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U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10),right, and her Democratic challenger,

LuAnn Bennett (D), faced off onThursday, Oct. 6. The debate, hosted by

the Loudoun CountyChamber of Commerce, focused mainly

on business and economic issues.

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By Victoria Ross

The Connection

At the first of two 10th Congres-sional District debates last Thurs-day, Democratic challengerLuAnn Bennett was not shy

about hanging the Trump albatross aroundthe neck of freshman Republican Congress-woman Barbara Comstock.

“Barbara Comstock stands for DonaldTrump,” Bennett said in her opening state-ment. “Trump’s extreme agenda wouldcripple our economy, jeopardize our secu-rity, punish women for making their ownhealth care decisions and, worst of all, theTrump agenda deeply divides our country.”

Comstock never mentioned Trump’s nameduring the hour-long debate, continuing herefforts throughout the campaign to avoidany firm statements about the controver-sial GOP nominee. She is seeking re-elec-tion in a seat which has long been in Re-publican hands, but in a district won byBarack Obama in each of the last two presi-dential elections.

As of Thursday morning’s debate,Comstock had neither endorsed Trump norpublicly repudiated him, saying only thatthe Republican nominee would have to“earn” her vote.

“She’s dancing on the head of a pin,”Bennett said immediately followingThursday’s debate.

LESS THAN 48 HOURS LATER ,Comstock’s equivocation came to an end,after a 2005 tape surfaced in which Trumpis heard making lewd comments, in explicitlanguage, bragging about his unwantedadvances on other women. “When you’re astar, they let you do it. You can do anything,”Trump said on the tape obtained by TheWashington Post.

Bennett was the first of the candidates torespond, stating “Trump’s actions are vileand disgusting.” She again tied Comstockto the GOP presidential nominee, saying(Comstock) “has stayed silent throughTrump’s insulting of immigrant families,military families and women.”

That silence did not last long. Comstockissued a statement late Friday night, con-demning Trump’s remarks, announcing thatshe would not vote for Trump, and callingfor Trump to step aside as her party’s nomi-nee.

“This is disgusting, vile and disqualifying,”Comstock said in the statement. “In light ofthese comments, Donald Trump should stepaside….I cannot in good conscience vote for

Donald Trump and I would never vote forHillary Clinton.”

Comstock apologized for being “late” withher statement, noting that she was attend-ing her son’s rehearsal dinner when the lat-est Trump story broke.

Neither candidate could have predictedthe latest (and ongoing) drama surround-ing Donald Trump during their first 10th

Congressional Debate, hosted by theLoudoun County Chamber of Commerce.The debate focused mainly on business andeconomic issues.

The candidates took questions on every-thing from clean energy and immigrationreform to the federal minimum wage andunion regulations.

Her voice raspy from back-to-back cam-paign events, Comstock appeared self-as-sured and comfortable speaking in front ofthe pro-business crowd of about 200 people.“You know me,” Comstock said to the audi-ence, who loudly applauded the incumbentseveral times during the one-hour debate.“You know I will fight for you,” Comstocksaid.

Despite some loud jeers and laughter fromthe audience during Bennett’s comments onthe Affordable Health Care Act, the politi-cal newcomer remained composed and con-fident throughout the debate.

BENNETT OFTEN SPOKE directly to theaudience, reminding the crowd of businessleaders that she, too, understood the chal-

lenges and complexities of building a suc-cessful small business. She spoke aboutmoving to Great Falls with her husband andstarting a small real estate business 35 yearsago, then running that company as a singlemother after her first husband died of leu-kemia in 1994.

of work and children.“I want to take my experience as a small

business owner and get Congress workingagain and help build an economy that worksfor everyone,” she said. “Barbara Comstockwent to Congress and fit right in with adysfunctional and obstructionist govern-ment.”

During an exchange about how to im-prove Metro’s safety and service, Bennettattacked Comstock’s record, sharply criti-cizing the incumbent for voting against Gov.Bob McDonnell’s landmark transportationbill while Comstock was in the VirginiaHouse of Delegates. The bill included mil-lions in funding for the Metro’s Silver Lineextension to Loudoun County.

Comstock shot back: “I am the only oneon the stage working closely with Metroto restore safety.” She defended the workof the GOP-controlled House of Represen-tatives; she said she was successful pro-tecting Northern Virginia’s interests withthe House leadership, and had persuadedRepublicans to restore $75 million infunding that had been cut from theMetrorail system.

As the only Republican in NorthernVirginia’s congressional delegation,Comstock said she was the only person inthe race “that will actually be in the major-ity, and will serve as a chairman” of a con-gressional subcommittee.

Bennett shot back that “She’s part of amajority that can’t pass a budget.”

While Bennett repeatedly tried to yokeComstock to Trump and his controversialstatements and policies, Comstock took aimat Bennett’s top-of-the-ticket nominee, say-ing Bennett supported “the trillion dollartax plan that Hillary Clinton would put for-ward” a plan that will “kill the small busi-nesses.”

AFTER THE DEBATE, Comstock told re-porters that she thought Bennett’s attemptsto tie her to Trump were “sad.”

“It’s sad she is focusing on this…I am fo-cusing on being the best Congresswomanfor this district.”

