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Down to the Wire for Comstock and Bennett
Policy Differences Plentiful in Contentious 10th-District Race BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
LuAnn Bennett (left) and U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock are battling it out in the 10th Congressional District.
Locked in the region’s marquee congressional race, U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10th) and Democratic challenger LuAnn Bennett hold sharply different views on which policies best would serve the district
and country. The candidates outlined their positions during meetings in October with editorial staffers of the Sun Gazette and InsideNova. Comstock, a lawyer and former aide to U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10th) who formerly represented the 34th District in the
House of Delegates, said she often reaches across the aisle to champion issues ranging from human trafficking and heroin to hightechnology and research-and-development tax credits. “What I bring to the table is a lifetime of Continued on Page 25
SALUTING 70 YEARS OF HALLOWEEN FUN ACROSS VIENNA! At left, John McIntyre, Jack Feeko, Krissy Kaminski and Andrew Nicholson of School of Rock Vienna perform songs while riding on a float in the Vienna Halloween Parade on Oct. 26. Above, Wendy Zhai-Brown holds up Bethany Brown, who came to the parade dressed as the P.J. Masks character Owlet. The parade celebrated its 70th anniversary, dating back to 1946. See more from the parade on Page 5 and a slide show of photos from the event at www. insidenova.com/news/fairfax. PHOTOS BY BRIAN TROMPETER
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Fairfax County voters will have more to consider than just the choice between presidential candidates Hillary Clinton (D) and Donald Trump (R) when they go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 8. Voters will have to select Congressional representatives and decide whether to approve a meals tax, three bond referendums and two state constitutional amendments. The most-watched congressional race will be the 10th District battle between incumbent U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R) and Democratic challenger LuAnn Bennett. Elsewhere in the region, Democrats have a pretty solid lock. U.S. Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-11th) is running unopposed. In the 8th District, U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D) is facing challenges from Republican Charles Hernick and independent Julio Gracia, but that district trends overwhelmingly Democratic. Fairfax County’s most contentious local ballot item will be the proposed 4percent meals tax, which would apply not only to meals and drinks at restaurants and food trucks but also to prepared foods at supermarkets.
Find complete Election Night coverage on the Sun Gazette regional Web site: www.insidenova.com/news/fairfax. We will have full coverage just after the polls close at 7 p.m., and will follow it up with coverage in print next week.
County officials estimate the tax would raise about $100 million per year, 70 percent of which would be allotted to the school system and the remainder to pay for county services, capital improvements and property-tax relief. Voters also must decide whether to approve three county bond referendums: $120 million in transportation bonds, which would pay for road projects and the county’s share to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; $107 million in park bonds, which would finance park projects and land preservation and pay the county’s $12.3 million share to the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority; and $85 million in human-services and community-development bonds, which would pay for human-services facilities and other projects, such as community centers and shelters. Finally, voters will have the option
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into the monolithic bureaucracy’s computer system. Enter the DMV lady, who’s busy reading behind the counter and can’t be troubled to bend the rules or take any initiative whatsoever to help the frustrated customer. The dialogue is cutting on both sides, and the audience gleefully anticipates hearing lines the second time around. In the first performance, Hope Slonim plays an annoyed yuppie and Marilyn Pifer the crusty DMV employee; in the second, Pifer is the vexed customer who hints she may have driven to the agency illegally and Slonim plays the gum-chewing, ostentatiously newspaper-folding bureaucrat. The show’s longest and best sketch is Lee Blessing’s “Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music,” which is directed by Tom Epps. The one-act’s name refers to the moniker divorcee Eve (Heather Plank) has given to a Houston bar. She’s up on the roof making repairs, keeping her wiseacre customers in line and having a heart-to-heart with Catherine (Britt Bennett), an uncertain young woman whose erratic behavior caused her dismissal from a nunnery. Eve is worldly wise, cynical and blunt and quickly gets the truth from Catherine. Bennett well conveys the conflicting emotions of youth and hilariously displays, using mild profanity, some to the tics that got her thrown out of religious life. Also in the mix are Roy (Timbo Longio), a plainspoken and decent blue-collar customer who’s taken a shine to Catherine, and Jason (Cliff Rooks), a rebellious teenager who has goaded irate tavern owner Jim (Jon Roberts) one time too many. The final one-act supplies plenty of hard-won wisdom and emotional complexity. As with its last production, Vienna Theatre Company is performing this show upstairs at Vienna Baptist Church because the troupe’s usual venue, the Vienna Community Center, is closed for renovations. The church is a bit difficult for visitors to navigate; prominent signage would help. It’s not an ideal setting, but the material and performances are entertaining and thought-provoking. “Eclectic Essentials II” will be performed Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4 and 5, at 8 p.m. at Vienna Baptist Church, 541 Marshall Road, S.W. Tickets are $14. For more information, call (703) 2556360 or visit www.viennatheatrecompany. com.
Vienna Halloween Parade Draws Family-Style Crowd
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Throngs of Northern Virginians packed blankets and snacks, donned costumes and made the trek to Vienna Oct. 26 to view or participate in the town’s signature autumn event, the Halloween Parade. The cool, crisp weather was ideal for thousands of spectators who lined up several deep along the parade route, which ran west along Maple Avenue and turned south onto Center Street. James Cudney, a local business owner and Vienna Business Association board member who also has served on several town committees, was this year’s grand marshal. The parade turned 70 this year, even though town officials canceled the 2002 event because the D.C. snipers still were on the loose. The parade featured all its usual attractions, from motorcycle-police officers with blue lights flashing to antique cars, baton-twirling dancers, marching bands, sports teams and service organizations eager to get the work out about their missions. White-robed students from Enshin Karate broke baked-pine boards, demonstrated martial-arts moves and even performed push-ups in front of the grandstand.
Jonathan Bascope and Samantha Crippen as Prince Charming and Cinderella ride (with Abigail Ham) in Karin’s Florist’s float at the Vienna Halloween Parade.
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Few politicians took part in this year’s event, possibly because there are so few local races on the Nov. 8 ballot. U.S. Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-11th), who is running unopposed this fall, rode in a convertible. Hundreds of adults and children donned costumes for the parade. Superheroes, “Star Wars” and “Addams Family” characters, monsters, robots and dinosaurs were popular outfit choices this year. One man even operated a remote-controlled vehicle topped by a mannequin’s head, the face of which was painted like a demonic clown. Vienna police kept order, allowing the marchers and crowd to enjoy one of the area’s most popular fall spectacles.
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Our View: Our Ballot Selections for Election Day
It has been a long and dispiriting campaign season, but all will be over next Tuesday. For that, we can all give thanks for small favors. The Sun Gazette has no view on the presidential election, except to be disenchanted by the spectacle. But over the past month, the newspaper has weighed in on various races of local concern. To recap our choices: 8th District U.S. House of Representatives: The Sun Gazette supports incumbent Democrat Don Beyer against Republican Charles Hernick and independent Julio Gracia. 10th District U.S. House of Representatives: The Sun Gazette supports incumbent Republican Barbara Comstock over Democrat LuAnn Bennett. 11th District U.S. House of Representatives: The Sun Gazette supports incumbent Democrat Gerald Connolly, who is unopposed.
