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Vienna Officials Mull Commissioning Study to Figure Out Future of Key Corridor BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
Vienna officials plan to hire a consulting firm to conduct a transportation study of the Maple Avenue corridor, then hold a community “charrette” to solicit public input.
The town’s goals? To manage traffic effectively along the busy roadway, foster successful redevelopment of the corridor and maintain Vienna’s small-town aura, especially in contrast to nearby highgrowth urban centers, such as Tysons and Merrifield. Town staff outlined the study’s goals
during the Vienna Town Council’s Oct. 17 work session. Starting this coming January, the contractor would study not only Vienna’s commercial section of Route 123, but also circulation patterns on all side streets. A charrette exercise would follow, so local residents could air their views. The
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Q&A: Catholic Superintendent Gets a Welcome As She Settles In The 2016-17 school year began with a new superintendent of schools for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington. Jennifer Bigelow succeeded Sister Bernadette McManigal, who retired after eight years as superintendent of the school system, which has 12,900 students in 37 elementary schools and is affiliated with four secondary schools (Paul VI, Bishop Ireton, Bishop O’Connell and Saint John Paul the Great) serving an additional 3,600 students across the diocese. Bigelow had served since 2008 as principal of The Franciscan School in Raleigh, N.C., which was recognized in 2011 as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. A graduate of the University of Florida, she holds master’s degrees in Continued on Page 26
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Oakton Church Celebrates 60 Years of Faith, Inclusion BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
Unity of Fairfax Church in Oakton since 1956 has catered to the open-minded, public-spirited and environmentally aware. “Take what’s right for you and leave the rest,” said Rev. Russell Heiland, the congregation’s leader since April 2013. “There’s no catechism. We enlist individuals.” Church leaders pride themselves on accepting people from widely varying religious backgrounds, social strata and sexual orientations. A rainbow peace flag greets visitors at the driveway entrance. “I think we do a really good job of being an inclusive community,” Heiland said. “We recognize there is wisdom in all traditions.” The church, which held a Diamond Jubilee Oct. 7 and 9 to celebrate its 60th anniversary, is shifting focus to become more of a spiritual center, Heiland said. Unity of Fairfax will develop lives of spiritual practice, especially meditation, and learn the value of helping others, Heiland said. Church leaders will discuss pressing social issues and the need for compassion, mercy and justice, he said. “If we really want a safe and peaceful world, we must understand the ‘other’ is our neighbor,” Heiland said. “Most people want the same thing: a safe place in which to raise their kids.”
The largest-growing faith group in the United States is “none,” but those people “still have a sense of the sacred and want to connect with the world,” he said. “People want to do faith, not just have faith. They want it to be a verb.” Heiland’s family drew upon an eclectic mix of faiths. His father was Methodist, his mother reformed Jewish, and they attended a Baptist church until it decided not to allow blacks to attend. “My siblings and I were encouraged to keep our minds open and see the goodness in the world,” he said. The church has hosted special events, including two visits by Tibetan monks who built and then ceremonially destroyed a colorful mandala sand painting. On Sept. 26 this year, 2014 Nobel Peace Prize co-winner Kailash Satyarthi delivered the message that inequality leads to violence. Two walls of windows line the church’s main sanctuary, giving congregants pleasing views of nature in case the minister is boring, Heiland jokes. The panes also allow special visitors to peak in occasionally, such as the Easter Bunny. “The kids go berserk,” Heiland said. “Their faces light up like candles.” It doesn’t look like it when driving past on Hunter Mill Road, but the church sits on 5 acres in central Oakton. Some of the land is dedicated rain gardens that soak up and filter stormwater runoff, while areas behind a wooden fence out back are
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should fix the bill’s imperfections and expand Medicaid in Virginia as well. “The congresswoman voted against Medicaid expansion,” she said. “I think that’s just misguided and it shows a breathtaking lack of understanding of budgets and economics.” Comstock said health-care exchanges have begun collapsing nationwide since the Affordable Care Act’s adoption and that premiums and deductibles have been “skyrocketing.” She favored instituting health savings accounts and streamlining paperwork for research organizations as they seek medical cures, which could produce huge long-term savings. Both candidates advocated for a safe and reliable Metro system. Bennett said Comstock had been overly critical of the transit agency and as a state legislator had voted against Virginia’s 2013 transporta-
tion bill, which if defeated might have deprived vital funds for the Silver Line project. Comstock countered that her advocacy for a competitive-bidding bill had helped clinch legislative support for the Silver Line and said she had compelled Metro officials to report crimes within the transit system far earlier. “If you’re not a critic right now of the safety culture at Metro and what’s going on, you’re not seeing reality,” she said. The candidates also favored transportation improvements, such as a new crossing of the Potomac River. “You cannot separate transportation from economic development,” Bennett said. “They are joined at the hip.” Comstock said the region needs new transportation connections, but lawmakers first should build consensus at the
community level before undertaking such projects. Unlike an Oct. 6 debate in Leesburg, where the candidates spoke about 50 feet apart in a cavernous ballroom, the forum at the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s Tysons headquarters was held in a much smaller conference room and put the candidates about 10 feet apart. The debate got off to a rocky start, as Bennett’s microphone did not work during her opening statement and Comstock’s cut out shortly thereafter. After a brief intermission to fix the technical snafu, moderator Kathryn Falk, a chamber executive committee director, resumed posing questions. Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-34th), who narrowly lost to Comstock in a 2013 House of Delegates race, said Bennett looked sharp in the debate. “She handled the issues really well,” Murphy said. “LuAnn had the job of pointing out that Barbara talks a good game, but doesn’t vote as good a game as she talks. Barbara’s good at meetings and she really knows her district, but she’s not so good on her voting record.” Fairfax County Board of Supervisors member Patrick Herrity (R-Springfield) said Comstock showed she is engaged and active in the community. “I thought you saw someone who is very in touch with her district, who is out in her district, versus someone who doesn’t really understand Northern Virginia and what goes on in Northern Virginia,” he said. “I spend a lot of time out in the community. This is the first time I’ve seen LuAnn Bennett, other than the other debate.”
lot. If voters approve the measure, supervisors then would hold public hearings and formally enact the tax, which would take effect July 1, 2017. County officials expect the tax would raise about $100 million per year, roughly 28 percent of which would be paid by outside residents working in or visiting the county. Seventy percent of the revenues would go to the county’s school system and School Board members have stated the moneys would be used for employee raises. County teachers are “significantly” underpaid compared with the area’s market, with those in the middle range of their careers making about $8,500 less than counterparts in other localities, Foust said. “We’re losing teachers,” he said. “They’re moving to other jurisdictions and you cannot blame them.” Herrity advocated for making county teachers the best-paid in the region, but said school employees also benefit from a 6-percent Social Security supplement not offered by other localities. The supervisors also sparred over whether the school system has done enough to cut costs. Herrity said most
school-budget “cuts” actually have been taken from projected increases, while Foust said school officials have had to raise class sizes three times in recent years, a “horrible thing to do, in terms of educating our children.” Most Northern Virginia localities near Washington, D.C., levy meals taxes, Foust noted. Herrity countered that Loudoun and Prince William counties do not and said only 21 percent of Northern Virginians live in jurisdictions with meals taxes. A meals tax unfairly would target just one industry, which employs about 40,000 people in the county and already runs on slim profit margins, Herrity said. Such taxes are regressive and hurt those least able to pay, such as senior citizens, students and single, working parents, he said. Foust was dubious, saying studies have shown such taxes tend to affect higher-income people more. Herrity also noted a recent Virginia Association of Counties legislative-agenda item that favored doubling the state’s cap on meals taxes from 4 to 8 percent and removing the requirement that counties receive approval from voters to enact
the taxes. Virginia’s cities and towns long have been able to impose meals taxes without holding referendums. Foust said a meals tax would help diversify the county’s revenue base and reduce reliance on the real estate tax; critics contend the new tax merely would augment those revenues and that supervisors have given no indication they will reduce the real estate tax rate. Audience members also espoused different views on the tax. McLean resident Dean Phillips said a meals tax would help sustain the school system, which helps attract people to the county, and would not harm restaurants. “I don’t think twice about it,” he said. “A 4-percent meals tax won’t stop me from eating out.” John Norton of Great American Restaurants, who joined Herrity in opposing the tax during an earlier debate this fall, said the county budget has increased about $1 billion over the last decade. “Now all of the sudden this $100 million [meals-tax] increase is supposed to solve all of the problems that we haven’t even solved over the last decade?” he asked.
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U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10th) and Democratic challenger LuAnn Bennett used an Oct. 19 Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce debate to burnish their credentials, highlight policy differences and take a few final shots at each other before voters head to the polls Nov. 8. Comstock, a former House of Delegates member and aide to her predecessor, U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10th), touted her efforts on issues ranging from military spending and Metro safety to tax credits and heroin use. She said Bennett was new to the 10th District. “My opponent has had little involvement in the Virginia business community or the issues driving our diverse innovation economy,” Comstock said. “Where has my opponent been on these issues? Not working for Virginia and, for the past decade, not even living in the 10th District.” Bennett cited her business experiences as owner of a construction company and said Comstock goes for smaller “base hits” instead of swinging for the proverbial fence. “America is a country of big ideas,” Bennett said. “We need the right leadership to tackle challenges head-on. I know how to find opportunities in challenges.” The debate offered little new substance, as both candidates had pounded the same talking points over the last several months. The candidates differed sharply over the future of the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. Bennett said lawmakers
U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10th) and Democratic challenger LuAnn Bennett sparred on a variety of subjects at a candidate forum held Oct. 19 and sponsored by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Election Day is Nov. 8. PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER
Supporters, Opponents Make Their Pitch on Meals Tax BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
The Nov. 8 election cafeteria is about to close and only two unappetizing choices remain: Enact a meals tax and pay more every time you eat out, or vote it down and watch real estate taxes rise and teachers continue to leave the school system for greener pastures. Supervisors John Foust (D-Dranesville) and Patrick Herrity (R-Springfield) argued opposing sides of Fairfax County’s proposed 4-percent meals tax during an Oct. 24 debate at the McLean Community Center. The discussion, held by the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce, was moderated by WUSA9 news reporter and anchor Peggy Fox. Foust and Herrity argued for and against the tax, respectively, and quarreled over Herrity’s tendency not to vote for the county’s budget packages. For those who have been out to lunch on the meals-tax proposal, here is a primer. The Board of Supervisors obtained permission from the Circuit Court to put a meals-tax referendum on the Nov. 8 bal4
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Our View: Barbara Comstock in 10th District Two years ago, after the retirement of longtime U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf, we endorsed Republican Barbara Comstock, not so much because we thought she could fill Wolf ’s shoes immediately – as that would be impossible – but because we believed she was the best candidate to grow into them. Comstock won that election and during her first two years as the 10th District’s representative has lived up to the potential we saw in her. She has stood up for the thousands of federal workers who live in the district, often voting against the wishes of her party’s leadership. She has actively supported efforts both to fund Metro and to hold its leaders accountable during an extremely difficult period for the transit system. She has made a concerted effort to familiarize herself with every nook and cranny of the 10th, which stretches from the mansions of McLean to the West Virginia border, making it one of the most demographically diverse districts in the country. There’s hardly a chamber of commerce event or community festival that doesn’t go by without an appearance from the congresswoman. And, not insignificantly, she never endorsed her party’s presidential candidate, Donald Trump, and in fact now categorically says she will not vote for him. Although Comstock’s denunciation of Trump clearly is politically astute – given the likelihood that Trump will not
fare well in her district – we give her credit for never supporting him and for being one of the first Republicans to repudiate him after the discovery of the video in which he made lewd comments about women. When we endorsed Comstock in 2014, we urged her to avoid becoming just another partisan politician, and generally speaking she has followed that advice. She has shown a willingness to work across the aisle, resulting in her being named among the most bipartisan members of Congress. At the same time, her positions on important issues such as labor relations, tax policy, health care and research and development are in line with what is necessary to help Northern Virginia thrive. She even provides (exceeds, actually) equal pay for women on her congressional staff. And she has demonstrated an ability to build strong working relationships with business and community leaders throughout the district and key officials in federal government. In short, Comstock has shown that the trust we placed in her two years ago was well-deserved, and she is well on her way to filling those big shoes that Frank Wolf left behind. She has earned the opportunity to continue that work on our behalf. We strongly endorse Barbara Comstock for re-election over Democrat LuAnn Bennett in the 10th District.
