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Whether they’re headed off to kindergarten or are high-school seniors looking toward college, Fairfax County Public Schools next week opens its doors to most of its projected enrollment of 188,000 as the 2015-16 school year kicks off. Teachers and administrators already are back in the nearly 200 schools and centers across the county, with about 25,000 personnel ready to greet new and returning students. Two major issues, one already decided and one still a work in progress, will greet the new school year: • The school system will debut a new bell schedule that starts the day later for high-school students and earlier for some other students. The School Board agreed to the change after years of lobbying from a small but potent group of parents, who believe the later start time will improve their students’ academic lives and overall health. • School Board members and Superintendent Karen Garza already have started pressing for additional funding for the 2016-17 school year, suggesting that proposed levels from the Board of Supervisors will leave the school system millions of dollars’ short of being able to meet needs. The battle is likely to run right through next spring, when both elected bodies enact their fiscal 2017 budgets. Bishop O’Connell quarterback DeJuan Ellis hands off to running back Nick Shaw in the Knights’ Aug. 29 season opener against the visiting McDonogh Eagles from Owings Mills, Md. O’Connell lost, 38-0. For a game story and other football preview stories, visit www.insidenova.com/ sports/fairfax. PHOTO BY DEB KOLT

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Veronica Li’s parents fled from China after World War II and left their elders behind. While their courage eventually led them to fulfilling lives in the United States, they never had to care for their parents before their deaths and could not glean lessons to apply as their own lives drew to a close. But Li cared for her parents during the final eight years of their lives, and was spared none of the struggle. “I got to see aging and dying in all its glory,” said Li, distilled the lessons from her experiences into a novel on filial piety, titled “Confucius Says.” Li began the book as a factually accurate memoir, but was not satisfied with the result and switched to a more freewheeling fictional format. “I turned it into a novel so I could really stretch my imagination and get inside people’s heads – even the dog’s,” she said. “It’s an agonizing relationship between grown-up children and their parents,” she added. “There are so many generational and cultural gaps and baggage from the past. It’s a power struggle. I’m both a child and a parent. I can see it from both sides.” Li’s mother, Flora, died at age 90 in 2008. Her father, whose American name was John, died in 2009 at age 92. Both parents seemed at peace, something that Li said helped her lose her fear of death. “It was like she stepped into the next room,” Li said of her mother’s dying mo-

ment. “It was that easy.” As with the surviving characters in the book, Li experienced some odd coincidences – such as a massive moon on the nights both of her parents died – that tickled her imagination about the evanescence of life. “I really don’t know what happens in the afterlife,” she said. “I feel [my parents’] presence everywhere. When you’re close to a person, he never dies. He’s always there.” Like all novels, Li’s takes some liberties with names and events. Her parents were Catholic, but at her publisher’s suggestion she read up on Confucianism to give the book a more marketable Chinese aspect. One book that altered the author’s sensibilities was Confucius’ “Book on Filial Piety.” “Our body, hair and skin all come from our parents,” she said. “We should not injure them.” The book’s underlying message: “When you’re caring for your parents, don’t hurt yourself,” Li said. “I thought I wasn’t doing enough, that I needed to give them a piece of my flesh.” “Confucius Says” is Li’s third book. She also wrote a thriller, “Nightfall in Mogadishu,” and a memoir about her mother’s life, “Journey Across the Four Seas: A Chinese Woman’s Search for Home.” Li was born in Bangkok and educated at the University of California-Berkeley and Johns Hopkins University. After working as a journalist, she did international-development work for the World Bank. Amber Sultane, AARP Virginia’s associate state director for community outreach,

Vienna author Veronica Li poses with a portrait of her late parents and a copy of her new novel, PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER “Confucius Says.”

said she has begun reading “Confucius Says” and has enjoyed remarks the author made at AARP’s national headquarters in Washington, D.C. Li’s statements about filial piety, a common value in the Asian community, reflect the universal guilt, frustration and overwhelming feelings that bedevil caregivers, she said. “No matter what your ethnicity is,

there’s the desire to care for your parents as well as possible,” Sultane said. “But especially if you’re working full-time and have children, the demands can be overwhelming and oftentimes you don’t have time to take care of yourself.” AARP offers an online portal, aarp.org/ caregiving, that is publicly accessible and allows caregivers to find resources, connect with each other and share stories, she said. People need to realize Medicare will not pay for all their long-term-care needs, such as expensive assisted-living facilities and nursing homes, Sultane said. “One of the most valuable lessons for caregivers is that they need to come up with a plan in advance and don’t wait for a crisis,” Sultane said. Regarding end-of-life measures, “elderly people need to come up with a plan and share it with family members to reduce frustrations for them,” she added. Li this fall will give a series of speeches, “Caregiving Wisdom from an Ancient Sage,” which will be sponsored by the Virginia branch of AARP. Li will speak on Sept. 22 at Shirlington Library in Arlington and on Sept. 23 at George Mason Regional Library in Annandale. Both events will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Because those speeches conflict with the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, Li also will speak at Centreville Regional Library on Nov. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m., Sultane said. To register to attend Li’s AARP speeches, call (877) 926-8300 or go online at states. aarp.org/veronicali.

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Mental Tricks Can Be Used to Help Raise Students’ Grades (StatePoint) Maintaining strong grades in every subject can be tough on even the brightest of the bunch. This is especially true these days, as students routinely are taking on more extracurricular activities and part-time jobs while enrolled in school. Students looking to grasp complicated class material – and still have time left at the end of the day – can stand to benefit from tried-and-true systems for learning, say experts. “Every student from a young age should learn speed reading, speed math and mnemonics,” says Harry Edelson, venture capitalist, managing director of Edelson Technology Partners and author of the new book, “Positivity: How to be Happier, Healthier, Smarter, and More Prosperous.” Edelson, the son of an illiterate Russian immigrant, attributes his triumph over childhood poverty and success in the classroom and business world, to the adoption of key mental tricks and a positive attitude. In “Positivity,” he delves into how others may follow suit. Here he shares a few insights. Speed Reading Speed reading allows a reader to take in written material much more quickly than traditional reading. While those wishing to improve their speed reading skills once had to attend seminars or enroll in a course,

now lessons are widely offered online. Free software, as well as apps available for download to your phone, can offer training in this useful art. Speed Math Like speed reading, speed math can help students finish their homework faster and with more precision. Additionally, learning this skill offers students a deeper understanding of mathematical operations. A range of books on the subject, as well as online tutorials, can supplement classroom

learning. Mnemonics So much of school testing involves the need for recall and recitation, especially as schools nationwide adopt Common Core Standards. Mnemonics are a classic and effective method of memorization and information retention. Depending on the material, students can turn to existing mnemonic devices or create their own. Positive Thinking

“I consider myself to be very lucky. I have been happy all my life even though I started out as poor as a child could be,” says Edelson, who says positivity can lend itself to success. “Take control of your senses, determine to be happy and develop a frame of mind that will make you and all those around you happy.” For an edge this semester, don’t reinvent the wheel. Consider first the academic techniques and personal philosophies that have worked so well for others. (Photo courtesy Gelpi - Fotolia.com)

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Hurting Your Credit You may be presented with credit card offers for the first time; and building good credit can help lay the groundwork for future financial options – but proceed wisely. College seniors owed $4,100 in credit-card debt by graduation, according to recent research from Debt.org. Don’t let credit cards be an excuse to spend beyond your means. Start with a line of credit you can handle. If you manage that well, later on you’ll be able to borrow more. To maintain good credit, pay your statement on time and more than the minimum due each month, keep balances low, keep longstanding accounts open, and avoid applying for too many credit cards.

Remember to check credit history often. Look for a credit card that offers perks like cash back rewards and a low APR. Overdoing It College is about earning a degree. However, it’s also about making lifelong friends and exploring interests. Keep this in mind when choosing courses for the semester. For example, it may not be the best idea to stack five of the most challenging courses offered by the school into one semester. Not only will it be hard to devote the attention needed for each class, you may leave yourself little time to take on other projects and internships that could also benefit your future. Poor Money Management College is expensive, and beyond the expenses you already know about – tuition, books, and housing – you will incur many other expenses along the way, from lab fees to gas to cell phone bills. “Setting up a budget is crucial, particularly if your spending money is drawn from a loan or grant,” says John Rasmussen, head of Education Financial Services at Wells Fargo. “You’ll need that money

to last if you don’t have another stream of revenue.” Don’t form bad financial habits now, as do so many college students. Take advantage of free resources, such as Wells Fargo’s Get College Ready site, to learn more about banking, building good credit and paying for college. Such sites offer tips and tools, which offers a way to track spending, set budgeting goals and monitor savings. They also offer advice on topics like renters insurance and student loans. Not Sleeping Between cramming and socializing, shuteye may be in short supply. However, quality sleep is fundamental to quality learning. If you’re a night owl, avoid early-morning classes. Also, avoid procrastination, which can lead to all-nighters. College lasts just a few years but what you do there can affect your life for years to come. Use your independence to make smart decisions that are good for your future. (Photo courtesy cristovao31 Fotolia.com)

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After three years’ planning and more than a few hitches, the Vienna Town Council on Aug. 24 awarded a $8.9 million contract to Keller Brothers Inc. for the expansion and renovation of the Vienna Community Center. While expressing concern over cost-cutting measures needed to offset a higherthan-expected winning bid, Council members said they strongly desired to see the project move forward. “We have to get the community-center project done,” said Council member Howard Springsteen. “The stars have aligned themselves.” Construction will begin in September and last roughly 18 months. Administrators have begun relocating the community center’s programs to other venues, providing an extra incentive to get moving with renovations. Besides overall building renovations, the community center will receive a fullsized gymnasium, a new front entrance and more parking in front. The adjacent Washington & Old Dominion Regional Trail will be relocated to its former railway path closer to Park Street, S.E., in order to reduce conflicts between trail users and community-center patrons. Keller Brothers’ bid, one of four received this summer, initially drove the project’s cost about $1 million above what town officials had budgeted, but Vienna Town Manager Mercury Payton said that

by identifying potential savings and alternative revenue sources, “we were able to close the gap significantly.” Construction expenses, which account for the vast bulk of the project’s cost, initially came in at about $9.8 million, but town officials and the contractor “value engineered” the proposal – i.e., looked under every rock for potential savings – and shaved nearly $633,000 off the price tag. One of the cuts will be a “living wall” planned for the building’s exterior, which would have been covered with native plant species. Mayor Laurie DiRocco added that for $10,000, the town could prepare the wall space for such an amenity if funds became available. The project will be financed with $4 million from the town’s 2014 bond issuance, $5 million from the $6.5 million bond sale scheduled for 2016 and a $750,000 donation from Vienna Youth Inc., a local youthsports group. Town officials also will apply $225,000 in savings from 2014 capital-improvement funding – consisting of $100,000 in savings from a generator purchase at Northside Property Yard and a $125,000 bond contingency – plus moneys from 2016 bond projects, including $150,000 from an initiative to install restrooms at Meadow Lane Park and about $233,000 diverted from planned water-and-sewer projects. Cuts to that last category had been $56,000 higher, but Finance Director Karen Spence identified unspent bond moneys that could be put toward water-and-sewer initiatives, Payton said.

