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For a Night, McLean at Center of National Gun Debate After Move of Store Sparks Controversy, Both Sides Turn Out BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
A standing-room-only crowd of anti-gun protesters and gun-rights supporters – some of whom openly carried handguns and at least one rifle – filled the main hall at the McLean Community Center on Oct. 7 to learn what the McLean Citizens Association (MCA) could do about a firearms store’s relocation near a school. The likely answer – not much – left some dissatisfied. The brouhaha began Sept. 26 when NOVA Firearms moved to 1389 Chain Bridge Road, which is next to Franklin Sher- Gun-rights advocate Terman Elementary rell Purdé carried a .357 School and less Magnum revolver in a hip than a half-mile holster and a Finnish Moaway from where sin Nagant M39 rifle over his shoulder at the recent the store had been meeting. for two years. The store’s opening drew protesters who objected to its proximity to the school. Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) said in a statement that the shop conformed to the law, but added he would try to persuade the owners to end their lease and relocate again. MCA president Jeff Barnett did not permit
TAKING THEIR TURN AT THE FIRE HOSE! Gianna Berry (right), Noah Schroth (top) and Eunice Chin (above) were among local youngsters who were guided by Volunteer EMT Sean Powers in the proper use of a fire hose during an open house held Sept. 10 at the McLean Volunteer Fire Department. The station was among all those across Fairfax County open to the community for annual fire-prevention open houses. In 2014, the 58 volunteers of the McLean station responded to more than 2,000 fire, rescue and emergency calls, added a new fire engine and provided more than 11,000 hours of volunteer staff working alongside the career firefighters who staff the station 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT
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The White House has been home to bitter grudges, scheming and revenge – and this just by a former president’s daughter. Margaret Truman disliked some White House staff members and avenged herself while playing volleyball with the U.S. Secret Service’s team, said Charles Taylor, who was on White House detail with the agency under four presidents. Team members would position the Ms. Truman near the net and feed her the ball for kill shots. “She’d have people identified and knock their glasses off or knock them down,” Taylor recalled. The Gaithersburg resident, who is father-in-law to Great Falls Citizens Association past president Jackie Taylor, regaled Great Falls Senior Center members Oct. 6 at Great Falls United Methodist Church. Taylor was a catapult operator and antisubmarine officer during World War II, and later attended the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. Taylor began his Secret Service work under President Truman, who was personable, called Taylor by name and asked about his family. Presidents sometimes befriend members of the White House detail to help them navigate outside the “bubble” that shields them from everyday experiences, he said. Taylor once guarded Truman as he swam in Hawaiian waters. When alerted that a shark was in the area, Taylor pleaded with the president to leave the water, but
was told, “I’m not afraid of sharks.” Taylor recalled when a train crew member testing the tracks for a Truman visit began suffering kidney and lung failure. The man mistook carbon tetrachloride, a cleaning chemical, for a libation and put whiskey in it, which “had an adverse effect on his health,” Taylor noted. Truman narrowly escaped assassination Nov. 1, 1950, while staying at Blair House during White House renovations. Two Puerto Rican nationalists had gunfight outside with the president’s protective detail and Truman, who had been napping, came to the bedroom window to observe. Seeing the president’s vulnerability, White House police officer Leslie Coffelt drew the assassins’ fire and was killed, Taylor said. One assassin was killed and the other sentenced to death. Truman reduced his sentence to life in prison, but President Carter later paroled him. The decision did not sit well with Taylor. “Here’s a guy who killed a White House policeman,” he said in disgust. “I couldn’t go along with that.” Taylor later was assigned to the president-elect’s detail in 1952. When Dwight Eisenhower defeated Adlai Stevenson that November, agents went to Ike’s house and informed him that his personal freedom would be curtailed. They needn’t have bothered: The former five-star general was used to living under controlled circumstances. Eisenhower loved golf and practiced putting on a green on the White House grounds. He also hit wedges, irons and sometimes even a 3-wood, sending balls
Retired Secret Service agent Charles Taylor speaks to members of the Great Falls Senior PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER Center.
over the site’s southern fence. His valet had to retrieve those errant balls, which also were sought by passing motorists, who dangerously stopped their cars mid-street to pick them up. Unable to open his safe on one occasion, Eisenhower became displeased when Secret Service agents told him safecracking was not part of their training. “President Eisenhower would give you a 10-pound look,” Taylor said. “I finally got [the safe] open.” Taylor went with Vice President Nixon to Venezuela and earned a Presidential Medal of Honor for escorting Nixon’s motorcade through a hostile mob. “I don’t want those Communist bastards to be successful,” Nixon reportedly said. “We’re going to finish this trip.” Shortly after Jon Kennedy’s election as president, Taylor was sent to Georgetown
Hospital to guard First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, who was giving birth to John Kennedy Jr. As Taylor was escorting her and the newborn past the nursery room, a photographer jumped out of a closet and took a photo. “You just overstepped the bounds of decency,” Taylor told the man before confiscating his film and White House pass. Taylor also had the grim duty of handling the limousine in which President Kennedy had been assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963. He took it to a secure location and had portions of the president’s skull removed from the vehicle. Taylor later pre-interviewed people who testified before the Warren Commission. He agrees with the commission’s conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald killed Kennedy. Oswald, a former U.S. Marine, “was able to stabilize himself” in the book-depository building, he said. “He was a marksman and had the capability to do it.” Taylor also helped develop a book on currency, which became a “bible” for counterfeiting investigations and headed a commission studying clad-metal coins. With his first wife dying of cancer, Taylor left the Secret Service in 1976. Following the Clinton administration’s departure in 2001, Taylor was part of a group that helped recover improperly removed White House valuables. Audience member Katherine Layton enjoyed Taylor’s spiel. “I liked the little stories he told about Nixon in Venezuela trip, the Clintons and Jackie Kennedy when the photographer jumped out at her,” she said.
