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Officials OK McLean’s Long-Awaited Elm Street Project BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

McLean’s revitalization got a boost July 1 when the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the much-anticipated Elm Street development project, the first major redevelopment effort in downtown McLean in years. JBG Cos. will add 400,000 square feet worth of mixed-used development on 4.43 acres at Fleetwood Drive and Elm Street in central McLean. The developer’s goal is the “transformation of an underutilized surface parking lot into a vibrant, mixed-use community,” said Bailey Hopple, Elm Street project manager for JBG Cos. Improvements will include a new Ushaped building with 240 units on six floors, plus parking and 5,033 square feet of retail space on the bottom level. Twelve percent of the dwelling units will be workforce housing. The developer also will add one floor of retail to an existing eight-story, 109,600-squarefoot office building at the site. The project will feature high-quality, classical architecture that will enhance the character and streetscapes of downtown McLean, Hopple said. Four publicly accessible open-space features will dot the site, including an active-recreation area and trail on the parcel’s northern edge and a central green area with a water feature. The project will have more than 35 percent open space, Hopple said. The site’s central plaza will have a “loose parts” play zone with uneven surfaces, sticks and other attractions designed to appeal to children. “There have been a lot of studies that have shown that outdoor play and less-structured play [help] with developing motor skills and curiosity and all those great things,” Hopple said.

Transportation improvements also will feature in the mix. The project will have a bus stop for the Fairfax County Connector’s new Route 721, which will circle around to the McLean Metrorail Station located 2.5 miles west. The project also will include two bus shelters, sidewalk upgrades, bicycle and trail connections, and a proffer to conduct athleticfield upgrades at nearby Franklin Sherman Elementary School. JBG Cos. also doubled to $500,000 its proffer for utility undergrounding in McLean’s

Community Business Center. “Collaboration with county staff and the community has created a project that we believe will bring positive changes and increased energy and vitality to the McLean area,” Hopple said. “We have received and incorporated important feedback which has truly shaped and improved our project throughout this process,” she said. McLean Project for the Arts board member Jack Wilbern said the organization is thrilled by the prospect of having public art-

work installed at the Elm Street site. The project will enhance the quality of life for people in McLean, he said. “Public art can play an important role in improving the design of the environment and helping to express community identity, values and aspirations,” Wilbern said. JBG Cos. officials anticipate they will start construction on the project next March, and that it will be finished by the first quarter of 2017, said spokesman Chad Thompson. Continued on Page 26

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The McLean Community Center’s Governing Board recently approved design changes for the center’s upcoming renovation that will shift some of the new addition farther away from Ingleside Avenue. The revised design calls for a 1,008-square-foot meeting room to be added just past the community center’s large meeting area, which has two partition walls. A storage area jutting out toward Ingleside Avenue would be accessible to both meeting areas. A large addition that would have been appended to the new meeting room instead will be added south of the Susan B. DuVal Art Studio and set at an angle from the building so it parallels Oak Ridge Avenue. This addition will feature a 2,983-squarefoot multipurpose room, with one partition wall; a 108-square-foot kitchenette; a 430-square-foot storage space; and men’s and women’s restrooms. The multipurpose room will provide needed space for fitness, aerobics and

dance classes, said George Sachs, the center’s executive director. The new structure will occupy ground that in a previous plan had been slated for a 28-space parking lot. Community center officials are contemplating ways to reconfigure the site’s existing parking area and make it more efficient, Sachs said. The lot features several parking zones separated by medians and has a central chokepoint at the crosswalk leading out from the center. This can prove problematical when large crowds are streaming out of the center after events. The central courtyard, which currently opens with a view toward Dolley Madison Library, will be enclosed and roofed, with only a 1,255-square-foot sculpture garden in the center exposed to the open sky. A 661-square-foot board room will be located adjacent to the sculpture garden’s south end and a 703-square-foot lounge appended to the garden’s northern terminus. The infill arrangement “optimizes space, reduce frontage along Ingleside Avenue and creates a natural connection to the library to honor [founder Robert Alden’s]

This updated plan for the McLean Community Center’s future expansion shifts a new multipurpose room away from Ingleside Avenue (located to the left of the illustrated building) and closer to the facility’s existing art studio.

idea of a civic campus,” said Governing

Board chairman Chad Quinn. McLean Community Center’s last major addition, a community hall, was built in the late 1980s, Quinn said. The tax district that finances the center has seen its population grow by 25 percent since then, but the facility has been unable to accommodate this growth, he said. Center officials have obtained a conceptual design for the renovation project and within the next couple of months will examine its feasibility and try to narrow down costs, Quinn said. Officials also will obtain cost estimates for the new conceptual design and hold so-called “2232” public hearings over this coming fiscal year to determine the project’s potential impact on the surrounding area. Officials hope they will be ready for the project’s construction phase by the end of 2015, Quinn said. “We’ll make a really strong effort to ensure as we are taking these steps, we do it hand-in-hand with the public,” he said, citing the Governing Board’s ongoing commitment to transparency.

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Dip in Sales Could Mean Continued Slow Real Estate Market Sales of existing homes across Virginia posted a double-digit dip in May compared to a year before, with state real estate leaders and analysts suggesting the market may have entered an era where sales growth will be modest at best. A total of 9,387 residential properties went to closing during the month, according to figures reported by the Virginia Association of Realtors (VAR). That’s down 10.5 percent from the 10,483 transactions reported in May 2013, and just 3.6 percent higher than the 9,064 units that moved in May 2012. “We conclude that market participants are feeling conservative and that Virginia may have settled into a slow-and-steady growth trajectory,” noted the Virginia Center for Housing Research at Virginia Tech, which provides analysis for VAR. “The confidence exhibited by market participants in the spring and summer of 2013 may have been a one-time attempt to act on plans made before the recession and take advantage of the financial incentives intended to aid the market recovery,” analysts said. Consumers now, they conclude, are “being cautious.” The median sales price of all homes that sold during the month statewide was $265,000, down 1.1 percent from $268,000 a year before, which to analysts “indicate

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for homes that sold in May stood at 72, an improvement from 73 days a year ago and below the 84 days required two years ago. The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage-interest rate for homes purchased in May was 4.19 percent, according to Fred-

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Sullivan Emerges Victorious in 48th Democratic Caucus SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

He seemed to have a leg up on the competition from the very start, and Richard “Rip” Sullivan Jr. emerged the victor in Sunday’s Democratic caucus, moving on as the party’s nominee in the Aug. 19 special election to succeed Del. Bob Brink (D48th). Sullivan, an attorney who has served on the Fairfax County Park Authority board and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority board, said he aims if elected both to work across the aisle and rebuild the Democrats’ fortunes in the House of Delegates. Republicans hold 68 seats in the 100-seat body. “I’m a builder – I want to bring those skills to Richmond,” he said. “Being in the minority is awful. We need to be out around the state, building this party.” After votes were tallied, Sullivan led the voting but did not have the absolute majority as required under “instant-runoff” rules of the caucus. Following four rounds where the lowest vote-getters were eliminated, Sullivan

emerged on top. A total of 2,126 voters cast ballots at Yorktown and McLean high schools in a race that took just six days from start to finish. Because of the date set by House Speaker William Howell (R-Fredericksburg) for the special election, political parties faced a July 7 deadline for having their nominees in place. Sullivan Richard “Rip” Sullivan, Jr. may have benefited from being the only McLean candidate in the race; all other six contenders came from Arlington. The district’s composition is about two-thirds Arlington, with the remainder spread among precincts in McLean and the Falls Church area of Fairfax County.

But Sullivan also clearly was best-prepared, hitting the ground running with campaign mailings and robocalls. Much of the Arlington political establishment coalesced around Paul Holland, an environmental consultant and son of former state Sen. Edward Holland. But Sullivan dominated the voting; he won 905 first-round votes to 387 for Holland and 327 for Yorktown Civic Association president Andrew Schneider. The remaining candidates trailed. But the first round left Sullivan about 7 percent shy of an absolute majority. He got there after candidates Jacqueline Wilson, Yasmine Taeb, Atima Omara-Alwala and David Boling were eliminated and their votes were reallocated as had been directed by voters on their ballots. After the four rounds of reallocation, Sullivan had 1,111 votes – 53 percent – to 523 for Holland and 444 for Schneider. He now goes on to face Republican nominee David Foster, whose late entry into the race suddenly makes what had been seen as a Democratic stronghold more competitive. While most of the Arlington establish-

ment supported Holland, Del. Patrick Hope (D-47th) backed Sullivan, as did a number of prominent Fairfax elected leaders. Jarrod Nagurka, who had served as Hope’s political director in his recent bid for Congress, ran Sullivan’s campaign. Throughout the one-week campaign, the Democratic candidates didn’t differ much on issues. Arlington Democrats have used the instant-runoff process in two earlier elections, but it was the first time it was extended to a race that included Fairfax County. “The goal of this system is to ensure majority rule – we want to encourage learning about other candidates,” said Arlington County Democratic Committee chairman Kip Malinosky. “It helps empower Democratic voters . . . it encourages positive campaigns.” The winner of the special election will serve until December 2015. Given the large majority of Republicans in the House of Delegates, the election results won’t have an impact on politics in Richmond, although Republicans surely salivate at the prospect of swiping a seat viewed as reliably Democratic.

Foster to Run as Republican for 48th District House Seat SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

In a move sure to shake up the political status quo, former Arlington School Board member David Foster announced Sunday he would run as a Republican in the Aug. 19 special election to fill the seat of Del. Bob Brink (D-48th). Foster, who served as president of the Virginia Board of Education in the McDonnell administration, said his first order of business if elected would be to introduce legislation allowing voters in Arlington to hold a referendum on the Columbia Pike streetcar project. The announcement by Foster came as Democrats were in the midst of holding a

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caucus Sunday to choose their nominee for the special election, which was called when Brink resigned to take a job in the McAuliffe administration. Foster, an attorney, is a proven vote-getter in Arlington, having won countywide School Board races in 1999 and 2003. He later unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for Virginia attorney general in 2009. He has served in a number of local leadership posts, including president of the Arlington County Civic Federation. The 48th District includes portions of Arlington as well as parts of McLean. Brink has held the seat for more than 16 years, and until Foster’s name began to be circulated, the seat was seen as safely Democratic. The winner of the seat will serve until December 2015. In a statement, Foster said he hoped to pick up support from throughout the political spectrum. “I have worked with colleagues from all backgrounds and political persuasions to achieve constructive, common-sense results in Arlington, Richmond and around the state,” he said. “I will do the same in the General Assembly.” In his statement, Foster said that if elected, he would work to strengthen public schools across the commonwealth, drawing on his experience at the local and state level. The date of the special election was set by House Speaker William Howell (RFredericksburg). Having it held in the dead of summer

would seem to blunt some of the institutional advantage of Democrats in the district, and Foster is a more well-known quantity (to Arlington voters at least) than any of the Democrats running in Sunday’s party caucus. The outcome of the special election will have little bearing on the direction of the General Assembly, as Republicans currently hold David Foster a large majority in the House of Delegates. But it presents another challenge to Arlington Democrats, who earlier in the year lost a special election for the County Board to John Vihstadt, who ran as an independent with endorsements of the Republican and Green parties. From the swearing-in of Gov. McAuliffe and other statewide office-holders in January to the swearing-in of Vihstadt in April, every political office representing Arlington, from president on down, was in Democratic hands. Republican leaders began hinting Friday they might end up with a brand-name contender for the special election, and Foster’s name came to the top almost by process of elimination.

