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A Good Start to the ‘15 Real Estate Season Across Area A February Bobble Was More Than Offset by Strong Results in January and March in Fairfax and N.Va. SCOTT McCAFFREY and DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writers

Both the raw data and anecdotal evidence from top real-estate professionals suggest that the first quarter of 2015 was healthy, and that the rest of the year could be strong – so long as there are no unforeseen surprises. “The best case is if the interest rates stay

low, the demand will remain high and it will be a very good year,” said Jack Shafran of Yeonas and Shafran Real Estate. “The worst is if the rates go up, the demand will slow and it will be an average year.” So far, so good, according to agents. “Boring is good – the best-case scenario is for the market to just keep being boring,” said Casey Samson of Samson Properties, pointing to a solid first quarter where both sales and average prices were rising at mod-

est levels from a year before. A total of 2,560 properties went to closing across Fairfax County in the January-February-March time frame, up 5.3 percent from the 2,432 sales a year before, according to figures from RealEstate Business Intelligence, an arm of the local multiple-listing service, and analyzed by the Sun Gazette. Both January and March saw year-overyear sales gains, with the 705 transactions in the first month of the year up 4.1 percent and

the 1,091 in the third month up 12.9 percent. In between, the market caught its breath – sales were off 3.2 percent to 764. The broader Northern Virginia market saw similar strength during the first quarter, with prices heading up along with total sales. Inside this week’s Sun Gazette is a 40-page pullout section devoted to the spring real estate market at the local, regional, state and national levels.

SHEPHERD’S CENTER HONORS SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM IN LOCAL COMMUNITY Leaders of the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna on April 7 honored Gerry Hamilton, Mary Ann Hankin, Joan Hood, Julius Hankin, Carol Shapiro, Betty Somerville and Ross Johnson during a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Vienna. Shepherd’s Center volunteers gave thousands of hours of service over the past year, providing a lifeline to residents in need. Find the full story on the volunteer-appreciation event inside on Page 3 this week. PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER

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Volunteers at the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna last year improved elderly residents’ lives by driving them on errands, helping with computers and bookkeeping, and providing support and friendship. The organization’s leaders on April 7 lauded some of the top volunteers’ for their exceptional efforts. “Our volunteers are what make the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna different,” said Rick Duesterhaus, the group’s board chairman. During 2014, the center’s 237 volunteers contributed 11,830 hours’ worth of their time and served 387 clients. Volunteers also provided about 2,000 round-trip rides to assist local senior citizens; worked at special events; supported caregivers; gave computer, office, recordkeeping, decluttering and administrative assistance; and participated in programs such as Adventures in Learning, Lunch ’n’ Life, Friendly Callers, Friendly Visitors and Handy Helpers. People “can’t believe all wonderful things we can accomplish with this organization,” said executive director Michelle Scott. Scott gave service awards to volunteers Gerry Hamilton, Joan Hood, Ross Johnson,

Carol Shapiro, Betty Somerville, and Julius and Mary Ann Hankin. Also honored, but not in attendance, were George Kralovec and Ed Lowry. About 90 of the center’s volunteers attended the luncheon, which was held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Vienna. Greeters passed out colorful leis to guests, who toward program’s end watched a musical and dance performance by the Hawaii State Society Ukulele Hui. Vienna Mayor Laurie DiRocco recounted how a similar organization on Cape Cod had helped her father-in-law, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, during his final days. “You allow people to stay and age in their homes,” she said. “It adds to the vibrancy and diversity of the community. Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. When you volunteer every day, you vote to make the community a better place.” DiRocco quoted Winston Churchill: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Volunteers’ help with seemingly simple tasks makes life better for elderly residents, said Del. Mark Keam (D-35th). “At some point in our lives, we all will need those kind of services,” he said. “It’s really hard for people to ask for help, espe-

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Shepherd’s Center Lauds Volunteers for Their Service

Naomi Watanabe, Lorna Massa, Tomoko Coles and Claire Freeman of Hawaii State Society Ukulele Hui perform traditional dances during the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, held April 7 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Vienna. PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER

cially for things they think are trivial.” Mike Collins, a staff member for U.S. Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-11th), said Connolly had arranged for a tribute to the Shepherd’s Center to be entered into the Congressional Record. Many communities are trying to emulate the model set by the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna, said volunteer Cherie Lejeune. “This one location alone has elevated

the Shepherd’s Center brand nationally,” she said. “Small tasks [performed] in older people’s lives are emotionally life-saving. Here we have a group of people who make that happen every single day.” The Sun Gazette welcomes your news of community interest. We’ll help spread the word to Vienna, Oakton, McLean, Tysons and Great Falls.

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Budget Critic Purves to Take on Bulova in November Race BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Persistent county and school budget critic Arthur Purves knows it will be virtually impossible to beat Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (D) on Nov. 3, but he’s taking the plunge anyway. “I decided to run against all odds,” said Purves, 66, who has been president of the Fairfax County Taxpayers Alliance president for the last 18 years. Purves was the only Republican to file by the party’s primary deadline and hence became the GOP’s nominee to face Bulova, said Matt Ames, chairman of the Fairfax County Republican Committee. While acknowledging Purves must flesh out his positions on other issues, Ames said his budgetary views were well-informed.

“Arthur has some important things to say about the budget that people aren’t aware of,” he said. “He’s done a lot of analysis.” Since 2000, county and school budgets have risen three times faster than inflation, with 70 percent of cost increases given to employee pay and benefit increases, Purves said. Despite raising real estate taxes 140 percent over the last 15 years, the extra revenues have proved insufficient to cover those increases, Purves said. Supervisors cut into the county’s reserves in 2013 and 2014 to cover some of those expenses, and jeopardized the county’s AAA bond rating, he said. If elected, Purves said he would push to lower the average raise given to county employees and see that only one raise was given, instead of both cost-of-living and

longevity (“step”) increases, as is the case now. “This is a hardship on the employees, I know that,” Purves said, but added it was necessary to protect the county’s future and

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Opinion Our View: No Free Ride for Local Candidates Our sister paper in Arlington County took some, er, guff last week for having the temerity to declare, in an editorial, that third-party and independent candidates who wished to be taken seriously on the pages of the local newspaper this election season needed to get in gear and raise some cash. (For purposes of that discussion, we also declared Republicans to be members of the third-party caste in Arlington, which for all intents and purposes is a one-party, Democratic locale. It’s not known as “the People’s Republic” and “Pyongyang on the Potomac” for nothing.) Critical reaction or not, the same deal goes for Fairfax County, where candidates this year will be vying for Board of Supervisors, School Board

and legislative seats – all of which are more important in the daily lives of residents than next year’s presidential beauty pageant. The reality is this: While there is a relatively low bar set to land on the ballot in local elections in Virginia (just 125 petition signatures will land you on the ballot for some races, for instance), we in the media should set a higher bar for considering a candidacy worth covering in a substantive way. Like it or not, cash is part of the equation. Why? A few of the reasons: • Raising sufficient campaign revenue is necessary to get the word out about a candidacy, and to build the campaign infrastructure needed to compete. • Raising that amount of campaign cash would show that a candidate has

a network of supporters willing to, literally, put their money where their mouths are. • The failure of a candidate to do the heavy lifting of reaching out and pleading, cajoling, begging for donations suggests a certain laziness. Those who aim to run a campaign on a shoestring often are perceived, rightly or wrongly, as being more on an ego trip than anything else. We love diversity in political discourse. And we credit those willing to jump into the political arena at a time in history where it seems such a thankless endeavor. But we also expect candidates to take the races seriously, and that requires accumulating enough campaign cash to be competitive. It’s a hard truth, but one that needs to be said.

Chronis Will Work to Find Common Ground Editor: After meeting Jennifer Chronis several times in the last couple of weeks and hearing her speak, I came to the following conclusion: Don’t let the small frame, big smile and soft manner fool you. Chronis does what she sets out to do. If she says she’ll relieve Fairfax County’s traffic congestion by extending the widening of Route 7 through Tysons Corner, she will. If she says she’ll improve the

school system for students and teachers through more efficient use of our tax dollars, she will. And if she says she will promote growth of a stronger, more diversified economy, she will do that, too. Chronis set out on a military path, she serving in Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm and Bosnia, and emerged a lieutenant colonel. When she entered the civilian workforce upon retirement from the military, she worked her way

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Do Your Part to Augment Region’s Treescape Editor: The Great Falls spring 2015 Legacy White Oak planting program is underway now, with tree planting scheduled for early May. Bringing back heritage white oaks is one way to ensure our community’s wooded and semi-rural character continues into the future. There are options for planting trees in local parks, as well as at homes, schools, churches and businesses. Residents who would like to support

tree-planting in our local parks can make a tax-deductible contribution of $466 this month to the Fairfax County Park Foundation, at 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 404, Fairfax, Va. 22035. Their telephone is (703) 324-8582 and Web site is www.fairfaxparkfoundation.org. Checks should be marked with: “Great Falls Legacy White Oak Planting” and should specify in which local park the resident would like to see the oak planted. The local parks with spaces for trees in

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Home Sales Up Across Commonwealth in February Year-over-year home sales and median sales prices across Virginia were up in February, but the growth from January to February was not as strong as analysts would have liked to have seen. Sales across the commonwealth stood at 5,865 in February, according to preliminary figures from the Virginia Association of Realtors (VAR). That’s up 3.5 percent from the 5,667 properties that

went to closing a year before. The median sales price of $246,000 also was up, rising 5.7 percent from February 2014. If historic trends hold true in 2015, “the median sales price will likely increase steadily through June,” noted the Virginia Center for Housing Research at Virginia Tech, which analyzes the monthly data on behalf of VAR.