Defeat of Meal Tax Will Hurt Public Schools Editor: When our family moved from California to the D.C. area in 2009, we knew a bit about the region and were looking for strong public schools. Like many who move to the D.C. area, schools were the single most important factor in deciding where to buy a home. I asked people we knew where they thought we should live. I did my homework on test scores, community services and school ratings. If someone were to ask me today if
they should move to Fairfax County, I would tell them: “Wait and see if the meals-tax referendum passes.” Since moving to Fairfax County, the lack of school funding has been a constant theme. Many parents and every teacher and administrator are tired of fighting the battle. Great teachers continue to leave for higher pay, classrooms are bursting and programs that make our schools outstanding are threatened. If your children graduated before 2008, you need to know Fairfax County Pub-
lic Schools is not the same school system you remember. No one likes paying more in taxes, but funding must come from somewhere. We came from a state where public schools have been devastated by underfunding. It is difficult and expensive to resuscitate failing schools. Let’s learn from those mistakes, not repeat them. I will vote “yes” for the meals tax. Missy Stockton McLean
Consider Priorities When Voting on Fairfax Bonds Editor: The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has done its job by proposing ways to fund a few specific items. Now it is our term to give them direction by voting on a number of bond referendums on the Nov. 8 ballot. A “yes” vote tells them to go ahead with collecting the money with increased taxes and debts. A “no” vote
says we don’t need it, or it can also mean we think they should prioritize the spending and work within the current funding. Rather than increase what we pay for county services, I suggest first prioritizing what we get and looking for waste. I’ve been inspecting some county facilities. One thing I’ve noticed is my local recreation center often has excess
staff. Perhaps we can help by identifying other ways to reduce costs before increasing out taxes and debt. We also can help by telling our supervisors what our priorities are for spending. Have you looked at the current budget to see what you think is important for safety and quality of life? C. Opciones Oakton
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Why Doesn’t Comstock Have a District Office in Fairfax County? Editor: Now that Rep. Barbara Comstock has belatedly dumped Trump, it is time to move on to another important issue. In reading her most recent newsletter, I noted that Comstock did not seem to have an office in Fairfax County.
Thinking that this must be a typo, I checked her congressional Web site and confirmed that Comstock has congressional offices in Sterling and Winchester and on Capitol Hill, but nothing in Fairfax County. With all due respect to those commu-
nities, what is Fairfax County, chopped liver? A cynic might say that Comstock is using taxpayer dollars to shore up support in counties more in tune with her Tea Party predilections. For those who might feel that this is
a non-issue, I would contend that this is simply one of the more visible ways of telling that Comstock is not right for Fairfax County and is taking residents here for granted. Arthur Kingdom III Great Falls
Comstock Has Long Track Record of Service to Her Constituents
Editor: As a longtime Northern Virginia resident, and parent, I am very concerned about national and community safety and security. The threats we face here in our community are real: crime, drug addiction and human trafficking to name a few. We also face even bigger threats abroad: the rise of ISIS, a belligerent Russia and a nuclear North Korea. When I vote in November, I’ll be voting for leaders who are committed to
keeping us safe. I think Rep. Barbara Comstock is one of those leaders. Comstock has a proven track record of working to make our community safer. She has helped raise awareness about opioid addiction and intervention, working with local law enforcement to establish programs. She’s supported multiple pieces of legislation to bring an end to human trafficking. Comstock also understands that we live a world of dangerous threats. She
supported pay raises for our troops, believes we need a real plan to defeat ISIS so they cannot attack us at home, and voted for tougher sanctions on North Korea’s nuclear program. Keeping our community and our
Bennett Is the Choice for Progress Editor: In January, our country will swear in a new president and a new Congress. That offers an opportunity to get something done. One of two women will be our representative for the 10th Sistrict in the U.S. House of Representatives. One is partisan incumbent Barbara Comstock and the other is LuAnn Bennett, a seasoned businesswoman who understands and has lived the necessity of cooperation in order to get something done. I’m going to vote for the new face, because I believe that Bennett offers the best chance for breaking the gridlock that has characterized Congress, especially these past eight years. The new president will come into office without the financial crisis Obama faced in 2008, and will therefore be able
to focus on issues where bipartisan cooperation might be possible. Our infrastructure has been neglected for too long and such projects as repairing our crumbling roads, bridges and railways would create good jobs and would benefit all of us. A Congress with fewer partisan warriors could help establish an environment where collaboration and compromise are seen as signs of strength, not weakness. In three decades of living and working in Northern Virginia, LuAnn Bennett has built a successful business, earned a sterling reputation in a competitive work world, and raised three fine sons as a single mom. She possesses the skills and values to advance and support common sense legislation we so desperately need. Joyce Schuman McLean
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Comstock Hears All Points of View Editor: In today’s political climate, it seems like the only right answer is “either-or.” You’re one or the other. You’re Republican or Democrat, you’re conservative or liberal, you’re either or you’re or. I’m not one of those people. I’m fiscally conservative but socially moderate. I want elected officials who always listen, even if they don’t always agree with me on all of the issues. Fortunately, we are already represented by someone just like that: U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock. During her time in Congress, Comstock has focused on the most pressing issues facing our community and our country. Locally, Comstock is working to end human trafficking. She has led the effort to fight opioid addiction and intervention. And she’s worked to hold Metro accountable for its failures. At
country safe needs to be a top priority for our elected leaders. Rep. Comstock has proven she can and will defend both. Deborah Rohloff McLean
the national level, she’s supported lower taxes and less spending. She’s focused on growing our economy by investing in research and development. Comstock has not been afraid to say where she stands on issues, even when others might disagree. But no matter where she stands, she always listens – and that’s an invaluable asset in today’s political climate. That is why I will be voting for Barbara Comstock this November. David Poe McLean The Sun Gazette welcomes your submission of items for inclusion in the newspaper and online. We’re happy to spread the work across McLean, Great Falls, Vienna, Oakton, Tysons and – through the Internet – the entire globe! www.insidenova.com
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She has tirelessly and honorably served in many ways dating back to her time in the House of Delegates. She works with people across the district on a nonpartisan basis, and constantly is in touch with her constituents. We need to re-elect Barbara Comstock. I don’t want to vote for someone whose primary goal is to pursue and support Nancy Pelosi’s personal agenda rather than the specific interests of the people of the 10th District. Renee Potter McLean
Editor: U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock has made student-debt relief a major priority during her first term in Congress, and that’s why she’s earned my vote for re-election in November. Virginia students will borrow more than $1 billion to pay for college this year alone. The cost of college – at almost any college or university – is rising. HRR216K9VKA • MicroCut Twin Blade System for superior mulching bagging It seems like youandcan read a new story • Adjustable Smart Drive provides on student debt all the time. But for stuvariable speed control under all conditions dents• mowing like me, student debt isn’t a crisis 3-in-1 System with Clip Director for mulching, bagging or that just plays out in the newspaper. It’s discharging versatility real. It’s money out of a paycheck right when I’m going to be starting my life.