Fairfax County Meals-Tax Referendum: The Sun Gazette opposes the ballot measure that would add a 4-percent surtax on top of the 6-percent sales tax on restaurant meals and prepared foods. Fairfax County Bond Referendums: The Sun Gazette supports the three bond referendums on the Fairfax ballot: $107 million for parks and park facilities; $85 million for human services and community development; and $120 million for transportation and to fund Fairfax’s share of the capitalimprovement program of the Metro system. State Constitutional Amendments: The Sun Gazette supports both amendments to the Virginia constitution on the ballot. One provides tax exemption for the surviving spouses of public-safety employees killed in the line of duty, the other strengthens Virginia’s right-to-work law by enshrining it in the constitution.
Approval of Meals Tax Will Boost Schools Editor: Six years of teaching in Fairfax County Public Schools has given me an insider’s perspective on the quality of education that has been provided to our communities. Sadly, that quality is diminishing. There is an increasing demand for re-
sources, space and, most importantly, excellent teachers who can meet the needs of growing student population. Fairfax County residents have an opportunity to broaden the tax base and avoid increasing property taxes by voting to support the 4-percent meals-tax proposal on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Many families choose to live in Fairfax County, in part, because of the great schools. The excellent reputation of FCPS attracts businesses, raises home values and is the heart of a thriving community. Jessica Bowser Alexandria
Meals-Tax Proposition Has Multiple Flaws Editor: The phrase “meals tax” is both a misnomer and is misleading as to its target. This tax would apply not just to food on your plate at a restaurant, but to your beverage as well. Worse than that, it would apply to all prepared foods, regardless of where they were bought – fast food, grocery store salad bar, hotfood bar, deli counter, roasted chickens, convenience store, delis, bakeries, food trucks, food carts, carry out, home delivery. But worst of all, the tax is regressive. The very people we profess to care about – the lower-income, single parents, people working more than one job to make ends meet – are the ones who would suffer disproportionately. They do not have the time to always plan, shop for and prepare a meal from raw ingredients. Moreover, they are the ones to whom “just a couple dollars extra” on their
bills mean the most in terms of their budget. Now let’s take a look at the benefits of a meals tax. Who gains the most? Those who have the biggest houses, subject to the most property tax. Certainly not those who live in apartments or in tiny houses, or with other family members because that’s all they can afford. And how about that lower property tax as a result of a meals tax? Nowhere is it guaranteed, In fact, it’s subject to “changing conditions.” Even if those property taxes do not go up next year, they certainly will the following year, yet the meals tax will be with us forever. Even the benefit to the schools would be limited. Not all the revenue would go to them. A deeper issue is that, on a national level, the U.S. spends more per capita on schools than its peer nations, while the students score at the bottom of the scale against those same countries. That
would indicate that simply throwing money at the schools has not been the answer. The Fairfax County government should exercise a great deal more fiscal responsibility before daring to ask for more money from its constituency. The argument that some of the tax will be paid by non-residents in no way suggests that there’s a reason to believe that those, at least, who come here now because it’s cheaper than the surrounding jurisdictions will continue to come. Unlike Fairfax County residents, they are not a captive audience. And the Board of Supervisors’ argument that Fairfax County should impose a meals tax because “the surrounding jurisdictions do it” sounds a lot like Johnny complaining “but all my friends do it” when he wants to go skateboarding off a cliff. Marty Smith McLean
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Woman’s Club of McLean Preps Annual Holiday Tour A number of intriguing homes will be open for viewing as the Woman’s Club of McLean hosts its annual Holiday Homes Tour on Dec. 1. The tradition dates back a full 50 years to December 1966.
BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
Winter is approaching, and that means it’s time to take an intimate look at some of McLean’s lovely homes and benefit local charities to boot. The Woman’s Club of McLean will hold its 50th annual Holiday Homes Tour on Thursday, Dec. 1. The tour, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., costs $25 in advance, $30 the day of the event. This year’s tour features five homes. The first, located on Turkey Run Road, has a two-story foyer with a chandelier and artwork, formal dining room, lovely kitchen and a window-lined family room with a vaulted ceiling and custom-made fireplace. The house has five bedrooms, a recreation area, patio, covered porch and a master suite with a vaulted ceiling, spacious bathroom and a pair of custom
closets. The second home, located on Mackall Avenue in the Langley Forest neighborhood, is a major expansion of a previous house and built in the Colonial Revival architecture style. The five-bedroom home has large, screened front porch with a fireplace, plus a library, 12-foot ceilings and wide, southern-pine planks for flooring. Stop No. 3 on the tour is a home on Swinks Mill Road that has a two-story foyer, a living room with a large fireplace, a home theater, sunroom and a spacious kitchen with a breakfast area overlooking a garden. The home also abounds with health-enhancing amenities, such as a sauna, steam room, weight room and 900-square-foot swimming pool. The tour’s fourth home, located on Calder Road, has Colonial exterior and Italian, French Renaissance and Ameri-
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Virginia Secretary of Transportation Aubrey Layne outlines the McAuliffe administration’s aspirations for multi-modal transportation upgrades during an Oct. 26 Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance event at the Waterford in Fair Oaks. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT
The discussion, held at the Waterford in Fair Oaks, was moderated by Nancy Smith of the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance. Marty Nohe, a Prince William supervisor chairman of the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority – same acronym but a different group – said his state-backed funding group now has the revenues it needs to take on sought-after projects that will benefit the whole region, not just certain localities. “Traffic jams don’t respect jurisdictional boundaries,” Nohe said. The authority has finished eight of its 79 congestion-relief projects, spending $990 million, Nohe said. Some future endeavors include a $300 million upgrade of the Interstate 66/Route 28 interchange and traction-power improvements along Metro’s Blue Line, which will facilitate the use of eight-car trains, he said. Jim Corcoran, a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority board member, said the organization’s leadership is focused heavily on safety, financial management and providing high-quality, reliable service. Like others at the event, Corcoran – who heads the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce – sang the praises of Metro’s new general manager and CEO, Paul Wiedefeld, who aggressively has implemented changes during his first 11 months with the transit agency. Metro’s SafeTrack rail initiative, while the bane of commuters, has squeezed three years’ worth of improvements – such as the replacement of 25,000 railroad ties – within just one year, Corcoran said. The top layer of the transit system’s management has been replaced over the last two years and WMATA officials on Oct. 27 were scheduled to deliver their first on-time audit in four years, he said. Metro officials are expecting a $300 million shortfall next year, caused in part by declining ridership, Corcoran said. Continued on Page 25
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Public-Safety Notes VIENNA POLICE INVESTIGATE CASE OF MAN FOUND WITH KNIFE WOUNDS:
Vienna police dispatched officers to Commons Drive, N.W., on Oct. 23 at 4:58 p.m. after receiving a report involving a person with a knife. When the officers arrived, they found an injured man who was suffering from wounds that appeared to have been caused by a knife. Police summoned rescue personnel, who transported the man to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities determined the man had been injured in a residence on Commons Drive where he had been staying. Vienna police continue to investigate this case. BULLET FIRED THROUGH WINDOW OF VIENNA RESTAURANT: An employee at
Anita’s New Mexico Style Mexican Food, 521 Maple Ave., E., told Vienna police on Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. that a window in the restaurant had been shattered. Upon investigating, police determined an unknown person had fired one bullet into the restaurant. Vienna police continue to investigate this case and ask anyone with information about this incident to contact the department at (703) 255-6366.
CAR STOLEN FROM TYSONS DEALERSHIP: An employee of Rosenthal Nissan
Mazda, located in the 8500 block of Leesburg Pike in Tysons, told Fairfax County police on Oct. 27 at 2:25 p.m. that someone had broke into the business and stolen a car.
