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Joe Ritchey, left, receives Perception? the chamber’s 2008 Pinnacle Award from Police discuss chairman Mark gangs in Reston. Looney and President By Mirza Kurspahic Penny Pompei. The Connection

n the first five months of 2008, Kay Smith of Access Na- officers from the Fairfax County tional Bank receives the IPolice Reston District Station Photos by 2008 Member of the Year have had 43 contacts with Mirza Kurspahic/ Award from Chamber gang-related activity in the district, The Connection chairman Mark Looney. which encompasses parts of Great Falls and Herndon as well as the Gavel Exchanged at Reston Chamber Reston community.

he Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce celebrated said the chamber under Looney’s leadership, and leadership of “As long as we Tits 2008 Awards for Chamber Excellence (ACE) recipi- past chairs and President Penny Pompei, has more than sur- have gang members in ents and recognized the new chair and incoming mem- vived the economic slowdown affecting businesses, it has thrived bers of the chamber board, at a luncheon held Thursday, June during the time. our community, it’s a 26, at the Reston Hyatt. “For the past year I’ve had the pleasure to chair the chamber Mark Looney, the outgoing chair, handed the chair’s gavel and be astounded by volunteer efforts,” said Looney. “Reston is problem.” over to Jen Sterling, president of Hinge, a brand marketing firm, a special place, unlike what you will find in the region, state or — Lt. Andy Hill, Reston District at the luncheon. “The chamber makes our businesses work and nation,” said Looney. we make the chamber work,” said Sterling. She called upon Pompei lauded Looney’s efforts as chairman for the past year. Station assistant commander business people in the community to get involved with the cham- “Mark, the leadership you have shown this year has been ex- ber in seeking to expand their businesses. “When you call me, ceptional,” she said. here’s a secret password, ‘I have an idea,’” said Sterling. She Joining Sterling on the board are its new members, the Chair- “What we’re dealing with is prob- Elect Matt Brennan of Brennan & Waite P.L.C., Billy Byers of lems of perception,” said Lt. Andy Middleburg Bank, Kathy Hannon of Cassidy Pinkard Colliers, Hill, the station’s assistant com- Linda Drake of Falcon Express, Jay McCaffrey of Northrop mander. He said that gang contacts Grumman, Jeff Kelley of the JBG Companies and Casey Veatch of Veatch Commercial Real Estate. See Gangs, Page 5 The chamber recognized its 2008 ACE Awards recipients. Joe Ritchey of Prospective, Inc., received the Pinnacle Award. Cate Fulkerson of Reston Association was recognized for her efforts in organizing Ethics Day 2007 at South Lakes High School with Nature House the Best Event award. Eric Davis of Sans Serif Graphics received the Rookie of the Year award, Kay Smith of Access National Bank received the Member of the Year award and Andra Portnoy, Funds Raised the chamber’s membership director, was recognized as the Em- ployee of the Year. The Committee Chair of the Year was Linda Long-awaited Drake of Falcon Express, the chair of the chamber’s Govern- The new leadership, the chair and chair-elect, Jen ment Contracting Committee. project could see Sterling and Matt Brennan. — Mirza Kurspahic construction by end of year.

Small Steps To Reduce Carbon Footprint hen Reston resident Chuck W Veatch dedicated the profits do outside, but we wanted to encourage and wash and reuse utensils at work. Also, from his 1999 book “The Na- Going green for that inside of our walls,” said Katie Shaw, turning off the computer at night or setting ture of Reston” to the construction of the better business. the Walker Nature Center manager. She and it to sleep mode during the day can help Nature House, he did not know he would other RA employees started the Green the environment. be the first of close to 1,000 donors to con- Team, a group promoting green practices “We didn’t want there to be barriers” to tribute to the project. Seven years in the By Mirza Kurspahic among RA employees. “Most people have people following guidelines, which is why making, the fund-raising effort for the The Connection been really happy that we’re doing this,” the list was kept to simple tasks, said Shaw. project will soon show the fruits of labor. said Elizabeth Vitale, a human resource spe- “You could start this today,” she said. Vitale “As of now we have raised the funds eston Association’s list of environ- cialist at RA. said the Green Team is also constantly re- needed to build the basic house we’ve set Rmental accolades is not short. The One of the projects of the Green Team searching new techniques to keep up with out to build,” said John Gasson, president association’s management of open was the creation of a “green” checklist for the emerging trends in environmental of Friends of Reston. “I would encourage space has garnered national awards and in- employee workspace. It lists 10 “simple” friendly practices. everyone to hurry up and take the pictures ternational recognition, but some of its things an employee can do at work to help “What we can do is changing all the time,” of the before. We will be sticking a shovel employees are taking their commitment to the environment. Along with different re- said Shaw. “If you were green 10 years ago into the ground by end of year,” said Gasson. environmental stewardship one step further. cycling methods, the list suggests employ- “We get a lot of recognition for what we ees use a mug instead of disposable cups See Going Green, Page 4 See Nature House, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2008 ❖ 3 News Week in Reston Teen Charged for Burglaries Fairfax County Police have charged a teenage boy with two Going Green for Businesses recent Reston area burglaries. On Friday, June 27, around 9:40 p.m., officers from the Reston District Station’s Selective Enforce- From Page 3 ment Team were patrolling the area of two recent burglaries when they observed a male peeping into the windows of a ground floor and haven’t been doing research since then, you’re apartment in the 12000 block of Greywing Square. The suspect no longer green.” was taken into custody without incident and further investiga- The RA administration has been supportive of the tion determined the 17-year-old was allegedly responsible for the Green Team initiatives, said Vitale. For example, the crimes. association has adopted Printing and Writing Paper The two burglaries occurred on May 31 in the 2000 block of Procurement Guidelines suggested by the Green Royal Fern Court and on June 21 in the 12000 block of Greywing Team and RA’s Environmental Advisory Committee. Photo by Square. The suspect was transported to the Fairfax County Juve- Shaw and Vitale added that the Green Team focuses nile Detention Center and held on two counts of burglary. Fur- on rewarding green practices, rather than punish- ther charges are pending. Anyone with information is asked to ing employees that may not oblige by them. “We are contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), e-mail not the green police,” said Shaw. Mirza Kurspahic at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus a message to CRIMES(274637) or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131. BRINGING TOGETHER those who promote green practices at work and those who make a living from Changes Proposed to RIBS 4 it, Reston Environmental Action (REACT) sponsored the Green Workplace Fair on Thursday afternoon, Fairfax County Department of Transportation is proposing June 26, at Reston Community Center at Lake Anne. /The Connection changes to Fairfax Connector route RIBS 4, and wishes to receive “I hear about businesses wanting to do a lot, but public comment on the proposal. If approved, the changes are they don’t know where to start,” said Mary Brown, expected to occur in October 2008. REACT’s director. She said the fair was a one-stop The proposed changes include the addition of bi-directional shop for businesses and individuals who wanted to service which would be accomplished with a new route called learn more about green practices. RIBS 6 that would follow the same path as RIBS 4 but in the One of the companies displaying its services at the opposite direction (similar to RIBS 1 and RIBS 3). The portion of fair was Falls Church-based EMO Energy Solutions, Representing RA’s Green Team, Katie the route along Baron Cameron Avenue-Wiehle Avenue-North LLC. The company performs energy audits for exist- Shaw, left, the manager of the Walker Shore Drive would be eliminated, and the span of service would ing buildings and provides counseling for sustain- Nature Center, and Elizabeth Vitale, a be changed to approximately 8 a.m.– 9 p.m. The revised RIBS 4 able design for new construction. Eric Oliver, EMO human resource specialist. and the new RIBS 6 both would run at an hourly frequency, stag- president, said the desire of gered to provide 30-minute bi-directional service on all route seg- companies to have green cer- do not pollute the environ- ments. tifications on their new build- Green Team Checklist ment as they contain biode- The public meeting will take place on Saturday, July 12, at 10:30 ings has seen strong growth. gradable ingredients. “They a.m. at the County Government Center, 12000 Bowman Towne ❖ Recycle mixed paper – white paper, color “The tenants want to have that paper, newspaper, glossy paper, are very effective,” she said of Drive, Reston. image,” said Oliver. “Develop- paperboard, envelopes, magazines, phone the displayed products. The To speak at this meeting, sign up in advance by calling 703- ers are choosing to build books Arlington-based company has 324-1120, TTY 703-324-1102. To provide comments but unable ❖ Recycle bottles and cans – glass, metal, green,” he said. “If your build- any plastic container with a neck been in business for two-and- to attend the meeting, submit them in writing to the Fairfax County ing is not green you will have ❖ Recycle corrugated cardboard a-half years and services all of Department of Transportation, Transit Services Division, 12055 a hard time finding tenants.” ❖ Print two-sided on photocopier and on Northern Virginia. A list of cli- Government Center Parkway, Suite 1034, Fairfax, VA 22035, At- printers that duplex Greg Krantz, director of cli- ❖ Flip the switch – turn off your light when ents has increased for the tention: Bruce Edwards. ent services at Ashburn-based you will be gone from your office for company in that time. “We are Information about Fairfax Connector bus service is available at CGE Solutions, said the busi- prolonged periods of time growing,” said Alonso. She www.fairfaxconnector.com or by calling 703-339-7200, TTY 703- ❖ Turn off your computer at night and set it ness of home energy auditing to sleep mode during the day said the company has been 339-1608. is also on the rise. “It’s grow- ❖ Use a mug instead of a disposable cup cleaning homes for the most ing like crazy,” said Krantz. He ❖ Wash and reuse utensils part, but hopes to expand into ❖ Reuse paper printed on one side for scrap New RA Director Named said the phone at the office paper and notepads the commercial buildings also. rings off the hook any time ❖ Stop your junk mail and unsolicited faxes Hoping to spread the word The Reston Association appointed Paul Thomas to fill the open severe weather comes through by replying to the sender on recycling requirements in At-Large Director seat with a term that will expire in April 2009. the area. A cold snowstorm or Fairfax County, Carol Swift of The seat was vacated when Jennifer Blackwell resigned after she a summer heat wave produce the county’s Solid Waste Man- moved from Reston. more business for the company. Energy audits have agement, distributed literature at the fair. The Fairfax also become increasingly popular in light of rising County Code related to recycling changed two years Reston P&Z Agenda energy prices. ago, requiring non-residential properties to recycle The Reston Planning and Zoning Committee (P&Z) will hold Mercedes Alonso, general manager of Green Home mixed paper and cardboard. “A lot of businesses have its monthly meeting on Monday, July 7, at the Reston Association Cleaning Services, displayed cleaning products that not gotten the word yet,” said Swift. Main Conference Room, at 1930 Isaac Newton Square. The meet- ing will begin at 7:30 p.m. The following items are on the agenda. A representative from the Fairfax County Planning and Zoning Committee will update the Reston P&Z on the status of the Com- Nature House Funds Collected prehensive Plan and zoning review process. There may also be From Page 3 an update on the Lake Anne Revitalization process. Reston P&Z tion bank. discussion will include proposals and methods of obtaining com- “I am so happy and thrilled with this news,” said munity-wide opinion, thoughts, ideas and general input on the Friends of Reston have raised the $1.5 million RA Vice President Mark Watts. “It is a tremendous matters. needed to build the project thanks to a recent push thing you have done for RA and this community,” Review of Comprehensive Plan nominations submitted for the in fund-raising efforts. said Watts. cycle that closed on June 27. Reston P&Z members will hold an In 2007 the organization raised $300,000 for the “It’s phenomenal news,” said Robin Smyers, RA informal discussion and the committee’s participation in review project. president. and decision-making process applicable to the nominations. Gasson said that momentum carried into 2008 and Any overflow of funds for the building of the Na- The agenda is subject to change without notice by order of the funds received through the Reston Stream Restora- ture House will be put toward achieving the Leader- chairman or the vice chairman. tion project helped reach the goal. Friends of Reston ship in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) received $350,000 from the stream restoration bank Gold Standard. and another $108,000 from Reston Association (RA), a portion of the funds RA received from the restora- — Mirza Kurspahic