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Flint Hill Cemetery Tour to Raise Funds for Columbarium BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
Begun more than 160 years ago at a former farm, Flint Hill Cemetery has served as the burial ground for many Vienna and Oakton residents. But with the cemetery almost out of available plots, caretakers hope to build a columbarium to store the ashes of deceased clients and provide a new revenue source to pay for site maintenance and protection decades into the future. The Flint Hill Cemetery Association hopes to raise some of the $300,000 needed for the columbarium by holding a candlelight tour of the cemetery on Saturday, Oct. 24. Led by Oakton author and historian Jim Lewis, who also shepherded an immensely
popular historical program at the cemetery three years ago, the hour-long tour will take participants through the burial ground and perhaps feature some special guests. “Expect a few surprises,” Lewis said. All funds raised at the event will benefit the association, which was founded in 1875 and is a 501 (c) 13 non-profit. (You read that correctly. The 13 at the end denotes a cemetery.) Flint Hill Cemetery’s first documented burial took place in 1852, although it’s probable that others were buried earlier at the former farm site, Lewis said. The cemetery is the final resting place of many prominent Vienna-area residents, including Mayors Charles Robinson Jr. and M. Jane Seeman; members of the Lydecker and Freeman families, who owned what now is the Freeman Store and Museum; Jo-
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Vienna’s cozy, popular Waters Field later this year will receive new artificial turf to replace the worn carpet that has served local athletes for the last decade. The Vienna Town Council on Sept. 28 agreed to ride Fairfax County’s contract with the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies and have FieldTurf USA install the synthetic turf at a cost of up to $581,692. The project will not involve only a fresh layer of rubberized carpeting. The contract price also includes $2,500 for a drainage test at the site and $4,200 for 2-by-10-foot letters with an important warning: “No Metal Cleats.” There are no indications now of drain-
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Opinion Our View: Endorsement in the 34th House District When it comes to the 34th District in the House of Delegates, which encompasses Great Falls and part of McLean, there is no such thing as a sure bet. The district in recent years has been passed between Republicans and Democrats, with races often decided by razor-thin margins. Such was the case in January, when Democrat Kathleen Murphy oh-sonarrowly defeated Republican Craig Parisot in a special election necessitated when Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34th) won election to Congress. (Murphy knows the sting of close races, having lost narrowly to Comstock in 2013.) With the outcome so close, it’s fair to say that Parisot probably spent much of the year kicking himself for not being out in the community enough during that midwinter sprint. We endorsed
Murphy then, in large part because she was a familiar face both in the years before the election, and during the race itself. Despite their individual talents, both Murphy and Parisot at times come off as merely mouthing talking points. A recent campaign forum sponsored by the Great Falls Citizens Association hardly rivaled the Lincoln-Douglas debates in eloquence or substance. That caveat aside, Parisot has improved his performance enough to merit consideration by voters this time around. And the electorate in the 34th has not been shy about sending incumbents out the door, or at least giving them a good scare, in recent years. So Democrats have reason to worry that the GOP might be able to swipe this seat away from them, given the balanced electorate and what likely
will be a relatively low turnout. In making our decision, we look to Murphy’s performance during the 2016 General Assembly session. Yes, she put in a number of bills that were sops to her left-leaning core supporters. But, in a body where Democrats are outnumbered by Republicans 2-to-1, she also managed to work across the aisle and gain respect from the other side – no small task, and an important achievement that will benefit her constituents. It is a closer call this time than in the winter special election, as we can see the benefits of having a Republican representing the district in Richmond. But by the preponderance of the evidence, we believe Kathleen Murphy remains the better choice in the 34th. Will voters agree? Both sides believe this one may be a nail-biter.
Politicians Need to Stand Up on the Issue of Guns Editor: One large rifle and many handguns were worn by people attending the McLean Citizens Association meeting earlier this month, held at the McLean Community Center. I was shocked to see this, and am afraid the relocated gun shop in McLean will be bringing this element to our peaceful, safe
community soon. Many of these people were not McLean residents, and I am sure these outsiders to McLean will be bringing and buying and selling their weapons daily – a few feet from our children at Franklin Sherman Elementary school. My hope is that the outrageous law that allows a gun store to be next to our school
will be changed, and that we will be able to make our community safe by outlawing guns in places where many children come and play. Please ask and support the people who are courageous enough to stand up to the National Rifle Association. Marilyn White McLean
Editor: The recently relocated gun shop near a McLean elementary school has drawn much attention from parents, elected officials and the media. Del. Kathleen Murphy and Dranesville
Supervisor John Foust, along with several other local Democratic candidates, have spoken out clearly against this store’s location. But we have heard nothing from Craig Parisot, who is challenging incumbent Murphy.
Perhaps he is concerned about jeopardizing his perfect NRA score, irrespective of the concerns of the citizens of the 34th District? Michael Fruitman Herndon
Editor: Del. Kathleen Murphy has earned the endorsement of key business organizations in Northern Virginia – the Northern Virginia BizPac and the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors – while her opponent, Craig Parisot, has been endorsed by the National Federation of Independent
Business, an ideology oriented organization. In its own description, it is “a conservative lobbying organization,” and this endorsement hardly reflects the interests of our local community. Parisot touts his high-tech credentials. Yet he has not been endorsed by the pre-
mier technology group – the Northern Virginia Technology Council. Businesses leaders have had a close look at Del. Murphy, and liked what they saw. She has earned their trust and vote. Greg Brandon McLean
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Parisot Is the Right Candidate for the Era of the Internet He also understands the challenges of The Internet age poses unique chalthe Internet age. That is why he proposes lenges and unique opportunities. It is clear amending the Virginia Computer Crimes to me that Parisot has shown he is ready to Act and exercising the authorities under tackle both. Title 32 of the U.S. Code to crack down on Mike Trader cybercrime and give us real privacy protecGreat Falls tion. The Sun Gazette welcomes campaign letters, with some caveats: Please keep them to no more than 150 words and do not repeat campaign “talking points.” The deadline for receipt of campaign letters is Oct. 17. Editor: Craig Parisot wants to make Virginia the cyber capital of the United States. As someone who built two technology companies from the bottom up and has extensive background in cybersecurity issues, he understands how to accomplish this.
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Constituents Get Little from Foust ing existing protective county regulations, especially as regards erosion, water-quality control and protection of the Chesapeake Bay. Yet the same officials are busy developing their own expensive projects, raising taxes, increasing their salaries and finding new items to tax. Have our supervisors become so comfortable in their jobs, in using their authority, in ignoring their responsibility as codeenforcers, and believing their jobs are safe regardless of their performance? Voters, do your jobs. Elected officials must be held responsible for following the regulations they mandated. When they don’t, they should be replaced. Sam Tignor McLean
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Editor: John Foust’s election flier states “He Listens. He Leads. He Delivers.” This is false. In July 2014, I wrote him a letter asking how mandated berms within a stormwater easement could be removed by property owners when it is a required part of the approved site-plan development for the subdivision. The storm runoff from the property is free to flow into other neighboring properties. To date, Supervisor Foust has not responded to the original letter or a subsequent follow-up. He has ignored the issue totally. Indeed, elected officials widely ignore and totally thumb their noses at enforc-
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Editor: It is important that the residents in Dranesville District know that Supervisor John Foust and his staff are very responsive to their needs. When they heard of our particular problem, they were very efficient and effective in resolving it. Our problem was electrocuted squirrels causing power outages. Approximately every two months, over a long time, my neighbors and I had to endure power outages when a squirrel climbed our power pole and coming in contact with the transformer. In response, the power company would come to restore the power and remove the dead squirrel. It was only with the help of Supervisor Foust and his terrific staff that the issue was resolved. They heard us and contacted Dominion Power, resulting in a new pole being erected. It is higher and further away from the tree that houses the squirrels. My neighbors and I suffer no more from those power outages, which caused all kind of inconveniences. I wish to publicly thank Supervisor Foust and his staff. Ethel Hansan McLean
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has been done to draw investors back here to lift our tax base? Evidently, nothing. Transportation infrastructure in our region has also suffered. Has Route 7 been widened? No. Instead, Foust took the liberty of raising our taxes by 17 percent in three years while he underfunded our schools by $100 million. With budget concerns such as these, you would think Foust would not give himself a pay raise, but he did – a $20,000 pay raise for his part-time job. In November, it is time to vote out Foust and bring new leadership and a fresh perspective to Fairfax County. Desiree Koetzle McLean
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Editor: I recently read a letter to the editor by Steven Bloom that sang praises of John Foust during his eight-year tenure as Dranesville supervisor. I also noted this letter did not list any specific accomplishments. This is because Foust has none. Foust, and his supporters, love to talk about his undertakings for the taxpayers of Fairfax County in great, nondescript language. However, a look at the facts shows that Foust has little to no record to stand on. Since Foust took office, the economy in Fairfax County has sunk to record lows. To give your readers an idea of how bad it is: commercial-office-space vacancy is at 19 million square feet, the equivalent of six empty Pentagons. The commercial tax base has dropped to 19 percent of the overall total, the lowest in nearly two decades. What
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Editor: Craig Parisot has been endorsed by Virginia’s leading small-business association. The Virginia director of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, in explaining the organization’s endorsement, called Parisot the best choice for small businesses and someone who understands their challenges.
