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Supervisors Approve an ‘Imperfect’ Noise Ordinance

Revamped Regulations Take Aim at Everything from Leaf-Blowers to Dog Parks BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

A new Fairfax County noise ordinance passed by the Board of Supervisors Nov. 17 leaves some things to be desired, but still will be an improvement over existing rules, super-

visors said. The ordinance “certainly turned into something different than where it started,” said Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee). “I think it falls short in some of the routine complaints that we get. But at the end of the day, I know that it makes for better enforcement.”

The ordinance, which replaces previous noise regulations, won’t take effect until Feb. 17, 2016, in order to give the public and county staff time to understand the new rules. County staff will monitor the ordinance’s effects for 18 months following its enactment and report to the Board of Supervisors any

recommended changes. The ordinance is several pages long and cannot be recapitulated fully here, but these are some highlights: • Between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., continuous Continued on Page 18

HERE COMES THE HOLIDAY SEASON!

It wouldn’t be the holiday season without a production of “The Nutcracker,” and the Fairfax Ballet will stage the holiday classic with performances Nov. 28 and 29 at W.T. Woodson High School. The ballet troupe has been presenting this version of the classic show since 1991. Shown above is Alexandru Glusacov, who performed at the Nutcracker Prince in the 2014 production. For information about the PHOTO BY GRAHAM GLOVER show, see Page 16.

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Gregory Hood Has Been Serving as Principal at Thoreau Middle School for Four Years BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

From incoming freshmen to seniors making the final push toward graduation next year, students at James Madison High School in Vienna now will be guided by a leader well-known to them. Gregory Hood, who had served as Thoreau Middle School’s principal since January 2012, took over on Nov. 16 as Madison High’s new principal. He succeeded Mark Merrell, who retired this summer after leading the school since 2001. Hood estimates 75 to 80 percent of Madison’s student body attended Thoreau during his tenure. “It’s awesome. It’s like a reunion,” he said. “It’s exciting to see them again and all grown up, if you will.” High on the wall behind the desk in Hood’s office, a pair of framed motivational posters extol the virtues of character and courage. He plans to continue his focus on rigor, relevance and relationships. “I want to continue the mind set to prepare students for the world,” he said. Several students in the hallways greeted the principal, who was sporting a brightred Madison Warhawks pullover in preparation for that evening’s state volleyball championship in Richmond versus local rival Langley High. “There’s a huge amount of school spirit here,” he said. “You see a lot of red and

New James Madison High School principal Gregory Hood previously served at Thoreau PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER Middle School.

black all the time.” Madison has about 2,150 students this fall, or about two-and-a-half times as many as Thoreau’s population. What Hood finds more striking, however, is the non-stop activity day and night at the high school. “The stakes are much higher [in high school] with what the students need to learn for their journey in college or out in the world,” Hood said. “These are still kids, but to see how talented they are at such a young age is absolutely amazing.” He plans to study the methods Madison has used to achieve its success and reach out to students, parents and the community to learn what they expect from him.

Hood already has surveyed staff members, who told him to “be visible, caring, approachable, personable, encouraging and fair; know the staff by name; interact with students; and support the traditions already put in place.” One thing Hood won’t have to endure anymore is Thoreau’s renovation. Madison High’s recent refurbishment is complete and the school looks shiny and new. Hood met with Merrell monthly while serving as Thoreau’s principal and his Madison counterpart gave him this advice: “Be yourself and you’ll be great.” Hood grew up in Baltimore, the youngest of five sons of a single mother. He was the first member of his family to attend college and graduated cum laude from the University of Baltimore in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in business, with a concentration in accounting. After working as an accountant, Hood earned a master’s degree in education from Johns Hopkins University in 1996 and 11 years later received certification in administration and supervision from George Mason University. Hood’s Fairfax County Public Schools career began in 1996. He served for five years as a teacher and counselor at Key Middle School, then spent two years as a test-administration specialist, half a year as an instructional-employment specialist and four years as student-services director at Longfellow Middle School.

He followed up those assignments with a two-and-a-half-year stint as an assistant principal at Irving Middle School, followed by two years as the school system’s coordinator for school counseling and college success. Former Madison assistant principal Yusef Azimi now is serving as Thoreau Middle’s acting principal following Hood’s departure. Jill Hecht, president of Madison High’s Parent-Teacher-Student Association and former Thoreau PTA president during Hood’s tenure, said the new principal is an effective communicator who works well with students and staff. In addition to shepherding Thoreau through its renovation process, Hood emphasized students should do more research and writing projects to prepare them for high school, Hecht said. Faced with a backed-up kiss-and-ride area at Thoreau, the principal worked with county officials to remove a fence and repaint the parking lot to allow parents to drive their vehicles farther to the site’s rear, thus expediting student arrivals and departures, she said. Hood also was a prominent presence at the school. “He was a very visible principal, greeting buses in the morning and walking to the cafeteria at lunch,” Hecht said. “The students knew who the school leader was and felt comfortable approaching him.”

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Flint Hill Puts Modern Twist on Grimm Fairy Tales GLORIA WHITFIELD Paul VI Catholic High School

Who would’ve thought that all of the well known and loved fairytales have been told wrong all these years? Thanks to Flint ‘CAPPIES’ Hill School’s specrendition REVIEW tacular of “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,” the Grimm Brothers’ original stories were finally told correctly. The show was written by Don Zolidis and puts a modern twist on Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s fairy tales; told by two narrators and an acting company, which attempts to combine all of the fairy tales into one huge fable with one huge family tree. Bounding onto the stage comes the two narrators, Ekaterina Gaetjens and Pranav Ravikumar. Their high energy and enthusiasm sets the pace and the first act starts out very strong. Flint Hill’s cast incorporated the audience by bravely breaking the fourth wall and calling out certain audience members. This is never easily done, but Flint Hill was able to pull it off with expertise and appropriate timing. Gaetjens and Ravikumar stayed engaged throughout the whole performance, reacting to the action on stage as well as reacting to the audience. Their little side quarrels enriched the story line and added comedy during the slower moments. Ravikumar and Gaetjens played off of each other with good familiarity, making their arguments all the more realistic.

Another notable actor was Brandon Lessard. Lessard played the Frog Prince, aka Dwarf 1, aka Mac, with consistent gusto. Whether he was begging the princess for a kiss, or changing the whole plot of Snow White, Lessard sent the audience into peals of laughter. Keeping his characters different and distinct, Lessard stole whatever scene he was in. The story line wouldn’t have been complete without the feminist Enchantress, played by Elena Morely. Morely’s hilarious and spontaneous feminist rants were entertaining and cracked the audience up every time. She kept the ball rolling throughout all of her scenes, and was an asset to the cast. While she was only in one scene the Fisher girl, performed by the talented Sydney Baffour, was no doubt the most comical character. Baffour’s delivery was hysterical and received the most laughs in the play. She gave a much needed break from the sassiness the princesses. Baffour proved that no part is too small. Another talented actor was Henry Jeanneret. Jeanneret’s performance of a drug addicted Hansel was top-notch. Jeanneret made fun of peer pressure in a way that was funny, but not inappropriate. Jeanneret hit the ball out of the park and stole his story. (While the cast received many laughs, some actors did not allow enough time for laughter. This resulted in their next couple lines unheard by the audience.) Flint Hill started out the first act with high energy; however by the second act, the enthusiasm slowed down a bit. It was picked up by some of the consistently

Elena Morey, Sayeed Akhtar and Adam Hillman were among those performing in “The Brothers PHOTO BY TOM KINDER/VICTOR O’NEILL STUDIOS Grimm Spectaculathon” at Flint Hill School.

energetic actors like Lessard and Sayeed Akhtar, who played the Devil. Flint Hill’s production of “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” engaged the audience and kept the laughter rolling throughout.

The Sun Gazette partners with the Critics and Awards Program (CAPPIES) to present student-written reviews of local high school theater productions. For more on the initiative, see the Web site at www.cappies.com/nca/.

Bishop Ireton Students Have Fun with a Classic Black Comedy CORINNE KLEINMAN

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To create the perfect black comedy about murder, start with a great poison hiding in plain sight: a bottle of elderberry wine loaded with a tea‘CAPPIES’ spoon of arsenic, REVIEW half a teaspoon of strychnine, and just a pinch of cyanide. Sift together two kooky old ladies, a tablespoon of romance, and a pinch of insanity. Beat in terrific costumes and a detailed set, stir, and bake with an enthusiastic audience. Out will pop the tongue-in-cheek, laugh-out-loud “Arsenic and Old Lace,” performed by Bishop Ireton High School. “Arsenic and Old Lace,” Joseph Kesselring’s most popular work, opened on Broadway in 1941, featuring Boris Karloff playing a killer who looked remarkably like . . . Boris Karloff. In 1944, the movie premiered starring Cary Grant – garnering critical acclaim and becoming a staple in American cinematic culture for the next 60 years. This black comedy hasn’t grown stale. In Bishop Ireton’s production, Mor-

timer Brewster (Nicholas Beane) discovers that his two elderly aunts, Abby (Katherine Beutner) and Martha (Juliana Mitchell), have been quietly murdering lonely old men and burying them in the cellar. When Mortimer’s psychopathic brother Jonathan returns with his own dead body in tow, Mortimer’s problems only get more complicated. To make a deliciously fun comedy, be sure to include talented, entertaining actors. For instance, Kevin McNerney (Dr. Einstein, Jonathan’s accomplice) stayed in character the entire time: from the moment he carried poor, dead Mr. Spenalzo to the cellar, to his palpable relief as he slipped away from the police, he consistently maintained his German accent and projected his lines distinctly. Mixing in Beutner’s great character choices really spiced up the show: it was difficult not to laugh as she portrayed sweet, murderous Aunt Abby through strong, believable facial expressions, quavering voice, and shaking hands. Ethan Ladd (Teddy Brewster) was hilarious in his portrayal of the brother who believed himself to be Teddy Roosevelt, with crisp gestures, enthusiastic “charges up San

Kevin McNerney, Alex Rodriguez, Nick Bean and Kyle Guzik in Bishop Ireton’s production of “Arsenic and Old Lace.” PHOTO BY ALEX AGARYSHEV/LIFETOUCH PHOTOGRAPHY

Juan Hill” (that is, climbing the stairs), and excited helpfulness in “digging the locks in Panama” (that is, digging the graves in the basement). Be sure, when concocting great comedy, to include terrific costumes, sets and lighting – Bishop Ireton did a great job of stirring in these elements. The costumes seemed to be accurate to the time period, and many were hand made. Some of the most remarkable costumes belonged to the aunts; their dresses reflected their personalities and were intricately detailed. The set was crammed full of detail – from the frying pan behind the door to the kitchen to the picket fence outside the front door, to

the pictures hanging on the wall.The lighting was skillfully designed, with working wall sconces; even in the darkened scenes, a clever use of “moonlight” made it possible to see the movements on stage. Every recipe can have its glitches. Although a few issues with diction in the first act slowed down the momentum, and some scenes didn’t quite feel natural, the show kept the audience laughing, and technical issues were minimal. The actors worked well together, creating larger-thanlife personalities onstage – culminating in an outrageous curtain call, where all of the bodies down in the cellar also came up to take their bows. With all the necessary ingredients for having a good time, Bishop Ireton’s production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” cooked up the perfect way to spend an evening. After all, who doesn’t love a bit of murder, especially when it’s seasoned with laughter and elderberry wine? The Sun Gazette partners with the Critics and Awards Program (CAPPIES) to present student-written reviews of local high school theater productions. For more on the initiative, see the Web site at www.cappies.com/nca/.

BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Some Vienna residents may wonder why little progress appears to be happening with the town’s Follin Lane reconstruction project. But looks can be deceiving, said Vienna Public Works Director Dennis Johnson. Construction on the project began Aug. 10 and is proceeding on schedule, he said. “However, we are adding some extra work: water-main connections, which are best done while the road is closed,” Johnson wrote in an e-mail to the Sun Gazette. So far, the roadway’s old pavement has been removed, several utilities relocated and 1,000 feet of storm pipe and numerous structures installed, Johnson wrote. “Even though the old road looked like a country lane, many cable and fiber-optic utilities were installed along the roadway shoulders,” his e-mail read. “Each had to be adjusted as the storm pipes were laid.” The Vienna Town Council on July 6 approved a $1.76 million contact with Jeffrey Stack Inc. of Jersey, Va., to upgrade Follin Lane, S.E., from Maple Avenue to Echols Street. Urban Ltd. also re-

ceived $20,000 for design services related to the project. Construction workers will conduct a full-depth reconstruction of Follin Lane’s sub-base and roadway surface, replace ditches with a storm-drain pipe system and install a sidewalk on the street’s west side. The walkway will connect with Maple Avenue to the north, a sidewalk on Echols Street and, at the project’s south end, Wildwood Park and a trail. Another crucial part of the project is the right-hand turn lane on northbound Follin Lane at Maple Avenue, which will be extended by 400 feet to reduce cut-through traffic in the neighborhood and allow motorists to avoid backups at the intersection’s left-hand turn onto Maple Avenue. Follin Lane also will be designated as a bike route, but will not have a dedicated bicycle lane, Johnson said. Work crews will remove townowned vegetation near Follin Lane’s intersections with Pine and Hine streets to improve sight lines at those locations. About 39 dead or hazardous trees will be removed and other trees will be trimmed to improve growth of “specimen” trees, town officials said.

Construction workers continue to make progress on the Follin Lane reconstruction project in Vienna. According to officials, work on the project should be completed early in 2016, perhaps around mid-January. PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER

The project, which will be financed by a Virginia Department of Transportation revenue-sharing grant and Vienna’s allocation from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, received considerable input from neighbors over the past few years and town officials subsequently

made numerous adjustments to their plans for the roadway. The project likely will be finished in mid-January, but plenty of work remains to be done, including completion of the storm sewer; water main interconnections; curb, gutter and sidewalk; repaving; and tree replacements.

“Like most construction, the underground work is not obvious to the layperson and it appears nothing is happening,” Johnson wrote. “The concrete curb-andgutter crew is scheduled to arrive in the second week of December, so progress should be more visible.”

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Opinion Our View: Defer Action on I-66 Tolling Proposal It may be, when a complete vetting is completed, that the McAuliffe administration’s proposal to add tolling to Interstate 66 inside the Beltway proves to be a smart move. The premise appears reasonable: Capture revenue by using excess capacity (due to the highway’s current HOV restrictions during rush hour) and allowing single-driver vehicles to use the road, while doing so in a way that maintains a smooth flow of traffic. The problem for both McAuliffe and the Virginia Department of Transportation is that its messaging on this project over the past six months has been so muddled, incomplete and contradictory that nobody, from residents to elected officials, seems to know the current game plan. Indeed, the plan seems to change week by week.

Elected leaders and staff from Northern Virginia localities have not helped bring about clarity. They have spent the past few months way too deep in the weeds, having not unearthed from state officials answers to the two threshold questions: • What problem are we trying to solve, and how will this plan do it? • Why the rush – what negative implications are there, if any, if consideration requires more time? The governor and his folks seem hell-bent on pushing this project through as quickly as possible, and are seeking approval at a Dec. 9 meeting of the Commonwealth Transportation Board. Anyone with a degree of common sense already has concluded that the proposal simply isn’t ready. One can surmise the only reason for such a

heavy-handed push through the regulatory and oversight process is related to concerns by the plan’s proponents that, upon more detailed examination from the public, opinion will turn more sour on the proposal. The 17 members of the Commonwealth Transportation Board should do the region a favor: Defer any action on the I-66 plan, allowing more time for the details to be worked through, and demand that state transportation officials be more coherent in their goals for the project. The plan for tolling Interstate 66 might work. But given a choice between doing it fast and doing it right, most reasonable people would opt for the latter. The question is: How reasonable is the Commonwealth Transportation Board?

Don’t Allow Police to Overstep Their Authority Editor: I couldn’t help but notice that in your paper’s recent article on the Fairfax sobriety checkpoint, you noted in passing that authorities “charged two people with marijuana possession.” All too often in American society, police operate under a veil of “protect and serve” when, in reality, malicious ulterior motives exist to discriminate against and prosecute residents who would be otherwise harmless.

Sobriety checkpoints should stick to their purpose of getting intoxicated drivers off the road. When police are allowed to overstep these types of boundaries, we promote the type of brutality seen across the country in Ferguson, Mo., and countless other cases of police power getting out of hand. I am a strong supporter of local police. However, I also believe that police power is quickly getting out of hand in this country, and that we cannot continue

down this path if we intend on maintaining a truly free and just society. Holding law-enforcement personnel accountable for their actions – by mandating the usage of body cameras, imposing stricter regulations on sobriety checkpoints and reforming legislation regarding police authority – is an important step towards the ideal (and free) society that we should be living in. Siena Moore Alexandria

Parisot Proved Credit to House of Delegates’ Race Editor: I am fortunate to consider Craig Parisot a friend. I know that he is deeply humbled to have had the support of so many in our community. Although he did not win his race for House of Delegates, he has been touched by the overwhelming support and says that he is extremely grateful to have made so many friends during his run for delegate.

As a senior in high school, I was honored to have Parisot speak at our school on multiple occasions. He was always eager to come, and always answered all of our questions. His positivity and outgoing personality coupled with his sincere vision to serve as our delegate inspired many local teens. I am grateful to Craig for running this year and providing us with an exceptional

choice on the ballot. I am grateful for his inspiring message and drive to serve his community on a greater level. I’m also grateful to the countless voters, supporters and volunteers who helped make his campaign possible. I know that he will remain an active voice in our community, and I wish him all the best. Paul Youssef Vienna

Tolling on I-66 Would Be Reasonable Step Forward Editor: Marty Smith of McLean [“Tolling on I-66 Will Benefit Few,” Nov. 12] recently wrote that imposing tolls on Interstate 66 inside the Beltway – most of which lies within Arlington – is a terrible idea that will benefit few. I disagree. When I-66 inside the Beltway was allowed to be built through Arlington about 35 years ago, after decades of opposition from Arlington residents (including myself), it was designed as mass-transit corridor

with HOV restrictions and the Metrorail line down the middle, and bike commuter lanes alongside. I-66 in Arlington was supposed to remain only a two-lane parkway rather than widened to 8 or 10 lanes to accommodate vehicles with only a driver, and it is severely overused and crowded today. This latest VDOT proposal allows single-driver vehicles to use I-66 if they pay a toll; this is similar to the new HOT lanes on the Virginia side of the Beltway. If you choose to drive by yourself during rush

hour on I-66 in Arlington, you will have to pay. The funds from the tolls then go to pay for road maintenance in Arlington and Fairfax. It seems sensible to me that frequent highway users pay higher fees to maintain the highways. There is no free lunch: Those who choose to move to the exurbs and expect to drive by themselves through Arlington should pay. John Reeder Arlington

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Three years after a giant oak tree collapsed and killed a motorist on Georgetown Pike in Great Falls, other equally massive trees near the road seemed to be living on borrowed time. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) went on a major treeremoval spree shortly after that fatal accident and later cut down another sizable oak at the northeast corner of Georgetown Pike and Walker Road. Agency officials on Nov. 9 had the last remaining white oak at that intersection removed. In a Nov. 2 letter to Great Falls Citizens

Association president Eric Knudsen, Lauren Mollerup, VDOT’s transportation and land-use director for Arlington and Fairfax counties, said tests showed the tree needed to be cut down. “The tree poses a significant safety hazard to the public and there is too great a risk to leave the declining tree in place given the urban environment and highly traveled roadways,” Mollerup wrote. Root-collar excavation, sonic tomography and drill tests showed that the tree – which was located right next to the roadway – suffered from lower-stem decay and likely would have experienced structural failure within three years, inspectors said. Six of the tree’s nine buttress roots had extensive decay, they noted.

A huge stump is all that’s left after a large oak tree was cut down Nov. 9 at Georgetown Pike PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER and Walker Road.

A collapse caused by root failure likely would occur due to high winds from a thunderstorm during late afternoon or early evening – a time when Georgetown

Pike typically is crowded with vehicles, they said. If this scenario happened, it likely would have resulted in one or more fatalities, officials said. VDOT will grind up the two tree stumps at that corner and replant the area with grass, Mollerup wrote. The need for tree inspections became clear when 64-year-old Great Falls resident Albert Carl Roeth III died on July 17, 2012, after his 2008 Mercedes CL600 was crushed by a 100-foot-tall, 40-ton oak tree in the 9900 block of Georgetown Pike in central Great Falls. VDOT officials in the following months ordered the removal of 59 dead or declining trees in Great Falls.

