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Comstock Carries the 10th District Democrats Connolly and Beyer Win Easy Victories in Their Races BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
After months of rancorous bickering and invective, the result of the 10th District U.S. House of Representatives race was not remotely close. Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34th) easily bested Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) We’ve just Nov. 4 to clinch the seat, had a great which soon will be vacated response by retiring U.S. Rep. Frank throughout Wolf (R). Comstock, a former the campaign, Wolf aide who promised to talking a lot continue the 17-term legisabout our lator’s legacy, had been the positive candidate to beat for several weeks leading up to the message.’ election. With 182 of 199 – Barbara precincts reporting as of Comstock 10:30 p.m., Comstock had received 122,140 votes, or 56.7 percent, to 86,465 (40.2 percent) for Foust. Also running in the election were Libertarian William Redpath (who had received 1.6 percent of the vote as of 10:30 p.m.), independent Brad Eickholt (1.1 percent) and Green Party candidate Dianne Blais (0.4 percent). The main-party candidates, who both live in McLean, began their Election Day rounds at 6 a.m. Foust cast his ballot at Spring Hill Elementary, Comstock hers at Langley High School. “We’ve just had a great response throughout the campaign, talking a lot about our positive message of turning the economy around, taking care of our health care and really restoring our military,” Comstock said. “People have just been very enthusiastic.” Foust was upbeat as he chatted with supportContinued on Page 26
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At left, Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34th) poses with supporter Pete Snyder after voting Nov. 4 at Langley High School in McLean. Republican Comstock manhandled Democrat John Foust to win the 10th Congressional District seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf. PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER
Too Soon to Start Thinking About 2015 Races? SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
With the 2014 elections now in the history books, attention turns to what’s on tap for 2015. The election of Republican Barbara Comstock to Congress will necessitate a special election to select her successor in the 34th House of Delegates district, and it could be a competitive one: Comstock herself barely squeaked by in her 2013 re-election bid in a district that includes parts of McLean, Great
Falls and a little bit of Loudoun County. The outcome of the special election – which will be called either by Gov. McAuliffe or House Speaker William Howell, depending on the timing of Comstock’s resignation – will not have much of an impact in Richmond, where Republicans hold a whopping majority in the House of Delegates. Whoever wins the special election will have to turn right around and defend the seat, as all 40 state Senate and 100 House of Delegates seats across the commonwealth will be up for grabs.
So, too, will all 10 Fairfax County Board of Supervisors’ seats, along with all 12 School Board seats and three constitutional offices: Clerk of the Circuit Court, commonwealth’s attorney and sheriff. Democrats currently hold a 7-3 majority on the Board of Supervisors; while Commonwealth’s Attorney Raymond Morrogh and Sheriff Stacey Kincaid are Democrats and Circuit Court Clerk John Frey is a Republican. School Board seats officially are non-partisan positions under Virginia state law.
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Northern Virginia’s future success hinges upon bold investments now in the region’s roads, airports and transit systems, transportation experts said Oct. 29. “There are a lot of warning signs,” including traffic congestion that saps hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of productivity from area residents, said Peter Rogoff, U.S. Department of Transportation undersecretary for policy. Rogoff was the keynote speaker at the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce’s NOVAForward Transportation Summit, held at the Marriott Fairview Park hotel in Falls Church. Rogoff stressed the urgency of ramping up transportation investments to accommodate the additional 100 million U.S. residents anticipated by 2050. While previous U.S. generations invested extensively in transportation infrastructure, “we’ve missed a generation of investment,” he said. “We now have to play catch-up in a very real way.” The Obama administration in April transmitted to Congress the 350-page GROW AMERICA Act, which would provide $302 billion for transportation projects over the next four years, he said. Officials will seek verifiable results from states to ensure federal transportation dollars are spent efficiently, Rogoff said. Highperforming regions would control more of the federal money allotted to them, he
said. Rogoff acknowledged that governmental rules, such as permitting and environmental reviews, are preventing projects from being delivered in a timely fashion. “The time penalty translates into real dollars,” he said. Planners also should facilitate freight delivery, as many trucks share the highways with passenger cars, Rogoff said. Even if telework initiatives take some vehicles off the roads, “those people still need food and consumer products delivered to their stores,” he said at the regional summit. Bloomberg BNA transportation reporter Jeff Plungis then posed questions to five panelists, who advocated for more infrastructure investment in Metrorail and local highways, airports and bridges. Metrorail could expand its capacity by 35-percent by switching to eight-car trains, said Richard Sarles, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority general manager and CEO. Those new cars must be ordered by next year to meet a funding window, he said. Surrounding jurisdictions that finance Metrorail have been supportive, but the system also needs federal investment, Sarles said. WMATA officials have been beefing up repairs to the system’s tracks and elevators. “We’re beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel,” said Sarles, who earned chuckles from the audience for his allusion
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which has lost some domestic traffic to Reagan National. Panelists agreed the region must begin planning improvements for the American Legion Bridge. They acknowledged another key project, building a new Potomac River crossing west of that bridge, likely would raise hackles in Maryland. Maryland also poses challenges for better traffic flow along Interstate 495, panelists said. Virginia has added Express Lanes between Springfield and McLean, but those lanes are not reciprocated across the river and traffic backs up badly on weekdays south of the American Legion Bridge, they said. John Milliken, chairman of the Virginia Port Authority’s Board of Commissioners, said the building of Interstate 66 in environmentally hyper-conscious Arlington County should show Marylanders that the public will support major transportation projects if they’re well-executed. “I’m an Arlingtonian, so I’ll match my political correctness with Takoma Park’s anytime,” Milliken joked. Virginia Secretary of Transportation Aubrey Layne stressed regional, not parochial, solutions for the commonwealth’s transportation challenges. Public-private partnerships will play a vital role and one likely will be implemented for planned improvements along Interstate 66, he said. Minerva said such partnerships sometimes are viewed as “free money” and are not panaceas.
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Bands, Dancers, Zombies Enliven Vienna’s Annual Halloween Parade BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
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With the 2014 election season now behind us – can we get a “hallelujah!” from the chorus? – it’s not too soon to start looking toward the 2015 ballot. There will be no big-name contests in Virginia, no race for president or U.S. Senate or governor. Instead, Fairfax County residents in November 2015 will be faced with choices at the local level, along with legislative races. The irony, of course, is that while local elected officials have far more impact on the lives of local residents than those higher up the political food chain, a large segment of the population tunes out local races. Turnout next November likely will be anemic. We don’t think that’s all bad; we’d rather have fewer, but informed, people coming to the polls to cast ballots in local races than have throngs of the uninformed waiting in line. The seats of all 10 members of
the Board of Supervisors will be on the ballot, and the electorate would be right to ask some hard questions of this group, which in recent years has seemed to be focused on finding new ways of parting local residents from their hard-earned cash in an omnivorous quest for new revenue. (A Barbara Comstock ad blasting Supervisor John Foust on this very subject this year was brutal, but seemingly impactful.) Democrats on the Board of Supervisors need to explain to voters why they haven’t done more to restrain spending, while the three Republicans on the board, and Republicans taking on incumbent Democrats, will have to detail what they’d do if given the chance to govern Fairfax. Also on the ballot will be all seats of the School Board, whose members have spent much of the last four years blustering about the need for yet more revenue
for county schools. That’s what you get when you give one interest group (education advocates) a bully pulpit but not the responsibility of weighing needs of the entire community in making budget choices. We go back long enough to remember the day when local elections had strong contenders from each party, voters were engaged and the results had significant meaning related to the direction of Fairfax’s governance. Anybody who lived through the 1987 Board of Supervisors’ race – with contentious campaigns for board chairman and in a number of districts – knows how important these races can be. Lately, however, it seems that fewer and fewer engaged citizens are willing to take the plunge and run for local office, and fewer and fewer local voters take the time to get fully engaged. And that is a shame.
McLean Citizens Association Saluted by Supervisors as It Reaches Its Centennial BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
The Board of Supervisors on Oct. 28 lauded the McLean Citizens Association (MCA) for bolstering the community’s recreational facilities, schools, libraries and other amenities over the past century. In a board matter presented at the meeting, Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) moved to honor MCA, which is Fairfax County’s oldest civic association and will celebrate its centennial this fall. Foust, a McLean resident and former MCA president, noted how the organization had begun in 1914 as the School and Civic League of McLean and had helped bring roads, a library and electrification to McLean. The organization’s annual McLean Day celebration began in 1915 and continues to
the present day. The group, which switched to its current name in January 1953, during the 1950s and ’60s contributed land and money toward establishment of a campus that now includes Dolley Madison Library, McLean Green and the McLean Community Center. The group in the 1970s persuaded county officials to buy land for Scotts Run Nature Preserve and Lewinsville Park. In 1980, MCA members voted to form the McLean Citizens Foundation (now the McLean Community Foundation), which in subsequent decades has provided more than $1 million in grants to groups serving the McLean area. In recent years, MCA has advocated to contain the huge amount of growth planned for Tysons Corner; ensure that Tysons contains sufficient parks, schools and
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SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) of Northern Virginia garnered more than $80,000 at its 12th annual Toast to Hope fund-raising event, held Oct. 26 at the Artisphere in Arlington. The celebration highlighted SCAN’s accomplishments over the past 26 years, and provided an opportunity for guests to be a part of the magic that happens when communities connect with their most at-risk children and families. More than 230 guests helped raise the critical funds that will support SCAN’s child-abuse-prevention programs in the coming year. Toast to Hope is SCAN’s largest fundraising event, raising critical funds to help reach thousands of children and their families in Northern Virginia. All proceeds benefit SCAN’s child-abuse-and-neglectprevention programs, including parent education and the Alexandria/Arlington CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Program, as well as public-education efforts throughout Northern Virginia. “An investment in SCAN is an investment in a child’s brighter future,” said Sonia Quinonez, the organization’s executive director. “Each year, SCAN helps to either prevent or break the cycle of child abuse in families. We focus on solutions, one of which is about adults taking responsibility for the children in their lives and communities – providing them with the opportunity to grow up in a safe, stable, nurturing environment.” “We are proud of our results of breaking the cycle of child abuse in more than 1,000 local families each year,” Quinonez said, “and we are so grateful to the hundreds of supporters who made Toast to Hope such a success so that we can continue this important work for children and families in Northern Virginia.” Part of the “magic” of the evening was certainly thanks to magician “Magic by Geo” and musician Poor Boy. Culinary sponsors included To Your Taste Catering, Tempo Restaurant, Dishes of India, Mexicali Blues and Chadwicks. Vintners included Barboursville Vineyards and Virginia Imports Ltd., and the event highlighted
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Sean Hosty, a board member of Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia, and his wife, April Hosty, were among those who gathered Oct. 26 in Arlington at the annual “Toast to Hope” fundraiser. More than 230 local leaders and members of the community were in attendance at the celebration.