Virginia’s 10th Congressional District,which stretches from the wealthy McLeansuburbs to the exurbs of Winchester, isthought to “lean slightly” Republican.

The second and final faceoff between thetwo candidates will take place on Wednes-day, Oct. 19 in Tysons at the Northern Vir-ginia Chamber of Commerce offices. TheChamber says that debate “will cover sev-eral issues at the intersection of federalpolicy and business.”

Comstock and Bennetttrade jabs duringfirst debate inheated race for10th Congressional seat.

The Trump Question? Asked and Answered

U.S. House of Representatives 10th District candidateLuAnn Bennett (D) speaks to reporters after the firstdebate between Bennett and U.S. Rep. BarbaraComstock, the Republican incumbent. The debate washosted by the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerceon Thursday, Oct. 6.

Photos by Victoria Ross/The Connection

U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10) addresses mediaand supporters after the first debate betweenComstock and Democratic challenger, LuAnn Bennett.The debate was hosted by the Loudoun County Cham-ber of Commerce on Thursday, Oct.6.

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At its meeting on Oct. 4, theWoman’s Club of McLean donated$2,000 to Share Inc., $1,000 toAlternative House and $1,500 toClaude Moore Colonial Farm,three nonprofits in McLean. Theclub’s active fundraising pro-

grams have made possible thesupport of these and other localorganizations as well as of schol-arships and education. The club’sannual Holiday Homes Tour, inDecember, provides a majorsource of such funding.

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McLean Orchestra toLaunch New Season

The McLean Orchestra announces its 46th

season, 2016-2017, On the Move, duringwhich it will present four concerts. The sea-son will open on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m.at The Falls Church Episcopal, 115 EastFairfax Street, Falls Church. The openingconcert, titled “Heroes,” will include threeworks: by Giacomo Rossini, John Adamsand Ludwig van Beethoven.

The McLean Orchestra is led by MaestraMiriam Burns, beginning her fifth seasonas Music Director and Conductor.

The second concert of the McLean Orches-tra season, “Holiday Magic,” will be Satur-day, Dec. 10, 2016 at 8 pm at The PotomacSchool. For that concert, the Orchestra willcollaborate with The Potomac School Mad-rigal Singers, Jerry Rich, director. Third andfourth concerts, on March 18 and May 6,2017, will be presented at The Falls ChurchEpiscopal.

Experience TysonsOpen House

Fairfax County Government and TysonsPartnership will host Experience Tysons,Community Showcase and Open House, onWednesday, Oct. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at theBASIS Independent School, 8000 JonesBranch Drive.

The event features live music, freetastings, 40 exhibitors and free CapitalBikeshare memberships.

Learn about the newest projects and thelatest plans including 1,500 seat auditoriumplus 250 seat Black Box Theater; 15-screenluxury movie house, 10+ new apartmentand condo towers.

Tysons Circle: new concepts for intersec-tion of routes 7/123; Whole Foods,Wegmans and Tysons Farmers Market.

New roads, including Jones Branch Con-nector, Capital Bikeshare, parks, sportsfields. Tours of the new K-12 BASIS Inde-pendent School. More information atwww.tysonspartnership.org/events

Free Seminars onReal Estatefor Retirees

The Retiree Real Estate Education Asso-ciation announces free public service semi-nars for November, 2016, on IndependentLiving & Retirement Communities, Optionsfor Financing, Estate Planning & Tax, andAgeing in Place, given at McLean, FallsChurch, Marshall and Madison HighSchools. These are part of a series of 8 freeseminars on real estate issues unique to re-tirees. Seminars are free, in the evenings atCounty public schools. For more informa-tion and seminar registration go toRetireeRealEstate.org.

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Since 1947 the Code of Virginia hasprovided that any agreement orcombination between an employerand a labor union or labor organi-

zation whereby (i) nonmembers of theunion or organization can be denied em-ployment, (ii) membership in the union ororganization is made a condition of employ-ment or continuation of employment by theemployer, or (iii) the union or organizationacquires an employment monopoly in any suchenterprise is against public policy and illegal.On the ballot on Election Day, Nov. 8, is con-stitutional amendment question one thatwould put this provision of law into the con-stitution. There are 26 states including Virginiathat have such a provision in their constitu-tion or in their laws. Why would Virginia needto have these provisions in its constitution aswell in the Code?

The answer is a political one. The conserva-tive Tea Party members of the legislature areseeking one more opportunity to demonstrateto their base just how anti-labor union theyare. While they term this amendment “right to

work,” its effect on work-ers is anything but aright. It gives employersmore opportunity to denyworkers access to a unionor professional organiza-tion like a teacher’s orfirefighter’s association.It allows some workers togain the benefits of the

work of the union or organization without con-tributing to it as the members do.

Virginia already has the 43rd lowest rate ofunionization among workers in the 50 statesat 5.4 percent. The number of unionized work-ers has been declining over recent decades.While professional associations for doctors,lawyers, CPA’s, and chambers of commerce andother groups have been given almost free reinin how they organize, this amendment is aimedto curtail activities and growth among personswho belong to teacher, firefighter, police, andfactory worker unions and associations. Cur-rent law and the proposed amendment are notuniform in the way different labor organiza-

tions are treated, and I believe these differ-ences contribute to the widening gap in thelabor force in pay and benefits.