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It must be a dream scenario for a political incumbent: one’s opponent does not show up for a debate, the formerly boisterous crowd has dissipated after listening to previous matches and all you have to do is run the highlight reel from your recent term and answer three questions. That present fell into the lap of state Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31st) during a Great Falls Citizens Association debate on Sept. 29 at the Great Falls Grange. Speaking last at the event, which ran a little past its planned 9 p.m. cutoff time, Favola looked refreshed and even perky. Candidates who debated earlier in the evening not only had their opponents to contend with, but also battled heavy rains and rush-hour traffic to attend the forum. George Forakis, the Republican nominee, was a no-show at the event. He also has been absent from forums held in Arlington and Loudoun counties. Favola, who spent 14 years on the Arlington County Board, in 2011 was elected to succeed former state Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple (D-31st). The district includes parts of Arlington and McLean, all of Great Falls and several precincts in eastern Loudoun County. Having the floor to herself, Favola cited some of the bills she had gotten passed, including ones that provided more money for kindergarten-through-12th-grade edu-
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The Sun Gazette has been watching the local transportation scene since Route 7 in Tysons Corner was a twolane byway. As the region has grown, the Sun Gazette and its predecessors have kept pace with comprehensive coverage of growth in transportation.
Dec. 9 is Likely Decision Day on Plan Circle Dec. 9 on your calendar – that’s the day the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) is likely to vote on the McAuliffe administration’s proposal to add tolling and make other adjustments to Interstate 66 inside the Beltway. The 17-member state panel will hold its December meeting in Northern Virginia – site to be determined – and at the meeting is expected to look at a framework agreement with the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission to implement the I-66 tolling plan. Also likely to be on the agenda is consideration of moving forward with funding for construction of the tolling
equipment and infrastructure, said Michelle Holland of the Virginia Department of Transportation. The meeting is scheduled for Dec. 89. “Typically, the CTB will vote or take action on the second day of their meetings, so the vote will probably occur on Dec. 9,” Holland said. The powerful state transportation panel is scheduled to be briefed on the I-66 proposal during a “workshopping” event on Oct. 27 in Virginia Beach. McAuliffe administration officials announced the proposal to add tolling back in March.
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liam, Manassas, Fairfax and Loudoun to pay such an outrageous amount for the privilege of sitting in the same unmoving lanes of traffic so Arlington can have nice new bike paths is unconscionable,” said House Majority Whip Jackson Miller (RManassas). (Arlington leaders shot back that the proposal has little to nothing to do with new bike paths, and said the whole point of the proposal was to keep traffic on I-66 moving rather than seeing it bogged down in congestion.) The I-66 proposal will continue festering throughout election season and beyond, with the Commonwealth Transportation Board currently slated to consider it in December. Even if it is adopted, opponents vow to press the fight during the 2016 General Assembly session.
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‘Suits and Sneakers’ Fete Salutes McLean Civic Pride The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce honored local business people and community members Oct. 6 at the organization’s annual “Suits and Sneakers Celebration,” held at the Pavilions of Turkey Run at Claude Moore Colonial Farm. Chamber members, local officials and awardees – many wearing the event’s standard uniform of business suits combined with tennis shoes – sampled cuisine and libations from restaurants and vendors, pored over pamphlets and displays set out by community organizations, and bid on silent-auction items. Award winners received a glass trophy, a letter from U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and cheers from onlookers. This year’s honorees were: • Former Del. Robert Brink (D-48th), Community Leadership Award. • John Alford, Police Officer of the Year. • James Davison, Auxiliary Police Officer of the Year. • McLean Square Associates (Georges Tawil), Corporate Partner. • Food Bus Inc. (Kathleen Weil) and board members Melani Spiegel and Stacy Leff, Community Volunteers of the Year. • Mo Jebali of Pulcinella The Italian Host, Outstanding Business Citizen. • Fuad Sahouri of Sahouri Insurance, Hometown Hero. • Dal Grano Restaurant (Jozef Valko), New Business of the Year. • Derek Blain, principal owner of Keller Williams Realty McLean/Great Falls, Community Impact Award. • El Tio Tex-Mex Grill, Restaurant of
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Study Helps Determine What ‘Green’ Means What do consumers think of green homes? And, what are the most important elements of a green-built home? Builders and other industry professionals now have an opportunity to find out what green means to home buyers with a new publication from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). NAHB’s publishing arm, BuilderBooks, recently released “What Green Means to Home Buyers: Perceptions and Preferences,” a study of consumer preferences focusing exclusively on green/high-performance features in the home and the community. The study examines consumers’ attitudes of various green features, concepts or terminologies, the resonance of those terms as potential marketing tools, and the likelihood that the home purchase decision may be influenced by any of these features or terms. The study was conducted by NAHB in 2015 and is based on a survey of home buyers nationwide. Results from the study are available by age, income, race and Census division, among other demographic characteristics. “This new study is an incredibly useful tool to help builders and remodelers determine not only consumer attitudes towards green homes, but also which green features consumers care most about,” said NAHB chairman Tom Woods, a home builder from Blue Springs, Mo. “We have seen incredible growth in green and sustainable building over the years, and the results of this survey only further solidify the continued consumer interest in green building, and which attributes matter most to these buyers.” The survey found the following were the top influencers in a home-purchase decision: 90%: Safe community. 88%: Energy efficient. 85%: Low maintenance. 85%: Lower operating costs. 84%: Durable/Resilient. Common words used by buyers to describe “green homes”: 32%: Efficient, Energy Efficient, Water Efficient, High Efficiency. 15%: Eco-friendly, Environmentally-friendly, Environmentally-responsible, Environmentally-safe, Environmentally-conscious. 8%: Solar, Solar Power, Solar Energy, Solar Panels. 4%: Lower Costs, Lower Utility Bills, Saves Money. “What Green Means to Home Buyers: Perceptions and Preferences” is available for purchase for $79.95 for NAHB members, $115.95 for others.