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National Security a Priority for Comstock Editor: U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock has been endorsed by the Virginia Police Benevolent Association, as well as the local chapter of the Fairfax County Firefighters and Paramedics, and I’m thrilled that our local emergency-responders recognize that, even though she’s only been in Congress for two years, Comstock has made a real impact in our community, and deserves their endorsement. Elizabeth Frazee McLean
Comstock Understands Issues of Transportation Editor: U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock has been working tirelessly to focus on one of the region’s biggest priorities: transportation. Her five years of experience in the House of Delegates allowed her to hit the ground running on her first day in Congress. And since being elected to Congress, she has helped secure additional funding for our roads and infrastructure. Her leadership on this issue stands in stark contrast to that of her opponent, LuAnn Bennett. Unlike her opponent, Comstock understands our region’s challenges with transportation, and has worked hard to solve them. She will continue to be an advocate for our priorities. Craig McCann McLean
Comstock Supportive of Veterans Editor: All too often, our veterans have been forgotten and not given the honors they deserve when they return home from their tours of duty. As a veteran myself, I have long been bothered by the fact that many of our veterans who served in the Korean War have not received the recognition they are owed. Congress recently took a major step toward ameliorating that problem. The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that creates a Wall of Remembrance located at the Korean War Memorial in Washington. The wall will list the names of all those who were killed, wounded, missing or prisoners during the war, and
will finally provide veterans of the Korean War the honor and respect they deserve. I was proud to see that our U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock was one of the cosponsors of this important piece of legislation. She has been a leader in Congress on veterans’ issues, and has been at the forefront of passing several major pieces of legislation benefiting veterans. I am very grateful for all that Comstock has done for veterans. She has made it a priority to help those who of us have served our nation, and I urge you to support her this November. Lindsey Smith Herndon
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Comstock Reaches Out, Engages Editor: For more than 30 years, I have worked to promote political engagement among Arab-Americans in the Washington area. I am working to unite all communities, and political participation is a key part of that. U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock has earned my support, and the support of many of my Arab-American friends and neighbors, because of her unwavering commitment to religious freedom and human rights. Comstock always has been willing to
engage and listen to all communities, regardless of their ethnic background or origin. She embodies the principles on which the United States was founded. She knows that religious freedom is a human right, to be protected and sanctified. But most importantly, Comstock has always been willing to engage with all of the communities in her diverse district. She truly represents all of her constituents. Dr. Jamil Shami McLean
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What This Election Means To Me I am proud to be an American citizen. I was born in Shanghai, China, and immigrated to this country at the age of five on board the ship, the U.S.S. President Wilson. My mother and I made the harrowing three-week journey from Hong Kong to San Francisco. We traveled in steerage class. We arrived not speaking a word of English, mesmerized by the wonder and awe of our new country. We made it to the promise land. It would be years before we would be allowed to become naturalized American citizens. My citizenship is a gift. I cherish the freedom and privilege of living in America. I grew up in New York and California and received a wonderful education and many opportunities. I've seen my family achieve the American dream. I've learned to appreciate every aspect of life here and take nothing for granted. As a child of the 60s, I grew up amid the turbulence and violence of America’s involvement in the Vietnam war. I was influenced by the riots and demonstrations taking place on college campuses around me. Young men who turned 18 were required to register for the draft; many were sent to fight in Vietnam. They didn't have a choice. I registered to vote when I turned 18. I couldn't wait to fulfill my duty and responsibility. At 18, our generation was forced to grow up because our country was at war. I entered college and became politicized. I volunteered for my first political campaign in 1968 in California. That experience opened my eyes and changed my life. Growing up in this country, I learned that freedom is not free, that our freedom was
bought with a price, paid for by the men and women who sacrificed their lives for me. As an American citizen, I have the responsibility and civic duty to support and serve my country by voting and becoming involved in the election process. This year, I feel it's critical for everyone to vote in the upcoming presidential election on November 8. I've become very concerned about the anger, hatred, racism and bigotry in this country. Feelings of alienation, despair, and hopelessness are destroying our country. We cannot listen to those who paint a despairing portrait of our country as a nation of lost souls. We are not lost. We cannot allow the wrong leaders to mislead us. As a Christian, my faith and hope is in God. I believe firmly that God is in control and His wisdom will guide this upcoming election. But, we must also do our part. We have the responsibility to vote for leaders who will stand up for truth and integrity, for Christian values and principles. The only way for evil to prevail is for good people to do nothing. We must not abdicate our responsibility. I urge and implore everyone who is a citizen to vote on November 8. Not voting is NOT AN OPTION. Vote as if your future, the future of your children, and the future of this country depend on it, because it does. And if you feel called to do so, I encourage you to become involved and volunteer to work on a campaign. You will learn what it means to be a citizen, and you will learn more than you ever expected to learn about our government and history. If you invest in your country, you will learn that you have a voice, and your voice will be heard. You can speak for those who have no voice and cannot speak.
As a Chinese-American, it has taken me a lifetime to understand the American culture and be part of it. I've often wondered why Asians do not seem to have the power and clout in politics that other minority groups have. Of all the minority groups in this country, we are the most silent of all, because many are not actively engaged in politics, or are not in positions of leadership in government. This must change, and it must begin with you. Do you realize that Asians are the fastest growing ethnic group in this nation? My great-grandfather was among the first wave of Chinese immigrants to come to America. He arrived in the late 1800s to help build the transcontinental railroad. He became a garlic farmer in the Sacramento Valley of California, leaving his family (including my grandfather) behind in China, never to return. He made the ultimate sacrifice for his family, for this country. The upcoming presidential election may be the most critical election in our lifetime. This election will make history because we may be electing the first female president. More importantly, we will be electing a president who will determine the direction for this country for the next four years. Four years is an eternity. No one knows what may happen. My 95-year-old mother has already cast her vote in the presidential election by absentee ballot. This election means everything to her. My mother was born in 1921, one year after the passage of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote. From 1921 to the present, my mother has been a witness to history and the changing role of women. From China to America, women have taken the journey from
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Fairfax Sees Higher Sales, Slightly Lower Home Prices
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A slight decline in average sales prices didn’t offset a boost in overall home sales across Fairfax County in September, and as a result, the total sales volume for the market was up nearly 7 percent from a year before, according to new data. A total of 1,214 properties went to closing in September 2016, up 8.6 percent from 1,118 a year before, according to figures reported by RealEstate Business Intelligence, an arm of the local multiplelisting service. The average sales price of all homes that sold during the period was down 1.6 percent to $528,349, in part due to a larger-than-normal share of townhouses compared to single-family homes being sold, and in part to a decline in the average sales price of single-family homes, which dropped 0.8 percent to $698,186. The other two legs of the market saw increases in average sales prices: Attached homes, such as townhouses, were up 2.3 percent to $375,016, while condominiums saw an increase of 1.1 percent to $284,654. The median price of all properties that sold was $460,000, down 1.6 percent. A total of 70 of the 1,214 sales were for more than $1 million. Homes that went to closing in September had spent an average of 51 days on the market between listing and ratified contract, an improvement from the 55 days needed a year before, and garnered
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97.2 percent of listing price, up from 96.6 percent. Total sales volume for September stood at $641.4 million, up 6.8 percent from $600.5 million a year before. Of homes that sold in September, conventional mortgages were the method of transacting sales in 731 cases, followed by VA-backed mortgages (140) and cash (138). At the end of the month, there were 3,625 properties on the market, representing a contraction of more than 18 percent from the 4,428 homes available for perusal a year ago. Where is the market headed in the near term? While the number of pending sales are up compared to a year before, the number of new pending sales was down in September, suggesting something of a muddled picture as the market continues its transition to the more dormant winter months. Figures represent most, but not all, homes on the market across the region. All figures are preliminary, and are subject to revision. Va. Homes Market Posts Strong 3rd Quarter: Year-over-year home sales were up in nearly every nook and cranny of the commonwealth during the third quarter of 2016, according to new figures, while modest price growth could be found in all areas outside Northern Virginia, which was flat.
A total of 32,949 residential properties went to closing in July, August and September, according to figures reported Oct. 21 by the Virginia Association of Realtors (VAR). That’s up 4.3 percent from the 31,590 transactions reported in the third quarter of 2015. The data “illustrates opportunity for both buyers and sellers,” said VAR president Bill White. “Demand is still high from buyers who weren’t satisfied with limited summer inventory, and prices are buoyed by their motivation,” White said. “For buyers, more options are coming onto the market while they can still take advantage of historically low interest rates,” he added. Year-over-year sales were up for the quarter in all but the easternmost portion of the commonwealth, where they dipped 3.5 percent to 580. Elsewhere, it was all increases: Up 3.5 percent to 12,373 in Northern Virginia, 5.1 percent to 7,337 in Hampton Roads, 6.5 percent to 7,105 in central Virginia, 1.7 percent to 2,648 in west-central Virginia, 4.2 percent to 1,736 in the Shenandoah Valley, 2 percent to 655 in Southside Virginia, 8.6 percent to 505 in southwest Virginia. As to prices, the median sales price of $270,000 in the quarter, while down slightly from the middle of the year, was 1.9 percent higher than the $265,000 recorded a year before. Relatively limited
inventory, the accessibility of low-cost financing and buyer motivation helped to keep prices up during the quarter. With a median sales price of $400,000, Northern Virginia led all geographic regions, but showed no increase from a year before. (In VAR terms, “Northern Virginia” is a large swath of territory, including the inner and outer suburbs of Washington as well as areas as far west as the Fredericksburg area.) Median sales prices in all other areas were up, rising 4 percent to $234,000 in central Virginia, 1 percent to $229,950 in Hampton Roads, 2.9 percent to $210,000 in eastern Virginia, 3.7 percent to $197,000 in the Shenandoah Valley, 2.5 percent to $169,000 in west-central Virginia, 8.4 percent to $124,800 in southwest Virginia and 8.2 percent to $105,000 in Southside Virginia. Total sales volume for the quarter stood at $10.82 billion, up nearly 6 percent from a year before. Of homes that sold during the quarter, it took an average of 61 days from listing to ratified sales contract, an improvement from the 68 days required a year before and lower than the mid-summer period, “suggesting that motivated buyers are acting rapidly to take advantage of replenished inventory and current low interest rates,” VAR officials said. Complete data can be found at www. varealtor.com.
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Local Students are Finalists in Siemens Science Competition Six local students are among 97 regional finalists who have been invited to compete in the next round of the Siemens Competition for Math, Science & Technology. Finalists include Shinbe Choi of McLean High School and Kelly Cho, Harriet Khang, Elizabeth Ling, Richard Lun and Lauryn Wu of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology. They were selected from among 498 semifinalists recognized in mid-October, based on a pool of more than 1,600 projects submitted this year. The finalists will vie for college scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $100,000, after competing in six regional competitions to be held in November. The national finals will be held in December at George Washington University. Semifinalists from the Sun Gazette
coverage area included: – From Langley High School: Brian Kim, Chemming Wang. – From McLean High School: George Cao, Shinbe Choi. – From Oakton High School: Ekaterina Forkin, Carolyn Qu. – From Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology: Naman Baraya, Katherine Barbano, Kelly Cho, Emily He, Jerry Huang, Eugene Jeong, Harriet Khang, Kavya Kopparapu, Neeyanth Kopparapu, Elizabeth Ling, Joyce Liu, Richard Lun, Vishnu Nair, Christopher Niu, Mihir Patel, Shwetark Patel, Siona Prasad, Nikhil Sardana, Suhas Sastry, Vikram Shivakumar, Ashwin Srinivasan, Edward Sun, Rohan Taneja, Andrew Wang, Charles Wang, Eric Wang, Lauryn Wu, William Xu, Lydia You, Arnold Zhang, Justin Zhang and Christine Zhao.