After serving four years on the Virginia Board of Education, he was not reappointed by the new governor earlier this year, freeing him up for a political run. According to Scott McGeary, a longtime political observer and former member of the Arlington Electoral Board, the last Republicans to represent a portion of Arlington in the House of Delegates were George Mason Green Jr. and Herbert Morgan in 1973. McGeary, who was involved in the process that selected Foster for the Republican nomination, said the last Republican to represent any portion of the county in the General Assembly was Bob Calhoun, who served in the state Senate before losing the 30th District seat to Democrat Patsy Ticer.

Vienna Town Flag Reaches its 30-Year Mark July 4th marked the 30th anniversary of the official unfurling of the Vienna town flag. According to the town’s July newsletter, Christopher Caldwell of Vienna, then a fine-arts major at James Madison University, was the winner of the design competition. Caldwell’s entry was selected by the Town Council from among 100plus entries and was dedicated July 4, 1984.

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Opinion Our View: What a Way to Run a Democracy! It would be easy to throw stones at William Howell, the Republican Speaker of the House of Delegates, as being the one ultimately at fault in what we see as an irresponsible timetable for filling the 48th District House of Delegates seat that has been vacated by Democrat Bob Brink. But the situation is somewhat more complicated. Brink’s long-rumored departure came on June 30, just a few days after he announced plans to depart the General Assembly for a post in the McAuliffe administration. Because the legislature was still in session, the power to set the special election to replace him fell to Howell rather than to the governor, who has that authority when legislators are out of town. Howell set the date of the special election for Aug. 19, which seems reasonable enough . . . until you consider that, under the timetable enshrined in state law, Republicans and Democrats had just a week – until July 7 – to submit their nominees to the State Board of Elections.

That required both parties to scramble, but particularly impacted Democrats, since the 48th traditionally has been a reliably Democratic seat. The party held caucus voting Sunday at McLean and Yorktown high schools to come up with their nominee. Most prospective voters had never heard of most of the candidates, let alone pondered their views on the issues, during this one-week sprint. It’s a heck of a way to run a representative democracy. Before bashing Howell too much, keep in mind that he did voters and political parties in the 48th two favors: * He conveniently ignored the part of state law that requires parties to have their nominees within five days of the writ of election, and gave them five business days. That provided a grace period of three days when Independence Day was factored in. * He could have opted to set the special election for the day after Labor Day (Sept. 2), but by the Byzantine state election rules, we’re told that

would have required political parties to have submitted their nominees by, of all days, July 4. But Howell does not escape blame. He could have set the special election to run concurrently with the Nov. 4 general election, which would have given the parties more time to get their nominees in place. And of course, Brink and Gov. McAuliffe could have done their part, by announcing this appointment earlier and given the parties a chance to start their planning before a vacancy occurred. To sum up, there’s a lot of blame to go around, and it would be wise of the General Assembly to try and provide a little more common sense to laws that pertain to special elections. We’re not fans of campaigns that run on so long they feel like marathons. But sprints are just as bad, and likely worse. Reforming the process should be on the General Assembly’s 2015 to-do list.

Comstock’s Bipartisan Nature Will Serve All Editor: Like U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf, Del. Barbara Comstock is always there for her constituents, from the soccer mom to the high-tech executive. She works year-round to understand and address the needs of her electorate, whether it is getting electricity turned on after the derecho, saving the last forest in Tysons or getting more in-state slots at Virginia’s public universities, sound walls, turn lanes or all-day kindergarten. She has worked in a bipartisan way in the General Assembly to get things done, precisely the approach badly needed on Capitol Hill. In tough economic times, Comstock’s top priority has been to promote jobs and economic growth. Her hallmark has been common-sense measures to promote business in Northern Virginia, ones that have passed on a broad bipartisan basis.

Comstock’s Fair and Open Competition in Government Contracting Act ensures a level playing field for government contracting and protects the 96 percent of Virginia’s non-union workforce from “crony contracting.” It is not surprising that Comstock has earned an “A” rating from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce for two consecutive years. But Comstock’s interest is not just business. She has sponsored bipartisan legislation increasing penalties for humantrafficking crimes, testing newborns for critical heart defects, promoting awareness of Lyme disease, and prohibiting texting while driving. One of Comstock’s least known actions was spearheading a bipartisan letter to then-U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius urging the adoption of the American College of Obstetrics

and Gynecology recommendation to allow birth-control pills to be sold over the counter without a prescription for adult women, a measure that would lower the cost of contraceptives. Comstock also established the first Arts Caucus in the House of Delegates to promote the arts in local communities, and she hosted forums on financial fraud against seniors and on human trafficking. In her “spare time,” she established a Young Women’s Leadership Program for juniorhigh and high-school girls to meet with successful women from all walks of life. I cannot imagine a harder-working delegate than Barbara Comstock. I know she will work just as diligently on Capitol Hill to promote the economic health and security of our country. Anne Gruner McLean

Editor: I noticed in the July 3 Public-Safety Notes an item concerning the Vienna police warning a resident and his minor son that firing a BB gun within the town limits violated a town ordinance. I have always admired Vienna, with what seems to be generally reasonable administration and the ability to maintain a small-town feel. That said, the mayor and

Town Council might want to encourage the town attorney to keep their police department up to date with changes in the law. The General Assembly passed legislation making it legal to fire air rifles on private property, so long as the projectile fired lands within the borders of that private property. As with state law governing firearms, the legislature provided that local jurisdictions can provide no stricter regula-

tion of air rifles than provided in state law. That means that the Vienna resident and his son were within their rights in firing a BB gun on their own property, so long as the BBs did not leave the property. The Vienna ordinance is invalid. There are a lot of laws, and the police frequently are not cognizant of many of them. H.M. Padon Great Falls

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Fairfax County was the site of action and peril in two of the nation’s earliest wars and the county’s History Commission actively is highlighting those momentous events. Commission leaders, who presented their 2013 annual report to the Board of Supervisors July 1, are working on markers to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War and the bicentennial of the War of 1812. The 20-member commission has installed 51 historical markers since its creation in 1969, including two that were installed in 2013 and dedicated this year, said commission chairman Gretchen Bulova. Markers associated with the War of 1812 will be installed at Colvin Run Mill and Riverbend Park, both in Great Falls, she said. The commission, along with the McLean Historical Society, also will commemorate that war with an event at the McLean Community Center on Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. The date will mark that 200th anniversary of British troops’ burning of public buildings in Washington, D.C., and the flight of U.S. officials – including President James Madison and his wife, Dolley – into Falls Church and Fairfax County. The event’s honorary chairman will be veteran newscaster Roger Mudd and the festivities will feature a visit by actors playing President and Mrs. Madison. Sixth-graders at Chesterbrook Elementary School in McLean recently dedicated a plaque marking President Madison’s route from Falls Church to Salona in McLean during the burning of Washington, Bulova noted. The War of 1812 also will be the central topic of the History Commission’s 10th annual history conference on Nov. 8. “Fire, Flight and Fury” will feature presentations by historians and another guest appearance by Mrs. Madison, said Bulova, who represents her organization on the state’s

War of 1812 Commission. Since 2011, the History Commission also has supported Civil War re-enactments, created two smartphone-accessible driving tours of county Civil War sites and distributed kits related to that war at local libraries. The commission has installed 14 Civil War historical markers since 2011 and will place two more by next year. At least one such marker is located in each of the county’s nine magisterial districts, Bulova said. The commission will wrap up its Civil War commemorations in October 2015 with an event at Ox Hill Battlefield Park in Fairfax, she said. In addition to the war commemorations and historical markers, the commission is working on a “resident curator” program that would allow residents to live at historic properties for little or no rent, in exchange for performing renovations. County officials in 2012 supported enabling legislation that would allow such a program. The Fairfax County Park Authority also is involved with the initiative and will issue a draft report this week about the feasibility and desirability of resident curators. Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (D), who is Gretchen Bulova’s mother-in-law, said she was impressed by the commission’s recent work. “History has really been on our front burner these past few years,” she said. Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) thanked History Commission representatives for helping save a Quaker schoolhouse on the site of Woodlawn Elementary School during the latter school’s renovation. “We almost lost it,” McKay said of the Quaker building. “We were in striking distance of that building’s being torn down. This was a big win for history in our area.” McKay also expressed enthusiasm about the resident-curator initiative. “It’s a really creative way of saving a lot of historic or near-historic properties,” he said.

Sully Plantation Hosts Annual Event to Salute WWII Veterans home craft and learn about Victory gardens. In the kitchen, costumed interpreters will have ration books, substitute ingredients for recipes and canning equipment on hand. Over the weekend, author Robert Dorr will discuss and sign “Fighting Hitler’s Jets” and Kathleen Kinsolving will share inspiring stories of World War II leaders and their pets from her book “Dogs of War.” Music and vendors also will be part of the event. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children; active-duty military and veterans will be admitted free with ID. Sully Historic Site is located at 3650 Historic Sully Way in Chantilly. For more information, call (703) 437-1794.