Council member Pasha Majdi wondered if it was wise to deplete the town’s water-and-sewer funds, given the urgency of those projects. “We had 75 water-main breaks this past year,” Majdi said. “That’s a lot.” The project’s overall budget is about $10.4 million. Town officials already have spent almost $751,000 on architectural and engineering work, including funds for an asbestos report and efforts to achieve Silver certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. Vienna officials also have budgeted $225,000 for a project manager and about $267,000 as a contingency reserve. Vienna Planning and Zoning Director Patrick Mulhern is serving as project manager for the renovations until town officials can hire someone to oversee that project and the upcoming upgrade and expansion of Vienna Police Headquarters. The community-center project received a setback this spring when town officials withdrew their request to swap a portion of town-owned right-of-way on Locust Street,

S.E., for a small land parcel owned by the Fairfax County School Board at Caffi Fields. Vienna officials sought the exchange because a portion of the community center’s new gymnasium would have encroached on the Caffi Fields site. When the parties could not come to terms and the deal fell through, Vienna officials decided instead to construct the gym with only one 4-footwide running lane around the basketball court instead of the planned two lanes. Another jolt came shortly afterward when Vienna Parks and Recreation Director Cathy Salgado resigned from the town in early July and took a similar post with the city of Fairfax. Vienna officials subsequently hired Leslie Herman, a superintendent of events and facilities at the city of Fairfax’s Parks and Recreation Department, to succeed Salgado starting Sept. 14. Payton lauded Salgado’s efforts at shepherding the renovation project before her departure. Amy-Jo Hendrix, who has served as interim parks-and-recreation director since Salgado left, recalled the words of late Vienna Town Council member and Fairfax County supervisor Martha Pennino. “‘Every effort you put into this community comes back tenfold,’” Hendrix quoted Pennino, then added, “I think the community center has done more than tenfold. It may have done a thousandfold.”

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Opinion Our View: Slow But Steady in the Real-Estate Market Second-quarter sales figures from the National Association of Realtors suggest that the region’s real-estate market continues to show strength, but (let’s hope) is not at risk of seeing another bubble materialize. Whether the national real-estate market can say the same is not so certain. The Washington region ranked 13th highest out of 176 metropolitan areas nationally in median sales price of single-family homes during the second quarter of 2015, but saw no year-over-year growth even as the nation as a whole posted an 8-percent boost in prices. One might complain that the lack of an upward spiral in prices in the D.C. region is bad news. In reality, the

reverse is true – market forces seem to be acknowledging the danger of prices getting too far out in front of the ability of local residents to pay. With median income across the region having seen anemic growth, if any, since the recession, having home prices spiral upward would only lead prospective buyers and lenders to become more, mmmmm, “creative” in finding ways to buy into the market. Such creativity in the real estate world helped to wreck the national economy not so long ago. Additional data from the National Association of Realtors show that residents of the D.C. area need about $75,000 to $85,000 in household income to be able to afford the medianpriced homes in the region. (Compare

that to more than $200,000 in income needed for the San Jose, Calif., market.) That $75,000-to-$85,000 range means that first-time home-ownership is open to many residents across Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. That’s a way to build wealth, move up and open the door for a new generation of buyers down the road. As the last few weeks have shown, national and international economic conditions remain iffy – every good piece of positive economic news seems counterbalanced by something negative. In such an environment, our region’s real-estate market seems at just the right place.

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Editor: I recently wrote to U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10th) to express my disappointment that she has chosen to oppose the agreement with Iran finalized to in July. This agreement represents our best chance to prevent Iranian development of nuclear weapons and offers a rare window of opportunity to draw Iran into the community of nations. I am not naïve about Iran’s ambitions; I am a retired Air Force officer and understand the players and the stakes. But this agreement represents our best path forward. With respect to those in Congress who oppose this agreement, I would suggest that

it is both disingenuous and possibly naïve for them to insist that we can simply say “no” and get a better deal. Or that saying no to this deal will somehow prevent Iran from achieving nuclear weapon capability. Quite the opposite is true. Moreover, those who believe walking away from this deal is a good idea need to remember that Iran’s nuclear program got this far in spite of all of the sanctions we have had in place. If we reject the deal, we will simply ensure that Iran can continue its nuclear development, likely leading to conflict farther down the road. If we conclude the deal, we have an opportunity to preserve a nuclear-free Persian Gulf region. Arms-control agreements are not based on trust; they are based on verification.

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League of Women Voters More Relevant Than Ever Before Editor: On Aug. 26, our nation celebrated Women’s Equality Day for the 95th time. This special day recognized the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women the right to vote nationwide. The movement for this right was carried on by many fearless and dedicated men and women over seven decades. It is interesting to note that the League of Women Voters was born six months before the ratification. Carrie Chapman Catt, the League founder, stated that the vote was the “emblem of equality” for all citizens, men and women. The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area is one of 11 area organizations of the League of Women Voters of Virginia. It is a non-partisan political organiza-

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Northern Virginia Community College will no longer charge tuition to the 2,700 students who take dual-enrollment courses at 55 high schools throughout Northern Virginia each year. That’s a win for Fairfax County Public Schools and its students, who are eligible to take certain coursework at the collegelevel – but previously had had to pay for the privilege. NVCC’s administration said it would waive its tuition fee, which in the past has been charged at a rate of about $25 per credit hour for dual-enrolled high-school students (compared to about $160 per credit hour for students enrolled at the college). That already discounted fee was expected to drop to $10 per credit for the 2015-16 school year, but NVCC Loudoun provost Julie Leidig said the college analyzed how much Northern Virginia’s high schools were providing in resources, and decided to eliminate the dual-enrollment charge for all eight school divisions with which it partners. “We determined that all of the high schools were doing enough things that we could go all the way down to refunding 100 percent of tuition to them,” Leidig said. “Given the student-loan debt that you keep reading about in the country and the anxiety of families about the cost of college, we thought it was the right thing to do.” High school students who take collegelevel courses on one of NVCC’s campuses will still be charged tuition. Fairfax County Public Schools offers dual-enrollment coursework to 11th- and 12th-graders in a variety of subject areas, from human anatomy and college-level world history to studio art, multi-variable calculus and economics. The school system partners with both NVCC and with George Mason University; students enrolled in FCPS-GMU coursework pay $425 per class taken. Under the dual-enrollment initiative, local school districts provide both the classroom space and trained faculty. For participating colleges and universities, participating is not completely altruistic: They receive additional state funding based on how many high-school students they enroll, according to Peter Blake, director of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, or SCHEV. The decision to drop tuition comes six months after an InsideNova article that brought to light a turf war between NVCC and Petersburg-based Richard Bland College, which has provided tuition-free courses in two Loudoun County high schools for the last year. Earlier this year, NVCC sent a formal letter of objection to SCHEV after it learned that Richard Bland was providing

tuition-free dual-enrollment classes to 70 students at Rock Ridge and Heritage high schools. NVCC enrolled about 1,300 Loudoun high-school students last school year. Several colleges and universities offer dual-enrollment courses in Loudoun’s public schools, but Richard Bland was the only one that offered them free of charge. Administrators at the small, two-year college argue that more colleges should be doing the same for school divisions that provide the instructors and the classroom space. In an April letter, SCHEV director Blake agreed to let Richard Bland continue to offer the courses in Loudoun for now, but encouraged the college to find agreement with NVCC in the future. Kevin Terry, director of guidance at Rock Ridge High School and a proponent of giving high-school students access to free college credits, said NVCC’s decision to roll back tuition is great news for students. “I’m glad that they’re following Richard Bland’s lead in the free-tuition movement,” he said. Other school systems also had positive reactions to NVCC’s decision. Ken Bassett, director of student learning for Prince William County Schools, said the decision to drop tuition costs likely would spur more students to consider the college-level coursework. “That’s definitely a removal of a barrier for students for whom even [the reduced tuition rate of] $40 or $50 might have been a challenge,” Bassett said. Unlike Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes, dualenrollment courses hold the advantage of guaranteeing college credit at Virginia’s community colleges and public universities, as long as students meet class requirements. “This is an option that next year’s seniors should take a really close look at,” Bassett said. This month, Virginia Secretary of Education Anne Holton signed off on a guiding document for dual-enrollment partnerships between high schools and colleges in the Virginia Community College System, of which NVCC is the largest. It states, “colleges will reimburse school divisions when the courses are offered in the high-school building and are taught by a qualified high-school faculty member.” But, while eliminating tuition might work for NVCC, it will not work for all Virginia colleges just yet, according to Sharon Morrissey, vice chancellor for academic services and research at the 33-member Virginia Community College System. “Wouldn’t it be nice in an ideal world if we could get there?” Morrissey asked. Even in partnerships where the high schools provide the classroom and pay the instructor, the college bears some administrative costs, Morrissey noted, such as administering an entrance exam to students,

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Public-Safety Notes MAN ROBBED AT ATM IN TYSONS: On

Aug. 23 about 8:33 p.m., an individual was using the ATM at the Wells Fargo bank branch in the 1700 block of Pinnacle Drive in Tysons Corner when he was approached by a man who displayed a handgun and demanded money, Fairfax County police said. The suspect took cash and property and fled, police said, but was later apprehended by detectives. John Hudspeth, 32, of Leesburg, was charged with robbery. MAN LOSES CONTROL OF VEHICLE, IS ARRESTED FOR DWI: On Aug. 22 at 12:44

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a.m., a Vienna patrol officer was informed by an off-duty Fairfax County police officer of a potentially intoxicated driver entering the town limits. The Vienna officer then observed the vehicle traveling westbound on Maple Avenue, W. When the driver attempted to make a left turn onto Center Street, S., he overaccelerated and lost control of his vehicle, which jumped the curb and knocked over a lamppost and struck bushes before returning to the roadway and stopping, police said. The officer conducted a traffic stop and observed signs of possible impairment, police said. The 27-year-old suspect, a Vienna resident, was taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, charged with driving while intoxicated and held on $1,700 bond. GIRL GETS AGGRESSIVE WHEN CONFRONTED ABOUT ALCOHOL: On Aug.