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The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a new pay plan Oct. 28 that will give county employees more predictable raises, but cost taxpayers $44 million extra next year. That total, which includes raises for general-fund and public-safety employees, plus related market studies, is $10.7 million more than has been allotted for in the projected fiscal year 2016 budget, county officials said. Crafted over the last 18 months, the new pay plan will be implemented in July 2015 at the start of fiscal year 2016. It will keep the current open-range pay structure, include annual funding for a market-rate (i.e., cost of living) adjustment and provide for annual pay increases based on employees’ performance and their relative positions on the pay plan. Those in the bottom 15 percent of the pay plan will be eligible for 3-percent wage hikes, while those in the top 25 percent will receive up to 1.25-percent raises, unless they’ve hit the top of their pay range. Supervisors also agreed to begin giving 4-percent pay increases to county employees with 20 and 25 years’ service, up to the maximum of their pay range. Those increases would be in lieu of annual performance-related pay hikes for which they otherwise would be eligible. The plan will permit people hired at the low end of the county’s wage scale to reach the midpoint within 12 years and the top after 25 years of service. During the first year of the plan’s implementation, the average county generalfund employee would receive a 2.5-percent pay hike, plus an estimated 1.5-percent market-rate adjustment. All employees with 20 or more years of service next year would receive 4-percent longevity increases and the market-rate boost, for a total of 5.5 percent. In subsequent years, longevity increases would be offered only to employees reaching their 20- and 25-year milestones, officials said. The pay system is designed to be equitable, keep up with inflation, allow employees to move up the pay scale predictably
throughout their careers, reward performance and longevity, and be sustainable and affordable, said Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (D). “This has been a really intensive process,” said Bulova, who likened the effort to selecting a new pope. “We have white smoke. Is everything perfect? Probably not.” Supervisor Penelope Gross (D-Mason), who chairs the board’s Personnel and Reorganization Committee, compared crafting the plan to “nailing Jell-O to a wall.” “This was a lot of heavy lifting and a long time getting here,” she said, noting the cascading consequences of various options that the committee considered. Despite approving the plan, some supervisors cautioned that pay increases might not always be possible. “There will be times when the budget is just too tight to accommodate everything in the pay plan,” Gross said. Work groups that crafted the plan recommended the Board of Supervisors first trim or eliminate the market-rate adjustments during tight budgetary periods. If performance and longevity increases cannot be afforded in their entirety, supervisors instead should approve an acrossthe-board salary adjustment for all employees, work group members said. The new plan did not satisfy Arthur Purves, president of the Fairfax County Taxpayers Alliance, who said it provides much more generous compensation than that offered in the private sector. County employees would get two raises per year – a market-rate adjustment and a longevity increase – while private-sector workers typically would get just one raise annually, he said. “The so-called ‘performance increase’ is misnamed because 95 percent of employees are expected to qualify” for the full amount, Purves said. To make the plan comparable to the private sector and fair to the taxpayer, the market-rate adjustment should be dropped, only 10 percent of employees should get the full performance increase and the proposal to give 5.5-percent raises for workers with 20 and 25 years’ service should be eliminated, Purves said.
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The Vienna Town Council on Oct. 27 approved the sale of a half-section of publicly owned alleyway between 101 Wilmar Place, N.W.., and 210 Center St., N. The sale is the latest among a flurry of similar transactions approved by Vienna officials in recent months for that section of town. The alley section’s new owner, Mark Pellegrino, will pay the town $3 per square foot for the 15-foot-wide strip of land, for a total of $1,688. Three town-appointed viewers earlier had determined there was no pub-
lic value to be obtained by keeping the alley section. One of those viewers was Vienna Planning Commission member Emil Attanasi, who in May was appointed to fill Michael Polychrones’ unexpired Town Council term. Attanasi voted on the matter after receiving assurances from Town Attorney Steven Briglia that there was no conflict of interest involved, as Attanasi did not stand to benefit monetarily. Pellegrino agreed to grant the town a temporary access easement through the alleyway, in case any maintenance work needed to be done.
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It’s fall and that means changing leaves, shorter days and, in Virginia, an increased risk of white-tailed deer darting in front of your car. Each year, one-half to two-thirds of deer-vehicle collisions happened in October, November and December, according to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. In 2013, nearly 55 percent, or 3,265 of 5,590 of deer-versus-vehicle, crashes happened in those months, according to a news release from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and AAA Mid-Atlantic. More than 25 percent, 1,575, of those crashes happened in November. “Fall is the breeding season for deer, and consequently, deer are more active now than at any other time of the year,” DGIF officials said. Transportation and wildlife officials are urging motorists to be careful and to be on the lookout for deer while driving. “Having been in a crash involving a deer, I am well aware of the danger,” DMV Commissioner Richard Holcomb said. “Sometimes these crashes are simply un-
avoidable. However, staying alert for deer is always good advice, particularly this time of year. Follow the posted speed limits and pay attention to deer crossing signs. And, as always, remember to buckle up and make sure everyone in your vehicle is properly secured.” In 2013, the most deer-vehicle crashes happened in Loudoun County, where 360 such crashes were reported, followed by Fauquier County, where 259 deer-vehicle crashes occurred. Prince William County came in next with 135 crashes, followed by Fairfax County with 115. In Manassas, 6 deervehicle crashes were reported in 2013, in Alexandria there were five and three in Arlington. According to state officials, fewer than 2 percent of vehicle fatalities and injuries come from deer-related crashes, but such collisions “can cause considerable damage to both people and property.” DGIF wildlife biologists estimate that there are about one million white-tailed deer in Virginia at this time of year. For more information about deer behavior, see the Web site www.dgif.virginia. gov/wildlife/deer. The Virginia Department of Game and
Inland Fisheries recommend the following tips to drivers to avoid hitting a deer: #1: When driving, particularly at dusk and dawn, slow down and be attentive. If you see one deer, likely there will be others. If one deer crosses the road as you approach, others may follow. #2: Deer habitually travel the same areas; therefore deer crossing signs have been installed by the Virginia Department of Transportation. Use caution when you see these signs. #3: Drivers should apply brakes, even stop if necessary, to avoid hitting a deer, but should never swerve out of the lane to miss a deer. A collision with another vehicle, tree or other object is likely to be more serious than hitting a deer. #4: Rely on your caution and your own senses, not deer whistles you can buy for your car. These devices have not been shown to be effective. #5: Any person involved in a collision with a deer or bear while driving a motor vehicle, thereby killing the animal, should immediately report the accident to law enforcement in the county or city where the accident occurred. #6: Drivers who collide with a deer or bear, killing the animal, may keep it for
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Vienna Town Council members on Oct. 27 awarded a contract to Rinker Design Associates to perform supplemental design work for the town’s Mill Street, N.E., reconstruction project. The $98,721 project will cover the section of Mill Street between Ayr Hill Avenue, N.E., and the street’s dead end to the north. This length of roadway receives considerable use by industrial trucks and will require reconstruction all the way down to its sub-street, said Vienna Public Works Director Dennis Johnson. Vienna’s on-call engineering-services contract with the firm of Wiley/Wilson has expired and that company no longer is bidding on the town’s projects, officials said. Rinker Design Associates will survey the roadway area, locate the town’s rightof-way, conduct soil testing and prepare a roadway-reconstruction design. The firm also will design a sidewalk for the street’s west side, create plans for a Vshaped ditch or related pathway on the east side to channel stormwater into existing drainage grates and create a plan for construction staging and traffic management to reduce disruption of the area while work takes place. At the suggestion of Council member Carey Sienicki, Johnson and Town Attorney Steven Briglia may confer on possible options for obtaining compensation from previous contractor Wiley/Wilson. Vienna Buys $141,000 Worth of New Vehicles: Things wear out, especially if they’re used for public-works duties. The Vienna Town Council unanimously agreed Oct. 27 to ride several contracts from other municipalities and pay $140,940 for five new vehicles that will be used by the town’s Department of Public Works. The vehicles included a $44,325 Ford F-
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Fairfax Sees September Decline in Unemployment Fairfax County’s unemployment rate in September was part of a general trend downward across the region and commonwealth. With 605,410 county residents employed in the civilian workforce and 26,520 looking for jobs, the unemployment rate of 4.2 percent was down from 4.6 percent a month before, according to figures reported Oct. 29 by the Virginia Employment Commission. Fairfax’s results were part of a general trend downward in month-over-month joblessness, according to the figures: Unemployment declined 4 percent in August to 3.7 percent in September in Arlington; from 4.2 percent to 3.7 percent in the city of Falls Church; from 4.6 percent to 4.1 percent in Alexandria; from 4.6 percent to 4.2 percent in Loudoun County; and from 5 percent to 4.6 percent in Prince William County. Regionwide, the Northern Virginia unemployment rate of 4.3 percent in September was down from 4.7 percent in August, representing 1.49 million employed in the civilian workforce and about 221,600 looking for work, based on non-seasonally-adjusted figures.