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Public-Safety Notes MOTORCYCLIST DIES IN GREAT FALLS CRASH: A 55-year-old Springfield man
died Oct. 18 after his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle in Great Falls, Fairfax County police said. The crash occurred shortly before 4 p.m. on Leesburg Pike near Towlston Road. A 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, driven by an 81-year-old woman from Potomac Falls, was traveling west on Route 7 and approaching the intersection of Towlston Road. The intersection is controlled by a traffic signal and the light for westbound Route 7 was red, police said. At the same time, a motorcyclist operating a 2008 Harley-Davidson was
traveling south on Towlston Road and approaching the intersection of Route 7 on a green light. As the motorcycle entered the intersection, the motorist in the Chevrolet failed to stop for the red light on Route 7, entered the intersection and struck the motorcycle. The motorcyclist, Joseph Thomas Timpane, was separated from the Harley-Davidson and struck a 2012 Nissan Altima that was stopped in the left-turn lane of eastbound Route 7. The Chevrolet then struck the Nissan and continued across the eastbound lanes of Route 7, striking a 2009 Honda Pilot before coming to rest, police said.
Timpane, who resided on Ridgeview Drive in Springfield, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in this crash. Charges are pending against the driver of the Chevrolet, police said. Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives ask anyone who witnessed this crash to contact them at (703) 280-0543 or call county police at (703) 691-2131. VEHICLE IN VIENNA AREA MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY GUNFIRE: Fairfax
County police responded on Oct. 16 at around 1:48 a.m. to a reported firearmdischarge incident in the 1700 block of Larkmeade Drive in the Vienna area. Police found that a 2012 Acura MDX parked in the home’s driveway had sustained apparent gunshot damage to its front. No one was injured during the incident and the investigation continues, police said. BULLETS FIRED AT VEHICLE IN VIENNA: A Vienna man living in the 900 block
of Westwood Drive, N.E., told Vienna police on Oct. 16 that he heard gunshots outside his home between 1 and 2 a.m. Officers went to the area, but did not find anything. Later in the day, the resident found four bullet holes in his vehicle, which had been parked on the roadway. Vienna police continue to investigate this case and ask anyone who has information about it to call (703) 255-6366.
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police sent officers to the 200 block of Maple Avenue, E., on Oct. 20 at 3:32 a.m. after receiving a report about a suicidal man. The man had been observed diving in front of moving vehicles and lying in the roadway in an attempt to injure himself, police said. A Vienna police officer located the man, a 38-year-old District of Columbia resident, and transported him to an area hospital for treatment.
WOMAN CHARGED AFTER ALLEGEDLY TRYING TO STEAL CLOTHING IN GREAT FALLS: Fairfax County police officers on
Oct. 14 at around 1:28 p.m. responded to a burglary in progress in the 8900 block of Georgetown Pike in Great Falls. According to police, a 51-year-old woman had returned home to find an unknown car in the driveway and a woman stealing clothing from her garage. The victim confronted the suspect and took back her belongings, police said. The suspect left in the car, but officers located it nearby and stopped it. Police took Shantona L. Kabir, 32, of Silver Spring, Md., into custody and transported her to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where authorities charged her with burglary and grand larceny. VIENNA MAN ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, RESISTING ARREST:
Vienna police sent officers to Hillcrest Drive, S.W., on Oct. 14 at 2:24 a.m. after receiving a report about a domestic dispute. The complainant stated his son was 12
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heavily intoxicated and had left the house after a heated argument. The man believed his son was hiding in a vacant home on Yeonas Drive. A Vienna police officer located the man, who was hiding in the vacant home’s garage. The man showed signs of intoxication and was carrying a large bottle of alcohol, police said. When the officer informed the man he was under arrest, the suspect began to resist the officer, police said. Two other officers responded and helped take the suspect into custody. Police transported the 33-year-old Vienna man to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where authorities charged him with being drunk in public and resisting arrest and held him on a $500 secured bond. COUNTERFEIT $10 BILL PASSED AT VIENNA RESTAURANT: An employee at
The Virginian Restaurant, 169 Glyndon St., N.E., informed Vienna police on Oct. 19 at 9:06 a.m. about receiving counterfeit money. The customer who passed the money remained at the scene and told police she believed she had received the $10 bill as change when she was at the Merrifield Post Office the previous day.
POLICE AGAIN SPEAK TO MAN WHO BEHAVED SUSPICIOUSLY AROUND TRAIL USERS: Vienna police received in-
formation from local residents on Oct. 20 at 5:17 p.m. that a man was riding his bike near the Washington & Old Dominion Regional Trail and acting suspiciously. The suspect reportedly was riding ahead of female trail users, then concealing himself and jumping out to follow them, police said. Officers located and spoke to the man, whom they recognized as the same person to whom they previously had spoken about similar behavior. Police contacted the trail’s director, advised him of the suspect’s ongoing behavior and said they would follow up with the director. POLICE CITE LOUNGE EMPLOYEE FOR NOISE VIOLATION: Vienna police dis-
patched officers to Bey Lounge, 303 Mill St., N.E., on Oct. 14 at 12:33 a.m. after a local resident complained about loud music coming from the site. Employees turned down the music when officers arrived. Police issued a summons to one of the lounge’s employees, a 31-year-old Reston man, for violating the town’s noise ordinance.
POLICE CITE CONSTRUCTION WORKER FOR NOISE VIOLATION: Vienna
police sent an officer to the 900 block of Meadow Lane, S.W., on Oct. 20 at 8:30 p.m. after receiving a report of construction noise in violation of town code. The officer located the construction workers, who said they were unaware of the town’s noise ordinance. The officer issued a summons to a 36year-old Front Royal man for violating the noise ordinance.
Transportation Planners Prep for Future of Rts. 7, 123 BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
The intersection where Tysons began needs an upgrade and Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) officials have produced creative concepts that would turn the juncture of Routes 7 and 123 into a community locus. Planners searched the world for interesting designs and selected several that would enliven the intersection as a public space and improve motorists’ experience. “You don’t just want to have space out there that looks pretty, but is not functional and nobody wants to go there,” said Eric Teitelman, chief of FCDOT’s Capital Projects and Traffic Engineering Division. “I think the key to having this space be successful and work properly is you’ve go to have something that invites people to come into the space.” The Tysons Comprehensive Plan calls for a more urban-style intersection at the site, so officials began with these designs: • A “diverging left” or “continuous flow” concept that would pull both left and right turns out of the intersection on the road’s right side. Traffic seeking to head left on the opposing roadway would use a flyover. Leftover “green” areas could be used for public spaces or a plaza, Teitelman said. • A two-level, open-plaza concept with an elevated roundabout to facilitate left
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turns and through traffic staying on the main roadways underneath. • An elevated, closed-plaza design that would provide even more public space atop the intersection. • An “urban cap” over the entire interchange, which would maximize the public areas. County officials conducted a design charrette in Tysons using those four concepts and refined them. One new option was a “dual jug handle” design with a pedestrian bridge. “We’ve sent our consultant back to look at these four concepts, do some of the engineering work, look at the horizontal and vertical geometry, and do computer modeling and simulations to see how everything flows,” Teitelman said. Once planners have that information, they will share it at meetings with property owners and other stakeholders. Over the next year, officials hope to narrow down their selection to one preferred design, which the county aiming to implement by about 2030. “I’m hoping for something that connects the four corners of that giant intersection – a park, a public space where people can gather and those four neighborhoods can unify into the heart of Tysons,” said Michael Caplin, president of the Tysons Partnership. “Some of the options allow additional stages that can be added in later years. That means you
don’t have to fund the entire thing at the beginning.” County officials will devise a funding plan that may include participation from private landowners as they redevelop their properties, Teitelman said. Whatever gets built, it won’t be cheap. Cost estimates range from $45 million for the jug-handle design to $120 million for the roundabout and full plaza, he said. Because officials decided to pursue the intersection upgrade after formulating the Tysons Comprehensive Plan, the project is not among those scheduled to be financed using Tysons Service District taxes, said Ray Johnson, an FCDOT senior transportation planner. Some funds are available for preliminary engineering and design work, but not construction, Johnson said. The intersection is state-owned and unlikely to require more land acquisition for an upgrade, officials said. The current intersection – a partialcloverleaf design with two circles and two ramps – must be renovated, regardless of any fancy new designs, because it has exceeded its lifespan, Teitelman said. Routes 7 and 123 are part of the national highway system, and the intersection soon will not be able even to meet the federal government’s minimum “D” level of service, which translates into a couple of hours’ worth of congestion at peak periods, said FCDOT director Tom
Biesiadny. “What you see out there today is probably ‘D’ or ‘E,’” he said. “We don’t want to make it worse than it already is, and we think we can actually make it better.” County officials hope Route 7 can be widened between the intersection and Interstate 495 and this would require a wider Route 123 bridge to accommodate those lanes and maybe bus rapid transit. The current intersection wastes land and is pedestrian-unfriendly, an unfortunate trait given the proximity of Metro’s Greensboro Station, Teitelman said. “It’s a physical barrier of the landscape and it’s just not a very good feature to keep in the middle of an urban setting,” he said. The new designs would allow the intersection, which covers roughly 8 to 11 acres, to make use of air rights, or the ability to construct facilities or amenities above a roadway. This opportunity is not available west of the crossing along Route 7 because trestles from Metro’s Silver Line occupy that space. Future land use around the intersection will be key to its success, Teitelman said. For example, restaurants, stores, fountains and other amenities could draw people to the site’s open spaces. “Right now, it’s just a highway,” he said. “You wouldn’t want to spend 10 minutes out there doing anything.”
