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40 miles an hour, again, winds down to the south more like 30 miles an hour and it will expire at 6:00. winds are not cut off but will slowly diminish until they get to 10 to 15 later tonight. for tonight, clear skies, breezy and chilly. 44 to 52. winds become northwesterly at 10 to 15. you're going to like the result for friday. back to you. high winds toppled part of a tree in fairfax county. it crashed through the car port in the 8300 block of newport court in springfield. a woman inside was injured and had to be taken to the hospital. >> it hit our roof, into our roof, and through the ceiling and hit my wife on the head. >> luckily her injuries do not appear to be serious. . the new h1n1 flu vaccine has started to arrive throughout our region. health officials in dc, maryland, and virginia say they're receiving their first few thousand doses. health officials in fairfax county have wrapped up their briefing. >> reporter: health officials here were at government sentner fairfax county. they came here to answer one important question and that is when will the general public receive the h1n1 vaccinations. fairfax county has received its first shipments of the h1n1 flu vaccine. >> we received 1900 doses out of 43,500 doses of the h1n1 vaccine. >> reporter: dr. gloria addwayinsu says only a select frew will receive it. >> it's intended for healthy, nonpregnant, front line health care workers. >> reporter: she says some hospitals have received the vaccine but have not been given out because they are just now receiving consent forms from the fed cal government. >> for vaccines to be distributed to anyone, there's a consent form that needs to be signed. >> reporter: the plan is to give out vaccines to front line health care and ems workers as soon as possible. then to the most at-risk groups and as more vaccines become available, more of the general public can receive it. now, in the briefing, they also tucked about getting those vaccines out to children in schools. they want to start doing that on the weekends and they expect that to happen starting october 24th. live in fairfax county, i'm lindzsey martis, 9news now and wusa9.com. school was closed at st. vin sint palati high school after five students were confirmed to have the h1n1 flu there. administrators said 100 kids were absent yesterday. the assistant principal says closing the school was not the health department's recommendation but he believes thorough cleaning will east ease concerns. >> one day it not going to kill them and it does give us a chance to get the building cleaned down again. >> the school is expected to reopen tomorrow. pregnant women are at the high risk group when it comes to h1n1. women are worried as to how safe is the vaccine for mom and fetus, the laters coming up at 5:30. police are searching for a man they believed attacked two women yesterday. police are worried the man will strike again. >> reporter: you can see prince william county police handing out flyers in the parking lot of that at that particular time complex this morning. they're -- at an apartment complex this morning. the descriptions come from two women who were attacked near their coverstone apartments yesterday. the first attack happened at 10 in the morning on this popular trail leading to a shopping center. >> the guy just punched her, knocked her to the ground, tried to sexually assault her. she was able to fight him off. >> reporter: the second attack happened nine hours later. >> as she was opening the car door to get out a guy walks up, punches her in the face and tries to get her out of the car and she fought him off. >> reporter: the first victim was punched so hard that her nose broke. >> don't let anybody take you from a car or into a parking lot into a secluded place. you're in trouble if you're alone. make a scene and fight like a wildcat. >> reporter: neighbors are on guard. >> it's something that happened in the neighborhood and something we should be cautious about. >> we try to walk around as family. he doesn't like me going out by myself at night. >> reporter: police advise women in the area not to walk alone. they're hoping someone comes forward about information about a possible suspect. in manassas, peggy fox, 9news now and wusa9.com. if you have any information that could help police solve these attacks you're urged to call crime stoppers. we'll have the information on our website, wusa9.com. police announced an arrest today in connection with a sexual assault on a teenager in herndon. 