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Options Remain Open for McLean Park Site Public, Organizations Still Have Chance to Weigh in on Uses for 7.2-Acre Ruckstuhl Parcel BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
A gift received six years ago soon may bear fruit. The late Lily Ruckstuhl bequeathed her 7.2-acre property in McLean to the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust (NVCT) follow-
ing her death in September 2008. The Fairfax County Park Authority acquired the property from NVCT in 2012 and now is trying to turn the site into a neighborhood park. Park Authority officials held a public-information meeting July 30 at nearby Lemon Road Elementary School to solicit sugges-
tions from the community as to what features the park should possess. Many who spoke favored passive uses, such as trails, interpretive features and gardens. A dog park also was high on their list, said project manager Andy Galusha. The site, located at 7545 Idylwood Road, is covered under a conservation easement held
by NVCT and Park Authority officials are examining whether that agreement would permit a dog park there. Local youth-athletics groups that have been searching hard for more playing space will have to keep looking. Athletic fields are Continued on Page 22
Special Election: Voters Set to Have Their Say in 48th
PHOTOS BY BRIAN TROMPETER
Voters in portions of McLean will have the chance to go to the polls next Tuesday to pick a successor to Del. Bob Brink (D-48th), who resigned in June to take a position in the McAuliffe administration. Facing off are Democrat Richard “Rip” Sullivan Jr. of McLean and Republican David Foster of Arlington. Both are attorneys. Turnout is expected to be light; the winner will serve until the end of 2015. The 48th District, which also includes portions of Arlington and the Falls Church area of Fairfax County, is decidedly Democratic in its composition. But the prospect of low turnout has given Republicans hope that they might pick off the seat. Sullivan and Foster debated last week and were slated to hold a second debate this week (after the Sun Gazette’s weekly print deadline). Polls will be open Aug. 19 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. While the election takes place after the Sun Gazette’s weekly deadline next week, full coverage will be found immediately following the election on the paper’s Web site at www.insidenova.com/news/fairfax.
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Mike Klein, a reference library at the Library of Congress, examines a map during a one-day exhibit July 30 commemorating the bicentennial of the Panama Canal. PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER
del Cano finished the trip the following year. Many of the displayed maps were created for mariners. Some showed various wind sources around the planet, while others list coastal cities inside the borders of continents. Interior cities were of scant interest to seafarers, Klein said. The canal’s construction was a monumental undertaking and cost the lives of nearly 28,000 workers, many of whom died from malaria, yellow fever and other diseases. Much credit for the project’s success falls to Col. William Gorgas and engineer John Frank Stevens, who implemented infrastructure and health reforms that allowed workers to remain healthy. Only about one-fifth of the project’s fatalities occurred while the United States oversaw the construction. A network of steam shovels and railways expedited soil excavation, giving the United States a crucial edge in completing the project. According to Panama Tourism and Travel Co., the canal stretches about 50 miles between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and transiting ships eventually are raised 85 feet above sea level to make the journey. Each lock chamber is 110 feet wide and 1,000 feet long and has gates 7 feet thick and between 47 and 82 feet tall. About 45,000 workers were employed in the canal zone each year between 1904 and 1914, Perez said. Turnover was high, as witnessed by a notice to Jamaican workers on the project, which listed hundreds of deserters and gave them 30 days to report to the British Consulate in Panama or risk forfeiting their right of passage back to Jamaica. Researchers in the library’s manuscript division had access to 130 letters written by employees working in the construction zone. “You get a feeling of what it was like to be working in those conditions,” Perez said. Martha Kennedy of Fairfax, the library’s curator of popular art, especially Continued on Page 22
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People Vienna’s Dellinger Looks Back on Year Leading American Legion as Its National Commander BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
Ever since being elected national commander of the American Legion last August, former Vienna Town Council member Daniel Dellinger has stayed as frenetically busy as a presidential candidate. With his yearlong, travel-heavy tour as commander about to end, Dellinger provided details on his whirlwind of activities. How has your year as national commander gone? It has been an amazing year. I have met many interesting and patriotic people that have dedicated their life to caring for our veterans, our communities and our nation. What have you been up to, where have you traveled and what have you accomplished? I have traveled to 48 of the 50 states and 10 foreign countries advocating for our veterans and our servicemen and women (333 days on the road this year). My position has afforded me the opportunity to interact with many, from the president of the Republic of China to governors and mayors and most importantly, our members. I have promoted the four pillars of the American Legion during my travels and I invite you to visit our Web site at www.legion.org to learn more about our great organization. Which travel destinations stick out in your mind and why? I would say visiting South Korea and serving our troops their Thanksgiving meal on the DMZ [Demilitarized Zone] and the 70th anniversary celebration at Normandy [of] D-Day. The troops in Korea [are noteworthy] because of the 65 men and women who serve on the DMZ and face North Korea everyday not knowing if that day the situation may change. The 70th anniversary [was memorable] because of the gratitude of the
citizens of Europe and their continued support of what we did for them 70 years ago. How has being national commander squared with your expectations of the job? What surprises and challenges have you encountered? I expected a busy schedule, but how you affect the lives of so many and what our advocacy can accomplish stands out. The ability to meet with dignitaries and the military leaders around the world [was] a surprise. The challenges faced were mainly the rigors of traveling and the coordination of the schedule. When and where will they choose your successor and what advice do you have for that person? My successor will be elected in Charlotte, N.C., on Aug. 28. My advice to him is enjoy the experience. What we do for our children and youth, nation and our veterans is special and at the end of the day ask yourself if you made a difference in the life of one of those. What have veterans been telling you during your travels? What’s the mood out there and what needs still must be met? Veterans of this country are worried that they will be forgotten and the benefits they have earned will erode. There has been a change in their mood this year as we move with reforms at the Veterans Administration (VA) and the attitude of Congress toward retaining the promises that servicemen and -women were given when they swore to protect our country and its Constitution. The passing of a stopgap spending bill to fund the VA is a start, but the reorganization of VA is paramount. The fraud and those that perpetrated the secret lists must be dealt with. Trust must be re-established with the stakeholders, our veterans, and that will not be easy. Transparency and accountability are a must as the new secretary moves to provide the best health care possible for the veterans.
