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Viennaand OaktonViennaWitches, Goblinsand Pumpkins,Oh, My!News, Page 8Opinion, Page 6 ❖ Entertainment, Page 11 ❖ Sports, Page 12 ❖ Classifieds, Page 14Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/The ConnectionFollin Lane ProjectIs Still WorrisomeNews, Page 3Vienna Man Guilty ofWire FraudNews, Page 3The Starling siblings (from left): Nikki, 3;Nathan, 7; Julia, 9; and Madalyn, 5,participate in Vienna’s Annual FamilyHalloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 18,outside the community center.www.ConnectionNewspapers.com October 29 - November 4, 2014online at www.connectionnewspapers.comVienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2014 ❖ 1

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NewsVienna/Oakton Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic703-778-9414 or vienna@connectionnewspapers.com(From left)ResidentsDavid andLoretta Roby,Pat Melton andSuzanne andSean McCloreyare concernedabout theFollin Laneproject.Early afternoontraffic onFollin Laneheads towardMaple Avenue.Photos by Bonnie Hobbs/The ConnectionFollin Lane Project Is Still WorrisomeResidents questionsafety and need forlong turn lane.By Bonnie HobbsThe ConnectionThe Town of Vienna is movingfull-speed ahead with its plan towiden Follin Lane from two tothree lanes. And last Monday,Oct. 20, it awarded $59,000 to Urban Ltd.for additional engineering services associatedwith the project.But the nearby residents are still worriedabout safety and destruction of the treecanopy. They also question why the rightturnlane from Follin onto Maple Avenuetoward Tysons Corner must increase to fourtimes its current length.“The turn lane originally went from HineStreet to [Route] 123,” said Mashie Drive’sDavid Roby during last week’s Town Councilmeeting. “But now it’ll have a 600-footlongright-turn lane to accommodate commuters.There’s hardly any traffic that turnsright there – most of it turns left.”Suzanne McClorey lives at the corner ofHine and Follin, which has been the site ofnumerous traffic accidents. And she sayswidening Follin will only make things worsesince it will enable motorists to drive evenfaster on that road.“Safety needs to be part of this project inthe beginning, and not tweaked after thefact,” she said. She also wondered whyMayor Laurie DiRocco advised her and herneighbors to take their concerns to theTown’s Transportation Safety Commission.“It just doesn’t make much sense to me,”said McClorey. “The Transportation SafetyCommission is just regular citizens. But welive there and are in a better position todecide about this issue than they are.”But, replied DiRocco, “They look at it fromthe perspective of the Town as a whole. Andthey try to be consistent when it comes totheir decisions. Residents, walkers and studentsare stakeholders there, as are thepeople who work in that area, and we wantit to be safe for everyone.”Agreeing, Councilwoman Linda Colbertsaid, “Our boards and commissions aremade up of good citizens interested in helpingtheir community.”“In every project we undertake, safety isalways important,” added Director of PublicWorks Dennis Johnson. “All constructionplans have to follow Virginia engineeringand safety standards.” He also noted thatFollin Lane trees that should be protectedwill be marked.Still, said Roby, whose property backs upto Follin, “Follin Lane is a very narrow roadthat feels like a neighborhood road, with alarge tree canopy. And there was no considerationgiven to saving it; this projectwould wipe out large parts of it. We’re gladyou’re saving some trees, but we feel thisplan is still too aggressive.”REGARDING THE RIGHT-TURN LANE,he said he saw a traffic study about theproject and was “surprised that it has a numberof recommendations to improve trafficfrom Navy Federal [Credit Union], butdoesn’t mention lengthening the turn lane.“That storage lane is currently 150 feetand – even with the [planned] Navy Federalexpansion, the study said the peak trafficwould need only 171 feet of stacking,”continued Roby. “So I don’t see the needfor a 600-foot turn lane, and we ask you toshorten it. The trees are important to theresidents, not just for beauty and air quality,but for a buffer from the road.”DiRocco asked if there are ways to savesome of the trees by shortening the turnlane, and Johnson said that’s why the Townarborist needs to survey those trees. Shealso asked why 600 feet are needed for theturn lane, and Deputy Director of PublicWorks Michael Gallagher explained.“The queuing [on Follin] is in excess of700 feet because traffic wanting to turn ontoMaple [Route 123] is backed up there,” hesaid. “And the more people that can get outof it and turn right will lessen the queuefor the left lane. It’s not warranted by theamount of traffic turning right onto Maple.”But Roby’s wife, Loretta, said the trafficstudy – done by Navy Federal – states thatNavy Federal is building a 1,200-car parkinggarage. “Potentially, there’ll be 1,200extra cars going down Follin Lane – andeven Navy Federal says Follin and the currentturning lane are adequate,” she said.“So it’s misinformation, over and overagain.”Gallagher said the report, done by Wells& Associates, didn’t address the turn lanebecause Navy Federal did it because itwanted to put in a traffic signal. He alsonoted that 70 percent of the drivers on Follinturn left onto Maple and 30 percent turnSee Follin Lane, Page 5Vienna Man Guilty of Wire FraudBy Bonnie HobbsThe ConnectionAVienna man is facing possible decadesin prison after pleadingguilty last week in federal courtto defrauding clients that he advisedabout financial investments. He is IsmailElmas, 49.He entered his plea last Tuesday, Oct.21, in the U.S. District Court in Alexandria.He admitted to defrauding morethan 10 of his clients – many of whomwere senior citizens and widows – outof more than $1 million in funds theyentrusted to him to invest on their behalf.In a statement of facts filed with the pleaagreement, Elmas acknowledged that he’dworked as an investment adviser at AppleFinancial Services during the time of hisoffense. He was also registered with theFinancial Industry Regulatory Authority asan investment adviser.In addition, he owned and operated abank account in the name of “I.E. FinancialSolutions.” From at least 2012 throughin or around August 2014, Elmas misappropriatedclient funds given to him for legitimateinvestments in his capacity as