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Photo contributed Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comNovember 11-17, 2015 onlineGreat at Fallswww.connectionnewspapers.com Connection ❖ November 11-17, 2015 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ November 11-17, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Democrats Win Closely Watched Races in McLean, Great Falls and Herndon Photos by Ken Moore/The Connection

By Ken Moore The Connection

istory promised Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-34) that her re- Helection bid to Virginia’s House of Delegates would be close; no matter how much money Repub- licans pumped into Craig Parisot’s campaign in the final days. Last Tuesday, Nov. 3, Murphy defeated Parisot (R) by a final count of 10,820 votes to 10,632, less than one percent of voters in the 34th District. “We all knew it would be close,” said John Foust (D) won reelection over Parisot. Republican Jennifer Chronis. The morning after the election, Parisot sent a legal team to observe a canvas held Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-34) won in Fairfax and Loudoun counties, which are reelection by less than one percent “I’m proud of the fact represented by the 34th district, to ensure of the vote in a rematch with Craig that after eight years the election’s authenticity. Parisot (R). “After determining that results were people know me pretty marked correctly, the tapes were valid and Del. Jennifer Boysko (D) defeated “It is an honor to represent provisional ballots were taken into consid- Danny Vargas (R) in the open seat well and know how I eration, I found no reason to contest the created by the retirement of Del. the 34th district in the outcome,” he said. “Simply put, it was just Tom Rust (R-86). conduct myself as a close race.” General Assembly and I am supervisor. I’m honored Murphy has described her emotions tak- “There’s a lot to do, but ing the oath of office in Richmond, think- so grateful to my that they give me ing about her past predecessors, historical education kept coming predecessors who have served Virginia. constituents for entrusting another opportunity.” After last Tuesday’s victory she said, “It is up as a real priority.” an honor to represent the 34th district in me with a second term.” —Supervisor John Foust (D- the General Assembly and I am so grateful —Jennifer Boysko (D-86) —Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-34) Dranesville) to my constituents for entrusting me with a second term,” said Murphy. “I will continue Herndon issues. to work with both Democrats and Republi- Updated, unofficial results: “She’s an amazingly hard worker, she’s cans to strengthen our economy, keep our District 34 House of Delegates Results smart, she cares about people and doing schools world-class, and protect our com- Kathleen J. Murphy (D)* ...... 10,820 ...... 50.40% ...... $689,469 spent great things, and she’s in public service for munities and children from the spread of Craig A. Parisot (R) ...... 10,632 ...... 49.52% ...... $748,827 spent all the right reason,” said Foust. gun violence.” This election was a rematch of the spe- District 86 House of Delegates Results FOUST was reelected to the Board of Su- cial election triggered last November 2014 Jennifer B. Boysko (D) ...... 8,283 ...... 54.46% ...... $478,985 spent pervisors for his third term, beating Jenni- when Barbara Comstock (R) was elected to Raul “Danny” Vargas (R) ...... 6,390 ...... 42.01% ...... $654,725 spent fer Chronis, (R). U.S. Congress. Paul R. Brubaker (I) ...... 526 ...... 3.46% ...... $9,100 spent Foust has served on the Board the last Murphy received 51.23 percent of the eight years. vote, and defeated Parisot who received Dranesville District Supervisor Results “I’m proud of the fact that after eight years 48.63 percent of the vote. John W. Foust (D)* ...... 15,017 ...... 54.25% ...... $339,788 spent people know me pretty well and know how The 34th District has a history of close Jennifer C. Chronis (R) ...... 12,625 ...... 45.61% ...... $350,160 spent I conduct myself as supervisor. I’m honored elections. that they give me another opportunity,” he In 2013, Murphy lost to Barbara 86th District delegate, who announced his “There’s a lot to do, but education kept com- said. Comstock 50.64 percent to 49.21 percent. retirement last spring. ing up as a real priority.” Chronis ran for the first time. Murphy received 14,540 votes to Boysko won the 86th District with 54.46 Vargas, Boysko’s opponent received large, “Thank you all for everything you have Comstock’s 14,962. percent of the votes over Danny Vargas, who late infusions of campaign money from Re- done for me and my team. Whether through In 2012, Barack Obama and Mitt Rom- received 42.01 percent of the vote. publicans, and had a total of $705,323, your financial contributions, your volunteer ney literally tied in the district, each receiv- Election night, Boysko was greeted by which he spent mostly on mailers and TV hours, your encouragement and feedback, ing 18,688 votes, according to Virginia Pub- thunderous applause as she joined her As- commercials attacking Boysko and inaccu- or your votes, every last one of you helped lic Access Project. sembly colleagues on stage at the Demo- rately claiming she supports tolling of I-66. us in some way. For that, I am eternally “I have no regrets and would only change cratic victory party. “Even though we came up short tonight I grateful,” said Chronis. one thing if I could — the outcome,” said “It’s already been an incredible learning want to thank all of our supporters and Senator Barbara Favola was reelected for Parisot. experience,” said Boysko, in an interview volunteers that have made this effort pos- her second term, defeating challenger Tuesday night after election result an- sible,” said Vargas in an election night state- George Forakis. OTHER ELECTIONS last Tuesday were nouncements had been made. ment. “I wish Delegate-elect Boysko well in “Dranesville has an amazingly talented not as close, but were closely watched. “I’ve talked to literally thousands of serving our District.” team of public servants. We work well to- Long-time Herndon resident Jennifer people in my district, listening to what they Boysko served as Supervisor John Foust’s gether, we will get a lot of good things Boysko (D) will succeed Tom Rust (R) as need, what are their concerns,” she said. legislative aide, and worked on many done,” said Foust. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 11-17, 2015 ❖ 3 News

To keep mo- torists and pedestrians safe, VDOT will chop down this beloved oak at the intersec- tion of Georgetown Pike and Walker Road this week.

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Foust said Great Falls Citizens Association wanted Goodbye, Old Friend to be absolutely certain that if the tree is going to This week, the Virginia Department of Transpor- come down it’s going to come down because it has tation will chop down the oak on Georgetown Pike to come down and Walker Road that Great Falls Citizens Associa- “VDOT is adamant that it is not safe and don’t want tion and residents had been rooting for. to risk people’s lives,” said Foust. “VDOT has worked closely with GFCA to ana- Foust referenced “a horrible accident” a few years lyze that tree, there had been two trees there, one ago on Georgetown Pike when a tree fell on was determined to be unsafe. They were monitor- Georgetown Pike and killed a driver. ing the one that was left,” said Dranesville Super- “We all love our trees, but VDOT has a responsibil- visor John Foust. ity to make sure we’re safe,” he said.

