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Rep. Comstock Joins Dump-Trump Movement SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
Perhaps in an effort to inoculate herself against the one issue that imperils her re-election bid, U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10th) on Friday night called on
Donald Trump to be displaced as the Republican nominee for president, following revelations of remarks about women made 11 years ago. The Trump comments were from a 2005 interview he did with “Access Hollywood” in relation to TV anchor Nancy
O’Dell. They were reported Friday, after the show searched its archives for footage that had been aired and not made it to air. Comstock, who has been hammered by Democratic challenger LuAnn Bennett over Trump throughout the campaign,
called the GOP standard-bearer’s comments “disgusting,” “vile” and “unbecoming of anybody seeking higher office,” in remarks first reported by The Washington Post. She urged Trump to step aside so Continued on Page 18
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Former Dranesville District Supervisor Lilla Richards (left) was honored with the Mary Kingman Pillar of McLean Award at the 2016 Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Business/Community Awards, presented last week as part of the Chamber’s “Suits & Sneakers” celebration at Turkey Run Pavilion. Richards, shown with W. Glenn Yarborough Jr., has lived in McLean for more than a half-century and became active in the McLean Citizens Association more than 40 years ago, serving as president both of that organization and the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations before being elected to the Board of Supervisors. Find a slide show of photos from the event at www.insidenova.com/news/fairfax. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT
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U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10th) and her Democratic challenger, LuAnn Bennett, did not shake hands before heading to their separate podiums and pummeling each other Oct. 6 at a Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce debate. Comstock, making her first re-election bid since succeeding former U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10th) in 2015, said she had worked hard on a bipartisan basis to pass pro-business legislation and oppose defense cuts occasioned by federal budget sequestration. “I will be a strong and independent voice for you,” Comstock said. “I will not be a rubber stamp.” Bennett, a first-time candidate who owns a real estate company, said change is needed in Washington, D.C. Comstock went to Congress and fit right in with the “dysfunctional, obstructionist government,” she said, adding her opponent as a state delegate
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The thought probably has crossed the minds of most television and movie viewers: Robots could ON act better than these STAGE clowns! In McLean Community Players’ latest show, “Comic Potential,” corporations have begun casting “actoids,” artificial life forms that perform in all kinds of roles, from police and medical procedurals to dramas. When one of the machines begins to think for itself, the results are hilarious, disturbing and occasionally heartwrenching. Written by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Robert Sams, the play is set in London. Hard-boozing former movie director Chandler (Frank Gorrell) has been reduced to directing a soap opera and becomes vexed when a robot playing a nurse, Jacie (Caity Brown), laughs at inappropriate moments. It turns out the actoid is not malfunctioning, but rather evincing hints of self-awareness. Young writer Adam (Scott Duvall), the first person to realize Jacie’s potential, takes a shine to his mechanical performer and teaches Jacie reading, comedic timing and other human skills. When Jacie’s odd behavior prompts the corporation’s wheelchair-bound magnate
to order her memory wiped clean, Adam leaps into action. Brown is endearing and sympathetic in the lead role, from robotically mimicking humans’ actions and skewering boilerplate plots to having a full-scale meltdown. If machines could grow hearts, hers would be huge. The cast contains several highly watchable MCP regulars. Diane Sams plays a scenery-chewing regional manager who tries to bully the production crew at every turn. Stephen Wheeler takes on a host of roles, from a beleaguered boyfriend of a high-maintenance shop-a-holic to a knifewielding English pimp. He and Emma Safford also play well off Duvall and Brown in a restaurant scene that combines bodily functions and sexual innuendo in a surprisingly chaste and entertaining manner. Frank Gorrell, who has been in two of the company’s other shows, is acerbic yet wise as washed-up director Chandler. He receives solid support from his wisecracking assistants Prim (Sam David) and Trudi (Kirsten Burt). Michael Scott and Bridgette Saverine make good impressions as a corporate tycoon and the caretaker who speaks for him most of the time. The sets by Robert and Diane Sams include one with a green-screen backdrop and floor, onto which background images may be added in post-production. This
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said, ‘Wow!’” The county financed the $1 million facility using proceeds from 2008 and 2012 park bonds, Mastenbrook grant money, telecommunications funds and donations from Ric and Jean Edelman, which were channeled through the Fairfax County Park Foundation. Herndon-based firm Shaffer Wilson Sarvere & Gray designed the observatory and the Arlington company Brown and Root constructed the building. Starting next spring, the Analemma Society will conduct classes on astronomy and related sciences at the observatory, as well as viewing sessions on Friday nights. The roll-top roof, which was built in California, will be open only during public sessions. Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) called Turner Farm a “true gem of our community” and said he was struck by the wide range of its offerings, including equestrian activities, fitness and picnic areas, trails and the observatory park. “This observatory with its new roll-top [roof] stands as an example of what can happen when government, community organizations and private individuals come together, united in a common cause,”
Foust said. Foust thanked Great Falls residents Charles and Jacque Olin for forming the Analemma Society in 1998 and establishing Turner Farm’s observatory park shortly afterward. Nominated by Foust, the Olins in 2011 received the Park Authority’s Elly Doyle Park Service Award. Charles Olin wrote to the U.S. Department of the Interior to request that the agency transfer the former Nike missile control site to the Fairfax County Park Authority. “Where others saw defunct Cold War missile silos, the Olins saw the chance to engage the public and expand the educational opportunities for children and adults through the science of astronomy,” Foust said. He quoted Charles Olin: “The views
through a telescope can stimulate our imaginations in a way that nothing else can. Children who grow up being able to see those views will be indelibly enriched and enjoy an experience that will last a lifetime.” The park also has a taller observatory building and an international sundial garden. The Analemma Society hopes to add an Islamic sundial and has plans for conducting radio astronomy and cosmic-ray detection, Charles Olin said. Stephen Thormahlen, board chairman of the Park Foundation, presented the Edelmans with a certificate of appreciation. “It’s really a treat for me to see this project come from concept to reality,” Thormahlen said. “This observatory will give residents, students and visitors to Turner Farm a chance to better understand our solar system and the world beyond it. [The facility] gives us a new way to view the stars above and a real appreciation for the generosity of those here on Earth.” The Edelmans, founders of Edelman Financial Services, also funded a planetarium at their alma mater, Rowan University in Glassboro, N.J. “Astronomy has been a great passion of ours for decades and it’s really nice to be able to be in our community and give back in such a big way,” Jean Edelman said. Astronomy is the world’s oldest science and too few students are studying science and engineering these days, Ric Edelman said. “There is no better way that we have found to gain excitement within a child than by having them take a look through one of these scopes,” he said. “The first time somebody sees the rings of Saturn or the moons of Jupiter or the Orion nebula or any of the other marvels in the sky, that can hook kids for life and lead them to a career in science.” Turner Farm is located at 925 Springvale Road in Great Falls. For information on observatory programs, visit www.analemma.org.
(FAR) of 3.0 at the site in order to allow the McLean CBC to qualify for an exemption from the Proffer Reform Bill passed by the General Assembly last year. The law prohibits localities from negotiating proffers with developers of new residential properties or residential development within mixed-use projects unless those proffers directly pertain to impacts caused by the developments. Proffers long have been the county’s way of ensuring developers cover some of the public-infrastructure costs generated by their projects. In order to be excepted from the new proffer law, land areas not only need to allow at least a 3.0 FAR, but must encompass mass transit, be designated revitalization areas and include mixed-use development.
