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Photo by Alex McVeigh/The Connection by Alex McVeigh/The Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comDecember 15-21, 2010 ❖ Volume XXIV, Number 50 online at Oakwww.connectionnewspapers.com Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ December 15-21, 2010 ❖ 1 Be Part of The Pet Connection in February Send Your Photos & Stories Now to herndon@ connection newspapers.com Be sure to include your name, address and phone number, and identify all people and pets in photos. Submission deadline is January 20.

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This house, at 1129 Arctic Quill Road, was recognized by Herndon’s Cultivating Communities initiative as having the best lights. The display is synced with holiday music playing from Volunteers from Dominion Power help out with the house. winterization and improvements at the Embry Rucker Community Shelter in Reston Thursday. The volunteers were part of more than 40 Dominion Photos by Alex McVeigh/The workers who spend the day winterizing various Connection buildings that are for homeless and the transitioning homeless. Herndon Dresses Up A Heartwarming For Holidays Day of Work By Alex McVeigh Shelter in Reston, as well as 45 The Connection townhomes throughout Cultivating Communities Herndon to winterize them, award best s temperatures drop, making them more energy effi- A most people can just cient. decorated houses. throw on another “There’s been a huge change sweater and turn the thermo- just in the last four years, with By Alex McVeigh stat up a few degrees. But for a 123 percent increase in calls The Connection those struggling to make ends for help to the county, despite meet, extra energy costs can just a one percent population mean the difference between growth,” said Kerrie Wilson, ight Herndon households got an addition being able to eat each month. CEO of Reston Interfaith. “For to their yards Monday night, though it This house at 805 Winterhaven Drive was It was with this in mind that a lot of these folks, their hous- might have been hard for them to notice. recognized for having the most whimsical E Dominion Power teamed up ing situation isn’t stable, so Members of the Cultivating Communities decorations. with various local nonprofits, they’re learning a lot of tools to initiative spent two hours surveying the best and including Reston Interfaith, keep costs down in future brightest in holiday decorations for the annual Dress lights on the side of our house earlier today,” said Thursday to help winterize vari- homes as well.” Up Herndon for the Holidays contest. Gabrielle Smith-Odeh. “We had to do a last minute ous housing facilities for those Eight households were recognized by the group, run to K-Mart to replace them.” who are homeless or HERNDON MAYOR Steve for having the best nativity scene, most whimsical It was well worth it after the win though, and the transitioning out of DeBenedittis spoke to volun- and most patriotic among others. screams of delight from their children could be heard homelessness. teers at the Four Seasons com- “We usually get a few nominations from neighbors even as they shut the door and the judging party The volunteers worked on the munity center when they broke each year, and we also just cruise around the neigh- moved on. Embry Rucker Community See Interfaith, Page 13 borhoods looking for houses that stick out,” said While it was fun and games for the eight winners, Barbara Glakas, one of the judges. the judges themselves enjoyed the experience. They A few strands of lights on bushes weren’t going to load up into a Town of Herndon van and make their cut it for this group, who were rounds, while each judge makes looking for anything that caught something to eat, and the group their eye. Sometimes it was a Herndon’s Best enjoys their dinner on the road. house tastefully decorated in “My favorite part is just driving white lights that appealed to a tra- Holiday decorations around, we have a rolling party in ditional sense, and sometimes The following eight houses in the car,” said Leigh Powell. strands of lights were hung around Herndon were recognized for their Glakas served as the official trees in an artistic way that ap- exceptional holiday decorations. notifier, as she braved the cold to pealed to their avant garde tastes. ❖ 1129 Arctic Quill Road, best lights. knock on the doors and deliver the “I like the ones with bright lights good news. Not every household ❖ 1109 Arctic Quill Road, most and music,” said judge Lynn Christmas card-like. was home, but she left the award Schumaker. “In fact, I like anything for them in an easily visible place. that’s loud and garish.” ❖ 805 Winterhaven Drive, most “I love to be the one going up to The Odeh family on whimsical. the door and seeing their faces Winterhaven Place won the award ❖ 922 Barton Oaks Place, best when they realize they’ve won,” From left, Herndon Mayor Steve DeBenedittis, Del. for most whimsical, and their cor- townhouse. she said. “But not everyone knows Tom Rust (R-86), Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D- ner lot was littered with an assort- ❖ 707 Main Drive, most patriotic. that we do the contest, so some Hunter Mill), Reston Interfaith CEO Kerrie Wilson, ment of inflatable displayed that are just really surprised.” Dominion Virginia Vice President of Distribution ❖ remained standing during the high 818 Locust Street, most classic. The winners will be officially Operations P. Rodney Blevins, and Del. Ken Plum (D- winds. But while they were all ❖ 1022 Monroe Street, most elegant. recognized by Herndon Mayor 36) at the Four Seasons Community Center. Blevins smiles after getting the award, Steve DeBenedittis at the Jan. 11 presented Wilson a check from Dominion for Reston ❖ they had an emergency of sorts 903 Grant Street, best nativity scene. Town Council meeting, and pho- Interfaith, part of the $625,000 donated to various earlier that night. ❖ Bowers Lane and Nash Street, best tos of the winners and honorable charities in Virginia. “Someone cut the strings of neighborhood. mentions will be available online. