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wait as long, because some of the rides I only went Annual McLean Day festival on once or twice.” held at Lewinsville Park. The large baseball field at Lewinsville Park was turned into a more informal recreation area, with two volleyball courts, soccer, archery and laser tag By Alex McVeigh set up on the grass. The Connection “The volleyball and soccer were a fun way to keep busy during the day, because I get pretty bored of emperatures in the low 60s and rain the rides and food after a while,” said Jen Burrows, Visitors to McLean Day play volleyball at Lewinsville Park throughout the day might have kept 13. “My brother and sister are much younger, so they Saturday, May 18. T some people from the annual McLean like the moon bounces and the slides, and can go Day Festival Saturday, May 18, but for between those for hours and I’m usually ready to the hundreds who look forward to the event, they leave. But we got a good game going, so it was fun didn’t even bat an eye. for everyone.” “It could have been hailing outside and I’m pretty The main stage, located past the main fields, was sure my kids would have dragged me out here,” said abuzz all day, from a performance by the McLean Henry DeMartin of McLean, who came with his two High School Jazz Band, to the recognition of this sons. “We usually make it to two or three festivals year’s McLean Citizens Association Teen Character and carnivals throughout the spring and summer, but Award winners, to a variety of dancers from the this is the biggest one for them, because it’s closest McLean Community Center. to our house and it’s the first one, so no way were Many people, such as Frank Benson of McLean, we going to miss it.” said they enjoyed the differences that came with this The midway area, filled with rides such as the Tilt- year’s weather. A-Whirl, Zipper, bumper cars and more, as well as “I actually enjoyed the cooler weather, and it wasn’t standard carnival games, stayed pretty busy through- as dusty, because my allergies always let me know out the day, even though some said the lines were a as soon as I arrive that there’s going to be a lot of little shorter than usual. sneezing and a scratchy throat,” Benson said. “Plus “I like to ride each ride a few times in a row, until we weren’t carrying dozens of water bottles and bat- I get sick of it, so this worked out pretty well for tling lines at the ice cream places, anything just to me,” said Stacy Michaels, 14, of McLean. “But I think cool down. Last year was really hot, and I would Dancers from the McLean Community Center perform on I got sick of everything faster since I didn’t have to take a day like this over the heat anytime.” the main stage during McLean Day Saturday, May 18.

From left, Teen Character MCA Presents Teen Character Awards Award winners Ben Wang, The McLean Citizens Association activity performed continually, voluntarily, McLean Citizens Associa- presented 11 local teenagers with their initiated by the teen, which has not been tion President Sally Horn, Teen Character Awards during McLean previously recognized, is without compen- Day Saturday. sation or unpaid internship, and is not Alex Soltany, William “This is the 16th year we are presenting school or church related. It is not a Davis, school board the award. It recognizes and shows competitive award, but recognizes all member Janie Strauss, appreciation for teenagers who have nominees who meet the criteria. Alex Riddell, Anna Pope, contributed significantly to the welfare of The honorees were McLean High School a family or community member, and it sophomores Charlotte Heffelmire, Arjan Charlotte Heffelmire, intended to inspire other teenagers to Peters and freshmen Jade Davis and Azita Jade Davis, Azeta Peters demonstrate similarly exemplary behavior Peters, along with Langley High School and Ben Wiles of Fairfax toward their family and neighbors,” said seniors Anna Pope, Cameron Thompson, Sally Horn, president of the MCA. junior William Davis, Bel Kelly-Russo and County. Not pictured are Eligible for award: Students who are in sophomore Alex Riddell, as well as St. winners Bel Kelly-Russo, seventh-12th grade, and reside in McLean Albans junior Alex Soltany and Cooper Cameron Thompson and or Langley Districts and participate in an Middle School eighth grader Ben Wang. Arjan Peters. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ May 22-28, 2013 ❖ 3 News Photos by

