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Meals-Tax Debate Dishes Up Leftovers

Talking Points from Each Side Are Familiar in Run-Up to Referendum BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Scouts Restore Outbuilding at Historic Church Christopher “Cloud” Barre, a Life Scout with Troop 128 in McLean, recently led 28 Scouts and other community volunteers in an effort to restore the outbuilding at Historic Pleasant Grove Church in McLean.

Cloud planned the effort as his Eagle Scout project, which will help him achieve Scouting’s highest ranking.

Volunteers worked from Sept. 16 to 18 to clear away significant overgrowth and rotten firewood around the building, repair the wood siding and

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“You are now part of preserving the important history of this area, Virginia and our nation,” Mueller told the group.

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window glazing, clean the metal roof and provide a muchneeded, two-coat repainting of the entire structure.

The outbuilding originally was used as the church’s outhouse and later was converted into a storage building.

“We had a great turnout and I am proud that we were able to fix up this little piece of history behind the Historic Pleasant Grove Church,” Barre said.

During a lunch break on Saturday, Judy Mueller, a

Panelists for and against Fairfax County’s proposed meals tax chose familiar entrees from their talking-points menus at a Sept.

29 forum in Merrifield and served up filling, if not overly spicy, fare for the audience.

Proponents said the extra money was essential to maintaining a top-quality school system, while opponents decried the tax as harmful to lower-income people and the restaurant industry.

“This is not about the restaurants,” said Phillip NiedzielskiEichner, a former School Board member who favors the tax. “This is all about us and the quality of life we want to sustain.”

Connection Newspapers editor and publisher Mary Kimm moderated the debate, which was sponsored by the League

of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area and held at Luther Jackson Middle School. It drew about 100 people.

County supervisors on June 7 voted 8-2 to ask the Circuit Court for authority to place a meals-tax referendum before voters Nov. 8.

The tax, which likely would be set at the state-authorized maximum of 4 percent, would raise about $100 million per year. Schools would receive 70 percent of the proceeds and the remaining 30 percent would support county services, capital improvements and tax relief.

Proponents said the tax would glean about 28 percent of its revenues from people not living in the county and help reduce the county’s reliance on property taxes.

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McLean Community Center Locates a Temporary Home During Period of Renovation BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

McLean Community Center officials can rest a bit easier knowing they have solved a key puzzle: where to put the facility’s programs and staffers during renovations that will start next spring.

Longtime residents might have guessed that most of the center’s activities will be going to the McLean Square Shopping Center, the same location that hosted Dolley Madison Library and the McLean Governmental Center when those buildings were redone.

Most of the community center’s temporary space for classes and programs will be at 6645 Old Dominion Drive in the end of that shopping center opposite Balducci’s, said George Sachs, executive director.

The center’s main administrative spaces will be relocated to the same shopping center at 6631 Old Dominion Drive under the offices of Century 21 New Millennium, he said.

The lease will be for 22 months; Sachs did not have details about its cost.

About 70 percent of the center’s classes and programs will remain available, but cooking classes will not be offered because staff members have not been able to find kitchen space suitable for a teaching environment, Sachs said.

Center officials plan to make even more thorough use of the Old Firehouse Teen Center during the renovations, holding programs for adults during evenings and other times when the teen center’s youth clientele aren’t there, he said.

The center’s performing-arts programs will take their acts to other venues during the construction period. The groups also may offer more outdoor concerts and provide technical help to local high schools’ theatrical departments, Sachs said.

The McLean Project for the Arts also will have a new home at 1446 Chain Bridge Road, occupying 3,750 square feet in the former ABC store space at the shopping center with Giant Food and CVS.

Great Falls Meeting to Discuss Election Issues The Great Falls Citizens Association will discuss the Fairfax County meals-tax referendum as well as two statewide constitutional amendments at a town-hall meeting set for Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Great Falls Grange.

The meeting also will look at county spending and taxation issues, and allow candidates for the 10th District U.S. House of Representatives to send acolytes with statements.

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Center officials hope to put the project out to bid in mid- to late November and award a contract in January. The contractor likely will need two or three months to ramp up for the project and community center leaders hope they can stay in their main building at 1234 Ingleside Ave. until maybe early April, Sachs said.

Sachs was confident the project would be finished within the expected 12- to 18month period.

“It’s a renovation job more than anything,” he said. “We’re not tearing it up and starting over. Weather shouldn’t be the biggest factor. I think we’re good to go.”

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Nostalgia, Music Mark Anniversary Kickoff

Green Hedges School Celebrates 75 Years of Service to Local Students BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Green Hedges School officials kicked off the Vienna institution’s 75th-anniversary year Sept. 26 with a ceremony that engaged students and the community.

“Personally, I don’t think there’s anywhere in Northern Virginia where you will find a school more perfect than Green Hedges when it comes to educating young minds and shaping strong character,” said board of trustees vice chairman Carolyn Brandon, who chaired the anniversary celebrations.

Head of School Robert Gregg III recounted how the school’s founders, Frances and Kenton Kilmer, had been discouraged with educational options for their children and founded Green Hedges School in their own house to give them the best possible base of knowledge.

The Kilmers “understood what our current research has validated, that children learn best when all facets of their brains are engaged, that every part of our brains is to be exercised and that all learning is interconnected,” Gregg said. “In the school they created, every student was taught music, mathematics, performing arts, history, world languages and science, poetry, reading and literary analysis. Students were encouraged to ask questions, figure things out or sometimes not, to take risks and to keep trying even if – especially if – success was hard-won.”

Students also learned to value other cultures, religions and races, Gregg said.

While some things have changed – for example, a pony named Polka-dot no longer lives in the stable and there are many new buildings on campus – the school’s foundational values have endured, he said.

“Meet each child where he or she is, help them exercise every part of their brain, encourage them to raise their hands, take risks and become the unique and wonderful person that they are,” Gregg said, listing the Kilmers’ main goals.

Vienna Mayor Laurie DiRocco and Supervisor Catherine Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill) read proclamations from the Vienna Town Council and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, respectively, honoring Green Hedges’ history and community contributions.

The Kilmers were heavily involved in civil-rights issues and the creation of Vienna’s library, DiRocco said.

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Green Hedges School middle-school students shovel ceremonial dirt onto the base of a newly planted pear tree at the school, which kicked off PHOTOS BY BRIAN TROMPETER its 75th anniversary year Sept. 26. The school was founded by Frances and Kenton Kilmer.

by the families and student body of Green Hedges that education contributes in major measure to the strength of our society and our economy,” she said.

Green Hedges plays a critical role, Hudgins said.

“I think the choices that people are able to make in education affect the wellbeing of their children,” she said.

René Wilkinson, Green Hedges’ board of trustees chair, said the Kilmers had played active roles in Vienna’s history.

“Their commitment to social justice and equal rights helped to shape Vienna and thereby neighboring Fairfax County,” she said.

The school’s younger students sat on green tarpaulins on the driveway, while their taller middle-school counterparts occupied risers to the audience’s right.

Third- and fifth-graders led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance and first- and second-graders sang “Oh Be Joyful.”

The First Baptist Church of Vienna Choir livened things up even more with a rousing rendition of “This Little Light of Mine.”

Nine Green Hedges middle-school “lifers,” who have spent their entire scholastic careers at the school, shoveled ceremonial dirt around a recently planted pear tree on the school’s front lawn.

Noelie Kilmer Angevine, daughter of Green Hedges School founders Frances and Kenton Kilmer, poses a math question to students during the celebration.

The Kilmers enjoyed harvesting pears from trees on the school site and making pear butter, Brandon said. Fourth-graders then recited the poem “Trees,” by Kenton Kilmer’s father, Joyce Kilmer.

School officials also distributed copies of “Green Hedges School at 75: Living the Legacy, Building the Future,” a 102page book written by Sherry Dart, Ellen Giuntini and Ingrid Willenz-Isaacs.

The school began in 1942 at the Kilmers’ former house on 16th Street in Arlington, which was known as Green Hedges because it was surrounded by a well-trimmed line of Althea bushes. The school, which now has about 170 students

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ranging from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, since 1955 has been located at 415 Windover Ave., N.W., in Vienna.

One of the Kilmers’ 10 children, Noelie Kilmer Angevine of Germantown, Md., did not have a formal role in the proceedings, but stood up in the audience and posed a math problem to the students.

Minutes before the ceremonies began, Angevine glanced around the living room of her family’s former home, which now serves as the school’s administrative offices. Her favorite room? The attic.

“You could crawl into it from one of the bedrooms,” she said. “We had wonderful hiding places.”

Vienna resident Rachel Rice attended Green Hedges for 13 years before transferring to James Madison High School.

She recently earned a degree in equine studies from Virginia Intermont College.

Rice, who helped with alumni outreach for the anniversary celebration, said she was pleased Green Hedges’ leaders were making good use of green spaces on the campus. The school imparts solid values to its students, she said.

“I learned how to be a good person and the importance of community,” she said. “I learned that every student is important and you need to take care of your possessions, buildings and grounds.”

Tysons to Showcase Development, Cultural Offerings BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Overwhelmed by Tysons’ rapid metamorphosis from an office and shopping destination into a vibrant city? Tysons leaders soon will bring the public up to speed about the urban center’s ongoing transformation and build excitement for the things to come.

The Tysons Partnership and Fairfax County officials will hold a Tysons Showcase and Open House on Oct. 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Basis Independent School of Tysons, 8000 Jones Branch Drive.

Forty displays will showcase a host of properties and upcoming projects. Developers will show off planned condominium projects, five restaurants will give free cuisine samples, officials from The Boro will outline plans for a 15-screen movie theater, public-safety personnel will provide information, jazz artists will perform live and 1st Stage theater will showcase its upcoming season.

Fairfax County Department of Transportation officials will describe projects that will better connect Tysons’ road and sidewalk network and unveil conceptual drawings for a new intersection configuration at Routes 7 and 123.

Cyclists also will have something to cheer about soon when Capital Bikeshare opens 13 bicycle-rental locations in Tysons.

Tysons is a commercial and residential

boom town, but its residents, employees and visitors also come together for altruistic purposes. Tysons Partnership officials in September kicked off Tysons Cares, a series of events designed to foster stronger ties within the community.

The organization held a charity lawngames tournament, a month-long shoe drive that will benefit students at eight local schools, 5-kilometer race Sept. 10 that raised $42,000 to benefit Food for Others and a Sept. 20 tailgate event to raise money for Alternative House, a teen crisis shelter.

These efforts and others by the Tysons Responsibility Council are “part of the fortification of community spirit and further leverage our collective capacity for the common good,” said Michael Caplin, president of the Tysons Partnership.

Development in Tysons continues apace, with the urban center’s skyline getting a new building about every month or so. Builders are on pace to provide about 1,400 dwelling units per year, many of them apartments.

“There long has been an under-supply of apartments here,” Caplin said.

Since the Tysons Partnership put out a brochure last year, several additional projects have been completed, Caplin said. These include Mitre 4, a 340,000square-foot office building; 1775 Tysons, a 457,000-square-foot office building with 19,000 square feet of retail; Garfield Scotts Run, a 476,000-square-foot residential

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Capital One’s new headquarters skyscraper, with 950,000 square feet of office space and 25,000 square feet of retail, has been under construction for months.

Bank officials now plan to build a new 1,500-seat auditorium and 250-seat blackbox theater in lieu of a previously planned community center at its headquarters site

near Tysons, Caplin said. These facilities would be available for use by community arts organizations and outside groups.

Other major projects set to begin this year include The Boro, a mixed-use development with 945,000 square feet of residential space, 400,000 square feet of office space and 266,000 square feet of retail; 7901 Westpark, a 193,000-squarefoot office building with 2,600 square feet of retail; Tysons West, a 400,000-squarefoot residential structure with 50,000 square feet of retail; Westpark Plaza, a 615,000-square-foot residential building with 13,000 square feet of retail; Tysons Central, a mixed-use development with 398,000 square feet of residential space, 400,000 square feet of office space and 17,000 square feet of retail; and Residences Tysons II, a 722,000-square-foot residential building.

Tysons leaders hope the “Tysons Luxury Lilies Mural” by artist Naturel near the Greensboro Metro Station can be extended around a corner and continued on a different section of the wall. This will be challenging, Caplin noted, because the ground beneath the wall angles steeply downward and may necessitate that artists work from hanging aerial platforms like those used by window washers.

For more information about the Tysons Showcase and Open House, contact Tysons Partnership’s program director Meghan Trossen at (703) 738-0064 or mtrossen@tysonspartnership.org.

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Our View: Virginia’s Constitutional Amendments Voters across the commonwealth on Nov. 8 will render a verdict on two proposed amendments to Virginia’s 1971 constitution, sent to them by the Republican-controlled General Assembly.

Neither addresses a particularly pressing issue; in fact, the biggest impact of the amendments likely will be to slow down the lines on Election Day, as voters – who may never have seen, let alone mulled, their language – try to decide on the fly what to do.

One of the two proposed amendments has garnered no opposition that we can discern. It would allow the legislature to permit localities – counties, cities and towns – to exempt from local real estate taxes the surviving spouses of law-enforcement officers, firefighters and rescue personnel killed in the line of duty. Such a measure parallels another recent constitutional amendment, which did the same thing related to members of the Armed Forces. As with that earlier amendment, the exemption ends if the spouse remarries.

Seems a fair and reasonable measure. We support it.

The other proposed amendment has drawn flak, primarily

but not exclusively from Democrats and labor organizations, because it aims to enshrine into the constitution legislation currently on the books making Virginia a so-called “rightto-work” state.

State law does not prohibit unionization of workers in the private sector, nor does it impede collective bargaining between employers and unions. It does prohibit the requirement that employees must join a union to hold a job, even if such a job is covered by a labor agreement.

Opponents of the constitutional amendment say it is redundant, that current Virginia law should suffice. OK. But the reverse is equally true: If you believe the current law is reasonable (many do, some don’t), then putting the language into the constitution is merely another safeguard against members of the executive, legislative or judicial branches trying to tinker with the status quo.

We have no problems with labor unions, which in many cases have served the nation well. But we also are supporters of Virginia’s right-to-work regulations, and want them to stay intact. Therefore, we support this amendment.

Wasteful Government Needs a Wake-Up Call Editor: When Fairfax County school officials and the School Board chose not to implement any cost reductions proposed by the public task force convened

by Superintendent Garza, they failed to meet their fiduciary responsibility as stewards of public resources.