Total sales volume for February was $1.78 billion statewide, up 9.3 percent from a year before. While the year-over-year increases were positive news, the analysts fretted over a January-to-February sales bump of just under 3 percent, well below the seven-year average of 10.7 percent from the first month of the year to the second. – Scott McCaffrey

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Ask employees what motivates them and “money” likely will be their first, eagerly offered response. But companies also have other ways to create happier, more motivated teams. Keeping employees stoked about their work is good both for morale and the bottom line, said David MacGillivray, vice president of finance for the TysonsRegional Chamber of Commerce. “If you have engaged employees, they will create engaged clients and customers,” said MacGillivray, who on April 8 moderated a three-person panel discussion, “Building a Top 50 Workplace,” at Gannett Co. Inc. in Tysons Corner. MacGillivray quoted a recent survey that showed only about one-third of employees on average are engaged actively with their companies, raring to go to work every day and help their firms succeed. Roughly half of workers reliably do what’s required from them, but are not especially enthusiastic and view their employment as “just a job,” he said. The final 19 percent of employees are disengaged actively and wish to torpedo their companies, MacGillivray said. The panelists said a big part of employees’ success and happiness starts with hiring the right people for the tasks at hand. Stephan Cassaday, CEO and president of the investment firm Cassaday & Co. Inc., said he prefers to hire recent college graduates, who have not yet become slaves to routine. He gravitates toward those who approach and ask him questions after his presentations and places little emphasis on students’ majors or their SAT scores. “Some people have 1,000 experiences and some have the same experience 1,000 times,” he said. “I would rather find people with unique abilities that cannot be matched, who don’t have bad habits and I can train them from pups.” Instead of focusing on qualifications, Cassaday’s company selects outstanding people and then builds jobs around them. Panelists Angela Culbertson, vice president of employment and communications for Navy Federal Credit Union, and William Ridenour, president of John Marshall Bank, said their businesses use similar recruiting philosophies. “We hire for culture fit and train for skill,” Culbertson said.

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Open communication is vital, the panelists said. Cassaday acts immediately upon hearing of bad blood brewing between workers. He also assigns antagonists to work on tasks together and they often come away friends, he said. The company also mandates that employees engage in continuous self-improvement and pays for them to attend professional conferences – provided that upon their return, they report on what they learned and suggest ideas for improving the firm, he said. Navy Federal’s president, former U.S. Navy Adm. Cutler Dawson, makes a point of engaging employees in conversation and

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Astronomy Buffs Aim to Reopen Observatory

Juergen Klenk, parent of a McLean High School sophomore, and physics teacher Dean Howarth pose by the 13-inch telescope mounted in a domed observatory in the school’s courtyard. The observatory has not been in active use for more than two decades, but the men hope to change that by starting an astronomy club. PHOTOS BY BRIAN TROMPETER

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Surrounded by wings of McLean High School, a small observatory with a powerful telescope once let enthusiastic students glimpse the unimaginably distant heavens. Physics teacher Dean Howarth and physicist Juergen Klenk hope it will again soon, with help from the community. “I firmly believe just about everybody is innately interested in astronomy,” Howarth said. “It brings an uncommon delight. If you put someone on the end of a telescope and show them the rings of Saturn, it blows their mind.” The observatory was built in the early 1960s during the Kennedy-era space race that followed the success of the Soviet Union’s Sputnik satellite. McLean High had an astronomy club in the 1960s and ’70s. The school later offered an astronomy course for a year in the early 1990s, during which students used the observatory and took field trips to places such as the U.S. Naval Observatory in

Washington, D.C. The course disappeared when funding dried up. McLean High’s observatory, which sits atop a red-brick housing inside a rear courtyard, has been used only sporadically since, such as for observing the aftermath of a comet strike on Jupiter. Entering the building’s base is like going back several decades in time. Several bulky televisions occupy some shelves, while others hold 1959-vintage cans of abrasive, which former club members used to grind their telescopes’ lenses. Howarth and Klenk point to a handmade wooden spectrograph, which filtered light so club members could determine the chemical composition of stars, as well as a dark-as-welder’s-glass H-alpha filter, which allowed users to examine the sun safely. The center of the bottom level is dominated by a concrete pillar topped by a black metal pole, which supports the observatory’s main telescope. The second floor’s metal plates do not touch the telescope’s base, thus avoiding vibrations that would be magnified

many times by the high-powered optics. A bronze plaque on the telescope’s base is dedicated in memory of former student Paul Richard Olson, an astronomy club member who was killed in a car crash in 1966. Olson was instrumental in developing plans for the observatory, the plaque reads. The observatory’s dome, painted gray on the exterior and flat black inside, has a narrow gap shielded by a cover. Users can rotate the dome’s slit toward any point in the sky by hand-cranking gears driven by a bicycle chain. The dome’s interior is rusty after years of disuse and there are signs birds and bees have resided there. In the dome’s center is its main astronomical instrument, a 13-inch-diameter telescope that with a 4X eyepiece can provide approximately 500 times magnification. “That’s 10 times more than Galileo had with his best telescope,” Howarth said. Klenk, whose son, Alexander, is a sophomore at the school,

pulled out a smartphone and showed a photo of Jupiter taken through a similar telescope. The image is not full-frame, but the gas giant is rendered clearly in all its colorful, banded splendor. Klenk also switched on a phone app that showed the positions of various stars in the sky, including the sun, hidden by heavy overcast that day. McLean has gotten much more populous since the observatory’s installation and light pollution around the D.C. region also has increased greatly. But modern telescopes can use computer software to filter out extraneous light that otherwise would obscure stars, Howarth said. Reopening the observatory would be right in line with the current emphasis on science-technology-engineering-and-math (STEM) education, Klenk and Howarth said. Basic start-up tasks would include removing the main telescope’s mirrors so they could be cleaned and resurfaced. “What we really want is for the kids to be the driving force,” Howarth said. “They’re so used to having the teacher run the

show or have the textbook call the shots.” The school’s parent-teacherstudent association has provided a $300 grant to get the project going. Given the area’s affluence, it should be possible to obtain further donations from the community, they said. The Washington region is home to many great scientific minds, as well as two branches of the National Air and Space Museum, Klenk and Howarth noted. “The local stewardship we’re looking for is essential to making this all work,” Howarth said. Modern students are heavily scheduled and face an array of electronic distractions, but stargazing still has the potential to galvanize their interest, Howarth said. All of history’s great astronomers began as avid amateurs, said Howarth, who missed that opportunity while growing up in heavily industrialized Trenton, N.J. “If we can get that seed planted early, they may enjoy it for life or maybe even make a profession out of it,” Klenk said.

April 16, 2015

McLean Community Center 2015 Governing Board Elections

The Governing Board and staff of the McLean Community Center strongly encourage all qualified residents to vote for members of the McLean Community Center 2015-2016 Governing Board. Your vote sends a very important message of your support of the Center’s programs and services.

Requirements to Vote:

1. You must be a resident of the McLean Community Center tax district (Dranesville Small District 1A); however, you need not be registered to vote in the general election. 2. You must be at least 18 years old to vote for an adult candidate. Adults may vote for up to three candidates 3. You must be 15 through 17 years old by McLean Day to vote for youth candidates. Youth voters have two votes, and may vote for one candidate in the McLean High School boundary area, and one candidate in the Langley High School boundary area. Youth voters may not vote for more than one candidate in the same boundary area. 4. You must bring identification and proof of residency, such as a driver’s license. If you do not have identification, you may sign a sworn statement.

Absentee Voting: Want to vote, but can’t make it to the McLean Day festival on May 16? Vote by absentee ballot! Call the Center or send a request by email to “elections@mcleancenter.org” to have a ballot package sent to your home. Or, stop by the center or the Old Firehouse Teen Center (1440 Chain Bridge Rd. McLean, VA 22101) and pick up an absentee ballot package. Completed ballot packages must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, to be counted. Write-in candidates are allowed. Write-in candidates must have at least 10 votes from 10 residents of the Center’s tax district in order to have their votes counted. For youth write-in candidates, the 10 votes must come from teens who live within the same high school boundary area as the candidate.

