

Police arrested the husband and transported him to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where authorities charged him with domestic assault and ordered him to have no contact with his wife.

Authorities released the husband on his signature.

MAN ARRESTED FOR VIOLATING VIENNA’S NOISE ORDINANCE: While on

a business patrol on May 15 at 6:25 a.m., a Vienna police officer heard loud noises coming from the area of the 7-Eleven store, 427 Maple Ave., E. The officer located an employee of a refuse-collection company emptying dumpsters to the rear of the business, which was in violation of the permitted time specified in the town of Vienna’s noise ordinance.

Police issued a summons to a 51-yearold Culpeper man for illegal refuse collection between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Police released the man after he signed the summons.

VIENNA WOMAN NOT FOOLED BY OLD SCAM TACTIC: A woman living in the 900

block of Lynhill Court, N.E., told Vienna police on May 9 at 10:30 a.m. that she had received a telephone call from a person who claimed to be her grandson. The caller stated he had been arrested and needed her to send bail money so he could be released.

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Continued from Page 28 from an individual advising her to purchase a Green Dot card and call back with the security numbers. The resident did not purchase the Green Dot card, as she knew this had been a scam, police said.

HOTEL EMPLOYEE DEFRAUDED IN UTILITY SCAM: An employee at Vienna

Wolf Trap Hotel, 430 Maple Ave., W., told Vienna police on May 9 at 3:50 p.m. that he had received a telephone call from a person claiming to be employed with Dominion Virginia Power.

The caller stated the hotel was delinquent on its electric bill and if payment were not made, the motel’s electricity would be disconnected. The caller instructed the employee to purchase a Green Dot card and telephone the caller with the security numbers to redeem the card.

The employee, fearing his hotel guests would be upset if the power were disconnected, purchased the Green Dot card and provided the required information to the caller. After supplying the numbers to the caller, the employee realized he had been the victim of a scam. Vienna police continue to investigate this case.

POLICE, RESCUE PERSONNEL AID INJURED MAN: Vienna police dispatched

an officer to the 200 block of Battle Street, S.W., on May 10 at 3:22 a.m. after receiving a report of an elderly man lying in the

roadway. When the officer arrived, Fairfax County Emergency Medical Services personnel already were on the scene tending to the man for injuries to his hands and face, which he sustained when he fell.

Police identified the man and determined he had left his house without the knowledge of his family. Another officer transported the man’s wife to the area and she then accompanied her husband to an area hospital for treatment.

hit-and-run and were unable to locate any evidence to prove a crash occurred, authorities said.

CUSTOMER USES INVALID CREDIT CARD AT GAS STATION: An employee at

James Madison Shell gas station, 545 Maple Ave., W., told Vienna police on May 11 at 9:40 a.m. that a customer had purchased gas with a credit card. After the customer left, the employee discovered the credit card was invalid, police said.

POLICE UNABLE TO VERIFY WOMAN’S HIT-AND-RUN CLAIM: A Vienna resident

EMPLOYEE REPORTS THEFT FROM BUILDING: An employee working in the

told town police on May 11 at 2:30 a.m. that she had been the victim of a hit-andrun accident after returning from an evening in Washington, D.C., and taking a cab from the Vienna Metro Station.

The resident stated that as she was exiting the cab near Nutley and Roland streets, S.W., the cab was struck by an unknown vehicle, throwing her to the ground and causing her to sustain several injuries to her face. The driver of the unknown vehicle left the area without exchanging information, the woman told police.

The resident stated the cab driver rendered aid, but she refused to be transported to an area hospital for treatment of her injuries. Vienna police contacted all known taxi companies in the area and were informed that no drivers had reported dropping off a fare in that area or being involved in a crash in or near the town of Vienna. Police visited the area of the alleged

7700 block of Leesburg Pike in the Falls Church area told Fairfax County police on May 11 that someone had entered the building and taken property.

POLICE SEEK MAN WHO ENTERED UNOCCUPIED HOME: A resident living in the

9600 block of Blake Lane in Oakton told Fairfax County police on May 11 at 9:48 p.m. that an unknown man was inside an unoccupied home. The man left when he saw someone else in the home. Nothing was taken during the incident, police said.

The suspect was described as Hispanic, 35 to 40 years old and about 5 feet 6 inches tall, police said.

DRUNK-DRIVING PATROLS NET 6 ARRESTS: Officers from the Fairfax County

Police Department’s Operational Support Bureau conducted two directed patrols in

recent weeks to look for drunk drivers.