22 at 2:11 a.m., a Vienna police officer observed two juveniles walking in the vicinity of Nutley Street and Virginia Center Boulevard. When he approached them, the officer detected the smell of alcohol on their breath, police said. The male juvenile was placed in one cruiser, and while the female was being placed in another cruiser, she became combative and kicked a responding officer in the knee, police said. The suspect was “gently taken to the ground,” police said, and placed in handcuffs. During transport to the police station, the youth again became combative, and spat on another officer, police said. The father of the male suspect was contacted and came to take his son home. When the mother of the female suspect was contacted, she proved unable to respond, so the father of the male suspect agreed to take the girl home. Investigation continues. AGGRESSIVE FAMILY MEMBER, GIRLFRIEND ALLEGED TO HAVE STASHES OF MARIJUANA: On Aug. 16 at 10:33

p.m., Vienna police were called to a home in the 400 block of Upham Place, N.W., for a report of a domestic situation. Upon arriving, the officer was informed that a family member had become upset and began destroying items in the residence, police said. The officer attempted to calm the family member by taking him to his bedroom. When in the room, the officer noted what police called “a measurable amount of marijuana and paraphernalia.” The 23-year-old suspect was arrested,

charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, and was held on a $1,000 bond, police said. In that same incident, police located marijuana and paraphernalia in the vehicle of the girlfriend of the original suspect. The woman, a 22-year-old Oakton resident, was issued a summons for possession of marijuana. EXPIRED PLATES LEAD TO MARIJUANA ARREST: On Aug. 25 at 9:23 p.m., a

Vienna police officer was on patrol when he observed a vehicle with expired license plates, and initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Locust Street and Cottage Street, S.W. Upon interaction with the driver, the officer detected the “distinct odor of marijuana” in the vehicle, police said. On further investigation, police found marijuana and paraphernalia, police said. The driver – a 26-year-old Vienna man – was issued a summons for possession of marijuana and released. LATE-NIGHT PARK RENDEZVOUS LEADS TO ARREST: On Aug. 26 at 10:24 p.m., a

Vienna police officer was on patrol when he observed a vehicle in Southside Park in violation of the no-trespassing-after-dark rules, and conducted a traffic stop. When interacting with the driver, a juvenile, and the passenger, an 18-year-old Oakton man, the officer detected the “distinct odor of marijuana” in the vehicle, police said. On further investigation, they found marijuana and paraphernalia, police said. The passenger was issued a summons and released. The driver was transported to the town’s police station and held pending the arrival of his father. VIENNA POLICE ACT ON COMPLAINTS OF CONSTRUCTION-NOISE VIOLATIONS:

On Aug. 22 at 7:55 a.m., Vienna police received a report of workers performing construction on a home in the 1100 block of Walker Street, S.W., in violation of the town’s noise ordinance. After speaking with one of the workers, a responding officer determined there had been repeated violations of the ordinance at the address. A 22-year-old Arlington man was issued a summons for violating the noise ordinance, then released. On Aug. 23 at 11:22 p.m., a Vienna officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Desale Street, S.W., for a report of construction being done at a home in violation of the town’s noise ordinance. The officer spoke with a workman, who claimed to be unaware of the ordinance. The officer determined there had been several complaints about noise-ordinance violations at the address, and issued a summons to a 39-year-old Fairfax man, who was released after signing it. READING NEWSPAPERS IS GOOD, BUT NOT IN EVERY SITUATION: On Aug. 27

at 10:23 a.m., Vienna police were called to the 600 block of Hillcrest Drive, S.W., for a report of a woman who had been injured when she tumbled off her bicycle. Continued on Page 9

Vienna/Oakton Notes will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. Public-safety operations will not be affected. TOWN PLAYS HOST TO 9/11 COMMEMORATION: The town of Vienna and Amer-

ican Legion Post 180 will hold its annual “A Day to Remember” community commemoration of the 9/11 attacks on Friday, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. on the grounds of the Freeman Store and Museum, 131 Church St., N.E. The keynote speaker will be Daniel Dellinger, a former Vienna Town Council member and immediate past national commander of the American Legion. The community is invited. NARFE MEETING TO FOCUS ON ‘FAIRFAX ALERTS’: Vienna/Oakton Chapter

116 NARFE (National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees) will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 180, 330 Center St., N., in Vienna. The program will feature a discussion by the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Manager on “Fairfax Alert” teams. The community is invited. For information, call (703) 938-9757. SHEPHERD’S CENTER TO HOST OPEN HOUSE FOR FALL PROGRAM: Shepherd’s

Center of Oakton/Vienna will hold an open

house and registration for its fall Adventures in Learning program on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road in Oakton. The cost of $40 includes participation in as many courses as desired, with classes beginning Sept. 24. Information on classes and instructors is available on the Web site at www.scov. org. VIENNA ARTS SOCIETY LOOKS AT GOLD: The Vienna Arts Society will pres-

ent “Gold Rush!” – artwork with gold in a variety of forms as its theme – from Sept. 1-26 at the Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., N.W. The exhibition is open during regular gallery hours, and is free to the public. For information, call (703) 319-3971 or see the Web site at www.viennaartssociety. org. WATERCOLORIST TO EXPLAIN TECHNIQUES: Watercolor artist Rachel Kazan

will discuss and demonstrate her techniques at the next meeting of the Vienna Arts Society, to be held on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., N.E. The community is invited. For information, call (703) 319-3971 or see the Web site at www.viennaartssociety.org.

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local resident reported to Vienna police that, when she returned to her vehicle in the 300 block of Maple Avenue, West, she found that three prescription pills had been carefully placed on the door handle, police said. The woman told police that this had happened on three previous occasions. INTERNATIONAL BICYCLE SALE FINALLY RAISES BUYERS’ ALARM: A Vienna

BOUNDARY DISPUTE BRIEFLY INVOLVES POLICE: A resident of the 200

block of Owaissa Court, S.E., reported to Vienna police that, between July 17 and July 20, a neighbor had incorrectly drawn the property line between their homes and

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Falls Freedom Memorial will hold its annual Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Freedom Memorial, located behind Great Falls Library. The ceremony will honor the six Great Falls residents who died in the 9/11 terrorist attack, as well as all those who sacrificed on that day and in its aftermath. The event will feature a Marine Corps color guard, remarks by U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10th), patriot songs and a bell-ringing and candle-lighting. In case of rain, the event will move inside the library. Parking is available in the library lot. INDIAN FESTIVAL RETURNS TO RIVERBEND PARK: The 2015 Virginia Indian

Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverbend Park in Great Falls. Members of the Monacan Nation and the Chickahominy, Mattaponi, Pamunkey, Rappahannock, Tauxenent and Upper Mattaponi tribes will host activities, including dance performances, and provide information about Native American culture. The cost is $5. For information, see the Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks. LANGLEY BAND PROGRAM TO HOST ‘TAG DAY’: The Langley High School

band program will hold its annual Tag Day fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 12 across the community. Band members in uniform will knock on doors within the school’s attendance area to promote the program and solicit financial support. The fall season will see the high school fielding its largest marching band in years, with a growing color guard and new uniforms. Funds raised through the event will be used to support the expansion. The marching band will perform at home football games, slated for Sept. 3 and 11 and Oct. 2, 9 and 30. The school’s concert bands will perform on Oct. 12 and Dec. 9, with concerts to be held at McLean High School due to renovation at Langley. For information on the band program, see the Web site at www.langleyband.org. MCC INFORMATION MEETING FOCUSES ON USHERING: The McLean Community

Center will host an information meeting for those interested in becoming an usher for events at the Alden Theatre. The program will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the center. For information, call (703) 790-0123 or see the Web site at www.mcleancenter.org. MCC TO HOST ANNUAL FALL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE: The McLean

Community Center will host its annual Fall Community Garage Sale on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1420 Beverly Blvd. Admission is free for attendees; booth space can be rented by individuals and families. For information, call (703) 790-0123 or see the Web site at www.mcleancenter.org.

