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Jeeho Ha (Madeira) andDoug Klain (Fairfax) in theUnruly Theater Project’s“The Bully Plays: by kidsfor kids,” playing at theAlden Theater in McLeanOct. 29-30.

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By Reena Singh

The Connection

Traffic congestion. Roadway con-struction. Lack of sidewalks.

All these and more wereamong the concerns McLean

residents had for the Fairfax Department ofTransportation director Oct. 14 duringMcLean Citizen’s Association’s transporta-tion update.

“What is being done or where in the plan-ning process are you to put in sidewalksbetween central McLean and the commu-nity center or on Rt. 7?” asked MCA Presi-dent Sally Horn. “There is a great deal offrustration that although there is a greatdeal of projects in Tysons, nothing is beingdone in the surrounding communities.”

Frustration was the theme of the night ascitizens shot questions to Director TomBiesiadny.

He admitted that sidewalks in McLean arenot as connected as FDOT would like themto be. However, there are plans in the TysonsMetro Access Project for a pedestrian andbicycle access project from Chain BridgeRoad to the McLean Metro station.

Biesiadny spent the beginning half of themeeting to go over answers to questionsthat were sent to FDOT days before.

“I appreciate the advance questions that

were submitted,” he said.Bicycle lockers, he said, were filled up

within the first two weeks of the Tysons-area Metro stations opening. More racks areplanned to be installed soon.

Additionally, bicycle and pedestrian trailsare being scoped out on Chain Bridge Roadand Scotts Run Stream Valley by the countyPark Authority.

He also noted that the “superstreet con-cept” - where cars turn right and make a U-turn on roads rather than turning left, iscoming to Tysons.

“It’s a concept we haven’t seen in Virginia,but it is used in other parts of the country,”Biesiadny said.

These superstreets will be located be-

tween the Dulles Toll Road Connector andthe Capital Beltway.

Another project currently approved forconstruction is the Jones Branch Connec-tor, which is slated for completion in 2018.

As Tysons develops into the “Next GreatAmerican City” per its motto, a system ofgrid streets will be constructed to alleviatetraffic on Leesburg Pike. The road has be-come notorious over the years for its trafficcongestion at rush hour.

For those who are concerned about theparking at Metro stations, he said, Wiehle-Reston East’s lot is 70 percent full.

“This is actually ahead of schedule,” hesaid. “We thought it would be at 50 percentat this point.”

The county Board of Supervisors recentlyapproved a private developer to constructa 700 space lot near the McLean station,which already has a plethora of parkingspaces.

Additionally, two rezoning applicationsnear the Spring Hill and Greensboro Metrostations may include parking.

Both Dranesville Supervisor John Foustand state Sen. Barbara Favola came to thediscussion to find out about the concernsof McLean’s citizens. Foust said the Boardof Supervisors recently approved a newtransportation plan.

“Since I got on the board, it’s been mypriority to bring more pedestrian access tothe area,” he said.

The next centennial event is the 10thCongressional District debate at 3 p.m. Oct.26 in the Alden Theater. For more informa-tion, visit http://mcleancitizens.org.

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Photos by Reena Singh/The Connection

Dranesville Supervisor John Foust talked about some of the recentdevelopments for county transportation.

McLean Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic

703-778-9414 or [email protected]

Fairfax Director of TransportationTom Biesiadny talked to McLeanresidents about current and up-coming transportation projects inthe area.

Citizens association hosts update on roadways and sidewalks.

By Reena Singh

The Connection

Hanna Hunt was behind thewheel, phone in hand. Whena text popped up, she had achoice. Would she answer it?

Hunt, a senior at Langley High School,was playing a simulated driving game dur-ing lunch, so when she “crashed” her carearlier that day, she walked away with zeroconsequences.

The simulator was a part of the school’stheme of the year - road safety - in partner-ship with AT&T’s It Can Wait campaign togive students a reality check on Oct. 16 forhow texting on their phone affects theirdriving.

“It’s become very cliche to hear, ‘Don’t textand drive,’ and they don’t take it seriously,”she said.

She noted that other students admitted

some of their real life fenderbenders happened after they at-tempted to text while driving.

Langley students like her hadthe opportunity to play the simu-lator and sign a pledge that theywould never text and drive again.

“Distracted driving is relevant toeveryone regardless of age,” saidschool Family Network Committeeco-Chair Betsy Shomaker. “It’s nota problem here, but it’s somethingthat we need to be aware of.”

This year’s theme was inspiredby the summer’s Langley Read:The Adoration of Jenna Fox. Laterthis year, she is organizing an al-cohol awareness program.

“Some studies have shown that200,000 crashes a year can be at-tributed to texting and driving,”said AT&T Director of Public Af-fairs Daniel Langan. “We know it as a prob-lem among younger drivers.”

In addition to AT&T, representatives fromInova Health and State Farm were also atthe event.

Shomaker said some of the younger stu-dents have told her that they see their par-

ents text behind the wheel. Some of theolder students bragged that they would begreat at the simulated driving game, be-cause they drive and text frequently.

“A lot of them are coming away very sur-prised,” said school Director of Student Ser-vices Sonya Williams. “They realize they’re

not as good at it as they thought.”She said the program comes

during an important time of year -Homecoming Week. As new driv-ers head out on the road, it is areminder to remain alert and getrid of anything that can serve as adistraction for new drivers.

Hunt said the event is the onlyinteractive event the students havehad at the school. She said it hada good message.

“I have a brother who is a fresh-man, and I definitely have to setan example for him,” she said.

Others may not admit to textingwhile driving, but they do, shesaid. She encouraged students totext #X to those they were textingbefore driving to let the other per-son know to not send them a textuntil the driver is at their destina-

tion.“There was one student from Langley

who was texting and driving this year andtotaled the car,” she said. “It was reallybad.”

For more information on the It Can Waitcampaign, visit http://www.itcanwait.com.

Langley High Schoolstudents learn safetythrough simulator.

Texting While Driving Examined at Langley

Photo by Reena Singh/The Connection

Langley High School senior Hanna Hunt behindthe wheel of a texting and driving simulator onOct. 16. Students could sign a pledge to never textwhile driving again as part of the school year’stheme of road safety.


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By Ryan Dunn

The Connection

On Oct. 5, Jill’s House was opento visitors to tour the 42,000-square-foot center. A non-profit organization providing

respite care for children with special needs,Jill’s House serves more than 500 families,primarily at the center near Tysons Corner,but increasingly through programs in Colo-rado Springs, Los Angeles, Austin and else-where. Approximately 700 people visitedthe building, many for the first time.

Jill’s House serves boys and girls, ages 6through 17, with a physical, emotional orintellectual disability without regard torace, religion, ethnicity, gender or financialmeans. The organization provides short-term overnight care, social activities and arange of therapeutic activities for childrenwith disabilities, providing the primarycaregivers with the opportunity for respite.

The nonprofit is named after Jill Solomon,daughter of McLean Bible Church SeniorPastor Lon Solomon and Brenda Solomon.Jill was born with a rare seizure disorder,and at 3 months old Jill began having mul-tiple seizures every day. The family sufferedstress and exhaustion and began to feelemotionally drained. This changed when afriend helped organize some caregivers forJill so the Solomons could get some rest.