aninvestment adviser, and he used thosefunds for his own purposes by way of hisI.E. Financial Solutions bank account atNFCU.Authorities said he misappropriated theseclient funds in different ways. For example,he purposely withheld the fact that I.E. FinancialSolutions was his own bank account,never telling his clients they were,in effect, giving their money to him for hisown, personal use.Sometimes, Elmas falsely described I.E.Financial Solutions to clients as a particularinvestment vehicle, such as a Certificateof Deposit or a Real Estate Investment Trust.Bilked investment clientsout of more than $1 million.At other times, he simply transferred thefunds to his I.E. Financial Solutions accountwithout telling his clients the truthabout what he was really doing with theirmoney.Now convicted of wire fraud, Elmasfaces as much as 20 years in prison whenhe returns to court Jan. 16, 2015, forsentencing before U.S. District CourtJudge Anthony Trenga.This case was investigated by the FBI’sWashington Field Office and is beingprosecuted by Assistant U.S. AttorneyChad Golder.www.ConnectionNewspapers.comVienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2014 ❖ 3

NewsIt’s vital to plan carefully for your financial future. But, as in climbing amountain, you also need an effective strategy to get back down safely.Members ofSLEEP, or StartLater for Excellencein EducationProposal,celebrate afterlater high schoolstart times wereapproved byFairfax CountyPublic Schools'School Board.Attend one of our unique workshops to learnhow to ensure that your savings will last as long as you do.• Saturday, November 8 at 10 am• Tuesday, November 18 at 7 pm• Saturday, December 6 at 10 amClass space is limited. 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On Oct. 23, it all paidoff.The co-founder of Start Later for Excellencein Education Proposal - or SLEEP - saw theFairfax County Public School Board approve to movehigh school start times ahead by 30 minutes, 11-1.“This means the school system is getting a policyon what is best for the kids,” she said after the vote.“It’s been a labor of love.”She said she was proud of Superintendent KarenGarza and the board members for approving themotion. The change means that high school starttimes will be between 8 and 8:10 a.m. next schoolyear, about a 30 minute push forward. Middle Schoolstart times will be 7:30 and elementary start timeswill remain unchanged.The only board member to not vote yes on the proposalwas Sully District board member Kathy Smith.“I was really hoping when this process started thatI could be in a place where I could vote yes,” Smithsaid.She said many of her constituents did not wantschool start times to change, and she wanted to bethe one voice for them.“I have once been a lone no vote on the board,and it’s not easy,” said Hunter Mill District boardmember Pat Hynes. “I want to mention it, becausewe are models for our students always.”SEVERAL BOARD MEMBERS became emotionalas they talked about the reasons they supported it -whether they supported it along with Payne for thepast decade or decided more recently to approve theproposal.Mason District board member Sandra Evans, whois also a co-founder of SLEEP and made the motionfor the proposal, said some students are picked upas early as 5:45 a.m.“Sleep deprivation is a public health crisis,” shesaid.With more sleep, she said, students would be atless of a risk for depression, attendance loss, low testscore and car accidents.During the public comment period, mother of threeKaren Keys-Gamarra spoke about pulling her threeboys out of bed to wake them up every day of theirschool years.Photos by Beth TudanLater school start times advocates PhyllisPayne, former Executive Director of SLEEPTerry Tuley and Oakton Elementary sixthgrade student Thomas Tudan, who will beable to benefit from later high school starttimes in the future.“As I jostled my sons repeatedly during those predawnhours, pulling off their covers while rushingto prepare breakfast, I instinctively knew somethingwas wrong,” she said. “I knew that these brutallyearly start times could not be healthy.”Two of her sons have already graduated, but thethird one is a sophomore at Madison High Schooland will benefit from the later start times next year.“It’s not about taking away teens’ electronics, forbiddingcaffeinated drinks or forcing them to go tobed early,” she said. “It’s about hormones, body clocksand circadian rhythms. Trust me, my husband and Icould and would make our boys go to bed early. Butwe could not make them sleep.”The impact will be even bigger for disadvantagedand students with disabilities, according to ShereeBrown Kaplan with Fairfax Alliance for AppropriateSchool Education.“This has been a long time coming,” she said afterthe motion was approved. “This isn’t about savingmoney. It’s about the kids.”During her speech in the public comment portionof the meeting, she said disadvantaged students feelthe effects of sleep deprivation more than other studentsdo.“An insufficient sleep can exacerbate certain mentalillnesses like bipolar disorders and anxiety disorSee School Board, Page 134 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

NewsFollin Lane Project QuestionedFrom Page 3right.Mashie Drive resident Steve Skjei saidVienna shouldn’t approve any Follin Lanechanges “until the right-turn lane is reducedto something reasonable or [someone] producesa valid reason for it being 600 feet.”He also related his own traffic survey, donethe previous three work days, Oct. 16-17and Oct. 20.On Oct. 16, he said, 47 percent of peopleturning right onto Maple from Follin did iton a red signal. The numbers the other twodays, said Skjei, were 60 percent and 54percent, respectively.“So why are we destroying trees tolengthen the right-turn lane?” he asked.