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Decision Time Nears for Republicans in 10th District DANIELLE NADLER Northern Virginia Media Services

Republicans in the 10th Congressional District head to the polls Saturday to pick a nominee who this fall will have to defend a seat the party has held for more than three

decades. Six GOP contenders are vying for the nomination in the wake of the retirement of U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10th), who was first elected in 1980. Waiting in the wings for the general election is Fairfax County

Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville), the Democratic nominee for the seat. Wolf, a Philadelphia native who has long lived in Vienna, has held the seat for 17 terms, beating out challengers since Ronald Reagan was in the White House.

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Democrats, however, sound just as confident that 2014 is their year to pick up the seat, since the district is no longer the Republican bastion it once was. Richard Bolger, who was the only other Democrat in the 10th District race but dropped out last month, said the election has presented “one of the top pick-up opportunities for Democrats in the nation.” The modern 10th District was created in 1952, and in its early decades largely was centered on the inner Northern Virginia suburbs. After the 1990 federal census, the district’s boundaries were pushed westward, giving Wolf a more conservative constituent base. It currently includes all of Clarke, Frederick, Loudoun and Warren counties and the cities of Manassas, Manassas Park and Winchester, as well as portions of Fairfax, Fauquier and Prince William counties. Over the past 62 years, the district has had just three representatives: Republican Joel Broyhill won a narrow victory over Democrat Edmund Campbell in 1952 and went on to hold the seat until being ousted by Democrat Joseph Fisher in the post-Watergate election of 1974. Fisher, in turn, was defeated by Wolf six years later. Two years ago, Wolf defeated Democrat Kristin Cabral, 58 percent to 39 percent, to retain the seat he held.

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In December, 75-year-old Wolf announced he would not seek reelection for an 18th term, and within weeks a cast of Republicans had lined up as prospective replacements. On the ballot: Barbara Comstock, Stephen Hollingshead, Howie Lind, Bob Marshall, Marc Savitt and Rob Wasinger. It is a winnertake-all event with no runoff. After being defeated by incumbent Democrat Joseph Fisher in 1978, Wolf came into office as part of the Reagan landslide two years later. “This is the first time in 34 years the 10th District chairman has to worry about holding the 10th District seat,” said John Whitbeck, chairman of the 10th District Republican Committee. “The key is to not take anything for granted.” Republican voters will select their nominee at a party canvass Saturday, April 26. While open to all registered voters in the 10th District, voters must sign a statement vowing to support the Republican nominee in November. There will be 10 voting locations throughout the district. Full details are available on the Web site at www.vagop8cd.org. The six pursuing the GOP nomination range from longtime Capitol Hill staffers and those who’ve served in the House of Delegates to those who are main-street business leaders with little political experience. Whitbeck pronounced confidence that any of the half-dozen in the running have what it takes to win on Nov. 4.

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Vienna’s new mayor only has been on the job for about two weeks, but already she’s impressed by how much more work is involved compared with serving on the Town Council. “The time commitment is a lot different,” said Mayor Laurie DiRocco, who has been a Council member since 2009. “As mayor, you’re much more involved on a day-to-day basis. There are a lot of activities that the community wants you to be at.” DiRocco, Vienna’s first new mayor in 14 years, was sworn in April 8 to fill the unexpired term of former Mayor M. Jane Seeman, who died Feb. 23. DiRocco took her oath of office from Gerarda Culipher, chief deputy clerk of the Fairfax Circuit Court, during a 29-second ceremony at Town Hall that was attended by about 25 people, including town employees and DiRocco’s husband, Rob. “It was a bittersweet ceremony,” DiRocco said, adding that her own happiness was tempered by the loss of her beloved colleague. Running uncontested in the May 6 election, DiRocco would have become Vienna’s mayor starting July 1. But she will take the center seat at the dais early, courtesy of the Town Council’s April 7 decision to appoint her to fill the final 12 weeks of Seeman’s term. The Council voted unanimously, including DiRocco, who enthusiastically said “Aye!” when Town Clerk Melanie Clark asked for her vote. Seeman, who was suffering from lung

Vienna Town Council member Laurie DiRocco takes the oath of office to become Vienna’s new mayor during an April 8 ceremony at Town Hall that was officiated by Gerarda Culipher, chief PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER deputy clerk of the Fairfax Circuit Court.

cancer, announced several months ago that she would not seek an eighth term as mayor in this spring’s election. After she died, the Town Council had 45 days to appoint someone to fill her unexpired term, which ends June 30. The Council beat the April 9 deadline by two days. DiRocco said Council members delayed their mayoral-appointment decision to buy more time to choose the person who will succeed her on the Council. A Vienna resident since 1995, DiRocco is a former chairman of the Vienna Planning Commission and vice chairman of the Transportation Safety Commission.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in business and finance from Virginia Tech University and a master’s in business administration from The George Washington University. She previously was an adjunct professor at George Mason University’s School of Management. DiRocco and her husband attend Vienna Presbyterian Church and have two children. The Town Council will see significant turnover this summer. Three Council seats are up for grabs in the May election and only one incumbent, Edythe Kelleher, is among the six candidates seeking those spots. In addition to having at least two

new members, depending on the election’s results, the Town Council also will appoint a new member to fill DiRocco’s Council term, which ends June 30, 2015. “This will be a huge year of change for the town – more so, I think, than any year in the past,” DiRocco said. The newly sworn-in mayor received congratulations from town employees and supporters after the ceremony, but she had little time to celebrate. DiRocco attended a Town Council candidates’ forum at the Vienna Community Center that afternoon and officiated at the town’s 10th annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department that same evening. Vice Mayor Carey Sienicki, who had wielded the gavel ever since Mayor Seeman’s death, thanked Council members and the town’s staff for helping her lead. “It was very challenging,” Sienicki said. “Everybody was so supportive and wonderful. It was such a hard time for the town.” Since becoming mayor, DiRocco has met with Town Manager Mercury Payton, Town Attorney Steven Briglia and the town clerk to discuss how best to work together. DiRocco’s priorities include advancing a new ordinance that will allow mixeduse development along the Maple Avenue commercial corridor, ensuring renovations proceed at the Vienna Community Center, improving transparency on the town government’s activities and instituting metrics to evaluate how efficiently town services are delivered.

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Marshall High School Leader Named Principal of the Year BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Wandering the hallways, popping into classrooms and getting to know students and faculty members personally have paid big dividends for George C. Marshall High School principal Jay Pearson. “I think being visible is a high-leverage activity for a school principal,” he said. “You’re out there in the halls and classrooms, monitoring what’s going on in the building, and you see things that might require immediate follow-ups.” Pearson, 51, added, “It’s really important to connect with people and staff. You really want the students to know who you are. It would be troubling to me to have a student who didn’t know me by face. Having that human connection with people is critically important.” Fairfax County Public Schools officials announced April 11 that they had named Pearson the school system’s 2014 Principal of the Year. Pearson also was one of 21 public- and private-school principals in the Washing-

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Opinion Our View: The GOP Choice for the 10th District Republicans have controlled Virginia’s 10th Congressional District for 56 of the 62 years since it was reconstituted in the 1950s, including the current run of more than three decades by U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf, who was swept into office in the Reagan Revolution of 1980 and, despite early pronouncements that he might just serve a few terms and leave, settled in for the long haul. Even though the district has been redrawn several times in the past 30 years to provide Wolf with more Republican voters, the 10th clearly has evolved into that rarest of congressional categories: a true swing district. Wolf ’s name recognition, financial advantages and low-key demeanor have enabled him to survive recent challenges from often underfunded and overmatched Democrats who took him on. Wolf ’s decision to retire, announced at the end of 2013, gives Democrats their best opportunity in two decades to regain the seat, and they are not squandering it. The Democratic nominee, Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville), is a serious contender who will have access to plenty of cash to get his message out in coming months. Republicans who attend party canvasses on April 26 thus have to deal with the conundrum that has faced the GOP in recent years. Will they back the Republican candidate who is most

likely to keep the race competitive, or will they go with the one who throws the most red meat to the small group of party loyalists who are involved in these types of firehouse primaries? Barbara Comstock is the clear favorite of the Republican establishment, having built over the years a broad network within the center-right wing of the GOP. She is running away with the lead in terms of campaign cash and endorsements. We have had our quibbles with Comstock’s tenure in the House of Delegates. Among them: her vote against the 2013 transportation plan was a disservice to her constituents, designed to inoculate herself within the party against accusations of not being antitax enough. When we noted in our endorsement of Comstock for re-election to the legislature last year that she seemed more interested in getting the next job (Wolf ’s seat) than in her current one, she scoffed at the notion. We challenged her to prove us wrong, but when the 10th District seat opened up, she was pretty much first in line. Our criticism aside, it appears at times that Comstock is the only serious-minded candidate in a Republican field that also includes Howie Lind, Bob Marshall, Stephen Hollingshead, Rob Wasinger and Marc Savitt. As with Democratic primary candidates in the neighboring 8th District, Republicans in the 10th have headed

straight for the fringes in an effort to sop up anyone who might be convinced to turn out and vote. In the 8th District, it’s far-left rhetoric; in the 10th, it’s far-right talking points. In neither case is the public well-served. Barbara Comstock, despite some drawbacks, is the Republican contender who rises to the top of the pack in terms of policy, and is likely the only Republican in the field who can make the general election competitive. She is worthy of support by Republicans.

In the 8th District The Democratic Party, which long has dominated the 8th Congressional District, will not choose its candidate in the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Jim Moran until a June 10 primary. But Republicans will gather April 26 at Bishop O’Connell High School to select their nominee. Micah Edmond, Paul Haring and Dennis Bartow are vying for the seat; given the political demographics of the 8th District, whichever Republican takes the nomination likely will find it a challenge to even break 35 percent in November against the Democratic nominee. We wish Edmond, Haring and Bartow well, but due to the long odds against a Republican in the 8th District, we have not paid a great deal of attention to the three candidates, and have no endorsement in the race.

The Changing Face of Region Nothing to Celebrate Editor: I moved into the Vienna/Tysons area in 1962. What a nice area it was at the time. In 1982, I moved elsewhere, so I have been gone for more than 30 years, but I still own a home in the Vienna area. This house was planned to be my retirement home.