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Paul Sawtell was installed as the 50th president of the Rotary Club of McLean at the club’s annual installation dinner, held on June 24 in the Parents Hall of Lutheran Chruch of the Redeemer. Ronnie Chentker, Assistant District Governor for Rotary District 7610, led the installation ceremony for Sawtell and the clubs new officers for the 2014-15 Rotary year. Rotary’s motto is “Service Above Self,” and the McLean club has made a commitment to follow this motto in the local community. Outgoing club president Dale Lazar, in reviewing the work undertaken over the past year, observed that the club provided both volunteer time and financial support to 14 local organizations, honored seniors from three local high schools with Youth Service Awards, granted college scholarships to five local students, sponsored Interact Clubs at both McLean and Langley high schools, supported seven international projects, and was a leader and financial supporter in the local Stop Hunger Now campaign. In his remarks outlining the direction the club will take in the new year, incoming President Sawtell affirmed the club’s commitment to service, but also added that service would be performed with an attitude of fun and fellowship. “The McLean Rotary Club will continue to work hard during the coming year to support organizations providing essential services to our community,” he said. “In doing so, we are going to have a good time and celebrate our association with these organizations.” Other officers and directors for the coming year include Lynn Heinrichs (presidentelect), Todd Dempsey (vice president), Michael Ariette (secretary), Jan Auerbach (treasurer), Thamir Al-Hashimi (sergeantat-arms), Steve Richardson (membership director), Kathy Martin (service director), Ed Holman (liaison to Rotary International Foundation), Rick Neldon (publicrelations chair) and Bob Nath and George Sachs (directors at-large). Rotary is an international, 1.25-millionmember service organization founded in 1905 to provide a place where professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange

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Vandals engaged in some decidedly unsportsmanlike conduct two weekends ago when they broke into the McLean Little League’s snack bar and caused several thousand dollars’ worth of damage. Sometime during the evening of June 27 or early morning of June 28, the miscreants broke three windows and entered the building at 1836 Westmoreland Street in McLean. They ate some of the available foodstuffs, stole a nominal amount of money from the league’s cash register and destroyed that machine, said league president Chris Shue. The vandals then broke into a locked entryway leading to the building’s second story, which the league uses for meeting and registration purposes. The suspects discharged a fire extinguisher around the building’s entire second floor, covering uniforms, records and furniture located there. “The damage was such that we had to have ServiceMaster come out with two crews to professionally clean the room,” Shue said. “The cost for that alone was close to $5,000.” The vandals also kicked in a closet door and tried to break into the building’s locked equipment-and-utility room, but only managed to dent severely the room’s rolling metal door, Shue said. McLean Little League’s building has been broken into four other times in the last two years, but never has sustained this degree of vandalism, he said. League officials after previous break-ins replaced broken windows with unbreakable Plexiglas plates, but lacked the money

to switch out all the windows for the stronger material, Shue said. The building has an alarm system and cameras, but the alarm was not armed during the evening of the June incident because several league teams had been going in and out of the facility that day for allstar game practices. In a further case of bad luck, the league recently upgraded the park’s wireless Internet capabilities, but had not set up its cameras for that system, Shue said. League officials have met with a security company following this latest break-in and are in the process of upgrading the complex’s security. Officials also notified the McLean community about the incident and received a “generous outpouring of support,” Shue said. Fairfax County police were able to retrieve footprints, fingerprints and DNA evidence from the scene, but so far no leads have emerged on the suspects, he said. The break-in’s timing especially was bad because the league soon will host allstar games and will hold two state Little League softball tournaments starting July 10, Shue said.

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Green” concert series, sponsored by the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department, continues on Friday, July 11 with Stealin’ the Wheel. Upcoming concerts include the Village Jazz Band (July 13), Feedback (July 18) and the U.S. Navy Commodores (July 20). All concerts are held at 6:30 p.m. at the Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave., E. Attendees should bring lawn chairs or blankets; alcoholic beverages are prohibited, and it is requested that pets be left at home.

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Business Briefs SALES-TAX RECEIPTS DECLINE: Sales-

16.7 percent, which includes sublet space, also was unchanged from a year before. “Many tenants are taking advantage of favorable rates, and others are looking to capitalize on market conditions by consolidating operations in newer space near Metro,” said officials with the Fairfax County Department of Management and Budget, which reported the figures.

tax receipts distributed to Fairfax County from the state government in June totaled $13.8 million, down 1.7 percent from a year before, according to figured reported by the Fairfax County Department of Management and Budget. The payment represented retail purchases made in April. For the first 11 months of the county government’s fiscal year, sales-tax receipts for purchases in Fairfax are down 1.4 percent from a year before. LEASING ACTIVITY MOSTLY STAGNANT ACROSS COUNTY: While total leasing ac-

tivity in the Fairfax County commercialoffice sector stood at a three-year high in 2013, the market remained “sluggish,”

ECONOMIC-DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LAUDED FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE: The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority was honored by the Board of Supervisors on July 1 for 50 years of service.

according to new figures from the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. The direct office-vacancy rate was a

revised 14.4 percent at the end of 2013, the same as at the end of 2012, according to figures. The overall vacancy rate of

The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority was saluted by the Board of Supervisors on July 1, as supervisors honored the agency’s 50th anniversary as the government’s economic-development arm. The agency was created by the state government in 1964. From modest beginnings, the authority has grown to include domestic offices in Boston and Los Angeles and international operations in Bangalore, London, Munich and Seoul. In 2013, the authority worked with 195 businesses adding 7,490 jobs to the Fairfax economy, according to its annual report. Companies in the professional services and information-technology sectors dominated. BANK’S GOLF, TENNIS OUTING RAISES FUNDS: Cardinal Bank’s annual Charity

Classic golf and tennis tournament raised $252,000 this year, bringing to more than $3 million the total raised over the past 12 years. Funds raised by the event will continue the bank’s partnership with Inova Kellar Center, which provides support for mental-health and substance-abuse issues, while also assisting the missions of community-based organizations. The annual event “represents one of the many ways in which Cardinal gives back to our communities,” said F. Kevin Reynolds, president of Cardinal Bank. “This year, our program focused on the devastating effects of mental-health issues among our region’s youth,” Reynolds said. “It is only through the efforts and support provided by programs like Inova Kellar that we can attempt to support troubled students at critical times, to turn their feelings of hopelessness into an opportunity for a hopeful future.” More than 500 volunteers, donors and business partners participated in the event, held at the Country Club of Fairfax.

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Micromanagers are known for peering over employees' shoulders, stifling their independence and meddling in the minutiae of their everyday work. And in a recent Accountemps survey, a majority of workers polled said they have firsthand experience with an overbearing boss. Fifty-nine percent of employees interviewed reported working for a micromanager at some point in their careers. The survey also found the constant scrutiny has a negative impact on most workers. Of those who felt they'd been micromanaged, 68 percent said it decreased their morale and 55 percent said it hurt their productivity. The survey includes responses from more than 450 employees 18 years of age and older who work in an office environment in the United States. Workers were asked, “Have you ever worked for a micromanager?” Their responses: Yes - 59%; No - 41%. “Bosses micromanage for many different reasons, but no matter how good their intentions, taking a heavy-handed approach typically hurts employee output, job satisfaction and, as a result, retention efforts,” said Max Messmer, chairman of Accoun-

temps and author of Motivating Employees For Dummies (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.). Accountemps offers this six-step plan to help micromanagers learn to loosen the reins:

» Recognize that you may be the problem. Does the word delegate make you wince? Do you feel you have to do it all and keep a controlling hand on everything at all times? You might be a micromanager. » Let it go. Start practicing restraint by dropping the red pen. You don't need to put your personal stamp on every single item that passes your desk. » Keep the check-ins in check. Constantly inquiring about routine assignments rarely helps employees get them done any faster or more efficiently. Provide clear directions upfront, check in once if need be and then trust your team members to do their jobs. » Get to the point (person). Identify a few tasks you currently handle that can be easily delegated to someone. Think about the time and skills needed for the job and then assign accordingly. Accountemps, a Robert Half company, is the world's first and largest specialized staffing service for temporary accounting, finance and bookkeeping professionals. The staffing firm has more than 340 offices worldwide.

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MENLO PARK, Calif. — Contrary to conventional wisdom, employers are open to discussing salary early in the hiring process, suggest the results of a recent Robert Half survey. The research found 31 percent of senior managers believe it is OK to ask about compensation and benefits in the first job interview, while 38 percent suggest waiting for the second interview, up from 30 percent and 26 percent, respectively, when the question was asked in 2009.

The survey findings also show there may be little downside to asking about salary in early-round interviews. Fewer than one in 10 respondents (8 percent) said they decided against hiring someone because he or she brought up pay and benefits prematurely. The survey was developed by Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm, and conducted by an independent research firm. It is based on interviews with more than 300 senior

McDonald advises job seekers to tap their networks, including professional recruiters, for insights and consult industry salary reports. “Take your location and market trends into account, and try not to come across as being focused solely on pay and benefits. You should be clear you’re also excited about the job,” he said. About Robert Half - Founded in 1948, Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm. The Menlo Parkbased company has more than 340 staffing locations worldwide and offers online job search services on its divisional websites, all of which can be accessed atroberthalf. com. For more insights on compensation trends, download the 2014 Salary Guide from Robert Half at roberthalf.com/salarycenter. Additional career and management advice is available on the company’s blog at blog.roberthalf.com.

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managers in the United States at companies with 20 or more employees. Senior managers were asked, “When is it appropriate for job candidates to ask about compensation and benefits during the hiring process?” Their responses: Senior managers were also asked, “Have you ever decided not to hire a top candidate after he or she asked about compensation and benefits too early in the interview process?” Eight percent said yes, while 92 percent said no. View an infographic featuring the research. Robert Half Senior Executive Director Paul McDonald said job seekers should do their homework before broaching the subject of pay with employers: “Make sure you and your potential new boss are in the same ballpark before getting too far along in the hiring process. Come to the interview with a general idea of the salary range for someone with your skills and experience.”

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We travel to the bucolic, tranquil neighborhood of Wolf Trap Woods for this week’s featured property. Constructed in 1979, the 3,600-plussquare-foot home comes from an era when contemporary architecture was supplanting more traditional colonials in the local area, and this property benefits from both – a stylish curb appeal pays homage to creative traditionality, while the interior features lovely large spaces and exceptional traffic flow that is the watchword of modernity. The result is a home that, inside and out, is perfect for daily living and entertaining in style, in a location that combines the best options of Vienna, McLean and even Tysons. Set at the end of a cul-de-sac, it exudes a welcoming charm while retaining privacy and intimacy. And there’s even a running brook to soothe nerves at the end of those occasional stressful days! You’ have easy access to the new Silver Line, but can enjoy the summertime on the outdoor patio or deck, or take the trails and amble to Wolf Trap. A fountain and koi pond add to the ambiance. The property currently is on the market, listed at $900,000 by Joan Stansfield of Keller Williams Realty. A welcoming foyer greets us on the main level, with a view that extends all the way to the back of home and the verdant vistas beyond.

As we amble through, notice the attention to detail: gleaming hardwoods, new carpeting, stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen, all-new paint. Cared for lovingly through the years, it is ready to take the next step with a new owner. The large family room – with fireplace, amazing wet bar and access to the deck – is located to the rear of the home, while the equally large dining room is found overlooking the front yard via four large windows. The kitchen area is a study in creative functionality; everything is close at hand, with top appliances, a breakfast bar and access to the breakfast area overlooking the rear yard. A versatile study can be found on the main level, providing additional options for work and play. An entrance from the garage accommodates laundry facilities. The master retreat is the highlight of the second level, with a large bedding area, separate sitting room with ceiling fan, two walk-in closets and a nice master bath. Three additional bedrooms can be found on this level, each proffering plenty of living and storage space. The large recreation room, with access to one of the home’s two patios, can be found on the lower level. Also here is a nice bedroom with full bath, along with a home office, again proving the property’s

versatility. In addition, the HVAC system is designed to promote sustainability, and you even have an attic (accessed via pulldown stairs) for additional versatility. The location? Even while set apart in a world of quiet elegance, you are close to just about everything: the Dulles Toll Road and Leesburg Pike will get you where you need to go, and the central locale provides several little-known shortcuts to ease commuting time. It’s a charmer that has stood the test of time and is ready to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of a new generation. Well worth consideration. Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (703) 738-2520.

