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Concerns Center on Macerich Redevelopment BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

The case likely will not be heard until this fall, but the McLean Citizens Association’s (MCA) board of directors already is expressing concern about possible changes to Macerich’s plans to redevelop its Tysons Corner Center property. Mark Zetts, chairman of MCA’s Planning and Zoning Committee, briefed board members during the organization’s July 1 meeting at the McLean Community Center. The Board of Supervisors in 2007 approved Macerich’s four-phase, 3.5-million-square-foot redevelopment plan for the heavily trafficked mall site in Tysons. The first phase of the plan is complete, with high-rise office and residential buildings and the new Hyatt Regency hotel located across the street from Metrorail’s Tysons Corner Station near Interstate 495 and Route 123. Phase 2 of the project would be built just to the east of the first phase’s area, with slightly more than 1 million square feet worth of residential, commercial and office space, plus a south pavilion entrance.

The second phase, which would be built on a site now occupied by a service station, likely will not begin soon because that area is a difficult place to perform construction work, Zetts said. MCA members were concerned about the project’s proposed third and forth phases, where the developer now hopes to replace some proposed office space with residential dwelling units. “The office market is dead and will be for some time,” Zetts said. Macerich has proposed deleting one of two office buildings in Phase 3, located near the mall’s L.L. Bean store, and instead build a 20-story residential tower on the site of a parking garage there, he said. Phase 4 would build a 19-story residential structure around an existing parking garage near Macy’s. Macerich wants to add 100 more dwelling units to this building, Zetts said. MCA members worried about the developer’s plans to ask for parking reductions. MCA board member Rob Jackson opined that those reductions would be Continued on Page 19

World Police, Fire Games Wrap Up Misha Somogyi, 12, of McLean plays the cello while wearing a squid mask July 1 while participating in the Summer Strings program at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in McLean. See more about the annual event inside on Page 9. PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER

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Many people cannot play musical instruments, but nearly all know instantly when a musician strikes an off-key note. The same principle guides sound designers for theatrical productions. When all goes well, their work enhances the audience’s enjoyment of shows while not drawing undue attention to itself. But when the sounds are off-kilter or inaudible, they detract mightily. “When people say, ‘I can’t hear,’ what they mean is, ‘I can’t understand,’” said Great Falls resident Jon Roberts, an engineer and “recovering lawyer” who has acted and done sound design for local theatrical productions over the last nine years. Roberts during the past year has sharpened his sound-design skills at the Yale School of Drama. “I basically was a sponge and picked up everything I could,” he said. The department usually accepts just three adult “special students” per year, but Roberts persuaded university officials to let him be the fourth – and the first ever for the drama school’s sound-design section. He was older than his professors and decades older than fellow students in their 20s, who told him, “We curse a lot less when you’re here.” Like a method actor becoming deeply immersed in a role, Roberts goes to extreme lengths to record exact sounds needed for a production. For a mini-documentary to accompany Jackson Pollock’s 1948 painting “Arabesque” at the Yale University Art Gallery, Roberts rigged a canvas with microphones and splattered paint on the surface Pollock-style. He topped off this effort with Aaron Copland’s “The Red Pony,” created the same year as Pollock’s painting. To reproduce the sound of someone being buried alive in a coffin, Roberts and his son put microphones in barrel and shoveled dirt over it. A police officer grilled them about this suspicious activity and made them hurry up, but they got the sounds they sought. Assigned to produce noises for a imaginary place, Roberts envisioned Santa Claus as a dentist. He paired that disturbing mental picture with the sounds of “Jingle Bells” being played in a depressing minor key and added drilling noises and an elf wailing, “Please don’t! Noooo!” David Budries, chairman of the Yale School of Drama’s Sound Design Department, said Roberts asked good questions and gleaned as much as possible during his year as a student there. His fellow students, who were strong musicians and composers as well as sound technologists, also shared their knowledge, Budries said. Sound designing and its related tools have increased greatly in sophistication during the past several decades, he added. “We’re only at the beginning of exploring the potential of this art form,” Budries said. “There are opportunities for us all to keep learning – and we must.” Underscoring – those echoes, wind,

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Emotions often are raw for military personnel suffering from brain injuries and post-traumatic stress. Artists from the Vienna Arts Society have been helping patients at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital work through their grief and anger by painting puzzle pieces with highly personalized imagery. Hospital patients, as well as some staffers, produced 25 puzzle pieces in this year’s “Heroes Healing Wall” project, which is on exhibit through July 31 at the Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., N.W. While those paintings have been interlocked to form composite works containing 12 and 13 images each, “each one of those pieces by itself has a lot to say,” said project manager Doré Skidmore. The works are as individual as the personalities who made them. Some feature landscapes and colorful abstract images, while others depict monsters and raw emotions. One patient covered up a puzzle piece in thick, black paint and scratched back the words “Embrace the Villain. Protect the Hero!” Another service member portrayed a soldier with “H8” on his scratched cheek, who is peeking around the American flag and screaming “Stop!” “There are pieces where you can obviously see the pain the soldier was experiencing,” said Lu Cousins, director of the arts group. “But there’s also so much hope.” In preparation for the project, the arts organization purchased 1-square-foot cardboard puzzle pieces online and treated them with black gesso, which grips paint well, produces better results and helps preserve the works, said member Shari MacFarlane. “They get an immediate response to the color” when painting on the black surfaces, she said. “We don’t tell them what to paint. They just please themselves.” Allowing participants to work freely and without constrictions brought out creativity few knew they had, MacFarlane said. MacFarlane gave a dull-eyed, unsure patient a fan brush to work with, as it produces soft, lovely brushstrokes. “She loved it and kept going,” MacFarlane said. “She said, ‘I had no idea I knew how to paint.’ That’s why I’m here.” When the art group began the program in June 2014, military personnel at the hospital produced 18 puzzle pieces, which also are on display in two groups of nine at the organization’s current exhibit. All of the puzzle pieces are temporarily affixed to a backing material using monofilament wire, and may be removed or rearranged as needed.

Hospital patients and staff members were allowed to take their works home, but all chose to have them permanently displayed instead, Skidmore said. The art group also provided the artists with paper cards on which they could practice their skills and placed removable tape along the cards’ edges, which left clean, attractive borders when the pieces were finished. In addition to the military patients’ works, Vienna Arts Society members also executed artworks using the puzzle format. Displayed on walls bracketing the soldiers’ paintings, the members’ puzzle pieces are available for sale through a silent auction. Viewers can locate pieces they like using puzzle-shaped keys below the groupings and then bid on them. Funds raised from the silent auction in part will finance the professional-grade acrylic paints used for the “Heroes Healing Wall” project. The arts group chose that medium because it dries quickly and allows artists to repair mistakes easily. The Vienna Arts Society will hold a reception for the “Heroes Healing Wall” exhibit at the art center from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. Patients who created the artworks will not be present, but some hospital staffers will attend, Skidmore said. The Vienna Art Center is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (703) 319-3971 or visit www.viennaartssociety.org.

Above, Shari MacFarlane, Doré Skidmore and Lu Cousins of the Vienna Arts Society pose in front of the group’s “Heroes Healing Wall” exhibit, puzzle pieces for which were painted by patients and staff members at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. At left, this puzzle piece, created by a patient at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, delivers an unambiguous message about tolerance. It is part of the “Heroes Healing Wall,” a program of the Vienna Arts Society. PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER

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One woman dropping off recyclables at the site, who did not wish to be identified, was unhappy with the detritus deposited by some patrons and said she wished additional information could be posted in foreign languages. “Anyplace like that, people don’t just bring their recycling,” said Supervisor Linda Smyth (D-Providence). “We put out cameras, but they were stolen. It’s very hard to catch the culprits who are doing these things.” Surveillance cameras currently are not under consideration for the site, Kaiser said. Because of market conditions, the county now pays to have collected recyclables hauled off, rather than making money from the operation as it did previously, Smyth said. The county offers single-stream recycling at the remote sites, which prevents residents from having to painstakingly sort their items, but this method often results in contamination of the goods, such as from broken glass, she said. “It’s kind of like no good deed goes unpunished,” Smyth said. To learn more about the county’s recycling program, call (703) 324-5052.

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Opinion Our View: The Newest Battle Over Density Rages It’s becoming something of a Northern Virginia trend: Political leaders and their staff planners push to use the carrot of higherdensity zoning in an effort to transform anemic communities, then the neighborhoods push back. Latest example is in the Seven Corners area of Fairfax County, which is in desperate need of a makeover. But homeowners in the adjacent residential communities appear not at all happy about the proposed changes and what they may bring with them. Perhaps not surprisingly, the local supervisor, Penny Gross (D-Ma-

son), is proving adept these days at voicing, hmmmmm, flexibility related to the concerns being raised, and is proving less wedded to the development plan she not so long ago championed. Why the sudden amenability? Gross recently faced a primary challenge, with much of the opposition coming from those angry about the increasing density. (Fairfax’s hapless Republicans couldn’t find a candidate to take on Gross in the general election, but there is an independent, Mollie Loeffler, on the ballot.) The battle lines in the Seven Corners dispute are familiar: On one

side are those who say that without sufficient density, the area will never redevelop into anything special, while on the other are those who contend that a lower level of density will still bring in the redevelopment. As an aside, Mason District was supposed to reap the benefits of the Columbia Pike streetcar network, which would have terminated at Baileys Crossroads – another area in need of a nip and tuck from the revitalization surgeon. But it looks like the streetcar project, if not completely dead, is at least some time away from a potential resurrection.