What a disappointment it was to see what has happened to my beloved area. May I say, this house in the Vienna area will not be my retirement home. And I will never venture to the Tysons area again if I return for another visit. Traffic, traffic, traffic! What a disappointment.

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Editor: Mopeds apparently are a target of Republicans in the General Assembly. These little scooters, which can barely get out of their own way, are inexpensive and lightly regulated transportation for students, the poor and immigrants, some of whom are undocumented. They operate at about the same speed as a bicycle and cost about the same (under $1,000). Legislation introduced in last session by Del. Joe May (R-Leesburg) and state Sen. Steve Newman (R-Lynchburg) goes into effect on July 1 requiring mopeds to be, for

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Serious buyers and looky-loos alike should have plenty of open houses during the spring real estate season in the local area. The number of active home listings is up across most of the Sun Gazette coverage area compared to the tight inventory of last year, according to new figures. Only a few ZIP codes across the Sun Gazette area did not have more homes on the market at the end of March than a year ago; 22201 in McLean has slightly fewer homes and 22182 in Vienna had the same number. Figures come from RealEstate Business Intelligence, an arm of the local multiplelisting service. Part of the reason could be a generally weak month for sales in March; those who put their homes on the market in anticipation of an early-spring boost of activity may have come away disappointed. Sales were up in just two of the seven ZIP codes comprising the newspaper’s swath of coverage. Among the sales data from March (sales and prices can vary significantly on a month-by-month basis because of the relatively low number of transactions within any given ZIP code): 22066 (Great Falls): Sales for March totaled 11, down from 25 a year before. The average sales price of $1,094,322 was down 9.8 percent from a year ago, while the median sales price of $1,071,250 was up 21.1 percent. Homes that went to closing in March spent an average of 131 days be-

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percent. Homes spent an average 52 days on the market, up from 25, and garnered 97.5 percent of listing price, down from 98.9 percent. There were 61 homes on the market, up from 45. 22181 (Vienna): Sales totaled 17, up from 12. The average sales price of $634,794 was down 14.3 percent, while the median sales price of $640,500 was down 17.4 percent. Homes spent an average of 59 days on the market, down from 65, and garnered 98.1 percent of listing price, down from 98.7 percent. There were 36 homes on the market, up from 19. 22182 (Vienna): Sales totaled 18, unchanged. The average sales price of $824,119 was up 8 percent, while the me-

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Fairfax Unemployment Rate Unchanged from Prior Month It was steady-as-she-goes in February for Fairfax County’s jobless picture, as the unemployment rate was unchanged from a month before at 4 percent. A total of 609,098 county residents were employed in the civilian workforce and 25,568 were looking for jobs, according to data reported by the Virginia Employment Commission. Fairfax results were part of a trend of relatively little January-to-February change in unemployment rates across Northern Virginia. For the month, Alexandria posted a slight decline from 4 percent to 3.9 percent, while Falls Church (3.6 percent), Loudoun County (4.1 percent) and Prince William County (4.8 percent) saw no change, and Arlington saw an uptick to 3.4 percent, according to state figures. For Northern Virginia as a whole, the unemployment rate of 4.2 percent was un-

changed from a month bejobless rate, followed by fore, and represented just Charlottesville (4.3 percent) over 1.5 million residents and Harrisonburg (4.9 perData from Virginia Employment Commission, showing non-seasonally-adjusted civilian ememployed and about 66,700 cent). Danville (7.2 percent) ployment for January. “Previous” is rate for January. looking for work. and Kingsport-Bristol (6.4 Previous Pct. Jurisdiction Employed Unemployed The statewide jobless percent) had the highest 4.0% 3.9% Alexandria 88,334 3,622 rate of 5.3 percent was rates. 3.3% 3.4% Arlington 134,654 4,739 down from 5.4 percent a For the month, Virgin4.0% 4.0% Fairfax County 609,098 25,568 month before, while the naia ranked 12th, tied with 3.6% 3.6% tional rate of 7 percent was Kansas and between MinFalls Church 7,544 282 unchanged, based on nonnesota and Oklahoma, 4.1% 4.1% Loudoun 187,423 8,037 seasonally-adjusted figures. for best jobs pictures. The 4.8% 4.8% Prince William 226,096 11,362 Among Virginia’s 134 lowest unemployment was 4.2% 4.2% Northern Va. 1,503,547 66,711 cities and counties, the lowreported in North Dakota 5.4% 5.3% Virginia 4,052,487 224,885 est jobless rates were found (2.6 percent), Nebraska 7.0% 7.0% United States 144,134,000 10,893,000 in Arlington, Falls Church, (3.6 percent), South DaAlexandria and, in a threekota (3.6 percent), Vermont way tie for fourth place at 4 percent, Fair- ties (10.8 percent each), the city of Coving- (3.7 percent) and Utah (3.9 percent), while fax, Greene and Madison counties. At the ton (10.7 percent) and Northumberland the highest was found in Rhode Island (9 other end of the spectrum was the city of County (10.3 percent). percent), Illinois (8.7 percent), Nevada (8.5 Martinsville, with an 11.4-percent jobless Among Virginia’s metro regions, the percent), California (8 percent) and Kenrate, followed by Lancaster and Page coun- Northern Virginia area posted the lowest tucky (7.8 percent).

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“You are rock stars in my book,” Sheriff Stacey Kincaid said at the event. “People may forget who you are and what you did, but they will always remember how you made them feel.” Kincaid told the crowd that she, too, had been a volunteer with the Sheriff’s Office. In the summer before her senior year of college, she was an intern in the inmateprograms office. She performed administrative tasks and counseled inmates. “I volunteered in search of a job for

when I graduated,” she said. “All of you, to whom we are paying tribute today, are not in search of a job. You come to the jail week after week, year after year, to make a difference. And what an incredible difference you have made.” Sheriff’s Office volunteers provide inmate programs that include employability and workplace skills, financial planning, responsible parenting, anger management, impact-of-crime-awareness, alcohol- and drug-addiction recovery, educational ad-

vancement and spirituality. In 2013, these volunteers contributed more than 8,000 hours and presented 5,400 classes. The Sheriff’s Office gave special recognition to two volunteers in specific program areas. James Kennedy, from the nonprofit Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources, contributed 153 hours last year. Richard Olson, from the Chaplain’s Office, contributed 360 hours.

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name in 1977 and four years later switched to a membership structure that encouraged participation by the McLean community. In the 50 years since its founding, the group has pursued a variety of projects to improve the facility. The organization successfully pressed for a 1985 bond referendum to expand the center and add a nearly $100,000, 100-seat balcony to its Alden Theatre. In the 1990s, the friends organization donated $60,000 to construct and furnish a commercial-grade kitchen, which is used for rentals, classes and events at the center, and later financed installation of acoustical tiles in the center’s meeting rooms. In 2010, the friends group paid for a display of 64 black-and-white photos commemorating McLean’s centennial. Those images still may be viewed in the facility’s Stedman and Maffitt rooms. The organization in 2012 commissioned a portrait painting of Robert Alden, a pivotal figure in the community center’s creation. That framed canvas now holds a prominent place in the center’s lobby. The group’s next planned project is an automated kiosk, which will allow visitors to register for classes at the community center and buy tickets to Alden Theatre productions when the theater’s box office is closed. The kiosk will be located in the firstfloor hallway across from the restrooms. The community center thereafter will be responsible for its software upgrades and maintenance, said George Sachs, the center’s executive director. Sachs said he keeps a “bucket list” of projects that may not fall within certain budget cycles and shares that compilation with the friends group, which often can provide funding. “They come to me and ask if there’s anything I can foresee as a need at the center,” Sachs said. “They keep us going and when we need help, they’re there.” To learn more about the friends group, visit www.friendsmcc.com. Those wishing to volunteer for the organization’s activities should send an e-mail to info@friendsmcc. com.

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Vienna/Oakton Notes

April 24, 2014

Administrators and students at Louise Archer Elementary School in Vienna in March dedicated a historical marker commemorating the school’s 75th anniversary and honoring its namesake, Louise Archer, who educated local African-American children from 1922 to 1948. Pictured are Elias Landeros, historian and biographer Sylvia Taylor, Emily Campbell, Gabriella Billett, Jonathan Headrick, Caitlyn Blankenship, Sam Kipps, Julia Condon and Principal Michelle Makrigiorgos. AYR HILL GARDEN CLUB TO HOST FLOWER SHOW: The Ayr Hill Garden

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Club will hold a show, “The Harmonious Garden: Interpreting Music with Flowers,” on Sunday, April 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. at 307 Windover Ave., N.W., in Vienna. The show, taking place as part of the annual “Walk on the Hill” event, will feature floral designs as well as members’ cuttings to be evaluated by National Garden Club judges. There also will be educational exhibits. ‘TASTE OF VIENNA’ IS ON THE HORIZON: The Vienna Volunteer Fire depart-

ment will host the third annual Taste of Vienna celebration on Saturday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the fire department’s parking lot, 400 Center St., S. About two dozen vendors from the local area will be on hand selling food and beverages, with proceeds supporting the fire department. Admission is free. For information, see the Web site at www.tasteofvienna.org. VIENNA HOMES, GARDENS ON DISPLAY:

A number of Vienna homes and gardens will be participating in Historic Garden Week events on Tuesday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Garden Club of Fairfax, and is a combination shuttle and walking tour. Those attending can park at Meadowlark Botanical Garden or Wolf Trap National Park, and will be picked up and delivered to the walking portion of the tour. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 on the day of the event for the entire tour, or $15 for single-site tickets. The cost is $15 for children ages 6 to 12. For information and a complete list of properties, see the Web sites at www.vagardenweek.org or www. gardencluboffairfax.blogspot.com. ANTIQUES APPRAISALS OFFERED BY HISTORIC VIENNA: Historic Vienna Inc.

will host antiques appraisers Josephine Thrasher and James Johnson at the Freeman Store on Saturday, April 26 from noon to 4 p.m. A maximum of two items per person will be evaluated, with appointments required in advance. The cost is $10 per item

for Historic Vienna members, $15 for others. Appointments can be made by calling (703) 938-5187 or at the Freeman Store, 131 Church St., N.E. ARTS SOCIETY TO HOST YARD SALE:

The Vienna Arts Society will host a “Y’art sale” of items, including original art and supplies and books no longer in use by members, on Sunday, April 27 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., N.W., in Vienna. The rain date is Sunday, May 4. For information, call (703) 319-3971 or see the Web site at www.viennaartssociety.org. FLINT HILL STUDENTS STAGE PLAY:

Flint Hill School’s Upper School will present the play “Sarah, Plain and Tall” on Friday and Saturday, May 2-3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Olson Theatre, located on the campus at 10410 Academic Drive in Oakton. Set on a Kansas farm in the early 1900, the play tells the story of a widower looking for a wife and mother for his two young children, and how one person changed all their lives. For information, see the Web site at www.flinthill.org. ‘BIKE RODEO’ RETURNS TO VIENNA:

The Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Vienna Police Department, Safe Routes to School, Spokes Etc. and Bikes@Vienna will hold a Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at the parking lot of the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, 400 Center St., S. The event is open to preschool-aged children through 6th-graders. No advance registration is required. Under the guidance of a veteran cyclist, the rodeo will help children who already know how to ride a bike develop safety skills, basic road rules and how to handle obstacles. Free bike and helmet checks will be available. Participants must have a helmet to participate. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at (703) 255-6360 or visit see the Web site at www. viennava.gov. In case of inclement weather, call the town government’s weather line at (703) 255-7842 the day of the event for updated information.