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ December 15-21, 2010 ❖ 3 News Week in Herndon Lane Closure, Parking and Turn Restrictions Shoppers fill The Closet in Elden Street, between Monroe and Center streets, turning lanes downtown onto Station and Spring Streets and on-street parking on Spring Herndon Street will be closed periodically, Dec. 14, 2010 - Jan. 15, 2011, Sunday night Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. for preliminary test work for as part of a future utility relocation. special Motorists are advised to use alternate routes to avoid delays. holiday Contact: Department of Public Works, 703-435-6853 or shopping [email protected] event, featur- Emergency: 571-246-8077. ing cider, sweets and Cortona Academy to Host live music. Open House Area residents are invited from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday, Dec. 17, and Saturday, Dec. 18, to see facilities, partake of sump- tuous food and learn about learning opportunities available at Photos by Alex McVeigh/ the 14,000-square-foot new location for Cortona Academy. The Connection Academy, now in its 20th year, serves grades 6 through 12. Students, either having difficulties in present schools or advanced and bored, can work at their own level in classes averaging four students with one master teacher. Individual enhancement ses- Holiday Shopping at The Closet sions are available with mentors for students needing extra help. Students and parents are invited to attend one of these open houses, and find out how Cortona sends students, even students Local Church teams up with who seem to be lagging when they first attend, to colleges such as Carnegie Mellon, American University, Harvard University, The Closet for a special Amherst, University of Virginia, and Virginia Tech. holiday shopping event. Food Drive at he Closet, a nonprofit thrift store in down Reston Town Center town Herndon, added a few extra hours Northern Virginia businesses are being challenged to show their Tto its usual times of operation Sunday, as holiday spirit by participating in the Holiday Food Drive at Reston they welcomed in guests from the Town Center, taking place Thursday, Dec. 16. Sponsored by P+R Dranesville United Methodist Church in Herndon and Architects, the one-day food drive aims to collect 10,000 pounds shoppers from around the area to have some holi- of non-perishable holiday food items to benefit Reston Interfaith, day fun. From right, Victor Navarro dances and a local social services organization. Carolers from the church stood along Station Street Orellana Cornejo plays the trumpet, but “The demand for food at our local pantries has never been starting at 4 p.m. and filled the downtown with loud they are unable to distract Allison greater,” said Joseph Serruya, P+R Architects’ Associate Princi- caroling, attracting many local residents to the store. Herrera, 3, from enjoying a pretzel at The pal and Director of the Eastern Region. “All of us have had to Since it’s usually open three days a week for four Closet Sunday night. scale back in this economic climate, but this is an opportunity to hours at a time, it proved hard for some people to help those in our community who need it most.” resist. by the church. Food drive will take place at Reston Town Center (11900 Mar- “It’s a good place to find some unique stuff at a “We didn’t know what to expect, but I’m not sur- ket Street) between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Dec. 16. A collection good price,” said Ramon Santos of Herndon. “I drive prised we have such a good turnout,” said Laura station will be set up between the holiday Christmas tree and ice by on my way back from church and saw the lights Greenspan, president of the board of directors for skating rink. Monetary donations will also be accepted. on, heard the music and saw the carolers, so we de- The Closet. “We’re only open for 12 hours during For more information contact P+R Architects Associate Jamillah cided to stop in for a look.” the week, and we try to create a really nice atmo- Muhammad at 571-346-7827 or by email at Santos and the other shoppers to the store were sphere for our customers, especially for the holidays.” [email protected]. not only greeted with carolers on the outside, but Store employees volunteered to work the extra there was hot cider, panettone, and an assortment shift, and manager Aaron Sawyer credited the of cookies made by members of the Dranesville UMC. Dranesville UMC for coming to them with the origi- Get Home Safe “We just thought of it as another way we could nal idea. The Washington Regional Alcohol Program is offering its serve this community during the holiday season,” “They wanted to carol around the neighborhoods SoberRide program through January first. People who call the said Debbie Harris, director or Programs and Minis- in this area, where a lot of our customers live, but number will get a free taxicab ride home, up to a $30 value. tries at the church. “We had no idea we’d get this we thought it would be really nice to bring people in During the 2009 holiday season, 692 people in the area took ad- sort of turnout though.” here,” he said. vantage of the program, up from 468 in 2008. Janet Sansalone, a member of the church choir, Sawyer suggested that they bring in Santa Claus This past Halloween, SoberRide provided 461 rides home. said she was glad to take advantage of such an op- to take pictures with the children, and the line to get Area residents age 21 and over can call the toll-free number at portunity to come together. a picture with Santa grew almost as large as the line 1-800-200-TAXI (8294) and AT&T users can dial #TAXI. More “We didn’t want to come together just as a choir, to check out. information about SoberRide can be found at www.soberride.com. we wanted the whole church to come out,” she said. There are 22 different congregations that help sup- “We had a great time, we started out inside, but we port The Closet, which opened in 1974. Last year got pre-empted by the trumpet, so we just moved they gave away more than $80,000 worth of cloth- Your Home…Your Neighborhood… outside.” ing and other necessities to needy people. THE STORE was filled with shoppers taking ad- THE CLOSET is located at 845 Station Street and Your Newspaper vantage of the extended hours, and Orellana Cornejo is open for shopping Tuesday, Thursday and Satur- provided the music indoors, playing his trumpet day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and take donations on along with popular tunes from several decades. He those days from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information only paused when raffle numbers were read off, each can be found at www.theclosetofgreaterherndon.org, customer was given tickets for a chance to win $10 and the Dranesville UMC can be found online at www.connectionnewspapers.com gift certificates and an American Girl doll donated www.visitdumc.org.