Don’t Misrepresent Comstock Vote on Meat Labeling Editor: The first thing that came to mind reading J. Jay Volkert’s July 2 letter regarding legislation to repeal country-of-origin labeling for meat requirements is the new hit song “Your Lips Are Moving,” by Meghan Trainor. The letter is chock full of statements that need correction. Volkert’s letter complains about U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock’s vote for a bill that removes country-of-origin labeling requirements for meat. He insists this is an anti-consumer bill that would eliminate the requirement for all types of meat and subject consumers to unsafe meat products. False! The bill (HR 2393) amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to “repeal country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork and chicken, while leaving intact

the requirements for all other covered commodities.” The bill was sponsored by 82 members of the House, including 14 Democrats, and passed the House 300-131. It was introduced in response to a decision by the World Trade Organization (WTO) upholding complaints by Canada and Mexico that the United State’s country-of-origin labeling law violates the international trade rules. The WTO, which the U.S. joined during the Clinton Administration, agreed our county-of-origin labeling law violates the rules of international trade. Unless Congress changes the law, the WTO will allow Canada and Mexico to impose tariffs on a broad array of U.S. exports (not just food products) that could go as high as 20 percent, a result that would

cost American workers jobs. Needless to say, Mr. Volkert doesn’t write about this. Volkert also argues repeal of the labeling requirement would affect consumer safety. Not true. According to the House Committee on Agriculture, “All meat products sold in the U.S., regardless of origin, must be inspected to equally rigorous standards. Countryof-origin labeling does not change any of these inspection requirements.” HR 2393 is a bill that would simply make American law compliant with our international obligations that we freely accepted in 1995 when we joined the WTO. We want China to comply with the WTO rules. Shouldn’t we do the same? Robert Jackson McLean

Great Falls Seniors Should Be Able to Age in Place Editor: An Easter egg hunt, 4th of July fireworks and a Halloween parade are fine for our children and their parents. But, considering the aging population of Great Falls, shouldn’t more be done to make life friendlier for us senior citizens? We have paid high taxes and supported local businesses through the years as they have prospered and we have grown older. We appreciate Brightview and the efforts of the Great Falls Citizens Association in helping us remain in our community as we age. Still, we need easier access to more medical offices, restaurants, beauty salons and other facilities – wheelchair access to restrooms in those establishments would be welcome, too, and in instances where access in not available at the front of a build-

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Being unopposed doesn’t mean coasting to November, Del. Rip Sullivan said as he kicked off his first bid for re-election. “No one here can relax. We have a big job ahead of us POLITICAL – [to] work to lots and POTPOURRI elect lots of other Democrats,” Sullivan (D-48th) said at the July 1 meeting of the Arlington County Democratic Committee, where he officially announced plans to run for re-election. Sullivan, an attorney who lives in McLean, won a special election last year to succeed Bob Brink in the 48th. The district runs from Pentagon City into McLean. At his kickoff, Sullivan accused the Republicans of acting “childlike” in their unwillingness to consider allowing expansion of health-care programs in the commonwealth. “They are not going to start talking about it until they start losing elections over it,” said Sullivan. (Calling the opposition childlike was mild compared to what Del. Patrick Hope, D-47th, said in his own remarks at the July 1 event. Hope accused Virginia Republicans of “killing their constituents” by not embracing health-care reform and supporting coal.) While Republicans and Democrats are locked in a virtual tie in the state Senate, the GOP holds a 2-to-1 majority in the House of Delegates, and few think that ratio is going to change much in 2015. Brink, an Arlington Democrat who had represented the 48th District for 17 years, resigned in mid-2014 to accept a job in the McAuliffe administration. Sullivan easily defeated Republican David Foster last year in what had been expected to be a close special election. This year, he garnered no opposition. “I like my chances,” Sullivan deadpanned. Favola Picks Up Environmental Endorsements: The Sierra Club and the Virginia League of Conservation Voters have endorsed the re-election bid of state Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31st). “I am committed to creating a cleaner and more eco-friendly Virginia,” Favola said in a statement. “We must address climate change at the local and state levels; that means electing public officials who recognize the importance of protecting our environment.” Favola is seeking a second term in the state Senate, and is being challenged by Republican George Forakis. The district includes parts of Arlington and McLean as well as Great Falls and a small portion of Loudoun County. Electoral Board Goes Hunting for New Registrar: The revolving door at the Fairfax elections office continues, with Electoral Board members announcing that General Registrar Cameron Quinn “has requested that she not be reappointed” for a second four-year term.

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Fairfax Joblessness Is 6th Lowest in Commonwealth Fairfax County’s jobless rate ticked up from April to May, but remained comparatively low, according to new state figures, while most surrounding jurisdictions also saw a bump up in unemployment. With 608,393 county residents employed in the civilian workforce and 25,344 looking for jobs, the Fairfax unemployment rate of 4 percent in May was up from 3.6 percent in April, according to figures reported July 1 by the Virginia Employment Commission. That’s good enough to rank the county sixth statewide for lowest jobless rate. The slight increase was part of a regional trend, with the overall Northern Virginia unemployment rate kicking up from 3.8 percent in April to 4.1 percent in March, representing about 1.53 million employed and 66,000 looking for jobs. Among other jurisdictions in the local area, the jobless rate rose from 2.9 percent to 3.1 percent in Arlington, from 3.1 percent to 3.5 percent in Falls Church, from 3.4 percent to 3.6 percent in Alexandria, from 3.7 percent to 4 percent in Loudoun County and from 4.2 percent to 4.6 percent in Prince William County. Statewide, the non-seasonally-

adjusted unemployment rate of 5 percent in May was up from 4.6 percent in April. Ann Lang, senior economist for the Economic Information Services Division of the Virginia Employment Commission, said the number of people holding jobs is increasing, but was offset by those re-entering the jobs market. The commonwealth’s nonfarm employment grew by 5,900 jobs to just over 3.8 million following April’s gain of 17,100, Lang said. May saw increases in the construction and leisure/hospitality industries, among others, and a slight increase in overall government. The manufacturing and trade/transportation sectors were among those seeing overall declines. Among Virginia’s 133 cities and counties, the lowest jobless rates for the month were posted in Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, Highland County (3.6 percent) and the city of Fairfax (3.8 percent). The highest rates were found in Buchanan County (11.2 percent), Petersburg (10.3 percent), Dickenson County (10.2 percent), Martinsville (9.7 percent) and Wise County (8.9 percent).

UNEMPLOYMENT RATES, MAY Data from Virginia Employment Commission, showing non-seasonally-adjusted civilian employment for May. “Previous” is rate for April.

Jurisdiction Alexandria Arlington Fairfax County Falls Church Loudoun Prince William Northern Va. Virginia United States

Employed 91,772 142,993 608,393 7,673 186,962 223,875 1,531,672 4,079,834 149,349,000

Pct. 3.6% 3.1% 4.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 4.1% 5.0% 5.3%

Unemployed 3,381 4,586 25,344 278 7,845 10,684 65,990 213,392 8,370,000

Among the commonwealth’s metropolitan areas, Northern Virginia had the lowest unemployment rate, followed by Winchester and Charlottesville (4.5 percent each). Kingsport/Bristol (5.7 percent) had the highest rate. Nationally, Virginia continues to drop down in the rankings for lowest unemployment rate. For May, the commonwealth stood in 23rd place, between Ohio and Kentucky. Full data can be found on the Web site at www.virginialmi.com. Regional Unemployment Declines in May: Year-over-year unemployment across the Washington region declined in May, according to new federal figures, part of an improving jobs picture

Previous 3.4% 2.9% 3.6% 3.1% 3.7% 4.2% 3.8% 4.6% 5.1%

across the nation. The D.C. regional unemployment rate of 4.7 percent in May was down from 5 percent a year before, according to figures reported July 1 by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 2015 figure represented 3.29 million local residents in the civilian workforce and 153,400 looking for jobs. The Washington region was one of 346 of the nation’s 387 metropolitan areas to post lower year-over-year joblessness in May. Increases were reported in 36 metro areas, with five areas showing no change from May 2014. Nationally, the non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 5.3 percent in May was down

from 6.1 percent a year before. Lincoln, Neb., and Ames, Iowa, posted the lowest jobless rates among metro areas at 2.2 percent and 2.3 percent, respectively. The highest rates were found in Yuma, Ariz., and El Centro, Calif., at 23.1 percent and 21.3 percent. Among the nation’s 51 metropolitan areas with total populations of 1 million or more, the lowest jobless rates were found in Austin (3.1 percent) and Salt Lake City (3.2 percent). The highest were reported in Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Memphis (6.6 percent each). Among Virginia metro areas outside the Washington region, jobless rates were down across the board, with declines ranging from 0.1 percent to 0.3 percent. Jobless rates in May stood at 4.5 percent in Charlottesville; 4.7 percent in Winchester; 4.8 percent in Staunton/Waynesboro; 4.9 percent in Roanoke; 5.3 percent in Blacksburg and in Richmond; 5.4 percent in Harrisonburg; and 5.5 percent in Lynchburg and in Hampton Roads. ForSun complete data, the Web The Gazette hassee been the site at www.bls.gov. community’s source for news and information for years and years.