While expressing concern about the possibility of high-density developments in central McLean, MCA’s resolution urged county supervisors to approve the amendment so the McLean community and residential developers could “retain their present ability and right to negotiate harmonious development in a manner consistent with the intent of the comprehensive plan.” The Fairfax County Planning Commission on Oct. 6 recommended approval of the proposed comprehensive-plan amendment. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to review the amendment Nov. 1. A statement on the Web page of Supervisor Linda Smyth (D-Providence) sums up the county officials’ view of the
new law. “The effect of this poorly envisioned and weakly written legislation has unnecessarily created uncertainties and has injected instability into the zoning/proffer negotiation process,” the statement reads. “The wet blanket of this legislation has curtailed the ability of residents, local jurisdictions and developers to actively negotiate proffer commitments in good faith as we have done successfully over the past decades.” County officials hope the General Assembly will “work to consult local jurisdictions to amend the statute to reestablish a fair, flexible and predictable proffer negotiation process for all jurisdictions throughout the state,” according to the statement.
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From a sheltered room at Turner Farm’s new roll-top observatory, stargazers young and old may view the universe’s wonders through some top-notch glass. The Fairfax County Park Authority on Oct. 1 unveiled a roll-top observatory at the site’s Observatory Park in Great Falls. The stormy day perfectly illustrated the retractable roof’s utility, as raindrops beat a hard tattoo mid-ceremony. Stars have stimulated humans’ imagination for ages and led to astronomy, which draws upon such scientific disciplines as physics, chemistry, biology, engineering and geology, said Tim Hackman, Dranesville District representative on the Fairfax County Park Authority Board. Hackman quoted Plato – “Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another” – and from H.G. Wells’ 1895 novel “The Time Machine”: “Looking at these stars suddenly dwarfed my own troubles and all the gravities of terrestrial life.” The new facility, which the Analemma Society has been planning for nine years, features an orientation room that will be used for educational programs and an observation room with three telescopes for viewing the heavens. The room also has space for a fourth telescope, should private funding become available. The telescopes will be mounted solidly into the concrete floor to reduce vibrations that would jar the views at ultra-high magnifications. Small red lights, aimed at the floor, will allow users to navigate the dark room safely while not contributing light pollution. The Analemma Society will provide these telescopes: an Astro-Physics 7-inch APO refractor, a Celestron C-11f/10 SCT, a Meade 10-inch f/10 SCT and a 16-inch Meade Newtonian. “I think it’s absolutely mind-boggling to look through that telescope,” the group’s founding president, Charles Olin, said of that last instrument. “When I first saw Andromeda through that scope, I
Eight-year-old Ace Walsh of Herndon listens as Analemma Society founding president Charles Olin describes the workings of a telescope Oct. 1 at the new observatory at Turner Farm.
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MCA Backs Proposal for Higher Density on McLean Parcel BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
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Our View: Vote Down the Meals Tax . . . Again Before even embarking on dissecting the good, the bad and the ugly of the Fairfax County meals-tax referendum, let us disabuse the public of two main talking points of some supporters: That the measure is focused on the county’s children, and that it will be a benefit to homeowners, who will see the tax base broadened and their own bills reduced. Reality check: • Fairfax school leaders already have telegraphed that the extra funding will be focused on higher teacher compensation. That probably won’t leave much, if any, of the expected $70 million a year in anticipated additional funds for the school system to address class sizes or other pressing issues. It’s not, as some would have you believe, “all about the children.” • The chance that the remaining funding coming into the county government’s coffers through the meals tax will be used to offset increases in real estate taxes is virtually nil. Tax bills for homeowners will continue to go up. Elected officials already have spent the meals-tax revenue in their heads, and it is not going to be allocated to reducing the burden on homeowners. Having dispensed with that, we acknowledge that there are valid points being made by the pro-meals-tax side. Yes, some other local jurisdictions already impose such taxes, and no, the world has not come to an end – for restaurants or those who dine or work in them – in those communities. And yes, some of the taxes for meals and prepared foods will be paid by those who work in or are passing through Fairfax County; it would be a nice thing to see them asked to help with the local tax burden.
Those on the other side also have valid points: A meals tax singles out one segment of the local economy; could potentially hurt the restaurant industry and those who work in it (though we find that claim a little dubious); and is another case of Fairfax County elected officials with sticky fingers, ready to use local residents as an ATM to fund a county government that too often must be reminded that power flows up from the people, not down from the Government Center. And we’d be more amenable to the cries of poverty by the county school system if its leaders would take cost-reduction proposals more seriously than they have. The mantra coming from the School Board – whose members have no taxing authority and the resulting responsibility that it brings – in recent years has been a disgraceful demand for more, more, more, with little regard for other key funding needs . . . and the needs of taxpayers, who have their own bills to pay. It is that previous sentence that leads us, with decided ambivalence, to urge a NO vote on the meals-tax referendum. The extra revenue may be nice, but we question whether it will be wisely used, and fear it will send a message that elected officials have carte-blanche to pick the pockets of the public at will. Fairfax officials last sent a meals-tax referendum to the public in 1992, but made the tactical error of placing it as a stand-alone item in a spring special election, when turnout was lower and the “against” vote easily carried the day. This time, the measure has been tossed onto the presidential-election ballot, which, notwithstanding our recommendation, likely will secure passage.
. . . consider this: the Virginia Association of Counties, of which the Fairfax County government is a member, is out with its 2017 legislative priorities, and it has a very interesting position worth a quick discussion. The organization will press the General Assembly not only to eliminate the requirement for local governments to hold public referendums before imposing meals taxes, but also would dou-
ble the maximum allowable meals-tax rate from 4 percent to 8 percent for counties – on top of the sales tax. Now, there is zero chance either proposal will pass the General Assembly. But that makes its inclusion in the policy package even more egregious – it’s an arrogant slap at the public, all to no apparent purpose. And it’s yet another reason to send a clear message Nov. 8 by voting NO on the meals tax.
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Proposed Meals Tax a Good Idea Gone Awry Editor: When I first learned that Fairfax County was considering adding a meals tax to diversify the tax base, I thought it was a good idea for all the obvious reasons – create another source of income to reduce my property taxes (which seem to go up every year) and get some income from those who benefit from the infrastructure of Fairfax County but don’t live here. Unfortunately, once you look into this meals tax proposal that is being put on this year’s ballot you realize that it has two major flaws. It will not reduce my property taxes. It clearly states where the funds will be used, and reducing property taxes is last in line – if they have funds left over. In the past 29 years, my property taxes have increased annually at a rate of about 5.5 percent, DOUBLE that of the cost-of-living increases during the
same period. Let me put that in perspective. In 1987, the median household income in Fairfax County was $55,000 per year, and now it is $112,000 per year. If the rate of increase in median household income in Fairfax County kept up with the rate of increase in our property taxes then our median household income would be around $260,000 year. If approved, 70 percent of the proceeds of the meals-tax revenues (approximately $70 million) would be distributed to the School Board to dispense as it wishes. Really? The School Board? Are you kidding me? Members of the School Board have shown themselves to be unresponsive to the Board of Supervisors, the superintendent and especially to the residents of this county. Departing Superintendent Karen
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Garza convened a task force to find ways to reduce spending, and the School Board chose to ignore every one of its recommendations. The School Board printed flyers which they gave to every student this past year to take home, protesting the budget that the Board of Supervisors approved for them – propaganda at the taxpayers’ expense. They also ignored the wishes of the overwhelming majority of parents who opposed this whole transgender issue allowing boys to use girls locker rooms and bathrooms, and vice versa. So now you want us to trust that this School Board? As usual, the devil is in the details. The meals tax is a good idea gone bad. Bill Frazer McLean The Sun Gazette welcomes your submission of letters to the editor.