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What about the scandal involving patient waiting times at VA facilities? Is it just a few bad apples or are the problems systemic? What should be done? The problem has been found to be systemic through the findings of the [inspector general’s] reports. It appears to be the administrative side more than the caregivers. Most veterans feel they are being given adequate to good health care once they are in the system and being seen. As I stated earlier, the perpetrators that gamed the system for monetary gains should be prosecuted and made an example to others. Some speculate the government is dragging its feet to save money, as some patients either will die or give up in frustration before receiving treatment. Any truth to that? There are some that feel that way and in some instances that is the case, but others will say that Congress has
given VA the money to operate a system to adequately take care of our veterans. Transparency and accountability have been a major problem at VA. Monetary incentives and bonuses have led to many of the problems we see today in the VA. I’m not saying a bonus system is bad, but it must be administered and controlled in the best interest of the system. Have you made any progress on increasing the Legion’s membership? What obstacles lie in the way? What advantages are there to joining the Legion? Our membership is holding steady and we are working on utilizing additional social-media forums to reach out to our younger veterans. One of my favorite sayings is that the American Legion is the second-best-kept secret behind the Masons. People don’t know who we are or what we do. Since 1919 we have been taking care of our veterans, their widows and orphans, our communities and our nation. We are “Still Serving America” even after we have taken off the uniform of our respective services. By joining the American Legion, you have the satisfaction that you are joining the nation’s largest veterans organization and therefore your voice is being heard as we advocate for our veterans. Our children-and-youth programs and scholarships are assisting hundreds of thousands of children in many communities in our country and our patriotism is unparalleled in the country. Membership affords our members the opportunity to volunteer and make a difference in the lives of many. There are member benefits that give discounts on many items – from discounts on airfares to insurance – to offset the cost of membership. What do you plan to do after stepping down as commander? My plans are to resume my career and enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
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Taken together, four members of the McLean Volunteer Fire Department have accrued more than two centuries’ worth of experience with the organization. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Chief Richard Bowers Jr. honored the four men June 21 at a ceremony at the Old Firehouse Teen Center, which served as McLean’s fire station when they began their tenures. Honorees, and the year when they started volunteering for the department, were
Jack Akre (1943), Ralph Darne (1960), Homer Johns (1967) and Dennis Isley (1964). Their combined length of service: 222 years. In addition to volunteering for the fire department, all the recipients either served as career firefighters as well or worked for the federal government. About 60 people attended the luncheon event, which also featured a recitation of each award recipient’s biography and remarks from all the honorees.
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Chief Richard Bowers Jr. (standing) bestows service awards June 21 to McLean Volunteer Fire Department members Jack Akre, Ralph Darne, Homer Johns and Dennis Isley.
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Opinion Our View: The Choice in the 48th District
Voters in the 48th House of Delegates district – at least those inclined to brave the depths of summer to cast ballots – go to the polls Aug. 19 to pick a successor to Democrat Bob Brink, whose 16-year tenure ended June 30 when he accepted a job in the McAuliffe administration. Voters in the district, which includes a large chunk of Arlington with portions of McLean and the Fairfax County parts of Falls Church mixed in, are likely to benefit no matter which candidate wins the race. Both Democrat Richard “Rip” Sullivan Jr. and Republican David Foster bring extensive community bona fides and largely middle-of-the-road political perspectives on issues of importance to the 48th and the commonwealth as a whole. The district tilts heavily Democratic, but a mid-summer special election gives Republicans a chance to pick up the seat at least until the
2015 general election. McLean’s Sullivan and Arlington’s Foster are attorneys who have tacked largely to the center in the race. Foster has had the furthest to move; his unsuccessful bid for the Republican nomination for attorney general in 2009 gave the Sullivan campaign a godsend in the form of a bunch of five-year-old Foster statements and positions aimed at the GOP true-believers, a group that is rare indeed in most of the 48th. Should we give Foster a pass for what he said then? He would not be the first political contender, on the left or the right, to pander to a core constituency even when those positions might not be the ones personally held. Foster gets demerits for some of the statements he made in the 2009 race, but we hardly think it disqualifies him now. Neither Sullivan nor Foster would have much of an immediate impact
on the House of Delegates, which is tilted heavily in favor of the GOP. Not surprisingly, Sullivan says he’s willing to work across the aisle with the Republican majority – but when one runs a campaign that veers hardly an inch from the progressiveDemocratic playbook (with a few exceptions), Sullivan hardly can expect to receive a warm embrace from the GOP. But that, too, is not a disqualifier here. Sorry not to have a more definitive position, but our view is that either Sullivan or Foster would be a fine representative of the 48th District. Those heading out to vote will have to decide which one would best represent their views. If only more Virginia political races would feature sober, serious candidates from both sides of the aisle, the commonwealth would be better off. As it is, we’re happy there is no bad choice on Aug. 19.
Sullivan No Stranger to Education Issues Editor: I write to respond to Louise Epstein’s letter [“Foster is Candidate of Specifics on Education”] in the July 31 edition. Rip Sullivan surely knows how important quality public education is to our community. He is a graduate of Langley High School, and his children all graduated from Fairfax public schools. He supports cutting-edge programs in STEM, the arts and world languages, reasonable class sizes and an education that prepares every child for life in a competitive global economy. It’s true that Virginia’s funding for K-12 education continues to lag and that basic aid to our schools is 20 percent lower than it was in 2009 while enrollments in Northern Virginia climb, and that the recently passed state budget cut Cost to Compete, included no raises for teachers, no increased funding for utilities, reduced funding for K-3 high-needs schools, reduced funding for the Virginia Preschool Initiative and made no mention of help for building/renovating classrooms in Northern Virginia. Ms. Epstein’s suggestion that Sullivan is somehow unaware of issues relating to the Local Composite Index or LCI (which determines state funding for schools) in Virginia is as surprising as it is incorrect. Sullivan is the former chairman of the Dranesville Budget Task Force, on which I served during and following his tenure as chairman. Under his able leadership, the task force directly addressed an im-
portant LCI issue in 2010, when it urged Fairfax County officials, and the county’s representatives in the General Assembly, to oppose freezing the LCI (which was then under consideration) so Fairfax would not be punished further in allocation of state funds to schools. Ms. Epstein conveniently omits – or failed to learn – that fact. With regard to class sizes, it’s true that Arlington and parts of Fairfax have seen improvements in recent years. However, the very schools that Ms. Epstein highlighted in her letter that still need improvements are in McLean, and in the 48th District, so it makes sense that Sullivan includes classsize reduction on his Web site. David Foster and his supporters can try to flaunt his education “credentials,” but his record on education issues doesn’t warrant our support. Foster spent his time on the Board of Education defending the status quo on SOL testing requirements amidst efforts to reduce the number of tests our children take, and he stood idly by while Gov. McDonnell implemented harmful and ill-advised school-takeover plans, which later were found to be unconstitutional. The solution for students in Northern Virginia can’t be a redistribution of an already too-meager pie. Sullivan will support the needs of all of our children by fighting to restore the education funding that our schools need and deserve.