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Address: 1528 Laurel Hill Road, Vienna (22182). Listed at: $900,000 by Joan Stansfield, Keller Williams Realty (703) 6367300. Schools: Spring Hill Elementary, Longfellow Middle, McLean High School.

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First-Time Home Buyers to Get Va. Tax Break Prospective home-buyers in Virginia can now take advantage of new state regulations making it easier for them to save up the funds needed. The First-Time Homebuyer Savings Plan, enacted by the General Assembly during the 2014 session, allows Virginians to invest up to $50,000 in an account designated to help them purchase a new home. The interest or capital gains on the investments will not be subject to state taxes. “The need for these plans has become clear,” said Virginia Association of Realtors president Bradley Boland. The state Realtors group supported the measure as its signature piece of legislation in the 2014 session. It passed the House of Delegates 99-0 and the state Senate 39-1. “By supporting this plan, Virginia reinforces the commitment we have to our younger citizens, our families and the overall recovery of the housing market,” said Del. Tag Greason, patron of the bill. With the Virginia real estate market seemingly stuck in neutral over the past year, “we knew we needed to be proactive,” Boland said. “We needed to help people not only understand the expense of buying a home, but prepare for it, as well. This bill is one way we are supporting the housing market, and maybe smoothing some of the speed bumps on the road to home ownership.” Among common questions: What kinds of accounts can be used? Almost any account with a financial institution is eligible: mutual funds, CDs, brokerage (stocks, bonds, etc.), money markets, insurance, even a savings account. The plan also can include individual stocks. How much can be put in? You can contribute up to a total of $50,000 in principal, and the account can grow in value up to $150,000. Individuals can put $50,000 in all at once, or can contribute over the years. There is no limit on how long the account can exist, officials said. What can the money be used for? An account can be used to pay for just about anything related to closing on a home – anything included on the settlement statement, including closing costs, inspections, lender fees, etc. These are all considered “eligible costs.” Who is considered a first-time home buyer? A first-time buyer is someone who has never purchased a home before. If you owned a home at some point but did not purchase one – e.g., if you inherited – you can still qualify.

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“Team Holy Moly Pantalones” of Andy Freeze, Romel Sampedro, Beth Freeze and Shannon Sampedro won first place in the adult competition, while “GaleForce Winds” featuring the Gale family won the family division. Lead sponsors for the event were AT&T and the Katz family. For information, including photos from the event, see the Web site at www.scanva.org.

County residents will no longer have to wait for special events to recycle unwanted electronics. The beginning of July also brought new rules that allow residents to “e-cycle” old or unwanted electronic devices throughout the week at both the I-66 Transfer Station and the I-95 Landfill Complex. Acceptable materials include computers (and related equipment), televisions, gaming systems, stereos and other household electronic devices and cables. There are no fees associated with this service, but customers may be required to show proof of residency, county officials said. The I-66 Transfer Station is located at 4618 West Ox Road in Fairfax, and is open Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The I-95 Landfill Complex is located at 9850 Furnace Road in Lorton and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

COMMUNITY DAY SET TO PROMOTE UPCOMING WORLD POLICE, FIRE GAMES: Fairfax 2015, the organizing

committee for the 2015 World Police & Fire Games that will be held in Fairfax County, will host a community celebration on Sunday, July 13 from noon to 6 p.m. at Reston Town Center. The event will feature activities for all ages, including participation by the county’s public-safety agencies. It will spotlight the 2015 Police & Fire Games, which will be held June 26 to July 5 at venues across the region. For information, see the Web site at www.fairfax2015.com.

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SENIOR OLYMPICS: Registration is now open for

the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, which will run from Sept. 13-24 at venues across Northern Virginia. More than 50 events will be held, most broken into age and gender categories. The cost is $12, which includes entry in multiple events. For information, call (703) 228-4721 or see the Web site at www.nvso.us.

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MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR 2015: The Fair-

Top: First place team in the adult competition of the croquet-themed “SCAN” fundraiser went to team Holy Moly Pantalones. Pictured are Andy Freeze, Romel Sampedro, Beth Freeze and Shannon Sampedro at John Hensley Park. Bottom: The GaleForce Winds, first place winners in the family competition pose at the park.

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CROQUET-THEMED FUNDRAISER RAISES $34,000 FOR ‘SCAN’: SCAN (Stop

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Name any country in the world, and odds are about even that Sanford and Gail Cohen have sampled its culture, befriended its people and documented its wildlife. The McLean couple have wandered among bell-shaped temples in Indonesia, ridden camels in Morocco, interacted with orangutans and pythons, breathed thin air among soaring peaks in Nepal and witnessed Buddha images being transported on a Myanmar lake by canoeists rowing with their legs. “It’s pretty hard to assign a favorite,” Sanford Cohen said when asked his favorite country, but he added seeing mountain gorillas in Uganda was especially memorable. The Cohens for the last 14 years have given more than 140 “Armchair Traveler” video presentations at venues in suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia, including McLean, Falls Church and Arlington. Their travelogues have music and voiceovers, which the couple supplement with anecdotes. Sanford Cohen traveled around Europe for a year after graduating from college and has visited 99 countries in all; his wife’s tally is slightly lower. The Cohens, who will celebrate their 48th anniversary this summer, took trips to Europe with their two sons when they were children, and began traveling in earnest 20 years ago after the young men left home. Their destinations have been far from conventional and comfortable. Shunning cruises and all-inclusive resorts, they often trek to remote areas and mingle with natives. They are experts at travel preparation, with Ms. Cohen insisting they pack their bags a full week in advance. To maximize comfort on long flights, they cushion themselves with head and back pillows and use compression stockings to prevent blood clots. Given their offbeat destinations, a series of inoculations – sometimes including rabies booster shots – often is in order. The Cohens also bring the antibiotic Cipro, which they have not had to use yet, and Pepto-Bismol, which they have. The pair balance the need for food safety with their desire not to offend hosts who offer them food. Sanford Cohen traced a bad case of food poisoning 22 years ago to

a single tainted ice cube in a hotel drink. Gail Cohen chooses their destinations and shoots still photos throughout the voyages; her husband records the trips on videotape. Ms. Cohen misses using film, but acknowledged the convenience of seeing and editing digital photos immediately. Some things have improved and some have worsened during their decades of travel. Air travel has become unpleasant, even on domestic flights, but communicating with friends and family members has gotten easier because of Internet cafés and portable electronic devices, such as iPads, they said. People all over the world have similar aspirations and sorrows, and their happiness comes from within, not from how much they’re able to purchase, the couple said. Travel also evokes feelings of gratitude and perspective, they said. “You keep asking yourself, ‘How did I happen to be born where I was? I could have been born penniless in a town in Ethiopia,’” Sanford Cohen said. “You don’t want to take for granted certain things you’ve got.” Cohen said he could not recall one trip that was awful, but the couple have faced obstacles and illnesses over the years. Chinese officials once prevented them from visiting a province in western China that was undergoing political strife and the Egyptian government did not let them travel off the beaten path. The pair, who now are planning a trip to Iran, interact with native residents and often participate in their activities. Gail Cohen enjoys taking part in traditional dances – “they love to have visitors enjoy what they’re doing,” she said – and her husband has harvested cotton. They sometimes had aided local people directly by giving them needed medicines and donating funds to send their children to college. The couple have lived in McLean since 1971. Sanford Cohen is from Chicago and founded the professional-services firm SC&A, for which he still works. Gail Cohen grew up in Teaneck, N.J., taught highschool and college biology and worked for SC&A until 14 years ago. The Armchair Traveler programs have proved quite popular at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, said Michele Endick, lead adult group coordinator. “They’re extremely friendly people, very affable,” she said. “They’re very big travel-

ers, usually to places where most people haven’t been.” Sanford Cohen, whose next presentation at the center will be Oct. 30, also keeps a running list of programs he has shown at the facility, which prevents repetition, she added. The Cohens also will make presentations at the McLean Community Center

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this fall and at Walter Reed Senior Center in Arlington July 25 and 31. Marcia Kot, director of the latter facility, said past programs have drawn appreciative responses from audiences. “It’s very well-done and well-created,” Kot said. “It gives you a full snapshot of their trip.”

McLean residents Gail and Sanford Cohen, who have traveled to scores of countries during their 48-year marriage, give frequent “Armchair Traveler” presentations in Northern Virginia and subPHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER urban Maryland.

Sanford Cohen plays a video for children in Myanmar during a 2002 trip.

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Above: Veteran McLean travelers Sanford and Gail Cohen ride camels during a visit to Morocco. Right: Gail Cohen of McLean holds a python at a snake farm in Thailand in 1991. Workers at the farm collected venom to treat snake bites.

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What began its life as a one-and-ahalf-story log cabin in the 1740s has evolved into North Hill Farm, an exceptional estate set on 190 acres and featuring both an extraordinary manor house and high-quality equestrian facilities. Listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register for its strategic location as part of the Cool Spring Battlefield during the Civil War, the property showcases exceptional history. The estate has such a highquality pedigree and provenance, the Daughters of the American Revolution marked the grave of Elizabeth (Besty) Lewis Carter, the niece of George Washington who was married to the greatgrandson of Robert “King” Carter. The couple owned the home in the 1820s. And now, the property is on the market, listed at $3,300,000 by John Coles of Thomas and Talbot Real Estate. First expanded in the early 1800s by the Castleman family, which owned the property for a century, in the early 1900s a 12-room structure was added to

house Castleman’s Inn–North Hill-Summer Resort. The proprietors promised a delightful breeze over the mountains and “grand and inspiring” views of the mountains, river and landscape. The inn itself was succeeded by a gracious tea house, but the views are a constant throughout generations. Changing with the seasons, they are a reminder of the elegance of the surroundings. The current 16-room manor home sits high on a knoll overlooking the Shenandoah River. Its current look dates from the 1930s, when it was redesigned by the elegant Lily Livingston. She added the dramatic east wing with its ballroom, complete with two stained-glass windows from Louis Comfort Tiffany Studios. At that time, the entrance orientation was changed to the southern side, with the previous front porch enclosed to provide direct access from the 1800s foyer to the ballroom. Our exploration begins as we are welcomed at the porte chochere, where three

possible entrances vie to bid us welcome. The formal foyer is a fitting introduction for all that awaits. The original, 18th-century portion of the home features a gracious drawing room, with a stately fireplace. Nearby is a charming enclosed porch with marvelous views, and soon you are in the showplace spaces, including the 43x18 ballroom and formal dining room. Classic features abound, including the hand-carved handrails and the bonus spaces throughout that provide versatility and flexibility. But there are many modern touches, as well; the kitchen is a standout space ready to meet the needs of serious chefs. A nearby butler’s pantry provides wonderful storage . Other highlights of the main level include gorgeous library, with a brick fireplace and glorious mantel. The master suite, located on the second level above the dining room, is a marvelous retreat that provides all the accoutrements one might need, including a dressing room, exceptional closet space and two full baths. Additional bedrooms are plentiful, including a cozy, dormered space with its own bath, as well as two additional,

larger bedrooms, one with fireplace. The property is divided into two parcels, the first of 178 acres and including the main home, a three-bedroom guest cottage, 18-stall courtyard stable and additional 5-stall barn with office and machine shop. This parcel has been placed in open-space easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation and includes a potential division right. Nearly 300 years of history are part and parcel of our featured property, which is a testament to gracious living in an outstanding locale. Articles are prepared by Middleburg Life’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Middleburg Life real estate advertising department at (540) 687-6059.