ANNUAL MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD FESTIVAL RETURNS: Holy Transfiguration

Melkite Greek-Catholic Church will hold its 22nd annual Middle Eastern Food Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6, at the church, 8501 Lewinsville Road in McLean. The event will feature food options ranging from baklava and stuffed grape leaves to falafel, fattoush, hummus and kibbee. There also will be American-style cakes, cookies and pies. The event also will feature debke dancing (with instruction available), activities for children and a backgammon tournament. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. For information, call (703) 734-9566 or see the Web site at www.middleasternfoodfestival.com. 5K TO BENEFIT ADAPTIVE-SPORTS PROGRAM: MedStar National Rehabilita-

tion Network will host its 11th annual Super H 5K Run, Walk & Wheel on Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Sport & Health Club at 8250 Greensboro Drive. The event is designed for runners, walkers and adaptive athletes. Proceeds will support Medstar’s adaptive-sports programming, allowing athletes with disabilities to compete in sports as varied as wheelchair tennis, hand cycling, rowing and quad rugby. A post-race party will begin at 9 a.m., with refreshments from Paolo’s Ristorante in Reston and Muncheez in Georgetown. There also will be live music by acoustic guitarist Timmie Metz. Registration is $35. For information, see the Web site at www.medstarnrh.org/ superh5k. JAMMIN’ JUNIORS SERIES RETURNS FOR FALL: The Bari Koral Family Rock

Band will be featured as the Jammin’ Juniors concert series resumes for fall on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 12:30 p.m. at McLean Central Park, located adjacent to Dolley Madison Library. The series is sponsored by the McLean Community Center; there is no admission charge. For information, see the Web site at www.mcleancenter.org. ROCK, POP FEATURED IN FREE CONCERT: Ted Garber will perform pop and

rock tunes on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Palladium Civic Place Green, 1445 Laughlin Ave. in McLean. For information, call (703) 288-9505. AUTHOR TO DISCUSS WORK ON ADHD:

Local author Abigail Wurf will discuss her new book – “Forget Perfect: How to Succeed in Your Professional and Personal Life Even If You Have ADHD” – on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. Books will be available for signing and purchase at the event. For information and to register, see the Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library. Your items are always welcomed for inclusion in the Sun Gazette! Find contact information on Page 6 each week.

n Logan Claybrook of Vienna, Paige Evans of Great Falls, Diana Murray of McLean and Mary Smilack of Vienna are among students named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at James Madison University.

n George Mason University School of Law ranks 21st in a newly-released study measuring scholarly impact among U.S. law faculties. The study, conducted by Professor Gregory Sisk and colleagues from the University of St. Thomas School of Law, gauges impact by looking at the mean and median citations to tenured faculty in law-review articles at U.S. law schools from 2010 to 2014. It is the second time in a row Mason Law has held the 21st position. The law faculties at Yale University, Harvard University, the University of Chicago, New York Univer-

n Katherine Lindstrom Pardo of McLean, a graduate of McLean High School and a student at the University of Virginia, has been accepted for membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. n Artwork by 10-year-old Oviya Jeyaprakash of McLean will be featured in the September edition of Highlights magazine. Oviya, the daughter of Premraj and Priya Jeyaprakash, attends Lemon Road Elementary School and enjoys drawing, reading, swimming and working with polymer clay. She aspires to be a pediatrician. n Students in Thoreau Middle School’s summer Excellence in Action program were challenged to build a structure that would carry as much weight as possible, using only four pieces of paper and tape. One student made a structure strong enough to hold four cases of juice pouches, 10 textbooks and a rock, a total of 65 pounds. She stopped adding weight only because she ran out of space. n Gov. McAuliffe has named George Mason University School of Law professor Laurie Forbes Neff to the Virginia Board of Veterans Services. Neff is the director and managing attorney

of service members and veterans.

Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 227 of Northern Virginia recently donated 60 $75 gift cards to support children whose families are participating in the Veterans Administration Supportive Housing (VASH) program. The gift cards will help to pay for school supplies and other essential items during the school year. Shown are Len Ignatowski, vice president of Chapter 227, and Kimoela Cato, lead social worker for the Veterans Administration Northern Virginia Program. This year marks the fifth in a row Vietnam Veterans of America have provided gift cards for students and families.

of the Mason Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic at the law school. The clinic provides veterans, as well as active-duty members of the Armed Services and family members, with free representation in certain legal matters. The clinic was the first in the nation dedicated to protecting the legal rights

sity and Stanford University rank in the top five for impact, followed by the University of California-Irvine, Columbia University, Duke University, Vanderbilt University and the University of California-Berkeley. The study also lists the 10 GMU faculty members with the highest individual citation counts. In alphabetical order, they are Professor David Bernstein, Dean Henry Butler, Judge Douglas Ginsburg, Professor Michael Greve, Professor Bruce Kobayashi, Professor Nelson Lund, Professor Adam Mossoff, Professor Ilya Somin, Professor Joshua Wright and Professor Todd Zywicki.

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Business Briefcase FAIRFAX WELL-REPRESENTED ON ‘INC 5000’ RANKING: Fairfax County is home

to 125 firms ranked as part of the 2015 “Inc. 5000” list of fastest-growing privately owned businesses in the U.S. They were among 278 Virginia firms and 317 firms from the Washington region to make the list, according to the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. “Being home to nearly 40 percent of the Washington region’s fastest-growing companies is all anyone needs to know about the environment in Fairfax County for start-ups and small businesses,” said Gerald Gordon, president of the economic-development authority. Gordon noted that Fairfax’s total represents 2.5 percent of the firms ranked nationally in the top 5,000, calling it “an impressive total for any one county or city.” Fairfax County has more names on the list than 37 states, county officials said. Twelve of the Fairfax County companies were in the top 500 of the ranking. Two information-technology firms – Ven Soft LLC and Valsatech Corp. – ranked highest on the list among Fairfax firms, at 169th and 230th, respectively. Ven Soft had a three-year growth rate of 2,424 percent to $4.7 million in revenues, while Valsatech had a growth rate of 1,905 percent to $2 million. Nationally, the telecommunications firm Ultra Mobile topped the list for 2015, with its $118 million in revenues representing a three-year growth rate of 100,849 percent.

The full list can be found at www.inc. com/inc5000. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AIDS IN JOB EXPANSION: The Fairfax

County Economic Development Authority in the second quarter of 2015 provided support services to 25 firms that are adding more than 1,100 jobs in the county. “Many of these businesses are in the information-technology and professionalservices sectors, and six are foreign-based firms using a Fairfax County location to expand in North America,” officials said. Among them: Intelsat will add more than 100 jobs at its administrative headquarters in Tysons; Walmart Technology will add nearly 175 jobs in Reston; and TEKsystems, a subsidiary of Allegis Group, is adding more than 300 new jobs in Reston. The announcements “illustrate how market leaders in diverse technology sectors look to Fairfax County,” said Gerald Gordon, president of the economic-development authority. Janis Parker Moore, a senior humanresources manager for Walmart Technology, said the subsidiary of the giant retailer aims at “actively recruiting the world’s best STEM-specialized talent.” “Our Reston office in Fairfax County is an extension of that effort, drawing upon the industry-leading talent in the surrounding areas,” she said. REAL-ESTATE-SERVICES FIRM ADDED

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Jones Lang LaSalle, a Fortune 500 company specializing in real-estate services and investment management, has been elected to a seat on the board of the Tysons Partnership. The organization will be represented by Dean Stiles, a senior vice president focusing on tenant representation in the Washington area. The Tysons Partnership is an association of business and civic leaders working with the Fairfax County government in the reimagining of the Tysons corridor. For information, see the Web site at www.tysonspartnership.org. NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR McLEAN CHAMBER AWARDS: Nominations are

being accepted for the annual Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Awards. “If you know a business, an organization or individual that has gone above and beyond for the Greater McLean community and/or its residents, please let us know about them and their accomplishments,” the organization said, asking nominators to include a brief write-up (150 words or less) about the reason for the nomination. The awardees will be honored on Oct. 6 at the Chamber’s Suits and Sneakers event. Nominations are being accepted in the following categories: Non-Profit of the Year; Small Business of the Year; Youth Recognition Award; Volunteer of the Year;

Best Collaborative Impact; Outstanding Business Citizen; Best Effort in Green Award; Community Leadership; Hometown Hero/McLean Community Service Award; Outstanding Member; New Business of the Year; Entrepreneur of the Year; Innovative Business of the Year; Commitment Award; Benefactor of the Year/Corporate Social Responsibility; Beautification Award [exterior]; Restaurant of the Year; Retailer of the Year; Outstanding Business Women of the Year. Nominees can be submitted to Marcia Twomey by e-mail at mtwomey@mcleanchamber.org by Sept. 18. For information, see the Web site at www.mcleanchamber.org. VIENNA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TO MEET: The Vienna Business Association

will host its monthly meeting on Friday, Sept. 11 at 11:30 a.m. with a presentation by retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Kuiken. Kuiken – who also is a former business executive and international diplomat and has turned to public speaking and writing – will attend with his service dog, Freedom, and will discuss overcoming adversity in all settings. The cost is $12 for members, $15 for non-members, $10 for veterans and $20 for walk-ins. For information, see the Web site at www.viennabusiness.org. Your items are invited for inclusion in the Sun Gazette.

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Fairfax County Notes ment offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. A complete list of closings will be available on the county government’s Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS OK CONTINUING ‘TJ’ AS REGIONAL PROGRAM:

They probably weren’t chewing their nails in nervous anticipation, but school officials from across the region can rest easy – they will be permitted to send students to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology for the 2015-16 school year. Members of the Fairfax County School Board voted earlier this summer to continue the 30-year policy of allowing students from across Northern Virginia to attend the regional magnet school. The vote was largely pro-forma, as there had been no discussion over the past year in ending a policy that has been in place for three decades. The vote means that students from Arlington, Loudoun and Prince William counties and the city of Falls Church will be joining with students from Fairfax County when classes resume at Thomas Jefferson on Sept. 8. The Virginia Department of Education does not require Fairfax County to run Thomas Jefferson as a magnet school – technically, a Governor’s Regional School – but were Fairfax officials to drop the designation and dump out-of-county students, they stand to lose about $2.7 million in state funding and $4.2 million in tuition payments from participating jurisdictions. Officials in Arlington and Loudoun counties are considering developing alternatives to sending students to Thomas Jefferson, but have not opted out of the regional effort. Officials in Alexandria do not permit students to attend the school.

(703) 437-1794 • Lake Accotink Park in Springfield at (703) 569-3464 DRUG TAKE-BACK EFFORT IN THE WORKS: The fourth annual Fairfax Coun-

ty drug take-back day – Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout – will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26 at locations across the county. The event is an initiative of the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County in partnership with Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services, Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, Fairfax County Police Department, Covanta, the Drug Enforcement Administration and more than 130 local pharmacies. “There is an alarming connection between prescription-drug abuse and heroin abuse,” said Whitney Strand, executive director of the Unifed Prevention Coalition. “To combat this community issue, we need to provide a free, safe, confidential and eco-friendly solution for Fairfax County’s young adults. Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout, with the help of countless local partners and law enforcement, achieves just that.” According to the 2013-14 Fairfax County Youth Survey, more than 13 percent of high-school seniors have used painkillers without a doctor’s order. Four out of five heroin abusers report prior abuse of prescription drugs. HBM SUN GAZETTE AD 9-3-2015B flat.pdf Individuals can bring unused or expired

medications (pills or liquids – no pressurized canisters or needles) to any of the eight local Fairfax County district police stations for disposal from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. Drop-off sites include: • Fair Oaks District Station, 12300 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax. • Franconia District Station, 6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria. • West Springfield District Station, 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield. • Mason District Station, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale. • McLean District Station, 1437 Balls Hill Road, McLean. • Sully District Station, 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly. • Reston District Station, 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston. • Mount Vernon District Station, 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria. For information about proper disposal of medications year-round, and about initiatives of the Unified Prevention Coalition, see the Web site at www.unifiedpreventioncoalition.org. FAIRFAX OFFERS ‘COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM’ TRAINING:

The Fairfax County government is offering a number of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training sessions during the fall months. Participants in the CERT program learn about disaster preparations, includ1 8/27/15 5:33 AM ing areas such as fire safety, light search-

and-rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. Four courses are being offered this fall, meeting at the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy, Old Firehouse Teen Center and Lorton Volunteer Fire Department. Each runs seven to eight weekly sessions of about three hours each. The program is free, and does not require any special physical strength or agility for participation. Personal-protective equipment will be provided for participants to keep. For information on the program, see the Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fr/cert/ cert.htm.