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N.Va. Technology Council Lauds Innovative Efforts DANIEL CHRISTIAN For the Sun Gazette

Mike Baird has a dream to improve health care. Avizia, his startup, provides innovative communication that enables doctors to advise patients directly from their home using visual technologies. Baird calls this method of telemedicine “health care on demand.” It’s the type of innovative thinking being supported by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), which on June 22 presented its “Hot Ticket Awards” in McLean. NVTC presented Avizia the Hottest Bootstrap award, given to the company that does the most with the least resources. It was among winners in multiple categories. The event, held at the home of NVTC CEO Bobbie Kilberg, was important enough to draw Gov. McAuliffe, who spoke on the importance of local technol-

ogy businesses to the Virginia economy. McAuliffe praised award nominees for providing the public with new and original services, creating a vibrant entrepreneurial atmosphere. He implored the audience to continue supporting Virginia technologies and products. “Bringing in new businesses and diversifying the economy is what you’re all about,” the governor said. “Our economy is on fire right now, and a lot of that is due to the NVTC.” Booz Allen Hamilton was granted the Hall of Fame award for successfully investing in smaller companies. Wayne Chen, a director at Booz Allen Hamilton, was there to accept the award, stressing the company’s desire to lend a hand for the sake of building better consumer experiences. “At this stage, we are investing in what is the next generation,” Chen said. “We have embraced the culture of innovation and realize that innovation happens outside of

us.” Social Tables, a software company that helps event planners communicate and organize functions, won the Hottest Company Culture award, given to the company that has the most appealing work environment and successfully retains its workers. Social Tables CEO Dan Berger cited zealous employees and family atmosphere as reasons why his company won the award. “I can sum it up in two words, and that is: ‘We care,’” Berger said. “I think it goes back to our values as a company. We have nine core values, and one of them is ‘every day is a school day,’ It’s almost like an obsession with learning and development.” He listed events the company hosted to bring employees closer together, like family mixers and frequent award presentations. “People are going to work not just to make money, but for intrinsic reasons,” Berger said. Other award recipients included Track-

Sam Cicotello and Dan Berger of Social Tables were among those on hand for the Northern Virginia Technology Council’s “Hot Ticket Awards.” Social Tables won the “hottest company culture” honor.

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Fairfax County Notes FAIRFAX AGAIN RANKS #1 IN POPULATION: Fairfax County retained its rank-

ing as the most populous of Virginia’s 133 counties and cities in new Census Bureau figures. Federal officials estimate the county’s population at 1,137,538 as of July 1, 2014, an increase of 3,115 residents – or 0.3 percent – from a year before. New figures were released in late June. Fairfax’s year-over-year rate of growth was about half the statewide figure of 0.7 percent, with Virginia’s estimated population rising to 8,326,289. Virginia’s most populous localities in the Census Bureau ranking (after Fairfax) were Virginia Beach (450,980), Prince William County (446,094), Loudoun County (363,050), Chesterfield County (332,499), Henrico County (321,924), Norfolk (245,428), Chesapeake (233,371), Arlington (226,908) and Richmond (217,853). There were no changes in position among the top 10 most populous localities from 2013 to 2014. Among the commonwealth’s cities and counties, Highland County, with 2,248 residents, ranked as least populous, followed by the city of Norton at 4,031 and Bath County at 4,563. The Census Bureau also estimates that Fairfax’s population as of July 1, 2014, was 5.2 percent higher than its 2010 Census figure of 1,081,726.

FORMER FALLS CHURCH WATER CUSTOMERS SOON TO PAY LOWER RATE:

Fairfax County residents who previously received water service from the city of Falls Church will get a pleasant surprise starting July 1: Their water rate will decline by 20 percent. Fairfax Water, an independent utility that acquired Falls Church’s water system for $40 million in January 2014, had agreed within two years to equalize the rates paid by its customers and those formerly served by Falls Church’s system. Efficiencies and economies of scale made possible by the merger have allowed Fairfax Water to begin equalizing rates six months ahead of schedule, Fairfax County officials said. All Fairfax Water customers will be charged $2.55 per 1,000 gallons for meter readings taken on or after July 1, which amounts to a savings of more than 20 percent over the rate of $3.27 per 1,000 gallons formerly charged to Falls Church water customers. About 100,000 Fairfax County residents – many of whom lived in Dranesville District – formerly received water from Falls Church and paid significantly higher rates than customers who lived in the city of Falls Church. Falls Church officials had transferred profits from the water system to pay for general-fund expenses. A state judge in 2010 ruled that the practice amounted to

an unconstitutional tax on customers who lived outside the city. Following the judge’s ruling, Falls Church officials hiked their water system’s rates by 8 percent in 2011 and planned to boost them a total of 30 percent by 2016. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in December 2011 adopted an ordinance, which would take effect the following July 1, that would require the cities of Falls Church and Fairfax and towns of Herndon and Vienna to charge water rates no higher than those of Fairfax Water, unless they could demonstrate the higher rates were fair and reasonable based on those jurisdictions’ costs. As part of the deal to purchase Falls Church’s water system, Fairfax County officials agreed to let the city adjust its boundaries to annex some nearby properties that it owned within the county. Falls Church voters approved the property acquisitions in a November 2013 referendum. N.VA. FAMILY SERVICE ADDS BOARD MEMBERS, NAMES LEADERSHIP TEAM:

Four new members have joined Northern Virginia Family Service’s board of directors, elected to three-year terms. New board members include Jennifer Aument of Transurban; Carrie Dooher of Ogilvy Public Relations; Steve Gladis of Steve Gladis Leadership Partners; and Marc Katz of CustomInk.

The social-service organization also announced officers for the 2015-16 year. Joe Fay will serve as chair, Barbara Rudin as vice chair, Warrenetta Baker treasurer and Steve Alloy as secretary. “What’s truly inspirational is the passion our board members have to fulfill [the organizations] mission and serve Northern Virginia’s most vulnerable populations,” said board member and former chair Misti Mokherjee. For information on the organization, see the Web site at www.nvfs.org/board. STATE OFFICIALS ESTIMATE PICNIC COSTS AT $3.97 PER HEAD: The Vir-

ginia Farm Bureau Federation is out with its annual look at the cost of a picnic in the Old Dominion. The study uses volunteer shoppers across the state to check retail, non-sale prices on hot dogs, hamburger meat, the fixin’s, veggies, corn chips, potato salad, watermelon, lemonade and chocolate milk. The average cost for a 10-person picnic worked out to $39.73. No surprise: The high cost of beef is impacting shoppers’ choices. Based on the survey, the average statewide cost of a twopound package of ground beef was $9.02. Next up for the Farm Bureau: Its annual survey of the cost of Thanksgiving meals, coming up in November. – Staff Reports

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trist), 501 Church St., N.E.; Jenna Duffy MSW LCSW (psychotherapist), 129 Park St., N.E.; Metro Scooters (sales and repairs), 223 Mill St., N.E.; Vaperz One Stop (sales), 312 Dominion Road, N.E.; and Technospeaker (training and coaching), 428 Knoll St., N.W.

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VIENNA BUSINESSES MARK ANNIVERSARIES: The Vienna town government

ciation has announced the following new members: Fairfax County Park Authority, Clarity, Grass Roots Fitness and Natural Wellness 360. For information on the organization,

recently noted the following business anniversaries in July: 40 Years: A. Larry Miller M.D.

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see the Web site at www.viennabusiness. org. GIANT, FOOD LION TO MERGE: The

corporate owners of Maryland-based Giant Food and North Carolina-based Food Lion announced plans Wednesday to join forces and merge the two companies. Giant is owned by Dutch supermarket chain Ahold and Food Lion by Belgiumbased Delhaize. The new merger would make the company the fourth largest grocery retailer in the world.