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Statewide, the jobless rate dropped from 5.7 percent to 5.2 percent, although part of that decline was due to a contraction in the labor force, said Ann Lang, senior economist with the Economic Information Services Division of the Virginia Employment Commission. September’s data reported statewide employment declines in the private education/health services and construction sectors, with no change in the leisure/hospitality and manufacturing sectors. “Total non-farm employment continues below the April 2008 pre-recession peak of 3,791,900 jobs,” Lang said. “In September, private-sector employment decreased by 6,500 jobs, while public-sector payrolls decreased by 900 jobs.” Among Virginia’s 134 cities and counties, Arlington and Falls Church tied for the lowest jobless rate, followed by Bath County (3.8 percent) and, in a three-way tie at 4.1 percent, Alexandria, Madison County and the city of Manassas Park. The cities of Martinsville and Petersburg had the month’s highest jobless rates, at 11.1 percent and 9.6 percent, respectively. They were followed by Dickenson
County (9.5 percent), the city of Lexington (9.3 percent) and, tied at 9.2 percent, the counties of Brunswick and Buchanan. The Washington region had the lowest unemployment rate among Virginia’s metropolitan areas, followed by Charlottesville (4.5 percent) and Winchester (4.8 percent). The highest rates among metro areas were found in Danville (7.2 percent) and KingsportBristol (6.1 percent). Nationally, Virginia ranked 21st among states in employment. The lowest jobless rates for the month were turned in by North Dakota (2.2 percent), South Dakota (3 percent), Nebraska (3.2 percent), Utah (3.3 percent) and Idaho (3.5 percent), while the highest were found in Georgia (7.5 percent), Rhode Island (7.3 percent), Mississippi (7.3 percent), Nevada (7 percent) and California (6.9 percent). Complete data can be found on the Web site at www.virginialmi.com. Regional Jobless Rate Posts Year-Over-Year Decline: With about 8,500 fewer residents lacking jobs in September compared to a year before, the Washington metropolitan area’s unemployment rate posted a year-over-year decline from 5.3 percent to 5 per-
UNEMPLOYMENT RATES, SEPTEMBER Data from Virginia Employment Commission, showing non-seasonally-adjusted civilian employment for September. “Previous” is rate for August.
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Employed 87,799 133,838 605,410 7,498 186,289 224,727 1,494,444 4,037,432 146,941,000
Unemployed 3,720 5,123 26,520 287 8,254 10,888 67,370 221,653 8,962,000
cent, according to new federal figures. The local region was not alone: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 339 of the nation’s 372 metropolitan saw lower unemployment in September compared to a year ago, with increases in just 26 areas and no change in seven. Non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment figures were reported Oct. 29, and are preliminary. There were just over 3.21 million Washington-area residents in the civilian workforce and 162,100 looking for jobs in September, down from 170,800 seeking work a year before. Nationally, the lowest unemployment rates were reported in Bismarck, N.D. (2.1 percent) and
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Business Briefcase on the local construction front: A total of 299 building permits for single-family homes were issued in the third quarter of 2014, according to the Fairfax County Department of Management and Budget, an increase of 24 percent over the permits issued during the same period in 2013. For the first three quarters of the year, building-permit issuance was running 3.9percent ahead of 2013’s figure, county officials said. FAIRFAX SEES DECLINE IN HOMES ‘UNDER WATER’: The percentage of homes in
Fairfax County with negative equity – with a loan of more than the current value of the property – is running well below national figures, according to new data. Zillow reports that the percentage of homes “under water” in Fairfax was 9.6 percent in the second quarter of 2014, down from 10.1 percent in the first quarter. Nationally, the rate was 17 percent, according to Zillow data reported by the Fairfax County Department of Management and Budget. SALES-TAX RECEIPTS UP (MAYBE):
Sales-tax receipts distributed to Fairfax County from the state government in October stood at $15.4 million, an increase of 15.8 percent from the same month a year before, according to figures reported by the Virginia Department of Taxation and the Fairfax County Department of Management and Budget. The receipts represent retail purchases made in August. For the first three months of the county government’s fiscal year, sales-tax receipts are up 7.2 percent from 2013. But county officials say that because tax payments on purchases made at several major retailers were held up by the state government last year until questions were resolved, the growth rate may be artificially high. Last year’s tax issue was cleared up and payment to Fairfax County was made in December, so year-to-year comparisons might be more accurate later in the county’s fiscal year, officials suggested. VIENNA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ADDS MEMBERS: The Vienna Business Asso-
ciation has announced the following new members: Home Savings & Trust Mortgage; Law Office of Bettina M. Lawton; Bullseye Wood Specialties and The Wine Outlet.
For information on the organization, see the Web site at www.viennabusiness. org. BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED IN VIENNA: The Vienna town government has an-
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Legion Post 270 in McLean will host a Veterans Day observance on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the post’s memorial garden, located adjacent to McLean High School. Also participating will be students at the high school, members of the McLean Volunteer Fire Department, Fairfax County Police Department and local leaders. The community is invited. VETERANS DAY CEREMONY PLANNED FOR GREAT FALLS: Friends of the Great
Falls Freedom Memorial will hold the annual Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Freedom Memorial, located behind Great Falls Library. The keynote speaker will by U.S. Navy
Capt. David Kindley. There also will be a U.S. Marine Corps color guard and patriotic songs. The community is invited. Parking is available at the library. PLANNING CONTINUES FOR ‘WINTERFEST’: Plans continue for the annual
McLean WinterFest Parade, to be held on Sunday, Dec. 7. Because the parade falls on the anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, it will feature a salute to World War II veterans, and members of American Legion Post 270 will serve as grand marshals. The deadline for participant registration is Nov. 18; there is no fee to enter. The parade route will follow Old Chain Bridge Road from Fleetwood Road to Elm Street. For information about the parade and special events related to it, see the Web site at www.mcleanwinterfest.org. McLEAN ANTIQUES SHOW ON HORIZON: The 38th annual McLean Antiques
Show & Sale will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the McLean Community Center. The cost of $10 provides admission for both days. For information, call (703) 790-0123 or see the Web site at www.mcleancenter.org. CHURCH TO HOST SCREENING OF DOCUMENTARY ON THEOLOGIAN: St. John’s
Episcopal Church in McLean will present a screening of the documentary “Bonhoeffer,” featuring a discussion with filmmaker Martin Doblmeier, on Friday, Nov. 7 at 7:15 p.m. at the church, 6715 Georgetown Pike. Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of the leading theologians of the 20th century and an opponent of the Nazi regime in Germany. He was imprisoned by the Gestapo in 1943 and was executed in 1945 just days before the concentration camp he was held in was captured by Allied forces. The community is invited. Light refreshments will be served. For information, call (703) 356-4902 or see the Web site at www. stjohnsmclean.org. CONTEMPORARY-DANCE TROUPE RETURNS TO ALDEN THEATRE: Christo-
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AMERICAN LEGION TO KICKS OF SEASONAL SALES OF CITRUS: American
Legion Post 270 in McLean opens another season of charity citrus sales on Nov. 14. Fresh fruit will arrive the third weekend of each month to the Post home, 1355 Balls Hill Road, through March, with proceeds supporting local veterans’ and youth needs and other programs in the community.
For information or to place a citrus order in advance, call (703) 356-8259. AUTHOR TO DISCUSS TOME ON HISTORY OF LEWINSVILLE CHURCH: B. Roland
McElroy, former chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Charles Robb (D-Va.), will discuss his new history of Lewinsville Presbyterian Church at the monthly meeting of the McLean Historical Society, to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center. A book-signing will follow the event, which is free and open to the public. For information, call Paul Kohlenberger at (703) 980-0885 or e-mail paulkohl@ msn.com. McLEAN AAUW TO LOOK AT HARASSMENT: The McLean branch of the Ameri-
can Association of University Women will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at the McLean Community Center. The guest speaker will be Holly Kearl, an author and advocate for stopping street harassment. Copies of Kearl’s books will be available for purchase at the meeting. The community is invited. SAFE COMMUNITY COALITION TO BENEFIT FROM FUNDRAISER: The Safe Com-
munity Coalition will be the beneficiary of the monthly “Community Charity Champions” initiative of HBC Realty Group of Keller Williams Realty. The event will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pulcinella Italian Host in McLean. The coalition is a volunteer group dedicated to creating a safe and healthy environment for local youth. “We are grateful to Karen Briscoe, Lizzy Conroy and HBC Realty Group’s Community Charity Champions for their tireless efforts to support not only the Safe Community Coalition, but many non-profits in our community,” said coalition president Susan Nolan. The event will see approximately 70 percent of proceeds from food and drink sales donated to the coalition, as long as those attending bring a flyer available on the Web site at www.hbcrealtygroup.com. Sponsors of the event are Briscoe and Conroy with HBC Realty Group; the Simmons Team of George Mason Mortgage; Betty Sparkman and Chris Lara of Reveal Remodel; Kevin Dougherty of Pillar to Post Home Inspection; Macus Simon of EKKO Title; and Moe Jebali of Pulcinella. BENEFIT CONCERT SUPPORTS WOUNDED WARRIORS: St. Francis Episcopal
Church in Great Falls is hosting a benefit concert on Sunday, Nov. 9 in support of Trio Galilei’s ongoing work with wounded warriors and their families. The concert is slated for 4 p.m. at the church, 9220 Georgetown Pike. Contributions are encouraged but not required. The trio – consisting of Sue Richards, Ginger Hildebrand and Carolyn Surrick – began performing in 2008 to support injured U.S. service personnel. For information, call (703) 759-2082 or see the Web site at www.stfrancisgreatfalls. org.