Amendments to the Virginia Constitution areproposed in the General Assembly where theymust pass with a majority of members votingfor them. Once passed, they must be consid-ered by a subsequent session of the GeneralAssembly after there has been an election formembers. There were no convincing argu-ments put forth during the debate as to whythe amendment was necessary. Everyonewatching the process recognized it for the po-litical purposes it served. I voted against thisamendment both times it was before the legis-lature. I plan to vote against it on Election Dayon November 8, and I hope you will join me.

A second proposed amendment to the con-stitution will also be on the ballot. It wouldauthorize the General Assembly to enact a lawthat would allow localities to exempt from realproperty taxation the real property of the sur-viving spouse of any law-enforcement officer,firefighter, search and rescue personnel, oremergency services personnel who is killed inthe line of duty. I support this amendment andhope that you will vote for it as well.

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Tysons NeedsSchools TooTo the Editor:

As it is widely known, SpringHill Elementary is bursting at theseams, and is officially over capac-ity. We currently have around1,000 students. Yet, the TysonsDevelopment plan continues toroll out more and more new hous-ing projects. The latest groundbreaking ceremony for The Boroat Tysons will have 700 residen-tial units in Phase One alone.

This is just one example of manynew building projects popping upeach day. Our school simply can-not handle the influx of studentsthis high density housing willbring. To make matters worse, thenew elementary school planned toserve Tysons is not slated to openuntil 2030. It’s astounding that thisamount of residential develop-ment was approved without plansfor a school for all these new resi-dents. Our children at Spring Hillare paying the price with over-crowded conditions at school thatis only getting worse, with no endin sight.

This rate of development withzero concern about the impact onarea schools is nothing short ofreckless and irresponsible. I amsickened by the priorities of ourSupervisor placing the developersabove our children. I am appalled

by our school board representativewho is taking no action to rightthis wrong. We need this ad-dressed now. Today. Not in 2030.This is an egregious disservice toDranesville residents, and our chil-dren at Spring Hill. Our childrendeserve better than this.

Megan RobergeSpring Hill PTOPresident-Elect

ChampioningStudent DebtReliefTo the Editor:

Barbara Comstock has made stu-dent debt relief a major priorityduring her first term in Congress,and that’s why she’s earned myvote for re-election in November.

Virginia students will borrowmore than $1 billion to pay forcollege this year alone. The costof college – at almost any collegeor university – is rising. It seemslike you can read a new story onstudent debt every year. But forstudents like me, student debt isn’ta crisis that just plays out in thenewspaper. It’s real. It’s money outof a paycheck right when I’m go-ing to be starting my life.

That’s why I’m proud to see Bar-bara Comstock fighting to help.She’s introduced legislation to

make it easier for students to refi-nance their student debt, muchlike you can refinance a home orauto loan today. She also supportsletting students pay their collegedebt with pre-tax dollars.

These ideas, if adopted into law,would help millions of collegestudents and recent graduatesjust like me. Barbara Comstockwill continue to be our champion,and should be re-elected in No-vember.

Erin DreuxMcLean

What’s forDinner?To the Editor:

I keep hearing about how unem-ployment numbers are down, butI also hear that, inexplicably, lo-cal, state and federal budgets aredismal. So are things improving,and is this improvement beingdone in a way that’s sustainable?For our busy family, our schedulemeans I do a mental calculus;“Cook, or just order-in?” With theprice of groceries, it can be appeal-ing to think that the easy path isthe equal path.

But then, while watching myeleven year old slide the pasta intothe boiling water— playing hispart to help make dinner—it hitme. In my son’s modest way, he is

actively helping our householdsave money. Through this simplechore of helping make dinner athome, he is helping me stay ac-countable to myself, and to ourfamily budget.

And that is the very thing ourgovernment needs. I’m not sure Icould blame the politicians if, inthe face of lean times, they justthrew up their hands and orderedout. I know I’ve done it. But thebetter course, the tougher path, isto use all the family’s strength andwork ethic, and thereby econo-mize.

And that is what Congress-woman Barbara Comstock’s sup-port of the Program ManagementImprovement and AccountabilityAct of 2015 does. She is workingacross party lines to make govern-ment more accountable to us.

Our friends and neighbors workfor, and with, the federal govern-ment, so we know better than any-one that our government canstreamline and improve efficiency.I read on CongresswomanComstock’s website that this billshe supported, zeros-in on perfor-mance standards and improvedcommunications from the feds.Good.

Good work CongressmanComstock. You’ve got my vote.Now … what’s for dinner?

Christina HowardMcLean

Letters to the Editor




By Marilyn Campbell

The Connection

Changing temperatures and falling leavesare a signal the holidays are near. FromThanksgiving through the New Year,homes are filled with guests and sched-

ules are stacked with parties. Getting one’s homeguest ready by the holidays may be daunting, but it’sdoable with proper planning and realistic expecta-tions, say local contractors.

