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Del. Barbara Comstock delivered hervictory speech shortly after 10 p.m. atthe Hilton Garden Inn in Ashburn beforea standing room only crowd of about350 supporters.

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By Victoria Ross

The Connection

Virginia Del. Barbara Comstock be-came part of the Republican tidethat ripped control of the Senateaway from Democrats last week,

helping the GOP secure its largest majorityin Congress since World War II.

She scored a resounding 17-point victoryover Democratic opponent John Foust towin the seat held by retiring Rep. Frank Wolf(R-10) for more than 30 years. When shegoes to Washington in January, she will bethe only woman in Virginia’s CongressionalDelegation in nearly a decade.

Shortly after 10 p.m. on election night,Nov. 4, Republican Del. Barbara Comstockentered the Hilton ballroom in Ashburn tothe tune of her favorite song - “This One’sfor the Girls” sung by Martina McBride.

The sassy, defiant country anthem – whichtells girls to “stand your ground wheneveryone’s giving in” – struck the right chordwith Comstock’s supporters, who chantedand clapped along with the music asComstock took the stage to deliver her vic-tory speech.

Comstock, 55, was clearly savoring themoment, defeating Democrat John Foust forthe Northern Virginia Congressional seatheld by retiring Rep. Frank Wolf, Comstock’sformer boss and longtime political mentor.

Her decisive victory Tuesday ended oneof the most contentious, expensive andclosely-watched races in the Common-wealth.

When Wolf announced his retirement lastDecember, the news sparked a flurry ofspeculation about the district’s possible po-litical shift, from solid Republican territoryto more moderate “swing” district.

Democrats became bullish on the seat thathad not been competitive for 30 years, andsaw a prime pick-up opportunity.

IN FEBRUARY, The Rothenberg PoliticalReport rated the race as “leans Republican,”noting that in recent elections, the districtsupported both Republicans and Democratsin presidential and gubernatorial races. TheWashington Post ranked the seat as “thesixth most likely seat to flip control” in the2014 election.

But Comstock, according to both GOP andDemocratic party insiders, ran an extremelydisciplined campaign, and consistently de-livered an appealing, moderate message tovoters.

“I guess I’m finally getting a realjob,” Comstock quipped, referencinga comment Foust made during a de-bate about Comstock, a former Con-gressional aide, opposition researcherand political lobbyist.

During that debate in September,Foust questioned whether Comstockhad “even had a real job.” He arguedhis comments were taken out of con-text, but Comstock’s campaign ac-cused Foust of being “sexist,” and re-peatedly used the line against him innumerous campaign ads and stumpspeeches.

He later clarified that he was criti-cizing her career as a partisan opera-tive, casting her as someone whowould work in Congress to advancethe agenda of the wealthy elite andspecial interest groups instead of theaverage constituent.

In his concession speech Tuesdaybefore supporters at the DullesMarriott, Foust, a Fairfax County Su-pervisor since 2007, alluded to thepersonal attacks and rancor thatmarked the contentious campaign.

“I think about the negative thingsmy opponent said about me and thedistortions,” Foust said, standing onthe stage with his wife, Dr. MarilynJerome, and his two sons. “It was hurt-ful. I think about how I would feel ifthose things were said about my ownfather, and I’m sorry I put my sonsthrough this…”

Foust said there were many moresubstantive issues the candidates“could have talked about,” and “somany things that remain to get donein Washington, things that led me toget into this race.”

IN HER VICTORY SPEECH ,Comstock said she considered “hiringfabulous people” one of her best at-tributes, and brought her campaignmanager – Susan Falconer – onstageto thank her.

“We beat the boys, didn’t we?”Comstock said.

After her speech, Comstock left thestage as her theme song played again.

“I think it’s really cool that sheplayed ‘This One’s for the Girls’ as shecame in and left the stage,” said EveMarie Barner Gleason from LoudounCounty. “She has a remarkable abilityto build coalitions. I don’t know any-one who can call her extreme.”

Comstock becomesfirst woman in nearlya decade to joinstate’s CongressionalDelegation.

'This One’s for the Girls'

Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust delivered his concession speecharound 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Dulles Marriott hotel. He was joined by hiswife, Dr. Marilyn Jerome, and two sons.

“It was her race to lose from the start,”said one longtime Democratic strategist.

As she addressed her supporters,Comstock thanked Wolf, and said she was“honored to follow in his footsteps.”

“We’ll take this great Virginia way andbring it to Washington for all of you.”

Comstock said. “We know that governmentclosest to the people is the government thatworks. The one thing I can promise you isthat I’m going to work hard to push gov-ernment down to you guys and gals in the10th district.”

Then she took a final, defiant swipe at Foust.

“I guess I’m finallygetting a real job.”

— Barbara Comstock in hervictory speech

Republicanstate Del.BarbaraComstock, whodefeatedDemocraticopponent JohnFoust by 17points in acontentiousbattle to re-place retiringU.S. Rep. FrankWolf inVirginia’s 10th

district, wasjoined onstageby her hus-band, parentsand children ather victoryparty Tuesdaynight.

Photos by Victoria Ross/The Connection


be closed at 2 p.m.*There is still no fee to be an entry in

the parade. But you must register by Nov.18.

*Peggy Fox from WUSA/Channel 9 willagain call the parade from the FairfaxCounty Showmobile situated in LangleyShopping Center. Bill DuBose of VintageWealth will host the pre-parade enter-tainment.

*The pre-parade entertainment willprecede the parade stepping off; checkweb site for the time.

*The parade will step off at 3:30 p.m.sharp.

For more information on theWinterFest parade, go to the website atwww.mcleanwinterfest.org or contact theparade committee at 703-917-0611.

Still time to sign up for the parade on Sunday, Dec. 7.

McLean’s only community pa-rade, WinterFest, will be heldon Sunday, Dec. 7. Go to the

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Also new is WinterFest photo contestfor spectators with entries that may wina prize or be used on the WinterFestwebsite to promote next year’s parade.Images will be judged in the following

categories: Best overall photo of the event;Best photo of pre-parade entertainment;Best photo of Parade Spectators; Best photoof parade entries; and Best photo taken bya child 12 or under. Winners will be an-nounced in January. Go towww.mcleanwinterfest.org for the contestdetails.

WinterFest again this year will present acheck to Share of McLean, the local organi-zation that does so much to help familiesin need. “We’re asking residents to sharetheir good fortune with those who havefallen on hard times by bringing grocery,pharmacy or clothing store gift cards to theparade that Share volunteers will collect,”

said Trish Butler, chair of the parade steer-ing committee.

What’s the best news about WinterFestthis year? WinterFest food vendors will bewaiting for you: Mama’s Donut Bites, DCSliders, Swizzler gourmet hot dogs, FluffyThoughts and pizza by the slice from theNaked Pizza store.

Here’s more information about this year’sparade:

*The parade route will be the same as lastyear’s: Old Chain Bridge Road fromFleetwood Road to Elm Street. The paraderoute will be closed from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.on Dec. 7. Plan ahead for this. The paradelineup streets, Beverly and Fleetwood, will

McLean WinterFest Promises to Be Bigger and Better Than Ever

By Reena Singh

The Connection

When Charlotte Woodwardwas born, her motherthought she was themost wonderful baby in

the world.And she still thinks so.Charlotte, who is 24 today, was born with

high functioning down syndrome and hasbeen subjected to nearly a lifetime of heartproblems. Despite the adversity she hasfaced, she is raising money through bakesales just to give back to those who havehelped her.

