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Georgetown Pike Intersection Upgrade Sought Citizens Association Is Urging Improvements Where Thoroughfare Meets Walker Road BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Great Falls residents want improved community walkability, but the village’s central intersection at Georgetown Pike

and Walker Road is a harrowing place for pedestrians to negotiate. The Great Falls Citizens Association’s (GFCA) board of directors on Nov. 15 unanimously approved a resolution asking Supervisor John Foust and Virginia

Department of Transportation (VDOT) officials to begin designing, funding and constructing crosswalks and disabledaccessible sidewalks at the crossing and allow motorists on southbound Walker Road to turn right when the traffic signal

is red. Foust (D-Dranesville) said he has asked county officials to include the project in its six-year transportation plan. Continued on Page 16

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living in the 3000 block Nicosh Circle in Merrifield told Fairfax County police on Nov. 27 that she had heard what sounded like a gunshot at around 10:30 the previous night. The following morning, she found what appeared to be a bullet hole in a wall in her apartment, police said. Police have identified a suspect in the case and authorities think the gun was fired accidentally. The investigation is ongoing, police said.

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fax County police neighborhood-patrol officers on Nov. 23 at 8:35 p.m. tried to stop several shoplifting suspects whom they had been alerted to by loss-prevention officers at Fair Oaks Mall. The suspects fled and a short foot pursuit ensued. One suspect dropped a loaded handgun during the chase, police said. Police caught and arrested five suspects, recovered the stolen merchandise and seized suspected marijuana, cocaine and Oxycontin pills. All suspects were from Prince William County and ranged in age from 18 to 25. The investigation is ongoing, police said. MAN CHARGED WITH LARCENY IN MERRIFIELD: A 22-year-old Baltimore

man used counterfeit currency to buy a cell phone from a 27-year-old man in the 2900 block of District Avenue in Merrifield on Dec. 1 at around 9:50 p.m., Fairfax County police said. The victim confronted the suspect and a struggle began. The suspect ran and the victim chased him, police said. An officer nearby heard yelling and saw the chase. He called for additional units and they apprehended the suspect. Police took the suspect, Kenneth J. Fleet, to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where authorities charged him with grand larceny by false pretenses, marijuana possession and assault. COAT, WALLET STOLEN IN FAIR OAKS BURGLARY: A resident in the 12300 block

of Ox Hill Road in Fair Oaks told Fairfax County police that someone broke into the property between Nov. 29 at 11:55 p.m. and Nov. 30 at 1:30 p.m. and stole a coat and wallet. Investigators determined the intruder entered through an open garage. CHECK FROM VIENNA BUSINESS STOLEN, FORGED, CASHED: A property

manager at 410 Pine St., S.E., reported the theft of multiple checks from businesses in the building between Oct. 21 and Nov. 22, Vienna police said. Some of the checks had been forged and cashed, authorities said. VIENNA WOMAN REPORTS ATTEMPTED FRAUD: A woman living in the 600

block of Tazewell Road, N.W. reported being the victim of an attempted fraud between Oct. 26 and Nov. 18, Vienna police said. Someone had placed an order with the woman for products she sells. The woman became suspicious when she received a check from the person and found it was written for much more than the order cost. The check also appeared to have been altered, said police, who continue to investigate this case. – Staff Reports

Vienna Council Approves Sculpture Honoring Mayor BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Vienna Town Council members voted 7-0 Dec. 5 to approve plans by the Vienna Public Art Commission to install a bronze statue on the Town Green to honor late Mayor M. Jane Seeman and other community volunteers. The sculpture, titled “Taking Flight,” will feature two children playing atop a stack of five books. Seeman, who died in February 2014, was a former teacher and longtime volunteer at Vienna’s Patrick Henry Library. Two other copies of the sculpture, with higher stacks of books, have been installed in Southlake, Texas, and Livermore, Calif., town officials said. Council members at the Dec. 5 meeting authorized a $3,900 down payment to the artists, Seth and Missy Vandable, to cover 10 percent of the sculpture’s cost. The artwork also will need a 3-foottall base, to be built by town employees, which will bring the project’s total cost to about $47,000. The art commission has $10,000 on hand for the project, plus another $6,000 for a Seeman tribute that has been pledged

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Scenes from the 2016 McLean Reindog Parade, held Dec. 3 and sponsored by the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce. Left, top: Sgt. Isaac Ho’opi’i from the Pentagon Police K-9 unit and his partner, Lava, who is retiring after 10 years of service, were representing Paws of Honor, which provides free care and products for retired military and law-enforcement dogs; left, bottom: Louis took home a prize in the Small Dog category for his natty attire; center, top: Awatif Burgess had her rescue greyhound Sly dressed as Santa; center, above: Bumbles came as a “yule dog” complete with flames, hanging stockings and a festive hat, and won an award in the Medium Dog category; right, top: Santa outfits are a perennial favorite in the competition, but few come as elaborate as this; right, bottom: a rescued greyhound played the part of Santa’s reindeer at the festival.

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McLean Project for the Arts Preps Its New Facility As it prepares to temporarily move out of its home while the McLean Community Center is renovated, McLean Project for the Arts is opening a second location in the Chain Bridge Corner Shopping Center, in space recently vacated by the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control store near Giant and CVS. The new location, called MPA@ ChainBridge, has an exhibition gallery as well as art-education space. Once the renovation of the community center begins next spring, MPA@ChainBridge will serve as MPA’s primary gallery, classroom and office space for about two years. A sneak peak of the new space was held Dec. 4, coinciding with the conclusion of the McLean Winterfest Parade taking place that afternoon. “We’re thrilled about our new gallery 4

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space, and we are grateful to McLean Properties for helping us find this wonderful location in downtown McLean,” said Lori Carbonneau, the arts group’s executive director. “MPA will continue with its mission to exhibit contemporary art by critically acclaimed Mid-Atlantic artists and offer the high-quality educational programs and art classes that we’re known for. We hope to see old friends and make lots of new ones while we’re here.” A number of exhibitions and events are slated for the new location. The inaugural exhibition, scheduled for early December, will feature large-scale photography by David A. Douglas. Plans for a pop-up party are also in the works. Until the renovation begins, MPA’s existing galleries and DuVal Studio will remain open and active at the McLean

The organization hosts 15 art exhibitions and more than 160 art courses per year, while its school-outreach program partners with Fairfax County Public Schools Shown in front of MPA@ChainBridge are McLean Project for the Arts to reach more than board president Derrick Swaak, Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville), 3,000 students per MPA executive director Lori Carbonneau and Zeynel Uzun, owner of year. the adjacent Kazan Restaurant. MPA is supported through grants Community Center, located on Ingleside from the Arts Council of Fairfax County, Avenue. McLean Project for the Arts was National Endowment for the Arts, Virginfounded as the Emerson Gallery in 1962. ia Commission for the Arts, individuals, It has been located on the second floor businesses and foundations. For informaof the McLean Community Center for a tion, call (703) 790-1953 or see the Web site at www.mpaart.org. quarter-century.