Public-Safety Notes County Fire and Rescue Units responded on July 1 at about 10 a.m. to a fire in a parking garage at 7575 Colshire Drive in McLean. Firefighters upon arrival encountered a vehicle on fire in a four-story parking garage attached to two five-story office buildings. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, but the blaze had caused residual damage to several other vehicles and the garage itself. A security guard in the area reported the fire, which did not cause any injuries. Fire officials estimate the blaze caused $60,570 damage. According to fire investigators, the fire was accidental and began in and around the engine compartment of one of the burned vehicles. The exact cause of the fire is undetermined, officials said. MAN SNATCHES WOMAN’S PURSE IN FALLS CHURCH AREA: Fairfax County

police are searching for a man who reportedly stole a woman’s purse on June 30 in the Falls Church area. The victim had just exited a bus in the 7700 block of Leesburg Pike at around 9:05 p.m. when she approached a man to ask for directions. The man took the victim’s purse by force and fled, police said. The victim did not require medical attention following the incident. County police officers, along with assistance from helicopter and K9 units, checked the area and could not locate the suspect. The suspect was described as black, about 6 feet tall, with thin build, wearing a red shirt, light-colored pants and a black beanie on his head, police said. COUNTY POLICE ARREST MAN ON INDECENT-EXPOSURE, DRUNKENNESS CHARGES: Fairfax County police were

called to a restaurant in the 8500 block of Leesburg Pike in Tysons Corner on June 28 at 4:49 a.m. after a man exposed himself to an employee there. Officers located the suspect and arrested him. Authorities charged Rahma Al Shamsi, 32, of no fixed address, with indecent exposure and being drunk in public. POLICE ARREST BURGLARY SUSPECT AT VIENNA-AREA SCHOOL: Fairfax

County police dispatched officers to the 2500 block of Cedar Lane in the Vienna area on June 28 at 8:01 p.m. after receiving a report about a suspicious person on school property. Officers located the suspect on school property and arrested him. Authorities have charged Steven L. Kamen, 22, of Falls Church, with burglary and petit larceny. INTRUDER DAMAGES PROPERTY AT TYSONS HOTEL POOL: An employee of

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VIENNA BANK EMPLOYEE REPORTS CUSTOMER’S SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES:

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An employee at BB&T Bank, 440 Maple Ave., E., told Vienna police that on June 24 a suspicious man had attempted to enter the bank prior to its opening time of 9 a.m. The employee also stated the same man returned later that day and asked to use the bank’s restroom. The man was given permission to use the restroom, but left instead, police said.

living in the 200 block of Patrick Street, S.W., told Vienna police that between June 25 and 27 her daughter had looked for employment using the Web site SitterCity. Com. The woman told police her daughter had been contacted by someone who agreed to hire her and sent her a check for her first advance and to cover items needed for her employment. The resident said her daughter contacted her and described the employment arrangement, but her mother recognized it as a scam. They contacted their bank and ensured no funds were withdrawn. Vienna police continue to investigate this case.

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on June 16 at 6:15 p.m. to find her automobile had been struck by an unknown vehicle, Vienna police said. A witness in the area gave police the striking vehicle’s license-plate information and a physical description of its driver. Armed with the evidence given by the witness, a responding officer located the owner and driver of the striking vehicle. The owner informed him his daughter works in the area where the hit-and-run occurred and she would have been driving the vehicle at that time. The officer spoke with the owner’s daughter, who stated she was exiting a parking space and may have struck another vehicle. She stated she was unsure what to do next and left the scene. The owner provided his insurance information, which police turned over to the owner of the struck vehicle. The woman informed police she did not wish to pursue charges at that time.

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Schools & Military n Thomas Minkler of Oakton earned a bachelor of arts degree during recent commencement exercises at Ohio Wesleyan University. n Christopher Zimmerman of Vienna earned a bachelor of science degree in nutrition and dietetics, summa cum laude, during recent commencement exercises at the University of Rhode Island.

ney Ruggeri of McLean, a graduate of Our Lady of Good Counsel School, earned a bachelor’s degree in English during recent commencement exercises at Colgate University. Kirstianna Lombardi of Vienna has been named to the president’s list for the spring semester at McKendree University.

n Jillian Ruske of Vienna has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of New Hampshire.

n Briannah Steele, the daughter of James and Esther Steele of McLean, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Grove City College.

Adam Broeckaert of Great Falls, a graduate of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School; Caroline Craver of Great Falls, a graduate of Langley High School; Benjamin Goldberg of Vienna, a graduate of James Madison High School; and Caroline Russell of Great Falls, a graduate of Langley High School have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Lan

n Nicholas Angus of McLean, a graduate of McLean High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in history; William Garcia of McLean, a graduate of Georgetown Day School, earned a bachelor’s degree in economics; John Metelski of Great Falls, a graduate of Landon School, earned a bachelor’s degree in economics; and Court-

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Cecelia Burke, Sara de la Torre and Emma Gonzalez of McLean; Alfred Wilkins III of Oakton; and Kathleen Norton of Great Falls have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Loyola University. n

n Cadet Taylor Thomas, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Thomas of VIenna; Cadet William Whitfield, the son of Sally Ozefovich of Vienna; Cadet John Genkinger, the son of Robert Genkinger and Sonia Calcagno of McLean; Cadet William Heppner, the son of Col. and Mrs. Donald Heppner of Vienna; Cadet Joseph Monfort-Eaton III, the son of Joseph Monfort II and Deborah Eaton of Oakton; and Cadet Zachary

Regen, the son of Peter and Alison Regen of McLean have been named to the dean’s list for the second semester at Virginia Military Institute.

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n Sean Dunaway of McLean earned a master’s degree in applied linguistics during recent commencement exercises at Georgia State University.

n Olivia Sullivan of Vienna and Elizabeth Brewer of McLean were recipients of college scholarships through the Scholarships for Military Children Program, administered through Fisher House. n Jacob Consalvi, a student who recently completed sixth grade at Louise Archer Elementary School, was named the Virginia State Merit Winner of the 2015 Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Chalenge. Consalvi was selected based on his innovative idea for a black-ice detector for cars or lampposts, that would alert drivers to dangerous conditions on the roads. Consalvi is headed to Luther Jackson Middle School in September.

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to locate the man, who was described as black, in his early 20s, with short hair and wearing a black T-shirt. DRUGSTORE CUSTOMER BECOMES DISORDERLY AFTER BEING REFUSED SALE OF NEEDLES: An employee at CVS

drugstore, 337 Maple Ave., E., told Vienna police on June 30 at 1:20 a.m. that a male

suspect had entered the store and became disorderly after the employee refused to sell him medical-use needles. The suspect left the store before police arrived, authorities said. DOG NAMED CLEO AWARDED QUARANTINE AFTER BITING CLINICIAN: An em-

ployee at The Hope Center, 140 Park St.,

S.E., was bitten on the hand recently while attempting to perform a medical procedure on a 14-year-old Portuguese water dog named Cleo, Vienna police said. The facility agreed to keep Cleo in their care during the quarantine period. A Vienna animal-control officer will follow up on this case, according to Vienna police officials.

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July 9, 2015

McLEAN COMMUNITY PLAYERS TO PRESENT ‘JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR’:

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We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap. All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-9753. Email: fairhousing@dpor.virginia.gov. Web site: www.fairhousing.vipnet.org

The McLean Community Players will present a run of “Jesus Christ Superstar” from July 10-26 at the Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. For tickets and information, see the Web site at www.mcleanplayers.org. SUMMER CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES: The Summer Sunday Concerts in

the Park series, sponsored by the McLean Community Center, continues on Sunday, July 12 at 5 p.m. at McLean Central Park with a concert by Ruthie and the Wranglers. Future performances include Jennifer Cutting’s OCEAN Orchestra (July 19) and

the Lisa Lim Band (July 26). Parking is available at the community center and Dolley Madison Library. For information, call (703) 790-0123 or see the Web site at www.aldentheatre.org. FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT McLEAN PROJECT FOR ARTS: A fundraiser for

McLean Project for the Arts has been announced by the Community Charity Champions initiative of HBC Realty Group of Keller Williams Realty. Those who attend dinner on Tuesday, July 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pulcinella Italian Host restaurant in McLean, and bring a flier supporting the effort, will see approximately 70 percent of their dinner check supporting the non-profit arts center. “We are looking forward to MPA’s fourth year teaming up with the Commu-

Enjoy 11-days of jam-packed local ingredients from July 23rd through August 2nd When Loudoun Restaurants, Farms and Wineries come

together to bring you the 4th annual Farm-to-Fork Loudoun

nity Charity Champions effort,” said Susan Corrigan, executive director of McLean Project for the Arts. “Last year brought in nearly $1,600 – we know this year will be as successful and fun.” The effort is sponsored by Karen Briscoe and Lizzy Conroy of HBC Realty Group of Keller Williams Realty; Barb Kinlin of Reveal Remodel; Marcus Simon of EKKO Title; Kevin Dougherty of Pillar to Post; Kathy and Justin Neal of the Neal Team/Sun Trust Mortgage; the McLean Chamber of Commerce; and Moe Jebali with Pulcinella Italian Host. For information or the coupon, call HBC Realty Group at (703) 734-0192 or see the Web site at www.hbcrealtygroup. com. McLEAN AAUW HOSTS USED-BOOK COLLECTION: The McLean branch of

the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will collect used books, CDs, DVDs and software on Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sun Trust Bank, 515 Maple Ave., E., in Vienna. Materials will be part of the AAUW’s annual book sale, to be held Sept. 18-20 at the McLean Community Center. Proceeds will support scholarships for women. The final collection of the year will be held Aug. 8. No encyclopedias, VHS tapes or audio tapes are sought. For information, call (703) 527-4201 or see the Web site at www.mclean-va.aauw. net. LYME-DISEASE FUNDRAISER TO FEATURE HAIRCUTS: Colour Bar Studio will

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Where – at participating restaurants listed below, who will serve their specially crafted Farm-to-Fork Loudoun menus sourcing from the farms and wineries also listed!