“The existing [one] is very effective. At onetime, I saw four cars and a bus make thatright turn on red.”ALSO WORRIED about the constructionimpacts, he said, “There are huge volumes[of vehicles] turning left onto Maple, andit’ll greatly affect the people living to thewest.”McClorey said Johnson and Gallagherseem “dead set” on having this long turnlane that is, in effect, a “dedicated lane.”But Councilwoman Carey Sienicki told herthe project is also “for the town in total.Extending the traffic lane would give somerelief to people living in the area.” She saidthe engineering team “already changed thecorners to make it better for pedestrians andaddress your concerns. I think they do a tremendousjob.”Hine Street resident Frank Johnson saidhis problem with Follin is the crisscross andT-bone accidents there. “To me, the issue issafety – people racing down Follin or cuttingacross an intersection,” he said. “Thesight lines are horrendous.”DiRocco said removing some of the brushthere will improve that situation and “theintersection issue is going before the TransportationSafety Commission.”Nearby resident Doug Noble said he’drather have traffic on Follin than on theother area streets because “children areriding their bikes to school on them.” Furthermore,told the Council, “A traffic studyis usually prepared by a developer in theirbest interests. But we all have an interestin what’s going on Follin Lane, and youshould think about that as we move forwardon this project.”And the Council members took the residents’words seriously. “I’m concerned aboutthe different interpretations of this study,”said Vice-Mayor Edythe Kelleher. “I’d likesomeone from Wells to come to [Town] staffand address and clarify them for us.”ADMISSION OPEN HOUSEAllow us to introduce youto Madeira’s academic programsand school community at one ofour fall open house events.Meet teachers, take a campus tour,and experience the magic of Madeira.Sunday, October 5 • 1:00 pmSunday, November 9 • 1:00 pmor by appointment throughout the yearFor more information call703-556-8273or begin your journeyonline atwww.madeira.org.Now offering transportation from D.C.,Alexandria, and Tysons Metro.The Madeira School • 8328 Georgetown Pike • McLean, VA 22102www.ConnectionNewspapers.comVienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2014 ❖ 5

OpinionVienna & OaktonChange for the Better in Fairfax County SchoolsLater start times, full-day Mondays; who knows,next maybe gifted-and-talented programs forpoor students?Who says big bureaucracies can’tmake big changes?One year into the tenure ofKaren Garza, we have two hugechanges that between them impact almost everysingle student, every family with childrenin Fairfax County Public Schools.Last week, the Fairfax County School Boardvoted to move high school start timesall after 8 a.m. beginning next September.Garza, superintendent of FairfaxCounty Public Schools, announced thissummer the implementation of full-day Mondays,another previously insurmountable task.A plan emerged that made this possible forunder $5 million (original estimates werewildly and prohibitively higher) while keepingelementary school times the same (orwithin 5-10 minutes). The goal is to movemiddle school start times later in the future.Change comes in mysterious ways. Part ofthe support for this change comes from thescience.The American Academy of Pediatrics this fall:“A substantial body of research has now demonstratedthat delaying school start times isLetters to the EditorEditorialan effective countermeasure to chronic sleeploss and has a wide range of potential benefitsto students with regard to physical and mentalhealth, safety, and academic achievement.“The American Academy of Pediatricsstrongly supports the efforts of school districtsto optimize sleep in students and urges highschools and middle schools to aim for starttimes that allow students the opportunityto achieve optimal levels of sleep(8.5–9.5 hours) and to improve physi-VotingEvery year is Election Year in Virginia,and this year, the ballot is short butimportant. Turn out to vote for U.S.Senate, member of the House of Representatives,and a few questions.You can vote absentee in person betweennow and Saturday, Nov. 1; after that, vote onElection Day, Nov. 1, at your assigned pollingplace. Bring photo identification with you, therules have changed.Vote Yes on Transportation Bond ReferendumChampion for VeteransTo the Editor:I am writing to bring the attentionof voters to the importance ofthe choice they have in the electionfor the 10th CongressionalDistrict.John Foust is the candidate whohas shown he deserves the supportof veterans. John supports GovernorMcAuliffe’s workforce developmentplan which includes amuch needed effort to create morejobs in Virginia. A feature of thisprogram is the Virginia Values Veteransprogram, which will askTo the Editor:On Nov. 4, Fairfax County residentswill vote on a TransportationBond Referendum. TheLeague of Women Voters supportsthe Bond Referendum and urgesvoters to approve it.If accepted, the Bond wouldfund three types of projects:❖ Spot Road Improvements:These include adding or lengtheningturn lanes; upgrading turn signalsand signage; constructingwalkways and providing crosswalks;and making popular destinationsmore accessible.❖ Pedestrian Improvements:These include building missingsidewalk and trail links; addingand improving signalized crosswalksand other pedestrianfriendlyintersection improvements.❖ Bike and Trail Improvements:These include developing new bicyclefacilities, constructing trails,adding bicycle parking, and makingpopular destinations and masstransit more accessible.These upgrades would increasethe capacity of our transportationnetwork by allowing it to carrymore people, whether they drive,walk, bike or take mass transit. Goto fairfaxcounty.gov/bond/ for informationabout cost, project detailsand answers to other frequentlyasked questions.Here’s something else to consider:Fairfax is one of only 32counties in the United States witha AAA Bond Rating. This allowsthe County to borrow at lower interestrates. And because Fairfaxhas access to other funding10,000 businesses to sign a pledgeof commitment to hiring more veterans.By working with these businessesin Virginia service membersare provided opportunities for asuccessful transition back to thecivilian life. Our veterans deservenothing less.Recently Governor McAuliffealso signed Executive Order 23establishing “The New VirginiaEconomy” Workforce Initiative. Asa U.S. Army veteran I believe themost important part of this initiativewill be to help secure employmentopportunities for theyounger generation of veterans.With the Governor’s initiativeand the support of Northern VirginianDemocrats like John Foustwho is running for Congress in the10th CD Veterans will have a betteroutlook in the future job marketin Virginia.John is the son of a WWII veteranand he has always supportedveterans and military familiescauses. As a Vietnam veteran Ihave confidence that when JohnFoust is elected in November hecal (eg, reduced obesity risk) and mental (eg,lower rates of depression) health, safety (eg,drowsy driving crashes), academic performance,and quality of life.”We commend the leadership of the advocacygroup SLEEP in Fairfax, which never gave up,even in years when this change appeared impossible.We suspect the key ingredient is new leadershipat the top at FCPS, Karen Garza.A superintendent across the river, JoshuaStarr, will have to ask himself what’s holdingup such changes in Montgomery County PublicSchools.