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Region’s Airports Post Solid September Passenger Counts Strong activity at Ronald Reagan Washington National and solid, if more restrained, growth at Washington Dulles International in September sent overall passenger growth up 7.4 percent from a year before at the region’s two main airports. All told, 3.8 million travelers passed through the doors of the two facilities during the month, according to figures reported Nov. 17 by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. At Reagan National, the 1.89 million passengers represented an increase of 12.7 percent from a year before, and put the airport on solid footing to report another record year in 2015. American Airlines, the dominant carrier, posted a 4.7-percent year-over-year increase, while Southwest, Virgin America and JetBlue all posted significant jumps in passenger counts. At Dulles, the passenger count of 1.85 million was up 2.5 percent from a year before, as load factors at dominant carrier United made up for a decline in capac-

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Raking leaves is hard work, and when homeowners drag mounds of them to the curb for collection, they want them picked up promptly to avoid safety and drainage hazards – to say nothing of having the leaves blown back onto yards. Vienna Town Council members on Nov. 16 agreed that more effective communications, using a variety of methods, could help residents avoid such problems. Council member Howard Springsteen added the item at the end of the meeting’s agenda after town crews recently picked up leaves on half of his street, Upham Place, N.W., which left some neighbors confused over when they should rake. Town officials formerly set out signs in neighborhoods to let residents know about imminent leaf collections. This method worked well and got positive responses from residents, but was highly labor-intensive and required the work of three fulltime employees, said Vienna Public Works Director Dennis Johnson. When a new supervisor took over that division, he transferred those employees to leaf-collection work. This allowed an extra truck to go into the field and helped the town vacuum up an additional 80 cubic yards of leaves per day, Johnson said. Vienna officials began posting a leafcollection schedule on the town’s Web site – including information about upcoming pickups and streets where crews already had made one pass – but this did not stop misunderstandings in which residents brought leaves to the curb too late for a timely pickup, town officials said. Springsteen favored continuing those electronic-media efforts, but also supplementing them with signage. “You need some advance warning to rake your leaves up,” he said. “We have a lot of elderly residents who aren’t on the Internet and social media. I’m not a big fan of social media as primary notification.” Johnson suggested the town could begin setting out signs reading “Rake Now, Leaf Collection Coming” in neighborhoods soon to be visited by town crews. For the latest information about Vienna’s leaf-collection efforts, see the Web site at www.viennava.gov/index.aspx?nid=990. Vienna Police to Get Replacement Harley-Davidson: Vienna Town Council members on Nov. 16 unanimously agreed to

ride a Prince William County contract with MGB Cycles LLC of Dumfries to purchase a 2016 Harley-Davidson motorcycle for the Vienna Police Department. The $24,207 motorcycle will replace one that Motor Squad officers have used for six years. Because the latter Harley has fairly low mileage, it will fetch a good resale price, said Vienna Public Works Director Dennis Johnson. The replacement Harley will have the latest technology, including anti-lock brakes, Johnson said. Vienna police for many years used Kawasaki motorcycles, but in 2005 began switching to Harleys after Kawasaki discontinued its line of police-package vehicles. Vienna to Study Flood-Reduction Measures for Glyndon Street: The 300 block of Glyndon Street, N.E., in Vienna is prone to having stormwater flow across the road and onto private property. Faced with repeated complaints from neighboring residents, the Vienna Town Council on Nov. 16 awarded a $21,450 contract to Urban Ltd. to study alternatives to the street’s existing “shoulder and ditch” arrangement, which has proved inadequate. The contractor will conduct a drainage assessment of the problem section of Glyndon Street between Ayr Hill Avenue and Jean Place, N.E., and offer conceptual solutions, town officials said. Vienna OKs Stream-Restoration Project for Hunters Branch: Vienna soon will undertake a major stream-restoration project at Hunters Branch, but will be on the hook for little of the cost. The Vienna Town Council on Nov. 16 awarded a $1.2 million contract to Angler Environmental of Warrenton to perform the work. The company’s bid beat that of four other firms to win the contract. The price includes a 5-percent contingency allowance. Half of the project’s cost will be financed using money from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s Stormwater Local Assistance Fund; the other half will be paid for using revenues from Fairfax County’s stormwater tax, some of which are passed along to the Vienna town government. The project’s goal is to reduce the amount of sediment traveling downstream, said Deputy Vienna Public Works Director Michael Gallagher.

AARP Seeks Volunteer Visitors AARP Virginia is inviting individuals and groups from across Northern Virginia to help spread the holiday spirit by visiting those who might not be able to celebrate. “The Holiday Project” works to provide excursions to those in nursing homes, hospitals and similar facilities. Volunteers can join with an existing team, start their own team or register to participate as a group. “The holiday season is full of special gifts, and The Holiday Project takes pride in providing the opportunity for volunteers to give a very special gift,” organizers said. For information, call (703) 370-0370 or see the Web site at www.holiday-project.org.

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Vienna Town Council members unenthusiastically agreed Nov. 16 to pay the Fairfax County School Board $50,785 for an easement near the Vienna Community Center – but not without first expressing irritation at the lack of cooperation from the school system. “I can’t see the reasoning behind this decision,” Council member Pasha Majdi said of the school system’s position. “To me, this is $50,000 wasted. It’s a double penalty for our residents,” who also are county taxpayers, he added. Town officials this summer broke ground on a $10.4 million expansion-andrenovation project at the Vienna Community Center. The School Board’s easement along the community center’s southwestern side will allow utilities to be placed underground, as well as grading and construction at the site. There is not sufficient space on the center’s northeastern side, near the Washington & Old Dominion Regional Trail, to perform such work, said Vienna Parks and Recreation Director Leslie Herman. Design work already has been performed for the site’s southwestern section and building materials ordered may not be returned for credit, she said. Herman urged the Council to approve the easement payment, saying that not doing so would delay the project and result in even higher costs. The easement’s price, which will be financed from the renovation project’s contingency funds, includes the fair-market value of the property, plus invoices for the appraiser and the school system’s legal counsel. Town officials asked in vain for school officials to waive the fee, which amounts to slightly less than the county’s per-year cost of educating four students. In a Nov. 4 letter to School Board Chairman Pat Hynes (Hunter Mill District), Vienna Mayor Laurie DiRocco cited the following instances where the town had waived fees for the school system: • Police support for school running events and James Madison High School’s homecoming. • Police support to the county’s schoolresource officers and service as first responders in incidents at Vienna schools. • Utility connections for school projects. • Lighting and field maintenance at Wa-

ters and Caffi Fields. • Installation and replacement of synthetic turf at Waters Field. • Use of the town’s Locust Street rightof-way for ingress and egress at Vienna Elementary School. The center also will provide extra gym space for local youths, accommodate Vienna Elementary’s special requests for extra programming space and could shelter the school’s students and staff in emergencies or if the school lost heating or cooling, the mayor’s letter noted. DiRocco also quoted School Board policy 8330.3, V., a section of which exempts some users from easement and permit charges “if the proposed construction is of direct benefit to the specific School Boardowned property and/or the operation of the school system.” School officials instead went with the policy’s next paragraph, which cites the need to obtain fair-market value for such properties, plus associated costs and recompense for construction damage. “We thought [the community center project] would be of great benefit to Vienna Elementary, but the School Board didn’t see it that way,” DiRocco said. “It’s very disappointing that they did not see the direct benefit,” concurred Council member Linda Colbert. Relations between the Town Council and School Board got frosty in May when school officials refused to swap land near the community center for a piece of townowned property near Vienna Elementary. Vienna officials subsequently declined to pay the school system nearly $186,000 for the needed 10,300-square-foot parcel. As a result, town officials had to scale back plans for the community center’s new gymnasium and install only one 4-footwide walking/running lane around the gym floor instead of the planned two. The extra design work cost the town nearly $30,000. The community center’s renovation will be completed substantially by January 2017, but the center will reopen to the public later that spring in order to allow for testing of the facility’s systems. Council member Carey Sienicki said she hoped town officials would profit from the hard lessons taught by the easement experience. “We’ve learned a lot about processes and how things work,” she said. “Probably, this is not the best scenario for how things could have happened.”

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Alden Theatre Shines Spotlight on Era of Silent Films While sound was ready to move in and take over, Lawton noted that filmmakers Staff Writer by the late 1920s has become experienced The tail end of the silent-film era is be- hands at telling epic tales without it. “If you had a really gifted filmmaker, ing highlighted at the Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center, with a three- they could get kind of adventurous,” he film series focused on the years 1926-28 said. “There was a lot of very adventurous camerawork.” finding an appreciative audience. Based on a Victor Hugo novel, “The The year 1928 was the last “golden year” of the silent era, film historian Bruce Man Who Laughs” tells the tale of a 17thLawton noted after an Oct. 31 screening of century boy who is purposely disfigured on “The Man Who Laughs,” an appropriately orders of England’s king, only to grow up to find fame – and search for love – as a macabre selection for Halloween. Lawton joined Ben Model, a composer theater attraction. It starred Conrad Veigt, and film accompanist, to discuss the film whose best-known American work of the with aficionados after the screening of the sound era would come in “Casablanca.” (Veigt, a native of Germany and a vigblack-and-white Universal motion picture. orous anti-Nazi, returned to his homeland The event marked the kickoff of the fourth season of silent-film screenings at the Al- after the advent of sound pictures, but FXVA7.25x10_Layout 1 11/17/15 3:37 PM Page 1 worked with a tutor to lose some of his den. SCOTT McCAFFREY

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in fact, be a breeze – Model once accompanied Abel Gance’s epic 1927 “Napoleon,” which ran five hours without intermission.) Model said musicians who accompany silent films need to avoid trying to overshadow what’s on the screen, “holding back rather than leaning in to emotional scenes.” Universal, which spent a then-whopping $1 million to produce “The Man Who Laughs,” seemed to be covering its bets – in addition to the macabre moments and a love story, there also were instances of swashbuckling, occasional pre-Production Code eroticism and even a domesticated wolf named Homo who manages to steal scenes from the human actors. (The credits say Homo was played by a dog named Zimbo, who has its own entry in the International Movie Database.) Unlike some screenings of old motion pictures, which have been digitized for video, Lawton prefers to use 16mm film when available. Those seated in the back of the theater for “The Man Who Laughs” could hear the unmistakable click-click-click of projectors; those with attuned ears could even tell when one reel transitioned to the next. The three-film season continues with the Gothic thriller “Sparrows” (1926) starring Mary Pickford on Jan. 13 and Buster Keaton’s comedic “The Cameraman” (1928) on June 7. For information, see the Web site at www.mcleancenter.org.

Vienna-Wide Drive Collects Food for Those Facing Need The Northeast Vienna Citizens Association is sponsoring its annual food drive from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 in support of the Committee for Helping Others (CHO). Non-perishable, non-expired food and sundry items will be accepted. Among items most in need are pancake mix, canned chili, spaghetti sauce, cooking oil, white rice, laundry detergent and dish soap. Items can be dropped at a number of locations around Vienna, including Town Hall, Patrick Henry Library, Evolution Fitness, Uniquities, Bikes@Vienna, Caffe Amouri, Rexall Drug Store and Vienna Arts Society. Partners in the effort include Girl Scout Cadet Troop 2684 of Kilmer Middle School and Supervisor Catherine Hudgins. For information, call (703) 938-7213.