Meals Tax Will Provide Big Bang for Relatively Little Bucks Editor: I encourage the passage of the proposed 4-percent meals tax in Fairfax County. A purchaser of a $10 lunch will pay only 40 cents more, which is perhaps 15
percent of the cost of their iced tea or coffee served with their lunch. Many of these purchasers will be non-residents of Fairfax County. There may be some initial complaints, but ultimately the meal tax will
be largely forgotten and ignored, just as it is ignored in other jurisdictions in the metro area. The additional pennies on each meal will raise millions of dollars of additional annual tax revenues, which can be
used to reduce the issuance of bonds or the real estate tax rates in Fairfax County, which would benefit all residents of the county. Dave Elmore Great Falls
Editor: Here we go again. The Fairfax County government apparently has not dug deep enough into the pockets of taxpayers, and now it wants to reach into our other pocket for a new revenue stream with a meals tax. Little has been said or written about the impact this new tax will have on small businesses. Another ream of pa-
perwork and accounting to ensure they comply and the county government gets its fair share. Each month, the small business will be required to account for taxes collected, so the county government can be assured of what it considers its due. This additional accounting cost will add to overhead cost and be passed along to the customer in addition to the meals
tax. It has been said by some who support the meal tax that “it’s the right thing to do for the kids and the schools.” Yet not a word comes from leadership of the school system as to why no cost reductions were implemented based on the task force convened to look into areas where spending could be reduced. It seems that the schools and most
county leaders are failing in their duty as stewards of public resources. It also seems that it is time for Fairfax County leaders to show some fiscal restraint and not pile on an additional tax. Another revenue stream is not what is needed at this time. Fiscally responsible government is needed first. Dudley Losselyong Great Falls
Editor: Recently, two men wearing yellow safety vests ambled up my street. One was carrying door tags announcing that Fairfax Water would be turned off for maintenance two days hence. The bundle of tags likely weighed between 1 and 2 pounds. After walking together up one side of the street and down the other to place the tags, the two departed in a large, new-looking Fairfax County Water Authority truck that Google priced at about $60,000. The waste and inefficiency exhibited in this is mind-boggling, and one of many reasons why Fairfax County residents should vote against the meals tax.
If the county government were wellmanaged, not only would a meals tax be unnecessary, but real estate taxes could be greatly reduced. Using the above example, the cost of the job could be cut by: • Using one man in an inexpensive car. • Having the two men split up and go opposite directions or on opposite sides of the street. • Outsource the job to a Fairfax small business that does not have the Cadillac benefits and salaries enjoyed by Fairfax government employees and would keep costs down (and profits up) by using more efficient transport than a $60,000 truck.
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Outsource to local Boy and Girl Scout troops, who could get credit for community-service badges for a nominal donation to the troop. • Enlist Fairfax students to install the hang tags for their “community service” project, instead of doing yard work for their teachers. (Yes, that happens.) The waste and inefficiency displayed in this example would seem amusing and trivial if it did not occur throughout county government on a daily basis.
It is the result of government arrogance, disregard for taxpayers, and motivation of high salaries and personal benefits rather than entrepreneurship, innovation and a quality product. We should send a message that enough is enough to the government in general, and Fairfax County Public Schools in particular, by voting against the meals tax. J.C. Daly McLean
Fairfax Needs New Revenue Source Editor: I would like to clarify misinformation being disseminated by some of those fighting the proposed Fairfax County meals tax on the Nov. 8 ballot. The proposed tax is 4 percent, not a new 10-percent tax (much of the current 6-percent tax on meals goes to state coffers). The new 4-percent meals tax would stay in Fairfax County and give needed funds to schools, libraries and other agencies. Additionally, there is no meaningful study to support the idea that people
will stop eating out. Surrounding areas with a meals tax include Arlington, Alexandria, the District of Columbia, city of Fairfax, Falls Church, Herndon, Manassas, Manassas City and Vienna. Restaurants in these locales stay quite busy. Fairfax County needs a new source of revenue. If we wish to maintain our high standard of living, we need to support our police, schools, libraries and other services. Tooley Milstead Oakton
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Employment in Fairfax Dips Below 600,000 Mark Although total employment among ment at 4.1 percent, up from 4 percent and county residents dropped below 600,000 nestled in between Wisconsin and Iowa. for the first time in some months, FairNationally, the lowest jobless rates for fax’s August jobless rate was unchanged the month were found in South Dakota and remained in the lowest 10 among Vir- (2.7 percent), North Dakota (2.8 percent), ginia’s 133 cities and counties, according New Hampshire (2.9 percent) and Hawaii to new data. (3.2 percent). The highest rates were found With 598,821 county residents in the in New Mexico (6.9 percent), Louisiana civilian workforce and 19,895 looking for (6.7 percent), Pennsylvania (6 percent) jobs, the jobless rate of 3.2 percent was un- Data from Virginia Employment Commission, showing non-seasonally-adjusted civilian emchanged from ployment for August. “Previous” is rate for July. July, according Jurisdiction Previous Pct. Employed Unemployed to figures re- Alexandria 2.7% 2.9% 90,977 2,685 ported Sept. 29 Arlington 2.5% 2.6% 141,472 3,809 by the Virginia Fairfax County 3.2% 3.2% 598,821 19,895 E m p l o y m e n t Falls Church 2.7% 2.7% 7,557 206 Commission. 3.2% 3.2% Loudoun 190,368 6,308 The national Prince William 3.5% 3.6% 223,413 8,288 unemployment Northern Va. 3.2% 3.3% 1,520,056 51,874 rate may have Virginia 4.0% 4.1% 4,057,406 173,019 ticked down United States 5.1% 5.0% 151,804,000 7,996,000 slightly from July to August, but much of Northern and Arizona and Alaska (5.9 percent). Virginia headed into slightly higher terFor information, see the Web site at ritory. www.virginialmi.com. Non-seasonally-adjusted jobless rates D.C. Region Sees Year-Over-Year Dein August were either flat or up slightly cline in Unemployment: The Washington in Northern Virginia, standing at 2.6 per- metropolitan area posted lower year-overcent in Arlington (up from 2.5 percent); year joblessness in August, according to 2.7 percent in Falls Church (unchanged); new figures, and was part of a majority 2.9 percent in Alexandria (up from 2.7 – albeit a shrinking one – of U.S. compercent); 3.2 percent in Loudoun County munities where the unemployment rate (unchanged); and 3.6 percent in Prince continues to decline. William County (up from 3.5 percent). With 3.3 million residents in the civilAcross Northern Virginia as a whole, ian workforce and 131,000 looking for the jobless rate of 3.3 percent was up from work, the region’s jobless rate of 4 percent 3.2 percent and represented 1.52 million in July was down from 4.4 percent a year in the workforce and 51,900 looking for before, according to figures reported Sept. jobs. 28 by the federal Bureau of Labor StatisAmong Virginia localities, Arlington tics. turned in the lowest jobless rate during The D.C. region was among 242 metro the month, followed by Falls Church, Al- areas nationally that recorded lower yearexandria, Highland County (3 percent) over-year unemployment, with 123 areas and, tied for fifth, the city of Fairfax seeing increases and 22 areas posting no and Madison County (3.1 percent). The change. The national, non-seasonally-adhighest rates were reported in Buchanan justed unemployment rate was 5 percent, County (10.8 percent), Pulaski County unchanged from August 2015. (10 percent), Dickenson County (9.7 In August, the lowest unemployment percent), Wise County (8.6 percent) and rate of all metro areas was Sioux Falls, Tazewell County (7.9 percent). S.D., at 2.1 percent. The highest rates were Among the commonwealth’s metro turned in by Yuma, Ariz., and El Centro, areas, the D.C. region had the lowest Calif., at 24.6 percent and 23.8 percent, joblessness, followed by Winchester (3.5 respectively. Among metropolitan areas percent) and Charlottesville (3.6 percent). with populations of 1 million or more, the Blacksburg/Christiansburg (6 percent) lowest joblessness was found in Denver and Kingsport/Bristol (5.7 percent) had and Salt Lake City, at 3.2 percent each. the highest. Among Virginia jurisdictions outside Non-farm employment in Virginia the Washington region, year-over-year rose by 13,100 jobs in August to 3.93 mil- joblessness was down everywhere but in lion, the third consecutive monthly in- Blacksburg-Christiansburg, which spiked crease and a new record high, said Ann upward. Jobless rates in other metro areas Lang, senior economist for the Economic were 3.6 percent in Charlottesville and in Information & Analytics Division of the Winchester; 3.8 percent in StauntonVirginia Employment Commission. Pri- Waynesboro; 4 percent in Roanoke; 4.2 vate-sector employment was up 12,400 percent in Harrisonburg and in Richjobs, with the public sector adding 700 mond; and 4.7 percent in Lynchburg and Nationally, the jobless rate in August in Hampton Roads. was 5 percent, down from 5.1 percent. Full data can be found on the Web site Virginia ranked 16th lowest in unemploy- at www.bls.gov.