Now is the time to begin projects that don’t re-quire elaborate planning, building permits or prod-ucts on back order. “A window and door replacementproject could be completed before the holidays if youstarted the process right away,” said Michael Winn,president of Winn Design + Build.

Fall is a perfect time to begin projects that dependon outdoor elements, he noted. “The weather in thefall is generally ideal so it can be a great time to takeon those exterior projects,” said Winn. “Be ready, bedecisive and start now. The fall is a great time toundertake exterior improvements such as new sid-ing, trim, roofing, painting and landscaping.”

He added that he recently “renovated a front porch,[adding] new windows, new trim and exterior paint-ing. A fresh coat of paint can do wonders and satiateyour remodeling urges until after the holidays whenyou have the time to tackle something a bit moreambitious.”

While there probably isn’t time to complete anextensive kitchen remodeling project, Winn says thatsmaller projects like adding new countertops, updat-ing plumbing, changing electrical fixtures, paintingand refinishing wood floors can be completed be-fore the onslaught of holiday entertaining andbreathe new life into a tired bathroom or kitchen.

“A bathroom may be a candidate if it’s a ‘pull-and-replace’ [meaning that] the layout remains the sameand the materials you select are stock or have a quick

lead time,” said Winn. “If you’re not already well intothe design process, your kitchen or renovation isprobably best postponed until after the holidays.”

Still, minor cosmetic improvements can give theillusion of a major change. “We recently designedand built a new entryway with built-ins for a clientthat creates a welcoming first impression for guestsas well as needed storage for the owners,” said BruceWentworth, president of Wentworth, Inc.

A pragmatic approach to a project is an importantfactor in increasing the likelihood that it will be readyin time for holiday entertaining. “If homeowners startearly and have a realistic scope of work, it could bedone,” said Wentworth. “Quality work is importantwith home improvements and fast is not always partof that formula.”

Architect Kai Tong of Hopkins and Porter Inc. inPotomac, Md., recently finished a project that he saysoffers a strategy and timeline that, if started now,would easily result in having an entertainment spaceby the holidays. His client wanted space for his tele-vision and sound equipment, so Tong designed acustom built-in unit for media and display.

“The design was intended to be the visual anchorof the new entertainment space, and to be harmoni-ous with an existing lighted cove ceiling, adjacentcolumns and other architectural features in the room.The medium-stained cherry wood furthered thatharmony,” said Tong.

A millwork shop completed the design within sixweeks. During that time, audiovisual specialists wiredthe space while the Hopkins and Porter team com-pleted other renovation work, including preparingthe wallpaper and removing existing wall sconces.

Tong said that overall, there was “very minimalon-site disruption.”

Securing a contractor to begin a project could be astumbling block, but not one that is insurmountable.“Most of the better contractors are in-demand andhave production backlogs of two to six months,” saidWinn. “If your project is small and your timing isflexible, you may be able to squeeze [it] into theirschedule. Many contractors have ‘gaps’ in-betweentheir projects, while they’re waiting for a permit tobe issued or if they finished a project ahead of sched-ule. They may be able to accommodate your projectif the timing is right.”

Home Improvements for the HolidaysLocal contractors saythere is time to spruce upyour house and yard

Photo by Geoffrey Hodgdon/Wentworth, Inc.

Adding built-in shelves, like these by Wentworth, Inc., can transform an entertainmentspace in time for the holidays.

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By John Byrd

A circa 1980’s center hall Colonialenhanced by a gourmet kitchen,a spacious spa bath and a lower-level guest suite will be featured

in a “Remodeled Home Tour” sponsored bySun Design Remodeling on Saturday, Nov. 5.

The house at 3295 Willow Glen Drive inOak Hill is owned by David and NancyMulligan. The residence will open to thepublic from 12-4 p.m.

Purchased by the Mulligans in the early1990s, the original four bedroom produc-tion house included a 500-sq-foot kitchenand breakfast room, a large family room,and a 1,500-square-foot lower level. Despitequalms with the “builder grade” interior fin-ishes and space-use problems, the coupleoccupied the house for nearly 20 years be-fore deciding a makeover of several targetedrooms would better accommodate personalinterests.

The project’s scope partly reflects thecouple’s different priorities.

Nancy Mulligan’s first goal was a largespa bath adjacent to the master bedroom.To this end, Sun Design Remodeling — thefirm that had executed a whole house re-model for Mulligan’s brother several yearsago — was summoned to explore ideas.

“As we talked about the new master bath,”Dave Mulligan said, “I realized that Nancyand I had many plans for improving thehouse that we’d just been putting off.”

In the days that followed, Nancy Mulligan— collaborating with Sun Design’s interiordesign team — completely renovated themaster bathroom, then the guest bath, then

added a full bath to the lower level.For Dave Mulligan, a passionate amateur

chef, the remodeling proposal didn’t be-come personally engaging until conversa-tion shifted to the kitchen.

“I saw that our kitchen was stuck in the1980s,” Mulligan said. “It just wasn’t a placewhere guests can gather in the same waythey do in the living room or dining room.”

With its U-shaped counter surfaces, 30-inch cooktop range, limited storage and dimlighting, the existing kitchen was — in DaveMulligan’s words — “backstage” — a cock-pit where the cook toiled away out of view.