— Mary Kimm,mkimm@connectionnewspapers.comFor information, contact State Board of Elections,804 864-8901, Toll Free: 800 552-9745 FAX:804 371-0194, email: info@sbe.virginia.gov; orvisit http://www.sbe.virginia.govYou can read previous Connection coverageat http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/Elections/— Mary Kimm,mkimm@connectionnewspapers.comsources, this Bond represents only7 percent of the cost of these improvements.The League of Women Votersurges you to vote on Nov. 4. Andwe encourage you to say YES tothe Transportation Bond Referendum.We believe that theseprojects will reduce congestionand make it easier and safer forall of us to get to the places wherewe need and want to go.Julia Jones and Helen Kelly,Co-PresidentsLeague of Women Voters of theFairfax Areawill continue to be a champion forveterans and military families andour issues.J. Jay VolkertViennaWriteLetters to the EditorThe Connection1606 King St.Alexandria VA 22314Call: 703-917-6444.By e-mail:vienna@connectionnewspapers.comwww.ConnectionNewspapers.comAn independent, locally owned weeklynewspaper deliveredto homes and businesses.Published byLocal Media Connection LLC1606 King StreetAlexandria, Virginia 22314Free digital edition delivered toyour email box. 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NewsWitches, Goblins and Pumpkins, Oh, My!Vienna’s annual Family Halloween Party was Saturday, Oct. 18,outside the community center.Photos by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection3 yearsto 8th grade(From left) are Kayli Dunham and Sarah-Grace Singleton,both 8.Nora Van Valkenburg, 8, as a princess.Vienna Town Councilman Pasha Majdi, son Max, 1, andwife Jayme.Janani Ramanathan, 5, as Strawberry Shortcake.Woman-Owned BusinessHurry…Sale Ends Soon!3891 Pickett Road • Fairfax, VA 22031703-978-9001www.kempercarpet.com8 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comVienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2014 ❖ 9

NewsMadison High’s Homecoming ParadeMadison’s Homecoming Parade was Friday, Oct. 17,in Vienna.Now’s A Great Time for Your Landscape Project!FreeEstimatesTree Clearance Sale30% OFFAll Trees 2013 & Prior6050-75% OffPotteryFREE FillFollowus:Playground Chips& Organic Compost$29. 99Patios, Walkways, Retaining Walls,Landscaping & so much more!cu. yd.Lowest PricesSince 2008!Get Your Fall ColorPansies, Mums,Cabbage, KaleWe HavePumpkins!9023 Arlington Blvd.,Fairfax, Virginia2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50.1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro)➠10% OffAll CitrusPlantsBagged,ShreddedHardwoodMulch $3.49BulkMulch$24. 99 cu. yd.703-573-5025Open 7 days a weekVisit our new Web site:www.cravensnursery.comMadison High’s dance team rides in the parade.Weekn in ViennaDon’t Drink and DriveThis Friday, Oct. 31, at 8 p.m., seven police agenciesfrom Northern Virginia will team up in all jurisdictionsto conduct saturation patrols detecting andarresting drunk drivers on Halloween. Called “ExtraEyes for DWI’s,” the effort will involve police officersand resources from the City of Falls Church, MetropolitanWashington Airports Authority, Town ofVienna, Fairfax County, City of Fairfax, U.S. Park Policeand Virginia State Police.Vienna Mayor’sWalking GroupVienna residents are welcome to join Mayor LaurieDiRocco’s walking group. It meets every Friday at9:30 a.m. at the Town Hall, 127 Center St. S. Thewalks are about 2.5 to 3 miles, with a different routeevery Friday. The next walk is Oct 31.‘Movies That ChangedAmerica’ at Jammin JavaYale University’s Marc Lapadula, a native ofMcLean, is coming to Vienna to present a lectureBathroom Remodel Special $6,850Celebrating 15 Years in Business!Free Estimates703-999-2928titled “Eight Films that Changed America.” The filmprofessor shares his knowledge of movies and popculture on Sunday, Nov. 2 for a 1:30 p.m. “Matinee”at Jammin Java.Lapadula has conducted Seminars and Lectures atthe Smithsonian, National Press Club, CommonwealthClub in San Francisco and many other prestigiousvenues. On Sunday, he will focus on these films:The Jazz Singer, I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang,Jaws, The Graduate, The China Syndrome, EasyRider, The Exorcist, and Annie Hall.Vienna TownCouncil MeetingThe next meeting of the Vienna Town Council isMonday, Nov. 3, at 8 p.m., in the Vienna Town Hall,127 Center St. S.Calling all CraftersThe Vienna Woman’s Club is seeking crafters andvendors for its 54th annual Holiday Bazaar set forSaturday, Nov. 8, at the Vienna Community Center.Proceeds support the club’s scholarship awards. Forinformation and applications, email Diane Abel atdcabel@cox.net.TWO POOR TEACHERSKitchen and Bathroom RemodelingSenior Prince CalebHoehner and Senior PrincessHannah Colbert ride inthe Madison High HomecomingParade down MapleAvenue.Select yourproducts fromour MobileShowroomand DesignCenterFully Insured &Class A LicensedEst. 1999Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com10 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