IN 1995 the Solomons began to think howthey could give other parents a break andgive children such as Jill an opportunity tohave fun and enjoy activities many childrentake for granted. Lon Solomon toured a fa-cility in Jerusalem named Shalva. Shalvameans “peace of mind.” Shalva offers manyservices to children with intellectual dis-abilities, including overnight respite. Herecognized it as a model for meeting a cru-cial need for overnight respite.

Overnight respite allows parents to taketime away and focus on their marriages andallows families to devote more time to theirother children. Some parents use the timeto study for new degrees to improve theirfamily’s quality of life. Others use the timeto get ahead on work. In 2003, theSolomons co-founded Jill’s House and be-gan planning and fundraising for this state-of-the-art facility to accommodate childrenwith special needs. In October 2010, thefacility welcomed six children as the firstovernight guests.

“Both of my children have been attend-ing here since it opened,” said ShannonMcNeil, a resident of Fairfax. McNeil begantaking her daughter to Jill’s House whenshe was 8 years old, and her son when heturned 6. “For me, I love getting to meetthe families,” said McNeil. ”I think they

appreciate speaking with another parent.”McNeil has served as a representative of

Jill’s House to help support the staff.“My experience has been very rewarding

here,” said Claire Waldrop, an employee atJill’s House. “It is incredible to meet thecourageous families that we have the privi-lege of serving. The open house was anawesome chance to see the community sup-port and interest in work done at Jill’sHouse.”

Jill’s House currently employs approxi-mately 120 part-time and full-time staff. Theorganization also offers internship and fel-lowship programs for those who wish todevelop or learn more about the childcarespecialist profession. “I heard about thisprogram through a friend,” said DanielleWhitty, an undergraduate of the University

of Mary Washington. Whitty is one of ninepeople participating in the year-long fellow-ship program. “I would say Jill’s house isan incredible facility. There is so much de-mand for places like this. We accept any-one of any belief regardless of whateverbackground they come from.” On averageJill’s House staff serves 42 children perweekend.

JILL’S HOUSE was created and is main-tained through individual donations andfoundation grants and receives no directstate or federal funding. The facility wasone of six finalists that recently won a$10,000 award from the Guaranteed Ratemortgage company’s “Ultimate Neighbor-hood Give Back Challenge,” a nationwidesearch for organizations that make signifi-

cant contributions to their communities.Jill’s House was chosen out of a field of 320national entries. At Jill’s house, staff mem-bers are trained in CPR and first aid, and aregistered nurse is on duty at all times, witha physician always on call. The center in-cludes an indoor pool, gym, playground,light and sound sensory rooms and more.

“Ninety percent of the families of Jill’sHouse are not affiliated with a church,” saidDenise Daffron, vice president of advance-ment for Jill’s House. “We serve everyoneand we respect where the parents are com-ing from.” Jill’s House is located at 9011Leesburg Pike, Vienna, near Tysons Cornerand is accessible via I-66; I-495 and Rt. 267(the Dulles Toll Road). Learn more onlineat jillshouse.org or call 703-639-5660.

Nonprofit welcomesvisitors during annualopen house.

Jill’s House Holds Open House

Photo by Ryan Dunn/The Connection

Staff and volunteers with Jill’s House in Vienna posefor a photo. Jill’s House is a nonprofit organizationproviding respite care for children with special needs,and serves more than 500 families.


Danielle Whitty, year-long fellow at Jill’s House,shows some of the sensory development features.

Photo courtesy of Jill’s House

Visitors to the Jill’s House facility read literatureabout the origins of the organization. Jill’s Houseserves boys and girls, ages 6 through 17, with aphysical, emotional or intellectual disability withoutregard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender or financialmeans.


Great Falls resident and Jill’s House volunteer RoseJallits with vice president of advancement for Jill’sHouse Denise Daffron. Both welcomed visitors to theJill’s House facility during the open house on Oct. 5.


The Fairfax County Federation of Teachers would like to thank all ofthe 2014 award winners listed above for their consistent advocacy,proactive communications, and support of our workforce over thepast year. We publicly acknowledge their efforts to make a differencein the lives of FCPS employees. Thank you for caring about us; itmatters and is appreciated.

Karen Garza Superintendent, FCPSRamona Morrow President, FCCPTAMegan McLaughlin (Braddock District)Elizabeth Schultz (Springfield District)

Pat Hynes (Hunter Mill District)Patty Reed (Providence District)Sandy Evans (Mason District)

Dan Storck (Mount Vernon District)Tammy Derenak Kaufax (Lee District)

Ryan McElveen (At Large)Janie Strauss (Dranesville District)

Ilryong Moon (At Large)

2014 FCFTPresident’s Award

2014 FCFTPresident’s Award

for Outstanding Advocacyfor the Employees of FCPS


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Foust andComstock toDebate inMcLean

The McLean Citizens Associa-tion, in collaboration with theGreat Falls Citizens Association,invites all voters in the greaterMcLean and Great Falls areas to adebate between the DemocraticParty and Republican Party candi-dates for the 10th CongressionalDistrict seat, John Foust and Bar-bara Comstock, respectively. Thedebate is scheduled from 3-4:30p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26 at theAlden Theater in the McLean Com-munity Center, 1234 InglesideDrive, McLean.

With the retirement of long-serv-ing Congressman Frank Wolf, therace for Virginia’s 10th Congres-sional District seat in the House ofRepresentatives likely will be oneof the most closely watched racesin the United States.

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The MCA and GFCA will collectwritten questions from the audi-ence at the start of the debate.Following brief opening remarks,the candidates will be asked to re-spond to as many questions astime permits.

Seating is limited to the AldenTheater capacity. Doors open at2:40 p.m.

Theologian-in-Residence toSpeak atMcLean Church

Reverend Dr. Thomas G. Long,who teaches preachers how to

preach at Emory University, is2014 Theologian-in-Residence atthe Immanuel PresbyterianChurch on Savile Lane inMcLean. On Saturday and Sun-day, Oct. 25-26, Dr. Long willhave a presentation on “Puzzles,Riddles, and Paradoxes: The Pro-vocative Parables of Jesus.” Thepresentation is open to the pub-lic. The registration fee is $20,which covers a light lunch. Dr.Long will also preach atImmanuel Church’s 10 a.m. Sun-

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Of more than 75 projects includedin the current proposal, on theballot for Nov. 4, all but sevenare designed to make Fairfax

County safer and more inviting for pedestri-ans and bicyclists.

Voters will decide on Election Day whetherto authorize $100 million for:

❖ Spot road improvements to increase road-way capacity, reduce congestion, improvesafety, and improve transit access ($16 million)

❖ Pedestrian improvements to improve ca-pacity, enhance safety and complete missingpedestrian links that connect neighborhoods,and improve access to schools, Metrorail sta-tions and activity centers ($78 million)

❖ Bicycle improvements that include devel-oping new bicycle facilities, constructing trails,adding bicycle parking and enhancing acces-sibility ($6 million)

Fairfax voters have a long history of approv-ing bond questions for local transportation,

schools and parks. This should be no excep-tion.