She spoke to a small group at TaxServ’sMcLean office Friday about her story.

“We all face challenges and we all facedifficulties,” said managing director Daniel

Kusic.Charlotte, Fairfax, had five open heart

surgeries and one heart transplant startingat 5 months old. She said heart conditionsaffect half of those with Downs Syndrome.

“I was a very eager learner,” she said.She learned how to read at 3 and a half

years old. When she was in high school, shewas on the honor roll all four years she at-tended. Currently, she attends NorthernVirginia Community College and was in-ducted into Phi Beta Kappa.

“I want to give back to the world and helpothers,” she said. “We only have one life tolive.”

The funds that she raises during her an-nual bake sales, where she sells her home-made cookies and cupcakes, are donatedto both Fairfax Inova, where she receivedthe heart transplant, and Doctors Without

Borders.“It stems from my grandmother who was

a wonderful baker herself,” said Charlotteabout how she got into baking.

She hopes to transfer to a four year schoolafter she gets her associates degree and oneday start a family.

Her mother, Darcy, said she was nervouswhen Charlotte was scheduled for her openheart surgery. The donation was availableonly after being on the national list for 11days.

“It was the unknown,” said Darcy. “I neverknew anyone who needed an open heartsurgery. It was overwhelming, but Charlottetook it in stride and inspired a lot of people.”

Five time open heart surgery survivor raisesfunds for medical causes.

Kermit Rosenberg, Annadale, came to thepresentation because his future daughter-in-law has a 28-year-old sister with DownSyndrome.

“I didn’t know there were different levelsof intelligence and functionings withDowns,” he said. “Her accomplishments aresignificant by any standard. She’s a naturalpolitician. Very sociable and a people per-son.”

Stuart Skok, Rockville, said she came tothe presentation because she has a son withDown Syndrome.

“It’s hard,” she said. “I needed some in-spiration. I have a lot more hope. It’s niceto know that it’s supposed to be hard.”

Charlotte’s Story

Stepfather Kevin Cannon, Charlotte Woodward and mother Darcy Wood-ward at TaxServ’s office after her presentation.

Photos by Reena Singh/ The Connection

Charlotte Woodward poses with her famous cupcakes after her presenta-tion on Friday.

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McLean Holiday Homes Tour to Focus on Langley FarmsHouse No. 1, on Ballantrae Lane – two houses in one.

Photos by Laura Sheridan

House No. 2, on Langley Lane – English Country style.

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House No. 3, on Langley Lane – Nantucket Style. House No. 4, on Chain Bridge Road – Modern Western style.

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The 48th annual McLean Woman’sClub Holiday Homes Tour, setfor Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3p.m., will focus on Langley

Farms, an enclave of large custom homesacross Dolley Madison Boulevard (Route123) from McLean’s business district. Mostof the houses in this quiet, rather privateneighborhood, were built on the sites ofmuch older, smaller homes, expanding orcompletely replacing them. The houses siton large lots along narrow streets and haveeasy access to and from Route 123 andGeorgetown Pike. Because parking in Lan-gley Farms is limited, the area will be servedby free minibuses based at Trinity UnitedMethodist Church, 1205 Dolley MadisonBlvd., less than a half-mile away. As in pre-vious years, the Woman’s Club MarketPlace(this year called Ye Ole Christmas Shoppe)will be here during the same hours. The tourhouses will be festively decorated in accor-dance with owners’ wishes, and music ofthe season will be featured in some homesor nearby. Tickets for the tour will be avail-able at Mesmeralda’s Ltd., of McLean, 1339Chain Bridge Road; Karin’s Florist Inc., 527Maple Ave., East, Vienna; and Great Dogsof Great Falls, 9859 Old Georgetown Road,as well as at the tour homes and at Ye OleChristmas Shoppe (the MarketPlace). Thecost is $25 before Thursday, Dec. 4 (the dayof the tour) and $30 on Dec. 4 at the tourhouses or at Ye Ole Christmas Shoppe.

Tour HousesThe four tour houses are located on

Ballantrae Lane, Langley Lane (two houses)and Chain Bridge Road. For ease of refer-ence, they are designated Houses 1 through4 here and in the tour booklet/ticket. Spe-cific addresses, as well as a general map ofthe area, appear in the tour booklet/ticket.

House No. 1(Ballantrae Lane) –Two houses in one

This home consists of two sections: ahandsome but conventional-looking frontsection built and equipped for a handi-capped family member and an extendedrear section intended as the primary resi-dence for the rest of the family. Each sec-tion has its own entrance and is self-con-tained. However, the owners describe thehouse as “totally accessible for wheelchairsand walkers,” as well as having automaticcontrols nearly throughout to make thehome accessible to the handicapped, espe-cially in the front half. Windows are lowfor outside visibility from a wheelchair.Steps have been eliminated, and transitionsbetween flooring are seamless. The ownershave eschewed carpeting in lieu of elegantinlaid floors. Other accommodations in-

clude an oversized elevator and a full base-ment with a physical therapy and workoutarea and a pool for rehab. Furniture issimple and modern and includes a large,attractive inlaid dining table for special oc-casions. There are four porches/patios andtwo garages, one of double size that is de-signed to accommodate vehicles with lifts.The driveway is designed for easy access,and the streetside mailbox is wheelchairaccessible. The house has a 9-kilowatt so-lar panel system, and heating and coolingare geothermal.

House No. 2(Langley Lane) –English country style

This English-country-style home was builton the site of a small 1920’s Cape Cod bun-galow. The current home has a stucco andstone façade, an arrival court off a circulardrive and L-shaped landscaping in front,with gardens, terraces and a pool. Otherinteresting features include a nine-piece,random “true-slate” roof; custom, self-wa-tering window baskets and walk-out slateterraces off the living room, foyer and fam-ily room. Inside, the front part of the homecontains the “public” elements — livingroom, dining room and foyer on the firstfloor and three guest bedrooms on the sec-ond. The back of the house was designedas a “private” area, with a kitchen and fam-ily room on the first floor and a master bed-room/bath and study on the second. Note-

worthy details include antique doors on thefront powder room and closet, custom “cast-stone” fireplaces, cast-concrete countertops,radiant-heated concrete floors in the kitchenand family room and a “shadow” detail inthe crown molding in the living room. Thehome has five fireplaces and two attachedgarages.

House No. 3(Langley Lane) –Nantucket style

Two doors down from House No. 2 is thismultistory Nantucket-style home, built, likeits neighbor, on the site of a small, mucholder Cape Cod but, unlike No. 2, retainingsome of its features and layout. The firstfloor of the original house became the fam-ily room, library and part of the kitchen ofthe present home. The newer part of thehome includes a step-down living room al-most as large as the earlier house, a marble-floored foyer that continues from the frontdoor to the rear French doors overlookinga pool and garden, a dining room largeenough for sizable gatherings, a windingstaircase to the upper level and a lower-levelgame room with French doors leading to asunken rear patio. The small originalkitchen was expanded to include a large eat-in area, a butler’s pantry, a party service areaand a half-bath. The large rear patio is cov-ered with a unique glass-covered extension,


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A large crowd came to McLeanProject for the Arts on Thursdayevening, Nov. 6 for the openingreception for three new exhibi-

tions. Rachel Rotenberg’s large wood sculp-tures are dramatic in the Emerson Gallery.The Atrium Gallery highlights the work ofRyan Carr-Johnson and the Ramp Galleryis showing prints by JD Deardorff. Gallerygoers heard MPA Exhibitions DirectorNancy Sausser and the artists discuss theirwork and processes. The exhibitions areopen through Dec. 20.