CalendarSend announcements to north@connectionnewspapers.com.Deadline is Friday for the following week’s paper. Photos/artworkencouraged.THROUGH SATURDAY/NOV. 15East & West. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ViennaArts Society Gallery on the Village Green, 513 Maple Ave.W, Vienna. Artist Libby Eckert exhibits her oil paintingsinspired by her travels across America. Call 703-319-3220or visit www.ViennaArtsSociety.org for more information.WEDNESDAY/OCT. 2968th Annual Vienna Halloween Parade. 7 p.m. MapleAvenue, Vienna. With the theme of “Celebrating theTradition of Vienna Girls Sports,” come in costume tocelebrate Halloween. Visit www.viennava.gov.WEDNESDAY/OCT. 29 - THURSDAY /OCT. 30Jim Brickman. The Platinum Tour. 8 p.m. The Barns atWolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Pianist Jim Brickmanwill perform at Wolf Trap. Tickets: $35-$40. For moreinformation, visit www.wolftrap.org.FRIDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 31-NOV. 1“A Thurber Carnival.” 8 p.m. Vienna Community Center,120 Cherry Street, SE, Vienna. “A Thurber Carnival” is acollection of humorous scenes from American life includingsome of Thurber’s most celebrated and insightful satiresbased on his cartoons and humorous short pieces from TheNew Yorker magazine. Tickets: $14.www.viennatheatrecompany.orgFRIDAY/OCT. 31The Annual Spooktacular. 5-7 p.m. Great Falls VillageCentre. http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org/CalendarWide.htmlFall Festival. 6:30 – 9 p.m. Antioch Christian Church, 1860Beulah Road, Vienna. Games, prizes, candy, pumpkindecorating, popcorn, bonfire, moonbounce, smores andmore. For more information, visit www.antiochdoc.org orcall 703-938-6753. This event is free and for all ages.SATURDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 1 – 2The Kiln Club Holiday Sale. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Colvin RunMill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Meet localpotters and shop quality platters, bowls, cups and morefrom over a dozen artists. Stunning silhouettes,handpainted details appeal to the artistic eye and are readyto go from kitchen to table. kilnclubwdc.comSATURDAY/NOV. 1Eddie Money. 7 & 9:30 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road,Vienna. Enjoy the best of classic rock with the star whoperformed the 80’s hits “Take Me Home Tonight” and “TwoTickets to Paradise.” Tickets: $45-$50. Visit wolftrap.org formore information, or call 877-WOLFTRAP.Steve Wynn (Dream Syndicate). 7 p.m. 227 MapleAvenue E, Vienna. In 25 years, Wynn has released at leastthat many albums and has seen over 300 of his songsrecorded. He has played over 2000 shows in more than 25countries. Tickets: $15. 703-255-1566.Children’s Flea Market. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. McLeanCommunity Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Sellersare age 3-15. Free. www.mcleancenter.org.SUNDAY/NOV. 2“A Thurber Carnival.” 2 p.m. Vienna Community Center,120 Cherry Street, SE, Vienna. “A Thurber Carnival” is acollection of humorous scenes from American life includingsome of Thurber’s most celebrated and insightful satiresbased on his cartoons and humorous short pieces from TheNew Yorker magazine. Tickets: $14.www.viennatheatrecompany.orgThe Amazing Max. 4 p.m. The Alden, located inside theMcLean Community Center, at 1234 Ingleside Avenue,McLean. “The Amazing Max,” will perform his one-of-akind,interactive magic show. Tickets are $20, $15 for MCCdistrict residents. For more information or to purchasetickets online, visit: www.aldentheatre.orgTUESDAY/NOV. 4Trip to Dave & Buster’s. 8:30 am.-5:30 p.m. Old FirehouseTeen Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. McLeanCommunity Center teacher work day trip departs from andreturns to teen center. Lunch provided. $60/$50 MCCdistrict residents. www.mcleancenter.org.McLean Woman’s Club Guest Speaker Event. 12:30p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 1205 DolleyMadison Blvd., McLean. McLean Woman’s Club hostsspeaker Tony Mendez, former CIA officer who oversaw therescue of six Americans during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis,inspiring the film “Argo.” Free. For reservations and moreCatch The Amazing Max, New York’s onlyoff-Broadway family magic show burstingwith striking visual magic, comedy andloads of audience participation, playingthis Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Alden in McLean.information, call 703-356-3646 or visit www.mcleanwc.org.CR Dance Lessons. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Colvin Run CommunityHall, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. $12 per personincludes lesson and snacks. Contact Ed Cottrell at 703-435-5620 or EdCottrell@MACP.org for more information.THURSDAY - FRIDAY/NOV. 6 - 7Justin Hayward. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna.Featuring the guitarist of The Moody Blues. Tickets:$75.For more information call 877-WOLFTRAP.SATURDAY/NOV. 8 - SUNDAY/NOV. 9McLean Antiques Show & Sale. Saturday 10 a.m - 6 p.m.,Sunday 11 am. - 5 p.m. McLean Community Center, 1234Ingleside Ave. $10 good for both days.www.mcleancenter.org.SATURDAY/NOV. 8Annual Fall Bazaar. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Vienna FireDepartment, 400 Center Street, South, Vienna. TheAuxiliary to the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department will holdtheir bazaar sale that includes crafts, holiday decorationsand more, For information, or to reserve a space, please callCarol at 703-309-3468 or email Dancers1023@aol.com.FRIDAY/NOV. 14 - SUNDAY/JAN. 4Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights. 5:30 p.m.Meadowlark Botanical Garden, 9750 Meadowlark GardensCourt, Vienna. A winter wonderland, including a flowingstream of softly glowing lights, a two story animatedfountain and a Gingerbread Village. Admission: $13 adults,$8 children ages 3-12; children under 3 are free.SATURDAY/NOV. 15Ballroom Dance. 8 – 9 p.m. Cha-Cha Lesson. 9 -11:30 p.m.Colvin Run Dance Hall, 10201 Colvin Run Road, GreatFalls. DJ music with Craig Bukowski playing favorite dancetunes from the 1930s to today. Attire is ballroom casual,everyone is welcome. $15. 703-759-2685 orwww.colvinrun.org.Amadeus Strings with Josef Spacek, violin soloist. 4 -6 p.m. Saint Francis Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike, GreatFalls. This concert will feature works by Johann SebastianBach, Astor Piazzolla, and Dmitri Shostakovich. Tickets are$30 at the door, and season passes are available forpurchase at www.amadeusconcerts.com, or you can call703-759-5334.Christopher K. Morgan & Artists: “Inconstancy.” 8p.m. The Alden Theatre, McLean Community Center, 1234Ingleside Ave., McLean. The Alden, Professional ArtistsSeries. $30/$20 MCC district residents.www.mcleancenter.org.The Mystery of Oolong Teas. 1-3 p.m. Colvin Run Mill,10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Taste a variety of“wulong” teas as you learn how they are created and whatmakes each style special, while enjoying some tea infusedtreats. Advance reservations and payment ($30 per person)required through the Mill at 703-759-2771.TUESDAY/NOV. 18Great Falls Writers Group Presents Jim Lehrer. 7 p.m.Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Theveteran newsman, playwright and author will discuss hislifetime in words and his recent novel, entitled “TopDown,” about the Kennedy assassination.www.ConnectionNewspapers.comVienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2014 ❖ 11