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Site Issues Lead to Deferral of Seneca Corner Plan BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
Following push-back from residents about adverse traffic impacts, the Fairfax County Planning Commission on Oct. 19 deferred until Nov. 2 its decision on whether to recommend the Board of Supervisors approve Seneca Corner Associates’ application to build a retail-sales establishment with a drive-through pharmacy at 1020 Seneca Road in Great Falls. The applicant is requesting a special exception to build a 11,945-square-foot drive-through CVS pharmacy on northern part of property and a 5,670-squarefoot building on the site’s southern section, which will be occupied by retail or other uses. Both buildings would have a 24-foot height maximum and the development would have a floor-area ratio of 0.21. The 3.23-acre site is located in the northwestern corner of Georgetown Pike and Seneca Road. It currently is undeveloped, wooded land and consists of 1.94 acres zoned C-8 commercial and the remaining 1.29 acres zoned R-1 residential. The site’s R-1 portion would stay undeveloped to serve as a buffer to an adjacent single-family residential neighborhood. The Seneca Corner development would provide 92 standard parking spaces, six handicapped-accessible spaces and two loading spaces, as well as an additional
right-turn lane on southbound Seneca Road. Site access would be from only one location, a new curb cut on Seneca Road on the property’s northeastern edge. “We have had a lot of discussion with the community on this application,” said Lynne Strobel, the applicant’s attorney. “The special exception is solely to permit the drive-through window for the pharmacy.” That window would be used only by customers picking up prescriptions, she said. A previous by-right plan for the site called for more than 33,000 square feet of office and retail uses, Strobel said. That development also proposed two additional turn lanes on Seneca Road, but the current, smaller proposal only warrants one more lane. Traffic counts at the site would have to increase by 63 percent to merit the second additional turn lane, she said. The applicant would provide additional evergreen trees and a fence to protect residential areas further and would place a historical marker at the site, Strobel said. Seneca Corner Associates could not accommodate the community’s request to place a sidewalk closer to the pharmacy. The incline on that part of the site would have necessitated a retaining wall, something the Virginia Department of Transportation does not allow developers to construct within its right-of-way, Strobel
said. “We believe we have a reasonable development that’s in harmony with the recommendations in the comprehensive plan and the character of the area,” she said. At the suggestion of the Great Falls Citizens Association, the applicant met with local architects John Colby and Robert Mobley, who recommended several changes to make the pharmacy more attractive, Strobel said. The architects, who previously made aesthetic recommendations for the new rural-looking Great Falls Fire Station, suggested the pharmacy’s exterior feature larger and lower-placed windows, awnings, a roof and façade with articulated (i.e., varied) heights and depths, and an entrance taller than the rest of the building. Planning Commission member Julie Strandlie (Mason District) said she was pleased by the architectural features agreed to by CVS. “I think this is great and hope it becomes a common practice that will continue throughout the county,” she said. But some nearby residents had reservations about the development. Walter Kim of the Great Falls Woods Homeowners Association disputed some of the applicant’s traffic-pattern projections and worried about congestion at the Georgetown Pike/Seneca Road intersection, which he said likely would increase because of the
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recent widening of Route 7. “The levels-of-service ratings are destined to be even worse and unsafe, especially if the subject property is developed, with or without a drive-through,” he said, adding traffic flow further would be harmed if restaurants were allowed at the site’s second building. In addition, the property was a prominent location in the 1861 Battle of Dranesville, the Union’s first Civil War victory, Kim said. Strobel told commissioners an archeological study is a condition of the development Ralph Lazaro, who lives on Seneca Road, said he opposed the application because it lacked sufficient roadway improvements to accommodate a drivethrough pharmacy – specifically, having only one right-turn lane and one ingress/ egress point. “Making left turns out of the shopping center will be a challenge,” said Lazaro, who added he would favor the development if the second turn lane were added. “Please protect the residents of Seneca Road today with a safer intersection.” Great Falls resident Domenica Lopez disagreed with the applicant’s trafficstudy statistics. “Numbers do not always tell the story,” she said. “The intersection is, to say the least, problematic . . . The drive-through is not necessary and would not have a negative impact on CVS’ bottom line.”
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Vienna/Oakton Notes COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMISSION HONORED WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD: The Town
of Vienna’s Community Enhancement Commission was one of seven organizations and individuals recognized Oct. 18 by the Fairfax County government with a 2016 Environmental Excellence Award. The commission’s mission is to develop, promote and coordinate voluntary efforts to improve the appearance of the Town of Vienna and to educate residents about environmental initiatives. The commission “is well-deserving of this award,” Town Council member Carey Sienicki said. “Through their organized but approachable style, real improvements in the quality of life of citizens, businesses and organizations have been made as has a lasting impact to Vienna’s future.” The commission is chaired by Susan Stillman; Joanne Burke serves as co-chair. Other members include Maureen Alonso, Christina Caplan, Emma Choi, Desireé DiMauro, Bob Robinson, Jack Ruszkowski, Tara Ruszkowski, Ross Shearer (emeritus) and David Steiner. ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE RETURNS: The
Northeast Vienna Citizens Association is conducting its annual food drive for the Committee for Helping Others (CHO) from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. Items including canned fruit, beef stew, canned tuna, tomato sauce, diapers, laun-
dry detergent and chili are being sought. Girl Scouts from Cadette Troop 2684 will be helping to pick up the food. Drop-off locations are at Vienna Town Hall; Patrick Henry Library (cosponsored by Supervisor Catherine Hudgins, DHunter Mill); Bikes@Vienna; Evolution Fitness, Drs. Covel, Stack and Henon; Caffe Amouri; Rexall Drug Store and the Vienna Arts Society. VIENNA THEATRE COMPANY PREPS NEW SHOW: The Vienna Theatre Com-
pany will present “Eclectic Essentials II,” four one-act works from a range of playwrights, the weekends of Oct. 28-29 and Nov. 4-5 at 8 p.m. each night at Vienna Baptist Church, 541 Marshall Road, S.W. The venue has been hosting the theater troupe over the past year while the Vienna Community Center is under renovation. Tickets are $14. For information, see the Web site at www.viennatheatrecompany.org. CHURCH TO HOST HARVEST FESTIVAL: Epiphany United Methodist Church
will host a harvest festival on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, 1014 Country Club Drive, N.E., in Vienna The event will feature games for children, as well as a chili cookoff. For information, call (703) 938-3494 or see the Web site at www.epiphanyumc. com.
AYR HILL GARDEN CLUB TO HOST BULB SALE: The Ayr Hill Garden Club
will continue its fall bulb sale on Saturday, Oct. 29 in the parking lot of Faith Baptist Church, 301 Center St., S., in Vienna. Proceeds from the sale will help support six town gardens in Vienna that are cultivated and maintained by members of the club, which was founded in 1929. For information on the club, see the Web site at https://ayrhillgardenclub.shutterfly.com/.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY TO ZERO IN ON ZOOS: The Vienna Photographic
Society will present a program on photographing animals in zoos on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Oakton Elementary School. The speaker will be Don Johnson, an acclaimed nature photographer. A Q&A session about the club begins at 6:45 p.m. For information, see the Web site at www.vpsva.org. MINI-GOLF TAKES ON A HAUNTED FLAVOR AT HALLOWEEN: Oak Marr
RECenter will hosts “haunted mini-golf” for children ages 3 to 12 on Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. (Rain date is Oct. 30.) Children can come in costume; there will be surprises (and goodies) at every hole in a not-so-scary Halloween effort. Special prizes will be provided to those who score holes-in-one. The cost is $6 in advance, $8 at the
event. The recreation center is located at 3200 Jermantown Road in Oakton. For information, call (703) 281-6501. HALLOWEEN-THEMED FILM SCREENING, WORKSHOP SET: To celebrate Hal-
loween, local organist Larry Molinaro will provide a live, improvised score to the 1920s horror cult classic, “Phantom of the Opera,” on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. at Falls Church High School. At the same time, students in the high school’s drama department will lead a Halloween workshop for youth from kindergarten through fifth grade. The cost is $10 for the movie and $10 for the workshop. Proceeds benefit the Falls Church High School drama program.
FUND-RAISER TO BENEFIT HOMELESSNESS-PREVENTION ORGANIZATION: The Vienna Woman’s Club is spon-
soring a fund-raiser for Family PASS, a non-profit organization assisting families at risk of homelessness, on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Talbots in Tysons Corner. For information on the effort, see the Web site at www.viennawomansclub.org.
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Survey Says: Home Search Taking Longer in Internet Era With the Internet and digital technology creating numerous avenues for sellers to quickly and efficiently market their listings to prospective buyers, one may think the duration of the home search has decreased over time. But long-running data compiled by the National Association of Raltors reveals the opposite: the typical number of weeks has actually increased since the late 1980s. From 1987 until 2007, a buyer typically searched seven or eight weeks before finding the property they purchased. After rising to 10 weeks in 2008, the median length increased to 12 weeks through 2013 before falling back to 10 weeks the last two years. “Insufficient supply levels throughout most of the country have forced recent buyers to move quicker to close on a home,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist for NAR. “Until new and existing inventory ramps up to meet demand, prospective buyers should anticipate a brisk home search process with not as many homes to choose from as they may like,” Yun said. The typical single-family home purchased in 1981 was 300 square feet smaller (1,700 square feet) than in last year’s survey, which at 2,000 square feet remains the survey high, achieved in seven different years. 1985 was the low point in home size (1,650 square feet), and after gradually increasing leading up to the boom years, purchased homes scaled back early in the housing recovery as distressed sales and first-time buyer activity during the tax credit period made up a larger bulk of the sales and reduced the typical home size. Since 2011, the median size of homes bought is 2,000 square feet. “While many Millennial renters living in urban areas have sacrificed space for proximity to jobs and entertainment, they’ve so far followed previous generations by fleeing to the suburbs for larger and more affordable homes when they’re ready to buy,” Yun said. “It’ll be interesting to see in coming years if the typical home size shrinks as baby boomers downsize, and if there’s a shift towards more young buyers opting for less space to live closer to city centers,” he said. “So far, it hasn’t happened.”
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McLean/G. Falls Notes McLEAN RESIDENTS NAMED TO STATE ADVISORY BOARDS: Gov. McAuliffe has
named a number of McLean residents to state boards and commissions. Dr. Fred Goldberg, the owner of McLean Eyecare Center, has been appointed to the Virginia Board of Optometry. Samuel Simon, producer and artistic director of The Actual Dance, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority.
SCREENING OF DOCUMENTARY ON GUN VIOLENCE SET: The League of
Women Voters of the Fairfax Area will host a viewing and panel discussion of “Under the Gun,” a documentary narrated by Katie Couric, on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center. “We strive to promote reasonable and meaningful measures to prevent future gun violence and save lives,” said Peggy Knight, co-president of the Fairfax organization, who said the effort focuses on “common-sense solutions” to address the issue. Panelists will take written questions from the audience. Questions can be submitted in advance through film@lwv-fairfax.org. For information, see the Web site at www.lwv-fairfax.org.