28-year-old mohamed hamdin turned himself in today. he dragged a 19-year-old woman into some woods and then assaulted her. montgomery county police are looking for a gunman who robbed a silver springs gas station today. it happened early this morning at a shell station in the 11000 block of new hampshire avenue. he demanded money and the clerk turned it over. nobody was injured. investigators say this man is an armed robbery who hit the same store five times and only steals cigarettes. those robberies took place at 7-eleven in capitol heights. if have you any information about these cases call prince george's county police. today marks the eight year anniversary of the war in afghanistan. protesters are interrupting rush hour to mark their opposition. we have more on this. >> reporter: we're at thomas circle where the group is approaching the circle after having started here an hour and a half ago. about 50 demonstrators were wounding down their streets, stopped in front of the washington post and they're coming up massachusetts avenue to stop this march where they started at thomas circle. >> the local chapter of the students for democratic society is involved. they're been dancing in the streets, starting at several places, like bechtel, doing brief protests. disruptions to traffic have been a block at a time and nothing major. the group is now arriving back at thomas circle. a relatively small number of folks and this demonstration is coming to answered. the demonstration to mark the eighth anniversary of when the united states led that invasion against afghanistan eight years ago. antiwar activists are blamed for vandalism at a military recruiting station today. recruiters arrived this morning to find red paint splashed on the front of the office. this is at 14th and l streets northwest. cleanup will take several hours. president obama is getting an earful from all sides as he weighs whether to send more troops to afghanistan. he may be trying to stake out middle ground between republicans who want an escalation without delay and democrats who are reflecting the waning support for a war now entering its ninth year. here is the latest from the white house. >> reporter: president obama called his national security team into their third afghanistan huddle. he's using these sessions to match out a new strategy for the war marking its eighth anniversary. 2009's already been the bloodiest year of the battle launched against al-qaeda and the taliban after 9/11. over the weekend taliban fighters killed eight american soldiers. now militants say they've raised up their own flag in the same remote region. the top u.s. commander in afghanistan is asking for another 40,000 troops. some republican lawmakers say the president must act on that request now. >> our troops are waiting for an answer. the afghan people are waiting. our enemy the taliban is not waiting. >> reporter: the afternoon white house strategy session focussed on pakistan where the u.s. is worried the government is not doing enough to fight al-qaeda terrorists. senators carl levin and john mccain were both at party. >> there was a bipartisan desire to try to support a presidential decision here. >> i have my own views and those views are that there has to be a surge, there has to be a significant increase in troops ton the ground. >> reporter: the white house has already rejected the idea that the president will withdraw troops in favor of a smaller more target county terrorism effort but president obama has yet to give any hint on whether he'll green light more troops. a local soldier killed in afghanistan is being remembered tonight. he is one of eight americans who died in october 8th. he will be buried at arlington national cemetery. we'll hear from his family at 9news at 6:00. a ruling means that strickland will continue to serve a life sentence for the 1997 murder of dc police officer oliver smith, jr.. it happened during a robbery outside of smith's apartment in prince george county. strickland's former attorney claims he was promised a lighter sentence if he became a model prisoner. the university of maryland is trying to develop an official policy on student displays of pornographic films. the move is in response to a screening of a triple x film on campus last spring. but an official policy on porn will hinder free speech, say some. this is national walk and bike to school day and that has students at gleeb elementary school walking and biking this morning. it raises the awareness of pedestrian safety in school zones. a montgomery officer had quite a day on the job. she fell more than 20 feet. she was on the scene of a jack knifed tractor-trailer when another truck slid toward her. she jumped over a guardrail for cover and fell 20 feet. it tied up the traffic for hours. officer white is expected to be okay, if sore. it's time for a rush -- see i'm saying rush on the evening rush so i hope i'm not putting this out of the universe. >> hey, there. well, you know what? nobody is rushing anywhere here. in maryland, if you look at this downed wire it's because of the wind of . in brookville it is blocking new hampshire avenue north of route 108. causing problems. beltway, elsewhere, see how it's looking. volume is building right now. tracking delays on the utter loop from university right here all the way to 270. from the spur to river road. and the loop is going to be jammed in connecticut to i-95. in virginia, we got word in of this accident on 66 via metro. elsewhere, 95 southbound is the