If they can’t find a way to first cut costs and streamline operations before asking for more, then why should taxpayers be forced to do so?

The school system is slated to receive 70 percent of the meals taxes collected if Fairfax voters approve imposition of one on Nov. 8. That’s $70 million a year.

But recall that the goal of the Garza task force was to reduce expenses by $75 million.

The task force wasted countless time and effort that could have been better spent elsewhere. We’d be fools to vote for this new tax following such a costly charade.

In a resolution reported on by the Sun Gazette, the McLean Citizens Association asked for the Board of Supervisors to find and eliminate inefficiencies instead of raising the real estate tax rate.

Are you kidding me? Should the referendum pass, I do believe that the

Board of Supervisors will temporarily hold the line on real estate tax rate increases. However, we will see assessments, and tax bills, go up. Watch closely. It’s simple math, and nobody should be fooled by this.

If we citizens keep voting to increase our own taxes, elected officials will have no incentive to actually find ways to more effectively manage expenses.

Maybe it’s time for a ballot referendum to stop any spending increases until county leaders get the message to cut costs.

Ethel Pascal Great Falls

A Meals Tax Will Benefit Fairfax’s Homeowners Editor: As a long-time Republican, I support the referendum to impose a meals tax in Fairfax County, and I urge all fellow residents – Republicans, Democrats and others – to vote yes for it on Nov. 8.

Currently, the burden for funding County services sits on the shoulders of a single taxpayer group: property owners. With a meals tax, Fairfax County can generate resources from a variety of people, including tourists and commuters.

To my conservative friends who claim the county government has a spending problem, we must agree to disagree.

Fairfax County is one of the few in the nation to maintain a Triple-A bond rating from all three major rating agencies.

Not exactly a sign of a spending problem; rather a sign of sound fiscal management.

I view the meals tax as a vital investment for our future. Education is not an entitlement program, it is not a specialinterest program, and it is not optional.

It is a vital infrastructure that must be maintained and preserved.

The meals tax is also a creative way to reduce the tax burden on property owners. As a homeowner in Fairfax County, I very pleased that the meals tax could provide a welcome relief from ever increasing property taxes.

As a Republican, I am naturally dubious of many tax increases, but this is one I can – and will – get behind.

Kathleen Lowe Vienna

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For the first time in 17 years, the Catholic Diocese of Arlington has a new bishop.

Pope Francis on Oct. 4 appointed Bishop Michael Burbidge to become the fourth bishop of Arlington. He will be installed Dec. 6 and succeed Bishop Paul Loverde, who has led the diocese since 1999.

To develop a vision for the Arlington diocese, Burbidge said he would listen, travel throughout the diocese and bring the joy of the gospel to its parishes and missions.

“We must imitate the compassion of Jesus, especially in our outreach to the poor and those in most need, which this diocese is known for,” he said. “We must celebrate and defend and protect the sacredness of all human life and the dignity of each and every human person, without exception.”

Burbidge, 59, has spent the last decade as Bishop of the Diocese of Raleigh in North Carolina and said serving there had brought him great joy Born in Philadelphia on June 16, 1957, the second son of Francis and Shirley Burbidge, the new bishop went to Catholic grade schools and in 1975 earned his diploma from Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield, Pa. Bishop Burbidge later attended St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and John Cardinal Krol in 1984 ordained a him a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

The bishop holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and a master’s in theology from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, plus a master’s in education administration from Villanova University and a doctorate in education from Immaculata College.

Burbidge pledged his loyalty and faithful obedience to the Pope. The announcement occurred on the Feast Day of St.

Francis of Assisi, and Burbidge said he was reminded to strive daily to achieve the saint’s simplicity, humility and charity.

“In imitation of St. Francis, and especially in these unsettling times, we must also be instruments of peace and help to alleviate all forms of hatred and violence and division,” he said.

The new bishop called the Diocese of Arlington faithful and vibrant and said in his acceptance letter to the Pope that he would tirelessly work to build upon the strong foundation provided by his three predecessors.

Burbidge called Bishop Loverde a “treasured friend” and said he would depend on the outgoing bishop’s support, prayers and wisdom.

Loverde, 76, said he was confident parishioners would find Burbidge approachable, welcoming, perceptive and attentive.

“He teaches faith with integrity, with joy, with clarity,” Loverde said. “You will find within him great pastoral care and warmth.”

Asked how he would help victims of abuse by clergy members, Burbidge said each such meeting would be an “opportunity to convey our deep apologies and regrets for any such actions . . . I assure the victims and their families that I will continue this great work.”

The diocese, with 468,000 registered Catholics and about 160,000 unregistered ones, faces challenges of ongoing growth, Loverde said.

Burbidge’s His coat of arms reflects his history and beliefs: a Celtic cross to honor his Irish heritage, a fleur de lis to honor the Blessed Mother, the sword of St. Michael, the crown of St. Charles Borromeo and the star from the shield of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

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Former President Sues Tysons Chamber of Commerce BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

It seemed like a storybook reunion: A former chamber of commerce president gets rehired at his old stomping grounds in an effort to revitalize the group.

But Francis Gary Powers Jr., hired in January as acting president of the Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce, was fired by the group’s board in April and has filed a lawsuit claiming chamber leaders dismissed him after he blew the whistle regarding practices he believes are dubious.

In a civil lawsuit filed Aug. 10 in Fairfax County Circuit Court, Powers alleges officials with the non-profit chamber misrepresented where proceeds from the group’s 5-kilometer charity race on April 24 would go.

Despite advertising that the event would benefit the Organization for Autism Research, the chamber was slated to keep 80 percent of the proceeds, the lawsuit alleges. Powers said he e-mailed his concerns to the chamber’s board.

Powers, 51, also noticed board member Angela Inzerillo was being paid $3,200 per month (or $48,000 per year) for performing an average of 20 hours per week as a consultant. This pay rate was “far greater than normal for such a position,” Powers’ lawsuit contends.

According to the suit, “When Mr. Powers asked Ms. Inzerillo why she was

paid for the week she was in Hawaii, she responded by saying, ‘I’m a consultant.’

When Mr. Powers questioned [chamber board chairman] Lori Lopez about [Inzerillo’s] compensation, she responded by saying, ‘You need to focus on generating new members and sponsors.’”

The lawsuit states Powers was conPowers cerned that Inzerillo’s compensation constituted “private inurement” of a non-profit board member, which is prohibited by the Internal Revenue Code.

The lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages, also alleges the chamber had been operating without business licenses, did not keep executive-committee minutes and failed to adopt treasurer reports.

These actions and the inurement could endanger the chamber’s legal and taxexempt status as a non-profit, the lawsuit reads.

Powers’ actions caused a backlash with the chamber’s Executive Committee board members, who in retaliation terminated his employment ostensibly for a comment he had made about the Asian Chamber of Commerce, according to the lawsuit.

“I said that the Asian Chamber was good at negotiating, which was seized upon and manipulated as a pretext for fir-

ing me because I had raised concerns over the unlawful acts and practices” of the chamber, Powers said.

Powers’ attorneys contend the chamber’s actions violated whistle-blower laws and therefore are an exception to Virginia’s at-will employment rules.

Chamber leaders declined to comment about the case, but referred the Sun Gazette to their attorneys at FordHarrison LLP. The newspaper did not receive a response from the law firm, but obtained from Powers a copy of the firm’s Sept. 19 “demurrer,” which outlines reasons why the Circuit Court should dismiss claim.

The document states Powers was an atwill employee and had not identified any statutorily protected right that the chamber had violated by terminating him. Powers does not qualify for an exception to atwill employment laws because that status is granted only to full-time employees of state agencies under Virginia’s Fraud and Abuse Whistle Blower Protection Act, the chamber’s attorneys contend.

“As the [whistle-blower law] provides its own specific and significant remedy, [the] Plaintiff may not invoke the public policy exception to the at-will employment doctrine,” their demurrer reads.

According to the demurrer, the court will hold a hearing on the case on Oct. 14 at 10 a.m.

Powers said it meant a lot to him to work at the chamber again.

“I was thrilled to be back working as

the chamber president doing community outreach, business advocacy and being the voice of business in Tysons,” he said.

“This was the perfect position for me and my skill sets, and I was stating publicly that my goal was to turn the [organization] into the predominant chamber in Fairfax County over the next 10 to 15 years.”

Regarding the lawsuit, “While there are two sides to every story, I will let the evidence when presented speak for itself.

I do not know the percentage of wrongful-termination whistleblower cases that go to trial. What is most important is that the truth comes out,” he said.

Powers, son of the late U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers Sr., previously led the chamber from 2001 to 2005, then served until 2010 as director of the Cold War Museum. After becoming acting chamber president in January, Powers said he had met or exceeded his benchmarks, was growing and retaining membership and prospecting for membership such companies as Pentagon Federal Credit Union, California Pizza Kitchen, Raytheon, Hewlett Packard, North Face and the International Spy Museum.

Powers had a cameo in the Tom Hanks movie “Bridge of Spies” and now lectures internationally about the Cold War. He also is under contract to write a book about the Cold War, the U-2 incident and his family’s 25-year effort to counteract conspiracy theories surrounding his father.

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Fairfax County Posts Increase in Average Scores on SAT Test Students from Fairfax County Public Schools’ Class of 2016 posted average SAT scores slightly higher than the class that came before them, according to new data, and remained well above the state and local average.

According to figures reported by the College Board and Virginia Department of Education, the average score for Fairfax students of 1672 (on a 600-to-2400 scale) was up from 1669 a year before.

Fairfax students scored an average of 558 in reading, 542 in writing and 572 in math.

Eight schools across Fairfax – Centreville, Falls Church, Langley, Lee, James Madison and South County high schools, Hayfield Secondary School and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology – improved on all three sections of the SAT. The largest jump was found at Madison, up 45 points. Langley High School was second with an increase of 36 points.

Of the 25 public high schools in Fairfax County, 12 saw an increase in average reading score, nine were higher in writing and 15 posted increases in math.

(Figures include tests taken prior to last spring, when the SAT was reconfigured to a new format.)

Statewide, Virginia students scored an average of 516 on reading, up one point from a year before; 493 on writing, down two points; and 513 in math, unchanged. Nationally, average scores for public-school students were 487 in reading, down two points; 472 in math, down three points; and 494 in math, down four points.

Virginia Board of Education president Billy Cannaday Jr. said that while Virginia scores were well above the national average, “the wide achievement gaps visible when we dig deeper into the data remind us that outcomes are not improving for far too many students of color.”

Based on average SAT scores, about 65 percent of Virginia’s students who identify as Asian met the college-readiness benchmark set by the College Board, compared to 56 percent of white students, 34 percent of Latino students and 15 percent of black students.

“Narrowing, and ultimately closing, these gaps is the state board’s top priority,” Cannaday said.

While SAT tests long have been the dominant college-entrance exam taken by students in Virginia, the rival ACT has grown in popularity in recent years. ACT scores are set to be released shortly.

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Can McLean Meet My Changing Lifestyle Needs?

There are a variety of organizations dedicated to serving the greater McLean neighborhood as well as focused on addressing lifestyle changes in our later years. The leading organization within our community addressing this question is Mclean Community: A Village for All Ages (McLeanCVA). McLeanCVA is an inter-generational community-based, volunteer-managed organization seeking to make McLean a friendly, connected, and supportive community for all, while recognizing the needs of older adults and adults living with disabilities.

The flagship service offered by McLeanCVA is a resource desk that is staffed

by Fairfax County-trained volunteers and works to help residents “stay in place, stay informed and stay connected” by providing answers to a host of practical living concerns for daily living solutions, insurance, legal, financial, transportation, and housing as well as entertainment, recreation, volunteering and social activities. The resource desk has been operating for more than three years and has served hundreds of McLean families.

The three ways to reach this free McLeanCVA service are by phone: 703-3001751; by email: McLeanSeniorSource@ gmail.com; or by visiting the McLean

Community Center (MCC) lobby during operating hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you are planning on staying in your home, plan to attend the upcoming event on “Modifying Your Home to Fit Your Changing Lifestyle” on October 8, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mclean Community Center. This free workshop will focus on simple changes that can be made to your home to create an environment where everyone is welcome and everyone can flourish.

Hosted by AARP, McLean Community Center Senior Moments-Adult Learning, McLeanCVA and Fairfax Building for All Committee, you can register for this free event by calling AARP at 1-877-926-8300 or http://states.aarp.org/novaevents.

About McLean Community: A Village For All Ages (McLeanCVA) If you are interested in learning about local resources, getting involved, or want to learn more about McLeanCVA, call: 703-300-1751; email: McLeanSeniorSource@gmail.com; or visit the McLean Community Center lobby during operating hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can also visit our website at www.McLeanCVA.org

Vienna/Oakton Notes CUB SCOUTS WIN PRESTIGIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOLADE: Cub Scout

Pack 1530 of Oakton recently earned the prestigious Hornaday Unit award from Boy Scouts of America, saluting the Scouts’ work, including cleaning up the Potomac River at Pohick Bay, labeling storm drains in Oakton and planting native trees and removing invasive plants from public lands in Oakton.

The Hornaday Unit award is described as an “Olympic medal bestowed by the Earth,” because it aims to encourage and recognize outstanding efforts undertaken

by Scouts that contribute to natural-resource conservation and environmental protection.

Only seven of the more than 1,500 units in the National Capital Area Council have earned the award in the last five years.

Pack 1530 is sponsored by Vale United Methodist Church, and includes all boys in kindergarten to fifth grade.

VIENNA TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN A LITTLE EARLY: An early Halloween

celebration will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Vienna Town Green.

Sponsored by the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department and Vienna Moms, the program is designed to be a fright-less affair, with musical performances, free popcorn and cotton candy and a host of other events for children.

The event is free and open to the public. For information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at (703) 2556360.

ANNUAL ‘CROP WALK’ RETURNS TO VIENNA: The annual Vienna CROP Walk

to raise funds and awareness in the fight against hunger will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m.

Participants will walk approximately three miles to raise funds.

The event will be preceded by a 1:30 p.m. performance by The Purple Hulls at Vienna Presbyterian Church.

For information, to register or to donate, see the Web site at www.crophungerwalk.org/viennava.

VALE SCHOOLHOUSE TO HOST FALL FAIR: The Vale Fall Fair will be held on

Saturday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vale Schoolhouse, 3124 Fox Mill Road in Oakton.