Adult Candidates—Three Positions Open SUSAN BOURGEOIS

As a Governing Board Member of the McLean Community Center (“MCC”) for the last six years, I am pleased to be running for a third term. As Capital Facilities Committee Chair and Vice Chair of the Board for the last two years, I have led the expansion and renovation efforts of MCC’s main campus from an idea to a reality. With re-election, I would continue work to ensure its completion, while being on time and on budget. McLean resident for 16 years, married to Mark, three teenagers, startling fact: recently ran my first 5K in 23 years. Email - susanvbourgeois@gmail.com

MERRILY PIERCE

As a 40-year resident of McLean, I am a regular user of the McLean Community Center. I’m running for the Board as a way of giving back to this community. I’m a retired employee of Fairfax County. As a former president of the McLean Citizens Association (MCA), I have worked with residents to help resolve issues involving the Center, library, and McLean Central Park. If elected as your MCC Board member for the next three years, I will listen to your suggestions and respect your tax dollars that support the Center while advancing its mission. Thank you for your vote. Contact information is at www.mcleancenter.org.

JENNIFER ROSSMAN

My family and I are proud to call McLean home. I’m currently a full-time mom and community volunteer serving on hospital and academic boards. My education and professional experience working with non-profit organizations would be an asset to the MCC Governing Board. I believe that those entrusted with the stewardship of tax dollars and community resources have a responsibility to ensure those resources are invested in ways that show value and enrich the communities they serve. My parents set an amazing example of active civic engagement and community service – an example that I strive to set for my young son. Email - rossman4MCC@gmail.com Website - www.jenrossman.org

LAURELIE WALLACE

Vote between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the McLean Day 2015 festival on Saturday, May 16, at Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Rd.

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Youth Candidates—Two Positions Open McLean High School Area

JENNA LEBOWITZ

Living in McLean, I have been fortunate to grow up in such a safe and nurturing environment. As the second oldest of six children, I have always been a natural leader, role model and have held many responsibilities. Along with this, I have sought out other leadership opportunities in my community, such as a McLean Youth Basketball Coach this year. Also, I started a program that raises money to provide the McLean High School Special Education department with musical instruments. I am excited for this opportunity to represent the youth of my community and make McLean an even better place!

RAHUL MANI

Growing up in McLean has been a wonderful experience and I would be honored to have an opportunity to serve as a youth liaison at the MCC. I’m a rising junior at McLean High School. I’m an honorroll student-athlete, playing high school football and McLean house basketball. I’m also a National Guild pianist. I have volunteered at the county library, and MPAartfest. I work with Room to Read, a non-profit aiming to improve gender equality and literacy around the world. I am committed to use the MCC forum to express the ideas of the youth and help improve our community.

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QUENTIN LEVIN

I run not merely to take office, but to make MCC a better organization. I vow to spread MCC’s explorative spirit and goodwill throughout McLean, because community makes us who we are. As class president, debate team leader, and contributing journalist, I know how to listen. Because we all know the tragic results of epidemic stress, I’ll push programs that support stress management. I firmly believe life must be lived to its fullest. I’ll apply this principle to every endeavor as we open the arts to new eyes, have fun, and explore our deepest passions. McLean’s future is our future! Email - qlevin@potomacschool.org

TARUN KAMATH

I am a junior currently attending TJHSST. I have lived in Mclean for over 10 years, and have served on the Governing Board for the past year. I also do volunteer work around the community. I participated in the annual flea market and tutored at my local elementary school. I also participate in Policy Debate, which specializes in the discussion of the pros and cons of policy making, a skill I hope to utilize on the MCC. I am committed to use MCC forum to help in getting schools involved in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics projects and competitions.

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It has been an honor to serve as a Member of the McLean Community Center Governing Board for the past three years. During my term, I have been Chair of the Program and Elections committees and also served on the Communications and Capital Facilities committees. McLean is my hometown. I was born and raised here. Now that I am older, I want to give back to the place that has given me so much. McLean has evolved over the years and I want it to continue to be as special to future generations as it has been for me. Email - laurelie.wallace@mcleancenter.org

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April 16, 2015

County Jobless Rate Remains Among Lowest in Va. Fairfax County’s jobless rate ticked up from January to February, but remains one of the lowest among Virginia’s 133 cities and counties. With 601,811 county residents employed in the civilian workforce and 24,803 looking for jobs, the unemployment rate of 4 percent during the second month of the year was up a tick from 3.8 percent in January, according to figures reported April 8 by the Virginia Employment Commission. The slight increase was mirrored in many other jurisdictions across Northern Virginia: Month-over-month jobless rates increased from 3 percent to 3.1 percent in Arlington, from 3.1 percent to 3.5 percent in Falls Church, from 3.6 percent to 3.7 percent in Alexandria, from 3.8 percent to 4 percent in Loudoun County, and from 4.6 percent to 4.7 percent in Prince William County. Statewide, the non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 5.1 percent was up from 4.9 percent in January. Despite the uptick in the jobless rate, there was some good news to be found in the data. “Household employment increased by 7,759, as more people

reported they were working,” said Ann Lang, senior economist for the Economic Information Services Division of the Virginia Employment Commission. “In February, private-sector employment increased by 10,600 jobs, while public-sector payrolls increased by 1,000 jobs.” Seasonally-adjusted data pegged Virginia’s non-farm employment at 3,797,800 in February, up 11,600 from a month before and, for the first time, rising about the pre-recession peak of 3,787,800 in April 2008, using revised data. Statewide, employment increased in nine industry sectors, including trade/transportation, leisure/hospitality, government and finance. There was a slight gain in the construction industry, while there were losses in the manufacturing and private education/health services sectors. Among Virginia localities, the lowest February jobless rates were reported in Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, the city of Fairfax (3.9 percent) and, tied for fifth, Loudoun, Fairfax and Madison counties. The highest rates were reported in Buchanan County (10.7 percent), Lancaster County (10.3 percent), Dickenson County (10.2 percent) and

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

Employed 90,652 141,249 601,811 7,601 184,045 220,902 4,022,861 147,118,000

Unemployed 3,449 4,518 24,803 273 7,673 10,950 214,189 9,095,000

the cities of Petersburg (10.1 percent) and Martinsville (also 10.1 percent). Nationally, Virginia reported the 17th best jobs picture, according to federal figures. The lowest unemployment rates for the month were found in Nebraska (2.9 percent), North Dakota (3.7 percent), Utah (3.9 percent) and, tied for fifth at 4.1 percent, Hawaii, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Vermont. The highest were found in West Virginia and Alabama (7.6 percent each), Nevada (7.2 percent) and Rhode Island and New Jersey (7 percent each). The national, non-seasonallyadjusted unemployment rate of 5.8 percent for the month was down from 6.1 percent the month

Pct. 3.7% 3.1% 4.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.7% 5.1% 5.8%

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before. For full data, see the Web site at www.virginialmi.com. Regional Unemployment Down on Year-Over-Year Basis: Unemployment across the Washington region in February joined a broad-based year-over-year national decline, but the percentage of those seeking work remains about twice as high as the locality with the lowest jobless rate in the nation. The Washington region’s unemployment rate of 4.9 percent was down from 5.3 percent in February 2014, according to figures reported April 8 by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Figures represented a civilian job force of 3.27 million in the region, with 159,000 looking for

work. The Washington region was among 366 of the nation’s 387 metropolitan areas with yearover-year declines. Jobless rates were higher in 18 areas, unchanged in three. Lincoln, Neb., had the lowest jobless rate in the nation in February, at 2.4 percent, followed by Ames, Iowa (2.7 percent), and Midland, Texas (2.8 percent). The highest rates were reported in El Centro, Calif., and Yuma, Ariz., at 20 percent and 19.4 percent, respectively. Of the nation’s 51 metro areas with populations of more than 1 million, the lowest jobless rate was reported in Austin (3.4 percent), followed by Oklahoma City (3.6 percent). Las Vegas had the highest rate, at 7.2 percent. Among Virginia metro areas outside the D.C. region, yearover-year joblessness was down across the board. In February, it stood at 4.4 percent in Charlottesvile; 5 percent in Winchester, Roanoke, Blacksburg and Staunton-Waynesboro; 5.1 percent in Harrisonburg; 5.3 percent in Richmond; and 5.6 percent in Lynchburg and Virginia Beach. Statewide, February’s jobless rate of 5.1 percent was down from 5.6 percent a year before.

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enough to eventually replace current 1000and 4000-series cars and expand the Metro fleet by 128. Options to purchase an additional 220 cars await funding. The new cars represent “a significant improvement in safety, reliability and rider comfort,” said Mort Downey, who chairs the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) board of directors. While purchases of vehicles in earlier times were designed to be compatible with the most venerable trains in the fleet – so they could be mixed and matched as needed – the new cars will be “revolutionary as opposed to evolutionary,” said Jack Requa, who is serving as WMATA’s interim general manager while a search for a permanent leader is conducted. The 7000-series cars will operate only with each other and in groups of eight. Because of their construction, they are able to accommodate 40 more passengers per eight-car train the existing trains.