As if to stress the point, one leg of thecounter top sequestered the cook’s zonefrom the breakfast table and family room.

“I understood how an open plan is sup-posed to function,” Dave Mulligan said. “Butit’s the details that make it work, and that’swhere design expertise really counts”

To this, Sun Design founder CraigDurosko added: “The kitchen’s work zoneswere pretty well rationalized. The real is-

sue was: how well does the space satisfythe Mulligan’s — functionally and aestheti-cally.”

To create a more fluid relationship be-tween the kitchen and the front to thehouse, Durosko and team relocated an ob-trusive hall closet, widening an archway sothat the revised space would be in view fromthe front foyer.

Sight lines being critical, ceiling-flushHVAC bulkheads were re-routed to makeway for tall cabinets trimmed in crownmolding.

Other finish work details — Cherrywoodcabinet facings, stainless steel appliances,textured marble back splashes — convergeto present a textured, yet visually neutralsurface.

All of which introduced the option for astill more differentiating effect: a custom-designed coffered ceiling.

“The ceiling is one of the best features,”Dave Mulligan said. “The process of creat-ing it was fascinating.”

On the other hand, there’s much to besaid for the custom-designed food prepara-tion island and dining counter.

With it’s 6' x 6' x 8' triangular surface, theconfiguration perfectly supports food prepa-ration and clean-up tasks while accommo-dating place settings for three.

To make the island still more inviting,seats at the counter are slightly lower thanstandard height, a psychological invitationto join the party reinforced by the soft-leather chairs.

“As I see it, you’re dining at the chef’s tablenow,” Dave Mulligan said. “A great spot tosample dishes, sip wine … and enjoy.”

On the more practical side, the newkitchen is equipped with two microwaveovens, two refrigerators, a convection steamoven and a 48-inch gas range with six burn-ers. With the addition of a walk-in pantry,storage capacity has been increased by 50percent.

Upstairs, the spacious master bathroomis also a distinct departure from tradition.

A glass enclosed walk-in shower acces-sible from two sides is tucked under a sky-light.

Equidistant between custom-designed“his” and “her” vanities, the space is light-filled; tailored to personal convenience, yetuseful.

Meanwhile, a Victorian-era tub withbronze feet snugly occupies a bay windowthat boasts garden views.

A pair of custom-designed linen closetsflanking a granite-topped cadenza is bothpractical and a stand-out interior designelement.

Sun Design Remodeling frequently spon-sors tours of recently remodeled homes aswell as workshops on home remodeling top-ics. Headquartered in Burke, the firm re-cently opened a second office in McLean.For more information, call 703-425-5588 orvisit www.SunDesignInc.com.

John Byrd ([email protected] orwww.HomeFrontsNews.com) has been writingabout home improvement for 30 years.

Gourmet kitchen,spa master bathamong spotlightfeatures in makeover.

Oak Hill Remodeled Home Tour Set for Nov. 5

A glass enclosed walk-in shower accessible from two sides is tuckedunder a skylight.

To make kitchen dining more inviting to guests, seats at the counter areslightly lower than standard height. Owner Dave Mulligan calls this agreat spot to sample his holiday dishes. The design solution by Sun DesignRemodeling will be open to the public November 5, from noon to 4 p.m.

Photos by Bryan Burris

The original circa 1980s kitchen was classified as a “traditional” design,but the 30-inch cooktop range, small food prep island and limited cabi-net storage were among many features the owners found restrictive.


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With the final selection of thetour homes and the printing of thetour tickets, the Woman’s Club ofMcLean is almost ready for its 50th

annual Holiday Homes Tour inDecember. Remaining tasks are thefestive decoration of the homesand the finalizing of plans for aHomes Tour MarketPlace that willrun concurrently. The tour is setfor Thursday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. The MarketPlace will beopen from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The tour will focus on four ar-chitectural styles, from a large,handsome 1951 Colonial inMcLean’s center to three elegant,custom-designed homes on thenorth side of the community – twooff Georgetown Pike and one offSwinks Mill Road. TheMarketPlace — at Trinity UnitedMethodist Church, 1205 DolleyMadison Blvd. — will feature holi-day items, a variety of gifts, jew-elry, home-made delicacies, lunch,vendors, tour tickets and a silentauction. There will be ample park-ing at the church.

The tour houses will be served

by five free shuttle buses leavingTrinity Church at 15-minute inter-vals. However, there will be somecar parking within range of thehouses. Tickets for the tour will be$25 until Dec. 1, when they willbe $30. They are available atMesmeralda’s Gifts of McLean,1339 Chain Bridge Road; Karin’sFlorist, 527 Maple Ave. East,Vienna; and Great Dogs of GreatFalls, 9859 Georgetown Pike. Theycan also be bought at theMarketPlace and the tour homes.Admission will not be required forthe MarketPlace.

All proceeds of the tour andMarketPlace will be donated tolocal charities and nonprofits, suchas Share, Inc; Alternative House,the McLean Project for the Arts(The Children’s Outreach), ClaudeMoore Colonial Farm, the McLeanVolunteer Fire Department andFisher House, as well as used forscholarships and education.