During a patrol conducted May 9, authorities charged four drivers with driving while intoxicated (DWI) and issued 29 summonses. In a patrol executed May 10, authorities charged two drivers with DWI and issued 16 summonses.

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AUTHORITIES EVACUATE TYSONS CINEMA AFTER LOUD POPPING NOISES:

Fairfax County police and fire personnel responded to the Tysons Corner Center AMC Theaters in Tysons shortly after midnight on May 18 after receiving a report of suspicious “popping noises.”

Officials and theater employees quickly determined that the noises were not gunfire, but resulted from a detonation of two soda-bottle “chemical” devices. No one was injured during the incident. Reports indicated that there were two devices near the entrances of two of the movie complex’s 16 theaters. Authorities evacuated all 16 theaters and the nearby food court so officials could ensure there were no additional devices in the area. The Fire Marshal’s Office is seeking witnesses and information from anyone who may be able to help identify a suspect in this case.

Authorities ask anyone with information to call Fairfax County police at (703) 691-2131 or contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers. org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637.

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Former Madison Hoop Coach Is Returning to Sidelines DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

He’s back. Out of the game for two seasons, Virginia High School League Hall of Fame girls basketball coach Pat Deegan will return to the sidelines this winter.

Deegan, who has 655 career wins five state BASKETBALL and championships to his credit, will return as the new head girls coach at Fairfax High School.

He replaces Marcus Konde, who led the Rebels to a 15-8 record this past season.

Konde lives in Maryland and stepped down because of job responsibilities and the lengthy travel time to and from Fairfax.

When last seen, Deegan, 61, was coaching the Westfield Bulldogs in western Fairfax County. He retired from coaching and teaching at Fairfax County Public Schools following the 2011-12 season.

When the Fairfax High job opened earlier this year, Deegan was contacted by director of student activities Nancy Melnick, who previously played and coached under Deegan. They discussed the job, Deegan was interested and he accepted the offer.

“The first year I was out, I was tired and didn’t miss it at all, and I didn’t go to any games,” Deegan said. “This past season, I went to a lot of games as a spectator. I started second-guessing from the stands, and felt I could do this again if

the opportunity came around. I’m looking forward to it. Fairfax is the kind of school that has that community feel, like Madison.”

Deegan coached at Madison High at from 1987 to 2001, where his teams won two VHSL state championships, six Northern Region titles, and 11 district crowns. Prior to Madison, Deegan coached at private school Bishop O’Connell in Arlington. His O’Connell teams won three state crowns. In 2002, he began coaching at Westfield, where his teams won a district championship.

“I am really excited to have coach Deegan in our district,” said Madison head coach Kirsten Stone, who played for Deegan at Madison. “I think he has a real passion for the game, and it will

add a little more pressure on an already tough game versus Fairfax. Plus, I am 0-3 against him, so I need to redeem myself.”

Melnick played on Deegan’s first O’Connell team, then coached under him at Madison.

“I knew Pat was out there and available, so I figured it wouldn’t hurt to talk,” Melnick said.

Deegan was chosen to the VHSL Hall of Fame and inducted in 2012.

“What I missed the most were the practices and putting things together for games, and building on that,” Deegan said. “We’ll be an aggressive team at Fairfax. We’ll have a pretty athletic team and it’s a good group. We’ll play all 90 feet and we will play fast.”

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PANTHERS WIN SECOND STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP: The top seed Potomac

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School Panthers lived up to their billing by winning the Virginia Independent School Division I boys state tennis championship on May 17.

The Panthers (18-1) entered the season with a strong team and were 3-0 in the state tourney, defeating Norfolk Academy, 5-1, in the title match at Collegiate School in Richmond. Potomac School downed Trinity Episcopal, 6-3, in the semifinals and Flint Hill, 6-0, in the first round.

The state title was the team’s second, the first was in 2011.

Still, the boys tennis team is the only squad in school history to win a Division I state title.

“We were a strong team but we overcame every obstacle we needed to this season,” Potomac School coach Marty Hublitz said. “Everything worked out.”

The Panthers lost in the state semifinals the past two seasons.

In this year’s state final, Potomac won the match in the singles competition.

Josh Hublitz, a senior with a 21-1 record in 2014, won at No. 1 singles, 10-1.

Freshman Joe Nardini played No. 2 but did not finish his match.

Stephen Hu trailed 8-3 in his match at No. 3 and rallied to win, 11-9.

