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Inova Plans to Build ‘Personalized Health’ Campus in Merrifield

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Inova Health System officials announced Feb. 9 that they have selected ExxonMobil’s campus in Merrifield as the destination for the planned Inova Center for Personalized Health. The two organizations have signed an agreement concerning the 117-acre site, officials said. “This new center will harbor an atmosphere of innovation and unparalleled access to leading-edge technologies and world-class laboratories,” said Knox Singleton, Inova’s CEO. “In addition to driving Inova’s vision for a preventive and personalized approach to health, the new campus will attract internationally renowned clinicians and researchers, as well as business people, thereby fostering future economic growth in the region.” The Inova Translational Medicine Institute and Inova Comprehensive Cancer and

Research Institute will anchor the new site, providing a platform for the development and application of advances in personalized medicine through genomics. “Today’s announcement is an enormous leap forward, not only for Northern Virginia’s economy but for our entire commonwealth’s position as a global leader in health care, genomics and life sciences,” said Gov. McAuliffe (D). “Growing these advanced sciences is a key part of building a new Virginia, enhancing not only our economic development but partnerships including government, private and academia as well as life sciences commercialization. I was proud to help facilitate this landmark agreement between Inova and ExxonMobil.” Officials anticipate property transition from ExxonMobil to Inova will begin in late 2015. – Brian Trompeter

Legislators Tally Wins, Losses as General Assembly Rolls On

McLean High School senior Jacqueline Green performs on the uneven bars last week to help the Highlanders win the Liberty Conference girls team gymnastics championship at McLean. Green finished second in the all-around and was fourth on the bars. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT For more on high school gymnastics, see the Sports section.

How are members of the local delegation doing? There have been wins and losses as the legislative process moves forward. For coverage of the General Assembly, see inside on Pages 4 and 8.

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Chita Rivera Preps to Bring Her Show to Alden Theatre

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Before returning to Broadway, Chita Rivera will headline a performance Feb. 24 at the Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center.

reer on Broadway was launched. She followed up “Call Me Madam” with roles in “Guys and Dolls” and “CanCan,” among others. In 1957, she topped everything she had done before by taking on the pivotal role of Anita in “West Side Story.” After that, her career reads like a list of iconic Broadway hits: “The Rink,” “Chicago,” “Jerry’s Girls” and numerous others. When asked if any role stands out, she eventually picks Anita from “West Side Story,” but also adds, “When you work with Robbins, Sondheim and Bernstein – and all in the same show! And Kander and Ebb. Laurents. And so-o-o many other great songwriters, choreographers, dancers, actors, you name it. I’ve had a great life!” she exclaims. A showcase of her life (or the highest peaks of it, complete with live music), will be appearing at the Alden this month. “Chita: A Legendary Celebration,” will feature numbers from “West Side Story,” “Sweet Charity,” “Chicago,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” “Bye, Bye, Birdie” and “The Rink.” In addition, there will be a tribute to John Kander and Fred Ebb, as well as other musical-theater legends from her lifetime career. Soon, it’s back to Broadway: Rivera, who was feted with the Kennedy Center Honors in 2002 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009, is slated to open in “The Visit” – featuring book by Terrence McNally, lyrics by Ebb and music by Kander – in March. The musical, with Rivera at the helm, had an earlier run at Arlington’s Signature Theatre in 2008. Tickets for the Feb. 24 “Chita: A Legendary Celebration” are $45 for McLean residents, $75 for others. For tickets and information, see the Web site at www.mcleancenter.org.

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Voigt Starts Second Bid for Vienna Town Council BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Vienna Transportation Safety Commission member Tara Voigt came up short in last year’s Vienna Town Council election, but with one seat due to be open, she’s decided to make another run for Council on May 5. “Last year, it was definitely a very tough election, very time-consuming and stressful,” Voigt said. “I’m hoping to have a much more calm, focused, easier time.” In last May’s election, Voigt received 732 votes and came in fourth out of a field of six candidates vying for three Council seats. Two of those seats were due to be vacant, as Council members Laurie Cole and Michael Polychrones opted not to seek re-election. Voigt again is vowing to press for solutions to Vienna’s traffic woes and find ways to move people in and through the town using a variety of methods. She expressed confidence in the town’s Maple Avenue Vision plan, saying it would

bring Vienna into the 21st century, but also said the town elsewhere should stick to its 25-percent maximum for lot coverage to keep development from becoming too dense. “We need to keep it feeling like a town, a place where people want to raise their children,” Voigt said. “I do not want to be a suburb of Tysons. I’m happy to be a suburb of Washington, D.C.” Voigt served for more than seven years on the Vienna Transportation Safety Commission and was appointed to the Planning Commission last November. “It’s really interesting,” Voigt said of her Planning Commission experience. “It’s a wonderful lens into development and how the town works. I’m learning a lot.” Voigt holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Ashford University and has taken political-science classes at the University of Delaware. She has worked as a substitute teacher with Fairfax County Public Schools and now is a school administrator and lead teacher at Francis Barton Meekins Preschool in Vienna. The candidate has served on parentteacher groups at Marshall Road Elementary and Madison High, and is active with the high school’s band and crew organiza-

tions. She also has served on the Vienna Aquatic Club’s board of directors since 2007. Besides reading and knitting, Voigt enjoys serving with La Leche, an advocacy group for breastfeeding. She also has worked as a doula, or birth coach, for about six years. Voigt and her husband, Chris, have three children. One son, 23-year-old Alex, is in the workforce; daughter Sarah, 20, is a sophomore studying biology/pre-med at James Madison University; another son, Eric, who will turn 17 in March, is a junior at James Madison High School. Three Vienna Town Council seats are on the ballot each May; the seventh seat, occupied by the mayor, is up for grabs during even-numbered years. Council members are elected on an at-large basis and serve two-year terms. Council members Carey Sienicki and Howard Springsteen are running for reelection this year; the third Council seek that will be up for grabs is held by Emil Attanasi, who said he will not run again. The Council appointed Attanasi last year to finish the remaining year of Laurie DiRocco’s term. The Council appointed DiRoccco acting mayor last April follow-

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ing the death in February of 14-year Mayor M. Jane Seeman and she was elected to a full two-year term last May. Voigt, Sienicki and Springsteen collected some of their ballot-qualification signatures from town residents Feb. 7 while attending a legislative update, featuring state Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34th) and Del. Mark Keam (D-35th), at American Legion Post 180. The filing deadline for prospective candidates is March 3 at 7 p.m.

Marijuana Discussion Livens Up Legislative Forum in Vienna BRIAN TROMPETER

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State Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34th) and Del. Mark Keam (D-35th) focused on transportation, education and budgetary matters during a Feb. 7 legislative update, but the discussion got more lively when it turned to marijuana. Lawrence Dortch of Vienna wanted to know the lawmakers’ positions on marijuana decriminalization, saying pot arrests disproportionately affected black people and clogged the court and prison systems. Petersen was having none of it, saying he opposes decriminalization because marijuana is a “gateway drug” that leads users to dabble in harsher narcotics. If people end up incarcerated for marijuana possession, it’s because their lawyers did a bad job, he said. “When you legalize something, you put society’s imprimatur on it,” Petersen said Keam said a medicinal-marijuana bill has passed the state Senate and he plans to vote for it in the House. But he was more hesitant to vote for decriminalizing marijuana for recreational purposes, saying the federal government had not done so and could arrest Virginia residents if they indulged. So-called “Rope Not Dope” legislation could advance the prospects of industrial hemp, which has multiple commercial uses, while minimizing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive chemical in marijuana, Keam added.

Del. Mark Keam and state Sen. Chap Petersen.

Petersen and Keam touched on a wide variety of issues during the meeting, which was held at American Legion Post 180 in Vienna. Legislators have a short session this year and likely will conclude their business by the first week of March, Petersen predicted. No major tax increases are on the horizon, Petersen said. Legislators are trying to maintain state funding for kindergarten-through-12th grade education, as well as support for higher education, which Petersen deemed “our biggest bang for the buck.” Petersen was among six state senators to vote against a measure that would suspend an earnings review for Dominion Virginia Power. Backers said the utility already is reviewed by the Environmental Protection

Agency, but Petersen contended the State Corporation Commission should continue evaluating the company’s earnings. Vienna resident Susan Stillman later thanked Petersen for that vote and added the power company routinely crushes solar-energy legislation. Virginia produces only 15 megawatts of solar power, a tiny fraction of what some other states manage, she said. Keam detailed lawmakers’ efforts to ensure moneys raised by a major transportation bill two years ago are going toward the right places. State legislators also will have to adjust from the loss of millions of dollars in anticipated tax revenues because Congress has declined to pass the “Internet Fairness Act,” he said. Legislators have been advancing bills to curb sexual assaults on college campuses, following public outrage of an alleged assault at the University of Virginia that was detailed in Rolling Stone magazine. That this story later fell apart upon scrutiny was not discussed later in the program. Local residents quizzed Keam and Petersen on topics ranging from police militarization to support for people with disabilities. One resident worried about potential tolls and property impacts resulting from the Virginia Department of Transportation’s planned improvements along Interstate 66. While such plans have been pondered at least since the mid-1990s, Petersen was

adamant that improvements be built within the public right-of-way and that any new toll lanes be additional lanes, not conversions of roadway that motorists now use for free. The planned upgrades need to be financially stable and this likely will require a public-private partnership, he said. Keam added he was concerned that 16 homes in Dunn Loring might be razed to make way for the I-66 project’s stormwater-management facilities. Petersen said he was pleased with the Senate’s passage of his ethics-reform bill, which prohibits lawmakers and other officials from accepting gifts worth more than $100, unless given by friends or family members. Local resident T.R. Cook said more penalties should be assessed on people who give such presents in hopes of securing political favors. “We need to make it so one side can be as guilty as the other,” Cook said. Some residents pleaded for more state funding for education. While agreeing the state’s Local Composite Index funding formula lets many downstate counties avoid paying their fair share of education costs, Petersen said Fairfax County schools are better now than ever, despite the funding difficulties. Keam agreed school funding could be better, but added school systems throughout the commonwealth are facing the same crunch. Legislators must consider a wide range of competing demands, he said.

BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Parks are vital amenities, but their expenses must be covered somehow, so McLean Citizens Association (MCA) board members unanimously approved two resolutions Feb. 4 in support of proposed fee increases at local and national parks. “Park budgets at the federal and local levels continue to be cut,” said Merrily Pierce, co-chairman of MCA’s Environment, Parks and Recreation Committee. “It’s an unfortunate necessity that fees must be raised.” One of MCA’s resolutions backed a slate of fee hikes proposed by Fairfax County Park Authority officials, which if approved this winter by that agency’s board of directors would take effect April 1. The resolution characterized the proposed increases as “modest” and noted Park Authority officials use data pertaining to the Consumer Price Index, retail sales, unemployment and consumer confidence when evaluating the agency’s fees each year. “The incremental increases in the proposed user fees appear fair and reasonable to augment operating expenses to keep up with increasing use of park facilities,” MCA’s resolution read. “The MCA supports the fee increases in all categories as proposed by the Park Authority as a necessary step in bringing Park Authority revenue in line with actual costs.”

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MCA Signals Support for Proposed Park-Fee Hikes

National Park Service officials have proposed raising the cost of annual passes and entrance fees at Great Falls National Park. Also in the planning stages are increases that are being proposed by the Fairfax County Park Authority; the McLean Citizens Association is supporting the increases.

The MCA board also passed a resolution in support of National Park Service officials’ proposal to raise the cost of annual passes and entrance fees at Great Falls National Park and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. The National Park Service has proposed to lengthen short-term passes at the parks from three days to seven, which officials said would accommodate popular recreational activities better. The agency also wants to raise the price

of an annual pass at those facilities from $20 to $30 and boost the car-entrance fee from $5 for three days to $15 for seven days. Fees at the parks have supported improvements in their picnic areas and campgrounds, tree removals from the C&O Canal and improved visitor centers, according to MCA’s resolution. MCA leaders hope some of the increased fees would be used to boost maintenance on the canal’s towpath, restore other

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structures, further educational programming and improve river access at Fletcher’s Cove in Washington, D.C. MCA’s passage of the park-fee resolutions is in keeping with the balance the group tries to strike between fiscal conservatism and funding needed recreational facilities, said MCA president Sally Horn. “In MCA, there’s a general acceptance that we need to keep our parks operating, and user fees need to keep pace with costs,” Horn said.

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Opinion Our View: N.Va. Politicians Dropping Left and Right

Perhaps it’s just a series of coincidences, but it does appear that local-government leaders across Northern Virginia are heading for the exits: • Fairfax Supervisors Michael Frey (R-Sully) and Gerald Hyland (D-Mount Vernon) already have announced they will not seek reelection in 2015, and other supervisors – all their seats are up for election in November – may follow. • Arlington County Board Chairman Mary Hynes (D) and Vice Chairman Walter Tejada (D), the only two members of the fivemember body whose terms are up this year, have announced they won’t seek re-election. • Loudoun County Board Chairman Scott York (R) and Supervisor Ken Reid (R-Leesburg) also have pulled themselves out of the run-

ning. With the exception of Reid, all of those above have been in office a relatively long time – some might argue too long – and each had at least a sporting chance of winning re-election. But there has to be little fun in serving in elected office at the county level across Northern Virginia these days. The public seems in a cranky mood, and with the region’s three seats in the U.S. House of Representatives unlikely to open up soon, there is little prospect of upward mobility from the local to the state or federal ranks of officeholders. It was Mae West who once said that, when confronted with a choice between two evils, she always went with the one she hadn’t tried before. But voters across Northern Virginia

should not take such a cavalier attitude toward selecting their elected representatives. Too few people pay attention to these races, which arguably have far more impact on our daily lives than any president, governor or member of Congress might have. The public, and the press, have a duty to fully vet those who are seeking to replace those elected officials heading out the door – as well as to be informed enough to pass judgment on incumbents. Our fear: The rather thanklessness of local-government offices will lead to just two types of people seeking them: either those who have an insatiable desire to micromanage the lives of Northern Virginians, or those who are merely looking for a foothold to higher office. Be wary – very wary – of both kinds.

Thanks to Popeyes for Helping Good Samaritans Editor: For the last three years, a group of friends and I have been taking lunches into the District of Columbia to some of the homeless population. And for the last three years, the Popeye’s on Maple Avenue in Vienna has been

faithful to have our order of 99 pieces of chicken ready to go every other Saturday morning at 10:15 a.m. The friendly staff recognize us when we call to place the order, and chat amiably with us when we come by to pick up the chicken. They have even donated juice

from time to time. It’s been a pleasure to have them as partners in our ministry, and we – the “Chicken Girls” – just wanted to say thank-you! Susan Kosbob Oakton

VDOT Officials Say They Want to Be Good Partners SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Officials with the Virginia Department of Transportation say they do – they really do! – want to be partners with the community in developing and implementing road and transit improvements across Arlington. But those same officials acknowledge that the process can be cumbersome, and used a Feb. 3 meeting with the Arlington County Civic Federation to urge residents to get, and stay, engaged. “Definitely, the squeaky wheel gets the grease,” VDOT landscape architect Ellen Vogel said in a moment of candor at the federation meeting, held at Virginia Hospital Center. Vogel urged those concerned about specific projects to pay attention early in the process. “That’s when to get involved – and then be persistent,” she said. The advice was welcomed, but federation delegates said it could not always be

followed. “It’s hard to know when to make input when we don’t know what the planning is,” said Terri Prell, a delegate from the North Rosslyn Civic Association and chair of the federation’s executive committee. It’s a refrain VDOT officials have heard before. Their response: The state agency can’t provide details it doesn’t yet have itself. “Sometimes citizens get frustrated because they feel like VDOT is not being forthcoming, but that’s not it at all,” said Terry Yates, preliminary-engineering manager for VDOT in Arlington and Fairfax counties. “When you ask questions, remember . . . where the project is in the process,” Yates said. At the same time, he said, residents can be an important source of information as projects move forward. “Often, citizens have knowledge of the local area that VDOT may not have,” Yates said.

Federation delegates hit the staff members with a host of questions-cumcomplaints, ranging from the mound of dirt that has resulted from a road project near Arlington Boulevard – Prell dubbed it “the highest point in Arlington” – to sound barriers adjacent to Interstate 66. While state policy is to either avoid taking out trees or replacing as many as possible, VDOT does not have funding to acquire right-of-way to replace trees on a one-for-one basis, Vogel said. “We’re looking at some sort of treereplacement fund” for future projects, she said. (As a state agency, VDOT is not required to always follow rules laid down by localities; a bill introduced this year by Del. Mark Keam, D-Vienna, to require the agency to adhere to tree-replacement rules put in place by each local government died in a House of Delegates subcommittee.)

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The Vienna Town Council voted unanimously Feb. 2 to wait three more weeks before deciding whether to form an arts commission to oversee the selection and installation of public art in Vienna, especially along the Maple Avenue corridor. An advisory committee formed last year by Mayor Laurie DiRocco to investigate the possible creation a memorial to late Vienna Mayor M. Jane Seeman recommended town officials create a Vienna Public Art Commission. The new organization would create guidelines for public-art submissions, advise the Town Council on artworks’ design and locations, analyze ways of financing the projects and recommend ways of preserving, and possibly decommissioning, the artworks. The group eventually could become a non-profit foundation, but the town’s Finance Department officials recommended it begin as an advisory body to the Town Council. To minimize costs to the town for artworks’ creation and maintenance, the commission actively would raise funds and seek donations, Vienna officials said. Council member Carey Sienicki said to achieve that end, the commission would need money-savvy members as well as ones with artistic sensibilities. “People who are fund-raisers and [those

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As Virginia’s lieutenant governor from 1990-98, Don Beyer only cast votes to break ties – guaranteeing himself an enviable 100-percent success rate in Richmond. POLITICAL But as a POTPOURRI member of the minority party in the U.S. House of Representatives, reat alls wim ennis where Democrats currently hold their fewswim team • dive team • six lighted tennis courts est number of seats since 1947, it’s a differheated tennis bubble • paddle ball • handball ent story. basketball court • summer camps • social events “I’ve never been on the losing side of so many votes in my life,” chuckled a relaxed Beyer, who on Feb. 4 briefed the ArlingGreat Falls Swim and Tennis offers its members and their families a casual ton County Democratic Committee on his environment for the enjoyment of swimming, tennis and social programs brief but growing-every-day tenure as sucright in the heart of downtown Great Falls. cessor to U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8th). Our facilities include a large, heated pool with two diving boards, a Beyer last year manhandled a large wading pool, changing rooms, a covered pavilion, six lighted tennis Democratic primary field and then cruised courts (4 clay, 2 hard), a heated bubble for indoor tennis from October to a general-election victory, likely giving through April, a lighted platform handball/basketball court, a picnic him the House seat for as long as he wants and grill area, snack bar and large grass area for volleyball, tetherball, to keep it. But for the present, he’s facing lacrosse, soccer and numerous other outdoor games. the reality of being a freshman member of an outnumbered party. Club activities include: adult and junior tennis year-round private and “We are going to be playing defense an group lessons, camps and tournaments with two of Northern awful, awful lot,” said Beyer, whose elecVirginia’s top tennis professionals, adult and junior NVTL tennis teams, junior NVSL tion to Congress resurrected a political caswim and dive teams, tennis, swim & dive group and/or private lessons and social activities. reer thought to be dead when he lost a bid u for governor to Republican Jim Gilmore in For more information Please Contact 1997. In the intervening years, Beyer has Sheri at slandf@aol.com | www.gfsandt.com focused on business and behind-the-scenes political efforts, and served as President Obama’s ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. GFS&T ADS NOV 2014 ads.indd 1 1/15/15 10:43 AM Beyer’s election was a bright spot for Virginia Democrats in 2014, who saw their candidate crushed in the nearby 10th District race and narrowly escaped what would have been the humiliating defeat of U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.). Beyer said it was not the Democrats’ message that proved faulty, but the efforts of the messengers. “We failed to tell our story,” he said. “There’s so much good that’s going on – we’ve got to begin to tell the story of what Democrats have accomplished in the last six years.” During the campaign, Beyer straddled a thin line – promising to uphold his view of liberal Democratic values while also reaching across the aisle. “Little by little, we can build consensus,” he said, pointing to an agreement within a House committee to move forward on addressing climate change, so long as the words “man-made” weren’t part of the equation. Beyer’s family operates a group of auto dealerships across Northern Virginia; his critics never fail to note the irony, given his focus on combating climate change. In remarks, he bemoaned that neither party has a large number of business leaders in Congress. But Beyer also said he’s enjoying the ride so far. “I love my new job,” he said. “It’s so fulfilling. I’m so grateful.” Murphy Notches Her First Legislative Victory: It’s not home-free yet, but Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-34th) now can point Sun to her first bill passed by the House of Del-