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[email protected] and events in the faith community, in- vice for Children. Friday, Dec. 24 at Jesus Christ. The services at 7:30 and cluding special holiday services. Send to 5 p.m. Designed for children first grade 9:30 p.m. will include scripture lessons, Hope Fellowship Church will Andrea Smith [email protected]. and younger. music by adult and bell choirs, and temporarily be meeting at Woody’s Golf Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 [email protected] Deadline is Thursday. ❖Christmas Eve Candlelight candlelight. The United Christian Parish Range, 11801 Leesburg Pike, Herndon. Service. Friday, Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. A is an ecumenical church uniting four Sunday Worship Services for this new Barbara Parkinson Floris United Methodist Church, traditional candlelit service. denominations, United Methodist, Pres- Southern Baptist church are at 10:45 Employment Advertising 13600 Frying Pan Road in Herndon, ❖Christmas Eve Service. 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All are free and open to the enue in Reston, will host a series of Knitters needed the first and third Editor in Chief public.Pastoral Care forums, to provide infor- Wednesdays of the month, at 7 p.m., at Steven Mauren Dranesville Church of the www.washingtonplazachurch.com mation on topics of interest around St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Managing Editors Brethren, 11500 Leesburg Pike in ❖Christmas Concert. Saturday, pastoral care. The first forum will be on 432 Van Buren St., Herndon. The Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Herndon, is collecting soap, tooth- Dec. 18 at 4 p.m. A reception will follow Hospice Care on Jan. 19, 2011 at 3 p.m., church’s Shawl Ministry is offering free Photography: brushes and tooth paste, washcloths or in the church’s Plaza Room. Canned and facilitated by the Rev. Dr. Janae knitting instruction while providing Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel hand towels, deodorant, combs and food will be collected for local food pan- Moore, a Senior Counseling Educator shawls, blankets and other knitted items Art/Design: brushes, shampoo, tissues, lotion, hand try Reston Interfaith. and Chaplain from Capital Hospice. for people in need. No cost and yarn can Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, sanitizers, safety razors and large socks ❖Service of Light and Dark. Sun- Moore will provide an overview of hos- be provided. E-mail shawl@saint- John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, to assemble 150 personal hygiene kits day, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. Prayers, special pice care: what it is, what it isn’t, costs timothys.org or visit the Pastoral Care John Smith for the homeless. Size XL or larger t- hymns and thoughtful mediation about and more. Free. Reserve at page at www.saint-timothys.org. Production Manager: shirts and coats, scarves, hats, gloves, grieving led by Rev. Amy Butler of Cal- [email protected]. Jean Card and sweaters also needed. 703-430- vary Baptist, D.C. Nondenominational Christian 7872 or www.dranesvillebrethren.org. ❖Christmas Eve Service. Friday, St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, businessmen meet for prayer, Biblical CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 ❖Annual Peace Service. Friday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. A candlelight, com- 432 Van Buren St. in Herndon, presents discussion and fellowship 7 p.m. Fridays Circulation Manager: Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. In remembrance of the munion and mediation service with Rev. “Journey to Adulthood”, a comprehen- at Anita’s, 1051 Elden St., Herndon and Linda Pecquex Dec. 20, 1861 battle at Leesburg Pike, Elizabeth Hagan. sive Christian Education for youth in 12 p.m. Thursdays at 555 Grove St., [email protected] and to reaffirm a commitment to peace. grades 6-12. It uses Bible study, prayer, Suite 200, Herndon. Call 703-795-1257. The Union cannon were where the Good Shepherd Lutheran rites of passage, outreach ministries and CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, church’s parking lot is now, and the Church, 1133 Reston Avenue in both serious and playful activities to Adult Sunday school will be held L.L.C. Confederate forces about hundred yards Herndon is announcing the following underscore its core message that adult- 9:30 a.m. Sundays at the Washington Peter Labovitz behind where the firehouse is today. Christmas services: hood must be earned. Plaza Baptist Church at Lake Anne Village President/CEO ❖ ❖ Grate Patrol to D.C. Saturday, Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 5 p.m. — Center. The group is studying the Gospel Mary Kimm Dec. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Gather to put to- Children’s Christmas Eve program; 7:30 Bright Pond Bible Study presents of Mark. Services follow at 11 a.m. Publisher/Chief Operating Officer gether sandwiches, soup and more. — Christmas Eve service of Holy Com- their 12th year of Bible study, a non- 703-778-9433 Meet up with the Salvation Army Grate munion with traditional carols; 10 — denominational group of women HAVEN of Northern Virginia of- [email protected] Patrol Van and head out to D.C. Dona- Christmas Eve candlelight service of searching the Bible for God’s truth. fers a variety of free bereavement tions of vegetable soup welcome. Holy Communion. Meeting at Good Shepherd Lutheran support groups, meeting on a weekly Jerry Vernon ❖ Executive Vice President Sunday, Dec. 26 — One Service Church, 1133 Reston Ave. in Herndon, basis. Contact 703-941-7000 or [email protected] Community of Faith United only at 9:30 am — Scripture Lessons starting 9:30 a.m. Sept. 22. www.havenofnova.org for schedules Methodist Church, 13224 Franklin and Christmas Carols. [email protected]. and registration information. Wesley DeBrosse Farm Road in Herndon, has announced Controller their upcoming events. All are welcome. The United Christian Parish will Floris United Methodist Church, Vajrayogini Buddhist Center of- Debbie Funk 703-620-1977 or www.cof-umc.org. hold four services on Christmas Eve, 13600 Frying Pan Road in Herndon, fers ongoing classes on meditation and National Sales, 703-778-9444 ❖The Longest Night Service. Friday, Dec. 24 at 11508 North Shore holds worship services at 8 a.m., 9:15 Buddhist philosophy, Mondays at 7 p.m. [email protected] Monday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. A worship Drive, Reston. Children’s Nativity Ser- a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sundays at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill service of healing, hope and encourage- vices will be at 4 and 5 p.m., and with a Latino service on Saturdays at 7 Road, Oakton. $10 per class. 202-331- ment. children will have the opportunity to be p.m. 703-793-0026 or 2122 or www.meditation-dc.org. 6 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ December 15-21, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Students Spread Good Cheer