For more information: 703-556-0197 or www.mcleanwomansclub.org.

—Laura Sheridan

McLean Woman’s Club Gearing Upfor 50th Annual Holiday Homes Tour

Photo by Laura Sheridan/Woman’s Club

From left: Homes Tour Co-Chair Michelle Arcari and ChairKathryn Mackensen, members of the Woman’s Club ofMcLean.


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8 - Oct. 16 Thursdays at 7:30pm,Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2 and 8p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. 1st Stagein Tysons, 1524 Spring Hill Road,Tysons Corner. What does it trulymean to be a hero? While strugglingwith a world of conflicting truths, thecharacters grapple with their ownrealities and those of the peoplearound them. 1ststagetysons.org or703-854-1856.

Cheerleaders for Charity Fridays5:45 - 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16 - Dec. 9 Nolesson on 11/11, 11/25 & 12/2.McLean Community Center 1234Ingleside Avenue. Introducesstudents to cheers, motiontechniques, jumps, and more. Comebuild flexibility, physical conditioningand self-esteem. Cheerleaders forCharity performs at a charity eventeach semester. This class requires acheer uniform fee of $70. Instructor:Miss Raven, USA GymnasticsCertified Instructor. mcleancenter.org

Weekly Storytime. Wednesday andSaturday. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble,7851 L Tysons Corner Center,McLean. Themes and Titles vary.Free admission.

Tai Chi Beginners’ Practice.Saturdays, 8-9 a.m. St. Luke’sCatholic School Gymnasium, 7005Georgetown Pike, McLean. WeeklyTai Chi practice. Group has met forover 20 years. Free. FreeTaiChi.org.703-759-9141.

Comic Potential 8 - 10:30 p.m.Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 7 - Oct.21. Sunday matinees on Oct. 9 & 16at 2 p.m. Alden Theatre 1234Ingleside Ave. McLean. Admision:$18-$20 and are available atMcLeanPlayers.org or throughOvationTix at 866-811-4111. ComicPotential contains adult languageand situations; shows mostly suitablefor a 17 plus audience.

The Pumpkin Patch beginningMonday Oct. 10 4 -7 p.m. then opendaily Sunday - Friday 11 - 7 p.m. and10 - 6 p.m. on Saturdays throughOct. 31. at St. Thomas’ EpiscopalChurch 8991 Brook Rd McLean. Allof the money raised by our pumpkinpatch is donated to support localcharities. 703-442-0330.

FRIDAY/ OCT. 14Great Falls Studios 2016 Art Tour.

Through Sunday October 16. 10 a.m-5 p.m. Great Falls CommunityLibrary, Large Meeting Room 9830Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. 58Artists in 20 venues in Great Falls,VA. A self-guided driving event.

Family friendly and free. Start atTour Headquarters at the librarythroughout the event. Brochures andmap available there. An exhibit thereof participating artists, volunteers tohelp map your tour. Self starters candownload the brochure and map atGreatFallsStudios.com. Sponsored bySun Design and Broadway Gallery.Free. [email protected].

<cal1>Saturday/ Oct. 15McLean Orchestra Launches New

Season. The opening concert, titled“Heroes,” will include three works:by Giacomo Rossini, John Adams andLudwig van Beethoven.

Rossini’s “La Scala di Seta” (The SilkenLadder) overture is drawn from hissixth opera, written in 1812. 8 p.m.at The Falls Church Episcopal, 115East Fairfax Drive, Falls Church.

Protecting Our Seniors 8:30 - 2 p.m.Antioch Baptist Church 6525B LittleOx Rd. Fairfax Station. The AntiochBaptist Church Elderly CareConference will address trends inelder abuse and exploitation. TheKeynote speaker is Michele Leith,NOVA Community OutreachCoordinator, Offices of the AttorneyGeneral. Cost: Free. Contact:Adrienne Austin [email protected]. Or visitantioch-church.org. Registration isrequired. Visit the website to registerfor the event.

Pumpkin Preparedness Race 8 a.m.Vienna Volunteer Fire Department400 Center St S, Vienna. Inaugural5k road race to support firstresponders across Northern Virginia.Brand new course across quietVienna streets. All proceeds benefitthe Northern Virginia EmergencyResponse System. Register atpreparedness5k.com

Vienna Volunteer Fire DepartmentOpen House 10 - 4 p.m. 400 CenterStreet South, Vienna. The theme thisyear is “Don’t wait, check the date.”Replace smoke alarms every 10years. A Vienna tradition: Fun andeducational family friendly [email protected] 703-938-2678vvfd.org/index.html

Vale Fall Fair 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.ValeSchoolhouse, 3124 Foxmill Rd,Oakton. Activities include: HauntedForest, pie eating contest, costumeparade, children’s games, live music,

bake, toy, and book sales, barbeque,artisans crafts, and balloon sculpture.Admission: Free. [email protected].