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Ambler, former legislative /The Connection aide to former Congress- woman Gabrielle Giffords and strategic director of Ameri- cans for Responsible Solu- Local officials and volunteers cut the ribbon for the tions, speak at the Alden new McLean Senior Source help desk Wednesday, Theatre Monday, May 8. May 15. The service kicked off Tuesday, May 21. New Source of Concerned Citizens Host Information for Seniors Gun Control Forum McLean Senior Source help desk opens at community center. paign to Prevent Gun Violence. “I knew what those Speakers examine past, families were going to go through, getting a phone present and future of call, massing at a hospital somewhere not knowing By Alex McVeigh maze of services out there,” said what news they would get. It brought me back to The Connection Jane Edmondson, Foust’s chief gun control reform. the day my parents got that call, and went to a hos- of staff. pital. And I wondered why we hadn’t done some- eniors in McLean now Edmondson said that ap- thing about this?” have a one-stop shop to proximately 30 percent of the By Alex McVeigh S Goddard survived the Virginia Tech shooting in access services with the county is age 55 and over, mak- The Connection April 2007, where a gunman killed 32 people. He opening of the McLean Senior ing them the largest percentage was one of only seven members of his Intermediate Source Tuesday, May 21. Volun- of the population. uth Hoffman of McLean watched the de- French class to survive, and he was shot four times. teers will man a phone, com- The McLean Community Cen- tails of the Sandy Hook Elementary Three bullets still remain in him. puter and table in the McLean ter provided the space, and RSchool shooting last December and He described himself as disappointed following the Community Center in order to Chesterbrook Residences, an couldn’t help but feel it hit close to home. Senate’s rejection of expanded background checks connect seniors and caregivers assisted living facility in As the mother of a 4-year-old and 7-year-old, she in April, but pledged to work even harder. with services they need. McLean, donated the phone identified with the families of the victims of the trag- “The person who shot me had a background check, “We live in an information line. edy, and found herself rethinking her previously held but because Virginia never sent his records to the age, that’s the good news. The “It’s neat to see this get belief on guns. right place, he was allowed to walk out the door with bad news is that we live in an started,” said George Sachs, “After Newtown, I listened a little closer, I followed a gun,” he said. “What happened in the Senate was information age. Just try typing executive director of the the debate, and I became ashamed of my [Republi- pretty tough to swallow, especially considering it was ‘services for seniors’ into Google McLean Community Center. can] party and their talking points against making close to the sixth anniversary of the Virginia Tech if you want to feel over- “We hope that it will continue even the most modest changes in addressing this is- shooting. Despite the negative headlines that came whelmed,” said Jane and grow and do what it needs sue,” she said. “I feel regret that I didn’t care more, out, a majority of the Senate did vote on expanding Edmondson, chief of staff for to do for the people who need before something like that.” background checks, it just wasn’t a big enough ma- Supervisor John Foust (D- it in this community.” Soon Hoffman had another scare, this one much jority. Now we know that 55 votes is our baseline. Dranesville). “Senior Source is Forty-three volunteers were closer to home. We can only go up from there.” a way to assist folks who are trained over the past few “On January 2, my daughter’s school went into Peter Ambler, who was a legislative aide to former getting on in years; their fami- months, from all around the lockdown. A man had stolen a car, wrecked it near Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head in lies, people with disabilities and county. The Senior Source can the school and fled on foot. And my first grader, along January 2011, is now strategic director of Americans their caregivers come to one be used to connect people with with her class, took cover in the corner of her class- for Responsible Solutions. He said it’s up to the elec- spot to get the information they resources on things such as room,” she said. “And she told us that night, ‘Mommy, torate to speak at the ballot against politicians who need about resources they can community involvement, daily I cried and prayed because kids said a man was com- stand in the way of reform. use, from the county, state, living solutions, education on ing with a gun to shoot us.’ And now their school “Senators look at polls, and it’s not like they don’t nonprofits or others.” aging, entertainment and rec- keeps their classroom doors locked during the day, believe them, but they don’t think, at the end of the The idea is a culmination of reation opportunities, financial and children take turns opening their first grade class- day, that you’re going to the ballot box … and condi- a 20-month effort by Fairfax management, health and room to kids entering through the door.” tion your vote on an irrational position on gun laws,” County that began with a forum wellness, housing solutions, so- Hoffman was one of dozens of local residents that he said. “It’s the people in the audience tonight who in October 2011, hosted by cial connections and transpor- came to the Alden Theatre Monday, May 13 to dis- are going to make the difference.” Foust at Capital One Headquar- tation. cuss the gun issue. Concerned Citizens Against Vio- ters in Tysons Corner. More Courtney Nuzzo, administra- lence hosted a forum with activists in the gun law KAREN MARANGI of Mayors Against Illegal Guns than 100 people attended the tor at Lewinsville Retirement reform community. said that American gun laws operate backward, only forum, giving county staff an Residence, said that they had changing after a tragedy has happened. idea of what people were look- tried a pilot version of the pro- MANY SPEAKERS shared what they called their “The way the gun laws have developed in our coun- ing for when it came to re- gram at Lewinsville, and ap- “Newtown moment,” a moment when they said they try has been to make a major change after a horrible sources and services for seniors proximately 4 percent of resi- could no longer sit on the sidelines of the debate. shooting,” she said. “We thought the Gabby Giffords in the area. dents used it. “My personal Newtown moment took place after shooting might be the moment where we’d see a huge “This is the outcome of that “The next phase we’re look- the Binghamton Immigration Center shootings in sea change. There was a change, a lot of people October 2011 forum, which led ing at is something called the April 2009. That was the first shooting I witnessed learned from that, but Newtown was exponentially to a task force that came up McLean Exchange, which will after the shooting I was involved in, and it seemed a different experience for all of us.” with the idea of a single place to me that the events played out in the same way,” people can come to navigate the See New Source, Page 6 said Colin Goddard, who works with the Brady Cam- See Citizens, Page 6

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Mahaffee, 36, a 1987 graduate Callahan, 23, of Warrenton died April 23, 2011 in com- of Mount Vernon High School, died May 15, 2006. He [email protected] military service men and women have died in bat in Afghanistan. was a lawyer, married, with two children. His parents @MaryKimm support of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Venetz Jr., 30, of Prince Wil- live in Alexandria. Executive Vice President Nearly 50,000 U.S. Military service members liam died Jan. 28, 2011 in Afghanistan, after being U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas Kirven, 21, was Jerry Vernon have been wounded, although that number is been seriously wounded months before. killed in Afghanistan in 2005 during a firefight in a [email protected] Spc. Sean R. Cutsforth, 22, of Radford, died Dec. 15, cave with insurgents. He enlisted while still in high likely to be revised upward. Last year, the mili- 2010 in Afghanistan. Spc. William K. Middleton, 26, school after 9/11. Editor in Chief tary confirmed traumatic brain injury in more of Norfolk died Nov. 22, 2010 in Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Fairfax Station resident Pfc. Dillon Jutras, 20, was Steven Mauren than 220,000 of the more than 2.3 million Christopher F. Cabacoy, 30, of Virginia Beach died July killed in combat operations in Al Anbar Province of Managing Editor troops who have served in Iraq and Afghani- 5, 2010, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Iraq on Oct. 29, 2005. Kemal Kurspahic Pfc. Benjamin J. Park, 25, of Fairfax Station, died Maj. William F. Hecker III, a 1987 graduate of Photography: stan. The long-term consequences of many of June 18, 2010 at Zhari district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, McLean High School, was killed in action in An Najaf, Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, these injuries are unknown, but they will re- of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked his unit Iraq, Jan. 5, 2005. Staff Sgt. Ayman Taha, 31, of Craig Sterbutzel quire a national commitment to excellence in with an improvised explosive device. Vienna, was killed Dec. 30, 2005, when an enemy Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly health care and services for both active duty May 12, 2010, Donald J. Lamar II, 23 of munitions cache he was prepping for demolition ex- Fredericksburg, was killed in Afghanistan. Christopher ploded. Army Capt. Chris Petty of Vienna was killed Production Manager: military personnel and veterans. D. Worrell, 35 of Virginia Beach, was killed in Iraq on Jan. 5, 2006. Jean Card Virginia’s U.S. Senators Mark Warner and April 22, 2010. Steven J. Bishop, 29 of Christianburg, Staff Sgt. George T. Alexander Jr., the 2,000th sol- Geovani Flores Tim Kaine recently signed a letter along with was killed March 13, 2010 in Iraq. Kielin T. Dunn, 19 dier to be killed in Iraq, was literally born into the of Chesapeake, was killed Feb. 18, 2010 in Afghani- Army here in Northern Virginia, at DeWitt Army Hos- Special Assistant to the Publisher Jeanne Theismann other senators detailing the delays veterans stan. Brandon T. Islip, 23 of Richmond, was killed Nov. pital at Fort Belvoir. Alexander died at Brooke Army face: “After a decade of war, and despite the 703-778-9436 29, 2009, in Afghanistan. Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 22, 2005, [email protected] VA’s efforts to modernize, more than 600,000 Stephan L. Mace, 21 of Lovettsville, died Oct. 3, of injuries sustained in Iraq, Oct. 17, 2005. @TheismannMedia veterans are still stuck in the VA’s disability 2009 in Afghanistan. Fairfax Station resident Pfc. Dillon Jutras, 20, was Bill Cahir, 40 of Alexandria, died Aug. 13, 2009 of killed in combat operations in Al Anbar Province of claims backlog. While the average wait time a gunshot wound while conducting combat operations Iraq on Oct. 29, 2005. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 for first time disability claims currently ranges in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan. After 9/11, Lt. Col. Thomas A. Wren, 44, of Lorton, died in Circulation Manager: between 316 and 327 days, veterans in cer- Cahir decided to leave his career as a journalist and Tallil, Iraq on Nov. 5, 2005. Marine Capt. Michael Linda Pecquex [email protected] tain parts of the country are waiting even join the Marine Corps. His application to become a Martino, 32 of the City of Fairfax, died Nov. 2, 2005, Marine was denied because of his age, but he lobbied when his helicopter was brought down in Iraq. longer. Solving this problem is critical for vet- members of Congress to get a special exemption. 1st Lt. Laura M. Walker of Oakton was killed on Aug. erans of all generations.” Lance Cpl. Daniel Ryan Bennett, 23 of Clifton died 18, 2005, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. CW4 Matthew S. Jan. 11, 2009, in Helmand province, Afghanistan. “He Lourey of Lorton died from injuries sustained on May OTHER VIRGINIA DEATHS in Afghanistan since loved his country, and we’re so proud of him,” said his last Memorial Day: Sgt. Aaron X. Wittman, 28, of mother. See Remembering, Page 9 8 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ May 22-28, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion Maplewood Grill Serving Our Neighbors and Friends Remembering for Over 27 Years From Page 8 Open the Entire

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Bulletin Board To have community events listed in the Connection, send to [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is the Friday prior to publication. WEDNESDAY/MAY 22 Career Networking Night. 7-9 p.m., at Vienna Presbyterian Church in the Great Hall, 124 Park St. N.E., Vienna. A dinner with a speaker and job fair for people who are unemployed and looking for new opportunities; resume reviews $10. 703-937- 1897 or www.bridgepointconnections.org. THURSDAY/MAY 23 Financial Planning During Separation & Divorce. 6:30- 9:30 p.m. at The Women’s Center, 127 Park St. N.E., Vienna. Get practical information to make educated financial decisions from a certified divorce planner. $50. www.thewomenscenter.org. SUNDAY/MAY 20 The Art of Keeping Secrets. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 8020 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Join for a discussion on keeping secrets. http:// www.eventbrite.com/event/ 6199124749. FRIDAY/MAY 31 Fairfax Adult Softball (FAS) Applications Due. FAS accepts applications for adult softball teams through May 31: men’s, women’s, coed, corporate coed and Reston leagues. 703- 815-9007, www.fairfaxadultsoftball.com or [email protected]. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ May 22-28, 2013 ❖ 9 Entertainment Send announcements to [email protected]. Deadline is Friday for the following week’s paper. Photos/art- work encouraged. For additional listings, visit www.connectionnewspapers.com. THURSDAY/MAY 23 The Vienna American Legion Auxiliary Memorial. 10 a.m., at Flint Hill Cemetery, along Route 123 between Oakton and Vienna. The Vienna American Legion Auxiliary will place flags on the graves of veterans. 703-938-1379. Interfaith Forum on Social and Economic Justice. 6:30-8:30 p.m., United Christian Parish of Reston, 11508 North Shore Drive, Reston. A panel of representatives of the Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh faith communities will discuss how they address justice issues; refreshments included. www.restoninterfaith.org.