McLEAN SYMPHONY GEARS UP FOR NEW SEASON: The McLean Sympho-
ny, under the baton of Dingwall Fleary, will open its 45th season with “Changing Times” on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center. The concert will feature works by Beethoven, Velke and Scarborough, and kicks off “A Sapphire Celebration” of the organization’s anniversary. Additional concerts during the 201617 season will be held Dec. 18, Feb. 19, April 9 and June 4. For information, see the Web site at www.mclean-symphony. org. ROTARY CLUB HOSTS OKTOBERFEST FUND-RAISER: The Rotary Club of
Great Falls will host its annual Oktoberfest fund-raiser on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 5 p.m. to midnight at Riverbend Golf & Country Club. The $100 admission includes unlimited German beer, wine and food, plus Bavarian-themed entertainment. Attendees must be at least 21 years old. For information and tickets, see the Web site at www.rgfoktoberfest.brownpapertickets.com. ARTIST/ILLUSTRATOR TO SPEAK AT ART SOCIETY: Joe Spollen, a graphic art-
the McLean Art Society, to be held on Friday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. at the McLean Community Center. Spollen will use pastels to demonstrate drawing with spontaneity, as well as pastel painting. The community is invited. CHURCH CHOIRS COME TOGETHER FOR CONCERT: St. John’s Episcopal
Church will host an All Saints’ Sunday concert on Sunday, Nov. 6 during the 5:30 p.m. service. The church choir will be joined by choristers from St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in McLean in a concert that will feature Anton Bruckner’s “Requiem.” The community is invited; no tickets
are required. The church is located at 6715 Georgetown Pike. For information, see the Web site at www.stjohnsmclean.org. ‘OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS’ TO PERFORM AT ALDEN: Three-time Parents’
Choice Award winners The Okee Dokee Brothers will perform on Sunday, Nov. 6 with shows at 1 and 4 p.m. at the Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center. Tickets are $10 for McLean residents, $15 for others. For information, call (703) 790-0123 or see the Web site at www.aldentheatre.org. Your submissions are invited!
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Business Briefcase NORTHERN VIRGINIA CHAMBER ADDS NEW MEMBERS: The Northern Virginia
Chamber of Commerce recently added the following new members: KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship (golf tournament), Potomac Falls; Aerial Look (technology services), Fairfax; Capitol Office Solutions (consulting), Vienna; CATMEDIA (media services), District of Columbia; Chaney Enterprises (construction supplies), Gambrills; Coldwell Banker (real estate), Vienna; Cote Financial Planning (financial services), Oakton; DetailXperts (vehicle detailing), Lorton; DimuroGinsberg PC (law firm), Tysons; Greenbrook TMS Neurohealth (health center), McLean. Also, HDR Engineering (engineering solutions), Vienna; Home Caregivers (home care), Fairfax; John H. Northrop & Associates (professional services), Clifton; Landmark Media Productions (media), Vienna; MayFlowers (florist), Reston; Roth Staffing (staffing solutions), Arlington; Smith & Harroff Inc. (marketing and communications), Alexandria; Suddath Global Logistics (logistics), Dulles; Vector Talent Resources (staffing solutions), Vienna; Veterans Moving Foward (veteran canine services and therapy), Alexandria; Virginia Golf Center (golf center), Clifton; and XLA (professional services).
VIENNA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ADDS NEW MEMBERS: The Vienna Business
Association has announced the following new members: Vienna Family Medicine, Donnelly’s Printing & Graphics, Access National Bank, Ledo Pizza, Gypsy Hill, Vortex Training and Locker Room Sports Bar and Grill. For information, see the Web site at www.viennabusiness.org. VIENNA GOVERNMENT ISSUES BUSINESS LICENSES: The Vienna town gov-
ernment recently issued licenses to the following businesses: Advance Laparoscopic and General Surergy (health care), 301 Maple Ave., W.; Allure Nails (nail salon), 117 Church St., N.W.; Cava Mezze Grill (restaurant), 176 Maple Ave., W.; Dreem of Goodies (wholesale baked goods), 310 Dominion Road, N.E. Also, Great Harvest Bread Co. (food), 136 Church St., N.W.; Kim Tenhor (social worker), 409 Maple Ave., W.; Lightmotifs Computer Services (computer consultant); and Sharifi Estate Sales (estate sales), 132 Maple Ave., E. VIENNA NOTES BUSINESS ANNIVERSARIES: The Vienna town government
recently announced the following business anniversaries in town: 50 Years: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. 20 Years: Breakthrough Achievements;
PCS Heating and Air Conditioning; Westwood Tennis. 15 Years: Allegiance Financial Group; Jammin’ Java; Shillelagh Travel Club. CHAMBER, GMU INK PARTNERSHIP FOCUSED ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: The Northern Virginia Chamber
of Commerce and George Mason University are embarking on a partnership to help drive the local economy to a new day. “We value our role as an economic engine, and by working closely with the Northern Virginia Chamber, together we can lead the region into its next prosperous era,” GMU president Ángel Cabrera said as the partnership was announced Sept. 21. Representatives of both organizations will participate in a “working group” to determine immediate and long-term objectives of the partnership. “The Northern Virginia Chamber is constantly looking for innovative ways to leverage our regional resources . . . there is no doubt that a partnership with our colleagues at George Mason University will help us to continue doing just that,” said Jennifer Aument of Transurban, who serves as chair of the business organization. Both the university and the business group independently have developed plans to help guide the economic growth of the region. “A partnership like this maximizes the intellectual and industrial heft of this region we call home,” said Paul Liberty,
GMU’s vice president for government and community relations. CONSTRUCTION FIRM TAPPED FOR SEAT ON BOARD OF TYSONS PARTNERSHIP: Bognet Construction has been
elected to the board of directors of the Tysons Partnership, where it will be represented by principal and senior vice president Jennifer Bognet. The Bognet firm has completed projects for Washington organizations across multiple industries, with award-winning commercial-interior projects ranging in size from a few thousand to more than 250,000 square feet. It also is committed to sustainable design and construction. Jennifer Bognet is responsible for a host of strategic and operations aspects of the company, and has been active in the Washington, D.C., chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women. M.C. DEAN ELECTED TO BOARD OF TYSONS PARTNERSHIP: M.C. Dean has
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Transportation Notes DULLES AGAIN OUTPERFORMS NATIONAL IN PASSENGER COUNTS:
Northern Virginia’s two main airports saw modest year-over-year bumps in passenger traffic in August, with year-to-date passenger increases running below the national average. Washington Dulles International Airport saw 2.15 million passengers come and go during the month, an increase of 2.5 percent, while Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport had 2.05 million passengers, a slight increase but statistically no change from a year before. Traffic figures were reported Oct. 17 by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Dulles, which has outperformed Reagan National for the past two months, was boosted by an increase in passenger totals from its dominant tenant, United Airlines, which was up 5.6 percent for domestic traffic and 7.2 percent in international activity. Dulles also benefited from higher levels of service from a variety of international carriers, from Emirates to TACA to Icelandair. Reagan National saw a slight decline in passenger totals from its dominant carrier, American, as well as declines on Delta and JetBlue. Southwest saw its passenger count up 9.4 percent to surpass Delta for the month as the second largest carrier at the airport. For the first eight months of 2016,
Reagan National saw 15.7 million passengers, up 2.7 percent, while Dulles saw 14.6 million, up 0.2 percent. Combined, the 30.2 million passengers represented an increase of 1.5 percent, less than half the 3.3-percent increase nationally reported by the trade group Airlines for America. At Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, operated by the Maryland state government, August’s passenger count of 2.26 million was up 2.8 percent from a year before. Full data can be found at www.mwaa. com. METRO CHIEF STILL HAS CONFIDENCE OF LEGISLATORS: From the
right and the left among Northern Virginia’s congressional delegation, Metro’s general manager seems to be getting, if not a standing ovation, at least a promise of time to pursue reforms. Paul Wiedefeld “has done a good job” since his appointment a year ago, said U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th). “He continues to turn over stones” and finds “snakes and worms” throughout the beleaguered transit system, Beyer said in an Oct. 18 briefing to the Arlington County Board. Beyer told the Democratic-heavy Arlington board that he would continue to press for the federal government to provide operating subsidies for the transit
service, but said it remains a tough sell. On the other side of the aisle, there may not be agreement on that, but there was the view that the general manager was the right person for the post. Wiedefeld has done “a very good job,” said U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R10th) in an Oct. 17 interview with editors and reporters of the Sun Gazette and sibling publications of Northern Virginia Media Services. “He has a huge challenge,” Comstock said, pointing to “a lot of folks from inside [the system] fighting” reform efforts. Comstock has a front-row seat on the situation, as she sits on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Beyer and Comstock are the only two members of the Northern Virginia congressional delegation facing opposition in the Nov. 8 election; U.S. Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-11th) is unopposed. Before being tapped as general manager and CEO of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) last November, Wiedefeld had served as CEO both of the Maryland Transit Administration and Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT: The Northern Virginia
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More on the Web n Football roundup action. n Girls state golf tourney results.
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Conference Crown Makes 3rd Straight DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
It wasn’t close this season. A proud and possessive conviction of the Marshall Statesmen for keeping the ConFIELD HOCKEY Capitol ference Tournament girls field hockey championship in their house continued for another year. Top-seed Marshall (13-5) won the 2016 title with a convincing 5-1 victory over the No. 2 seed Edison Eagles on Oct. 20 at Marshall in the tourney final. The crown was the Statesmen’s third in a row and extended their three-year winning streak against conference opponents to 21, including an 8-0 mark this season. The title games were much closer the past two years for the Statesmen, with Marshall having to rally in the 2015 final. After receiving a first-round bye this year, Marshall was 2-0 in the tournament, including a 6-1 blowout over the Lee Lancers in the semifinals. “Overall, everything has started to click for us,” said longtime Marshall
Above: The top-seed Marshall Statesmen players and coaches gather to celebrate with the championship trophy after the girls field hockey team won the Capitol Conference Tournament for the third straight season with a convincing 5-1 victory over the Edison Eagles on Oct. 20. The game was played at Marshall, which was 20 in the tournament. Left: Marshall goalie Gillian Dumont guards the goal during the championship match, along with teammates as an Edison player waits for the ball. Edison was the No. 1 seed. Both teams advance to the 5A North Region Tournament, scheduled to begin on Halloween. Marshall could have a first-round bye.
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PHOTOS BY DAVE FACINOLI
Saxons Nipped on Late Goal in Liberty Final A Staff Report
The third-seeded Langley Saxons had upset on their minds when they took a 1-0 first-half lead against the host FIELD HOCKEY top-seed, and undefeated Fairfax Rebels in the Oct. 21 girls field hockey championship game of the Liberty Conference Tournament. In the end, the result was the same story as in recent years in the high school contest. Fairfax (19-0) rallied to win, 2-1, and claim its eighth straight tourney crown. Fairfax scored the winning goal off of a penalty corner with 17 seconds to play. The Rebels tied the game at 1 by halftime, as Langley fell to 13-6 and had its five-game winning streak snapped. 24
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For Langley, Carly Britt gave the Saxons a 1-0 lead with 12:01 left in the first half. Fairfax tied the score with 10:09 to play. Fairfax dominated possession in the second half, but didn’t score until the final seconds against a determined Langley defense, with players kicking and deflecting away numerous shots. Langley goalie Caroline Britt kicked away a couple of hard attempts on goal. That Langley defense has recorded 10 shutouts this fall. In the tournament, Langley was 2-1, blanking No. 6 seed McLean, 2-0, in the first round, then upsetting second-seed Madison, 1-0, in the semifinals. Carly Britt and Sara Scherping scored the goals against McLean. Hallie Jepsen scored against Madison and Caroline
Britt made 11 saves. Madison shut out Washington-Lee, 5-0, in the first round. Caroline Turner, Bailey Brummer, Zoe Dyer, Emma Satterfield and Laurel Yano scored goals. Langley lost to Fairfax by the same score in regular-season action. Fairfax, Lanlgey and Madison all now advance to the 16-team 6A North Region Tournament that begins in a few days. The top two teams in the region tourney move on to the 6A state competition. n In the Concorde Conference Tournament last week, the Oakton Cougars (9-7-1) lost to the Robinson Rams, 3-0, in the semifinals, ending a four-match winning streak. Oakton received a first-round bye after earning the No. 2 seed.