“The Man Who Planted Trees” 2p.m. The Alden 1234 InglesideAvenue

McLean For ages 5+. Hear the wind, feelthe rain, smell the lavender andlaugh with Dog. In this ecologicallyinspired tale, a French shepherd setsout to plant a forest and transform abarren wasteland acorn by acorn.$15/$10 MCC tax district residents.mcleancenter.org

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/ OCT. 15-16Claude Moore Colonial Farm 1771

Market Fair. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Thisfall there will be crisp local apples,savory meat pies and hearty breads.www.1771.org/marketfair

SUNDAY/ OCT. 16Vienna CROP Hunger Walk 2 - 4

p.m. Vienna Presbyterian andEnvirons, 124 Park St. NE, Vienna.The annual Vienna CROP HungerWalk.The Walk is approximately 3miles in length through the Town ofVienna. Check-in starts at 1:15 p.m.and concert in the sanctuaryfeaturing “The Purple Hulls” starts at1:30 p.m. Proceeds go to Committeefor Helping Others and Church WorldService. Cost: Free. Sign up atcrophungerwalk.org/[email protected] 703-281-4032

Watoto Concert at ProvidenceBaptist Church 6 p.m. 8980 BrookRoad, McLean. The choir is made upof children from Kampala, Ugandaand features bright young talentswho were once orphaned but have ahome and family through Watoto.Admission: Free. 703-893-5330.

WEDNESDAY/ OCT. 19McLean Newcomers and

Neighbors Monthly Luncheon.11:30 a.m. Brio Tuscan Grille, TysonsI. CiCi Williamson, a food and travelwriter, will speak about the foodpreparation for Downton Abbey.Cost: $31. To R.S.V.P. for the

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New Dominion Chorale will perform Sunday Oct. 23 at 4p.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike,McLean. The chorale will be joined by Paul Skevington,and some of Washington’s finest professional singers, thesoloists from The District Eight vocal ensemble. Cost:$15-30. Newdominion.org


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luncheon, e-mail Ann Skelly,[email protected], by. October 14.Prospective members are invited.www.mcleannewcomers.org.

Experience Tysons Community Showcase &Open House, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the BASISIndependent School, 8000 Jones Branch Drive.The event features live music, free tastings, 40exhibitors and free Capital Bikesharememberships. Learn about the newest projectsand the latest plans. Tours of the new K-12BASIS Independent School. More information atwww.tysonspartnership.org/events

Navigating Medicare 7 p.m. Confused aboutMedicare coverage? Supplemental insurance?How to deal with the costs of a catastrophicillness? Let our Medicare expert answer yourquestions! Adults 64 up. Reston RegionalLibrary, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive. Adults.Free. Register online at fairfaxcounty.gov/library

SATURDAY/OCT. 22Fully Explore Historic Colvin Run Mill 1:30

p.m. 10017 Colvin Run Road in Great Falls.Reservations must be made by Tuesday, October4 by calling 703-759-2771. See the entirehistoric mill, including areas that are rarely opento the public. The suggested donation for thetour is $10 per person.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvinrunmill

SUNDAY/ OCT. 23New Dominion Chorale 4 p.m. St. Luke Catholic

Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Thechorale will be joined by Paul Skevington, andsome of Washington’s finest professional singers,the soloists from The District Eight vocalensemble. Cost: $15-30. newdominion.org

SATURDAY/ OCT. 29Concert: The David Trio 4 - 6 p.m. Saint

Francis Episcopal Church 9220 Georgetown PikeGreat Falls VA 22066.This Italian ensemblebrings the sound of violin, cello, and piano to St.Francis chancel. The sardonic Shostakovich Op.67 Trio is balanced by a gentle SchubertNotturno and the spirited energy of Haydn’s A-flat major Trio.Cost: Season pass $150 or $30 atthe door. www.amadeusconcerts.com

TUESDAY/NOV. 1College Savings Information Sessions 7 - 8

p.m. Dolley Madison Library 1244 Oak RidgeAve McLean. Join this information session tohear about the four college savings programsoffered by Virginia529. In one hour, you’ll learnhow to: Prepay tuition, Save for other costs,such as housing, meal plans and textbooks, Takeadvantage of the Virginia college savings stateincome tax deduction, Meet your savings goals.Visit Virginia529.com.

SUNDAY/NOV. 6The Okee Dokee Brothers at The Alden 1

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In TheContext Of ...

Having cancer; not that you need to knowhow I think but, if you’re at all curious as tohow a diagnosed as “terminal” stage IV, non-small cell lung cancer patient thinks, evennow, nearly eight years out, read on.

As much as I don’t want to think aboutwhat I’m doing and why — and just live lifeas it comes/happens, a “13-month to two-year” prognosis (originally received onFebruary 27, 2009; oh yeah, certain dates areseared into your memory), I can’t. It’s notnecessarily a lifestyle change that occurswhen you’re diagnosed, it’s more the psycho-logical and emotional hold and affect thediagnosis causes. It permeates and subcon-sciously — or so it seems, infiltrates yourbrain and changes the way you think andfeel. It’s not that you become unrecognizableto friends and family, but you definitelybecome a victim of your circumstances. It’s asif your brain is rewired somehow and you’vereached your outer limits where you’ve lostmore than the control of your television set.