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One look at this beautiful Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s santa and Mrs. Claus, DJ and 3:30 p.m., Holiday p.m. George Mason University Patriot Tutoring. 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Oakton ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St., Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 boy and you will be in love! dancing, prizes and more. Lights Walk at Lake Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Herndon. 703-956-6590. University Drive, Fairfax. Make your appointment today Healthy Heroes. 7 p.m. George ❖ Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Proceeds will benefit Fisher Anne at 5 p.m. 703- Tickets $15-$28, available at Oakton. Learn the basics of the New Year’s Eve Bonfire. 9-10 p.m. The German State Philharmonic, to come and meet a very Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets $15- House. 703-435-JIMS or 709-7700 or www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- Internet, Word and Excel. Adults. Family-friendly. Free, open to the conducted by Philippe Entremont on www.jimmystavern.com. www.restonmuseum.org. SEAT. 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Reston. For ages 3-5 years www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- Get a Photo with Santa, W Center, 4500 youth through grade 12 half price. benefit the Herndon/Dulles Visitors Weekend Bluegrass Concert SEAT. Accessible seating is available Patriot Circle, Fairfax. 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. Center. 703-HERNDON. Series: The Fitzmaurice Band. accompanied by an adult. $5 per child 15 and Dec. 22 from isitors4-6 p.m. Center at the FRIDAY/FEB. 11 for RA members and $8 for non- for patrons with disabilities at 703- Tickets $15-$28, available at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran 993-3035. Herndon Depot T www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- Church, 1090 Sterling Road, “Six Characters in Search of an members. All supplies included. MONDAY/DEC. 20 TUESDAY/DEC. 28 Reserve at 703-476-9689 or www.sesamestreetlive.com. town Herndon. Donations benefitSEAT. Accessible the seating is available Herndon. Author”. 8 p.m. at George Mason [email protected]. 2010 Graduating Artist Showcase. Herndon/Dulles V for patrons with disabilities at 703- Winter Wonderland Preschool One-on-One Computer/Internet Progressive and alternative country University Center for the Arts, 4400 OK Book Discussion. 7 p.m. Oakton 6-9 p.m. George Mason University Art HERNDON. 993-3035. Storytime. 11 a.m. Herndon Tutoring. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oakton music. $12. 703-435-8377 or University Drive, Fairfax. Luigi Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, and Design Building, 4400 University www.sesamestreetlive.com. Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, www.fitzmauriceband.com. Pirandello’s surrealistic tragicomedy, Oakton. The Art of Racing in the Rain Drive, Fairfax. Fall 2010 Senior listen to stories of the season. Sip hot Vienna Boys Choir. 8 p.m. at George Herndon. Boost early literacy skills Oakton. Learn the basics of the presented by Aquila Theatre of New Exhibition Reception. Exhibits of over Mason University Concert Hall, 4400 with this storytime about winter. Age Internet, Word and Excel. Adults. York City. 888-945-2468 or by Garth Stein. Adults. 703-242-4020. cocoa and sample seasonal treats. $5 SATURDAY/JAN. 22 Terrific Twos. 10:30 a.m. Reston 60 graduating artists including per person RA members, and $8 per University Drive, Fairfax. Holiday 2-5 with adult. 703-437-8855 703-242-4020. cfa.gmu.edu. Regional Library, 11925 Bowman paintings, sculpture, animation, person for non-members. Reserve at music from Gregorian chant to Hungry Thing Preschool Storytime. Art Jam: The Ultimate Mini- graphic design, drawing and more. favorite Christmas carols. $24-$48, 7 p.m. Herndon Fortnightly Library, Conference for the Arts. ArtSpace Towne Drive, Reston. Storytime. Age 703-476-9689 or TUESDAY/DEC. 21 FRIDAY/FEB. 18 2 with adult. 703-689-2700. Live music and refreshments [email protected]. youth through grade 12 half price. 768 Center St., Herndon. Stories and Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon. Reston Interfaith Food Drive. 11 available. Free admission. 703-993- 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. One-on-One Computer/Internet rhymes about eating. Age 2-5 with Presented by Artists Underground. The Virginia Opera: Wagner’s “The 8898 or [email protected]. 14th Annual Christmas Party for Tutoring. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oakton adult. 703-437-8855 703-956-6590. Valkyrie.” 8 p.m. at George Mason a.m.-8 p.m. at the Pavilion at Reston SATURDAY/DEC. 18 Town Center. Presented by P+R Fireside Fables. 7:30 p.m. at the Kids. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Jimmy’s Old Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, University Center For The Arts Walker Nature Education Center, Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Oakton. Learn the basics of the Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Architects to benefit Reston Interfaith. Holiday Youth Musical Café. 2-4 WEDNESDAY/DEC. 29 THURSDAY/JAN. 27 Each 10 lbs. of canned goods and 11450 Glade Drive, Reston. Gather p.m. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center Herndon. Santa, souvenir photos, Internet, Word and Excel. Adults. 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By Alex McVeigh lant, to get our eyes on as many rity alarm. The Connection cars as possible,” Proffitt said. Get Home Safe In each case, other officers re- “I don’t care about Officers are on the lookout for The Washington Regional Alcohol spond or the incident is deemed to Program is offering its SoberRide pro- getting arrests. I he holidays are filled the slightest sign that a driver gram through Jan. 1. People who call the be no threat. But Proffitt says that’s with festive gatherings might be intoxicated. A slight number will get a free taxicab ride home, all part of the duty. care about making T up to a $30 value. During the 2009 holi- with family, friends and swerve, uneven acceleration or an “Sometimes that’s the way it co-workers, but it’s also a time especially wide turn could all be day season, 692 people in the area took goes, you just sort of run and gun Photo by Alex McVeigh/The Connection advantage of the program, up from 468 sure people are when driving can be more haz- enough to catch the attention of an in 2008. all night,” he said. ardous than ever. Free-flowing officer. Once they see the first sign, This past Halloween, SoberRide pro- Proffitt also goes to assist other getting home safe.” alcohol at parties combined the officers will often follow along vided 461 rides home. officers who have pulled over driv- with early winter freezes can to look for further signs. Area residents age 21 and over can ers for suspected DWIs. This is a call the toll-free number at 1-800-200- make for a dangerous combina- TAXI (8294). More information about common practice for officers, he — Officer Kyle Proffitt tion. JUST AFTER 10 p.m. Saturday SoberRide can be found at says, because of special circum- The Fairfax County Police De- night, Proffitt witnessed a car mak- www.soberride.com. stances that leave an officer vul- Throughout each test, the officer partment started their Safe De- ing a right turn from a left turn only nerable. is watching the subject’s perfor- cember campaign last week, lane onto Fairfax County Parkway tion to other signs. “When you’re explaining the mance and taking notes. If the sub- which means increased DWI from the Dulles Toll Road. As the “Usually you can smell alcohol, steps for the field sobriety test, or ject looks questionable on the test, patrols, checkpoints and police cars pull over, Proffitt is watching but it could always be someone