McLEAN HOME BURGLARIZED: A resi-
dent living in the 1800 block of Somerville Drive in McLean told Fairfax County police that on Oct. 25 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:10 p.m. the home had been burglarized and property stolen from inside.
GREAT FALLS RESIDENT SCARES OFF INTRUDER: Fairfax County police dis-
patched officers to the 11000 block of Georgetown Pike in Great Falls on Oct. 25 at 10:24 p.m. after receiving a report that a homeowner had found an intruder on the floor of the home. When confronted, the man fled the home and the complainant made no contact with him. The suspect was described as black, around 45 years old and having an athletic build. Nothing appeared to be missing from the home, police said.
SKIMMING DEVICES FOUND ON FAIR OAKS GAS PUMPS: Financial skimming
devices were found inside three gas pumps during a regular maintenance check Oct. 24 at around 10:25 a.m. at the Briar Oaks Service Center, located in the 12300 block of Lee Jackson Memorial Highway (Route 50) in Fair Oaks, Fairfax County police said. Financial-crimes and crime-scene detectives responded to collect the devices. The investigation continues, police said. To protect against credit-card fraud,
detectives recommend residents: • Regularly check their financial statements for any unusual or fraudulent charges and report them to the card company immediately. • Use credit cards instead of debit cards to make purchases, as it can be more difficult to have bank funds reimbursed. • Inspect all credit-card readers prior to sliding or inserting their cards. Residents may not be able to see a skimming device, but should look for pry marks, scratches or other signs of tampering. Card users should report suspicious activity to police. If residents suspect they have been victimized by skimming scammers, they should report it to police online through the Financial Crimes Online Reporting system. EMPLOYEE AT VIENNA BUSINESS REPORTS INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR: An
employee at Skintelligence, 421 Church St., N.E., told Vienna police on Oct. 21 at 4:45 p.m. that a man who came into the business had begun acting suspiciously and asking questions that made her feel uncomfortable. At one point, the man walked behind the front desk and grabbed the employee by the hair, the complainant said. The employee waited a few days to file a police report. Authorities advised her to notify police if she sees the man again. GROCERY CUSTOMERS INVOLVED IN FRACAS TELL CONFLICTING TALES:
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A local resident told Vienna police on Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. that a young man had bumped into him inside Giant Food, 359 Maple Ave., E., and then cursed at him. The complainant followed the young man, prompting him for an apology as he left the store and proceeded south on Branch Road, entering a nearby home. Officers went to the address and found the man, who said he accidently had bumped into the complainant. He stated the complainant then began following him, cursing at him and making threatening statements. Police advised both men of the warrant process, should they wish to pursue charges.
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cers responded Oct. 23 at 4:29 p.m. to a 911 hang-up call at a residence on Ware Street, S.W. Upon arrival, they met with a father and his adult son, who both showed signs of being involved in an altercation. Rescue personnel responded and treated both subjects at the scene; neither needed to be transported elsewhere for further medical care. Police determined the father was the primary aggressor in the fight and took him into custody on the charge of domestic assault. Police transported him to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where he was released on his signature and a $1,500 unsecured bond.
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For 35 years, Barbara Comstock has lived, worked, raised a family, started a business and served as both Delegate and Congresswoman in the 10th District. Whether it was her work as a senior Justice Department official, a small businesswoman, a Mom at home, a senior aide and counsel in Congress, a Member of the House of Delegates or now as our Congresswoman, Barbara knows the challenges facing the 10th District because she has lived them with us and fought for us to get results on our priorities.
SHE GETS RESULTS › Advance breakthroughs in 21st century cures for chronic disease such as cancer, Alzheimer’s and diabetes.
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› A 5 year Transportation Bill, signed into law, which will help relieve traffic congestion, provide more transportation funds, and make Metro safer and more accountable.
› Started two Heroin Task Forces to battle the heroin scourge in our communities and advancing legislation to increase education, treatment and prevention.
› A $600 billion tax relief package, signed into law, for families, small businesses and our technology and defense businesses.
› Started the “10th Congressional District Young Women Leadership Program” for junior high and high school young women.
› Increased defense and cyber funding to protect us from terrorism.
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Fairfax Supervisors Laud Civic Volunteer of the Year Members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recently honored Robert Marro for his selection as the 2016 recipient of the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award for community service.
In recognition of his years of exemplary community and volunteer work in Fairfax County, Robert Marro was honored by the Board of Supervisors with the 2016 Barbara Varon Volunteer Award during its meeting Oct. 18. The award, named to honor the memory of Barbara Varon, former chairman of the Fairfax County Electoral Board, was established to recognize a Fairfax County resident’s dedication to improving the community through volunteer service. Marro, who was nominated by the office of Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville), has served as the governmentoutreach chair for the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) since 2002, and has been instrumental in giving the ADAMS community a major role in civic engagement in Fairfax and Virginia. Marro has developed numerous programs to help foreign-born community members understand the Virginia election
process, and worked tirelessly to make the ADAMS Center an institute that has become a “mandatory stop” for officials and candidates in every election. He created and oversaw a program to invite candidates to visit Friday prayer services at ADAMS’ 11 branch locations to address and meet the almost 5000 worshippers attending each week, and to come to the annual Eid (end of Ramadan) celebrations, where their messages can reach more than 25,000 area Muslims. Over the years, Marro has led the ADAMS teams in arranging annual candidate forums and town-hall meetings for local senators and delegates to brief hundreds of ADAMS members on issues and activities of the General Assembly session and other topical events. The team also worked to educate prospective U.S. citizens on the citizenship process so they could complete it in time to vote in November.
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Located toward the rear circle of the Maymont enclave near Vienna, this week’s featured property was one of the community’s last – and we’d suggest best – homes to come to life. Quietly elegant outside, the showplace opens to three expansive levels and features a sumptuous, verdant yard with a large deck and curved patio. Amenities, both stylish and state-ofthe-art, are found around every corner in a home that exceeds expectations. The property currently is on the market, listed at $2,650,000 by Lilian Jorgenson of Long & Foster Real Estate. Accessed via a private driveway flanked by gardens, the home is a testament to serenity and security. Enhanced, expanded, customized and accentuated through the years, the property boasts huge rooms, dramatic angles, a grand yet gracious kitchen and unbelievable media theater, among its many features.
As an added bonus, an elevator will whisk you from level to level. After a greeting in the lovely reception area, our journey begins. The grand living room opens to a marvelous conservatory, making the perfect space for entertaining in style. The dining room showcases plentiful space, and nearby you will find the glorious, large chef’s kitchen, with custom features and top appliances augmented by a morning room for casual dining. This space opens to the soaring Great Room and, beyond, to the Vista Room, and provides access to the rear deck. A main-level master retreat can be found in its own enclave, with features ranging from a tray ceiling and sumptuous bath to a master retreat tucked in the back with a fireplace. A second master suite is the centerpiece of the upper level, with its own private sitting area and terrace overlooking
the domains. Two additional suites are found here, one with a rooftop terrace of its own, and from the upper lounge, you can look over the Great Room and rear yard below. Amenities proliferate on the lower level, from a grand recreation room with lounge and wet bar to the aforementioned media room to a game room and exercise area. There’s walk-out access to the rear terrace, where you can celebrate nature in all its beauty in the rear yard. 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: 9840 Corsini Court, Vienna (22182). Listed at: $2,650,000 by Lilian Jorgenson, Long & Foster Real Estate (703) 790-1990. Schools: Westbriar Elementary, Kilmore Middle, George C. Marshall High School.