Family-friendly activities include a haunted forest, pie-eating contest, costume parade, live music, martial arts, musical-instrument petting zoo and toy and book sale, among others.

Entry is free. Proceeds will benefit preservation of the historic schoolhouse and provide support to local community groups.

For information, call (703) 716-4219 or see the Web site at www.valeschoolhouse.org.

AYR HILL GARDEN CLUB TO HOST

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Members of Cub Scout Pack 1530.

BULB SALE: The Ayr Hill Garden Club

will hold its fall bulb sale on Saturdays, Oct. 15, 22 and 29, at 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/.

PROVIDENCE PLAYERS TO CONTINUE ‘AMADEUS’: The Providence Players will

continue their production of “Amadeus” through Oct. 15 at the James Lee Community Center in Falls Church.

The production, which opened Sept.

30, will continue with performances Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

For information and tickets, see the Web site at www.providenceplayers.org.

NEW ART EXHIBITION OPENS: “Bits and Pieces,” the latest exhibition by the Vienna Arts Society, will be presented Oct. 4 to 29 at the Vienna Arts Center, 115 Pleasant St., N.W. The exhibition is on view Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

An artists’ reception will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m.

For information, see the Web site at www.viennaartssociety.org.

ARTIST TO DISCUSS STYLE, TECHNIQUE: The Vienna Arts Society will host

a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna Arts Center, 115 Pleasant St., N.W. The speaker, Debra Keirce, will discuss her tightly rendered, realistic style and offer techniques in miniature paintings.

The community is invited. For information, see the Web site at www.viennaartssociety.org.

‘NARFE’ TO LOOK AT CHANGES TO INSURANCE: NARFE (National Asso-

ciation Active and Retired Federal Employees) Oakton-Vienna Chapter 1116 will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 180, 330 Center St., N., in Vienna.

The program will look at changes in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield program.

For information, call Ralph Dantinne at (703) 938-9757.

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PARK AUTHORITY SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR TURNER FARM HOME: The Fairfax

County Park Authority is accepting applications for the rehabilitation and longterm maintenance of the historic Turner Farm property, located at 10609 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls, with a deadline of Jan. 13 for submission of proposals.

Individuals, non-profit and for-profit organizations can submit proposals for rehabilitation of the property, in exchange for free occupancy. The Fairfax County Park Authority has slated an open house at the site on Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The house was built in 1905 and is situated on an approximately 1.5-acre property that is part of a larger 52-acre community park at the intersection of Georgetown Pike and Springvale Road.

The property contains several historic structures – including the farmhouse, garage, crib barn and dairy barn – with varying dates of construction.

The 3,216-square-foot main house, with four bedrooms and four baths, is architecturally significant due to its Queen Anne style and its exemplification of the cultural, economic and historic heritage of the region, Park Authority officials said. Many of the original details, formal parlor, hardwood flooring and fireplaces remain.

Full information on the resident-curator program can be found on the Web site at www.fcpaweb.org/.

McLEAN AAUW PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS: The McLean branch of the Amer-

ican Association of University Women recently announced recipients of its 201617 scholarships, fund by the proceeds of the organization’s annual used-book sale, held recently at the McLean Community Center.

Recipients are Kyomi Allen and Jamilah Bowden, students at Trinity College, and Carmen Robles, a student at Marymount University. A recipient from George Mason University is expected to be announced shortly.

A reception for the recipients was held

Sept. 25 at the McLean Community Center.

For more information about the McLean branch of AAUW, see the Web site at www.mclean-va-aauw.net.

GREAT FALLS STUDIO TOUR ON THE HORIZON: The 16th annual Great Falls

Studios Art Tour will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Nearly 60 local artists will open their studios and galleries to the public as part of a self-guided driving tour, to be held rain or shine.

The free, family-friendly event will be headquartered at the Great Falls Library, or tour brochures can be downloaded from www.greatfallsstudios.com.

The tour is sponsored by Sun Design Remodeling Specialists and Broadway Gallery.

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McLean Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual open house on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1455 Laughlin Ave. Established in 1921, the fire brigade complements service provided by the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department. Thanks to recent financial generosity among community members, the department purchased a new $250,000 medic unit, which was placed into service earlier in the year.

For information, see the Web site at www.mcleanvfd.org.

CLAUDE MOORE COLONIAL FARM TO HOST MARKET FAIR: Claude Moore Co-

lonial Farm will host its annual 18th-century autumn market fair on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike.

The event will feature colonial-era crafts, heritage animals, music, games and the chance to interact with colonial family members in costume and character.

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Public-Safety Notes VIENNA POLICE ARREST MAN FOR ALLEGEDLY FIRING WARNING SHOT: Vi-

enna police sent officers to the 1000 block of Park Street, S.E., on Sept. 28 at 5:42 a.m. to investigate a report about an suspicious event.

A man had told police a male suspect was knocking on the front window and door of his residence. The suspect was known to one of the home’s occupants, police said.

While officers were heading to the residence, the complainant reported firing his firearm in the direction of the suspect.

When officers arrived at scene, the suspect had fled the area.

Police determined the resident had fired his firearm to scare off the suspect.

The residence is located within a 1,000 feet of Cunningham Park Elementary School.

Police took the resident, a 65-yearold man, into custody for discharging a firearm within 1,000 feet of school property. Police transported him to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

GIRLS REPORT EXPOSURE AT NOTTOWAY PARK: Fairfax County police

dispatched officers to the 9600 block of Courthouse Road in the Vienna area on Sept. 25 at 5:07 p.m. after receiving a report that a man had exposed himself to three young girls.

According to police, the victims were standing near a fence at Nottoway Park when they saw the suspect looking at them. He did not have any pants on and was touching himself inappropriately, police said.

The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction. He was described as white, about 30 to 40 years old, about 5 feet 11 inches to 6 feet 1 inch tall, 180 to 210 pounds, wearing a dark-green T-shirt and holding white sweat pants, police said.

SERVICE ORGANIZATION REPORTS THEFT OF CASH AND CHECKS: The

director of the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna, located within Vienna Baptist Church at 541 Marshall Road, S.W., called Vienna police to report that sometime between Sept. 21 at 10:45 a.m. and Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. someone had stolen checks and cash from the facility.

MAN CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE OFFENSES AFTER POLICE STRUGGLE:

Vienna police sent officers to Vienna Wolf Trap Hotel, 430 Maple Ave., W., on Sept.

16 at 11:47 p.m. after receiving a report about an intoxicated man.

When one officer arrived, she spoke with the man and observed signs of possible impairment. The officer requested that Fairfax County Emergency Medical Services personnel evaluate the man.

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placing handcuffs on the man.

Police arrested the 36-year-old man, of no fixed address, for being drunk in public and resisting arrest and transported him to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. Police also determined the suspect had an outstanding warrant from Arlington County pertaining to dangerous drugs.

Authorities searched the man, found a measurable amount of suspected marijuana and additionally charged him with marijuana possession, police said.

VIENNA POLICE CITE WORKER FOR NOISE VIOLATION: Vienna police dis-

patched an officer to the 600 block of Gibson Drive, S.W., on Sept. 25 at 7:51 a.m. to investigate a reported noise violation. When the officer arrived at the residence, he observed several men working and determined the workers had been warned before.

Police issued a noise-violation citation to the workers’ manager, a 46-year-old Manassas man, and released him on his signature.

SMOOTHIE SHOP REPORTS THEFT:

The owner of a Robeks smoothie shop, located at 136 Maple Ave., W., told Vienna police on Sept. 27 at 8:11 p.m. that an employee had embezzled money through his paycheck and stolen money from the business.

VIENNA POLICE ARREST ALEXANDRIAN ON OUTSTANDING WARRANT: A

Vienna police officer was patrolling near the Vienna Wolf Trap Hotel 430 Maple Avenue, West September 28 3:25 a.m.

A Vienna police officer was patrolling near the Vienna Wolf Trap Hotel, 430 Maple Ave., W., on Sept. 28 at 3:25 a.m. when he observed a suspicious vehicle.

The officer spoke with the vehicle’s occupants and smelled an odor of suspected marijuana.

The occupants said they had used marijuana earlier in the night, but were not in possession of it. The officer conducted checks on the occupants and found that one, a 23-year-old Alexandria man, was wanted on an outstanding warrant in Alexandria. Police transported him to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

STUDENTS COUNSELED AFTER ONE ALLEGEDLY SENDS THREATENING MESSAGE: Staff at Cedar Lane School,

101 Cedar Lane, S.W., called Vienna police Sept. 29 at 12:49 p.m. to report one student had threatened another. An officer arrived and was told two students had gotten into an argument a few days earlier and since then one of the students had sent a threatening “snapchat.”

The officer spoke with one of the students and the parents of the other, who advised him they would speak with their child about making threats.

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Maybe so, but access to great health care and relatively strong affordability helped propel the South Dakota community to a spot in the top five of the nation’s best places to retire to.

The Wallethub survey looked at 150 communities across the nation, measuring them against a set of 31 key metrics grouped into broad categories of affordability, activities, quality of life and health care.

Though not scoring higher than seventh nationally in any of those groupings – and being a middling 73rd in the quality-of-life category – Orlando easily bested the field with a retirement-livability score of 61.02 out of 100.

Orlando’s Interstate 4 sibling Tampa scored 59.27, followed by Scottsdale (58.98), Miami (58.94) and Sioux Falls (56.26). Rounding out the top 10 were Las Vegas, Cape Coral [Fla.], Atlanta, Minneapolis and Los Angeles. At the bottom were (from 146th to 150th) Aurora [Ill.], Chula Vista [Calif.], Newark, Worcester [Mass.] and Providence [R.I.] The Washington area scored well on available activities but lower on affordability and, perhaps surprisingly, health care. It ended up 53rd in the rankings, between the Texas communities of Plano and

Grand Prairie.

(For those looking exclusively at economics, consider heading to Laredo, Texas, which has the lowest adjusted-costof-living index for retired persons, about one-third the cost of New York City. Those wanting to find a substantial population of seasoned citizens should head to Scottsdale, which has the highest percentage of 65+ residents at 21.1 percent.)

Maurice MacDonald, a professor of financial planning at Kansas State University, says retirees need to focus on stability – in housing and taxes – and availability of good medical services.

“Stability is important to predict budgetary needs,” he said. “Moving to a ‘hot spot’ . . . might get you into an area that is expanding services that have to be paid for down the road.”

Dan Moisand, co-owner of the financial-planning group Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo LLC, said one often-overlooking budget issue for retirees is transportation.

“If you leave a high-tax, high-cost area like the Northeast to live in one of our many beautiful and quiet areas here in Florida, you can save a few bucks, but if most of your friends and family are still up north, it can cost a lot more to visit,” he said.

Moisand also says those approaching retirement need to be realistic about whether they’ll be happy downsizing, whether to cut costs or for a change of

Falls Park in Sioux Falls, S.D., is one of the highlights of the community, according to the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau. The community was named one of the top five in the nation to retire to, based on a survey by Wallethub.com.

scenery.

“When the time comes, many have a hard time leaving their home,” he said.

“The potential new digs are less costly, but they can also just feel small and cheap.”

Others, who opt to move to a lowercost area but trade up to a larger home with more amenities, can find themselves with debt or with much of their financial

net worth locked up in a home.

“Borrowing against the equity – conventionally or through a reverse mortgage – isn’t free, isn’t as easy as it sounds or the ads apply, and sometimes the ramifications of the debt isn’t appealing,” Moisand said.

The full survey and additional commentary can be found on the Web site at www.wallethub.com.

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Preparation Is the Key to Beating Stress of Packing (StatePoint) – From finding a new home to selling one’s current home, the moving process can be a big source of stress.

Among the top stressors is packing. In fact, in a recent survey, commissioned by Duck brand, conducted online by Harris Poll, over half of Americans (56 percent) say packing to move is extremely/very stressful.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Here are some tips to reduce packing pain.

• Purge before packing: Diminish the workload by first cleaning out items you no longer need.

• Pack carefully: Forty percent of those who would find it frustrating to pack when moving worry about items break-

ing. Eliminate anxiety by wrapping fragile items with cushioning material, like Bubble Wrap. Dish and glass kits provide pouches and dividers to protect delicate goods. Lastly, secure your boxes with quality packing tape, like EZ Start Packaging Tape.

• Buy boxes: Scrambling to find enough boxes can be nerve wracking.

Don’t dig around the grocery store last minute. Instead, purchase boxes in a variety of sizes and levels of durability.

Then, color-code each box with tape, to know where it goes on moving day.

While moving will always contain some stress, the right moving supplies and strategies can streamline the task.

High Levels of Student Debt Have Impact on U.S. Real Estate Seventy-one percent of non-homeowners repaying their student loans on time believe their debt is stymieing their ability to purchase a home, and slightly more than half of all borrowers say they expect to be delayed from buying by more than five years.

This is according to a new joint survey on student loan debt and housing released today by the National Association of Realtors and SALT, a consumer literacy program provided by nonprofit American Student Assistance.

The results also revealed that student

debt postponed four in 10 borrowers from moving out of a family member’s household after graduating college.

Nearly three-quarters of non-homeowners polled in the survey believe their student loan debt is delaying them from buying a home.

Broken down by each generation and debt amount, the percent share is the highest among older Millennials approximately aged 26 to 35 (79 percent) and those with $70,000 to $100,000 in total debt.

Regardless of the outright amount of student debt, more than half of non-hom-

eowners in each generation report that it’s postponing their ability to buy.

The survey, which only polled student debt holders current in their repayment, yielded responses from borrowers with varying amounts of debt from mostly a four-year public or private college.

Forty-three percent of those polled had between $10,001 and $40,000 in student debt, while 38 percent had $50,000 or more. The most common debt amount was $20,000 to $30,000, according to the survey results Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist,

says the survey findings bring to light the magnitude student debt is having on the housing market and the budget of even those financially able to make on-time payments.

While obtaining a college degree increases the likelihood of stable employment and earning enough to buy a home, many graduating with this debt are putting home ownership on the backburner in part because of the multiple years it takes to pay off their student loans at an interest rate that’s oftentimes nearly double current mortgage rates.

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Va.’s Home Sales See a Big Shot Upward in August Home sales across Virginia were up 12.5 percent in August from a year before, according to new figures, while median sales prices also moved in a positive direction.

A total of 11,482 residential properties went to closing across the Old Dominion during the month, according to figures reported Sept. 22 by the Virginia Association of Realtors (VAR). That’s up from 10,204 transactions a year before.