4 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Discussing Gangs in Reston From Page 3 as possible,” said Hill.

include anything from a stabbing to graffiti or stop- ANOTHER WAY the community can help fight the ping a subject suspected of gang activity. He said the gangs is to promote use of community space. “We police would like to try to manage the perceptions need to make sure we’re using the resources the com- of gang activity in Reston. “There is a gang problem munity provides us,” said Hill. “What we’re finding because there are gang members in Reston,” said Hill, is those resources are not used the best they can be,” addressing the Reston Association (RA) Board of he said. However, he said, people’s perceptions are Directors at its June meeting on Thursday night, June at times driving the lack of use of some of the re- 26. sources. For example, he said that some perceptions “Am I hearing you correctly that there are gang have the wrong vision of Southgate Community Cen- members, not a gang problem, in Reston,” said ter. Kathleen Driscoll-McKee, RA’s South Lakes District “We’ve found that there are some perceptions that director. that is the same place it was 15 years ago,” said Hill. “As long as we have gang members in our commu- If not used, he said, the resources could become gath- nity, it’s a problem,” said Hill. He said that a large ering points for gang or other activity the commu- majority of the 43 gang contacts were subject stops, nity does not want to see. the police stopping someone suspected of gang ac- Beamer was also interested about protection of tivity, and graffiti violations. “A few of them are felony pathways, which she said is one of Reston’s best as- cases,” said Hill. sets. “I worry they are particularly vulnerable,” said “How do you deal with those perceptions,” asked Beamer. She asked if there is anything the commu- Milton Matthews, RA CEO. Hill said being honest nity could do to help protect the pathway users and with the public is the best way to manage percep- whether lighting would help discourage unwanted tions. If crime is up, he said, the public should know. activity on them. “The perception thing is subjective,” said Cheryl “Lighting can discourage some of the behavior and Beamer, the Hunters Woods/Dogwood District direc- it can encourage other behavior,” said Hill. “We do tor on the RA board. She said someone living in the consider them [the pathways] extremely safe,” he Hunters Woods district might have a different out- said, adding that the police bike team does patrol look on gang matters than someone living in another the pathways. However, Hill said awareness and be- part of Reston. Beamer asked what help the police ing safe and vigilant while not being paranoid is al- needed from the community to help manage the per- ways recommended. ceptions. To contact the Reston District Station, call 703- “If there is an incident, we need to know it as soon 478-0904.

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/The Connection By Leah Kieff John Gasson, Reston Friends; Barb Beaver, RA Camp The Connection Supervisor, and Kathleen Driscoll McKee, RA Board, Katie Laibstain entertains a accept the check from Potbelly Sandwich Works. young camper. ocal resident Sheila Savar Lpublished her first book. “The Power of Network- ing,” in January. Savar has lived Sheila Savar talks to an Potbelly Supports RA Campers attendee at her book event. in Reston for the past seven years, he new Potbelly Sandwich Works restau- stan and Africa this year, qualify for scholarship sup- graduated from George Mason you how to do it, it puts words in rant in the Reston Town Center gave the port. University and had a 20-year ca- your mouth. So many books focus Tchildren of Reston and the Reston Asso- As a result of this decision by Potbelly, Kathleen reer in sales before starting her on theory. We know its important ciation (RA) a present on Saturday, June Driscoll McKee, the RA director who represents the business Savar & Associates. but not how to do it,” said 28 as part of its grand opening. South Lakes District on the RA Board of Directors On June 3, Borders books in Catherine Bridgers, the Borders Potbelly decided to donate free food to its Satur- and John Gasson, president, Reston Friends organi- Tysons Corner hosted a presenta- sales account manager for busi- day customers, and in turn, asked everyone to make zation, attended this event and accepted a check from tion by Savar, which drew a crowd ness and educational sales of a donation to support the young RA summer camp- Potbelly for $2,500. Troy Tiffany, Potbelly district of more than 50 people. Savar Northern Virginia and the Wash- ers. They also promised to match all donations with manager; Nadia Behring, regional marketing man- encouraged the gathered business ington D.C. Metropolitan area. its own funds so that children could experience two ager, and John Roland, Town Center general man- people to begin networking with Savar stressed the importance of weeks of fun. ager presented this contribution to the applause of each other. Savar suggests that charity work, not only because, Most participants pay a fee of around $450, but all present. before people attend any event, “it’s the right thing to do” but also some, including a few special children from Afghani- — Dr. Michael McKee they have to have a strategy. because part of some executives’ “Strategy first, so we don’t waste jobs is to be on the boards of vari- time. Especially in a recession, ous charities. She is involved in time is the difference between life several charities. She began work- and death in a career,” Savar said. ing with United Way, after being At the end of her presentation, touched by a story of someone she Sardek Love shared that after he met through the Reston Chamber lost his job in December of 2006, of Commerce. Savar’s strategies helped him to After Savar noticed a trend of create his own successful business. people frequently asking her for “A lot of people can talk network- advice, she began a program called ing but Sheila gives you specific Mentor Forward. Through this things to do, very practical things, program, Savar hopes that those instead of simply the conceptual,” she mentors will eventually men- said Love. tor others. Savar is also active with “The greatest thing about this the Orphan Foundation of book is it’s short and in that it’s America, speaking every year with concrete in that it’s hands on. It the interns placed by the founda- doesn’t just tell you how to build tion. “If I had known about net- a network, it shows you exactly working when I was their age, At the piano recital were, from left, first row, Tommy Kang of Potomac Falls, Paul what to say. I think there’s a lot of where could I be today,” Savar Mulcahy of Herndon, Jagger McKay of Reston, Luci Drahozal of Herndon, second row, books on networking; this one tells asked. teacher Rhonda Stutzman of Herndon, Braden Cuttler of Herndon, Christiana Briggs of Leesburg, Ceci Janssen of Herndon, Eva Procopio of Herndon, Michaela Plescia of Reston, and third row, Daniel Glista of Herndon, Casey Chay of Oak Hill, Colleen State of the State Flanagan of Herndon, Luke Finet of Herndon, David Lax of Chantilly, Marley McKay of On June18, Del. Ken Plum Reston, and teacher Soni Oberleas of Sterling. spoke at the Hidden Creek Country Club, categorized aspects of the past year with either an approving “Tip of Pianists Perform in Recital the Hat” or a scolding “Wag iano instructors Soni Oberleas and Rhonda “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”; Christiana of the Finger.” For example, Stutzman held a Spring Piano Recital, fea- Briggs, “Noisy Woodpecker” and Ava Procopio, “Cir- Plum’s research found that P those in Northern Virginia turing 15 promising musicians, at the cus Jugglers”. Dranesville Church of the Brethren on Saturday Additional performers were Tommy Kang, “For You feel that the Commonwealth morning, May 31. Alone”; Luke Finet, Prokofiev’s “In the Hall of the is “an excellent place to live” Performing were Caroline Janssen, “The Highlands Mountain King”; David Lax, “The Singing Mermaid” more than any other area. of Scotland” and “Pipes and Drums”; Marley McKay, and Daniel Glista, “Struttin’ Cool” and Beethoven’s Mike McKee While education and income “Scenic Train Ride”; Braden Cuttler, “Sunny Strut” “Theme from the Fifth Symphony”. are far above the national and Paul Mulcahy, “Butterflies and Rainbows”. Completing the program were Casey Chay, average, Plum’s caution was Also performing were Jagger McKay, “Dancing Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” and Colleen Flanagan, that the problem of obesity

Photos by Photos Donkey”; Michaela Plescia, “Peter Cottontail” and Beethoven’s “Sonatina in G”. continues to increase. 6 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Crime

Activities reported by the Reston district Circle. Wallet stolen from business. of the Fairfax County police department 1600 block of Hiddenbrook through June 27. Drive. Cell phone stolen from business. 12200 block of Laurel Glade Court. License plates stolen from ve- LARCENIES hicle. 2200 block Astoria Circle. Money 11500 block of North Shore stolen from residence. Drive. iPod stolen from business. 2300 block Ballycairne Court. 11500 block of North Shore Two bicycles stolen from residence. Drive. Wallet and iPod stolen from ve- 1600 block Becontree Lane. Cell hicle. phone stolen from vehicle. 1000 block of Springvale Road. 700 block Bennett Street. Cell Cross stolen from church. phone stolen from school. 2400 block of Centreville Road. Bird stolen from business. VEHICLE THEFTS 12500 block of Fair Lakes No thefts reported. RCTV Schedule