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Police re- sponded to the accident OPEN HOUSE around noon on Saturday, November 13th, 2015 9:30-11:00am Nov. 7.

Photo Gene Phillip Reckless Driving Police responded to the accident around noon on Jail-time possible for Saturday, Nov. 7. According to police reports, the 17-year-old was teenager charged driving eastbound on Arnon Chapel Road near River Bend Road. with reckless driving. “The vehicle, at the crest of a hill, became airborne. By Ken Moore The driver lost control of the vehicle, which left the • Mommy & Me The Connection roadway, rolled once and landed nearby,” according • Preschool Ages 2 & Up to police reports. “An investigation determined the • Montessori Preschool 17-year-old driver was charged with reck- driver was trying to ‘catch air’ at the hillcrest.” • Private Kindergarten Aless driving after he lost control of the car he A concerned driver on the roadway called police. • Childcare was driving on Arnon Chapel Road, rolled “We appreciate the call from the concerned driver once and landed nearby, according to police reports. who reported this incident,” said Wright. • School Age Childcare K-6 “Fortunately, no one was really hurt, but there “Reckless driving is a serious traffic offense,” she 790 Walker Road, Great Falls, Virginia could have been grave consequences for the teenage said. driver as well as other drivers or anyone who could “Drivers are required to appear in court and, un- www.vgdsva.com have been standing or walking nearby,” said PFC like most traffic violations, this one comes with the Tawny Wright, public information officer with Fairfax possibility of jail time in addition to the potential 703-759-4049 County Police. hefty fine.”

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 11-17, 2015 ❖ 5 Week in Great Falls Home of the $6,850 Bathroom Remodel For a free digital subscription to one or all of the 15 Connection From Now to WOW in 5 Days Guarantee Newspapers, go to www.connectionnewspapers.com/ Select your Great Falls 10% down subscribe nothing until the job TWO POOR TEACHERS products from Be the first to know – get your isis completecomplete forfor thethe Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling our Mobile paper before it hits the press. Senior Center past 17 years Showroom Complete digital replica of the print to Host Holiday and Design edition, including photos and ads, Center delivered weekly to your Fully Insured & e-mail box. Luncheon Class A Licensed The Great Falls Senior Center Since 1999 Questions? E-mail: goinggreen (GFSC) is ending its year with a @connection holiday celebration of the season. newspapers.com Entertainment will be provided by Free Estimates the Madrigals, Langley High Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com School. 703-999-2928 The Dec. 1 event will be held at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 11550 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. The program is from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Senior Center will provide ham, turkey and des- serts. Contact Joy Trickett, 703- 404-8412, if you can help with salads and side dishes. To attend, contact Polly Fitzgerald at [email protected] or call at 703-759-4345. The event sponsor is the Doctor and Mrs. William M. Busy family. Faith Notes

Faith Notes are for announce- ments and events in the faith community. Send to [email protected]. Deadline is Friday.

The Churches of the Ecu- menical Council are offering a Blue Christmas worship opportu- nity Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2:30 p.m. at Katie’s Coffee House, 760 Walker Rd., Great Falls. This is an opportunity to come together expressing the griefs, losses and challenges of our lives as we connect to hope and faith. Call Carol 703-582-1640 with questions.

Chancel Choir, children and youth of the Great Falls United Methodist Church invite you to join them for worship as they of- fer “Welcome to Our World,” a musical for Christmas written by Claire Cloninger and Robert Ster- ling on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. The musical includes traditional carols, newer praise songs and original material. Robert R. “Mitch” Mitchell, Di- rector of Music Ministries at Great Falls UMC, former U.S. Army Bandsman, and local area Piano teacher/freelance Musician will be conducting the choir and nar- rators. Church keyboardist Thomas Pandolfi will be accompanying the musical. Great Falls United Methodist Church is located at 10100 Georgetown Pike, right next to the Fire Station in the cen- ter of the village. All are welcome.

St. Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls, offers musical, edu- cational, outreach and fellowship ministries in addition to worship services, including a 7:45 a.m. worship service without music; 9 a.m. worship service, children’s chapel and children’s choirs; 10 a.m. Sunday school and adult fo- rum; and 11 a.m. worship service with adult choir. 703-759-2082.

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To have community events listed in the Café Tattí Connection, send to [email protected]. The French-Euro Cuisine in the deadline for submissions is the Friday heart of McLean Since 1981 prior to publication. “Best of McLean” –The Washingtonian THURSDAY/NOV. 12 Tech Thursday - Technology to DINNER FALL SPECIALS Support Executive Functioning. 10 a.m.-noon. Dunn Loring Center Fresh Rainbow Trout or Veal Osso Bucco…$18.95 for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows Mon-Tues-Wed • Served with Caesar salad, vegetable & potato Road, Dunn Loring. Many students struggle with planning, organizing LUNCH: Omelets Your Choice • Sandwiches • Soup and managing tasks, which impacts & Salads • Eggs Benedict • Quiche Lorraine their academic achievement. This workshop will focus on strategies and • Quiche Florentine, & more…Under $10.95 technology tools that can help support students with executive www.cafetatti.com • 703-790-5164 function deficits. Presented by the Office of Special Education 6627 Old Dominion Dr., McLean, VA 22101 • [email protected] Instruction, Assistive Technology Services. Free. Register at http:// www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/prc/ index.shtml. FRIDAY/NOV. 13 Strategies to Support Elementary Students with Dyslexia. 10 a.m.- noon. Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring. Specialists from the FCPS Office of Special Education Instruction will present this workshop specifically designed for parents of elementary students with dyslexia. Attend this workshop to learn strategies to support reading, writing and math at home; ways to promote effective study skills; and strategies to promote self- advocacy skills. Free. Register at http:/ /www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/prc/ index.shtml. SATURDAY/NOV. 14 Future Quest 2015. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. George Mason University, Johnson Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Future Quest features more than 70 workshops and keynote speaker - Justin Graves. Attend the Resource Fair with over 40 organizations focused on helping students achieve a successful life after high school. You will also get to spend an entire day on the George Mason University campus in Fairfax. Free. Register at http://www.fcps.edu/dss/ osp/prc/.index.shtml. Communications Leadership Meeting. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 8601 Wolftrap Road, Room A, Vienna. Brinker Toastmasters, is part of Toastmasters International, a leader in communication and leadership development. [email protected]. 703-227-0228. MONDAY/NOV. 16 Health Screening. 2951 Chain Bridge Road, Oakton. Learn about the risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions from Life Line Screening. Sponsored by Oakton Methodist Church. Packages start at $149. www.lifelinescreeing.com. 877- 237-1287. Vienna/Oakton Vision Imapired Resource Group Meeting. 10 a.m.- noon. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. guest speaker this month is Doug Powell, age 65, who considers his claim to fame is being a lifelong athlete. His work ethic and journey is quite inspiring. His presentation is titled “A Lifetime of Sport.” 571-275-0292. [email protected]. WEDNESDAY/NOV. 18 Introduction to Special Education. 10 a.m.-noon. Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring. This workshop is appropriate for parents with children in the referral or eligibility phase of the Special Education process; parents who want to know more about how the Special Education process works; and parents with children new to Special Education. Free. Register at http://www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/prc/ .index.shtml. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 11-17, 2015 ❖ 7 Opinion Great Falls