McLean Project for the Arts is a nonprofitvisual arts center founded in 1962 to ex-hibit the work of emerging and establishedregional artists. In addition to its programof high quality, professionally-curated artexhibitions, MPA offers art classes for chil-dren and adults taught by professional artinstructors. MPA also presents the ArtReach program for area schools, gallerytalks, and day trips to area museums andgalleries. MPA is a partner with the Vir-ginia Museum of Fine Arts and FairfaxCounty Public Schools.

McLean Project for the Arts is located at1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean.

Emerson Gallery hours are Tuesday- Fri-day, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5p.m.

Atrium and Ramp Galleries are openMonday - Thursday: 9 a.m.–11 p.m; Fri-day and Saturday: 9 a.m.– midnight; Sun-day: 12 - 6 p.m.

New Exhibitions Open at MPA

Artist Rachel Rotenberg with one of her sculpturesin the Emerson Gallery at MPA.

Exhibiting artist JD Deardorff.Exhibiting Artist Ryan Carr-Johnson withAlison Powers.

Alex Tolstoy,BarbaraJanuszkiewiczand RonColbroth.

Photos courtesy of MPA

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Al Johnson to Runfor Comstock’s Seat

Fairfax County businessman andformer U.S. Ambassador Al Johnsonhas announced his campaign to runfor the Republican nomination in therace to replace Congresswoman-electBarbara Comstock in Virginia’s 34thDelegate District.

Johnson said, “My 30-plus years asa GOP activist, trusted advisor tonational leaders, and entrepreneurprovide the right recipe to ensure ourcommunity is well-represented inRichmond on day-one of my term.And as an active member of theMcLean community for 20 years, I toohave a stake in our community andam committed to fighting for thatbright future for northern Virginia. “Asa U.S. trade ambassador, I successfullyfought for American interests at theinternational negotiations table thatresulted in economic growth, jobs andtens of billions of dollars in trade forthe United States.”

He has spent the majority of his lifeas a partner and owner of severalsmall businesses, and CEO of severalorganizations. Currently, as the CEOof Allen F. Johnson & Associates, LLC,an international consulting firm basedin McLean, Johnson understands whatit is like to have to make a payroll andserve customers.

He has been active in the commu-nity as a member of the Dean’sCouncil at George Mason University’sBusiness School, the McLean CitizensAssociation, St. Luke’s CatholicChurch, and he founded and serves asPresident of a local non-profitorganization called AgriOpportunity(AO) that focuses on assisting ruraldevelopment.

He is a husband to his wife Sandraand father to their four children whohave all been raised in McLean.

The Fairfax County RepublicanCanvass will take place from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15 at theColvin Run Elementary School at 1400Trap Road in Vienna.

SuperintendentGarza Comesto McLean

The McLean Citizens Associationinvites the area residents to join themin a conversation with Dr. KarenGarza, the Fairfax County PublicSchools (FCPS) Superintendent, onMonday, Dec. 1, from 7 p.m. until8:30 p.m. at the McLean CommunityCenter,1234 Ingleside Avenue,

McLean. The meeting is free andopen to the general public.

In her first year with FCPS, Garzaled the charge to provide elementaryschool students with five full days ofschool and supported later high schoolstart times. Garza has been proactivein efforts to modify the FCPS auditstructure. By Dec. 1, she also will havespent considerable time on the FY2016 Proposed Budget for FCPS.

This event is your opportunity tolearn how Garza proposes that wemeet substantial challenges and toweigh in with your thoughts andconcerns.

Please join the MCA for thisimportant conversation. There will beample time for questions and answers.

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This week is the week to jump in tohelp the many organizations thatwill help needy families throughthe holidays. Here are a few

ideas of how to help, but the opportu-nities are limitless.

More than 236,000 people living inthe area do not have access to enough food tosustain an active, healthy life for all membersof their households, according to CatholicCharities. That is to say, more than a quarter ofa million people, including many children, gohungry on a regular basis.

Catholic Charities is launching a new food dis-tribution project, the St. Lucy Project, designedto respond to food insecurity in the diocese. “Thereality in Northern Virginia is that thousands ofour neighbors suffer from gripping poverty andhunger,” said Bishop Paul S. Loverde of theCatholic Diocese of Arlington. “Pope Francis hasconsistently called us to be a ‘church of the poor

and for the poor.’” The project will provide foodin Alexandria and other parts of Northern Vir-ginia. See www.ccda.net for more.

Our Daily Bread will help 2,000 people for Thanks-giving and through the holidays. They need help.Sign up to deliver a meal, adopt a family or just do-nate. https://www.odbfairfax.org/Thanksgiving

United Community Ministries is seeking do-nations to its food pantry, donations tohelp prevent homelessness for 300 fami-lies on the brink, plus children’s booksand toys. http://www.ucmagency.org/

how-to-help.htmlNorthern Virginia Family Services needs help

with Operation Turkey, for 800 families. Food,money and volunteers needed. http://www.nvfs.org/

The Arlington Food Assistance Center is fac-ing record demand, helping more than 8,000people, and poised to go far above its annualbudget. Find out more and donate http://www.afac.org/

Cornerstones’ annual Thanksgiving BasketFood Drive will help nearly 1,000 families thisseason. 571-323-9555, www.cornerstonesva.org.

SHARE of McLean seeks donations of gro-

cery gift cards and more. Checks and gift cardscan be sent to: Holiday Celebration, Share, Inc.PO Box 210, McLean, VA 22101. 703-284-2179.www.SHAREofMcLean.org

LINK, serving Herndon, Chantilly, Loudounand more, needs contributions of food, coatsand holiday toys for children, plus volunteers.On Nov. 15, LINK will distribute food, gentlyused winter coats/clothing and grocery giftcards to more than 800 families. 703-437-1776www.linkagainsthunger.org

FACETS helps parents, their children and indi-viduals who suffer the effects of poverty in theFairfax area. FACETS is always in need of volun-teers, and offers a variety of one-time and ongo-ing opportunities. 703-865-4251 [email protected]. Information aboutsupply donations and FACETS holiday gifts driveis available on the website at www.facetscares.org.

You can find a list of local Fairfax nonprofitshere: http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2014/aug/27/newcomers-guide-area-nonprofits/

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Thanksgiving Help for Those in Need

Editorial

By John C. Cook

Supervisor (R-Braddock

District)

If you have ever been in theposition of providing ongo-ing, long-term care for a

loved one, you are very familiarwith the sacrifices involved. Youshould also know that you are notalone. Whether it is a result of ill-ness, disability, or injury, 39 percentof all adult Americans are caring foran older loved one - an increasefrom 30 percent in 2010.