SportsVienna/Oakton Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman703-752-4031 or jroetman@connectionnewspapers.comMadison Continues Playoff Push withShutout of McLeanBy Jon RoetmanThe ConnectionMadison quarterback JasonGastrock scrambled to hisleft, jumped in the air andfloated a pass toward receiverJordan Ebersole, who was standingin the end zone.Ebersole made the catch near the sidelineand was promptly blasted by a McLeandefender and knocked to the ground.“I saw the guy coming out of the cornerof my eye,” Ebersole said. “I’ve been taughtthat you’re going to get hit anyway, so youmight as well catch it.”Ebersole took the hit, held on to the balland scored a 4-yard touchdown. Likelyneeding a four-game winning streak to earna playoff spot, Ebersole and the Warhawksplayed as if they weren’t ready for theirpostseason dreams to end.The Madison football team thumpedMcLean 40-0 on Oct. 24 at Madison HighSchool. The Warhawks dominated fromstart to finish, building a 27-0 halftime lead.Madison outscored its last two opponents93-0 and likely needs to win its last twogames to reach the postseason despite a 2-4 start.“We’re in playoff mode,” Madison headcoach Lenny Schultz said. “That was ourgoal: to turn this program around in a hurryand make the playoffs. We know we haveto win out to do that.”THE WARHAWKS took the next step towardthe postseason with strong performanceson both sides of the ball against theHighlanders. On offense, Madison scoredsix touchdowns and produced the team’ssecond-highest point total of the season.Gastrock connected with Ebersole for threetouchdown passes.“It just seemed like,” Gastrock said, “hewas open the entire time.”Gastrock threw a 20-yard touchdown passto Ebersole with 3:25 remaining in the firsthalf, giving Madison a 20-0 lead. He alsofound No. 14 for a 27-yard score with 1:50left in the third quarter, extending theWarhawks’ advantage to 33-0.Ebersole had eight catches for 75 yards.“I feel like they played great together tonight,”Schultz said about Gastrock andEbersole. “They’re connecting.”Nate Williams also had a big night catchingpasses, finishing with 12 receptions for80 yards.“Nate’s been consistent all year makingplays,” Schultz said. “We knew Jordan coulddo it [too]. … If they want to bracket Nate,then we’ll go to Jordan.”Gastrock completed 26 of 31 passes for210 yards.“He’s coming into his own,” Schultz said.“He’s leading the team in practice [and] he’sdeveloping into a good young quarterback.”Madison quarterback Jason Gastrock threw three touchdown passes andran for one against McLean on Oct. 24.Gastrock also made things happen withhis legs, keeping plays alive by scramblingor taking off down field. He rushed for 51yards and a touchdown on seven carries.“I definitely had a better running gamethan I have in the past,” Gastrock said. “Idon’t really consider myself that much of arunning quarterback, but I had some goodplays today.”Sophomore running back Wiley Countscarried six times for 41 yards and a touchdown.On defense, Madison recorded its secondconsecutive shutout and held McLean to179 yards of offense.During a 51-35 loss to Herndon on Oct.2, McLean quarterback Brian Maffei set astate record for completions in a game withQB Gastrock, WR Ebersole connect forthree touchdown passes.Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The ConnectionMadison wide receiver Jordan Ebersole hauled in three touchdownreceptions against McLean on Oct. 24.42. On Friday, the Highlanders signal callercompleted 18 of 36 passes for 140 yardsand was intercepted once.“A lot of it was pressure on the quarterback,”Madison linebacker Joe Koshuta saidwhen asked about the Warhawks’ defensivesuccess. “They run quick routes out on thefield, so we had to get on the quarterbackand get pressure.”After a season-opening win over SouthLakes, Madison dropped four of five, includinga 16-14 loss to Oakton on Sept. 5 and a7-3 defeat against Chantilly on Sept. 12.With a 2-4 record, the Warhawks respondedwith a 53-0 win against Thomas Jeffersonon Oct. 17 and Friday’s shellacking ofMcLean.Madison will close the regular season withroad games against Langley (Oct. 31)and Marshall (Nov. 7).Friday’s loss dropped McLean’srecord to 4-4.“This is not indicative of the teamthat we have over here,” head coachShaun Blair said. “We could make alot of excuses … [but] that would takecredit away from [Madison]. Theyfreakin’ came out and they laid it tous.”MCLEAN ENTERED Friday’s contestaveraging 27 points per game, butcouldn’t get anything going on offense.The Highlanders’ previous lowpoint total was 19 against StoneBridge on Oct. 10.McLean receiver Jordan Cole caughtfive passes for 52 yards, and OwenPilewski had six receptions for 43yards. Maffei and Tom Shue each hadsix carries for 15 yards.“I saw the guy comingout of the corner of myeye. I’ve been taught thatyou’re going to get hitanyway, so you might aswell catch it.”— Madison receiver Jordan Ebersole“Give credit to [Madison],” Blairsaid. “They had a very good gameplan. They made it very difficult tomove the ball. Obviously, there weresome instances where we didn’t execute,but they did a lot in order tocause that to happen.”McLean will host Thomas Jeffersonat 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, andwill travel to take on rival Langley at7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7.“The beauty part of the whole thingis that we still control our own fate,”Blair said. “We win, we take care ofbusiness the next two weeks, [a] 6-4[record] gets you in. We’re going tohave to [travel in the playoffs], andthat’s fine. We’ve had adversity all season,our backs are going to be againstthe wall, but we’ve been there beforeand, with the exception of tonight,we’ve come out on top. We like ourchances.“… You can’t allow them to beat youtwice. How that happens is you dwellon it too long. We’re going to do ourfilm, we’re going to do our corrections,we’re going to look at it as a team andwe’re going to flush it fairly quicklybecause the season continues.”12 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