“Particularly strong sales in Virginia’s densest regions fostered an August boom,” said VAR president Bill White. “We are beginning to overcome inventory restraints that had been a challenge – with financ-

ing still available at historically low interest rates, buyers are motivated to enter the market and are now able to take advantage of greater inventory.”

While the 2016 market peaked right on schedule in June with 13,200 transactions, July had shown softness but August picked up the pace.

“Atypical of industry seasonal trends, sales increased slightly – 0.6 percent – from July,” VAR officials noted.

The median sales price of all homes that went to closing in August statewide was $272,500, up 1.7 percent from a year before and down just slightly from the tra-

ditionally stronger month of July, which suggests “sustained strength in the market,” VAR officials said.

Total sales volume for the month was $3.79 billion, up 14.8 percent from a year before.

For homes that sold in August, the average time spent between listing and ratified sales contract was 60 days, a significant improvement from the 69 days required a year before and unchanged from July.

Those purchasing homes over the summer had access to 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages at an average interest rate of 3.44 percent, according to Freddie Mac. The

rate was unchanged from a year before and more than a half-percentage-point lower than the still historically low rates of late 2015.

For the first eight months of the year, home sales statewide totaled 79,043, an increase of 5.9 percent compared to the same reporting period in 2015 and up a whopping 18.4 percent from 2014.

Figures represent most, but not all, home sales during the period. All figures are preliminary, and are subject to revision.

For full data, see the Web site at www. varealtor.com.

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The Old Dominion ranks 32nd nationally in average monthly cost for fuel to power their houses and cars, according to a new survey by Wallethub.com.

The typical Virginia household spends $283 per month in fuel costs, about 30 percent less than in Connecticut, which topped the ranking at $404 per month.

Also in the top 10: Massachusetts ($346), Rhode Island ($338), Vermont ($332), Georgia and North Dakota (each $328), Maine ($327), New Hampshire and Indiana (tied at $325) and Mississippi ($323).

Lowest average costs were reported in the state of Washington ($218), the District of Columbia ($219), Colorado ($235), Oregon ($238), Arizona ($247), New Mexico ($249), California ($251), Idaho ($262), Montana ($265) and Iowa ($270).

The survey looked at both gasoline costs and the cost of three types of fuel for homes: electricity, natural gas and heating oil. (In northeastern states, up to 66 percent of households use heating oil to heat their homes, compared with less than 3 percent of households in the rest of the U.S.) In the U.S., energy costs eat between 5 and 22 percent of families’ total after-tax income, with the poorest Americans, or 25 million households, paying the highest of that range. And lower energy prices don’t necessarily equate to savings.

“Where we live and how much energy we use make up a larger part of the math,” Wallethub researchers said. “Electricity might be cheap in southern Louisiana, for instance, but its scorching summer weather could still result in higher costs for its residents than the temperate climate in more energy-expensive northern California, where heating and cooling units stay idle most of the year.”

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the highest energy consumption of the year is recorded in July, followed by August.

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Find Stunning Delights Both Inside and Out

McLean Property Replicates Charms of Williamsburg Governor’s Mansion

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e travel today to the sought-after Ballantrae community in McLean, where something truly unique awaits inspection.

Now, we acknowledge that “unique” can be an overused word when discussing real estate. But we think you’ll agree it’s appropriate here.

Designed and constructed to pay homage to the Williamsburg Governor’s Mansion, the home is a standout Georgian with exterior and interior beauty to go with a layout and floorplan perfect for today’s lifestyle.

Whether entertaining a gathering – and the holidays are not far down the road – or simply enjoying the pleasures of daily living, the home is versatile and ready to exceed expectations.

The property currently is on the market, listed at $4,200,000 by Lilian Jorgenson of Long & Foster Real Estate.

Constructed 30 years ago and located south of Route 123, the home sits on more than a half-acre of verdant domains. And as we venture inside to explore the surroundings, the attention to detail is evident throughout. Each room is special in its own right; together, they work well to complete an exquisite ensemble.

Four levels await our inspection, so let’s begin as we are greeted in the foyer, which looks all the way to the rear of the home, and enjoy everything that is on the near horizon.

To our left is the grand salon, a large living room with the first of the home’s

fireplaces. To our right off the foyer is the embassy-sized dining room, ready to entertain a gathering of friends and family. Glorious trim and wainscoting shows how much attention was lavished on the little touches that make a house a home.

We then move on to the redesigned kitchen and morning room.

The first part – the kitchen – features a chef’s table as well as an island, along with top appliances and an open feel.

Beyond is the morning room, where you can find touches such as Charleston-style landers and access to the terrace area at the rear of the home.

And now, on to the home’s pièce de résistance, the Ballantrae Room. Soaring two levels and featuring soaring Palladian windows, it’s an enchanting spot that has enough versatility to work as an informal or formal space. And there’s access to the grand terrace, which overlooks the pool area.

But wait, there’s more on the first level. You’ll find a screened porch that leads to a quiet terrace area, and tucked away is an author’s library with corner wood-burning fireplace and cross-beam ceiling.

On up to the second level we go, where the master retreat is showcased in its own wing. A large bedding area, with corner fireplace, is augmented by a sitting room, two walk-in closets and a lovely bath with a freestanding soaking tub.

And here in this space, you have access to your own private veranda, with marvelous overlooks of the rear yard.

Three additional bedrooms are located on the upper level, one with its own private veranda complementing the one attached to the master bedroom.

And up we go, to the second upper level, where a large studio/retreat area is the centerpiece (with a cupola above).

Built-in shelving and dormer windows add to the overall ambiance.

Two additional bedrooms are located on this level; each would work well for other functions, such as a home office.

More amenities await on the lower level, including an expansive recreation room with a gas fireplace. There also is a large exercise/game room, and a versatile bonus room.

The rear yard is home to a glorious set of terraces and patios, with large trees providing privacy. Here you will find the resort-style pool, along with a gazebo, cabana and plentiful plaza area.

This estate home comes complete with a four-car garage, rounding out a package that pays tribute to all that came before . . . while also making a forward-looking statement to all who come and enjoy its charms.

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Address: 1287 Ballantrae Farm Drive, McLean (22101).

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Survey Says: Most Still Believe It’s a Good Time to Buy Despite lackluster economic growth and stark home-price appreciation in several parts of the country in recent months, roughly three-quarters of surveyed households still believe now is a good time to buy a home, but there’s a considerable gap in morale between homeowners and renters, according to the latest installment of the National Association of Realtors.

The recent survey also found that roughly half of young adults with student debt are uncomfortable about taking on a mortgage.

Respondents were asked about their confidence in the U.S. economy and various questions about their housing expectations, including questions on if carrying student debt is tempering their ability and appetite to take on mortgage debt.

Through the first half of the year, NAR’s survey found that the share of homeowners and renters who believe now is a good time to buy a home is mostly holding steady, with 80 percent of homeowners (82 percent in March) and 62 percent of renters (unchanged from last quarter) saying it’s a good time to buy. However, the share of renters who think so is down from 68 percent in December 2015, and those under 35 were the least confident that now is a good time to buy.

Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, says the survey brings to focus the ongoing disparity in buyer confidence between current homeowners and renters.

“Existing-home prices surpassed their all-time peak this spring and have climbed on average over 5 percent nationally

through the first five months of the year and even faster in areas with severe supply shortages,” he said. “Most homeowners appear to realize that if they’re ready to sell, they’ll likely find a buyer rather quickly and be able to use the sizeable equity they’ve accumulated in recent years towards their next home purchase.”

Meanwhile, renters interested in buying continue to face minimal choices, strong competition and home prices growing faster than their incomes,” Yun said.

The survey also revealed that carrying student debt is causing many to be uneasy about taking on additional debt.

According to the survey, roughly twothirds of non-homeowners and half of respondents under 35 with student debt said they aren’t comfortable also having a

mortgage.

Furthermore, of those with student debt, non-homeowners and younger adults were less likely to believe they’d be able to qualify for a mortgage if they applied, the survey noted.

“It’s becoming very evident from this survey and our research released last month that the financial and emotional impact of repaying student debt is contributing to a delay in purchasing a home for many would-be buyers,” adds Yun. “At a time of quickly rising rents, mortgage rates at all-time lows and increasing housing wealth, a lot of young adults in their prime buying years are struggling to enter the market and are ultimately missing out on the stability and wealth accumulation that owning a home can provide.”

The U.S. home-ownership rate has slowly fallen in recent years to currently its lowest level since 1965, but new research from the National Association of Realtors reveals that there are affordable metro areas right now with above-average hiring and a large segment of current renters who earn enough income to qualify to buy a home.

The trade association reviewed employment growth, household income and qualifying income levels in nearly 100 of the largest metropolitan statistical areas

across the country to determine which areas with employment gains above the recent national average also have the largest share of renters who can currently afford to buy a home.

Of the top 10 metro areas with the highest share of renters who earn enough to buy, nine were either in the South or Midwest – including three cities in Ohio.

The top markets with the highest share of renters who can afford to purchase a home are Toledo, Ohio; Little Rock, Ark.; Dayton, Ohio; Lakeland, Fla.; St. Louis;

Columbia, S.C.; Atlanta; Columbus, Ohio; Tampa; and Ogden, Utah.

Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, said there’s been a significant increase in renter households – both young adults and those who lost their home – since the Great Recession, and especially in metro areas that have seen robust job creation and a resulting influx of new residents.

This has led to a multi-year run-up in rents in several markets that have contributed to many of these renters’ inability to advance into home ownership.

“Overall housing affordability and local job market strength play a pivotal role in a renter’s decision on whether to buy a home or sign another lease,” Yun said.

According to Yun, the median existing-home sales price in these two regions continue to be lower than the Northeast and West, and while many of these areas were slower to recover from the recession, improvements in their local labor markets in the past year have pushed their hiring levels to at or above the national growth rate.

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Survey: Realtor Ranks Getting Younger, More Diverse The median age and years of experience of Realtors has decreased as new and younger professionals enter the industry, according to the 2016 National Association of Realtors Member Profile.

The survey’s results are representative of the nation’s nearly 1.2 million Realtors; members of NAR account for about half of all active real-estate licensees in the U.S. The typical member reported a median of 10 years of experience in real estate, down from 12 years in last year’s report.

Realtors®’ median age also decreased from 57 in 2014 to 53 in 2015, the lowest it has been since 2008 when the median age was 52.

“The median age of Realtors is younger than in the past because more people entered the real estate profession this year than in past years, with 20 percent of members reporting one year or less of experience” said NAR president Tom Salomone, broker-owner of Real Estate II Inc. in Coral Springs, Florida. “NAR is excited to have young, fresh perspectives enter the industry, and we are proud to offer resources for our younger members to advance and grow, such as the Young Professionals Network and ‘30 Under 30’ recognition.”

In last year’s report, 41 percent of members were more than 60 years old, while only 2 percent were under age 30. This year, the percent of Realtors over 60 years old dropped to 30 percent, and the num-

ber of those younger than 30 years rose to 5 percent. Thirteen percent of members who have two years or less experience are under 30 years of age.

New members also tend to be more diverse than experienced members; eightynine percent of Realtors with 16 or more years of experience are white, compared to only 78 percent of those with two years or less experience.

The median gross income of Realtorsalso fell last year, from $45,800 in 2014 to $39,200 in 2015; not surprising, given members’ income typically corresponds with experience.

Those with 16 years or more of experience reported a median gross income of $73,400, up from $68,800 in 2014, while members with two years or less of experience had a median gross income of $8,500, a decrease from $9,100 last year.

For the third year in a row, Realtors cited difficulty finding the right property, at 38 percent, as the most persistent challenge limiting potential buyers, beating out obtaining mortgage financing at 19 percent.

“Limited inventory continues to restrict buyers in many markets across the country,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist. “This is reflected in the number of transactions reported by members, which has remained the same at 11 transactions.”

However, while the number of transac-

‘NAR is excited to have young, fresh perspectives enter the industry.’

Tom Salomone, president National Association of Realtors tions has remained the same, rising home prices in 2015 triggered the median brokerages sales volume to rise to $1.8 million from last year’s $1.7 million.

The typical Realtor reported working 40 hours per week in 2015, in line with previ-

ous years. Sixty-seven percent of members specialize in residential brokerage, down from 82 percent.

The most popular secondary specialization is relocation, 17 percent, and residential property management, 16 percent.

Twenty-six percent of all Realtors earned more than $100,000 last year, while an equal percentage made less than $10,000.

This year marks the first time members were asked about the use of drones in their business. While a majority of Realtors, 56 percent, currently do not use drones, 18 percent indicated that they plan to in the future.

Twelve percent reported that someone in their office uses drones, and 11 percent say that they hire a professional for their drone use.

When it comes to technology 93 percent said that their firm has a web presence. When communicating with clients, members say that e-mail, telephone, and text messaging are used most frequently.

Seventy percent of members reported using social media, an increase from 65 percent last year.

Other technology that members report regularly using includes electronic contact and forms software, contact management software, and e-document programs.

Many Realtors have had careers in other fields before entering real estate. Only four percent of members indicate that real estate was their first career.

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Do types of windows on a property, or exterior shutters, add value and make a differences to prospective buyers?

The Sun Gazette posed those questions to some local real-estate professionals those question. Here are their answers: Diane Lewis, Washington Fine Properties: “Shutters give homes nice curb appeal, so I do think they add value.

The raised-panel and louvered shutters seem to be the most popular right now.

Shutters definitely add charm and depth to a home, which is important for selling.”

“Two-over-two double-hung windows are very popular right now, as well as the color window frames. The bronze frame is a popular look right now. Newer windows definitely add value to a home.”

Casey Samson, Samson Properties: “Shutters are a first-impression item, and first impressions count. They cannot show wear and tear. Shutter types are a non-issue. On a scale of one to 10, shutters are a three and pricing is a 12.

Panes or no panes is not the issue with windows. It is cloudy or not cloudy. Some windows may be cloudy due to broken seal. The question is, do you replace them before listing, and the answer is unequivocally, yes! The home inspector is going to flag them anyway, so replace them before listing so the home shows better and you

get a strong price.”

Dawn Wilson, Keller Williams: “Since exterior shutters today tend to be decorative and not functional, I do not think they really add value per se. Depending on the style of the house, the house could be more aesthetically pleasing if it had shutters. If that is the case, shutters may draw more buyers to the home to see it, and in turn, if more buyers go to view a home, there is the potential for an offer or more than one offer.”