Most older-adults would preferto age in place. We know this to betrue, and it makes sense. It’s a morecomfortable, familiar environment.However, it does come with its ownstressors and challenges as 80 per-cent of the care for the elderly isprovided by family, friends and

neighbors. Every No-vember we take timeto recognize CaregiverAppreciation Month.It is a time to acknowl-

edge and appreciate all thosearound us who go the extra mileto take care of others.

If you are a caregiver, know thatFairfax County has support servicesthat can help as you continue onthe caregiving journey. The LongTerm Coordinating Care Council isa wonderful resource to start. Youcan visit the website at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/ltccc/.Another option, a phone line, 703-324-7948, is the Services for OlderAdults. There you will reach socialworkers that can help you navigate

through the myriad of resourcesavailable. The Fairfax County 50+initiative is also looking to helpdevelop additional services andresources for caregivers. Pleasecontact my office to learn moreabout the progress of these pro-grams. You may also considerreaching out to ElderLink, a non-profit organization created by apartnership of the Fairfax AreaAgency on Aging, the Inova HealthSystem, and the Alzheimer’s Asso-ciation, that seeks to provide af-fordable care management servicesto older adults. They can bereached at 703-324-7948. Anotherhelpful resource is the CaregiverAction Network website. It offersa variety of tips and tools - http://www.caregiveraction.org/re-sources/toolbox/.

I also hope that my show this

month on Fairfax County Channel16, which features several personalcaregivers, will help those who findthemselves in the position of pro-viding care. The show airs through-out the month and can be seenSundays at 5 p.m., Wednesdays at7 p.m. and Fridays at 5 p.m.

It is very important to remem-ber that you must take care ofyourself first in order to provide thebest level of care to your patientor loved one. It is very easy to be-come consumed with trying to fin-ish all tasks only to find that manymore are waiting. Develop a sup-port network. Find respite and re-laxation for yourself. If you are nota caregiver today, you may becomeone. So reach out to help if youcan. By working together, we canbuild communities ready to serveour neighbors.

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Kudos forSupervisorsTo the Editor:

This week’s story “Board Ap-proves Bicycle Master Plan” (Oct.29), discussed a major update tothe county’s transportation plan-ning. Although the county did notlist climate change as one of themajor factors in its decision, thisplan will help county travelers re-duce their carbon footprint. Thatis an important benefit to every-one in the county, regardless ofwhether they commute by bicycle.

Climate change causes increasedrespiratory conditions, and thesediseases are likely to get worse asthe climate gets hotter. As a vet-eran of the health care industry, Icare about these illnesses and thecosts associated with them. Manylegislative bodies are coming to thesame conclusion. For example, theboard’s decision puts it in line withthat of the U.S. Catholic bishops,who recently voted to support lim-its on carbon pollution such asthose in the EPA’s Clean PowerPlan. Regardless of what faith wecome from or how we get to work,these decisions put everyone at less

risk for health conditions associ-ated with climate change. Kudosto the board for its wise decision.

Eileen ErbengiFalls Church

Preserving thePlanetTo the Editor:

Tuesday’s win for the Republi-cans presents us with an opportu-nity for soul-searching. Many con-servative Americans accept the sci-ence on climate change. However,many of the Republicans we

elected to represent us in Congressaren’t in line with the most basicof conservative impulses: conserv-ing the planet that we live on. Infact, many of the Republicans weelected have established sad trackrecords of letting climate changecontinue unabated. As a motherand a person of faith, I hope thatconservative leaders will take apage from the U.S. Catholic Bish-ops, who support limits on carbonpollution. It’s time for our repre-sentatives to represent conserva-tive values at their best.

Irene SayneFalls Church

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A British estate, 400-year-old ghosts,and a brave American family set thestage for The Langley School’s

Middle School fall production of “TheCanterville Ghost.” This hilarious spoof willrun in three performances Nov. 13-15 at6:30 p.m. in the school’s Sherman Arts Cen-ter at 1411 Balls Hill Road in McLean. Tick-ets are on sale for $8 each atwww.langleyschool.org.

Based on the short story by Oscar Wilde,this family-friendly show begins when amodern American family acquires a historicBritish estate – Canterville Chase – whichjust happens to be haunted by a centuries-old ghost. When the Americans attempt torid their new home of this annoying spirit,the ghost enlists the help of his hauntingfriends from neighboring estates. Life ishectic around Canterville Chase until a so-lution is discovered.

Langley’s production includes 20 castmembers, 11 crew members, 11 studentleaders, and a 10-member student pit en-semble to accompany the action on stage.

This is a student-run production, so stu-dents are involved in all aspects of the play,serving as actors, assisting with sound andlighting, overseeing the action as studentdirectors, working on props, makeup, orhair, and assisting with backstage opera-tions. A new set design crew of studentvisual artists designed and helped createthe Victorian set.

Since “The Canterville Ghost” takes placein England, Langley Middle Schoolers de-voted an entire rehearsal to perfecting theirBritish accents, ranging from the “Queen’sEnglish” to Cockney. With just one set andno scene changes, the show also allowsLangley’s student actors to focus on fullydeveloping their characters – from stuffyVictorian ghosts to modern American teens.

Founded in 1942, The Langley School isan independent coed day school for stu-dents in preschool through eighth grade.Located on a 9.2-acre campus in McLean,the school reaches across multiple disci-plines to discover, amplify, and embrace thetalents of every child, every day.

Middle School production runs Nov. 13-15.

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The Langley School’s Middle School fall production of “The CantervilleGhost” will run in three performances from Nov. 13-15 at 6:30 p.m.

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Despite the chaos of the titularstorm, Madeira’s production of“The Tempest” was all smooth

sailing. The plotlines, movement, andtransitions weaved together seamlessly,clarifying any plot points lost in thesometimes-unclear dialogue.

“The Tempest” is believed to be one ofShakespeare’s final works, written in1610. Shakespeare’s version would havehad an all-male cast, but the cast ofMadeira’s production was all female.Consequently, some names were alteredto fit the all-female production.

The story follows rightful Duchess

The fairies, particularly the Ariels (CoriWilliams and Diana Smith), were fluidand together as they flitted around thestage. In contrast, Caliban was portrayedas being animalistic, always crouchinglow to the ground. Their uninterruptedmovements were facilitated by the de-tailed, creative sets, which were con-structed by students. There were stair-cases and platforms made to look likeboulders, which added a sense of depthto the production and gave the actressesseveral levels to work with.

Although some of the dialogue wasincomprehensible, the actresses man-aged to convey the story through consis-tently effective movement, body lan-guage, and tone of voice.

Smooth Sailing at Madeira StageProspera of Milan, who has been strandedfor 12 years on an island with her daugh-ter, Miranda, after being sent away by hersister Antonia and Queen Alonsa of Naples.Prospera orders the Ariels, or spirits, to con-jure up a tempest to strand her enemies onthe island. The play contains three inter-mingling plot lines: the plight of the ship-wreck, the revenge of Prospera, and the lovebetween Miranda and Prince Ferdinand ofNaples.

Prospera’s (Kelleen Moriarty’s) motherlyinstincts and commanding stage presencemade her a perfect fit for queen. Throughbody language and tone of voice, she es-tablished varied relationships with each ofthe other characters. Her tender relation-ship with Miranda (Grace Owen) was

shaped through delicate hair stroking andwarm language, whereas her authoritativerelationship over her subjects on the islandwas established through scolding.