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Candidates Take the Plunge, Run for MCC Governing Board Four candidates will vie for the three open seats on the McLean Community Center Governing Board, with voting taking place on McLean Day (May 16). Two incumbents – Laurelie Wallace and Susan Bourgeois – will be joined on the ballot by Merrily Pierce and Jennifer Rossman. The top three finishers will serve three-year terms. (Board member Craig Richardson is not seeking re-election.) The MCC Governing Board board sets policy and provides general oversight for all facilities and programs of the center, including the Alden Theatre and the Old Firehouse Teen Center. Also on the ballot will be one-year seats for student representatives of the Langley and McLean high school attendance areas. Tarun Kamath and Quentin Levin are vying to represent the Langley High School area, and Jenna Lebowitz and Rahul Mani are vying to represent the McLean High School area. Kamath currently serves on the board. Candidates have made the following personal statements about their desire to hold the position: Adult Candidate Personal Statements: Susan Bourgeois: As a Governing Board member of the McLean Community Center for the last six years, I am pleased to be running for a third term. As capitalfacilities-committee chair and vice chair of the Board for the last two years, I have led the expansion and renovation efforts of MCC’s main campus from an idea to a reality. With re-election, I would continue work to ensure its completion, while being on time and on budget. McLean resident for 16 years, married to Mark, three teenagers, startling fact: recently ran my first 5K in 23 years. My e-mail is susanvbourgeois@gmail.com. Merrily Pierce: As a 40-year resident of McLean, I am a regular user of the McLean Community Center. I’m running for the Board as a way of giving back to this community. I’m a retired employee of Fairfax County. As a former president of the McLean Citizens Association, I have worked with residents to help resolve issues involving the Center, library, and McLean Central Park. If elected as your MCC Board member for the next three years, I will listen to your suggestions and respect your tax dollars that support the center while advancing its mission. Jennifer Rossman: My family and I are proud to call McLean home. I’m currently a full-time mom and community volunteer serving on hospital and academic boards. My education and professional experience working with non-profit organizations would be an asset to the MCC Governing Board. I believe that those entrusted with the stewardship of tax dollars and community resources have a responsibility to ensure those resources are invested in ways that show value and enrich the communities they serve. My parents set an amazing example of active civic engagement and community service – an example that I strive to set for my young son. Laurelie Wallace: It has been an honor to serve as a member of the McLean Community Center Governing Board for the last three years. During my term, I have

been chair of the program and elections committees and also served on the communications and capital-facilities committees. McLean is my hometown. I was born and raised here. Now that I am older, I want to give back to the place that has given me so much. McLean has evolved over the years and I want it to continue to be as special to future generations as it has been for me. My e-mail is laureliewallace@mcleancenter.org. Youth Candidate Personal Statements: Langley High School Boundary Area Candidates: Tarun Kamath: I am a junior currently attending Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Techology. I have lived in McLean for over 10 years, and have served on the Governing Board for the past year. I also do volunteer work around the community: I participated in the annual flea market and tutored at my local elementary school. I also participate in Policy Debate, which specializes in the discussion of the pros and cons of policy making, a skill I hope to utilize on the MCC. I am committed to use MCC forum to help in getting schools involved in science, technology, engineering and mathematics projects and competitions. Quentin Levin: I run not merely to take office, but to make MCC a better organization. I vow to spread MCC’s explorative spirit and goodwill throughout McLean, because community makes us who we are. As class president, debate-team leader and contributing journalist, I know how to listen. Because we all know the tragic results of epidemic stress, I’ll push programs that support stress management. I firmly believe life must be lived to its fullest. I’ll apply this principle to every endeavor as we open the arts to new eyes, have fun, and explore our deepest passions. McLean’s future is our future! McLean High School Boundary Area Candidates: Jenna Lebowitz: Living in McLean, I have been fortunate to grow up in such a safe and nurturing environment. As the second oldest of six children, I have always been a natural leader, role model and have held many responsibilities. Along with this, I have sought out other leadership opportunities in my community, such as a McLean Youth Basketball coach this year. Also, I started a program that raises money to provide the McLean High School specialeducation department with musical instruments. I am excited for this opportunity to represent the youth of my community and make McLean an even better place! Rahul Mani: Growing up in McLean has been a wonderful experience and I would be honored to have an opportunity to serve as a youth liaison at the MCC. I’m a rising junior at McLean High School. I’m an honor-roll student-athlete, playing high school football and McLean house basketball. I’m also a National Guild pianist. I have volunteered at the county library, and MPAartfest. I work with Room to Read, a non-profit aiming to improve gender equality and literacy around the world. I am committed to use the MCC forum to express the ideas of the youth and help improve our community.

Public-Safety Notes are looking for two men who entered a gas-station store in the 3000 block of Gate House Plaza in Merrifield on April 5 at 8:22 a.m. and assaulted an employee. The suspects took property and cash and then fled, police said. The victim was transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The two suspects were described as white men in their 20s, authorities said. WOMAN WHO BACKED CAR INTO POLICE CRUISER CHARGED WITH D.W.I.:

Vienna police came to Vienna Wolf Trap Hotel, 430 Maple Ave., W., on April 5 at 1:23 a.m. after being informed an officer’s cruiser had been struck by another vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle had backed out of a parking space and hit the officer’s car, police said. The responding officer spoke with the driver of the striking vehicle and concluded she might have been impaired. After the motorist failed to complete a series of fieldsobriety tests, the officer arrested the 31year-old Vienna woman and transported her to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where she was given the opportunity to provide a sample of her breath for analysis. After the analysis, authorities charged her with driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle without a driver’s license. Authorities held the woman on $2,000 bond.

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cal resident told Vienna police that between Feb. 3 and March 7, several items – including a television and several power tools – had gone missing from his mother’s home in the 100 block of Hickory Circle, S.W. Vienna police continue to investigate this case. VIENNA MAN REPORTS UNAUTHORIZED CREDIT-CARD CHARGES: A man living in

the 200 block of Yeonas Drive, S.W., told Vienna police on April 3 at 5:54 p.m. that an unknown person had obtained information from one of his credit-card accounts and successfully made fraudulent charges without his knowledge. Vienna police continue to investigate this case. MAN DISCOVERS CREDIT-CARD ACCOUNT WRONGLY OPENED IN HIS NAME: A man living in the 400 block of

Glyndon Street, S.E., told Vienna police on April 3 at 6:33 p.m. that while reviewing his checking account statement, he discovered someone had opened a Green Dot creditcard account without his knowledge. Vienna police still are investigating this case. MAN STRUCK IN DOMESTIC DISPUTE, BUT DOES NOT NAME ASSAILANT: A

resident living in the 200 block of Cedar Lane, S.E., told Vienna police on April 4 at 8:17 a.m. that he and a woman had been involved in a heated argument that escalated when she struck him, causing a laceration

above his ear. The woman left the residence before police arrived. A Vienna police officer responded and spoke with the resident, who refused to provide the information required to identify the woman responsible for his injury. The resident was transported to an area hospital for treatment of his injury, police said. The officer will continue to investigate this incident to determine the identity of the assailant. VIENNA WOMAN DISCOVERS FRAUDULENT TAX FORM WAS FILED IN HER NAME: A woman living in the 500 block

of Malcolm Road, N.W., told Vienna police on April 4 at noon that she had been alerted by her accountant that someone had filed a fraudulent tax return using her identity. The resident contacted the Internal Revenue Service, which informed her to file a police report. Vienna police continue to investigate this case. FRAUDULENT TAX RETURN FILED IN NAMES OF VIENNA COUPLE: A woman

living in the 1000 block of Kerge Court, S.E., told Vienna police on April 5 at 4:54 p.m. that she had been made aware that someone had used both her and her husband’s identifications to file a fraudulent tax return. POLICE CALLED AFTER MAN HARASSES CUSTOMERS AT GROCERY STORE:

Vienna police dispatched an officer to Giant Food, 359 Maple Ave., E., on April 6 at 5:16 p.m. after receiving a report that a man was harassing customers. Police located the man in the parking lot of the Branch Road Shopping Center. Upon interacting with police, the man made several statements regarding his displeasure with the federal government. The man returned to his vehicle and left the area, police said.