“The most common concern buyers have about windows is with outside noise.

Probably the most important thing about windows is that the windows keep the noise out. Double-pane windows are preferred. Buyers also look for windows that are newer, easy to open and close, and easy to clean. Newer windows add value to the property because buyers generally do not want to take on the expense of having to replace them soon after they move into the home.”

Rob Ferguson, Re/Max Allegiance: “I don’t think there is any real value difference with shutters. If a house looks like it should have shutters and doesn’t, that can detract from the curbside appeal, and might keep it from selling quickly.”

“Older windows are noticeable and get into a buyers’ mind about something to deal with down the road. The particular style of panes come down to the stye of a home, but buyers really don’t have a

preference, and there is no real value difference.”

Gloria Adams, TTR Sotheby’s: “Shutters are nice, but they really depend on the style of the house whether they are necessary, and they can add value. But they have to be in good shape.”

“Traditional houses tend to have more window panes. Windows are one of the first things buyers look at. Are they old or new? Buyers like the new tilt-out windows that are easier to clean. Good windows add value.”

Dean Yeonas, Yeonas and Shafran Real Estate: “If it is a traditional colonial home, shutters are an integral part of the architectural scheme, and a must-have.

Then on contemporary homes, shutters are not part of the architectural scheme.”

“There are all types of windows. It’s a huge business. Most people don’t really care about having panes or not. They opt for easy cleaning and good condition and the convenience aspect.”

Mark Middendorf, Long & Foster: “If appropriate for the house, shutters can be more appealing for buyers than those without. So they can make a home more sellable.”

“Most don’t pay attention if windows have panes or not. In Arlington, because most homes are older, most windows have panes or the windows have been replaced, which is the most important thing.”

Karen Briscoe, Huckaby, Briscoe,

Conroy Realty Group of Keller Williams: “If in keeping with the architectural style and the character of a house, windows and shutters can add value. If not, they don’t add value. Whether a window has mullions or not does not come up from buyers.”

Christopher Wilkes, Washington Fine Properties: “It all depends on the style and architecture of the home (classic vs. contemporary). Generally speaking, a classic colonial might look a bit bare without shutters, so in this case it would add value to improve the curb appeal, which generally improves the buyers’ interest.

Depending on the price point of the home, wood shutters typically work best. Buyers tend to be turned off if you are selling a $1.4 million home and there are plastic shutters.”

“I think the style of the window needs to match the style of the home. On a colonial, I would expect to see a traditional window with dividers, whereas a contemporary, I would expect to see more of a casements window. I think new windows certainly add value.”

Betsy Twigg, McEnearney Associates: “It can look odd if shutters are shoved onto a house just for appeal and not on the appropriate style of house. If it’s a colonial home, then shutters are appropriate and can have value.”

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Described as a poolside utopia in a strategic locale, the property is a stunner inside and out, ready to make every day a holiday.

The property currently is on the market, listed at $2,289,000 by Casey Margenau of Casey Margenau Fine Homes and Estates.

Our tour begins on the main level, where a sense of open living and wellthought-out traffic flow awaits our attention. Room sizes are large but proportional, and everything fits together well, with copious natural sunlight streaming in.

The grand, two-story living room features a curved wall of windows overlooking the rear yard, along with a lovely fireplace. It’s the perfect backdrop for a stylish soirée, whether at holiday time or any time of year.

The dining room is a large and flexible space, ready for all comers, and opens to the media room.

A well-thought-out design makes the chef’s-dream kitchen area a focal-point of the home, with plentiful food-preparation space, granite counters, custom cabinetry, a center island, separate eatin area with bay window overlooking the rear yard and copious pantry space.

Laundry facilities are located nearby.

A main-level bedroom is tucked away for privacy, and adds to the versatility of the space. It also includes a full bath.

Let’s take the glorious staircase to the second level, where the centerpiece – we’d also say masterpiece – is the selfcontained master retreat, a perfect respite from all the rigors of daily living.

Featuring a large bedroom area, two walk-in closets, a sumptuous bath and access to not one but two bonus spaces (which would work well as a home office, artist’s retreat or exercise area), the space is simply marvelous.

Three additional bedrooms, all ensuite, can be found on the second level.

The walk-out lower level provides more surprises and delights, including a large recreation room, exercise room, home theatre and the home’s sixth bedroom with adjacent full bath.

who enter. Whether stopping by for a visit or deciding to call this charmer your own, enchantment is sure to be its calling card.

Well worthy of consideration for those who cherish the finer things of life.

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But as was touched upon earlier, the interior of this superlative home is just half the story. For the rest, we have to travel to the rear yard, where more delights await.

From the exquisite pool to the lush, tree-top gazebo, this area is designed for entertaining from spring until autumn.

Enjoy the built-in barbecue grill, or take a splash in the pool.

Upscale in every degree, the home also offers a warmth and charm to all

Address: 7820 Swinks Mill Court, McLean (22102).

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Index Tracking Home Prices Is Up 5% Over Past Year U.S. home values are up 5 percent over the past year, to a Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) of $188,100, according to the August Zillow Real Estate Market Reports.

Home values have been growing at a 5 percent annual rate since the beginning of the year. The most recent income data released by the Census shows incomes rising by 5.2 percent, which is good news for those looking to break into the housing market. For the first time since 2011, incomes have been appreciating faster than home values.

Inventory is beginning to pick back up from the lows experienced at the beginning of the year, but there are still 5 percent fewer homes for sale than a year ago.

Going forward, as more homes start to become available, home value growth may ease. Zillow predicts home value growth to slow down to a 2.7 percent appreciation rate by this time next year.

For the sixth straight month, Portland, Dallas, Seattle and Denver reported the highest year-over-year home value appreciation among the 35 largest U.S. metros, with home value growth in the double-digits. In Portland, home values rose almost 15 percent, to a median value of $338,900.

While home values continue to rise in tech-centers San Francisco and San Jose, they’ve slowed considerably since last year. Median home values in both markets are up about 6 percent over the past year, compared to over 12 percent in 2015. No

longer are these two metros among the top appreciating U.S. housing markets.

“The housing market is starting to smooth out ever so slightly, as the peak home shopping season winds down,” said Zillow chief economist Dr. Svenja Gudell.

“This is good news for frenzied buyers tired of tight inventory, rapidly rising home prices and intense competition. Inventory, while still down nationwide and in most areas, is actually starting to rise in a handful of markets, including the Bay Area, Texas and parts of the Southwest.”

“But make no mistake,” Gudell said, “it’s still tough out there for buyers, especially in Western markets like Seattle, Denver and Portland that have strong job growth.

Things won’t switch from a sellers’ market

to a buyers’ market overnight, but conditions are starting to improve.”

Rents continue to rise, though not as quickly as home values. Last year at this time, rents were up over 6 percent, but are now appreciating by just 1.7 percent, to a Zillow Rent Index (ZRI) of $1,405.

Of the 35 largest U.S. metros, Seattle, Portland, Sacramento and San Diego reported the highest year-over-year rent appreciation. Rents in Seattle have seen the fastest annual appreciation for the third month in a row, up almost 10 percent over the past year to a median of $2,067 per month.

In Portland, the median rent rose to $1,777 per month, up 7 percent over the past year.

A flurry of financial obstacles and lifestyle choices are stalling the journey to home ownership for many young adults, but becoming a homeowner is currently more feasible in some metro areas, according to new research by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

NAR analyzed employment gains, population trends, income levels and housing conditions in the largest 100 metropolitan statistical areas across the country to identify the best purchase markets for Millennial home-buyers.

Despite having a high cost of housing,

the D.C. region ranked in the top 10.

The top 10 metro areas NAR identified were chosen for their above-average share of current Millennial residents and recent movers, favorable employment opportunities and relatively low qualifying incomes needed to purchase a home.

NAR’s study found that the best purchase markets for Millennial buyers currently are (listed in alphabetical order) Austin, Texas; Charleston, S.C.; Denver; Minneapolis; Ogden, Utah; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh, N.C.; Salt Lake City; Seattle; and Washington, D.C.

Other markets NAR identified for having promising potential for Millennial homebuyers include Boston; Dallas; Des Moines; Jacksonville, Fla.; and Nashville.

Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, says although Millennials have made up the largest share of buyers for three consecutive years, sales to first-time buyers and the home-ownership rate for young adults under the age of 35 remain depressed at levels not seen in decades – all this in spite of historically low mortgage rates, escalating rental costs and low unemployment levels among those with a

college education.

“Even with potentially higher incomes, prospective Millennial homebuyers residing in some of the most expensive cities in the country face the onerous task of paying steep rents while trying to save for an adequate down payment,” Yun said in a press release.

“However, for those currently living in or looking to move to a more affordable part of the country, there are metro areas right now with solid job growth and that offer a smoother path to ownership,” he said.

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Nearly Half of Millennials Let Love Decide Where to Move A recently released survey shows nearly half of Millennials have relocated as adults to a new city or state due to matters of the heart.

While Millennials are currently the largest generation in the U.S. workforce and 51 percent of Millennials surveyed have moved for employment, jobs are far from the only reason this cohort is searching for new cities to call home.

According to the 2016 Mayflower Mover Insights study, which focused on Millennial moving trends, nearly half (46 percent) of 18-to-35-year-olds have moved to

a new city, state or country to be with or find a romantic partner.

“They tell us that in addition to new careers, relationships and experiences are the driving forces causing this generation to pick up and move,” said Melissa Sullivan, director of marketing communications for Mayflower.

In addition to moving for relationships, the study found that nearly half (48 percent) of Millennials have moved for a new lifestyle or experience, but the experiences they value are varied.

The study does show this generation

continues to be enamored by urban centers, with more than half (55 percent) currently residing in a big city or an inner suburb near the city and nearly three in five (57 percent) responding their continued desire to live in a big city or an inner suburb near the city.

The age group with the highest percentage of respondents living in an urban environment is 24-to-29-year-olds, with three in five currently living in a big city or an inner suburb near the city.

Of those between the ages of 30 and 35, less than 20 percent said they currently

live in a medium sized town and even less in a distant suburb (14 percent).

While the oldest Millennials may not be as likely to live in a downtown area, they still prefer attributes often associated with more urban settings, with this age group expressing more than any other the “want” to live in a city with close proximity to microbreweries and wineries.

The youngest Millennials (18-23) were significantly more likely than the oldest Millennials (30-35) to identify live music and an active single scene as a priority for where they live, according to the survey.

HomeAid Northern Virginia has named Russell Rosenberger Jr., president of Madison Homes, as the 2016 recipient of its annual Presidents’ Award.

He will receive the award at HomeAid Northern Virginia’s 15th Anniversary Gala and Auction, set for Nov. 5 at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles.

“Russ’ longtime leadership, collaborative approach and tireless commitment to ending local homelessness made him an ideal candidate for the Presidents’ Award,” said Greg Carter, an executive with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and president of HomeAid Northern Virginia.

“He understands the strength and power of uniting the builder community with organizations that provide shelter and

transitional housing,” Carter said. “Together, we aid in the creation and upgrading of stable living spaces for individuals and families in the process of rebuilding their lives.”

An active and engaged member of the HomeAid board of directors since 2004, Rosenberger has served as board president twice, first in 2006 and again in 2013. Under his leadership, Tysons-based Madison Homes completed four shelter projects with HomeAid Northern Virginia, leaving lasting impact on the Northern Virginia region and ensuring that vulnerable families have access to safe and stable housing options.

Madison Homes’ collaborations with HomeAid include renovations to the

Doorways for Women and Families shelter in Arlington and Shelter House/NOVACO shelter in Fairfax, both transitional-housing programs that provide a secure place for women and children fleeing domestic violence.

Most recently, Madison Homes served as the “builder captain” for a renovation of a Community Residences group home in Arlington, providing individuals with mental-health and intellectual disabilities supportive housing and the physical, mental and emotional services needed to facilitate independent living.

“Russ appreciates what it means to rebuild: a home, a shelter and a life,” Carter said. “His leadership and active involvement in our strategic planning has helped

drive HomeAid Northern Virginia’s success and expansion from two to three local projects per year a decade ago to now more than 10 projects per year serving our local community.”

HomeAid Northern Virginia was started in 2001 by members of the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA), and since then, has completed more than 111 projects valued at more than $13.8 million, serving more than 95,000 homeless individuals. The Presidents’ Award is the organization’s highest honor.

In addition to his involvement with HomeAid, Rosenberger is an active member of NVBIA at the local and national levels, according to the organization.

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What Areas Were Most Populous Through the Years?

If we’re to trust Wikipedia – and when has it steered us wrong? – then Shanghai, China, is the world’s largest city, with a population of more than 24.3 million, followed by Karachi, Pakistan (23.5 million) and Beijing, China (21.5 million).

(These count only the cities themselves; if counting an entire metropolitan area, Shanghai at 34 million inhabitants is No. 2 behind Tokyo, with a metro-area population of nearly 37 million.)

But take a dip back in history, and the largest cities have evolved significantly.

While the data is not always conclusive, or even available, author Tertius Chandler in 1987 went to the source material for “Four Thousand Years of Urban Growth: An Historical Census” (St. David’s University Press).

What did the effort uncover? An everevolving shift in concentrations of large

population centers, including some oncemassive cities that no longer exist or are mere shadows of their one-time bigness.

Here we go, with figures largely representing the city proper and surrounding areas: 100 A.D.: With a population of about 450,000, Rome appears to have been the world’s largest city, followed by Luoyang, China (420,000). No other city came close, although both Seleucia in Iraq and Alexandria in Egypt boasted populations estimated at 250,000.

1000 A.D.: Cordova, Spain, was tops on the list, with a population estimated at 450,000, followed by Kaifeng, China (400,000). Constantinople, now known as Istanbul, was third with an estimated population of 300,000, followed by Ankor, Cambodia (200,000); Kyoto, Japan (175,000); and Cairo (135,000).

1500 A.D.: Beijing had moved to the top of the list, with an estimated population of 672,000, followed by Vijayanagar, India (500,000); Cairo (400,000); Hangzhou, China (250,000); and Tabriz, Iran (250,000). Interestingly, the population of Constantinople had declined by a third, to 200,000. Moving onto the list in eighth position was Paris, with an estimated population of 185,000.