The jester Trinculo (Jeeho Ha), the drunk-ard Stephano (Mary Kate Gould), and themonster Caliban (Kerstin Shimkin) carriedthe comedic aspect of the show. This sideplot involves the two humans confusing themonster for a fish and, upon realizing heisn’t, getting him drunk on wine so they cantake him back to England and sell him for afortune. The trio then plots to overthrowProspera and take over the island. Ha espe-cially demonstrated a mastery of her part,annunciating clearly and loudly and comple-menting her lines with engaging vocal in-flections and amusing facial expressions.

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The Langley High School Orches-tra will present its first concerton Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Lan-gley High School Auditorium at

7 p,m. “An Evening in Vienna” will featuremusic by composers Beethoven, Mozart,von Suppe

and Strauss.Winds, brass, and percussion will include

members of the band and professional men-tors who will perform with the students.This side-by-sideformat is beingmade possible by apartnership be-tween the LangleyPTSA and the Lan-gley Orchestra So-ciety.

Junior TheronMasters will be fea-tured in the Rondofrom Beethoven’sPiano Concerto No.3, Op. 37. CellistsHailey Lee (senior)and Alex Lim (jun-ior) will play thefamous solo pas-sages in “Morning,Noon, and Night inVienna.”

Elizabeth Leungwill make her con-ducting debut withthe Concert Or-chestra, compris-ing freshmen ands o p h o m o r e s .Leung graduatedfrom the JacobsSchool of Music atIndiana Universitywith a bachelor’s inMusic Education.Currently, she

Langley High OrchestraPresents ‘An Evening in Vienna’

Concert artwork created by Drea George, a seniorviolinist at Langley High School.

teaches orchestra at both Langley HS andat Cooper MS.

Dr. Scott McCormick, the director of theorchestra program at Langley, will directthe Philharmonic and Symphonic Orches-tras.

The concert is free, and the public is in-vited. This concert is an opportunity for stu-dents in elementary and middle school toexperience the excitement of the strong or-chestral music program at Langley HS.


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THROUGH SATURDAY/NOV. 15East & West. Tuesday-Saturday, 10

a.m. – 4 p.m. Vienna Arts SocietyGallery on the Village Green, 513Maple Ave. W, Vienna. Artist LibbyEckert exhibits her oil paintingsinspired by her travels acrossAmerica. Call 703-319-3220 or visitwww.ViennaArtsSociety.org for moreinformation.

THROUGH SUNDAY/NOV. 30Rumors of Another World. Opening,

Nov. 9, 2-4 p.m. JoAnne RoseGallery, Lake Anne Plaza, 11404Washington Plaza W, Reston. Anexhibit of poured, not painted, worksby Cape Breton Island artist CelesteFriesen. Free. 703-476-4500.

THURSDAY/NOV. 13GF Rotary Club. 7:30-8:30 a.m. River

Bend Country Club, 375 Walker RoadGreat Falls. Great Falls Rotary ClubWeekly Speaker Series. Download amembership form on their website.Open to anyone who has a personalconnection to Great Falls and isinterested in furthering Rotary’smission of Service Above Self.

Artists Meet for Coffee. 8:30-10 a.m.Katie’s Coffeehouse, GeorgetownPike, Great Falls. Local artists meetfor coffee. All are welcome to dropin.

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

FRIDAY/NOV. 14GFL Drop-In Chess. 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Great Falls Library, 9830 GeorgetownPike, Great Falls. Drop in chess at the

Great Falls Library Meeting Room.All ages are welcome.

Playdate Café. 10 a.m. Great FallsLibrary, 9830 Georgetown Pike,Great Falls. Toys and play space for

children, coffee and conversation forgrown-ups.

Field Trip: Double Feature at AMCTysons. 3:30-10 p.m. Old FirehouseTeen Center, 1440 Chain Bridge

Road, McLean. Trip departs from andreturns to teen center. $30/20 MCCdistrict residents.www.mcleancenter.org.

Christopher K. Morgan & Artists:

“Inconstancy.” 8 p.m. The AldenTheatre, McLean Community Center,1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. TheAlden, Professional Artists Series.$30/$20 MCC district residents.www.mcleancenter.org.

Gasland Part II Screening. 7:30p.m. Unity Church of Fairfax, 854Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Freescreening of the film Gasland Part II,an explosive follow-up to the Oscar-nominated film Gasland. FilmmakerJosh Fox uses dark humor to take adeeper, broader look at the danger ofhydraulic fracturing, or fracking.Discussion following the film led byDusty Horwitt, senior counsel,Environmental Working Group. Formore information visitwww.faithforclimate.org.

FRIDAY/NOV. 14 - SUNDAY/JAN. 4Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of

Lights. 5:30 p.m. MeadowlarkBotanical Garden, 9750 MeadowlarkGardens Court, Vienna. A winterwonderland, including a flowingstream of softly glowing lights, a twostory animated fountain and aGingerbread Village. Admission: $13adults, $8 children ages 3-12;children under 3 are free.

SATURDAY/NOV. 15ThanksGIVING Toy Sale. 9:30 a.m. -

12:30 p.m. St. Francis EpiscopalChurch, 9220 Georgetown Pike,Great Falls. Items include: dolls, cars,trucks, legos, trains, games, puzzles,books, videos, bikes, sportsequipment, strollers, holiday dresses,costumes and much, much more.Proceeds of the sale will go tosponsored charities and educational

The Alden in McLean’s resident contemporary dance company, Christopher K. Morgan &Artists, returns for its fourth annual season with an evening of mixed repertory thatincludes two world premieres. “Inconstancy” will be performed at 8 p.m. on Friday andSaturday, Nov. 14 and 15. Tickets are $30, $20 for McLean tax district residents. TheAlden is located inside the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue

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scholarships. In conjunction, we will alsobe collecting gently used coats to bedonated to the broader D.C.community.

Ballroom Dance. 8 – 9 p.m. Cha-ChaLesson. 9 -11:30 p.m. Colvin RunDance Hall, 10201 Colvin Run Road,Great Falls. DJ music with CraigBukowski playing favorite dancetunes from the 1930s to today. Attireis ballroom casual, everyone iswelcome. $15. 703-759-2685 orwww.colvinrun.org.

Amadeus Strings with JosefSpacek, violin soloist. 4 - 6 p.m.Saint Francis Church, 9220Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Thisconcert will feature works by JohannSebastian Bach, Astor Piazzolla, andDmitri Shostakovich. Tickets are $30at the door, and season passes areavailable for purchase atwww.amadeusconcerts.com, or youcan call 703-759-5334.

Christopher K. Morgan & Artists:“Inconstancy.” 8 p.m. The AldenTheatre, McLean Community Center,1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. TheAlden, Professional Artists Series.$30/$20 MCC district residents.www.mcleancenter.org.

The Mystery of Oolong Teas. 1-3p.m. Colvin Run Mill, 10017 ColvinRun Road, Great Falls. Taste avariety of “wulong” teas as you learnhow they are created and whatmakes each style special, whileenjoying some tea infused treats.Advance reservations and payment($30 per person) required throughthe Mill at 703-759-2771.

Model Railroad Open House. 1-5p.m. Historic Vienna Train Station,231 Dominion Road NE, Vienna. Seeand hear model trains. Freeadmission.