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But the HOT lanes will the proposal will come later this sum- By Julia O’Donoghue also be open to vehicles with one or two occupants for a fee. The toll rate will vary based on traffic con- mer. The Connection gestion, with the price rising to keep traffic flowing At the direction of county chairman in the HOT lanes. The contractors, Fluor and Gerry Connolly (D), staff has looked ike many local mountain bike en- Transurban, will collect and keep the toll revenue, into the possibility of Fairfax County but have yet to finalize many specifics, including thusiasts, Kathy Levy is making how tolls will be collected or methods of enforce- purchasing 10 foreclosed or abandoned frequent trips to Wakefield Park ment. detached homes considered neighbor- L For the unabridged story, maps and more pho- this summer. hood nuisances. The county would fix Levy and her two sons live in Vienna but tos, see www.ConnectionNewspapers.com up the homes and sell them to people regularly drive to the park, just outside the who could not afford a freestanding Capital Beltway, because of its trails. Beltway. house in Fairfax otherwise. Wakefield offers some of the only trails for But even people who support the HOT Much of the tree canopy that Supervisor Pat Herrity (R – Spring- mountain bikers near the core of the Wash- lanes expect the project’s construction to separates Wakefield Park from the field) questioned whether the real es- ington metropolitan area. cause a lot of pain over the next several Capital Beltway could disappear tate market might take care of the fore- “It is the only place to do technical riding years. “I do think the pay off is going to be when they add four additional closure problem on its own. that is close in,” said Levy. The park, located worth it in the end but that end is a long lanes to the interstate. “This might be just a solution look- at 8100 Braddock Road, is home to several way out,” said supervisor John Foust ing for a problem,” said Herrity. At mountain bike events during the summer. (Dranesville), who represents McLean, Herrity’s request, the board asked staff But at least a portion of the mountain bike trails will succumb to Great Falls and Herndon. to reexamine how it gathers foreclosure the expansion of the Capital Beltway, set to start this month. According to VDOT spokesperson Steve Titunik, in general, all statistics. Virginia Department of Transportation and its private partner, the trees within 50 feet of the Beltway on either side will be taken Supervisor Jeff McKay (D – Lee) was Fluor-Transurban, will permanently close some trail areas to add down. “Is it going to be severe? Yeah. Are we going to take down in favor of the county buying up fore- four “high occupancy toll” (HOT) lanes to Interstate 495. a lot of trees? Yeah,” he said. closed homes but wanted to make sure “You cannot take all the trees out and have the Beltway bare to the 10 homes would spread across THE BIKE TRAIL is one item in a long list of community ameni- the community,” said supervisor Sharon Bulova (Braddock.) Bulova many ZIP codes. ties that the HOT lanes project could affect. The construction will said it is unacceptable that the park could be left with potentially Ten percent of the Washington force clearing of almost every tree within 50 no barrier between it and the highway. region’s total foreclosures took place in feet of the Beltway on both sides. Sound walls “You cannot take all Wakefield is one of the most popular parks Fairfax County, according to the report. that protect residential neighborhoods from in the system, according to Winnie Shapiro, Of the 2,058 Fairfax foreclosures, about Beltway noise will come down, possibly for sev- the trees out and Braddock representative on the county park 22 percent took place in four parts of eral years, and the criteria for replacement is authority board. “I think people are going to the county – Herndon, Centreville, still unclear. And traffic along the Beltway will have the beltway bare be shocked by the tree loss,” said Shapiro. Route 1 and Lorton. slow as construction moves forward. — Julia O’Donoghue The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors sent to the community.” BUT THE HOT Lanes construction will have a list of dozens of issues it would like VDOT to — Supervisor Sharon Bulova the most dramatic effect on local traffic pat- School Board Nixes address before kicking off the construction later (Braddock) terns and congestion. this month. Many residents are up in arms al- Officials plan to start work on every single Morality Report ready about trees VDOT and Fluor-Transurban have cut down, interchange and bridge along the portion of the Beltway that in- The Fairfax County School Board even though the actual project has not started. cludes the HOT lanes at the same time. “While work may be going voted June 19 to indefinitely postpone “That was the tip of the iceberg of a project that has been pretty on at all the bridges, some bridges will have more work than oth- a staff report on students’ character and non-controversial to date because of a lack of information. We are ers,” Titunik, said. morality development, two months af- going to start hearing from more people,” said supervisor Jeff Construction will stop and no lanes will be closed on the Beltway ter the same report spurred widespread McKay (Lee), head of the board’s transportation committee. between approximately 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and 8 public outrage. p.m. Motorists who are trying to cross over the Beltway between In late March, school officials pre- THE HOT LANES project is set to expand the Beltway from eight Braddock Road and Route 123 may see more severe impacts than sented data that showed white and to 12 lanes, with two new toll lanes in each direction from the Beltway commuters. Some bridges could have lane closures for Asian students performing better in ar- Springfield interchange to just north of the Dulles Toll road near long stretches, said Titunik. eas like “demonstrating sound moral the American Legion Bridge. He added that motorists living in this area should consider al- character and ethical judgment” than Buses, motorcycles, emergency vehicles and cars with three ternative routes. Some supervisors fear the effect on neighbor- their peers who are black, Hispanic or people or more would use the HOT lanes for free All other motor- hoods of thousands of commuters seeking alternative routes. qualify for special education services. ists can opt to pay a toll that will vary by the level of congestion to “The only realistic way to avoid the Beltway is to cut through The school system relied on “soft” in- travel in the new lanes. The lanes will cost an estimated $1.4 bil- neighborhoods,” said Foust. formation from sources like elementary lion in total, with Virginia paying for approximately $400 million County officials and the public have not had much advance no- school report cards and student surveys and the federal government covering $587 million through a grant. tice of new aspects of the HOT lanes plans and sometimes they to determine character performance. Fluor-Transurban, an Australian company, will provided the rest don’t have enough to time to adequately respond to new informa- School board member Phil of the financial backing in exchange for being able to collect and tion. Not even Foust, the local supervisor, found out about VDOT’s Niedzielski-Eichner (Providence) said keep all the HOT lanes tolls for the more than 50 years. plan to clear acres of trees across from Cooper Middle School be- he had regretted that such a report had The project is appealing for some people because it could allow fore it had already happened. Several community members said ever seen the light of day. for mass transit — buses — to move along the Beltway, although the lack of communication has made them skeptical of how VDOT Over the past two months, some the project does not provide any transit or buses. “I am not an will handle similar situations in the future. members of the African-American and enormous proponent of the concept of HOT lanes to begin with “When overnight, they clear an area across from a middle school, Latino communities have come forward but we have to have mass transit on the Beltway,” said McKay. that kind of thing makes you lose trust. We would have worked to disparage the report and the school The highway expansion also comes with $250 million worth of with them in good faith to come up with another solution,” said system for airing it publicly. upgrades to the Beltway’s aging infrastructure. VDOT and Fluor- McLean resident Mary Anne Hilliard. — Julia O’Donoghue Transurban have committed to replacing more than 50 bridges Supervisors set up an ad hoc committee to meet regularly with and overpasses, replacing and adding new sound walls, and up- VDOT about the HOT lanes project and strengthen the lines of grading 12 of the interchanges along the HOT lanes stretch of the communication between the agency and local government.

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Newspaper of Reston An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered free to homes and businesses. Children and Teens at Risk 7913 Westpark Drive McLean, Virginia 22102 NEWS DEPARTMENT: Summer in the suburbs shouldn’t mean biking, To discuss ideas and concerns, Call: 703-917-6444 Protect Their Brains Fax: 703-917-0991 skateboarding head injury. The Brain Injury Association of Virginia, e-mail: www.biav.net, recommends: [email protected] o typical Northern Virginia par- to a Virginia survey, only half of Virginia’s chil- Web Site: ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET: www.ConnectionNewspapers.com ent would knowingly expose his dren between 5 and 15 always wear their hel- ❖ when riding a bike, scooter, motorcycle, or or her children to, say, a virus mets. Casual observation would lead one to horse; Steven M. Mauren Editor ❖ 703-917-6451 N ❖ when playing football, ice hockey, baseball, or that had a low but significant believe helmet use is a lot lower than 50 per- [email protected] softball; chance of causing brain damage. cent. ❖ when skating, skiing, or snowboarding. Matthew Razak We are affluent, educated, hyper-involved A nationwide study found that only 24 per- ❖ HELMET SAFETY Assistant Editor 703-917-6457 parents. We worry about who might be con- cent of U.S. children regularly wear a helmet [email protected] ❖ A bicycle helmet should fit comfortably and tacting our children in cyberspace, about when riding a bike, and that passing and en- snugly. Mirza Kurspahic stranger abductions, water quality, salmonella, forcing local ordinances requiring children to ❖ The helmet should sit level on the head about Community Reporter even about whether a system of lower where helmets significantly increased two finger widths above the eyebrows. 703-917-6452 ❖ The side adjustor buckles should form a “V” [email protected] grades might be hurting teenagers. Editorial the rate. directly under the ear lobe. There is nothing, it would seem, that Most of us have seen television re- ❖ Only two fingers should fit between the chin Julia O’Donoghue we would not do to protect our chil- ports recently about the after effects of and strap. Education and Politics ❖ 703-917-6433 dren. head injuries in soldiers injured in Iraq. But if Helmets should be labeled as meeting the Consumer Product Safety Commission Nicholas Horrock So why is it that during summer in the sub- your child crashes while he or she is riding a standard for bicycles. Business and Transportation Editor ❖ urbs you see a steady stream of children of all bike or skateboard without a helmet, you could Replace any helmet that is more than five [email protected] ages flying up and down the rolling hills of be living with the same outcome. years old, and always replace a helmet after a crash. Ken Moore their communities on bikes and skateboards CDC estimates that at least 5.3 million Ameri- Courts & Projects and scooters, but often not a helmet in site? cans, approximately 2 percent of the U.S. popu- 703-917-6417 Thousands of children and teens each year lation, currently need lifelong help to perform able or fun at first, but it paves the way for Rich Sanders sustain a major brain injury in Virginia, and activities of daily living as a result of a head discussions about driving safety and other risks Sports Editor ❖ 703-917-6439 the consequences can be devastating. injury. The two age groups at highest risk for when they’re teenagers. [email protected] Bicycling injuries account for a very large brain injury are children under 4 years old, and percentage of the injuries, and while wearing 15-to-19 year olds. — Mary Kimm, ADVERTISING: a bicycle helmet reduces the risk of brain in- And it’s good practice: Telling your 10-year- [email protected], To place an advertisement, call the ad jury by approximately 90 percent, according old he or she must wear might not be comfort- 703-917-6416 department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Display ads 703-821-5050 Letters to the Editor Classified ads 703-917-6400 Employment ads 703-917-6464 Winslow Wacker A Mile-High Display Advertising 703-917-6473 City? Andrea Smith Classified Advertising To the Editor: 703-917-6401 Somewhere in my visual Barbara Parkinson memory is the plan for a mile-high Employment Advertising skyscraper. It was designed by 703-917-6418 Frank Lloyd Wright many years Editor & Publisher ago. It was never built. The people Mary Kimm Editor in Chief of Dubai are now constructing Burj Steven Mauren Dubai, a skyscraper that will be Managing Editors Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, 2,684 feet high, 160 floors. Kemal Kurspahic Why not build an entire mile- Photography: high city at the Route 28 Metro Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel Rail Station between Sully Road Art/Design: and Centerville Road? Twenty or Zohra Aslami, Kevin Cooper, Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, 30 buildings even half that tall John Heinly, John Smith, Stu Moll, would provide Fairfax County with Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp all the property and business taxes Production Manager: Jean Card they could ever want. With the upper levels for residences, the CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 Circulation Manager: lower levels of the buildings could Linda Pecquex house office, retail space, shopping CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, malls, grocery stores. With the L.L.C. people living vertically, the sur- Peter Labovitz rounding areas could be land- President/CEO The CarMax Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Mary Kimm $5,000 Grant Reston Children’s Center as part of the Foundation’s new Re- scaped with graceful parks and Publisher/Chief gional Giving Program. The nonprofit Reston Children’s Center received the play spaces. There would be Operating Officer Jerry Vernon grant for playground equipment improvements. Front row, from left, are Mike enough land to recreate a network Executive Vice President Breen, CarMax assistant store manager; Ana Mejia, CarMax assistant business of eastern forest lands in the pe- Wesley DeBrosse riphery. Controller office manager; Lynda Phelps, Reston Children’s Center; Fahemeh Pirzadeh- Debbie Funk Reston Children’s Center; Susan Hurley, Reston Children’s Center; Sean Carter, There is nothing on that land National Sales CarMax business office associate; back row, Inder Singh, CarMax sales associ- right now that needs to be there. John Lovaas Special Assistant for Operations ate; Bruce Pirzadeh, CarMax technician production manager; Tim Dillistin, But in Reston, we have some- CarMax purchasing manager; Sam Campagna, CarMax location general man- thing that does need to be here: ager; Rick Dempster, CarMax operations manager, and Phyllis Hess, CarMax business office manager. See Letters, Page 17