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a stunning sports bar and a flex space that works as a home office or bedroom. From this level, there is access to the sunken courtyard and all the amenities of the exterior. 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: 8021 Falstaff Road, McLean (22102). Listed at: $1,223,000 by Lilian Jorgenson, Long & Foster Real Estate (703) 790-1990. Schools: Spring Hill Elementary, Cooper Middle, Langley High School.

Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose one point to 47 in April from a downwardly revised March reading of 46 on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) /Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). “Builder confidence has been in a holding pattern the past three months,” said NAHB chairman Kevin Kelly, a home builder and developer from Wilmington, Del. “Looking ahead, as the spring home buying season gets into full swing and demand increases, builders are expecting sales prospects to improve in the months ahead.” “Job growth is proceeding at a solid pace, mortgage interest rates remain historically low and home prices are affordable,” said NAHB chief economist David Crowe. “Headwinds that are holding up a more robust recovery include ongoing tight credit conditions for home buyers and the fact that builders in many markets are facing a limited availability of lots and labor.” Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for 30 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index gauges builder perceptions of current sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as “high to very high,” “average” or “low to very low.” Scores from each component are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor. The HMI index gauging current sales conditions in April held steady at 51 while the component gauging traffic of prospective buyers was also unchanged at 32. The component measuring expectations for future sales rose four points to 57. The HMI three-month moving average was down in all four regions. The West fell nine points to 51 and the Midwest posted a four-point decline to 49 while the Northeast and South each dropped two points to 33 and 47, respectively.

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Business Briefcase 2013 OFFICE-VACANCY RATE HIGHEST SINCE 1991: “Sluggish” is the word used

by Fairfax County officials to describe the 2013 office-leasing situation across the county. According to the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, the direct office-vacancy rate of 14.9 percent last year was up from 14.4 percent a year before and the highest since 1991, when it stood at 16.1 percent. “The increase is primarily due to federal budget issues,” officials of the Fairfax County Department of Management and Budget said. “Government contractors have consolidated operations throughout the Washington area and retooled operations in order to operate in an economic

environment less dependent on government-procurement spending.” The 2013 overall vacancy rate, including sublet space, was 17.1 percent across Fairfax County, up from 16.7 percent a year before. TYSONS ATTORNEY NAMED TO PORT AUTHORITY BOARD: Gov. McAuliffe has

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putes. McAuliffe on April 17 named five new members to the board, charging them with swift action to return the Hampton Roads facility to profitability. Also named to the board were G. Robert Aston Jr. of Portsmouth, Alan Diamonstein of Newport News, Gary McCollum of Virginia Beach and John Milliken of Arlington. In 2013, the port handled 66.7 million metric tons’ worth of materials destined for import and export, making it the fourth largest U.S. port behind Houston, New Orleans and Los Angeles.

“The suite is completely customized to serve the business community’s needs, including larger and more plentiful conference space – available for rental as well as Fairfax Chamber events – state-of-the-art audio-visual technology and close proximity to the future Silver Line Metro stop,” Chamber officials said. The open house is free, but registration is required. For information, see the Web site at www.fairfaxchamber.org.

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gan Washington National Airport could soon become more expensive, but also slightly more convenient. The board of directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) is considering a proposal that would increase the dispatch fee for cabs picking up passengers at the airport from $2.50 per trip to $3. Also proposed: Requiring that all cabs servicing the airport accept credit cards. MWAA officials said the credit-card proposal generally has won the support of cab companies that serve the airport, but that concern was expressed that the higher dispatch fee – which is passed along the riders – would result in lower tips for drivers. The proposal now being considered by the airports authority would charge $100 for a two-year permit, compared to $40 for an annual permit that currently is charged. If approved by the MWAA board, the changes would go into effect Sept. 1.

Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and Northern Virginia Technology Council to host a reception for 8th Congressional District candidates on Thursday, May 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Springfield Golf & Country Club. The event is free for members of the sponsoring organizations; there is a charge for others. For additional information, see the Web site at www.fairfaxchamber.org. FAIRFAX CHAMBER TO SHOW OFF NEW HEADQUARTERS: The Fairfax Coun-

ty Chamber of Commerce will hold an open house to showcase its new office on Wednesday, April 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. Since April 1, the organization has been located at 7900 Westpark Drive, Suite A550 in Tysons Corner.

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Opening on candy-saturated Easter weekend, Vienna Theatre Company’s “Willy Wonka, the Musical” combines a hard shell of social commentary with a chewy center of comedy. Directed by Jessie Roberts and produced by Jocelyn Steiner, the two-act muadheres ON STAGE sical largely to author Roald Dahl’s classic 1964 novel, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” a tale of honesty and integrity trumping selfishness, gluttony, avarice and rudeness. For those who missed the 1970s, here’s a quick synopsis: After closing his super-secret factory to the public years ago because of industrial espionage, reclusive chocolate baron Willy Wonka (Sedrick Moody) decides to let five lucky people tour his facility, and sweetens the deal with the promise of a lifetime’s supply of chocolate. Wonka selects the winners via golden tickets placed inside several candy bars. Selectees include German glutton Augustus Gloop (Erik Peyton), obnoxious gum chewer Violet Beauregarde (Kaia Griggs), spoiled-rotten rich brat Veruca Salt (Amelia Lindsey), obsessive television viewer Mike Teavee (Tashi Poe), and poor, honest Charlie Bucket (Adam LeKang), who lives in a hovel with four older relatives. Accompanied to the factory by Grandpa Joe (Bob Maurer), Charlie watches as the four other ill-mannered children succumb to their vices and exit the tour.

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Wonka, who evidently does not answer to stockholders, subsequently tells Charlie of the ticket lottery’s true purpose. Community-theater troupes face an uphill climb by tackling material covered so gloriously by the 1971 hit movie, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” which featured Gene Wilder’s over-the-top, bravura performance as the bipolar candymaker. Moody has quite a tall order to fill and plays Wonka with panache and a pleasant singing voice. Wonka’s crowd-pleasing factory workers, the Oompa-Loompas – played by Melissa Handel, Hannah Hess, Mia Parnaby, Kyla Poe, Faith Skeen and Kathryn Skeen – sing moral lessons in rhyme while execut-

ing synchronized dance maneuvers. The play’s Oompa-Loompas resemble brightly colored eggs and lack the orange faces, white eyebrows and green hair of the movie’s characters. But their simpler makeup jobs also allow the actors to perform as other ensemble characters. The four performers playing the tour rejects bring considerable verve to their roles and are complemented well by the actors playing their enablers – er, parents. The updated play shows Mike Teavee utterly engrossed with modern techno-gadgets, which encourage rude standoffishness at a far more annoying level than mere television. The play does not feature Slugworth, the mysterious man in the movie who

tempts the ticket holders to betray Wonka by smuggling out his latest super-candy, the Everlasting Gobstopper, but it makes up for that loss with a new character, television news broadcaster Phineous Trout (Wayne Jacques). Ending each report with a hilarious sign-off, Trout evinces the thinly veiled contempt and barely kept straight face of a real-life journalist forced to elicit coherent comments from inane interview subjects. Daniel Marin does a fine job as the sweets-purveying Candy Man and capably croons his character’s famous song. Like the movie, the play features a boat ride down a chocolate river. Unlike the film, the musical’s voyage does not resemble a nightmare-inducing LSD trip gone bad. If the play has one letdown, it’s Wonka’s factory. The set has a few multicolored props, projected backdrops and some green seesaws to simulate Charlie’s and Grandpa Joe’s dangerous flight after ingesting Fizzy Lifting drinks, but it nowhere approaches the spectacular feast of color and strangeness that thrilled moviegoers. It’s hard to criticize community-theater companies’ production values, given their tight budgets, but if ever there were a time to tell set decorators to go wild, this was it. Quibbles aside, the show is a faithful and enjoyable retelling of Dahl’s play. “Willy Wonka, the Musical” runs through May 4 at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $14. For more information, call (703) 255-6360.