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FCPS Drops Bid for a Trailer at Cedar Lane School in Vienna BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

The Vienna Town Council on Dec. 5 accepted Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) officials’ withdrawal of a request

that the town allow installation of a classroom trailer at Cedar Lane School. School officials had been scheduled to defend their request at the Dec. 5 meeting. Council members had deferred decision on the item in November, citing concerns

that the school system had not provided fundamental information as to why the trailer was needed. The Council also expressed concern about whether the trailer would be temporary, as others at Vienna schools had

been in place far longer than expected. Vienna officials also cited the high volume of service calls town police respond to at the school. There were 75 such calls in 2013, 58 in 2014, 55 in 2015 and 42 so far in 2016, they said.

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Supervisors’ Vote Helps Vienna Volunteer Fire Department BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

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Our View: A Trio of White Males on Dems’ Ticket?

The recent news that Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Fairfax) would not seek the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor puts Virginia Democrats in a bit of a quandary. With two males (Justin Fairfax and Gene Rossi) the only ones currently in the running for that post, and with two others (Ralph Northam and Mark Herring) all but assured nomination for governor and attorney general, respectively, it’s looking like the Democratic ticket next year could be allmale. If Rossi nabs the lieutenant-governor nomination, it would be three middle-age-and-older white males, like it was for Democrats in 2013. Hardly the type of diversity the party holds in such esteem. But the problem may be bigger than simply one of imaging for Democrats hoping to retain the three statewide offices next year.

Fairfax and Rossi are devoid of elected-office experience and arguably don’t have a significant enough depth of bonafides to be running for state office. (As Donald Trump and to a lesser extent Barack Obama proved, copious elected-office experience is not necessary for the presidency, but Virginia voters do tend to prefer it at the state level . . . Terry McAuliffe being one recent exception.) If either Rossi or Fairfax is the nominee, he could prove a weak link, which – as Republicans found out when they nominated E.W. Jackson for lieutenant governor in 2013 – could impact others on the ticket, perhaps catastrophically. Will additional prospects throw caution to the wind and hop into the fray to seek the lieutenant-governor nomination? Getting a little late for that, but the door is still a tad ajar. We’ll see if anyone opts to make the leap.

Projections of Gondola Ridership Unrealistic Editor: Putting aside whether we would ever want a Disneyland-type feature next to the historic and beautiful Key Bridge, what was the recent “feasibility” study for the proposed Georgetown-to-Rosslyn gondola all about? If the question was whether it was physically feasible – could it be built? – you or me or anyone could have answered that yes and we could have saved $190,000. If the question was whether a gondola is financially feasible, then the answer is no, even based on the study’s optimistic ridership forecasts. Annual revenue of $1.2 million less annual operating cost of $3.25 million and annual capital cost of $4.9 million (amortizing $85 million at 4 percent for 30 years) is a $7 million loss per year. Losing $7 million for every $1 million of revenue is not “feasible.” And that’s based on the study’s ridership estimate of 6,500 per day, which has many problems. Assuming tourists will use it is a big problem. How to they get to one of the two stations? And if they’re coming for the view, why not walk on Key Bridge?

As for commuters, and with apologies for getting into the weeds, let’s look at the existing travel modes listed on Page 26 of the study and see where all those gondola riders would supposedly come from. Metrobus and D.C. Circular: Including Courthouse boarding and alighting doesn’t make sense. And we need to remember that Georgetown is a large area and that the gondola would only reach the western edge of Georgetown. It seems few riders would shift to a gondola. And shifting bus riders to a gondola would contribute no incremental revenue and negligible traffic relief. Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle: Georgetown University is a big place. Is anyone commuting to the hospital going to board a gondola so he/she can transfer to GUTS at the Exxon station? Bicyclists: Basically none of these will convert to a gondola because the bicycle is much faster. Pedestrians: The study on Page 3 says the gondola will take 4 minutes. Walking the gondola distance at 4 mph takes 10 minutes – not the 12-18 minutes claimed by the study. And of course we

have to remember the inherent inefficiency of a station-to-station system. A pedestrian has to walk from somewhere else to the station and again away from the station. It’s difficult to envision the gondola making sense for many pedestrians. And shifting pedestrians to a gondola would provide no traffic relief. Automobiles: Again, Georgetown is a big place. The office buildings down on K Street are a long way from where the gondola station would be. Those who drive are doing so instead of walking across Key Bridge now, and they would have little reason to change. Local Metrorail: Counting Foggy Bottom to/from Courthouse/Rosslyn commuters in the calculation does not make sense. The Foggy Bottom station is a mile from a gondola station. Bottom line, the study doesn’t support its ridership estimate. So a gondola would lose even more than projected. If we need another way to cross the Potomac, I would suggest a ski lift. Lots cheaper. Lots more fun. And in the dog days of August we can make believe that there’s snow on the other side. Steve Huntoon Arlington

Editor: A postscript about the ComstockBennett congressional race. Rep. Comstock perpetuated a lie, and the Sun Gazette bought it and spread it through its editorial and selection of letters. Comstock’s claim that she repre-

sented the 10th District in a bipartisan way was bogus. The record of her votes shows just the opposite. There were 425 votes in the last Congress, and she voted 404 times with her party. That is 95 percent of the time. So much for being bipartisan.

I tried to tell the Sun Gazette about that record, but you ignored my letter. I hope in the future, to protect the veracity of the Sun Gazette, even though there is a bias, at least there be a better job of vetting the facts. Fariborz Fatemi, McLean

For the Record: Rep. Comstock Is Hardly Bipartisan

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Insider Tapped to Serve as Chief of Finance for Vienna BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