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ANNUAL BOOK-CLUB CONFERENCE SLATED: The Fairfax County government

system will host a book-club conference on Saturday, Sept. 19 beginning at 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center. Book-club members from around the area can learn about starting, running and enhancing book clubs while networking with fellow readers. The event is co-sponsored by the Fairfax Library Foundation and the Friends of the Reston Regional Library. Adults. A free lunch is provided. For information and registration, call (703) 324-8428 or see the Web site at www. fairfaxcounty.gov/library. The Sun Gazette welcomes your submission of items for inclusion.

CLEANUP OF COUNTY PARKS SET:

Fairfax County Park Authority sites will be participating in the annual fall International Coastal Cleanup. Local residents – including families, scouts, students and community groups – are invited to take part in the effort to remove tires, bedsprings, bottles, cans and other debris from local waterways, preventing all that trash from reaching the Chesapeake Bay. Participants should wear boots, old clothes and bring gloves. Trash bags will be provided. The cleanup’s official day is Saturday, Sept. 19, but some sites may schedule events on other days. For specific information, call individual parks: • Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale at (703) 941-1065 • Hidden Pond Nature Center in Springfield at (703) 451-9588 • Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria at (703) 768-2525 • Lake Fairfax Park in Reston at (703) 471-5415 • Riverbend Park in Great Falls at (703) 759-9018 Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly at (703) 631-0013 • Sully Historic Site in Chantilly at C

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Washington area are less likely than those in most other metropolitan areas to drive to and from work, but private automobiles remain the prime commuting method of more than three of four in the local workforce, according to new federal figures. A total of 75.7 percent of workers age 16 and older in the Washington area use private vehicles (whether driving alone or carpooling) as their primary mode of commuting, based on new Census Bureau estimates. The results, based on a national sampling conducted in 2013, show that only seven of the nation’s metro areas have a smaller percentage of workers commuting by private vehicles. The lowest percentage on the list belonged to the New York metropolitan area, where 56.9 percent of workers commute by private vehicles. Also ranking ahead of the Washington area on the list were Ithaca, N.Y. (68.7 percent); San Francisco (69.8 percent); Boulder, Colo. (71.9 percent); Corvallis, Ore. (72.6 percent); Iowa City, Iowa (73.4 percent); and Boston (75.6 percent). The Census Bureau report also looked at the second most common commute mode among commuters in metropolitan areas, which varies from subway (8 percent in Washington, 18.9 percent in New York, 6.2 percent in Boston) to bus/trolley (7.6 percent in San Francisco) to bicycling (8.8 percent in Corvallis) to walking (17.5 percent in Ithaca and 6.2 percent in Iowa

City). Based on Census Bureau samples, a total of 76.4 percent of American workers commute to their place of employment by driving alone, followed by 9.4 percent who carpool, 5.2 percent who take public transportation, 2.8 percent who walk and 0.6 percent who bicycle. The remainder either use an alternate means of transportation or work at home. In recent years, the percentage of workers who commute by private vehicle – about 85 percent – has remained relatively stable after decades of steady increases. Full data can be found on the Web site at www.census.gov. DULLES RANKS 9th AS INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY: Washington Dulles Inter-

national Airport ranked ninth among the nation’s airports last year in international passenger traffic, according to new federal figures, and could boast one of the top 10 routes across the Atlantic. The U.S. Department of Transportation reports a total of 6.98 million enplanements to international destinations from Dulles during the year. Data was posted on the Web site www. airliners.net, based on figures reported by the federal government. In 2014, the largest number of international enplanements came at John F. Kennedy International Airport, with 24.7 million. Rounding out the top five were Miami International (19.3 million), Los Angeles International (18.7 million), Newark-Lib-

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Catholic Diocese of Arlington is getting an early start celebrating the 50th anniversary of the ordination of Bishop Paul Loverde. The milestone won’t arrive until the end of the year, but the diocese has set up a page on its Web site (www.arlingtondiocese.org) giving parishioners the chance to write a “spiritual bouquet” to the bishop,

who has served the local area since 1999. Loverde was ordained a priest at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Dec. 18, 1965, and served several parochial and diocesan assignments before being installed as bishop of Ogdensburg, N.Y., in 1994. Five years later, he became the third bishop of the Arlington diocese, which had been carved out of the then-statewide diocese of Richmond in 1974. According to the Arlington diocese, there are 440,000 registered Catholics, representing about 15 percent of the overall population, in its borders, which stretch west to the West Virginia line and south to Fredericksburg and contain 69 parishes. Loverde has made a priority of augmenting the ranks of priests through new ordinations, working to reverse a decadeslong national decline. Most recently, seven new priests were ordained in the diocese in June. “It’s a life of sacrifice . . . but one which God abundantly blesses,” Loverde said at the time. DOMINION EXPANDS ‘ENERGYSHARE’ INITIATIVE: Working in collaboration with

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Regional Notes from across Northern Virginia descended on a Dominion training facility in Herndon Aug. 25 to review the expanded program and prepare to implement it. The larger effort, which was announced by utility officials and Gov. McAuliffe in July, builds on a program that dates back to the early 1980s to provide financial support to those facing the loss of heating service in winters and cooling in the summer. Originally working with four downstate Salvation Army corps, the safety-net program has grown to include participation of about 70 non-profit partners across the commonwealth, who determine eligibility and dispense funding for those who qualify. Qualifying households can receive up to $600 in support during the winter months and $300 during the summer months to pay overdue energy bills. Participants do not need to be customers of Dominion to participate. Gov. McAuliffe called the expansion of the program a “cooperative effort between legislators, private companies and state agencies” to help those in need. Dominion has committed nearly $57 million in resources toward the effort over the next five years, aiming to double the number of Virginia residents who are assisted through the initiative. “There will always be people who will need help,” said Rita Randolph, who administers the program for Dominion, and

describes the EnergyShare effort as “a program for those who cannot get help anywhere else.” Part of the expanded program will include efforts targeted at military veterans and those with disabilities. “It’s fulfilling to extend this important service to multi-family residences and to brave veterans who, in many cases, return stateside to face unemployment and homelessness.” As part of legislation enacted earlier this year that changes the way the utility is regulated in Virginia, Dominion also will support a program aimed at teaching residents about weatherizing their homes, and providing financial backing for them to do so. The goal is to assist approximately 1,500 homes statewide with weatherization improvements each year. The overall effort is coordinated between Dominion and Richmond’s United Way organization, with the existing 70 local non-profit partners being augmented by about 20 additional social-service agencies this year. Local partners in Northern Virginia include the Salvation Army, Volunteers of America Chesapeake, United Community Ministries, the ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia and local governments. Since its establishment in 1982 the EnergyShare program has provided support to more than 300,000 Virginians, with $67 million having been donated by the company, its employees and customers. Under the program, donations from

the public will still be accepted, and will be used to help the elderly and low-income residents. Dominion will continue to cover 100 percent of the program’s administrative costs. Virginia residents can call 2-1-1 for EnergyShare assistance or referrals to human-services resources. For further information, see the Web site at www.dom.com and search “EnergyShare.” METROBUS TO DULLES FACES CLOSURE: Having cheated death before, a direct

Metrobus line from Rosslyn to Washington Dulles International Airport again is on the chopping block. Staff of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has included elimination of the 5A bus service as part of a series of changes to bus routes across the region. A public hearing on the proposals is slated for Sept. 17, with action by the WMATA board of directors expected later. Metro staff proposed killing off Route 5A two years ago, but was overruled by the transit agency’s board of directors. This time, “the days for the bus are probably numbered,” Arlington County Board Chairman Mary Hynes said in May. Virginia members of the WMATA board, of which Hynes is one, have pressed in the past to keep the bus service running, but are likely to be outvoted by others on the board. WMATA staff say the number of people riding the line, which begins at L’Enfant

Plaza and stops in Rosslyn and Herndon before arriving at Dulles, has declined since the opening of the Silver Line last summer. Both Washington Flyer and Fairfax Connector service are available between the Silver Line and the airport. The Sept. 17 hearing, which starts with an information session at 6 p.m. and continues with public testimony at 6:30 p.m. will be held at Metro’s headquarters, 600 5th St., N.W., in Washington. The WMATA board will consider a host of changes to other bus routes across the region, as well. For information on the public hearing, and alternate options for contacting the WMATA board on proposed changes, see the Web site at www.wmata.com/hearings.

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final bedroom. There also is a coveredporch area. As mentioned above, the pool area is shaded by large trees, which allows for its use even during the hottest of summer afternoons, and provides additional entertaining opportunities. It rounds out an exceptional package. Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (703) 738-2520.