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YOU ARE INVITED TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY TAXPAYERS ALLIANCE ANNUAL MEETING “The Meals Tax: A Band-Aid, Not a Solution” The meals tax: Won’t reduce real estate tax hikes Won’t end school budget crises Won’t even pay for next year’s school and county raises
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Public-Safety Notes ARMED MAN ROBS PEDESTRIAN IN TYSONS: A 22-year-old man was walking
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FAIR OAKS RESIDENT SCARES OFF HOME INTRUDER: A Fair Oaks man liv-
ing in the 11900 block of Artery Drive frightened away an intruder at his residence on Oct. 3 at around 6:28 a.m., Fairfax County police said. According to police, the 33-year-old resident heard someone open a door at his home. He went to inspect and saw a man standing in the foyer, police said. The victim confronted the suspect, who then left the home. The victim was not injured, police said. OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH: The Fairfax
County Police Department is joining other community partners in observing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The commemorative month began in 1989 to recognize and remember those who have been affected by domestic violence, as well as those who have stepped in to help end it. Every month in Fairfax County, police estimate that domestic-violence hotlines receive more than 240 calls, victims request 64 family abuse protective orders, 13 families escape to an emergency domestic violence shelter and police arrest about 160 people for domestic violencerelated offenses. In 2015, county police responded to more than 3,000 domestic-violence calls for service and almost 8,000 calls for domestic disputes. Domestic violence may be criminal (e.g., physical assault or stalking) or not (e.g., verbal abuse or financial control). Learn more about what events and activities will be taking place this month throughout the county by visiting http:// www.fairfaxdvcommunity.org/dvam. COUNTY OFFERS TRAINING IN DISASTER-RESPONSE SKILLS: The Fairfax
County Fire and Rescue Department offers Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training to prepare residents to help themselves, their families and neighbors in the event of a disaster in their community. Through CERT, residents can learn about disaster preparedness and receive training in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. The next available CERT class will begin on Monday, Nov. 7, at the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy. There are two sessions each week on Mondays and Wednesdays that run until Dec. 7. The class is 28 hours long, plus the final practical exercise. CERT training is free of charge and basic gear is provided. CERT participants must be 16 old or older and either be Fairfax County residents or work in the county. To learn more about the CERT initiative, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fr/cert/ cert.htm.
McLean/G. Falls Notes 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.
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR ‘WINTERFEST’ PARADE: Registration is now open
for groups wishing to participate in the McLean WinterFest celebration, to be held on Sunday, Dec. 4. at 3:30 p.m., with pre-parade entertainment beginning at 2:30 p.m. The parade route will run down Old Chain Bridge Road from Fleetwood Road to Elm Street, with the staging area at the Langley Shopping Center. There is no fee to participate in the parade, but businesses and groups must register by Nov. 23. Proceeds from the event will benefit SHARE Inc. “We’ll be asking parade observers and participants to share their good fortune with those who have fallen on hard times by bringing grocery, pharmacy or clothing-store gift cards to the parade for SHARE,” said Trish Butler, who heads the organizing committee. “We’ll also be looking for local businesses to become sponsors of the parade, to help underwrite costs.” For information on sponsorships or volunteering for the event, call Butler at (202) 550-4019. For other information, including registration, see the Web site at www.mcleanwinterfest.org. GREAT FALLS STUDIOS HOSTS VIRTUAL, REAL EXHIBITS: Great Falls Stu-
dios’ virtual gallery has opened two new exhibits for the month of October. Works can be found on the Web site at www.greatfallsstudios.org. In addition, works by members can be found in the large meeting room at Great Falls Library during regular hours.
‘JAZZ MASTERS’ SERIES LOOKS AT LOESSER: The “Jazz Masters with John
Eaton” series continues on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. at the Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center, focused on the work of Frank Loesser. Jazz pianist and musicologist Eaton will share stories and music from Loesser’s work, which includes hits like “Guys and Dolls” and “The Most Happy Fella.” Tickets are $5 for McLean residents, $12 for others. For information, see the Web site at www.mcleancenter.org.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR FROM UGANDA TO PERFORM: Wasoto, a children’s choir
from Uganda, will perform on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church, 8980 Brook Road in McLean. The community is invited. For information, call (703) 893-5330. ‘SAFESPOT’ TO HOST FUND-RAISING FASHION SHOW: SafeSpot will host a
“Passion for Fashion” fashion show fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at Bloomingdale’s in Tysons Corner. The event will feature a brunch, raffle and auction, with proceeds supporting advocacy efforts for abused children and families. Tickets are $80, and sponsorship packages are available. For information, see the Web site at www.safespotfairfax.org.
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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.
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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. 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. 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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High School Pride of Vienna Marching Ensemble placed first in its class and won all category awards at the annual Marine Corps Invitational, held Oct. 1 in Annapolis. First-place awards included Best Color Guard, Best Music, Best Overall Effect, Best Percussion and Best Visual. The band’s next competition is Oct. 15 at the Bands of America Regional in Delaware. The James Madison band program includes 160 musicians and members of the color guard. For information, see the Web site at www.jmhsband.org. VOLUNTEERS BEING SOUGHT TO BOOST ‘FIRST NIGHT’ CELEBRATION:
The Vienna Business Association will again host the “First Night Vienna” celebration on New Year’s Eve, and is looking for volunteers to support the effort as planning continues. “This is your chance to get involved, get known and give back to your community,” the business organization said in an appeal to its members. For information, see the Web site at www.viennabusiness.org. 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
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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
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will hold its fall bulb sale on Saturdays, Oct. 15, 22 and 29, in the parking lot of Faith Baptist Church, 301 Center St., S., in Vienna. Proceeds from the sale will help support six town gardens in Vienna that are cultivated and maintained by members of the club, which was founded in 1929. For information on the club, see the Web site at https://ayrhillgardenclub.shutterfly.com/.