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irginia is home to about 690,000 vet- employment in the 15 months after leaving homelessness for veterans by the end of next Free digital edition delivered to erans, more than 60 percent of them service. month. This effort will likely be judged suc- your email box. Go to connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe Vfrom the Gulf Wars. There are more At the last Point in Time Count of people who cessful by the fact that, even though more vet- than 12,000 veteran-owned busi- are literally homeless in January 2015, there erans will experience housing crises, the sys- NEWS DEPARTMENT: nesses in Fairfax County alone, and more than were 46 homeless veterans in Fairfax tems will be in place to get any newly [email protected] a third of those businesses are categorized by County, 12 in Alexandria and 19 in homeless veterans back into housing the Fairfax County Economic Development Au- Arlington (with 408 literally homeless Editorial quickly. Kemal Kurspahic Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 thority as professional science and technology. veterans in the District of Columbia). A task force has been meeting every [email protected] In 2014, according the the Census Bureau, Forty-five percent of these homeless veterans other week in Fairfax County, identifying vet- Amna Rehmatulla the median income of veterans in Virginia was were employed. erans by name and coordinating efforts to get Editorial Assistant more than $50,000, while for non-veterans, the Coordinated efforts from local, state and fed- them the services they need to get them into 703-778-9410 ext.427 median income was $29,909. Only 5.5 percent eral levels have reduced the number of veter- housing. Sometimes that is help with a secu- [email protected] of veterans in Virginia live in poverty while that ans experiencing homelessness in the region. rity deposit and a few months rent. In other Ken Moore number is 11.4 percent for non-veterans in Between 2011 and 2015, the region counted cases, chronically homeless veterans need sig- Community Reporter 240-393-2448 2014. 138 fewer homeless veterans (19 percent re- nificant support to to successfully move into [email protected] Clearly the location of the Pentagon in Ar- duction), using access to additional dedicated permanent housing. But this year, every effort Jon Roetman lington, and being adjacent to the nation’s capi- housing resources, such as HUD-VASH vouch- is being made to meet those needs. Sports Editor ❖ 703-752-4013 tal would mean more veterans, and higher at- ers. “We celebrated a lot this year,” said Vincent [email protected] taining veterans would settle here. Veterans Now there is a nationwide effort, called the Jenkins, director of the Embry Rucker Shelter @jonroetman contribute significantly here in Northern Vir- Mayor’s Challenge, to end homelessness for in Reston. “Each time we met, there were an- ginia veterans this year. Arlington, Alexandria and other four to five veterans who were housed.” ADVERTISING: For advertising information At the same time, some veterans experience Fairfax have all signed onto this challenge. [email protected] significant challenges; consider that half of all Elsewhere in this paper, we report on Fairfax — Mary Kimm 703-778-9431 veterans under 35 experience a period of un- County’s coordinated efforts to end [email protected] Salome Howard-Gaibler Display Advertising Letters to the Editor 703-778-9421 [email protected] so to see that glorified on the cover Disappointed Andrea Smith was pretty disturbing. Classified Advertising To the Editor: I’m sure there were tons of other 703-778-9411 I just wanted to write to you to families in festive costumes, but [email protected] let you know how disappointed I putting this snapshot on the cover Debbie Funk was to see the recent Great Falls was in poor taste. I expected bet- National Sales 703-778-9444 Connection cover. It was a picture ter from my local newspaper that’s [email protected] of a mother and daughter dressed distributed to a somewhat diverse David Griffin as “Indians” on Halloween at the Great Falls community. Marketing Assistant village center. Honestly, I do not Thanks in advance for your time. 703-778-9431 think it is appropriate for some- [email protected] one to wear an entire people and Anita Chung culture as a Halloween costume, Great Falls Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm the wonderful diversity of parks [email protected] @MaryKimm Foust/Obama, and attractions in Dranesville Dis- trict. Executive Vice President You Didn’t Jerry Vernon I have news for John Foust and [email protected] his Democrat leader Barack Build That! Editor in Chief Obama. You didn’t build that! Steven Mauren To the Editor, We the taxpayers did! Got it?? Managing Editor I am voting for Jennifer Chronis Kemal Kurspahic Your Newcomers and Commu- Photography: nity Guide published an excellent because I think she gets it. The Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel multi-paged article with color pho- proper constitutional role of Art/Design: Woodpecker Laurence Foong, John Heinly tographs titled, “The Best of elected officials is a servant, not a Production Manager: Has to Find Dranesville.” The by-line was at- Big Brother Boss of the people. Geovani Flores tributed to Supervisor John Foust, Special Assistant to the Publisher as though his largess has created Tom Schaaf, Jr. Jeanne Theismann a New Great Falls [email protected] @TheismannMedia Home A Childish Debate To the Editor: CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 [email protected] The last corner tree To the Editor: person. I apologize in advance if I came down in Great Falls Even at 11 years old, I read the am insulting any person’s beliefs, today. The wooden news. I watch the presidential de- or who people think is honest and woodpecker had to find bates, as well as certain news pro- trustworthy for the role of presi- a new home. grams. Even at 11, I am worried dent. But, with no sugarcoating, for my future. That is why I write. the presidential debate of Wednes- Gene Phillip My wish in writing this letter is to day, Oct. 28 was purely childish. Great Falls show how steep the hill I fear our It was more like my sixth grade country is going down. 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By Marilyn Campbell a home in time for the holidays. The Connection “You don’t need to paint the en- tire home at once to make a great etting ready for the impression for your guests,” said holidays means more Marty Cornish, CEO of EasyPaint. G than simply hanging “Think about rooms you’ll be us- decorations and or- ing the most and then devise a dering a turkey with trimmings. plan.” For many, the holidays usher in an Rooms where most of the holi- abundance of house guests. While day decor will be displayed as well there might not be time to com- as the dining room where meals plete a remodeling project or build will be served are good starting an addition, local designers offer points, said Cornish. suggestions for minor tweaks that “Consider selecting a wall in can breathe new life into a living perhaps a guest room and paint- space so that it is guest-ready ing it an exquisite accent color,” when the holidays arrive. adds Tong. “The same goes with John Cole Photo Starting with a home’s exterior, public spaces such as the kitchen.” A kitchen is often a hub of activity during the holidays. Small touches outdoor lighting that highlights Painting a home’s main entry like new cabinet hardware can add polish to the space. the walkway and facade of the door or trim is another simple way house is a simple update, accord- to welcome guests in style. “The project coordinator. In the kitchen, minor touches can yield a ing to Kai Tong, director of archi- front door makes an immediate The kitchen, powder room and guest major impact. “Kitchen ‘lite’ projects are a tecture at Hopkins and Porter. first impression,” said Tracy Mor- bathroom are usually hubs of hospitality great way to spruce up your space if you’re “Low voltage lighting can also ac- ris, color consultant and principal during the holidays, and a polished appear- redesigning on a small budget and have centuate the steps leading to the of Tracy Morris Design. ance can be accomplished with a few mi- great existing cabinets in your kitchen,” said front door, as well as [line voltage] Morris suggests using Benjamin nor tweaks. Stephanie Brick, designer at Nicely. lighting illuminating … [plants] Moore’s Soot for the front door. In a guest bathroom, simple fixes include This can include new hardware on kitchen and trees.” “The rich color is festive and fun new vanity or sink hardware, new medicine cabinets and new faucets, according to Tong also recommends upgrad- and makes the perfect backdrop cabinets and vanity lighting. “Check and see Hurdle. ing a home’s interior lighting fix- for holiday decor, as well as pro- if accessories such as towel bars [and] pa- These projects include upgrading counter tures, such as sconces and dining vides a lasting first impression.” per holders could also use an easy re- tops with quartz or granite and adding a co- room chandeliers. In fact, he said Replacing the front door or up- charge,” said Tong. ordinating tile back splash or other kitchen dimmer switches create ambiance. dating the hardware on an exist- Kohler’s Moxi shower head holds a wire- accents like crown molding to the ceiling or “Low voltage lighting, including ing door, updating lighting fixtures less speaker, “so you can enjoy your music chair rail molding. “These seemingly small cable-mounted lighting, can bring at the door or on a porch enhances while showering,” said Nancy details, when put together in a design pack- new brilliance to spaces.” a home’s curb appeal, says Ken Knickerbocker, designer, Nicely Done Kitch- age,” said Brick, “can have a great impact A coat of paint can also brighten Hurdle, Hopkins and Porter ens and Baths in Springfield. on the overall look of your kitchen.” Preparing a Home for the Holidays