Vienna’s new finance director is a 17year veteran of the town’s government who on three occasions has served as an acting department head. Marion Serfass on Oct. 31 succeeded former Finance Director Karen Spence, who stepped down in June after what Town Manager Mercury Payton said was a disagreement over implementation of that department’s new software. Payton, who selected Serfass from a pool of 52 applicants, said she has done excellent work for the town, was “outstanding” in the interview process and showed a solid grip on the qualities needed to a good finance director. “She’s a very strong leader in the field of local government finance and is wellrespected around the state,” Payton said. “She leads her department well and the team respects her work. She certainly has a really good ability to communicate some complex and challenging financial issues in a way that’s understandable – and with solutions at hand, too.” The new finance director, who has been employed with the town since 1999, will manage a 14-member staff and oversee the town’s nearly $34 million annual budget. Her predecessors, Spence and Phil Grant, taught her “the whole outlook of being a steward of the public, emphasizing bond ratings and being conservative,” she said. Her top priorities will be to continue promoting fiscally conservative practices and policies and maintain Vienna’s coveted AAA bond rating, which allows the town to borrow money at lower interest rates. The Finance Department is about halfway through its new software conversion and likely will see efficiencies as a result, Serfass said. Department leaders also will revamp performance measures in the town’s budget, she said. “We want citizens to understand how the money is being spent and that we’re spending it wisely,” Serfass said. Technology will play an increasing role in the department’s operations, with one goal being to provide a customer-service portal where residents and businesses can pay their bills electronically. But Vienna will continue to have Town Hall employees who can interact with customers in person, she said. “We definitely need the human touch,” Serfass said. “I think that helps maintain our small-town feel.” Serfass, who was hired for post at $145,000 per year, served as acting finance director in the periods before and after Spence’s tenure and was appointed acting human-resources director from April to October 2014. Serfass holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Miami University in Ohio and has been a certified

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‘Blue Christmas’ Service Aims at Providing Solace BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer

The relentlessly cheery holiday season pressures people to put on a happy face, but those riding out life’s storms need consoling, not forced enthusiasm. Seeking to comfort people suffering loneliness, distress and grief, Great Falls Area Ministries will provide a “Blue Christmas Service” on Sunday, Dec. 11. The roughly hour-long event will be held at 3:30 p.m. at Katie’s Coffee House, 760 Walker Road in Great Falls Village Centre. The service, held for the first time last year, will provide a safe space for people suffering grief, uncertainties, family strife, financial trouble and other difficulties, said Rev. Tracey Kelly, associate rector at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Great Falls. “For a lot of people, Advent and Christmas is a difficult time,” she said. “For those who have lost loved ones, Christmas brings back a lot of complicated, bittersweet emotions and memories.” The event will feature scriptural readings and hymns – “O Little Town of Bethlehem” and “Silent Night” were popular choices last year – as well as the chance for attendees to light votive candles in memory of others. “A lot of language in the scriptures is about light in the darkness,” Kelly said.

“You don’t want that to get lost in the commercialism of Christmas. It’s not inappropriate for people to be grieving or feel anxiety at this time of year.” Churches participating in Great Falls Area Ministries include Andrew Chapel United Methodist, Christ the King Lutheran, Dranesville Church of the Brethren, Great Falls United Methodist, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic, St. Francis Episcopal, Salem Baptist and Smith Chapel United Methodist. While Kelly spearheaded last year’s inaugural event, Rev. Scott Hopkins of Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church in the Vienna area will lead the effort this year. “Blue Christmas” services have been popular offerings by Protestant and Catholic churches in the last 15 years or so, Hopkins said. “There is no preaching,” he said. “It’s a liturgical service, a place to rest and feel comfort.” Event organizers have built in periods of silence to allow for peaceful reflection and will hold the service again in the coffee shop’s intimate confines. “They have a fireplace,” Hopkins said. “Last year, it was 70 degrees, but I was bound and determined to have a fire anyway.” About 15 to 20 people came to the December 2015 service and that number seemed about right, Hopkins said. “You don’t want too many,” he said.

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“People are tired of busyness, hype and keeping up with the Joneses.” Attendees at last year’s service responded warmly, Hopkins said. One even approached him at a grocery store in Great Falls months later to express appreciation. The Blue Christmas Service also forges stronger bonds between local clergy members, who sometimes have competitive relationships, Hopkins said. “It breaks the stained-glass ceilings of ecclesiastical structure and puts clergy at a different relationship with each other because we are out of our structural norms,”

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he said. “Clergy tend to have a harder time during this season. We’re tired, putoff and feel under-appreciated and overworked. We’re only human beings. These feelings of ambiguity at the holidays are a very real thing.” The public is welcome to attend; admission is free and dress will be casual. For more information, contact Rev. Tracey Kelly at tkelly@stfrancisgreatfalls.org.

Fairfax Cautions Against Improper Parking in Spaces For the Disabled Fairfax County officials are asking politely, but strongly, that those who live in, work in or visit the county through the holiday season take special care not to improperly park in spaces reserved for those with physical or other limitations. “Approximately 75,000 county residents have a disability, so it is critical that these parking spaces remain available to them,” county officials said Nov. 30, noting that the spaces often become harder to find as the holiday season heats up. Parking in an accessible space or in the striped aisles next to it, “even for a couple of minutes,” is illegal unless the vehicle displays a DMV placard, county officials said. Fines of up to $500 can result. To report parking violations, the public is asked to contact police in the jurisdiction involved. In Fairfax County, the number is (703) 691-2131; in the town of Vienna, it is (703) 255-6366; in the city of Falls Church, it is (703) 241-5053. To report the use of expired placards, or those suspected of misusing or altering placards, contact the Department of Motor Vehicles at (877) 937-6372.

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Running short on available burial spaces, Flint Hill Cemetery leaders will press ahead next year with plans to build a 300-niche columbarium at the historic burial ground. The Flint Hill Cemetery Association, a non-profit that has overseen the site since 1875, is raising money for the columbarium project by selling $150 pavers and $2,500 benches. Those items may be engraved with messages or family names, regardless of whether the loved ones are buried at Flint Hill Cemetery or elsewhere. “We’ve sold some benches and still have spaces available,” said association president David Farmer. “We have sold some pavers as well. There are people in the community who are interested in supporting the historical significance of the cemetery.” Association members have had the chance to buy the 1-cubic-foot burial niches for $2,000 each. The public will be able to purchase niches later at a price at least 10 percent higher, Farmer said. The estimated $300,000 columbarium has been designed by LeMay Erickson Willcox Architects of Reston; association officials still are selecting the contractor to build it. “We have been working with ScottLong Construction for advice on construction and budgeting,” Farmer said. Cemetery officials hope to begin construction this coming spring. The project likely will take several months to complete, he said. The columbarium will be located in the middle of an existing driveway at the cemetery between the two entrances on Route 123 and set back at least 50 feet from the property line, Farmer said. The association first had to obtain zoning approval from Fairfax County for the project. The columbarium’s low-profile design, and supporting structures made with cultured (manufactured) stone in colors consistent with tombstones, will help it blend in better with the rest of the cemetery, association members said. The columbarium will have three sections, each 4 feet wide and just under 4 feet tall, with niches on both sides, Farmer said. There will be two long sections and a short one in the middle, all arranged in a line about 90 feet long. Longer sections will be divided into three component segments, which will be set at staggered heights to match the sloping terrain. Located at 2845 Chain Bridge Road next to Oakton Church of the Brethren, the cemetery had its first formal burial in 1852. It is one of the oldest community cemeteries in Fairfax County, association