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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. But you don’thave to wait until then.

In person absentee voting is underway atFairfax County Governmental Center and sevensatellite locations thru Nov. 1.

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Earning a ‘Seat atthe Table’To the Editor:

I am a freshman at Langley HighSchool and have lived in McLeanmy whole life. I have participatedin Delegate Barbara Comstock’sYoung Women’s Leadership Pro-gram for the last few years and ithas been a fantastic opportunityfor me. This program providesyoung women, such as myself, theopportunity to meet and interactwith women in leadership posi-tions in government, politics andbusiness. I was introduced to sev-eral dynamic women, and learnedsomething from each one of them.Because of what I have learnedfrom this program, I now knowthat if I want to have a “seat atthe table” in any aspect of my life,I need to sit at the table and beheard.

I know Ms. Comstock will con-tinue to inspire young women sothey will become more involved intheir communities. I am so thank-ful that this opportunity is avail-able to young girls in our area. Itis a program that works with lead-ers in both parties and encouragescommunity involvement. I havebeen offered many privileges inmy life, and I cannot wait to “leanin.”

Lauren MarkwartMcLean

Letters to the Editor

QuestioningUltrasoundTo the Editor:

I have heard Barbara Comstockspeak and have read her well-writ-ten campaign materials. She im-presses me as bright, energetic,experienced and personable. Butas I have learned more about hersupport for forced trans-vaginalultrasound of pregnant women Ihave come to question who shereally is. What kind of a person,especially a “conservative,” sup-ports such extreme governmentintrusion? Or supports the stateintervening in the patient-providerrelationship by mandating (un-funded and sometimes dangerous)medical procedures? The ques-tions are not only about the civil-ity of the procedure, but moreimportantly about Ms. Comstock’smentality of coercion. How will itreappear if she is a member of theCongress?

Dr. Gary FilermanMcLean

Hidden RecordTo the Editor:

The recent revelations of Bar-bara Comstock’s failure to discloseher paid lobbyist role and incomefrom out-of-state special interestgroups are no surprise. Ms.Comstock was elected and paid to

be a representative of NorthernVirginians. Instead, she took thou-sands of dollars to introduce billsessentially written by the so-calledWorkforce Fairness Institute.

Comstock has hidden her recordin Richmond for the last fouryears. Now we can better under-stand her motivations. It was goodbusiness for Comstock to do thebidding of her client and ignoreher constituents.

It is time for voters to fire herfrom her government job. Wonderif she will still be wanted by her“private” clients.

Arnold GoldsmithMcLean

Champion onTrafficking IssueTo the Editor:

Recently I viewed the TV ad thatBarbara Comstock released thatwas narrated by CongressmanFrank Wolf who is our representa-tive in the 10th Congressional Dis-trict in Northern Virginia. DelegateComstock worked as a senior aidefor a number of years for Con-gressman Wolf so he is well awareof her strong qualifications for re-placing him in Congress.

More specifically, BarbaraComstock has been a champion offighting human trafficking in theVirginia House of Delegates; infact, she has written legislation

that cracks down on this terriblecrime.

As a mother of two girls and agrandmother of three girls, Bar-bara Comstock’s active involve-ment and concern in human traf-ficking is of real interest to me andour family. She has worked on leg-islation that makes soliciting aminor under 16 a Class 5 felonyand any person who solicits pros-titution from a minor 16 years ofage or older is guilty of a Class 6felony. She has worked closelywith law enforcement officials inthe area on a bipartisan coalitionin the General Assembly to pro-pose and adopt stricter laws in thisarea.

Congressman Frank Wolf hasbeen a leader and a strong advo-cate of working to end human traf-ficking as well. I know that withBarbara Comstock as his succes-sor in Congress, we will continueto have a strong champion on thisimportant issue and an ongoingstrong voice in our District. Shewill be a representative who willact and work vigorously with oth-ers in Congress to pass legislationto crack down on these crimes. Shehas a proven record of doing so inthe Virginia House of Delegates.

This is one of the many reasonswhy my husband and I stronglysupport Barbara Comstock forCongress. We urge others in our10th District to do the same.

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The Unruly TheatreProject (UTP), a newprofessional teen the-ater troupe, has been

established in McLean.“There is a need in our commu-

nity to find positive and creativeoutlets for our teens as well as tocreate open discussions about socialissues affecting our area ...” said Kathy Herr, direc-tor, youth programs, McLean Community Center(MCC).

The 13-member Unruly company is built upon pre-vious MCC experience with teen acting companiesalong with “the increasing level of excitement fromcivic groups, schools, and teens as a catalyst for fur-ther development,” according to Herr. It is an actingcompany bringing paid opportunities to high schoolstudents. Current UTP members include high schoolstudents from McLean, Langley, Marshall, Fairfax,South Lakes and Madeira.

One of the key missions for the Unruly players isto “evoke laughter while engaging, enriching andinspiring audiences,” said Herr.

The Unruly Theatre Project will also promote pro-ductive examination of social issues affecting upperelementary students such as anti-bullying. With Oc-tober as Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, thefirst Unruly production will be “The Bully Plays: bykids for kids,” an anti-bullying production to be per-formed at the Alden Theatre. Students from selectedgrades at Churchill Elementary will attend, at no costto the school.

The UTP will also perform short-form, improv com-edy and social-issue themed plays in the comingmonths at various locations such as coffee housesand stages in Fairfax, Arlington, Vienna, and FallsChurch.

Bevy Daniels (Marshall High School) said that UTPgives her the opportunity to create theater that mat-ters. “Whether the company is brightening someone’sday with an improv piece or giving a lesson that kidsmay actually listen to, the effect that UTP has on ourcommunity is vital.”

“The anti-bullying messages by UTP aim to breakthat cycle, performing engaging and thought pro-voking pieces that students can actually identifywith,” added Daniels.

For Priya Miller (Langley High School), UTP en-ables her “to teach children improv rudiments orproject messages about anti-bullying to crowds .…It’s a really energetic yet invigorating company.” PlusMiller noted that “it’s important because teens needa foundation upon which they can express themselvesand convey messages to others, and UTP is just that.”

For the Unruly Theatre Project members, UTP isalso expected to enrich their lives as they bring theirenthusiasm to theater with a mission and laughterto others.

Teen troupe topresent anti-bullying play.

McLean’s Unruly TheatreOpens for Business

Where and When“The Bully Plays: by kids for kids” presented by the

Unruly Theater Project at the Alden Theater, McLeanCommunity Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean. Perfor-mances: Oct. 29 and 30 at 10 a.m. For more informationabout the Unruly Theatre Project including performancesgo to: www.facebook.com/unrulytheatreproject

From left are Jeeho Ha (Madeira), Priya Miller (Langley)and Bevy Daniel (Marshall).

Unruly TheatreProject in rehearsal:(from left) Joey Barth(McLean), Jade Lewis(South Lakes) andElizabeth Rudacille(Fairfax).

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Vienna Halloween ParadeOct. 29

The 68th annual Vienna Halloween Parade will begin at 7p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, on Maple Avenue from Berry Streetto Center Street. This year’s parade theme is “Celebrating theTradition of Vienna Girls Sports” with Frank Lancaster servingas Grand Marshal. Once again, the parade will feature the Wash-ington Redskins Marching Band as a special guest.