trouble spot down from 123 to wood ridge, you're going to hit brakes lights from dumfpmries. people hiding from the glare of the sun driving home, but no accidents or incidents from washington boulevard to duke. guys, back to you. hope they have their sun glasses. coming up, a crime that is solved thousands of miles away thanks to a couple's webcam. washington stepped in to stop the violence following the beating death of a chicago teen. . [ bell ringing ]. >> the week started out good. getting mixed on wall street. the dow finished down five points to close at 9725. the nasdaq was up 6 points and the s&p 500 rose 2 points. and heisser bush announced plans to shed its theme park. three sea worlds and two bush gardens is to be sold. bush gardens in williamsburg, virginia, is among the barks being sold. the video taped beating of a 16-year-old honor student by four other teens in chicago has heightened concerns about violent youth crime. >> and today two members of president obama's cabinet travelled to the windy city in search of solutions. here's samantha haste. >> reporter: last month a battle between rival gangs left an honor student caught in the middle dead as others stood buy. in may of last year, gunfire paralyzed a 4-year-old when he was shot in the backseat of his mother's car. president barack obama, who considers the city his adopted hometown, sent members of his cabinet to meet with city leaders tasked with finding a new approach. attorney general eric holder says that will require help from the federal government, law enforcement, faith based organizations, and the business community, too. >> we need a comprehensive, coordinated approach to address today's youth violence, one that encompasses the latest research and the freshest approaches. >> reporter: but there is debate over to what tee degree the federal government to be -- degree the federal government should be in the mix. >> this is not a federal government issue. >> we need the help to help break up the gangs in our city. end a terror that may bring to communities, not only a city, but throughout the country. >> reporter: first steps include a recent announcement from the department of jus physical for $16 million going toward securing local schools around the city. chicago received half a million. samantha hays for 9news now and wusa9.com. nearly 60% of the teens who responded to that department of justice survey said they'd been exposed to violence in the past year. teenagers ripping off an apartment in oklahoma had no idea someone was watching them 8,000 miles away. police in the midwest city received a tip from marybelle sinnard who saw it coming on a webcam. the tip came from the philippines. >> i was shocked. trying to calm her down because she was scared, worried. she was shocked, too, surprised. they came through the window. >> the sergeant's wife identified all three suspects via e-mail. she's now waiting to join her husband here in the states. well, you know, when i was walking outside earlier today, people were, like, trying to keep from blowing away. >> it was beautiful in georgetown, but windy. >> it was a beautiful day, but it was -- the winds, winds can -- i hate playing golf in the wind. makes you hurry up, throws your timing off. >> i hate that. >> don't you hate that. >> i hate how it messes up my hair. >> i'm living proof to that. the winds will die down tonight and a nice day tomorrow, maybe not as picturesque, but no winds. a pleasant day. the breezes come back and friday, but you know what? i don't think anyone is going to complain with temperatures going up to 81 degrees. saturday, showers on and off. maybe light rain all day on and off. temperatures around 70. want to see you folks out at the green festival saturday and/or sunday. contours are 30 miles an hour or higher are further to the north. 39 at national. 30s in baltimore. look at that, 52 mile an hour wind gust in philadelphia in the last hour. winds are dying down and the wind advisory will expire at 6 p.m. tonight, clear skies, still a bit breezy. not going to die down all at once. chilly, lows in the mid-40s in the suburbs, low 50s, downtown. lows tonight, 45 great falls, 47 at tyson. 47 in rockville. off to the east, cool, 46 in buoy. downtown, around 50 or the low 50s. temperatures right now, quite comfortable. low 60s -- upper 60s across the board. 