AFTERNOON TEA WITH RE-ENACTOR SLATED: Historic Vienna Inc. will host
afternoon tea with a re-enactor portraying Elizabeth Cady Stanton on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. in the parlor of the Freeman Store and Museum, 131 Church St., N.E. Tickets are $30 per person. For information, call (703) 938-5187.
HISTORIC VIENNA INC. TO FOCUS ON COLLECTING AT MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Historic Vienna Inc. will hold its fall
membership meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 180, 330 Center St., N. The event will focus on a celebration of collecting; local residents are invited to show off their collections of anything that can be displayed on a 6-foot table. To reserve space for the display, call Anne Stunz at (703) 938-1994 or e-mail stunzag@aol.com.
CHURCH TO HOST FALL CARNIVAL: Vienna Adventist Academy will host a fall carnival on Sunday, Oct. 16 from noon to 4 p.m. at 340 Courthouse Road, S.W. Events for the entire family will be offered. For information, call (703) 9386200. CHORAL SOCIETY PRESENTS CONCERT: The Vienna Choral Society will
present “The Call of Music” on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Vienna Baptist Church, 541 Marshall Road, S.W. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniors. Youth 14 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paying patron. For information, call (703) 349-7150 or see the Web site at www.viennachoralsociety.org. GARDEN CLUB TO LOOK AT PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER: The Ayr Hill Gar-
den Club will host a program on “Getting Your Garden Ready for Winter” featuring guest speaker Kathy Jentz on Monday, Oct. 24 at 12:45 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2589 Chain Bridge Road in Vienna. The community is invited.
Vienna Council to Again Participate in Solar Effort BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
The town of Vienna next spring will participate again in the Solarize NOVA program, which encourages residents to see the benefits of solar power and perhaps prompt them to install photovoltaic panels on their homes and businesses. The Vienna Town Council on Oct. 3 authorized town staff and the Vienna Community Enhancement Commission to move forward with implementing the program. “We want it to start just before midApril and Green Expo,” said Susan Stillman, chairman of the Community Enhancement Commission. “I’ll meet with [the cities of] Fairfax and Falls Church and figure out how to work together and share ideas. Fairfax County also may do it in 2017.” Vienna conducted the program in the springs of 2015 and 2016, ginning up a friendly rivalry with the two nearby cities. So far, Vienna has had 14 households agree to install solar-power equipment, Stillman said. An initiative of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, Solarize NOVA previously offered free “energy walkthroughs” to determine the energy efficiency of people’s homes. That program element will not be available next year, Stillman said. Solarize NOVA is just one of the Community Enhancement Commission’s projects. Commission members also are examining the possibility of bringing a composting service to the town, Stillman said. “This is composting at high heat, so you can put food and meats into it and get that out of the trash stream,” she said. “That’s nice for individuals and the town. The challenge is how you do procurement and select a vendor.” In addition, the commission is celebrating October as National Energy Awareness Month and is considering proposals to adjust the town’s lot-coverage rules in order to save more trees, Stillman said. Vienna to Reline Aging Sewer Pipes: Vienna Town Council members on Oct. 3 unanimously awarded a $135,000 contract to AM-Liner East Inc. to rehabilitate some badly deteriorated sanitary-sewer pipes within the town using cured-inplace pipe (CIPP) liner. “The water-quality engineer has identified several pipes that are in desperate need of repair,” said Vienna Public Works Director Michael Gallagher. The pipes The Sun Gazette is the community’s source for news and information of interest to residents of Vienna, Oakton, McLean, Great Falls, Tysons and the rest of Fairfax County. Help us share the news to your neighbors by sumitting items to the editor.
are located on Windover Avenue, N.W.; Melody Lane, S.E.; Park Street, S.E.; Redwood Drive, S.E.; Albea Court, N.E.; MacArthur Avenue, N.E.; and off of Maple Avenue, W., just to the west of Vienna Town Hall. Vienna officials requested a one-time emergency waiver to get the relining projects on the contractor’s list as quickly as possible, he said. According to the waiver request, the Department of Public Works “visually inspected these portions of pipe and has determined they are in immediate need of repair. Without the CIPP rehabilitation there is an increased potential for a failure in the aging pipes which could lead to a potential service breakdown.” The contractor will insert the resinimpregnated fabric inside the old pipes, then steam heat and expand them so they fit snugly. While this will reduce the pipes’ diameters somewhat, that loss of efficiency will be offset by new, smoother interior surfaces, officials said. After inspecting the relined pipes, the contractor will use a robot to reconnect the sewer lines to private properties. The relined pipes likely will last between 50 and 100 years, officials said. “We hopefully will get it done before the end of the year,” Gallagher said.
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Set in the sought-after Chain Bridge Forest community, this week’s featured property is a stylish, stately colonial that breaks the mold and offers surprises along the way. Three levels of living space showcase creative design touches. Natural sunlight is evident throughout, and traffic flow is exceptional both for daily living and entertaining in style. All this, and the expansive lot is professionally landscaped with glorious plantings that accentuate the classic lines of the home. The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,399,000 by Jane Morrison of Keller Williams Realty. More than 4,000 square feet of living space are laid out for our exploration, and after a welcome in the classic foyer with its custom staircase, we’ll begin to take a look. The formal living room is a delight as well as amply proportioned (22x15), with the home’s first fireplace and fulllength windows. The dining room is ready, willing and able to entertain a crowd (maybe this holiday season?).
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Perhaps the most impressive spot on the main level is the renovated-in-2016 kitchen, with top-quality everything to go with an eat-in area. It proffers access to the wonderful deck, which also can be accessed via the dining room or through the delightful family room, which is open to the kitchen area. Up we go to the second level, where our first priority is to spy the stunning master retreat. Here you have copious bedroom space, a marvelous bath (with Carrera-like granite), plentiful closets and French doors leading to a balcony overlooking the rear yard. Additional bedrooms on this level are all engaging. The two in the front share a bath, while one toward the rear has an en-suite bath and access to a second balcony overlooking the domains. The sunlit lower level offers ease-ofuse tile with plentiful storage. The large recreation room features a fireplace, access to a wet bar and large sliding-glass doors providing direct access to the rear yard. An additional bedroom can be found on this level, perfect for a high-schooler
or someone wanting additional privacy. The yard has been mentioned multiple times earlier, but is worth coming back to again. The rear yard is large, private and features a bridge that adds glorious detailing as it takes us to the more wooded areas. Great amenities and a great location make this hard to top. Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (703)738-2520.
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Address: 1511 Highwood Drive, McLean (22101). Listed at: $1,399,000 by Jane Morrison, Keller Williams Realty (703) 405-9959. Schools: Chesterbrook Elementary, Longfellow Middle, McLean High School.