Local tastemakers offer suggestions guests’ coats so you don’t have to throw always a perfect year-round standby.” them over furniture and take up valuable When it comes to a guest bedroom, for getting your house guest-ready. seating real estate.” Marika Meyer of Marika Meyer Interiors This is also the time to declutter one of in Bethesda believes that stocking a room By Marilyn Campbell Your front door should have a fes- the most often-used rooms during the holi- with books and magazines makes over- The Connection tive feel.” days: the kitchen. “Go through your pantry night visitors feel at home. She also A new doormat and large urns so you can have an accurate inventory when makes sure the room has a tray of bottled ith only two weeks filled with evergreen foliage that getting ready to prepare holiday meals,” she water and cups. Wuntil Thanksgiving will last until the end of winter are said. “Also get rid of any unnecessary prod- “Guests welcome the chance to catch and the start of the two accessories that Kaminsky ucts that are not useful anymore.” up on reading,” she said. holiday season, it might be time suggests to help ring in the sea- This process, says Kaminsky, makes room Plenty of bedding and both feather and to take stock of your home’s son. for needed storage and eliminates the un- hypoallergenic pillows, and extra univer- guest-readiness. Local design- Reorganizing and decluttering a necessary use of counter space. sal chargers are guest room essentials. ers explain how to reduce stress home’s interior can decrease stress Simple and low-cost ways to brighten a “We all know the feeling of forgetting this and make guests feel at home during holiday hosting and enter- kitchen include purchasing new hand tow- key technology tool,” said Meyer. this holiday season. taining. The first place to start, els and fragrant, sink-side, hand soaps and Finally, Meyer believes in making the “Walk into your home as if suggests Kaminsky is a foyer lotions in elegant dispensers. “William room festive by adding green holiday you are a guest in your own closet. “This is a great time to do- Sonoma has a clean line of fragrances, as wreaths in the windows, and comfortable home,” said Dana Kaminsky nate any winter clothing that your well as cleaning supplies and candles that by leaving luxurious terrycloth robes. with Glickman Design Build in family doesn’t use anymore,” she will for sure make you and your guests “Nothing says comfort like a plush robe Potomac. “Look at the entryway. said. “This will make way for happy,” said Kaminsky. “Pink grapefruit is to snuggle in after a long day of travel.”