68 in gaithersburg in vienna, and 71 down at fredericksburg. tomorrow morning, sunny with a chilly start but nice 40s, 50s. winds not a problem, northwest 10 by afternoon. a few clouds come in late. high temps low 70s, winds southwest at 5 to 10. we'll take that. satellite picture radar combined, there goes the front pushing out to sea and behind it massive winds because the area of low pressure is up around quebec. as it pulls away the winds will subside. the next system waiting in the wings will throw clouds our way by afternoon. zone forecast, 72 in woodbridge. downtown, 71 for and al-liss. next seven days, 71 on thursday, 81 on friday, spectacular, showers on saturday, about 70, cooler on sunday but dry, upper 60s. cool on monday, temperatures in the mid-60s. next week, this might be the coolest air, 60 for a high on tuesday which means mid-30s for lows in the burbs. >> all right. there are certain services all of us homeowners need at one time or another. >> and a roofer is one of them. coming up, how to make sure you're getting the best quality work and the best price. what kind of person writes a thesis calling working women "detrimental to the family..." lies about his opponent to cover up his own record? the post said bob mcdonnell took office and began passing his social agenda... and the post confirmed that he voted to deny access to birth control. they said mcdonnell even opposed equal pay for women. no matter what his ads say, bob mcdonnell can't cover up his record. i'm creigh deeds, candidate for governor, and my campaign sponsored this ad. . your living green tip of the date. as we hit fall, not many people like the prospect of raking leaves but matted leaves can kill your grass. rake regularly and add leaves to your compost bin for use as mulch next year. more simple tips like this at wusa9.com, just click on living green and while you're there get information on this year's green festival. it's this weekend at the dc convention center. hope to see you there. on to consumer news. if your roof needs fixing or replacing, buyer beware. >> as jessica doyle tells us, estimates can vary widely and so can the quality of the work. >> the good things about roofs you don't have to replace them very often. if you do have to replace it, it's going to cost you a lot of money. >> reporter: a big expense that lead to big problems. >> many cases where the roof leaks within weeks or months after the job is done, whether nails all around where the roofing shingles aren't even. >> reporter: checkbook.org has suggestions for finding the best roofer for the job. >> get the each firm to bid on the specific specificses and the same kind of shingles and warranty so you're comparing apples to apples with those roofing firms. >> reporter: sign a contract spelling out exactly what this firm is going to do for you and exactly what materials it's going to use. then negotiate to pay as late as possible, maybe you write your last check after the final work is completed. these are some of the top picks for local roofers from consumers checkbook. kelly could contracting in maryland, rose roofing in hay market, virginia, and l & m contracting in washington, d.c. another tip to keep in mind. get a quote to haul away the old shingles. late yesterday, dc councilman marian barry was moved into intensive care. we'll get a check on the former mayor's condition in hospital coming up. first, to vaccinate or not. it is a tough decision facing pregnant women when it comes to h1n1. why they should consider t coming up next. . welcome back. let's reset some of the top stories in the news now. our high winds today caused big problems. brawnches from the top of a tree crashed through a carport in a home in springfield. there are reports of downed power lines and malfunctioning traffic lights. police are looking for a man who sexually assaulted two women. they are concerned this man will strike again. doses of the h1n1 vaccine has arrived in our area. fairfax county received 1900 doses. the first doses will go to front line health care workers. many people at risk for h1n1 will be lining up in the coming weeks. but for one group, pregnant women, the decision to vaccinate can be a tough one. maria amaya is 3 months pregnant and worried about getting the vaccine. they're at high risks for complications from the flu. they have suppressed immune systems. >> they can't fight off the virus as well. >> reporter: and as a result they get sick very fast. about 100 women in the u.s. have been hospitalized from h1n1 complications, 28 of them died. clinical trials are still going on to test the vaccine in pregnant women and the results are not available yet. >> we have a long history of vaccinating pregnant women against the flu in which we haven't had any unexpected problems. >> reporter: dr. wopner says the risks that come with not getting vaccinated for h1n1 cannot be ignored. >> it has still birth and preterm delivery so there's no question they should get it. >> reporter: tamiflu has not been tested in pregnancy. >> there's nothing to suggest that there's any risk to the fetus from the antivirus. you never can be certain. >> reporter: all of this uncertainty can be frustrating for expected moms who want do the right thing. >> the number one priority is not me, it's my baby. >> so many women can relate to that. it's important to point out the nasal spray for this vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women. if you're expecting, wait for the injectable vaccine to be available in your area in the coming weeks. if you like to talk about your concerns on h1n1 and the vaccine with other parents, other moms, out there, log on to our moms website, momslikeme.com. more living well news