1800 A.D.: Beijing becomes the first city in the ranking to break the millionresident mark, with an estimated population of 1.1 million. London shoots up to second place at 861,000, followed by Guangzhou, China (800,000). Edo, today known as Tokyo, ranks fourth at 685,000, and Constantinople bounces back with 570,000. Paris is sixth at 547,000, and – interestingly – Naples joins the ranking in seventh place at 430,000.

1900 A.D.: The huge urbanization of the previous century, particularly in the West, is evident both in some changing rankings and a massive increase in population totals. London tops the ranking with a population of 6.5 million, followed by New York (4.2 million), Paris (3.3 million), Berlin (2.7 million), Chicago (1.7 million) and Vienna (just under 1.7 million). Rounding out the top 10 were Tokyo (1.5 million), St. Petersburg (1.44 million), Manchester (1.44 million) and Philadelphia (1.42 million).

1950 A.D.: The New York metropolitan area was the world’s largest by far, with an estimated population of 12.5 million.

It was followed by London (8.6 million), Tokyo (7 million), Paris (5.9 million) and Shanghai (4.51 million). Also near the top were Moscow (5.1 million), Buenos Aires (5 million) and Chicago (4.9 million).

A survey looking at the public’s view of housing issues finds presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump running neck-and-neck when it comes to which candidate would be better for real estate.

Thirty-eight percent of the respondents cited Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, 37 percent replied Republican nominee Donald Trump and 25 percent reported “don’t know” or “no opinion” in

the survey, commissioned for the National Association of Home Builders.

The nationwide survey of more than 2,800 registered voters was conducted July 22-24 by the polling firm Morning Consult. The presidential question was just one portion of the broader survey, which was designed to gauge public sentiment on the value of home ownership and government programs that encourage home ownership and housing production.

The poll showed that an overwhelming four out of five Americans believe that owning a home is a good investment.

“The survey shows that most Americans believe that owning a home remains an integral part of the American Dream, and that policymakers need to take active steps to encourage and protect home ownership,” said NAHB chairman Ed Brady, an Illinoise builder and developer.

Among the key findings:

• 82 percent of respondents rate “a home for you to live in” a good or excellent investment (the highest of six choices), far ahead retirement accounts, at 67 percent.

• 81 percent of 18-29-year-olds want to buy a home.

• 72 percent support the government’s providing tax incentives to encourage home ownership.

• 46 percent say now is a good time to buy a home.

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Home Improvements in the Works? Use a Handy Checklist to Get Job Done

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) likes to advise homeowners of the 10 most important steps to take before the remodeling project starts.

“The planning and researching phases of a project are the most critical steps in the remodeling process,” said Judy Mozen, national president and president of Handcrafted Homes Inc. in Roswell, Ga. “The more knowledgeable and prepared a homeowner is, the more they protect themselves.”

What can a homeowner do to prepare for a remodel? NARI provides a top 10 list of steps homeowners should take before breaking ground on their next remodel.

Research your project. Taking time to research projects on the Internet and at www.nari.org will provide a good sense of what is involved such as price, scope of work, return on investment and new product/material options.

Also, research property values in your neighborhood to make sure your project is in line with other homes in the area.

Plan projects around the longterm. How long do you plan to stay in your home? How might your family structure change over time? Life can change quickly – these questions should be answered early on to ensure your project will fit your lifestyle long after it’s complete.

Set your budget. Deciding on a realistic budget and arranging finances to support your project are essential. This number needs to include everything – the project, products, contingencies, etc. Don’t be afraid to share this with your remodeler; professionals are respectful of a client’s budget and will create a plan around it, not over it.

Use an advanced search for professionals. The online world makes it easy to gather information about strangers.

Ask friends, family and neighbors for referrals and then spend time researching that person online. Professional remodelers take their reputation seriously and hold credentials beyond licensing, such as certifications, memberships in trade associations and additional training. Look for examples of press coverage or involvement in industry presentations or events. Check online reviews and social media to see how they interact with past clients and peers.

Ask the right questions. Time and cost are important, but getting the right information requires the right questions. Ask your professional remodeler about his educational background, training, specialties or past issues with clients. Ask about how the remodeling process will work.

Verify your remodeler. Don’t take their word for it. Check the information given to you such as references, license numbers, insurance information and certifications by calling providers to verify. Request a visit to an active client’s jobsite. Make it known that you are checking on him – a true professional considers that as a positive sign to working with a homeowner.

Review contracts word-by-word. A remodeling contract protects you and your remodeler. Homeowners should review this carefully. Professional remodelers have done this before, and know what should go in a contract.

Homeowners are not as familiar with remodeling and should ask about terms if they don’t understand. Pay attention to details about change orders, payment, additional fees, timeline and responsibilities. If it’s not in the contract, it doesn’t exist.

Keep design in mind. Your design guides the entire project. Think about what you dislike about your current space and the intended use of the new space. Use Web sites to gather design Continued on Page 30

With Winter Approaching, Time to Get Your Home Weatherized for the Coming Weather (StatePoint) Extreme temperatures – hot or cold – can send your energy bills through the roof while also creating an uncomfortable living space for your family.

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Realtor Q&A Continued from Page 14 “It depends on the style of the house if buyers prefer mullions. Sometimes, young buyers are not sophisticated enough about the styles to discern a difference. It is really opening a Pandora’s box by discussing windows, because there are so many different grades and qualities, and if replacement is even necessary.”

Jack Shafran, Yeonas and Shafran Real Estate: “Shutters can complement a house and add value for the right architectural style, like on a colonial or Cape Cod. But if you take shutters and try to put them on a contemporary home of the wrong architectural style, it’s not going to work, and make the house look poor.”

“Buyers don’t really have a preference for grids or dividers. What does add value are new windows of any kind.”

William F.X. Moody, Washington Fine Properties: “Depending on the architectural style of the home, shutters could be the accessory that pulls the whole richness of the house together. On others, they could be nothing but a distraction and noise, which clogs the simple elegance and architectural style that the house already has.”

“In English and French architecture, a casement window is the only way to properly display the house’s style. To a colonial or Georgian, double-hung window is the1 HBM aSUN GAZETTE AD 1-5-2016f.pdf only way to present its style – always with

dividers and panes. There are certain windows that go with certain types of architecture, and certain ones that don’t.”

Jane Price, Weichert: “The value of exterior shutters is different, dependent on the style of the home.”

“Selling many older homes, I see the high value that good-quality window replacements add. With a wide range of choices today in terms of energy and decorative features, home buyers and their home inspectors are pretty well educated on what exactly they are getting when buying a home with new windows. Window size and architectural interest can definitely add or detract from a home’s value.”

Lilian Jorgenson, Long & Foster: “Yes, shutters make a huge difference. It brings color to the facade and it widens the look of the house and brings a certain charm.”

“Windows are huge. Your custom homes have true divided-light windows and are your most expensive windows.

When you look through, there is a certain glow from the depth through the windows.

(True divided-light windows are the ones with the individual pane frames). Newer constructions are doing one pane of glass and the dividers pop out or they are built between the panes (for easier cleaning), but is on the cheaper side.”

Casey Margeneau, Casey Margeneau Fine Homes & Estates: “No, they don’t make a difference in adding value, but they could help sell the house and improve the look of a house.”

Craig8:40Mastrangelo, Re/Max Al1/5/16 AM legiance: “Exterior shutters can provide

perceived value if a buyer finds the exterior of the home more appealing than its competition.”

“A current trend with windows is the transom – a horizontal window above window frames. Transom windows have made their way into the interior of homes, and are built above entryways to rooms such as the dining room, living room and office/libraries. Having transoms allows a homeowner to have a room closed off while allowing natural sunlight to extend beyond just that one room.”

Billy Buck, Buck & Associates: “Shutters are not high on my list of adding value.”

“More people are interested in having energy-efficient windows than anything else. That’s what’s on the top of their minds.”

Vivian Lyons, Lyons McGuire Homes and Estates: “The answer to both questions is ‘it depends.’ Shutters on a contemporary home would not be consistent with the architecture, so would not add value. They might even reduce the value.”

“Likewise, windows with divided panes might look odd on a contemporary home, while windows without divided panes might look odd on a traditional brick home. Personally, I think shutters and divided panes give a traditional home an elegant, finished look. Will they add measurable value? Probably not directly. What they do is enhance the aesthetics so that a traditional home with those elements might be the home that gets selected by the buyer.”

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Sam Wardle, Buck & Associates: “The style of a home will dictate if shutters add value. For traditionally-styled colonial and farmhouse-type homes, shutters can add value and a nice finishing touch to exterior appeal. However, shutters would not be a good choice for modern or contemporary homes as they distract from the minimalist design goal. Don’t go cheap, or it will show. Choose shutters and hardware that complement the home’s look.”

“The style of the home should dictate the type of window that will add the most value to the exterior aesthetic. Modern and contemporary homes look best with larger undivided windows in keeping with a minimalist design. Meanwhile, colonial or farmhouse styles look best with divided or multi-pane windows in keeping with their traditional look.”

Steve Wydler, Wydler Brothers Real Estate: “Shutters all depend on the style of the home. Shutters can give some homes more character and a finished look, then some styles don’t need shutters.”

“It’s hard for people to explain, but looking at a house with higher-quality grids on both sides of the windows makes a house feel like it is on the higher end.”

Lisa Groover, McEnearney Associates: “Plantation shutters do provide value to a property. The look is clean and fits most tastes.”

Sue Goodhart, McEnearney Associates: “Shutters add value to certain types of homes. They do not add value if they are put on the wrong style of home, or if they are broken or crooked.”

“Styles of windows can make all the difference in how a home looks and feels.

This is very much dependent on the style of home and whether they enhance the curb appeal or not.”

Jean Beatty, McEnearney Associates: “People prefer homes with shutters.

It adds charm to a home. Most people do not have an opinion about the type of shutters, but like having them.”

“Windows are a huge thing for nearly every buyer. The typical buyer doesn’t pay too much attention to the type of window or the style, but they don’t want to replace windows. If you are planning to move in the near future and want to get the most amount of money for your home, replace your windows.”

Donna Moseley, TTR Sotheby’s International: “Shutters need to match the style of the house, but are really not a major element for the sales price. Shutters are not a reason to pass on purchasing a home.”

“For windows, the driver is the quality, but architectural integrity is important.

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Creativity Was Used to Renovate Classic Home for Updated Living

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There’s no split verdict with this week’s featured property, as the staff’s first impression – interior and exterior – with the home was that it was unique, creative and elegant in a 21st-century, urban-village way.

Creative use of space and materials showcase a stylish design, and the home retains a welcoming charm both for daily living and for entertaining in style, all in the heart of 22205 territory.

The property, located a block south of Lee Highway convenient to the LeeHarrison Shops, currently is on the market, listed at $1,375,000 by Michelle Sagatov of McEnearney Associates.

The original home, from Arlington’s classic era, was remodeled a decade ago

by John Burke, principal and cofounder of Studio Twenty Seven Architecture.

That remodel doubled the size of the home, but was done with an approach that was equal parts thoughtful and innovative. The result was the transformation of a traditional colonial into a stunning and chic modern abode, but one that meshes with its surroundings.

Set back on a lovely and verdant lot, it proved both a subtle and innovative addition to the community. Even the front porch manages to be both welcoming and creative at the same time.

As we tour the interior domains, note that walls of glass, large picture windows and skylights work to bring the beauty of nature inside. Traffic flow is effective at managing the ebb and flow of daily life as well as those times when a crowd gathers. The walls are ready for some of your favorite artwork to begin their residence.

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entertaining, including the recreation room with wet bar. Also to be found on the lower level is a home theater and workout room.

High-tech touches abound, including built-in speakers on three levels and centralized media-control centers.

One of the standouts of our tour is the designer lighting, which includes special touches such as inset floor lighting, a light-up sink in a half bath, and modern light fixtures throughout.

It’s a standout that will exceed expectations. Enjoy!

• Each of the five bedrooms is a delight, none more so than the excellent master retreat, which is perfect for stress reduction. A home office on the upper level complements the bedrooms.

• The lower level features informal delights for family living and gracious

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Address: 5432 24th Street North, Arlington (22205).

Listed at: $1,375,000 by Michelle Sagatov, McEnearney Associates (703) 717-6309.

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Sales of New Homes Look Solid in Latest National Report Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 7.6 percent in August from an upwardly revised July reading to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 609,000 units, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

This marks the second consecutive month that sales have topped a 600,000 annual

pace since the Great Recession.

“Given the huge jump in sales in July, the August reading remains robust,” said Ed Brady, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Bloomington, Ill. “Sales are up 21 percent from August last year and year-to-date they are running 13 percent higher, indicating that

the housing recovery remains firmly on track.”

“A low supply of homes, a broadening of the market with additional sales growth in lower price points and rising household formation all point to a growing demand for housing as we move into 2017,” said NAHB chief economist Robert Dietz.

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Tania Hosmer, Keller Williams: “In general, shutters add interest and curb appeal and can add value to a home if they are attractive and the right type and color.

Actual working shutters are best and provide an element of architectural detail to any home. The color is also important and should always complement the rest of the exterior of the home.”

“Dividers and panes in a typical colonial-style window add interesting architectural features when looking at the

home from the outside, and definitely can add curb appeal if they are the right style and type.”

“However, from inside the home, dividers can slightly decrease the amount of light flowing into the home. Thus, homeowners should weigh the options when installing windows. Certain other types and styles of windows can add value and curb appeal and allow additional light into the home.”

Natalie Roy, Keller Williams: “Replacing or repairing and painting old shut-

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Pre - K to Grade 8 OPEN HOUSE Recipients of the 2016 AAUW McLean Area branch STEM awards included (from left) Lauren Hassi, McLean High School; Mandy Smith, Langley High School; Caroline Lewis, McLean High School; Inga Schlier, George C. Marshall High School; Emily Wallach, Langley High School; and Emma Barberis, Marshall High School. At right is AAUW McLean Area Branch STEM chair Judy Page.

Francis Bustos of McLean has been inducted into the Virginia Tech chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society.

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Formerly a division of the National Geographic Society, the JASON Project – named for the mythical hero-explorer – designs curriculum for STEM-based education at the elementary- and secondary-school level.

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n The McLean area branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) on Sept. 25 recognized six local high-school students with STEM Awards during a program at the McLean Community Center.

The STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering and Math] Excellence Award was presented to Mandy Smith, a sophomore at Langley High School, for a project she prepared jointly with Oksana Vickers on “The Effect of Desalination Method on Overall Efficiency.” The project was presented at the Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair last spring.