That is the only right and fair way to provide a quality education to all of Virginia’s children – our future labor force for a strong Virginia economy. Steven Bloom McLean
Foster Is Right Choice for House of Delegates Editor: “Can a Republican win an election in a district that includes Arlington?” Let’s stop asking that tired political question, and ask instead, “Is there a candidate who has the commitment to improve education for all children, the proven ability to work both sides of the aisle to get things done, and the backing of our best educators?” There is such a candidate, and his name is David Foster – an attorney with a 40year career in public service, is a two-term member and former chair of the Arlington School Board and a former member and president of the Virginia Board of Education. Foster is exactly what those who care about education – conservatives and liberals alike – have been asking for: an issuedriven, no-nonsense public servant whose highest priority is keeping Northern Virginia’s promise of opportunity for all of us, especially our children. Steven Gill Bradbury, McLean
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Editor: Last year, John Foust supported a candidate for House of Delegates, Kathleen Murphy, who said that the problem of doctors not taking Medicaid patients should be solved by forcing doctors to take them. This year, when Foust himself is on the ballot for Congress, he tells us that he wants to force Medicaid expansion on all of the taxpayers of Virginia and criticizes Barbara Comstock, the Republican nominee, for taking the position that we should first fix Medicaid so that it works and stop its exponential growth that eventually will crowd out spending for education, transportation and other infrastructure. Foust cites his wife, who is a doctor, and she joins in the frequent e-mail attacks on Barbara Comstock. But we have found out that the Foust family doesn’t practice what they preach – just another “do as I say, not as I do” politician.
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Editor: Franklin Roosevelt once noted, “Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to do so wisely.” I recommend we choose Barbara Comstock instead of John Foust in the November election for our representative to the U. S. House of Representatives from Virginia’s 10th District. Whether you are a Democrat or Republican, the record shows that Comstock is the more qualified candidate, by virtue of her wide range of experience. Foust has been a fairly effective member of the Board of Supervisors and has helped residents of Great Falls with some but not all issues. He has, however, consistently supported higher taxes, has accepted massive campaign funding from national Democrats, and in exchange has pledged support for Obamacare and other issues.
We should much prefer someone beholden only to his or her conscience and constituents. Gerry Connolly, Tim Kaine and Mark Warner have been consistent followers of the Democratic answer to problems, and have not been leaders in the Congress. Electing John Foust would not make the House more effective. Comstock will quickly become a leader and will work with her peers in both parties to find the right answers to the continuing problems of health care, the economy and defense of our nation. John Kennedy once said, “Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer.” Barbara Comstock is a winner and the wise choice in November. Glen Sjoblom Great Falls
Foust’s Ineffectiveness on Metro Doesn’t Bode Well for the Future Editor: John Foust was against the aboveground Metro Silver Line before he joined the bandwagon for it. When it comes to the Silver Line, John Foust apparently has forgotten that one of the central themes of his 2007 Board of Supervisors’ race was that he was “very much opposed to the elevated rail” – or at least he wants us to forget. In fact, Foust attacked then-Supervisor Joan Dubois for her vote for the Metro, and those attacks were credited with helping Foust win a close race. During the 2007 campaign he went so far to commission a survey showing opposition to the above-ground Metro. Once
he was elected, however, all Foust did to back up his commitment to oppose aboveground rail was to write a single letter to the Federal Transit Administration calling for a “time out” and to stop the project. Regardless of what one’s position might have been on “the under not over” Metro battle, it’s pretty clear Foust was an ineffective player on the whole issue. So one thing that this incident highlights besides Foust’s hypocrisy is his ineffectiveness. Other than grabbing an issue that he used to attack then Supervisor Dubois to get himself elected, Foust delivered on nothing he promised on this issue. Katie Winters Clifton
Foust Has Vision to Represent Values of Local Area in Congress Editor: To represent McLean in the 10th Congressional District, we need someone with the vision to position our area to thrive in this changing economy, someone who works hard and follows through, and someone dedicated to constituent services. Meet John Foust, serving his second term as Fairfax County supervisor for Dranesville District. His work to bring us the Silver Line and to remake Tysons into a livable, walkable 24-hour community will attract new business and jobs and help diversify our economic base. In addition to planning and implementing long-range economic-development goals, Foust has been paying attention to the infrastructure needed to make these
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Two weeks before the special election in the 48th District House of Delegates race, Democrat Richard “Rip” Sullivan Jr. and Republican David Foster clashed – civilly, but pointedly – over an array of issues Aug. 5 at a debate held at the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce in Tysons Corner. The candidates are vying to succeed longtime Del. Robert Brink (D-48th), who resigned June 30 to take a position in the McAuliffe administration. The winner of the Aug. 19 special election will serve the remainder of Brink’s term. Both candidates are lawyers and long have been involved in their communities. Foster, who lives in Arlington, served two terms on the Arlington County School Board, was president of the Virginia Board of Education and unsuccessfully ran for the Republican nomination for state attorney general in 2009. Foster said voters should choose him based on experience, effectiveness and priorities. “I’ve demonstrated a problem-solving, consensus-building style that gets real results,” he said. Foster attacked Sullivan’s position on reinstating Virginia’s estate tax. “Death and taxes may be inevitable, but they shouldn’t happen at the same time,” Foster said. Sullivan, a McLean resident, is president of the McLean Community Foundation, serves as Dranesville District representative on the Fairfax County Park Authority Board and chaired Supervisor John Foust’s (D) Dranesville Budget Task Force. Sullivan, who lost a bid for the Democratic nomination in the 34th District House of Delegates race in 2007, pledged to work for constructive solutions. “I know a thing or two about finding common ground,” Sullivan said. “I have the temperament and the skill set to build relationships and find ways to bridge gaps.” The debate moved along briskly, with both candidates answering questions directly and concisely. Moderator Todd House did not have to chasten either to confine his remarks within the stated time limits. Both candidates favored using publicprivate partnerships to accomplish major infrastructure projects and both supported Medicaid expansion in Virginia, with Foster adding reform of that health-care program also was needed. Among other topics they debated: Columbia Pike Streetcar: Sullivan and Foster disagreed on whether to build the streetcar project along Columbia Pike between Pentagon City and Baileys Crossroads, but both said a public referendum on the subject was advisable. Sullivan said the project was crucial for economic development not only in Arlington, but Fairfax County as well. Foster said the streetcar might not be the best use of