Children are invited to walk in the parade in their Halloweencostumes. No registration is required. Meet at 6:30 p.m. in theparking lot of United Bank, 374 Maple Avenue, E. Childrenmust be accompanied by an adult.

On Wednesday, Oct. 29, Maple Avenue – Route 123 in theTown of Vienna – between East Street and Lawyers Road will beclosed beginning at 6:50 p.m. for approximately two hours forthe annual Vienna Halloween Parade. Several side streets offMaple Avenue will be closed and no on-street parking will beallowed beginning at approximately 4:45 p.m. to allow paradeparticipants to line up. All streets will reopen at the conclusionof the parade around 9 p.m.

For more information, call Vienna Parks and Recreation at(703) 255-6360 or visit www.viennava.gov.

Beware IRS Scam CallsTown of Vienna police are advising residents of several recent

reports of callers claiming to be IRS employees. The callers claimthe resident has either committed tax fraud or improperly filedprevious tax returns. The caller says the resident must send aWestern Union payment or purchase a prepaid debit card forpayment, or the resident will be arrested. But, say police, “Thistype of call is a scam. Never send a payment unless you haveverified the validity of the caller.”

Vienna Mayor’s Walking GroupVienna residents are welcome to join Mayor Laurie DiRocco’s

walking group. It meets every Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the TownHall, 127 Center St. S. The walks are about 2.5 to 3 miles, witha different route every Friday. The next walk is Oct. 24.

Halloween Costume PartyA Halloween Costume Party and “Late Night Evening of Mild

Fright” is slated for teenagers on Friday, Oct. 24, at 3:30 p.m. atthe Club Phoenix Teen Center in the Vienna Community Center,120 Cherry St. S.E.

Admission is free and teens are invited to dress in costume.There’ll be games, food, a costume contest and age-appropriateHalloween movies. Students in grades six through eight maystay until 10 p.m. For more information, call 703.255-5721.

Free Spooktacular Band ConcertThe Town of Vienna Community Band performs its free, fall

Spooktacular Concert on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m., at the ViennaCommunity Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E. It’ll feature Halloweenmusic by Leroy Anderson, Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Williamsand other famous composers. No tickets are needed, and at-tendees are welcome to come in costume. The concert is opento all ages. Call 703-437-3787 or visitwww.viennacommunityband.org.

Mayor’s At Your ServiceMeetings Scheduled

Vienna Mayor Laurie DiRocco will continue to host Vienna AtYour Service meetings. Scheduled topics include a presentationon the Town’s infrastructure by the Public Works Departmenton Nov. 11, the Town’s 125th Anniversary in 2015 at the Jan. 13meeting, a Community Enhancement Commission topic onMarch 10, and the Community Center renovation update by theDepartment of Parks and Recreation on May 12.

Week in Vienna News

With help fromFirefighter AdamSearle, Connor Hunt,2-1/2, squirts a hose ata “burning house.”

Families flocked to the Vienna Volunteer FireDepartment’s Oct. 11 open house.

Fire Engines, Children and Fun

Junior firefighter Daniel Lee, 3-1/2,proudly holds a balloon.

Nathan Morgan, 2, has fun in the back of afire vehicle.

Nadia Peralta, 1-1/2, stands inside a fireengine.

Hope Sanchez, 10, enjoys sitting inside afire engine.

Photos by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection


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Letters

Joan DreuxMcLean

Honest Like WolfTo the Editor:

As a resident of eastern FairfaxCounty, I have been representedby Representative Frank Wolf, byDelegate Barbara Comstock, andby Supervisor John Foust. Al-though I usually vote Democratic,

I have voted for Wolf because heworks for his constituents and hasgreat moral integrity. He was will-ing to oppose the Republican partywhen his constituents demandedit, as he did when he fought thetransmission lines. But Comstockis not Wolf. Her one major voteagainst the party line was to op-pose the transportation bill, whichfinally made money available torepair our bridges and roads andpay for the Silver Line.

And on the ethics issue, did sheever report her complete lobbying

earnings to the U.S. House of Rep-resentatives, as is required by can-didates? Another ethics comment- it does not pass the smell test tohave Comstock pushing three anti-union bills while being paid by theWorkforce Fairness Institute, ananti-union group. John Foust, onthe other hand, does not vote byparty line. In fact, on ballots, Su-pervisors are not identified byparty because they are expected tobe loyal to constituents, not toparty. John’s ethics are solid andhe is straight and honest, a lot like

Wolf.

Linda BurchfielMcLean

Candidate WhoRaises TaxesTo the Editor:

John Foust unlike BarbaraComstock has a love of raisingtaxes. John Foust hasn’t met a taxthat he would not want to cut andrecently said that he would raise

taxes if elected to Congress. If his-tory is any judgment of character,John Foust’s history on taxes istotally abysmal.

Being on the Fairfax CountyBoard of Supervisors, John Fousthas raised taxes multiple times. Alist of taxes Foust raised shows hiszeal to tax everything under thesun, and if the sun was taxable Iam pretty sure John Foust wouldtax that too. John Foust voted toincrease property taxes by 22 per

See Letters, Page 15


Opinion

By Ann Emmons Petri

As an 84-year-old McLean grand-mother, I have found that some de-lightful surprises often come

straight out of the blue.When 12 of our 13 grandchildren were

born, I knitted each a baby afghan: blue andwhite ripples for the boys and pink andwhite for the girls. The only one who didn’tget one was our grandson Andrew. That wasbecause when he was born we didn’t evenknow he existed! He came into our livesfrom an orphanage in Kazakhstan when hewas only 3 years old but still too old for ababy blanket. Later on, however, I made upfor it by knitting him a cozy, colorfulgrownup afghan for cold winter nights inCharlottesville.

But when I knitted the afghans for theothers, I figured they would only be usefulfor the first or second years of their lives. Inever dreamed any of them would still beusing them some 20 years later! It wasn’tuntil I got the photograph below that Ilearned that our beloved granddaughterRachel, now 21 and a college senior atJames Madison University, still cherisheshers. Not only that, but it turns out she hasbeen sleeping with it every night for allthese years! What a lovely surprise! Sad tosay, however, it looks less like an afghan

Rachel’s Afghan

now and more like a raggedy wreck!So now I am happily in the process of

knitting her a replacement with colors shechose herself: purple (one of JamesMadison’s colors) along with pink and blueripples. However I am well aware that a newone can never really take the place of heroriginal. But even knowing it will alwaysbe second best is still pretty wonderful!

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Faith Notes are for announcements andevents in the faith community. Send [email protected]. Deadlineis Friday.

The Great Falls United MethodistChurch will hold their annual Fall Bazaar onSaturday, Oct.25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at10100 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 703-759-3705. Come enjoy a spaghetti dinner (11 a.m.-5p.m.) with dessert and beverage for $10. Therewill be baked items, youth toys and sportsequipment, jewelry and scarves, used books andpreviously owned hand tools/hardware for sale.Natural pine Christmas wreaths will be avail-able to order.