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The District of Columbia ranks 138th out of 150 American cities as far as the ability to enjoy a financially secure and mentally stimulating retirement, according to a new survey, while some Virginia communities do appreciably better. Tampa led the list of top retirement areas, based on a survey by Wallethub. com that looked at both economic and quality-of-life factors. Also in the top five: Scottsdale, Ariz.; Boise, Idaho; Cape Coral, Fla.; and Orlando. Rounding out the top 10 were Sioux Falls, S.D.; Baton Rouge, La.; Port St. Lucie, Fla.; Overland Park, Kan.; and Peoria, Ill. To reach the top of the rankings, communities had to place high in four areas – affordability, activities, quality of life and health-care accessibility – calculated using two dozen metrics. “Today’s retirees maintain youthful attitudes, and many have more financial resources and time to participate in community activities,” said Maurice MacDonald, a professor of personalfinance planning at Kansas State University. Some localities found themselves ranked high in one or two areas, but not in others – Henderson, Nev., for instance, was tops nationally in quality of life among the 150 cities studied, but lower rankings in other areas dropped it to 35th overall. Memphis was top of the heap in affordability, but only registered 82nd overall. While the District of Columbia was low on the list (doing well only on the “activities” ranking), Virginia has its share of communities in the top half of the ranking. Chesapeake was 52nd, Richmond 57th, Norfolk 58th (one ahead of rival U.S. Navy bastion San Diego) and Virginia Beach 72nd. Ranked at the bottom at 150th was Newark, N.J., followed by Jersey City, N.J.; Providence, R.I.; Aurora, Ill.; and New York City. Also in the bottom 10: Yonkers, N.Y.; Chicago; Boston; Worcester, Mass.; and Detroit. (The full list is at http://wallethub. com/edu/best-place-to-retire/6165/.) Finding a retirement-friendly locale is no guarantee of a successful retirement, noted Sudipto Banerjee, a research associate at the Employee Benefit Research Institute. “Recent studies have shown that most of the people who run out of money at the end of life had little savings at the beginning of retirement,” he said, encouraging those of all ages to “prepare a good estimate of routine expenses and make sure there is still room for some discretionary spending” before plunging into retirement.

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Tuition Isn’t Only Cost That’s Rising at Va. State Colleges Varun Datta graduated from Stone Bridge High School in 2013 with big dreams. He went to James Madison University to study marketing in the hopes of one day joining NBC’s executive team in New York City. But he’s just now beginning to crunch the numbers to discover that when he graduates in 2017, a big chunk of his salary will go to pay off close to $70,000 in debt. His parents each work two jobs to help him put a dent in the mounting costs to get his bachelor’s degree, Datta said. “My parents are going to help me as much as they can, but obviously the burden will be on me to pay off the majority of it.” How much college truly costs is coming as a surprise to more and more students and their parents. While tuition rates at Virginia’s four-year colleges continue to steadily rise, mandatory fees that often are overlooked are also increasing and can induce their own form of sticker shock. Non-tuition costs include room and board, textbooks, school supplies and personal expenses such as travel and recreation. Tuition and mandatory educational and general (E&G) fees at Virginia’s four-year institutions are up 7.1 percent and mandatory non-E&G fees are up 3.7 percent on average this school year as compared with 2014-15. Corbin Pangilinan, a 2012 Stone Bridge High School graduate, was surprised to find out he pays more for his meal plan and on-campus housing at Old Dominion University, where he’s a rising senior, than he does in tuition, which makes up 39 percent of his total expenses. “I was taken somewhat off-guard by that,” said Pangilinan, who’s working toward a degree in English with a concentration on technical writing. Tuition and mandatory E&G fees at the University of Virginia this school year amount to $11,892, but room and board – for those living on campus – doesn’t cost much less, at $10,401. The university’s approximate annual cost also includes $2,121 in other expenses, including mandatory health, athletic, technology and library fees. Old Dominion University has one of the lowest total costs of attendance in Virginia, and even with $15,000 in scholarship assistance and his parents paying for about half of his college costs, Pangilinan will still graduate with just less than $20,000 in student loans. Still, his debt will be below the state average. Virginia’s average public four-year

college graduate in 2013 left school with $25,234 in debt, and that is expected to continue to climb, according to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, or SCHEV. Another major misconception about college costs is that they stay the same over the period of time that a student is enrolled at the school. The cost to attend Virginia’s public universities – including tuition and mandatory fees – has more than tripled over the past 15 years, according to SCHEV. For example, University of Virginia students will see an 11 percent hike in tuition and general fees this school year; Christopher Newport University students will pay 5 percent more in tuition and fees this year; and Radford University’s tuition and fees are up just less than 5 percent. One college is taking measures to not surprise its students with tuition hikes midway through their degree. The College of William and Mary, in 2013, approved a new measure that locked in students’ tuition for four years during their undergraduate studies. “We have found that families appreciate knowing that the cost of tuition will not change, and they are able to plan for it,” Brian Whitson, the college’s associate vice president of university relations, said. He also noted that the program helps the college because it allows administrators to plan financially. The institution is still raising tuition for incoming students. This school year, freshmen will pay 12.47 percent more than last year’s incoming freshmen. Peter Blake, director of SCHEV, said the uptick in tuition and fees is tied to a drop in state and federal funding. “It used to be that the state would contribute around two-thirds of the cost of education while the student would pay onethird,” he said. “That’s now just over the 50 percent mark where students are paying for over half of his or her costs, so that is a significant change.” How much state funding subsidizes each Virginia Tech student, for example, has dropped by 54 percent in the past 15 years, according to Larry Hincker, associate vice president for university relations. “In the 2000-01 school year, we received $9,501 for each Virginia undergraduate. During the current year, it is $4,379, adjusted for inflation,” he said. “Virginia resident students’ tuition is subsidized by the state of Virginia; however, that support has diminished considerably.” Institutions of higher education are also feeling the effects of the 2008 recession. “You’ve had more and more people

The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks continue to exert a hold on the memories of Northern Virginians and some localities soon will present events to honor those who lost their lives that day and commemorate Americans’ resolve in the face of terrorism. The town of Vienna, in coordination with American Legion Post 180 will hold its annual “A Day to Remember” community commemoration of the 9/11 attacks on Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. on the grounds of the Freeman Store and Museum, 131 Church

St., N.E. Town officials invite members of the public to remember those who were killed in the attacks and show support for people engaged in the ongoing fight against terrorism. The keynote speaker will be Daniel Dellinger, a former Vienna Town Council member and immediate past national commander of the American Legion. The Friends of the Great Falls Freedom Memorial will hold the group’s annual Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony at the

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who have had some kind of financial hardship, whether it be losing jobs or not having their wages increased over a period of time. More people came seeking a higher education while needing more assistance,” Blake said. While Virginia legislators have said they want to dedicate more of the state’s budget to higher education in the hopes of at least slowing the rise of tuition increases, Blake said there are no indications to suggest that college costs will drop anytime soon, barring sweeping policy changes at the federal or state levels. “There’s tension in this business among cost, access and quality,” he said. “Not unlike the health care industry, you have

this iron triangle where you can get two of the three, but it is really difficult to get all three.” But, he added, while the cost of a degree is one of the priciest investments most people will make, it may also be their smartest. “An investment in education appreciates over time and will always be a worthy investment – all the evidence consistently backs up that notion,” Blake said. “Pursuing education will pay you dividends financially as well as socially. It is not good just for the individual, but for communities.” Gautam Rao was a summer intern for Leesburg Today. He is a senior at Virginia Tech.

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memorial on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. The memorial is located on the grounds of Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike. Great Falls lost six residents during the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the ceremony will honor them, along with others who sacrificed on that day and in the years that followed. The event’s keynote speaker will be U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10th). The commemoration also will feature the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard, the singing of patriotic songs, and bell ringing and

candle lighting for each of the Great Falls victims. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for 10 or 11 years after the terrorist attacks held an annual remembrance ceremony at a memorial located behind the county’s Government Center. Officials do not conduct a formal 9/11 ceremony anymore, but “we do encourage county employees and residents to take a moment of silence, if they wish, to remember this important day in history, said Jeremy Lasich, a county spokesman.

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vided in June, when statewide sales rose 21 percent from a year before. Activity in April and May was slightly higher than the same months in 2014, but did not climb as dramatically as June. While sales were up significantly, the median sales price of all properties that changed hands during the quarter was down 2.6 percent from $267,000 in 2014 to $259,990 in 2015. Most of the geographic reporting areas saw healthy increases in median sales prices, but Northern Virginia (up 0.5 percent to $390,000) was relatively flat and the second largest reporting area, Hampton Roads, posted a 5.4-percent decline to $202,000. Among other areas, median sales prices were $230,000 in the Central Valley (up 4.5 percent); $219,000 in Central Virginia (5.7 percent); $168,000 in Roanoke/Lynchburg/Blacksburg (4.3 percent); $125,000 in Southwest Virginia (9.6 percent) and $86,000 in Southside Virginia (7.5 percent). Sales statewide were up in every price category except the under-$100,000 market, whose decline was the result of low inventory and higher financial barriers facing buyers at the lower end of the spectrum, noted the Virginia Center for Housing Research at Virginia Tech, which provides data analysis for VAR. At the other end of the market, the quarter brought 611 sales of $1 million or more, up slightly from 606 a year before. Total dollar volume for the second quarter was $10.59 billion, up 11.1 percent from $9.54 billion a year before.

ty, Md. (down 1.9 percent); and $269,900 in Frederick County, Md. (up 0.9 percent). Figures represent most, but not all, sales during the period. All figures are preliminary, and are subject to revision. Va. Homes Market Had Strong 2nd Quarter: Despite a small year-over-year decline in median sales prices, Virginia’s homes market posted its strongest second quarter since 2008, according to new figures from the Virginia Association of Realtors (VAR). Buoyed by a very strong June market, a total of 31,650 properties went to closing during the quarter, up 9.9 percent from the 28,811 sales recorded during the same period in 2014, according to preliminary figures reported July 28. Year-over-year sales were up in six of seven geographic areas across the commonwealth, led by 13.9-percent increases in Central Virginia and in the Roanoke/ Lynchburg/Blacksburg area. Hampton Roads saw an 11.5-percent increase in sales, followed by Southwest Virginia at 9.8 percent, Southside Virginia at 9 percent and Northern Virginia – by far the largest corridor of the commonwealth – up 8.4 percent. The Central Valley reported a decline of 1.1 percent in overall sales. “The strength of these second-quarter results points to sustained improvement in Virginia’s residential real estate market,” said VAR president Deborah Baisden, whose organization represents about 30,000 real-estate professionals across Virginia. The big boost for the quarter was pro-

Of homes that went to closing in the second quarter, the average length of time on the market between listing and ratified sales contract was 68 days, a decline from 73 days a year before. While buyers faced ongoing high levels of scrutiny from lenders, those who were deemed eligible for credit found interest rates slightly higher than in the first quarter, but still historically low. The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage nationally during the quarter was 3.83 percent, according to FreddieMac, up from 3.72 percent in the first quarter but otherwise the lowest it has been since the second quarter of 2013. Those taking out 15-year loans paid an average interest rate of 3.1 percent, also among the lowest rates in two years. Figures represent most, but not all, sales during the period. All figures are preliminary, and are subject to revision. For complete data, see the Web site at www.varealtor.com/homesales.