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Public-Safety Notes ties charged a 62-year-old Tysons Corner man with several felonies after an hourslong standoff with Fairfax County police April 15 at The Rotunda high-rise apartment complex, located in the 8300 block of Greensboro Drive in Tysons. County police were called to the apartment complex at about 1:55 a.m. after receiving a complaint about a loud music. The suspect reportedly threatened officers with a weapon and then would not let police enter the apartment, authorities said. Around 9:30 a.m., officers smelled something that could have been smoke, so they forced their way into the apartment and took Michael Gordon, of 8350 Greensboro Drive, into custody. Authorities charged Gordon with burning an occupied building, threatening to burn or damage a building and setting a fire capable of spreading. Authorities evacuated residents from three floors of the apartment complex for several hours during the incident. Residents not relocated were asked to shelter in place, police said. No one was injured during the incident, but authorities took the suspect to a local hospital for evaluation. There was no active fire inside the apartment, officials said. Animal-control officers removed two dogs from inside the apartment. Investigators estimate that several fires in the apartment caused about $10,000 damage. Police at the scene found an unidentified, ignitable liquid, which a laboratory is testing, officials said. FALLS CHURCH MAN, 22, DIES AFTER CAR CRASH IN GREAT FALLS: A 22-year-

old Falls Church man died April 18 after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree in Great Falls, Fairfax County police said. At around 3:06 a.m. that day, the driver of a 2009 Nissan 370Z was traveling westbound on Old Dominion Road. Near the intersection with Chinquapin Road, the Nissan left the roadway and crashed into a tree, police said. The driver, identified as Ariel Quiroga Antezana, was pronounced dead at the scene and a male passenger, 21, was transported to a local hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries, police said. While the crash remains under investigation, it appears that alcohol and speed were factors in the accident, police said. 2 SUSPECTS ARRESTED AFTER ARMED ROBBERY OF WOMAN: Prince George’s

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to receive reports that residents have received fraudulent calls from people claiming to be Internal Revenue Service officials. A resident living in the 700 block of Meadow Lane, S.W., on April 11 told police he had received a telephone call from a person claiming to be employed by the IRS. The caller stated there had been an arrest warrant issued for the resident for money laundering and tax liabilities. The caller requested the resident provide him with his Social Security number and date of birth. When the resident refused, the caller hung up. Police, who continue to investigate this case, informed the resident the call had been a scam. In a separate incident, a resident living in the 500 block of Branch Road, S.E., told Vienna police on April 16 that he also had received a telephone call from an individual claiming to be an IRS employee. The caller stated the resident owed money, due to a miscalculation on his past income taxes, and said if he did not send an undisclosed amount of money he would be arrested. Police responded and informed the resident that the caller had attempted to scam him.

Vienna police dispatched an officer to Westwood Country Club, 800 Maple Ave., E., on April 10 at 9:25 p.m. after a local resident reported that several people were fighting in the club’s parking lot. The responding officer located two of the people in the parking lot, who informed the officer they had agreed to give an intoxicated friend a ride home when he reportedly became disorderly, broke a rearpassenger window of the vehicle and assaulted them, police said. After speaking with the suspect, the officer arrested Juann Radwill Tubbs, 48, of Reston. While the officer and suspect were en route to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, the suspect became disorderly and struck his head against the protective partition and side window of the police cruiser, police said. Authorities charged the suspect with two counts of assault and battery and one each for public drunkenness and property destruction. Authorities held the suspect without bond. FRAUDULENT CALLERS NOW POSING AS LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS:

The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office and Fairfax County Police Department have received several reports from residents about callers who claim to be court or lawenforcement officials. The callers tell their intended victims they must pay a fine to avoid being served with a warrant. No one from the courts, Sheriff’s Office, or police department will call residents and threaten them with arrest, authorities said. Those officials also never will ask for money so residents may avoid prosecution, they said. Scammers identifying themselves as deputy sheriffs have been calling residents in Fairfax County and surrounding jurisdictions and claiming that the residents have failed to appear for jury duty and must pay a court fee to avoid arrest. The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office is in no way associated with this scam, officials said. Residents who receive a threatening phone call related to jury duty should hang up immediately and not give out personal information, such as Social Security numbers, bank-account or credit-card numbers, passwords or any other identifying information, officials said. Residents also regularly should monitor all of their monetary accounts and use strong passwords, they said. McLEAN RESIDENT REPORTS HOME BURGLARY: A resident living in the 2400

block of Hurst Street in the McLean area told Fairfax County police on April 15 that someone had entered the residence and taken property.

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ing in the 2900 block of Dover Lane in the Falls Church area told Fairfax County police on April 11 that someone had entered the residence and taken property. VIENNA POLICE INVESTIGATE 2 MORE IRS SCAM CASES: Vienna police continue

EMPTY TELEVISION BOX FOUND IN RESTROOM OF VIENNA BUSINESS: An em-

ployee at Rite Aid pharmacy, 215 Maple Ave., W., told Vienna police on April 14 at 11:01 a.m. that he had gone into the restroom and discovered packing material and an empty high-definition television box in one of the stalls. The employee stated a customer in the store had been walking around and acting suspiciously just before going into the restroom. Vienna police continue to investigate this case. BANK ALERTS MAN ABOUT UNAUTHORIZED CREDIT-CARD CHARGE:

An employee at Spokes Inc., 224 Maple Ave., E., told Vienna police April 15 that he had received a telephone call from his bank alerting him to a possible fraudulent charge on a business credit card. The employee informed the bank the charge had been made without his knowledge, said Vienna police, who continue to investigate this case. SLEEPING CUSTOMER TOLD NOT TO RETURN TO VIENNA INN: An employee

at the Vienna Inn, 120 Maple Ave., E., told Vienna police on April 15 at 1:13 p.m. that a customer entered the restaurant and fallen asleep at his table after dining. The employee also stated that prior to falling asleep, the person acted in a way that made her feel uncomfortable. Vienna police responded and at the employee’s request informed the customer he was no longer welcome in the restaurant and should not return. The customer agreed to comply with the employee’s re-

quest, police said. AREA POLICE TO PARTICIPATE IN PRESCRIPTION-DRUG TAKE-BACK: In con-

junction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and state and local law-enforcement agencies, several area police and fire stations will participate in a one-day initiative to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from area homes. Authorities will provide collection sites for old, expired, unused or unwanted medications between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. Collection points will include Vienna Police Headquarters, 215 Center St., S.; the Herndon police station, 397 Herndon Parkway; the city of Fairfax police station, 3730 Old Lee Highway; Fairfax County Fire and Rescue station No. 5 in the Alexandria area and Station 34 in Fairfax; and the front parking lots of the Fairfax County Police Department’s Mason, Sully and Franconia district stations. Area residents anonymously may turn in prescription medications, controlled or non-controlled substances and over-thecounter drugs at the collection points. Participants may dispose of medication in its original container or by removing the medication and depositing it directly in the collection box. If depositing original containers, residents should consider removing any identifying information from the prescription labels. Liquid products should remain sealed in their original containers to prevent leakage, police said. Authorities will not accept intravenous solutions, injectables and syringes because of their associated hazards. Commercial businesses, pharmacies or other medical facilities may not use this event as a means to discard expired medications or medical waste. Visit www.unifiedpreventioncoalition. org or www.dea.gov for more information on proper disposal of prescription drugs. For more information about Vienna’s collection site, contact Master Police Officer Gary Lose at glose@viennava.gov or (703) 255-6396. COUNTY ANIMAL-CONTROL OFFICER WINS AWARD: Fairfax County Animal

Control Officer Jennifer Milburn recently was named Animal Control Officer of 2013 by the Virginia Animal Control Association. Nominated by the personnel from the Virginia Attorney General’s Office, Milburn was recognized for her diligence and steadfast determination in a case that involved a drowning of a wallaby at the Reston Zoo in 2012. Milburn left no stone unturned in her investigation of the allegations of cruelty, utilizing forensic examination and search warrants and communicating with witnesses throughout the comprehensive investigation, officials said. Animal-control officers see terrible cases of cruelty, along with profound acts of compassion and love, as they investigate hundreds of complaints and calls for service every year, officials said. Continued on Page 33

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County, Md., police arrested two men April 12 after they reportedly robbed a woman at gunpoint in the 9200 block of Topaz Street in the Vienna area, Fairfax County police said. The victim was exiting her vehicle at about 2:30 a.m. when two men approached her. One suspect displayed a handgun and both suspects assaulted the victim, police said. The suspects took the victim’s purse and fled in a vehicle, authorities said. Authorities transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment of non-lifethreatening injuries. Police located the suspects’ vehicle on Interstate 95 and pursued it to Old Fort

Road and Indian Head Highway in Prince George’s County. At that location, both suspects bailed from the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. With the assistance of Prince George’s County police, both suspects were taken into custody, police said.

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“The Parc of McLean” is one of three new homes this week’s featured property offers showplace-style living in an expansive interior layout of 6,100+ square feet, with luxurious amenities testifying to high-quality design and construction, all with a focus on environmental sustainability. Less than a mile to the new Silver Line and a five-minute drive to Tysons Corner, you are within walking distance of amenities like Lewinsville Park, shops, restaurants and McLean High School. The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,849,000 by Scott Shawkey and Kesh Tayal of The Capital Area Real Estate Group. First open house is slated for Saturday April 26th 2-4pm and Sunday April 27th 1-4pm. A creative curb appeal is our introduction to the home, with its stone front and covered porch welcoming us. Our tour begins in the enchanting entry foyer, the first of our light-filled stops, which opens up to a traditional layout that features the formal living room to the right and the dining room to the left. Both spaces are large but not overwhelming – they are proportioned for daily living, but also can accommodate a gathering of friends and family. The chef’s dream kitchen, with its center island and breakfast area overlooking the rear yard, is functional and aesthetically appealing. Custom maple cabinetry, marble countertops and high-quality appliances are standard here, and there is a double pantry with copious space. The kitchen provides direct access to the large family room, which has Frenchdoor access to the rear yard.

A library, which could be used as a main-level guest room, rounds out our tour of the main level. The master retreat occupies one entire side of the upper level, with plenty of space, a glorious master bath with freestanding soaking tub and spacious custom shower, plus exceptional walk-incloset space. There also is a sitting room off the master bedroom. Three additional bedrooms are found here, each with plentiful closet space. The walk-up lower level is a charmer, with a billiards room, open theater, home gym and the property’s final bedroom and full bath, which would work well as an au pair suite. This is a truly forward-thinking home, with state-of-the-art wiring, premium security system and an upscale, two-zone HVAC system from Carrier that provides comfort while keeping down costs. The exterior is as much a delight as the interior, with a professional landscaping package. Relax out on the rear patio as you enjoy the seasons as they go from one to the next. Set in a location central to everything, our featured property is a testament to modern design that pays homage to classic styles of the past. It’s comfortable and welcoming while also showcasing upscale elegance and ambiance. 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: 1631 Chain Bridge Road, McLean (22101). Listed at: $1,849,000 Scott Shawkey (703) 408-5103 and Kesh Tayal (202) 716-7900, the Capital Area Real Estate Group. Schools: Kent Gardens Elementary, Longfellow Middle, McLean High School.