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Vocal Competition Showcases Standout Youth SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
Ayana Reed and Devandas James were two of six contestants in the 2014 Vocal-Arts Competition for Emerging Artists, sponsored by a local chapter of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs. Reed is a graduate of George Mason University’s vocal-arts program, while James, who won the competition, is a senior at GMU.
Saunders quoted cellist YoYo Ma on the appeal of classical music: “If you get introduced to it the right way, it will be your friend for life.” It is, Saunders said, “music that will lift your spirits and no doubt bring great joy to your hearts.” The competition was co-sponsored by the Northern Virginia chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, as well as OperaNova.
Miriam Miller, president of the opera organization, said the African-American community and others need to work together to provide “equal access to America’s cultural heritage, for everybody.” “Help us do it,” she pleaded, “or it’s going to just slip away.” Competition judges Nicole Butler, Larry King and Lelia Denise Roane listened intently as the performers, accompanied by pianist Alma Sanford, vied to stand
out. Competitors each performed three works: an aria, an art song and either a Negro spiritual or a work by a contemporary AfricanAmerican composer. The crown was won by James, a senior at George Mason University’s School of Music studying under Professor Samuel Bonds. Reed finished second and Smith third. But “there are no losers in this competition,” said Sherelle Carper, acting president of the
Millennium-Seat Pleasant club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs. “Everyone is a winner.” The evening also paid tribute to Harolyn Blackwell and Charlotte Holloman for their decades of achievement as performers (from Broadway to classical-music halls) and educators. A special intermission performance highlighted additional talented African-American performers.
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Mount Olive Baptist Church, in the Arlington View neighborhood not far from the Pentagon, is used to performances by talented singers and musicians during Sunday services. But on Saturday night, Nov. 1, the sanctuary filled with the sounds of college-age and twentysomething African-American singers putting their own individual stamps on classic American music. Six performers took part in the third annual Vocal-Arts Competition for Emerging Artists, vying to move from regional to national competition. Joan McIver, who co-chaired the regional competition with Darnell Wise Lightbourn, promised those filling the pews that they were about to witness “an awesome event.” And the student contestants – sopranos Amelia Taylor, Victoria Henderson and Ayana Reed, baritone Andrew Smith, bass-baritone Devandas James and mezzo-soprano Catherine Hinton – did not disappoint. The annual competition is a keystone initiative of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs. Those who win at the local level have the opportunity to move into national competition. It is designed to focus attention on the achievements of African-American students in the vocal arts, and to spread the word in the broader community. “You’re going to learn something very valuable, and there’s fellowship – there is always an opportunity to make a friend and always an opportunity to praise God,” said Jacquie Gates Webb, a producer, performer and host of the “Sunday Afternoon Gospel” music program on WHUR-FM and “Gospel World” on Sirius/ XM satellite radio. Renatha Saunders, director of the Mount Olive Baptist Church Levites’ Choir, acknowleges a bit of wariness when she brought her young charges to last year’s vocal competition, held elsewhere in the region. Would they be enchanted, or bored? The youngsters were so enthralled, Saunders said, they insisted she try to bring the competition to Mount Olive. The effort succeeded.
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HALLOWEEN PARADE TO BE REPLAYED ON CABLE: Fairfax County Public Access
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ment continues its efforts to devise and fund a memorial to honor the town’s late mayor, M. Jane Seeman, who died earlier this year. The Mayor’s Advisory Committee is meeting on alternating Wednesdays (including Nov. 12 and 26) at 3:30 p.m. at the Town Green (or Vienna Town Hall in case of inclement weather) to discuss proposals to honor the late mayor for her service to the community and the region. Meetings are open to the public. Donations are now being accepted in support of the memorial, and can be made in person at Town Hall or through the Web site at www.viennava.gov. CIVIC ASSOCIATION TO HOST FOOD DRIVE: The Northeast Vienna Citizens As-
sociation will host a food drive in support of the Committee for Helping Others from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. Among items specifically in need: diapers, cooking oil, canned fruit, applesauce, pancake mix, tomato sauce, laundry detergent, canned hams, Spam, tuna, oatmeal and dish soap.
Items can be dropped off at the Vienna Community Center, Vienna Town Hall, Bikes@Vienna, Caffe Amouri, Evolution Fitness, Reall Drug Store and the Vienna Arts Society. A collection center at Patrick Henry Library is cosponsored by Supervisor Catherine Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill). Members of Girl Scout Cadette Troop 2684 of Kilmer Middle School will be assisting by collecting donated food. VOLUNTEER MANAGER SOUGHT FOR COMMUNITY GARDEN: The Vienna Parks
and Recreation Department is seeking a volunteer to manage the community garden during 2015. The manager would develop planting beds, continue with on-site improvements, provide educational opportunities and work with volunteers. For information on the opportunity, call parks director Cathy Salgado at (703) 2556356 or e-mail csalgado@viennava.gov. WOMAN’S CLUB TO HOST HARVEST BAZAAR: The Vienna Woman’s Club will
hold its 54th annual Harvest Bazaar, featuring more than 75 crafters and vendors, on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center. The event also will feature a bake sale, children’s activities, and breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. The cost is $3; Proceeds will support the club’s scholarship programs.
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Schools & Military n Kylie Donohoe of McLean, Morgan Doss of Oakton and Carson Monroe of Vienna were among 28 students from James Madison University who participated in the Urbino Project in Italy during a studyabroad program. The students are media-arts and design majors. n At the first tournament of the D.C. Urban Debate League this school year, the Longfellow Middle School Debate Team of Antonio Bravo, Nikhita Pamidala and Ian Choi captured the trophy for the sixthbest team out of 64 competing. Longfellow debater Serin Bok was recognized as the 10th-best speaker of the day, and three more Longfellow students placed in the top 25 out of more than 190 participants in the tournament. Longfellow had the second highest percentage of wins at this tournament among competing schools. Eighteen debaters represented Longfellow, 11 of whom were competing in their first debate. Returning eighth-grade students who served as mentors to Longfellow’s new debaters included Bok, Ritika Shrivastav, Zoe Treibitz, Samantha Yap, Nina Talwar, Antonio Bravo and Nihal Khurana. n George C. Marshall, James Madison, Langley, McLean and Oakton high
schools were among Fairfax County high schools honored as “Blue Star Schools” by the non-profit Working in Support of Education (WISE) organization. Schools received the honor for student achievement on the 2013-14 WISE financial-literacy certification test. Statewide, 148 schools were named Blue Star schools, recognizing more than half of the schools so recognized nationally. Local educators honored as “Gold Star Teachers” for the achievement of students included Mindy Straley of Marshall; Mary Ann Barton, Dana Dingell, James Miller and Walter Wallmark of Madison; John Santosuosso and Austin Whitehorne of Langley; Janet Hochenberger and Sara Wheeler of McLean; and Michael Green of Oakton. n The James Madison High School Marching Band earned first place in Class 3A during preliminary competition at the regional Bands of America competition held Oct. 25 in Newark, Del. In preliminaries, the band won awards for best music, best visual and general effect. In the finals competition, the band finished in third place, and will head to the Bands of America Grand Nationals Championship, to be held in Indianapolis on Nov. 14-15. n Members of the Marshall Academy Cyber Security Club recently toured the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) National Cybersecurity and Com-
Public-Safety Notes KNIFE-WIELDING MAN FLEES AFTER ROBBERY ATTEMPT IN McLEAN: Fair-
fax County police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred Oct. 28 in McLean. The victim was walking in a parking lot in the 6800 block of Elm Street at 8 p.m. when he was approached by a man who displayed a knife and demanded money, Fairfax County police said. The suspect fled on foot and the victim did not require medical attention. The suspect was described as white, 18 to 20 years old and about 5 feet 7 inches tall, police said. MAN CHARGED WITH DWI AFTER VIENNA POLICE FIND CAR HALFWAY ON SIDEWALK: Vienna police dispatched an
CHECKS SENT BY EMPLOYMENT FIRM PROVE TO BE FAKE: A resident living in
the 400 block of Council Drive, N.E., told Vienna police that after posting his resume on CareerBuilder.Com in October, he was contacted by a company that wished to employ his services. The company sent him two checks that he was to deposit into his personal account. After he deposited the checks, the company contacted him and requested he transfer some of the funds into a business account. After transferring the funds, his bank contacted him and informed him the checks were counterfeit, police said. VIENNA MAN DETECTS FRAUDULENT CREDIT-CARD CHARGE: A resident liv-
ing in the 200 block of Old Courthouse Road, S.W., told Vienna police on Oct. 24 at noon that as he was verifying his PNC Credit/Debit card account, he discovered a fraudulent charge had been made without his knowledge. The charge originated from California, police said. WOMAN PLANS TO TELL AMOROUS
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n Silver Strings musicians from Spring Hill Elementary School performed recently for residents at Sunrise of McLean, and will continue to perform there throughout the school year on a monthly basis. The fifth- and sixth-grade students played several pieces and produced scary sound effects on their instruments to the Halloween poem, “The Dance of the Thirteen Skeletons.” The residents especially enjoyed the theme from Pachelbel’s “Canon in D.” This ensemble is conducted by orchestra director Ruth Donahue. n Marshall Academy aerospace students attended the ninth annual Aviation Education and Career Expo at the ProJet corporate hangar at Leesburg Executive Airport. Students had the opportunity to interact with more than 40 aviation vendors who represent diverse aviation and aerospace careers, including U.S. military and
ELEANOR KRESS WERTHMANN Eleanor Kress Werthmann, 74, of McLean, VA, died peacefully on October 21, 2014 while vacationing in North Myrtle Beach, SC She was born in Newark, NJ, was a graduate of St. Michael’s School of Nursing and worked at St. Michael’s Hospital where she met Dr. Milton Werthmann whom she married on June 1, 1963. They made their home McLean, VA in 1972. Eleanor was an avid sports fan and the first female president of McLean Little League Baseball. She was actively involved in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Arlington where she served on several ministries. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tiffany, and is survived by her husband, Milton, her sons, Owen and Kevin, her daughter, Danielle, two daughters-in-law, and eight grandchildren whom she adored. A memorial mass to celebrate her life will be held on November 22, 2014 at 11am in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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national security assignments; emergency medical airlift; law enforcement; aircraft maintenance; government; medevac; and avionics repair. n Tigers Help, an ongoing project at Fairhill Elementary School where students donate their extra food from lunch to the local food bank Food for Others, is aiming to build on its success of the last school year. Last year, the school donated almost 4,000 pounds of food; this year, students and staff members are off to a great start, collecting 438 pounds of food in September alone. Students put their extra food in a special location in the cafeteria, and parent volunteers bring the food to Food for Others.