Florida, Vegas Stand at Top of New Ranking for Home Sales Among the 50 largest U.S. real-estate markets, the top five (in order) were Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach County, Tampa, Orlando and Las Vegas, each demonstrating a vigorous combination of consistently strong demand, home price appreciation, and economic and demographic growth. That’s according to the online realestate marketplace Ten-X, which ranks the nation’s largest housing markets according to current and forecast housing fundamentals. Its fall report was issued Oct. 24. The Washington, D.C., market ranked 25th on the list, with Northern Virginia coming in at 39th. Though Florida markets continued to dominate the rankings for a second season, there was some movement within the top five. Fort Lauderdale overtook Palm Beach County as the hottest market, dropping Palm Beach down a notch, while Tampa remains unchanged in third place. Orlando fell from second place to fourth place while Las Vegas climbed to fifth, edging Seattle out of the top five for the first time in more than a year. “Florida’s housing market continues to set the pace for the nation, with five of the top 10 metros on our report,” said Ten-X executive vice president Rick Sharga. “While all of the top five markets took substantial hits during the housing crash, especially Las Vegas, the continued road to recovery for these destination cities is looking even brighter.” In spite of being hit hard by the housing crisis, Florida metros have seen their market fundamentals surge thanks to solid economic and demographic expansion, in turn stimulating robust price gains and increasing home sales. Las Vegas tells a similar story. Rounding out the top 10 on the ranking are Phoenix, Seattle, Nashville, Dallas and Jacksonville. Among communities in the top 20: Denver, Portland, Atlanta, San Francisco, Oakland, Columbus, Raleigh, San Jose, Miami and Boston. “This quarter’s report is a strong reminder of how uneven the housing recovery has been, with strong performance by cities in the South, Southeast, West and Pacific Northwest, and much weaker trends in the Northeast and Midwest,” Sharga said.
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Schools & Military n Timothy Xu of Vienna, a student at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, has been selected to participate in the Visiting Scholars Program of the American Board of Medical Specialties Research and Education Foundation. The one-year program exposes participants to the fields of health policy, professional assessment and education, and facilitates research. Xu will work on a research project – “Impact of Board Certification on Surgeon Performance in National Medicare Data” – as part of the program. Three individuals – two medical-school
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students and one practicing physician – were selected as visiting scholars for 201617. For information on the initiative, see the Web site at www.abms.org. n Jake Nicoll, the son of Keats and Pam Nicoll of Oakton and a senior at Gonzaga College High School, was among less than one-tenth of 1 percent of students nationally to earn the top composite score of 36 on the ACT college-entrance exam this spring. The composite score is based on results in English, mathematics, reading and science portions of the exam. Garnering
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“exceptional scores of 36 provide colleges with evidence of student readiness for the academic rigors that lie ahead,” ACT officials said. Of the nearly 2 million graduating seniors taking the exam this year, only about 1,600 achieved top scores. n The McLean High School Highlander Marching Bands 2016 show – “Story of My Life” – won Grand Champion awards at two USBands competitions held recently. Beautifully-played tunes are smartly woven with exciting formations by the 160-person marching band and color guard. In the end, they all fall into a perfect heart. Throughout the show, a simple narration of a grandmother reading a letter to her grandchild reminds the audience what’s most important in our lives: love. “I’m very proud of our students’ accomplishments. They’ve worked so hard and I thought their performances were fantastic, their best so far,” said band director Chris Weise. At the USBands Westminster Regional Championship, McLean took home first place in Class 6 Open, Best Visual Performance, Best Music, Best General Effect, and Highest Score Overall/Grand Champions. Several hours later, at the USBands Music in Motion Regional Champion-
ship, McLean took all top awards in their category: first place in Class 6 Open, Best Visual Performance, Best Music, Best Guard, Best Percussion, Best General Effect and Highest Score Overall/Grand Champions. The McLean Highlander Marching Band is under the field direction of drum majors Will Glembocki, Alonso FloresSaez and Nour Khachemoune. For information, see the Web site www. mcleanband.com. n Forty-two artist-teachers will be represented by 52 works of art in the 2016 Fairfax County Public Schools ArtistTeacher Exhibition, which opens Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton. A reception is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Artwork was selected from 153 submissions by juror Stephanie Booth, an artist, instructor and education director at Greater Reston Arts Center. The exhibition will be on display through Sunday, Dec. 4. Teachers from the Sun Gazette coverage area whose works were selected for inclusion include Julia Bargo, James Madison High School; Brandy Carter, James Madison High School; Tim Davis, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology; Lisa Devore, Stenwood Elementary School; Kathryn Gong, Churchill Road Elementary School; Adam Hatchl, Oakton High School; Johanna Little, James Madison High School; Charles Raubacher, Kilmer Middle School; Susan Silva, Oakton High School; and Julie Wallace, Churchill Road Elementary School.
Thoreau Middle School recently kicked off its 29th year of partnering with Navy Federal Credit Union with an event for seventh-graders, where students were introduced to the partnership and learned how Navy Federal employees support them and their school. The partnership’s programs are varied, but all with the same goal: to enhance student motivation and learning. Navy Federal employees volunteer as speakers, tutors, activity sponsors and mentors to Thoreau students. Annual partnership events and activities include the mentor and pen-pal programs and Project Neighbors, providing holiday gifts, food, clothing, furniture, and support to families in need. Navy Federal also provides special recognition for students making straight As, teacher-appreciation luncheons, student and faculty awards for service, financial support for faculty professional development and funding for printing a number of publications. Thoreau students exhibit their artwork at Navy Federal and perform choral, band, and orchestra concerts for Navy Federal employees. n
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McLean/G. Falls Notes McLEAN COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY: The McLean
Community Center and Old Firehouse Teen Center will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
VETERANS DAY REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY RETURNS TO GREAT FALLS:
The annual Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony will be held at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial on Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The event will include a U.S. Marine Corps color guard, patriotic songs by the Langley High School Madrigals and remarks by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Julie Bentz. The Freedom Memorial is located behind the Great Falls Library at 9830 Georgetown Pike. In case of rain, the ceremony will be held inside the library. MCC HOSTS CHILDREN’S FLEA MARKET: The McLean Community Center
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McLEAN ANTIQUES SHOW RETURNS:
The McLean Antiques Show & Sale will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m.
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Vienna/Oakton Notes VIENNA OFFICES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY: Vienna town government offices will
be closed on Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Police services will be uninterrupted.
VIENNA POLICE SERGEANT RETIRES:
Vienna police Sgt. Michael Reeves retired Oct. 1 after serving for more than 29 years with the Vienna Police Department. The department honored Reeves with a reception Sept. 15 at Maplewood Grill. Reeves began his career with the department in March 1987 and after graduating from the sixth session of the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy, he was assigned to the Patrol Division. In 1991, Reeves was promoted to sergeant, where he gained respect as a leader and mentor from rookie and veteran officers alike, police said. Reeves transferred to the Narcotics Task Force in September 1993 and four years later returned to the Patrol Division. Department officials named Reeves supervisor of the Traffic Division in June 2006 and he concluded his career by returning to the Patrol Division this past January and supervising a patrol squad. Reeves graduated from Corcoran School of Art in 1984 with a degree in fine arts. He received a Valor Award in 2006, was named Vienna Police Officer of the Year in 2008 and earned several honorguard recognitions.