FRIDAY/MAY 24 A Prairie Home Companion With Garrison Keillor. 8 p.m., at Wolf The Wallflowers will play with Counting Crows at Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Trap on June 25. Special guests Aoife O’Donovan and Howard Levy join the ensemble cast VIVA! VIENNA! 703-255-4742 or Corps Lieutenant Gen. Norman H. through comedy sketches and [email protected]. Smith, and a reading of the names musical interludes with the Grammy- and bell-ringing for each of the 25 winning storyteller and humorist residents who fell in service; a Keillor. $25-$60. www.wolftrap.org. SUNDAY/MAY 26 wreath-laying by local dignitaries and Memorial Day Concert. 5 p.m., at St. raising of the flags by Boy Scout Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Troop 55 follows. 703-248-0390. SATURDAY/MAY 25 Georgetown Pike, McLean. The A Prairie Home Companion With National Men’s Chorus puts on their Garrison Keillor. 5:45 p.m., at annual concert, featuring trumpet, THURSDAY/MAY 30 Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. piano, organ and harp; a reception Langley High School Chorus’ “Get Special guests Aoife O’Donovan and follows the concert. 703-780-7945 or On Your Feet.” 7:30 p.m., Langley Howard Levy join the ensemble cast [email protected]. High School, 6520 Georgetown Pike, through comedy sketches and McLean. The choirs will be musical interludes with the Grammy- performing songs from all the winning storyteller and humorist MONDAY/MAY 27 decades: from the 50’s (Shake, Rattle Keillor. $25-$60. www.wolftrap.org. Memorial Day Ceremony. 11 a.m., and Roll) to current pop hits of Kelly Cathy Ponton King: Blues and at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial, Clarkson, Colbie Caillat and Plain Sweet Ballads. 7 p.m., at the Town 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. A White T’s. $10. 703-287-2700. Green, 144 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. commemorative event featuring a Cathy Ponton King and his team will Marine Corps Color Guard, patriotic perform some blues and ballads at songs, remarks from retired Marine See Entertainment, Page 11

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Warhawks will face Robinson on Wednesday, May 22 in the semifinals. “The boys,” Hodge said, “are still kind of By Jon Roetman rolling off that title game.” The Connection Rowe said beating Langley was memo- rable, but the Warhawks want more. he Madison boys’ lacrosse team “It felt great winning [the district title], clobbered four-time defending but at the beginning of the season, we set Tstate champion Langley 10-2 in the goals to win the district championship the Liberty District champion- and then move onto regionals and then ship game on May 10. Since then, head hopefully on to states,” Rowe said. “We en- coach Rich Hodge said the district title has joyed the win, we were happy, but … now propelled the Warhawks while competing we’re on to Robinson, so that’s old news to

in the Northern Region tournament. Photo by Dayna Smith us. It will always feel great, but we know Against Woodson on May 16, Madison we still have business left.” also got an intensity boost from senior goal- Madison jumped out to a 2-0 lead against keeper Matt Hayden. Woodson thanks to goals from Arndt and Hayden, a first-team all-Northern Region Stahl. Woodson’s Matt Dennis scored dur- selection, blasted a Woodson player near ing Hayden’s penalty and the Cavaliers tied the goal, drawing a yellow card and two- the score at 2-all on a goal by Connor Yager minute penalty for an illegal body check. with 10:35 remaining in the second quar- Woodson scored one man-up goal during ter. Madison senior Kyle Rowe, right, defends against Woodson’s Chris Louis the penalty, but it was the Warhawks who Gabriel scored with 1:48 left in the first during their Northern Region quarterfinal matchup on May 16. came away with 6-5 victory during the half, giving Madison a 3-2 lead it would not Northern Region quarterfinals at Madison “When I see the opportunity, I usually take Madison with two goals. Matt Arndt, Dusty relinquish. High School. it,” Hayden said. “That kid would have Stahl, Nick Gabriel and Kyle Mancini each The Warhawks led 6-4 when Woodson’s After the game, Hodge called Hayden’s turned and just dunked it on me, so I felt scored one. Chris Louis scored with 15.4 seconds re- hit a “good clean, hard play,” adding “he like I needed to make a play.” "There were times when I felt like Kyle Rowe maining in the fourth