Facts for buyers Address: Estate at North Hill. Listed at: $3,300,000 by John Coles, Thomas and Talbot Real Estate (540) 270-0094.

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Schools & Military n Khalil Almakrami of Vienna earned a master of science degree in applied computer science during recent commencement exercises at Frostburg State University.

and Elliott Silverman of McLean earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science during recent commencement exises at Southern Methodist University.

n Garrett Draper of Vienna earned a master of divinity degree, Alexandra Mims of McLean earned a master of business administration degree, Sarah Chew of McLean earned a bachelor of arts degree, Connor Ferraro earned a bachelor of arts degree and Sae-Jin Kim of Great Falls earned a bachelor of arts degree during recent commencement exercises at Emory University.

n Odette Channell of McLean, Laura Lighty of Vienna and Megan Lighty of Vienna have been named to the president’s list for the spring semester at Pratt Institute.

n Kathryn Moore, the daughter of Daniel Moore and Susan Hess of Vienna, earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry/ environmental science and was valedictorian and class marshal during recent commencement exercises at Colby College. Moore graduated summa cum laude and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society. Sarah Donegan, the daughter of John and Lisa Donegan of Great Falls, earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology; Jack Lundeen, the daughter of Edward and Amy Lundeen of Great Falls, earned a bachelor’s degree in art and economics; Doris McAuliffe, the daughter of Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Dorothy McAuliffe of McLean, earned a bachelor’s degree in global studies; and Matias Rodlauer, the son of Markus Rodlauer and Alice SmithRodlauer of McLean, earned a bachelor’s degree in economics during recent commencement exercises at Colby College.

n Emily Clark of Vienna has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Bryant University.

n Kelley Harris of Vienna earned a bachelor of arts degree in economics and a bachelor of arts degree in policy studies, summa cum laude, and Lauryn Harris of Vienna earned a bachelor of arts degree in policy studies and a bachelor of arts degree in economics, magna cum laude, during recent commencement exercises at Lafayette College.

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n Amanda Ryder of Vienna, a 2009 graduate of James Madison High School, earned a bachelor of science degree in nutrition science during recent commencement exercises at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. On May 9, she was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force after completion of the Air Force ROTC program at the university, and has been assigned as an aircraft-maintenance officer to Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. She is the daughter of Lt. Cols. Lori and Greg Largen of Vienna and Lt. Col. Gerald Ryder of Phoenix, and is a fourthgeneration U.S. Air Force officer.

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n Christian Erickson of Vienna earned a bachelor of arts degree in geosciences, Brandon Haas of Vienna earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science and Drake Johnson earned a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy during recent commencement exercises at Denison University. n Lindsay Stuckey of McLean earned a bachelor of business administration degree

n Amelia Fisher of Vienna and Tyler Cole of Vienna have been named to the honors list for the spring semester at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

n Zakariah Anderson of Vienna has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of WisconsinWhitewater. n Hannah Hodges, the daughter of Sam and Jennifer Hodges of Vienna, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Lehigh University. n Alison Hodges, the daughter of Sam and Jennifer Hodges of Vienna, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Southern Methodist University. n Peter Najera of Vienna has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Marist College. n Caroline Craver of Great Falls, a graduate of Langley High School, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Lafayette College. n Gray Decker of Great Falls has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the College of William and Mary. n Sae-Jin Kim of Great Falls and Ashley Stumvoll of Oakton have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Emory College. n Carole Kihm, who has served as principal of Longfellow Middle School since 2008, has been named the 2014 Outstanding Middle School Principal of Virginia by the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals. Kihm, who won the Fairfax County Public Schools First-Year Principal of the Year award in 2009, is praised as a collaborative team builder who uses innovation to lead the school. “Carole organizes the school so that all social, economic, and racial-ethnic groups have equal access to all school programs and provides the support needed for student success by making Longfellow feel like a home away from home for staff, students, and parents,” one nominator said. Kihm is known for spending the majority of her time in classroom observations and providing immediate feedback to teachers, while challenging them to reach beyond the basic curriculum to tap into students’ interests and passions. “She supports teachers by acknowledg-

college graduates who aspire to become teachers of those subjects. Bosse will have up to $24,000 of graduate study funded through the fellowship; he must focus his studies on history and the principles of the U.S. Constitution and is required to teach American history or social studies in a secondary school for at least one year for each year of fellowship support.

n A group of students, teachers, mentors and administrators from Marshall Academy were recognized at the AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) International Cyber Symposium, held recently at the Convention Center in Baltimore. The symposium focused on critical missions of U.S. Cyber Command, Department of Homeland Security, academia and industry partners. The theme, “Defining Full Spectrum Global Cyberspace Operations,” explored the operational security of U.S. Department of Defense and industry networks, cyber operations with joint and coalition partners, and training and development of the cyber workforce.

n To ensure that every child in the school district is prepared for school, Fairfax County Public Schools is launching Collect for Kids, a coordinated school supply drive to benefit needy students. The drive will provide school supplies for the 2014-15 school year for students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals; donors may contribute backpacks, calculators or cash that will be used to purchase as many supplies as possible. Approximately 27.8 percent of Fairfax students receive free and reduced-price meals, school officials said. By partnering with Office Depot and Kitz for Kids, Collect for Kids purchases school supplies in bulk, translating a $1 donation into $3 worth of school supplies. A $10 donation can fill a backpack with FCPS-approved supplies. Donations are accepted online or at any Apple Federal Credit Union or Northwest Federal Credit Union branch. Donations of new backpacks can be brought to any Apple FCU or Northwest FCU branch, or to any affiliated organization. Calculators, which will help support students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects, can be donated to Apple FCU or any affiliated organization. Preferred models are the TI 30Xa Solar School Edition or TI-84 Series calculators, but other models may be donated. The Collect for Kids program runs through Sept. 2. For more information, see the Web site at www.fcps.edu.

n Ross Bosse, a teacher at Luther Jackson Middle School, has been awarded one of 51 fellowships by the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation. Fellowships support further study of American history by experienced secondary-school teachers of American history, government and social studies, as well as

n Will Close, a sophomore at the Potomac School, has been awarded a scholarship to study Arabic in Morocco this summer through the National Security Language Initiative for Youth. The program is administered by the American Councils for International Education.

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ing their accomplishments via congratulatory notes, inviting them to share their expertise with colleagues, and writing letters of commendation,” Fairfax school officials said. “She also holds quarterly ‘climate checks’ to reveal faculty and staff needs, and preserves instructional time for teachers by limiting paperwork and extra duties.” Kihm currently serves as president of the FCPS Middle School Principals Association and is the former chair of the Middle School Instructional Services Committee. She also served on the Advanced Academic Advisory Board.

Continued from Page 1 Supervisors on March 25 approved a comprehensive-plan amendment that paved the way for the new Elm Street project. Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) enthusiastically moved for the development’s approval July 1. “This is a very attractive project, and for that we’re very grateful, but it’s also a very important project for downtown McLean,” Foust said. “It’s going to take landowners’ stepping up, like JBG has done, to really make a

A 240-unit residential building will be the centerpiece of the Elm Street development.

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Fairfax County’s jobless rate was part of a regional and statewide trend upward, as the commonwealth seems to be gaining little traction in surpassing prerecession employment levels. With 615,824 Fairfax residents employed in the civilian workforce and 27,781 looking for jobs, the county unemployment rate of 4.3 percent in May was up from 3.6 percent in April, according to figures reported July 1 by the Virginia Employment Commission. Among other jurisdictions across Northern Virginia, unemployment rates rose from 3.2 percent to 3.7 percent in Arlington; from 3.6 percent to 4.1 percent in Alexandria; from 3.8 percent to 4.4 percent in Loudoun County; and from 4.2 percent to 4.8 percent in Prince William County. Regionally, the jobless rate in Northern Virginia rose from 3.8 percent in April to 4.5 percent in May, with 1.52 million people employed in the civilian workforce and 70,500 looking for jobs. Statewide, the jobless rate rose from 4.7 percent to 5.4 percent. While monthly and seasonal ups and downs are expected in jobs data, state officials suggest that Virginia just can’t seem to kick its employment picture into 

high gear. “Job growth has diminished over the last several months – total nonfarm employment has been relatively flat for the past year or so, and continues below the April 2008 pre-recession peak,” said Ann Lang, senior economist for the Economic Information Services Division of the Virginia Employment Commission. Compared to a year before, employment in May was down in the construction, leisure/hospitality, mining, government and information sectors, Lang said. Increases were posted in private education, health, trade/transportation, manufacturing and professional/business services. Among Virginia’s cities and counties, the lowest jobless rates for May were turned in by Arlington, followed by a tie for second at 4 percent by Falls Church and Greene County, then a tie for fourth at 4.1 percent by the city of Alexandria as well as Madison County. The highest rates were posted in the cities of Martinsville (10.8 percent), Petersburg and Lexington (each 10.3 percent). The city of Norton and Buchanan County each had jobless rates of 9.9 percent.