NewsSchool Board Approves Later Start TimesFrom Page 4ders, leading to higher rates of problem behavior inschool, loss in structural time and academic failure,”she said. “Although the cost for the first year was originallyprojected at $30 million, board members creditedAssistant Superintendent of Facilities and TransportationJeffrey Platenberg for helping reduce the costto $4.9 million.Springfield District board member ElizabethSchultz said the cost per student per day is 15 cents.“If we can’t invest 15 cents per student per day injust one year, and that’s not the advertised cost, toimproving the social, emotional, health, physicalacademic, athletic and extracurricular activities,nevermind the sacrosanct time that children need tospend with their family, then we do not have ourpriorities straight,” she said.Schultz also thanked who she called the naysayers- the people who came before the board disapprovingof the measure. Because of those who questionedeach step along the way, she said, a proposal thatmet many of those concerns could be formed. Whileshe said this is not a perfect solution, it is the bestsolution for now.“This is just a starting point,” she said.DR. GARZA noted that there are some things towork on to make later start times run smoothly nextyear, but said there was nearly a calendar year tomake sure those items can be resolved. While sheknew there are many teachers working outside theVisit These Houses of WorshipTo Highlight Your Faith Community,call Karen at 703-917-6468county who will have to wake up just as early asbefore to fight traffic coming to school and stay laterrather than being with their families, she said manyof those teachers still supported the change becauseit was the best decision for the students.“I know that FCPS employees and teachers care sodeeply about our children and what’s best for ourchildren,” she said.At large board member Ryan McElveen said he oncefought against later high school start times while hewas in high school because it gave students moretime in the evenings for homework and extracurricularactivities.“As we know, history moves in arcs and we are atanother arc,” he said.Although Student Representative Harris LaTeef willnot be able to benefit from the change, he was excitedfor the classes below him. In past meetings, hesaid this proposal would be the most important oneduring his tenure as student representative.“As I said before, we can provide students with atop notch, rigorously designed education, but if wedon’t have our physical and mental health in check,the education the county provides us really has littlemeaning,” he said.After the proposal passed, supporters jumped outof their chairs, cheering and hugging one another.The next five to 10 minutes of the meeting was animpromptu break for board members and the publicalike.“It’s probably going to take me a little while toprocess it,” said Payne. “I was definitely in tears forthe first few minutes. It’s a little overwhelming.”School NotesSend school notes to vienna@connectionnewspapers.com by Friday.Each year, the Northwest FederalCredit Union Foundation (NWFCUFoundation) awards a total of$100,000 in college scholarships –$5,000 each – to 20 students whohave demonstrated qualities of leadership,dedication and commitmentin school, at home and in the community.“These students have displayedthe qualities that will make themfuture leaders in our community,”said Chris McDonald, Chairman ofthe NWFCU Foundation and President/CEOof Northwest FederalCredit Union. “We are pleased tomake an investment in their future –and our community’s future – byhelping them pay for college.”Winners of the 2014 Ben DeFeliceScholarships from our area include:❖ Alexandra Cramer, graduate ofLangley High School. She will attendthe College of William & Mary.❖ Jamie Joeyen-Waldorf, graduateof Langley High School. She willattend Northwestern University.❖ Jennifer Prosser, graduate ofOakton High School. She will attendthe University of Notre Dame.❖ Sydney Sampson, graduate ofJames Madison High School. She willattend the University of Virginia.Twenty-five students fromFairfax County Public Schools(FCPS) have been named 2015 NationalAchievement Scholarshipprogram semifinalists in an academiccompetition for Black American highschool students conducted by theNational Merit Scholarship Corporation(NMSC). The students represent12 high schools in FCPS.The semifinalists are:❖ Annandale High School:Yonatan Ayele.❖ Edison High School: MaxineMorgan and Shalom Yiblet.❖ Fairfax High School: WilliamSampong.❖ Hayfield Secondary School:Camryn Bishop, Reese Cloud, andDominique Edwards.❖ Lake Braddock SecondarySchool: Leul Berhane-Meskel andKinaya Hassane.❖ Langley High School: LeahYirga.❖ Madison High School: RachelBostick, Jesse Ernest, and BenjaminJackson.❖ Marshall High School:Natascha Whyte.❖ South County High School:Maya Armstrong and Olivia Jones.❖ Thomas Jefferson High Schoolfor Science and Technology(TJHSST): Azeez Abdikarim, ArielleAmpeh, Rebecca Clark-Callender,Theodore Richardson, Hannah Wied,and Rollin Woodford.❖ West Potomac High School:Zoe Smith.❖ Woodson High School: RobertCuyjet and Daniel Pryce.The semifinalists will compete formore than 800 Achievement Scholarshipawards, worth $2.5 million, tobe awarded next spring. The awardswill be supported by corporations,professional organizations, foundations,and funds from the NMSC. Tobe considered for a scholarship,semifinalists must advance to the finalistlevel by fulfilling additionalrequirements.Welcoming, Diverse, ProgressiveST. ANNE’SEPISCOPALCHURCH • Reston8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary ServiceNursery care provided at 10:00 a.m. serviceThe Rev. James Papile, RectorThe Rev. Laura Cochran, Assoc. Rector703-437-6530www.stannes-reston.org1700 Wainwright Dr., RestonFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA450 ORCHARD STREET, NWVIENNA, VA 22180703-938-8525fbcvoffice@verizon.netwww.fbcv.orgSUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AMCHURCH SCHOOL 9:30AM-10:30AMMIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PMwww.ConnectionNewspapers.comVienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2014 ❖ 13