Reeves’ sense of humor and dedication to his daily physical-fitness training will be missed by all who had the opportunity to work with him during the past three decades, officials said.
Vienna Police Chief James Morris (left) presents retiring Sgt. Michael Reeves with a commemorative shadow box honoring his nearly three-decade-long career with the Vienna Police Department.
PAVEMENT RESURFACING BEGINS AT NOTTOWAY PARK: A three-week pave-
ment-surface renovation project gets underway on Oct. 31 at Nottoway Park in Vienna, affecting traffic flow in the park. The $490,000 project will include renovations to the entrance road and parking lots at the park. The worn-out pavement has exceeded its service life and is in need of replacement, government officials said. Nottoway Park and the visitor center will remain open during the project. Fairfax County park-maintenance funds are being utilized for this project. The project being is phased in order to limit the impact on park users during construction. SPECIAL CELEBRATION HIGHLIGHTS VIENNA CANINES: The Vienna town
government will host a special event for dogs and their masters on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Vienna Dog Park, 700 Courthouse Road, S.W. The event will feature an off-leash obstacle course and pet-friendly exhibitors. The first 35 dogs will receive a free “Bark If You Love Vienna” bandana.
FALL BAZAAR, CRAFT SHOW SET: The
Vienna Volunteer Fire Department will host a fall bazaar and craft show on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafts, holiday decorations, home items and gifts will be available for purchase. Lunch and homemade baked goods also will be available. The fire department is located at 400 Center St., S. Proceeds from the rental of table spaces and raffles benefit the fire department’s equipment effort. For information or to reserve a space, call Carol at (703) 309-3468 or e-mail dancers1023@aol.com.
ANNUAL POTTERY SALE ON THE HORIZON: The annual Bowman House Pottery
Show and Sale will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bowman House, 211 Center St., S. The show features the work of students and instructors in the Vienna Parks
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and Recreation Department’s pottery program. A portion of the proceeds will go to support Bowman House programs. PIANIST FEATURED IN CHURCH RECITAL: Pianist Raffi Kasparian will be
featured in “A Rainbow of Romantics,” a concert slated for Sunday, Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. at Oakton Church of the Brethren, 10025 Courthouse Road in Vienna. The program will include pieces by Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Debussy and others, as well as the world premiere of some of Kasparian’s own compositions. The concert is free; donations to support community-outreach efforts of the church will be accepted. For information, call (703) 281-4411 or see the Web site at www.oaktonbrethren.org. CHURCH TO HOST PIANO RECITAL: A piano recital by Andrew Miller, a doctoral candidate in music at George Mason University, will be held on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. at Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Road, N.E., in Vienna. Works by Beethoven and Mussorgsky will be featured. The community is invited. For information, call the church at (703) 938-6521. CHURCH TO HOST MASS OF REMEMBRANCE: Church of the Holy Comforter
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will host an Evening Mass of Remembrance on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the church, 543 Beulah Road, N.E., in Vienna. The service celebrates the lives of loved ones at the approach of the holiday season. Light refreshments will follow. For information, call the church at (703) 938-6521.
of Oakton-Vienna and the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department will present a Bountiful Harvest luncheon on Friday, Nov. 18 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, 400 Center St., S. A family-style turkey dinner and fixings will be followed by holiday entertainment from the James Madison High School Chamber Orchestra. The event is geared toward local residents age 55 and older. The cost is $10, and prepayment is required by Nov. 9. For information and to register, call the Shepherd’s Center office at (703) 2810538.
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More on the Web n Football roundup action. n Field hockey roundup.
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Teeing Off
Some Playoff Surprises and Those Heartbreaks The fall high school playoffs have begun for some local sports and teams. A lot has already occurred and, as usual, there have been some surprises, disappointments and heartbreak.
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Tournament Play Begins This Week A Staff Report
The Langley Saxons (21-1, 7-0) clinched the top seed in the upcoming girls Liberty Conference Tournament with a 3-1 vicVOLLEYBALL tory over the visiting Madison Warhawks on Oct. 25 in high school volleyball action. Two nights later, Langley downed McLean, 3-0, to finish the regular season. The victories gave Langley an 18match winning streak entering the postseason. For Langley in the win over Madison (18-7), Elena Shklyar had 25 assists, 14 kills and eight digs to lead the way. Raya Mufti had 15 kills, Olivia Franke had 12 kills, Allison Franke had eight, Jackson Friedman had 17 digs and six kills, Lauren Pratte had 24 assists and 15 digs, and Sarah Maebius had 24 digs. Madison defeated Hayfield, 3-0, in its final match to earn the No. 2 seed in the conference tournament. McLean finished the regular season 17-7-2. Continued on Page 24
Top: Langley’s Raya Mufti returns the ball past Madison’s Julia Reimer. Above: Madison’s Kelsey Smith returns and Langley’s Olivia Franke and Elena Shklyar try to block. For more photos from the match, see a slideshow at www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax. PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT
Madison Wins; McLean, Oakton Snap Streaks A Staff Report
The Madison Warhawks (8-1, 5-1) remained in second place in the Liberty Conference with a 34-17 home victory over the Washington-Lee Generals on Oct. 28 in high school football action.
FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Madison led 14-7 at halftime behind a nine-yard touchdown run by Landon Thomas and a 19-yard pass from quarterback Jacob Choutka to John Finney. Johnny Hecht had catches of 27 and 22 yards in the first half, the first setting up Thomas’ TD. Finney had five catches in the first half for 72 yards and Choutka was 10 of 16 for 150. On defense in the first half against WL’s all-passing offense, Sam Kidd had two
interceptions, the first in the end zone, and Finney had the other. Madison scored 13 points in the third quarter and seven in the fourth. Thomas rushed for 90 yards and three touchdowns and Brandon Walker ran for 42. Nick Conforti caught four passes for 60 yards and Hecht three for 65. Choutka was 11 of 21 passing for 188 yards. n In other Oct. 28 Liberty Conference games, the Langley Saxons (1-8, 1-5) lost to the host Yorktown Patriots, 21-20; and the host McLean Highlanders (1-8, 1-5) won for the first time this season with a 28-20 homecoming victory over the visiting and winless Fairfax Rebels (0-9), who led 14-0 in the first half. For McLean, Carter Govan had a sixyard TD run on fourth down that helped give McLean the lead for good at 21-20.
Amir McCormick then ran 75 yards for a score on a blocked field goal. Earlier in the contest, Adam Taylor (45 yards rushing) had a scoring run and Gavin Legg (five catches, 97 yards) caught a touchdown pass from Govan, who was 13 of 21 passing for 190 yards. Govan ran for 109 yards on 16 carries. The win snapped McLean’s 10-game losing streak. The Highlanders’ lone win last season also was over Fairfax. For Langley, quarterback Danny Hosley was the story on offense. He ran for 213 yards on 36 carries and three touchdowns, and was 9 of 14 passing for 95 yards. Daniel White had seven catches for 80 yards. See a story about the game at www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax.