watching someone perform the the officer will ask the subject to presence on the roads. Accord- everything from the way they pull else in the car, so you watch for test, you’re not paying full atten- take a preliminary breath test, ing to the Fairfax County Police over to what the driver does while slurred speech, you see if they have tion to everything around you, which measures the blood alcohol Department, they have arrested waiting for the officer to approach. trouble finding their registration or you’re watching for the driver to content. “If they are sober, but Officer Kyle Proffitt conducts an administrative search of a car after finding the driver 2,493 drunk drivers in 2010, “You pay attention to the reac- license, anything that might be a stumble, or do something that fail the field tests, the PBT can asleep at the intersection of Sunset Hills Road and Reston Parkway early Sunday and have investigated 660 tion time from when I turn my si- tip that they’re not fully sober,” would otherwise indicate they are prove that they’re not intoxicated, morning and placing him under arrest for suspicion of DWI. crashes involving impaired driv- ren on. Often times a drunk driver Proffitt said. intoxicated,” he said. “That’s why and they can go,” Proffitt said. ing. will go for miles without even no- This particular driver appeared we like to have other officers One driver earlier in the evening turn signal flashing. driver refuses a breath test, Proffitt — usually teenagers — who Historically, December DWI ticing me behind him, siren and sober, had no smell or slurred around to keep their full attention failed the field tests, but only blew But the light soon turns green, places him under arrest. have been killed or maimed by arrests have been as much as 78 everything,” he said, and recalled speech, and seemed to be coher- on the suspect.” a .02, less than the .08 level that is and the car does not move. Proffitt After conducting an administra- a drunk driver. percent above average for the someone who took more than a ent. Proffitt determines that the The three field sobriety tests that considered intoxicated, so he was waits for a cycle of the light to go tive search of the vehicle, Proffitt After the suspect has been rest of the year. mile along Route 7 to even notice driver is telling the truth when she are admissible in court in Virginia not arrested. by, and the car still does not move. takes him to the Adult Detention processed — he blew a .14 — Officer Kyle Proffitt is one of the officer behind him. says she is in an unfamiliar area. are the ABC test, where the sub- He turns on his lights and ap- Center in Fairfax for processing. it’s the end of shift for Proffitt. the officers who has been as- Proffitt notices that the driver As the patrol continues, Proffitt ject slowly and purposefully says JUST AFTER LAST CALL, proaches the vehicle. Suspected drunk drivers are taken And though it’s his job to get signed to DWI patrol during the pulled over for the illegal turn hits swings into parking lots that the entire alphabet, the one-leg Proffitt comes upon a car at the He can see vomit going down the to the Alcohol Testing Unit. drunk drivers off the road, he midnight shift for the Reston the sunroof button while attempt- should otherwise be empty on a stand, where the subject stands on intersection of Sunset Hills Road driver’s side door and the driver The Alcohol Testing Unit has sev- says it’s not about writing tick- Police District. Officers on that ing to turn on the dome light, weekend night, such as parks. He one foot and extends the other leg and Reston Parkway. The car is on appears to be asleep in the drivers’ eral Intoxilyzers, which are the ets or padding statistics. patrol are trained to search for which he notes as he makes his also responds to calls if need be. out and counts and the walk-and- the west side of the intersection on side seat. After speaking with the breath machines used to make the “I don’t care about getting ar- signs of drivers who might be approach. As he speaks to the On this night, his patrolling is in- turn, where the subject walks heel- Sunset Hills Drive. It is halfway driver and conducting a field so- official BAC reading. The room it- rests,” he said. “I care about impaired. driver, he is looking for bloodshot terrupted a few times by a fight, a to-toe in a straight line, turns between the right-turn lane and briety test, Proffitt has deemed the self is filled with statistics on drunk making sure people are getting “We’re trying to be more vigi- eyes, the smell of alcohol, in addi- call for pursuit and a tripped secu- around and comes back. the adjacent lane, with the right subject to be intoxicated. After the driving, as well as photos of people home safe.”

8 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ December 15-21, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ December 15-21, 2010 ❖ 9 OPEN HOUSES Holiday Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 18th & 19th Holiday Champagne and Sparkling Wine From $10 to $85, some excellent suggestions for the holidays.

By Mike Potashnik and Don Winkler International Wine Review

12124 Purple Sage Ct, Reston • $249,000 • Open Sunday 1-4 he Holidays are the time for Champagne Candace Woodson, Weichert, 703-264-0000 T and sparkling wine and what incredible When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, click the Real Estate links on the right side. choices. In France alone there is Mike Patashnik and Don Winkler of International Wine Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. Champagne, of course, but also Review recommend champagne and sparkling wine for another 38 regions producing holiday season. Reston sparkling wines in the Loire, Bur- gundy, Alsace and elsewhere. Italy 12124 Purple Sage Ct...... $249,000...Sun 1-4....Candace Woodson...... Weichert...... 703-264-0000 makes Prosecco and Asti Where to Shop Spumante. Spain produces Cava. VIENNA VINTNER BALDUCCI’S In the US, excellent sparkling 233 Maple Ave. East, Vienna, 6655 Old Dominion Drive, McLean VA 703-242-9463 wines are made in California, New 22101, 703-448-3828 Vienna Mexico, and Virginia. Canada even www.balduccis.com NORM’S BEER & WINE, makes really exotic sparkling 2006 Roundhouse Rd.....$1,049,997...Sun 1-4....Chris Brown...... Long & Foster...... 301.928.2479 136 Branch Road, SE, icewine. And we’ve tasted excel- CECILES FINEWINE Vienna, 703.242.0100 lent sparklers from Australia, New 1351 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, Zealand, Greece, and South Africa. 703-356-6500 www.finewine.com OUT OF SITE WINES, Sterling We’ve selected what we think 214 Dominion Road, NE, are sparklers of excellent value Vienna, 703.319.9463 THE VINEYARD OF VIRGINIA 46792 Backwater Dr...... $560,000...Sun 1-4....Gina Tufano...... Keller Williams...... 703.574.3478 and then organized our recom- 1445 Laughlin Avenue, McLean, mendations by price level: Inex- 703-288-2970 THE WINE CABINET 20389 Water Valley Ct...... $679,900...Sun 1-4....Gina Tufano...... Keller Williams...... 703.574.3478 pensive (around $10), Moderately www.thevineyardva.com 1416 North Point Villag, Reston, 703- Priced (under $30), and Luxury 668-9463 www.thewinecabinet.com Cuvées (above $30). We’ve limited TOTAL WINE & MORE our recommendations to mostly, www.totalwine.com THE WINE SELLER & VINEYARD TABLE Arlington (22201) very dry Bruts, and included some McLean Shopping Center,1451 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22101, 304 Elden Stree, Herndo, 703-471-9649 rosé sparklers. 3515 Washington Blvd, No 510 ...$339,750...Sun 1-4....Garnet Robins-Baughman....Keller Williams...... 703-534-0997 703.749.0011 www.thewineseller.com