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Post High School Success For Oakton Football Grads Talk about a hotbed of success. The Oakton High School football program has produced scads of players who are either playing or coaching on the next levels, even in the NFL.

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With key returning players at various positions, the Madison Warhawks and head coach Lenny Schultz believe their high school football team has the potential for a successful season this fall.

FOOTBALL PREVIEW “We have the experience to be in every game, and we expect to win this year. It’s time to win,” Schultz said. The coach said his team has size, is strong on both lines and has good balance on offense with talented skill players. Madison’s offense is led by returning its starting quarterback, senior Jason Gastrock. “He is a good passer and he’ll run more from that position this year,” Schultz said. “And we’ll be a good passing team.” Madison’s running backs are Wiley Counts and Casey Koshuta. “With the line we have, we hope we can run the power more,” Schultz said. Madison’s top receivers are team captain Jordan Ebersole, Nick Conforti, John Finney and Landon Thomas. The offensive line is anchored by center captain Ryan Partridge (6-foot-1, 210 pounds), Drew Smith (6-5, 300), Johnny Continued on Page 26

Madison High School senior Bryan Harthun will be a returning wide receiver and linebacker for FILE PHOTO BY DEB KOLT the Warhawks when their season begins this Friday night at Oakton.

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From what Jason Rowley has observed during the preseason, the head coach believes his Oakton Cougars will be their typical type of high school football team this fall – solid on defense and balanced on offense. The Cougars will also be experienced, as they return eight players on each side of the ball. “We can match up with anybody. I think for us it’s all about staying healthy,” Rowley said. Oakton, the 2012 Northern Region champion, finished 5-6 last fall. The

Cougars open this season at home Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. against the Madison Warhawks in an all-Vienna clash Oakton has won in recent years.

FOOTBALL PREVIEW Rowley believes the strength of this team could be an experienced offensive line. That unit includes returners Pierce Banbury, Tim Forster, Michael Hemrich and Bennett Fagan. They will protect the returning starting quarterback, senior Sal Tutone. “It’s a good line. We’ll see how they progress,” Rowley said. Returning wide receivers are Jarrett Bacon, Derrick Beale and Brendan

Power. Patrick Francisco is returning at running back, a position Nick Sims, Eric Merten and Jake Thompson will also play. Tight ends are Elias Lindsey and John Daldo. Matt Prosser is the kicker. Oakton’s defense is highlighted by an experienced secondary that includes Prosser, Beal, Bacon, Nick Hart and Justin Bartee. The defensive line includes Will Fisher, Matt Vogel, Patrick Davis and Dillon Campbell. Chris Walton will lead the linebackers. Continued on Page 25

The interesting thing is that the majority of those former Oakton players at the next level had to initially earn their college football playing positions the hard way – via the walk-on route. A list of some follows. n Oakton grad Cody Grimm made the Virginia Tech team as a walk-on, eventually becoming a starter and an all-ACC linebacker. He played in the NFL for a few seasons. Now he’s back at Tech as a graduate-assistant coach. Grimm’s brother, Chad, also an Oakton grad who played at Virginia Tech, is a defensive quality-control assistant with the Redskins. n Cougars’ graduate Jack Tyler also took the route of Cody Grimm. He made the Virginia Tech team as a walkon, becoming an all-ACC linebacker. Tyler is now an assistant coach at James Madison University. n Joining Cody Grimm at JMU are 2015 Oakton grads Nick Delgado and David Allely. Delgado is a freshmen punter/kicker for the Dukes. Alley is a backup linebacker and special teams player. n David Allely’s older brother, Joe Allely, a 2013 Oakton graduate, made the East Carolina football team as walk-on, eventually earning scout team Player of the Year honors. He’s now projected as a starting outside linebacker for ECU’s Pirates. n At William and Mary, Oakton graduate Chris Durant is a starting sophomore offensive lineman. n Two former Oakton players are members of NFL teams. Trey Watts is a running back and special-teams player for the St. Louis Rams. Scott Turner is the quarterback coach for the Minnesota Vikings, where his father, Norv Turner, a former Redskins’ head coach, is the offensive coordinator. Scott Turner coached on previous NFL and college staffs. Each followed the path of many Oakton grads, making college teams as walk-ons from what surely should be considered a hot-bed prep program.

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As usual, the most noticeable aspect about the Langley Saxons this season will be the size of their linemen. Those high school football players are big, averaging more than 6 feet tall and more than 250 pounds, collectively giving the Saxons among the biggest players at those positions in the region. “We are bigger than most teams and have experience up front, and we hope that gives us an edge,” said John Howerton, who is entering his 13th year as Langley’s head coach. The offensive line will be protecting returning starting quarterback Jack An-

derson and new running backs Aaron Feldman and Aaron Kim. Feldman will be Langley’s traditional power back, with Kim the speed player.

FOOTBALL PREVIEW “Jack knows the offense better and is ready for a big year,” Howerton said. Anderson will throw to returning receivers Daniel White, Daniel Salamone, Kyle Fredrick and tight end Lachlan Pitts, who is 6-foot-5, 230 pounds. Joining Pitts on the offensive line are Tyler Howerton (6-3, 275), Ben Culmer (6-6, 315), Xavier Henschel (6-4, 275), Mark Johnson (6-foot, 260) and Will Koopman (5-11, 240). Langley’s kicker and punter is return-

er Shklyar Jordan. On defense, Pitts, Howerton, Johnson and Koopman will play along the line with Ray Xu, Chase Berlin, Zach Tucker and Sami El-Rafey. Inside linebackers are Chris Rossberg and Trevor Stup, with Parker Kaplan an outside backer. In the secondary will be returners Salamone, White, Noah Clemente and Josh Barrientos. “We do have some experience on both sides of the ball,” John Howerton said. “Our concern is team speed.” Langley opens its season Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. at home against the West Potomac Wolverines and expects to be in the mix for the Liberty Conference championship. The Saxons tied for second last

year with a 5-2 mark. NOTES: The meeting between Langley and West Potomac will be the first since Howerton (86-73 career record) was the Wolverines’ head coach for three seasons prior to taking the Langley job . . . Langley has enjoyed three straight winning seasons and has been a playoff team for five years in a row. SCHEDULE: Thursday, Sept. 3 vs. West Potomac, 7 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 11 vs. Broad Run, 7; Friday, Sept. 18 at Potomac Falls, 7; Friday, Sept. 25 at Madison, 7; Friday, Oct. 2 vs. Fairfax, 7; Friday, Oct. 9 vs. Washington-Lee, 7; Friday, Oct. 16 at Hayfield, 7; Friday, Oct. 23 at South Lakes, 7; Friday, Oct. 30 vs. Yorktown, 7; Friday, Nov. 6 at McLean, 7.

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A Year Later, McLean is Bigger and Stronger Across the Board DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

During his first season as the McLean Highlanders’ head football coach last fall, Shaun Blair realized his players needed to be stronger, because the high school team rushed for only 560 yards during its 5-5 campaign. A busy off-season in the weight room by many of his 2015 players has fixed that issue. “We didn’t run the ball enough last year and we hope to run the ball up the field this year,” Blair said. “We are

stronger and bigger and have young kids who are stepping up and a good group of seniors. This is more of a galvanized group.”

FOOTBALL PREVIEW The coach was encouraged by McLean’s 200-plus rushing yards, in only three quarters, of its opening 2015 scrimmage. McLean opens the season Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. on the road against Stone Bridge. On offense, McLean returns receiver Patrick Dolan; running back Tom Shue;

fullback Harrison Govan; and linemen McCord Meyers, Will Salt and Anthony Capon. Matt Shaheen will join that group on the line. Other wide receivers will be Kane Donaghy and Wesley Romary. Brandon Hill will be a tight end. Other running backs for McLean are expected to be David Kagan and Michael Robbins. Matt Livingston is the kicker and punter. On defense, top players for McLean are linebackers Shue, Govan and Kagan; defensive backs Dolan, Robbins, Romary, Miles Collins and Carter Govan;

and linemen Shaheen, Hill, Salt, Meyers, Mack McCune, Cochise Wanzer and Solomon Onyejekwe. NOTE: McLean has a stretch of three straight road games from Sept. 25 to Oct. 9. SCHEDULE: Friday, Sept. 4 at Stone Bridge, 7 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 11 vs. Marshall, 7; Friday, Sept. 18 vs. Madison, 7; Friday, Sept. 25 at South Lakes, 7; Friday, Oct. 2 at Hayfield, 7; Friday, Oct. 9 at Chantilly, 7; Friday, Oct. 16 vs. Yorktown, 7; Friday, Oct. 23 vs. WashingtonLee, 7; Friday, Oct. 30 at Fairfax, 7; Friday, Nov. 6 vs. Langley, 7.

Potomac Hopes to Continue Winning Ways Under a New Coach DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer

After a slow start last fall, the Potomac School Panthers won four of their final five high school football games en route to a 4-5 campaign and a runner-up finish in the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference. The Panthers hope to keep that momentum going this fall under new head coach Blake Henry. Potomac School opens its season on the road Saturday, Sept. 5 at noon

against Randolph Macon Academy in Front Royal.

FOOTBALL PREVIEW Henry said his players are working hard to learn new systems, especially a much-different spread offensive approach with angle blocking. The team lost many starting players to graduation, so the Panthers will be more inexperienced in 2015. “This is a young group and they are working their way through things,” Hen-

ry said. “There is a lot of teaching going on. There is talent here and I expect us to improve as we go along.” Some top returners on offense are quarterbacks Donny Sanders and Daniel Albrittain, wide receiver Jasper Tyner, running back Ricardo Facey and lineman Jack Repke. Tyler Logue and Wyatt Lindsey are the kickers. Top players on Potomac School’s 3-4 defense are linebacker Ashton Nyanteh, defensive backs Jack Coleman and Mark Kowalik, and lineman Will Valentine.