millions of dollars in transportation funds, which could go to other projects. “We’re not going to solve [transportation needs] with one approach,” he said. “It’s going to have to be an all-of-the-above approach and be informed based on data, based on science and a rational organization of the projects.” Minimum Wage: Foster opposed raising the state’s minimum wage, saying that doing so would increase business costs, decrease employment and place Virginia at a disadvantage compared with other states. Sullivan said he favored raising the minimum wage, which had not been increased for quite a while. “It’s hard to describe as a livable wage,” he said. Interstate 66: Both candidates favored widening the highway outside the Capital Beltway, but neither came out for increasing I-66’s footprint inside the Beltway. Both said they would be amenable to an extra travel lane on that highway inside Interstate 495, provided I-66’s footprint did not grow. Energy: Foster favored a multifaceted approach, including oil drilling off Virginia’s coast. Sullivan advocated for wind turbines there instead. Education: Sullivan lamented cuts in state education moneys over the past several years and favored having Northern Virginia’s “cost-of-competing” funds reinstated, its Local Composite Index recalculated to ensure fairness and more admission slots for Virginia students in the state’s colleges. Foster said a strong education system was the best way of supporting a healthy economy. He favored tamping down increases in college tuition and more emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) academics. Dillon Rule: Neither candidate wished to repeal the Dillon Rule, which limits local governmental powers to those delegated by the General Assembly, but both favored more autonomy so localities could set their own school calendars. Under the so-called “Kings Dominion rule,” fall classes for public schools must start after Labor Day unless school districts obtain waivers from state officials because of a higher-than-average number of weather-related cancellations. Right-to-Work Law: Neither candidate favored repealing this law. Foster opposed mandatory project-labor agreements, such as the kind considered and rejected for Metrorail’s Silver Line expansion, while Sullivan said he would like to make the state friendlier to employees as well as businesses. “I don’t see Right to Work and right to enjoy your work as incompatible,” Sullivan said. Sullivan and Foster are slated to debate again this week at George Mason University’s Arlington campus. For coverage, see the Politics section of the Sun Gazette Web sites at www.insidenova.com/news/arlington and www.insidenova.com/news/fairfax.
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Guaranteed: Your Money’s Worth Or You Don’t Pay “Second, when I run this type of promotion I don’t expect to make any money on the front end. I know, however, that when homeowners experience the level of service we provide, they’ll come back to us again for all their home comfort needs.” The Snell technician will give your air conditioner a complete 20-Step “Precision Tune-Up and Professional Cleaning” that will take nearly one and a half hours to perform. “I am confident that homeowners who test out my service will be delighted. If they don’t see a savings on their utility bill or if they don’t feel it was worth their hard earned dollar, they can ask for a full refund, no questions asked,” states Snell.
Future Fund giving circle across Northern Virginia have voted to support health, mental-health and aging initiatives through grant-making during the 2014-15 season. Sponsored by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, the Future Fund has provided targeted grants for three years totaling more than $150,000. Past focus areas have been children/youth, poverty relief and military veterans and their families. For information on the initiative, see the Web site at www.cfnova.org/futurefund. ‘SELDOM SCENE’ TO MAKE APPEARANCES AT COUNTY PARKS: Back by
popular demand, the Seldom Scene will perform two free concerts during Fairfax County Park Authority’s Summer Entertainment Series. The group will be at Nottoway Park on Thursday, Aug. 28 and Grist Mill Park on Friday, Aug. 29. Both one-hour shows will start at 7:30 p.m. The Seldom Scene started in 1971 in banjo player Ben Eldridge’s basement. Each original band member had a job during the week, but they agreed to play one night a week at local clubs, perform occasionally at concerts on weekends, and make records. More than 40 years later, this group would become one of the single largest contributors to the progression of bluegrass from the early days of Flatt and Scruggs and Bill Monroe to a more contemporary sound.
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updated, and an adjacent flex-room that works well as a sitting area, nursery, additional bedroom or even an astounding extra walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms are found on this level, one with an en-suite bath and the others sharing a bath. A staircase leads us up to the bonus that is the top-floor retreat, just perfect for a variety of uses. It can be a bedroom suite, a tree-top art studio, home office or any of a number of options. There also is plentiful storage space and a full bath, along with French-country dormer tops. The lower level is home to a large recreation room with fireplace, a wet bar with wine cooler, playroom/exercise area, laundry facilities and the twin garage areas. TLC has been lavished on the property, which offers fesh paint, efficient HVAC systems, new wool carpeting on the stairs and hallways and more.
The professional landscaping on the large lot is a welcome complement to the walkways, retaining walls and landscape lighting that give the exterior such a bucolic, gracious look. Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (703) 738-2520.
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Address: 1101 Basil Road, McLean (22101). Listed at: $2,100,000 by Lilian Jorgenson, Long & Foster Real Estate (703) 790-1990. Schools: Franklin Sherman Elementary, Cooper Middle, Langley High School.