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Public-Safety Notes was sentenced Oct. 9 to 32 years in prison in connection with his armed assault of two security guards and escape from Inova Fairfax Hospital in March. Assaye also must pay restitution of $34,870 for the 12 bank robberies and undergo drug testing and treatment, in addition to a mental-health evaluation and treatment, officials said. 3 MEN ASSAULT, ROB VICTIM IN MERRIFIELD: Fairfax County police are looking
for three men who assaulted and robbed a male victim in the 2900 block of Stillwood Circle in Merrifield on Oct. 7. The victim was in the parking lot of an apartment complex at around 12:14 a.m. when the suspects approached, assaulted him, took his property and fled. Authorities took the victim to Inova Fairfax Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The first suspect was described as Hispanic with long dark hair; the second suspect was described as black and wearing a black jacket; and the third suspect was described as Asian with a mustache and wearing a hat. DRIVER IN MERRIFIELD ACCIDENT CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING OFFICER, MUCH MORE: A Fairfax County police
officer came across a single-vehicle accident while patrolling in the 3000 block of
Gatehouse Plaza in Merrifield on Oct. 7 at about 5:50 p.m. The driver of the vehicle attempted to open the officer’s cruiser door and then raised a bottle to hit the officer, police said. The officer deployed an electroniccontrol weapon, but the suspect continued his combative behavior and damaged the officer’s cruiser. The officer arrested the driver, Jonathan P. Boduch, 23, of Arlington, and took him into custody. Authorities have charged him with driving while intoxicated (second offense), refusal to submit to alcohol testing, felony destruction of property, accident hit-and-run, assault on a law-enforcement officer and obstruction of justice.
officer displayed his electronic-control weapon and engaged the man in conversation. After carefully speaking with the man, the officer managed to calm him and the suspect complied with the officer’s verbal commands. Police took the man under an emergency-custody order and transported him to a hospital for a mental evaluation. There were no injuries during the incident, police said. SPOOLS OF COPPER WIRE STOLEN FROM ELECTRICAL PLANT IN VIENNA:
A Dominion Virginia Power employee told Vienna police that sometime between Oct. 1 and 6, someone entered the electrical plant at 405 Center St., N., and took several spools of copper wire. Vienna police continue to investigate this case.
McLEAN RESIDENT REPORTS BURGLARY: A resident living in the 1700 block
of Westwind Way in McLean told Fairfax County police on Oct. 5 at about 6:52 p.m. that someone had entered the residence and taken property.
FIRE, POLICE PERSONNEL TEND TO GASOLINE SPILL AT VIENNA SERVICE STATION: A Vienna police officer went
to the Exxon service station at 395 Maple Ave., E., on Oct. 3 at 3:31 p.m. to assist with traffic control while Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department personnel attended to a large amount of gasoline that had been spilled on the ground.
MAN TO BE EVALUATED MENTALLY AFTER HITTING WALL WITH METAL PIPE AT FAIR OAKS SCHOOL: Fairfax County
police dispatched officers to the Kellar School, 11204 Waples Mill Road in the Fair Oaks area, on Oct. 5 at around 11:16 a.m. after receiving a report that a juvenile acting violently toward staff and destroying property. Upon arrival, officers located an adult man yelling and holding a metal pipe-like object and swinging it against a wall. One
MOTORIST CITED AFTER STRIKING, INJURING BICYCLIST IN VIENNA: A
motorist who was traveling eastbound on Tapawingo Road, S.W., on Oct. 6 at 6:42 a.m. attempted to make a left turn onto Meadow Lane, S.W., and struck a bicyclist
in the intersection, Vienna police said. Rescue personnel transported the bicyclist to an area hospital for injuries suffered in the crash. Police issued the motorist a summons for failure to yield the right-ofway. Vienna police remind motorists that the new school year has begun and with that comes increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Drivers should remain especially alert and remember to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, police said.
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A motorist was traveling northbound on Park Street, S.E., and approaching the pedestrian crossing near Locust Street, S.E., on Oct. 6 at 5:52 p.m. when the vehicle struck a bicyclist in the crosswalk, Vienna police said. Police issued the vehicle’s driver a summons for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. VIENNA RESIDENT REPORTS, CASH, JEWELRY STOLEN FROM HER HOME:
A woman living in the 600 block of Plum Street, S.W., told Vienna police that between July 1 and Oct. 8, several items – including money and jewelry – had gone missing from her residence. Vienna police continue to investigate this case. VIENNA POLICE COLLECT 284 POUNDS’
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McLean/Great Falls Notes MCA TO HOST CANDIDATE FORUM: The
McLean Citizens Association will host a candidate forum on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 2:30 to 6 p.m. at the McLean Community Center. Candidates for state Senate District 31, House District 34 and Dranesville supervisor and School Board seats have been invited to participate. For information, call (703) 938-7516. ELECTION FORUM SLATED FOR GREAT FALLS: The Great Falls Citizens Associa-
tion will host a candidate forum on Monday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Great Falls Grange, 9818 Georgetown Park. Candidates for School Board, clerk of the Circuit Court, commonwealth’s attorney, sheriff and Soil and Water Conservation Board have been invited to participate. MCC WORKSHOP FOCUSES ON PROSPECTIVE USHERS: The McLean Com-
munity Center will host a forum for those interested in ushering at Alden Theatre events on Monday, Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. For information on the hour-long pro-
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gram, call (703) 790-0123. MCC TO HOST GINGERBREAD WORKSHOP: The McLean Community Center
will present a haunted gingerbread house workshop for families on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The cost is $35 per house for McLean residents, $45 for others. For information, call (703) 790-0123 or see the Web site at www.mcleancenter.org. MCC CONTINUES SERIES ON SUCCESSFUL AGING: The McLean Community
Center’s “Are You Ready for the Rest of Your Life?” series continues on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 10:30 a.m. with “Adressing Your Biggest Worry: Will My Money Last?” The cost is $5 for McLean residents, $7.50 for others. Upcoming events in the series include “Options for Living Out Your Senior Years (Oct. 28) and “When the Time Comes, Will Your Family Be Prepared?” on Nov. 4. For information and to register, see the Web site at www.mcleancenter.org.
Church World Service, a multi-faith organization, will hold its 11th annual Crop Hunger Walk on Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Vienna Town Green. Mayor Laurie DiRocco
LANDSCAPE PAINTER FEATURED AT ARTS SOCIETY: Landscape artist Jan
Ponder will be the featured presenter at the monthly meeting of the McLean Art Society, to be held on Friday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at the McLean Community Center. Ponder will present a demonstration in the use of encaustics, a technique using hot wax. The community is invited.
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will cut the ribbon to start the 3-mile walk, which will be held in residential areas on the town’s south side. Organizers hope the walk will raise $40,000 for humanitarian aid, with special emphasis this year on the refugee crisis in
Syria. One-quarter of the funds raised will benefit the Committee for Helping Others, which serves people in need in the Vienna and Oakton communities. Registration for the walk will begin at 1:15 p.m. at nearby Vienna Presbyterian
Vienna/Oakton Notes ‘CROP HUNGER WALK’ IN VIENNA WILL RAISE FUNDS FOR HUMANITARIAN AID:
present “Collecting for the Long Haul,” the latest in its arts-lecture series, on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Arts of Great Falls School, 756 Walker Road. Kelly is a local collector whose work focuses on the golden age of American illustration (1890-1935). He will discuss how his collection was put together, how it is cared for and how it is shared throughout the country. The program is free, and the community is invited. For information, see the Web site at www.greatfallsart.org.