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Employment Is Back Over the 600,000 Mark in County Despite a slight uptick in Fairfax County’s jobless rate from September to October, total county employment has again surpassed the 600,000 mark. With 603,910 county residents employed in the civilian workforce and 21,317 looking for jobs, the county’s October unemployment rate of 3.4 percent was up from 3.3 percent a month before, according to figures reported Nov. 30 by the Virginia Employment Commission. Other Northern Virginia communities also posted relatively modest month-overmonth increases from September to October: Arlington’s jobless rate grew from 2.7 percent to 2.8 percent; Falls Church’s from 2.7 percent to 3 percent; Alexandria’s from 3 percent to 3.1 percent; Loudoun’s from 3.3 percent to 3.4 percent; and Prince William County tipped up from 3.6 percent to 3.8 percent. Across Northern Virginia as a whole, the non-seasonally-adjusted jobless rate of 3.5 percent was up from 3.4 percent a month before, representing 1.53 million in the civilian workforce and about 55,200 looking for jobs. Statewide, the jobless rate ticked up from 4 percent to 4.1 percent, with 4.07 million employed and just under 175,000 seeking work. “In October, private-sector employment increased by 8,200 jobs . . . while public-sector payrolls decreased by 3,300 jobs,” said Ann Lang, senior economist

ropolitan areas, UNEMPLOYMENT RATES, OCTOBER the lowest jobless rates for October Data from Virginia Employment Commission, showing non-seasonally-adjusted civilian employment for October. “Previous” is rate for September. could be found in Northern Virginia; Previous Pct. Jurisdiction Employed Unemployed C h a rl o t t e s v i l l e 3.0% 3.1% Alexandria 91,615 2,896 (3.6 percent); and 2.7% 2.8% Arlington 142,460 4,137 Winchester (3.7 3.3% 3.4% Fairfax County 603,910 21,317 percent); Highest 2.7% 3.0% Falls Church 7,632 232 3.3% rates were found in 3.4% Loudoun 191,060 6,626 3.6% 3.8% Prince William 224,726 8,824 Kingsport/Bristol 3.4% 3.5% Northern Va. 1,529,391 55,159 (4.8 percent) and 4.0% 4.1% Virginia 4,070,717 174,634 Hampton Roads 4.8% 4.7% United States 152,335,000 7,447,000 (4.6 percent). N a t i o n a l l y, with the Economic Information & AnaVirginia tied with lytics Division of the Virginia Employ- Missouri for 19th-best jobs picture. The ment Commission. lowest jobless rates were found in North Employment increases were seen in the Dakota (2.2 percent), New Hampshire professional/business services and leisure/ (2.3 percent), South Dakota (2.4 percent) hospitality sectors, among others, with and Massachusetts and Vermont (2.7 perhealth services and construction posting cent each), with the highest rates found smaller gains. Manufacturing, mining and in New Mexico (6.5 percent), Alaska (6.3 trade/transportation saw declines. percent), Alabama (6 percent), Louisiana Among Virginia’s cities and counties, (5.9 percent) and Mississippi (5.7 perthe lowest jobless rates were reported in cent). Arlington; Falls Church; Alexandria; Nationally, the non-seasonally-adMadison County (3.2 percent); and, tied justed unemployment rate in October was HRR216K9VLA HRR216K9VKA at 3.3 percent theStartcity of Fairfax and 4.7 percent, from 4.8forpercent a year • Electric with automotive-style • MicroCutdown Twin Blade System key start! superior mulching and bagging Greene County. Highest rates were found before. • MicroCut Twin Blade System for • Adjustable Smart Drive provides mulching bagging Dickspeed control under all site at www. in Buchanan• superior County (9.6and percent); Forvariable full data, see the Web Adjustable Smart Drive provides mowing conditions variable control under • 3-in-1 System with Clip Director enson County (9 speed percent); WiseallCounty virginialmi.com. for mulching, bagging or mowing conditions (8.2 percent); and Premium Tazewell County and discharging versatility • Honda’s Residential Region’s Unemployment Rate Posts GCV160cc Engine the city of Lexington (7.2 percent each). Year-Over-Year Decline: The Washington Among the commonwealth’s met- region’s jobless rate declined year-over®

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McLean/Great Falls Notes McLEAN SYMPHONY HOSTS SEASONAL CONCERT: The McLean Symphony

will present “Seasonal Magic: A Family Concert for All” on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center. Works by Vivaldi and Menotti will be featured along with a Ukrainian bell carol. For tickets and information, see the Web site at www.mclean-symphony.org. PIANIST EATON OPENS HIS HOLIDAY SONGBOOK AT ALDEN THEATRE: Mu-

sicologist, humorist and jazz pianist John Eaton will perform a holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center. The event will reprise a tradition inaugurated in 2015, in which Eaton provides seasonal songs with his own personal twist. Tickets are $20 for McLean residents, $35 for others. For information, call (703) 790-0123 or see the Web site at www.aldentheatre.org.

ALDEN THEATRE PRESENTS CHILDREN’S PRODUCTION: The Alden The-

atre of the McLean Community Center will present Vital Theatre’s “Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas” with performances on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 1 and 4

p.m. Designed for ages 5 and older, the story tells the tale of Nancy, whose plans to purchase a Christmas-tree topper go wildly awry. Tickets are $10 for McLean residents, $15 for others. For information, call (703) 790-0123 or see the Web site at www. mcleancenter.org. HISTORIC PLEASANT GROVE TO HOST HOLIDAY GATHERING: Historic Pleas-

ant Grove will host its annual Christmas Carol Sing on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at the church, 8641 Lewinsville Road in McLean. The event will feature holiday music plus cookies and hot cider, at the 1895 church and historic site. The event is free, and the community is invited. For information, see the Web site at www.historicpleasantgrove.org.

feature a sing-along. A bake sale and complimentary hot chocolate also will be available. The community is invited. CHURCH TO HOST CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Christ the King

Lutheran Church’s Children’s Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. at the church, 10550 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls. The free event features the Christmas story through narration, scripture and Christmas carols. A potluck supper will follow at 6 p.m.

The community is invited. CHURCH TO HOST FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS: St. John’s Episco-

pal Church will host its Festival of Lessons and Carols services on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 9 and 11:15 a.m. at the church, 6715 Georgetown Pike in McLean. The community is invited. For information, call (703) 356-4902 or see the Web site at www.stjohnsmclean.org. The Sun Gazette welcomes your submission of items for inclusion in the newspaper. Contact information is on Page 6.

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Vienna/Oakton Notes VIENNA OFFERS SANTA HOTLINE: The

Vienna town government has asked Santa Claus to record a special message for town kids (the young and the young at heart). By calling (703) 255-6333, residents can hear from St. Nick, who in a recording last week gave the rundown on all his reindeer and their special attributes.

music and entertainment at five venues, hands-on children’s activities, an assortment of food trucks and two opportunities to ring in the new year – at 9 p.m. (for younger kids and those who turn in early) and again at midnight. For information on the celebration, see the Web site at www.firstnightvienna.org.