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A taste of Europe’s old-world charms awaits us as we explore this week’s featured property, described as one of McLean’s most elegant homes. Backing to parkland, it features manicured lawns, sculpted gardens, a large brick plaza and a picture-perfect, bucolic setting. Benefiting from renovations galore and attention to detail throughout, the property showcases four levels of exceptionality and versatility, equally at home entertaining in style and providing the pleasures of daily living. The property currently is on the market, listed at $2,100,000 by Lilian Jorgenson of Long & Foster Real Estate. Our tour begins as we enjoy the manicured front lawn, then are welcomed and escorted into the foyer, which sets the stage for all the creative elegance that awaits across four levels of living space. To our right is the formal living room, large enough for a gathering and featuring a corner fireplace designed to appeal to those who enjoy French-manor living. To the left of the foyer is the formal dining room, with extra-wide, doublehung colonial windows that add style and allow the beauty of natural sunlight to stream in. The kitchen area, located in the middle of the home, offers another corner fireplace, exceptional prep area and a wonderful European flair. Everything here is state-of-the-art. The McLean Room, which towers to the heavens and features a large twin skylight, is marvelous spot for informal moments, and provides access to the extraordinary deck areas in the rear of the home. A music room/den, located behind the living room, is large enough to accommodate a piano. And it has yet another French-style corner fireplace. Rounding out the main level is the charming library, with a cove ceiling and casement windows to accentuate the élan. The second level is home to the marvelous master retreat, with a bedding area that includes handsome wood flooring and a master fireplace. There is copious closet space (with a central credenza), a sumptuous grand bath that has been fully
First-time home-buyers largely have been absent from the housing market in the current economic recovery, but some metropolitan areas are well-positioned to see increases in home-buying from the Millennial generation in upcoming years, according to new research by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The D.C. region, while it did not make the top tier on the list, was not far behind. NAR analyzed current housing conditions, job creation and population trends in metropolitan statistical areas across the U.S. to determine the best markets for aspiring, leading edge Millennial homebuyers. Seven of the top 10 metro areas for Millennials – those ages 25 to 34 – are in the Midwest and West. Austin, Texas, and Salt Lake City were identified as top standouts for Millennials for having a young-adult population with solid job-growth rates and still relatively affordable home prices. Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, said the home-ownership rate for young adults under the age of 35 peaked in 2005 (43 percent) but has fallen to 36 percent in the first quarter of 2014. “Limited job prospects, student debt and flat wage growth have combined with tight credit conditions and low inventory to price Millennials out of some of the top cities, such as New York and San Francisco,” he said. “However, NAR research finds that there are other metro areas Millennials are moving to where job growth is strong and home-ownership is more attainable. These markets are well-positioned to soon experience a rise in first-time buyers as the economy improves.” The best purchase markets for aspiring Millennial homebuyers from the 100 survey (listed alphabetically) are Austin; Dallas; Denver; Des Moines, Iowa; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Minneapolis; New Orleans; Ogden, Utah; Salt Lake City; and Seattle. Though not in the top 10, the D.C. region placed in the second tier – “markets with strong potential for attracting Millennial homebuyers” – on a list that also included Madison, Wisc.; Nashville; Omaha, Neb.; and Raleigh, N.C. “Millennials will eventually settle down, trade their roommates for spouses and want to raise a family,” said NAR President Steve Brown, coowner of Irongate Realtors in Dayton, Ohio.
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Vienna/Oakton Notes Public-Safety Notes PUBLIC HEARING TO FOCUS ON MAPLE AVENUE: The Vienna Town Council will
hold a public hearing on the Maple Avenue “visioning” process at its regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. Council members are considering a zoning code that will create the “Maple Avenue Corridor” district, which is designed to support the creation of pedestrian-friendly mixed-use development. For information on the project, call Matthew Flis of the Department of Planning & Zoning at (703) 255-6341 or see the Web site at www.viennava.gov. REGISTRATION OPEN FOR VIENNA HALLOWEEN PARADE: The 68th annual
Vienna Halloween Parade will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 29, with registration for participating groups now open. The parade will take place as usual along Maple Avenue. The theme for 2014 is “Celebrating the Tradition of Vienna Girls’ Sports.” The registration deadline for new and returning participants is Sept. 26, with space limited to the first 85 approved applicants. For information, see the Web site at www.viennava.gov. TEEN CENTER TO HOST MOVIE MARATHON: Club Phoenix Teen Center will host
For information, see the Web site at www.viennava.gov. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY TO HOST PANCAKE BREAKFAST: American Legion
Post 180 Auxiliary will hold a breakfast buffet on Sunday, Aug. 17 from 8 a.m. to noon at the post, 330 Center St., N. The cost is $8 for adults, $3 for children. For information, call (703) 938-6580. CHORAL SOCIETY TO WELCOME PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS: The Vienna Choral
Society will hold its 2014-15 season kickoff for prospective members on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. at Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Road. Those attending can learn more about singing and non-singing opportunities with the organization. For information, see the Web site at www.viennachoralsociety.org. 5K IN SEPTEMBER TO BENEFIT COMMITTEE FOR HELPING OTHERS: Navy
Federal Credit Union will hold its 22nd annual 5K Walk-Run to support the Committee for Helping Others (CHO) on Saturday, Sept. 13. The event will start and end at the credit union’s Vienna headquarters, with the race beginning at 9 a.m. and running through historic parts of town. For information and to register, see the Web site at www.navyfederal.org/5k.
an end-of-summer movie marathon on Friday, Aug. 15 at the center, located at the Vienna Community Center. The event also will feature popcorn and snacks. MHEO24163-Relayout-Ad-Gazette-HighRes.pdf Your items welcome for inclusion. 1 8/8/14are3:13 PM
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TYSONS BANK ROBBER FLEES ON BICYCLE: Fairfax County police are looking
for a man who robbed United Bank, 7787 Leesburg Pike in the Tysons area Aug. 5 and pedaled away on a bicycle. The suspect entered the bank at around 11:25 a.m., threatened to use a weapon and demanded money, police said. The bank teller complied and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, authorities said. No one was injured during the robbery. The suspect was described as black, with a dreadlocks hairstyle and wearing jeans and a shirt with horizontal gray-blue stripes. FIRE-AND-RESCUE OFFICIALS TO HONOR 3 DEPARTMENT MEMBERS: The