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Remodeling Can Help Value, Happiness of Homeowners Homeowners looking to tackle a remodeling project should head outside, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors and National Association of Landscape Professionals. The 2016 “Remodeling Impact Report: Outdoor Features” shows that not only can outdoor remodeling projects add value to a home on resale, but they can also bring advantages to homeowners planning to stay in their homes in the form of increased happiness. According to the report, which analyzes the reasons why homeowners complete outdoor remodeling projects and the value – both financially and emotionally – the finished projects bring to the homeowner, taking care of your home’s lawn will bring the most bang for the buck. Looking at the outdoor projects that produce the largest financial windfalls at resale, Realtors ranked seeding lawn the highest, recovering 417 percent of the project cost at resale. Seeding lawns is followed by implementing a standard lawn care program (303 percent of cost recovered) and updating landscaping with sod lawn (143 percent recovered) as the most cost-effective projects. When it comes to the enjoyment homeowners gain from these projects, a new pool comes in at number one, receiving a perfect Joy Score of 10; Joy Scores range between 1 and 10 and higher figures indicate greater joy from the project. Ninety-five percent of homeowners who completed a pool project said they have a greater desire to be at home, 90 percent felt a major sense of accomplishment, and 80 percent have an increased sense of enjoyment when they are at home. But take note: Realtors estimate that homeowners will only recoup 50 percent of the cost on resale, making it one of the least profitable projects in the report. The next most appealing project is an overall landscape upgrade – with a Joy Score of 9.8 – followed by a new wood deck, with a Joy Score of 9.7. When asked why homeowners took on these projects, the most common response was to add features to their home and improve livability, the report noted.
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Area Golfer Withdraws For Academic Reasons Jae Song was a pioneer of sorts last week, when he withdrew from the 6A North Region high-school golf tournament because of academics.
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With 15 Victories, Challenges Ahead DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
The McLean Highlanders are another local girls volleyball team having a strong high school season this fall, joining the perennial standouts like the Flint Hill Huskies, Langley Saxons and Madison Warhawks.
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP With McLean’s 3-1 victory over the visiting Washington-Lee Generals on Oct. 6, McLean improved to 15-4-2 overall and 2-0 in the Liberty Conference. “The team has made a lot of progress so far, but the most challenging part of our schedule – our conference opponents – is still ahead,” McLean coach Bill Musgrove said. “While we have four seniors, we also have four sophomores and one freshman who are all contributing. So we are still a young team.” Musgrove said captains – senior libero Natalie Luu and junior outside hitter Continued on Page 17
McLean High School’s Madison McArthur records a kill in the Oct. 6 match against WashingtonLee as Leonie Alder attempts to play at the net. McLean won 3-1. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT
Warhawks March on; Cougars Lose Close One A Staff Report
By scoring 20 points in the first quarter, the visiting Madison Warhawks took quick control in a 41-0 victory over the Marshall Statesmen on Oct. 6 to remain undefeated at 6-0.
FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Marshall fell to 2-4 in a non-conference high school football game between neighborhood rivals that is an annual Rotary Cup game. Madison amassed 435 total yards, including 320 rushing. Running back Landon Thomas ran for 136 yards on 10 carries, including touchdown runs of 53, 29 and one yard. John Cothran had a one-yard scoring run and quarterback Jacob Choutka 16
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(7 of 14 passing for 96 yards) threw TD passes to Johnny Hecht and John Finney for 14 yards each. Choutka had 77 yards rushing on two carries and Brandon Walker had 57 yards. Finney had five catches for 57 yards. Nick Conforti made a leaping catch along the sideline on one of Madison’s second-quarter scoring drives. Madison led 34-0 at halftime. Finney and Caiden Cordeau had interceptions for Madison. n The Oakton Cougars (2-4, 1-2) in Concorde Conference action and the McLean Highlanders (0-6) in a nonleague game were defeated Oct. 7. Oakton lost to the host Centreville Wildcats, 21-12, and McLean to the visiting Chantilly Chargers, 49-14.
In McLean’s loss, quarterback John Kelly passed for more than 200 yards, Gavin Legg caught nine passes and Carter Govan four. Adam Taylor had a touchdown run and 30 yards rushing, and Kelly had a scoring run. For Oakton, Matt Prosser booted first-half field goals of 41 and 24 yards and Jared Cole had a one-run touchdown run in the third period to cut the lead to 14-12, coming after Centreville lost the ball on a fumbled punt return. A two-point conversion pass that would have tied the game at 14 fell incomplete. Centreville answered with a 14-play, 68-yard touchdown drive that consisted of all running plays to up the lead to 2112 with 6:35 left in the game.
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The talented Washington-Lee sophomore qualified for the region two weeks earlier with a third-place finish at the Liberty Conference Tournament. He missed two days of school to play in that event. Knowing he’d have to miss two more days of school to play in the region tournament, Song opted to withdraw, a decision rarely made, and if so, usually for health reasons. “Academics are very important to me, and my junior golf is more important than high school golf,” Song said. “I didn’t want to miss more classes.” By skipping the region, Song didn’t qualify for the state tourney, as he did a year ago and tied for sixth. He’s good enough to win both competitions. Song also is an accomplished junior golfer. Those tournaments are played during the summer, and on weekends after school starts. High-school golf is unique because, for scheduling purposes, tournaments have to be played during the day and during the week on school days. For financial reasons, courses don’t give up weekend time to high-school events. On the public-school level, if highschool golfers are good enough or play on strong teams, they can play in conference, region and state tournaments during the same season. Doing so means players can miss from five to six days of school, possibly more, and for girls, maybe as amany as eight Missing class isn’t the case for other high school sports, when events are held after school or on weekends. Some may question Song’s decision because the opportunity to play in such a top-level high school competition is hard to achieve and the goal of most. They say to take the time to qualify, then walk away, is puzzling. For Song, his decision was different but clear.
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A Final-Round Charge Gives Langley Second in Region DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
It took the best single-round team score of the competition for the Langley to achieve someGOLF Saxons thing “to remember” and earn a much-wanted state-tournament berth in the process. With a final-round 294, Langley charged from fourth place after the opening day of the 36-hole 6A North Region Tournament to finish second in the high school golf event with a 315-294–609 total. The Battlefield Bobcats won the twoday event Oct. 4 and 5 on the par-71 Hidden Creek Country Club course in Reston with a 302-303–605 score. The top two teams advance to the 6A state tournament Oct. 10-11 at Magnolia Green Golf Club near Richmond. The night after the first round, Langley coach Al Berg sent his players an email about the second round. It read: “Let’s give them a day to remember. We can do this.” Langley did indeed, with all six players shooting in the 70s in round two. Senior Brandon Berry led the charge with a second-round 72 to finish at 77-72–149 and tie for fifth. Junior Eli Thrasher shot 76-76–152, freshman Nikita Gubenko 79-73–152, ju-
The Langley High School golfers gather to display their second-place team trophy and medals they earned at last week’s 6A North Region Tournament in Reston. PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI
nior Matthew Feinstein 85-73–158, junior Chris Dillard 83-77–160, and freshman Brian Feinstein had a second-round 77. “We have such great depth,” Berg said. “Our No. 5 and 6 goals combined for a 150 [in the second round]. That made the difference.” Brian Feinstein and Gubenko got the second-round comeback started by posting their scores first. “Getting those two scores up really helped,” Berg said. The coach was confident his team could charge because the first-round 315 team score was a season high by a lot.