Vienna Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, and there will be seasonal entertainment from the James Madison High School Madrigals beginning at 4:30 p.m. and the Thoreau Chamber Choir at 5 p.m. The event is free; no R.S.V.P.s are required.

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and Vienna town government will host First Night Vienna, a New Year’s Eve celebration, on Saturday, Dec. 31 from 6 p.m. to midnight along historic Church Street. The alcohol-free event will feature

Council invites the community to celebrate the holidays with a special reception on Friday, Dec. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Town Hall. The event will include refreshments provided by the town government and

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herd invites all canines (young and old) to its annual Live Puppy Nativity on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 2351 Hunter Mill Road. While dogs (dressed for the occasion) will be the central attraction, “all pets and other animals are invited,” said Rev. Eric Song. “This will be fun for the community and will make great holiday pictures, too,” Song said. Hot chocolate will be served, and the church’s youth group will be on hand to accept community donations for the Britepaths Holiday Program to help families in need during the holiday season. For information, see the Web site at www.goodshepherdva.com.

na town government recently saluted the following local businesses for milestone anniversaries: Clock Shop of Vienna (40 years); Gelb Strategies (15 years); Anytime Fitness, Nail Experts (10 years).

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munity Band will host a holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 Wolftrap Road. Admission is free. For information, see the Web site at www.viennacommunityband.org.

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CHURCH TO PRESENT ‘MESSIAH’: Vienna Presbyterian Church will present Handel’s “Messiah,” featuring Metropolitan Opera soprano Danielle Talamantes and organist Terry Sisk with commentary by Pastor Peter James, on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. at the church, 124 Park St., N.E. On Sunday, Dec. 18 at 4 p.m., the church will present “The Glorious Sounds of Christmas,” a concert featuring all the church choirs as well as the Cathedral Brass Orchestra.

will present “Ensemble,” a collection of members’ artwork – including etchings, paintings, sculpture, woven-bead jewelry and fused glass – from Dec. 9 to Jan. 9 at the Katibeh Art Center, 2070 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 180, in Vienna. A meet-the-artists reception will be held on Friday, Dec. 8 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The community is invited. For information, call (703) 319-3971 or see the Web site at www.viennaartssociety.org.

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Urban League Exposition Attracts Youth to ‘ASTEAM’ Verizon served as the event sponsor, providing $10,000 in support for the event. “Verizon looks for strategic partners with whom we can invest to have the greatest impact on our communities,” said Douglas Brammer, Verizon’s manager of Virginia government affairs. “This is a great alignment between Verizon’s mission from a STEM perspective and [the Urban League’s] mission from a STEM perspective.” Tracey Walker, who chairs the Northern Virginia Urban League board, thanked Verizon and Comcast for their support of the event, and said the Urban League “will continue to serve as a conduit to expose our youth to academic and career opportunities for the 21st century.” “The community is in need of programs that broaden and cultivate children in STEM education,” Walker said. “ASTEAM is the foundation for the future.” For additional information about the Northern Virginia Urban League, call (703) 836-2858 or see the Web site at www. nvul.org.

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A classically elegant curb appeal sets the stage for all that will follow in this week’s featured property, located on more than an acre of gated grounds in the bucolic community of The Reserve just south of Georgetown Pike. As understated and welcoming as the front is, the back side of the home is a study in exuberance – visually arresting, it showcases a pool, spa and allows you to look up on 6,000 square feet and three levels of enchanting interior space that await our inspection. The property currently is on the market, listed at $2,595,000 by Laurie Mensing of Long & Foster Real Estate. Showcasing custom living, the property is highlighted by large and airy formal rooms, which are bathed in natural sunlight and provide high-gloss traffic flow for entertaining in style. The soaring foyer sets the tone for all ing hard. that will follow. Gentle and welcoming, The master retreat is the first of four it features a lovely color scheme. bedrooms we’ll find on the second level, The grand living room, with ceil- and is a self-contained enclave of serening fan and plentiful sunlight, and the ity. Each of the additional bedrooms charming dining room, with chande- provides plentiful space, as well. lier and marvelous vistas, are perfect The walk-out lower level is home complements to one another, while the to an invigorated recreation room, the kitchen is a versatile workhorse that home’s fifth bedroom and a cascade proffers plenty of charms, including a of bonus rooms that can accommodate separate breakfast room. your every desire. The two-story family room is a Add it up, and you have a world-class knockout, equally at home in formal and property with grace, charm and a true informal settings, while the home office sense of self. Well worth considering. works well both Now as a no place for where quiet you re- are, Articles are prepared by the Sun matter flection and as the backdrop for workGazette’s real estate advertising departyou can get all your local news,

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New-Home Sales Could Be Solid in 2017 Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 1.9 percent in October from September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 563,000 units, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. A September-to-October decline is not unusual, and “new-home sales have been on an upward trend since last year,” said Ed Brady, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Bloomington, Ill. “Builders are adding to inventory based on consistent gains in sales, solid builder confidence and ongoing job and economic growth,” said NAHB chief economist Robert Dietz. The inventory of new home sales for sale was 246,000 in October, which is a 5.2-month supply at the current sales pace. The median sales price of new houses sold was $304,500. Regionally, new home sales fell 9.1 percent in the Northeast, 13.7 percent in the Midwest and 3 percent in the South. Sales increased 8.8 percent in the West The Multifamily Production Index (MPI), released in mid-November by NAHB, posted a gain of three points to 53 in the third quarter. The MPI measures builder and developer sentiment about current conditions in the apartment and condominium market on a scale of 0 to 100. The index and all of its components are scaled so that a number above 50 indicates that more respondents report conditions are improving than report conditions are getting worse. The MPI has been at 50 or above since the beginning of 2012. “Overall, multifamily developers remain positive about the market,” said Andrew Chaban, CEO of Princeton Properties in Lowell, Mass., and chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily Council. “However, in some areas of the country, developers have to overcome challenges of labor and lot shortages to meet demand.” Dietz was optimistic. “This quarter’s MPI reading is consistent with our projection that the multifamily housing sector will have a strong year in 2017,” he said. “The multifamily sector has led the housing recovery, and should continue to be supported by favorable demographics.”