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department will hold its 2014 Firefighter, Civilian and Officer of the Year ceremony Aug. 12 at 11:30 a.m. at Station 8 in Annandale. Master Technician Michael Lewis of Station 10 in Baileys Crossroads will be honored as Firefighter of the Year for his tireless work ethic, passion for teaching and ability to get things done. Off duty, the 26-year department veteran has helped rebuild a home for a fellow firefighter, visited local elementary schools for show-and-tell and volunteered at his church to mentor young adults. Beth Adams, quality manager of the department’s Emergency Medical Services Division, has been selected as Civilian of the Year for her selfless dedication to the department. Adams has trained current and new emergency medical services (EMS) providers, and is a subject-matter expert and leader in the EMS field for the entire department, officials said. Adams contributes to myriad committees and organizations, including the Northern Virginia EMS Council and National Association of EMS Physicians, and is a key participant in the department’s Community Paramedicine Program. Capt. I Chester Waters, a 21-year veteran who works at the Fire and Rescue Academy, has been selected as Officer of the Year for his role and extraordinary leadership in graduating more than 250 firefighter recruits since 2008. As the basic-training captain, he recently trained the largest recruit class in the department’s history. He sets the consummate example to recruits and basic-training staff alike, providing the best possible environment to learn and grow within the department, officials said. Waters also ensures that every recruit class plans and participates in a community project with the goal of helping Fairfax County residents. The last recruit class collected and distributed more than 800 pounds of food for those who are less fortunate. The Officer of the Year award recently was created and will be awarded for the first time this year. All three awards are the highest awards within the department, respectively, according to county officials. VIENNA WOMAN SCARES OFF POSSIBLE BURGLAR: A woman returned home
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to her residence in the 400 block of Echols Street, S.E., on Aug. 7 at 3 p.m. when she discovered a man at the back door of her
home, Vienna police said. The resident told police that when she discovered the man, she fled the area for safety. The man also fled and the resident was unable to ascertain the direction of his travel, police said. A Vienna police officer responded and located several items in the back yard that may have been dropped when the man fled the area. The suspect is described as black, about 40 years old, 6 feet tall, with short black hair. He was wearing blue jeans and a button-down, red-and-yellow-striped work shirt. Vienna police continue to investigate this case. McLEAN BUSINESS REPORTS BURGLARY: An employee of a business in
the 1900 block of Westmoreland Street in McLean told Fairfax County police Aug. 5 that someone had entered the business and taken property. SATED WITH SAMPLES, WOMAN BERATES GROCERY CUSTOMERS, EMPLOYEES: An employee at Whole Foods
Market, 143 Maple Ave., E., told Vienna police on Aug. 1 at 5:40 p.m. that after partaking of several free samples, a female customer began to yell at employees and customers. The woman had left the store before police arrived. The responding officer informed the employee to call police if the woman returned. VIENNA MAN ARRESTED AFTER SMASHING MOPED: A man living in the 100 block
of Patrick Street, S.W., told Vienna police on Aug. 3 at 10:20 a.m. that he and his brother had been embroiled in a heated argument that culminated when one brother picked up the other’s moped and smashed it on the ground. A Vienna police officer responded and after speaking with both brothers, he arrested Edward Fill Jr., 47, of Vienna for destruction of property. Police transported the suspect to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where he was held on $2,000 bond. VIENNA POLICE MEDIATE AFTER HUSBAND SHRINKS WIFE’S CLOTHING: A
woman living in the 200 block of Locust Street, S.E., told Vienna police on Aug. 3 at 10 p.m. that she and her husband had been involved in a heated argument after he shrunk her clothes in the laundry dryer. Vienna police responded and spoke with both parties, who stated the argument had not turned physical. They agreed to remain civil and cease arguing. SWEEPSTAKES SCAMMER TRIES TO FLEECE VIENNA MAN: A man living
in the 300 block of Owaissa Road, S.E., told Vienna police on Aug. 4 at 2:25 p.m. that he had received a telephone call from someone who claimed to be with Publishers Clearing House. The caller told the man that in order to claim his winnings, he would need to provide a Green Dot card to pay for insurance on the money. Vienna police informed the man that the call was a scam and recommended he not purchase the Green Dot card.
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the Madisons: A War of 1812 Bicentennial Event” will be held on Sunday, Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. at the McLean Community Center. The event will be held 200 years to the day that British troops burned the nation’s capital. In a program hosted by honorary chair Roger Mudd, John Douglas Hall of the Montpelier Foundation will portray president James Madison and McLean’s own Carole Herrick will portray Dolley Madison as they related events of their flight from Washington and the impact of the burning (and the war) on the nation’s future. The program is free; registration is not required. The event is sponsored by McLean and Great Falls Celebrate Virginia with support of the McLean Community Center’s Lifetime Learning Program, the McLean Historical Society, Fairfax County History Commission, Historical Society of Fairfax County, Virginia War of 1812 Commission and Friends of the McLean Community Center. A reception, hosted by the Woman’s Club of McLean, will follow the program. For information, call (703) 790-0123 or see the Web site at www.mcleancenter.org. net. MCC SETS REGISTRATION FOR FALL CLASSES: With autumn just around the
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0123. McLEAN TOASTMASTERS GROUP TAPPED AS ‘DISTINGUISHED CLUB’: At
the conclusion of the 2013-14 year, the Pauline Shirley McLean Toastmasters Club – a local public-speaking and leadership club – has been designated a Distinguished Club by Toastmasters International, the parent organization and world leader in communication and leadership development. “Distinguished Club” status is reserved for clubs that achieve benchmarks pertaining to leadership and public-speaking-development of their members, make strides in club recruitment and growth and meet other goals facilitating the personal-development of its members and club officers. “This status is special in that it highlights the developments of both our individual members and the club as a whole,” said club spokesman Zach McHenry. “I look forward to continuing to watch the club grow, and produce leaders who enrich the McLean community.” Two Pauline Shirley McLean Toastmasters members, McLean residents Angie Toney and Naina Williams, successfully completed a series of 10 speeches and received Toastmasters International’s Competent Communicator Award. Additionally, club member Adam Carpenter went on to collect the prestigious Advanced Communicator Award by delivering numerous advanced-level speeches. Also contributing to the Distinguished Club status, the club’s membership increased by over 80 percent throughout the year. As the oldest Toastmasters club in the Washington area, members are professionals from various backgrounds and countries, dedicated to helping each other develop and improve their public-speaking and leadership skills in a friendly atmosphere. Meetings take place at 6:45 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Dolley Madison Library. Guests are welcome. MCC GOVERNING BOARD TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING: The McLean Community
Center Governing Board will hold a special meeting in August to address time-sensitive projects. The board meeting will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the center, and will focus on a number of initiatives, including expansion of the facility and the proposed fiscal 2016 budget. Anyone wishing to speak during the “citizen comment” portion of the meeting should call the center at (703) 790-0123 to be placed on the agenda. OLD FIREHOUSE TEEN CENTER TO HOST BLOCK PARTY: The Old Firehouse
Teen Center will hold its 24th-anniversary block party on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the center, 1440 Chain Bridge Road. Admission is free. The schedule includes music, the “McLean Teens Got Talent” competition, a living-history exhibition, moon bounce, climbing walls and interactive art activities. A food truck will be on site, and there will be free popcorn, cotton candy and snowcones.