10 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion FREE BUTTERFLY BUSHES BUY 1, GET 2 FREE 40-75% Baskets, Fountains, OFF 25% OFF Benches, Statuary Independence and Immigration Herbs, All Pottery ALL TREES Early Blooming By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum speakers exhorted panelists to pursue Perennials, 2 Buildings State Delegate (D-36) efforts to integrate immigrants and shun Market Pack & SHRUBS Annuals & Vegetables Full policies intended to drive out illegal im- hen the English and oth migrants.” (The Washington Post, May patios, walls 99 ers came to the New 23, 2008) walkways Hardwood Mulch 3 cu. ft...... $2. WWorld in the 17th and The most rational and reasonable paver driveways 18th centuries they dis- policy statement I have seen on immi- and so much more. placed native persons who had inhab- gration was agreed to by the League of 9023 Arlington Blvd., ited these lands for as many as 15,000 Women Voters national board in March Fairfax, VA CravensNursery.com years. Once established the colonists 2008 after an 18-month study and was 2 miles west of I-495 drew up a long list of grievances against printed in their journal, National Voter, on Rt. 50(Vienna Metro) the mother country and successfully de- in June 2008. The League position pro- 703-573-5025 Open 9-6 7 Days clared and achieved their independence vides in part support for “a system for as a nation. We will celebrate that event unauthorized immigrants already in this this weekend. Subsequent waves of immigrants have country to earn legal status, including citizenship, contributed to making this country great and a des- by paying taxes, learning English, studying civics and tination to which many peoples of the world aspire meeting other relevant criteria. While policy reforms, to come. including a path to legal status, remain unchanged, Over the same time immigration policy has been the League does not support deporting unauthorized controversial. Some have been welcomed; others immigrants who have no history of criminal activ- shunned. Immigration is currently controversial be- ity.” The position goes on to state that “the League cause we do not have a clear policy on the subject. supports due process for all persons, including the The Congress seems too polarized to act. Even the right to a fair hearing, right to counsel, right of ap- Bush administration with its many poor policy deci- peal and right to humane treatment.” The League sions had a sensible approach to immigration that a supports its position with a fact-filled and thought- Congress controlled by the President’s own party at ful article in the same issue of National Voter that I the time could not get itself together to enact. recommend for reading. There seems to be glimmers of hope as reasonable We celebrate the colonists’ stand against injustices people are starting to speak up on the issue. A re- on Independence Day. The League of Women Voters cent hearing of the Virginia Commission on Immi- is proposing a position of immigration that is in the gration was described in newspaper headlines as best of the American tradition. I am pleased to join “State Panel Is Urged to Push for Integration and them in this stand and hope that other politicians Access.” The story described a hearing where “most will as well. Poetry On the Occoquan: Two poems I sit all day by the open window. My eyes would draw the lovely trees, but my hands want only to look at the warm air the Canada geese just breathed out.

In this mizzling rain the fisherman stands tall in his white row boat, his line tying the gray sky to the gray water.

— Kathy Walden Kaplan Reston

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The fireworks show is choreo- graphed to music and starts at 9:30 p.m. Visit www.herndon-va.gov. July 4th Celebration. Start the day with a splash at the Lake New- port Pool, 11601 Lake Newport Road, Reston, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come to the pool and enjoy the fes- Photo by Amy McDowell tivities before the fireworks. There will Hidden Creek Country Club Golf be a DJ, pool games, and prizes. Food Course in Reston. will be available for purchase from local food vendors. Call 703-435- 6577. At Lake Fairfax. The Fairfax Golf Tourney County Park Authority will sponsor fireworks at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston on Friday, July 4. Food ven- To Benefit dors. Free admission to the park, though visitors to the Water Mine Reston Interfaith water park must pay regular admis- sion fees. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. eston Interfaith’s 14th Annual The rain date is July 5. Lake Fairfax is R Rucker Memorial Golf Tournament located at 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive in will take place this year on Mon- Reston. For more information, call day, July 14, at the Hidden Creek Country 703-471-5415. Club in Reston. This annual event raises funds for Reston Interfaith which promotes self-sufficiency for those in need of food, shelter and other human services. Shutterbugs Shooting Fire in the Sky “This tournament is a significant event for Reston Interfaith because it directly sup- A tutorial on how to dard that measures the speed of film, which ports our efforts to promote self-sufficiency is how sensitive it is to light. Neenan rec- among our neighbors in need. We are work- shoot Fourth of July ommends starting at an ISO of 800 and if ing closely with Fairfax County to end images still underexpose drastically, bump homelessness in Northern Virginia, and this fireworks. it up to 1600. tournament is named after Embry Rucker, Secondly, use a midrange zoom lens such an individual who worked tirelessly to es- ince the day of purchasing that fancy as a 24-70mm. Using too wide of an angle tablish the first and only homeless shelter camera, some people have waited for makes fireworks appear small. Using a long S zoom cuts off the full firework. Aperture of in Reston. All funds raised by this event will Fourth of July fireworks — an oppor- be applied to our advocacy programs, thus tunity to tune up your photography skills a lens is the amount of light it lets in, so helping us to work to ensure that all who and look like a professional, or at least pre- using a lens with a wide aperture such as f- work in our community can also afford to tend to. stop 2.8 allows for faster shooting. live here,” said Amy McDowell, the events Fourth of July photos create lasting Lastly is location. Choose a location that and communications manager at Reston memories, so it is important to enjoy the will give you enough room and is not in the Interfaith. festivities first and worry about taking the way of other firework attendees. Also, use This year’s auction will feature packages photos later. a tripod or a monopod to keep the camera such as “Red Carpet Treatment,” various “When you see something beautiful, just steady to ensure sharp images. sports teams experiences and more. The enjoy it,” said Charles Neenan of the League After all preparation, feel free to shoot event features a breakfast and 7:30 a.m. of Reston Artists. “You don’t need to obsess away. Shotgun start, a lunch and 1 p.m. Shotgun. over taking pictures.” “Auto focus on the first firework that goes There is also a tournament awards dinner For those who want to pursue capturing up and then throw your camera into manual featuring live and silent auctions and raffles. fire in the sky though, there are facets of focus so the camera won’t waste time look- For more information or to get tickets or your camera to understand. ing to focus again,” said Neenan. “It’s also register a foursome, contact McDowell at First, digital single-lens-reflex cameras a good idea to underexpose a half step to 571-323-9582. and most point-and-shoot cameras have an give leeway. You don’t want to overexpose.” — Leah Kieff ISO setting. ISO is an international stan- Fireworks by Sayer Seeley. — Andrew Dodson