RESTAURANTS – ALDIE - Brassicas Farm Fresh Market & Cafe ASHBURN - Fresh & Organic Bakery Cafe and ‘Palmers Grille’ at Belmont Country Club LEESBURG - Aiyara Thai Restaurant, Chimole Wine & Tapas Lounge, Fire Works Pizzeria, Jasmine Chinese Cuisine, Leesburg Diner, Leesburg Public House, Palio Ristorante Italiano, Pike’s Fish House, Shoe’s Cup & Cork, The Wine Kitchen, Trinity House Café, and Tuscarora Mill MIDDLEBURG - Goodstone Inn & Restaurant and Harrimans PURCELLVILLE Grandale Restaurant, Magnolia’s at the Mill, The White Palace Restaurant, and WK Hearth STERLING The Bungalow Lakehouse SOUTH RIDING - Rangoli Indian Restaurant FOOD TRUCK - Cured Food Truck. FARMS – Dog Star Farm, Great Country Farms, Independence Homestead Farm, Kerry Knoll Farm, Loudounberry Farm, Moonfire Orchard, Spring House Farm, Willow Hawk Farm, and Zion Farm. WINERIES – Bluemont Vineyard, Casanel Vineyards, Dry Mill Vineyards & Winery, Greenhill Winery & Vineyards, Stonehouse Meadery, Stone Tower Winery, www.insidenova.com

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host a fundraiser to support education and research on Lyme disease on Sunday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the salon, 8100 Boone Blvd., Suite 115. At the event, haircuts will be priced at $100, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to support the National Capital Lyme Disease Association. The event aims to raise $10,000, and also feature a day of raffles and prizes. For information and to make a reservation, call (703) 848-2000 or see the Web site at www.colourbarstudio.com. LIBRARY PROGRAM LOOKS AT PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: Ghost investigator,

medium and author Rob Gutro will be featured during a program at the TysonsPimmit Regional Library on Saturday, July 11 at 1 p.m. Gutro will share a case from the files of Inspired Ghost Tracking of Maryland related to a murder and the possibility of paranormal activity. For information, call (703) 790-8088. INVESTMENT CLUB TO MEET AT LIBRARY: The Model Investment Club of

Northern Virginia will meet at TysonsPimmit Regional Library on Thursday, July 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. The non-profit investing club focuses on finding quality companies, determining a fair price and managing a portfolio. The Sun Gazette welcomes your submission of items for inclusion in the paper. Contact information is available on Page 6.

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Brick front, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse in the heart of Vienna. Hardwood floors, finished basement, fully fenced back yard. Please contact me for additional information.

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ANNANDALE

Well kept 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath brick rambler on large lot. Located in an excellent school district. Updated kitchen. Come and see all this home has to offer.

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Stunning 2,808 sq. ft. urban townhome condo w/ 3 beds, 2 1/2 baths & 1 car garage! Includes hdwd flrs no longer available on new models. MB w/ sitting room, luxurious on-suite bath & walk-in closet.

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OAKTON

$580,000

Large, 4BR/3BA, remodeled home in Lake Barcroft. Gourmet kitchen, wood floors, 1/5 mile to lake & sandy beach.

This split-level 3BA/2BR home in beautiful Falls Church features gorgeous recently refinished hardwood floors on the main and upper levels. Located on a corner lot with plenty of backyard space and storage/tool shed. Freshly painted throughout with updated fixtures, this house is truly move-in ready!

703-524-2100

Unique townhome w/master bedroom on main level in the heart of Oakton! Walk to shops & restaurants. 2 car garage! Georgetown style patio. 3 bedrooms & 3 full baths. Walk-out basement. Bring your imagination. Sold as is.

Immaculate custom built home on .83 acres. 2 main level master bedrooms, handicap accessible, and a full kitchen in the downstairs suite. A beautiful back deck and lavishly appointed gourmet kitchen distinguish this property.

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ARLINGTON

W NE

$939,000

ARLINGTON

LAKE RIDGE

URBAN OASIS! Charming 5BR 4BA home in sought-after Golf Club Manor! 3 levels of spacious living, with over 4000 square feet. Nearly 1/2 acre private lot w border of trees. HWs throughout 1st floor. Screened sun porch. Finished walk-out LL with rec room, 2011 roof. Newer appliances/systems. Rear deck. 2-car garage.

703-524-2100

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$618,000

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703-524-2100

CAROL KALINOWSKI 703-631-1393 www.cbmove.com/LO9008474 ANNANDALE

CENTREVILLE

$340,000

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Inviting 3 level TH backing to woods in Centre Ridge! 3 bedrooms/2.5 baths with lower level walkout. Hardwood on main level. New neutral carpet on other levels. Large deck and fenced backyard. Great commuter location!

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2 JONES SELL HOMES TEAM/703-609-7071 www.cbmove.com/FX8661716

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RESTON

$295,000

Freshly painted throughout, kitchen cabinets updated. 3 br, 3.5 ba, Sep DR opens to step down LR. HW floors LR/DR. UL has 2 full ba, 3 br. LL has FR, bonus room & full ba. Community pool.

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Wonderful opportunity to live in Reston. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on 3 finished levels. Close to shopping and near the metro. Contact Mike for more information.

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$700,000

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Adorable starter home with fabulous fenced back yard! New carpet, updated BAs, newer thermal wndws, newer HWH. Walk to schools, pool, & community lake facilities.

703-216-0227 703-855-7630

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$824,900

W NE

MIKE DECARLO 703-772-7323 www.cbmove.com/FX8669137 FAIRFAX

W NE

703 928-0475 703 217-9033 www.cbmove.com/FX8638517

Pristine property located in popular Concord Green. Updated kitchen & bathrooms! Pride of ownership shows-Hardwood floors on main & bedroom levels*Cul-de-sac! 2 car tanden carport! Enjoy summer days on screened porch. Lovely!

MOFFETT AND EMSHWILLER

703-517-6708 www.cbmove.com/FX8610779

Beautiful 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath home nestled on an acre of land in Vienna. Benefits of the home include a gourmet kitchen, a covered screen-in porch that overlooks the pool, two fireplaces, and a totally renovated Master Bath.

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Split Rare 4-Level Home in Mosby Woods! 4 Freshly Painted Bedrooms on Upper Level! 3 Full Baths, Hardwood Floors, Fenced Yard! KELLY FAIRCHILD

KAY GRAFF

571-201-0922 703-725-5276 www.cbmove.com/FC8637715

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Updated 4BR/2BA home features huge Sunroom, Au Pair Suite/Home Office, new Kitchen appliances, Hardwoods, Replacement Windows, and more. Sited on quiet street in established community. Fenced yard. Gas Utilities. No HOA. Walk to ES. KAREN CROWE BOB MACINTOSH

$389,900

Welcome to this warm and inviting home. Hardwood flrs and a fire place on main level. The kitchen and baths have been updated. The laundry has been moved to upper level for ease of use. Flat spacious back yard with a partially covered deck.

W NE

JACKIE ARMSTRONG FRANK LATTANZI

703-524-2100

VIENNA

$345,000

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This attractive corner unit home offers everything; spacious living and dining rooms with floor to ceiling windows, a large wonderful balcony professionally landscaped courtyard; two large bedrooms both offering spa-inspired bathrooms. Open gourmet kitchen offers gleaming granite counters! Minutes of walking from two Metros: Ballston and Virginia Square.

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Cul-de-sac location within walking distance to the Metro. Four beds 2.5 baths updates throughout, deck, 2 car garage. Madison HS.

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July 9, 2015

Real Estate Featured Property of the Week

Exceptionality Abounding in McLean

Showplace Home Features Top-Quality Entertaining Areas

Summer is upon us, and there are few ceived with attention to detail. Set on a homes in the local area more adept at verdant lot of nearly one-third acre, the hosting a garden party than this week’s home is situated well and the layout of featured property. the interior makes maximum use of trafImagine your guests chatting on the fic flow. huge wraparound flagstone terrace and Highlights are many, from the gracious enjoying the adjacent fish pond. If the living and dining rooms to the showplace weather turns too hot, everyone can come kitchen with adjacent breakfast room, to inside and enjoy the spacious main level, the glorious family room. with its open, invigorated floor plan. The upper level is highlighted by the Meanwhile, family living is accom- master retreat, with a bedding area offerplished with large bedrooms and infor- ing a fireplace. There also is a dressing mal spaces, all adding up to a four-level, room, extensive walk-in-closet space, a 9,000-square-foot standout in McLean de- sumptuous bath and a balcony overlooksigned to exceed expectations. ing your domains. And this is just one of The property currently is on the mar- six bedrooms throughout the home. ket, listed at $2,475,000 by Marianne Above the second level is a floored Prendergast of Washington Fine Proper- attic area, perfect for storage or future ties. expansion. Now no matter where you are, From the stunning curb appeal to the you can get all your local news, The lower level celebrates informal bucolic surroundings, the home con- living with a large recreation room, playINSIDENOVA pocket-sized. sports, and was traffic.

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room, home theater and exercise room. It also offers walk-up access to the sumptuous rear yard. Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (703) 738-2520.

Facts for buyers Address: 8304 Randwood Street, McLean (22102). Listed at: $2,475,000 by Marianne Prendergast, Washington Fine Properties (703) 676-3030. Schools: Spring Hill Elementary, Cooper Middle, Langley High School.