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Vienna police on Nov. 12 that sometime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. a Middle Eastern man had been lying in the prayer position in the median of Maple Avenue, E., near Niblick Drive, S.E. The complainant stated the man was praying beneath a diamond-shaped sign, in the likeness of a traffic signal, with an American flag affixed to the sign, police said.

A Vienna police officer spoke with the complainant, who was concerned about the man’s actions in light of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. The resident had taken down the flag and turned it over to the officer. Vienna police have turned over information obtained in this case to the Northern Virginia Regional Intelligence Center. VIENNA POLICE: HOTEL GUEST IN DISTRESS MAY HAVE INJECTED HERSELF WITH NARCOTIC: A Vienna police officer

went to the Vienna Wolf Trap Hotel, 430 Maple Ave., W., on Nov. 13 at 8:38 p.m. after police received a report that cardiopulmonary resuscitation was being performed on a female hotel guest. Upon arriving and entering the hotel room along with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department personnel, the officer was informed the unresponsive person might have injected an illegal narcotic into her system. Rescue personnel treated the guest and transported her to an area hospital for further treatment. Vienna police continue to investigate this case. VIENNA POLICE NAB REPEAT OFFENDER ON DRUNK-DRIVING CHARGES: A

Vienna police officer was on patrol in the 100 block of Cherry Street, S.E., on Nov. 16 at 11:35 a.m. when he observed a motorist commit a series of traffic offenses. The officer conducted a traffic stop as a result and upon interacting with the driver, the officer detected signs of possible impairment. After the 51-year-old Vienna man refused to perform a series of field-sobriety tests, the officer arrested the motorist and transported him to Vienna Police Headquarters, where he was given the opportunity to provide a sample of his breath for analysis. After the motorist refused to provide the sample, police transported him to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where authorities charged him with driving while intoxicated (third or subsequent offense in five years), refusing to submit to a breath test (third or subsequent offense in 10 years) and driving on a suspended license. Authorities held the man on $20,000 bond. VIENNA LOUNGE OWNER CITED FOR NOISE VIOLATION: Vienna police dis-

patched an officer to the Bey Lounge, 303 Mill St., N.E., on Nov. 19 at 11:23 p.m. after receiving a report of loud music emanating from the business. Upon arrival, the officer determined the noise level to be in violation of the town’s noise ordinance. The officer spoke with an employee and informed him there had been several complaints concerning noise emanating from the business. The officer issued the employee a summons for violation of Vienna’s noise ordinance. DRIVER, PEDESTRIAN TRADE ACCUSATIONS AFTER DUST-UP OUTSIDE VIENNA CAFE: A local resident told Vienna

police on Nov. 14 at 2:38 p.m. that he had been walking through the parking lot near Continued on Page 18

Vienna/Oakton Notes will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27, in observance of Thanksgiving. No refuse will be collected by the town government on Nov. 26, with both the Thursday and Friday collection routes being collected on Friday, Nov. 27. Residents are asked to hold any yard waste, brush and bulk materials until the next regular-collection day, as crews will be focusing on collecting trash and recycling on Nov. 27. ‘BUSINESS SATURDAY’ PROMOTES LOCAL MERCHANTS: “Vienna Business Sat-

urday” will be celebrated on Nov. 28. The event, sponsored by the Vienna Town/Business Liaison Committee, is designed to encourage local residents to patronize town businesses, and to show their appreciation for the contributions the businesses make to the community. ‘CHURCH STREET HOLIDAY STROLL’ ON THE HORIZON: The annual Church Street

Holiday Stroll is slated for Monday, Nov. 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. along Vienna’s historic Church Street. The road will be closed to vehicular traffic at 5:45 p.m. so local residents can enjoy activities including musical performances, marshmallow-roasting, a petting zoo and enjoy holiday shopping at merchants on the road. Santa is slated to arrive at 6:15 p.m.,

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TOWN OFFICES CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING: Vienna town-government offices

and will join Mayor Laurie DiRocco to light the town’s holiday tree at 6:20 p.m. For information, call Historic Vienna Inc. at (703) 938-5187 or see the Web site at www.viennava.gov. MADISON BAND, COLOR GUARD PRESENTS ‘TINY TOTS’ CONCERT: The James

Madison High School Band and Color Guard will present its annual “Tiny Tots” concert on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. Performances will feature a wide spectrum of holiday music, with costumed performers and some very special holiday guests. Young people will be encouraged to sing along, clap along and dance along with the band as children are introduced to the wonderful world of music and symphonic instruments. Tickets are $8 per person, and can be purchased at http://james-madison-band. ticketleap.com/36th-annual-james-madison-high-school-tiny-tots-holiday-concert/. For more information, e-mail tinytots@jmhsband.org. THOREAU PTA TO HOST WINE-TASTING FUNDRAISER: The Thoreau Middle

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Epiphany United Methodist Church will host a holiday bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 1014 Country Club Drive, N.E., in Vienna. The event will feature crafts, handmade wreaths, baked goods, poinsettias, See’s candy, a silent auction and lunch. For information, see the Web site at www.epiphany.com. VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO HELP AT HOLIDAY STORE: Volunteers are sought

to assist the Committee for Helping Others (CHO) at its 2015 Christmas Store, which will take place on Dec. 11-12 at Vienna Presbyterian Church. Those wishing to help, or to donate unwrapped toys and gift cards toward the effort, can call Carolyn Mysel at (703) 2817614, ext. 1. VIENNA MAYOR, COUNCIL TO HOST

Laurie DiRocco and members of the Town Council will host a holiday reception for town residents on Friday, Dec. 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Town Hall. No R.S.V.P. is required. VIENNA GOVERNMENT TO HOST RECYCLING EVENT: The Vienna town govern-

ment will accept used motor oil, antifreeze and car batteries from town residents during a recycling effort at Northside Property Yard on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The property yard is located at 600 Mill St., N.E. For information, see the Web site at www.viennava.gov. GRANT’S OVERLAND CAMPAIGN SUBJECT OF TALK: Vietnam Veterans of

America Chapter 227 will meet on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Neighbor’s restaurant, 262D Cedar Lane in Vienna. Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Buckley will discuss “General Grant’s Overland Campaign in Virginia.” Buckley, who served two tours of duty in Vietnam, is involved in the effort to create a new interpretive trail of the North Anna River Civil War Battlefield. The community is invited. For information, call (703) 255-0353 or see the Web site at www.vva227.org. The Sun Gazette welcomes your submission of items for inclusion in the newspaper. Contact information is on Page 6.

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Schools & Military Ali Kamel, the son of Ramsey and Sara Kamel, and Albert Lee, the son of Al and Cathryn Lee of Great Falls, have been named to the principal’s list for the first quarter at Randolph-Macon Academy. Edwin Ikhinmwin, the son of Edwin and Kayte Ikhinmwin of Oakton, has been named to the dean’s list for the first quarter at Randolph-Macon Academy. n

n Allan Phillips, a student at Oakton High School, received a Bronze Award in the engineering-and-mathematics category as part of the Regional Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards, sponsored by the Hispanic Heritage Association.

Fairfax County Public Schools is one of 17 school systems across the commonwealth achieving “Platinum” status in the Virginia School Boards Association’s 2016 Green Schools Competition. The “friendly competition” is designed to encourage implementation of environmental policies and procedures. This is the seventh year awards were given out. Winning the annual competition in various size categories were Prince William County Schools, Shenandoah County Public Schools and Middlesex County Public Schools, according to the Virginia School Boards Association. n

n More than 1,200 sixth-graders from 11 local elementary schools will benefit from the Safe Community Coalition’s 12th annual Sixth-Grade Ethics Day. The program covers challenging situations faced by pre-teens – scenarios involving cheating, bullying and lying – and teaches students how to resolve moral dilemmas in an ethical way. “Its goal is to help students navigate the difficult ethical situations that may arise as they progress through middle and high school and beyond,” said Melissa Sporn, who organizes the program. Sessions are held at Temple Rodef Shalom. Participating schools include Franklin Sherman and Churchill Road elementaries (Nov. 24); Colvin Run and Great Falls elementaries (Nov. 30); Spring Hill, Forestville and Timberlane elementaries (Dec. 1); Chesterbrook Elementary and the Langley School (Dec. 7) and Kent Gardens and Haycock elementaries (Jan. 26). For information on the Safe Community Coalition, see the Web site at www. safecommunitycoalition.net. n Marymount University has been named recipient of the 2015 Jessica Burmester Volunteer Award from The Arc of Northern Virginia, for the school’s support of a series of workshops that help students with intellectual and developmental disabilities transition from high school. The award was presented at The Arc’s annual membership meeting at the Columbus Club of Arlington.

“With their incredible support, we have been able to provide almost 150 families with valuable programs for both parents and students,” said Diane Monnig, The Arc’s transition manager. “We would never be able to offer such a successful program without the staff and students at Marymount.” The award was accepted by Dr. Lois Stover, Marymount’s School of Education and Human Services dean, and Dr. Clara Hauth, assistant professor of special education. The second year of the Transition Series concluded recently at Marymount’s main campus. “It’s an important time in the life of a person with an intellectual or developmental disability,” said Rikki Epstein, executive director of The Arc of Northern Virginia. “For a lot of families, it feels like falling off a cliff. The transition series is a chance to share a huge amount of information on housing, employment and other kinds of things.” The full-day workshops were held monthly from September to November. Parental topics included special-needs trusts, Medicaid waivers, public benefits, employment, post-secondary options and transportation. The student track, for ages 14-26, offers a variety of skill-building activities, such as social and life skills, employment and travel training. Hauth said Marymount education students practice skills such as lesson planning and teach practical things, like how to

ride the Metro. “It’s a great way for our students to be involved in the community, and many of them have said it’s been a life-altering experience,” Hauth said. “Our students are learning just as much as the families and their students. It’s all part of Marymount’s commitment to community engagement and outreach.”

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n Analea Von Seggern of McLean recently was inducted into the Clemson University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selected

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Fairfax County Notes FAIRFAX GOVERNMENT OFFICES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY: Fairfax County

government offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27, in observance of Thanksgiving. Public schools will close two hours early on Wednesday, Nov. 25, and will be closed Nov. 26 and 27. For information on what is open and what is closed in the county government throughout the holiday weekend, see the Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov.

erlasting positive impact on improving the quality of the transportation infrastructure in Fairfax County,” said TAC chairman Jeff Parnes, noting her behindthe-scenes role in moving the first phase of the Silver Line from construction to service. Rittenhouse has worked for the Fairfax County Department of Transportation for more than 25 years, coordinating construction of multi-modal facilities and transportation improvements.