INEXPENSIVE. We suggest you MAISON DU VIN ASHBURN WINE SHOP 3515 Washington Blvd, No 515 ...$357,900...Sun 1-4....Garnet Robins-Baughman....Keller Williams...... 703-.534-0997 stick to Spanish Cavas, Italian 756 Walker Road #C, Great Falls 44050 Ashburn Shopping Plaza, Ashburn Prosecco and Asti, and American 703-759-9880 VA 2014, 703-723-7375 Sparklers. Many of these wines are www.maison-duvin.com www.ashburnwineshop.com Arlington (22202) non-vintage or produced in a way that minimizes year-to-year varia- CLASSIC WINES OF GREAT FALLS WINESMITH 1603 Arlington Ridge Rd.$1,495,000...Sun 1-4....Ginger Webre...... Long & Foster...... 703-518-8713 tions in quality. Most have a lovely 9912-C Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 43670 Greenway Corporate Drive, 22066 (703-759-0430 Ashburn VA 20147, 703-729-2970 mousse with good fruit flavors and http://classicwinesgreatfalls.com/ www.winesmithonline.com are lively and crisp. Some widely Arlington (22204) distributed Cavas we recommend CHURCH ST. CELLAR LEESBURG VINTNER are Conde de Subirats NV 111 Church Street, Suite 103, Vienna, 29 South King Street, Leesburg, 4306 8th St. S...... $629,000...Sun 1-4....Susan Sarcone...... McEnearney...... 703-795-6772 Brut Cava ($13), U Mes u Fan 703-255-0550 703-777-3322 Tres NV 1+1+3 ($16) and the churchstcellars.wordpress.com www.leesburgvintner.com Cristalino Brut Cava ($9). Ital- ian Prosecco is made from the Prosecco grape grown tions to those you may not know. As with inexpen- Arlington (22209) just north of Venice. We recommend Bisol, Canella sive sparklers, the vintage date isn’t important on and Zardetto. Asti comes from the Piedmont, and most of these wines. We recently returned from Aus- 1600 Oak St N #706...... $359,900...Sun 1-4....Simon Hahn...... Keller Williams...... 703-815-5707 we like those spritzy wines made by Cinzano tria and found some excellent Champagne-style Moscato d’Asti. wines made from Austrian varietals like Grüner To add your Realtor represented Finally, if you wish to buy American, we would Veltliner and Welschriesling. One that is widely avail- especially recommend the sparkling wines of Gruet, able is the Steininger NV Grüner Veltliner Sekt Open House to these weekly listings, which come from, of all places, New Mexico! Look ($24). We also recently tasted some French sparkling please call Karen Pechacek-Washburn for the Gruet Demi-Sec ($14) if you prefer an off- wines made outside Champagne that we especially at 703-778-9422 or E-Mail the info to dry wine. like. From Burgundy and made with Pinot Noir grapes in an elegant creamy style are the Domaine [email protected] MODERATELY PRICED. Since there is such an Michel Sarrazin Crémant de Bourgogne ($25) All listings due by Monday at 3 pm. abundance of moderately priced sparkling wines from all over the world, we limit our recommenda- See Sparkling, Page 18

10 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ December 15-21, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Holiday Toll Road Rates Change Sparkling 25¢ increase at Main Toll Plaza; Tolls at on/off ramps ing attractive lemon citrus Holidays aromas and flavors. Tattinger remain the same. is recognized worldwide for From Page 17 producing some of the fin- est Champagnes available. The ffective Jan. 1, 2011, mitment is contained in agree- and Charles Duret’s Cremant de Bourgogne Tattinger Brut La Française ($35) is an attrac- toll rates on the ments with the Common- Rosé ($20). From Alsace there is the powerful and tive, rich tasting blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and EDulles Toll Road will wealth of Virginia and local lush Wolfberger Crémant dÁlsace Brut ($20). Pinot Meunier, while the 2004 Brut Millesimé increase by 25 cents governments in Northern Vir- From America we highly recommend a superb spar- ($80) raises the bar in term of complexity, elegance at the main toll plaza to $1.25. ginia, and is based in substan- kling wine from Virginia called TJ Virginia Fizz and refinement. There are many outstanding spar- Toll rates on the on/off ramps tial part on the parties’ agree- ($23). It is a crémant style wine made from 100 per- klers produced outside of Champagne in California, will remain 75 cents. ment that funding for the cent Chardonnay by the talented team of Claude Italy, and Austria. These are equal in quality to Cham- A three-year schedule for new Metrorail Project is to come Thibaut and Manuel Janisson in Charlottesville. It pagne and are made using the same méthode toll rates was approved by the from Dulles Toll Road rev- has fresh apple aromas and flavors with a yeasty champenoise, but they cannot be called Champagne Metropolitan Washington Air- enues, as well as contributions creamy palate filled with fruit and has a long finish. because they are not made in the Champagne re- ports Authority Board of Direc- by the federal government, Finally, if you’d like try something from the South- gion of France. Argyle Winery in Oregon produces tors in November 2009 after the Commonwealth, Fairfax ern Hemisphere, we recommend an attractive rosé some of the finest sparklers in the United States. Their conducting a series of public and Loudoun Counties, and sparkler showing pretty light red berry fruit, the Gra- sparklers sell at all price levels, but if you want some- hearings. At that time, the the Airports Authority. ham Beck Brut Rosé ($19). thing very special, try the refined and elegant Ar- Board also approved a toll rate Under its agreement with the gyle 2000 Extended Triage Brut ($80). Much increase that took effect on Jan. Commonwealth of Virginia, the LUXURY CUVÉES. There are a lot of wonderful harder to find, but worth the effort are the Austrian 1, 2010, the increase for Airports Authority has assumed wines to choose from in this category. Champagne Sekts of Willi Bründlmayer. His NV Sekt Brut ($44) 2011and a third toll rate in- the responsibility to operate usually heads the luxury list, but in fact, there are and NV Sekt Brut Rosé ($44) are relatively ex- crease that will be effective Jan. and maintain the Dulles Toll lots of other top quality sparklers you can enjoy. It is pensive, but outstanding in quality. 1, 2012. Road for a 50-year period be- hard to go wrong with Champagne; it’s t really all a Finally, there are no finer sparklers from Italy than The toll increases are neces- ginning in 2009. matter of taste, and the price you are willing to pay. the refined and delicate Bellavista Franciacortas. Try sary for the Airports Author- For more information about We like non-vintage and vintage Pol Roger, the Franciacorta Brut Cuvée NV ($52) or the ity to fulfill its commitment to the Dulles Toll Road and the Henriot, Champagne Roland Champion, Franciacorta Gran Cuvée Satèn ($80). operate and maintain the process the Airports Authority Champagne Trouillard, and Tattinger, to name Dulles Toll Road and to con- follows before setting new toll but a few. See Champagne and sparkling wine special reports by the struct the Dulles Corridor rates, please visit our website International Wine Review at www.i-winereview.com. Read The NV Champagne Roland Champion about the 170 year old Champagne discovered on the Baltic Metrorail Project. That com- at www.mwaa.com/tollroad. Blanc de Blancs ($66) is a rich yeasty wine offer- Ocean floor at facebook.com/iwinereview.