Census Bureau Figures Give a Glimpse Into D.C. Homeowners The median square footage of owner-occupied homes in the Washington area stood at 2,200, and the typical such house was constructed in 1981, according to new figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. The data, released in June, show characteristics of housing in the region based on a 2013 survey of property owners. The median home value of owneroccupied housing units across the Washington region was $369,500, with a median original purchase price of $240,000. Slightly more than threequarters of homes had mortgages on them, the remainder being owned free and clear. For homes constructed within four years of the survey, the median home value was $495,000. The median mortgage payment for all owner-occupied housing across the region was $1,740, with a median monthly expenditure of $291 for real estate taxes, $75 for property insurance, $135 for electricity, $25 for trash removal and $42 for routine maintenance. A total of 93 percent of owner-occupied properties across the Washington region reported central air conditioning, while 70.4 percent reported a warm-air furnace as the main heating source. Natural gas was the heating fuel in 56 percent of owner-occupied housing, followed by electricity at 35 percent. Other facts and figures about owner-occupied housing across the Washington region: • 46 percent of homes had pets, while 33 percent had children. • 62 percent of homes had a garage or carport. • 65 percent had a usable fireplace. • 48 percent had four or more bedrooms. • 83 percent had two or more bathrooms. • 91 percent had a porch, deck, balcony or patio. • 31 percent had three or more vehicles parked at the home. • 16 percent had rooms used exclusively for business. The survey results are based on data compiled from approximately 3,000 local residents, or one out of every 753 property owners in the Washington region. The region has approximately 2.26 million housing units, of which 60 percent (1.35 million) are owner-occupied, according to Census Bureau officials.

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Cats in Critical Need of Adoption

part of an ongoing Animal Control investigation.” The animal shelter has been reaching out to partners throughout the region for assistance. The shelter is currently taking a list of names of people needing to surrender cats, and calling them back as soon as kennels open up. For information on adoption opportunities, call (703) 830-1100 or e-mail animalshelter@fairfaxcounty.gov.

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Team (CERT) training for local residents. The program teaches people how best to respond and secure their community’s safety during emergencies. MCA board member Darren Ewing, who participated in the program last year, said the training immensely improved his knowledge and skills. “I feel much more fully prepared, having gone through this course,” Ewing said. MCA Breaks for Summer, Will Hold September Meeting at Tysons-Pimmit Library: The McLean Citizens Association’s board of directors began its annual summer break following the board’s July 1 meeting. Because of regularly scheduled maintenance at the organization’s usual meeting location, the McLean Community Center, the board next will meet on Sept. 9 at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in the Falls Church area. The meeting will start as usual at 7:30 p.m., but will end at 9 p.m. because of the library’s closing time.

Continued from Page 1 taken from the proposed new development, not from existing mall spaces. The mall handles about 65,000 customers per day and “they don’t want to kill the goose that lays the golden egg,” Jackson said. MCA likely will debate a resolution concerning Macerich’s proposals during the board’s Sept. 9 meeting, said president Jeff Barnett. Preparedness Events Scheduled for Fall: The McLean Citizens Association (MCA) and Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Sept. 23 program in support of National Preparedness Month. The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. The community center this fall also will offer Community Emergency Response

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Cat kennels at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter in recent days have been completely full, and the shelter is asking for the community’s help to find homes for all of their adoptable cats and kittens. “Summer is generally the shelter’s busiest season, but this year has seen a higherthan-usual number of intakes, particularly of older and harder-to-adopt cats as well as very young kittens,” county officials said. “In addition, many of the holding cages are being used to house cats that are

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Summer Sports Season Is Busier Than All Others We in the news business enjoy a chuckle from a familiar question, which also suggests an insulting innuendo, that is asked this time of the year.

Langley Among 3-0 Swim Teams

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The Oakton Otters (2-0) defeated Mantua, 40-30, in Northern Virginia Swimming League Division 4 diving action last week. Four Oakton divers won their age divisions. They were: Sarah Gurley in junior girls with a score of 121; Mackenzie Brennan SWIM & DIVE (intermediate girls, 147.45), Elana Colbert (senior girls, 190.25), Liam Klopfenstein (senior boys, 197.45). The Otters swept the top three places in intermediate girls (Kyla Straker, second; Kenna Campfield, third). The other Otter divers who placed were: Katie Vaughan (freshman girls, second), Jon Anthony Montel (freshman boys, second), Lexi Pierce (junior girls, second), Blaise Wuest (junior boys, second), Josh Shipley (intermediate boys, second) and Brad Burgeson (senior boys, third). Klopfenstein set a new senior boys pool record at the meet with his 197.45 score, breaking the most recent record of 185.4 set by Burgeson the previous week. n After three weeks of the Northern Virginia Swimming League season, a trio of local teams have 3-0 records and are in first place. Those teams are the Chesterbrook Tiger Sharks in Division 1, the Langley

Oakton Otters diver Liam Klopfenstein competes in the boys senior division during a recent meet.

Continued on Page 24 He has helped the Oakton team get off to a 2-0 start this summer.

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Annual Legion All-Star Game Is Rained Out DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

Al Vaxmonsky of Springfield Post 176, the longest tenured manager in the District 17, said he could not remember a previous time when the all-star game was rained out. The game has been held on July 4 for many years. The all-star clash was going to have a different format this year, because it wasn’t just a contest among District 17 players. This summer, District 17 all-stars were hosting all-stars from District 16, which includes players from Prince William, Clark and Loudoun counties and the Winchester areas. “They all had to travel a good ways to get here, so it’s too bad we couldn’t play,” Vaxmonsky said. “The field was

not safe.” The rain continued off-and-on all day, so the concern was the field would never sufficiently dry. Vienna Post 180 and Falls Church Post 130 had a number of local players scheduled to participate in the all-star game. From Vienna were Tommy Lopez, Pete Nielsen, Jake Nielsen, Danny Good, Justin Garcia and Jagger James. Two local players from the Falls Church team were Matt Rosenberg and Frank Minamino. The regular season continues for a few more weeks, then is followed by the district tournament. The tourney champion

It’s goes something like this: “Since it’s summer and school is out, there must not be many sports to cover? So what do you do and write about?” A tempting smart-aleck response would be to say we hang around poolside all summer updating our baseballcard and Wheaties-box collections. Our actual reply is more like: “Are you kidding? Drive around and take a look. There are summer sports and plenty to write about all over the place. Do you see any empty fields? And that’s just outside. Inside, school gymnasiums are packed with various games, camps and activities. It’s almost impossible to reserve any gym time.” Summertime is busy when it comes to local sports, real busy in fact, probably more so than at any time during any of the high school seasons. We aren’t being slackers. The Wheaties collection will have to wait. It’s easier to follow and keep up with the high school seasons, where there are no summertime restrictions from playing games on Sundays, as is the case for public schools in Virginia. Also, nighttime curfews aren’t followed as closely. If a local Little League wants to start a baseball or softball game Sunday night at 10 p.m., it probably has that option. The biggest reason the summer is so filled with sports is because there is so much more than just the traditional July and August games of baseball, softball and outdoor swimming and diving competitions. There are scads of summer basketball, soccer, touch and flag football, lacrosse leagues and track and field events. Can anyone answer when the traditional soccer season is supposed to take place? For a 10-day stretch that ended July 5, Northern Virginia hosted many venues for the Fairfax 2015 World Police & Fire Games. That provided even more to cover and write about. A better question might be: “It’s probably a challenge keeping track of all of those summer sports?” So true.

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For the first time in decades, the annual July 4 American Legion District 17 allbaseball game BASEBALL star was rained out and probably will not be made up. The contest was scheduled for 10 a.m. at the traditional Waters Field venue in Vienna. Heavy rain, lasting more than an hour leading up to the summer classic, left the artificial-turf field with multiple infield puddles and unsafe for play. That rain storm delayed the 11:05 a.m. start of the Washington Nationals’ home game in D.C. by 15 minutes.