‘Green’ Housing Gets Boost in New Report A new survey suggests that environmentally friendly housing is a winner for the nation’s real estate market, as well as for Mother Nature. GuildQuality recently conducted a national survey of homeowners who purchased a National Green Building Standard (NGBS) certified green home built within the past three years. The study, commissioned by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and presented at the annual International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, aimed to uncover how green homeowners feel after purchasing their home. The survey primarily focused on home-buyers’ overall satisfaction, and whether they would recommend purchasing an environmentally friendly “green” home to others. Prior to this study, customer satisfaction among green homeowners had not been thoroughly explored. “Historically, studies have focused on interest in green among buyers in the market or on trends as reported by industry professionals,” said Matt Belcher, co-chairman of NAHB’s Energy & Green Building Subcommittee and a builder from Missourie. “While that’s certainly important information for all those in the industry,” he said, “it doesn’t always get to the heart of what new buyers want to know, which is: ‘How satisfied are green homeowners with their decision?’ This data provides groundbreaking information that can be of value to the general public as well as the industry.” Key findings of the study reveal: • 94 percent of those surveyed would recommend a green home to a friend. • 92 percent would purchase another green home. • 71 percent of respondents believe that green homes are, overall, of higher quality. • 55 percent knew their home may have cost more than a non-green home, but believed the benefits outweighed the cost. • 90 percent were satisfied knowing they “did the right thing” in buying a green home. Homeowners also provided their feedback on what influenced their decision to purchase a green home, and the sustainable features they value most. According to respondents, low utility bills, energy efficiency and better insulation topped the list of the greenrelated aspects that homeowners were most satisfied with. The full report is available on the Web site at www.guildquality.com/ green-homeowner-study-report/. INSIDENOVA pocket-sized. Now no matter where you are, you can get all your local news, sports, and traffic. Download the InsideNoVa app, then follow all the news in Northern Virginia, anywhere you go.

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Great Falls Friends and Neighbors on April 9 presented Artemis House officials with a $4,451 check, money which was raised by the club’s sale of White House Christmas ornaments. Pictured are (standing) Pat Kuehnel, Danielle Colon, Maria Volpe, Ranjana Chawla, MaryAnn Nocerino and (seated) Jolie Smith and Roz Drayer. HISTORICAL SOCIETY PREPS FOR ‘GREAT FALLS DAY’: The Great Falls His-

torical Society will present Great Falls Day at the Grange on Sunday, May 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Great Falls Grange, 9818 Georgetown Pike. The event will celebrate the 85th anniversary of the opening of the Grange Hall. Events will include music, educational information, farm animals and history exhibitions, as well as a silent auction and host of food and refreshments. The event is free, and the community is invited. For information, see the Web site at www.gfhs.org. McLEAN COMMUNITY PLAYERS TO PRESENT BRITISH FARCE: The McLean

Community Players will present the Washington-area premiere of the British farce “Perfect Wedding” from April 24 to May 10 at the Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. For tickets and information, see the Web site at www.mcleanplayers.org. PLANNING CONTINUES FOR WAR OF 1812 COMMEMORATION: McLean &

Great Falls Celebrate Virginia will meet on Monday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center to discuss plans for the Aug. 24 event commemorating the bicentennial of the burning of Washington during the War of 1812. Those interested in participating in the planning can call Carole Herrick at (703) 356-8223. ‘SHARE’ TO BENEFIT FROM FUNDRAISER: The Community Charity Champions

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will host a Spring Formal dance for students in seventh through ninth grades on Friday, May 2 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the center, 1440 Chain Bridge Road. The cost is $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Parents or guardians must escort participating students in and out. For information, call (703) 448-TEEN. PAPERCUTTER TO BE FEATURED AT ART SOCIETY: Papercutter David Jenkins

will be the featured artist at the Friday, April 25 meeting of the McLean Art Society, to be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the McLean Community Center. Jenkins works with silhouette paper and often uses vintage backgrounds. He has participated in juried shows and has exhibited at Arlington’s Central Library. The community is invited. STORYTELLER TO TAKE STAGE IN PROGRAM FOR SENIORS: The Great Falls Se-

nior Center will feature speaker Margaret Chatham on Tuesday, May 6 at 11 a.m. at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, 1020 Springvale Road. The event is sponsored by Great Falls Assisted Living. A modest contribution to offset the cost of lunch is requested. To reserve space, call (703) 759-4345 or e-mail Polly Fitzgerald at pollyfitz1@verizon.net.

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initiative of HBC Realty Group of Keller Williams Realty will support SHARE Inc. at a fundraiser to be held on Tuesday, May 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pulcinella Italian Host restaurant in McLean. SHARE Inc. has provided support to those in need in McLean, Great Falls and surrounding areas for more than 45 years. Services include a food pantry, rides to medical appointments, school supplies, holiday gifts and other support. “Local community sponsors like the Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Realty Group provide the lifeblood of support for

SHARE Inc.,” said Hunter Pollitt, the organization’s vice president. “Your support throughout the years has enabled SHARE to help local families thrive and improve the quality of life for everyone in our community.” Approximately 70 percent of the proceeds from food and drink will be donated to the organization if patrons bring in a flyer that can be downloaded at www.hbcrealtygroup.com. Sponsors of the event include Karen Briscoe and Lizzy Conroy with HBC Realty Group; the Simmons Team of George Mason Mortgage; Betty Sparkman and Chris Lara of Reveal Remodel; Kevin Doughterty of Pillar to Post Home Inspections; Marcus Simon of EKKO Title; Moe Jebali of Pulcinella Italian Host; and One to One Fitness Centers.

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Politics

Republicans to Choose Nominee in 10th District

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As part of joint coverage of the 2014 political season, the Sun Gazette and its sister paper, Leesburg Today, asked the six candidates vying for the Republican nomination for the 8th District U.S. House of Representatives to provide background information on themselves. Candidates also were asked to answer why, if nominated, they would be the candidate most likely to win the general-election race against Democratic nominee John Foust. Republicans will pick their candidate in a series of canvasses on Saturday, April 26.

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Barbara Comstock Bio: Barbara Comstock has represented the 34th District in the House of Delegates since 2010. After working as a lawyer in private practice, she served as senior aide to U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10th) from 1991-95. She then worked as chief investigative counsel and senior counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform, and later as director of public affairs for the Justice Department. She was the founding partner and coprincipal of public-policy and public-relations firm Corallo Comstock, and she most recently founded, and is currently leading, Comstock Strategies. She and her husband, Chip, an assistant principal at Oakton High School, have raised their three children in McLean. Answer: As a former senior Justice Department official, small businesswoman, and senior aide to Congressman Frank Wolf, I’d be effective on Day One because I’ve lived, worked, raised my family and started a business in the 10th District. I have lived here for over 30 years. I have always brought a broad coalition of people together to work on the issues important to us: whether it’s to deliver tax relief for working families, create 21st-century jobs, strengthen Virginia’s economy, balance our budgets, cut red tape and regulations,

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reduce government spending by hundreds of millions of dollars, support our military and national security, or protect our constitutional rights and principles. I have a winning record of results that shows I can get the job done. I will work to repeal and replace Obamacare with patient-centered healthcare reforms, get people back to work with strong tax relief and economic policies, and restore American exceptionalism. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on our priorities. I’ve focused on building strong coalitions, and our campaign’s endorsements show that. We’ve brought together a winning coalition that includes former Gov. George Allen and Susan Allen, state Sen. Jill Vogel, Dels. Greason and Ramadan, Chairman Scott York, Supervisors Buona, Higgins, Letourneau, Reid, Williams, conservative leaders such as Mark Levin and Tim Phillips of Americans for Prosperity, and dozens of other elected and grassroots leaders, precinct captains and business leaders throughout the 10th District. They all know I am the only candidate in this race who has proven I can unify the party and win by bringing people together around the issues that unite us and move this country forward for a stronger and more prosperous America. Stephen Hollingshead Bio: Stephen Hollingshead is a Leesburg resident and former senior adviser in the Bush Administration. He grew up a son of an entrepreneur who built a small machine shop into a manufacturing company that sells products worldwide. In many ways, he followed in his father’s footsteps. He’s owned and operated companies in the manufacturing, food distribution and management-consulting fields. He also served as the senior adviser to the HUD secretary and as the deputy assistant secretary for enforcement under the leadership of President George W. Bush. Hollingshead and his wife, Jan, have six daughters and seven sons. Answer: I believe I have a lot more in common with the average voter than the Democrat, John Foust, an attorney and career politician. As a small-business owner

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and board member of a financial-services company, I understand how we can get the economy moving again, which is the main issue driving our fiscal woes in Washington. I am uniquely qualified to change what is happening in Washington because I am a businessman who has created jobs and met payrolls; because I have actually reformed government as a member of the Bush Administration, where I helped save $2 billion a year in welfare fraud; and because I am the only candidate who has actually taught the Constitution. Howie Lind Bio: Howie Lind retired from the U.S. Navy as a commander and was appointed by President George W. Bush in 2003 to help lead reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, first in the Department of Defense, then the U.S. State Department and finally the Department of the Army. Active in the Tea Party since 2009, Lind has served as chairman of Virginia’s 10th District GOP Committee and the Republican Party of Virginia’s State Central Committee. He entered the U.S. Senate race against Sen. Mark Warner (D-Virginia), but dropped out in January after concluding he could not beat former Republican National Committee chair Ed Gillespie for the GOP nomination. Lind is a longtime McLean resident, raised in the area from the age of 6. Answer: If I’m honored to have the nomination on April 26, I will not be a different candidate saying different things on April 27. I will espouse and promote the very values that I believe the majority of the citizens of the 10th Congressional District believe in: freedom, personal responsibility, integrity. There is no question in my mind that the citizens of this district will vote for an honest, straight-talking leader, even if they may not agree with them on everything. On the major issues of our day – the disastrous cycle of ever-expanding debt thanks to socialist programs like Obamacare, the lack of governmental accountability on issues like Benghazi, and the lack of guts in our leadership – of both parties – to tackle