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From Page 12 provide the props and staff to take away packages and served at the Marlboro Music Festival in 2014 comes your photo. http:// food court. The Embassy of Japan to The Barns days before their winterwalkoflights.com. 703-255- will be on site to accept overseas Carnegie Hall Debut—hear these 3631. voter registration from 10:00 a.m. to award-winning musicians present noon. $2 admission. Free to children captivating solo and partner under 12. www.jacarefund.org. 703- arrangements. Tickets: $35. For more FRIDAY/NOV. 20 256-5223. information, visit http:// McLean Art Society Meeting. 10 Amadeus Orchestra with the www.wolftrap.org/ or call 703-255- a.m.-noon. McLean Community Silver-Garburg Piano Duo. 4 1900. Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. p.m. St. Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Vale Club Event. 7-8:30 p.m. Vale Sue Moses, a watercolorist whose Georgetown Pike, McLean. Silver Schoolhouse, 3124 Fox Mill Road, work is defined by strong values, Garburg Piano Duo will play Vivaldi, Oakton. Lt. Col. Robert J. Darling, light and shadow and emphasis on Bach and Mendelssohn. $30. Free to USMC (Ret.), veteran of Desert composition, will be the featured 17 and under. http:// Shield and Desert Storm and artist. She will be doing a painting www.amadeusconcerts.com. handpicked presidential pilot for demonstration. Guests are welcome. [email protected]. Marine Helicopter Squadron One, 703-790-0123. discusses his role as coordinator of Nature Night. 5:30-9:30 p.m. the president’s evacuation during 9/ Meadowlark, 9750 Meadowlark WEDNESDAY/NOV. 25 11 attacks and his book “24 Hours Gardens Court, Vienna. Visit with the 7th Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Wine Inside the President’s Bunker.” Free. naturalist and his reptile and Tasting Extravaganza. Noon-6 www.valeschoolhouse.org. 703-716- amphibian friends. http:// p.m. The Vineyard, 1445 Laughlin 4219. winterwalkoflights.com. 703-255- Ave., McLean. Pouring 25-30 perfect 3631. wines for Thanksgiving dinner and the rest of the holiday season. Special SATURDAY/NOV. 14 discounts on all the wines being Model Trains and Thomas at Open SATURDAY/NOV. 21 tasted, as well as special prizes House. 1-5 p.m. 231 Dominion 36th Annual Christmas Bazaar. 9 throughout the day. Free. Road NE, Vienna. See and hear a.m.-3 p.m. St. John’s Academy Gym, www.thevineyardva.com. 703-288- model trolleys and steam and diesel 6422 Linway Terrace, McLean. Over 2970. trains plus Thomas and some of his 30 vendors, Live music all day Nature Night. 5:30-9:30 p.m. friends in the Historic Vienna Train including McLean High School Meadowlark, 9750 Meadowlark Station along the W&OD trail just orchestra and Bach to Rock, Gardens Court, Vienna. Visit with the past the Caboose. 703-938-5157. Bratwursts, beer, bake sale, and naturalist and his reptile and www.nvmr.org. Lobster Maine-ia. Free admission. amphibian friends. http:// Indoor Street Market. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. [email protected]. winterwalkoflights.com. 703-255- Forestville Elementary School, 1085 3631. Utterback Store Road, Great Falls. Start your Holiday shopping and get SUNDAY/NOV. 22 in the spirit of the giving season! This Japanese American Care Fund FRIDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 27-29. is a one day Super Sale event Annual Bazaar. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 33rd Annual Thanksgiving Art and featuring over 35 local vendors, Patriot Hall, Vienna American Legion Craft Show. Friday-Saturday, 10 entertainment by young local artists, Post 180, 330 North Center St., a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. baked goods, caricature artists, a Vienna. Japanese books including Spring Hill RECenter, 1239 Spring raffle and silent auction that will manga, locally grown Japanese Hill Road, McLean. Featuring surely keep the attention of all ages. vegetables, and various donated original, handmade craft and artwork Free. www.forestvillepta.org. items will be sold. Authentic of approximately 80 local artists and Fall Bazaar and Craft Show. 10 Japanese foods will be sold as take- artisans. $5. www.nvhg.org. a.m.-4 p.m. Vienna Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, 400 Center St. S, Vienna. Crafts and home-based businesses. For sale will be crafts, holiday decorations, items for your home and gifts for that special someone. A delicious lunch planned, as well as a bountiful homemade baked goods table. 703-309-3468. [email protected]. Free. Nutcracker Storytime. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Barnes and Noble Tysons Corner, 7851 Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Costumed dancers from BalletNova Center for Dance read the Nutcracker to children followed by a mini-performance, crafts, and the chance to meet the dancers. Free.

TUESDAY/NOV. 17 David Baldacci. 7 p.m. Barnes and Noble Tysons Corner, 7851 L Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Baldacci will discuss and sign copies of his new book “The Guilty.” Free. Contact 703- 506-6756 for additional information.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY/NOV. 18-19 Suzanne Vega Duncan Sheik. 8 p.m. The Barns, Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Grammy Award- winning folk star of “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner” (Vega) and Tony Award-winning Spring Awakening composer (Sheik) join forces for a night of their hit songs. Tickets: $55- $60. For more information, visit http://www.wolftrap.org/ or call 703-255-1900.

THURSDAY/NOV. 19 Vietnam Veterans of America Inc. Chapter 227 Meeting. 7:30 p.m. Neighbor’s Restaurant, 262D Cedar Lane, Vienna. Col. Ben Buckley, USA (Ret.), chapter member, will discuss “General Grant’s Overland Campaign in Virginia.” Funny Photo Night. 5:30-9 p.m. Meadowlark, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. You provide your camera and smiles, and we will www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 11-17, 2015 ❖ 13 Veterans Day Fairfax County To End Veteran By Mary Kimm ergy and interest to end homelessness for The Connection veterans who have served our country,” said Dean Kline, director of the Office to Pre- ameel Mubaarik of Reston is a 63- vent and End Homelessness. Partners and

year-old Army veteran and me- File Photo by community groups are engaged “because of Jchanical engineer, a former Reston their passion for helping veterans who have homeowner. He served in the served our country.” Army in Europe during the Cold War, and among many positions since, worked for NOT ALL VETERANS who are experienc- Bechtel on the Silver Line and for NASA at Robbie Hammer ing homelessness are ready to accept hous- the Goddard Space Center. ing, but ongoing outreach by local But a layoff, divorce and a short-sale on nonprofits ensures continuing progress. his home left Mubaarik homeless, for a time Sometimes it takes years simply to identify living in a hotel. that someone is a veteran if that individual