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regulations for Fairfax County will go into effect Feb. 17 after their Nov. 17 adoption by the Board of Supervisors. The ordinance is an update to existing regulations, and was crafted to meet requirements imposed by a decision of the Virginia Supreme Court. The measure sets maximum decibel levels for residential, commercial, mixeduse and industrial areas of the county. The rules “follow the principle that noise should be limited at night but allowed during the day,” county officials said. The county government’s enforcement powers include both criminal and civil penalties.

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Chamber of Commerce will become the “Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce,” effective in January. The business organization’s board approved a rebranding and restructuring effort as “an answer to the call from business and political leaders for one unified business voice for Northern Virginia,” officials said in announcing the action. “The Fairfax Chamber is the ‘Voice of Business in Northern Virginia,’ and has been for some time now,” said Mitchell Weintraub of Cordia Partners, who chairs the Chamber board. “The rebranding and restructuring will allow us to better serve and increase our value to our members, stakeholders and business community.” During the next several months, the Fairfax Chamber will bring together other chamber executives, business and political leaders, and community partners in what the organization describes as a collaborative manner to help shape the launch of the new entity in January. “The new Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce will seek to complement, not compete with, the other chambers,” Weintraub said. “This is about strengthening and unifying the regional business voice region.” The Fairfax Chamber comprises about 700 members with 500,000 employees around the region. TRANSPORTATION PLANNER RECEIVES COUNTY ACCOLADE: Pam Rittenhouse,

a senior transportation planner with the Fairfax County Department of Transportation, has been awarded the annual Transportation Achievement Award by the Fairfax County Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC). Rittenhouse “has had a direct and ev-

Term Care Ombudsman Program is seeking volunteer advocates for residents in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. For information on volunteer opportunities, call Lisa Callahan at (703) 324-5861 or e-mail lisa.callahan@fairfaxcounty.gov. For information on the ombudsman program, see the Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ltcombudsman/. ‘SCAN’ HONORS FOUNDATION’S EFFORTS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN: Stop

Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia recently presented the Vicky Collins Charitable Foundation with its 2015 Cleary Award. During her life, Vicky Collins suffered a life-altering stroke leaving her quadriplegic; she was unable to talk, and could hear and see only with difficulty. While recovering from her stroke, Collins became committed to the idea of using her estate to help disabled children who did not have the resources for basic human comforts, as well as adequate health care and therapy for their disabilities. Collins set up a charitable foundation to provide help and resources for indigent and needy disabled children. Since her death in 2003, the foundation has awarded more than $2 million in grants to help children with special needs in the Washington area. “The impact of Vicky’s legacy lives on,” said Sonia Quinonez, SCAN’s executive director. “We are celebrating Vicky’s life and her legacy of caring for children in our community.” The award was presented at SCAN’s 13th annual Toast to Hope fundraiser, which on Nov. 7 drew 225 people to Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington. The event raised more than $80,000 to aid child-abuse-prevention programs. Mark Cummings, one of those entrusted by Collins to administer the foundation, was among those on hand to receive the award. “Vicky’s desire to provide a boost to children living in crisis situations is embodied in the foundation’s support for SCAN’s CASA [Court Appointed Special Advocate] Program,” Cummings said. “CASA volunteers are dedicated, selfless individuals, just like Vicky. Together, Vicky’s legacy and the dedication of SCAN’s volunteers today give voice to the needs of very vulnerable children here in our own community.” The Cleary Award was created to honor SCAN’s founder, Dave Cleary, and

Dave Cleary, founder of Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia, presents the annual Cleary Award to Vicky Collins Charitable Foundation representatives David Sher, Mark Cummings and Paul Lanzillotta at SCAN’s annual “Toast to Hope” fundraiser, held Nov. 7.

recognize both individuals and organizations whose dedication and commitment to children and families stand out in ways that make a positive difference in the lives of children in Northern Virginia. For more information on SCAN of Northern Virginia, see the Web site at www.scanva.org. FAIRFAX BALLET TO PRESENT ‘NUTCRACKER’: The Fairfax Ballet Company

will present “The Nutcracker” with performances Nov. 28 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. at W.T. Woodson High School. The ballet troupe has been presenting the production since 1991. “Living in an age of 24-hour technology and nonstop communication, you may hesitate to take your children to a show in which dance – not words – tells the story,” said Fairfax Ballet artistic director Margaret Virkus. “Don’t hesitate. This performance will leave them in awe.” For information and tickets, see the Web site at www.fairfaxballet.com. END OF THE LINE NEAR FOR PAPER METRORAIL CARDS: More than 90

percent of Metrorail users already have SmarTrip cards to pay for their rides, but by sometime in 2016, that total will be up to 100 percent. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) officials are phasing out the sale of traditional paper farecards on a station-by-station basis. The change already has occurred at a growing number of stations, and is being implemented at others as equipment is upgraded. The last paper-farecard-dispensing machines are slated to be gone by January. “SmarTrip is faster, safer, more reliable and less costly than paper fare media,” said Jim Bongiorno, a Metro executive, who also predicted travelers will see faster entries and exits at fare gates once everyone uses SmarTrip cards. Metro will save money through reduced maintenance costs and cost efficiencies that come with having a single way to pay, Bongiorno said. SmarTrip cards cost $2 to purchase, but since Metro charges $1 more per rail ride for those currently using paper farecards, the cards will pay for themselves after a single round-trip.

McLean/Great Falls Notes nial Farm, a privately operated living-history museum and National Park, is seeking support from the community to replace the roof on its colonial farmhouse. The roof protects the dwelling, which is an authentic recreation of a farmhouse in 18th-century Virginia just prior to the American Revolution. “The roof has been repeatedly patched over the last 20 years; however, individual clapboards are now buckling, causing nails to dislodge from support beams,” officials said. “A new farmhouse roof will require 300 clapboards of 52 inches in length made from white-oak logs. The project also will entail using period-appropriate nails.” The cost for each new clapboard including materials and installation is $35. The estimated total expenditure is $10,000. The farm and grounds have hosted more than 2 million visitors since 1973. The iconic one-room farmhouse is the center of activities; staff and volunteers demonstrate cooking and preparing food as was done in the American colonial era, as well as spinning, dyeing, making soap and candles, and more activities. Donations of $35 are being sought from the community to aid in the project. For information, see the Web site at www.1771. org/raisetheroof/ by Dec. 18. CRAFT SHOW COMING TO McLEAN’S SPRING HILL RECREATION CENTER:

The 33rd annual Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild’s Art and Craft Show will take place this year at the SpringHill RECenter in McLean. Formerly held at the Vienna Community Center – which currently is under renovation – the show will feature original, handmade crafts and artworks of about 80 local artists and artisans. The show will be held Friday, Nov. 27, and Saturday, Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, free for children 12 and under. All items for sale – jewelry, woodworking, photography, painting, fiber art, pottery, fused and stained glass, and much more – will be juried by the guild to ensure the highest quality and variety. Show attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artists and artisans, and learn more about their media and techniques. For more information, see the Web site at www.nvhg.org. GREAT FALLS HOLIDAY FEST COMING SOON: The Great Falls Holiday Fest will

PEACE CORPS DIRECTOR TO ADDRESS McLEAN ROTARY CLUB: Carrie Hessler-

Radelet, director of the Peace Corps, will be the speaker at the Tuesday, Dec. 8 meeting of the Rotary Club of McLean. Hessler-Radelet will speak briefly about the history of the Peace Corps and more extensively about the organization’s current activities. The community is invited to the event, held at noon at the fellowship hall at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1545 Chain Bridge Road in McLean. Those who wish to attend the luncheon should e-mail mcleanrotary.va@gmail. com. For more information, see the Web site at www.mcleanrotary.org.

SENIOR CENTER TO PRESENT HOLIDAY LUNCHEON: The Great Falls Senior

Center will host a holiday celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 11550 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls. The event will feature a holiday-themed lunch and music by the Langley High School Madrigals. Those attending are asked to contribute a salad and side dishes. For information, call Polly Fitzgerald at (703) 759-4345 or e-mail pollyfitz1@verizon.net. The sponsors of the program are Dr. and Mrs. William Busy and family. SPECIAL EVENT AIMS TO BEAT CANCER IN KIDS: McLean Hardware’s “La-

dies Night” is joining forces with OXO’s “Cookies for Kids’ Cancer” initiative. All donations received during the event – to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – will be matched by both McLean Hardware and OXO. The event also will feature gift bags for the first 50 customers, and other special features. For information, see the Web site at www.mcleanhardware.com. WORKSHOP LOOKS AT BEATING HOLIDAY STRESS: A forum on “Handling the

Holidays” will be presented on Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Long & Foster McLean office, 1355 Beverly Road, Suite 300.

Eileeen Long-Farias of The Women’s Center will discuss common holiday stressors and explore ways to cope. To register, call (703) 790-1990 or e-mail patricia.mogannam@lnf.com CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL COMING TO LEWINSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH:

The community is invited to join the singing and ringing choirs of Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, 1724 Chain Bridge Road in McLean, at the annual Christmas Festival on Sunday, Dec. 13. Starting at 6 p.m., the Lewinsville choirs will be joined by a string ensemble in a program titled “Dance and Sing! Christ is Born!” The program will be followed by dessert in St. Andrews Hall. For more information, call (703) 3567200. ALDEN THEATRE TO HOST MUSICAL ‘CHRISTMAS CAROL’: The Alden Theatre

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p.m., Santa will be at the Old Schoolhouse posing for pictures, and local authors will be storytelling. There also will be live music and dance, festive food and drink at the Grange, an ornament-making initiative and art demonstrations. The event concludes on Dec. 6 between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. with the 25th annual Celebration of Lights. Organizers will provide hot cider and cocoa to sip by the blazing yule log, and community choral groups will sing seasonal music. There also will be a petting zoo, pony rides and a live Nativity scene. Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled to arrive by antique fire truck to begin the cheer when Great Falls’ Christmas tree is lighted.