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McLean’s Seliskar Sets Two Records
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Four local swimmers set league records last month at the various Northern Virginia Swimming League’s divisional SWIMMING championships, while many others won two races or enjoyed top finishes. n Andrew Seliskar from the McLean Marlins set two records. One was in the boys 15-18 butterfly in 23.90, eclipsing the old mark of 24.34 set by Sean Fletcher of Hunter Mill in 2009. The other was in the boys 15-18 individual medley in 54.85, shattering the old record of 57.12 set last year by Sully Station’s Brandon Fiala. n The Chesterbrook Tiger Sharks’ Adi Kambhampaty set a new mark in the boys 11-12 breaststroke in 34.21, breaking the old mark of 34.42 set by Matt Stringham of Vienna Woods in 1996. Kambhampaty also won the 11-12 individual medley. n Oakton High graduate Janet Hu of Mosby Woods flew to a time of 27.30 in the girls 15-18 butterfly, breaking the old of 27.95. She also won the backstroke. n Johnny Bradshaw from the Hamlet Green Feet set a record in the boys 10under individual medley in 1:12.89. That broke Andrew Seliskar’s 2007 record of 1:15.53. He also won another race. Double race winners from Division 1 were Chesterbrook’s Sam Gollob and Grant DeWitt, Highlands’ Courtney Watts, McLean’s M.J. Ulrich, Isabella
Top: Jessica Monroe from Chesterbrook finished third in the girls 15-18 backstroke at the Division 1 championships. Above: Jacqueline Young of Hamlet was second in the 9-10 girls back and 10under individual medley at the Division 2 meet. PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT AND DAVE FACINOLI
Rongione and Natalia Rongione and Tuckahoe’s James Ewing. From Division 2, double winners were Hunter Mill’s Katie Mack and Alexandra Dicks and Vienna Aquatic Club’s Julia Downing. In Division 3, the dual winners were Oakton’s Emerson Wilson and Drew Weber. The Division 4 double winners were
Dunn Lorings’ John McClorey and Langley’s Brady Quinn. In Division 7, Steven Jungers and Megan Jungers from Great Falls won two races each. In Division 8, Ryan Sribar from Shouse Village won twice. In Division 9, Kent Gardens’ Flavia Carcani won three races and Mason Liddell and John Paul Gonsalves two each.
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There were numerous winners from local pools in their age groups at the Northern Virginia Swimming League’s recent divisional diving championships. In Division II, David Bourdelais of Woods won DIVING Vienna the freshman boys crown with an 87.1 total. Division III winners were Dunn Loring’s Spencer Bloom (freshman boys, 83.4), Tuckahoe’s Manuel Borowski (junior boys, 129.25), Dunn Loring’s Kari Eskeland (intermediate girls, 140.4) and Dunn Loring’s Greg Duncan (senior
boys, 234.3). Division IV champs were Oakton’s Haley Liddell (freshman girls, 68.8), Oakton’s Liam Klopfenstein (intermediate boys, 143.6) and Hamlet’s Bobby Trono (senior boys, 187.45). Division V, the winners were Chesterbrook’s Olivia Madsen (freshman girls, 65.1) and Chesterbrook’s Connor Paight (freshman boys, 69.9). The Division VI winners were Great Falls’ Claire Vroom (freshman girls, 82.95), Great Falls’ Matteo Vasiliadas (freshman boys, 66.4), Kent Garden’s Easton Freeman (junior boys, 94.9), Great Falls’ Ellie Smith (intermediate
girls, 129.2) and Kent Garden’s Sina Naeemi (intermediate boys, 136.2). Local dive teams that won regularseason championships were Dunn Loring (5-0) in Division III and Great Falls (5-0) in Division VI. Kent Gardens was second at 4-1 in Division VI. Dunn Loring won the title after finishing 0-5 in Division I last summer. Great Falls was 2-3 in Division VI a year ago. Kent Gardens also had a 4-1 record a year ago, but in Division VII. Highlands was second at 3-2 in Division IV this summer. Check back later for results from the NVSL’s individual all-star diving meet.
With this area being a hotbed for girls high-school softball, NVCC should have no problem building a roster of talented players and have quick success on the diamond. The 2014-15 school year will be NVCC’s third as a full member of the National Junior College Athletic Association. The intercollegiate sports-program began at NVCC in 2011. There are three other intercollegiate softball programs in Virginia at the two-year college level. There are many more in Maryland. So scheduling games shouldn’t be an issue. Women’s softball will be NVCC’s eighth varsity sport, and might quickly become the most successful – again because of the area’s vast talent pool from so many winning high school programs like Bishop O’Connell, Madison, McLean, South County, Lake Braddock, Westfield, Centreville, Paul VI and many others. The new team probably won’t attract the upper-level talent. However, there are plenty of viable softball players in this area. Community-college ball could be the perfect place for those players to improve their skills for a year or two, or just to enjoy playing the sport for another couple of seasons before moving on. Student/athletes attend community colleges for a variety of reasons. So maybe from time-to-time NVCC will attract some blue chippers. The more sports NVCC adds to its athletic program, the more attractive the school will continue to become to area high-school athletes as another option. Adding women’s softball is certainly another step in that direction. Steve Mrowka, NVCC’s athletic director, will serve as the inaugural head softball coach. “Softball has emerged as a very popular sport in our region and we’re delighted we are able to provide this opportunity for the community,” the coach said. An opportunity it is indeed.
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Shutdown relief pitching was an important factor for Vienna Post 180 during its three victories en route to winning the recent American Legion District 17 baseball tournament. In those wins, Vienna’s bullpen did not allow a run in seven innings, gave up just one hit, walked two and struck out
six. Also, Vienna did not make an error in those seven frames. In the ninth inning of those contests, bullpen did BASEBALL the not allow a hit and allowed just three baserunners, one by walk and two by hit batters. The three relievers were right-handers Michael Nielsen and R.J. Gaines and lefty Billy Welch. Nielsen (3-1) and Welch (2-0) earned
wins in relief, and Gaines (4-1) and Welch picked up saves. Nielsen got the win in Vienna’s opening victory over Alexandria Post 24. In three innings, he gave up just one hit and needed only 42 pitches. Welch pitched a perfect eighth inning in a set-up role and got the win in Post 180’s 3-2 winners’-bracket final triumph over Springfield Post 176. Gaines worked the ninth to earn the save.
In the eventual playback championship game, Welch pitched the final two innings to get the save, allowed just one baserunner – a hit batter in the ninth – and threw 31 pitches, 23 for strikes. He fanned two. Vienna manager Frank Werman has said pitching depth, both in relief and from his starters, has been one of the important elements to Post 180’s success this season.