nancy bushnell thomas Nancy Bushnell Thomas, 83, died on Oct 25, 2014 of natural causes with her husband of 62 years, Reynold Thomas, Jr. at her side in their home in Vienna, VA. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Leslie and Scott Eckmann of Richmond, VA, Linda Thomas of Vienna, VA, Melissa and Ron Froede of Richmond, VA and Butch (Reynold Thomas, III) and Kathy Thomas of Silverthorne, CO and three grandchildren, Michael and Scott Froede and Ann Eckmann. Accompanying her husband, she resided at Ft Monmouth, NJ, Pirmasens, Germany, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, and in Vienna, VA for the last 51 years. She gave to her community with long service hours as Democratic Precinct Chief Election officer, Girl Scout leader, Sunday school teacher, youth group sponsor and was instrumental in the growth of youth soccer in Virginia. She loved her family, traveling the world with her husband, going to the movies, playing games, and every young person that crossed her path. She is missed by all whose lives she touched. A memorial service was held on November 1, 2014 at Manakin Episcopal Church in Midlothian, VA Interment will be at the Old Cadet Chapel Cemetery at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her honor to the charity of your choice.
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officer to the 300 block of Nutley Street, S.W., on Oct. 26 at 3:52 a.m. after receiving a report about a possible drunk driver. Upon arriving in the area, the officer located a vehicle stopped partially in the roadway and partially on the sidewalk. After interacting with the driver, the officer determined that the vehicle had struck a tree and the driver appeared to be intoxicated, police said. Police arrested the driver, a 43-year-old Reston man, after he refused to complete any field-sobriety tests. Police also gave the driver the opportunity to provide a sample of his breath for analysis, but he refused to do that as well. Police transported the driver to the
Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where authorities charged him with driving while intoxicated (second offense) and refusing to submit to a breath test (second Offense). Authorities held the driver on $1,500 bond.
munications Integration Center. The center is a 24-7 cyber situationalawareness, incident-response and management center that is a national nexus of cyber and communications integration for the federal government, intelligence community, and law enforcement. Students heard from a panel of DHS employees who conduct vulnerability assessments of other agencies and related entities. They were able to ask questions and gain additional insight into how things work behind the scenes.
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n Jana Broughton of Vienna earned a master of management degree during recent commencement exercises at Walsh College.
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Public-Safety Notes Continued from Page 15 BUS DRIVER TO COOL IT: A woman liv-
ing in the 600 block of Manor Drive, N.E., told Vienna police on Oct. 24 at 2:38 p.m. that a school-bus driver had become overly infatuated with her, to the point of leaving her notes on her doorstep. The woman told police the driver’s attention had begun to make her feel uncomfortable and she would tell him to cease the unwanted advances, police said. DOG OWNER BITTEN AT VETERINARY CLINIC: An employee at Veterinary Surgi-
cal Center, 124 Park St., S.E., told Vienna police on Oct. 25 at 2:42 p.m. that two dogs had been investigating each other’s scent when one became overly aggressive. The owner of one of the dogs stepped in to separate them and was bitten by Gertie, a Labrador mix, police said. Gertie’s owner came to the Vienna Police Headquarters, where the responding officer informed her of the quarantine process. The woman agreed to quarantine Gertie at home and a Vienna animal-control officer will follow up with this case. CONFRONTED BY GROUP, MAN DENIES TAKING WALLET AT VIENNA BALL FIELD: A local resident told Vienna police
on Oct. 25 at 9:25 that while he was at Caffi Field in the 100 block of Cherry Street, S.E., a man approached his belongings, which were placed by the fence. The man also picked up the complainant’s Frisbee,
at which time the resident told the suspect to put it down, police said. The resident returned to his belongings and discovered his wallet had been taken, police said. He and his friends followed the suspect and confronted him about the wallet. The suspect acted suspiciously, but did not produce the wallet. He then continued toward Glyndon Park, when the complainant and his friends stopped following him. The suspect was described as white man in his 30s, with brown hair and a beard. He was wearing a black sweat shirt and jeans. The complainant told police the suspect had a boy with him, who might have been his son. Officers searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspect, police said. PANTS-FREE JOGGER ELUDES VIENNA POLICE: A Vienna police officer was on
patrol near Westwood Country Club, 800 Maple Ave., E., on Oct. 29 at 4:38 p.m. when he observed a white man jog past him wearing no pants. The officer drove alongside the jogger and attempted to gain his attention, but the jogger fled through a path next to the country club’s driving range, police said. TYSONS BUSINESS REPORTS BURGLARY: An employee of a business in the
1700 block of SAIC Drive in Tysons Corner told Fairfax County police on Oct. 27 that someone had entered the business and taken property.
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at Your Service” community forum, sponsored by Mayor Laurie DiRocco, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. The event will include a presentation on the town’s infrastructure by members of the Vienna Public Works Department. The program is free, and no registration is required. For information, call the mayor’s office at (703) 255-6311 or see the Web site at www.viennava.gov. ANNUAL POTTERY SALE SLATED: The
annual Bowman House Pottery Show and Sale will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bowman House and Arts and Crafts Center, 211 Center St., S., in Vienna. The event will feature handmade pottery created by teachers and students in the program. Admission is free.
One local business, Snell Heating & Air Conditioning has announced an unusual marketing compaign where they have discounted their tune ups by 46%. During November, Fairfax & Loudoun Co. homeowners can receive a complete precision tune-up and professional cleaning normally priced at $144 for only $79.
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“There are really two reasons,” says owner Dave Snell “The first is basic supply and demand economics. The demand for repair calls is low and therefore our pricing for tune-ups has got to come down in order to increase the demand.
It’s a great situation for homeowners because not only are they getting a pre-season tune-up on their furnace, they are also getting it performed by a seasoned professional at a great price.”
Guaranteed: Your Money’s Worth Or You Don’t Pay “Second, when I run this type of promotion I don’t expect to make any money on the front end. I know, however, that when homeowners experience the level of service we provide, they’ll come back to us again for all their home comfort needs.” The Snell technician will give your furnace a complete 20-Step “Precision Tune-Up and Professional Cleaning” that will take nearly one and a half hours to perform. “I am confident that homeowners who test out my service will be delighted. If they don’t see a savings on their utility bill or if they don’t feel it was worth their hard earned dollar, they can ask for a full refund, no questions asked,” states Snell.
‘HUNGER WALK’ ON THE HORIZON: The 10th annual Vienna CROP Hunger Walk, with a portion of the proceeds supporting the Committee for Helping Others and the remainder supporting worldwide hunger initiatives through Church World Service, will be held on Sunday, Nov. 9 beginning at 2 p.m. at the Vienna Town Green. On-site registration at the event begins at 1:30 p.m. For information or to register, see the Web site at www.viennacropwalk.org. NARFE TO LOOK AT MEDICARE ISSUES:
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY TO PLACE FLAGS: The American Legion
Auxiliary plans to place flags on the graves of veterans at Flint Hill Cemetery on Thursday, Nov. 6 beginning at 10 a.m. Volunteers are being sought; for information, call (703) 938-6580. ARTS SOCIETY TO HOST DEMONSTRATION: The Vienna Arts Society will host
a free artist demonstration on Thursday,
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Nov. 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., N.W. The event will feature Harris Miller, who developed the original design for the 75-foot-long Dominion Street Mural. He will create a colorful, loosely painted watercolor. The center is located at 115 Pleasant St., N.W. For information, call (703) 319-3971 or see the Web site at www.viennaartssociety.org.
