Historical Society to Host ‘Best Kept Secret in American History’

The Great Falls Historical Society has begun its new season of programs on topics of interest to lovers of history. This year the first such program is open to the public, as well as members of the Society, according to Glen Sjoblom, president of the Great Falls Historical Society Pat Wirth, Executive Director of the non-profit Turning Point Memorial, will be speaking at the Great Falls Grange at 7 p.m. on Sept. 13. Her topic is titled, "The Best Kept Secret in American History, the Story of the Women's Suffragist Movement" and its relationship to the 19th Amendment to the U S Constitution. Donations are welcome.

Comstock Announces Service Academy Application Deadline

U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10) announced that the deadline for students interested in applying for a nomination by the 10th District Service Academy Advisory Board to one of the nation’s military academies for the Class of 2022 is 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept.29th in her Sterling district office.

“Our Service Academies depend on young men and women who embody hard work, honor, and integrity to answer the call of service. Virginia’s 10th District has distinguished students whom I have great confidence will lead our next generation. I hope each of our students who are inspired to serve their country will apply to be a part of the Class of 2022 so they can create their own legacy of excellence in a Service Academy. The 10th District Service Academy Advisory Board has the experience and commitment necessary to finding this year’s dedicated class of students.”

Applications can be mailed or hand delivered to Comstock’s Sterling office at 21430 Cedar Drive, Suite 218, Sterling, Virginia 20164. Interested students can request an Academy Nomination Application from Comstock’s Web site at comstock.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations. The selection process is strictly a competitive one.

For more information about the congressional nominating process, contact Mary Ann Cannon in Comstock’s Sterling office at 703-404-6903, or go to comstock.house.gov/ and click on Military Academy Nominations under the Services section.

Emergency Preparedness Class to Be Held in McLean

The Fairfax County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will offer CERT 129, a basic training class, on seven Tuesday evenings in September and October at the McLean Fire Station, 1445 Laughlin Ave., McLean on Sept. 12, 19, 26 and Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 from 7-10:30 p.m. Students are required to attend all seven class sessions and the final. This training does not require any physical strength or agility. This CERT Basic training follows the FEMA curriculum, and is tailored to address potential local disasters and hazards.

CERT Basic Training Class on emergency preparedness is co-sponsored by the Fairfax Co. Fire and Rescue Dept. and the McLean Citizens Association (MCA).

For more information and to apply, visit bit.ly/2tXrP3L