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By Rich Sanders The Connection

ocal rivals Herndon and South Lakes met up for an early season Lgirls’-boys’ double-header night of high school basketball last Friday, Dec. 10 at Herndon High School. In the girls’ game, South Lakes edged Herndon, 49-47. Gabby Schultz led the

Seahawks with 18 point while teammate Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Abby Rendle finished with 11 points and a game-high 13 rebounds. Nia Wardlaw added six points and eight rebounds for South Lakes. Herndon’s top scorer was Deborah Headen, who scored 16 points. Brandi Delgado and Ariana Tolbert both scored 10 points for the Hornets, who played South Lakes, the defending Liberty District regu- lar season champions, tough the entire game. It was the first win of the season for the Seahawks (1-3), who had opened up the schedule with losses to St. John’s (Wash., D.C.), Paul VI (Fairfax), and T.C. Williams Herndon’s Deborah Headen (3) releases a shot in the of Alexandria. lane as South Lakes’ Abby Rendle (23) defends dur- Herndon’s Austin Hamilton goes in for a Herndon, a member of the Concorde Dis- ing last Friday night’s girls’ basketball game at layup against South Lakes. No. 20 for the trict, fell to 2-2 with the loss. The Hornets Herndon High School. Hornets is Patrick McLaughlin. opened the season with a setback to Edison before winning consecutive games over Dec. 3. But since then they have wins over some younger players. Christian, a junior who are coached by David Brooks, will play Potomac Falls (Dulles District) and Lake visiting Briar Woods (Dulles District), 74- forward, has been playing particularly well a game at Lee High in Springfield. Braddock. 62, on Dec. 4; host Lake Braddock, 68-40, through three games. Over the holidays, Oakton will be com- In the boys’ nightcap game on Friday, on Dec. 7; and South Lakes. South Lakes, over the holidays, will com- peting in the annual Mount Vernon Christ- Herndon defeated the visiting Seahawks, “We are playing well for it being early in pete at the Glory Days Grill Tournament of mas Tournament from Dec. 27-29. 79-64. The Hornets (3-1) received a game- the season,” said Herndon coach Chris Champions, hosted by Lake Braddock Sec- In the season opener win over Marshall, high 26 points from Austin Hamilton. Right Whelan. “The guys are playing extremely ondary School Dec. 27-29. The eight-team the Cougars had three players score in behind him in the scoring column was hard which is making us a difficult team to field will consist of Middleburg Academy, double figures - senior guard Steele Jonathan Beltran with 21 points. Patrick play against.” Robinson, Madison, Hylton (Woodbridge), Shemeld (18 points), senior center Adi McLaughlin and Raleigh McKenzie both Herndon will be traveling to Hilton Head South Lakes, Osbourn (Manassas), Hajrovic (15), and senior guard Abdi Barre added 12 points for the Herndon squad. (Bluffton, S.C,) for a tournament over the Woodbridge and the host Bruins. (10). Oakton’s balanced scoring attack also South Lakes, under new head coach An- holidays. Four first round games will be played on included good contributions from senior drew Duggan, had big games from D.J. Monday, Dec. 27 at Lake Braddock: guard Jonathan Morris (9 points), senior Christian (18 points) and Mitchell Dempster THE SOUTH LAKES BOYS are 1-2 thus Middleburg Academy versus Robinson forward Zach Fabian (7), and senior center (15). J.D. Wallace scored eight points and far. The Seahawks opened the season with (2:15); Madison versus Hylton (4); South Marshall Dressler (6). both Darius Smith and Jordan Francis con- a win over visiting Yorktown before losing Lakes versus Osbourn (5:45); and Marshall’s top scorers in the loss were tributed seven. games at Westfield and Herndon. Woodbridge versus Lake Braddock (7:30). Aaron Aggen (10 points), Shelton Hardy (7) Herndon took control of the game in the Coach Duggan, in his first year as the and Mo Samantar (6). first quarter when it outscored South Lakes, Seahawks’ head coach, said his team is THE OAKTON HIGH COUGARS opened Hajrovic, a senior captain, has been 28-12. moving in the right direction. the season with a pair of wins - victories Oakton’s most consistent player through Another girls-boys’ double-header be- “Our coaching staff and the players are over visiting Marshall, 77-39, on Dec. 1, and four games. He scored 25 points in the loss tween the local rivals will take place again getting to know each other as we imple- at host Stuart, 33-30, on Dec. 3 - before los- to South County and 20 in the setback to this Friday night, Dec. 17 at South Lakes. ment a new system,” said Duggan. “It has ing consecutive road outings at South the Generals of Washington-Lee. The girls’ contest will begin at 5:45, fol- been a challenge, but we have been mak- County, 59-45, on Dec. 7 and “He is really our only player who has been lowed by the boys’ game. ing progress. We believe we can be com- Washington-Lee, 70-55, on Dec. 10. putting up consistent numbers,” said coach petitive in the Liberty District.” Oakton (2-2) was scheduled to play non- Brooks. THE HERNDON BOYS are playing good South Lakes has just four returning var- district home games this week against Oakton, in the game at Washington-Lee, ball early on this season. The Hornets lost sity players on its roster this winter in Joe Jefferson on Tuesday, Dec. 14, and Vienna- led 17-13 after one quarter before the Gen- their season opener to visiting private school Daye, Darius Smith, D.J. Christian and area rival Madison on Friday night, Dec. 17. erals outscored the Cougars 24-6 in the sec- opponent, Middleburg Academy, 73-67, on Brendan Galbraith. They are mixing in with Next Tuesday night, Dec. 21, the Cougars, ond quarter to gain control of the game. 12 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ December 15-21, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Interfaith Provides Hope From Page 3 part of the day that sticks out the tial for