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

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

Employed 89,310 136,141 615,824 7,627 189,493 228,593 1,520,151 4,110,973 146,398,000

Unemployed 3,779 5,236 27,781 315 8,732 11,570 70,504 233,252 9,443,000

Among Virginia’s metropolitan areas, Northern Virginia posted the lowest jobless rate, followed by Charlottesville and Winchester at 4.7 percent each. Danville (7.7 percent) and Kingsport/Bristol (6.3 percent) had the highest rates. Nationally, Virginia ranks 20th in terms of best jobs picture – a lower rung than it historically occupies, suggesting job growth is accelerating elsewhere while it is stuck in neutral in the Old Dominion. Nationally, the lowest jobless rates in May were found in North Dakota (2.4 percent), Vermont (3.2 percent), Utah (3.3 percent), Nebraska (3.4 percent) and South

Pct. 4.1% 3.7% 4.3% 4.0% 4.4% 4.8% 4.5% 5.4% 6.1%

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Dakota (3.7 percent). The highest were reported in Rhode Island (8.2 percent), Mississippi (8 percent), Nevada (7.7 percent), Kentucky (7.5 percent) and Georgia (also 7.5 percent). For full data, see the Web site at www.virginialmi.com. D.C. Region’s Jobless Rate Down from Year Before: Ninetysix percent of the nation’s metropolitan areas saw lower unemployment rates in May compared to a year before, and the Washington region was on the list. The Washington area’s jobless rate of 5 percent in May was down from 5.5 percent a year ago, according to preliminary figures released July 1 by the federal Bu-

reau of Labor Statistics. The figures represented 3.24 million local residents employed in the civilian workforce and 161,900 looking for work. Year-over-year declines in joblessness were reported in 357 of the nation’s 372 metro areas, higher in 11 areas and unchanged in four. The lowest unemployment rate for the month was reported in Bismarck, N.D., at 2.2 percent. High highest could be found in Yuma, Ariz. (26.5 percent) and El Centro, Calif. (21.1 percent). The national jobless rate of 6.1 percent was down from 7.3 percent a year before, based on non-seasonally-adjusted figures. Of the 49 metro areas with populations of one million or more residents, the lowest jobless rates were found in MinneapolisSt. Paul (4 percent) and Austin (4.1 percent). The highest were found in Detroit and Providence (8 percent each). Among all nine Virginia metro areas outside the D.C. region, year-over-year unemployment was down. Full data can be found on the Web site at www.bls.gov/news.release/metro.t01.htm.

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Public-Safety Notes WOMAN, 65, STABBED WHILE WATCHING FIREWORKS: Fairfax County Crime

Solvers is seeking information regarding a stabbing that occurred in the Falls Church area on July 4 at around 10:25 p.m. A 65-year-old woman was sitting in a shopping center parking lot, located at 7129 Leesburg Pike, with a group of friends watching fireworks. An unknown male suspect approached the woman from behind and stabbed her in the upper body, police said. The suspect fled on foot and a witness gave chase, but lost sight of him, authorities said. Rescue personnel transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment of her serious, but non-life-threatening, injuries. The suspect was described as white, possibly 18 to 20 years old, with short blond hair. He was wearing a white tank top and shorts, police said. Detectives hope someone in the area may have seen the incident or the suspect and have information. Police ask anyone with information about this case to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1 (866) 411-TIPS, e-mail via a secure link at http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus the tip to CRIMES. MARYLAND BOY, 4, DROWNS IN McLEAN POOL: A 4-year-old boy drowned June 28

in a backyard pool at a McLean residence, Fairfax County police said. The child, from Silver Spring, Md., was attending a party at a home in the 900 block of Douglass Drive with several other guests. Police were called to the house at 9:07 p.m. and arrived to find adults in the backyard performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation on the boy, police said. Another child saw the boy in the pool and alerted adults. The child was pronounced dead at the hospital. Police have not released his name. VIENNA POLICE ARREST MAN ON OUTSTANDING WARRANT: A Vienna po-

lice officer observed a traffic violation at Courthouse and Moorefield roads, S.W., on June 23 at 11:06 p.m. and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. While checking the motorist’s driver’s license, the officer discovered there was an active Fairfax County warrant issued for the man. Police arrested the 21-year-old Reston man on the charge of failure to appear in court and transported him to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where the magistrate released him on a $2,500 unsecured bond.

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woman living in the 100 block of Ayr Hill Avenue, N.W., told Vienna police that on June 27 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., something had damaged her home. According to police, it appears that a truck driving on the street may have snagged a low-hanging cable wire, ripping it from the side of her house. Damage was done to the siding and shutters on the house, and the cable box was torn off,

police said. WOMAN, PINNED BY HAIR AFTER CAR WRECK, CHARGED WITH POT POSSESSION: Vienna police dispatched an officer

to an accident scene in the 100 block of Glyndon Street, N.E., on June 27 at 4:10 p.m. A 19-year-old Oakton woman was driving southbound on Glyndon Street when she apparently veered right, struck the curb and flipped the vehicle over, police said. The driver was not wearing her seatbelt and was ejected from her seat. The woman was pinned in the vehicle by her hair, which had exited through the roof and was trapped under the windshield of the vehicle, police said. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department personnel freed the driver from the vehicle and transported her to a local hospital for treatment of the minor injuries she suffered in the crash. Several pieces of property came out of the vehicle during the accident, including marijuana and smoking devices, Vienna police said. The responding officer went to the hospital to interview the driver and place charges. Authorities issued the driver a summons charging her with marijuana possession and released her after she signed the document. RELATIVE SETTLES DISPUTED TAB, BUT MAN STILL ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS: Vienna police dis-

patched officers to Neighbor’s Restaurant, 262 Cedar Lane, S.E., on June 27 at 10:43 p.m. after receiving a report that a man had left without paying his bill. An officer located the suspect in the area and, upon interacting with him, determined he was intoxicated. Restaurant employees identified the suspect as the person who left their establishment without paying. However, they advised his relative had come back and paid his bill, so they were not interested in prosecuting for the theft, police said. Authorities charged the 45-year-old Falls Church man with being drunk in public and transported him to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where he was held until sober. RACCOON RUNS OFF AFTER BEING FREED FROM DUMPSTER: Vienna police

came to the 200 block of Cherry Street, S.W., on July 2 at 6:39 a.m. after receiving a report that a raccoon was trapped in a dumpster. The raccoon’s head was stuck, having been wedged into a rusted hole in the dumpster. Officers tried unsuccessfully to free the animal and called Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department personnel to assist. After being freed, the animal ran off into the woods. The raccoon “appeared to be uninjured and refused further treatment from rescue personnel,” Vienna police noted wryly in their weekly report. MOTORIST CITED AFTER VEHICLE STRIKES BICYCLIST: Vienna police cited

a motorist on July 2 at 7:35 a.m. after an accident that injured a bicyclist. The incident began when the driver of the first vehicle was in the left-turn lane of southbound Glyndon Street, N.E. A large truck was making a left in the turn lane of eastbound Maple Avenue onto northbound Glyndon Street, NE. When the left-turn arrow for Glyndon Street turned green, the driver of the first vehicle proceeded across Maple Avenue, around the truck and continued to go straight on Glyndon Street, S.E., police said. A bicyclist was traveling westbound on Maple Avenue in the pedestrian crosswalk at Glyndon Street when he was struck by the first vehicle. The bicyclist suffered minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital by Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department personnel. Vienna police issued the driver of the first vehicle a summons for failing to yield to a pedestrian. BICYCLIST UNHURT AFTER TUMBLE OVER VEHICLE’S HOOD: A bicyclist can

count himself fortunate after a July 2 mishap that sent him flying over a vehicle’s hood. The accident occurred at 9:21 p.m. as a motorist was making a left turn onto Park Street, N.E., from eastbound Maple Avenue. The bicyclist, who was traveling westbound on Maple Avenue and crossing Park Street, did not wait for the pedestriancrossing signal and was struck by the vehicle as he proceeded into the intersection, Vienna police said. The bicyclist flipped over the hood of the vehicle, causing damage to both the vehicle and the bicycle. No injuries were reported, police said. MAN EXPOSES HIMSELF TO TYSONS RESIDENT: A resident living in the 8500

block of Tyspring Street in Tysons Corner looked out the window on June 27 at 1 a.m. and saw a man exposing himself, Fairfax County police said. The suspect, who fled before police arrived, was described as black, 25 to 35 years old and about 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall, police said. VIENNA POLICE SHOO WOODPECKER OUT OF WOMAN’S HOUSE: A woman

living in the 400 block of John Marshall Drive told Vienna police on June 22 at 4:53 p.m. that a bird had entered an upstairs bedroom of her residence. A Vienna police officer captured the woodpecker and released it outside unharmed. DOG QUARANTINED AFTER BEING EXPOSED TO RABID FOX: A Fairfax County

animal-control officer on June 16 at 9:25 a.m. came to the 6400 block of Tucker Avenue in McLean and collected a dead fox, which subsequently tested positive for rabies. A dog that had been exposed to the fox routinely was quarantined. The dog was current on its rabies vaccination, police said. CHURCH EMPLOYEE REPORTS BOGUS

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ployee at Faith Baptist Church, 301 Center St., S., told Vienna police on June 24 at 2:12 p.m. that she had received a suspicious call a few weeks ago from someone who posed questions about the church’s printer. The woman notified police after the church received an invoice for printer toner that church staff never ordered or received. VEHICLE CRASHES AFTER ACCELERATING FROM CAR WASH: A motorist told

Vienna police on June 23 at 9:19 a.m. that his vehicle had accelerated out of control as he was leaving a car wash at 159 Maple Avenue, W. The vehicle crossed Maple Avenue, struck the curb on the opposite side of the road, then left the roadway and struck a tree. The vehicle continued along the sidewalk, striking two legally parked, unattended vehicles and another tree, police said. The vehicle came to a stop against a fire hydrant. The driver suffered minor injuries, was treated by Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department personnel and subsequently released, police said. WOLFTRAP FIRE STATION RECEIVES TANKER, MEDIC UNIT: Fire and Rescue

Station 42, Wolftrap, will put into service a tanker and medic unit at 7 a.m. on July 1, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department officials said. The additional units will join the engine company and Emergency Medical Services supervisor and will provide more emergency and non-emergency services and capability for the Wolftrap community and surrounding area, officials said. The station opened for service on Oct. 1, 2013, but additional units and staffing were delayed due to budget constraints. The station is approximately 14,600 square feet, has four drive-through bays and sits on 6 acres. COUNTY POLICE GIVE McLEAN WOMAN SAFETY AWARD: Commanders at

the Fairfax County Police Department’s McLean District Station recently gave local resident Margrete Klein a “Saved by the Belt” award. Klein was involved in a serious, multivehicle crash at Dolley Madison Boulevard and Old Dominion Drive in McLean this February. Her Lexus was struck by a distracted driver and thrown airborne into oncoming lanes, landing on top of two other vehicles. Klein escaped serious injury and attributes her good fortune to having worn a seat belt, police said. VIENNA WOMAN DOES NOT FALL FOR JAIL-SCAM CALL: A woman living in the

300 block of Edwin Lane, N.E., told Vienna police on June 21 at 11:45 a.m. that she had received a call from an unknown man who stated her grandson had been arrested and she needed to send a “money gram” to get him out of jail. The resident recognized this to be a scam and reported the incident to the police instead of sending any money, police said.