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Navy Federal Credit Union’s headquarters is Vienna’s largest building, and the institution’s officials are seeking to expand the campus even more. The Vienna Town Council on Feb. 23 will review credit-union officials’ proposals to build a new office building, entryways, parking areas, parking garage and a pedestrian bridge at 1041 Electric Ave., S.E. The new four-story, 234,391-square-foot building would be 45 feet tall, with rooftop mechanical equipment bringing the total height in places to 63 feet, according to a town staff report. Such heights are taller than allowed elsewhere in town, but are permitted in the CMP-Planned Industrial zone that pertains to the Vienna Technology Park, said Vienna Planning and Zoning Director Matthew Flis. (Town officials last year also authorized taller heights in the town’s new Maple Avenue Commercial zone.) The building’s proposed design would have energy-efficient features, but would not aim to obtain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Located on 10.8 acres, the new structure would replace an annex building at 1007 Electric Ave., S.E., and two vacant facilities at 1021 and 1041 Electric Ave. Those

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structures contain about 214,000 square feet worth of space in the aggregate, town officials said. Instead of the current 968 parking spaces on those sites, Navy Federal is proposing to build a six-level parking garage with about 1,062 spaces. There also would be 122 surface-parking spaces for visitors. The parking garage would range from 45 to 56 feet tall, depending on the site’s topography. The garage’s 9-by-18-foot parking spaces would be 2 feet shallower than usually allowed by the town, but “reasonable” for a parking garage, according to the staff report. By constructing a parking structure, Navy Federal will significantly reduce the amount of impervious surface at the site and increase its landscaping, Flis said. The Council also will consider a request by Navy Federal to build a pedestrian bridge over Electric Avenue, S.E. The bridge would connect the credit union’s new facility with its 901,331-squarefoot headquarters building across the street at 820 Follin Lane, S.E. The bridge would rise 16 feet above the roadway at its highest point and be used by company employees only, with no public access. Because the privately used bridge would cross over public right-of-way and be used for in excess of five years, the Town Council first must approve an “air-rights” licensing agreement with Navy Federal.

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Fairfax Unemployment Rate Declines in December Fairfax County’s jobless rate declined a tick from November to December, even though the total number of county residents with jobs was down slightly. The county’s jobless rate of 3.5 percent in December was down from 3.6 percent a month before, and represented 605,071 county residents in the civilian workforce and 21,872 looking for employment. Figures were released Feb. 4 by the Virginia Employment Commission. While the number of those with jobs was down from November to December across much of Northern Virginia, unemployment rates stayed steady or slightly declined as fewer prospective employees were looking for work. Other local jobless rates were 2.9 percent in Falls Church (down from 3 percent), 3 percent in Arlington (down from 3.1 percent), 3.5 percent in both Alexandria (down from 3.6 percent), 3.6 percent in Loudoun County (unchanged) and 4.1 percent in Prince William County (also unchanged). For the Northern Virginia region as a whole, the jobless rate of 3.7 percent in December was unchanged, representing 1.49 million residents with jobs and

56,700 looking for work. Statewide, the jobless rate of 4.5 percent was unchanged from a month before, but the December data represented a milestone: Virginia’s non-farm employment of 3,797,300 surpassed the pre-recession peak of 3,791,900, set in April 2008. “In December, both the private and public sector experienced employment gains of 3,000 jobs each,” said Ann Lang of the Economic Information Services Division of the Virginia Employment Commission. The growth came on top of upwardly revised job totals from November. Statewide, the leisure/hospitality industry showed the largest employment increase in the last month of 2014, up 3,300 to 378,100. Manufacturing jobs increased slightly, while the construction sector saw total employment fall 2,200 jobs to 178,100. Among Virginia’s 134 cities and counties, the lowest jobless rates were posted in Falls Church, Arlington, Greene County and Madison County (3.3 percent each) and, tied at 3.5 percent, Alexandria, Fairfax County, the city of Fairfax and Fluvanna County. The highest rates were found in Martinsville (10.6 percent), Page

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Among the nation’s 372 metropolitan areas, jobless rates were lower in December than a year before in 341, higher in 25 and unchanged in six. The national non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 5.4 percent in December was down from 6.5 percent a year before. Among all metro areas, the lowest jobless rate was reported in Midland, Texas, at 2.1 percent. The highest rates could be found in Yuma, Ariz., and El Centro, Calif., at 22.1 percent and 21 percent, respectively. Among the 49 metro areas with populations of 1 million or more, Minneapolis-St. Paul had the lowest jobless rate, at 3.3 percent, while Memphis had the highest, at 7.6 percent. Among Virginia metro areas outside the Washington region, unemployment rates were down, year-over-year, and stood at 3.7 percent in Charlottesville; 4.2 percent in Winchester and Harrisonburg; 4.6 percent in Roanoke and Blacksburg-Christiansburg; 4.7 percent in Richmond; 5 percent in Hampton Roads; 5.1 percent in Lynchburg; and 6.4 percent in Danville. The statewide unemployment rate of 4.5 percent was down from 4.8 percent.

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Fairfax County Notes to Little League Baseball of Northern Virginia. Quincy has been a member of the Park Authority Board since 2007. Most recently. He has been an advocate for transforming Tysons Corner by including parks beginning with his participation in the Tysons Task Force.

GOVERNMENT OFFICES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY: Fairfax County government

offices, schools, school offices, libraries, courts, teen centers, community centers and senior centers will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16 in observance of George Washington Day. Fairfax County Park Authority RECenters will be open on regular schedules. Frying Pan Park will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the visitor center open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The McLean Community Center and Old Firehouse Teen Center will be closed. Fairfax Connector will run holidayweekday service, but some routes will not run. A complete list of what’s open and what’s closed in the county government is available on the Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov.

NEWEST FAIRFAX CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE INSTALLED: Daniel Ortiz was

presented with his official commission as a Fairfax County Circuit Court judge during a Jan. 30 ceremony at the Fairfax Courthouse. Ortiz was elected to the bench by the General Assembly, after having served as a substitute judge with the 19th Judicial Circuit while engaged in private practice with the law firm Blankingship & Keith, PC. He earned his law degree from George Washington University after receiving a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Virginia. The Jan. 30 event was ceremonial in nature, as Ortiz took his official oath of office on Dec. 31.

understanding English to members of immigrant communities, as well as providing support on issues ranging from health and financial literacy to computer instruction. “The leadership training and funding they’ll receive through Neighborhood Builders will allow them to expand their efforts to support the under-served residents of the Washington area,” said Jeff Wood, Washington market president of Bank of America. Bank of America has awarded $160 million in 800 nonprofit organizations and providing training to 1,600 leaders across the nation during the 10-year Neighborhood Builder initiative.

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thority Board elected its 2015 officers on Jan. 28, with William Bouie (Hunter Mill) returning for his seventh term as chairman. Ken Quincy (Providence) was elected to serve as vice chairman, with Kala Leggett Quintana (at-large) as secretary and Harold Strickland (Sully) as treasurer. Bouie joined the Park Authority in 2005. He is currently the president and CEO of Sky Communications Inc., and has been active in organizations ranging from the Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts

LITERACY COUNCIL OF N.VA. GARNERS $200,000 GRANT: The Literacy Council

of Northern Virginia has been tapped to receive a $200,000 unrestricted grant and leadership training as part of the Neighborhood Builder program of the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. The Literacy Council provides the basics of reading, writing, speaking and

munity Foundation of Northern Virginia awarded more than $3.7 million in total grants, $500,000 in discretionary funds and nearly $225,000 in scholarship funds during its 2013-14 fiscal year, according to the organization’s annual report. The philanthropic organization also reported about $35 million in funds established by individual and corporate donors. “We view our mission as nothing short of becoming the go-to place for donors and funders as they consider how to do good in Northern Virginia,” organization president Eileen Ellsworth said in a statement accompanying the report. (The full report is available at www.cfnova.org.) During the fiscal year, the organization held several programs and conducted re-

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search studies. “Community leadership in all of its forms is an important and ever-growing focus for the Community Foundation,” Ellsworth said. FCPS PREPS FOR SPECIAL-EDUCATION CONFERENCE: The 10th annual Fairfax

County Public Schools special-education conference, “Parents + Educators + Students = Success,” will be held on Saturday, March 7 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School. The conference, designed for parents and educators of students who receive special-education services or who have learning challenges or special needs, will feature Bruce Wexler, M.D., as the keynote presenter. Wexler, a research scientist with the National Institutes of Health, will share the science behind his work to help improve function skills in children by providing an overview of the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. Participants can choose from workshops on topics including twice-exceptional students, sensory impairment, bullying, electronic reading material, coping strategies, language delays, autism in toddlers and children, dyslexia, supporting siblings of students with disabilities, and art adaptation. Attendees also can browse the hall – featuring more than 80 exhibits – to learn about the latest research, strategies, special-education services and community resources for students with special needs. The Fairfax County Department of Special Services and the Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities are serving as co-sponsors of the conference. A list of conference details, workshops and registration information is available on the Web site at www.fcps.edu/dss/conference/ or by calling the Parent Resource Center at (703) 204-3941. AAUW TO PROMOTE ‘STEM’ EDUCATION FOR GIRLS: “Inspiring Middle-

School Girls to Pursue STEM Careers” is the theme of STEMtastics 2015, a career day designed to prepare female Fairfax County students to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and math. The event will be held on Saturday, March 21 from 8:15 a.m. to noon at the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Last year, more than 500 students and parents attended the event, which is sponsored by the McLean Area, Vienna, Fairfax City and Springfield-Annandale branches of American Association of University Women (AAUW), in conjunction with Fairfax County Public Schools and Systemic Solutions. Registration is $15 per student, $5 for those on the free-and-reduced-price-lunch program. Registration continues until capacity is reached or March 14, whichever comes first. For information and to register, see the Web site at http://mclean-va.aauw.net/ stemtastics/. Your submissions are welcomed for inclusion in the Sun Gazette.