Then last May he had a stroke. /The Connection is resistant to sharing information. “I never thought I would be homeless, but One man now in line for housing hovered you never know,” he said. for eight years at the Eleanor Kennedy Shel- Vincent Jenkins, director of the Embry ter on Richmond Highway by Fort Belvoir. Rucker Shelter in Reston calls Mubaarik “the While he would seem pleasant, when any- Historian,” for his recall of Northern Vir- one tried to engage him or ask questions, ginia events, and professorial narrative. he became verbally aggressive and ex- Mubaarik is ready to move out of the pressed anti-government sentiments, said homeless shelter and into housing, and as In February 2013, volunteers looking to interview chronically homeless Tonya Golden, director of Programs for part of a national effort to end veteran people found encampments like this scattered around the area, usually Single Adults at New Hope Housing. He was homelessness, he’ll be looking at possible near major shopping areas, but sometimes in isolated fields. Not all part of the overflow shelter program, oper- apartments next week. encampments had tents for people to sleep, often found were old ated in a trailer outside the main building, In December 2014, Fairfax County joined couches and sleeping bags, or temporary shelter made of cardboard, coming for food and shelter. the Mayors Challenge to End Veteran plastic and scrap pieces of wood. “He was resistant to service,” Golden said. Homelessness, a nationwide effort with a “We never knew he was tight deadline — the end of this year. In into hypothermia shelters last winter sea- sues and/or sub- a veteran.” Fairfax County, it’s an effort that will in all son, at the end of October, Barnet reported stance abuse. “In my heart, I feel like But with ongoing ef- likelihood be successful. that there were 17 homeless veterans in the A task force consist- I have a lot to give.” forts, the man, now “up “At the end of the calendar year, will we county, and that all 17 were in the process ing of representatives in age,” developed a have functionally ended veteran of being housed. from nonprofits like — Richard Davis, single dad, rapport with one out- homelessness in Fairfax County?” said Tom “We owe something to veterans. to the FACETS, New Hope was living at the Kennedy Shelter reach person, and Barnett, program manager with the Fairfax people who have made that sacrifice for us,” Housing, Northern by Fort Belvoir agreed to sign up for County Office to Prevent and End said Sharon Bulova, chairman of the Fairfax Virginia Family Ser- housing. As they filled Homelessness. While some veterans here County Board of Supervisors, who signed vice and Corner- out the information will still experience housing crisis, there will onto the Mayors Challenge. She notes that stones, plus the Office to Prevent and End needed, he made reference to his service. be systems in place designed to get them the sacrifice veterans make is measures in Homelessness, the Department of Veterans New Hope Housing submitted his name to into housing quickly. time, and in uncertainty. Affairs, the Community Service Board, the Veterans Affairs, discovering that he served Functionally ending veteran “When you look at the issue of veterans, health department and other partners has 14 years including in Vietnam, was honor- homelessness, according to the Mayors the sacrifice is spending time away from the been meeting every other week since the ably discharged and entitled to benefits. Challenge, means community and county joined the challenge. At the meet- Now he’s qualified for a VASH voucher, is that every com- from their fami- ings, the partners discuss the individual working with housing case managers and munity has a sus- “At the task force meetings, lies,” she said. veterans they are seeking to house by name, will move into an apartment with support- tainable, system- “With that time and focus attention and resources on over- ive services soon. atic response in we celebrated a lot this year. away comes the coming challenges. Most veterans who arrive at a shelter do place that ensures Each time we met, there potential for com- “At the task force meetings, we celebrated not have the critical documentation they homelessness is ing back changed; a lot this year,” said Vincent Jenkins of Cor- need. prevented when- were another four to five that could be nerstones, director of the Embry Rucker New Hope Housing opened Veterans ever possible, or is physically Shelter in Reston. “Each time we met, there House, a home with case management ser- otherwise a rare, veterans who were housed.” changed and were another four to five veterans who were vices for four veterans, where the veteran brief, and non-re- — Vincent Jenkins, director, harmed, and housed. … Fairfax plays really well together. doesn’t have to sign a lease. curring experi- some of the harm We are really trying to make a major dent “We take veterans who have challenges ence. That’s the Embry Rucker Shelter, Reston might not be in homelessness, and we are doing that.” leasing up, so it’s in our name,” Golden said. mantra for ending physical. Psycho- The “tremendously impactful” tool of “These are the clients that we work with, and preventing homeless for all: logical changes might not be visible. We choice is the VASH voucher, said Barnett. they are ready to move forward. … There’s Homelessness should be rare, brief and non- can’t turn our backs on people who have The Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing no judgment.” recurring. been affected that way.” program combines rental assistance for Clients who have criminal records or Veterans made up 46 of the 1,204 people Of the 46 veterans identified in the Point homeless veterans with case management other issues that might prevent them from who were homeless on Jan. 28, 2015 in the in Time count in January, 15 were chroni- and clinical services provided by the Depart- being approved for a lease still need hous- 2015 Point-in-Time Count of People Expe- cally homeless. Housing people who have ment of Veterans Affairs. Once a veteran has ing. riencing Homelessness. A dozen to 15 vet- been chronically homeless is not a quick been approved for a housing voucher and Golden is a military spouse, her husband erans become homeless every month, but transition; it requires supportive housing gets into housing, Veterans Affairs deploys is career army, a lieutenant colonel. They because of ongoing collaboration, most are and ongoing services. Someone is identi- a team to help with transition from the shel- lived for a time on Fort Belvoir. “We’ve been “rapidly rehoused.” While 96 veterans came fied as chronically homeless if they have ter to housing, one of the benefits of the doing this for a long time,” she said. “It’s been continuously homeless for a year or nationwide challenge. personal for me that our soldiers are con- more and have experienced three or more The effort to end homelessness for veter- nected to the services they are entitled to.” Details episodes of homelessness in the last four ans comes with a different level of commu- Find out more at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ years, a sequence of events that often comes nity support, too. THE DAILY ROUTINE for Richard Davis, homeless/opeh.htm with untreated illnesses, mental health is- “In the community, there is so much en- a veteran and a single dad: Davis sleeps at 14 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ November 11-17, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

Each homeless veteran has a Homelessness story, and a path to housing. more years. I’m living for my Of more 462 people surveyed,

Photos by children. It’s my responsibility 10 percent were veterans. to turn out good human be- Veterans who have lived out- ings. … I want them to be able side for an extended period

Mary Kimm to go to Dad and to know they are also more likely to be re- will answer to Dad. They are sistant to services. the love of my life.” At the Embry Rucker Shel- “In my heart, I feel like I ter, staff uses the “BOLO” pro-