Reverend Dr. Thomas G. Long, whoteaches preachers how to preach at Emory Uni-versity, is 2014 Theologian-in-Residence at theImmanuel Presbyterian Church on Savile Lanein McLean. On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-26, Dr. Long will have a presentation on“Puzzles, Riddles, and Paradoxes: The Provoca-tive Parables of Jesus.” The presentation is opento the public. The registration fee is $20, whichcovers a light lunch. Dr. Long will also preachat Immanuel Church’s 10 a.m. Sunday service;a video of the morning sermon will be shownat the 5:30 evening service.

The Antioch Christian Church invitesthe public to their annual Fall Festival, Friday,Oct. 31, from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. at 1860 BeulahRoad in Vienna. This is a free event and theevening includes Games, prizes, candy, pump-kin decorating, popcorn, bonfire, moon bounce,smores and more games. For more informationgo to www.antiochdoc.org or call 703-938-6753. This event is for all ages.

The Antioch Christian Church offers atime of Prayer and Healing on Wednesday eve-nings at 6:30 p.m. for anyone wantingencouragement and healing through prayers.People are available to pray with you or for you.Antioch Christian Church is located at 1860Beulah Road in Vienna. www.antiochdoc.org

The Jewish Social Services Agency(JSSA) offers a wide variety of support groupsfor those with emotional, social, and physicalchallenges. www.jssa.org/growth-learning.HAVEN of Northern Virginiaoffers a variety of free bereavement supportgroups, meeting on a weekly basis. 703-941-7000 or www.havenofnova.org.McLeanBible Church Fitness Class at Body &Soul Fitness. Gain balance, energy andstrength at 9:45 a.m. Mondays and Fridays.Free childcare for registered [email protected]. Dunstan’sEpiscopal Church, 1830 Kirby Road inMcLean, holds a third Sunday service everymonth at 10:15 a.m. which allows children toplay active roles in the music and as greetersand ushers.

Traditional services are every Sunday at 8:15and 10:15 a.m.Vienna Christian HealingRooms are open, every Saturday, 1-5 p.m., at8200 Bell Lane. A team of Christians is avail-able to anyone requesting prayer. Free andopen to the public. 703-698-9779 orwww.viennachristianhealingrooms.com.Chesterbrook United Methodist Churchis at 1711 Kirby Road, McLean. Worship serviceis at 11 a.m. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. foradults and children. 703-356-7100 orwww.ChesterbrookUMC.org.CenteringPrayer Group meets Fridays, 9:30 a.m. atAndrew Chapel United Methodist Church, 1301Trap Road, Vienna.

The hour includes a brief reading related toCentering Prayer, followed by a 20-minuteprayer period. E-mail Martha Thomas [email protected] or call thechurch at 703-759-3509.The Jewish Federa-tion of Greater Washington and theJewish Outreach Institute offer the Mothers/Parents Circle, an umbrella of free educationalevents and resources. Jewish rituals, ethics andthe creation of a Jewish home, regular meetingsand group Shabbats and holidays. Participantsinclude Sha’are Shalom, Congregation BethEmeth, Temple Rodef Shalom and the JewishCommunity Center of Northern Virginia.ShalomDC.org.

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Calendar

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THURSDAY/OCT. 23Oakton Book Discussion Group. 7

p.m. Oakton Library, 10304Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. JoinOakton’s book discussion group. “TheGoldfinch,” by Donna Tartt, will bethe book of discussion. Adults.

Great Falls Writers GroupPresents Susan Coll. 7 p.m. GreatFalls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike,Great Falls. Author of “The Stager”will be presenting.

Adrien Belew. Jamin’ Java, 227 MapleAve. E, Vienna. Multi-instrumentalist,singer, songwriter, producer, andguitarist, will be performing with histrio. 703-255-1566.

THURSDAY/OCT. 23 – NOV. 13Adventures in Learning. 10 a.m. on

Thursdays. Unitarian UniversalistCongregation of Fairfax, 2709 HunterMill Road, Oakton. Seniors: come inand learn during classes you canattend on a variety of topics ofinterest from health issues to worldaffairs for all adults age 50 or older,all taught by volunteer experts.Tuition payment of $40 entitles youto attend any of the classes you likeoffered during the fall session. Theclass schedule and registration formwill be available on: www.scov.org.You may print the registration formand mail it at any time during theterm with your payment.

FRIDAY/OCT. 24Monster Mash 5th & 6th Graders

Party. 7-9 p.m. Old Firehouse TeenCenter, 1440 Chain Bridge Road,McLean. $30/$20 MCC districtresidents. Registration is required.

Jamie Barton, mezzo-soprano.Kim Pensinger Witman, pianist.

McLean Community Center, 1234Ingleside Avenue, McLean.Symphony No. 9, Op. 95, “From theNew World.” Tickets: $15-$25. http://mclean-symphony.org/

Cars & Coffee. 7– 9 a.m. Katie’s CoffeeHouse. Located at 760 Walker RoadGreat Falls. Gathering of antique,custom and exotic cars.

Farmers Market. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 778Walker Road, Great Falls. Bringrecyclable bags. For moreinformation visitwww.greatfallsfarmersmarket.org.

Fall Bazaar. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Great FallsUnited Methodist Church, 10100Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Comeenjoy a spaghetti dinner (11a.m. – 5p.m.) with dessert and beverage for$10. There will be baked items,youth toys and sports equipment,jewelry and scarves, used books andpreviously owned hand tools/hardware for sale. Natural pineChristmas wreaths will be availableto order.

SUNDAY/OCT. 26The Bad Plus. 7:30 p.m. The Barns at

Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.Jazz trio that has produced severalhits will perform. Tickets: $30-$32.For more information, visitwww.wolftrap.org.

Music from Oberlin at Oakton,7:30 p.m. - Unitarian UniversalistCongregation of Fairfax, 2709 HunterMill Road, Oakton, 703-281-4230,Email: [email protected]. A free concertopen to the public, followed by Q&Asession with the performers andreception at the end.

Capitol Steps. 3:30 p.m. ViennaPresbyterian Church, 124 Park St.,NE, Vienna. Political humor andlaugh-out-loud fun. The event willfeature the ever hilarious and alwaystopical humor of the Capitol Steps.

Benefits Shepherd’s Center inOakton. Tickets, scov.org/fundraiseror call SCOV @703-281-5038. $25 inadvance; $30 at the door.

Centennial Homecoming Carnival.2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Franklin ShermanElementary, 6633 Brawner Street,McLean. Franklin ShermanElementary School celebrates 100years of excellence in education.

MONDAY/OCT. 27Forbidden City: Imperial

Treasures from the PalaceMuseum, Beijing, at 7 p.m. at theMcLean Community Center. A slide/lecture by Lulan Yu, Adult ProgramsCoordinator of The Virginia Museumof Fine Arts. Reservations required,limited to first 100 people. Suggesteddonation $10 at the door. Forreservations, contact Sandy Treanor:[email protected] or 703-790-1953

Read to the Dog. 4:30- 5:30 p.m.Great Falls Library, 9830 GeorgetownPike, Great Falls.