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Asking us to choose our favorite stretch of real estate in the local area is like asking a parent to pick his or her favorite child – it’s unfair. But we will say this: Few areas are more exceptional than Brook Road in McLean. Its strategic location (set back, but close to the Tysons West Metro station) is coupled with the verdancy of the community. Dogwood and azalea bloom in the springtime, adding splashes of color to the architectural masterpieces. This week’s featured property augments the creativity of the community. A 21st-century showplace designed both for living in style and entertaining with élan, it offers world-class standards in an oasis of tranquility. The property currently is on the market, listed at $2,699,000 by Lilian Jorgenson of Long & Foster Real Estate. Custom-built by Gradient Design LLC, the European-styled estate features impressive curb appeal, and those of us lucky enough to be invited in will find three levels of sumptuousness and upgrades. Yet the home also feels warmhearted and welcoming, making the perfect combination. Inside, a spacious world unfolds with huge rooms, lavish trim, coffers and trays, wainscoting and mosaic marble. There is an elevator, a two-story Grand Room with soaring stacked-stone fireplace and octagonal tray celing, a 26-foot living room and a chef’s-caliber kitchen

Despite interest rates being at their lowest level of 2014, pending home sales cooled in December but remained above year-over-year levels for the fourth consecutive month, according to the National Association of Realtors. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, decreased 3.7 percent to 100.7 in December from a slightly downwardly revised 104.6 in November, but is 6.1 percent above December 2013 (94.9). Despite December’s decline, the index experienced its highest year-overyear gain – 11.7 percent – since June 2013. Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, says fewer homes available for sale and a slight acceleration in prices likely led to December’s decline in contract signings from November. “Total inventory fell in December for the first time in 16 months, resulting in fewer choices for buyers and a modest uptick in price growth in markets throughout the country,” he said. “With interest rates at lows not seen since early 2013, the strength in existing-sales in upcoming months will largely depend on the willingness of current homeowners to realize their equity gains from the past couple years and trade up.” The index in the Northeast experienced the largest decline, dropping 7.5 percent to 82.1 in December, but is still 6.3 percent above a year ago. In the Midwest the index decreased 2.8 percent to 97.1 in December, but is 1.9 percent above December 2013. Pending home sales in the South declined 2.6 percent to an index of 116.6 in December, but are 8.6 percent above the previous December. The index in the West fell 4.6 percent in December to 94.0, but is 6.3 percent above a year ago. Total existing-homes sales in 2015 are forecast to be around 5.26 million, an increase of 6.6 percent from 2014. The national median existing-home price for all of this year is expected to increase between 4 and 5 percent. In 2014, existing-home sales declined 3.1 percent and prices rose 5.8 percent. “More jobs, increasing consumer confidence, less expensive mortgage insurance and new low-down-payment programs coming into the marketplace will likely lead to more demand from first-time buyers,” Yun said in a statement.

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Schools & Military n Mary Forburger of McLean earned faculty honors for the fall semester at George Institute of Technology. n Lindsay Wright of McLean has been named to the president’s list for the fall semester at James Madison University.

Nathan Stefanick has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Georgia Institute of Technology. n

n Benjamin Le of Oakton has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at University of the Sciences. n Stephanie O’Brien of Vienna has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Ithaca College. n Steven Weyback of Great Falls, a 2013 graduate of Langley High School, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at James Madison University. n Andrew Baca of

McLean, John Baird of McLean, Philip Bennett of McLean, Annie Gauf of Vienna, Sonja Meighan of McLean, Sarah Rachal of Vienna, DeLacy Rosse of McLean, Olivia Sisson of Great Falls, Hayley Souter of McLean and Jack Stucky of Great Falls have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Washington and Lee University. n Nathan Letoile of Vienna, Katherine Mulquin of McLean, Jon Rymer of Vienna and Samuel Erkiletian of McLean have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Saint Joseph’s University.

Stephanie Cantrick of Great Falls, Nicole Dunne of Great Falls, Leonardo Adams of McLean, Stephen Chretien of McLean, Alexander Quoc Huynh of McLean, Thomas Rippert of McLean, Alicia Werner of McLean, Austin Chute of Vienna, Rebecca Coleman of Vienna, Ryan Medric of Vienna and Anna Soldano of Vienna have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Clemson University. n

Stephanie Miller of Oakton has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Auburn University. n

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McLean has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

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n Beatrice Liang, the daughter of Yigao Liang and Bin Lu of McLean and a graduate of National Cathedral School, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Colby College.

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n Matthew Norman of Vienna has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Hartford.

Madelyn Torres of Vienna has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Frostburg State University. n

Jessamin Straub of McLean and Rachel Wagner of Great Falls have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Coastal Carolina University. n

Students at Kent Gardens Elementary School recently spearheaded a toy drive for special-needs students at Jill’s House. Shown presenting the toys are Principal McGuigan, Coach Wirth from the Gilrs on the Run program, third-graders Clara Marks, Alexandra Van Lier and Elizabeth Eaker, assistant principal McGrath and Jill’s House advancement coordinator Claire Waldrop. The students are part of the “Girls on the Run” initiative at Kent Gardens Elementary. n Katherine Brittin of McLean has been inducted in the Colgate University chapter of the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. n Sophie Shaw of McLean is among four students from Marymount University who participated in the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges’ 16th annual Wells Fargo Ethics Bowl on Feb. 8-9 on the Marymount campus. The Marymount team competed headto-head against teams from Virginia’s 14 leading independent colleges and universities, debating a variety of case studies highlighting ethical dilemmas. n Nicole Orsolini and Swetha Ramesh, students at Langley High School, have been selected to represent Virginia as delegates to the 2015 Washington Journalism and Media Conference, to be held at George Mason University. A total of 250 national youth correspondents were selected to participate in the conference. n Helen Morey, a teenager from Vienna, spent a month of summer vacation in a remote Alaska native village with VISIONS Service Adventures, an international community-service-based adventure-travel program. Morey was part of a group of highschool students who did volunteer community-service projects while living in an indigenous Athabasca village in the Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge. About 100 people live in the village, situated on the Tetlin River, and they welcomed the teen volunteers into their community with open arms, program officials said. In partnership with Tetlin Village Coun-

supplies to the needy in 65 countries. The goal is to raise $25,000 that can be used to purchase 100,000 meals for schoolage children. On Feb. 7, approximately 450 volunteers participated in a three-session effort to pack the meals, held at Colvin Run Elementary School.

Photographer Michael Neugebauer captured this image of primatologist Jane Goodall, who will be featured in a lecture sponsored by Marymount University.

cil and local community members, the teen volunteers constructed an outdoor-cooking facility for use at community meals and events. The project entailed clearing and leveling ground, measuring and cutting lumber, digging postholes, placing and securing post beams, erecting and staining walls, framing the roof, and installing screens and windows. Other services the teens provided to Tetlin included moving an outdoor community basketball court, assisting community elders with chores and small projects, and organizing a day camp for local children The trip wasn’t all work for the youth volunteers. Morey and peers learned firsthand about Athabasca culture, backpacked and ice-climbed in the Wrangell-St. Elias Wilderness, attended Fourth of July celebrations in McCarthy, viewed wildlife and toured an old mining town. n For the fourth year in a row, schools in the Langley High School pyramid are raising money for Stop Hunger Now, a nonprofit organization that provides food and

n Marymount University will host a lecture by primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall on Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at DAR Cosntitution Hall. Goodall will discuss the world of Gombe chimpanzees, from her earliest observations and experiences to the present day. She also will discuss “Seeds of Hope,” which explores anomalies about the natural word. Funds raised from the event will help establish a fund at Marymount to enhance the work of volunteerism and community engagement among students, faculty and staff. Tickets will go on sale Feb. 16.

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‘Comedy of Errors’ Rewards Those Who Know Complicated Plot MATT REVILLE Staff Writer

The best advice for anyone venturing out to the Arlington Players’ production of “The Comedy of Errors”? Make sure you have memorized the basics of the plot before entering the theater. A combination of archaic (albeit lovely) Shakespearean language, ON accents and a complicated STAGE plot line involving multiple cases of mistaken identity apparently proved too much for some theater-goers, who departed a recent production around intermission. That’s a shame, because – while the show gets off a slow start – its second act picks up the pace and proves a whole lot of fun. One of the Bard’s first comedies, dating perhaps to the early 1590s, the show is less grand and nuanced than what would come later. But even raw Shakespeare is a treat. In this rendition, the setting has been transported from the Mediterranean to the 1920s Chicago of Al Capone, mostly through costumes and sets. The language hasn’t been touched. Centering around two sets of identical twins, one each the master and the other the servant, there is case after case of confused identity. While the synopsis provided on the Arlington Players’ Web site was very helpful, I can see why those who hadn’t read it or had other background on the production might have felt at sea.

The wordplay is fun, there is plenty of slapstick, and the masters (Will Macleod and Jonathan Frye) and their serfs (Amanda Quain and Maddy Goshorn) do their ribald best to elicit chuckles and guffaws from the crowd. And, no surprise, there’s a twist on the way to a happy ending. Other standouts among the cast were Samantha Sheahan as the wife of one of the merchants, who finds herself totally befuddled as events unfold, and Annie Kehrli as her sister. Jessie Lillis gets the fun part of the slightly naughty but ever-businesslike courtesan. Rich Montgomery, as a condemned merchant whose planned but delayed execution sets the show in motion, delivers a strong monologue to begin the show. (Keep in mind that this is a play of its time; there is a whole lot of what today would be denounced as domestic violence and other forms of physical abuse running throughout the tale. “Dark comedy” might be the best way to put it.) Director Robert Leembruggen says his inspiration was to present a version of Shakespeare best described as “The Untouchables” meets “Guys and Dolls” meets “The Godfather,” and as interpretations go, it proves reasonably solid. The first act lags a bit, with the lighting scheme causing some issues for audience members, but the second moves forward effervescently. One of Shakespeakere’s shortest plays, it’s a relatively brisk two hours from start to finish. Sets (Cody Clarke) and costumes (Libby

Maddy Goshorn and Amanda Quain play twins (each named Dromeo) in The Arlington Players’ PHOTO BY PETER HILL production of “The Comedy of Errors.”

Dasbach) were strong. Sound, as always in this venue, proves a challenge, particularly whenever the audience skews to the more seasoned-senior demographic. Kudos to Paul Weiss on trumpet, for the clever interludes. Given the complexities of plot involved, perhaps the production team would have been wise to insert a page in the playbill explaining it all. (Slightly off topic: Oh, how I’m going to miss those audience guides

produced for the soon-to-close American Century Theater – those are the best.) But for those who came prepped for the evening – or were willing the throw caution to the wind and just follow along – there was much to enjoy. “The Comedy of Errors” continues through Feb. 14 at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 South Old Glebe Road in Arlington. For tickets and information, see the Web site at www.thearlingtonplayers.org.