Cars & Coffee. 7-9 p.m. 760 WalkerRoad Great Falls. Gathering of cars atKatie’s Coffeehouse. Antique, custom,hotrod, exotic, sports, etc.

CR Social Ballroom. 8 p.m. – 12:30a.m. Colvin Run Community Hall,10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls.Craig Bukowski’s Ballroom Dance.$15 includes lesson, dance, sodasand light snacks. Call Kathleen Milksat 703-759-2685 for moreinformation.

Craft Fair. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ViennaCommunity Center, 120 CherryStreet SE, Vienna. Oakton Girl Scouttroop 1323 is sponsoring a craft fair.Bring the family for a great shoppingexperience to kick off the holidayseason. They’ll be food, drinks andactivities for the younger members ofthe family to include face paintingand fun hands-on crafts.

Rotary Fun Day & Magic Show! 1p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. GreatFalls Rotary Club is providing a dayof fun at the library. There will be aMagic Show, prizes, snacks, drinksand a Book Exchange. Please bring agently-used children’s book toexchange.

Chew the Fat. 1-4 p.m. Claude MooreColonial Farm, 6310 GeorgetownPike, McLean. What can you do withfat? Many things! Come help theClaude Moore Colonial Farm familymake soap, candles and even dubbin.Educational and fun. Great familyactivity. http://www.1771.org/directions.htm

MONDAY/NOV. 17Foreign Language Storytime for

All Ages.1:30 p.m. Dolly MadisonLibrary, 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue,McLean. Become a language star.Join for a fun foreign language

storytime in Mandarin, Spanish,French or Arabic. No previousknowledge needed.

Learn to Draw Cartoons. 4:30 p.m.Great Falls Library, 9830 GeorgetownPike, Great Falls. Learn to drawcartoons with artist Bud Little. Ages 6and up. Please register for thisprogram.Kids’ Book Club. 5:30 p.m. GreatFalls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike,Great Falls. The incorrigible Childrenof Ashton Place: The MysteriousHowling by Maryrose Wood. Ages 8-12. School age.

TUESDAY/NOV. 18 Great Falls Writers Group

Presents Jim Lehrer. 7 p.m. GreatFalls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike,Great Falls. The veteran newsman,playwright and author will discusshis lifetime in words and his recentnovel, entitled “Top Down,” aboutthe Kennedy assassination.

CR Dance Lessons. 6:30-10:30 p.m.Colvin Run Community Hall, 10201Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. $12per person includes lesson andsnacks. Contact Ed Cottrell at 703-435-5620 or [email protected] more information.

Imagination Yoga for Children. 2p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Forchildren ages 3-5. Children will learnto unite mind and body throughimaginative interaction. Simple yogaposes and adventure stories.

WEDNESDAY/NOV. 19“Murder by Death.” 1 p.m. The

Alden Theatre, McLean CommunityCenter, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.


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The Alden, Midday Movies. Free.www.mcleancenter.org.

GFL Pokemon League. 4:30- 6 p.m.Great Falls Library, 9830 GeorgetownPike, Great Falls. Come playPokemon with your friends. Schoolage 5 to 15.

Storytime for 3-5 Year Olds withCaregiver. 10:30 a.m. DollyMadison Library, 1244 Oak RidgeAvenue, McLean. Join for an earlyliteracy enhanced storytime featuringstories, rhymes and songs.

Pokemon League. 4:30 p.m. GreatFalls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike,Great Falls. Come play Pokemon withyour friends. Ages 5-15.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY/NOV. 20-22Brethren’s 21st Annual Christmas

Craft Show. Thursday and Friday:10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Oakton Church of theBrethren, 10025 Courthouse Rd.,Vienna. Come browse around andfind unique presents and stockingstuffers; cards and gift bags; seasonaldécor; kitchen accessories; baby andchildren’s items; scarves, hats andother attire; jewelry; pillows andlinens; ceramics; fresh baked piesand cakes and much more.

THURSDAY/NOV. 20James Cotton. 8 p.m. The Barns at

Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.Widely regarded as one of the bestharmonica players of all time, thisinstrumentalist and blues legend hasmade his mark on music history.Tickets: $25. For more information,visit www.wolftrap.org.

GF Rotary Club. 7:30-8:30 a.m. RiverBend Country Club, 375 Walker Road

Great Falls. Great Falls Rotary ClubWeekly Speaker Series. Download amembership form on their website.Open to anyone who has a personalconnection to Great Falls and isinterested in furthering Rotary’smission of Service Above Self.

Artists Meet for Coffee. 8:30-10 a.m.Katie’s Coffeehouse, GeorgetownPike, Great Falls. Local artists meetfor coffee. All are welcome to dropin.

FRIDAY/NOV. 21Quote-Along Film: “A Christmas

Story.” 7:30 p.m. The Alden, 1234Ingleside Avenue, McLean. Yell alongto your all-time holiday favorite.Free.

GFL Drop-In Chess. 4:30-6:30 p.m.Great Falls Library, 9830 GeorgetownPike, Great Falls. Drop in chess at theGreat Falls Library Meeting Room.All ages are welcome.

FRIDAY/NOV. 21 - SATURDAY/NOV. 22Chris Smither & The Motivators.

The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 TrapRoad, Vienna. Tickets: $30-$35. Formore information, visitwww.wolftrap.org.

FRIDAY/NOV. 21 - SUNDAY/NOV. 2345th Annual Treasury of Art

Juried Show and Sale. Saleshours are Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.;Saturday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday,noon - 4 p.m.Vienna CommunityCenter, 120 Cherry Street, Vienna.Vienna’s largest art exhibition of theyear. Hundreds of original works inall media by artists from Virginia,Maryland, Washington, D.C. andbeyond will be for sale. Meet theartists, enjoy light refreshments and

music by the Serenada StringQuartet at the Awards Reception,Friday Nov. 21, 7 - 9 p.m. Free andopen to the public.www.ViennaArtsSociety.org

SATURDAY/NOV. 22Andes Manta in Concert. 8 p.m. The

Alden Theatre, McLean CommunityCenter, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.Live @ The Alden. $20/$15 MCCdistrict residents.www.mcleancenter.org.

Cars & Coffee. 7-9 p.m. 760 WalkerRoad Great Falls. Gathering of cars atKatie’s Coffeehouse. Antique, custom,hotrod, exotic, sports, etc.

CR Dance for Everyone. Colvin RunCommunity Hall, 10201 Colvin RunRoad, Great Falls. $12 per personincludes lesson dance, soda andsnacks. Contact Ed Cottrell at 703-435-5620 or [email protected] more information.

35th Annual Christmas Bazaar. 9a.m. - 5 p.m. t. John’s Academy gymat 6422 Linway Terrace, McLean.Vendors from across NorthernVirginia, entertainment, local art andthe chance to purchase jewelry, foodand gifts. Free admission. For moreinformation contact Jennifer [email protected].

SUNDAY/NOV. 23Concerts at The Alden. 3 p.m. The

Alden Theatre, McLean CommunityCenter, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.Live @ The Alden. Free.www.mcleancenter.org.

“Autumn Splendor.” 3-5 p.m. TheAlden Theatre, McLean CommunityCenter, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.Sunday Soiree Series Dance. $15 percouple, $8 single.www.mcleancenter.org.