The Madison Warhawks, third after the first round, finished in fourth place (310-318–628). Sophomore Aaron Lou shot 75-74–149 to tie for fifth and lead Madison by qualifying for the state tournament as an individual. “I didn’t start well [in the second round], but my coach settled me down, then I was able to par out and finish strong,” Lou said. Also for Madison, freshman Reeve Felner shot 77-80–157, senior Drew Clark 80-80–160, sophomore Matt Howat 82-85–167, senior Siena Ferrick 84-84–168 and freshman Fletcher Davis
shot a 78-91–169. The Concorde Conference Tournament champion Oakton Cougars, second in last year’s region tournament, finished sixth at 325-318–643. For Oakton, senior Curtis Holland shot 78-78–156, freshman Bradley Chandler 80-76–156, senior Caroline DeLoach 86-79–165, senior Jordan Tasaka 85-85–170, sophomore Thomas Bae 82-89–171 and senior Greg Bae 87-94–181. The McLean Highlanders did not have a team entered, but two individuals from the school played well. Senior Kevin McCarthy shot 78-71–149 to tie for fifth and qualify for the state tournament for the second year in a row, and freshman Jonathan Zou 75-80–155. McCarthy’s 71 was his lowest score this season. He made no birdies the first round, then five the second. “I wanted to shoot par or lower the second round, and grinded and made some putts,” McCarthy said. The individual region winner was junior Kurtis Grant of South Lakes with a 7-under 68-67–135. The defending team champion Chantilly Chargers shot 323-321–644 and were seventh. Patriot was third at 306-309–615, Lake Braddock was fifth (323-318–641) and West Potomac eighth (328-323–651).
Saxons Fall a Point Short in Wild Second Half vs. Host W-L MATT DELANEY For the Sun Gazette
In a game that teetered back and forth with five lead changes and 57 scored in FOOTBALL points the second half alone, the host Washington-Lee Generals sealed a win over the Langley Saxons in a thrilling 36-35 final Oct. 7. The teams entered the high school football contest with 1-4 records. That parity was on display when the Lang-
Football Continued from Page 16 On the ensuing kickoff, Prosser had a 90-yard return called back because of a blocking-in-the-back penalty.
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Maddie McArthur – have set a tone on the defensive side. “They are flying around, keeping the ball off the floor, and each had huge defensive nights in our biggest victories against Marshall and Oakton,” Musgrove said. In addition, freshmen Cora Eaton has provided defensive depth. McArthur also spearheads the of-
ley (1-5, 1-2) and Washington-Lee’s offenses began trading scores nearly every possession in the second half after ending the first tied at 7. The game was decided by the defense that made a stop when it mattered most. The Generals’ defensive unit stripped Langley’s senior quarterback Dan Hosley of the ball with 75 seconds left to ensure the Liberty Conference win. “Players have to rise up when the time comes and make things happen,” Langley coach John Howerton said.
“We should have won. I know it was back and forth and Washington-Lee fought hard, too, but the bottom line is we had blunders that cost us.” Washington-Lee led 13-7, but Langley responded with the second of Hosley’s three rushing touchdowns. W-L went back in front, 21-13, but again, Hosley rumbled his way into the end zone and with the conversion the game was tied at 21. Next, Langley junior running back Nico Vasiliadis’ touchdown run three
minutes later put Langley right behind at 28-27. Langley senior linebacker Brady Richardson returned an interception 27 yards for a TD, giving Langley a 35-28. In the first quarter, Hosley put Langley on the board with a 22-yard scamper. Hosley netted 152 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 20 carries and completed 9 of 17 passes for 73 yards. Vasiliadis had nine carries for 64 yards. Richardson had two interceptions. For a longer story visit: www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax.
Cole had 95 yards rushing for Oakton and caught a pass for seven yards. John Daido had five catches for 88 yards and Craig Benson three for 27. Oakton quarterback Ahmad Shaw was 10 of 20 passing for 107 yards. Oakton did not turn the ball over and had 215 total yards.
Centreville had 380 total yards, including 222 rushing. n In Oct. 8 private-school action, the Flint Hill Huskies (4-1) nipped the host and winless Bishop Ireton Cardinals, 10-7, and the visiting Potomac School Panthers (3-3, 1-1) routed Sidwell Friends, 42-6, in a Mid-Atlantic Athlet-
ic Conference contest. For a story about those games, visit www.insidenova.com/ sports/fairfax. The two MAC rivals meet this Saturday, Oct. 15 at 1:30 p.m. in a key league showdown. Flint Hill is the defending champion, but is yet to play a conference game this season.
fense and is getting help from seniors Sophia Abi-Najm and Sierra Spraker; junior Sabine Awad; and a trio of sophomores – Avery Burgess, Abbi Hobbs and Paige Pilewski. “Each match, we are seeing more and more diversity in our offense, and it’s growing into scoring by committee,” Musgrove said. “It’s great to see different people getting five-plus kills a match. Maddie is the committee chair, though. I am not sure there is a player in the region who hits the ball harder.” The coach also singled out sophomore setter Julia Green for becoming
more consistent and setting up kills from more spots on the court. Junior Lorelei Legg is the top server, with senior Natalya James playing well. Legg was 32 of 32 on serves in the Marshall match. n Flint Hill, the top-ranked Division I private school team in the state, improved to 15-2 with three wins last week, including victories over Paul VI and Oakton (15-4). Flint Hill is the defending Division I state champion. Flint Hill’s defeated Oakton in a close three match, 3-2, rallying after losing the first game, 25-17. Flint Hill won
the next two, 25-20 and 25-23, Oakton won the fourth, 25-13, then Flint Hill the fifth, 15-12. Grace Cozad had 22 kills and Alice Yang 21 for Oakton. Defending 6A state public-school champion Madison began this week with a 14-6 mark, including a 3-0 win over Fairfax. The defending 6A North Region champion Langley Saxons have the best record of any local team at 16-1, which includes a 13-match winning streak. Langley’s most recent wins were over Yorktown, 3-1, and Hayfield, 3-0. n The Marshall Statesmen are 8-3.
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the National Conference Center in Leesburg and focused entirely on business and economic issues. Asked how she would improve the U.S. health-care system, Comstock said she favored repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) while retaining its provisions regarding pre-existing medical conditions and insurance portability. Bennett countered that the Affordable Care Act had made health-care more affordable and slowed cost growth to its lowest point in a half-century. She also supported the expansion of Medicaid coverage in Virginia. The candidates agreed the Metro system needs to be revamped and supported.
In a statement, Bennett called the Trump comments “shocking, but they are sadly not surprising.” “Donald Trump has demeaned women since before he ran for public office, and the Republican Party, with a few exceptions, have stood with him and enabled him every step of the way,” Bennett said. “My opponent is, sadly, no exception.” Bennett also found herself under fire from Trump and his supporters, albeit not directly.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, a Trump adviser, said Republicans were “panicking” unnecessarily, and the candidate himself went to Twitter to denounce them as “self-righteous hypocrites” who would pay the price at the polls. If Bennett – whose campaign has found little traction and had been written off by some – can pull off an upset thanks to voter rejection of Trump, it will mark the third time in the history of the 10th
District that an incumbent was bounced because of national issues: • U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill, an 11-term Republican, was defeated by Democrat Joseph Fisher in 1974, due largely to the Watergate scandal that forced President Richard Nixon from office. • Six years later, in 1980, Fisher was upended by Republican Frank Wolf when Ronald Reagan trounced Democratic President Jimmy Carter in the district and across the nation.