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Continued from Page 12 Jammin’ Java in the 200 block of Maple Avenue, E., when the driver of a vehicle began to honk his horn at him to move out of the way. The complainant stated a verbal exchange ensued and then the driver swerved, making contact with his leg. The driver of the vehicle left the area before police arrived. The officer contacted the vehicle’s driver, who confirmed a verbal exchange had occurred between him and the complainant. The driver told police the pedestrian had thrown what appeared to be a cup of coffee on his windshield. The driver said he was unaware his vehicle had made contact with the pedestrian, police said. DEER SLAMS INTO DRIVER’S DOOR IN VIENNA: A motorist was traveling west-

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sound will be limited to 60 decibels in residential areas, 65 in mixed-use and commercial areas and 72 in industrial districts. From 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., continuous noise will be capped at 55 decibels in residential areas, 60 in mixed-use zones and 65 in commercial and industrial areas. • “Impulse noises,” sharp bursts of sound such as from a jackhammer or pile driver, will be capped at 80 decibels in residential and mixed-use areas during nighttime hours, but allowed to rise to 100 decibels during the day. Impulse noises of up to 120 decibels – which is on the painthreshold tolerance of human hearing and equivalent to a loud rock-music concert – will be permitted in industrial districts between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. • Outdoor construction, maintenance, repair, remodeling or demolition of real property will be prohibited between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays and between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and the days before federal holidays. • Leaf blowers and chain saws may not be operated between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., but the use of these and other lawn-maintenance tools will be allowed as early as 6 a.m. if 100 yards or more distant from a residential dwelling. Golf-course mainte-

Police Department’s Victim Services Section is kicking off its Second Annual Holiday Gift Card Drive to provide holiday help for children of domestic and sexual violence. In 2014, the Victim Services Section worked many cases involving child victims of domestic and sexual violence. Many of these children and families face the reality of not celebrating the holidays this year because of the financial burden that comes with being victims of crime. The public’s donation of gift cards will offer families assisted by police this past year the opportunity to bring a smile to the faces of the children and those who have witnessed or been victims of domestic or sexual violence. Gift cards may be dropped off or mailed to the Victim Services Section’s main office at 10600 Page Ave., Fairfax, VA 22030.

violations and issued 10 summonses. POLICE START ‘CLICK IT OR TICKET’ CAMPAIGN, CITE SCARY STATISTICS:

tor-carrier safety officers from the Fairfax County Police Department inspected 12 trucks in the 4600 block of West Ox Road on Nov. 17. Police noted 43 violations and took six trucks out of service. Officers documented 11 out-of-service

Fairfax County police on Nov. 19 joined other state and local law-enforcement officers in the “Click It or Ticket” campaign to help save more lives by strongly enforcing seat-belt laws. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, one in five Americans regularly fails to wear a seat belt when driving a motor vehicle. In 2013, a total of 21,132 U.S. passenger-vehicle occupants were killed in crashes and almost half – 49 percent – of them were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash, police said. About 64 percent of the passenger-vehicle occupants killed in nighttime crashes in 2013 were not wearing seat belts, compared with 48 percent during daytime hours. Among such fatalities in 2013, the 21to-24 age group had the highest percentage of unrestrained occupants killed: 2,415 fatalities, of which 1,340 (55 percent) were not wearing seat belts. Seat belts saved approximately 12,584 lives nationwide in 2013. If everyone had worn seat belts that year, an additional 2,800 lives could have been saved, police said.

nance may start as early as 5:30 a.m., provided it’s done at least 50 yards away from a residential dwelling. • Dog parks may operate between 7 a.m. and dusk (30 minutes after sunset) Sundays through Thursdays and between 8 a.m. and dusk on Fridays, Saturdays and days before federal holidays. • Violations made during the day will result in civil penalties of up to $250 for the first offense, plus $500 for each subsequent violation, and will be enforced by county agencies, including the Department of Code Compliance. These penalties do not apply to railroads or noises made in industrial zones or in areas regulated by the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy. During hours when those county agencies are closed, county police – who may not impose civil penalties – will enforce criminal charges. Such off-hour violations will be considered Class 2 misdemeanors subject to penalties of up to six months in jail and/or a fine of no more than $1,000. • Owners or guardians of pets may be cited if the animals’ noises can be heard in other residents’ homes between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., those people may be found in violation if the noises occur for more than five consecutive or non-consecutive minutes in any 10-minute period. The rules apply to people who permit pets to “bark, howl, bay, meow, squawk,

quack, crow or make such other sound,” wrote the ordinance’s drafters, who must have had fun with that sentence. Supervisors held a May 12 public hearing on the ordinance, but deferred their decision to June 23 and then again to Nov. 17 following considerable public input. “I think we have narrowed most of the issues,” said Supervisor Michael Frey (RSully). Despite their reservations, supervisors approved the noise ordinance unanimously. “It was a very productive evolution through five cycles of revisions,” said Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville). “We’re not totally where I’d like to be, but I do think this is a significantly improved product that I can vote for.” Leslie Johnson, the county’s zoning administrator, said Fairfax County Public Schools officials will replace loudspeakers at McLean High School and install volume regulators on them. McKay added he hoped outdoor public-address equipment at schools would be uniform across the county in order to comply better with the ordinance. Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (D) said crafting the ordinance was arduous. “There were times during this process where I never thought we would get to this point,” Bulova said. “There are competing needs and views all over the place. This was really not easy.”

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Real Estate 2016: A Look Ahead to Next Year’s Trends

Ready or Not, Millennials About to Impact Market SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Oh, those quirky Millennials. Can’t live with ’em, and if you’re in the real-estate business, pretty soon, can’t live without ’em. Not since the Baby Boomers burst upon the home-buying scene in the 1960s and ’70s has such a large demographic wave approached. With the first of the Millennial generation set to hit age 35 soon, the group numbers some 87 million and, in key ways, has radically different views on the homebuying experience. “We should think like Millennials – respond to these consumers on their terms,” said Jonathan Corr, CEO of Ellie Mae, which provides technology that helps process more than 2 million residential mortgages each year. Corr was among speakers at the National Association of Realtors’ annual convention, held Nov. 13-15 in San Diego. About 20,000 real-estate professionals attended the event. The Millennial group, which is larger than the Baby Boom generation and far larger than other age-specific demographic waves of the past century, already is coming into its own – and already has a different set of expectations. “They live to be connected,” Corr said, urging the real estate industry to “create products and services . . . so Millennials can access them how they want, when they want.” Some at the conference might have been

quietly mumbling that it’s a generation without strong interpersonal skills, but several speakers said traditional methods of interacting remain important. “If you make a face-to-face contact and gain that trust, that is what consumers are looking for,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors. “You have to be high-tech, but also high-touch,” Corr added. The potential market is immense. Cris deRitis, senior director of consumer economics for Moody’s Analytics, noted that almost 25 million of those between ages 18 and 34 currently are living with their parents, often because their employment situation remains tenuous. But with a slowly improving economy, “more and more of these individuals are going to be moving out,” said deRitis. Some will move on to rental housing. Those attempting the plunge into starter homes will find headwinds, Yun said, ranging from a lack of inventory at lower price levels and competition from those who pay all cash, to stringent loan requirements and the impact of student-loan debt. All those hurdles make it difficult not just for Millennials, but for all hoping to enter the housing market: Only 32 percent of home-buyers this year will be first-timers, the lowest rate since 1987. “The real solution is bringing in more supply – that’s how we get first-time buyers into the market,” Yun said. But home-builders are focusing more on upscale construction, aiming not at starter

homes but at properties for existing homeowners who have seen their equity grow as the market has rebounded. The good news for the real-estate professionals? The younger segment of the Millennial generation, those ages 18 to 24, seem to have a strong attraction to ultimately owning a home. A survey by the National Association

of Realtors found that 91 percent of those in that age group have the desire of homeownership, compared to 87 percent among all those surveyed. “These are huge numbers – they associate owning a home with the American Dream,” Yun said. (The complete survey results will be reported in December.)

Prediction: Market Largely on Track for Continued Growth SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer

Lawrence Yun earns his living forecasting where the national real estate market is headed. His prognosis for 2016 is mostly upbeat. Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, is projecting total existing-home sales of 5.4 million to 5.5 million next year, a slight increase from the expected 5.3 million in 2015, and anticipates price growth of about 5 percent nationally. That growth, if it materializes, would

represent the continuation of “a decent recovery year” in 2015, Yun said – but its fate could be impacted by a host of factors. “We are beginning to see some loss of momentum,” Yun said to hundreds gathered for his predictions on the first day of the National Association of Realtors’ annual conference on Nov. 13 in San Diego. On the horizon is likely to be a succession of interest-rate increases from the Federal Reserve. While home-mortgage interest rates do not always react proportionally to increases by the Fed, the combination of higher rates and, potentially, a revival of modest inflation could impact

the market. “Let’s see what happens,” Yun said. A new round of government regulations on everything from closing documents to mortgageloan requirements, ostensibly designed Lawrence Yun to help consumers and protect the real-estate market, may be having a negative impact. “How in the world [are regulations]

helping the consumer if we have a 50-year low” in the rate of home-ownership, Yun asked, predicting the home-ownership rate will continue to drop until ways are found to get the up-and-coming Millennial generation into the market. At the forum, Yun looked back to his prognostications of a year before. He was right on the mark with his prediction of 5.3 million existing-home sales, but acknowledged being too conservative in projections of new-home sales and of price appreciation in the existing-home market, while simultaneously being overoptimistic in the number of housing starts.

At the same time, deRitis said, trends can be expected to remain “moving in the right direction” so long as substantial headwinds do not develop. “We do have some risks out there, but they’re mostly manageable,” deRitis said, serving up “a fairly optimistic forecast: slow and steady, fairly sustainable” for the next two years. On the positive side, deRitis pointed to a chipping away at rates of unemployment and under-employment; the start of wage growth after years of stagnation; and the Millennial generation’s beginning to make its substantial presence known in the mar-

ket. On the down side? Tight lending rules are holding some prospective buyers back; Americans have $1.3 trillion in accumulated student debt that further constricts borrowing power; and interest rates are sure to rise. Global concerns – from military to economic to environmental – also have the potential of upsetting the market. But the short-term prognosis of deRitis is upbeat, if not quite exuberant: He expects a “little burst” of increased buying, perhaps up to 6.1 million annually, counting both new and existing homes, over the next two years, before a “gradual retreat”

in 2018-19. Moody’s also expects median prices to continue rising, up an average of 3.3 percent per year over the next two years – slower than over the past few years, when prices have been outstripping wage growth. Distill it down to a sentence? DeRitis put it this way: “Things are moving in the right direction . . . [but] there’s still more work to do.” Bad news on the local level: Moody’s expects Virginia to be the only state in the nation where median home values actually decline over the next two years, dropping a projected 0.5 percent.

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Want the good news or the bad news when it comes to the 2016 real estate market? Because analysts can give you plenty of each. “At the moment, there’s a lot of things to be anxious about in the economy – a lot of things to be worried about,” said Cris deRitis, senior director of consumer economics at Moody’s Analytics, during a program on economic trends held Nov. 13 as part of the National Association of Realtors’ annual convention.