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McLean, Oakton Graduates Chosen in Pro Baseball Draft DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

His goal has been reached. Luke Willis, an Oakton High School graduate, has the opportunity to play professional baseball. Willis, who recently finished his college career by batting .355 as a senior and making second-team all-Atlantic 10 Conference for George Mason University, was selected in the 30th round of the Major League Baseball draft in June by the Kansas City Royals. The outfielder traveled to Arizona to attend a rookie camp and is playing for the Arizona Royals Rookie-League team in theArizona League. Willis was batting .292 through nine games. “It’s a dream come true, everything I have wanted,” Willis said. “This was my dream since I first put on a glove and started watching baseball on TV. As long as I’m playing baseball, I have a smile on my face. This is not the route I planned, but it worked out.” After graduating from Oakton, the 5-foot-11 Willis, 22, attended Coastal Carolina University his freshman and sophomore seasons. He received limited playing time there, batting .228 in two

Oakton High graduate Luke Willis was drafted PHOTO FROM GEORGE MASON by the Royals.

seasons, and became frustrated. After his father, Jeff, died between Willis’ freshman and sophomore seasons, he decided transfer to George Mason to be closer to his mom. At George Mason, Willis started and played in every game as a junior and senior. “Things worked out,” Willis said. “I think my dad would be proud right now.” Also this season at George Mason, Willis had 76 hits, led the conference with

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Wildthings in Division 4 and the Kent Garden Dolphins in Division 8. All three teams won meets July 4. Chesterbrook defeated the Hamlet Green Feet, 320-100, Langley downed Virginia Run, 244-176, and Kent Gardens topped Holmes Run Acres, 261-158. For Chesterbrook double winners in the meet were Thomas Outlaw, Chris Outlaw, Rachel Clark, Keira Gutierrez, Olivia McManus, Julia Green and Colin Francis. Single winners were Jamie Coates, Olivia Burgeson, Andy Francis, Andrew Bernstein, Gabby Perotti, Holly Prince, Andrew Lohman, Nico Christofferson, Caroline Burgeson, Ryan Soh, Isabelle Bernasek, Callie Hamilton, Tyler Lentine, Pierce Casper, Sophia Bernstein and John Stahlman. Double winners for the Hamlet were Jenna Cai, Ryan Bradshaw and Johnny Bradshaw. Single winners were Fiona Muir, Celeste Pace, Jacqueline Young and Garrett Walsh. Langley won five of the first six events in its meet. Double winners were Colin Walter, Tessa Jones, Beckett Collins, Luke Watson, Sebastian Silvestro and Isabel Schone. Single winners were Nathan Robinson, Brady Quinn, Danny Quinn, Nathan Johnson, Margit Crittenberger, Ryan Jones, Campbell Collings, Liliana Schone, Jake Smith, Marina Watson, Kate Walter and Duncan Proxmire. Kent Gardens defeated Holmes Run Acres, 261-158. Double winners were John Paul Gonsalves, Clare Brady, Joyce Yang, Fiona Carcani and Flavia Carcani. The single winners were Karen Wood, Nora Venetianer, Irene Sundius, Brian Baptiste, Nathan Fimbrres, Connor Carroll, Joseph Consalves, Louis Tucker, Noah Shea, Aidan Mcinerney, Garrett

Hunter Mill’s Jason Mack swims the boys 11-12 breaststroke during a meet. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT

Bataille and Mason Weinstock. Following is other NVSL action from July 4 meets: n In Division 3, the Dunn Loring Dolphins (1-2) fell to the Little Rocky Run Stingrays, 240-180. Double winners for Dunn Loring were Katherine Shatokhin, Jeffrey Vahini, Michael Falzone and Rachael Holp. Single winners were Lauren Kaup, Ana Falzone, Zachary Yasher, Selena Kaup, Emily Swanekamp, Neal McElhattan, Aidan Jones, Val Dirkse, Sanam Milani and Adib Milani. n The Cardinal Hill Cardinals (2-1) defeated Dowden Terrace, 228-192, in Division 5 action. Double winners for the Cardinals were Alec Butler, Reese deKramer, Clare Kehoe, Ian Russiello and Maggie Shi. Single winners were Becca Burg, Brooke Bundy, Brynn Curtis, Ethan deKramer, Tommy Gaydos, Eve Grill, Max Hollis, Serena Jacobs, Teddy Lewis and Greta Westfall. n The McLean Marlins (1-2) defeated the Highlands Whomping Turtles (0-3) by a 231-189 score in Division 1 action. Double winners for Highlands were Sabrina Boughanem, Ben Charles, Diego Cruzado, Sarah Murphy, Maggie O’Shaughnessy and Curan Palmer. Single winners were Maria Alvarado, Scott Callender, Kelsey Isman, Allison Martin, Skye Sunderhauf and Courtney Watts.

29 stolen bases, scored 50 runs, drove in 29 and homered four times. “I had a good season, but I had no expectations about the draft,” Willis said. “I just wanted to be selected in one of the 40 rounds.” In 2014 for George Mason, Willis was chosen as the Most Outstanding Player of the Atlantic 10 Tournament. His senior year at Oakton, Willis was chosen as the school’s Male Athlete of the Year. Willis also played football and ran track at Oakton in addition to being an all-state baseball player. Also in June, the Royals drafted Jake Kalish in the 32nd round. Kalish was Willis’ George Mason teammate and roommate and one of his best friends. “That’s crazy, we could still be playing together,” Willis said. Willis became anxious about his status as the draft reached the later rounds. “My heart was pounding,” he said. Willis took a break from reading the draft list on the Internet so he could drive to see a friend. He learned about his selection when Willis was texted by friends as he was driving in his car. “My phone started blowing up, so I figured I was drafted,” Willis said. McLean Graduate Drafted by Dodg-

ers: McLean High School graduate Josh Sborz, a hard-throwing junior righthanded pitcher for the University of Virginia’s baseball team, was selected in the Major League Baseball draft in June. Sborz was taken 74th overall by the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of the Competitive Balance B Round, which comes between the second and third rounds. A 2015 second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection, Sborz had a 7-2 record with a 1.60 earned run average in 73 innings with 62 strikeouts this season and helped Virginia win the Division I College World Seires. Sborz had 15 saves and has limited opponents to a .163 batting average. Sborz made 80 career appearances,had a 16-6 career record, a 2.20 career ERA and 17 saves. In 200 career innings, he has allowed 135 hits while striking out 181 and holding his foes to a .192 batting average. Sborz was an all-district and all-region selection at McLean when he helped lead the Highlanders to playoff appearances. His older brother Jay Sborz was drafted out of high school by the Detroit Tigers. He spent a number of years in professional baseball, briefly in the Major Leagues with the Tigers.

Curan Palmer tied the team record in the boys 8-under butterfly with a time of 18.38 and O’Shaughnessy broke her own team record in girls 8-under breaststroke with a time of 20.89. Double winners were Joseph Duncan, Victoria Valko, Robert Luebke, Christopher Murphy and Michelle Owens. Single winners were Thomas Duncan, Derek Liu, Grant Watts, Olivia Tennant, Nathan Rongione, Charles Brooks, Olivia Brower, Dora Wu, Hannah McCarron, Timothy Wu, Isabella Rongione and Elizabeth McCulla. The girls 9-10 medley relay (1:08:78) broke a team record. n The Tuckahoe Tigers (2-1) of Division 1 lost to the Overlee Flying Fish, 256-164. For Tuckahoe, Carolina Zubler set a team record in the girls 11-12 butterfly (31.0), Peter Byman set a mark in the boys 15-18 backstroke (28.07), and the 9-10 boys medley relay set a record in 1:09.66. Double winners for Tuckahoe were Zubler, Danielle Hughes, J.T. Ewing, Emanuel Rouvelas and D.J. Leiss. Single winners were Eli Leonard, Nico Cantrell, Owen Thomas, Rachael Yoon, Max Gieseman and Peter Byman. n The Hunter Mill Sharks (2-1) lost to Wakefield Chapel, 225-195, in a Division 2 meet. Double winners for Hunter Mill were Katie Mack, Adira Asner, Nathan Pawlowicz and Ian Cobb. Single winners were Katharine Frothingham, Alexandra Dicks, Giovanna Moriarty, Hannah Carmen, Norman Chase, Michael Pettinichi and Stephanie Royer. Mack again broke her own freestyle record time, with a swim of 26.81. n The Great Falls Rapids (1-2) defeated Brandywine, 255-163, in a Divison 9 meet. Double winners for Great Falls were Sophie Smith, Shaun Fallon, Corinne Jaggard, Paige Hall, Megan Jungers and Will Kemmerer. Single winners were Mark Jungers, Leo Song, Kendall Heebink, Sasha Minsky, Evan Guidi, Patrick Manley, Ana Mulligan, Marina

Smith, Danny McGaughey, Alex Hanna and Joseph Fallon. The boys 15-18 medley relay broke a 29-year-old team record with a time of 2:00.89. n The Shouse Village Sharks (2-1) lost to Walden Glen, 266-153, in Division 11. Double winners for Shouse were Sinead Eksteen, Sophie Fredericks, Olivia Phillips, Ryan Sribar and Fiona Williams. Single winners were Charlie Williams, Carlyn Kranking, Rashad Amirullah, Kara Bremser and Ben Phillips. n The Oakton Otters lost to Ravensworth Farm, 235-185, in Division 5. Double winners for Oakton were James Piccolo, Evelyn Pickett, Michael Ambrose, Burke Carroll, Emerson Wilson and Nick Highman. Single winners were Drew Weber, Bridget Prophett, Catherine Avart, Beau Souders and Eric Koplaski. n Vienna Woods (2-1) defeated Fairfax, 217.5-202.5, in a Division 3 meet. Double winners for Vienna Woods were Abigail Siddon, Megan Fitzpatrick, Natalie Lauer and James Savarese. Single winners were Sophia Brown, Emma Smith, Sidney Owens, Julianne McHenry, Brian Daly, Timothy Fitzpatrick, William Savares, Jack Norton and Alec Biles. n In a Division 2 meet, the Vienna Aquatic Gators (1-2) downed the Lakevale Estates Dolphins (0-3) by a 251-169 score. For Vienna Aquatic, double winners were Ian O’Toole, Owen O’Toole, Jack Galbraith, Marcus Card, Andrew West, Alessandra Pezzimenti, Garrity Ford, Morgan Rushforth and Darby Galbraith. Single winners were James Rushforth, Frankie O’Toole, Logan Bendza, Matthew Schlueter, O’Neill Ford, Anna Keating, Veronika Miller and Sara West. For Lakevale, double winners were Mallory Dyson, Genevieve Gemond and Charlotte Dixon. Single winners were Elizabeth Kuhlkin, Ela Miralao, Patrick Kuhlkin, John Sturgill, Kyle Wu, Odin Woitek, Ethan Morrow and Owen Dyson.