is coming up at 5:57. find out how doctors are freezing early stage cancer to avoid surgery. marian barry is in intensive care tonight. our bruce johnson is working the story. >> reporter: the first signs something was wrong came when she failed to show for the dc legislative session on tuesday. the 73-year-old former dc mayor had driven himself to howard university hospital around midnight the night before complaining of weakness and a dry mouth. >> barry had undergone a successful kidney transplant at howard university hospital earlier this year. he's been readmitted for treatment at least twice since then. tuesday morning, doctors made the decision to admit him again, this time for dehydration. they later decided to transfer barry to the intensive care unit where he could be treated for a blood infection. according to his spokesperson, natalie williams, he has been in intensive care since 6:00 last night. he's not in imminent danger. this is more of a precautionary move. dc council chairman vincent grey. >> we're very concerned about him. we know he had the kidney transplant earlier this year and everything seemed to be going fine. so we hope that this is a minor experience. >> reporter: barry can't have any visitors, no cell phone. a call to his voice mail says it's full. bruce johnson, 9news now and wusa9.com. barry's spokesperson says it's not clear when barry might be released from icu or from the hospital. october is, of course, breast cancer awareness month, and the illness took center stage in washington today. a house committee looked at four pieces of legislation focussing on prevention, early diagnosis and treatment. a breast cancer survivor, congressman debby schultz was among those testifying. a statue of a child and of a person with that disability unveiled today in statry hall, a first. helen keller, a statue of her at age 7. she lost her sight and hearing to illness as a toddler. the statue shows her standing next to a water pump where keller's teacher spelled out the word water in her hand. she became an educator and an advocate for the disabled and received the medal for freedom. an update to a 9news now explosive we brought you earlier this week. 77-year-old alice johnson will not be kicked out of her mobile home in culpepper. her neighbors were upset that they had to install indoor pluming and johnson was not required to do that. they voted unanimously to allow her to stay, but she must have running water within six months. since our story aired, several people in the community have volunteered to help her. >> that's good news. >> absolutely. coming up, newly released f.b.i. files show anna nicole smith was the subject of a murder plot investigation. and the peep hole video should serve as a wake-up call to the entire hotel industry. first, we're getting a check on the evening's rush hour. >> reporter: some good news to report right now. 66 westbound, that accident at the metro, that has been pushed off to the left shoulder so all lanes are getting by. some delays, though. realtime traffic and the sensors are showing us that drivers are going below speed westbound to 7700. eastbound about 15 minutes, so not too bad. maryland, 270 northbound, not too bad. drivers start hitting the brakes around route 121 all the way to the weigh station. after that it's all clear to fredericks news and weather will be right back. ñ . welcome back. actress liv taylor is asking fans to pray for her as she undergoes surgery. she's undergoing "a very new procedure to repair a leaky valve so her heart can function better." taylor promises to post the results of the surgery on twitter when she recovers. a new exhibit featuring tim russert's office clutter is going on display at ma sum. it is being reassembled to show his office on the day he died. it reflects his interests, including politics, religion, family, and the buffalo bills. the exhibit opens november 20th. newly released files show the f.b.i. wants investigated whether anna nicole smith was part of a plot to kill the son of her tycoon husband. she battled him for his father's fortune. prosecutors decided there wasn't enough evidence to charge smith. she died in 2007 from a drug overdose. andrews was video taped nude through the peep hole of her hotel room door. the person accused of the violation requested the room next to her in a marriott in nashville. female travellers should take a number of pro cautions including duct tape over their hotel room peep hole. two football coaches get into a fight over a girl. but in living smart, we're fighting to help you keep your money. some ways to maintain your home sweet home on a budget. and we didn't get that break in the wind but we did in the pollen reading. can you access this on our website at wusa9.com. click on the weather tab and follow the dropdown memory to the allergy update. we'll talk about when the winds it diminish when we come back. the choice in this election for governor is really pretty simple: do we move virginia forward by continuing the pro-business economic