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THURSDAY/JULY 3 Vivace Virtuosi. A classical music concert will be performed at the Reston Town Center Pavilion by The Little Mozart Academy and Youth Music Preservation and Promotion Association at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.ymppa.org. Senior Cinema at 10:30 a.m. at the Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon. To find out what’s playing or to be placed on the mailing list call 703-787- 7300. Ice Cream Social. Come out to Autumnwood Pool, 11950 Walnut Branch, Reston, and enjoy some refreshing ice cream as you lounge poolside. Make sundaes for the children. Supplies are limited. Call 703-435-6577. THE WATER MINE FRIDAY/JULY 4 • FAMILY SWIMMIN’ HOLE • Town’s July 4th Celebration. Join the Town of Herndon for a free family-fun event featuring games, races, craft Reston Festival Lake Fairfax Park • Reston, VA • 703/471-5415 activities, Bingo and more. The event takes place in Bready NOW – AUGUST 3: Park, around the Herndon Community Center, 814 Celebrate Reston’s Birthday with activities Daily: 10am – 8pm (except WED) Ferndale Ave., Herndon starting at 6:30 p.m. The fireworks for children, live entertainment, crafters, Wednesdays: 10am – 5pm show starts at 9:30 p.m. Visit www.herndon-va.gov. July 4th Celebration. Start the day with a splash at the business booths, non-profit organizations, WEDNESDAY EVENINGS 5PM – 8PM 2008 Lake Newport Pool, 11601 Lake Newport Road, Reston, 11 food vendors and roaming entertainers Open for season pass holders only! July 2, 9, 16, 23 GENERAL a.m. – 4 p.m. Call 703-435-6577. from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., July 12 and 10 AUGUST 4 – AUGUST 24: ADMISSION TO: Friday Night Live will be from 6:30-11 p.m. on the Herndon Daily: 11am – 7pm Town Green, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Hyjinx will perform a.m. – 7 p.m., July 13, at Market Street and AUGUST 25 – 29: along and there will be fireworks. Call 703-481-6133. Pavilion in downtown Reston. Visit Daily: 3pm-7pm www.restonfestival.com. Volunteers are AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 1: SATURDAY/JULY 5 needed for set-up, break-down, children’s Daily: 11am – 7pm GENERAL ADMISSION: Concert on the Town. Enjoy music at the Reston Town activities area, food and t-shirt sales, $13.50* – over 48”, $11.25* – under 48” (2 and under FREE), CODE: Center Pavilion from 7:30 – 10 p.m. This weeks performers information booth and more. Volunteers $8.25* – after 5pm C56 will be the J Street Jumpers who play swing and jump *Admission includes unlimited rides on Lake Fairfax’s carousel blues. will receive snacks and a free Reston and tour boat. Festival 2008 t-shirt. Volunteers must be at For accommodations call: 703-324-8563 (TTY 703-803-3354) SUNDAY/JULY 6 least 13 years old to volunteer. Large groups are welcome and students can Acoustic Jam. Whether pickin’, strummin, or just listenin’ Offer not valid with other discounts, season passes, group rates or after 5pm rate. Up to 4 people per coupon. come down and enjoy some music. Bring an instrument or receive validation for community service Only one coupon per admission. Offer expires 9/1/08 hours. Contact Ha Brock at 703-435-7986 See Calendar, Page 14 or [email protected].

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From Page 13 Mr. Brian and the Boppets. Puppet fun and high energy music at the come by the Frying Pan Farm Park Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Country Store, 2709 West Ox Road, Center St. Herndon, 2:30 p.m. Herndon, to enjoy this free, drop-in Cosponsored by the Friends of the session from 1-4 p.m. Call 703-437- George Mason Regional Library. All 9101. ages. Call 703-437-8855. Reading Magic! A magic show full of TUESDAYS/JULY 8 comedy and good old-fashioned fun with Turley the Magician at the Photo Galleries Summer Horse Show Series. Bring Reston Regional Library, 11925 a picnic and enjoy an afternoon at Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 2:30 Now! 1,000s of pictures of sports, graduations, Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West p.m. Cosponsored by the Friends of Ox Road, Herndon, watching local the Reston Regional Library. Age 6- current events and more—never published, but talent competing in jumping and flat Ice Cream Social at 12. Call 703-689-2700. Autumnwood Pool, 11950 posted on the Web. Free for evaluation, classes at this free horse show Book Signing. Writer Donna Andrews starting at 4 p.m. The cost for will sign and discuss her latest book, Walnut Branch, Reston, available for prints. competitors is $12 per class. Spectators are free. Call 703-437- Thursday, July 3. Call 703- ConnectionNewspapers.com 9101. See Calendar, Page 15 435-6577.

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14 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP From Page 14 b b “Cockatiels at Seven,” at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 1851 Fountain Drive, Reston. Call Ginna Brahms at 703-437- 8147. Youth Night. Youth Nights are back at the Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon, 8 -10 p.m. Have fun playing basketball, volleyball, or other games, hang out in the teen room or game room playing Xbox or pool and munch on snacks. Ages 10-15. $4 Drop in Fee. $30 Youth Night Pass (8 visits). Visit www.herndon- va.gov.

WEDNESDAY/JULY 9 Wine and Cheese Tasting. Enjoy a selection of international wines and cheeses at Market Street Bar and Grill, 1800 President St., Reston, 6-8 p.m. All wines available by the glass and all bar menu selections $5. $30 per person, includes 3oz pour of each wine. Space limited, Photo by Eve Thompson reservations at 703-925-8250. Progressive & Welcoming Cross-Stitch Bookmarks. Learn to cross-stitch and come Community of ALL People home with a beautiful craft at the Herndon Fortnightly Free Children’s Show ST. ANNE’S United Church of Christ Library, 768 Center St. Herndon, 10:30 a.m. Age 8-12. Call Record crowds, averaging 200 people per EPISCOPAL 703-437-8855. Reston Community Center Book Babies. Interactive storytime for children and adults at show, are attending the free Children’s CHURCH- Reston 1609-A Washington Plaza the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Show at Lake Anne Plaza. The half-hour Lake Anne Village Center, Reston, Virginia 20191 Reston, 10:15 a.m. Age 13-23 months with adult. Call 703- shows are every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 a.m Holy Communion 703-758-0527 689-2700. 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion [email protected] Book Discussion at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 11 a.m., through Aug. 28. (Children’s Chapel & Nursery Provided) Sundays 3:00 PM Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 10:30 a.m. Call 703-689- “A Progressive Community of Believers 2700 for title. Adults. No registration is required. 5:00 p.m. Contemporary Service Seeking to serve the inclusive Christ” enjoy open play, tumbling on the mats, and kiddie Ministry Team basketball. Don’t forget to pick up the calendar on the first The Rev. James Papile, Rector Reverend Graylan Scott Hagler THURSDAY/JULY 10 Reverend Noemi Parrilla-Mena day and a prize after each visit. Play with parent. Ages - The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson Minister Mary Barrino-Smith Farmer’s Market Fun Day will run from 10:30 – 11:15 Walking – 5. Drop in Rate - $4. 5 Visit Pass - $17. At the 703-437-6530 a.m.. Mr. Brian and the Boppets will perform a Rock n’ Roll Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon. www.stannes-reston.org puppet show at the Town Green, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Visit www.herndon-va.gov. 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston Free. Visit www.herndon-va.gov. Kid’s Night Out, 6:30-10 p.m. This program offers an b b Baby Signs. Come meet Beebo the Baby Signs Bear, hear opportunity for parents to enjoy a night out while their stories, and learn some simple signs at the Herndon children participate in gym activities, play board games, do Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St. Herndon, 10:30 a.m. arts and crafts and much more. Cheese pizza, snacks and a To Highlight your Faith Community Age 6-24 months with adult. Call 703-437-8855. movie on the big screenºTV will also be offered. Pre- Girls Read at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman registration is required. $12. Ages 5-12. At the Herndon Call Winslow at Towne Drive, Reston. All-female book discussion, 7:15 p.m. Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon. Visit Ask for title. Age 8 and up. Call 703-689-2700. www.herndon-va.gov. 703-917-6473 Friends’ Book Discussion at the Reston Regional Library, Cow Appreciation Day. The Chick-fil-A chain will celebrate 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 7:30 p.m. Ask for its annual “Cow Appreciation Day” by offering a free meal title. Adults. No registration is required. Call 703-689-2700. to any customer who isn’t “too chicken” to visit fully Farmers’ Market from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at 765 Lynn St., dressed as a cow. Festivities are planned throughout the Herndon. Visit www.herndon-va.gov. day at the Chick-fil-A at12160 Sunset Hills Road, Reston. Stormin’ Bob Swanson, the Singing Weatherman. Lively and en-lightning weather presentation with music FRIDAY/JULY 11 and meteorology at the Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 HaveHave aa GreatGreat 4th4th ofof July!July! Friday Night Live will be from 6:30-10:30 p.m. on the Center St. Herndon, 11 a.m. All ages. Call 703-437-8855. Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Jah Works Friday Night Live will be from 6:30-10:30 p.m. on the will perform. Call 703-481-6133. Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. B2B (Jimmy Kiddie Open Gym, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Bring toddlers and Buffet Beach Band) will perform. Call 703-481-6133. Faith Notes OP EN Faith Notes are for announcements and ation.org/events. child. Call Rachel Wilkinson at 703-435- HOUSES events in the faith community, including 0798 or Liz Griffith at 703-318-6777. JU th special holiday services. Send to St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 432 LY 5 & reston@connecti onnewspapers.com or Van Buren Street, Herndon, is offering Knitters needed the first and third 6 th call 703-917-6449. Deadline is Friday. join its annual Vacation Bible Wednesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at School, to all Herndon-area children 3 St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 432 Spiritual Workshop. The Spiritual years old through rising 6th graders, Van Buren St., Herndon. The church’s Science Research Foundation presents a July 14 - 18 from 9:30 a.m. 12 p.m. Shawl Ministry is offering free knitting free workshop entitled “Role of the This year’s theme is “Rainforest Adven- instruction while providing shawls, blan- Spiritual Dimension and the Spiritual ture: a Tree-top Bible Blast!” At kets and other knitted items for people in Master” from 1:15-3 p.m., July 13, at Rainforest Adventure children will hear need. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bow- stories about Jesus, sing songs, make No cost and yarn can be provided. E- Ashburn man Towne Drive. Call 1-877-909-SSRF crafts, play some games, and make new mail [email protected] or visit 22664 Blue Elder Ter., #104 $179,000 Sun 1-4 Bill Fritz RE/MAX 703-858-9108 or see www.spiritualresearchfound friends. The fee for all five days is $25 per www.saint-timoth ys.org. 21788 Flanders Ct., #21788 $259,900 Sun 1-4 Shawn McGregor Keller William 703-674-1189 Broadlands 21324 Small Branch Pl. $600,000 Sun 1-4 Kristie Stavrou Long & Foster 703-728-7797 Business Notes Hamilton 38068 Colonial Hwy $649,900 Sun 1-4 Margie Jensen Long & Foster 703-669-9829 A Business Programs In- Leesburg formation Session will be held 455 Fox Ridge Dr., SW $350,000 Sun 2-4 Maria-Del Wilson Coldwell Banker 703-691-1400 Wednesday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m. 609 Diskin Pl., SW $594,000 Sun 1-4 Robin Hill Weichert 703-759-6300 at Marymount’s Reston Center lo- Reston cated at 1861 Wiehle Ave. 12601 Thunder Chase Dr. $575,000 Sun 1-4 Brian Brown Keller Williams 703-444-4663 Programs include The “Essential 11530 Hemingway Dr. $775,000 Sun 2-5 Claudette Schwartz Weichert 703-760-8880 MBA” and the “Reston BBA”, avail- Round Hill able for returning students who 17527 Bristol Ter. $255,000 Sun 12-3 Jennifer Skorich Keller Williams 304-261-8118 have an associate degree in Busi- Sterling ness or significant undergraduate 219 Meadowland Ln. $310,000 Sun 1-4 David Rathgeber Your Friend In Real Estate 571-434-9071 coursework. Graduate programs in Manage- Stone Ridge ment and HR Management are 42217 Terrazzo Ter., #505 $285,000 Sun 1-4 Shawn McGregor Keller William 703-674-1189 also offered. To add your Realtor represented Open House There is no charge to attend. To to these weekly listings, please call Lauri Swift or Winslow Wacker register for the event, call 703- 284-5902 or visit www.marymount.edu/ 703-821-5050 or E-Mail the info to infosession. [email protected] All listings due by Tues at 10 am. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2008 ❖ 15 Schools