To the point/example of what I’m referringto (finally) which precipitated this semi selfindulgence: my car and certain repairs,expenses and warning lights which have illu-minated, warranting attention after months ofneglect. Specifically the car to which I refer isour “second” car, the one we don’t rely onfor non-local trips: a model year 2000,Honda Accord sedan inherited from my wid-owed mother in December 2008 — with only35,000 miles on the odometer. The classicexample of a retired person’s car with incredi-bly little wear and tear and extraordinarilylow mileage given its put-in-service date:sometime in the year 2000.

As I said, it’s not our primary car, but itdoes get driven regularly given the potentialmileage restraints of our ‘primary’ car’s lease.Currently, the Honda has 94,000 miles on it.It’s been a good and reliable car which hasneeded few repairs — other than those to-be-expected, the costs of which have generallyfallen with the “usual and customary” range.The car still rides well and overall suits myrequirements for a “second” car: it gets mefrom point “A” to point “B” — and mostimportantly, back, and it has no monthly carpayment. However, there are a couple ofinconveniences/concerns which if left aloneare not likely deal-breakers but, the expenseof fixing them — on a car that is nearly 17years old, might be.

And the deal which might be broken hasto do with yours truly having lung cancer anda somewhat different life expectancy now atage 62 (versus the one I thought I would havewhen I initially took possession of my par-ent’s car in 2008 — at age 54 and twomonths, or the one I thought I had a meretwo and half months later — just before I wasinitially diagnosed). Ergo my dilemma is: do Iwant to spend major money now (for me/us)on repairs whose maximum benefit will notoccur until next spring — six months or so, atthe earliest, but if tended to now might limitthe potential damage/cost later or shall I justwait for divine intervention, so to speak? (Therepairs have to do with air conditioning thatdoesn’t cool in the summer, a window — onthe passenger side which does not open allyear round, and brake lights and the seat-beltrestraining system —”SRS,” safety issueswhich this idiot is being warned about.)

Not unsolvable problems, presumably,unless you have a terminal form of cancer.Considering that reality, don’t I want to livemore in the present and not worry about afuture, a future which is hardly guaranteed?Moreover, shouldn’t I damn the torpedoesand live full speed ahead and let the chips:lab work, scan results, car repairs, etc., fallwhere they may; finding some normalcy/sol-ace in pretending/deluding myself into think-ing that all is right in my world? To be deter-mined. Still, I know/feel one thing: if I live likeI’m dying, I probably will.


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SATURDAY/OCT. 15Social Action Linking Together (SALT)

Fall Advocacy Training Conference,9 – 11:30 a.m., at the VirginiaInternational University (VIU), ConferenceRoom (VD-102), 4401 Village Drive,Fairfax. Mark Shriver, President of Savethe Children Action Network, will be thekeynote speaker. Mark is the son of thelate Sargent Shriver and Eunice KennedyShriver. He is the author of A Good Man,an inspirational and deeply personal storyabout a son discovering the authenticmeaning of his father’s legacy.

Additional presentations by Del. AlfonsoLopez, D-49, (“Tools for Effective Advocacyin the State Legislature’) and by MichelleKrocker, Executive Director, NorthernVirginia Affordable Housing Alliance(“Addressing the Commonwealth’s UnmetHousing Needs for Low-IncomeHouseholds”) and State Sen. BarbaraFavola (D-31), (Report on the Commissionon Youth, TANF Subcommittee) andDebbie Weinstein, Executive Director,Coalition for Human Needs, “Making TANFWork for Poor Families”.

This event is free. All are welcome. Comeearly for the book signing by the keynotespeaker and to meet and greet other socialjustice advocates in the community. Formore information: Contact John Horejsi [email protected] or visit the SALT web siteat www.S-A-L-T.org, Upcoming Eventspage.

ONGOINGPassages Divorce Care. Tuesdays 6:45 to

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The Retiree Real Estate EducationAssociation announces free publicservice seminars for October, 2016, onDecluttering, Ageing in Place, andDownsizing, given at McLean, FallsChurch, and Marshall High Schools. Theseare part of a series of 8 free seminars onreal estate issues unique to retirees.Seminars are free to the public and arepresented in the evenings at FairfaxCounty public schools. For moreinformation, or to register for a seminar,go to RetireeRealEstate.org.

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Spirituals Will Come Alive: Hear thestory of how many spirituals were born andhow the hope and suffering of slaves wastranslated into spirituals. Dr. Eileen Guenther,professor at Wesley Theological Seminary inWashington DC, will share the results of herstudies on the role of singing and religion inthe daily lives of slaves. She will discuss themusical styles, performance practices, andcharacteristics of spirituals. She has recentlypublished a book, “In Their Own Words, SlaveLife and the Power of Spirituals.” Free. Churchof the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Rd.,Vienna, Saturday, Oct. 22, 9:30 a.m.

St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church at theintersection of Lewinsville and Brook Roads inMcLean, just a mile west of Tysons, invites youfor a casual Saturday Service at 5 p.m., fol-lowed by conversation and fellowship or forSunday Services at 8 a.m. or 10 a.m. SundaySchool for Youth and Children takes placeduring the 10 a.m. Service. Look for ourPumpkin Patch this October, and checkwww.stthomasmcleanva.org for SpecialEvents and Services through the year. St. Tho-mas’ Episcopal Church, 8991 Brook Road,McLean, 703-442-0330.

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