NARFE (National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees) will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center. The guest speaker will be Tammy Flanigan, senior benefits director of the National Institute of Transition Planning, who will discuss Medicare issues. The meeting is free and open to members and their guests. For information, call (703) 938-9757.
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With plenty of inventory on the market across Northern Virginia, a home needs to stand out to catch the attention of those in the market. And this week’s featured property fits the bill. Set on nearly a half-acre of bucolic surroundings, this 1973 showplace mixes classic elegance with modern amenities such as an open floor plan that encourages entertaining. Approximately 4,500 square feet of living space is spread creatively over three levels, with the exterior just as enchanting. Located on a cul-de-sac in a prime school pyramid, the home showcases serene living while offering proximity to main commuter routes and shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities. The property currently is on the market, listed at $1,249,000 by Laurie Mensing of Long & Foster Realtors. Gleaming hardwoods greet us as the tour begins, and you’ll find the formal living and dining rooms to be both large and inviting, fully versatile to meet any needs. The spacious kitchen proves to be a dream come true, with natural sunlight streaming in from the large bay window and skylights. There is an eat-in area, plentiful counter space and top-quality appliances. The spacious family room is a hub for informal fun, with a wood-burning fireplace and access to the rear cedar deck and the yard below it. A large study with built-in bookcases is a first-floor treat that would work equally
Real estate firms are confident about the future growth and profitability of their industry, according to the 2014 National Association of Realtors Profile of Real Estate Firms. “Despite continued challenges, real estate firms expect market growth in tandem with the ongoing recovery,” said NAR president Steve Brown, broker/owner of Irongate Realtors in Dayton, Ohio. Most residential firms have a positive view of the future, with 66 percent of firms expecting to see profit from all their activities to increase in the next year. According to the survey, 81 percent of firms specialize in residential brokerage. Eighty-four percent of firms are independent, non-franchised firms, while 14 percent are independent, franchised firms. The remainders are subsidiaries of a national or regional corporation, according to the survey. The typical residential real estate firm’s brokerage sales volume was $4.7 million in 2013, while the typical commercial real estate firm’s brokerage sales volume was $4.3 million. Firms reported that 35 percent of their sales volume typically comes from past client referrals, with 30 percent from repeat business from past clients. The average residential firm has been in business for 12 years, and the average commercial firm has been operating for 17 years. Eighty-one percent of all brokerages have one office and two full-time real estate licensees, while seven percent have four or more offices with 92 full-time real estate licensees. The most common concern cited by firms (59 percent) was Millennials’ ability to buy a home due to stagnant wage growth, a slow job market and their debt-to-income ratios. Profitability, keeping up with technology, maintaining sufficient inventory, and local or regional economic conditions are the next most reported concerns firms see themselves facing in the next two years. Despite those concerns, firm growth has not slowed. Forty-five percent of firms reported they are currently recruiting sales agents. Firms also expect industry competition to increase in the next year. Forty-eight percent predict this will come from non-traditional market participants, 41 percent predict it will come from virtual firms, and 16 percent expect competition from traditional brick-and-mortar firms.
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Fairfax County Notes COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED, SCHOOLS OPEN FOR VETERANS DAY: Fairfax County gov-
ernment offices, courts, libraries, senior centers, teen centers and community centers will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. County schools and school offices will be open. Park Authority RECenters will operate on regular schedules, but historic sites, nature centers and the Riverbend Park visitor center will be closed. Frying Pan Farm Park is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the visitor center is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Green Spring Gardens is open noon to 4:30 p.m.; the historic house is closed. NEW DESIGNATION WILL HELP FLOOD-INSURANCE PURCHASERS IN COUNTY: Fairfax County
residents who are required to buy flood insurance could soon see lower rates, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency has upgraded the county’s overall score on its community-rating system. The improved rating takes the county from a Class 7 to a Class 6 (a lower number indicates a higher rating). County officials estimate that the better score could
save county residents a combined $360,000 in annual flood premiums, since their discount will go from 15 percent to 20 percent. Fairfax County is the first community in the state to earn this rating based on the more stringent federal regulations, and is one of only two jurisdictions in Virginia with a Class 6 rating, county officials said. County officials trumpeted the improved rating as one result of Fairfax’s stormwater-service district, which was established by the Board of Supervisors to provide a steady stream of funding for stormwater-management. “The improved rating is an example of how additional funding through the stormwater-service district has impacted the lives of Fairfax County residents in a positive way,” county-government officials said. To fund the district, owners of real estate pay a surcharge of 2.225 cents per $100 assessed value on top of other taxes. FAIRFAX SEES IMPROVED FIRE-PROTECTION RATING:
After months of data collection, analysis and testing, the Insurance Services Office (ISO) has given Fairfax County a Public Protection Classification (PPC)
county, within five road miles of a fire station and within 1,000 feed of a fire hydrant. The “1Y” represents the rating for more rural areas of the county. The new PPC is effective next February. PARK AUTHORITY ENDORSES TYSONS PLAN: The Fairfax
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recently participated in a presentation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which noted an improvement in the county’s rating related for stormwater management FAIRFAX GOVERNMENT PHOTO and flooding.
of “01/1Y,” the highest rating in Virginia. “The residents, business owners and visitors of Fairfax County, along with all the personnel of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, will all benefit immensely from the improved ISO rating,” Fire Chief Richie Bowers said in a statement. “The investments that have been made in the past, and the investments that will continue to be made in the future, will pay great dividends for all.” The PPC program reviews the fire prevention and overall fire suppression capabilities of communities. Most insurance com-
panies use PPC information as an integral part of deciding what businesses to underwrite, what types of coverage to offer and overall premium costs, county officials said. With an improved PPC, residents and businesses may receive lower insurance premiums, and departments receive valuable benchmarks. Achieving the new rating “was part of the department’s strategic plan, and we’re very proud to have accomplished this challenging objective,” Bowers said. The “01” rating applies to all urban and suburban areas of the
County Park Authority Board on Oct. 22 endorsed the Tysons Park System Concept Plan. “This is a major achievement and everyone should realize that while this isn’t the end, it is an important milestone that involved a lot of people, a lot of hours and a lot of work,” said Ken Quincy, the Providence representative to, and vice chairman of, the Park Authority board. The plan will be used to inform the third phase of the Tysons Urban Center Plan Amendment, with potential changes to the Tysons Comprehensive Plan pertaining to parks and recreation to be discussed at public meetings held by the Planning Commission’s Tysons Committee beginning in January. Information on the plan is available on the Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/plandev/Continued on Page 22
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“About one-third of all daily trips in the county are less than three miles in length, a distance that can be easily covered in 15 to 20 minutes on a bike,” officials said. “In the future, these trips could be easily made by bike when the county provides the safe, connected bike network laid out in its plan.” FAIRFAX PARTICIPATING IN REGIONAL EFFORT TO HELP SYRIAN REFUGEES: Fairfax Board
of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova and Loudoun County Chairman Scott York recently launched a blanket-collection drive to aid refugees who have escaped Syria and Iraq. The Nov. 1-22 drive will be co-chaired by Bulova, York, Arlington County Board Chairman Jay Fisette, Alexandra Mayor Bill Euille and Prince William Board Chairman Corey Stewart. The 2014 blanket drive is a major expansion of last year’s effort, which saw 18,000 blankets amassed from sites in the town of Purcellville and Loudoun and Fairfax counties, and delivered to a Syrian refugee camp. Blankets will be collected at locations throughout Northern Virginia and shipped to refugees who recently arrived in a camp in
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Turkey. Many of the refugees who manage to get across the border to Turkey have little with them beyond what they can carry on their backs. The original blanket drive originated after a visit to one camp last year by area leaders, including York and former Purcellville Mayor Bob Lazaro, who asked how they could help. The answer came quickly: blankets. Details program and collection sites can be found on the Web site at www.helpsyrianrefugees.us. CHINESE LAW-ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL VISIT FAIRFAX: A
21-member delegation of law-enforcement officers from China recently visited the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center as part of a 20-day training tour in the United States. The tour was arranged by the Hunan Provincial Public Security Department. The officers work primarily in the areas of border patrol and immigration enforcement. Through a translator, Deputy Director-General Chunping Shen said that he appreciated the comprehensive nature of the jail tour and the professionalism of the staff.