quarter, bringing the really had to make that play.” While Hayden’s hit provided a spark, his kind of took over,” Hodge said. “He realized Cavaliers within one. Woodson came up Hayden’s teammates said they enjoyed teammates took care of things at the offen- it wasn’t a smart idea to pass the ball off and empty during its chance to tie in the clos- the hit. sive end. Senior midfielder Kyle Rowe led just moved the ball to a good spot.” ing seconds. Sports Briefs pionship game on May 17. Langley Boys’ The Highlanders faced Falls Church in Soccer Finishes the opening round of the regional tournament on Tuesday, after The District Runner-Up Connection’s deadline. The Langley boys’ soccer team ad- vanced to the Liberty District champion- Langley Baseball

ship game on May 17, but lost to South Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Lakes, 3-1. Falls to Madison in The Saxons, seeded No. 2 in the Lib- erty District, hosted a regional tourna- District Final ment game on Tuesday, after The The Langley baseball team finished Connection’s deadline. Liberty District runner-up with an 11-2 loss to Madison in the championship game on Monday night. Langley Boys’, Girls’ The Saxons will host Stuart, the North- Lax Reach Region ern Region’s No. 3 seed, at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24 in the first round of Semifinals regionals. After losing 10-2 to Madison in the Lib- erty District championship game, the McLean Softball Langley boys’ lacrosse team bounced back with a 17-2 victory over Washing- Falls to Stone ton-Lee in the first round of regionals on Langley junior Erik Swayne prepares to kick the ball during the Saxons’ May 14 and a 20-9 win against South matchup with South Lakes on May 17 in the National District champion- Bridge County in the quarterfinals on May 16. ship game. The McLean softball team reached the Langley will face Chantilly in the semi- Liberty District championship game on finals on Wednesday, May 22 in a Wednesday after beating Woodson 16-8 in Monday, but lost to Stone Bridge for the rematch of three of the last four AAA the quarterfinals. Finishes District third time this season, 14-2. state championship games, each won by Runner-Up The Highlanders will host Mount Vernon, the Saxons. the National District’s No. 3 seed, on Fri- The McLean girls’ soccer team lost 4-0 to The Langley girls’ lacrosse team will McLean Girls’ Soccer day, May 24 in the first round of regionals. Stone Bridge in the Liberty District cham- face Westfield in the region semifinals on

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Few of the Pray for Those in War Zones Richmond. Davis, who represented Fairfax County delegates considered the pastor from Chesapeake to for a decade in the General Assembly, has a reputa- be a frontrunner until he delivered a barnburner of Come Visit the tion as being a moderate. And yet despite her em- a speech Saturday afternoon. His supporters held Christian Science Reading Room brace of the “don’t tread on me” iconography, she electric candles during the speech, which was deliv- was eliminated on the first of four ballots in the hotly ered with a hellfire-and-brimstone style that had del- 6825 Tennyson Drive contested race. egates roaring with approval when it was over. Jack- McLean, VA 22101 “Frankly, I’m rather appalled by the results, with son led the other candidates on the first ballot, and Mon-Sat 10 am-2 pm • 703-356-1391 the ideologically narrow scope of the Republican kept his lead as other candidates were eliminated in All are warmly welcome ticket that emerged in Richmond this weekend,” said three more rounds of voting. Although many of the former Del. Vince Callahan (R-34), who represented Northern Virginia delegates were supporting high- To learn more about Christian Science, visit: Fairfax County for 40 years. “You’re turning off the tech businessman Pete Snyder, Jackson was able to CSMcLean.org • ChristianScience.com vast majority of Virginians and a significant portion win after 10 hours of voting. ChristianScienceDC.org of the Republican base.” “We will not only win an election in November, we The vast majority of the party faithful who packed will win the hearts and minds of our people and we Also, you can phone 202-658-7855 Starting on Mondays to hear how others the halls of the Richmond Coliseum last weekend will save this commonwealth and save this country,” found spiritual answers to life’s challenges on Sentinel Radio were looking for the most conservative