Learn to Draw Cartoons. 4:30 p.m.Great Falls Library, 9830 GeorgetownPike, Great Falls. Learn to drawcartoons with artist Bud Little. Ages 6and up. Please register for thisprogram. Call 703-757-8560 to signup.

TUESDAY/OCT. 28Author Andy Ankovitz Book

Signing Event. 7 p.m. Great FallsLibrary, 9830 Georgetown Pike,Great Falls. Ankovitz, a resident ofArlington, Va., will be available tosign copies of his book, The MiddleEast At Street Level View.

Send announcements to [email protected]. Deadline is Fridayfor the following week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged.

Photo by Donna Manz/The Connection

From fabulousto creepy,childrenmarched in the2013 Hallow-een parade inVienna. Thisyear’s paradewill be onWednesday,Oct. 29.

8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645Trap Road, Vienna. Award-winningfemale opera vocalist will be featuredin upcoming concert. Tickets: $35.For more information, visitwww.wolftrap.org.

McLean Art Society Meeting. 10a.m-12 p.m. McLean CommunityCenter, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.Jack Harding will be the featuredartist.

Halloween Costume Party andLate Night Evening of MildFright. 3:30 p.m. ViennaCommunity Center, 120 Cherry StSE, Vienna. Attendees are invited todress in costume. There will begames, food, a costume contest andage appropriate Halloween movies.All grades (6th through 8th) are

welcome to stay until 10 p.m. Teens.Free. 703-255-5721.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 24-25“A Thurber Carnival.” 8 p.m. Vienna

Community Center, 120 CherryStreet, SE, Vienna. “A ThurberCarnival” is a collection of humorousscenes from American life includingsome of Thurber’s most celebratedand insightful satires based on hiscartoons and humorous short piecesfrom The New Yorker magazine.Tickets: $14.www.viennatheatrecompany.org

SATURDAY/OCT. 25Passion and Romance. 7:30 p.m.


One of the nation’s premierflamenco and Spanish dancecompanies, New York’s Fla-menco Vivo Carlota Santana,will perform “The Soul of Fla-menco” for a single night at TheAlden in McLean. The show willbe presented at 8 p.m. on Sat-urday, Nov. 1. Tickets are $30,$20 for McLean tax district resi-dents. The Alden is housed inthe McLean Community Center,which is located at 1234Ingleside Avenue.

Based in New York City, Fla-menco Vivo Carlota Santana isone of the nation’s premier fla-menco and Spanish dance com-panies. It was founded 30 yearsago on the premise that fla-menco, a multicultural art form,has the power to build bridgesbetween cultures and inspireaudiences from diverse back-grounds. Artistic DirectorCarlota Santana leads this com-pany of energetic dancers andmusicians in powerful perfor-mances, extensive communityoutreach and innovative artseducation programs.

The group’s performancesuphold the purity and traditionsof flamenco and classical Span-ish dance while pushing theboundaries of the art form innew directions. The companycommissions dramatic workswith original choreography andlive music and performs cuttingedge dance. In “Soul of Fla-menco,” Vivo brings an excitingevening of flamenco dance tothe stage featuring accom-plished artists from the U.S. andSpain. The performance willinclude celebrated repertoire aswell as the new work “A Solas”by Ángel Muñoz, which TheNew York Times deemed “…im-pressive for its compositionalfinesse.” The Philadelphia In-quirer said, “This was a showof graceful, sensuous dance,expressing a host of raw humanemotions—evocative of loneli-ness, pride, passion and joy.”

Tickets are on sale now. Formore information or to pur-chase tickets online, visit:www.aldentheatre.org or call703-790-0123, TTY: 711.

Flamenco Vivo Carlota SantanaComes to McLean

Photo by Angelica Escoto

In “Soul of Flamenco,” Vivo brings an excitingevening of flamenco dance to the stage featuringaccomplished artists from the U.S. and Spain.

CalendarFrom Page 14

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 2968th Annual Vienna Halloween

Parade. 7 p.m. Maple Avenue,Vienna. With the theme of“Celebrating the Tradition of ViennaGirls Sports,” come in costume tocelebrate Halloween. Visitwww.viennava.gov.

Cre8tive Art Part 2. 10 a.m. – Noon.Tysons Corner Microsoft Store, 1961Chain Bridge Road, McLean. TheCre8tive series of workshops willintroduce attendees to different formsof art using Windows 8.1. Learn howto create art and modify images. Free.Call the Shepherd’s Center of OaktonVienna (SCOV) office to register forclasses or for additional information,703-281-0538.

Pokemon League. 4:30 – 6 p.m. GreatFalls Library. 9830 Georgetown Pike,Great Falls. Meeting Room. Age 5 to15. Come play Pokemon with yourfriends.

Toddler Tales. 10:30 a.m. OaktonLibrary, 10304 Lynnhaven Place,Oakton. Stories and activities for youand your toddler. Age 2-3 with adult.

Ukulele Phil and the Hula KidsHalloween Show. 10:30 a.m.Great Falls Library, 9830 GeorgetownPike Great Falls. Kids can comedressed in costume to sing and danceto some “spooky” tunes! Preschool-aged children.

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 29 -THURSDAY /OCT. 30Jim Brickman. The Platinum Tour.

8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645Trap Road, Vienna. Pianist JimBrickman will perform at Wolf Trap.Tickets: $35-$40. For moreinformation, visit www.wolftrap.org.

THURSDAY/OCT. 30Artists Meet for Coffee. 8:30 a.m. –

10 a.m. Katie’s Coffeehouse,Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Localartists meet for coffee. Feel free todrop in.

Reading Buddies. 4:30 p.m. GreatFalls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike,Great Falls. Beginning readers andteens practice reading together.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 31-NOV. 1“A Thurber Carnival.” 8 p.m. Vienna

Community Center, 120 CherryStreet, SE, Vienna. “A ThurberCarnival” is a collection of humorousscenes from American life includingsome of Thurber’s most celebratedand insightful satires based on hiscartoons and humorous short piecesfrom The New Yorker magazine.Tickets: $14.www.viennatheatrecompany.org

FRIDAY/OCT. 31The Annual Spooktacular. 5-7 p.m.

Great Falls Village Centre. http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org/CalendarWide.html

Drop-In Chess. 4:30-6 p.m. Great FallsLibrary, 9830 Georgetown Pike,Great Falls. All ages are welcome. Look at the Stars! ObservatoryOpen. 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. TurnerFarm Park, Springvale Road, GreatFalls. Come to the observatory parkfor Friday Night viewings. For moreinformation visit http://www.analemma.org/.

Playdate Café. 10 a.m. Great FallsLibrary, 9830 Georgetown Pike,Great Falls. Toys and play space forchildren; coffee and conversation forgrownups. In the Great Falls meetingroom.

Fall Festival. 6:30 – 9 p.m. AntiochChristian Church, 1860 BeulahRoad, Vienna. Games, prizes, candy,pumpkin decorating, popcorn,bonfire, moonbounce, smores andmore. For more information, visitwww.antiochdoc.org or call 703-938-6753. This event is free and forall ages.

cent on our homes and purchaseof a car.

John Foust even supports the$80 million meals tax that will notonly hurt working families but alsorestaurants and even Democratsopposed.