School Notes are for awards and achieve- dardized mathematics and verbal reason- ments, as well as special events. Send ing test that assesses the knowledge and information to schools@ skills needed for success in a high school connectionnewspapers.com or call 703- program for high-achieving students. 917-6434. Deadline is Friday. Changes are planned for the mathematics See me for Car and Home Insurance and save. and verbal sections that will align the test Adrienne Leo, a Fairfax County Pub- with the new Scholastic Achievement Test lic Library volunteer and Library Assistant (SAT) and admission tests given at com- at the Reston Regional Library, won a parable selective high schools for $3,000 Friends Scholarship from the high-achieving students nationwide. Fairfax Library Foundation. She is pursu- Quantitative comparisons will be ing her master’s degree in library science eliminated in the mathematics section, Kyle Knight Insurance Agency, Inc. at the University of Michigan. The Friends which now will be composed solely of 11736 Bowman Green Dr., Reston, VA Scholarship Fund was established to de- 50 word problems and computation 703-435-2300 • Across from Reston Town Center liver expert library services to county questions. Analogies and word meaning Se Habla Español residents by attracting highly qualified questions will be eliminated in the ver- • statefarm.com future librarians to the Fairfax County bal section, which will retain logical State Farm Insurance Companies • Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois Public Library. To date, over $60,000 has reasoning questions and reading com- been awarded to meritorious individuals prehension exercises and add scrambled pursuing a Masters in Library Science de- paragraph problems. The changes to the gree through the Fairfax Library verbal section will reduce that section Foundation’s Friends Scholarship Fund. from 70 to 45 questions. The total test- In an effort to maximize existing re- Adrienne Leo ing time for the mathematics and verbal sources, nearly $17,000 more has sections now will be two hours; this time supported the continuing education of in English and philosophy; frame will better serve students who Fairfax County Public Library staff and ❖ Daniel Thayer of Reston with a B.A. also must complete a one-hour essay volunteers. in sociology; writing exercise on the day of testing. ❖ Julia Behrmann of Reston with a B.S. FCPS is in the process of producing These Reston students graduated in economics and biology; a new Student Handbook for the Ad- from the University of Mary Washington ❖ Caitlin Gembol of Reston with a B.S. missions Test for TJHSST to help on Saturday, May 10 from a class of 1,217 in biology; applicants prepare for the test, which students. The featured speaker was Sen. ❖ Randy Lewis of Reston with a B.S. in is scheduled to be available online by John Warner, who is serving his 30th year business administration; Tuesday, July 1. The handbook will be in the U.S. Senate. The university con- ❖ Gregory Lipari of Reston with a B.S. available on the TJHSST admissions ferred 62 master of business in business administration; web site (www.TJAdmissions.org) and administration degrees (MBA), 123 mas- ❖ Terrence Morrow of Reston with a can be downloaded at no cost. Stu- ter of education degrees (M.Ed.), 24 B.S. in business administration; dents without computer access will be master of science in elementary education ❖ Olivia Rhoads of Reston with a B.A. able to obtain copies of the handbook degrees (M.S.), 446 bachelor of arts de- in international affairs. from middle schools in all school divi- grees (B.A.), 74 bachelor of liberal studies sions that participate in TJHSST, degrees (BLS), 65 bachelor of professional Fairfax County Public Schools will including the counties of Fairfax, Ar- studies degrees (BPS) and 423 bachelor of modify the admissions test for Thomas lington, Fauquier, Loudoun, and science degrees (B.S.). Jefferson High School for Science and Prince William and the city of Falls ❖ Eugene He of Reston with a B.S. in Technology (TJHSST) beginning with the Church. business administration; December 2008 test session. Visit the TJHSST admissions web site at ❖ Nina Johnson of Reston with a B.A. The TJHSST admissions test is a stan- www.TJAdmissions.org.

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Best Managed? Letters to the Editor By Jack Kenny From Page 10 the world in awe of this fabulous ex-urban One month later our seniors gradu- Past President, Repub- model. The community has embraced the ated and we once again hosted the All lican Club of Greater we have Bob Simon’s creation, an in- celebrity and is proud of it. Night Graduation Celebration. Carol Reston ternationally known and award-win- Now, however, as John Lovaas has been Keeling and Rhonda Marsteller co- ning community that will be dimin- highlighting in his June 4 and June 18 opin- chaired this wonderful event, guided ished by the redevelopment that the he Special ion pieces, decisions are being made that another 10 committee chairs and all county envisions along the Dulles Cor- Session bypass the will of the community and el- at the donated Herndon Community ridor. on trans evate the commercialization of Reston Center. It is estimated that 73 percent T A mile-high city. Think of it. ahead of consideration for the one charac- of the graduating class attended this portation called by the governor teristic which has defined it: Livability. We event. With the change in the dynam- K. W. Kaplan has convened. The news are morphing into an appendage of Fairfax ics of the population now attending Reston media have been report- A Differing County and losing our identity. HHS this was a great turnout. How- ing an impasse between the Point of View Voracious greed has invaded our once ever, we are seeing that some cultural Democrats in the Senate Too Much, balanced environment and threatens the differences are changing and parents pushing for a tax increase democratic processes that should be able and students are now helping with and and the Republican-controlled House of Delegates Either Way to challenge over-development. As Mr. attending such events as After Prom who have dug in on further tax and spend propos- To the Editor: Lovaas warns, decisions are being made and All Night Grad. This committee als by Democrat Gov. Tim Kaine. Recall that this Service-station owner, oh, and, er, about future construction in consultation was able to spend more than half of its writer has previously noted that the governor clev- Virginia Senate Majority Leader with those who would benefit most. Rushed budget just on prizes for the graduates. erly kept Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads Saslaw (D-35th) appears bent on out- expansion, local meetings where the con- Wow! transportation problems as the “top priority” (the doing even Mark Warner and Tim cerns of citizens are collected but ignored, Both events could not take place governor’s campaign words) core public service Kaine when it comes to collecting more a pervasive disingenuousness on the part without the support of our parents, out of his budget submission. of our money to the siren song of of Supervisor Hudgins ignore the intrinsic schools, churches and communities. It was a set-up and a repeat one at that. The “transportation funding.” We’ve heard value of preserving Reston’s balance. It is Every year through events like Friday tactic was to put the Republicans in a position of this song before. The budget is so lean alarming to watch the rapid absorption of Night Live — the Dulles Regional not passing the budget and the state having to shut that not one cent more can be wrung Reston into the amorphous amalgam that Chamber of Commerce is able to sup- down. This sleazy, partisan political move was used out of it, the Democrats would have is Fairfax County. Reston is a textbook port our events with a very generous by the Democrats not long ago with the Republi- you believe. The eagerness with which model of a balanced community. As such, donation of $5,000. The Town of cans being blamed for it. Fool us once and shame Saslaw and his ilk are prepared to air- it has attracted admiring urban planners Herndon also donates $1,000. Addi- on you? ily hike taxes at a time of high and ris- who want to emulate it. Meanwhile, devel- tionally, all of our school PTA’s public Now, the governor and Senate Democrats have ing gas costs instead of tightening the opers who prioritize investment rather than and private, churches (HUMC and St. to come up with a funding plan that does not raise state’s own budget belt borders on ef- preservation are about to upset the equi- Joe’s) and civic organizations (Masonic taxes. Have we been here before? There is an al- frontery. librium. The negative role Supervisor Lodge, Reston Assoc., Herndon ternative. His SB6009 Transportation Bill is the Hudgins has cast herself in as a proponent Woman’s Club, Herndon Fortnightly, of unbridled expansion is counterproduc- HCTV) all made cash donations. The Gov. George Allen appointed a Blue Ribbon Com- same as it was in February, when his tive. She should be protecting Reston, a Herndon Optimist donate time and mission on Government Efficiency. One of the rec- tax-hike plans were condescendingly community that promoted a balanced volunteers in running the casino every ommendations was to inventory surplus state- described as being the equivalent of 2 lifestyle and cared about preserving nature. year for All Night Grad. Many local owned land. Governor Allen then formed a sur- Big Macs. As he now says, “that ain’t a To allow Reston be overrun by commercial businesses support our events through plus property commission. Sen. Walter Stosch was lot.” interests just as 21st century research urges various donations (financial, gift cards, the first chairman. The commission had some suc- “Two Big Mac” Saslaw or “Six-Cent” us to seek healthier lifestyles that include food or gifts: Worldgate Centre, Town cess. Most notable was the surplusing of the Saslaw — too much either way. “ELKO” property which then was used to start the reduced commutes, natural beauty and Center Orthopeadics, Fox Mill Foot & exercise to reduce stress makes no sense at Ankle Center, Va. Dental Solutions, Qimonda semi-conductor plant. You may recall Harry Locock all. Commonwealth Ortho, Spencers Lock Governor Allen’s fabulously successful “silicon do- Reston minion” initiative that brought thousands of new & Safe, Bruce Robinette CPA, Kolman jobs to Virginia. Lynn Stoppelman Apt., LR Enterprises, Burger Cabinet There are numerous surplus properties still out Losing Reston Shop, The Container Store, McLean, there for disposal and constitute many millions of Livability? Game Stop, Sterling, Dormbuys.com, dollars in potential revenue. Currently, the pro- Support Cosi Restaurant- Reston, Robeks- ceeds from the sale, by state law go to the Conser- To the Editor: Herndon, Potbelly’s-Herndon, Red vation Fund. A simple act of the General Assem- Reston has evolved into a business Appreciated Robin-Sterling, Panera Bread-Herndon, bly can change that designation to the Transpor- center. Many of our original residents Starbucks-Reston, Target-Reston, Best To the Editor: tation Fund. Will the transportation problem be mourn the loss of a community dotted Buy-Reston, Appalachian Spring- Even with all the economic concerns we solved? Not hardly. It will give us breathing room with little shopping oases with Lake Reston, Moe’s Southwestern Grill, are hearing about in the news lately, to get the General Fund spending priorities rear- Anne as the gathering place. Rita’s Ice, Whole Foods, Domino’s Herndon High School PTSA celebrated an- ranged to fund critical transportation needs with- The plan for Reston was remarkable Pizza, Subway, Chick-Fil-A, Omia’s, other successful year for its After Prom and out the tax-and-spend Democrats raiding it for for its sense of balance. Over the years Milwaukee Frozen Custard, Mamma All Night Graduation Celebrations with their social engineering programs and pay atten- construction of the Town Center Lucia’s, Great Harvest, Bloom, Giant- community support and donations. The tion to the sad state of a core public service that is shifted the dynamics of Reston. Sud- Northpoint and Elden St., Safeway- combined funds for these events exceeds stifling our productivity. As we have seen, Demo- denly, national and international firms Herndon, SFW, Harris Teeter, $70,000, most of which comes from dona- crats do not understand that when they take money were renting offices in Fountain Wegmans, Costco, Subway, Dunkin tions, and over 1,000 volunteer hours are out of our pockets for taxes for government spend- Square and corporations were unveil- Donuts, Bagel Café, Chipotle and Tor- given in kind — all because you care about ing, the state’s economy suffers: Economics 101 ing restaurants and shops that were tilla Factory. our children and community. in virtually all of our universities and colleges. not locally owned. The nature of It truly takes a village to raise a child. Herndon HS remains one of only a select In the last edition of The Reston Connection, Reston changed only mildly as the Thank you to each and everyone of you few schools that still holds an After Prom (June 25-July 1, 2008, Pulse of the State, page commercial area was confined to one who have helped now and in the past event. Under the care of this year’s chair- 20) as well a numerous other times, Delegate Plum site. There were benefits to the com- to support Herndon High School PTSA, persons, Laura Medvene and Nina Joyce, made much of Virginia being the “Best Managed” munity that made the trade-offs of our students and our wonderful events. the generous donation of the Reston Com- state. There is a difference between “best man- such commercialization acceptable. munity Center – Hunter Woods and a host aged” and “best led.” Anybody can manage with a Reston residents recognized the job Becky Field-Ross of another 50-75 volunteers nearly 386 stu- compliant electorate that does not rein in big gov- opportunities opening within an easy HHS PTSA DAFA Coordinator dents attended the After Prom Event the ernment and high taxes to support it, it is leader- commute of their homes as consistent night of May 17 into the early morning of ship that does the right thing that we are sorely with the philosophy of Reston. Archi- May 18. Great food, activities, DJ and prizes lacking. tects and developers visit from all over held the students’ attention until 5 am. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2008 ❖ 17 Reston Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-917-6439 or [email protected] Herndon Braves Approaching Midseason Form