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McLean/Great Falls Notes MCA’S WINTER MEMBERSHIP MEETING TO HIGHLIGHT NON-PROFITS: The

McLean Citizens Association will hold its annual winter membership meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18, which will feature presentations by four local non-profit groups. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. in the community hall of the McLean Community Center. Following a brief business meeting to vote on a technical amendment to MCA’s bylaws, representatives of the following non-profits will describe how they making a difference in the community: • McLean Community Foundation’s speaker will describe how the group funds projects to enhance the arts, improve the environment, and support education and social services in McLean. • McLean Trees Foundation’s representative will detail how the organization plants, preserves and maintains trees in McLean and educates and assists the public in caring for trees. • The Safe Community Coalition’s speaker will show how the coalition provides programs and resources to help keep youth safe, build resiliency and foster communication, collaboration and involvement. • The speaker from Fairfax 2015: World Police & Fire Games will describe this international event for active and retired law-enforcement and fire-service personnel, which will be held in Northern Virginia this summer and is expected to attract about 10,000 entrants. OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS SCHOOL, COUNTY BUDGETS AT McLEAN EVENT:

Local residents who wonder how Fairfax County’s advertised fiscal year 2016 budget would affect tax rates, county services and school programs can learn more by attending an informational meeting at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., on Wednesday, March 11. The meeting, which will be held in the center’s community hall, will begin at 7:30 p.m. and feature remarks from Joe Mondoro, the county’s deputy director of management and budget, and Kristen Michael, the school system’s assistant superintendent for financial services. The event will be sponsored by the McLean Citizens Association, Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) and School Board member Jane Strauss (Dranesville District). MCA SEEKS NOMINEES FOR TEEN CHARACTER AWARD: The McLean Citi-

MCA officials said. The award is not a competition, but teens may only receive it once. All teens whose nominations indicate they meet the criteria will receive an award. Nominations will be reviewed by MCA’s Education and Youth Committee to determine compliance with the criteria, which will be listed on the attached description of the award. The award consists of a certificate that will be presented at McLean Day on Saturday, May 16. Names of award winners will be provided to local newspapers to highlight recognition of the teens’ achievements. Nominations must be mailed to MCA, P.O. Box 273, McLean, Va., 22101, with a postmark of no later than Friday, April 17. For more details about the awards’ criteria and an application form, visit the MCA’s Web site at www.mcleancitizens.org. APPLICATION DEADLINE NEARS FOR ARTS COMPETITION: Friday, Feb. 13 is

the application deadline for students to participate in the annual Macdonald Fine Arts Scholarship Competition, sponsored by the McLean Community Center. For information and an application, see the Web site at www.mcleancenter.org. AAUW PROGRAM FEATURES TALES OF STRONG WOMEN: The McLean area

branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) will feature awardwinning storyteller Gary Lloyd during a program on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. at the McLean Community Center. Lloyd, a two-term president of the Virginia Storytelling Alliance, has served up stories to more than 980,000 listeners in nine states over the past 16 years. He will discuss the oral tradition’s boldest tales of brave, intelligent women. The community is invited. For information, see the Web site at http://mcleanva.aauw.net. CHURCH TO HOST ‘JAZZ SUNDAY’: St.

John’s Episcopal Church will present “Jazz Sunday” featuring special music at the 9 and 11:15 a.m. worship services on Feb. 15. The community is invited. The church is located at 6715 Georgetown Pike. For information, call (703) 3564902. McLEAN ORCHESTRA TO LOOK AT LOVE: The McLean Orchestra, under the

direction of maestra Miriam Burns, will present “The Spark of Love” on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. at Oakcrest School, 850 Balls Hill Road in McLean. Works by Korngold, Berlioz, Dvorak and Liszt will be performed. The concert will feature Siwoo Kim, winner of the 2011 Julliard Violin Competition. A champagne-and-cake reception will follow the concert. For tickets and information, call (703) 893-8646 or see the Web site at www. mclean-orchestra.org. ‘PINKALICIOUS’ PRODUCTION COMES TO ALDEN THEATRE: Vital Theatre’s

“Pinkalicious,” a musical adaptation of the book by Victoria and Elizabeth Kann, will be presented on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m.

Rachel Lawhead and Alex Stone will star in the McLean High School Theatre Company’s producPHOTO BY ISABEL ZAPATA tion of “Big Fish.”

at the Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center. The show’s main character can’t stop eating pink cupcakes, despite warnings from her parents. Her indulgence lands her in the doctor’s office after she turns pink from head to toe, with entertaining resuts. The show is suitable for children ages 4 and older. Tickets are $15 for McLean, residents, $20 for others. For tickets and information, call (703) 790-0123 or see the Web site at www.aldentheatre.org.

school. Based on a novel by Daniel Wallace and film by Tim Burton, “Big Fish” is a new Broadway musical celebrating far-fetched tales. It features dance numbers, acrobatics, juggling and aerial skills. “We are very excited that the McLean Theatre Company will debut this magical and moving adventure to the metropolitan D.C. community,” director Amy Poe said. “Our company is ready for the challenge.” For tickets and information, see the Web site at www.mcleandrama.com.

‘AMERICAN SPIRITUAL’ COMING TO ALDEN THEATRE: Rani Arbo and Daisy

CHURCH TO HOST PANCAKE DINNER: Charles Wesley United Methodist

Mayhem, described as one of the nation’s most inventive string bands, will present “American Spiritual” on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. at the Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center. The group mixes traditional, original and contemporary sounds on fiddle, guitar, bass and recycled percussion, topped by joyous harmonies from four skilled lead singers. Story-telling also is part of the event, according to organizers. Tickets are $20 for McLean residents, $30 for others. For information, call (703) 790-0123 or see the Web site at www. mcleancenter.org. McLEAN HIGH TO PRESENT REGIONAL DEBUT OF MUSICAL: McLean High

School Theatre Company will host the Washington-area premiere of “Big Fish,” described as a musical with a big heart, with performances on Feb. 16 at 2 p.m., Feb. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m., Feb. 21 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. at the high

Church’s United Methodist Men will host a free pancake dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, 6817 Dean Drive in McLean. Donations will support the Society of St. Andrew, a non-profit hunger-relief ministry that rescues 30 million to 35 million pounds of excess produce each year. The food is then distributed to food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters across the country. The community is invited. For information, see the Web site at www.thehungerchurch.org. GOSPEL QUARTET TO PERFORM AT CHURCH: Providence Baptist Church will

present the Promised Land Quartet in a Free concert on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at the church, 8980 Brook Road in McLean. The group performs both gospel and contemporary music. For information, call (703) 893-5330 or see the Web site at www.providencetoday. org.

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zens Association (MCA) again this year is sponsoring the Teen Character Award to recognize teens who have exceptional ethical and compassionate character. Teens who have, on their own and without compensation or formal recognition, cared for elderly relatives or younger siblings, or who have helped out in the neighborhood or community (defined as the Greater Washington, D.C., metropolitan area), deserve to be recognized not only for themselves but as examples to others,

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The McLean Community Center and Old Firehouse Teen Center will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16 in observance of George Washington Day. MCC CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY:

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Vienna/Oakton Notes TOWN OFFICES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY: Vienna town offices will be closed on

Monday, Feb. 16 in observance of George Washington Day. The Vienna Community Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., but no classes will be held. MULCH STILL AVAILABLE FOR VIENNA RESIDENTS: Feb. 28 is the last day for Vi-

enna town residents to order ground leaf mulch from the town’s public-works department. Full loads (totaling 2.5 cubic yards) and half loads are available. Deliveries will be made to driveways, and will be dependent on availability. To place an order, call (703) 255-6388. Residents can pick up mulch in any amount weekdays (excluding holidays) through March 31 at 442 Beulah Road, N.W.

CHURCH’S LENT-DEVOTIONALS BOOKLET TURNS 15 YEARS OLD: The Church

of the Good Shepherd in Vienna is celebrating 15 years of publishing its “Devotions for Lent” booklet. The church published its first booklet in 2000, so this year represents a “milestone in our church’s ministry,” said the Rev. Mark Burgess, pastor at Good Shepherd. The booklet of daily devotionals, written by members and friends of the congregation, will be available at the Feb. 18 Ash Wednesday 7:30 p.m. service at the church, located at 2351 Hunter Mill Road. More than 19,000 of the booklets will be mailed to church neighbors, and the booklet also will be available on the church’s Web site at www.goodshepherdva.com. The church will distribute the daily devotionals by e-mail, and the community is invited to sign up via the church’s Web site to receive the devotionals electronically.

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who experienced a medical emergency on Feb. 3 after being restrained with an electronic-control device (TASER) by Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office personnel was removed from life support Feb. 8 and later died, authorities said. The incident began Jan. 26 when the inmate, Natasha McKenna of Alexandria, was committed to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on a city of Alexandria charge of assaulting on law-enforcement, judge or fire/medical-services personnel. McKenna did not have a bond. On Feb. 3, authorities planned to transport her to the Alexandria Adult Detention Center. In order to prepare her for transport to Alexandria, she was asked to comply with deputies’ commands. McKenna physically resisted the deputies, who used a TASER to restrain and safely transport her, officials said. Once properly restrained and checked by on-scene medical personnel, McKenna was moved to another area of the facility for transport. She then experienced a medical emergency, officials said. Authorities immediately notified Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. Medical staff and deputies administered life-saving procedures before EMS personnel arrived. When EMS arrived, they took over the scene and transported the patient to a local hospital. Sheriff’s Office policy dictates that this incident is now classified as an in-custody inmate death. Therefore, the Fairfax County Police Department has been notified and an investigation is under way. Sheriff’s Office personnel are cooperating fully with the investigation, officials said. “We anticipate a prompt and comprehensive investigation and will continue to update our Web site as new information becomes available,” said Sheriff Stacey Kincaid. CRIME SOLVERS ASKS PUBLIC’S HELP IN FINDING ARMED ROBBER OF CONVENIENCE STORY: Fairfax County Crime

Solvers is seeking the public’s assistance

in identifying the armed man responsible for robbing the 7-Eleven store at 1931 Old Gallows Road in the Vienna area Feb. 6. The suspect entered the store at around 4:45 a.m., approached an employee at the register, brandished a handgun and demanded cash, Fairfax County police said. The employee complied and the suspect fled the store. The suspect was described as black, about 6 feet 2 inches tall, more than 200 pounds. He had a light complexion and a goatee and was wearing sunglasses, a darkcolored hooded sweatshirt, faded blue jeans and black gloves. Detectives have obtained surveillance photos of the suspect and hope someone will recognize him. Police ask anyone with information about this robbery to contact Crime Solvers. Tipsters may submit a tip electronically by visiting www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637)**. DRIVER ARRESTED FOR DWI, HIT-ANDRUN FOLLOWING VIENNA-AREA CRASH:

Fairfax County police arrested a 28-yearold man Feb. 2 following a hit-and-run crash at Lee Highway and Hunters Glen Way in the Vienna area. The incident began when a 35-yearold woman was driving a 1997 Toyota on Lee Highway at around 9:49 p.m. and had stopped at a traffic light. Ewar Ramirez Rivas, whose place of residency was not listed by police, was driving a 2000 Ford F250 on Lee Highway and failed to stop for the traffic light, police said. Rivas struck the Toyota in the rear and then fled the scene, authorities said. Rescue personnel transported the struck vehicle’s driver and three juvenile passengers to a local hospital. A 6-year-old passenger received life-threatening injuries in the accident, while the others sustained non-life threatening injuries, police said. Police located Rivas on White Birch Court and authorities have charged him with driving while intoxicated, felony hitand-run, having no operator’s license and having an open container of alcohol. VIENNA MAN CHARGED WITH ROBBERY

Burgess said reading the devotional booklet, which also includes drawings by children of the church, has become for many an important part of their Lenten observance. For more information, call the church office at (703) 281-3987. ARTS SOCIETY FEATURES RED IN LATEST EXHIBITION: The Vienna Arts Society

is presenting “Everything Red,” an exhibition featuring colorful artwork, until Feb. 28 at the Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., N.W. The center is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Thursday, Feb. 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., award-winning Vienna artist Bob Magnesen will present an acrylicpainting demonstration that is open to the public. For information, call (703) 319-3971.