“We were down in a few matches in the final, then everyone started winning points at the same time and were coming back. It was kind of surreal,” Marty Hublitz said.

Alex Gerson won 10-4 at No. 4, James Betts won 10-7 at No. 5 and Austin Childs won 10-3 at No. 6.

The Panthers also won the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference championship this season for the sixth time in a row and 16th time in 20 years. Their lone loss was to St. Albans, 4-3.

Other Potomac School players were Will Potts, Adam Corwin, Ryan Lehrman, Jason Kwak, Christopher Caskin, Jack Chason, Julian Lopez-Uricoechea and Justin Kuo.

by Dave Facinoli FLINT HILL BOYS LACROSSE TEAM WINS MAC TITLE: After a slow start to

their season, the Flint Hill Huskies fin-

The Potomac School Panthers gather around the state championship trophy after the boys tennis team won the title on May 17 in Richmond.

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school record. The distance also qualified him for a national meet in June.

Also at the state meet for the Potomac School, the girls 4x400 relay of Olivia Givens, Kelsey Brandon, Olivia Kobayashi and Gabby Smith was second in 4:04.

The girls 4x100 of the same girls was third in 50.61. The girls 4x800 of Grace Moses, Sophie Hearn, Natasha Urbany and Michelle Brouckman was second in 10:04.

Cole Bransford was third in the 400 in a school record 49.95.

Hale Ross was third in the 3,200 in 9:34.

The girls 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400 relays also qualified for the national.

MARSHALL HIRES NEW HEAD COACHES: Marshall High School hired Taylor

The Flint HIll Huskies gather after winning the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament with a victory over the Potomac School in the championship game.

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ished strong by winning the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament championship.

Overall, the Huskies won their final four games and were 3-0 in the MAC tournament.

In the tournament, Flint Hill (9-10) defeated Georgetown Day, 14-1, in the first round, downed Sidwell Friends, 13-3, in the semifinals, then topped top-seed Potomac School, 13-7, in the final.

Potomac defeated Flint Hill during the regular season.

In the MAC final, senior captain Nick Peterson led a balanced scoring attack with four goals and one assist, while senior captain Drew Fellows had a strong performance in goal. Fellows finished the game with 13 saves, including four at point blank.

Senior captain Jake Shevlin and juniors Tommy Shumway and Tommy Peterson each had two goals for Flint Hill. Matt Zecca was the team’s other captain.

Flint Hill lost its first three games and four of its first five.

POTOMAC SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD:

Potomac School junior Grant Voeks has had a successful few weeks throwing the shot and discus.

Voeks won both events at the recent Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference meet.

He won the shot with a throw of 51-5.5, setting a meet and school record.

Next, at the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association state meet he placed second in the discus with a personal best of 161-6. That was also a

Ohrwashel as its new cheerleading coach and Elijah Porr as its new girls volleyball coach.

Ohrwashel attended Nazareth High School in Nazareth Pa., where she was a varsity cheerleader. Ohrwashel is a kindergarten teacher at Westgate Elementary in the Marshall High School pyramid.

Porr brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the volleyball program.

He worked at the youth, high school and collegiate levels. Since 2005 he has worked with club teams in Pennsylvania and Florida, at the high school level he has been a head or assistant coach at two schools in Pennsylvania, one in Illinois and one in Florida.

On the college level, Porr assisted the men’s program at Eastern Illinois University in 2011 and Millersville University in 2012. Currently, he is an assistant for the men’s program at George Mason University.

MARSHALL FIELD HOCKEY CAMP: The

Marshall High School girls field hockey camp is June 23-26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Marshall for kids in grades 3 to 10. For more information,visit www.gcmstatesmensports.org, then click on varsity field hockey, then camps & clinics.

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HITMEN WIN BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: The Hitmen

14-under baseball team from Northern Virginia won the Quest for the Best Open Division tournament in Prince George, Va. The Hitmen locked down the No. 1 seed after a day of pool games by allowing one run. The seed earned the team a bye into the semifinals, where they downed the Mules, 14-8. In the finals, the Hitmen routed the Metro Gladiators, 14-2.

The team’s roster included James Beahn, Tyler Campbell, Jack Kelly, Kenny Lippman, Grant Williams, Owen Ricketts, Sam Poggoili, Connor Freeman, Clint Wheeler, Matt Plaza, Carter Bosch, Thomas Riley, Eli Thrasher and John Merlene.

The team was coached by Russell Pahl, Donny Michael and Jim Amonett.

The McLean Hitmen won a recent travel baseball tournament.