ule. The regular season will run through Cal Ripken Sr. most of July before the postseason tourna- collegiate league ment takes place beginning July 30. A late season league All-Star game is scheduled team has struggled for Tuesday, July 22 at Povich Stadium in early on, but is Maryland. RECENTLY, Herndon came off a stretch of playing better. games where it played 10 times over nine days. Smith said his team has held up well By Rich Sanders physically, but that the mental grind of such The Connection a stretch can wear players down. But he said it is a good test for his players, who all hope ver the first half of the to play an even more rigorous pro ball Cal Ripken Senior Col- schedule one day. Olegiate Baseball League Most of the Braves’ players stay with host season, the Herndon families over the summer season. And a few Braves have pitched and fielded fairly stay with extended family or friends they well. But the team’s biggest struggles know from the Northern Virginia area. have come at the plate. Chris Smith, A handful of the Herndon players partici- the team’s manager, is hoping to see pated in the recent college World Series that area of the team improve as the tournament that concluded just last week summer moves on. with Fresno State’s improbable national “We’re playing very good defense,” title. said Smith. “We’re third in the league Herndon plays five or six games per week. in fielding percentage. And other than The team’s players are kept busy with pre- giving up [too many] walks, our pitch- game workouts, the games themselves and ing is pretty good. [But offensively] rest. “Basically, you’re playing almost every Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection the hitters are just striking out too day,” said Smith. “That sounds great until a The Braves have one of the top defensive teams thus far in the eight- much. We lead the league in K’s. Our stretch like [10 games in nine days]. The team Cal Ripken collegiate league. approach at the plate isn’t very good players handle it well, but there is a mental with two strikes. We need to put the grind. They get [to the field] three or four Herndon, the Braves will celebrate Armed in the right spot [on the bat].” ball in play more.” hours before a game for batting practice. Forces Day. The first 50 fans at the game Said Smith, “We always tell them to play The elite Cal Ripken league is for That’s what the big leaguers do.” will receive American flags and all mem- hard, play smart and to have fun.” Once the season ends, bers of the armed forces will be invited to The eight-team Cal Ripken Senior Colle- most of the players will the field for pre-game ceremonies and the giate Baseball League consists of eight “Basically, you’re playing almost prepare to go back to playing of the national anthem. teams. their respective colleges Many of the team’s fans are youngsters They are: the Herndon Braves, Alexan- every day. The players handle it well, and universities in Sep- who have or are attending Herndon Braves’ dria Aces, Bethesda Big Train, College Park tember. And, through- youth baseball camps. The youngsters get Bombers, Maryland Redbirds, Rockville but there is a mental grind. They get out the upcoming school a chance to learn the game and meet the Express, Silver Spring–Takoma Thunder- [to the field] three or four hours year, they will play au- Braves players, who help out with the bolts, and Youse’s Maryland Orioles. tumn ball and then camps. It’s only natural that the campers The Braves play home games this week before a game for batting practice. spring baseball. For come to Herndon home games to support against the Alexandria Aces on Wednesday most of these players, their new heroes. night at 7 and the Youse’s Maryland Ori- That’s what the big leaguers do.” baseball is a year round “The kids like coming to see them play,” oles on Saturday. Check out the latest on —Braves Manager Chris Smith deal. said Smith. “The last two weeks we’ve had the Braves at Herndonbraves.com. Smith said his players really good crowds.” are fortunate to have Smith said his players are from such THE HERNDON BRAVES recently lost collegiate players who have high good host families and a summer baseball places as New York, New Jersey, North Caro- games to the top two teams in the Cal hopes of playing professional ball in organization that cares deeply for them. The lina, South Carolina and Indiana. One team Ripken Sr. League— Youse’s Maryland Ori- the future. Wooden bats are used, as Braves’ sponsor couple, John and Lisa member is even from Russia. oles and the Bethesda Big Train. However, opposed to the college season where Lombardozzi, help the team members ad- A handful of the team’s players are local the Braves did take two out of three games players use aluminum bats. Lots of just to their new surroundings and living products, such as infielder Conor Mulle (St. against the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunder- professional scouts show up to the arrangements. The players, Smith said, en- Peter’s College) and pitcher Joe Devlin bolts. Herndon infielder Connor Mullee has summer league games in order to take joy the host families they live with for the (Lynchburg College), who are both gradu- been hot for the Braves of late, recording a good look at the vast talent which summer months. ates of Broad Run High School. Other lo- eight hits in seventeen at-bats with three the Cal Ripken league showcases. “Our host families are great,” said Smith. cals include former Westfield High gradu- RBIs, while scoring five runs over four Most of the Braves’ players are from “Our kids like it here. They take charter ate Val Arduini (Okaloosa-Walton college), games. Catcher Mike Galvin and Drew throughout the East Coast. busses to games and get fed on the bus.” former Langley High player Derek Ander- Gehringer also had stellar weeks. Galvin Through June 29, Herndon carried son, a pitcher who is playing collegiate ball was six-for-eleven, driving in five runs and an 8-11 overall record following a THE BRAVES play their home games at at Trinity College, and Lake Braddock High scoring three, while Gehringer finished double-header sweep over the visiting Herndon High School. The crowds, which grad Lee Bolyard (Johns Hopkins). seven-for-seventeen, with five runs scored Maryland Redbirds, 9-8 and 10-2, at number at about 150 on good days, are The Braves players are hungry to excel, and two RBI. Local fans can listen to all of Herndon High School. Two days ear- lively and loyal. Fans can celebrate their but still hit a wall at one time or another the Braves’ games, home and away, on lier, Herndon defeated the Alexandria birthdays at the park. Kids celebrating their over the challenging summer schedule. www.herndonbraves.com. Aces, a talented, first year team and birthdays enjoy eat pizza, hotdogs, cake and “These kids want to learn,” said South The Cal Ripken Senior League is com- league member under general man- have the opportunity to meet the Braves’ Lakes High baseball coach Galvin Morris, prised of some of the best college baseball ager Pat Malone. players. who is the Braves’ assistant head coach. “It’s players from throughout the east coast, and The Braves are nearing the midway The team has special thematic days at the fun and they’re getting a good experience plays its home games at Herndon High point of their 42-game summer sched- ballpark. This Wednesday (July 2) at swinging a wooden bat and having to hit it School. 18 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6464 Zone 1: • Reston EmploymentEmployment Zone 1 Ad Deadline: • Herndon • Loudoun Tuesday 4 p.m.