AFTER TAKING CELL PHONE: A local

resident told Vienna police on Feb. 1 at 9:40 p.m. that she and a male friend were driving in her vehicle when she received a telephone call from her current boyfriend. She stated she pulled to the side of the road on Moore Avenue near Park Street, S.E., to take the telephone call. While on the phone with her boyfriend, her friend forcibly took her cell phone in a jealous rage, police said. He then exited the vehicle and fled on foot, authorities said. Police went to the friend’s residence in Vienna and spoke with the suspect. Police arrested Douglas John Reilly, 51, and transported him to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where authorities charged him with robbery and held him without bond. McLEAN RESIDENT REPORTS BURGLARY: A resident living in the 7400 block

of Tillman Drive in the McLean area told Fairfax County police Feb. 4 that someone had entered the residence and taken property. HOME IN McLEAN BURGLARIZED: A

resident living in the 2000 block of George Washington Road in the Vienna area told Fairfax County police Feb. 3 that someone had entered the residence and taken property. 3 MEN CITED FOR VIOLATING VIENNA’S NOISE RULES: Vienna police cited three

men Feb. 1 after they reportedly performed construction work in violation of the town’s noise ordinance. Vienna police dispatched an officer to the vicinity of Cottage and Plum streets, S.W., at 7:50 a.m. after receiving a report that a construction company was performing work in violation of the noise ordinance. The officer determined the company had been warned on a previous occasion concerning the ordinance and issued a summons to a 34-year-old Manassas man. Police released the man after he signed the summons. Police at 10:55 a.m. dispatched the same officer to the 500 block of Delano Drive,

AMERICAN LEGION TO HOST BUFFET:

American Legion Post 180 will host a buffet breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 16 from 8 a.m. to noon at the post, 330 Center St., N., in Vienna. Omelets, scrambled eggs, blueberry pancakes, bacon, sausage, biscuits with gravy, home fries and fruit are on the menu. The cost is $8 for adults, $3 for children. For information, call (703) 938-6580. GARDEN PROGRAM LOOKS AT ROMANCE: “Romance in the Garden” is the

topic of a workshop, sponsored by Merrifield Garden Center, to be held on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. at Merrifield Community Hall, 8104 Lee Highway. Landscape designer Renatta Holt will discuss how to use beautiful and fragrant plants, a cozy fireplace or a private sitting area to turn yards into romantic getaways. The community is invited.

S.E., after receiving a similar report. After speaking with the workers, the officer issued noise-ordinance-violation summonses to a 44-year-old Burke man and a 40-year-old Falls Church man. Police released the men after they signed their summonses. VIENNA TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO FELONY WARRANT ARREST: A Vienna police

officer was on patrol on Nutley Street at Roland Street, S.W., on Feb. 2 at 11:17 p.m. when he observed the driver of a vehicle commit a traffic offense. The officer conducted a traffic stop and upon interacting with the driver, he detected the distinct odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle, police said. While checking the status of the driver’s operator’s license, the officer learned the Virginia State Police had an active warrant out on the driver for felony possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. Police arrested Andres Emilio Romero, 21, of Fairfax. While searching the suspect after his arrest, police found a measurable amount of marijuana. Police transported the suspect to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where authorities charged him under the outstanding warrant for felony possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute and a separate charge of marijuana possession. Authorities held the suspect without bond. SIMPLE-ASSAULT CHARGE FILED AFTER EMPLOYEE DISPUTE AT PIZZA RESTAURANT: An employee at Domino’s

Pizza, 331 Maple Ave., E., told Vienna police on Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. that he and another employee had been involved in a heated argument that escalated when they began pushing and striking each another. A Vienna police officer responded and after speaking with both employees, he informed them of the warrant process should they wish to pursue charges. On Feb. 1, the officer was informed that one of the employees in this case had obtained a simple-assault warrant for his assailant. Police served the warrant on the 26-year-old Vienna man.

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Continued from Page 9 This would be the first air-rights case handled by Vienna officials, said Town At-

A large copper still is set up and ready to go at KO Distilling in Manassas.

Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Todd Haymore attended the groundbreaking and said businesses such as distilleries and breweries bring Virginia’s agriculture industry to areas throughout the state. “The product that goes into this is an agricultural commodity,” he said. “Businesses like this are a boon to agriculture.” KO Distilling will be the 19th craft distillery to open in Virginia, Haymore said. Locally,

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a handful of distilleries operate in Loudoun County, but KO Distilling will be the first in the Prince William County area. “You are on the forefront of this,” Haymore said. “You are revolutionaries.” KO Distilling is at 10381 Central Park Drive, Suite 105, in Manassas. It plans to open in midMay. For more information, visit the business’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KODistilling.

Road, S.E. The alley section that would be vacated is located near 911 Ninovan Road. Because the alley section is not capable of being developed on its own, it only may be sold to an adjacent property owner, said Town Attorney Steven Briglia. Appraisers have valued the alleyway parcel at $21,306 – or the town’s usual $3 per square foot for such properties.

Vienna resident John DeLong, who lives nearby on Carole Court, S.E., said that estimate was too low, as the alley section is a “valuable asset.” “It’s a nice piece of green space to have behind our properties,” DeLong said. The Council predicated the alley’s sale upon the subdivision’s approval. The Vienna Planning Commission on Jan. 28

unanimously recommended approval of the project, which the Town Council is scheduled to take up Feb. 23. The developer has modified the proposed subdivision by eliminating a socalled “hammerhead” street design for vehicle turnarounds and instead going with a cul-de-sac, said Planning and Zoning Director Matthew Flis.

torney Steven Briglia. The agreement would resemble the franchises Vienna officials grant to utility companies that place communications equipment on town water towers, Flis said. To ensure the bridge is properly maintained, town officials would set a time limit on the

accord and require that it be renewed, he said. The Vienna Planning Commission voted 6-2 on Dec. 10 to recommend the Town Council approve Navy Federal’s proposals. Navy Federal is the world’s largest credit union, with $63 billion in assets and

13,000 employees worldwide. The credit union’s 5.3 million members include activeduty and retired personnel and their families from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, plus civilian employees with those branches and their family members.

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ourbon, whiskey, vodka and rum – all made in Manassas? Local and state leaders helped usher in a first for the city last week with a groundbreaking ceremony for KO Distilling, scheduled to open this spring. “This is a good day for Manassas,” Mayor Hal Parrish said at the Jan. 29 ceremony. “Applause is appropriate.” Distillery owners held the ceremonial groundbreaking at their future site, tucked away in an industrial business center on Godwin Drive. The distillery will be the first to open in Manassas, and one of just a few in Northern Virginia. “We’re here today not only to welcome a new business to Manassas, but to welcome a new industry to the region,” Parrish said. The mayor said Manassas has been on the “forefront of emerging trends” in business in recent years. In 2012, Bad Wolf Brewing was the first craft brewery to open in the city, followed by Heritage Brewing in 2013. He said the city is excited to welcome another “trendsetting business.” KO Distilling owners Bill Karlson and John O’Mara describe their business as a “artisan distillery” and plan to make and sell bourbon, rye whiskey, corn whiskey, gin, vodka and rum. The business will also feature a visitors’ center and will offer tours, tastings, merchandise sales and space for special events. Karlson said he got the idea for the distillery a couple of years ago and got his business partner, O’Mara, on board. Since then, Karlson and O’Mara have been researching distilleries and learning about their new business venture. They moved into their building on Central Park Drive in Manassas last summer and, in recent months, have been working to install their distillery equipment and get the business up and running. “It’s taken this long but we’re almost there,” Karlson said. The renovated warehouse space features a large copper still, a grain bin that can hold up to 6,000 pounds of corn, a large mash tank, fermenters and other equipment to automate the production process and store the product. The distillery will be able to produce about four or five barrels of liquor a week, O’Mara said.

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After finishing second a year ago, the goals for the Langley Saxons and Oakton Cougars were to do one better this season, and the high school teams accomplished their missions. Each won the 6A North Region swim and dive championships Feb. 7 at Oak RECenSWIM & DIVE Marr ter. Langley won the girls high school crown with 236 points and Oakton captured the boys with 294.5. The Robinson Rams were second in the meets. For the Oakton boys, winning the region was a yearlong goal after placing behind Robinson last winter. Oakton won five races in this year’s meet. The 2015 Cougars were led by University of Texas-bound swimmer John Shebat. The senior was the standout of the boys meet, winning the 100-yard backstroke (46.71) and 200 individual medley (1:46.07) in meet-record times. He also swam on the winning and meet-record 200 medley (1:33.18) and 200 freestyle (1:22.89) relays. “I did pretty well individually, so I’m happy about that,” Shebat said. “The biggest thing was we wanted to beat Robinson, because it’s a big rivalry between the teams, so we all stepped it up.” Swimming on the 200 free relay with Shebat were Michael Ambrose, Michael Pettinichi and Tommy Hallock. The others on the medley were Pettinichi, Drew Weber and Mason Hawkins. Above: Oakton High’s John Shebat swims the breaststroke during the boys individual medley at PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT

McLean, Marshall Teams Win Gymnastics Titles were third (141.0). “We started strong on the vault, then we were really solid on the balance beam, so we got off to a good start,” McLean coach Courtney Lesson said. “A good start sets the tone and gets the girls excited.” For McLean, senior Jacqueline Green was second in the all-around with a 36.625 score, behind winner Sophie Hatcher of W-L (137.625). Also for McLean, senior Lizzy Brown-Kaiser was third in the allaround (36.425). Nathalie Thomas, one of the McLean’s top gymnasts, was sick and missed the meet. Individually, Green tied for third with