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2 8500 Old Dominion Drive, McLean — $2,990,000

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4 7814 Montvale Way, McLean — $2,259,000

5 7786 Solitude Court, McLean— $2,200,0009 511 Jackson Tavern Way, Great Falls

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By Marilyn Campbell

The Connection

Fall not only brings vibrantly col-ored leaves and pumpkins, but italso ushers in a slew of new book

releases. Among those is an interior de-sign book featuring local designers.

Melissa Mather’s “Creating Elegant In-teriors: Designers in their Own Words”is a collection of narratives from designexperts who offer advice on creating astylish home. It is filled with photographsof rooms that offer a variety of defini-tions of elegance, including modern, tra-ditional and even preppy.

“We presented questions to a variety ofskillful tastemakers, each with a discern-ing eye for style,” said Mather. “Their an-swers are intended to help the reader dis-cover their own personal style and create

a home that is both elegant and comfortable.The designers share some of the insights theyuse while guiding their clients to the discov-ery of their own unique design style.”

Among the designers in the book areVictoria Sanchez of Victoria Sanchez Inte-riors and Victoria at Home in Old Town,Alexandria, who describes how she beginsher design projects.

“I always ask lifestyle questions early onin the design process to understand howmy clients want to best use their space,”said Sanchez. “For example, do you have abig family that requires 10 seats at the din-ing table? Do you host the weekly playgroupand therefore need open spaces andchildproof fabrics? Write down your an-swers and you will quickly see what youneed and what’s important to you, and thiswill help you develop the right space.”

Personal touches and do-it-yourselfprojects are great ways to showcase yourtastes and sense of style,” said Allie Mannof Arlington.

“Don’t be afraid to use your space as acreative outlet,” she said. “Do-it-yourself

projects don’t need to be super time-con-suming or terribly sophisticated, either.”

CREATE A MASTER PLAN before be-ginning a project is advice offered by KaiTong, an architect at Hopkins & Porterin Potomac, Md. “It doesn’t need to beimplemented and finished immediately,but it will allow the clients to live in thespace and observe how both the spaceand their vision and needs evolve,” hesaid.

One of the first things to ask and con-sider is how the space is going to be used,said Ann O’Shields, an interior designerand owner of The Nest Egg in Fairfax.

“Will it be adults only in a formal set-ting or a space with children and pets?”she asks. “From there, I recommend iden-tifying spaces or things in your currenthome that you enjoy. It’s important togive your home personality and add ele-ments that you enjoy.”

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The new country estate at 956Mackall Farm Lane in McLeanwill be the location for the 8thannual DC Design House, a

project that raises money to benefitChildren’s National Health System. The2015 DC Design House will be held fromApril 11 to May 10.

“We’re excited to have found such a won-derful location and partner for the 2015 DCDesign House,” said Skip Singleton, co-founder of the DC Design House. “The newhome by Artisan Builders is a charming oldfarmhouse-style home in McLean, our firstventure into Virginia, with many rooms forour team of designers to decorate.”

Built by Artisan Builders and designed byHarrison Design, the 8,869-square-foothome replicates an old American farm-house. The home is reminiscent of a Vir-ginia countryside home, but offers modernamenities. The interior floor plan is an Lshape, which was popular among earlyfarmers because of the ease and efficiencyof adding future rooms.

“My partners and I are truly thrilled thatArtisan Builders’ new old farmhouse inMcLean, Va., has been selected as the 2015DC Design House,” said Stephen Yeonas of

Artisan Builders. “Our entire team is com-mitted to making the event the best ever,while helping a great cause, Children’s Na-tional Health System.”

THIS MODERN FARMHOUSE offerslight-filled interior rooms that blend old

elements, such as reclaimed wood and an-tiques, with new features, including top-of-the-line kitchen appliances.

A gallery finished with stone from an oldVirginia farmhouse and a library paneledin quarter-sawn oak are among the vintagetouches. The exterior features covered

porches, antique style lighting, and naturalstone in a random, hand-cut pattern. Land-scape design is by Fine Landscapes and salesby Yeonas & Shafran Real Estate.

Some of the area’s top designers pre-viewed more than 20 rooms in the three-level home, which includes first floor for-mal and family foyers, dining and livingrooms, library, kitchen, breakfast room,family room, mudroom and front and rearcovered porches. Among the rooms on theupper level are a master suite with readingnook and three secondary suites, while thelower level offers a bistro and bar, mediaand game rooms, and an additional bed-room and bath.

“We’ll be announcing designers by the endof November,” said Susan Hayes Long, chairof the DC Design House, “and we’re surethe 8th annual DC Design House will con-tinue our tradition of exceptionally inno-vative designs and inspiration, all whileraising money for our beneficiary:Children’s National Health System.”

The interior designers create presentationboards, which show how they would designthe home. Volunteer staff choose the design-ers who will donate their time and talent totransform the house into a showcase home.

The DC Design House began in 2008 asan event for the DC Metro area in whichtop area designers showcased their talentsin a “flowing design home” to raise fundsfor a local charity. What began as a singleevent goal to raise funds for Children’s Na-tional Health System, formerly Children’sNational Medical Center, has developedinto an annual residential design attrac-tion and fundraiser.

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“We’re excited to have found such a wonderfullocation and partner for the 2015 DC DesignHouse. The new home by Artisan Builders is acharming old farmhouse-style home in McLean,our first venture into Virginia, with many roomsfor our team of designers to decorate.”

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The Oakton and Langley footballteams each earned a spot in the6A North region playoffs.

Oakton enters the postseason as theregion’s No. 14 seed and will travel toface No. 3 Lake Braddock at 7:30 p.m.on Friday, Nov. 14.

The Cougars defeated Herndon 21-16in both teams’ regular-season finale onNov. 7. The win improved Oakton’s recordto 5-5 and helped the team earn a play-off berth. The Cougars’ reward is a first-round matchup with Lake Braddock,

which finished the regular season withan 8-2 record. The Bruins lost to a pair ofplayoff teams, Robinson and West Spring-field, but also defeated playoff teamsWestfield, Annandale and South County.

Oakton’s lone win against a playoff-bound team came against Robinson onOct. 24. The Cougars won the NorthernRegion in 2012, but missed the playoffslast season.

Langley enters the playoffs as the No.15 seed and will travel to face No. 2Westfield at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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Langley fans groaned as runningback Tyler West laid on the turfand reached for his leg during thefourth quarter of the Saxons’

regular-season finale against rival McLeanon Nov. 7.

“That’s our team!” one person yelled fromthe stands.

As it turned out, West was OK and laterraced into the end zone for a 35-yard touch-down, extending an already healthy Lan-gley lead.

While West has had some help along theway, his importance to the Langley footballteam is undeniable. On Friday, he reacheda career milestone and helped keep the Sax-ons’ season alive.

West carried 38 times for 276 yards andfour touchdowns, leading Langley to a 36-13 win over McLean at Langley High School.West’s performance propelled him to the topof the Saxons’ all-time rushing list with4,198 yards, surpassing Phil Mun’s total of4,053. With the victory, Langley secured aspot in the 6A North region playoffs.