Va. Homes Data Suggest Improving Conditions Leaders in the commonwealth’s real estate industry say healthy year-over-year growth in the third quarter suggests Virginia’s economy is moving in the right direction. “When we look at the double-digit growth in sales from this time last year, along with increased revenues to the state through the recordation tax, we have confidence in Virginia’s improving housing market and its positive impact on our overall economy,” Virginia Association of Realtors (VAR) president Deborah Baisden said after her organization on Oct. 28 reported data relating to sales and prices in the July-to-September period. A total of 31,176 properties went to closing statewide during the third quarter, up 11.3 percent from 28,008 sales during the same period in 2014. Year-over-year sales were up 15.3 percent in July, 6.5 percent in August and 11.8 percent in September, and “almost every region of the state experienced a relatively strong third quarter,” noted the Virginia Center for Housing Research at Virginia Tech, which provides data analysis for VAR. Of the seven large reporting areas across the commonwealth, only one – the Central Valley – saw a decline in sales, dropping 7.2 percent to 1,678 for the quarter. Every other corridor posted increases:

Sales were up 18.8 percent to 2,636 in Roanoke/Lynchburg/Blacksburg; up 16.3 percent to 399 in Southwest Virginia; up 14 percent to 7,308 in Hampton Roads; up 13.1 percent to 5,262 in Central Virginia; up 10.7 percent to 13,374 in Northern Virginia; and up 3.8 percent to 514 in Southside Virginia. (“Northern Virginia,” in this usage, includes a swath of land incorporating not only the inner and outer suburbs of Washington, but also jurisdictions running west to the West Virginia line and south to Fredericksburg.) The median sales price of all homes that sold during the second quarter statewide was $265,000, rising 2.3 percent from $259,000 a year before and up 6.9 percent from $248,000 in the third quarter of 2014. The increase from 2014, while modest, marks a significant achievement. “An increase in median price from the second quarter to the third quarter is unusual in recent years,” the Virginia Tech researchers noted. Unlike the relatively strong region-byregion sales growth, median prices were more uneven across the various geographic areas of the commonwealth. In Northern Virginia, the median sales price of $375,000 was down 1.3 percent from a year before, and declines also were

posted in Central Valley (down 2.3 percent to $215,000) and Roanoke (down 0.6 percent to $164,000). Increases were seen in Southwest Virginia (up 9.5 percent to $115,000); Southside Virginia (up 9 percent to $89,250); Hampton Roads (up 4.7 percent to $225,000); and Central Valley (up 3.3 percent to $216,000). Despite the ups and down, VAR statisticians concluded that home prices remain “relatively stable” statewide. They also remain about 10 percent above the national

median sales price, a spread that has remained relatively steady throughout the year. Total sales volume for the third quarter was $10.1 billion, up from $9.1 billion a year before. Homes that went to closing during the third quarter spent an average of 68 days on the market between listing and ratified sales contract, an improvement from the 73 days required a year before. The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage nationwide in the third quarter was 3.95 percent, up for the second month in a row but still low by historic standards. Within the quarter, the highest average interest rate was found in July, at 4.05 percent. Sales figures represent most, but not all, properties on the Virginia market. All figures are preliminary, and are subject to revision. For full data, see the Web site at www. varealtor.com/homesales/

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Tops Rival Langley For Championship DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

Top: Madison High School’s Jayne Carter hits the ball between Langley blockers Raya Mufti and Katie Sissier during the 6A state tournament-championship match played Nov. 20 in Richmomd. PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT Above: The Madison team gathers with the state trophy.

hawks, Natale Zanellato had 19 kills, Emily Calhoun had 11 kills and two big blocks, Kelsey Smith had three kills and two aces, Jane Hoyt had five big blocks, Maddie Blake had an ace and 18 digs and Avery Torres had 10 digs. “They were fantastic,” Carrie Hall said of her squad. “We moved some of the players’ positioning around for the state final and I think that worked out pretty well.” For Langley, Jessica Donaldson had 13 kills, two big blocks and two aces; Elena Shklyar had 16 kills, seven blocks, 18 assists and two aces; Raya Mufti had two kills and six blocks; Kristian Stanford had 10 kills and three assists; Kathryn Sissler had three kills; Allison Franke had a kill and five blocks; Sarah Maebius

had 31 digs and two assists; Lauren Pratte had 19 assists and an ace; and Christy Quian had one ace. NOTES: Langley, which has played in the state tournament six times, won the state title in 2013 and also finished second in 2007 . . . Of the five matches between Langley and Madison this season, neither team won two in a row. Madison won the first . . . In the state final, the left side of court, looking from the benches, was the winning side in all five games . . . During their careers, the Madison seniors had a 107-18 record. Kendal Hall will continue her volleyball career in college, playing at George Mason University beginning next fall . . . The state-final matchup between two Fairfax County teams was a first in tournament history.

The proof is the results from the very recent public- and private-school state tournaments. On the private-school level, Oakton’s Flint Hill Huskies won their fourth straight Virginia Independent School’s Athletic Association Division I state tourney, defeating Paul VI Catholic of Fairfax in the title match. Middleburg Academy won the Division II crown. The Virginia High School League’s public competitions were even more dominated by area teams, with a couple of all-Northern Virginia finals. On the biggest 6A level, the Langley Saxons and Madison Warhawks played for the crown. In the 5A tournament, Stone Bridge and Potomac Falls of Loudoun County met in the final. In 4A, Loudoun County High of Leesburg was in the final, and Woodgrove from Loudoun lost in the semifinals. Back 16 years ago, when girls volleyball became a varsity sport in Fairfax County, high school teams from this area were no match for the more established programs from the Richmond and Tidewater areas. Slowly, the trend changed, as youth leagues and sophisticated club organizations gained ground and began exploding throughout Northern Virginia. Girls began playing volleyball at young ages, becoming involved in the sport year-round. These days, the high school and club seasons sometimes run simultaneously. Talent levels have vastly improved throughout Fairfax County. On the public-school level, Langley was the first Fairfax County team to reach a state-championship match, finishing second. That was in 2007. Teams from the county followed by reaching state finals the next two seasons. In 2013, Langley became the first Fairfax team to win a state title. Madison was second a year ago, and the teams played for the 2015 crown. Private schools from Northern Virginia got an earlier start and won state championships before Fairfax public schools began making their mark. Now, the teams are on more equal standing, with the competition top-notch.

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This season, the Madison Warhawks closed the deal. After coming so close last fall by finishing second, Madison won the 2015 VirginHigh School VOLLEYBALL iaLeague’s 6A girls state volleyball tournament Nov. 20 in Richmond by defeating the Langley Saxons, 3-2, in the championship match. The state title was Madison’s first in the sport. Last year, Madison lost in five sets to First Colonial in the title match. Langley (25-6) and Madison (23-6) met five times this season, with the Saxons winning a week earlier in the 6A North Region Tournament final and Madison before that in the Liberty Conference Tournament final. Madison won the season series, 3-2. The state final was the first match that went to a deciding fifth set between the two. “The players were really ready for a dogfight, because it was Langley again and our seniors knew how they wanted it to end,” Madison coach Carrie Hall said. “These teams know about each other so well.” The Warhawks trailed in the state final, 2-1, just as they did in the region-tournament semifinals against West Springfield, but rallied to win each, 3-2. “We just don’t quit and keep playing,” Madison senior Jayne Carter said. Said Hall: “They are not afraid of falling into big holes, they stay relaxed and they just keep playing.” Langley won the first against Madison, 25-20. Madison took the second, 25-17, then Langley the third, 25-22. Madison won the fourth, 25-17, to tie the match at 2, then captured the squad’s initial state championship with a 15-8 victory in the final set, as senior Kendal Hall’s hard serve was returned into the net for the championship point. Madison never trailed in the final set. The Warhawks were ahead the rest of the way in the fourth set after falling behind 1-0, before taking a 7-1 lead. Hall had five aces in the match, 47 assists and 18 digs to go with a kill. Carter had 18 kills and four aces for the War-

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Potomac School Runner’s First Big Win Is a State Title DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

Not only was Kyle Sanok’s final high school cross country race his best performance by far during his four year-career the CROSS COUNTRY for Potomac School Panthers, the somewhat surprising victory the senior earned was his first in a meet of any big significance. Making the win in his finale all the more sweet was that the triumph came in the boys Division I Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association state championship meet. Sanok passed the defending champion, Alex Lomong, on the Fork Union Military Academy course about a half-mile from the finish, and led the rest of the way, winning in 16:21.76. Bishop O’Connell’s Kevin Dannaher was second in 16:36.82 and Lomong was third. “That was my first big win, and what a one to win,” Sanok said. “I never really thought about that before, then at

Potomac School’s Kyle Sanok won the Division PHOTO FROM POTOMAC SCHOOL I state title.

the end of the race my parents said, ‘You finally won a big race.’” The win was no fluke. Sanok was third in the state as a junior and earlier this fall was second in the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference. At this year’s state meet, Sanok had a lot left at the end, made his move for the lead and it paid off.

“Once I passed him, that gave me more motivation, because I didn’t want him to pass me back,” Sanok said. “I passed him going up a slight hill and he didn’t respond. I felt good going into the race and had high expectations.” Potomac School coach Jason Dwyer said Sanok didn’t know the course, so he hung back off the lead for a while. “He was prepared at that point in the race to pass the leader,” Dwyer said. Sanok initially began running cross country as a seventh-grader at the Potomac School to fulfill an athletic credit. “I liked running cross country and being on the team, but it never crossed my mind back then that some day I might win a state title,” Sanok said. As his career progressed, Sanok ran in the state meet three times, missing his sophomore season with an injury. He hopes to run in college. Sanok also swims for the Potomac School’s winter team, then runs on the outdoor track and field team in the spring. Potomac School senior Gianmarco

Terrones was seventh (17:02) in the boys state meet to earn all-state honors. Junior Carl Hoffman was 37th (18:29) and William Duryea 57th (18:52). The boys team was seventh with 198 points. The Flint Hill boys were 10th with 264 points and were led by John Moxley in 22nd (17:48) and Alec Singer in 34th (18:05). In the Division I girls state meet, Potomac School senior Rachel Granovsky finished fourth (19:36) and senior Eliza Smallwood 18th (21:16). Both earned allstate honors for finishing in the top 20. Dwyer explained that Granovsky helped pace Smallwood through the first mile, then proceeded to charge the field and pick up about 15 spots. “She was willing to sacrifice a little from her performance to help a teammate achieve her goal,” Dwyer said. The Potomac School girls placed 10th. Flint Hill senior Genna Landy was eighth in 20:35. o help a teammate achieve her goal.

Langley’s Halle Duenkel signs to play lacrosse and attend James Madison University.

McLean’s Autumn Brenner signs to play volleyball at and attend William and Mary.