Brown-Kaiser on the vault (9.6), was fourth on the uneven bars (9.0), was fifth on the floor exercise (9.125) and tied for sixth on the balance beam (8.9). BrownKaiser was third on the bars (9.225), tied for seventh on the floor (8.8) and tied for ninth on the beam (8.8). Also scoring for McLean were Carolyn Brown-Kaiser (sixth on the vault at 9.45, tied for 11th on the floor at 8.325), Mathilde Larose (tied for ninth on the vault at 9.15 and 11th on the bars at 8.325), Calista Pardue (tied for fourth on the beam at 8.95 and ninth on the floor at 8.65), Jenni Korb (tied for sixth on the Continued on Page 24

Last week, McLean won the Liberty Conference championship with a 143.0 team total. Washington-Lee was second at 142.225. The difference in scores that tight is a fall or two on the balance beam, which is the event that so often determines the fate of first-and secondplace teams. McLean and Washington-Lee have developed a rivalry the last few seasons because the teams have been locked in tight showdowns in conference, region and state meets. The last three years, Washington-Lee nipped McLean to win region championships. In 2014, W-L won with a 140.449 score. McLean was second at 140.077. It’s hard to get much closer. This year’s 6A North Region meet is scheduled for this week at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Once again, those two squads are the big favorites to finish first and second, with the order being the biggest and maybe the only question. Washington-Lee head coach Joe D’Emidio said the winning team likely will be the one that has the best and most steady performance on the beam. “A fall off the beam is a half-point deduction. So one or two falls can make all the difference,” D’Emidio said. McLean coach Courtney Lesson said her team, especially seniors Jacqueline Green and Lizzy Brown-Kaiser, is hungry to win a region crown after being the bridesmaid for three years in a row, all by close scores. In contrast, D’Emidio said W-L seniors and twin sisters Sophie and Annie Hatcher have a goal to finish their high school careers as four-time region team champions. D’Emidio also explained that his gymnasts embrace the position of finishing second behind McLean in the Liberty Conference, taking kind of the underdog role into the region and putting pressure on the Highlanders. Which team will win? It’s too tight of a balancing act to call.

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They didn’t have an individual winner in the four events and one of their best gymnast was sick and hurt and did not compete. Still, on Feb. 2, the host McLean Highamassed GYMNASTICS landers a good enough team score to win a fourth straight Liberty Conference girls high school championship. McLean won with a 143.0 total, its highest score of the season. The Washington-Lee Generals were a close second at 142.225 and the Yorktown Patriots

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Continued on Page 24 the region meet. Top: Langley’s Michelle Owens swim the girls 200 freestyle.

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Who will win? That’s a hard call, because the competition has been so very close between the McLean Highlanders and Washington-Lee Generals when the stakes have been the highest in girls high school gymnastics the past few seasons.

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With five champions, the McLean Highlanders amassed 269.5 points and nipped the runner-up Madison War(268) to WRESTLING hawks win the Liberty Conference wrestling championships Feb. 7 at Hayfield Secondary School. Madison had four champions and two second-place finishers. “The biggest thing that I can say is that this was absolutely a team win,” McLean High School coach Ken Jackson said. “We couldn’t have done this without each and every member stepping up.” McLean’s champions were Brendan Grammes at 120 with a 3-0 record, Eric

Jackson (126, 2-0), Conor Grammes (152, 3-0), Gavin Legg (160, 3-0) and Mack McCune (170, 3-0). “I came out with confidence. I knew that we needed a pin by me in the finals because we were in the hunt for the team title,” Brendan Grammes said. McCune won a close decision in the final. “To start the third, I did an escape and then was able to get him into a cradle and eventually to a pin,” McCune said. The McLean coach said McCune didn’t give up. “One thing that he doesn’t lack is heart. He won his finals match with heart,” Jackson said. The coach added that Conor Grammes has been dominant all season and that

Eric Jackson has turned the corner with off-season work. “He has been a man on a mission this winter,” the coach said of Conor Grammes. Third for McLean were Danny Rayes (132), Robert Auza (145) and Cochise Wanzer (195). Fourth were Alex Wassell (106) and Calvin Zug (113). Madison’s champions were Tyler Megonigal at 132 with a 3-0 record, Taylor Christensen (138, 3-0), Luke Kustra (145, 3-0) and Drew Smith (285, 2-0). Second were Ryan Barrett (170) and Ryan Partridge (195). Matthew Baum was third at 160 and Matt Ziegelbauer took fourth at 126. “We came in with high hopes,” Madison coach Shaun Hutchison said. “It

came down to every single point.” Smith rallied in the final period to win his title match. “In the third, I did a changeover and from there I did a wrist ride and then I rode him out for the final one minute.” Christensen recorded a first-period pin in the final. “We were working towards the edge of the mat and he was almost behind me,” Christensen said. “I had to lock his head up and take him to his back.” The Langley Saxons finished seventh with 126 points. Tanner Doverspike was second at 138 for Langley, Niko Woltman was third at 152, Ali Ebadi took third at 285 and Arshan Goudarizi (120) and Cayhan Movaghari (170) were fourth.

Oakton Continues to Post Strong Defensive Performances DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

In a season filled with stingy defensive showings, the Oakton Cougars shut tow BASKETBALL down more opponents to record their latest convincing victories last week. Oakton (20-1) routed the host Centreville Wildcats, 61-23, and Chantilly Chargers, 59-30, in Concorde Conference girls high school basketball action for the team’s 19th victory in a row. Through 21 games, Oakton has allowed just 35.2 points per contest. The Cougars have held two opponents to fewer than 20 points and four others have scored only in the 20s. The most points Oakton has allowed

in any game was 57 in a two-point win over the Madison Warhawks in the season opener for both teams. “We do work on figuring out ways to limit what other teams like to do,” Oakton coach Fred Priester said. Centreville (11-7) shot just 20 percent from the floor and rarely was allowed an open shot, as Oakton maintained good positioning on defense. The Cougars had nine steals and won the rebounding category, 32-21. Oakton led 15-5 at the end of the first quarter and was in total control by halftime with a 31-13 advantage. On offense, the Cougars shot 48 percent, moved the ball well and quickly, found open shooters and completed plays. “We wanted to execute a lot better

with the ball than in our last game, be a lot more efficient and get our 15 or 16 assists,” Priester said. The Cougars had 15 assists, spread among eight players. “We played the way we wanted and were efficient,” Priester said. Oakton defeated Robinson, 49-40, in that previous game but did not play well offensively, the coach said. The Cougars had only a handful of assists. In the win over Centreville, senior guard Lindsey Abed had 14 points, two assists, two steals and a block to lead Oakton. Sophomore forward Delaney Connolly had 17 points, eight rebounds and two assists; sophomore forward Maddie Royle had seven points, four blocks and three assists; and starting junior guard Alex Marquis had eight

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said. “Then our very next swimmers up in the 200 IM added to that. Trying to beat Robinson really makes us better and our swimmers embrace that challenge.” The Langley girls won despite not winning a race. “We were very consistent and the girls swam at a high level and had a lot of spirit,” Langley coach Ryan Jackson said. “They were inspired to win and they swam like that.”

Langley’s Isabella Rongione was second in the 200 and 500 freestyles to lead the way. Fiona Muir was third in the 100 free and fourth in the back, Michelle Owens was third in the 500 and fourth in the 200 free races, Joanne Fu had a sixth (fly) and a seventh (IM), Amy Owens had two sevenths (200 and 500 free), Micaela Grassi was seventh in the fly, the 400 free relay was second and the 200 free relay third.

The defending champion Oakton girls were third with 200 points and were led by double winner Megan Byrnes (200 free in 1:49.17 and 500 free in 4:45.02). Oakton’s Laura Branton was third in the fly and seventh in the 50 free, the 200 free relay was second and the 400 free third. For the McLean girls, Veronica Wolff was fourth in the 500 free. In the boys meet, Langley was fourth with 202 points and was led by Carter Bennett’s third in the 50 free, Justin Rose’s fourth in the fly, a fourth by Casey Storch in the IM and a seventh in the 500 free, and top-10 finishes by Devin Truong and Garrett Walsh. The McLean boys were seventh with 146 points. Christopher Murphy was second in the back and third in the 500 free, Dorje Wu was third in the breast and seventh in the 100 free, Carter Flint was fourth in the breast and Sam Gollob fifth in the breast. For the Madison boys, Ian Russiello was fifth in the 200 free and sixth in the fly.

“We told the girls to take it one routine at a time and keep a positive attitude,” Lesson said. Madison High’s Julie Collier was 12th in the all-around (33.7). n The host Marshall Statesmen won the Capitol Conference girls high school gymnastics meet on Feb. 2 with a 130.925 team score.

Mount Vernon was a distant second with 121.35. Marshall’s Morgan Stahl won the allaround with 37.325 total. She won the balance beam (9.8), floor exercise (9.57) and vault (9.55), and was second on the uneven bars (8.4). Also for Marshall, Kiran Sullivan was third in the all-around (33.7). She was

second on the beam (8.525), fourth on the bars, fifth on the floor and tied for sixth on the vault. Alessandra Iannetti was fourth on the floor and Grace Cusack eighth. Lindsey Price tied for eighth on vault and was eighth on bars. Marshall next competes in the 5A North Region Meet.

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Individually, Pettinichi, who will swim at Xavier, won the 100 breaststroke (56.99) and was ninth in the IM. “I really swam a strong back half of the race,” Pettinichi said of the breaststroke. “I dropped times in both races. Our team was awesome tonight. This was a fun meet and we were eager to win. We had a good finals.” Oakton’s Nathan Pawlowicz was third in the IM and fourth in the 500 free, Hallock was second in the 50 free and fourth in the 100 free, and Ambrose was third in the 100 free. The second-place 400 free relay consisted of Ambrose, Pawlowicz, Hallock and Hawkins. Bennett Fagan was sixth in boys diving. “Right from the start, the 200 medley relay set the tone and got us rolling with swimming great and getting us 40 points,” Oakton coach Parker Ramsdell

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points. Also, senior starter Karlie Cronin had an active contest with four points, as many rebounds, two blocks, two steals and two assists. Off Oakton’s bench, senior guard Hayley Russell had two points and three assists; senior guard Sami Bassett had a basket, one assist and one steal; sophomore guard Kailyn Fee had five points; and junior forward Makenzie Brooks had two points. The Cougars held Centreville’s leading scorer, Caroline Wakefield, to seven points. Against Chantilly, Abed scored 20 and Royle 17. Oakton is undefeated against Concorde opponents this season and is scheduled to conclude regular-season play this week.

Langley’s Amy Owens swims the freestyle during the region meet.