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With the football, volleyball and cross country postseasons just getting started, or still to come, much more of the same is certainly yet to occur. As for heartache, how about the last-second loss of the third-seeded and upset-minded Langley Saxons to the top-seed Fairfax Rebels in the championship game of the girls Liberty Conference field hockey tournament? The winning goal came with 17 seconds to play. Also in field hockey, the Oakton Cougars ended regular-season play on a four-match win streak, then were disappointed by going 0-2 in the playoffs, including an overtime loss. The Wakefield Warriors were a surprise in the sport, finishing third in the Capitol Conference Tournament to earn a first-time berth to play in a region tourney. Another field-hockey surprise were 14 goals scored by Fairfax in a firstround region tourney match. Teams usually tally one or two goals per game. Amassing 14 in one contests is a season’s worth for some squads. n In girls golf, scores soared to record highs at the Girls State Open because of windy and chilly conditions during the two-day event in Fairfax. There were just six rounds in the 70s and 58 of 90 or higher. The lowest rounds were 77. Yorktown sophomore Lacey McCormack had a solid first round by shooting 87. Disappointing scores were carded by seniors Caroline DeLoach of Oakton and Siena Ferrick of Madison. They were considered among favorites, but did not place in the top 20. n A surprise in boys golf was the Flint Hill Huskies winning a conference title in what was supposed to be a transition season. We’ll see what’s to come.
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in the Sun Gazette’s coverage area won conference cross country championship Oct. 26 at Burke Lake Park and another finished second. In the Liberty Conference the Madison Warhawks defended their titles winning the boys and girls titles, as did the Oakton Cougars in the Concorde Conference. In the Capitol Conference, the Marshall Statesmen won the girls crown and the boys were second. The Madison boys won with 22 points, placing seven runners in the top 16 and the girls won with 36 and had five in the top 17. Madison’s Sean Grimm won the Liberty boys race in 15:21 to defend his title. Madison’s Zach Holden was second (15:50), Patrick Murphy third (15:53), Chamberlain Zulauf fifth (16:01) and John Rogers 11th (16:22).
total, the highest winning score (by seven strokes) in the 15-year history of the event. The tournament was played last week at International Country Club in Fairfax. Over the two rounds, there were just six scores in the 70s, but 58 rounds of 90 or higher. Local players from the Sun Gazette’s coverage areas were among those who struggled. Of those players, Oakton High School senior Caroline DeLoach had the lowest score of 88-91–179. Madison senior Siena Ferrick shot 98-91–189. DeLoach and Ferrick were considered among the favorites. Also, Madison’s Mary Waclawski shot 99-98–197, Oakton’s Carly Brennan 100-98–198 and Langley’s Kaitlin Bonacci 98-104–202. NOTE: DeLoach and Ferrick played in the Girls State Open all four years of their high school careers. Ferrick will play in college the University of Delaware.
For the Madison girls, Merrill Leak was fourth (18:20), Jeana Bogdon fifth (18:25), Katherine Fox seventh (18:35), Anna Miller eighth (18:42) and Maria Bogdon 12th (18:57). McLean’s Caroline Howley was second in the girls race in 18:02. Langley was third with 97 points in the girls Liberty race, paced by the ninthplace finish of Anna Spear (18:44). The Oakton boys won the Concorde with 32 points, led by individual winner Ahmed Hassan in 15:13. Also for Oakton, Khalid Abdelraof was fourth (16:02), Scott Sullivan fifth (16:04), Logan Duffy eighth (16:09) and James Crowley 14th (16:15). The Oakton girls won with 43 points, nipping the runner-up Robinson Rams with 44. Gaby Katz was second for Oakton (18:32). Rachel Green seventh (18:41), Rebecca Woodhouse eighth (18:42), Joanna Moffitt ninth (18:46) and Mandy
GIRLS STATE OPEN GOLF: With windy and chilly conditions for both rounds of the two-day, 36-hole Girls State Open golf tournament, the scores for the high school event were record highs, as many of the players struggled. Westfield High School freshman Danielle Suh was the winner with a 78-79–157
Madison was blown out by Westfield, 5-1, during the regular season and lost to the Bulldogs twice last season. “The key to beating Westfield was consistency, sticking to the plan, and leaving everything out on the field,” Madison coach Lizzie McManus said about the upset. In the upset win, Alison Maillett, Bailey Brummer and Emma Satterfield scored goals against Westfield. Assists went to Satterfield, Kate Springsteen and Caroline Turner. In the win over Osbourn, Springsteen scored two goals and Satterfield and Laurel Yano one each. Jackie Rothey had three assists and Ellie Socher one. In Langley’s win over Battlefield, Carly Britt, Jackie Kotoriy, Sara Scherping and Kendall Richmond scored goals. Maddie McConnell scored against
Herndon. Caroline Britt got the win in goal in both games. Langley also defeated Herndon, 1-0, during regular-season play. Madison has never won a region championship. Langley has won once in 1980. In Liberty Conference play this season, Madison defeated Langley in the regular season, then the Saxons knocked off the Warhawks in the tournament semifinals when Madison was the No. 2 seed. Langley was the second seed. The Liberty Conference champion Fairfax Rebels and the Robinson Rams were scheduled to meet in the other Nov. 1 6A North Region Tournament semifinal at undefeated Fairfax. The region finalists advance to the Virginia High School League’s 6A state tournament.
n The Capitoal Conference champion Marshall Statesmen (13-5) had a first-round bye in the 5A North Region Tournament. Marshall was scheduled to play Nov. 1 in its first tournament game. Find results at www.insidenova. com/sports/fairfax. The region tournament berth is the third straight for Marhall.
and was tied at 36 in the fourth. For Oakton, Elias Lindsey ran for 190 yards and four touchdowns (one for 27 yards), Nate Brodsky rushed for 169 yards, and Matt Prosser for 52 and a TD run of 31 yards. The winning touchdown came on a 48yard pass from Ahmad Shaw (4 of 7 passing for 111 yards) to John Daido (three catches for 111). Prosser kicked multiple extra points. n The Flint Hill Huskies (6-2, 2-1) and Potomac School Panthers (1-2, 4-5) were on the short end of lopsided losses Oct. 29 in afternoon high school football games. Flint Hill lost at St. Albans in D.C. to the Maret Frogs, 43-14, in a battle for first place in the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Con-
ference. Undefeated Maret (8-0, 3-0) took over sole possession of first place. Flint Hill, ranked No. 1 in Virginia’s Division I private-school state poll, is second alone in the MAC. The defending champion Huskies can finish tied for first only if Maret loses to host Potomac School in its final MAC contest and Flint Hill tops Sidwell Friends (3-5, 0-3). Maret and Flint Hill will be heavy favorites in those games. The loss could drop Flint Hill in the state rankings, but the Huskies already have clinched a state playoff berth. Potomac School was routed by visiting Boys Latin, 56-21, in Oct. 29 non-conference action. Maret took a 14-0 lead against Flint
Hill, led 14-7 at halftime and 28-14 with 14 minutes to play. The Frogs produced a number of long running plays in the win. Mark Lewis scored Flint Hill’s touchdowns on runs of one and six yards. Justin Duenkel had an interception that set up the first touchdown. He also kicked two extra points. “There weren’t a whole lot of positives,” Flint Hill coach Tom Verbanic ssaid. “All game, Maret outplayed us. Quite honestly, they beat us. We still have a lot to play for.” Said Lewis: “We didn’t play as a team as well as we could have. We have to come back and practice hard.” See more on both games at www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax.
champion when it defeated Langley in the title match last year. The 2016 championship match is Thursday, Nov. 3 at Washington-Lee High School. n The Flint Hill Huskies (21-3) ended the regular season with a 21-3 record and
the defending champion will be the top seed in next week’s Independent School League AA Division Tournament. Flint Hill blanked Episcopal, 3-0, in its final match. The Huskies have been ranked No. 1 in the Division I state private-school
poll all season, with Arlington’s Bishop O’Connell Knights No. 2. n The Oakton Cougars (19-4, 4-0) will be the top seed in next week’s Concorde Conference Tounament. Oakton has one match remaining tonight against Westfield
Odum 17th (19:35). Leading the winning Marshall girls, who had 17 points in the Capitol Conference girls race, was winner Heather Holt in 16:48. Ava Bir was second (18:15), Sophie Tedesco third (18:44), Hannah Smith fifth (19:05) and Natalie Bardach sixth (19:13). For Holt, the win was her sixth of the season. In the boys race, Marshall was second with 60 points, 18 behind Edison. Patrick Lynch was third for Marshall (15:22), Benjamin Smith was sixth (16:03).