VIENNA ELITE VOLLEYBALL: The Vienna Elite under-

15 Vibe and Vienna Elite under-17 Edge volleyball teams have earned bids to participate in the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships, to be held in Minneapolis, June 24 through July 3.

The teams will be representing the Chesapeake Region of USA Volleyball.

Players for the Vibe are Natalie Luu, Sarah Maebius, Catherine Vaccaro, Lauren Kohout, Emily Calhoun, Julia Recto, Maddy Sita, Alice Yang, Samantha Plesce, Jordyn Park and Surya Mehta. Peter Kim is the head coach. Assistants are Jenny Cheung and Daniel Park.

Players for the Edge are Gracie Anderson, Emily Davine, Chandler Rouse, Rachel Andrejev, Stephanie Satterlee, Lexi Lepecha, Marissa Roy, Kelly Oler, Rachel Tuck, Jaynie Carter, Ashley Welker and Hiam Agh. Matt Salewski is the head coach and Eric Flock the assistant.

SAGE TAKE SECOND IN SOFTBALL TOURNEY: The Ar-

lington strongest outing of the season, earning the top seed and reaching the finals at the Spring Opener Invitational in Sterling.

In pool play, the Sage went undefeated by defeating the Manassas Blaze, 12-5, behind strong pitching from Abby Kohan, multiple-hit games from Molly Kaufman and Riley Keelan, and strong defense by Emilie Doty.

The Sage then downed the Fauquier Freeze, 6-1, behind Olivia Fried’s nine strikeouts, and timely hits from Lucy Lee Treene and Ava Edwards, plus a key pick-off at third base by catcher Nina Schroeder.

In the semifinals, the Sage rallied from a 7-2 deficit against the Fusion, with Kaitlyn Potts scoring three times to ignite a comeback and a 9-8 victory.

In the finals, the Sage trailed, 7-1, but three big hits from Kirsten Gulbranson and key defensive plays by Eva Butler, Emily Reagan and Audrey Maxwell got the Sage back to within two, before finally losing, 11-9, to the Xplosion.

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS CLINICS: The Harlem Glo-

betrotters are hold a summer clinic at the 24-hour fitness Tysons Corner Super Sport in Vienna July 17-20. Visit www.harlemglobetrotters.com/clinics.

MADISON GRAD EHRSAM HONORED: Hofstra Univer-

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The Vienna Edge, top, and Vienna Vibe volleyball teams have qualified for the Junior National Championships.

The Sage softball team placed second in a recent tournament.

ate T.J. Ehrsam has been named to the CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District I baseball team. Ehrsam now moves on to the national Academic All-America ballot.

Ehrsam is one of five outfielders and 13 student-athletes named to the team. An exercise science major, Ehrsam has compiled a 3.44 overall grade point average.

On the field through April 29 action, he was batting .298, which ranks third on the team, with three doubles, seven RBI, 11 runs scored and 15 stolen bases. He leads the Pride and the Colonial Athletic Association with the 15 steals. Ehrsam, who joined the Pride in the 2012-13 academic year, was a CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award recipient in 2013.

SENIOR OLYMPICS NEWS: A 5K road race and Ameri-

can-style Mah Jongg have been added to the more than 50 events planned for the 2014 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, to be held in September.

Mah Jongg, which will be held Sunday, Sept. 21 at noon at The Virginian in Fairfax, is making a comeback, having been an event many years ago.

Senior Olympic competition runs from Sept. 13 to 24 at 20 different venues across the region. Anyone age 50 and older who lives in one of the sponsoring localities can participate.

Sponsors are the parks-and-recreation departments and other agencies in the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun and Prince William.

Registration will open in June (by mail) and July 1 (online). For more information, call (703) 228-4721 or see the Web site at www.nvso.us.

OAKTON BASEBALL CAMPS: The Oakton Cougars

Baseball Camp is July 7-10 for Little Leaguers ages 6 to 11 and July 14-17 for players age 11 and older. The times for both are from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Oakton High School.

The cost is $150 per camper. Make checks (indicate

baseball camp on checks) payable to OHSABC and mail to Oakton High School, 2900 Sutton Road, Oakton, Va. 22181. Players should bring a snack.

LANGLEY BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP: The annual

Langley High School boys basketball summer camps are July 7-11 (session 1) and July 14-18 (session 2) at Langley.

The camps are open to rising third through 10th graders and will feature a new format. For more information, visit langleysports.org (camps and clinics under boys basketball), or contact Scott Newman at newmanjscott@gmail.com (703) 593-8663.