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Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church, 8980 Brook Road in McLean. The event will feature games, crafts, pumpkin-carving, hayrides, pony rides, vendors and artisans, along with plenty of food. The community is invited. BLOOMINGDALE’S HOSTS BENEFIT FOR CHILD-ADVOCACY GROUP: SafeSpot of
Fairfax is partnering with Bloomingdale’s Tysons Corner to host a benefit “Passion for Fashion” fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $80, which include a fashion show, raffle, silent auction, “swag bag” and champagne brunch. Bloomingdale’s is donating 10 percent of all store purchases during the event to SafeSpot, which provides child-advocacy services. For information, see the Web site at www.safespotfairfax.org. Your submissions are invited for inclusion at the Sun Gazette.
Church, and a local band will play starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Town Green. All ages are welcome. Leashed dogs will be permitted on the walk, which will be held starting at 2 p.m., rain or shine. Refreshments will be served after the walk, and organizers will give away 30 door prizes contributed by Vienna businesses. For more information, e-mail Betty.rahal@ verizon.net or see the Web site at www.viennacropwalk.org. COMEDIAN FEATURED AT FUNDRAISER:
Comedian Mack Dryden will be featured at a fund-raiser for the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna, to be held on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. at Oakton High School. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For tickets and information, call (703) 281-0538 or see the Web site at www.scov. org/fundraiser. CHURCH TO HOST CLASSICAL MUSICIANS: Clarinetist Adam Ebert, pianist
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Fairfax County Notes COUNTY LAUNCHES ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Every
month, Fairfax County’s domestic-violence hotlines receive more than 240 calls, victims request 64 family-abuse protective orders, 13 families escape to an emergency domestic-violence shelter and police arrest about 160 people for domestic-violence-related offenses. Domestic violence typically is a pattern of coercive behaviors used by someone to gain or maintain power and control over another person in the context of an intimate, dating or familial relationship. Domestic violence may be criminal (e.g., physical assault or stalking) or not (e.g., verbal abuse or financial control). In a new effort to help reduce domesticviolence crimes and quickly connect victims with services they need, Fairfax County police have adopted a new Lethality Assessment Program (LAP). This screening tool helps police officers recognize the level of risk for danger while they are on site responding to a domestic-violence-related call for help. The tool also guides high-risk victims, who often do not seek services, toward confidential, community-based services immediately after the crime. Fairfax County Police Chief Edwin Roessler and Ina Fernández, director of the county’s Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, launched the program Oct. 1 at a news conference at the Historic Fairfax County Courthouse. All police officers who patrol Fairfax County were given LAP training this spring and the program was implemented July 1.
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Initial results for July and August, using the LAP screening tool, found that more than half the cases were high-risk, with 33 percent involving a firearm, 64 percent involving a history of strangulation and 55 percent involving a history of stalking. LAP partners include the Fairfax County Police Department, the county’s Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and the county’s Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, as well as Shelter House and Bethany House of Northern Virginia. SUPERVISORS TO MULL RESTRICTIONS ON DOG TETHERING: The Fairfax Coun-
ty Board of Supervisors will host a public hearing on Oct. 20 to consider code amendments that would prohibit residents from tethering dogs more than a cumulative one hour in any 24-hour period countywide. If adopted, Fairfax County would join other local jurisdictions, including Arlington and Alexandria, in enacting such legislation. The proposal is modeled after an ordinance in Richmond, and has been endorsed by the Virginia Federation of Human Societies and the state attorney general’s office. The first offense would be classified as a Class 3 misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500. Subsequent offenses would be higher-level misdemeanors, with the potential of fines and jail time. The public hearing will be held as part of the regular Board of Supervisors’ meeting. For information or to sign up to speak, call the clerk’s office at (703) 324-3151. COUNTY POLICE COLLECT MORE THAN 1,900 POUNDS’ WORTH OF UNWANTED MEDICATIONS: Fairfax County police
wish to thank all residents who took time to visit local police stations Sept. 26 to dispose of unused or unwanted prescription medications. Police collected more than 1,900 pounds of such medications at the department’s eight district stations, county officials said. All medications and supplies were transported to the Northern Virginia headquarters for the Virginia State Police shortly after 2 p.m. that day for disposal.
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pating with the DEA for future initiatives, officials said.
WORTH OF MEDICATION AT DRUG TAKE-BACK: The Vienna Police Depart-
ment, in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, (DEA), participated in the 10th National Drug TakeBack Initiative on Sept. 26. As a result of that initiative, Vienna police collected and safely disposed of 284 pounds’ worth of expired or no-longerneeded medications from area residents. The September initiative collected approximately 27,292 pounds’ worth of medications statewide, officials said. Vienna police plan to continue partici-
The Vision Impaired Resource Group of Vienna/Oakton will meet on Monday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. at Patrick Henry Library. The speaker will be Melanie Hughes of the Virginia Department for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The community is invited. For information, call Ann Koch at (571) 275-0292 or e-mail 5kochs@cox.net. Those needing a ride to the event can call the Shepherd’s Center at (703) 281-0538 (three days’ notice required. AMERICAN LEGION POST TO HOST
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business in the 7500 block of Leesburg Pike in the Falls Church area on Oct. 6 at about 2:40 a.m. and took property, Fairfax County police said. HOME BURGLARIZED IN FALLS CHURCH AREA: A resident living in the 2700 block
of Pioneer Lane in Falls Church told Fairfax County police on Oct. 3 that someone had entered the residence and taken property.
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Merrifield Garden Center will present a forum on “Native Plants for Wildlife & Pollinators” on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 8132 Lee Highway. Plant specialist Andy Johnson will discuss how plans can support pollinators, birds and other wildlife while still being aesthetically pleasing.
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Former Flint Hill Coach Is Winning Yet Again in S.C. Good for Michael Wright. The former head high school football coach at Flint Hill in Oakton is now the head coach at Pinewood Prep in Summerville, S.C., and his team is doing well.
Offense Stalls After the Halftime Break
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At halftime, the host Flint Hill Huskies were in control of the Bishop Ireton Cardinals, leading the Oct. 10 high school football game, FOOTBALL 20-3, with a big advantage in total yards – 221-72 – and the momentum on their side. That didn’t last. Ireton (5-1) rallied to win, 24-23, in a non-conference contest between teams ranked high in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I state poll. Ireton was ranked third last week and Flint Hill (3-2) fifth. Ireton outgained Flint Hill in total yardage, 246-52, in the second half and took advantage of two interceptions after the break. “They made some adjustments at halftime and we kept playing hard, but we kind of ran out of gas,” Flint Hill coach Tom Verbanic said. “We played very well in the first half.” Flint Hill led 20-3 at the half on a two-yard touchdown run by quarterback Justin Saleh, a 12-yard scoring pass from Saleh (14 of 24 for 158 yards) to Brett Briglia (three catches, 54 yards), who Continued on Page 25
Flint Hill School’s Jordan Houston runs with the ball against Bishop Ireton. The freshman running back ran for more than 100 yards in the team’s 24-23 loss on Oct. 10. PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI
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What has become a winning formula during the Madison Warhawks’ fivegame winning streak was in usual form again Oct. 9 when the high school football team (5-1) downed the visiting Marshall Statesmen, 3-2, in a non-conference neighborhood clash. Marshall fell to 3-3. As Madison has done during the streak, quarterback Jason Gastrock passed well, Wiley Counts and Casey Koshuta were productive in the running game and the defense was stingy. Gastrock was 11 of 21 passing for 173 yards with scoring passes of 38 yards to Counts and 40 yards to John DeScisciolo. Counts had 82 yards rushing, Koshuta
53 and Gastrock 43. Landon Thomas (63 yards rushing) had a 48-yard scoring run and Counts one from 11 yards. Thomas had three catches for 53 yards and Nick Conforti three for 20.
FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Nathan Chaput kicked a 32-yard field goal and multiple extra points and had a three-yard TD run. On defense, Kullen Kritsky had two interceptions for Madison. Brad Porter had six tackles and Sean Wilkenson 5.5. For Marshall, Markel Harrison and Josh Hurlburt both had 114 yards rushing. Harrison had an 80-yard scoring run. Madison led 17-0 at halftime and 24-6 after three quarters. n The Oakton Cougars (3-3, 1-2)
snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating the visiting Centreville Wildcats, 28-24, Oct. 9 in a Concorde Conference game. n The Langley Saxons (1-5, 1-2) lost to the visiting Washington-Lee Generals, 23-20, in overtime in a seesaw contest Oct. 9. Langley led by 7-0 and 14-10 scores and W-L led 10-7 and 17-14. Langley tied the game with nine seconds to play on a field goal, then took a 20-17 lead in overtime on another three-pointer. Washington-Lee scored a touchdown on its first overtime possession to win. Langley quarterback Jack Anderson threw a pair of touchdown passes to Daniel White for 44 and 27 yards. JorContinued on Page 25
Entering this past weekend’s action, Wright’s varsity squad was undefeated at 6-0. He has been the head coach there for three seasons, with his first an 0-10 campaign with about 18 players on the roster. There weren’t many close games that first season. Wright took over a private-school program that was in dire need of rebuilding. He remained patient and positive through a tough first season. Last fall, Pinewood had a few more players and made progress, winning four games and being much more competitive. This year, with even a larger roster, there were six as of last week with some tough opponents ahead. Wright is used to building a program. He was hired as the Flint Hill coach when the school restarted its football program after not having the sport for about 10 years. Within a couple of seasons, his Huskies were winning consecutive conference championships and regularly qualifying for the state playoffs, finishing a close second one year. Then, after the 2011 season at Flint Hill, though, Wright was forced out and replaced as head coach not because of wins and losses or anything he did wrong. Disappointed, Wright took the high road by keeping quiet and continuing to work at the school at his full-time faculty position. After the 2012-13 school year, Wright was offered the Pinewood job and accepted as the school’s director of admissions, head football coach and P.E. teacher. Wright came highly recommended as not only a very good coach, but as a better person. The school was happy to have him, wondering way anoher would let such a person get away. They don’t come any better than Michael Wright. And once again, the coach has shown, with time, the recommendation was spot on. He still knows how to build a winning football program. It’s no surprise.
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It took an extra day and a suddendeath playoff, but the Oakton Cougars came through to finish second in the 6A North Region Golf Tournament last week at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Clifton. With the runner-up finish in the high school event, Oakton earned a berth to in this week’s 6A GOLF play State Tournament at Magnolia Green Golf Club in Moseley. The state berth is Oakton’s first since 2006, the year the Cougars won the region title, then placed third in the state. “Securing a state berth was our main goal,” said Oakton senior Nick Wyatt, who shot 72-81–153 in regulation play. “Now that we have, we all believe we can get lower scores at states than we did in the region.” The two-day, 36-hole region tournament was played Oct. 6 and 7 at Twins Lakes. Oakton (309-311–620) and the Langley Saxons (304-316–620) were tied for second after the two rounds. That forced a playoff the next afternoon, Oct. 8, at Twin Lakes to determine the runnerup. The top two region teams earn state berths. Oakton won on the first hole of the playoff when its four players made par 5s for a team score of 20. Langley’s total was 21. Three of Oakton’s players – Wy-
The Oakton Cougars gather with the 6A North Region Golf Tournament’s second-place trophy PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI they earned in a sudden-death playoff over the Langley Saxons.
att, senior Will Swirski (78-74–152) and junior Caroline DeLoach (77-82–159) – had birdie putts they nearly made on that playoff hole. Junior Curtis Holland (82-74–156) was Oakton’s fourth golfer in the playoff. “They made no mistakes on that hole, give them credit,” Langley coach Al Berg said. Said Swirski: “We had a plan. Our goal on that first hole was to go get four pars. We thought a 20 could win. It worked out and it didn’t hurt that the first hole is our favorite hole on this course.” Oakton coach John Glorioso believed his team had the chance to place high at the region from early in the campaign. “We won the Herndon Invitational, and that’s when I realized we could be better than I thought this season,” he said. “Nobody was a hero today in the
playoff. We played it safe, didn’t take chances on that hole, and we had three birdie putts. They played great.” Added Wyatt: “It was nothing fancy in the playoffs, just hit fairways and greens.” The Chantilly Chargers won the region with 297-305–602 total, its fourth straight championship. Chantilly’s Sam Jung (72-75–147) and David Ross of South County (77-70–147) tied for the tournament’s low medalist and Kurtis Grant of South Lakes (74-74-148) was third. Ross defeated Jung in a playoff to earn the first-place medal. The Madison Warhawks tied for fourth with a 310-311–621 total. For Langley, a team with no seniors among its top players, Chris Dillard shot 76-79–155 and Brandon Berry (73-83) and Ravi Makam (80-76) both finished at
156. Matthew Feinstein shot 79-78–157 and Eli Thrasher 76-86–162. “I think a lot of the golfers on a lot of the teams had trouble avoiding some high numbers,” Berg said about the second round. Also for Oakton, junior Jordan Tasaka shot 83-86–169, senior Mickey Axelson shot a first-round 83 and freshman Thomas Bae a second-round 86. For Madison, Brett Wellde carded a 79-73–152 and earned a state tournament berth as an individual. Siena Ferrick shot 77-79–156, Sammy Hecht 76-80–156, Aaron Liu 78-79–157 and Amber Liu 81-80–161. For McLean, Kevin McCarthy qualified for the state. The junior’s total was 75-76–151. His teammate Duncan Green shot 78-75–153 and did not qualify. “Kevin had a good two days, and now he gets a chance at the state,” McLean coach Rick Eyerly said. For more stories about the region tournament, including more information about Chantilly, visit www.insidenova. com/sports/fairfax. Also find state tournament action on that Web site. NOTE: During the 2014 season, Oakton also won a sudden-death playoff on the first hole to finish second against Centreville in the Concorde Conference Tournament, then advance to the region tournament. “We had experience in sudden deaths, and I think that helped here,” Glorioso said.