Five students from McLean, Langley and George C. Marshall high schools were recognized with Science and Math Achievement Awards. Students receiving the 2016 awards were Lauren Hassi, Math Achievement, McLean High School; Caroline Lewis, Science Achievement, McLean High School; Inga Schlier, Math Achievement, Marshall High School; Emma Barberis, Science Achievement, Marshall High School; and Emily Wallach, Math Achievement, Langley High School. The Science Achievement Award for Langley High School was presented earlier this year to Emily Stranne.

The STEM awards are funded through the branch’s annual used-book sale. For information about the McLean area branch of the AAUW, see the Web site at http://mclean-va.aauw.net.

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Langley Joins the Win Club

Teeing Off

Yet More Top Rivalries Will Be Lost to Change

One thing that will unfortunately end with another realignment of high school conferences when the 2016-17 campaign begins next fall will be the fantastic rivalries in many sports between the Langley Saxons and Madison Warhawks.

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The Langley Saxons got that allimportant first win of the high school season FOOTBALL football Sept. 30, spoiling the homecoming of their Liberty Conference rival Fairfax Rebels with a 41-13 rout.

Langley improved to 1-4 and Fairfax remained winless at 0-5.

“I’m happy for the boys to get one,” Langley coach John Howerton said.

“We’ve been a hair away every week from doing good things. Defense did a lot better than it has been doing, and the offense ran the ball well.”

Langley’s defense made its presence felt at a critical time to seize the momentum. With the score tied at 7 midway through the second quarter, senior running back Aaron Feldman fumbled the ball in Fairfax territory to end a promising drive. However, on the Rebels’ first play following the turnover, the Continued on Page 16

Langley High School’s Lachlan Pitts heads for the end zone after catching a pass from Danny Hosley in the Saxons’ Liberty Conference victory over Fairfax on Sept. 30.

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Long Scoring Plays Help Madison to 5-0 Mark DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

It’s halfway through the regular season and Sept. 30 results in high school football action left the Madison Warhawks undefeated (5-0, 3-0), while the Langley Saxons (1-4, 1-1) were victorious for the first time this fall.

Both games were played in a misty rain.

Madison downed the visiting Yorktown Patriots, 41-20, in Liberty Conference action Sept. 30.

Also in Liberty action that date, Langley defeated the host and still winless Fairfax Rebels, 41-13.

Madison took a quick 7-0 lead when John Finney returned the opening kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown, Zach

Spafford converted, and the Warhawks were on their way.

FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Madison’s Nick Conforti caught a 79-yard scoring pass from Jacob Choutka, and Landon Thomas scored on an eight-yard run to up Madison’s secondquarter lead to 20-0.

The Warhawks were ahead, 20-7, at halftime.

In the second half, Nick Quinto scored on an 18-yard run, Luke Kustra on a 22-yard fumble return and Thomas on a 78-yard run, the third long Madison tuchdown play of the game. Thomas had had 175 yards rushing, Brandon Walker 54 and Quinto 50.

Choutka was 10 of 17 passing for 150 yards. Finney had four catches for

31, Conforti three for 96 and Johnny Hecht two for 23.

Conforti and Sam Kidd had interceptions for Madison. n In other Sept. 30 action, the Oakton Cougars (2-3, 1-1) fell to the host Westfield Bulldogs, 41-3, in a Concorde Conference game. The loss snapped Oakton’s two-game winning streak.

Oakton led, 3-0, on a 19-yard firstquarter Matt Prosser field goal and were moving the ball well on the ground.

Then, Oakton was hurt by a couple of lost fumbles and fell behind 19-3 at halftime.

Jared Cole had 55 yards rushing for Oakton, Elias Lindsey had 36, and quarterback Ahmad Shaw was 10 of 16

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Madison is leaving the Liberty Conference next fall to join the Concorde Conference. Langley will stay in the Liberty.

Previous outstanding showdowns of big interest already ended when Arlington’s Wakefield was moved a couple of years ago from the same conference as its county rivals Washington-Lee and Yorktown. Those teams don’t meet nearly as often, and not at all in some sports. That cheats the community of natural neighborhood matchups. When Wakefield met W-L or Yorktown in girls or boys basketball, sometimes three times a season, gyms were full and interest high.

As for Langley and Madison, it’s hard to choose which sports rivalry is the best. Is it golf, where the teams have traded winning conference championships, with the other finishing second, for nearly a dozen years?

How about girls and boys lacrosse?

Those squads have dominated the conference for so many years.

Any Langley vs. Madison baseball or girls and boys basketball contests have been must-see events. Same with boys and girls soccer, and don’t forget swim and dive.

Also ending with Madison’s move to the Concorde will be the outstanding contentions in recent years between the Warhawks and McLean Highlanders in girls softball. Each has been perennial league, region and state contenders.

The Madison and McLean baseball games have been of note.

Lost with those rivalries also will be money, because all of those competitions drew big crowds.

Oh well, it’s only money. More so, any good rivalry should never end.

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High School Roundup MADISON FIELD HOCKEY: In a showdown for first place in the Liberty Conference, the Madison Warhawks lost to the host Fairfax Rebels, 4-3, in overtime Sept. 29.

Fairfax remained undefeated (13-0) while Madison fell to 8-4, 3-1. Shannon Condon scored two goals for Madison.

The match was tied at 3 after regulation.

Last fall, Fairfax defeated Madison in overtime in the conference tournament championship game.

Prior to losing to Fairfax, Madison blanked Chantilly, 2-0, last week.

FLINT HILL BOYS SOCCER: The Flint Hill Huskies are off to a 6-1-2 start, which included ties in consecutive games last week.

The team tied Maret, 1-1, and St.

Stephen’s & St. Agnes, 2-2.

Five of Flint Hill’s victories have been by one goal. Its loss was by a goal, 3-2, against Bishop O’Connell.

Jack Wyant and Alex Shahmirzadi are the Huskies’ leading goal scorers along with Tye Williams. Shahmirzadi and Ethan Lloyd are among the assist leaders.

In the tie with Maret, Wyant had the goal and Shahmirzadi the assist. Against St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes, Shahmirzadi and Tate Rusby-Wood had goals and Lloyd an assist.

Flint Hill was unbeaten in Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference play as of Sept. 29, and was ranked fourth in the initial Division I private school state poll this season.

POTOMAC SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER:

The Potomac School Panthers (3-2-2) defeated Bullis, 2-0, and Flint Hill, 1-0, in consecutive games.

Against Bullis, junior Courtlynne Caskin and sophomore Eleanor Nuechterlein scored goals. Freshman Nikki Debayo-Doherty had an assist. Goalie Laila Germanis secured the shutout.

Germanis also was in net for the shutout against Flint Hill, as Caskin scored the goal and Tracey Mills had the assist.

COUNTRY: Marshall High School junior Heather Holt had another top finish in a meet this fall.

Holt placed second with a time of 17:21 at the Great American Cross Country Festival in Cary, N.C. Lake Braddock standout Kate Murphy won in 17:11 in her first meet of the season.

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Holt has finished first three times and second twice in the five races she has run this fall.

MADISON LACROSSE TOURNAMENT:

The Madison High School girls lacrosse program will host its sixth annual LaxO-Ween Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the turf field.

Teams are guaranteed four 25-minute games. Bring a canned food item to donate, because the Madison team is collecting items for Food For Others.

High school, club and mixed groups are welcome. Teams and players should register by Oct. 19.

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Langley Continued from Page 15 Saxons returned the favor when senior linebacker Brady Richardson intercepted a pass and returned it 37 yards for a touchdown and a Saxons’ lead.

The sting from that play was evident, as Fairfax began to fizzle offensively, while Langley kept its foot firmly on the gas. Getting the ball back with 90 seconds remaining in the first half, senior quarterback Dan Hosley led the Saxons on a decisive drive that ended with a 16yard touchdown pass to senior tight end Lachlan Pitts.

Langley capped a 67-yard drive with a Hosley rushing touchdown on the opening possession of the second half to go up 27-7 and establish a commanding lead.

Good vibes flooded the Langley sideline following the win, but yet another injury put a damper on the celebration.

Feldman was taken off the field because of leg injury in the fourth quarter. His ailment is adds to a growing list that already includes other key losses, such as senior wide receiver Danny White and senior offensive tackle Tyler Howerton.

“It’s always nice to win, but it’s tough to stomach serious injuries,” Howerton

Football Continued from Page 15 passing for 90 yards. n In private school action on Sept. 30, the host Flint Hill Huskies (3-1) downed visiting St. Albans, 24-6, in non-conference play.

Flint Hill’s Gage Herdman returned an interception 27 yards for one touchdown and caught a two-yard scoring pass from Walker Venable for another score. Marc Lewis, who rushed for 118 yards, scored on a nine-yard run for the Huskies.

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Langley quarterback Danny Hosley, left, hands off to running back Aaron Feldman during the victory over Fairfax.

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said. “We’ve lost four two-way starters now, so basically eight starters.”

Langley plays at Washington-Lee in another Liberty game this Friday Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. Washington-Lee has a 1-4 record.

NOTES: Hosley had a big night

through the air and on the ground, completing 4 of 8 passes for 59 yards and a touchdown to go along with 101 yards on 10 carries and a rushing touchdown en route to his first win under center . . . Feldman racked up 103 yards rushing on 19 carries with two touchdowns be-

fore the injury. Pitts caught two passes for 33 yards and a touchdown, while junior running back Timmy Swiers scored a TD in relief of Feldman.

Langley senior linebacker Michael Killion had an interception late in the game.

man had three catches. n Also on Sept. 30, the Marshall Statesmen (2-3, 1-1) lost to the host Falls Church Jaguars, 33-7, in Capitol Conference action, and the winless McLean Highlanders (0-5, 0-3) fell to the visiting Hayfield Hawks, 48-0, in a Liberty Conference tilt.

For McLean, Carter Govan had eight catches for 79 yards and Gavin Legg six for 94. Adam Taylor had 30 yards rushing.

For Marshall, quarterback Markel Harrison ran for 70 yards and Brendan Dudding for 52. Andrew Margiotta scored Marshall’s touchdown on a oneyard run. n For the second straight week, a

team of Saints marched into McLean and routed the host Potomac School Panthers in high school football action.

On Oct. 1, the St. James Saints (4-1, 1-0) of Maryland ran up and down the field in a 68-33 win over the Panthers (23, 0-1) in a Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference game. The loss was Potomac School’s third in a row.

The previous Saturday afternoon, the St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Saints of Alexandria downed the Panthers, 50-29.

Against St. James, Potomac School trailed 7-0, then tied the game at 7 on a 22-yard jet-screen flip pass from quarterback Carter Bosch to Nash Lougee, then Tyler Logue’s extra point.

A 30-yard Bosch to Daniel Albrittain

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St. James then scored the next two touchdowns and led the rest of the game. One of those TDs was one of two interception returns for a St. James score.

The Saints eventually led 41-14 at halftime, in a game that lasted nearly three hours.

Bosch and Albrittain hooked up on multiple touchdown passes as well as Bosch and Lougee.

St. James also defeated Potomac School last year. Potomac School plays at MAC rival Sidwell Friends on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 1:30 p.m.

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Vienna Council Members OK Long-Range Plan BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

When the Vienna Town Council decides to get down to business, it can polish off its agenda with dispatch.

With just one hour before the televised campaign face-off between presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, Council members spoke sparingly and to the point, plowing through the invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, comments from members and the mayor, and four agenda items in just 36 minutes.

Chief among those items was a long-

Meals Tax Continued from Page 1 many nearby jurisdictions levy meals taxes, but opponents said outlying areas such as Prince William and Loudoun counties do not. Only about 21 percent of people living in Northern Virginia now pay a meals tax, said Supervisor Patrick Herrity (R-Springfield), a panelist who opposes the tax.

Herrity noted the meals tax, when combined with Virginia’s 6-percent sales tax, adds up to a 10-percent surcharge for diners. He and Jon Norton, CEO of the Great American Restaurants chain, contended the tax unfairly would target just one industry.

Meals taxes can reduce servers’ tips by 10 to 20 percent and lead restaurant owners, who provide first jobs for many young people, to scale back hiring, Norton said.

Opponents said the tax would not be limited to restaurant meals, but include prepared foods from food trucks, supermarket delis, cafes and other sources.

range capital-improvement program (CIP) plan reaching out to 2034.

Council members approved a few last-minute tweaks. They liked Council member Howard Springsteen’s suggestion that plan language pertaining to a future municipal parking garage be made more general, in case town officials had the opportunity and public-private partnerships to build more than one such structure.

The Council tentatively has penciled in $10 million for a parking garage that would be built on or near historic Church Street, which has been revitalized in recent decades and sorely needs more park“Prepared foods are not the luxury they once were,” Herrity said. “It’s not something that people can avoid.”

Niedzielski-Eichner characterized the meals-tax vote as a referendum on the county’s quality of life. Fairfax County still is recovering from the recent doublewhammies of a major economic recession and federal budget sequestration, he said.

Approving the referendum would help diversify the county’s tax base and stem the loss of outstanding teachers who are leaving the school system for better pay offered in nearby localities, he said.

School Board member Pat Hynes (Hunter Mill District) said the General Assembly ties local governments’ hands regarding revenue options.

“Advocating for revenue is part of the job,” Hynes said. “You get what you pay for in this life.”

Fairfax County Public Schools is fiscally responsible, Hynes said, adding that a 2013 efficiency study found only $2.6 million in potential cuts. County schools now spend about $1,000 less per student than they did before the recession, but still are committed to providing world-class education, she said.

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Such a multi-level garage would have a roughly 120-by-240-foot footprint and accommodate about 500 cars, said Vienna Planning and Zoning Director Patrick Mulhern.

Council member Pasha Majdi asked Finance Department staff to indicate in future CIP plans when funds have been shifted toward different projects. Acting Finance Director Marion Serfass said department employees already are working to do so, far in advance of the next plan update.

Vienna resident Matthew Difiore

brought the issue to the Council’s attention, noting several cases where large sums could not be located immediately.

Difiore also was critical of the estimated $16 million cost of a renovated police station, which would be expanded to about 30,000 square feet.

Council members assured him the project was in its earliest development stages and that the cost figure was merely a placeholder for budgeting purposes.

Town officials will have “a robust series of discussions” about the cost and scope of the police station, Majdi assured Difiore. es.