Bennett favored a heavier federal funding element and mechanical upgrades, while Comstock focused on safety, accountability and transparency. Both candidates favored simplifying the tax system, offering more H-1B visas to highly skilled foreign workers, bolstering the prospects of Washington Dulles International Airport and striking a balance to maintain the strength of the online economy while not putting brickand-mortar businesses at a tax disadvantage. They also supported streamlining business regulations. “We can’t be having the Labor Department dictate to businesses their hours and how they work,” Comstock said. “They’re halting innovation and hurting it.” Bennett touted her 35 years’ experience as a business owner and said lawmakers especially need to review regulatory impacts on small businesses. Regarding employment policies, Ben-
nett favored gradually raising the minimum wage, while Comstock opposed new overtime rules, which she said would shift some workers to hourly rates of pay and make it harder for them to receive mortgages and car loans. Comstock and Bennett differed sharply on project-labor agreements. Bennett supported the agreements, saying projects with them tended to come in on time and under budget. Comstock said her opposition to such agreements for the Silver Line project helped ensure the rail system will be extended into Loudoun County. The candidates went in separate directions following Howard’s closing remarks and only met when Bennett walked over and they briefly shook hands. The candidates’ supporters seemed impressed by their performances. Del. Jennifer Boysko (D-86th) said she liked Bennett’s views on economic growth, infrastructure investments, “green” technol-
ogy and equal pay for equal work. The election likely will “hinge around the national debate,” she said, referring to the Nov. 8 Trump/Clinton showdown. “I think Loudoun is the heart of the swing,” Boysko said. “There are so many independents. It will be exciting to see what happens. I believe Hillary Clinton’s going to be able to pull it out and win Virginia.” Puneet Ahluwalia of The Livingston Group, who wore a Comstock button, said the Republican incumbent has impressive experience and credentials. “You could see the difference between the two candidates,” he said of the debate. “I think people know about Barbara’s record and they’re confident about what she has done over the years. The 10th District is a local race and that’s what’s important to us.” Absentee voting already is taking place across the district and all of Virginia.
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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 are 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. Public Meetings regarding this permit application will be held on Thursday October 20, 2016 at 7:00 PM local time and Tuesday November 1, 2016 at 7:00 PM local time at the Central United Methodist Church of 4201 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia. The public comment period has been extended; questions and comments must be received by Monday November 14, 2016 and should be addressed to the agent:
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Local history Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. October 16, 1941: n D.C. planning officials are pleading with their Northern Virginia counterparts not to allow high-rise development adjacent to the Potomac River. n The goal for this year’s Fairfax County Community Chest drive is $17,000. n The annual C&P Telephone directory goes to press next week. n Bass from state-run hatcheries soon will be released into Virginia’s streams. October 16, 1944: n Cough and cold season has significantly reduced the number of blood donors recently. October 16, 1950: n Northern Virginia’s doctors, dentists and veterinarians have been visiting the Selective Service office, as their professions no longer make them exempt from the draft. October 16, 1957: n The Planning Commission has recommended creation of 14 large community shopping centers across the county. n Attorney General candidate Albertis Harrison “is recognized as one of the best-looking men in political life today,” the Sun notes. October 14, 1969: n Student protesters have temporarily blocked construction on the planned Three Sisters Bridge. n The National Association of Government Secretaries, known as NAGS, held its first annual meeting this week at the Twin Bridges Marriott. n At the movies: “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “Romeo and Juliet” and “Support Your Local Sheriff.” October 14, 1975: n Fairfax Hospital Association has signed a 50-year extension of its agreement with the county government, to provide health-care services. n On the gridiron, Madison is 5-0, Oakton is 3-2, Marshall is 2-3, Langley is 1-4 and McLean is 0-5. n On TV tonight: “Happy Days,” “Welcome Back, Kotter,” “Ironside” and “Marcus Welby, M.D.”
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64. Goodbye in Spanish 65. Commotion 67. Not active 69. Haunted house sounds 70. American cuckoo 71. Rocks at mountain base 72. Gaelic 73. *Thunderbird 74. Macho guy
Fairfax Co. Notes VOTER-REGISTRATION DEADLINE LOOMS: Monday, Oct. 17 is the last day
to register to vote in Virginia for the Nov. 8 presidential election. In addition to president, Fairfax County voters will cast ballots for U.S. House of Representatives and on bond referendums, a local-meals-tax referendum and statewide constitutional amendments. For information, see the Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov. FIRE STATIONS TO HOST OPEN HOUSES: In celebration of Fire Prevention
DOWN 1. Actor/director Howard 2. Between ports 3. Willy Wonka creator 4. Ladies’ fingers 5. Post-roller coaster ride condition 6. Mother Earth, to Ancient Greeks
The event is sponsored by the Tysons Partnership and the Fairfax County government. It will include presentations on the latest projects and plans for Tysons, proposed transportation improvements, as well as exhibitors, live music and free tastings. The community is invited. For information, see the Web site at www.tysonsparntership.org. ‘VOLUNTEERFEST’ OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS FAIRFAX: Volunteer-
Week, all Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Stations will be hosting open houses on Saturday, Oct 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Please stop by your local station that day to meet your local firefighters, see the fire trucks, join in the activities and learn about fire safety,” county officials said. The theme of the national Fire Prevention Week for 2016 is “Don’t Wait, Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.”
Fest, the local celebration of National Make a Difference Day, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22 with a variety of projects throughout the community. “If you are a first-time volunteer, this one-day extravaganza is a great way to get started,” said Volunteer Fairfax, which is sponsoring the event. For information on volunteer opportunities available as part of the day’s events, see the Web site at www.volunteerfairfax. org.
COMMUNITY EVENT TO SHOWCASE AMENITIES OF TYSONS: “Experience
ACTIVISTS TO GATHER, DISCUSS ADVOCACY: Social Action Linking Togeth-
Tysons,” a public showcase and open house, will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Basis Independent School, 8000 Jones Branch Drive.
er (SALT) will host an advocacy-training conference on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Virginia International University, 4401 Village Drive in Fairfax.
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7. *“____ About Eve” 8. Pico de gallo, e.g. 9. Obscenity 10. Property right 11. Tiny purse or case 12. 168 hours 15. High-pitched cry 20. One of 24 in pure gold 22. “Every child. One voice.” org. 24. Ian McKellen in “X-Men” films 25. *Fulgencio Batista’s home 26. Fork tooth 27. “____ death do us part” 29. *Like imaginary curtain 31. “Park and ____” 32. Twist and distort 33. Neighbor separator? 35. Idiot, in Yiddish 37. Type of molding 39. *Aeronautics and aerospace research org. 42. Stradivari competitor 45. Mother ____, “The Sound of Music” 49. Go wrong 51. Debonair 54. *”Lucky Starr” series author Asimov 56. Kind of pie 57. Female equivalent of “sir” 58. O in B.O. 59. Buenos ____ 60. 2014 movie “____ Girl” 61. Dark, as in movie 62. *One of Ike’s two 63. Carpet layer’s calculation 66. *Crick/Watson/Franklin discovery 68. X
Mark Shriver, president of the Children Action Network, will be the guest speaker. There will be presentations on advocacy from elected officials and civic leaders. The event is free. For information, see the Web site at www.s-a-l-t.org. WINE-TASTING TO BENEFIT ASSISTANCE LEAGUE: The Assistance League
of Northern Virginia will host a fundraising wine-tasting event on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Optium Cellars in Purcellville. Proceeds will benefit efforts to feed, clothe and educate children in Northern Virginia. Tickets are available at the door. For information, see the Web site at www. northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org.
PROGRAM LOOKS AT BUDDHIST PERSPECTIVE ON AGING, DEATH: “The
Golden Years & Beyond: A Buddhist Perspective on Aging, Death and Dying” will be presented on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ekoji Buddhist Temple, 6500 Lakehaven Lane in Fairfax Station. The cost is $10 for non-members, with lunch available for $5. For information, call (703) 239-0500. October 13, 2016 23
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