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Flint Hill Huskies rallied from a 1-0 halftime deficit to defeat Stone Ridge, 3-2 last week. Goals were scored by freshman Whitney Wiley and senior captains Katie Herlihy and Lindsey Wiley. Nadia Milman and Lindsey Wiley had assists. JEFFERSON GOLFERS WIN REGION:
Great Falls resident Millen Anand, a senior, helped the Jefferson Colonials win the 5A North Region Golf Tournament. Millen shot 85. Jefferson’s team total
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Continued from Page 24 dan Shklyar kicked 28 and 22-yard field goals. Anderson was 14 of 32 passing for 159 yards. White and Aaron Feldman each caught four passes and Feldman
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soccer team, the defending Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference champion and the 2014 Division I state runner-up, had a 4-2-4 record when this week began and a 4-2 confernce mark. With seven returners from last year’s squad, veteran Huskies’ coach Chris Brown said his team is strong again this fall. “We still have to get some things together, but we are really solid on the back on defense, so we shouldn’t give up a lot
of goals, like last year,” Flint Hill coach Chris Brown said. “I think we should be in the mix to win the MAC again.” In conference play, Flint Hill has defeated St. James, 8-0, Maret, 3-0, and Sidwell Friends, 2-0, and lost to Potomac School, 3-2, and St. Andrews, 1-0, in recent games. The Huskies’ four ties have been against non-conference opponents. In the most recent Virginia Independent School Athletic Association’s Division I state rankings, Flint Hill was No. 7 in the poll.
in the first half. Flint Hill’s Gage Herdman had six catches for 82 yards and Jenkins two for six. Zach Garcia had a fumble recovery on special teams for Flint Hill. Briglia and Jenkins had multiple tackles on defense. n The Potomac School Panthers (24) gained a modest 288 total yards but could not overcome allowing 496, including 295 on the ground, and long scoring plays in a 41-17 home football loss to the Sidwell Friends Quakers on Oct. 9 in high school action.
The loss was the third in a row for Potomac School, which fell to 0-2 in the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference. Sidwell improved to 3-2, 1-0. Sidwell’s touchdowns included passes of 68, 55 and 25 yards and runs of 46, 30 and 26 yards. For Potomac School, senior quarterback Donny Sanders was 18 of 35 passing for 176 yards and a touchdown and he ran for 64 yards, including a 26-yard scoring run. His scoring pass covered 27 yards to Mark Kowalik (six catches, 101 yards).
The Panthers’ Jasper Tyner had five catches for 28 yards and Alex Kitt had five for 38. Ricardo Facey ran for 56 yards. Kowalik had an interception and Tyner blocked two extra points. The game was called with 4:25 to play when lightning was spotted as a storm approached and daylight was ending. The Potomac School field does not have lights. Terrance Horne had 194 yards rushing for Sidwell and two TD runs and quarterback Ted Heftler was 8 of 15 passing for 201 yards and three touchdowns.
had 90 yards rushing and Anderson had 74 rushing. Langley’s Daniel Salamone had two catches for 27 yards. “We have trouble coming up with big plays,” Langley coach John Howerton said. “We need to be more consistent. They made enough plays to win. We did pretty well on defense, because they had trouble running the ball. We were incon-
sistent.” Said Anderson: “We just couldn’t move the ball in the second half. We only got three points. We had a whole lot of penalties.” n The McLean Highlanders (0-6) remained winless with a 27-7 road loss against Chantilly on Oct. 9. For McLean, David Kagan had 41 yards rushing and Carter Govan was
8 of 18 passing for 109 yards. Also for McLean, Robert Konnick had three catches for 65 yards and Patrick Dolan and Kane Konaghy had two catches. On defense, Harrison Govan had 18 tackles and a sack, Ryan Nadar had 12 tackles, Dolan had 10 and recovered a fumble, Matt Shaheen and Konaghy made nine tackles each and Adam Taylor and Wesley Romary eight each.
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was 310, tied with North Stafford for first. Jefferson then won in a suddendeath playoff to win the region crown. Jefferson’s other players were Nathan Chuwait, Christine Wang, Min Kang, Albert Zeng and Chris Cao. Also in last week’s tournament, Marshall’s Charlie Dziedzic shot 89 and Gianmarco Starke 90. During the regular season, Marshall finished 5-1.
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McLean Gun Discussion Parallels National Controversy Continued from Page 1 commentary from the crowd and instead persuaded the board to form a temporary ad-hoc committee to study what, if anything, could or should be done about the situation. Barnett urged those on both sides of the issue to respect each another. Parents with children at Franklin Sherman Elementary believe the store’s proximity undermines child safety, Barnett noted. But the store’s owners have rights as well and are complying with all zoning rules, as well as local, state and federal laws, he said. “We have a challenge without an easy solution,” Barnett said. MCA members Rob Jackson, Louise Epstein, Liz Baird and Steve DelBianco will serve on the committee, which will produce an interim report for the next board meeting in November. Some MCA members doubted the committee could find a solution for the store. “It is absolutely legal,” said board member Sally Horn. (A Republican strategist attending the meeting said county supervisors likely won’t be able to ramp up gun-store rules. State code Section 15.2-915 prohibits localities from regulating firearm purchases, ownership and storage more strictly than state statute, he said.) The audience, watched by a Fairfax County police officer, largely complied
with Barnett’s wishes, but often asked MCA members to speak more loudly. One audience member demanded to know if an opponent at the meeting was allowed to carry weapons openly at the community center. “He is in compliance with the law,” the police officer responded. “He” probably was Terrell Purdé Jr., a tall, strapping man carrying a .357 Magnum revolver in a hip holster and an old Finnish-made Mosin Nagant M39 rifle slung over his shoulder. Purdé, who lives outside the McLean area but often goes shopping there, said he does not usually carry the rifle openly and always leaves its bolt open to reassure bystanders the weapon is unloaded. NOVA Firearms, which had been turned away from a location in Arlington, moved to the new McLean site so it could provide more firearms-education classes, said coowner James Gates. The site’s landlord has been supportive, even in light of the protests held when the store opened, he said. “We were kind and polite and let [protesters] exercise their rights. If that’s ever threatened to be taken away, we’ll help defend it,” he said. “There may be a lot of loud support against us, but there’s a very large, silent majority supporting us.” The store offers a variety of firearms and accessories, from revolvers and semiautomatic pistols to shotguns, rifles and suppressors. (Those seeking that last item must obtain a tax stamp from the Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and undergo an extensive background check by that agency, which could take up to one year, depending on the backlog, Gates said.) Unlike some gun stores, NOVA Firearms does not have an on-site shooting range. No weapons loading is permitted in the shop and employees zip-tie and secure all purchased firearms before they are taken out of the store, he said. While the store could release firearms to buyers if background checks are not completed in five days, NOVA Firearms always waits for the results to come back cleanly before giving the weapons to customers, Gates said. Audience members on both sides weighed in after the meeting. “I don’t care what your position is on guns, why does it have to be bordering an elementary school, with all that’s been going on in this country?” asked McLean resident Lynne O’Brien. “I’m appalled that we don’t have regulations about that in Fairfax County. I’ve never been so disgusted to live here.” Many gun supporters at the meeting came from all around Virginia, as well as Maryland and Washington, D.C., O’Brien said. Marilyn White, a 42-year McLean resident, said the store is “bringing in an element we’ve never had before in McLean.” State Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31st) and Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-34th) attended
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the meeting in support of the store’s protesters. “You shouldn’t have guns for sale in the back yard of a school,” Murphy said. “Nobody gave them trouble at the other location.” Herndon resident and firearms instructor Judy Rudek came to the meeting wearing a .45-caliber semi-automatic pistol in a hip holster. “I’ve been to the store and I want to support them,” she said. “I think the free market should decide. Having [the store] next to school grounds is no more dangerous than across town. They are heavily regulated and in compliance with the ATF. They’ve not done anything wrong.”