candidates said Jackson. “God will show us the way, but Vir- possible. Republicans were going to select their slate ginia must lead the way, and let liberty light the way.” in a statewide primary until last year, when Tea Party The other competitive race was for attorney general, supporters of Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli seized which is considered a traditional stepping stone to run- control of the executive committee and changed the ning for governor of Virginia. The race featured Del. rules. The primary was spiked in favor of a conven- Rob Bell (R-58) of Piedmont and state Sen. Mark tion, and moderate Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling dropped out Obenshain (R-26) of Harrisonburg, whose father was of the race, leaving Cuccinelli to accept the nomina- the party’s candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1978 until tion of his party by acclamation without opposition he was killed in a plane crash that year. Now the son is Saturday morning. Cuccinelli used the opportunity following in his footsteps, running for statewide office to underscore his roots in Northern Virginia in a party that has become much more conservative “I worked with the Democrat Board of Supervi- in recent years. sors in Fairfax County to stop the EPA from trying to “Are you ready to fight and defeat the EPA and its treat rainwater like a pollutant,” said Cuccinelli. “And war on coal? Are you ready to fight to stop we won.” Obamacare in its tracks?” Obenshain asked delegates. “Are you ready to fight to preserve our right to work BUT NORTHERN VIRGINIA was not popular laws here in Virginia? And are you ready to fight to among many of the delegates here, even though the secure our Second Amendment rights?” region had more representatives than any other part of the state. Fairfax County had more delegates than THE SELECTION of Jackson as the candidate for any other jurisdiction because of how the seats were lieutenant governor throws a wild card into the cam- allocated, which was based on a formula using the paign. Democrats responded by criticizing the number of Republican votes in the last gubernato- pastor’s previous public statements comparing rial and presidential elections. When asked about the Planned Parenthood to the Ku Klux Klan and refer- influence of the region, many of the delegates who ring to gays in the military as “sexually twisted.” packed the Coliseum last weekend said they were Democrats now feel they have a new tool to paint suspicious of Northern Virginia. Cuccinelli and the Republican ticket as too conser- “When you get bigger populations, you get more vative for Virginia. people wanting more stuff,” said Craig Gilpin, a del- “The vitriol put forth by E.W. Jackson is offensive egate from Culpepper. “It’s too many, unfortunately, and utterly unbecoming of anyone hoping to hold too many liberal Yankees in my opinion. That’s where elected office,” said Fred Sainz, vice president of com- they congregate because of its proximity to D.C.” munications for the Human Rights Campaign. “These In speeches and in one-on-one conversations, Re- candidates couldn’t be more out of step with the val- publicans who participated in the convention sounded ues that a vast majority of Virginia voters hold.” that theme over and over — that Democrats supported Although the election for lieutenant governor is people wanting more and more resources from the normally a sleeper, the race this year has taken in- government. One popular bumper sticker seen in the creased prominence. Because the state Senate is parking garage outside the Coliseum asked: “Are you deadlocked between 20 Democrats and 20 Republi- a maker or a taker?” Clearly the party faithful who cans, the next lieutenant governor will determine gathered in the capital of Virginia last weekend con- which party controls half of the General Assembly. sidered themselves makers — supporters of the capi- That puts Jackson at the center of a fight for control talism and the free enterprise system. The conven- of the state Senate. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ May 22-28, 2013 ❖ 13 703-917-6464 703-917-6400 “ ” Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls Employment Zone 6 Ad Deadline: Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls Classified Zone 6 Ad Deadline: Recede • McLean • Vienna/Oakton Tuesday 11 a.m. • McLean • Vienna/Oakton Monday Noon

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