NOTE: The Potomac School was either 4-0 or 3-1 in conference play the past five seasons. SCHEDULE: Saturday, Sept. 5 at Randolph Macon, noon; Friday, Sept. 11 vs. John Paul the Great, 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 19 vs. Mercersburg, 2; Saturday, Sept. 26 at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes, 1; Saturday, Oct. 3 at St. James, 3:30; Friday, Oct. 9 vs. Sidwell Friends, 4:30; Saturday, Oct. 17 at Flint Hill, 2:30; Saturday, Oct. 24 vs. St. John’s Catholic Prep, 1; Saturday, Nov. 7 at Maret, 3.

Marshall Aiming to Take the Next Step by Gaining Some Respect Statesmen believe their goals are reach-

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After breaking through and winning a couple of games last fall to end a long multi-season losing streak, the Marshall Statesmen want to continue moving in a positive direction this fall. “We woke some people up last year and made them aware of Marshall again,” Marshall second-year head coach George Masten said. “Our motto this year is to earn respect. We’d like to finish better than .500 and make the playoffs.” With many returning players, the

Oakton Continued from Page 24 NOTE: Oakton has a difficult schedule this fall. During one stretch, the Cou-

able. Marshall finished 2-8 last season. Marshall opens the 2015 season Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. at home against the South Lakes Seahawks. Key returners for Marshall are running backs Jelani Murray, Josh Hurlburt and Markel Harrison, who might be switched to quarterback. He is competing for that position with Khrystan Camillo. Harrison and Camillo will player other positions if not the starting QB. Other key returners on offense is line-

men Alparsian Cevik and running back Casey Lauer. On defense, returners are Lauer at linebacker or safety and Ian Sweeney, Rocco Munna and Jack Jones at linebacker. Harrison also returns in the secondary and on special teams as a kick returner. A key newcomer is two-way lineman/ tight end Tyler White. “The players have bought into what we want to do, so right now we are better than we were last year,” Masten said. “They are excited.” NOTE: Marshall entered last season having gone 0-10 in its past two seasons,

then snapped that long losing streak with a road victory over the Jefferson Colonials. Jefferson is on Marshall’s scheduled as well this fall when the teams meet in the final regular-season conteston Nov. 6 at Marshall. SCHEDULE: Friday, Sept. 4 vs. South Lakes 7 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 11 at McLean, 7; Friday, Sept. 18 at Edison, 7; Friday, Sept. 25 vs. Potomac Falls, 7; Friday, Oct. 2 vs. Falls Church, 7; Friday, Oct. 9 at Madison, 7; Friday, Oct. 16 vs. Lee, 7; Friday, Oct. 23 at Wakefield, 7; Friday, Oct. 30 at Stuart, 7; Friday, Nov. 6 vs. Jefferson, 7.

gars face Tuscarora, Robinson, Westfield, Centreville, Chantilly and Broad Run. All of those teams have enjoyed significant success in recent seasons, both in the regular season and playoffs. Centreville is the defending 6A North Region champion that went on to finish second in the

state last fall. Westfield was second in the region last fall and is projected to be a state contender this season. Tuscarora was second in the state last fall at the 5A level. SCHEDULE: Friday, Sept. 4 vs. Madison 7 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 11 vs. T.C. Wil-

liams, 7; Friday, Sept. 18 at Tuscarora, 7; Friday, Sept. 25 at Robinson, 7; Friday, Oct. 2 vs. Westfield, 7; Friday, Oct. 9 vs. Centreville, 7; Friday, Oct. 16 at Chantilly, 7; Friday, Oct. 23 at Broad Run, 7; Friday, Oct. 30 vs. Falls Church, 7; Friday, Nov. 6 at Herndon, 7.

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Three local players are having productive minor league baseball seasons for various professional organizations through Aug. 28 action. Michael Katz, a former McLean Little League player and a Bishop O’Connell High School graduate, was batting .258 with eight home runs and 46 RBI for the New York Mets organization. Through 59 games, Katz had 14 doubles, a triple,

53 hits and three stolen bases. The 6-foot-3, 235-pound first baseman/outfielder plays for the single-A Savannah Sand Gnats of the South Atlantic League. Prior to that, Katz played for the Brooklyn Cyclones of the New YorkPenn League earlier this season. Katz was drafted in the ninth round in 2014 out of the College of William and Mary. n McLean High School graduate Josh Sborz was 0-2 with a 2.95 earned run

average in nine games for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes of the single-A California League. The 6-2, 209 right-handed pitcher has thrown 181/3 innings with 18strikeouts and nine walks for the Los Angeles Dodgers team. Sborz was a first-round draft choice by the Dodgers this past June. He helped the University of Virginia win the NCAA Division I championship in June as the team’s closer. n Oakton High School graduate Luke

Willis was batting .256 through 43 games for the Rookie League Burlington Royals of the Appalachian League. He has scored 22 runs, has 41 hits, 13 RBI and 10 stolen bases. Willis’ hits include four doubles and two triples. Willis played for the Rookie-League Arizona Royals earlier this summer prior to joining Burlington. The 5-11, 190 outfielder was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 30th round this past June from George Mason University.

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SCHEDULE: Friday, Sept. 4 at Oakton, 7 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 11 vs. Stone Bridge, 7; Friday, Sept. 18 at McLean, 7; Friday, Sept. 25 vs. Langley, 7; Friday, Oct. 2 at Yorktown, 7; Friday, Oct. 9 vs. Marshall, 7; Friday, Oct. 16 vs. South Lakes, 7; Friday, Oct. 23 at Fairfax, 7; Friday, Oct. 30 at Washington-Lee, 7; Friday, Nov. 6 vs. Hayfield, 7.

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McLean Youth Soccer 2004 Girls Green soccer team had strong showing at the Virginia Beach Sun Cup Tournament. The team won the championship in the under-11 Red Flight. Also, the McLean White team was a finalist in the under-11 White Flight. The Green team outscored opponents

Madison Continued from Page 24 Bingham (6-3, 260) and Dan Sole (6-2, 270). “It’s a big strong line,” Schultz said. Nathan Chaput is the the kicker/punt-

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Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. September 1, 1939: n The Fairfax County Free Public Library non-profit organization has been established. n The Fairfax Red Cross has opened its membership campaign. n A local Realtor has sent a cable to Adolf Hitler, appealing for peace. n At the State Theatre: “Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever.” n McLean has opened the fall Old Dominion Baseball League season at 2-0, with Colvin Run 1-1 and Forestville 0-2. September 2, 1952: n So many new first- and secondgraders will be attending Fairfax County schools this year, the school system will have to run double shifts to accommodate them all. The school system’s total enrollment has surpassed 20,000. n The National Park Service is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the start of construction of the Arlington House mansion. n A significantly larger number of Northern Virginians has contracted polio this year compared to a year before. Five new cases were reported in Fairfax County over the past week.

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9. Catchall abbr.

8. Old-time calculators

September 4, 1979: n Democrats go into election season holding 34 of 40 state Senate seats and 78 of 100 House of Delegates seats. n State Democratic chairman Richard Davis senses trouble may be brewing for President Carter’s re-election bid. n Eleven Virginians died on the roads over the holiday weekend, and three more drowned. n A derailment of the miniature train at Lake Fairfax injured more than a dozen people. n On TV tonight: “Taxi,” “Wonder Woman” and “Three’s Company.” September 2, 1987: n Fairfax County Public Schools’ fleet of 900 buses will transport 87,000 students a day and log 12 million miles during the coming school year.

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

10. Flu symptom

1. Fisherman’s ____ in San

11. Baron Munchhausen, e.g.

Francisco

12. Architectural add-on

6. Rejuvenating spot

15. Result of beach bathing

9. Tom, as opposed to tabby

22. One of The Alps

14. Center of activity

24. Holy place

15. John Hancock, e.g.

25. *Balance in the sky

16. Novelist Jong

26. “He’s ____ ____ nowhere

17. Pilot’s announcement

man,” Beatles

18. Bar order, with “the”

27. Capital of Belarus

19. *Bull

29. *Named after God of War

21. *Part of Watery Trigon

31. Giant kettles

23. Once around

32. Relating to a lobe

24. Bank deposit

33. Yemeni neighbor

25. Skedaddle

34. *Celestial maiden

28. Russian parliament

36. Bristle

30. Psychologist of classical

38. Jerry Lewis’ sidekick

conditioning fame

42. DeWALT product

35. Author Murdoch

45. Like U.S. and U.S.S.R. in

37. It “was made for you and me”

WWII

39. Judd of country music

49. It can be positive or negative

40. “Well” to Sofia Loren

51. Potts of “Beauty and Beast”

41. Formed a curve

54. Pronunciation of letter H

43. Ski lift

56. Opposite of binary

44. Haile Selassie’s disciple

57. Emeralds and rubies

46. *One point of constellation

58. “All for one, one for all” sword

47. Spilled the beans 48. Base that dissolves in water, chem. 50. U in I.C.U. 53. Type of rich soil 55. Romanian money 57. *Casto 60. *”Wandering Star” 63. Conical dwelling

59. “Cobbler, cobbler, ____ my 64. Make a knot

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66. Socialite Hilton

1. Bitty

60. Four-legged friends, e.g.

68. Change the Constitution

2. Robert Wagner or Stefanie

61. *Each astrological age con-

69. Cathode-ray tube

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tains 12 of these

70. Speak like Cicero

3. “Heat of the Moment” band

62. Mambo king Puente

71. Hand-me-down

4. Happen again

63. *Taurus abbreviation

72. “For ____ a jolly...”

5. Like bell-bottoms

65. Anger management issue

73. Famous for biting an ear

6. “____ So Fine,” song

67. D.C. bigwig

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13. Drawing support

52. Spanish river

September 1-2, 1969: n Despite something of a summer slump, Virginia’s economy continues to show strength. n Republican gubernatorial candidate Linwood Holton is promising to provide state aid to urban areas. n At the movies: “True Grit,” “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” and “The Wild Bunch.”

7. “He ____ in his thumb, and

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