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in the 900 block of Echols Street, S.E., which was due to be razed, was alerted by a neighbor April 7 that a basement window appeared to have been left open, Vienna police said. A Vienna police officer responded and upon entering the residence, he discovered multiple holes in the ceiling and walls that appeared to have been made in order to remove the copper wiring. Vienna police continue to investigate this case. TAXI DRIVER PAID AFTER POLICE TRACK DOWN FARE WHO WALKED OFF AND FELL ASLEEP: A taxi driver told Vi-

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Public-Safety Notes Continued from Page 15 gave him a credit card for payment, which was declined. The fare exited the taxi to go into his house and get cash for the payment. The driver stated the fare went into a nearby back yard and never returned, police said. Vienna police responded and spoke with the resident of the home where the taxi’s fare was believed to have gone. The resident stated someone had walked through her back yard and gone into the back door of the house next to hers. Police then went to the neighboring residence and located the fare, who stated he had gone into his house, fallen asleep and forgotten to return to pay the taxi driver. The taxi driver received his payment and declined to pursue any charges, police said. VIENNA MAN REPORTS PHONY TAX RETURN FILED IN HIS NAME: A man living

in the 400 block of Yeonas Drive, S.W., told Vienna police on April 8 at 12:20 p.m. that he had attempted to file his tax return, but was informed a return already had been filed in his name. The Internal Revenue Service told the man to file a police report and Vienna police continue to investigate this case. VIENNA OFFICER RECEIVES AWARD FROM AMERICAN LEGION POST 180:

Leaders of American Legion Post 180 in Vienna on March 5 gave Master Police Of-

ficer Juan Vazquez the 2014 Town of Vienna Police Officer of the Year Award during the group’s annual ceremony and banquet dinner. Vazquez has been with the Vienna Police Department since 2007. In his letter of nomination, Sgt. Arturo Sylmar said Vazquez “enthusiastically approaches all aspects of the job and he is never ‘too busy,’ ‘too tired’ or ‘too good’ to jump in and lend a hand in any capacity, on any scene. [Vazquez] is a unique and invaluable asset to the Vienna Police Department.” Vazquez is assigned to the Patrol Section, where he maintains certifications as an Intoxilizer operator, mountain-bike operator, Spanish/English translator, crimescene technician and child-safety seat technician. He also maintains an expert rating with his service weapon. COUNTY POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED ON CHILD-PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES: A

Fairfax County police officer was relieved of duty April 9 as a result of a criminal investigation involving child pornography, police said. Officials from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children contacted detectives within the police department’s Major Crimes Division’s Child Exploitation Unit provided a CyberTip they had received through a blogging and social-media-networking site. The tip alleged that child pornography had been uploaded through its servers and officials determined the upload had come

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from a Fairfax County residence. Detectives began their investigation April 6 and two days later determined the residence was owned by the Fairfax County police officer, whom authorities did not identify. The officer has served the department for 15 years and was assigned to police headquarters, operating in an administrative capacity, before being relieved of duty. The criminal investigation is ongoing and an administrative investigation also will be completed regarding this matter. Additional information will be provided following any arrests, police said. COUNTY POLICE LAUD EFFORTS OF ANIMAL-CONTROL OFFICERS: In rec-

ognition of Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, Fairfax County police are recognizing this uniquely challenging arm of the law-enforcement profession and extending gratitude for all those officers do. Fairfax County animal-control officers respond in a humane and compassionate manner to tough calls every day involving domestic and wild animals. Animal-control officers have responded to 3,202 calls for service so far in 2015. These calls included 456 calls for injured wildlife, 203 reports of inhumane treatment and 338 animal bites. The officers investigated or responded to 18,150 cases in 2014 and 18,906 in 2013. Calls vary widely and no two days are ever the same for animal-control officers, police said. The officers also often teach classes and

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ficers routinely respond to calls about birds, snakes and other wildlife being caught in glue traps that are designed to capture nuisance rodents. These reports occur most frequently in spring and summer, police said. Recently, several chickadees got caught on such glue sheets, with deadly results. Animal-control officers responded and took the sheets to a local veterinarian so the birds could be removed. The stress of handling the wild birds caused several them to die. Glue boards also trap local snakes, which are natural predators of mice and rats. Cats, bats and other animals also can become trapped unintentionally. For more information on this issue, visit www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/facts/ glue_boards.html. Items are compiled from reports issued by public-safety agencies that include the Fairfax County Police Department, Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office and Town of Vienna Police Department.

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arts): and Eric Lin, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology (instrumental music). Second-place awards of $800 went to Mia Yi, McLean High School; Jack Posey, McLean High School; Catherine Park, Langley High School; and Nicole Sheehan, McLean High School. Thirdplace awards of $400 went to Savanna Hunter, McLean High School; Claire Hungar, home-schooled; Suhyun Yoon, McLean High School; and Lily Lord, McLean High School. SILENT-ERA COMEDY SLATED FOR SCREENING: The Alden Theatre of the

McLean Community Center will present a screening of the Civil War comedy “Hands Up” (1926), featuring silent-movie icon Raymond Griffith, on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. Griffith plays an elegant and clever Confederate spy trying to steal Yankee gold while nonchalantly romancing two sisters. The film has what is described as an “eye-opening ending,” which was censored from some prints when it originally was released. Part of the “Classics of the Silent Screen” series at the Alden Theatre, the movie will be shown with the music of composer Ben Model and the commentary of film historian and preservationist Bruce Lawton. Tickets are $8 for McLean residents, $12 for others, and are available at the center or on the Web site at www.aldentheatre.org.

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Schools & Military n Thirteen Fairfax County Public Schools students are among more than 800 students nationwide who have won Achievement Scholarships from the 2015 National Achievement Scholarship program. The scholarships are awarded to black American high school seniors to be used for undergraduate study at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university. Students from the Sun Gazette coverage area who were named National Achievement Scholars, with their probable career fields in parentheses, include Benjamin Quimby Jackson of James Madison High School (biomedical engineering), Natascha Whyte of George C. Marshall High School (accounting), Azeez Abdikarim of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology (mechanical engineering-robotics) and Theodore Richardson of Thomas Jefferson (astrophysics). Each of the students received $2,500 National Achievement Scholarships supported by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. n Fairfax County Public Schools students won first place in nine of 17 categories and two students earned Grand Prize awards at the 2015 Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair, held March 27-28 at Virginia Military Institute. Ava Lakmazaheri of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology, who competed in the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering category, won the

second Grand Prize for her entry, as well as first prize in her category. Lakmazaheri also won the Yale Science and Engineering Award, a third place Leidos (Applied Science) award, and a special award from the U.S. Air Force. Matthew Park of Thomas Jefferson won one of two Grand Prize runner-up awards for his entry in the Microbiology category, as well as first prize in his category. Park also won the grand prize from the Virginia Dental Association and a special award from the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps. Lakmazaheri and Park qualified to compete in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, scheduled for May 10-15 in Pittsburgh. First-place winners from the Sun Gazette coverage area included: – Annie Abraham of Thomas Jefferson, Behavioral and Social Science, and a special award from the American Psychological Association. – Dhruv Gupta and Srijith Poduval of Thomas Jefferson, Computer Science, and a special award, the Intel Excellence in Computer Science award. – Seungha Lee, Julian Vallyeason and Hongyi Guan of Thomas Jefferson, Energy and Transportation. – Terri Hahn of James Madison High School, Environmental Management, and a special award from the U.S. Metric Association. – Michael You and Andrew Charbonnbeau of Thomas Jefferson, Physics and

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FAIRFAX, VA (March 23, 2015) – Fairfax 2015 announced today that Frank Keating, president and CEO of the American Bankers Association and former Governor of Oklahoma, would be joining the Honorary Board of the 2015 World Police & Fire Games. Keating, who won national acclaim for his compassionate and professional handling of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal building in Oklahoma City, joins the WPFG Honorary Board just weeks prior to the 20th anniversary of this tragic event. “The addition of Frank Keating to our Honorary Board is only fitting as he has first-hand experience as a law enforcement officer and working with and directing first responders in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing,” said Fairfax 2015 Board Chair and Cardinal Bank President, Kevin Reynolds. “It is a tribute to these brave men and women that Governor Keating has agreed to serve in this capacity.” Keating joins a notable list of Honorary Board members including among others, Virginia Governor, Terry McAuliffe, Former US Secretary of State, General Colin Powell, Former Director of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge, President and CEO of Northrop Grumman, Wes Bush,

President of George Mason University, Ángel Cabrera and Gerry Connolly , Barbara Comstock and Don Beyer of the U.S. House of Representatives. “I am honored to join such an esteemed group of supporters of the 2015 World Police & Fire Games,” said Governor Keating. “More so, I am pleased to have the opportunity to show my support for the first responder community. I have a great respect for these amazing individuals having seen them in action during difficult times. They are more than deserving of our respect and admiration.” Born in St. Louis, Keating grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and a law degree from the University of Oklahoma. His 30-year career in law enforcement and public service included service as an FBI agent; U.S. Attorney and state prosecutor; and Oklahoma House and Senate member. In 1993 Keating won a three-way race for Oklahoma Governor by a landslide and was easily re-elected in 1998 becoming only the second governor in Oklahoma history to serve two consecutive terms. Keating also served Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush in the Treasury, Justice and Housing departments.