policies that i helped put in place... or do we go backwards with the failed economic approach that ruined our economy? creigh deeds knows keeping taxes low and controlling spending is the right way to keep virginia the best place to do business. and i agree. because rebuilding confidence in our economy starts with responsible leadership from a new governor like creigh deeds. . your house does not have to be a money pit. we have budget safers that will help you maintain and manage your home. consumer reports put 180 rolls, including charmin and quilted northern through strength, softness and tear tests. the quilted northern ultra plus, that kiem out on top for overall performance but wal-mart's less costly white cloud was named a best buy. now, buying toilet paper is easy. a new toilet bowl is more complicated. there's your gravity flush and pressure assisted model and the one that uses less water. >> you will use the standard 6.1 gallons per flush you are find they're designed to use less water. >> testers evaluated 25 bowls, filled them with blue dye to see how well they flushed. the total all tra max two couldn't get the job done after two flushes, and 2.6 gallons of water. so much for saving water. and some of the dual flush toilets didn't fair well, either. the best performance the gerber avalanche and the coaler simmeron. we can't say it enough. regular main tense on your home appliances keeps them lasting longer and adds up to savings in the long run. your refrigerator, you want to vacuum the dirt and debris from the fan and coils underneath the fridge. insert a dollar bill in the door to check the seal. it reduces the stress on the motor. a washing machine that shakes, rattles, and rolls can get damaged and consumer reports say make sure it's level. >> that makes sure it doesn't rock. >> most importantly you want to check the water hoses for any wear and tear. it pays to sign up for manufacturer's e-mail alerts. you can see those through mail in rebates on other special offers. >> you should print out the lowest prices you find and take that to retailers with low price guarantees so you can negotiate for a better deal. >> and of course those tax credits and rebates on energy efficient appliances like washington machines refrigerators that's a great way to save. check out our website for nor information. two youth football coaches outside of denver are being flagged for unsportsman-like conduct. they got into a fight because a player on one of the teams was a girl and the opposing coach didn't want his boys to tackle her for "moral reasons." they started arguing and one of them punched the other. the girl at the center of the controversy says hey, guys, i'm good enough to play with anybody. >> that really hurt my feelings because, like, girls can do the same as boys. it just -- nothing is different. >> this event yesterday had less to do with michaella playing football and more to do with adults handling themselves appropriately. >> the planned scrimmage was cancelled. the coach who threw the punch is suspended for the rest of the season. here's look at what we have new for you tonight much the family of a local soldier killed in afghanistan shares the pain of losing a loved one in a battle. and we'll shed some light on some of the hidden charges with prepaid cards. whether they're really worth it, coming up tonight in living smart. and if you thought herding cattle was tough, try getting sheep to market using a zip line. >> what? >> yep. we'll show it to you, coming up tonight at 6:00. this would not have been a good idea on today's windy day. >> no. [ laughter ]. >> they'd be all over the place. >> i saw bird nests fly down. wind gusts to 40. they're dying out. that's good. wind advisory will expire at 6. they're not going to stop like that but they will subside. forecast, the next three days, very nice tomorrow. 71. yes, a few clouds, but no winds really to speak of. it will be calm. the breezes kick back on friday, but look what happens. we go back into the low 80s. just a spectacular day. saturday, showers come back, on and off all day. temps around 70. want to see you anyway at the green festival. wind gusts, 29, and i say that because we saw wind gusts at 37 last hour. 29 wind gusts down town. it will subside last to the north, already subsiding a little bit quicker down to the south. tonight, clear skies, still breezy, chilly, lows 44 to 52. so it's going to say breezy until midnight when they die out all together. 47 in tyson, 49 at bethesda, and mid-40s out at buoy. downtown, around 50. alexandria, around 52. temperatures right now are comfortable. if it weren't for the winds it would be a beautiful day. 69 at nation. tomorrow morning, chilly start, 40s and 50s, light winds, northwest at 10. by afternoon, partly cloudy and pleasant. few clouds in late. high temperatures low 70s, and wind turning southwest at 5 to 10. zone forecast, all six forecasts are on our website along with interactive website. 