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College Roundup VIENNA RESIDENTS SHINE AS COLLEGE FRESHMEN: Vienna
residents Erin Callahan and Taylor Delgado attended grade school together at Our Lady of Good Counsel School, then took separate paths through high school. They were reunited as freshmen at Christopher Newport University this past school year, where they made an immediate impact as student-athletes. As a freshman starting every game for the lacrosse team, Callahan led the squad with 24 assists, was second in draw controls with 36 and was third in team scoring with 57 points. Callahan also set team freshman records after scoring a hat trick in each of her first five games, and scored eight points in a single game.
three-pointers. At Georgetown Visitation in high school, Delgado won four conference championships and collected all-league first team honors as a senior. Callahan and Delgado received scholar-athlete awards from the university. MADISON HIGH GRAD EHRSAM HONORED: Hofstra University Taylor Delgado Erin Callahan
She was one of just three freshmen selected to the 2014 Virginia College Division AllState Team. Callahan played for Madison High School’s 2011 and 2013 lacrosse state-championship
teams. In her freshman year, Delgado was a three-point shooting specialist for the Lady Captains women’s basketball team. Delgado’s best game of the season came against Penn State-Harrisburg where she scored 17 points and drained a career high five
senior outfielder and Madison High School graduate T.J. Ehrsam was named to the CoSIDA/ Capital One Academic All-District I baseball team this past spring season. Ehrsam was one of five outfielders and 13 student-athletes named to the team. An exercisescience major, Ehrsam compiled a 3.44 overall grade-point average at the time of the award.
On the field for Hofstra this past season, Ehrsam batted .294 and he played in 37 games with 36 starts. He amassed 37 hits, including three doubles. Ehrsam drove in 14 runs, and scored 14 times. His on-base percentage was .336. On the bases, Ehrsam had a team-best 21 steals in 27 attempts. Ehrsam played two seasons at Hofstra after transferring from Louisburg, N.C., where he batted .450 his sophomore season. He also played two seasons at Louisburg. As a junior at Hofstra, Ehrsam hit .235 and played in 33 games with 26 starts. He swiped seven bases in 10 attempts. Ehrsam was an all-Liberty District player when he played at Madison.
Sports Briefs SHOUSE VILLAGE SWIM-A-THON: On July 4, the Shouse
Village Sharks rose early for the swim team’s annual swim-a-thon for charity at the Vienna pool. The swimmers swam as many laps as possible to make a difference for underprivileged children. Maren Kranking, 13, led the team with a grand total of 200 laps. And Dylan Riihimaki, 7, raised the most money, $432. Overall, the swimmers completed 4,058 laps, raising more than $2,600. “I like swim-a-thons because you push yourself to swim as many laps as possible,” said 10-year-old Teah Fredericks. “And you know it’s for a good cause.” Each swimmer had at least one sponsor that either gave them a flat donation or a pledge per lap. The swimmers alternated between swimming laps and eating foods donated by local businesses. This year’s charity was the Fairfax County Park Foundation. Thanks to the efforts of the Sharks, children whose families wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford summer camp can attend a fun camp called REC-Pac. “When we asked the younger swimmers if they wanted to help other kids go to summer camp, the answer was an overwhelming yes,” said Madi Jones, 17, co-chair of the event. enna Saints fifth-grade girls basketball team competed in the United States Basketball Association National Tournament, placing second in their age group. The team lost in the final minute of the championship game to finish 5-1 in the tournament. Players were Kara Vietmeyer, Amalia Makrigiorgos, Stephanie Zaso, Izzy Williamson, Mary Trivisonno, Christina Trivisonno, Nicole Collins, Kelley Strike, Val Dirske and Monica Balistrere.
LANGLEY WILDTHINGS DIVISIONAL RESULTS: For the
Langley Wildthings at the Northern Virginia Swimming League’s Division 4 individual championships on Satursday, July 26, winning races were Brady Quinn in the boys 8-under backstroke and butterfly, Nathan Johnson in the boys back and Ellie Ryan in the girls 11-12 breaststroke. Langley will be well-represented at the NVSL’s individual all-stars by Quinn, Johnson, Ryan, Luke Watson, Liliana Schone, Kate Walter, Audrey Wallach and Adair Sand.
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MVP SPORTS CAMPS: MVP Summer Camps is accept-
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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.
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Schools & Military n Ryan McKinney, a science teacher at The Langley School, has been selected as one of five state finalists for the 2014 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The award, regarded as the nation’s top honor for math and science teachers, recognizes educators who develop and implement high-quality instructional programs that improve student learning. The program was established by Congress in 1983, and authorizes the president to bestow the annual award on up to 108 teachers nationally each year. The program is administered by the National Science Foundation. The five Virginia finalists were selected from among more than 50 nominees by committees convened by the Virginia De-
partment of Education. Award winners will be announced next year. Winners will receive $10,000 and will participate in a series of recognition events and professional-development activities in Washington.
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The park area formerly was part of the Mount plantation, which dated back to 1766 and was owned by Revolutionary War hero Col. Robert Lindsay. The Park Authority this late this fall will produce a draft master plan for the park, which will take into account the community’s suggestions, site constraints and public access to the park. “We haven’t made any decisions yet,� Galusha said. “This is just the beginning of the process.� After further public meetings and tweaking of the details, planners will send the master plan to the Park Authority board for approval. Improvements subsequently will be financed through a bond
cycle, but a community group working with the Park Foundation could speed that process along, Galusha said. Area transportation and park planners also will examine ways to link sidewalks between Ruckstuhl Park and other nearby recreational areas, such as Idylwood Park. Park officials still are accepting public comments regarding the Ruckstuhl site’s future and these may be e-mailed to parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov. “We’re excited with the level of interest in the park so far, and we want to continue to gather as much input as possible to help draft the best plan for that park,� said Park Authority spokesman Matthew Kaiser.
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Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. August 14, 1944: n A state commission is studying whether to expand Virginia’s public-education system from 11 grades to 12. August 12, 1949: n Margaret Riggles, who has worked at C&P Telephone since 1900, is retiring. n Because of the summer heat, the Sun had to pack its press in ice to get the last two issues out. n The Sun’s editorial page wants to know why it will cost $5 million to rebuild the interior of the White House. August 13, 1959: n Fairfax County’s public schools are expected to open with 53,000 students this year. August 14, 1963: n A lack of rainfall has led Fairfax officials to issue a warning about forest fires and brush fires. n Democrats who control the General Assembly are expected to retain the prohibition on holding a presidential primary next year. n Need to rent a car? One firm is offering vehicles for $5 a day and 5 cents a mile. n A crowd of 35,000 is expected to watch the Redskins take on the Chicago Bears tonight in a benefit game for the Shriners. n This headline sums up a letter-writer’s view on the current scene: “It’s All JFK’s Fault.”
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