The group was particularly interested in the newest part of the jail, which houses inmates in a style known as direct supervision, Fairfax officials said. In this minimum-security area, deputies work inside the cell block around the clock, without any separation from the inmates. Prior to arriving in the local area, the delegation visited law-enforcement agencies in San Francisco and Los Angeles. In recent years, the Sheriff’s Office has welcomed delegations from Denmark and Russia. Both groups were interested in learning more about the U.S. criminal-justice system, how correctional facilities operate and what services are provided to inmates. SHELTER PROGRAM GEARS UP FOR WINTER SEASON: The
Fairfax County Hypothermia Prevention Program, a partnership between the county government and non-profit and religious organizations, will again be in operation this winter season from November to March. The program “is one of the county’s most successful – and important – public-private partnerships,” county officials said in a statement. “We rely on our nonprofit and
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County’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is seeking “victim actors” who can help trainees practice their skills. The exercise will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Lorton training site. “The exercise is perfect for drama classes, students needing community service hours, retired persons, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and anyone interested in disasters,” county officials said in a statement. “CERT will provide simulated wound makeup and Continued on Page 24
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symptoms of teenage drug abuse, the actions parents can take and where to find supportive resources will be shared at an upcoming “Protect Against Substance Abuse” community program, scheduled for Monday, Nov. 10 at South County High School and Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Fairfax High School. The nonprofit Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County (UPC) and its work group PROTECT (Parents Reaching out to Educate Communities Together) will present the programs. Each forum begins at 7 p.m. Middle-school and high-school parents are encouraged to attend with their children. “Our program makes an impact on each audience because of the very personal stories of the dangers of substance abuse told by our panel of parents, young adults in recovery and professionals working in this
area,” said Jennifer Lewis-Cooper, UPC’s PROTECT coordinator. Paula King, an intake officer with Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, will moderate both forums. UPC is a nonprofit organization made up of more than 60 community partners and members, including Fairfax County Public Schools and the Fairfax County Police Department. For information, see the Web site at www.unifiedpreventioncoalition.org. NOTED MEDIATOR TO BENEFIT FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST: Kenneth Feinberg,
an attorney and noted mediator, will be the keynote speaker at an “Eggs & Ideas” breakfast fundraiser slated for Sunday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. at Convene in Tysons Corner, hosted by JSSA (the Jewish Social Service Agency). The event, chaired by Cherie Artz and Phyllis Cela, will benefit Northern Virginia programs for mental-health and specialneeds initiatives. It also will honor the collaboration of Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Lewinsville Presbyterian Church and Temple Rodef Shalom with Chesterbrook Residents. The minimum donation is $100, and registration is required. Convene is located at 1800 Tysons Blvd. For information and registration, see the Web site at www.jssa.org/eggs2014. PANEL DISCUSSION, FILM SCREENING TO FOCUS ON HOLOCAUST: Hillel at
George Mason University will present the second annual “Expressions of the Holocaust” story-telling initiative on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Johnson Center Cinema on the main campus of George Mason University. The event will feature a panel of Holocaust survives and a short documentary (“Uniform”) written by GMU alumnus Aaron Sulkin and produced by students at the Delta Kappa Alpha fraternity. Tickets are $36 for the community; George Mason students are admitted free. For information and tickets, see the Web site at www.expressionsoftheholocaust.eventbrite.com. Your items are always welcomed for inclusion in the paper.
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Comstock Romps to Victory in 10th District Continued from Page 1 ers and journalists outside the school. “I feel great,” he said. “I feel like we’ve done everything that we could do to put ourselves in a position to win, and now it’s up to the voters. I’m so glad to see this process coming to an end. It’s been a long year.” Dysfunction in Washington was the voters’ top concern and they were looking for leaders who would change the culture there, Foust said. “Once we come together and start working on the issues, we can solve them,” he said. “But until we send people to Washington who are willing to work together and get past the partisanship, nothing is going to get done.” Comstock, whose husband, Chip, cast the first vote that morning at Langley High, touted the widespread newspaper endorsements she had received, including one from this publication. Comstock said her positive message of seeking to bolster the economy, improving health care and restoring the nation’s military resonated well with the district’s voters. While the Republican had won close races for her delegate seat, she noted the Fairfax County section of the 10th District had supported GOP standard-bearer Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. Despite the acerbity of the campaign and the differences in their political views, the candidates had a fair amount in com-
mon. Both are lawyers and first achieved elected office by beating incumbents. They both also had the luxury of keeping their current jobs, as neither would have to run for re-election until 2015. Foust initially was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2007 and earned a second term four years later by beating Republican Dennis Husch. Comstock first was elected to the House of Delegates in 2009, when she defeated one-term Del. Margi Vanderhye (D-34th). The Republican subsequently earned two more terms by beating Democrats Pamela Danner and Kathleen Murphy in 2011 and 2013, respectively. BEYER HEADS TO CONGRESS Democrat Don Beyer won an easy and expected victory Nov. 4 to succeed U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8th) in Congress. Describing himself as a “proven, principled progressive,” Beyer emerged unscathed from a large Democratic field in a June primary, then essentially cruised to victory over a field that included Republican Micah Edmond and a number of third-party and independent candidates. The 8th District includes all of Arlington and the cities of Alexandria and Falls Church, as well as parts of Fairfax County. Like Moran, Beyer is a resident of Alexandria. During the campaign, Beyer pledged to tackle issues ranging from the economy to climate change once in the halls of Con-
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gress. “I will work to improve the economic conditions of Northern Virginia through passage of a national budget, passage of President Obama’s infrastructure plan and raising of the minimum wage, among other actions,” he said late in the campaign. The 8th District has been reliably Democratic since redistricting in the early 1990s. Before then, Arlington had been part of the 10th District. During the campaign, Beyer acknowledged that Republicans were likely to retain a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, and said he would work across the aisle to get things done. “I know that I must be a bipartisan problem solver. I have a proven record of working across party lines to bring people together, and I will continue this work in Congress,” he said. Beyer, 64, served eight years as Virginia’s lieutenant governor before losing a race for governor to Republican Jim Gilmore in 1997. An early and active supporter of Barack Obama, Beyer served as U.S. ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein from 2009 to 2013. CONNOLLY WINS RE-ELECTION U.S. Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-11th) had never been defeated going into the Nov. 4 election and his winning streak held true. Connolly beat Republican challenger Suzanne Scholte by winning – as of 10:30 p.m. with 133 of 162 precincts reporting – 56.4 percent of the vote to Scholte’s 40.8 percent. Two other candidates, Libertarian Marc Harrold and Green Party nominee Joe Galdo, received only 1.7 and 0.9 percent of the vote, respectively. Connolly, who lives in the Mantua neighborhood of Fairfax, walked to Fairfax Circle Baptist Church shortly after 7 a.m. to cast his ballot. The Democrat said he felt confident going into the election, but was taking nothing for granted. He did not give his Republican opponent high marks. “Once again, the Republicans nominated somebody with no community in-
volvement, no experience, no name ID, no recognition,” he said. “She’s from the Tea Party extreme wing of the Republican Party and I just think that’s not a good fit for this district at all. Whether it’s women’s rights, immigration or reasonable gun-safety measures, she’s on the wrong side of all those issues from the perspective of values of this district.” Connolly acknowledged the political climate was “tough” for Democrats, but did not attribute that necessarily to a Republican surge. Presidents’ popularity numbers usually slide during second terms, he noted. During a midday campaign stop at Greenspring retirement community in Springfield, Scholte expressed confidence about her chances. “You couple the energized Republicans on top of our outreach to the big ethnic communities, and it’s really paying off,” she said. “There is such a diverse immigrant population in the 11th District. These people came here for the American Dream and to escape tyranny and they really understand my message of promoting the free-enterprise system and less government regulation and helping small businesses.” Scholte said she desired to reverse the “sequester” budget cuts, fix problems caused by the Affordable Care Act and restore America as a symbol of hope and freedom. “I think Connolly’s campaign has been so focused on such negative tactics,” she said, citing various mailers issued by the Democrat. “It’s pretty nasty stuff and I think it has really backfired . . . People want to hear your stances, what you’re all about – not all the horrible things your opponent says about you.” Connolly, a former U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee staff member, first was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008 after serving as Providence District supervisor and then chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Scholte is president of the Defense Forum Foundation and has campaigned for human rights around the world, especially in Western Sahara and North Korea.
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Statesmen Go 3-0 In Tourney Action DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
At the right time of the season the Marshall Statesmen are playing their best field hockey. With no tricks, instead only a strong performance, the No. 3 seed girls high school FIELD HOCKEY team won the Capitol Conference 13 Tournament championship on Halloween night by blanking the fifth-seed Jefferson Colonials, 3-0. The Statesmen (12-7) were 3-0 in the tournament. Overall, they have won five matches in a row, outscoring those opponents, 19-2 with three shutouts. The conference/district tournament title is the first in the 16 seasons Christina Carroll has been Marshall’s head coach. In the title match, Peggy Coppola scored two goals and Mary Hagopian added the third. Victoria Novak and Lauren Kaup had the assists. Marshall led 1-0 at halftime, scoring with just under a minute to play. “It took us probably the first 10 minutes to get control. Then, that was the best I’ve seen them play this season as far as teamwork,” Carroll said. “A lot of Continued on Page 29
Top: Marshall High School’s Lauren Kaup takes the ball toward the net in the championship game. Above: The Marshall Statesmen gather with the Capitol Conference 13 Tournament championship banner and are presented with the winning plaque. PHOTOS BY DEB KOLT
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With one regular-season game remaining, McLean probably needs to defeat the Langley Saxons on Nov. 7 to secure a 6A North Region playoff berth. Leading McLean against Jefferson was senior quarterback Brian Maffei. He was 16 of 27 passing for 218 yards and three touchdowns. Chris Merrill had 61 yards rushing and three TDs and C.J. Downey ran for 45 yards and caught five
passes for 101 and a score. Owen Pilewski had four catches for 69 yards and Jordan Cole three for 24 and two touchdowns. Logan Legg kicked seven extra points. On defense, Samuel Higbee had seven tackles and forced a fumble; Nelson Sera had six tackles and forced a fumble; Cochise Wanzer recovered a fumble, as did Solomon Onyejekwe; and Ricky Ludwick, Tom Shue and Harrison Govan had interceptions. n The Langley Saxons (5-4, 4-2) rallied from a 13-0 deficit to nip the visiting Madison Warhawks, 21-20, Oct. 31 in another Liberty District game. Langley and Madison (4-5, 4-2) entered the contest with two-game winning streaks. The Warhawks had shut out their previous two opponents.