It is pretty clear that John Foustwould be just like Barack Obamaand vote to raise our taxes everychance he gets. One candidate inthis race wants to make sure taxesare cut. Barbara Comstock wantsto increase the child tax credit to$2,000, and this tax cut will be one

of the first pieces of legislation sheintroduces in the House. Barbarawill keep taxes low so the economycan continue to grow in NorthernVirginia.

Remember, John Foust has al-ready said he would support rais-ing taxes in Congress. The choiceis crystal clear come Nov. 4. Votefor a tax raiser who will back Presi-dent Obama’s failed policies orvote for someone who has prom-ised to cut taxes and check Presi-dent Obama at every turn.

Mary Pat FerronMcLean

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Letters


Langley Crew toHold an InterestMeeting

Langley Crew team is holding an in-terest meeting for any students attend-ing Langley High School on Wednesday,Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. in the LHS auditorium.The team has been gaining prominencein recent years; two years ago the teamclinched five state championships. Thispast season the team won 6 state cham-pionships and their top women’s varsityboat won a Silver Medal at nationals.

Langley Crew practices at the Occoquanin Sandy Run Regional Park February-May,after school. Because of the distance, theteam provides transportation to the after-

school practices on weekdays.Crew is open to both men and women,

freshmen through senior. No previous row-ing experience needed.

McLean Football Re-claims WinningRecord

The McLean football team improved to4-3 with a 24-21 victory over Fairfax on Oct.17.

The Highlanders had lost two straight andthree of four entering the contest.

Five of McLean’s seven games have beendecided by six points or less.

McLean will travel to face Madison at7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24.

Madison FootballWins Big over TJ

The Madison football team blanked Tho-mas Jefferson 53-0 on Oct. 17, improvingits record to 3-4. The Warhawks haddropped four of five entering the contest.

Madison will host McLean at 7:30 p.m.on Friday, Oct. 24.

Langley FootballBeats South Lakes

The Langley football team totaled 539yards of offense, including 328 on theground, and the Saxons defeated SouthLakes 42-21 on Oct. 17.

Langley running back Tyler West carried

Sports Roundups

27 times for 239 yards and scored threetouchdowns against the Seahawks.

Langley improved to 3-4 and will travelto face Thomas Jefferson at 7:30 p.m.on Friday, Oct. 24. South Lakes droppedto 1-6 and will host Stone Bridge at 7:30p.m. on Friday.

Oakton FootballDrops FourthStraight

The Oakton football team lost toCentreville 21-0 on Oct. 17.

The Cougars fell to 3-4 after theirfourth straight loss. Oakton will look forits first district win against Robinson athome at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24.

Sports

By Jon Roetman

The Connection

Rachel Andrejev was supposed tospend her senior season as partof a 1-2 offensive punch on thedefending state champion Lan-

gley volleyball team.But after all-state outside hitter Jessica

Donaldson was lost for the season with aknee injury on Aug. 30, Andrejev was leftto carry the load for the inexperienced Sax-ons.

Andrejev has been a constant duringLangley’s up-and-down season, which hasincluded a seven-match winning streak anda four-match losing streak. On Oct. 16, No.3’s leadership was on display again as theSaxons faced one of their toughest tests todate.

After dropping the first set to undefeatedMadison, Andrejev guided Langley to a sec-ond-set victory with eight kills and an ace.The pivotal third set went down to the wire,with Andrejev helping the Saxons keep pacewith five kills and an ace. Madison, how-ever, proved too much, as the Warhawkscaptured the third set and eventually thematch, 3-1 (25-15, 23-25, 28-26, 25-20).

Andrejev finished with 17 kills and threeaces while battling a knee injury.

“Rach is facing surgery at the end of theseason on her knee,” Langley head coach

Despite knee injury,senior totals 17 killsin loss toundefeated Madison.

Andrejev Leads LangleyVolleyball Team

Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection

Langley senior Rachel Andrejev totaled 17 kills against Madison on Oct.16.

Langley volleyball coach SusanShifflett instructs the Saxonsduring an Oct. 16 match againstMadison.

Langley’s Katie Sissler (10) jumpsto block Madison’s Jayne Carterduring their match on Oct. 16.

Susan Shifflett wrote in an email. “This,along with having to carry much of theworkload due to Jess’ injury, has placed anenormous amount of responsibility on hershoulders. She has responded beyond myhighest expectations. I am so impressedwith her determination and leadership.”

What makes Andrejev so good?“Her attitude,” Shifflett wrote. “She plays

with such intensity, almost like she is prov-ing every night that she is the best. And sheis.”

Madison improved its record to 21-0. Lan-gley became just the fourth team this sea-son to win a set against the Warhawks.

Katie Sissler and Allison Franke eachhad six kills for Langley. Elena Shklyar had

five aces.On Monday, Langley defeated Yorktown

3-0 (25-21, 25-12, 25-14), improving itsrecord to 12-7. While seven losses could beviewed as adversity following a 2013 sea-son during which Langley lost only threetimes and won a state title, Shifflett saidthe Saxons’ lack of experience makes it anon-issue.

“Considering Rachel is the only return-ing starter, they don’t know any different,”Shifflett wrote. “They are young and learn-ing more each day. Each match someonenew rises up to make us better.”

Langley will close the regular season withroad matches against Washington-Lee (Oct.22) and Fairfax (Oct. 30).


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OCTOBERA+ Camps & Schools....................................................10/15/14Election Preview I .........................................................10/22/14Election Preview II ........................................................10/29/14

NOVEMBERElection Day is Tuesday, November 4.Wellbeing..........................................................................11/5/14HomeLifeStyle................................................................11/12/14Holiday Entertainment & Gift Guide I........................11/19/14A+...................................................................................11/25/14Thanksgiving is November 27.

DECEMBERWellbeing..........................................................................12/3/14HomeLifeStyle: Home for the Holidays.......................12/10/14Hanukkah begins December 16.Holiday Entertainment & Gift Guide II......................12/16/14A+ Camps & Schools....................................................12/16/14CHILDREN’S CONNECTION.............................................12/24/14

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McLean MYS Hotspur Green U14 Boys CCL wonthe EDP Cup in the Platinum bracket, the top bracketof eight brackets. The Hammonton, N.J. tournamenthosted 60 U14 boys teams to compete over the week-

end. The team beat HMMS Eagles FC ’00 Titans (fromPA) 1-0 in the final. The team is coached by JamilWalker, a former professional soccer player with theSan Jose Earthquakes and DC United.

McLean Hotspur Green Wins New Jersey Tournament

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McLean MPS ’00 Hotspur Green, back row: Dean Hughes, Daniel Diaz-Bonilla, SpencerGregory, Nathan Paolozzi, Raphael Lesian, Jake Mayer, Jett Bisset, Garrett Socas, CoachJamil Walker. Front row: Abel Luwis, Brendan Murray, Jack Rosener, Ethan Stewart,Collin McMunn, Billy Blake, Tyler Smith, Winston Agbara, Farrell Mahmud.