High School Roundup MADEIRA SWIMMER SIGNS WITH DUKE:

Madeira School senior swimmer Kylie Jordan recently signed a college letter of intent to attend at Duke University. Jordan is on her way to becoming the most accomplished swimmer in school history. Entering her senior season this winter, she has won six individual state swimming titles, each time setting a state record and earning an All-American qualifying time. “Kylie can best be described with one word: ‘Outstanding,’” Madeira coach Rod Montrie said. “She not only trains with incredible effort and consistency, but prioritizes academics and family before her swimming.” FLINT HILL COLLEGE SIGNING CEREMONY: Three high school athletes at

Flint Hill School recently signed college letters of intent. Kiley Kettle signed to play women’s lacrosse at Elon University. Khalil Lee and Robert Riddick signed to play baseball at Liberty University and Virginia Tech, respectively.

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a setter for the nationally-ranked Metro Volleyball Club of Washington, D.C., and for the McLean High School girls volleyball team, recently signed a college letter of intent to play at the College of William and Mary. Brenner, a four-year varsity player at McLean, led her team this season to a record number of wins (21). Brenner has helped her club team win five consecutive USA Volleyball Regional Open Championship titles. She was named MVP of the 2015 Capitol Hill Classic Volleyball Tournament. She was court captain and setter for the High Performance Youth National Volleyball Team. A number of her classmates also signed college letters during a ceremony

Madeira swimmer Kylie Jordan signs a letter of intent to attend and swim at Duke University.

at the school. McLean softball player Bella Norton signed to play at Indiana University; Jon Clines (baseball), Virginia Military Institute; Delaney Gallagher (diving), San Diego State University; Karynne Baker (field hockey), Ohio University; Isabell Wyerman (crew), Boston College;, Kaela Wilbur (crew), Clemson University; Conor Grammes (baseball), Xavier University; and Chris Murphy (swimming), Duke University. LANGLEY’S DUENKEL TO PLAY LACROSSE AT JMU: Langley High School’s

Halle Duenkel has signed a college letter of intent to play lacrosse at James Madison University. A four-year starter, she is closing in on becoming the all-time leading scorer at Langley. She has 112 goals and 53 assists. Duenkel was an offensive weapon on the 2013 Langley team that reached the state-tournament finals. She was named to the Brine All-American team in 2014. A 6A/5A North All-Region selection in Virginia, she was also first team all-conference the past two seasons, and was a U.S. Lacrosse Academic All-American in 2015. Duenkel expects to complete her high school career with 13 varsity letters. She

From left: Flint Hill’s Kiley Kettle, Khalil Lee and Robert Riddick sign college letters of intent.

has been a regional-finalist long-jumper and an all-region field hockey player for Langley. MADEIRA HOLDS DIG PINK VOLLEYBALL MATCH: The Madeira School girls

volleyball program raised money for cancer by hosting Maret for a Dig Pink in October for an Independent School League match. Madeira fans sported pink attire for breast cancer awareness during the match won by Maret. “Athletics lends itself to bringing teams together in the fight of a common cause – in this case, cancer,” Madeira di-

rector of athletics Sue Cabot said. “Cancer has touched our communities and everyone’s lives in one way or another and it is important to know we can make a difference. I hope our athletes will learn from being a part of something larger than the sport itself.” Money raised will go to The Side-Out Foundation. The foundation has brought together volleyball players across the nation to raise funds for breast cancer research. It contributes funds to organizations that serve breast cancer patients, through research, medical services or patient support.

Vienna Youth Inc. teams won 10 football titles Nov. 14 at the Fairfax County Youth Football League championship games. Vienna teams won championships in five of six weight classes of the American Division, the highest and most competitive level. “Vienna football enjoyed a tremendous season,” VYI assistant football commissioner Todd Casey said. “Our players and coaches worked extremely hard. And we have had the great fortune to have an outstanding leader in Dave Hall.” Hall is stepping down as VYI football commissioner after 16 years. He won the Northern Virginia Football Hall of Fame Football Commissioner of the Year Award for 2014. The following Vienna teams won championships: n Anklebiter Steelers, coached by Todd Casey, won a fourth consecutive championship.

The Vienna Steelers gather with their Fairfax County trophy. n The 90-pound American Spiders, coached by Bannon Wysocki. n The 90-pound National Knights, coached by Tony Gutowski. n The 90-pound National Chiefs, coached by Donny

Cooke. n The 100-pound American Tigers, coached by Tiger Teramura, won a third consecutive championship. n The 100-pound National Generals, coached by Charlie Margiotta. n The 115-pound American Broncos, coached by Jim McGrath, won a fifth championship in six years. n The 115-pound National Warriors, coached by Vic Szalankiewicz. n The 130-pound American Steelers, coached by Casey Samson, won a third consecutive championship. n The 155-pound American Raiders, coached by Randy McCargo. “Safety, sportsmanship, teamwork and characterbuilding are our highest priorities,” Casey said. “We’re very proud of our success, and more importantly, of these ideals represented every day by our players, coaches and parents.”

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Vienna Youth Inc. Football Teams Win 10 Fairfax Titles

In Its Second Season, Flint Hill Makes a Big Improvement DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

In only its second year, the girls varsity field hockey team at the Flint Hill School made a big improvement. The Huskies won only one game in their inaugural high school season, but returned FIELD HOCKEY m a n y players this year. This fall, the team went 7-12 and won four games in a row at one point, before losing its final three. In Independent School League play, Flint Hill defeated Madeira, 2-0, and Holton-Arms, 2-1. In its first year, Flint Hill began building a program mostly from lacrosse players who were looking to play a fall sport. Most had never played field hockey.

The Flint Hill School field hockey team was improved this fall.

The school has started a junior varsity and middle-school program this fall.

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“This is a huge step for the future of the program because it means that girls

will be learning the sport and developing their fundamental skills early on, so when they make it to the high school level we can focus on the higher level skills and competition,” Flint Hill coach Stefanie Vestal said. Two of Flint Hill’s top varsity players this fall were senior captains Hayden Garrett and Kate Zecca, who led the offense with multiple goals and assists. Juniors Caroline Shevlin, Anna Krisko and Tori Herman contribute regularly offensively. Juniors Carolyn Holoran, Sara Paulsen and Isabel Rice-Martorell and sophomores Bella Stork and Nina Jenkins anchor the defense. Sophomore goalie Nia Simmons had four shutouts. “Together our defense has done a great job of moving the ball up the field,” Vestal said.

Sports Briefs McLEAN HOTSPUR WIN STATE CUP SOCCER TITLE:

The McLean Hotspur Green under15 boys soccer team won the U.S. Youth Soccer 2015 Virginia State Cup championship game. The Hotspur defeated a team from Charlottesville, 1-0, in the title game. In the semifinals, McLean downed Loudoun Red, 2-1. With the victory, the Hotspur travel to Barboursville, W.Va. in late June for the Regional Championships. The players were Michael Reyes, Abel Luwis, Brendan Murray, Tyler Smith, Billy Blake, Winston Agbara, Jack Rosener, Kamyab Pirouz, Ethan Stewart, Spencer Gregory, Yassine Elkahloun, Jake Mayer, Tony Ducic, Nate Paolozzi, Raphael Leslau, Garrett Socas, Jett Bisset, Eric Eichler, Dean Hughes, Daniel Diaz-Bonilla. Jamil Walker is the coach. HITMEN BASEBALL TEAM WINS TOURNAMENT: The

The Hitmen baseball team won a recent fall championship.

VIENNA KNUCKLEHEADS WIN FALL BASEBALL BRACKET: The 12-under Vienna Knuckleheads baseball

team ended their fall season by winning the Northern Viriginia Baseball Travel League silver-bracket championship. The Knuckleheads won nine out of their last 10 games and also captured two runner-up tournament finishes. Players were Dean Vance, Ethan Rowles, Luke Van demark, Kevin Wilson, Braden Coward, Edrees Noory, Sean Lavey, Alex Hebenstreit, Jack O’Connor, James Mills and Mac Kopka. The coaches were Adam Vance and Greg Rowles. SOFTBALL UMPIRE TRAINING: The Northern Virginia

Softball Umpire Association has started its fall training for softball umpires. The association officiates fastpitch softball in local area public and private high school leagues and at all levels of recreational softball throughout Northern Virginia. For more information and to register please contact Bob Angeli at: president@nvsua.org.

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13-under Hitmen baseball team, which includes local players, won the recent USSSA Virginia Fall State Tournament in Petersburg with a 4-1 record, including a 3-0 medal-round mark. In the medal round, the Hitmen defeated the Baseball Company Invaders, 8-4, Virginia Swamp Things, 8-5 in extra innings, and RBA South, 3-2. Strong pitching performances and timely hitting, aggressive base running and key defensive keyed the championship. The players were Shonjoy Bhattacharyya, Cole Heflin, Kailen Jordan, Chris Polymeropoulos, Nero Schrader, Henry Boehm, Colin Miller, Vincent DiLeonardo, Nick Guerra, Max Lane, P.J. Whitworth, Lucas LeClair and Fletcher Davis. The team was coached by Russell Pahl and Brian Lutz.

The McLean Hotspurs won a state cup soccer championship.

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Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. November 29, 1944: n Gov. Darden wants to use state funds to shore up the teacher retirement system. November 25, 1959: n Cost savings that have accrued in constructing the county’s new intermediate schools will result in funding being available to build a new elementary school in Vienna. n The Fairfax fire marshal is cautioning that some school principals aren’t taking fire safety seriously enough. n Virginia’s attorney general and his wife are leading a state delegation on a 13-day “goodwill cruise” through the Caribbean and to Bermuda. November 26, 1968: n U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill (R-10th) says 1968 brought “crime, discontent, disorder, confusion, continuous street incidents, school disruption and chaos” to the District of Columbia this year, and is urging President-elect Nixon to sack D.C. Mayor Walter Washington. n The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority’s plans for its newest park, Potomac Overlook, call for leaving much of the 65 acres in a natural state. n On TV tonight: “Hazel,” “Julia,” “Mod Squad,” “The Doris Day Show,” “The Red Skelton Show” and “60 Minutes.” November 25, 1977: n After today, smoking will be banned in many indoor areas across Fairfax County. n Fairfax Hospital Association plans to increase daily room rates by an average of 7.7 percent next year. n So far, the Thanksgiving get-away has resulted in no fatalities and no huge traffic tie-ups on Virginia’s roads. n State liquor authorities have banned the sale of Billy Beer in Virginia, saying it promotes the endorsement of alcohol by celebrities. n Food prices in Northern Virginia are rising more rapidly than in the rest of the nation. n The Metro system appears to be ironing out kinks that have plagued the rail system since it began operation last year. November 27-28, 1985: n The non-residential tax base in Fairfax County has grown from 11.7 percent of overall taxable property in 1979 to 21 percent today.

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