Challenge Coins: From Military to Mainstream Legend has it that challenge coins – custom-designed coins or medallions bearing an organization’s identifying marks – first came about during World War I when a wealthy lieutenant from a flying squadron ordered some for his unit. One of his airman’s lives was allegedly spared because the downed pilot was able to prove his Allied allegiance to his French captors by producing the coin from a pouch around his neck. Nowadays, challenge coins are used for far more than just identification purposes. They also serve as a morale builder, a way to honor an individual or as a memento to commemorate a special occasion or event. While challenge coins are most commonly associated with the U.S. military, they also are popular with professional sporting organizations, fraternal organizations and increasingly with police and fire departments. Even members of Congress and the Commander in Chief have their own coins, which they selectively dole out to constituents. When presented as an award, the giver traditionally passes the coin to the recipient during a handshake.

a limited number of steps they can take to produce the coin, and they cannot hang it on their key chain or belt buckle.

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Challenge coins are frequently exchanged at the World Police & Fire Games (WPFG) a multi-sport, multi-venue athletic competition that will be hosted by Fairfax County this summer from June 26 and July 5. The Games will bring together more than 12,000 law enforcement officers and firefighters from across the world to compete in events ranging from familiar Olympic-style sports to first responder-specific events. To learn more about the Games, please visit: http:// fairfax2015.com/

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Vienna/Oakton Notes HISTORIC VIENNA INC. TO HOLD ANNUAL BOOK SALE:

Historic Vienna Inc. will hold its annual used-book sale April 17-19 at the Vienna Community Center. Thousands of books will be sorted into categories and will be on sale for $1 to $2. A “treasures” section of higher-priced books always will be available. The event also will include an exhibition of posters from Thoreau Middle School’s oralhistory project. Hours are Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. (reserved for Historic Vienna Inc. members), Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Donations of books for the sale are being accepted through April 12, and can be left at the Freeman Store. Volunteers for the sale also are being sought. For information, call (703) 938-5187 or see the Web site at www.historicviennainc.org. ‘WALK ON THE HILL’ RETURNS FOR 41st YEAR: The 41st annu-

al “Walk on the Hill,” highlighting the historic Windover Hill community in Vienna, will be held on Sunday, April 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. During that period, par-

ticipants can walk through any yard with a “Yard Open” sign on it, touring the grounds of the historic district. The event also will feature concerts by the Old Time Machine (2 p.m.) and Vienna Community Band (3 p.m.). Refreshments will be served. Roads in the neighborhood will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by Historic Vienna Inc. in conjunction with residents of the historic district. For information, call (703) 938-5187 or see the Web site at www.historicvienna.org. ‘TASTE OF VIENNA’ MAKES A RETURN: The annual “Taste of

Vienna” celebration, now in its fourth year, will be held on Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the parking lot of the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, 400 Center St., S. Sponnored by the fire department, the event will feature vendors from the local area selling food and beverages. For information, see the Web site at www.taasteofvienna.org. VIENNA GREEN EXPO ON THE HORIZON: The seventh annual

Vienna Green Expo will be held

on Thursday, April 23 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center. The event is sponsored by the Vienna Community Enhancement Commission, and will feature tips and ideas on everything from recycling to creating sustainable gardens. The event is free and familyfriendly. FUNDRAISER TO FEATURE APPRAISAL OF ANTIQUES: His-

toric Vienna Inc. will hold its annual antique appraisal on Saturday, April 25 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Freeman Store and Museum, 131 Church St., S.E., in Vienna. Professional appraisers Josephine Thrasher and James Johnson, who are volunteering their time, will offer verbal appraisals and may be able to provide background about the items. Appraisals are by appointment only, with a maximum of two items per person. The cost is $10 per person for Historic Vienna members, $15 for others. For information and an appointment, call (703) 938-5187 or stop by the Freeman Store during operating hours. FAMILY

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ily Fish Rodeo will be held on Saturday, April 25 at Wolftrap Creek in Wildwood Park, located in the 700 block of Follin Lane, S.E. The creek will be stocked with hundreds of trout. Volunteers will be on hand to provide instruction, education and fishcleaning demonstrations. The cost is $5 per person, and the event is open to town residents only. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Vienna Community Center, with five 30-minute slots available throughout the day. The event is made possible through a partnership of the town government, Navy Federal Credit Union, Northern Virginia Trout Unlimited and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. AMERICAN LEGION TO HOST BREAKFAST BUFFET: Ameri-

can Legion Post 180 will host a breakfast buffet on Sunday, April 19 from 8 a.m. to noon at the post, 330 Center St., N., in Vienna. Omelets, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, blueberry pancakes, biscuits, sausage gravy, home fries and fruit are on the

menu. The cost is $8 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under. For information, call (703) 9386580. FLINT HILL SCHOOL STUDENTS TO HOST ‘ARTS JAM’:

Flint Hill School will host Arts Jam Anniversaries, a music-anddance extravaganza, on Wednesday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall. The show will feature more than 150 performers and eight ensembles, from the Symphonic Band to the cast of the Upper School musical “Bye, Bye Birdie.” The grand finale will feature the entire cast performing “Bohemian Rhapsody.” There also will be an exhibition of student visual-art work in the lobby of the concert hall. The concert is free, and no tickets are required. For information, see the Web site at www. flinthill.org. BOY SCOUT TROOP SEEKING DONATIONS FOR RUMMAGE SALE: Boy Scout Troop 13 of

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Vienna/Oakton Notes rummage sale, to be held on Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2351 Hunter Mill Road in Vienna. Those wishing to donate items can call (571) 295-6413 or e-mail rummagesale@troop13vienna. org for information. Procceds from the sale will support the troop’s camping, skill-development and leadership programs. SCOUT PROJECT TO FEATURE BICYCLE COLLECTIONS: A bike

collection to support the efforts of Bikes for the World, part of an Eagle Scout project by Boy Scout Troop 1539 member Nathan Gurley, will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road. The donated bicycles will be used to support communities in need across the world, giving individuals access to transportation and employment in their countries. ARTS SOCIETY OFFERS INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING:

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host “Introduction to Painting,” a workshop for beginners, on Thursday, April 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the center, 115 Pleasant St., N.W. The program, led by Donna Grone, will be repeated on Thursday, April 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. The workshop is free. To register, call (703) 319-3971. VIENNA THEATRE COMPANY TO OPEN NEW PRODUCTION: The

Vienna Theatre Company will present “Other Desert Cities,” a story of dark family secrets that threaten to destroy external and internal perceptions, from April 17 to May 3 at the Vienna Community Center. The work by Jon Robin Baitz was a finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award. Productions are slated for April 17, 18, 24, 25 and May 1 and 2 at 7 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on April 26 and May 3. Tickets are $14. The production contains adult language and themes., organizers said. For tickets, e-mail vtcshows@ yahoo.com. For additional information, see the Web site at www.viennatheatrecompany. org.

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nual ValeArts spring show, “Destinations,” will be held April 24-26 at the historic Vale Schoolhouse, 3124 Fox Mill Road in Oakton. More than 150 works in all media will be showcased at the event. Hours are Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. For information, see the Web site at www.valearts.com. VISION-IMPAIRED SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET: Vienna/

Oakton Vision Impaired (VIP) Resource Group will host a meeting on Monday, April 20 at 10:15 a.m. at Patrick Henry Library in Vienna. The guest speaker will be Sharon Payne of Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind. For information, call Chato Carter at (703) 938-1533 or email chatovcarter@yahoo.com. Those who would like a ride to the event (with three days’ advance notice) can call (703) 2810538. VIENNA ELEMENTARY PTA TO HOST ‘RUN FOR FUN’: The

11th annual Vienna Elementary School PTA “Run for Fun” 5K and one-mile run/walk will be held on Sunday, April 26 at 8 a.m. at the school. D.C. Roadrunners will provide a ChronoTrack timing system, and the 5K course is USATF-certified. The cost for adults is $25 before April 19, $30 after. Children 14 and under are $15. For information and to register, see the Web site at www. vienna5krun.org. REGISTRATION SET FOR SENIORS’ LEARNING INITIATIVE:

Shepherd’s Center of Oakton/ Vienna will host registration for tis spring Adventures in Learning initiative on Thursday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road in Oakton. Courses in a wide array of topics for those age 50 and older will be held on Thursdays from April 23 to June 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The $40 tuition costs allows participants to take as many courses as they like. For additional information on the program, call (703) 2810538 or see the Web site at www. scov.org.

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of Scouts placing flags on graves at Arlington National Cemetery in last week’s edition was taken by Daniel Glass Photography. The photo highlights Tenderfoot Mark Provost of Troop 976 in Vienna.

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Various Baseball Brothers Share Unique Experiences Call it a band-of-brothers thing. On various baseball diamonds in recent days, unique accomplishments were shared by two sets of brothers with connections to local high schools in the Sun Gazette’s coverage areas.