families on a tight budget. for lunch. He thanked the work- most to him wasn’t even on the Del. Ken Plum (D-36) said that ers for helping others achieve what inside of a real building. energy saving techniques are im- so many take for granted. “We were working on the play- portant not only for those who “For many in our community ground behind the Embry Rucker have limited financial resources, 1133 Reston Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170 unfortunately, escaping from the shelter, and we installed a window but for everyone as the demand Worship: Sunday, 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. cold weather into a warm home in one of the kids’ playhouses. One for electricity grows in the future. Sunday School: 9:30 A.M. can be difficult. This week’s cold of them didn’t have a window, and snap underscores the importance we thought of the kids playing in IN ADDITION to helping main- of the work done today,” he said. a house with no window, so we tain their transitional housing, Improvements included better wanted to fix it,” Wilkins said. “I Dominion Power also presented window insulation, new electrical just wanted to give back to the several groups around the county fixtures, programmable thermo- community today, but it really was with checks, part of a $625,000 Progressive & Welcoming stats, duct work, caulking and a phenomenal experience.” grant from the company. P. Rodney even some gutter cleaning and Alison Kaufman, an energy con- Blevins, vice president of Distribu- ST. ANNE’S yard work while they were at it. servation specialist for Dominion, tion Operations for Dominion Vir- EPISCOPAL b The volunteers were only sup- said that when crews went into ginia, said he was glad the money CHURCH • Reston posed to do a few townhouses, but houses in the morning, some of the could go to these types of commu- 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I they were able to get so much houses were so poorly insulated nity-based groups, such as Reston 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Sunday school/Music: preschool - grade 2 b done that they went out and tack- that there was visible condensa- Interfaith. 10:25 a.m. Sunday school/Music: grades 3 - 12 led more. “I’m fortunate enough tion on windows. “For 40 years, Reston Interfaith 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II to have a good job with a good “Air leaks in a home can account has worked to help those that so- 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service company, so I really wanted to get for 15 to 30 percent inefficiency, ciety often forgets. Every year the Nursery care provided at 9:00 and 11:15 services out there and help out my neigh- and when you think that heating organization provides 20,000 in- bors and community,” said Jesse and air conditioning accounts for dividuals and families in Reston, The Rev. James Papile, Rector The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson Jewell, a project designer for Do- 40 percent of your bill, making Herndon and western Fairfax The Rev. Denise Trogdon minion. “The people we helped sure that conditioned air doesn’t County with services such as hous- 703-437-6530 were very gracious, and I think my escape is really important,” she ing, a child development center www.stannes-reston.org b co-workers enjoyed the experience said. Deborah Johnson, senior and financial assistance,” Blevins 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston as well.” manager for State and Local Af- said. “But more importantly, the Kenny Wilkins, a construction fairs for Dominion, said that keep- organization provides what people manager with Dominion, said the ing the energy costs low is essen- need most: hope.” St.b LUKE A.M.E. Church “Serving the People of God” SHERATON RESTON HOTEL SUNDAY SCHOOL 9 A.M. SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 A.M. LET US WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER

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Has anyone noticed the shrinkage in COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS Partners 1st Federal Credit Union is seeking the size of M&M/Mars’ brand “Fun Size” Milky a professional, sales and service oriented Ways, Three Musketeers, Snickers and M&M person to manage our Herndon, VA branch varieties (my brand-area of expertise)? The & HS SENIORS located inside the GTSI Corporation facility. “Fun Size” as they are still labeled, used to INVOLVED SEMESTER BREAK WORK This position is PART-TIME, 27.5 hrs/wk, require two bites to finish – when I was in M – F 9:15 – 2:45, no weekends. Great for mixed company; alone, they were gone in just one bite, in my mouth, anyway. Now, how- $17.00 Base-Appt. those who want to spend quality time at ever, one bite is sufficient – alone or in mixed home! Financial institution experience company (and the ounces are less, too). 1-5 week work program. Can continue in Spring. preferred. 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P/T position, 24 hrs/wk max. I manage a 11.4 oz give or take (depending on the specific Dental, Medical & Pharmacy Staff small, high-paced, fast-growing financial variety), bags of Oreo cookies (my formerly Trainees services company; travel considerably; long-time favorite) which used to be 21 oz. are and otherwise work from home. I need now as low as 15.25 oz (again depending on Needed now!! someone to manage mail, documents, variety) and on and on. Moreover, not only is No Experience Necessary. and databases; make travel arrange- there shrinkage in the package/volume itself; ments; perform marketing tasks; run er- where applicable, the individual items in those www.connectionnewspapers.com Medical, Dental Facilities & Pharmacies packages have been reduced as well. However, NOW HIRING. rands; and do a variety of odd tasks. Must be proficient in MS office, Google I wouldn’t say this shrinkage has led to any reduction/discount in price. Hardly. 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