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Traditional July 4 Summer Baseball Classic at Waters It’s played every July beginning at 10 a.m. sharp on Independence Day. That’s been the case for nearly 30 years at Waters Field in Vienna.

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Team Wins Four Games in 2 Days DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

More than halfway through the American Legion District 17 regular season, the six-team baseball league has been competitive for five of the squads. Entering this week’s action, Vienna Post 180 was alone in first place with a 142 record and with a few makeup games to Arlington Post BASEBALL play. 139 was 12-5 after an 0-3 start, Alexandria Post 24 was 11-7, Springfield Post 176 was 10-8, and Falls Church Post 130 was 8-12. Annandale Post 1976 was struggling with a winless 0-21 mark with multiple forfeits. Vienna and Springfield, the two perennial district powers for many years, split a doubleheader on June 29. Vienna won the opener, 7-6, and Springfield the nightcap, 10-6. This past weekend, Vienna won four games, defeating Annandale by blowouts and Falls Church, 3-2 and 9-2. Nick Brady (3-2) was the winning pitcher in the 3-2 victory and R.J. Gaines (4-0) earned the save. Pete Nielsen and Andrew DiFrancisco each had two hits. In the 9-2 victory, Tommy Lopez (30) got the win, Mike Nielsen had two hits and four RBI and John Somers had three hits. Vienna has been in first place from the start of the season. R.J. Gaines pitched an inning for Vienna Post 180 in the July 4 American Legion District 17 all-star PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI Continued on Page 32 game at Waters Field in Vienna. He helped the National All-Stars win.

Chesterbrook Downs Tuckahoe in Division 1 Meet A Staff Report

Brooke Thomas, Emanuel Rouvelas, D.J. Leiss, Caroline Zubler, Evie Gieseman, Chandler Sensibaugh, Farrin Saba and Carter Flint. For Chesterbrook, double winners were Sydney-Cate Thornett,  Jaya Kambhampaty, Rachel Clark, Christopher Outlaw, Olivia McManus, Grant DeWitt and Adi Kambhampaty.  Single winners were Nicholas Spicer, Holly Prince, Sabrina Kersten, Nicolas Christofferson, Ollie Bernasek, Joseph Sullivan, Claire Wolff, Arav Bhargava and Veronica Wolff. A new NVSL record was set by Sam Gollob in the 13-14 breaststroke, who swam up in the 15-18 event with a time of 31.34 breaking last year’s record of

31.53. Chesterbrook records were set by Clark in both the 13-14 girls freestyle with a time of 28.09 and the 13-14 girls butterfly with a time of 30.14. Outlaw set a new team record in the 15-18 boys freestyle with a time of 23.91. McManus broke her previous week’s record in the 9-10 girls butterfly with a 16.08 time. Chesterbrook’s 13-14 boys medley relay of DeWitt, Gollob, Thomas Outlaw and Jaya Kambhampaty reset their NVSL record from last week to a new mark of 53.77. n Vienna Woods (3-0) defeated LeeContinued on Page 32

The summertime classic is the annual American Legion District 17 AllStar baseball game. The contest is a popular event, draws a good crowd and has become one of the area’s most underrated sports traditions. Some spectators drop by each year just to watch, despite not having a family member in the action. Multiple players from each Legion team are represented and they enjoy the game, often high scoring, agreeing it’s a big deal to be chosen. Not initially realizing the uniqueness of the occasion, those players selected to play their first all-star game look forward to a return appearance the next summer. Some have been lucky enough to participate in three or four. The nine-inning outings often are managed by the likes of Vienna Post 180’s Frank Werman, Springfield 176’s Al Vaxmonsky and Falls Church 130’s Ray Zdancewicz. Alexandria 24 manager Jim Glassman puts together the nifty program, including full rosters. District 17 commissioner Bill Murphy often does the announcing. Players begin arriving for batting practice at 8:30 a.m. Sometimes doughnuts are provided to curb their hunger. What helps make the event better is Waters Field, a town locale long one of the most favorite baseball venues in Northern Virginia. At Waters, fans sit in the shaded stands behind home plate. They can purchase various goodies, including candy-coated Cracker Jacks, from the old snack bar. Sometimes Vienna Inn chili dogs are served, and ice-cream trucks often pull up during the contest. Few local summer baseball leagues offer anything comparable to the District 17 All-Star game. With that in mind, it’s puzzling and unfortunate that more high school baseball coaches aren’t proactive about encouraging their players to play legion summer baseball. By not doing so, they are cheating young players the potential opportunity to enjoy a memorable July 4 all-star game experience.

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n In an all-McLean showdown on July 5, the visiting Chesterbrook Tiger Sharks (3-0) outlasted the Tuckahoe Tigers by a score, SWIMMING 232-188 to remain tied for first in Division 1 of the Northern Virginia Swimming League. Tuckahoe fell to 1-2. For Tuckahoe, Josie Gieseman set a team record of 22.28 in the girls 8-under breaststroke, breaking the old mark of 22.53 set in 1993. Double winners were Gieseman, Isaac Beel, J.T. Ewing and Lizzy Mennitt. Single winners were Catherine Hughes,

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Vienna Youth Football Takes Proactive Approach to Safety DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

When it comes to safety, Vienna Youth Inc. Football is out front on the issue and is taking a proactive approach. As a result, league officials say registration numbers continue to rise, while some Northern FOOTBALL other Virginia youth football leagues are seeing a decline in numbers. The Vienna league’s registration was up 10 percent to more than 400 participants in 2013, and is expected to climb again this coming fall, according to longtime VYI football coach Casey Samson, also the league’s safety officer. The declines have resulted from much more publicity in recent years given to the long- and short-term effects of concussions. By putting its safety protocol

first and getting mothers of players involved through education on safety issues, Samson said VYI is not experiencing that trend. “It’s no secret. The fear of concussions is hurting the sport,” Samson said. “So we have totally revamped our way of thinking and approach by talking about putting kids in the safest possible environment, and being right out front about that. Our new message is safety protocol first. But it’s much more than just concussions. It’s about everything.” Vienna Youth Football promotes its safety in three ways. The league now publicizes its safety protocol. That includes background checks and coaches’ certification; properly fitted and state-of-theart equipment; focus on heat, hydration and nutrition; proper tackling drills; and game and practice monitoring.

Also, the league works with and gets input from the VYI football moms club and partners with USA Football, which teaches the proper heads-up tackling techniques through its nationally-known Heads Up Football program, which promotes proper tackling and positioning. Players in some of USA Football’s tackling videos are VYI athletes. “This dosen’t change how we do things,” said Todd Casey, the commissioner of VYI Football. “Our main purpose is to reach out to the moms and everyone. We want moms to know everything that is going on.” Jennifer Schwartz is a member of the VYI Football moms’ club and has a 9year-old son who plays in the league. “I have kids who also play soccer and there is not the same scope of safety promoted that we see in VYI football,”

Schwartz said. “Like many parents, I have concerns about football and concussions. VYI does a great job of educating families about safety.” Schwartz said she and other moms have watched VYI Football practices in addition to the games. What they want to see are safe drills run by all of the teams in a uniform fashion. “I have really skinny kids, so safety is a big concern,” said Camey O’Rourke, another member of the moms’ club. “The way proper tackling techniques are taught, our kids learn they can play and not get hurt. When they see that, they are bought in.” Samson said the league implements just that and wants to know if that is not occurring. “We are listening to moms and their message,” Samson said.

tremely well,” Post 180 manager Frank Werman said of Welch. “He really shut down 176. I’m very impressed with his pitching. He throws hard and attacks the hitters, letting the defense make the

plays.” Vienna’s All-Stars for the District 17 July 4 All-Star game at Waters Field were DiFrancisco, Patrick Eason, Lopez, Pete Nielsen, Brady, Brandon Brodsky, Michael Nielsen, Gaines and Somers. Those players helped the National AllStars, managed by Werman, win by a 7-2 score. Post 130 manager Ray Zdancewicz said his Falls Church team has played a lot of close games and hasn’t been hitting that well yet. “We’ve been in a lot of games,” Zdancewicz said. Post 130’s all-stars were Colin Morse, Conor Boyle, Nick Young, Kevin Moore, David Mathis and Jeff Antetomaso.

Other key players for Post 130 are Alec Dolton, Shane Russell, Ben Kerns, Grady Paine, C.J. Downey and Ben Clines. Kerns pitched well in a recent win over Springfield. The postseason district tournament begins July 19. The winner advances to the state tournament at Fireman’s Field in Purcellville, July 28 through Aug. 2. NOTE: Prior to the July 4 legion allstar game, there was a tribute to the late Frank Solomon, who died last summer. Solomon was the manager of the Falls Church Post 130 and Post 225 teams. He also coached in Babe Ruth, Little League and high school. Solomon’s son Edward threw out the first pitch at the District 17 all-star game.

Double winners for the Hamlet were Chase Bradshaw, Johnny Bradshaw, Ryan Bradshaw, Alexandra Cannon, Grace Gent, Matthew Kang, Alexander Montano, Fiona Muir, Celeste Pace, Adam Speers and Garrett Walsh. Single winners were David DiMeglio, Colin Flickinger, Terence Keffer, Liam O’Grady, Eliza Tourbaf and Jacqueline Young. Double winners for Lakevale were Charlotte Dixon, Genevieve Gemond, Elizabeth Kuhlkin and Ela Miralao. Single winners were Gracen Cain, Owen Dyson, Sumay Frueh and Erica Rice. Johnny Bradshaw set a new Hamlet team record in the 9-10 boys back, breaking his own record of 34.48, with a time of 33.37. That broke the 15-yearold NVSL record of 34.12, set in 1999 by Andy Richardson. Bradshaw also set a new Hamlet team record in the 9-10 boys fly, breaking his old record of 14.89 with a time of 14.58. That broke the NVSL record of 14.67, set last year by Anthony Grimm. n The Langley Wildthings (1-2) lost to Fairfax, 251-169, in an NVSL Division 4 meet July 5. Double winners for Langley were Maggie Bellaschi, Jinwon Bailar and Schuyler Bailar. Single winners were Luke Watson, Maria Grazia Favro, Izzy Shone, Audrey Wallach, Ellie Ryan, Emily Wallach, Katie Bellaschi, Nate Johnson, Alexandra Cramer and Katie Robinson. Two Wildthings set club records. Bellaschi in the girls 11-12 butterfly (34.34) and Bailar in the boys 13-14 freestyle

(25.79). n The Cardinal Hill Cardinals (1-2) were nipped by the Pinecrest Piranhas, 211-209, in an NVSL Division 4 meet July 5. For Cardinal Hill, Grayson Smith broke Wally Dick’s 24-year old breaststroke record with a time of 30.03. Double winners for the Cardinals were Caitlynn Hastings, Max Hollis, Ian Russiello, Maggie Shi and Grayson Smith. Single winners were Eric Anderson, Henry Ausnehmer, Colin Bell, Alex Boback, Hana Brashear, Alec Butler, Brynn Curtis, Luke Francese, Clare Kehoe, Daniel Lychak and Greta Westfall. n The Shouse Village Sharks (0-3) lost to the Fox Mill Woods Fintastics, 236-183, in and NVSL Division 8 meet July 5. Double winners for Shouse were Evan Bremser, Sinead Eksteen, Emma Powers, Ryan Sribar and Charlie Williams. Single winners were Monica Balistrere, Mary Collins, Kayla Eksteen, Heather Geisler, Jack Hitchcock, Rachel Montgomery, Olivia Phillips and Evan Ru. n The Highlands Whomping Turtles (0-3) lost to the McLean Marlins (1-2), 226-194, July 5 in an NVSL Division 1 meet. Double winners from Highlands were Ben Charles, Anno Kong, Adam Kunz, Allison Martin and Curan Palmer. Single winners were Diego Crusado, Sarah Murphy, Maggie O’Shaughnessy, Skye Sunderhauf, Courtney Watts, Drew Tsakounis and Andrew Yang.