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Improvements Sought for Georgetown Pike Intersection Continued from Page 1 “We have $250,000 allocated, and we think that’s on the high end,” Foust said. “We’re trying to make the entire village area as pedestrian-friendly and safe as possible. This is the major intersection. [The improvements] will open pedestrian access to library and the Grange and probably make it safer to walk to the elementary school.” When the intersection was rebuilt in 1978, in conjunction with construction of

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It was a disappointing end to the fourth annual Statesmen Classic TipOff Tournament for the host Marshall Statesmen as they fell to Heritage High School, 47-43, Dec. 2. Marshall finished the two-day, twogame boys basketball competition with record afBASKETBALL 1-1 ter walloping private-school Trinity School at Meadow View, 68-21, the night before. The game against Heritage was a tale of two halves. In the first, both teams struggled offensively, as they traded scattered possessions and rushed shots on each end of the floor. Sloppy offense translated to only 32 total points, as the Statesmen led 17-15 at intermission. By the second half, the visiting Pride were able to correct their offensive shortcomings while Marshall failed to get off the ground. “That’s a sign of an inexperienced Continued on Page 20

Marshall High School’s Jordan James looks to make a pass for his team during the championPHOTO BY DEB KOLT ship game against visiting Heritage in Marshall’s tipoff classic.

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In this year’s annual early-season Madison Warhawks vs. Oakton Cougars girls basketball meeting, a sidelight the Nov. 29 BASKETBALL of all-Vienna contest were the point guards, or the development of those floor leaders at this point, Oakton, which won the up-tempo high school game on its home court, 73-56, is still developing players at that position. In contrast, the Warhawks are without their starting floor leader because senior Morgan Simpson is sidelined while recovering from a knee injury until late December. As a result, combined with being

the first game for both teams, the play was sloppy, with each team having more than 15 turnovers in a contest between two of the region’s perennial top teams. The lead seesawed in the first half, with Madison ahead early, 8-2. The game was tied at 18 at the end of one quarter. Oakton, the defending 6A North Region champion, took the lead for good with 5:16 left in the second quarter on a layup by senior guard Kailyn Fee, who ran the point for a good part of the game along with Emma Coleman. The Cougars led 34-31 at halftime, then scored the first nine points of the third period to go up, 43-31, and were in control the rest of the way. Oakton was led by the one-two production of senior forwards Delaney

Connolly and Maddie Royle. Connolly had 22 points, including four threepointers, and yanked seven rebounds. Royle had 16 points, made a three, pulled seven rebounds and had a block. “They are both really tough all around and those two play so well together,” Madison coach Kirsten Stone said. “We played well early and we have room to grow.” Fee scored 14 (two three-pointers) and had four assists. Also for Oakton, Amanda Good had six points, seven rebounds and two steals off the bench, Pexton Perine had six points and Karis Yu five. Both teams played a lot of players, as many fouls were called and players were in foul trouble. Continued on Page 20

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There were so many games and tipoff tournaments all over, almost 24-7 it seemed, keeping track of all the contests and results was a challenge. Used to be there was only one area tipoff tournament. That was at the Potomac School, which still holds its event. The 27th annual tourney was Dec. 2 and 3, with eight teams total – four boys and four girls. On occasion, the Flint Hill School teams would play in the Potomac tipoff. No more. Flint Hill hosted its own 13th annual tipoff this past weekend for boys and girls. In Arlington, the Bishop O’Connell boys hosted a Morgan Wootten Tournament game Dec. 4. The Washington-Lee girls did not play in a tournament, but had a busy first week with three games. The Marshall boys hosted a fourteam tournament with a couple of 8 p.m. contests. The Langley and Madison boys and McLean girls played two games each in different events. The Madison boys had a three-game first week, as did the Oakton girls, who did not compete in any tournament. In contrast, some teams only played one game last week, including the Wakefield and Oakton boys and the Langley girls. Years ago, regular-season action began on a Friday night, then continued the following Tuesday. Now, teams like to play as many games in the opening days as possible, including late-December holiday tourneys. Having more early contests gives players and teams the opportunity to play together as much as possible early on, in preparation for the more important conference games, with the bulk of that action coming after the first of the year.

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High School Roundup COACH WINS 700TH GAME: Pat Deegan,

the former girls head basketball coach at Vienna’s Madison and Arlington’s Bishop O’Connell high schools, won his 700th career game on Nov. 29 when the Fairfax Rebels defeated the Annandale Atoms, 49-30. Deegan is coaching Fairfax for the third season. He also coached the Westfield girls after coaching Madison from 1987 to 2001. Victory number 700 came in the 201617 season opener for Fairfax, as Deegan finished last season with 699 career wins. The coach said he did not think much about sitting on 699 during the offseason. “You have so much to do, you really don’t spend much time thinking about things like that,” Deegan said. “I have had a lot of very good players over the years. It has been a lot of fun.” His head-coaching career began at O’Connell, where Deegan coached the Knights to three private-school state championships. Next came Madison, where his teams won two Virginia High School League public-school state crowns, six Northern Region titles, and 11 district banners. At Westfield, his team won a district championship. Deegan took a couple of years off from coaching after retiring from Westfield as a teacher and a coach. Deegan was chosen to the VHSL Hall of Fame and inducted into its 2012 class. – Dave Facinoli MARSHALL RUNNER SECOND AT REGIONALS: An accomplished high school

cross country season got even better for the Marshall Statesmen’s Heather Holt on Nov. 26. The junior finished second in 17:23.4 in the girls seeded race at the Foot Locker South Regional meet at McAlpine Greenway Park in Charlotte. As a result, Holt qualified for the Dec. 10 Foot Locker national meet in San Diego. The

Marshall Continued from Page 19 team,” Marshall coach Dan Hale said. “[Heritage] played tough defense, but we got impatient and settled for some shots when we should’ve kept working and made one or two more passes.” Heritage and Marshall started the third quarter hot. The Pride opened the

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top-10 finishers in the regional meet advance to nationals. The winning time at regionals was 17:21.7. For Holt, her runner-up regional finish was her best by far in three attempts. She finished 11th (17:46) a year ago, just missing qualifying for nationals, and was 47th (18:14) as a freshman. Prior to this year’s regional meet, Holt won eight races, including conference, regional and state championships. She helped the Marshall girls team win all three meets, as well. In the boys South Regional seeded race Nov. 26, Marshall’s Patrick Lynch placed 21st in 15:36.7.

Wiley was Flint Hill’s lone all-conference selection in girls soccer. She scored 17 goals last season. Also for Flint Hill this fall, Marshall’s Heather Holt Catie Stack had was second at regions. three goals and Catherine Martchek scored a few. Rachel Kim had three assists and Catherine Scherer two. Goalie Cami Lamont led the team in saves. For Potomac School, Caskin had six assists, Charlottte White had nine goals and three assists, Tracey Mills had eight assists, Grace Sherman had seven and Eleanor Nuechterlein five.

FLINT HILL AWARDS: The Flint Hill

GIRLS SOCCER ROUNDUP: Two of the top scorers in girls soccer in the Independent School League this fall were Flint Hill sophomore Whitney Wiley and Potomac School junior Courtlynne Caskin. Both scored 15 goals, with Wiley also having five assists to lead Flint Hill in scoring. The Huskies finished 6-10-3 and had four shutouts.