/The Connection have a lot to give,” Davis said. tocol as part of their outreach efforts. That’s “be on the look- NOT ALL VETERANS in out.” They know which veter- need of housing are men. ans they need to reach, and One woman veteran who when one of them comes in had served in the Army for the door for a bagged lunch or three years, emerged strug- anything else, outreach staff is Richard Davis, a single dad and gling with mental illness. She alerted so someone can come veteran who has been chronically stopped taking her medica- to interact. homeless, moved into a three- tion, and got into trouble with While Vietnam-era vets who bedroom home with his children law. She was receiving services are homeless are more likely last week with supports from New from Northern Virginia Family to be among those that are ex- Hope Housing. Services, and was one of the tra resistant to coming in- homeless veterans discussed doors, their advancing age the Eleanor Kennedy Shelter for the Home- by name at the task force sometimes makes them more less on Richmond Highway by Fort Belvoir, meetings, said Barbara willing. Homeless veterans of while his two young children sleep at a Schultheiss, program director any of the Gulf Wars are more nearby friend’s house. In the morning, Davis of Services for Single Adults at likely to be dealing with PTSD, gets his children ready for the day, drives FACETS in Fairfax. but also are more likely to be his son, 4, to a program that addresses the “So many people just need able to jump right back into son’s intellectual disabilities and then Davis help with a security deposit housing after a crisis cares for his daughter, 2, who has health and a few months rent,” with some financial issues. He picks his son up in the afternoon, Schultheiss said. “But some help, said several and later, after he gets his children dinner need more support.” homeless advo- and puts them to bed, he heads back to the FACETS operates permanent cates. shelter to sleep. supportive housing, and when The Eleanor Kennedy Shel- “Their symp- At least that was the routine until last a vacancy opened up there, ter for the Homeless on toms are related to Thursday, when New Hope Housing was Schultheiss coordinated her Richmond Highway. the trauma they able to place him in permanent supportive move into a new apartment. experienced in housing with three bedrooms for him and “She’s very independent, and she loves housing, food, sched- war,” said Greg his two children. her apartment,” Schultheiss said. But she ule and health, have White, chief op- Davis served in the Navy. Then he served also talks about Vladimir Putin as her hus- been cared for in a very erating officer 25 years in prison, and was released in band, and dances around her living room structured way, said at Corner- 2008. with his photo. In her new home, she’ll get Barnett. “They find stones. “Their “With a 25-year gap, no one is going to case management services to help keep her themselves on the street coping mecha- give you the kind of job you need to take in housing. without any of that. The overflow services trailer nisms include care of yourself,” Davis said. He worked There is evidence of long-term success, They’ve had a job to focus on the grounds of. the alcohol, sub- three jobs at one time, but still didn’t earn too. on, but now they have to Kennedy Shelter stance abuse. enough to support his family. And now the One Navy veteran lived 17 years in the worry about how to take “One guy who had been living out in the full time care of his children presents other woods, and has now lived in FACETS hous- care of themselves,” he said, and their frus- woods told me about the adjustment he had challenges. ing for seven years tration in the new circumstances can be ex- to make to living in a house,” White said. Davis trained as a with support after treme. Sometimes people who have moved into paralegal in prison. “So many people just serving in the Navy Veterans can also be among the most vul- housing still come back to the shelter, or “I have five habeas with awards. nerable of people experiencing even the woods, to visit. “Those social con- corpus briefs under need help with a security “He comes with his homelessness, chronically homeless and liv- nections mean a lot to them.” my belt,” he said. But own slew of medical ing in the woods. Outreach during the very cold months when he applied for deposit and a few problems,” said “Their basic training has prepared them when chronically homeless are more likely jobs at law firms months rent. But some Schultheiss, who to be out there, to withstand some things to come to the shelters, and also the Health when he was re- was his case man- that most people cannot,” said Vincent Care for the Homeless programs offer op- leased, his prison need more support.” ager in 2008, and Jenkins of Cornerstones of challenges of portunities for outreach that can eventually record kept him helped track down even getting some veterans who have lived lead to enough trust for veterans to give from employment. — Barbara Schultheiss, FACETS his service record. outdoor for a long time into the shelter. “It’s information that will help get them into Davis speaks in a He told her, “If it not always a good fit for them here in the housing. deep voice that reflects the sense that he wasn’t for the FACETS program I’d be dead.” shelter.” While some veterans are chronically expected more of himself. He describes him- Schultheiss asked him why he left the Reaching out to the most vulnerable homeless, living with physical disabilities self as “disheartened” by his lack of accom- Navy. “Being on a ship with a bunch of guys, homeless is helped in part by work done in or mental health issues that can be barriers plishment since being released in 2008. He’s it just got old,” he said. 2013 when nonprofit volunteers, county to moving into new homes, it’s a shortage educated and well-spoken, It’s clear that his But after that, he couldn’t get a job that employees and others went out into the of affordable housing that is still the big- children bring him joy, and that now get- would pay the bills. woods and other areas, creating an inven- gest barrier to ending homelessness, for ting this part right means the world to him. tory and conducting interviews. Fairfax veterans and others. Many veterans are se- “You know you have aspirations when VETERANS WHO HAVE recently been in County participated in the national 100,000 verely rent burdened, said White and oth- you’re younger. You have goals. And you’re service have been in an environment where Homes campaign, ranking chronically ers. Even when they can find a job, it’s rare not really achieving them. I’m dealing with they have had one important job, protect- homeless people on the vulnerability index they can find employment that will pay my mortality now,” he said. “I have 10-11 ing the country, and their basic needs like that indicates who is a greatest risk of death. enough to cover their needs. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 11-17, 2015 ❖ 15 Sports Madison Football Wins Conference 6 Championship Warhawks to host ”I don’t think any of us Chantilly in 6A want to stop winning. North playoffs. This time of year you’re By Jon Roetman one and done. I think we The Connection have what it takes to he Madison football team en- tered the 2015 season expect- continue success [in the Ting to win the Conference 6 postseason].” championship. The Warhawks secured an outright title on Nov. 6, beating —Madison head coach Hayfield 53-20 in Vienna. Lenny Schultz Now that Madison has taken care of its regular-season business, the Warhawks look leading rusher with 583 yards and 11 to maintain success in the playoffs. touchdowns on 100 carries. Madison (9-1) will host Chantilly (5-5) Madison allowed just 67 points in at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 in the opening seven conference games. Senior line- round of the 6A North region playoffs. Af- backer Paul Gerdon earned conference ter dropping their season opener against Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Defensive Player of the Year honors. Oakton, the Warhawks have won nine The Madison football team allowed 67 points in seven Conference 6 Defensive linemen Rex Boody and straight games and earned the No. 4 seed games this season. Brad Porter, linebackers Jimmy Gold- in the region. Madison will face No. 13 smith and defensive back Sam Kidd Chantilly, which ended the regular season what it takes to continue success [in the Ebersole, John DeScisciolo and Counts each earned first-team all-conference hon- with a three-game losing streak. postseason].” caught a touchdown pass. ors. “I’m real proud,” Madison head coach Madison last week scored a season-best For the season, Gastrock, a first-team all- “I don’t think we’ve had our perfect Lenny Schultz said about winning the con- 53 points in a win over Hayfield. Quarter- conference selection, has passed for 1,726 game yet,” Schultz said. “We’ve had ference title. “We said we were going to win back Jason Gastrock completed 13 of 27 yards and 17 touchdowns, with four inter- some great games on defense [and] a a conference title, we put that in their head passes for 276 yards and four touchdowns ceptions. Ebersole, a first-team all-confer- few really good games on offense … and we expected to win one. … But we against the Hawks. He also ran for a score. ence selection, has 34 receptions for 660 but we need to put it all together.” don’t’ want to stop there. … I don’t think Running back Wiley Counts threw a 25- yards and six touchdowns. DeScisciolo has The winner of Friday’s Madison/ any of us want to stop winning. This time yard touchdown pass, as well. 20 catches for 386 yards and five scores. Chantilly game will face the winner of of year you’re one and done. I think we have Landan Thomas, Nick Conforti, Jordan Counts, a first-teamer, is the Warhawks’ No. 5 Robinson and No. 12 Centreville.