Langley scored a touchdown in the final 20 seconds, then got the winning twopoint conversion run on Tyler West’s carry. Quarterback Jack Anderson passed 11 yards to Daniel Salamone (four catches, 43 yards) for the touchdown to cut the score to 20-19. That capped an 80-yard, 13-play drive. “I knew that someone had to step up and make a play,” Salamone said about his touchdown catch. “It looked like the play was going to be covered, but Jack was excellent in the pocket.” Said West about his two-point conversion: “Before the snap, I knew that I had to score. I took the direct snap and got a great block from Chris Rossberg and went in between the right guard and Continued on Page 29
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An already highly-accomplished high school golf career ended in grand and triple-crown fashion for Shannon Brooks on Oct. 28. That’s when the Madison Warhawks senior won her second state title. The of TennesseeGOLF University bound Brooks captured the Virginia High School League’s Girls State Open by seven strokes with a twoday, 36-hole total of 1-under-par 7073–143 at Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria. South County senior Ashley Dingman was second at 76-74–150. Hidden Valley’s Kristin Hearp was third at 78-82–160, and Centreville’s Jenny Cho (84-78–162) and Chantilly’s Sirena Walsh (79-83–162) tied for fourth. Brooks’ title goes with her 2012 Girls State Open crown, along with the Liberty Conference and 6A North Region championships she won earlier this fall. Brooks is the second player to win two Girls State Opens. Oakton High’s Amanda Steinhagen won in 2007 and 2009. By winning those three titles this season – a triple crown of VHSL golf – the 17-year-old became the first player from Northern Virginia to do so since the Girls State Open began in 2002. Brooks capped her prep career by making a 3-foot birdie putt on her final
Football Continued on Page 28 right tackle. This was the most exciting game this season. The effort was there.” Madison took the ensuing kickoff and advanced the ball to the Langley 32-yard line with a 30-yard hook-and-ladder play. With two seconds left, Matt Bacigalupo’s 49-yard field goal attempt was wide. “I’m proud of everyone on this team,” Madison coach Lenny Schultz said. “I
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hole. She began the round with a fast start – being 3-under after five holes. Her finalround 18 holes included five birdies. “I was a little nervous, but that fast start calmed me down,” Brooks said. “I
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played well both days and putted well. My goal was to win this, especially since I didn’t do well in this tournament last year. I wasn’t sure how well I could do when I started playing in high school. I saw how good the other players were, so I practiced real hard to get better.” Brooks was pretty good from the start. Including her freshman season, in Brooks’ 25 rounds of 18-hole postseason high school tournaments, her highest round was an 80 during her initial year in the second round of the Northern Region Tournament. All other scores were in the mid- to low 70s, with the exception of the 66 and 69 she carded in winning this year’s 6A North Region crown. That left her with a stroke average under 72.8 in high school postseason competition. The only individual title Brooks didn’t win at Madison was the co-ed state tournament. She played in that event as a team member for Madison just once, in 2012, and tied for 10th. “Phenomenal,” was how Madison coach Derrick Rauenzahn described Brooks’ high school career. “Shannon was something special and is mature beyond her years. She doesn’t get rattled, she knows how to grind it out, she knows how to play the game, and she doesn’t experience the extremes. Plus, Shannon isn’t a bragger. When you take attendance for players like that, there aren’t many people there.” Also playing in the girls open were
Brooks’ Madison teammates Amber Liu, a junior, and sophomore Siena Ferrick. Liu shot 88-78–166 to finish seventh and Ferrick 83-87–170 to place 14th. After receiving a putting tip on the practice green from Rauenzahn prior to her second round, Liu said she played much better. “I missed a lot of putts the first day,” she said. “Coach Rauenzahn helped change the way I was aiming. I made a nice 4-or-5-foot par putt on the first hole. That set me off on a good tone for the rest of the round.” Liu added that she wasn’t surprised Brooks won the tournament. “Shannon gets very focused and determined to do something and she is hard to beat,” Liu said. Ferrick said she was inconsistent over the two rounds. “I was hoping for better, to finish in the top six,” she said. “Today [the second round] I couldn’t hit fairways or greens, and I was in jail a lot. I’ll use this as a learning experience.” Oakton sophomore Caroline DeLoach shot 90-87–177 and Langley High junior Maria McQuade shot 103-97–200. NOTE: Brooks led after the first round of the Girls State Open this season, as she did in 2012 and 2011, when she placed third. She was fifth last fall . . . Overall, Brooks won four high school tournaments this fall, and was the low female in another.
West rushed for 220 yards on 31 carries, including a 56-yard touchdown. Anderson was 13 of 27 passing for 134 yards and tossed a 17-yard scoring pass to Brian Pitts (three catches, 54 yards). West had three catches for 19. Anderson ran for a TD. For Madison, Jason Gastrock was 13 of 30 passing for 211 yards, including a 60-yard scoring pass to Nate Williams and nine-yarder to Bacigalupo. Wiley Counts had 45 yards rushing. “It was a great throw [by Gastrock],” Bacigalupo said about his touchdown
catch. “I happened to be in the right place at the right time.” Michael Carswell had an interception for Langley. On defense for Madison, Ryan Barrett made 12 tackles, David Grabt made 11, Chris Conry nine, Joe Koshuta eight and Sam Kidd seven. n In other Oct. 31 games, the Marshall Statesmen (2-7, 1-5) lost to South Lakes, 42-14, and the Oakton Cougars (4-5, 1-3) lost to Westfield Bulldogs, 38-0. Dave Steinbacher contributed to this story.
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Marshall’s Ariana Wheeler-Lafuente, right, takes the ball away from Jefferson’s Raewyn Haines PHOTO BY DEB KOLT during the Capitol Conference tournament championship match last week.
the ball, it is difficult to stop her,” Marshall coach Christina Carroll said. “Our main goal was to keep the ball away from her.”
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people have really turned it up. Our forwards are finishing and everybody wants it more. Addie Clark was winning balls and feeding everybody. Mary [who will play lacrosse at Virginia Commonwealth University] knows how to finish in the circle and she has a knack for the goal.” Marshall blanked No. 6 seed Wakefield, 2-0, in the first round then downed No. 2 seed Edison, 2-1, in the semifinals. Scoring the goals for Marshall in the semifinals were Coppola off an assist from Hagopian in the first half, then Hagopian scored in the second from Kaup’s assist to put Marshall up 2-0. Edison cut the lead to 2-1, then Marshall’s defense prevailed over the final 10 minutes behind the play of Ariana Wheeler-Lafuente. Marshall was able to somewhat contain standout Edison player Alana Boyd. “She is super fast and when she gets
ginia Commonwealth, leads Marshall with 11 goals and seven assists. She was chosen as the conference Player of the Year for the second straight season. Kaup was chosen first-team all-conference along with Novak and WheelerLafuente. Making second team were Coppola, Hagopian, Clark and Nina Samarelli. Honorable mention choices were Audrey Van Winkle, Leora de la Vega, Elise Dirkse and goalie Emma Frasier. With Kaup and some other key players returning, Carroll said her team had some strengths in the making. Marshall hosted Brooke Point in a first-round 5A North Region Tournament game on Nov. 3. With a win, Marshall would have played either Mount Vernon or Deep Run of Richmond in the second round Nov. 5 of the eight team region, where two teams advance to the 5A state tournament. NOTES: Of Marshall’s seven losses, four have been by one goal . . . The Statesmen began the season by winning their first four matches and five of their first six.
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For a while they avoided the subject. The Flint Hill Huskies’ undefeated record was the elephant in the room. Not anymore. In recent days, the girls school VOLLEYBALL high volleyball team has opted to embrace and use the perfect mark as motivation. Flint Hill upped its unblemished mark to 30-0 Nov. 2 by winning the championship match of the Independent School League AA Division Tournament by a 3-0 score (25-14, 25-16, 25-11) over the Stone Ridge Gators at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes in Alexandria. The top-seed Huskies were 2-0 in the competition, defeating the Madeira Snails, 3-0, in the semifinals. The ISL AA tourney crown was Flint Hill’s sixth. The win also brought a milestone for Huskies head coach Carrol Anderson. The win was the 300th of her career and 285th at Flint Hill. “At first it was a quiet goal. Now we’re talking about it and we are going for it,� said Huskies senior hitter Ally Ford, who will play in college at Division I Tennessee-Chattanooga. Added Flint Hill senior Michelle Abt, who will play at Division III Johns Hopkins: “We go one match at a time to get the small victories, then hoping that will equal a bigger victory of being unde-
The Flint Hill Huskies gather for a team photo Nov. 2 after winning the Independent School PHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI League AA Division Tournament championship in Alexandria.
feated. Today we knew we had to come out with a lot of focus and we did with the start we had. Right now we’re 30-0. We don’t want to jinx it, but we need four more wins to finish undefeated.� Ford and Abt were two of the players who led the win over Stone Ridge. Ford had 16 kills, a block and four service aces. Abt had five kills and an ace. Also for the Huskies, junior Morgan McKnight had 12 kills and an ace, senior Kierston Forney had six kills, senior Allie Fellows had three and Kate Hogan had one. Senior Gracie Anderson had a service ace and 11 digs. Flint Hill took control early, build-
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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 dispute between supporters of Republican and Democratic candidates in Arlington led to a “brief brawl” at the polling place at Thomas Jefferson Junior High School. 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 eight victory of the year.
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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, while incumbent U.S. Rep. Herb Harris, D-8th, defeated Republican Jack Herrity.
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