School athletes were chosen all-conference for their performances during the fall season. Junior Courtlynne Caskin (girls soccer), senior Hana Chaudhri (girls volleyball – honorable mention), senior Declan Cetta (boys soccer), freshman Moriah McDonald (girls tennis), senior Ricardo Facey (football), senior Cal Hoffman (cross country), junior Sara Kowalik (field hockey), senior Tyler Manderfield (boys soccer), junior Tracey Mills (girls soccer), senior Herbert Padilla (boys soccer), and sophomore Grace Sherman (girls soccer).

School honored the accomplishments of its fall sports teams and athletes during a recent ceremony that was held at the school. Some of their successes included conference championships by the boys soccer, golf and girls volleyball teams. Five Flint Hill teams qualified for state tournaments and sophomore John Moxley finished second at the boys state cross country meet. Below is the list of winners: Girls volleyball: Husky Award – Aubree Phillips. MVPs – Krissy O’Malley and Sydney Reed. All-conference: Siron Hardy, Hana Lee, O’Malley and Reed. Football: Offensive Players of the Year – Mark Lewis, Walker Venable. Defensive Players of the Year – Trey Rucker, Jamarian Hawkins. Husky Award – Matt Stottlemyer. MVP – Gage Herdman. All-conference: Xavier Formey, Hawkins, Herdman, Lewis, Rucker, Stottlemyer. Golf: Husky Award – Brian Riggione. MVP – Jack Hoel. All-conference: Colin Farrell, Hoel, Riggione. Girls tennis: Husky Award –Leyla Ebrahimi. MVP – Isabelle Ditthavong. All-conference – Ditthavong. Girls cross country: Husky Award – Macy Oliver. MVP – Barrett Harrington. Boys cross country: Husky Award – Austin Jones. MVP – John Moxley. All-conference – Moxley. Girls soccer: Husky Award – Ainsley Jacobs. MVP – Sabrina Kersten. AllConference – Whitney Wiley. Field hockey: Husky Awards – Anna Krisko, Tori Herman, Caroline Shevlin, Sara Paulsen. Defensive MVP – Carolyn Holran. Offensive MVP – Isabel Rice-Martorell. All-conference – RiceMartorell. Boys soccer: Husky Award – Jack Wyant. MVP – Ethan Lloyd. All-conference – Lloyd, Shiv Lamba, Teddy Reddington, Tate Rusby-Wood, Alex Shahmirzadi.

half scoring on four of five possessions. In response, the Statesmen tallied eight points of their own, with three coming from forward Jordan James and five from guard Ryan Robinson, giving Marshall a slight 25-24 lead. After that, the game began to slip away fast from Marshall. After Robinson’s go-ahead three-pointer, the Statesmen began a long scoring drought that extended from midway through the third quarter until a few minutes into the

fourth. Meanwhile, Heritage continued to notch easy buckets thanks to swift ball movement, and kept Marshall’s young line-up off-balance. By the time James finally ended Marshall’s cold streak with a hard-fought bucket on a drive, the Pride already had gained a 38-28 lead. The deficit caused the Statesmen to begin putting up errant three-pointers that missed and only furthered the problems for the home team.

“We just started shooting threes, and if they aren’t going in, you’re in trouble,” Hale added. “We got away from what we do, which is go inside. That’s [another] sign of an inexperienced team.” Robinson led Marshall with 11 points, James scored nine, Joseph Lampman seven and Jack Foley four. Against Trinity, James had 17 points. Lampman scored 15 and made three three-pointers, Foley added 12 and Daniel Deaver six.

Katy Sharon had 16 points and made four three-pointers, senior forward Ashley Sullender scored 11 and freshman guard Caroline Trotter had 11 and made a trio of threes. Megan Miskell had four points and seven rebounds. Madison made 11 three-pointers and Oakton hit seven. Both teams have other games later this week, Madison rallying in the sec-

ond half to defeat the Marshall Statesmen, 41-34, and Oakton (3-0) downing the Loudoun County Raiders, 72-50, then downed Stafford, 85-41. Megan Miskell had 13 points and Sharon made three more three-pointers to score 11 for Madison. Diana Miskell had seven and Sullender six. For Marshall, which led 28-13 at halftime, Clara Ford scored 14 and Kylie Hardin seven.

Against Loudoun County, Royle and Connolly each scored 21, Yu had nine and Mina Mori eight. Against Stafford, Royle had 20, Connolly 19, Fee eight and Emma Colemen seven. NOTE: Madison starting forward Sarah Conforti left the game against Oakton and did not return after banging her chin on the floor in the first half. She later received 12 stitches.

POTOMAC SCHOOL BASKETBALL: The Potomac School Panthers swept their girls and boys tipoff basketball tournaments, each with 2-0 records. The boys defeated School Without Walls, 73-23, then John Paul the Great, 62-47, in the Dec. 3 title game. In the final, Devon Flowers had 32 points and Nate Martin and Preston Bacon nine each. Bacon had 11 and Martin nine in the first game. The Potomac School girls defeated St. Gertrude’s, 64-46, in the first round and John Paul the Great, 57-47, in the final. In the title game, Courtlynne Caskin scored 19, Laila Germanis 16, Sara Park 12 and Camila Rodlauer six. In the first game, Caskin had 26 and made three three-pointers, Park scored 22 and Rodlauer six. The Panthers won their season opener, 58-12, over Brookewood. Tracey Mills scored 14 and Park 12.

SWIM AND DIVE: The Flint Hill Huskies defeated Potomac School, 93-82, in girls action and the Potomac School boys won big over Flint Hill, 106-60. n The Madison Warhawks defeated the South Lakes Seahawks, 170.5-144.5 in girls action and 157-155 in boys. Double winners for Madison were Jack Galbraith, Rachael Holp and Anna Keating. Single winners were Abraham Zimmerman, Sam Duncan, Cole Dyson, Julie Downing, Elizabeth Kuhlkin and Anna Sullivan. POTOMAC SCHOOL ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS: The following Potomac

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High School football team last fall were freshman opponents this season during a Nov. 5 Division III college game between host Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y., and Middlebury College in Vermont. David Kagan was a running back for Hamilton and Harrison Govan a linebacker for Middlebury, which won what is called “The Old Rocking Chair Classic,” 45-10. Both played a limited amount this fall for their teams. Kagan played in eight games, catching a pass for eight yards, having one kick return for six yards, and making a tackle. Govan played in two games. Kagan and Govan met for a photo

players were starters and all-conference players for McLean in 2015. Potomac School graduate Jack Repke was a freshman defensive lineman for Hamilton this season and Langley High grad Alex Baradari was a senior offensive lineman for Hamilton.