72 in woodbridge and downtown 71 with sunshine. next seven days, low 70s tomorrow, low 80s on friday, and then off again on saturday, showers, 70. dry on sunday but cooler, upper 60s. showers and rain on monday. back in the mid-60s, and then perhaps a young fall season, only 60 for a high on tuesday and 62 on wednesday. >> big change. thanks. the reinforcement has arrived. >> the help, you mean, for -- >> no, no, no, i didn't say help, i said reinforcement. >> it's interesting that zorn said he signed off. sometimes a sports story is so precious we couldn't make it up. sherm lewis was hired to be an offensive consultant and whether this is step one in the removal of jim zorn. he's been retired out of the league for five years and yes when he got the job offer from the skins yesterday, he was on his way to call a bingo game at a senior living facility. he said that himself today, sarah walsh picks up the story at park. >> reporter: sherman lewis took to the field for the first time as the newly hired offensive consultant. what that entails is something even he's not sure of. >> i don't know. i don't know what my role would be. >> reporter: his hiring is not a vote of confidence for jim zorn who was asked his reaction if this signals the kiss of death for his job. >> i have no reaction to that. >> reporter: he endured a tough and testy meeting with the media today with nearly every question focussing on lewis's arrival. zorn still calls plays and the head coach seems frustrated. >> well, i mean -- listen. he's not coaching, okay? he's just -- he's here to observe. >> reporter: publicly players say they welcome the addition while rallying to the defense of their head coach. >> it doesn't mean that our coaches we have are not doing a good job or not capable of something. >> reporter: but when asked if they could understand the negative perception the hire has. >> yeah. [ laughter ]. >> i guess could say, you know, they need a little help or whatever. >> reporter: lewis made it clears' not here to cause controversy. >> i'm not looking for anybody's job. i thought it would be a nice challenge. thought it would be a good change for me. >> reporter: asked whether he spoke with zorn before accepting the position, he said no. he only spoke with snyder and vinny seroto. >> one suggestion is that if zorn gets fired mid-season they brought sherm lewis in to call plays. i don't care what anybody says. it ain't good for jim zorn. >> that's a little fridge i had. >> thanks. get ready to celebrate and participate in a heart healthy weekend on saturday, october 17th. a bike dc, and on sunday the inaugural heart of dc 5 k run. if you want to register, go to wusa9.com, we have links to both organizations, all the proceeds benefit the american heart association. also, coming up, freezing early stage cancer to avoid surgery. that is next in our living well report. >> that's right. don't leave us, we're always on at wusa9.com. you want to see the next segment, coming up next. t . tonight living well with new cancer fighting procedure that uses liquid nitrogen instead of surgery to detroy abnormal cells. >> it takes 10 to 15 minutes. patients are sedated but awake. check it out. >> removing the nation's fasters growing cancer with a non-invasive outpatient procedure. sound too good to be true? new studies are showing cryo therapy or the freezing of tissue is an effective way of treating early stage esophageal cancer. >> what we are able to do is pass our endoscope through the mouth into the esophagus and then spray liquid nitrogen onto diseased tissue. >> reporter: doctors discovered cells damaged in the lining of his food tube and it's a stepping stone to cancer. >> i had no identify yeah. it was a total shock to me. >> reporter: in john's case the early diagnosis and cryo therapy helped him hay void major surgery and cancer treatment. >> it's so fun. knock wood, it's great. the last time i was here he did a pathology report and he said everything came back negative. it was good. >> reporter: you could be in john's same position without even knowing it. >> say ah. >> reporter: what makes esophageal cancer so dangerous is the main symptom is so common it's usually ignored. >> the symptom is heart burn so the people we want to be aware of the risk of cancer are those who have had significant heart burn in their life. >> he's so right. but what can you do to avoid chronic heart burn? doctors say it starts with your diet. best not to eat late at night. minimise greasy fatty foods and overeating which stresses your stomach. move away from the table as soon as you start feeling full. alcohol and tobacco both make acid reflux worse. join us at 11 for a new trend in medicine. doctors tired of waiting for their money from insurance companies are now asking patients pay up in full before i see you. behind copays tonight on 9news now at 11. thanks for joining us for 9news now at 5. 9news now at 6 with leslie starts right now. . good evening. a loudoun county family are preparing to bury their son. 21-year-old stefan mac

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