Running Outof EfficacyBy KENNETH B. LOURIENot that I’m the least bit worried (actually,I’m the most bit worried), but surviving a terminalcancer diagnosis years beyond one’soriginal prognosis does present its ownunique set of problems. Most notably, andmost personally for me, they concern treatmentoptions. Specifically, what drugs, targetedor otherwise, can be infused and/orswallowed (when in pill form, like Tarceva)and for how long, when signs of internalorgan damage are indicated on regular labtests? The answer is, generally speaking, solong as your body – as indicated by lab workand any physical symptoms/diagnostic scans– tolerates it. Once the results turn negative,however, and the drug no longer appears tobe working, change – in the form of newmedicine – is warranted, according to myoncologist. Cancer cells figure it out eventually,and the drugs become ineffective.Moreover, going back to previous drugs –infused or orally (first line, second line, etc.) –that were likewise once effective and then nolonger were, is also rarely advisable since thedrugs don’t magically become re-effectivewith non-use. Apparently, the cancer cellsdon’t forget, either.The problem then becomes/has become,for me, given some of the now pre-existinginternal organ damage nearly six years ofnon-stop chemotherapy can cause, is that apatient can run out of treatment options. Infact, I’m on the last oncologist-recommendedone, of those with acceptable risks and sideeffects. Barring any new drug making it out ofthe research/FDA-approval pipeline, my nextoption is experimental/a clinical-type study(N.I.H./Johns Hopkins come to mind) oralternatively, a 100-percent non-Westernapproach. Fortunately, I’m not quite thereyet; I was almost there last September after aweek-long stay in a hospital due to fluidbuild-up in my lungs, when after my release,my oncologist took a bit of a chance and prescribedAlimta (an infused chemotherapydrug, the one he characterizes as “the lastmiracle drug” on the market) for me, whichhas been miraculous. I’m not cancer-free, butneither am I curled up in a fetal position.Alimta has become my new best friend.I can’t say I worry about “what next” everyminute of every day, but I certainly worryabout it most days, and most definitely worryabout it every third Thursday while I awaitthe results from my every-three-week, prechemotherapylab work. Once my creatinineand bilirubin (kidney, liver respectively),exceed acceptable levels, my chemotherapystops (and if my next CT Scan shows tumorgrowth and/or movement, likewise the chemotherapystops) and the “what next” questionrears its ugly head. Quality of life, qualityof treatment. I’ll have entered the land of theunknown. No more FDA-approved protocols,no more drugs whose efficacy can be measured.No more predictability. Life as I’vecome to l know and love it will likely take aturn for the scary.So far, my body – and my mind, havemostly withstood the chemical and emotionalonslaught that almost six years of chemotherapycan exact. I don’t imagine, given myoriginal “13 month to two-year prognosis”back in late February, 2009, that this routinegoes on forever. As much as I want to believeand live like I have a future, sometimes it’sdifficult not to live day-to-day, or at most,every-three-weeks-to-every-three-weeks.Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative forThe Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.EmploymentBUSINESS OPPTELEPHONEA great opportunity toWORK AT HOME!NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTERNo sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits!301-333-1900☎☎Weekdays 9-4☎☎BUSINESS OPPTELEPHONEA great opportunity toWORK AT HOME!NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTERNo sell! 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Interested injoining? Download the membership form fromhttp://www.rotarygreatfalls.org/.SATURDAY/NOV. 1Be Fit McLean Saturday 55+ Lecture Series.12-2 p.m. Old Firehouse Teen Center, 1440Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Exercise isMedicine - Part 1. $7/$5 MCC district residents.www.mcleancenter.org.TUESDAY/NOV. 4GFCA Env., Parks & Trails Meeting. 7:30-9:30p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike,Great Falls. Monthly Meeting of the GFCAEnvironment, Parks & Trails Committee.THURSDAY/NOV. 6GF Rotary Club. 7:30-8:30 a.m. River BendCountry Club, 375 Walker Road Great Falls.Great Falls Rotary Club Weekly Speaker Series.Download a membership form on their website.Open to anyone who has a personal connectionto Great Falls and is interested in furtheringRotary’s mission of Service Above Self.FRIDAY/NOV. 7“Forecasting Weather and Life in Times ofTurbulence.” 12-1:15 p.m. Maggiano’s LittleItaly, Tysons II Galleria Mall, 2001 InternationalDrive, McLean. Enjoy lunch while hearing abusiness leader discuss integrating faith andspiritual values with work and life. Register byNov. 5 to phil.kratovil@viennapress.org.SATURDAY/NOV. 8Be Fit McLean Saturday 55+ Lecture Series.12-2 p.m. Old Firehouse Teen Center, 1440Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Exercise isMedicine - Part 2. $7/$5 MCC district residents.www.mcleancenter.org.MONDAY/NOV. 10Alzheimer’s Association “Know the 10Signs: Early Detection Matters.” 10 – 11a.m.Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street, SE,Vienna.This free workshop is for anyone who would like toknow more about Alzheimer’s disease andrelated dementia. The warning signs ofAlzheimer’s often are dismissed as side effects ofnormal aging. Early detection provides a chanceto begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studiesand plan for the future.º To register, call theAlzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline atº800-272-3900.TUESDAY/NOV. 11NARFE(National Association of Active andRetired Federal Employees)Vienna-Oakton Chapter 1116 Meeting. 1:30 p.m.Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street,Vienna. The guest speaker will be TammyFlanigan, Senior Benefits Director, NationalInstitute of Transition Planning,Inc, discussingMedicare Issues. The meeting is free and is opento all members and their guests. For furtherinformation please call 703-938-9757.SATURDAY/NOV. 15Be Fit McLean Saturday 55+ Lecture Series.12-2 p.m. Old Firehouse Teen Center, 1440Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Medication Safety.$7/$5 MCC district residents.www.mcleancenter.org.NAACP Branch Election. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 9002Burke Lake Road, Burke (behind Kings ParkLibrary).Election of branch officers and at-large members ofthe Executive Committee.To vote, you must be a member in good standingand your branch membership must be datedbefore Oct. 16, 2014. A form of ID is required.703-591-4488.Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2014 ❖ 15

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