Former McLean High School teammates and graduates David Kagan and Harrison Govan played college football this fall.

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WILLIAM AND MARY FOOTBALL: A number of local players were members of the football team at the College of William and Mary this fall. Madison High School graduate Nick Dorka was a junior place-kicker, Flint Hill grad Hunter Windmuller was senior punter, and Flint Hill grad Jesse Anderson was a junior long snapper. Dorka was injured for a good part of the season. He booted two field goals, with a long of 43, punted six times for

a 38.0 average and had 16 kickoffs with 11 touchbacks. Windmuller was also injured. He punted 11 times for a 37.6 average with a long of 53. Langley High School graduate Marcus Harvey was a senior linebacker. He made 53 tackles, including 5.5 for losses. He broke up three passes and forced a fumble. McLean High grad James Howard was a sophomore defensive lineman and made one tackle. Madison High alum Dan Schwab was a linebacker and had two tackles. Oakton High School graduate Chris Durant is the starting junior left tackle. Langley High graduate Brooks Norris was a backup sophomore offensive lineman. He had one tackle.

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Local history Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. December 4, 1942: n The Arlington-Fairfax chapter of the Izaak Walton League is sponsoring a feather drive for the war effort. n A new state law requires nurseries for children to obtain licenses in order to operate. December 3, 1944: n With more and more draftees being ruled unqualified for service as the war drags on, Virginia’s draft boards are planning to call 15 percent more men than usual this month in order to meet the quota. December 2, 1961: n The state attorney general says Prince Edward County is within its rights to close its public schools rather than integrate them, because the Virginia constitution does not require public education. n More than half of the Washingtonbased staff of the Central Intelligence Agency has moved into the new headquarters in Langley. n The Fairfax Education Association is considering whether it should integrate by taking in black members. n Fairfax County lawyers ribbed elected officials and judges during the annual Bar Association “Libel Night.” December 4, 1968: n Some state legislators representing Fairfax County want the new Virginia constitution to include a ban on the death penalty. n U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill, R-10th, spent $115,000 on his re-election bid. December 5, 1975: n The Metro system is “on the verge of default” due to cash-flow problems, and the general manager has announced he plans to step down in January. n Fairfax School Board members have heard withering criticism of the proposal to establish a sex-ed curriculum. n The School Board appears to be evenly split on the need for a school-bond referendum in the fall. December 3, 1986: n Plans by Hazel-Peterson for a big new development in Vienna, including 18-story towers, is being met with mixed reaction from town officials.

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63. *Ciara, on her special day 64. Wade opponent 66. Eagerness, pl. 68. Comic book expression for fear 69. Soccer mom’s ride 70. Icy hut 71. Enthusiasm 72. Product of creativity

73. Cut one’s leg off, e.g. DOWN 1. Aldous Huxley’s drug of choice 2. “The Iliad,” e.g. 3. Hokkaido language 4. One Beatle 5. Less verbose

6. “The ____ and the Beautiful” 7. *Harper ____, 1926-2016 8. *A ____ Called Quest issued comeback album 9. Seductive one 10. Berry high in antioxidants 11. Créme de menthe flavor 12. Absorbed, as a loss 15. Relating to spleen 20. What some smells do to memories 22. *Kardashian brother who became a dad 24. In total 25. *Election winner 26. Sign of a saint, pl. 27. Subatomic particle 29. *Like 2016 31. One of auto pioneers 32. Sacha Cohen’s middle name 33. Anoint 34. *“Major Tom” singer, 1947-2016 36. Mystery writer, ____ Paretsky 38. Site of Leaning Tower 42. Naiad or maenad 45. English in Spain 49. “Fancy that!” 51. *Olympic host 54. Caterpillar precursor 56. Opposite end of alpha 57. Seed coat 58. *Mosquito-borne threat 59. Yemeni port 60. Rapper and actor, 50 ____ 61. Rodeo Drive tree 62. ____ gin 63. Ciao in the U.S. 65. Argo propeller 67. Rolled grass

Fairfax County Notes VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS PREPPING FOR INAUGURAL: Local boosters of

Donald Trump will have the chance to party the night away the evening before he is sworn in as the nation’s 45th president. The Republican Party of Virginia will be a cohost of the All-American Inaugural Ball, to be held on Jan. 19 at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill. The celebration “is inspired by America’s heroes and is an opportunity for us to celebrate President-elect Donald Trump and to honor our military veterans, law enforcement, first-responders and other heroic men and women around our commonwealth and our nation,” Virginia GOP chairman John Whitbeck said. Ticket packages begin at $225. For information and tickets, call (804) 780-0111 or see the Web site at www.allamericanball.com. FAIRFAX HOSTS WATER-TREATMENT CONTINGENT FROM SOUTH KOREA:

The Fairfax County government recently hosted a Republic of Korea (South Korea) delegation representing the Korea Environment Corporation, a national government agency equivalent to the United States EPA. Members of the delegation were focused on administering their wastewa-

ter- and stormwater-regulatory programs. Fairfax County Wastewater Management Program staff and Stormwater Planning Division staff talked to the visitors and made PowerPoint presentations about the policies and procedures Fairfax County has in place, and what actions are taken to meet the state-permit requirements in wastewater and stormwater. The visit included a two hour tour of the Noman M. Cole, Jr. Pollution Control Plant and the laboratory. Members of the delegation were particularly interested in how effluent-discharge limits are determined. Staff talked about this process in general and Juan Reyes, director of the Wastewater Environmental Services Laboratory, used his permit-writer experience to explain the process. To kick off the meeting, the South Korean engineers described the sewage system in Korea, the problems they are encountering and their questions for Fairfax County. COUNTY POLICE IMPLEMENT DWI-ENFORCEMENT SQUAD: Fairfax County

police on Dec. 1 introduced a new nineofficer squad to combat drunk driving throughout the county. The unit’s main goal is to reduce im-

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paired-related crashes through aggressive enforcement and prosecution of drivingwhile-intoxicated (DWI) cases. The squad consists of eight officers and one supervisor who have demonstrated a tremendous commitment to highway safety through their enforcement efforts. The officers chosen averaged a total of 241 DWI arrests for the past seven years. Department leaders hope the squad’s extensive experience and passion for DWI enforcement will continue to enhance the motoring public’s safety. The squad will work from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. in four-day rotations throughout the county. Their assignments will be based on statistical data and requests by the public and station commanders. Officers on the squad are assigned to the Traffic Division of the Operations Support Bureau and will receive advanced training in DWI detection, drug recognition and effective testimony to ensure successful prosecution. The squad’s equipment and salaries are provided by a federal grant being administered by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. There is minimal cost to the county for vehicle maintenance and fuel, county officials said in a statement. – Staff Reports December 8, 2016 25

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