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With leading scorer Kelly Koshuta sidelined with a sore knee, the Madison Warhawks successfully adjusted their on BASKETBALL strategies both ends of the court over a four-day stretch and figured out a way to win two close home games against top-caliber Liberty Conference opponents. First, Madison (15-5) nipped the South Lakes Seahawks, 53-51, Feb. 3 on Morgan Simpson’s game-winning shot in girls high school basketball action. Then, Friday, Feb. 6, in a varsity doubleheader in Vienna, Madison downed Langley, 46-38, to snap the Saxons’ 14-game winning streak. The loss was only the second for Langley (17-2). In the nightcap, Madison’s boys (8-11) outscored Langley (8-11) 61-42 thanks to amassing 43 points in the second half, including 28 in the fourth quarter. In the girls game, Madison tightened its defense in the second half and took

control with a third-quarter surge that included an 8-0 run on four layups. The Warhawks were leading, 34-28, entering the fourth period and were ahead the rest of the way, upping their winning streak to five games. Madison outscored Langley, 15-7, in that third period. “We picked up our defensive intensity and pressure in the third quarter,” Madison coach Kirsten Stone said. “That’s what made the difference. That got our offense going and things fell in place. The girls played together, they knew their roles and they relied on each other.” Without Koshuta, Madison used a five-guard offense and moved the ball quickly, finding cutters to the basket. “People practice to beat Kelly, but we have five good guards and teams aren’t used to playing against that,” Stone said. In the final 56 seconds of the fourth quarter Madison made 7 of 8 free throws to keep its lead. Aidan McWeeney scored 14 points for Madison, Jana Tremba scored 10, Megan Miskell had six and Alexis Hermes and Morgan Simpson four each. Off the bench, Jaqueline Schultz scored five

and had two assists and Meghan Torres scored three with three assists and a block. “We have a deep bench,” Stone said. Langley was led by Paige Galiani with 19 points, including five three-pointers, and six rebounds. Galiani had 14 points in the first half and four threes when Langley led, 21-19, at the break. “We did a good job of denying Paige [the ball] in the second half,” Stone said. Also for Langley, forward Lauren Meyer had seven points and six rebounds, Lizzy Shamloo had five points and three steals, and Ariana Aulisi had four points and nine rebounds. Koshuta, a senior center who will play at Virginia Tech, played just one minute against South Lakes and none against Langley. In the boys game Feb. 6, Madison also used an 8-0 third-quarter run to ignite its second-half surge. The Warhawks led 3328 after three periods and were ahead the rest of the way. Sekai Walker led Madison with 18 points and three assists and scored the majority of his seven baskets on various

inside moves and drives to the hoop. He scored 14 in the second half. “The game changer was Sekai, the way he made adjustments and took different angles to the basket in the second half to get away from Nate Shafer,” Madison coach Kevin Roller said. “He took charge in the second half.” Shafer is Langley’s shot-blocking center, who had two blocks and 13 rebounds to go with three points. Another key for Madison was it had just five turnovers. “We did a lot of good little things and got rid of a lot of the mistakes we have made when we extend our defense,” Roller said. Daniel Ungerleider scored 15 for Madison on three three-pointers and 6 of 6 foul shots to go with three assists. Taiga Walker scored 10, Kyle Karp four and had seven rebounds and Brandon Miskell had four points and five boards. For Langley, Aaron Kim had 18 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, and Finn Gunderson had six points and three rebounds. Langley then lost to Fairfax, 61-45, the next night.

February 12, 2015

Madison Sweeps Langley in Basketball Doubleheader

High School Roundup TWO FLINT HILL SCHOOL PLAYERS SIGN COLLEGE LETTERS: Flint Hill School seniors Matt Robinson and

Madison Crowe signed letters of intent to play Division I college sports during a ceremony at the school on Feb. 3. Robinson will play football at Bucknell University and Crowe will play women’s soccer at Villanova University. Robinson was a first-team Division I all-state high school football player on defense as a linebacker for Flint Hill during the fall. Robinson also played some running back for Flint Hill. Crowe was an all-conference player in soccer for the girls soccer team, also during the fall. She scored nearly a dozen goals and had multiple assists. POTOMAC SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS SIGN: A

handful of football players from the Potomac School in McLean signed college letters of intent during a Feb. 3 ceremony at the school. Head coach Patrick Duffy joined the high school signees and was photographed with the five. Steven Logan will play at Tulane University, Taaj Davis at Kenyon College, Ed Booth at Mount Allison University, Brooks Arundel at Bowdoin College and Stuart Read at Williams College. The players helped Potomac

Flint Hill’s Matt Robinson and Madison Crowe sign college letPHOTO FROM FLINT HILL ters of intent at the school last week.

School win four games in 2014. POTOMAC SCHOOL ICE HOCKEY: Through 10 games

this season the Potomac School Panthers ice hockey team has a 4-4-2 record. Highlights so far include a 4-3 win over St. Mary’s Ryken as well as senior Will Langstaff’s play in goal. Langstaff leads the league in save percentage and has been a big part of Potomac victories. Junior and team captain Ryan Kelly and sophomore Jimmy Logan rank among the league leaders in points. Potomac School participated in the inaugural showcase game against Flint Hill, which Flint Hill won 4-1.

Potomac School football players Steven Logan, Stuart Read, Taaj Davis, Ed Booth and Brooks Arundel sign college letters of intent at the school last week. Head coach Patrick Duffy is in the middle of the back row. PHOTO FROM POTOMAC SCHOOL

Flint Hill retained the Dominion Cup. Potomac School plays in the A Division of the MidAtlantic Prep Hockey League. SWIM AND DIVE ROUNDUP: The Flint Hill Huskies were

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McLean, Marshall Divers Win Region; Madison Junior Takes Second DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

McLean junior Delaney Gallagher was seventh (336.05) at this year’s region meet. NOTE: McCleary won three straight Liberty Conference/District championships beginning as a sophomore. She was fourth as a freshman. McCleary was a standout diver in other leagues, like the Northern Virginia Swimming League. n In the 6A North boys diving meet at Oak Marr on Feb. 3, Madison High junior and defending champion Grayson Campbell finished second with a 490.55 total. W.T. Woodson senior Ben Schiesl won with a 528.6 total. Campbell had one bad dive that cost him key points. Oakton’s Bennett Fagan was sixth

(398.55). Schiesl was second in the region last year. n Marshall High School junior Bryce Shelton won his second straight 5A North Region boys diving championship, held at Washington-Lee, with a 492 total score. His teammate Greg Duncan was second. “I had a solid night diving and had a lot of fun,” Shelton said. “My main goal was to qualify for states.” The top 10 divers move on to the 5A state meet, where Shelton is the defending champion. In all, Marshall will be sending seven divers to states, four boys and three girls. Shelton also won the previous week’s Capitol Conference championship.

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After missing badly on her third dive and earning lowly scores of ones, Caroline McCleary found herself playing catchup. The McLean High School senior was able to finish strong to make it all the way and win her DIVING back second straight 6A North Region girls diving championship at Oak Marr RECenter on Feb. 4. McCleary won with a 422.2 total. Maggie Pionzio of South County was second at 403.45. “My first two dives were OK, then my third was really bad,” said McCleary,

who will dive in college at Tulane. “I kind of fell off to the side, landed short and had no height.” McCleary gradually overtook Pionzio. “I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to come back, but my last three dives were solid and that might have made the difference,” McCleary said. “I had to stay calm and focused.” The region meet was McCleary’s last. She placed third as a sophomore and seventh as a freshman. Next for McCleary is the 6A state meet, a competition she won as a sophomore and finished second as a junior. “I really want to win that this year,” McCleary said.

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Sixth-Ranked Flint Hill Extends Winning Streak to Four A Staff Report

The Flint Hill Huskies (14-7) won their third and fourth games in a row last imBASKETBALL week, proving to 8-2 in the A Division of the Independent School League with a 79-27 victory over the visiting Madeira Snails, then a 62-44

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including three games this week. Against Madeira, Taryn Corey scored 13 points, Kristen Reilly 13, Tori Herman 11, Marissa Magnani 10, Lindsey Wiley eight and Lauren Foley seven. The Huskies led 25-2 at the end of the first period. Against St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Reilly scored 15, Magnani had 14 and made four three-

pointers, Foley scored 12 and Wiley 10. Flint Hill made eight three-pointers. In a previous game, Flint Hill defeated A Division foe Episcopal, 50-31, on the road. Magnani scored 11 and Corey and Foley nine each. On Feb. 12, Flint Hill hosts Sidwell Friends at 4:30 p.m., then hosts Episcopal on Feb. 14 at 4 p.m.

Sports Briefs RESIDENTS HELP SKATING PROGRAM WIN SIX GOLDS: A number of local residents are members of the

D.C. Edge, a synchronized skating program. The team fielded 11 teams at the recent United States Figure Skating Eastern Regional Synchronized Championships in Lake Placid, N.Y. and did well in the competition, winning many medals, including six golds. The D.C. Edge practice at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington. Local skaters from Great Falls are Gwyneth Murphy and Caitlin Roman. From McLean are Nicole Berry, Katherine Kelleher, Emily Bratti, Reilly McBride and Diane Miner. From Vienna are Ashley Morris, Brynn Thomas and Caroline Buttz. VIENNA GIRLS SOFTBALL REGISTRATION: The Vienna

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Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. February 14, 1941: n Gov. Price has appointed a 30-member Northern Virginia Defense Council. Board of Supervisors Chairman G. Wallace Carper is a member. n The Fairfax Red Cross is seeking a work room. n Cowboy actor Ray “Crash” Corrigan will appear in person today at the Ashton Theatre. February 11, 1949: n The Sun’s editor is lauding the milestone of 100 million motor vehicles produced in the U.S. since 1896. February 11, 1960: n A bill to abolish the death penalty in Virginia has been introduced by a number of Fairfax and Arlington legislators. n The state highway department continues to tinker with the proposed route of Interstate 66 inside the Beltway. February 12, 1968: n A California Marine stationed in Woodbridge has defected . . . to Iceland. n Ford’s Theatre is set for a gala reopening a century after it was closed following the assassination of President Lincoln. n The Bishop O’Connell boys basketball team won the Virginia Catholic League championship. February 13, 1970: n Gov. Holton said he is open to changing the lyrics to the state song, after state Sen. Douglas Wilder said he found them offensive. February 13, 1973: n Walter Pennino, the husband of Supervisor Martha Pennino (D-Centreville), has announced plans to run for Vienna Town Council. n Democrat Henry Howell is already challenging Republican Mills Godwin to a series of gubernatorial debates, even though neither candidate has been nominated. n The House of Delegates has approved allowing charitable organizations to run bingo games. February 13, 1980: n Residents of Northern Virginia may be owed refunds from the District of Columbia government, now that the city’s “commuter tax” has been ruled illegal. n The state Senate killed the proposed Equal Rights Amendment on a 20-19 vote (with 21 votes needed for passage); it marks the eighth consecutive year the measure has died in the General Assembly.

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