“He’s a phenomenal player, a phenomenalathlete,” sophomore right guard TylerHowerton said about West. “… He’s one ofour most important players. There’s no waywe could be where we are without him.”

WEST, a 5-foot-11, 205-pound senior, didmost of his damage in just two seasons. Hecarried nine times for 62 yards as a sopho-more, when Mun was a senior. West tookover the starting role in 2013 and rushedfor 2,230 yards and 26 touchdowns behinda big, experienced offensive line anchoredby all-region guard Brooks Norris, who nowplays for William & Mary. The Saxons aver-aged 40.1 points per contest that season, aprogram record, finished 9-3 and won aplayoff game.

In 2014, the Saxons entered the seasonwith a younger offensive line, which becameeven less experienced when 6-foot-6, 265-pound senior tackle Connor Halm suffereda knee injury early in the year.

Langley opened the season with lopsidedlosses to Yorktown and Stone Bridge as theSaxons’ running game started slowly.

“It’s a young group that we had this year,”West said. “We kind of knew it would takea little while and it did. We started slowand [head] coach [John] Howerton andeveryone worked together. … Probablyaround the time of the Fairfax game is whenthe line started to get everything going.”

West rushed for 165 yards against Fairfaxon Oct. 10, but Langley lost, 35-28, drop-ping the Saxons’ record to 2-4.

third straight time and qualified forthe playoffs for the fifth consecutiveseason.

John Howerton said the senior run-ning back isn’t much of talker, but hisperformance speaks volumes.

“For as quiet as he is, he’s more arole model through his actions,”Howerton said. “I’d much rather havea kid lead by example than be a bigtalker. He’s always been a great kid,and he just has abilities that other kidsdon’t have.”

WEST’S PERFORMANCE againstMcLean gave him 1,906 yards and 25touchdowns this season. He’s 94 yardsshy of his second 2,000-yard seasonand needs 459 yards to catch Langley’ssingle-season rushing leader, TrevorBacon, who amassed 2,365 during the2004 season.

West said he would like to reach the2,000-yard mark.

“That would be huge for me,” Westsaid. “I’m definitely going to try to getthat last 100 yards and hopefully I canget more. That’s definitely a milestonefor me right now.”

Getting at least 94 yards on theground will be a tough task for Westand the Saxons (6-4), who enter theplayoffs as the region’s No. 15 seedand will travel to face No. 2 Westfield(9-1) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14.The Bulldogs have reached the regionfinal each of the last three seasons,and this year defeated defending statechampion and No. 1 seed Centreville42-41 in double overtime.

“I know that they’re going to betough,” West said, “and we’re goingto have to practice really hard to getto where we need to be.”

West enters Friday’s playoff gamewith 548 carries for 4,198 yards and51 touchdowns in his Langley career.If the Saxons are going to pull off anupset of Westfield, it will be West lead-ing the way.

“It feels good to be able to have arunning back like him behind me,”Tyler Howerton said. “A good blockwill lead to a good run … [but] I knowthat even if there’s a mistake [upfront], he’ll still be able to pick upsome yards.”

That would be Langley’s last regular sea-son defeat.

The Saxons have won four straight, in-cluding a 21-20 victory over Madison onOct. 31, which Langley pulled out in thefinal minute. West rushed for 220 yardsagainst the Warhawks.

“I’d say it started about midseason,” JohnHowerton said when asked about when hisoffensive line started to jell. “I missed acouple games with an illness, and I wasn’table to work with the kids. When I cameback, I tried to crash-course them and re-ally get them going. But I think half the yearis usually about right for younger kids.We’ve had three sophomores starting in andout on the line. We had to switch a couplekids around. We lost the big kid, ConnorHalm, early, and that really hurt us. He was[an] experienced, big, scholarship-leveltackle. ... When that happened, the cardshad to be pulled out and shuffled around.”

Sophomore Lachlan Pitts, junior BenCulmer and junior Xavier Henschel haveplayed tackle for Langley. Junior MJJohnson and sophomore Tyler Howertonhave played guard and senior Ben So is oneof multiple Saxons who have played cen-ter.

Against McLean, the Langley offensiveline helped West put forth a dominant per-formance.

No. 5’s first touchdown, a 5-yard run,gave the Saxons a 7-0 advantage in theopening quarter. Early in the second quar-ter, West took the snap out of Langley’s“Ram” formation and scored on a 6-yardrun. Sixty-seven seconds later, West’s 7-yardscamper extended the Saxons’ lead to 21-0.

West’s final carry was a 35-yard touch-down run with 6:33 left in the fourth quar-ter, giving Langley a 36-7 advantage. TheSaxons defeated the Highlanders for the

Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection

Langley running back Tyler West rushed for 276 yards and four touch-downs against McLean on Nov. 7.

Senior becomesSaxons’ all-timeleading rusher.

RB West Carries Langley Football Into Playoffs

“He’s one of our mostimportant players.There’s no way we couldbe where we arewithout him.”

— Langley guard Tyler Howertonabout running back Tyler West.

McLean Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman

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Now, I have to tell you, having such anacceptable, ready-made, beyond-reproachkind of excuse such as cancer as the reasonfor anything you want to do/don’t want todo/can’t do, etc., is incredibly tempting. It’salmost like having a super power, a powerwhich cannot be questioned or compro-mised in any way. And quite frankly, con-jures a wide range of emotions/reactions;from one perspective, it places the cancerpatient in a position of strength, and on theother, creates a kind dependence that ishard to resist. My fear has always been thatrelying on cancer too much as an excusesomehow weakens the immune system andso I have been hesitant to use its power. Canyou say slippery slope?

As an example: if “the dog ate my home-work” became an acceptable excuse, onewould use it as such until it no longer passedmuster; and as we all know, eventually itdoesn’t pass anything. However, cancer asan excuse – in my experience, will alwayspass muster and then some. Moreover, theseriousness of it will likely prevent thepatient from ever having to answer anyshow-proof type questions: “Show me yourport.” “Name your most recent chemother-apy cocktail.” “How long does a typical infu-sion last?” As a consequence, the potentialfor use and abuse is almost overwhelming.

Nevertheless, in spite of the temptation, Ihave rarely used my disease as an excuse foranything, other than when it was obvious bymy appearance – during heavy duty chemo-therapy – that I was unavailable, shall wesay. It always felt as if I might be manipulat-ing situations if I were to start using “cancer”as an excuse; as believable and understand-able an excuse as it was/is. It’s so easy. Sounquestioned. No one is going to ask:“Really?” “Are you throwing up that much?”“Are you sure you can’t get out of bed?”Besides, I haven’t wanted to give in to mycancer whereby it begins to control my lifemore than the regular medical appoint-ments, lab work, diagnostic scans, infusionsand the 40+ pills I ingest and restricted dietalready do. I’ve wanted to maintain somecontrol and try not to become a victim of myown circumstances. Easier said than done, Iassure you.

But I have persevered and survived fiveyears and nearly nine months. Through acombination of good genes, a healthier life-style and diet, a variety of non-traditionalalternatives/supplements and a bit of blindluck, not to mention a super-positive atti-tude which I inherited from my father, lifegoes on. However, if anything goes wrong, Iknow who/what to blame: “cancer.” It was-n’t anything I said or did. In a way, there’scomfort in having such a good excuse.Unfortunate, certainly, but very convenient.

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