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After re-reading last week’s column:“Not in the Mood,” I began wondering ifthat column had strayed beyond theboundaries, so to speak, and was toomuch about me and not enough aboutmy circumstances. Certainly I under-stand, given my column’s recurringtheme, that the subjects of me and mycircumstances – and the personal storiesI share with you regular readers – arebasically the same. Still, I never want thecontent to be considered importantbecause it’s MY life that’s being profiled.Quite the contrary. If the columns wereany more about me, you wouldn’t beinterested.

Cancer is the issue, and one person’ssurvival, however compelling and/or sta-tistically unlikely, is not. Granted, suc-cess in the face of extremely dire anddiscouraging warnings from one’soncologist is worth noting for sure. Butit’s not because of me that any of it mat-ters. I’m just a prop. It’s the story thatmatters, not the storyteller. Yet I couldn’thelp but think that my droning andbemoaning last week was in some waysmore for my purposes than it was foryou: a few minutes spent in my shoesliving some of the cancer life. (By theway, in person, in my non-column life,I’m not very cancer-centric.)

Admittedly, I may be a bit sensitive tothis self-indulgent possibility/tendency.When you write a first-person narrativeabout the writer’s life, as I do, it’s a rea-sonable claim to make. A claim I regu-larly and insistently deny. As odd as itsounds to say this, it’s never about me;that’s my nature. Ergo, how can a col-umn I’ve written weekly going on almost17 years, the last five and half of whichhave been what I call “cancer columns,”be about me? In my mind (or perhaps,according to my way of thinking), itcan’t.

I suppose I perceive self-indulgenceas the opposite of self-effacing (self-effacing being a characterization I’ll hap-pily embrace). And I refuse to believethat the three most important words inthe dictionary are “me,” “myself” and“I.” Though I am the subject of my col-umns, it’s the fact that I’m a cancerpatient/survivor that’s most relevant.Moreover, there are many more cancersurvivors with many more stories to tellwho add substance to my claim. I’m justone of the few with the opportunity andinclination to share and share alike. It’sbeen my pleasure doing so, and it hasbecome my passion as well. It’s who Iam; it’s what I’ve become. “I may not beright all the time, but I’m very seldomwrong” (to quite one of my deceasedfather’s favorite phrases). However, thereare some columns/weeks when I mayscribble outside the lines. It’s unin-tended. Let’s not forget one incontro-vertible fact though: “Cancer sucks.” Butit’s not because of anything I say or do.

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THURSDAY/OCT. 23Great Falls Rotary Club Weekly Speaker

Series. 7:30– 8:30 a.m. River Bend CountryClub, 375 Walker Road Great Falls. Interested injoining? Download the membership form fromhttp://www.rotarygreatfalls.org/.

SATURDAY/OCT. 25McLean Child Safety Inspection. 9:30 a.m. –

12 p.m. Lewinsville Center, 1609 Great FallsStreet, McLean. The Mclean District PoliceStation holds child safety seat inspections onceper month.

What’s for Dinner? 12 p.m. Old Firehouse TeenCenter, 1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean.Lecture series for ages 55+. $7/$5 MCC districtresidents.

MONDAY/OCT. 27Ayr Hill Garden Club Meeting. 1 p.m.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2589 Chain BridgeRoad, Vienna. Ayr Hill Garden Club invites all toattend their first meeting of the season featuringguest lecturer, Young Choe, of the US NationalArboretum.

The lecture/demonstration will include Kusamono-Japanese Botanical Art. Kusamno are pottedarrangements of wild grasses and flowers inunique pots or trays to suggest a season orplace. RSVP to attend: [email protected].

English Conversation. 10:30 a.m. OaktonLibrary 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Englishpractice for non-native speakers. Adults.

Computer one-on-one. Noon. Oakton Library10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Internet basics,email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Spanish Conversation Group. 1 p.m. GreatFalls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike Great Falls.Practice Spanish as a foreign language in thiscasual conversation group. Adults and teens.

Evening ESL Conversation Group. 7 p.m.Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike GreatFalls. Practice speaking English in this informalconversation group.

TUESDAY/OCT. 28Computer One-on-One. Noon. Oakton Library

10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Internet basics,email, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

English Conversation One-on-One. 1:30 p.m.Oakton Library 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton.English practice for a non-native speaker with alibrary volunteer. Call for an appointment.Adults.

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 29ESL Conversation Group. 2 p.m. Great Falls

Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike Great Falls.Practice learning English in this casualconversation group.

THURSDAY/OCT. 30Great Falls Rotary Club Weekly Speaker

Series. 7:30– 8:30 a.m. River Bend CountryClub, 375 Walker Road Great Falls. Interested injoining? Download the membership form fromhttp://www.rotarygreatfalls.org/.

SATURDAY/NOV. 1Be Fit McLean Saturday 55+ Lecture Series.

12-2 p.m. Old Firehouse Teen Center, 1440Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Exercise isMedicine - Part 1. $7/$5 MCC district residents.www.mcleancenter.org.


12-2 p.m. Old Firehouse Teen Center, 1440Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Exercise isMedicine - Part 2. $7/$5 MCC district residents.www.mcleancenter.org.

MONDAY/NOV. 10Alzheimer’s Association “Know the 10

Signs: Early Detection Matters.” 10 – 11a.m.

Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street, SE,Vienna.

This free workshop is for anyone who would like toknow more about Alzheimer’s disease andrelated dementias.º The warning signs ofAlzheimer’s often are dismissed as side effects ofnormal aging. Early detection provides a chanceto begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studiesand plan for the future.º To register, call theAlzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline atº800-272-3900.


12-2 p.m. Old Firehouse Teen Center, 1440Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Medication Safety.$7/$5 MCC district residents.www.mcleancenter.org.

NAACP Branch Election. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 9002Burke Lake Road, Burke (behind Kings ParkLibrary).

Election of branch officers and at-large members ofthe Executive Committee.

To vote, you must be a member in good standingand your branch membership must be datedbefore Oct. 16, 2014. A form of ID is required.703-591-4488.

Fairfax County needs volunteers todrive older adults to medical appoint-ments and wellness programs; urgentneed in Reston area. For these and othervolunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults andclick on Volunteer Solutions.

Korean Meals on Wheels needsKorean-speaking volunteers to delivermeals 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Wednes-day and Friday in Centreville, Reston andAnnandale. For these and other volun-teer opportunities, call 703-324-5406,TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solu-tions.

Meals on Wheels needs driversin Chantilly, Clifton, McLean and FallsChurch between the hours of 11 a.m.-1p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.Substitute drivers needed throughout thecounty. For these and other volunteeropportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY

711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solu-tions.

Volunteers, who are fluent inAmerican Sign Language, areneeded in Reston, Herndon and Viennato provide clients with direct assistance(not interpretation) with computers, gro-cery shopping, or social visiting. Forthese and other volunteer opportunities,call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults andclick on Volunteer Solutions.

Respite Care volunteers give fam-ily caregivers of a frail older adult a well-deserved break so they can go shopping,attend a doctor’s appointment or justhave coffee with a friend.

Volunteers visit and oversee the safetyof the older adult for a few hours eachmonth. Support and training are pro-vided. Contact Kristin Martin at 703-324-7577, TTY 711, [email protected].

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