Langley, Madison Advance to Region Tourney Semifinals DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
With 2-0 records so far in the 6A North Region Tournament, the Liberty Conference rivals Langley Saxons and WarFIELD HOCKEY Madison hawks were scheduled to meet in the semifinals of the girls high school field hockey event Nov. 1. Find results at www.insidenova. com/sports/fairfax. Langley (15-6) defeated Battlefield, 4-1, in the first round then blanked Herndon, 1-0, in the quarterfinals. Madison (14-3) routed Osbourn, 4-0, in the opening round, then upset the host, defending champion and higher seeded Westfield Bulldogs (16-4), 3-2, in the quarterfinals Oct. 28 after taking a 3-0 lead.
Football Continued from Page 23 n In Oct. 28 Capitol Conference action, the Marshall Statesmen (4-5, 3-2) knocked off the visiting Stuart Raiders, 41-21, to stay in the playoff hunt. The win was Marshall’s second in a row and second straight game of scoring 40 or more points. n In a non-conference game Oct. 28, the Oakton Cougars (3-6) snapped a fourgame losing streak with a wild 43-36 victory over the host Falls Church Jaguars. Falls Church led 29-22 at halftime, the game was tied at 29 after three quarters,
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Fares may have to increase as a result, but agency leaders are determined to provide world-class service while reducing costs, he said. For example, 100-percent health-care coverage for Metro retirees is not sustainable, he added.
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can architectural styles inside. In addition to a great room that opens up on the back yard, the house has a large, Italian-style kitchen, a nautical-themed Nantucket room, a recreation area and a yard with a pool, pool house and tree house. The fifth and final home on the tour is a 15,000-square-foot mansion located on Turkey Run Road. Executed in the French Provincial style and inspired by the Chateau de Chambord, the house occupies a two-acre lot and has iron scrollwork reminiscent of Parisian balcony design. Limestone fireplaces add lovely touch-
Congress Continued from Page 1 relationships and knowledge of how to get things done.” Comstock predicted House Republicans would remain in power after the election and said as a member of the majority party she would be in a better position to benefit the region. She supports paid family leave for federal workers, but opposes the imposition of such a top-down policy on small- and medium-sized businesses, which she said already are overburdened with regulations. Regarding transportation, Comstock said she has been active in Metro matters and persuaded agency officials to speed up reporting of crimes on the transit system. When she attended one of the agency’s board meetings, “it was like Mom showing up at a frat party,” Comstock said. Paul Wiedefeld, Metro’s new general manager and CEO, is “doing a great job and has a huge challenge ahead of him,” she said. Comstock said she sometimes has bucked her own party to protect federal workers and restore military spending following the recent budget-sequestration
Voting Continued from Page 3 to vote for or against two state constitutional amendments. One would enshrine in the state constitution Virginia’s “right to work” rules, which prohibit employers and labor organizations from denying employment to non-union members,
Virginia Railway Express now serves about 4.5 million riders and its leadership wants to add capacity during peak times, said CEO Doug Allen. VRE leaders hope to add more and longer trains, lengthen station platforms and increase station parking, he said. VRE needs more money, however, because expenses are outstripping its revenues, Allen said. Buses also are a critical element in
Northern Virginia’s transportation mosaic and handle 28 percent of the region’s transit trips, said Kate Mattice, executive director of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission. About 500 buses run by various operators ply the region’s roads daily, Mattice said. Because many commuters travel between jurisdictions, officials are looking at means of reducing bus-travel times, such
as by consolidating bus stops and giving buses traffic-signal priority, she said. Stewart Schwartz, executive director of the Coalition for Smarter Growth, said instead of building a new bridge spanning the Potomac River, regional planners need to improve land use around Metro stations and reduce the need for vehicular trips. “We can’t build our way out of congestion,” he said.
es to formal living and dining rooms, massive hand-hewn timbers grace some ceilings and elaborate plaster moldings in the ceilings and cornices show acanthus leaves and other classical elements. Amenities in the six-bedroom home include an artist’s studio, game room, gym, library, home offices, a billiard room and wine cellar. In addition to the tour, the event will include a Holiday Homes MarketPlace from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1205 Dolley Madison Blvd. in McLean. It will feature jewelry, scarves, holiday decorations, handbags, children’s items, home-baked delicacies, a silent auction, items from Claude Moore Farm Gatehouse and more. Lunch will be available from 11:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. at Café Noel. Bidding for the silent auction will end at 3 p.m. and the drawing will take place at 3:30 p.m. Winners need not be present to receive their prizes. Tour participants must wear lowheeled shoes (organizers will provide protective booties, if necessary) and must hold their purses away from walls of the houses they visit. No smoking, strollers, food, drink, cameras, large bags or backpacks are allowed on the tour. The club is not responsible if any injuries, damages or thefts occur. Tickets are available at Mesmeralda’s in McLean, Karin’s Florist in Vienna, Great Dogs of Great Falls and in Arlington at Two the Moon, Pink Palm and Covet. Tour participants also can pick up
tickets at the MarketPlace the day of the event. No refunds will be granted. McLean historian Carole Herrick will serve as the tour’s honorary chair, and some of her books will be available at the event. Proceeds from the event will pay for scholarships and education initiatives, as well as benefit local non-profits and charities such as Alternative House, Share Inc., Fisher House, the Wounded Warrior program, McLean Project for the Arts and the McLean Volunteer Fire Department. The club held its first Holiday Homes Tour on Dec. 1, 1966, and since then has donated more than $1 million to help those in need in McLean. For more information about the annual homes tour, visit www.mcleanwomansclub.org.