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the hard problems of America’s long-term future, they will respond in a positive fashion to my declaration of taking a stand on their behalf in Congress. Bob Marshall Bio: Del. Bob Marshall (R-13th) first was elected to the House of Delegates in 1991 and has served as vice chairman of the Counties, Cities and Towns Committee and chairman of a Privileges and Elections Committee subcommittee, as well as on the General Assembly’s Joint Stem-Cell Study Committee. He ran for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate twice, in 2008 for the seat being vacated by John Warner and again in 2012 for the seat being vacated by Jim Webb. Marshall and his wife of 37 years, Catherine Fonseca, have five children and live in Prince William County. Answer: In my 23 years of service in the Virginia House of Delegates, I have demonstrated a broad appeal to voters due to my straightforward, consistent and transparent approach to lawmaking. For example, I have consistently won re-election in a House of Delegates district that went for Barack Obama in the last election by 11 percent. I have a history of coalition-building in the House of Delegates. The bills that I have introduced transcend politics. My legislative initiatives have been supported by many organizations, ranging from the American Civil Liberties Union to the John Birch Society and those in between. Even those on the other side of the aisle say that I am one of the hardest-working and best parliamentarians in the Virginia House. One issue in particular that united voters of almost all political stripes was HB1160, the anti-citizens detention bill which I introduced. This legislation had tremendous grass-roots support from citizens throughout Virginia, and passed both houses overwhelmingly, despite an opposing vote from Del. Barbara Comstock. This new law, the first of its kind in the nation, prevents Virginia agencies from cooperating with Continued on Page 29

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Northern Virginia Family Service this spring will celebrate 90 years of helping children and families, and the organization’s leaders are trying to extend its impact. NVFS offers emergency assistance and programs for affordable housing, workforce development and child development, said Mary Agee, its president and CEO. “It’s an important milestone for us,” she said. “We’re a family-serving non-profit that works to ensure families have the resources and support to get out of poverty and step on the road to independence.” The Oakton-based organization will hold its 16th annual Road to Independence Gala at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner on Friday, May 9. The event will kick off at 6:30 p.m. with registration and a silent auction, followed at 8 p.m. by dinner, a live auction and awards. Tickets are $250. NVFS officials will present their 2014 Community Champion Award to Middleburg resident Lauren Peterson for aiding children and families in Northern Virginia. Peterson, a former NVFS board member and current director of the Peterson Family Foundation, supports a broad range of local charitable groups. She also helped start the Life with Cancer program at Inova Health System. NVFS officials also will give a 2014 Legends of Northern Virginia Award to Sidney Dewberry, chairman emeritus of the architecture and engineering firm Dewberry. The award honors Dewberry for his charitable, civic and academic endeavors. Dewberry was among the people who “had a vision of what Northern Virginia could become,” Agee said. “They invested and brought their companies here.”

NVFS was established in Alexandria in 1924 and now has 350-plus employees and an annual budget of about $31 million. According to its fiscal year 2013 annual report, nearly 58 percent of its operating revenues come from government grants, 24 percent from donations, 8 percent from program fees and 6 percent from foundation grants. NVFS has nine area offices, five program centers and three thrift stores, and serves Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties and the cities of Falls Church and Alexandria. More than 1,800 people have graduated from the organization’s Training Futures program, done in collaboration with Northern Virginia Community College, and immediately improved their wages by 57 percent, Agee said. “We’re looking at areas that really secure people’s ability to earn a living wage,” Agee said. “We’re trying to get them launched on career path.” NVFS’s early-education programs also are bearing fruit, Agee said. Ninety-seven percent of the children from low-income families who are served by its Arlington Head Start program have tested at or above the appropriate level for starting school, she said. “The ZIP code is erased,” Agee said. “They can be learning at the same level as [children from] the richest areas of Arlington. You’re setting them on path that is free from the barriers that have been there historically. It’s hard for children to get that leg up.” The organization’s work is “extremely challenging” in Loudoun and Prince William counties, which have fewer resources, she said. Prince William County is one of NVFS’s fastest-growing service areas, accounting for about 11,000 of its roughly 37,000 cli-

the community,” Agee said. “We’ve been able to stabilize their legal and counseling services. It allows us to seamlessly provide a variety of services.” Besides basic services such as housing, food and emergency assistance, NVFS’s Seven Revelers check their raffle tickets during last year’s “Road to Independence” Corners office in gala of Northern Virginia Family Service. PHOTO BY TONYA McCREARY Falls Church has a Trauma and ents annually. NVFS this year opened a 5Torture Recovery Program that aids foracre Training Futures site in Manassas and eign-born people who are seeking asylum. is conducting a fund-raising campaign to About 15 percent of NVFS’s budget pay off debt on its SERVE campus, which handles food, emergency assistance and covers its administrative costs. Bill Hoover, CEO of American Systems and chairman other basic needs. The Hylton Foundation supplied a of this year’s gala, said he marvels at how $750,000 challenge grant toward that lat- well the agency is run. “NVFS is operated as well as any busiter effort and now NVFS must match that ness I’ve ever seen,” he said. “We’re in a total. In Loudoun County, employees of market where charitable organizations are NVFS’s Early Head Start program visit running out of steam. The donation pool is homes of families with children under age being affected. Government funds aren’t as available as they’ve been in the past.” 3. NVFS also serves as a consolidator, enNVFS also has a medication-access program, done in partnership with Health- abling other organizations that might not works Northern Virginia, a federally quali- otherwise survive to continue serving their fied health clinic in Loudoun County. The clientele. “The clients don’t miss a beat program has provided more than $5 mil- with regard to the services being provided,” lion worth of free pharmaceuticals to low- Hoover said. “In today’s day and age, evincome, disabled and elderly people who eryone looks before making a donation. That’s the advantage NVFS brings. You have chronic health conditions. In Fairfax County, the organization can have confidence the money donated offers an entrepreneurship program for will go to purpose for which it was raised.” For gala sponsorships or ticket sales, eSpanish speakers. The Hispanic Committee of Northern Virginia became part of mail Christine Libonati at clibonati@nvfs. org or call (571) 748-2535. To learn more NVFS a year and a half ago. “It really broadened our reach into about NVFS, visit www.nvfs.org.

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Republicans Set to Choose Nominee in 10th District Continued from Page 28 federal officials in the unconstitutional detention of American citizens without trial, legal counsel, specific charges, habeas corpus, or the right to face an accuser in a bill authorized under the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act and signed by President Obama. The fact that I have won 12 general elections to the House of Delegates in an area that has been redistricted twice, shows that voters are pleased with my performance. I have represented, at one time or another, about one-third of the current boundaries of the 10th Congressional District. On my Web site and in my literature, I always include my cell phone number. Citizens are free to call me at any time, and many do, to discuss issues and concerns in the district.

nomic disaster. My long-term experience as a business owner and job creator in the private sector, combined with 15 years as a (volunteer) leader for two national trade associations, whose sole responsibility is to defend small business and consumers on Capitol Hill, makes me the best choice for a new beginning. The candidate debates provided the voters an opportunity to see me in action. After the first debate, my performance was called “concise and straightforward.” While other candidates were attacking each other, I was outlining a new jobs program to put Americans back to work. I believe in following our Constitution and being a nation of laws. Voters are fed up with Congress. The theme “throw them all out” has been growing louder. Voters are desperately looking for someone to represent their voice in Congress. I will be beholden to no one other than those who honored me with their vote. I am the only candidate who can appeal to this basic need and a desire for a clean slate. This is an issue for both parties . . . for all the people. Rob Wasinger Bio: Rob Wasinger for the past two de-

cades has helped conservative legislators advance their causes on Capitol Hill, and left his post as chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Kerry Bentivolio (R-Mich.) to enter the race. Wasinger grew up in Kansas and, from an early age, felt a draw toward public service. He served as chief of staff for former Kansas Republican U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, who now is the state’s governor. In his that role, Wasinger says he was instrumental in securing legislation to preserve freedom and support limited government. Wasinger and his wife, Meg, have 11 children and reside in Fairfax Station. Answer: There’s an old saying that old generals are always fighting the last war. In the race to be the next Republican nominee in Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, I believe the same sentiment applies. The pundits have anointed two frontrunners: an 11-term state representative intent on continuing the battles from 25 years ago and a career lobbyist coronated by the Washington elite because of her willingness to follow their lead. Neither will unite our party because they don’t represent the future of conservatism. Conservative solutions unite Republicans, and I’m the one in this race offering new ideas to fix today’s problems.

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Marc Savitt Bio: Marc Savitt has been a small-business owner for 30 years and served as president of two trade associations representing small business on a national level. He says his passion “for the little guy” positioned him to speak on behalf of small businesses and consumers, testifying before Congress 10 times. He works as a real estate

mortgage broker at The Mortgage Center in Martinsburg, W.Va., and has served as president of the National Association of Independent Housing Professionals since 2008. Savitt was raised and educated in a small New Jersey town, and has lived in Virginia for 28 years. He and his wife, Cheryl, live in Frederick County; they have four children and five grandchildren. Answer: Constituents in general have had enough with extreme positions from both sides of the aisle. This is evidenced by Congress’ 11-percent approval rating. My candidacy provides a fresh face, innovative ideas and a new perspective toward current issues. I am the only candidate in this race who has never worked for the government or held elective office. I consider this an advantage, as those with such prior employment are the very same individuals who are directly responsible for the government’s loss of credibility. If we want to fix Washington, then we need to stop sending the same kind of people to Washington. I live in the real world, where homes are foreclosed, jobs are scarce, health-care makes us sick and too many American families are one life event away from eco-

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It’s OK for Athletes to Play Community-College Sports Playing sports at community or junior colleges is a good option for high school athletes and can be a great fit.