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Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. October 16, 1942: n The Sun’s editorial page supports lowering speed limits across Northern Virginia for the duration of the war, to prevent accidents and save fuel and tire rubber. n With so many of its personnel off at war, the State Police has created a women’s auxiliary.
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7. Sierra Nevada, e.g.
ACROSS
9. Nessie’s loch
12. *All-Star 2nd baseman, ’85 Cardinals champs
13. *Player’s rep
20. “Lifestyles of the Rich and
15. Slow on the uptake
Famous” host
16. Rock bottom
22. ____ Zeppelin
17. *____ out a triple
24. Like Kathleen Turner’s voice
18. Twig of willow tree
25. *HOF-er Frankie Frisch,
19. Pharmacy order
“The Fordham ____” 26. Spherical bacteria
home-field advantage
27. Jeweler’s unit
23. Make bigger
29. *Last World Series win was
24. Team homophone
in 1908
25. Federal Communications
31. Two-wheeler
Commission
32. In a cold manner
28. Per person
33. Not those 34. *Best-of-____
35. Bread quantity
36. Matted wool
37. “Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me”
38. Chieftain in Arabia
band The ____
42. The ____, against Britain
39. Specialty
45. Type of flag
40. 4,840 square yards
49. Break down
41. Edward Teller’s baby
51. *2014 World Series champs
43. Capital on the Dnieper
54. Sentimental one
44. Dandruff manufacturer
56. Braid
46. Ship canvas 47. Additional 48. *H in DH 50. Kind of math 52. Hankering 53. Like a busybody 55. Voluntary fee 57. *Home of 1993 champion Blue Jays 61. Popular flowering shrub
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15. Neolithic tomb
14. Opposite of nothing
30. Bank account transactions
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11. Away from port
9. Biblical captain
October 16, 1957: n Queen Elizabeth II flies to the local area tomorrow, where she will lay a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery. n The Planning Commission has recommended creation of 14 large community shopping centers across the county. n Attorney General candidate Albertis Harrison “is recognized as one of the best-looking men in political life today,” the Sun notes.
October 15, 1974: n Mail received by members of Virginia’s congressional delegation is running against the confirmation of Nelson Rockefeller as vice president. n McLean’s William Pimble has become the 10,000th student to register at Northern Virginia Community College’s flagship Annandale campus. He is studying aviation technology. n The Virginia Department of Education wants local school districts to spend time explaining the dangers of drunk driving to students. n A Sun editorial suggests homeowners consider installing new eco-friendly toilets to help save water.
10. “I’m ____ ____!”
6. Sheep sound
21. *Game that determines
October 16-17, 1970: n With the opening of the Filene Center set for next July, the Wolf Trap Foundation has named a former National Symphony official as its first executive director. n Madison will host McLean in its homecoming football game this weekend.
8. Pool problem
1. *Where bats are stored, pl.
October 16, 1950: n Northern Virginia’s doctors, dentists and veterinarians have been trekking to local Selective Service offices, as their professions no longer make them exempt from the draft.
October 14, 1969: n The National Association of Government Secretaries, known to its members as NAGS, held its first annual meeting this week at the Twin Bridges Marriott.
6. *Opposite of strike
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57. Kind of ski lift 64. Opera house exclamation
74. Mercantile establishment
65. Not lean
DOWN
67. Narcotics lawman
1. Campaigned
60. West Wing’s Office
69. Of the Orient
2. Petri dish gel
61. At the summit
70. However, poetically
3. Surrender
62. Therefore or consequently
71. *Ty Cobb or Al Kaline
4. Mack the _____
63. Maple, to a botanist
72. Sushi wrapped in nori
5. *Reason for World Series
66. Bingo!
73. Small dog’s bark
cancellation
68. Miner’s bounty
58. Guesstimate phrase 59. Iron horse track
Business Briefcase SUPERVISORS OK FURTHER DEVELOPMENT AT TYSONS CORNER MALL: The
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 6 approved development plans that will add additional mixed-use components to Tysons Corner Center. The approval of plans submitted by Macerich, the mall’s owner, allows forward momentum on construction of three apartment buildings, totaling 737 units; a 12story office building; 133,000 square feet of retail space; additional underground parking; and more than 30,000 square feet of park space. Coupled with plans previously approved, the board’s action brings to 3.5 million square feet the total of new development on the mall property. When fully built out, the 78-acre parcel is expected to be home to more than 6 million square feet of commercial space, including the 2.4-million-square-foot mall. The expansion project’s first buildings – a 22-story office tower, 30-story apartment and 300-room Hyatt Regency Hotel – already have been delivered.
opment Council, a non-profit membership organization serving 4,600 economic developers, recently presented Fairfax County Economic Development Authority president and CEO Gerald Gordon with the Jeffrey A. Finkle Organizational Leadership Award for a “lasting commitment to the field of economic development.”
FAIRFAX EMPLOYMENT UP, BUT LAGS NATIONAL TOTAL: Employment across
Fairfax County during the first quarter of 2015 was up 0.5 percent from the same period a year before, one of the smaller growth rates among the nation’s largest localities, according to new federal figures.
Employment within Fairfax County – no matter where the employee lives – totaled 574,500 in the quarter, according to figures reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That compares to a 2.1-percent increase nationally, and ranks Fairfax County’s growth rate 303rd of the nation’s 342 counties with 75,000 or more jobs. Nationally, Utah County, Utah, saw the largest year-over-year employment gain, at 6.7 percent. Adams County, Colo., and Denton County, Texas, were next, at 5.8 percent each. Los Angeles County, Calif., had the most employment of any county in the nation, at 4.2 million, followed by Cook County, Ill. (2.47 million) and New York County (Manhattan), N.Y. (2.35 million). National employment during the quarter stood at 137.4 million, based on data filed with the federal government by every employer subject to federal unemploymentinsurance laws. SALES-TAX RECEIPTS DOWN, BUT ACTUALLY UP, DURING SEPTEMBER:
Sales-tax receipts distributed to the Fairfax County government from the state government in September totaled $14.4 million, down 1 percent from a year before. But factoring out one-time events, including transfers between Fairfax County and other jurisdictions to rectify incorrect filings by retailers, September’s total would have been 1.1 percent higher than a year before, according to county figures.
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The Finkle Award honors an individual who has continuously led a public or nonprofit economic-development organization with integrity, tenacity and a philanthropic spirit for at least 15 years. “Dr. Gordon is a very deserving recipient of this award,” says JoAnn Crary, chair of the IEDC and president of Saginaw Future Inc. “He has played a crucial role at the Fairfax County EDA and worked tirelessly to help both the organization and the community succeed.” The award was presented Oct. 6 at the organization’s annual conference, held in Anchorage, Alaska. “The Finkle Award is quite an honor, as it comes from my peers across the country and beyond,” Gordon said. “In reality, it is recognition of the collective good work of a big team: elected officials, the [Economic Development Authority] Commission and an extraordinary group of colleagues on staff. Most important, Fairfax County is a unique and exceptional product to market.” Gordon has worked at the FCEDA since late 1983, during which time office space in the county has grown from 32 million square feet to more than 116 million.
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