cuts. “We shouldn’t balance the budget on their backs,” she said. “I’m a team player, but my first team is my constituents.” The Republican criticized her opponent’s stand on equal pay for women, saying Bennett on average pays her female campaign workers less than their male counterparts. Comstock said she has placed women in leadership roles in her campaign and often pays them more than men. While Bennett “uses the same old Democratic talking points,” Comstock said she well knows the her district’s people and issues. “We don’t need another outpost of the 8th District in the 10th,” she said, referring to the solidly Democratic district formerly represented by Bennett’s ex-husband, U.S. Rep. James Moran (D-8th). Democrat LuAnn Bennett, who runs a construction firm, said Congress is “one of the biggest drags on the economy nationwide” and has forgotten how to get things done. “I have a good skill set and always have been able to negotiate a path forward,” she said. “I felt like I should try.” Bennett said the country has an economic “fairness gap” and needs a national sense of community. “It doesn’t need to be equal, but it has
to be fair,” she said. “We need to heal the fairness gap and steer back toward the middle. We need an economy that works for everyone.” The country’s wealthiest 1 percent invest their surplus income, but middle-class people would spend theirs on things their families need, thus boosting the economy, Bennett said. Comstock’s voting record is more conservative than she lets on and aligns with that of Donald Trump, she said. “She doesn’t talk about her votes and I believe there’s a reason for that,” Bennett said. “We need people who are courageous and stand up for what they believe. I’ve never seen her take a hard vote.” Bennett said Comstock aims for “base hits,” which aren’t enough to overcome the country’s challenges. “We need to swing for the fences,” she said. “We can do it.” Bennett supports construction of the Bi-County Parkway and the Route 7 widening project. She is “cautiously optimistic” about Metrorail’s new Silver Line stations that are being built west of Reston, but said it would be unfortunate if the transit system had untenable delays when those stations opened. Comstock has criticized leadershop of the Metro system but not offered any solutions, Bennett said. The federal gov-
ernment also should help pay for Metro’s operations, as 40 percent of area federal workers use the transit system, she said. President Obama has not done enough to bolster Metrorail, she added. While Comstock has attacked Bennett for the support she receives from organized labor representing Metro employees, the Democrat worked to dispel stereotypes about union labor. “When union work is required, you get better-quality workers and no cost overruns or delays,” Bennett said. Bennett vowed if elected to schedule meetings promptly with all Republican caucus members. She would seek appointment to the Transportation Committee and, while acknowledging it’s a long-shot, a spot on the powerful Appropriations Committee as well. Asked to say something nice about her opponent, Bennett said Comstock has “dedicated her life to public service” and “appears to have a lovely family.” Comstock responded similarly, saying Bennett has a “talented group of kids.”
making union membership a condition of employment or continued employment, or allowing the union or labor organization to hold a monopoly on employment at those enterprises. The other proposed amendment would allow the General Assembly to let localities grant property-tax exemptions to the surviving spouse of law-enforcement officers, firefighters, search-and-rescue personnel, or emergency-medical-services
personnel killed in the line of duty, provided the spouse occupies the property as his or her principal place of residence and has not remarried. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters will need to bring a state-approved photo identification in order to cast ballots. For a list of acceptable identifications, visit www.elections.virginia.gov/castinga-ballot/in-person-voting/index.html.
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15. Chew out
22. Consume
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24. Prejudice
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25. Pesto ingredient
18. Extend subscription
26. Russian cuisine staple
19. *Electoral entity
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goddess
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25. British broadcaster
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38. Bassoon cousin
35. Pale or bitter beverages
42. Asparagus unit
37. 1960s boots
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70. Additionally
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63. Part of ROM
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Transportation Notes SECOND PHASE OF SILVER LINE NOW ONE-THIRD COMPLETE: Construction
of the second phase of Metro’s Silver Line has nearly reached the one-third mark in its efforts to connect the existing transit line from Reston west into Loudoun County. The project is being overseen by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which said “construction is speeding up all along the Dulles corridor.” “Trackwalls are being built, bridges over environmental areas and roads are under construction, and gradings and excavations are underway,” airport officials said. At Washington Dulles International Airport, guideways to support tracks are in place, while pouring decks for the trackbeds is almost half complete. Construction also is underway at four of what ultimately will be six stations in the second phase: Reston Town Center, Herndon, Innovation Center and Dulles Airport. Construction is expected to be finished in 2019, and after the project is turned over to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the first riders are expected to be on board in 2020. For information and updates, see the Web site at www.dullesmetro.com. 30
November 3, 2016
FAIRFAX POLICE TO TARGET ROADS WITH HIGH RISK OF PEDESTRIAN INCIDENTS: The Fairfax County Police
Department has identified 11 areas where there has been a higher incidence of pedestrian fatal or serious injury crashes in the past five years. Many of these crashes involve pedestrians and occurred in October and November when the days noticeably become shorter and darker, particularly between 6 and 7 a.m. or between 5 and 10 p.m., and an analysis uncovered that many of the 11 areas fall near bus stops or along bus routes. The 11 locations identified by crime analysts are Centrewood Drive and Saint Germain Road, Centreville; Lee Jackson Memorial Highway (Route 50) and Metrotech Drive, Chantilly; Gallows Road from Arlington Boulevard (Route 50) to I66, Fairfax; Leesburg Pike (Route 7) from Patrick Henry Drive to Rio Drive, Falls Church; Little River Turnpike (Route 236) from Hummer Road to Woodland Road, Annandale; 7900 block of Heritage Drive, Annandale; 7500 block of McWhorter Place, Annandale; Backlick Road and Hechinger Drive, Springfield; Little River Turnpike (Route 236) from Lincoln Avenue to Beauregard Street, Alexandria; Lockheed Boulevard from
Fordson Avenue to Richmond Highway (Route 1), Alexandria; and the 7900, 8100, 8300, 8600 and 8700 blocks of Richmond Highway (Route 1), Alexandria. In an effort to increase safety for both pedestrians and drivers, Fairfax police are participating in the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government’s Street Smart traffic safety initiative. From Oct. 31 to Nov. 27, officers around the county will conduct traffic-safety education and enforcement, particularly in the targeted areas. GONDOLA BRIEFING IS IN THE WORKS:
A forum to discuss the feasibility of a gondola-based transit system between Rosslyn and Georgetown will be held on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. at Georgetown Theater, 1351 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., in the District of Columbia. ZGF Architects, whose staff conducted the study, will discuss findings, with comments by Georgetown Business Improvement District president Joe Sternlieb and Rosslyn Business Improvement District president Mary-Claire Burick. A question-and-answer session will follow. For information and to R.S.V.P., see the Web site at www.georgetownrosslyngondola.com.
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Local history Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. November 7, 1941: n The Sun’s editor notes that Northern Virginia just went through “possibly the quietest general election” in its history. n Fairfax County’s Community Chest effort has exceeded its $17,000 goal. n Annual Virginia highway fatalities are expected to top 1,000 for the first time this year. n A&P has coffee on sale for 19 cents per pound. November 6, 1958: n The Board of Supervisors plans to set aside 10 acres of land on the Fairfax Hospital campus for a mental-health facility. November 7, 1962: n A Sun editorial expresses “grave misgivings” about the decision of the Board of Supervisors to fire School Board members who refused to allow the supervisors to take control of school construction. n U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill, R-10th, trounced Democrat Augustus Johnson. n A total of five black candidates have been elected to Congress, the highest total since 1874. n Marshall’s football team romped over Loudoun Valley for its eighth victory of the year. November 5, 1969: n Linwood Holton has been elected Virginia’s first Republican governor since Reconstruction. n Republicans swept to victory in many of Fairfax County’s House of Delegates races. n The Washington Ski Show is slated to open tomorrow at the D.C. Armory. November 8, 1978: n Republican John Warner is holding onto a narrow lead over Democrat Andrew Miller in the race for U.S. Senate. n Incumbent U.S. Rep. Joseph Fisher, D-10th, defeated Republican Frank Wolf. n Incumbent U.S. Rep. Herb Harris, D-8th, defeated Republican Jack Herrity. November 5, 1986: n U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf, R-10th, defeated Democrat John Milliken. n Fairfax voters have approved a school-bond referendum.
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