Asked what would get them to change their positions on the meals tax, Herrity and Niedzielski-Eichner both cited efficiency – the former hoping to see that trait in county spending and the Former School Board member Phillip Niedzielski-Eichner, School latter on guard against Board member Pat Hynes, Supervisor Patrick Herrity and Great the opposite.

Some have speculated American Restaurants CEO Jon Norton give their views on Fairfax County’s proposed 4-percent meals tax during a Sept. 29 fo- county officials choose rum at Luther Jackson Middle School in Merrifield. this November for the meals-tax referendum to Herrity disputed the idea county officials could not raise money via other take advantage of higher turnout genermeans. He favored increasing the county’s ated by the presidential election.

The last time the county put the issue commercial tax base and reconsidering the supplement some employees receive before voters was in 1992, but not during between their retirements and when So- the November election between President George H.W. Bush and Democrat Bill cial Security kicks in.

Panelists agreed the county should Clinton.

Instead, the county made the meals receive more money from the state, but this perennial lament likely will continue tax the sole subject of an April special election and voters defeated it 59,270 to unheeded.

Panelists revealed little new informa- 43,560 after a turnout of just 24.6 pertion, but a couple of things popped out. cent. By contrast, county officials expect Hynes disclosed that meals-tax revenues about 80-percent voter turnout in this likely would be targeted for teacher rais- November’s election.

McLean/Great Falls Notes Continued from Page 11 The cost is $8 for adults, $3 for children ages 3-12 and seniors. The event will be held weather permitting.

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SCOTLAND PUPPET THEATER HEADS TO McLEAN: The Alden Theatre of the

McLean Community Center will present the Puppet State Theatre of Scotland performing “The Man Who Planted Trees,” designed for ages 5 to adult, on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m.

The ecologically inspired tale is set in the French countryside, and shows the difference one man (and his dog) can make in the world.

Tickets are $10 for McLean residents, $15 for others. For information, call (703) 790-0123 or see the Web site at www.aldentheatre.org.

McLEAN ANTIQUE CLUB TO MEET:

The McLean Antique Club will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. at the McLean Community Center.

Caroline Kiggins of the Vinson Hall Treasure Shop will discuss the “Culture of Consigning” at the meeting.

The community is invited. For information, call (703) 734-0298.

FOOD WRITER TO SPEAK TO McLEAN GROUP: McLean Newcomers and Neigh-

bors will host its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at Brio Tuscan Grille in Tysons II. The guest speaker will be CiCi Williamson, a food and travel writer, who will discuss the food preparation for “Downton Abbey.”

For information and to R.S.V.P. by Oct. 14, e-mail Ann Skelly at mfskelly@ verizon.net.

MARSHALL TO HOST ALL-GIRL ADAPTATION OF ‘TREASURE ISLAND’:

George C. Marshall High School’s drama

department will present “The Sea Cook: A Story for Girls” from Oct. 13-16 at the high school.

An all-female adaptation of “Treasure Island,” the production was a collaboration between 2015 Marshall graduate Liz Carlson and Marshall theater director Jason Tamborini.

“We wanted this production of ‘Treasure Island’ to be a story where fierce and fiery girls are the main event,” Carlson said. “After all, history tells us that there were all-female bands of pirates who often were some of the boldest and baddest out there.”

Performances will be Oct. 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 15 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, seniors and teachers, and are available at the door.

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The free workshop will showcase ways to make modifications, even small ones, to enhance comfort and safety in homes.

For information or to register, call AARP at (877) 926-8300 or see the Web site at http://states/aarp.org/novaevents.

TAI CHI OFFERED TO BEGINNERS: Free tai chi beginners’ practice is held on Saturdays from 8 to 9 a.m. on the outdoor basketball court located behind Dolley Madison Library at McLean Central Park.

Practice takes place rain or shine.

For information, call (703) 759-9141 or see the Web site at www.freetaichi.org.

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ABC LICENSE Gong & Yuan, LLC, trading as Human Gate, 4233 N Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia 22203. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Mixed Neerage On Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is given that the Central United Methodist Church of 4201 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia has applied to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources to obtain a Permit for the Archaeological Removal of Human Burials in order to lawfully disinter human remains from the Robert Ball, Sr. family burying ground. The burying ground is located within the Central United Methodist Church property, within the northwest corner of the intersection of Fairfax Drive and North Stafford Street in Arlington, Virginia.

Six gravestone markers are present on site: Robert Ball, Sr. (b. Nov. 13, 1776 d. May 21, 1861), Ann Thrift Ball (b. Feb. 10, 1781 d. Oct. 7, 1864), Alice Ball (b. Aug. 8, 1853 d. Jun. 22, 1854), James Thrift Ball (b. Nov. 3, 1806 d. Mar. 6, 1867), Mary Sewell Ball (b. Jul. 4, 1800 d. Oct. 4, 1870), and Frances E Dyer (b. Sep. 1, 1843 d. Dec. 4, 1881).

There is also the potential for the unmarked burials of three other members of the Ball family to be present on site: Mary Matilda Ball Reed (b. 1817 d. 1833), Martha Ball (b.

1817 d. unknown), and William Ball (b. 1803 d. 1855). It is proposed that all remains within the cemetery will be archeologically disinterred and relocated to another cemetery within the county where other Ball family members are interred.

The interested public is invited to contact the agent of the Central United Methodist Church to request additional information. The public is specifically invited to comment on the proposed disposition of recovered remains. Copies of the full application to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources will be available for public review at the Department of Community Planning, Housing & Development (Historic Preservation) located at 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Ste. 700, Arlington, Virginia and at the Center for Local History Research Room, Central Library, first floor 1015 N. Quincy Street Arlington, Virginia. Additionally, a copy of the full application will be available from the Department of Historic Resources in Richmond, Virginia and can be provided by the agent of the Central United Methodist Church upon request.

NOTICE Nov. 8, 2016 General and Special Election A General Election will be held on Nov. 8, 2016 for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States, U.S. House of Representatives (8th District), County Board, and School Board (two seats). A Special Election will be held at the same time for two proposed amendments to the Constitution of Virginia and for four proposed Arlington County bond referenda. All Arlington precincts will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

All voters vote at their regular polling places, except for the following three precincts, which will vote in new locations on Nov. 8: Crystal City 006: Moves to Crystal Place, 1801 Crystal Dr. Wilson 010: Moves to the Art Atrium at Bennett Park Apartments, 1601 Clarendon Blvd.

Abingdon 022: Moves to the Fairlington Villages Community Center, 3005 S. Abingdon St. Citizens who need to register to vote or update their registration address must do so by Monday, Oct 17, to be eligible to vote in the election. All citizens who will be 18 years old on or before Nov. 8, 2016 are eligible to register and vote. Register to vote online at http://vote.virginia.gov.

In-person absentee voting for voters unable to go to the polls on Election Day is now available at 2100 Clarendon Blvd. Lobby Level, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extended hours and additional locations available as listed below. The last day to vote absentee in-person is Saturday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. Absentee voters who need ballots mailed may apply online at http://vote.virginia.gov or call 703-228-3456 to request an application.

For more information please call 703-228-3456 or visit http://vote.arlingtonva.us.

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A Public Meeting regarding this permit application will be held on Thursday October 6, 2016 at 7:00 PM local time at the Central United Methodist Church of 4201 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia. Questions and comments must be received by Thursday October 20, 2016 and should be addressed to the agent: Boyd Sipe, M.A., RPA Thunderbird Archeology, a division of Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. 5300 Wellington Branch Drive Suite 100 Gainesville, Virginia 20155 Email: bsipe@wetlandstudies.com Phone: 703.679.5623 Interested parties may also contact the Virginia Department of Historic Resources: Joanna Wilson Green Easement and Stewardship Archaeologist 2801 Kensington Avenue, Richmond VA 23221 Email: joanna.wilson@dhr.virginia.gov Phone: 804.482.6098 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 &10/6/16

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Local history Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. October 8, 1936: n The Sun’s editor has praised Fairfax County’s new health officer. n Fairfax principals have proposed several ways to address the problem of chronic truancy. n The Vienna Town Council has voted to rebuild sidewalks on Church Street, which date to 1906. n Virginia’s judges are debating the merits of bringing back whipping posts to deal with incorrigible offenders.

October 8-9, 1957: n M.T. Broyhill & Sons Corp. has announced plants to built a 260-home development on 94 acres in McLean, to be known as Broyhill Estates. n Queen Elizabeth is expected to travel through Arlington and Fairfax counties on her way to Middleburg as part of an upcoming visit.

October 8, 1965: n The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission wants state authorization to operate a rail system. n The Board of Supervisors has borrowed $4 million from a local bank, in anticipation of the sale of school bonds that were approved by voters. n On TV tonight: “Jimmy Dean,” “Hogan’s Heroes” and “The Addams Family.”

October 7, 1978: n The Virginia Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the commonwealth’s death-penalty statute. n Ronald Reagan is on the stump for Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Warner. Mrs. Warner (Elizabeth Taylor) also is out campaigning. n New Virginia teachers may have to pass a state competency exam to get their licenses. n State highway officials say they will press on with the widening of Great Falls Street in McLean, despite neighborhood opposition. n Madison’s varsity football team has upped its record to 6-0 with a homecoming win against Lee, 27-15.

October 8, 1987: n Northern Virginia Community College has posted enrollment gains this year.

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ACROSS 1. Necklace lock 6. Put into service 9. Slovenly one 13. Center of iris 14. “Platoon” setting 15. Ben Franklin’s invention 16. Naked protozoa 17. First prime number 18. Trail follower 19. *Norman Bates/Janet Leigh movie 21. *2002 horror flick starring Naomi Watts 23. Actress ____ Michele 24. Potato’s soup mate 25. Not hook or cross 28. Fodder holder 30. Before Reuse and Recycle 35. Reunion attendee 37. Baptism or shiva 39. Enter user name and password 40. Delhi wrap 41. Abominable snowmen 43. Swine and avian diseases 44. Signs of things to come 46. “Will be,” according to Doris Day 47. Cohen brothers’ “Barton ____” 48. Public announcement 50. Bit attachment 52. #9 Across’ digs 53. Like pinkish cheeks 55. Boston ____ Party 57. Go off on a ____, or deviate

61. *Jeff Goldblum’s unfortunate teleportation experiment 64. La ____ opera house 65. Freudian topic 67. Sag 69. Per ____, or yearly 70. Black and white sea bird 71. “Number the Stars” author 72. None of this for the weary

Fairfax Co. Notes RESULTS FROM SENIOR OLYMPICS HAVE BEEN POSTED: Results from the

2016 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics are now available online at www.nvso.us.

A record 921 registrants competed 50 events spread across participating jurisdictions, said Jim Mackenzie, who chairs the organization.

Competition was held Sept. 10-21.

Participants ranged in age from 50 to 101 and came from the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier and Prince William and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church.

NORTHERN VIRGINIA CONSERVATION TRUSTS HOSTS PHOTO COMPETITION: The Northern Virginia Conserva-

tion Trust is hosting a “Nearby Nature Photo Competition,” open to all non-professional photographers (adult and youth) in the region.

Photographers will compete in two categories – “The Land and Water Around Us” and “People Enjoying the Land” – with entries due by Oct. 30.

Submissions will be accepted online.

For information, see the Web site at www. nvct.org.

VIETNAM VETERANS WORK TO SUPPORT FAMILIES OF HOMELESS WAR-

73. Soap-making ingredient 74. English county DOWN 1. Number cruncher 2. Coal in a stocking 3. *Killer ones attacked in 1995’s “Congo” 4. Female oracle

RIORS: Vietnam Veterans of America

Chapter 227, based in Northern Virginia, fulfilled its founding principle of “Never Again Shall One Generation of Veterans Abandon Another” by donating 91 gift credit cards to the children of veterans who are in Veterans Administration supportive-housing.

The financial assistance has been ongoing for six years, and 2016 marks a 50percent increase in the number of students helped from a year before.

The Veterans Administration Supportive Housing (VASH) program is a joint effort between the Veterans Administration and the Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist homeless veterans and their families. Currently, more than 100 veterans are receiving support through the program in Northern Virginia.

The chapter will provide a holiday gift card to families in the VASH program.

Those wishing to support the program can call Len Ignatowski at (703) 255-0353.

WETA HONORED FOR LITERACY INITIATIVE: Public broadcaster WETA is

one of three organizations presented with the 2016 Library of Congress Literacy Awards.

WETA was honored for its “Reading

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5. “Oh, The ____ You’ll go!”

6. “Do ____ others as...”

7. *Movie featuring the killer Jigsaw 8. Be theatrical 9. Recipe command 10. Mischievous Scandinavian god 11. Baker’s baker 12. Shipping hazard 15. Israeli money 20. *Like “The Wolf Man” 22. Of a female 24. 50-50 draw, e.g.

25. *Avenger in a hockey mask 26. Remember this battle site?

27. Chemistry lab glass device 29. *“What ____ Beneath” with Michelle Pfeiffer 31. Remove, as a hat 32. a.k.a. tangelos 33. *Dracula’s title 34. Glorify 36. Short skirt 38. Michael Collins’ country 42. Says, archaic 45. *Neve Campbell vs.

Ghostface flick 49. Long period of time 51. Found in a haystack?

54. Diamond datum 56. 1970s big dos 57. Russia’s 1917 abdicator 58. High school breakout 59. Grannies 60. Pig out 61. Puff of marijuana 62. Blues 63. Bygone era 66. Laroche or de Maupassant 68. Eucharist vessel

Rockets” initiative, which provides resources and services through more than 50 national partner organizations to promote literacy and reading. It received the David M. Rubenstein Prize, valued at $150,000.

Also honored were the Parent-Child Home Program of Garden City. N.Y., and Libraries Without Borders of Paris.

“Literacy is a key to lifelong learning,” said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.

“It is wonderful to recognize these organizations that are doing so much.”

BISHOP O’CONNELL EXHIBITION RECALLS VISIT OF MOTHER TERESA:

Bishop O’Connell High School has set up a small exhibition to memorialize the visit of Mother Teresa to the school.

The Roman Catholic nun was on her way to address Congress when she stopped at the school to speak to students in June 1982. The trip also included a talk with priests, nuns and other religious at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More.

The Bishop O’Connell exhibition includes photos by Father Mark Pilon, who was chaplain at the school at the time.

It has been placed on display near the school’s main entrance, according to the Arlington Catholic Herald newspaper.

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