Week Includes a Win vs. Langley

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The McLean Highlanders could not make the best of a handful of chances their girls soccer SOCCER inmatch against the visiting South Lakes Seahawks April 10, missing multiple point-blank opportunities in the eventual scoreless draw. McLean (3-0-2) opened the high school match positively, pushing the ball forward and looking to attack South Lakes goalkeeper Sara Vigen through shot volume. The Highlanders were successful with that strategy, creating chances in flurries. Their finishing touch left much to be desired, nonetheless. In the final minutes of the first half, neither junior forward Haley Mennes nor senior forward Caroline Meier could convert on uncontested shots from inside the box. “We haven’t had problems finishing [in previous games]. It was just that kind of night,” McLean coach Rob Bouchard said. McLean continued its positive intent in the second half, creating more opportunities left begging. The Highlanders’ best chance came around the 70th minute, when Greta Liebeler missed on an Continued on Page 24

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In All-Vienna Lacrosse Clash, Warhawks Prevail ALLEN KHA For the Sun Gazette

say ‘Enough is enough’ and take over, and that’s what [Sciandra] did in the last few minutes of the second half,” Oakton coach Jean Counts said. The contest was a game of swings. Madison jumped to an early 6-1 lead on three goals from Sciandra, two goals from Dartmouth-bound Kierra Sweeney and one from Zoe Dyer. The Warhawks’ early spark turned into sloppiness and aggression, nonetheless, allowing Oakton to get back into the contest. Oakton (2-2) settled down and was able to hold more possession in its attacking half, enabling the Cougars to pass around the crease to find open lanes and shooters. In turn, Oakton roared

back with seven unanswered goals to take a 8-6 lead a few minutes into the second half. “I think we came out confident, but then that became overconfidence,” Sciandra said. “But once we regrouped at halftime and came out focused and buckled down, our passes got crisper and we settled down.” Madison closed the game with six unanswered goals. Sciandra scored three goals in two minutes to give the Warhawks a 9-8 lead with 12 minutes remaining. Then, Madison added to its lead over the remainder of the game. “We knew what we had to do and we Continued on Page 24

Plus, a third achievement of note could be on the horizon for another pair of local brothers. One occurrence involved the triplehitting Blackstone brothers with Marshall High School connections – Kent, now a junior infielder for George Mason University, and Mitch, a senior catcher at Marshall. Through recent action, Kent was tied as the NCAA Division I leader in three-baggers, with seven. During that same stretch, Mitch had collected three triples of his own – 10 total for the speedy Blackstones. The other accomplishment of note was the same-game pitching appearances of the McLean High School graduate Morse brothers, now members of the Shenandoah University baseball team in Winchester. Each is a right hander, Phillip a junior reliever and Colin a freshman starter. Both were big contributors when they played at McLean. On March 24 at Dickinson College, both appeared in the same game for the first time on the college level. Colin started and got the win in seven innings of shutout work with four strikeouts. Phillip finished up by pitching the final frame, fanning one and allowing no hits. It’s very likely the brothers will pitch in the same contest again this season. The third story involves the Yorktown High School graduate Overbeek brothers. James is a senior pitcher at Randolph-Macon College. His brother Daniel is a sophomore position player at Christopher Newport. James was scheduled to pitch when the teams were supposed to play a few days ago, but the contest was postponed because of weather issues. If the game is eventually held, it’s possible Daniel could come to bat against his other brother for the first time, and maybe the only time, in their college careers. No matter the result, that could make for lively family discussions.

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After watching her team give up a fivegoal lead to the host Oakton Cougars the end of the LACROSSE from first half to midway through the second, Madison Warhawks senior Katie Sciandra took over. The Towson University commit, who scored a game-high six goals, scored three straight to help the visiting Warhawks (5-1) reclaim a lead they would not relinquish in an eventual 12-8 victory in the April 11 girls high school lacrosse game between Vienna rivals. “We see that a lot in girls’ lacrosse, where one or two dominant players will

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Cougars Enjoy a Big Week, as Team Remains Undefeated DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

It was the best of weeks for the Oakton Cougars, as the high school baseball team remained undefeated at 7-0 with two significant victories. First, on April 10, Oakton defeated Concorde Conference rival and host 7-2. Then, BASEBALL Westfield, the next afternoon at Oakton, the Cougars won convincingly over their Vienna rival Madison Warhawks, 11-3, behind an 11-hit attack that included three hits and two RBI from Chris Ivener and two hits and an RBI each from Joe Rizzo and Cooper Mitchell. Madison (7-3) began the week ranked No. 1 locally in various polls, including NOVAbaseballmagazine.com. The War-

hawks had a tough week, though, finishing 1-2, and hanging on for that win over South Lakes. Madison lost to host Fairfax, 7-6 in nine innings, the night before playing Oakton. Oakton’s victory snapped its six-game losing streak against Madison, winning for the first time since a 12-3 triumph in 2008. “Madison is always such a good team. It’s good to play well against a team like that,” Oakton coach Justin Janis said. “I like the way we competed the whole game.” Oakton grabbed the momentum on the contest’s first pitch when center fielder Devon Aarons made a diving catch of Owen Socher’s sinking liner. “That was so early in the game, and one thing like that isn’t going to win the game,” Janis said. “But that catch gave us

good feeling. Everyone contributed.” In the bottom of the first, the Cougars got three hits and scored a run off Madison righty Pete Nielsen. In the second, the lead swelled to 7-0 when Oakton sent 10 batters to the plate, scoring six runs on four hits. Oakton added its final four runs, also on four hits, in the fifth when the Cougars sent nine to the plate. “We’re in a tough place right now and we had a rough week, but we’ll be fine,” Madison coach Mark Gjormand said. “Right now Oakton is better than we are, so I tip my hat to them.” Jagger James had a two-run double for Oakton; George Webster had a hit and two RBI, including a sacrifice fly; Connor Jones had a two-run single; and Ryan Davis had a hit. Owen Lamon was the starting and

winning pitcher in four innings for work. Andrew Greco pitched three innings of shutout and one-hit relief. Madison had five hits, two by Bryan Harthun, who had an RBI. Janis said Oakton has been getting strong contributions from players throughout the lineup, along with the pitching staff. Against Westfield, Jones (3-0) worked five innings to get the win. Mitchell smacked a three-run homer and drove in five runs, James had two RBI and Davis had three hits. NOTE: For Janis (90 wins, three district/conference tournament titles), the wins over Madison and Lake Braddock, which came earlier this season, were his first over those perennial region contenders during his seven seasons as the Cougars’ head coach.

Highlanders Win Spring-Break Tournament, Have 9-0 Record DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

With an undefeated 9-0 start, the McLean Highlanders have played well, better than SOFTBALL maybe expected, so far this season according to veteran head coach Maurice Tawil. Included among those victories was a 5-0 record in Myrtle Beach on the girls high school softball team’s spring-break trip. The Highlanders outscored those five teams, 48-5, en route to winning their

division championship. Upon their return to McLean, the Highlanders blanked the Jefferson Colonials, 12-0, then the South Lakes Seahawks for their fourth straight shutout. “We played some tough teams in Myrtle Beach,” Tawil said. “Overall, we are ahead of where we thought we would be. But we have some tough games ahead, so we need to keep playing well and improving.” This week, McLean then plays Madison, Fairfax, Bishop O’Connell (7-0) and Marshall.

“The schedule gets more difficult for sure,” Tawil said. “The important games haven’t been played yet, but they are coming up now.” Leading McLean with the bat in Myrtle Beach were Zoe Dobson, who went 11 for 18 with a homer; Sabrina Sanchez (8 for 16), Nicole Wooldridge (7 for 15) and Bella Norton (7 for 18). Defensively, McLean made just four errors and had a .969 fielding percentage. Sanchez, Maddy Witchey, Lucy Mulligan and Julia Longo shared the pitching.

Sanchez started three games. Witchey suffered a knee injury on the trip and her status is in doubt. Tawil likes the flexibility the combination of pitchers provides, saying their roles will be defined as the season progresses. “This is a talented group and the girls are improving,” Tawil said. “The trip was time well spent. We played some good softball and some good teams. We graduated some talented players from last year, but the girls we have now are filling in very well.”

history to qualify for the relays as an individual. He will compete on April 21 and 22.

ning catch in left center field. Maddie Price yielded five hits and four earned runs in pitching a five-inning complete game.