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Panthers Stand 1st In MAC Standings DAVE STEINBACHER For the Sun Gazette

With a 14-8 home victory, the Potomac School Panthers (4-8, 4-0) took over sole position of first play in the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference by defeating the Flint Hill Huskies on April 16. Flint Hill (3-6, 3-1) took a 1-0 lead on a goal by James Farrell, but that advandidn’t last LACROSSE tage long in the boys high school lacrosse game. James Gilbert tied the game at 1. A goal by Fitz Reese gave Potomac School a lead of 2-1 it would not lose. “We were a man up,” Reese said about his go-ahead goal. “I caught a pass from Jack Peele. I set my feet and let it rip.” Then Potomac scored three more goals to take a sizable 5-1 lead at the end of the first quarter. “We’ve got some good shooters,” Potomac School coach Ian Healy said. “We wanted to free the hands of our shooters and give our guys a chance to really shoot.” In the second half, Potomac School upped the lead to 10-2. “In the first half, we were intense in everything that we did,” Reese said. “We rode them hard and we did what our coaches coached us to do.” Top: Potomac School’s Sandeep Rishi defends against Flint Hill’s Jake Shevlin during last week’s key Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference game. Above: Potomac’s Liam Catto and Mark Kowalik tie

Continued on Page 32 up Flint Hill’s Tommy Peterson. Potomac’s goalie is Connor Irwin.

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Saxons’ Comeback Falls Short; Coach Wins 300th ALLEN KHA For the Sun Gazette

run, penalties assessed against the Saxons and Chantilly’s ability to capitalize on man-up situations dictated the game. Five of Chantilly’s goals came with an extra-man advantage, as a result of Langley penalties. Chantilly scored three of its four goals in the first-half on manup situations, with Colin Zimmerman, Ryan Rizzo and Jonathan Popham entering the scoresheet in the game’s first 30 minutes. The Saxons’ defense was stingy against Chantilly in set-play situations, but was struck against quickly when playing a man down. “The [refereeing] certainly didn’t seem even at times,” Langley coach Earl Brewer said. “We didn’t deserve all of those pen-

alties, and they didn’t help us tonight.” With the tides swelling against his team, Brewer simply implored his Saxons team to shoot the ball more in the second half. Langley was not challenging Chantilly goalie Patrick Meehan enough on its attacking sequences. That simple adjustment – shooting the ball more, even forcing more shot attempts – appeared to click with the Langley players halfway through the third quarter. Langley appeared more confident in its attack, with sophomore attacker Jon-Michael Dooley and senior attacker J.T. Meyer leading the way. Continued on Page 32

There are a number of two-year schools throughout the metropolitan area like Northern Virginia Community College. Men’s and women’s basketball, men’s lacrosse and soccer and women volleyball are among sports offered at NVCC. Other two-year schools, such as the ones in Maryland, offer baseball and a variety of sports, as well. Yet not enough high school athletes realize the option, or they choose not to take advantage of the opportunities. In this high-pressure and sometimes snooty Beltway society, there is an incorrect way of thinking from too many that community-college sports are not good enough, or it’s the 13th grade of high school athletics. If a player is participating in community college sports, there must be some reason or explanation, right? That’s all so very wrong. Two-year colleges can provide a tremendous advantage for athletes, both from a competitive and athletic nature. They can be a perfect training ground for a student who still needs to mature in the classroom or on the playing field before moving on to a four-year school. Or, they can be a place where a teenager just wants to play. There is nothing wrong with that, and no explanation is needed. Plus, community-college competition is first rate. Check it out. Two athletes from the Sun Gazette coverage areas recently chose to go the two-year route. Next spring, Flint Hill School baseball player Josh Crummer will play at Cochise Junior College in Arizona. This coming winter, Kyle Davis, the starting point guard for last season’s conference and region champion Wakefield High boys basketball team, will play at Frederick Community College in Maryland. Good for them. Both will have the opportunity to excel at those schools. Then, they can make the decision in a year or two about playing at a four-year school. Or they, like others, can decide that a one- or-two-year athletic career at a community college is good enough. And that’s OK.

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In a physical matchup between two of Northern Virginia’s perennial public-school powers, the Langley Saxons came up just LACROSSE short against the undefeated Chantilly Chargers (8-0) in a spring-break non-conference boys high school lacrosse game at Robinson Secondary School, losing 7-5, April 16. Trailing by a 6-2 score 10 minutes into the third quarter, the Saxons (5-5) responded with three unanswered goals over the next 10 minutes to close Chantilly’s lead to 6-5. Until Langley began its

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After Slow Start, Flint Hill Wins Nine Straight Games DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

So far, the Flint Hill Huskies’ baseball season has been a two-part campaign. There was the half that included a spring break trip when the high school compiled BASEBALL team a 1-6 record, including an 0-4 mark in Scottsdale, Ariz., against some tough competition. Currently, in part two, Flint Hill (10-6) is undefeated with a dominating 9-0 record and a 6-0 first-place record in the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference. In those nine games, the Huskies have outscored opponents 96-8, with five shutouts and three no-hitters. Flint Hill’s most recent victory was a 2-0 win on April 19 over visiting St. Anne’s-Belfield in a non-conference game. For a story on that game, visit www.insidenova.com. Prior to defeating Belfield, Flint Hill recorded consecutive no-hitters in a 10-0 victory over John Paul the Great and an 8-0 win over Georgetown Day.

Flint Hill’s Tommy Doyle was the winning pitcher against Belfield. PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI

Junior right-hander Chris Farrell pitched the five-inning no-hitter against John Paul the Great. He walked two and fanned five. Senior righties Christian Tailor (six innings) and closer Reid Frazier (one inning) combined for the no-hitter against Georgetown Day. Tailor struck out nine and walked two. With the bat, Khalil Lee hit a two-run homer.

The Huskies’ other no-hitter was a five-inning combined effort in a 20-0 win over St. Andrews. Staff ace Tommy Doyle, Frazier and Lee pitched in that game. Doyle, a senior righty who will play at the University of Virginia, started and pitched the first two innings. The 6foot-5 Doyle has had his fastball clocked as high as 95 mph this season. “Tommy got in the weight room during the offseason and got stronger,” Flint Hill coach Tom Verbanic said. “He is throwing harder and his curveball is very tight.” Doyle also started and got the win against St. Anne’s-Belfield (9-6), which was ranked No. 5 in last week’s Division I Virginia Independent School Athletic Association’s top-10 state poll. Flint Hill was ranked No. 8. The Huskies are hoping to climb in the poll and earn a top-four ranking prior to the state tournament, which would give them a first-round home game. “That was an important win,” Verbanic said about the Belfield contest. The Huskies also have an important

state private-school game left against No. 6-ranked Benedictine, and have contests remaining against highly-regarded public-school teams Lake Braddock (the defending Northern Region champion) and Westfield. Flint Hill lost to No. 4-ranked Paul VI Catholic by a 2-1 score early in the season and to 2013 region tourney runner-up Oakton. Despite the losses in Arizona, Verbanic said the trip made his team better. Flint Hill played two games against teams that were ranked No. 1 and No. 7 in the country at the time. “It was a great trip and we learned a lot,” Verbanic said. “I think we got humbled and refocused.” Jack Swart, Frazier and Tailor have been among Flint Hill’s top hitters so far. Leadoff batter Swart hit a first-inning solo homer against Belfield. Doyle had two hits, including a double, and Jason Police had two hits. The Huskies amassed eight hits in all, with Farrell adding an RBI single in the fourth. NOTE: Flint Hill has not allowed a run in 22 straight innings.

Tournament championship. She was recently named to the inaugural high school All-American team, one of only 18 girls honored nationwide. Keating plans to travel to Europe this summer to compete in the Pioneer and Dutch Junior Opens.

POTOMAC SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS: The

High School Roundup POTOMAC SCHOOL SQUASH PLAYER TO PRINCETON: Kira Keating, an All-

American girls squash player at the Potomac School, has committed to play in college for the Ivy League’s Princeton University women’s team. “Princeton is a really strong team, and I want to make an impact, so I’m going to continue to train hard this spring and summer,” the senior said. Keating’s older brothers, Potomac School graduates Bryan and Geoff, play squash at Cornell University. “As much as it would be great to go to Cornell like my brothers, I wanted to start my own thing at Princeton,” Kira Keating said. Currently ranked 13th in the nation in the girls under-19 division, Kira Keating was undefeated in conference play throughout her high school career for

Potomac Continued from Page 31 Flint Hill coach Adam Rice said his team started slowly. “We were not hitting on any cylinders to open the game,” he said. “We couldn’t maintain possession. They dominated the faceoffs. We really struggled to get going both offensively and defensively.

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Continued from Page 31 Langley had multiple chances to tie the score in the game’s final 10 minutes – including a point-blank shot from sophomore midfielder Chase Berlin that was saved by Meehan – but failed to find the final goal to complete its comeback. Brewer, who recently won his 300th career game as a high school coach, was

POTOMAC SCHOOL PLAYER CHOSEN ALL-AMERICAN: Potomac School senior

Potomac School boys tennis team has an 9-0 record so far this season. In recent matches, Potomac School defeated Maret and Episcopal by 7-0 scores and downed Cape Henry and Sidwell Friends. Josh Hublitz plays No. 1 singles for Potomac School.

BASEBALL ROUNDUP: A number of lo-

Potomac School. She capped her senior season by leading the girls team to its second consecutive Mid-Atlantic Squash

boys squash player Cameron Bahadori was named to the inaugural high school All-American squash team. Bahadori was undefeated in conference play throughout his high school careers. Bahadori, currently ranked 35th in the nation in the boys under-19 division, led Potomac to its fourth consecutive Mid-Atlantic Squash Tournament championship. Bahadori will play at Amherst College.