Members of the Langley football team celebrate

winning the Photos contributed Rotary Cup with a 27-7 victory over rival McLean on Nov. 6.

The Langley football team closed the season with back-to-back victo- ries, including a 27-7 win over rival McLean on Nov. 6.

Langley Football during the Saxons’ final home game of the as the No. 3 seed and lost just one set in Oakton Football to season. three matches. Beats McLean, Madison won its 6A North region tour- Face South Lakes nament opener against T.C. Williams, 3-0, The Oakton football team received the Wins Rotary Cup Madison Volleyball on Monday. The Warhawks faced Osbourn No. 11 seed in the 6A North region play- The Langley football team ended the Park on Tuesday, after The Connection’s offs and will travel to face No. 6 South season with a 27-7 road victory over ri- Wins Conference deadline. The winner will face either West Lakes at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13. val McLean on Nov. 6, winning the Ro- Springfield or Patriot in the region semifi- Oakton finished the regular season tary Cup. Championship nals on Thursday, Nov. 12. with a 5-5 record, including a 35-0 vic- After dropping seven of their first The Madison volleyball team swept top- Langley swept South County in the region tory against Herndon in its regular-sea- eight games, Langley closed the season seed Langley on Nov. 5 to repeat as Confer- tournament on Monday. The Saxons faced son finale on Nov. 6. with back-to-back victories, including a ence 6 champions. Oakton on Tuesday, after The Connection’s The winner of Oakton/South Lakes will 48-23 win over Yorktown on Oct. 30 The Warhawks entered the tournament deadline. face the winner of Westfield/Washington-Lee.

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Latinos como tú sirviendo a nuestra comunidad JOHN CARLILE TALBOTT (Age 73) chair, the self-described grandmother and I stand for a real leader. Areal president. church-goer to my standing right/sitting left • We are Local Of Great Falls, Virginia passed away peacefully among family and friends on October 29, 2015. Born in Martins Fer- said to me – quite unsolicited I might add, Shailey Pratt • We Buy Gold, Silver and Diamonds ry, Ohio on September 1, 1942 to John Charles Talbott and with zero provocation from yours truly: Fairfax Station • Over 40,000 Satisfied Customers Elisabeth Carlile Talbott, John quickly gained attention as a “Look outside!” After landing in my chair, I • We are Licensed and Specialize in State Sales star athlete and scholar, becoming captain of Poland Semi- White Oaks Elementary nary High School’s football team, homecoming king, and craned my neck back around to “look,” Not Ready to Sell? Please call us president of the student body. John went on to get his B.A. anticipating an incident/accident of some School - Sixth Grade from Amherst College, where he continued to play football for our Lending Options! and rugby, and then got his J.D. from Cleveland State Law kind. Instead, I saw blue skies and a bright School on a full scholarship, graduating summa cum laude. A shiny sun, and said as much to my new tem- prominent lawyer in McLean, VA, John ran his own success- porary neighbor and then asked if I was miss- ful practice specializing in multifamily housing financing and Bulletin Board ing something. She said “No.” And then development for over three decades. Throughout his life, To have community events listed in the Connec- John’s thirst for knowledge never waned. An avid reader of elaborated on how it was a beautiful day and tion, send to [email protected]. history, philosophy, physics, and biographies, John could how such days make her so happy and yada, expound on nearly any subject, be it Aristotle’s “Poetics,” The deadline for submissions is the Friday prior black holes, or why your car’s making that weird noise. He yada, yada; yada, yada, yada. (It didn’t stop to publication. loved pushing not only his mind, but also his body and took there, if you catch my prose.) up running and biking. He ran several marathons, including the Marine Corps Marathon, finished triathlons, and jogged Apparently noticing my rather cool (not religiously with his best friends Jay and Neil every hip) demeanor in not responding to her THURSDAY/NOV. 12 weekend for over 20 years by Fletcher’s boathouse. 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This workshop will his sister Patricia and husband James; niece Jennifer and but obviously within earshot. Soon however, focus on strategies and technology tools that husband Kevin; nephew James and wife Echo, and four his name was called and his seat remained can help support students with executive grandnieces. A memorial service will be announced at a later unoccupied long enough for grandma to function deficits. Presented by the Office of date next spring. For now, in remembrance of John and his Special Education Instruction, Assistive love of animals, we invite people to donate to the Washing- return her conversation back to me and ton Animal Rescue League or any animal rescue of begin to recount the information about the Technology Services. Free. 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Sure enough, the conversation soon left Education Instruction will present this ment is applying to the workshop specifically designed for parents VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF me and went over to the mother and her ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE of elementary students with dyslexia. Attend CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine “beautiful baby.” Within a few short minutes this workshop to learn strategies to support and Beer Off-Premise and Keg (in time), my neighbor’s name was called reading, writing and math at home; ways to with Delivery Permit license to (mercifully) and off she went into the lab. As promote effective study skills; and strategies sell or manufacture alcoholic to promote self-advocacy skills. Free. beverages.David Trone, she pulled open the door, she turned back to Managing Member me, waived and smiled. I smiled back and Register at http://www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/ NOTE: Objections to the issu- said: “Break a leg.” To which she responded prc/index.shtml. ance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later that something like: “Oh. You never want to...,” 30 days from the publishing but I had lost my focus and she was practi- SATURDAY/NOV. 14 date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. cally through the door into the lab and no Future Quest 2015. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. George objections should be regis- more was there time and place to listen. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Mason University, Johnson Center, 4400 tered at www.abc.virginia.gov Thankfully, the exchange, such as it was, was University Drive, Fairfax. Future Quest or 800-552-3200. over (and she had just started asking about features more than 70 workshops and everyone will learn from the amazing 29 Misc. for Sale my job, too; what next? What was I in for?) 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Register at http://www.fcps.edu/dss/ intended, I presume, and perhaps a little osp/prc/.index.shtml. were never to Communications Leadership Meeting. come, it would nervous energy at play; but as Kenny Rogers would say/sing: “You got to know when to 9:30-11:30 a.m. Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 8601 Wolftrap Road, Room A, not be worth fold ’em, know when to hold ’em.” living today. Vienna. Brinker Toastmasters, is part of Toastmasters International, a leader in -Dagobert Runes Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. communication and leadership development. [email protected]. 703-227-0228. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 11-17, 2015 ❖ 19 www.GreatFallsGreatHomes.com

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