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McLEAN HOTSPUR GREEN WIN REGION SOCCER TITLE: The McLean Hotspur Green under-14 boys soccer

team won the 2015 U.S. Youth Soccer Region 1 (East) Championship Tournament last month. In the championship game, McLean defeated the Crew from Pennsylvania, 3-0. In the semifinals, McLean won 6-0 over the FC Elite from Connecticut. The players are Kamyab Pirouz, Tyler Smith, Abel Luwis, Ethan Stewart, Jack Rosener, Brendan Murray, Winton Agbara, Dean Hughes, Yassine Elkahloun, Jett Bisset, Tony Ducic, Eric Eichler, Jake Mayer, Billy Blake, Daniel Diaz-Bonilla, Raphael Leslau, Nate Paolozzi, Garrett Socas, Spencer Gregory and Farrell Mahmud. The team has been coached throughout the seasons by Jamil Walker. With the victory, the Hotspur earned a berth at the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships, July 21-26 in Tulsa, Okla.

The McLean Hotspur Green won a U.S. region soccer title.

GREAT FALLS CHEETAHS MAKE THEIR MARK: The

Great Falls Cheetahs, an under-14 girls travel soccer team, won the 2014 Old Dominion Soccer League (Division 1) championship. The Cheetahs moved up to Division 1 this past winter, and went 5-2-1 in league play. That followed an unbeaten fall ODSL season, which culminated in the team’s first league championship. The players were Courtney Brandt, Kendall Treco, Haley Richardson, Lorin Costley, Hannah Richardson, Anna Grace Shepherd, Sam Brascia, Molly Buckler, Mari Gardiner, Reece Herberg, Monica Abela, Sophie Luraschi, Victoria Stark, Audrey Kim, Allie Brascia, Anna Brascia and Clara Nickles. The Cheetahs are also two time winners of the Randy Rawls Sportsmanship Award. The Cheetahs are led by head coach Philip Nickles, assistant Bill Luraschi, man-

The travel baseball Braves won a recent tournament title.

ager Tiffany Kim, and trainer Nick Maclean. DIRT DEVIL ELITE WIN BASEBALL CLASSIC: The 13-

under McLean Dirt Devil Elite baseball team won the recent Home Run Classic. The players were Brandon Trong, Amon Johnson, Randy Shepherd, Drew Stieg, Harrison Digg, Anthony Luu, Will Wheat, Casey Scoff, Nolan Thomas, Jack Greehan, Teddy Merritt, Kyoungwon Kim and Randy Greehan. BASEBALL TEAM INCLUDING LOCAL PLAYERS WINS TITLE: The Richmond Braves North 12-under base-

The Great Falls Cheetahs won the Old Dominion Soccer League.

ball team recently won the Triple Crown Border Wars Tournament in Rocky Mount, N.C. The tournament featured 31 of the top teams from North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and other surrounding states. The Braves outscored their opponents, 61-7 to finish 6-0. The Braves nearly had more homeruns (12) than their opponents had hits (13). The tournament victory was the Braves’s sixth in the last 10 tournaments entered, and earned the team an invite to the Triple Crown Super Nationals Tournament in Myrtle Beach. The Braves North team is made up of players from Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun counties, including nine from Vienna and McLean. Players included James Triantos, Kyle Parizek, Colin Tuft, Jason Pan, Ben Eldridge, Ryan Mills, Conner Hale, Matt Keay, Tio Graybill, Will Lee, Nick Morgan and J.T. Carter. FAIRFAX COUNTY YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION: Across Northern Virginia, registration is now

op for boys and girls ages 7 to 16 for fall football. Links to all participating clubs are available on the league’s website, www.fcyfl.org.

High School Roundup MARSHALL BASEBALL PLAYERS MAKE ALL-STATE: The Virginia High School

League released its official 5A all-state baseball team last week and Marshall High School senior catcher Mitch Blackstone was chosen as the Player of the Year. Joining the Cornell-bound Blackstone on the 5A all-state first team were his Marshall teammates Will Brooke (pitcher) and Justin Han (second base). Making second team all-state 5A from Marshall was third baseman Matt Borowski. Those four helped Marshall finish second in the state this past spring. Prior to the release of the VHSL’s 5A all-state team, the 6A team had Oakton High School shortstop Joe Rizzo as the Player of the Year. He made first team along with Madison pitcher Brian Eckert and outfielder Owen Socher from the 6A state champion Madison High team. McLean catcher Caleb Beatty made first team 6A and Madison pitcher Matt Favero made second team 6A. During the regular season, Beatty helped McLean defeat both Madison and Marshall and play close games in losses against 5A state champion Stone Bridge and 6A state runner-up Chantilly.

distance medley relay earned a bronze medal in the emerging elite divsion at the New Balance National track and field meet. The relay placed 13th, five spots shy of All-American. The squad consisted of Gianmarco Terrones, Michael Thomp-

son, Cole Bransford and Kyle Sanok. Connor Atkinson’s ran a personal and school record in the 400 hurdles. LOCAL PLAYERS CHOSEN ALL-STATE IN SOCCER: A number of girls and boys

soccer players from local schools were chosen as Virginia High School League 6A all-state selections for their performances this spring. In girls soccer, Madison senior Alia Abu Hawa, McLean senior Audrey Freeman and Oakton junior Tess Sapone were first-team selections. In boys soccer Madison senior Stephen Larow, Oakton senior Austin Pelto and Oakton junior Trey Lodge were first-team honorees, along with Langley’s Daniel Levetown (senior), Jacob Labovitz (sophomore) and Sam Golan (sophomore). Making second team were Langley junior Taylor Hosely and Oakton senior Jimmy Filerman. Langley won the 6A state boys cham-

Langley’s Jacob Labovitz made first team allPHOTO BY DEB KOLT state in 6A boys soccer.

Potomac School’s Sheila Rietano was honored by U.S. Lacrosse. PHOTO FROM POTOMAC SCHOOL

pionship this spring and Madison finished second.

POTOMAC SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE PLAYERS HONORED: Potomac School

FLINT HILL SOFTBALL PLAYERS ALLSTATE: Two Flint Hill School girls soft-

ball players were chosen Virginia Independent School Athletic Association Division I all-state. Brittany deCamp was chosen first team and Michelle Abt made second team. POTOMAC SCHOOL TENNIS PLAYERS ALL-STATE: Potomac School boys tennis

players Jason Kwak and Joe Nardini were chosen first team Virginia Independent School Athletic Association Division I all-state and Chris Caskin was an honorable mention selection. The three helped the Panthers finished second in the state this spring, with a 2-1 state tournament record. The team was 16-3 overall.

had four girls high school lacrosse players recently honored by U.S. Lacrosse. Junior Sheila Rietano was named to the U.S. Lacrosse All-American team. Her teammates, Clare Kehoe, Emily Klein, and Grace Meisel were named to the Academic All-American team. Potomac School’s girls lacrosse season was held during the recent spring campaign. LANGLEY BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP:

The Langley High School boys basketball camps are July 6-10 and July 13-17 at Cooper Middle School, and are open to rising 3rd through 10th graders. For information, visit langleysports.org (camps and clinics under boys basketball) or contact Scott Newman at newmanjscott@ gmail.com or (703) 593-8663.

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Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. July 9, 1936: n State transportation officials will take over maintenance of portions of Beulah and Vale roads in Vienna. n The county public-health department is hosting a tuberculosis clinic. n Fairfax officials say they have collected all but 17 percent of taxes due for 1935. n The Vienna Fireman’s Carnival, which was scratched due to rain over the weekend, is running this week. n Will Rogers has died, but he lives on at the State Theater with a screening of “A Connecticut Yankee.” July 10, 1944: n The Virginia delegation to the Democratic National Convention will be formally uncommitted on its presidential choice, but has strict orders to vote against the renomination of Henry Wallace as vice president. July 12, 1961: n While the Byrd Machine’s slate of candidates cruised to victory in the statewide Democratic primary yesterday, Northern Virginia voted for a group of less conservative candidates. n More than two-thirds of Fairfax’s registered voters have signed petitions seeking to have the county become a city. n Four votes may be the margin of victory for a challenger, who appears to have toppled a veteran House of Delegates member in Alexandria. n Small, furnished apartments are in short supply for new teachers coming to the local area this fall. July 10, 1968: n Democratic presidential candidate Eugene McCarthy started his campaign swing through the South with a stop in Virginia. n A total of 578 people have died on Virginia’s roads so far this year, with the commonwealth on track to set a record in 1968. July 9, 1986: n Superintendent Robert Spillane said black students are making progress in Fairfax on standardized tests. n Virginia’s farmers are facing what could turn out to be one of the worst droughts in the commonwealth’s history. n Wacky weather: Temperatures in Fairbanks, Alaska, are in the upper 80s this week.

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