We made mistakes and they took advantage of them.” Flint Hill rallied to cut the lead to 128, but got no closer. Reese had four goals to lead Potomac School. Kevin Havermann and Jasper Tyner netted two each. Michael Bonello, Connor Sweeney, Liam Catto, Will Snape and Ryan Kelly scored the others. “We had a little bit of a letdown after the second quarter, but we came back and finished the game strong,” Reese

said. “As a team, we still have a lot to work on – overall intensity and a lot of the intangibles – such as getting low on ground balls and on defense. When we play Flint Hill, it is always the one game that we really look forward to.” For Flint Hill, Nick Peterson had three goals, Farrell two and Reilly Tucker, Tommy Shumway and Cris Abrigo had one each. Potomac School goalie Connor Irwin tallied six saves, while Flint Hill goalie

Drew Fellows made 11. “Give Connor Sweeney the game ball,” Healy said. “He probably won all but two or three faceoffs. When you can control the faceoff and the tempo and when you maintain a bunch of possessions in a row, you give yourself a good chance. We played as good of a first half as we have all year.” Said Rice: “We made a good comeback in the second half, but we dug ourselves too big of a hole in the first half.”

still upbeat about his team and its prospects, despite the loss. “We still believe that we can win out and win Conference 6,” Brewer said. “This team is good enough, and we’ll have contributors from players who have been injured or banged up back next week. We’ll come out focused ready to achieve our goals.” Rizzo led all scorers with three goals, while Duley led Langley with two goals. Meyer, Duncan Haight and Weston Simonides also scored for the Saxons.

Brewer believes Langley will be improved if injured seniors Will Carbaugh (midfielder) and Quinn Mullen (defenseman) are able to return soon and contribute. NOTES: Brewer’s 300th career win came when Langley defeated Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 12-5, on April 14. Brewer has 264 wins at Langley. The other 36 came when he was the head coach at Fairfax High . . . Brewer coached against his son, Drew, when Langley played Chantilly. Drew Brewer is a sophomore

defenseman for Chantilly. It was the first time the father and son faced off in high school competition. “It was weird,” Earl Brewer said. “I had a team to coach, so I tried not to think about it too much. But it is still on your mind. I was proud of him. He played well.” When the two got home later that night, the coach said he was wearing his “dad hat” when he got together with his son . . . Of Langley’s five losses, two were by two goals, one by a single goal and another by three. Dave Facinoli contributed to this story.

Potomac School’s Kira Keating signs to play Division I college lacrosse at Princeton.

cal high school baseball teams enjoyed success at spring-break tournaments last week. The Madison Warhawks and Langley Saxons had 3-1 records and the Oakton Cougars and McLean Highlanders finished 2-2. For information on those and a story about that action, visiting www.insidenova.com.

Public-Safety Notes Animals, unable to speak for themselves, rely on officers to help ensure that their community is treating them in a humane manner, authorities said. FAKE IRS CALLER STRIKES AGAIN IN VIENNA: An employee at Rose Kabob

Restaurant, 126 Maple Ave., W., told Vienna police on April 7 at noon that he had received a telephone call from a person claiming to be an employee with the Internal Revenue Service. The caller informed the employee there was a warrant for his arrest issued because of problems with his taxes. The caller instructed the employee to purchase a Green

Dot Card and provide the caller with the information to redeem the card. Vienna police informed the employee the caller had been attempting to scam him. Police, who continue to investigate this case, said they have received reports recently of callers claiming to be IRS employees. The callers claim the residents either have committed tax fraud or filed

previous tax returns improperly. The callers inform the residents to send a Western Union payment or purchase a prepaid debit card for payment, otherwise the residents will be arrested. Police said this type of call is a scam and that residents never should send a payment unless they have verified the validity of the caller.

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Schools & Military n Adrianne Engel of McLean has received the Outstanding Senior Award from Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment. The award is sponsored by the Virginia Tech Alumni Association and the senior class, with the recipient selected by faculty and students. Engel is a University Honors student who has bee inducted into the Gamma Theta Upsilon and Golden Key International honor societies and is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society and the Sigma Alpha Lambda leadership and honors organization. n Courtney Meadows of McLean, Ione Quinn of Vienna and Jennifer Fontana of Vienna have received Distinguished Student Awards from Flagler College. Selections are based on academics, citizenship and service. n Jacob Farrar, the son of Greg and Mary Dee Farrar and a graduate of Oakton High School, has been inducted into the Chi Beta Chi scientific honor society at Hampden-Sydney College. Farrar is a Patrick Henry School and a member of the Student Network and PreHealth Society at the college.

n Emily Spiwak of Vienna presented a paper at the fourth annual MAD-RUSH undergraduate research conference, held recently at James Madison University. Spiwak presented “Deliberate Targeting of Religious Landmarks,” one of 33 papers selected for presentation at the event. n A number of local students were among nearly 300 members of the James Madison High School community who traveled across the nation and around the globe as part of alternative spring-break initiatives. • Hannah Gardner of Vienna traveled to Ecuador to work with Fundecoipa, a non-profit organization that aims to create sustainable development in indigenous communities. She worked with the Shuar Tribe and immersed herself in the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest. • Evan Schell of Oakton traveled to Nicaragua to work with Friends New England, an organization that helps to cultivate education and sustainable development in Nicaragua and Peru. Participants brought supplies to support the residents of Chacraseca. • Catherine Belous of Vienna traveled to South Carolina to work with York Place, a residential-treatment center for adolescents with significant emotional and behavioral disorders. The group helped during homework time, taught and played sports and attended class and chapel with the students to support them and their families. n Fairhill Elementary School thirdgrade teacher Dennis Stephens has been named Virginia’s 2013-14 National Citizenship-Education Teacher of the Year by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Stephens was nominated by VFW Post 8241 in McLean, and was named winner of the Northern Virginia District before moving on to state competition. He was recognized for promoting citizenship-education, civic responsibility and

n Katherine Junghenn of Vienna and Victoria Snare of Vienna participated in the University of Delaware’s alternative spring break program. Several hundred students from the university traveled to locations across the U.S. to support communities in need. n The following local students have been named to the dean’s list for the winter term at Choate Rosemary Hall: Jun Woo Choi, the son of Byung Wook Choi and So Yeon Lee of McLean; Sonja Eliason, the daughter of Randall Eliason and Cherie Kiser of McLean; and Junie Khang, the daughter of Wahn Khang and Yon Paek-Khang of McLean. n Charlotte Heffelmire of Vienna has been selected to participate in the 2014 U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar Program, and also has been chosen to participate in summer-leadership programs of the United States Military Academy and the Air Force Academy. n More than 200 students, teachers and family members of Waples Mill Elementary School recently participated in a community-service meal-packing event in partnership with Stop Hunger Now. Held April 5 at James Madison High School, the event was sponsored by the school’s STAMP (Science, Technology, Art, Music and Performance) for Service to Our Community Committee. It began with a brief lesson about malnutrition and a cheer by the Waples Mill Cheerleaders, then participants filled bags with soybeans, vegetables, rice and vitamins; weighed and sealed the bags; and loaded them into a large truck. During the shift, more than 64,000 meals were packed. They are destined to support 16,000 children in 175 communities across Nicaragua. n The Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County will present “The Perils of the College Drinking Culture,” a community forum, on Tuesday, April 29 at 7 p.m. at Langley High School. The two-hour event will feature a screening of and panel discussion on the award-winning documentary “Haze.” Representatives from the Fairfax County Police Department, Commonwealth’s Attorney Office, Virginia Tech, George Mason University and others will participate in a question-and-answer session. Parents and are encouraged to attend with their adolescent children. The event is supported by the Langley

n Students at Marymount University raised more than $22,500 for Children’s National Health System at the university’s first Dance “Mary-thon” held last month. More than 200 students took part in the 12-hour event, which was organized by junior Chesney Rhoades. “I was instantly pulled into this idea of a ‘party with a purpose’ as a way to bring the Marymount community together,” Rhoades said. The event was part of a national effort to support the Children’s Miracle Network. Nationally, dance marathons have raised $62 million for hospitals that are part of the network. n George Mason University will hold its spring commencement on Saturday, May 17 at 10 a.m. at the Patriot Center on the GMU campus. Information on attending the commencement ceremony will be posted on the Web site at www.gmu.edu. n Northern Virginia Community College will hold its spring commencement on Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. at the Patriot Center at George Mason University. The ceremony is open to the public, and also will be aired on the college’s cable-television station and on the Internet. For complete details, see the Web site at www.nvcc.edu.

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n The following local students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Virginia Tech: From Vienna (22180): Alexander Callsen, Jennifer Cutri, Colleen Dooley, Mary Esmond, Alison Flanagan, James Flanagan, Rachel Franks, Sachin Gangele, Emily Garverick, Amy Gelb, Natasha Glennie, Mitchell Goddard, Grace Hemmingson, Erin Kavanagh, Jennifer Kelm, Natalie Kelm, Katherine Kolly, Saizhou Liu, Dennis Lysenko, Edward McEnrue, Daniel Mittel, Nicholas Nelson, Sean Ryan, Thomas Sours, Emily Su, Jessica Taylor, Bryan Todd, Kelly Wagaman, Jessica White, Laura Wolf. From Vienna (22181): Kevin Abt, Stacy Bennett, Nicholas Brunori, Alberto De La Torre, Justin Halper, Yerim Ham, Mauirce Hensel, William Irwin, Han Bin Lee, Naseem Maghzian, Austin Marcus, Madeleine Marcus, Patrick McWeeney, Jacob Moss, Lori Pandit, Gregory Pawlow, Anthony Schiavo, Daniel Smisko, Samuel Snyder, Kesiree Thiakeelakul, Lauren Williams. From Vienna (22182): Ushan Abeysekera, Nizar Ajhar, Olivia Arey, John Beck, Lisa Bell, Chloe Benner, Jonathan Buford, Marianna Buttarazzi, Laura Chamberlain, Aysha Chughtai, Michael Cindea, Elena Cox, Kelly Crider, Mary D’Amico, Tariq Farah, Jennifer Felter, Alexander

Fowler, Anne Friend, Katrina Gavino, Anna Glorioso, Jocelyn Golden, Anna Greenwood, Patrick Greenwood, Daniel Heshmatipour, James Howanitz, Grant Hughes, Erin Kocis, Alexander Koma, Kyle Latter, Sung-Wook Lee, Margaret MacDonnell, Morgan MacDonnell, Katie MacDowell, Evan May, Lydia Nguyen, Elizabeth Overby, Kaitlyn Peden, Bijan Peters, Grant Sandlin, Domenic Scavuzzo, Mishal Shabaz, Kathryn Sheridan, Muna Sigdel, Gregory Smith, Nader Sobhani, Dustin Stahl, Rebecca Toser, Ryan Tran, Ryan Walter, Andrew White, Henry Yockey and Scott Berlow.

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