CYCLING EVENT: Professional and amatuer cyclists, in

partnership with the Crystal City Business Improvement District and the Boeing Company, the Air Force Association Cycling Classic returns to Arlington June 7-8. The weekend’s festivities consist of various events for cycling professionals, amateurs and spectators. Races include Pro races for qualified professionals, and the challenge ride, a non-competitive ride for cycling enthusiasts of all abilities. Registration is open at www. cyclingclassic. org/general-registration.html.

GAME OFFICIALS NEEDED: Northern Virginia Baseball

Umpires is in need of officials for baseball, softball and volleyball. Officials are needed in all communities across the metropolitan area for youth recreational leagues, men’s leagues, high schools and colleges.

Experience is helpful but not required. Formal classroom and on-the-job training will be provided. Visit www.umpires.org or call John Porter at (703) 978-3601 for more information.

FOOTBALL CAMP: On Saturday, June 14, Washington-

Lee High School football coaches and players, in conjunction with Arlington Youth Football Club, host a non-contact football camp for kids ages 8 to 14 at W-L. The camp will focus on skills, drills, and proper technique for all youth football players. Registration is from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and the camp runs until 11 a.m.

McLean High Right-Hander Throws a Gem on His 18th Birthday DAVE FACINOLI

Pitching on his birthday worked well for Colin Morse, as the McLean Highsenior BASEBALL landers right-hander gave himself and his team a very nice present.

Morse threw a two-hitter on his 18th birthday and struck out 10 May 16 at Barcroft Park in Arlington as McLean

defeated the Yorktown Patriots, 4-1, in the play-in game of the Liberty Conference 6 high school baseball tournament.

McLean blanked the No. 2 seed South Lakes Seahawks, 5-0, in its next game, then lost to Langley in the semifinals.

Through five innings, only one Yorktown batter reached against Morse. That was a two-out third-inning single by No. 9 batter Joe DiConsiglio. Morse then retired the next nine batters in order before

issuing a two-out walk in the sixth.

For the game, he walked two and threw 102 pitches. The run he allowed in the seventh inning was earned. He got nine batters to groundout.

The 6-foot-3 Morse, who will pitch at Division III Shenandoah University next spring, said the birthday performance was one of his best this season.

“My changeup was really on, I had my curveball breaking, I was locating my

fastball, and I was keeping the ball low,” Morse said.

McLean scored three runs in the first on RBI singles by Grady Paine and Ben Clines and a squeeze bunt by Jesse Jones.

Morse made the runs stand up.

“When Colin Morse commands his fastball and mixes in his other pitches he is tough,” McLean coach John Dowling said. “He has totally stepped into an incredible important role for us.”

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Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. June 1, 1945: n Giant Food has cucumbers on sale for 10 cents a pound. Veal cutlets are on sale for 47 cents (plus 11 ration coupons) per pound. n Penney’s has sport shirts on sale for $1.59, and men’s bright rayon swim trunks available for $2.59.

May 30, 1962: n The U.S. Patent Office’s plan to bring its headquarters to McLean has run into opposition from preservationists, who want the site turned into a national park. n The Board of Supervisors will take up the proposed Tysons Corner development plan later this week. n Local dairy workers are threatening to strike when their contract runs out in early June. n Four Virginia Air National Guard units called to active duty during last year’s Berlin crisis will soon be back from Germany.

May 30, 1972: n Dan Ross, a rising junior at Langley High School, has been elected the student representative to the School Board. n Vincent Callahan III, who will turn 18 on Election Day, is the youngest delegate elected to the Republican State Convention. n A Circuit Court judge estimates that 50 percent of students at the University of Virginia are using illegal drugs, and says the university administration is turning a blind eye to the situation. n CBS’s Eric Sevareid will be Northern Virginia Community College’s commencement speaker at the Filene Center. n The San Francisco Giants have traded Willie Mays to the New York Mets.

May 31, 1983: n Marshall High School seniors will hold their baccalaureate service tonight. n Gov. and Mrs. Robb will be the featured guests at the McLean Orchestra’s last concert of the season, to be held June 4 at McLean High School. n Gov. Robb says proposals to raise academic requirements among publicschool students will not lead to an “elitist” education system. n The State Board of Education has approved a new textbook for middleschool Virginia history courses. It is the first book approved since the previous standard text was removed in 1973, after criticism that the earlier text suggested slaves had been happy, satisfied workers.

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