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The 2016 campaign, now completed, was no different. n Washington-Lee High School’s talented sophomore Jae Song qualified to play in the region tournament, then later withdrew because of academic reasons. That meant he could not qualify for the state, where he tied for sixth as a freshman. In contrast, Yorktown’s Bridget Hart did everything she could to attempt to play in the Girls State Open, despite coming down with mononucleosis. With Hart still recovering, the school petitioned the region and state, hoping a waiver would be granted allowing the senior to play in the state qualifying round or the State Open. The request was denied. n Players at Langley and Madison over the years gave up tournament spots so teammates, usually upperclassmen, could play instead. n This season, team depth paid big dividends for the Langley and Oakton teams. Each won post-season events despite some of their top players not counting in the team’s final scores. n In girls golf, Madison’s Siena Ferrick and Oakton’s Caroline DeLoach, a pair of talented seniors and among Virginia’s top players, seemed sho0ins to qualify for the 2016 Girls State Open. They did, but each struggled in the 18-hole qualifying round and finished lower than expected. n A few years ago, thinking his season was over, a Yorktown golfer went home after his final round of the region tourney. Two hours later, that golfer’s score became good enough to participate in a playoff for a spot in the state. Since he wasn’t there, a big opportunity was lost. At a different tourney the same day, a Wakefield player did hang around, his score became good enough for a playoff, and he earned a state berth.
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When It Counts Most, Flint Hill Plays Best to Win MAC DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
A day later when the scores counted for real, the Flint Hill Huskies played much better than they had practiced on the same golf course 24 hours earlier. The result earned the high-school team the 2016 Mid-Atlantic Athletic Tournament GOLF Conference championship at Beaver Creek Country Club in Hagerstown, Md. Flint Hill won the 18-hole event Oct. 18 with a 329 team score, three strokes better than the runner-up Maret Frogs. The title was Flint Hill’s fifth in six years. The team was third a year ago. The Huskies were led in the 2016 event by junior Jack Hoel, the tournament’s individual champion with a 4-over-par 76, a round that included four birdies. “Everything happened on the day that it needed to happen for us,” firstyear Flint Hill coach Duncan Purcell said. “We had a practice round on the same course the day before, and we didn’t play very well. Only one player broke 90.”
Flint Hill School players and coaches stand with the championship banner after winning the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament crown last week. PHOTO FROM FLINT HILL
Flint Hill wasn’t necessarily the tournament favorite. “A couple of people told me when I took the job that this would be a transition year for the team, and if we finished third, we would do well,” Purcell said. “The players dug deep, worked hard, and it worked out.” The other three scores that counted in the team scoring for Flint Hill were an
80 by senior Colin Farrell for fifth place, an 86 by senior captain Brian Riggione and an 87 by junior Nick Stern. Freshman Ethan Dolin shot 89 and junior Jay Chang 96. Hoel’s round did not start well. He was three over after three holes. He charged back by finishing with three birdies on the front nine and added another on the back.
“I was happy with the 76,” said Hoel, who was 10th individually a year ago. “On the fourth hole, I kind of flipped the switch and started playing and hitting the ball better. I had no three-putts, and that was a big thing.” Hoel said the team wasn’t surprised it won, but wasn’t necessarily expecting to win either. “We didn’t know how it would go. Nobody thought we would win, so we didn’t have high expectations,” Hoel said. Flint Hill finished the regular season with an 8-5 overall record and 5-2 against MAC rivals. Daniel Andersen, Ananya Chowla, Yuyang Chu, Michael Johnson, Michael Schuler, Brendan Wheeler and Zain Zahir were other players for Flint Hill. “Those player really pushed the six we played in the tournament and that made our team stronger,” Purcell said. The Potomac School Panthers were fifth with a 362 finish, and led by an 88 from sophomore John Fleming and an 89 from sophomore Ethan Shapiro. “That’s kind of where I thought we would finish,” Potomac School coach Dan Lehman said.
Madison Bounces Back with a Shutout; Marshall Wins Big A Staff Report
After losing their first game of the season last week, the Madison Warhawks (7-1, 4-1) got back in the win column in a big way with a 60-0 home blowout victory over the visiting and winless Fairfax Rebels on Oct. 21 in Liberty Conference high school football action.
FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Madison remains in second place in the conference behind South Lakes and Hayfield, both 5-0. Find details from Madison’s win at www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax. n In other Oct. 21 Liberty Conference games involving teams in the Sun Gazette’s coverage area, the Langley Saxons (1-7, 1-4) lost at home to the undefeated South Lakes Seahawks, 42-14; and the winless McLean Highlanders (08, 0-5) fell on the road against the Wash-
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coach Christina Carroll, who has 169 career wins. “This team has learned how to play better and together.” Marshall was 3-3 after six games of the regular season. A few days prior to the tournamet final, Marshall survived at Edison in a 3-2 overtime win in a regular-season match. In that victory, Marshall freshman goalie Gillian Dumont stopped six straight shots at one point. “We didn’t play our best at their field,
ington-Lee Generals by a 55-19 score. For Langley, quarterback Danny Hosley was 12 of 25 passing for 256 yards and an 80-yard touchdown pass to Daniel White, who had seven catches for 205 yards and he ran five yards for Langley’s other TD. Sami El-Rafey and Lachlin Pitts each had two catches for 10. Hosley rushed for 48 yards. For McLean, Carter Govan was 8 of 21 passing for 144 yards. Gavin Legg had five catches for 111 yards and Omar Varela four for 61. n In a Capitol Conference Oct. 21 game, the host Marshall Statesmen (3-5, 2-2) rallied from a 10-6 halftime deficit to defeat the defending champion Wakefield Warriors, 42-10, before a homecoming crowd. For Marshall, quarterback Markel Harrison ran 75 yards for a touchdown and threw a 75-yard scoring pass. Marshall scored 22 points in the third quarter to take control. so we knew we could play better against them this time,” Carroll said. “Our game plan was to attack from the outsides and not go down the middle as much.” Marshall took a quick 2-0 lead in the final on goals off corners by Setota Tesfu, who had two in the win, and Elysa Warren. “It was a big deal to score quick like that,” Carroll said. Edison scored with 4:12 left in the first half to cut the lead to 2-1. Midway through the second half, Marshall had added two more goals, was in front 4-1, and in control. Tesfu, Audra Scheinman and Diana Dombrowski scored Marshall’s secondhalf goals. Dumont got the win in goal.
Harrison ran for 99 yards and was 5 of 8 passing for 156. Elijah Weske caught three passes for 121 yards, Andrew Margiotta had 51 yards rushing, Brendan Dudding 34 and Thomas Peterson 31. Weske had 75- and 27-yard touchdown receptions. Margiotta had three scoring runs, Harrison ran for a conversion and another short touchdown, and Carlos Mezza kicked multiple extra points. n In a non-conference Oct. 21 contest, the host Oakton Cougars (2-6) lost to the Broad Run Spartans, 33-6. The loss was Oakton’s fourth in a row, all against teams that have winning records this fall. For Oakton, Matt Prosser booted field goals of 44 and 22 yards, giving him eight field goals this season. Running back Nate Brodsky rushed for 53 yards and quarterback Paul Campo was 6 of 14 passing for 55 yards. Thando Muchemenyi, a Marshall senior captain, said the team’s strategy was to keep attacking and scoring. “We wanted to keep getting the ball in,” Muchemenyi said. “We were so much more intense this time than the last time we played them, and we all worked to keep playing that way and communicating. We’ve been playing well.” The win was Marshall’s fifth in a row this season. In the semifinal victory over Lee, Muchemenyi and Alyssa Maynard scored two goals each, and Dombrowski and Scheinman had one each. Those players are all among Marshall’s top scorers. Top defenders have
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n The Potomac School Panthers (4-4) defeated host St. John’s Catholic Prep, 30-11, in a non-conference privateschool game in Maryland on Oct. 21. Senior running back Ricardo Facey ran for 72 yards on 15 carries, giving him a total of 1,069 for the season. He has scored 17 touchdowns. The win gives Potomac School two more victories than the team won last season, with two games still to play this fall.
MORE ON THE WEB For much more high school sports action, details and stories, like what’s happening with girls field hockey, Flint Hill football, girls volleyball, and girls state golf, and Flint Hill School golf and soccer, visit our Web site at www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax. been Anna Zelenski and Katherine Delta. Next for Marshall is the 5A North Region Tournament, which begins on Halloween. Marshall could receive a first-round bye in its fourth straight appearance in that 5A region competition. The region’s top two finishers advance to the 5A state tournament. For another story about Marshall’s regular-season play, visit www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax. NOTE: In the four years the Capitol Conference Tournament has existed, Marshall has won three straight titles and finished third in 2013. October 27, 2016 25
LGBT Continued from Page 15 cies impacting the gay and lesbian community. A total of 44 different criteria are used. Nationally, 506 communities were graded – almost 100 more than a year ago – with an average score of 55.