High School Roundup MADISON BOYS TENNIS TEAM DEFEATS McLEAN: The Madison boys tennis team

(4-2) defeated host McLean, 5-4, and lost to Langley (6-1) by a 6-3 score. Winning singles matches for Madison against McLean were Alex Dondershine at No. 3, Mark Fertal at No. 4 and Connor Smith at No. 3. For McLean (2-3), Mike Padmanabhan won at No. 1, Mark Martinkov at No. 2 and Jing Waid at No. 5. In doubles, Madison won at No. 2 and 3 to win the match. Ravi Suresh and Fertal won at No. 2 and Dondershine and Smith at No. 3. Against Langley, last season’s Group

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Soccer Continued from Page 23 uncontested rebound opportunity inside the penalty box. South Lakes was intent to sit back and stay organized for most of the evening, but McLean countered a few times throughout the match. The Seahawks’ best chance came in the final minutes

6A state runner-up, Dylan Miks was the lone singles winner for Madison. Winners for Langley were Kevin Shen, James Schenck, Hammy Abuhamda, Nick Smoyer and Suhaas Singireddy. Madison won at No. 1 and 2 doubles. Langley won at No. 3.

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POTOMAC SCHOOL BOYS VARSITY TENNIS IS 5-0: The Potomac School

Voeks has qualified as an individual in discus for the Penn Relays. Voeks, who has committed to Clemson University, was one of only 20 individuals selected for the discus. He is the third student-athlete in Potomac School

The Potomac School Panthers defeated St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes, 15-5, in girls softball. Gabrielle Cecchi, Kathryn Karnaze and Kenzie Williams had two hits each. Anna Wasserman, Lauren Long and Cecchi each scored three runs, and Samantha Stacey and Caroline Jackson each crossed the plate twice. Tessa Smalley made two good plays in deep short to throw batters out at first, and Stacey made a good run-

to work on, though. Our transitions from defense to attack and attack to defense weren’t as smooth as they can be and that gave an opportunity for [Oakton] to come back. But we were resilient.” Despite the loss, Jean Counts was encouraged by her team’s performance.

“We’re still working on balance, working on skills with fundamentals, and when you don’t have the fundamentals like catching [passes] and ground balls, the scoreboard reflects that,” Jean Counts said. “But there were positive takeaways from today’s game, and we’ll look at our

stats and film and learn from this. We could have done better towards the end of the game, converting on free positions we drew.” Jean Counts said Madison goalie Sigourney Heerink is one of the best keepers in the area, as she made key saves.

of regulation, when a McLean set piece opened up space for the South Lakes attackers to push forward quickly. Like the Highlanders, however, South Lakes could not convert on the few opportunities it created. Bouchard was left rueing what could have been if his team converted, but was still positive about the result. “[South Lakes] has a really good goalie and is really organized in defense, so we wanted to attack often. We just

couldn’t score tonight,” Bouchard said. “We’ll learn from this match. There were still a lot of positives, like keeping possession so well and creating all of those chances.” A few days earlier, McLean blanked the Langley Saxons, 3-0, in a neighborhood showdown. Kimberly Zhou scored two goals and had an assist for McLean, Mennes had a goal and one assist and Meier had an assist. Lydia Erickson led the team in saves

in goal. McLean’s other wins have come over Stone Bridge, 3-2, and Robinson, 2-1. The Highlanders tied Oakton, 1-1. Clare Beahn, Meier and Mennes had the goals against Stone Bridge. Meaghan O’Reilly and Cayla Davis scored against Robinson and Beahn scored against Oakton on an assist from Meier. Erickson had active games in goal in each of McLean’s contets goal with many saves.

POTOMAC SCHOOL SENIOR IN PENN RELAYS: Potomac School senior Grant

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Continued from Page 9 sometimes comes in during later shifts to interact with those workers, Culbertson said. Dawson encourages lower-level managers to have town-hall-style meetings with employees and the credit union has implemented a “You Spoke, We Listened” program that highlights improvements made at workers’ suggestion, Culbertson said. Cassaday & Co. and Navy Federal give employees bonuses for outstanding contributions. Ridenour said he was intrigued by, and might implement, the former’s on-thespot rewards. John Marshall Bank empowers its six regional managers to run those offices like mini-businesses, Ridenour said. Company leaders treat employees as partners, allow them to participate in the bank’s bonus plan and do not micro-manage them, he said. Instead of using recruiters, the bank offers employees $200 rewards for successful job referrals, plus an identical amount if the new hires are retained after a 90-day probationary period, Ridenour said. Flexible work hours and home access to work e-mail accounts also help employees maintain a necessary work-life balance, panelists said. “Our philosophy is, your family comes first,” Ridenour said. “The only thing we’re interested in is that you get your job done.”

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Northern Virginia Media Services has an immediate opening for a full-time photographer at the Belvoir Eagle, a 16,000-circulation weekly newspaper serving the Fort Belvoir U.S. Army base in Fairfax, Va., just outside the nation’s capital. The person who gets the job will be a talented photographer comfortable working in a military environment. The successful applicant must receive a favorable National Agency Check in order to receive credentials to enter military installations.

Northern Virginia Media Services publishes five weekly newspapers in the D.C. suburbs, along with InsideNoVa.com and Washington Family magazine. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume and references to: InsideNoVa.com editor Kari Pugh at kpugh@princewilliamtoday.com.

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Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. April 17, 1952: n The county fire warden says the recent spate of dry weather has increased the likelihood of fires across Fairfax n A Circuit Court judge has ruled that the town of Herndon is entitled to its own representative on the county’s School Board. April 17, 1962: n In an effort to convince Vienna officials not to try to become an independent city, the chairman of the Fairfax County Planning Commission told town officials that “the future of Vienna is part of the county’s future.” n Critics say the Fairfax County school system has already started “resegregating” some schools that have been integrated. n The Planning Commission has approved plans for a 65-acre research campus in Tysons Corner. n President Kennedy has nominated former Gov. Almond to the U.S. Court of Custom and Patent Appeals, after Sen. Byrd blocked his appointment to a U.S. District Court judgeship. n The Washington Senators have started the season at 2-1. n Jack Carter and Kitty Carlisle are the celebrity guests on TV’s “Password” tonight. Also on TV: “Dobie Gillis.”

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9. Cosine’s counterpart 10. Prince William’s sport

11. Prayer end

ACROSS

12. Hitherto

1. What a bridge does

15. Lion or tiger, e.g.

6. Indian restaurant staple

20. 9 to 5, e.g.

9. Done to some pets

22. Weary traveler’s welcome

13. Gold unit

spot

14. *Aladdin, for short

24. Withdraw or sequester

15. Biotic community

25. *“The Tortoise and the Hare”

16. Bring upon oneself

author

17. Pine juice

26. Complain

18. Scandinavian fjord, e.g.

27. Blacksmith’s block

19. To beat seeds from grain

29. Apply to a surface

21. *Don’t let it drive the bus!

31. Salon service

23. Exclamation of disgust

32. Deadly snake

24. Update an iPod

33. March celebrants

25. Eastern title

34. *She’s so fancy

28. Adjutant

36. Author ____ Bellow

30. Often found on the lap

38. Mosaic piece

35. Sea eagles

42. *The _____, Eloise’s resi-

37. As opposed to an opinion

dence

39. It’s firma

45. Like meters and kilograms

40. The Destroyer in Hinduism

49. Clothe

41. Springtime flower

51. Pantry

43. *Told to go away in nursery

54. “Four” prefix

rhyme

56. _____ Novo, Benin

44. Subject of wars of 1839-42

57. Elmer’s, e.g.

and 1856-60

58. De Valera’s land

46. *Ferdinand, e.g.

59. “Put a lid __ __!”

60. It springs eternal?

47. Catchall abbr. 48. Small sphere 50. Sealed with a handshake 52. Archaic “your” 53. Kind of bag 55. To nuke 57. *Friend of the man in yellow

April 17, 1969: n The Board of Supervisors has approved contracts to fund its part of the 97-mile, $2.5 billion Metro system. n The race for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor has heated up, but J. Sargeant Reynolds is still seen as the front-runner. n Evans Farm Inn in McLean is offering a lunch buffet daily from noon to 2:30 p.m. n Peoples Drug Stores have Huffy power mowers on sale for $42.88.

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64. *”One fish ___ fish...”

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61. Stumblebum

66. Sag

1. Navigate moguls

62. *Bird from “Alice’s Adventures

68. Derived from gold

2. Breathe noisily

in Wonderland”

69. Lil Wayne’s genre

3. Gateway monument

63. “Kapow!”

70. Short musical composition

4. Pleasant Island

65. *“Make ___ for Ducklings”

71. Rendezvous

5. *”______ Nona”

67. P in mpg

72. Repeated to a captain

6. *Mr. Incredible’s son

73. Revolving mechanism

7. Chicken _ __ king

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April 19, 1982: n U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf, R-10th, has outraised his likely Democratic opponent, Ira Lechner, by a 4-to-1 margin. n A Sun editorial says “bumbling Democrats” are blowing their chance to win the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Harry Byrd Jr. n Vienna officials are launching a beautification drive.

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April 17, 1990: n “Angry and vocal” residents turned up to demand that the Board of Supervisors cut the real estate tax rate.

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