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20 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chilled to Employment 0316-1 the Bone, Sort Of TELEPHONE TELEPHONE By KENNETH B. LOURIE A great opportunity to A great opportunity to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd WORK AT HOME! WORK AT HOME! President of The United States (1933-1945) NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER said it best — and most famously, “The only No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! thing we have to fear is fear itself.” But FDR 301-333-1900 301-333-1900 probably never had to call an air-conditioning ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ repair man smack dab in the middle of a heat index measuring 105 degrees (on the personal Richter scale) in Washington, D.C., Retail Manager in the summer, no less. 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Society Administrator Let’s just say I’m skeptical of the repair being as simple as replacing the solenoid Small, non-profit Earth science society in switch on my automobile’s starter (versus a Chantilly, VA has immed. opening for an more involved and expensive repair) as office administrator. Duties include advertised in a current Advance Auto Parts processing memberships & subscriptions, television commercial. Not only does my unit orders and invoices, meeting coordina- not have a solenoid switch (whatever that is), it’s not likely to have any switch whose tion, registrations, mailings, correspond- repair/replacement will likely cause minimal ence. Must have good organ. skills, be damage to my bank account. My fear is, my detail oriented with good communication expectation is that whatever repair the skills, and some bookkeeping exp. Some technician says is necessary, however much travel req’d. Full-Time, health, dental, he says the repair/replacement will cost, it’s retirement, vacation, benefits. Cover let- hardly information that I’ll be able to verify ter, resume, salary requirements to The independently or shop competitively. Clay Minerals Society, 3635 Concorde Moreover, given the temperature in the house, the heat and humidity outside of the Pkwy Ste 500. Chantilly, VA 20151, fax house, and the presence of a technician in 703-652-9951, [email protected]. and out of the house, the last thing that seems prudent to do in the middle of a typical summer sizzle is, call another technician from some other company to come over at some other less convenient time and diagnose my air conditioning unit’s condition and hope that his assessment/cost to repair will be less expensive than the SERVERS—Earn up to assessment/solution that the technician who is $750 a week at this very moment on-site and ready to repair is proposing; that helplessness, that HOST/HOSTESS inevitability, that lack of cost control is my High Volume FUN High Energy fear. Fast Paced CARING Friendly And my related fear is, the technician has to know this, doesn’t he? 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And it’s not that I 22595 Shaw Road, Sterling, Virginia 20166 don’t appreciate and respect their knowledge Available Openings: on the subject at hand, it’s more that I • Maintenance understand my own deficiencies and anticipate that these circumstances will lead • Night Audit (11 pm – 7 am) me down a garden path to a • Room Attendant repair/replacement I don’t need or a • Bellman/Driver (pt weekend driver) repair/replacement I can’t afford. Either way, it’s more than fear that I’ll end • Guest Service Agents FT & PT up fearing; it’s more like the money that I’ll Flexible hours, excellent benefits including 401K have to pay that I don’t have and can’t easily company match and free hotel room nights. 0315-1 replace. But what options do I have? Perhaps Apply on line: www.bfsaulgreatjobs.com I can find another famous FDR quote that applies. FDR also said: “When you get to the Or end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” Contact: Ada and Heather at Guy Culbert And so I shall. 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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S TRUSTEE'S SALE Room for rent We consign/pay top $ for in Reston. antique/semi antique furn. SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT OF VALUABLE Single family home nr including mid century & USGS Mature professional, danish modern Teak IMPROVED REAL ESTATE 6234 QUANDER ROAD, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22307 male or female. furniture, sterling, mens $850/ month.Utils included watches, painting/art glass, SALE TO BE HELD AT 4110 CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD, FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA 22030 Improved by the premises known as clocks, jewelry, costume Call Rachel jewelry, etc. Call Schefer JULY 11, 2008 2625 Viking Drive, Herndon, Virginia (703) 927-0678 Antiques @ 703-241-0790.

AT 10:00 A.M. In execution of a Deed of Trust from Robert Thompson and Amy Beth Thompson, dated April 29, 2005, and recorded 29 Misc. for Sale 29 Misc. for Sale May 2, 2005, in Deed Book 17238 at page 1788 among the In execution of the Deed of Trust dated August 9, 2004, and recorded in Deed Book 16387, Page 2016, among the land re- Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned sub- $250 KING Pillow Top 7 PC Cherry Sleigh Bedroom cords of Fairfax County, Virginia (collectively, the “Deed of Trust”), securing The Washington Savings Bank, F.S.B. (the “Note- stitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front en- Mattress & Box set (3pc)- set - Brand new in boxes, holder”), default having occurred in the payment of the debt secured thereby, and being instructed to do so by the Noteholder, trance of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Brand New, Never Used Worth $1200+ w/warranty. (Retail $500+) the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale the property described below at public auction on the front steps of the Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on (Can help deliver)Asking $575 Deliverable 571-926-1990 Fairfax County Courthouse located at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 on July 11, 2008, beginning at 571-926-1990 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008 QN Pillow Top Mattress & 116 Childcare Avail. At 11:32 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time box set Brand new in plastic The real property encumbered by the Deed of Trust that will be offered for sale by the Substitute Trustees is generally w/warranty! Can deliver. Babysitter Excellent sitter, (Worth $300+) MUST SELL known as 6234 Quander Road, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia 22307 and is described in more detail in the Deed of Trust the following property being the property contained in said 20 yrs exp, reasonable rates $150 571-926-1990 and as follows: Deed 703-620-1773

PARCEL 2, containing 2.183 acres, more or less, of the subdivision of the PROPERTY OF ELIZABETH J. QUANDER, as the of Trust, described as follows: same appears duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 1785, Page 264, among the land records of Fairfax County, 202 Domestic Auto 202 Domestic Auto Virginia. Lot 314, Section 4, Fox Mill Estates, as the same appears duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 3802 at page LESS AND EXCEPT all of that lot or parcel of land containing 8,750 square feet more particularly described as follows: 498, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia. ‘00 Ford Exp 78k miles $9,800 Beginning at a corner of Parcel 2 of the subdivision of the Residue of the property of Elizabeth J. Quander in the southwesterly Commonly known as 2625 Viking Drive, Herndon, Virginia Fully loaded Eddie Bauer, Never line of Quander Road (Route #630) and running thence with a line of said parcel S.44 degrees, 22’ 50” W. 160.0 feet to another 20171. wrecked 4WD tow package Black & corner of said parcel thence running through the parcel N. 0 degrees, 37’ 10” W. 98.99 feet and N. 44 degrees 22’ 50” E. 90.00 feet to a point in the line of Quander Road, thence with the line of said road S. 45 degrees 37’ 10” E. 70.00 feet, to the point of TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $50,000.00 or ten per- Tan, well maintained, All paperwork cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the the beginning. form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser Call 703-313-0671 at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- TERMS OF SALE ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of ALL CASH. The property will be offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be conveyed by Substitute Trustees’ Deed 5.25 percent per annum from date of sale to date of 21 Announcements 21 Announcements (the “Substitute Trustees’ Deed”) subject to all encumbrances, rights, reservations, conveyances, conditions, easements, re- settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- strictions, and all recorded and unrecorded liens, if any, having priority over the Deed of Trust, as they may lawfully affect the cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no property. cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of The Substitute Trustees and the Beneficiary disclaim all warranties of any kind, either express or implied for the property, in- Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. cluding without limitation, any warranty relating to the zoning, condition of the soil, extent of construction, materials, habitability, environmental condition, compliance with applicable laws, fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability. The risk of loss Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and or damage to the property shall be borne by the successful bidder from and after the date of the time of the sale. Obtaining stand the risk and cost of resale. possession of the property shall be the sole responsibility of the successful bidder (the “Purchaser”). Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements A bidder’s deposit of $25,000.00 (the “Deposit”) by certified or cashier’s check may be required by the Substitute Trustees and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the for such bid to be accepted. The Substitute Trustees reserve the right to prequalify any bidder prior to the sale and/or waive the real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- requirement of the Deposit. Immediately after the sale, the successful bidder shall execute and deliver a memorandum of sale alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be with the Substitute Trustees, copies of which shall be available for inspection immediately prior to the sale, and shall deliver to sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of the Substitute Trustees the Deposit and the memorandum of sale. The balance of the purchase price, together with interest at redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- 8.5% per annum from the date of sale to the date of settlement, shall be paid by the Purchaser. Settlement shall occur within ments of record affecting the same, if any. ten (10) days after the sale date, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE with regard to the Purchaser’s obligation. In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- Settlement shall take place at the offices of Venable LLP, 8010 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 300, Vienna, Virginia 22182. clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the Purchaser shall pay all past due real estate taxes, rollback taxes, water rents, water permit renewal fees (if any) or other munici- time of sale. pal liens, charges and assessments. The Purchaser shall also pay all settlement fees, title examination charges, title charges and title insurance premiums, all recording costs (including the state grantor’s tax and all state and county recordation fees, The subject property and all improvements thereon will clerk’s filing fees and transfer fees and taxes), auctioneer’s fees and/or bid premiums, and reasonable attorneys’ fees and dis- be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- bursements incurred in the preparation of the deed of conveyance and other settlement documentation. chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well The Purchaser shall be required to sign an agreement at settlement waiving any cause of action it or they may have against as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- Employers: the Substitute Trustees, and/or the Beneficiary for any condition with respect to the property that may not be in compliance with um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- Are your recruiting ads not any federal, state or local law, regulation or ruling including, without limitation, any laws, regulation and ruling relating to envi- chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of working in other papers? ronmental contamination or hazardous wastes. Such agreement shall also provide that if notwithstanding such agreement, a the property at court of competent jurisdiction should permit such a claim to be made, such agreement shall serve as the overwhelming primary factor in any equitable apportionment of response costs or other liability. Nothing herein shall release, waive or preclude any his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of loss and Try a better way to fill your claims the Purchaser may have against any person in possession or control of the property. shall be responsible for any damage, vandalism, theft, destruc- employment openings tion, or the like, of or to the property occurring after the time of North If any Purchaser fails for any reason to complete settlement as provided above, the Deposit shall be forfeited and applied to sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty deed. Convey- Potomac the costs of the sale, including Trustees’ fees, and the balance, if any, shall be delivered to the Beneficiary to be applied by the ancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of ti- Rockville Lansdowne 5 Ashburn Cascades Beneficiary against the indebtedness secured by and other amounts due under the Deed of Trust in accordance with the Deed tle, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be Sterling Potomac of Trust or applicable law or otherwise as the Beneficiary shall elect. There shall be no refunds. Such forfeiture shall not limit at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public Chevy Great Bethesda Chase 1 Herndon Falls any rights or remedies of the Substitute Trustees or the Beneficiary with respect to any such default. If the property is resold, charges, and special or regular assessments, if any, shall be Reston Dulles Airport such re-sale shall be at the risk and the cost of the failing bidder, and the failing bidder shall be liable for any deficiency between adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter shall be assumed by South McLean Riding Vienna its bid and the successful bid at the re-sale as well as the costs of conducting such re-sale. Immediately upon conveyance by Oakton 6 the purchaser. Arlington the Substitute Trustees of the property, all duties, liabilities and obligations of the Substitute Trustees, if any, with respect to the Chantilly 4 Washington, Centreville D.C. property so conveyed shall be extinguished, except as otherwise provided by applicable law. The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the Fairfax North right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- Clifton Historic Burke Clifton Fairfax Springfield 3 approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; Station /s/ Henry F Brandenstein, Jr. (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- 2 Laurel mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) Hill Substitute Trustee to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement • Target your best job candidates /s/ Jessica L. Sartorius hereunder. where they live. Reach readers in addition Substitute Trustee Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- • nounced at the time of sale. to those who are currently looking for a job. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: DAVID N. PRENSKY • Proven readership. Proven results. Lauren T. Coapstick, Esq. Substitute Trustee •

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