Vienna Continued from Page 1 Town leaders want to bring active and pedestrian-friendly streets to Vienna’s main commercial thoroughfare. To accomplish this, they hope to build a municipal parking garage in central Vienna, redevelop about one-third of Maple Avenue and continue revitalization efforts along historic Church Street, which runs
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home to a large university. In addition to Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria, Virginia communities that were ranked include Charlottesville (a score of 72, new to the ranking for 2016); Norfolk (49, down from 57 in 2015); Virginia Beach (47, up from 31); Richmond (46, down from 52); Roanoke (24, new); Newport News (20, down from 23); Hampton (19, up from 14); and Chesapeake (18, unchanged). The ranking “provides a useful bench-
mark for localities to create a Virginia that is a safe, welcoming and equal place for gay and transgender individuals and their families to live, work and play,” said James Parrish, executive director of the Equality Virginia advocacy group. Nationally, the number of communities receiving perfect scores rose from 47 in 2015 to 60 in 2016, but in each year represented about 12 percent of all communities surveyed, based on the figures from each year.
parallel to Maple Avenue one block to the north. Vienna officials hope to obtain land for a parking garage and have design work finished by 2018. The structure ideally would be built in 2020 and financed at least in part by an increase in the town’s meals-and-lodging tax, which town leaders hope to implement by December 2017. Council members at this fall’s Virginia Municipal League conference were intrigued by a presentation indicating the Virginia Department of Transportation
soon will allow localities access to traffic data gleaned by private companies. While many traffic studies examine only vehicular trips to and from work, the new information would include real-time, constantly updated data not only about commuters’ habits, but non-work excursions and bicycle trips, said Mayor Laurie DiRocco. “They aggregate all this data and link it to specific parcels,” said Council member Douglas Noble, adding that 70 percent of vehicle miles traveled are non-work-related. “We wouldn’t mind being a test case.”
The data would be about people, not just cars and transportation, he said. “They’re taking stuff that already exists and making connections that haven’t been made before,” Noble said. “It’s based on actual decisions people are making.” Enhanced data about transit patterns also would be useful for the upcoming transportation charrette, said Council member Pasha Majdi. He added that those results would tell town officials, “This is where all the people are going. Maybe this is where we should put the garage.”
interest in understanding attrition among Catholic-school administrators and I’m fortunate to be in a role now in which I can have an impact on that process. The attributes that I have that make it a good fit are my willingness to listen, my tendency to be collaborative in the decision-making process, my love of people and my Catholic faith. I was specifically drawn to the Diocese of Arlington because of the strong commitment to Catholic education. This is also a growing area, and I am excited to be a part of the future. With the school year having arrived, what are the biggest challenges facing the diocesan school system as a whole, and what issues do you see cropping up at individual schools? I think the biggest challenge is the affordability of Catholic education for parents. We are blessed in the Diocese of Arlington to have a generous tuition-assistance program, but we can do a better job of marketing and sharing that Good News with families. We are also fortunate in that many of our families are able to receive scholarships as a result of Virginia tax-credit programs, and we need to tell the story of the students who have been successful in our schools. At the school level, we need to remember that we are the face of Christ and the Church to our families. Our schools are very welcoming, and we need to remember that families come to us with all kinds of needs and we need to be ready to serve them. If a Northern Virginia parent is on the fence about sending children to diocesan schools, what would you say is the biggest “selling point” of the school system?
Our alums. It can be difficult for preschool parent or even a high school parent to make the financial sacrifice to send their child to a Catholic school but I think about the impact that our alums are having on this community and world, and I think that is a great selling point. Alums talk about how joyful they felt attending schools, how well-prepared they were for college or the workforce or the military. Our alums give back in so many ways – as volunteers, providing financial resources, and as members of the clergy and religious life. That doesn’t happen in a vacuum. That happens because Catholic schools have always existed to educate the total child. What are you hoping to learn from the leaders of other school systems across Northern Virginia as you settle into the job? It is no secret that Northern Virginia has some of the most successful and innovative schools, both public and private. I have already had the opportunity to visit some schools to learn about how they have created student-centered learning environments for the 21st century. With a growing enrollment in Catholic schools as well as a growing population in Northern Virginia, there will be a need for more Catholic schools in the future, and we need to be prepared to create environments that foster success for students in Catholic schools. The percentage of Latino students in the school system is increasing; is there a need for particular programs and outreach for that demographic? As with all programs, we can never move fast enough. But we are encouraged by the increase of Hispanic enrollment in
the past two years. “¡Venga!” (“Come” in Spanish) is a program from the Office of Catholic Schools that makes available translated materials and assistance in school placement. In addition, the use of Madrinas is encouraged. Begun at University of Notre Dame, The Madrinas model assists in outreach to the Hispanic and Latino community by serving as mentors. They are able to offer assistance in translating, as well as the ins and outs of navigating the school culture. Schools are encouraged whenever possible to hire qualified personnel who are bilingual – this is especially helpful in staffing the front office. One of the challenges you point to is a need to recruit and retain principals in Catholic schools. What are the root causes of having that need, and what is being done to address the concern? As part of my doctoral research, I learned that there is a need for clear expectations for principals beginning in the recruitment and search process. Pastors and school communities need to be clear in their expectations of their principals. In addition, the pastor-principal relationship is critical for the success of parish schools. Further, a strong support system provided by the Catholic Schools Office is necessary for Catholic-school principals to be successful. Besides the traffic, what is the biggest difference you’ve found so far between Raleigh and Northern Virginia? I wouldn’t say it is so much of a difference, but I really appreciate the cultural diversity of this area as well as the friendliness of everyone. My family and I have felt very welcomed here.
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23. Cul de ____
31. Top of the Capitol
October 28-29, 1960: n Bad weather prevented Republican vice presidential nominee Henry Cabot Lodge from attending a GOP rally at Seven Corners. Meanwhile, Gov. Almond plans to stump for Democrat John Kennedy. n Planners are eyeing local landfills for additional parkland.
24. Type of test
32. 1:10,000 on a map, e.g.
25. Sis’ sibling
33. Marcus Aurelius garb, pl.
28. Coarse file
34. *Honoree on day after
30. Centers, old-fashioned
Halloween
35. Indian music
36. Same as #1 Down
37. ____ gin
38. Arrival times
39. *Chocolate bar ingredient
42. Entertainment venue
40. Do as directed
45. Artsy Keith
41. Popular garden perennial
49. Mont Blanc, e.g.
43. Jesus’ first guests
51. Mood lighting switch
44. African sorcery
54. Old World lizard
46. Romanov ruler
56. ____ Apso
October 29, 1968: n Virginia’s economy is expected to be soft during the first half of 1969, then pick up in the second half of the year. n Proponents of the liquor-by-thedrink referendums across Northern Virginia claim opponents are using scare tactics. n Republican vice presidential nominee Spiro Agnew is headed back to Virginia to campaign this week. n At the movies: “The Odd Couple,” “The Thomas Crown Affair,” “The Parent Trap” and Elvis in “Frankie & Johnny.” October 28-30, 1972: n The Sun has endorsed Republican William Wrench for Board of Supervisors chairman over Democrat Jean Packard. n The Sun has moved its offices to North Ivy Street in Arlington, and has installed a press to print in offset. n In football action, Marshall dropped Washington-Lee, 17-0, while Mclean fell to Yorktown, 15-2, and Oakton ran past Madison, 41-8. October 27-28, 1980: n Ronald Reagan has a 9-point lead over Jimmy Carter in a new Virginia poll, and undecideds appear to be breaking for the Republican. n The Sun has endorsed U.S. Rep. Joseph Fisher (D-10th) for re-election.
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57. Insane in Spain
47. Dashing style 48. Accident
64. Winnie-the-Pooh’s friend
73. Desert’s lack, pl.
58. Avian wader
50. Not mint
65. High or low card
DOWN
59. Ivy stem
52. “C’____ la vie!”
67. Food from heaven
1. Wet nurse
60. Bone-dry
53. 500 sheets
68. Cupcake topper
2. Dad to a baby
61. Hostile to
55. Nada
69. Spring mo.
3. Pakistani language
62. Involved in a secret
57. *“Night of the ____ Dead”
70. Bar by estoppel
4. Property claims
63. Midday slumbers
60. *Possible Halloween
71. 2 aspirin, e.g.
5. Reason to visit dental
64. Free
precursor
72. Gobbled up
hygienist
66. *Witch’s familiar
Fairfax County Notes ‘SOBERRIDE’ IN OPERATION ON HALLOWEEN: The Washington Regional Al-
cohol Program’s 2016 Halloween SoberRide program will be in operation from 10 p.m. on Oct. 29 through 6 a.m. on Oct. 30 to keep local roads safe from impaired drivers during this traditionally high-risk period. During the eight-hour period, area residents ages 21 and older celebrating with alcohol can call (800) 200-TAXI and be afforded a no-cost (up to a $30 fare), safe way home. Last year, 412 people in the Washington metropolitan area used WRAP’s Halloween SoberRide program rather than possibly driving home impaired. The charity also offers its SoberRide program on St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, Independence Day and the winter holidays, this year starting on Dec. 16 and operating through New Year’s Eve. Since 1993, the SoberRide program has provided 65,219 free cab rides home to would-be drunk drivers in the Washington area. CHAIR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD EARNS STATEWIDE HONOR:
The Virginia Association of Community Services Boards recently presented Gary Ambrose, chairman of the Fairfax-Falls
Church Community Services Board’s board of directors, with the prestigious 2016 Gartlan Award. The award honors “heroes who give of their time and energy to steward longreaching and timeless improvements in the public system” and who share the leadership qualities exemplified by the late state Sen. Joseph Gartlan Jr., for whom the award is named. Gartlan (1925-2008), served in the state Senate for 28 years, working to assist Virginians who depended on public services for mental-illness, intellectual-disability and substance-use disorders, and who often had no political voice. “I’m honored and proud to receive the Gartlan Award,” Ambrose said. By 2013, when Ambrose first was appointed to the Community Services Board, he had already retired from two illustrious careers: first, as a B-52 pilot and brigadier general in the U.S. Air Force with 27 years of service, and then, 11 years as IBM’s vice president for the Department of Defense. In retirement, Ambrose and his wife, Marcia, became active members of NAMI (the National Alliance for Mental Illness) of Northern Virginia and the local advocacy group Concerned Fairfax. “Like many other people, my wife,
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Marcia, and I became advocates by necessity,” Ambrose said. “We were advocates for our son who, for 17 years, lived with paranoid schizophrenia, until his illness took him from us in 2014,” he said. “Although we can no longer advocate for our son,” Ambrose said, “we believe that our advocacy and experience can benefit other parents with family members living with mental illness.” “I hope,” he added, “that this award is an indicator that we are making a difference.” ‘SCOUTING FOR FOOD’ INITIATIVE RETURNS: The National Capital Area
Council, Boy Scouts of America, will hold its 29th annual “Scouting for Food” drive in early November. Scouts from Arlington and McLean will participate in the drive, with food going to support the Arlington Food Assistance Center and Capital Area Food Bank. Scouts will distribute bags to homes throughout the area on Nov. 5, then return to collect non-perishable items on Nov. 12. For information on the upcoming initiative, see the Web site at www.ncacbsa. org. October 27, 2016 31
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