Charles broke the team record in the 11-12 boys freestyle with a time of 28.63. n The Vienna Aquatic Club Gators (0-2-1) lost to Hunt Valley, 241-179, in an NVSL Division 2 meet July 5. Aquatic’s double winners were Drew Hall and Julia Capobianco. Single winners were Bailey Bane, Julia Downing, Darby Galbraith, Jack Galbraith, Ryan Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Anna Keating, Scarlet Rogers, Morgan Rushforth, Ashley Shepard, Sarah Sheridan and Tess Wilhelm. Keating broke a team record in the 11-12 girls breastroke with a time of 38.26. The girls 11-12 medley relay of Galbraith, Keating, Anna Sullivan and Wilhelm broke its own team record with a time of 1:04.16. n In NVSL Division 4 action, the Dunn Loring Dolphins (3-0) defeated the Ravensworth Farm Ravens, 220.5-198.5. Double winners for Dunn Loring were Emily Swanekamp, William Kindelan, John McClorey, Rachael Holp and Neal McElhattan. Single winners were Adib Milani, Simone Bergeron, Joe McClorey, Abraham Zimmerman, Nick Boinay, Lauren Kaup, Lucy Bergeron, Olivia Bloom, Michael Hahm, Evelyn Burns and Natalie Champagne. n In other NVSL July 5 meets, Hunter Mill (2-1) downed Fairfax Station, 230-190, in Division 2; Oakton (0-3) lost to Donaldson Run, 240-180, in Division 3, and Great Falls (0-3) fell to Holmes run Acres, 278-142, in Division 7.No information about those meets for the local teams was submitted to the Sun Gazette.

Baseball Continued from Page 31 In Vienna’s 7-6 win over Springfield, left-hander Billy Welch (1-0) threw four perfect innings of relief to get the victory and Somers (2 for 4, 3 RBI) homered. Vienna earned the walk-off win because Keith Knicely was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the last of the seventh. Welch faced 12 batters and threw just 34 pitches without a strikeout. He got four batters to ground out and eight to pop out or fly out. “I have to say that he has pitched ex-

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Graham, 223-197, in an NVSL Division 3 meet July 5 to remain tied for first in Division 3. Double winners for Vienna Woods were Megan Fitzpatrick, Nathaniel Pearson, Isabelle Jackson and Sidney Owens. Single winners were Daniel Lauretti, Ben Denman-Grimm, Gabby Rogers, Kristen Womack, Emily Daly, Miles Stux, Anabel Huffstutler, Andrew DenmanGrimm, Jack Rourke, Kara Schneider, Sammie McCarthy, Caitlin Blankenship and John Miller. n The Kent Gardens Dolphins (3-0) defeated Dominion Hills, 212-208, on July 5 in a showdown for first place in Division 9 of the NVSL. Multiple winners for Kent Gardens were Clare Brady, Nyah Reid, Flavia Carcani, Fiona Carcani, John Paul Gonsalves and Mason Liddell. Gonsalves broke his own team record in the 8-under butterfly (18.20). The 13-14 boys medley relay of Louis Tucker, Liddell, Connor Carroll, Sina Naeemi set a new team relay record with a 1:02:38. n The Hamlet Green Feet (3-0) topped the Lakevale Estates Dolphins, 223-197, July 5 to remain undefeated in Division 2 of the NVSL. Lakevale fell to 1-1-1. Hamlet’s Johnny Bradshaw broke NVSL records in the 9-10 boys backstroke and butterfly.

Post 130’s Conor Boyle makes a throw in the PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI legion all-star game.

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McLEAN HIGH GRAD SIGNS PRO BASEBALL CONTRACT: Sean Fitzgerald, the

all-time winningest pitcher in McLean High School history with a 28-9 mark, is now playing professional baseball in the Los Angeles Angels’ organization. The 6-foot-2 right-hander was signed by the Angels as a free agent in June and is playing for Arizona Angels of the Arizona Rookie League. Fitzgerald had a 3-3 record with a 2.29 earned run average in his injury-shortened senior season at Notre Dame this past spring. He was signed after not being chosen in the Major League Draft. Before suffering forearm soreness and swelling that kept him out for the remainder of the year for Notre Dame, Fitzgerald had firmly established himself as one of the most consistent pitchers in the Atlantic Coast Conference. He threw two complete games and held opponents to a low .204 batting average. For his career at Notre Dame, Fitzgerald was 16-12 with six saves and two complete games in 249 innings. He had a 3.51 career ERA. He struck out 173 batters and walked 60. SCOTT SLOAN BABE RUTH AWARDS:

Every year Vienna Babe Ruth awards four baseball players (one in each age group) the Scott Rawson Sloan Award in honor of a young baseball player who was killed in an automobile accident in 1992 at age 16. Since 1993, the Sloan family has kept the memory of his leadership, generosity, and love of the game alive by recognizing Scott’s greatness in other ball players. The 2014 winners are Nick Brunori (Senior League), Whiten Rutlege (15 year old), Ankush Roshi (14) and Ben Piper (13). Brunori played for the Twins in the Senior League (16-19 years old), Rutlege with the Falls Church Pirates, American League (14-15), Roshi with the American League A’s and Piper for the Dodgers, in the Prep League. This year the Falls Church-Annandale League merged with Vienna. McLEAN LITTLE LEAGUE TO HOST STATE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: The

McLean Little League will host two state softball tournaments beginning this week. OAKTON BASEBALL CAMPS: The OakNick Brunori, Ankush Roshi, Ben Piper and Whiten Rutlege received the annual Scott Sloan Babe Ruth Awards that were presented earlier this summer.

top Little League girls softball players in Virginia will gather at the McLean Little League complex on Westmoreland Street beginning this week to compete for the state tournament in the 10-11 and 11-12 (Majors) ages groups. Opening ceremonies are at McLean High School‘s football field on Thursday, July 10 at 5:30 p.m. Play begins Friday, July 11 and concludes Tuesday, July 16. The Washington Nationals’ mascot, Screech, is expected for the opening ceremonies. There are 16 districts in the Virginia and each summer they rotate to different regions to hold state tournaments. “McLean and parts of Northern Virginia are honored to host this year’s state tournaments and encourage the community to come out and show their support,” McLean Little League president Chris Shue said. The winner of the Majors tournament advances to the Southeast Region in Warner Robbins, Ga. in late July. Last year, McLean’s Majors team won the state and region and played in the Little League Softball World Series in Portland, Ore. For state tournament updates visit www.mcleanll.com and www.eteamz. com/va4/ or on twitter @MLLUpdates. MADISON HIGH BOYS HOOP CAMPS:

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ports.org. MVP SPORTS CAMPS: MVP Summer

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High School’s annual Highlanders Girls Basketball Camp is July 14-18 for players ages 7-15 from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Information can be found at www. mcleanactivities.org. Campers receive a camp T-shirt. LANGLEY BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP:

The annual Langley High School boys basketball summer camps are July 7-11 (session 1) and July 14-18 (session 2) at Langley. The camps are open to rising third through 10th graders and will feature a new format. For more information, visit langleysports.org (camps and clinics under boys basketball), or contact Scott Newman at newmanjscott@gmail.com (703) 593-8663.

ton Cougars Baseball Camp is July 14-17 for players age 11 and older. The times for both are from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Oakton High School. The cost is $150 per camper. Make checks (indicate baseball camp on checks) payable to OHSABC and mail to Oakton High School, 2900 Sutton Road, Oakton, Va. 22181. Players should bring a snack. McLEAN LITTLE LEAGUE FALL REGISTRATION: McLean Little League’s online

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The Harlem Globetrotters are will hold a summer clinic in at the 24-hour fitness Tysons Corner Super Sport in Vienna July 17-20. For more information, visit www.harlemglobetrotters.com/clinics. GAME OFFICIALS NEEDED: Northern

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College Roundup CAITLIN BAKER: McLean High School

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Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. July 9, 1936: n State transportation officials will take over maintenance of portions of Beulah and Vale roads in Vienna. n The county public health department is hosting a tuberculosis clinic. n Fairfax officials say they have collected all but 17 percent of taxes due for 1935. n The Vienna Fireman’s Carnival, which was scratched due to rain over the weekend, is running this week. n Will Rogers has died, but he lives on at the State Theater with a screening of “A Connecticut Yankee.” July 10, 1944: n The Virginia delegation to the Democratic National Convention will be formally uncommitted on its presidential choice, but has strict orders to vote against the renomination of Henry Wallace as vice president. July 12, 1961: n While the Byrd Machine’s candidates cruised to victory in the statewide Democratic primary yesterday, Northern Virginia voted for a slate of more moderate candidates. n More than two-thirds of Fairfax’s registered voters have signed petitions seeking to have the county become a city. n Four votes may be the margin of victory for a challenger, who appears to have toppled a veteran House of Delegates member in Alexandria. n Small, furnished apartments are in short supply for new teachers coming to the local area this fall. July 10, 1968: n Democratic presidential candidate Eugene McCarthy started his campaign swing through the South with a stop in Virginia. n A total of 578 people have died on Virginia’s roads so far this year, with Virginia on track to set a record this year. n President Johnson, Pope Paul VI and heart surgeon Christiaan Barnard are among those named as “greatest man in the world” by Miss Universe contestants.

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