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Fred Rucker of Reston and a graduate of McLean High School takes a chip shot onto the green of the 15th hole during the annual Alumni Golf Tournament held for alumni of McLean, Langley and Bishop O’Connell High Schools at the Herndon Centennial Golf Course on Oct. 2. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Fisher House.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.comOctober 8-14, 2008 ❖ Volume XXII, Number 41 Herndon Connectionwww.connectionnewspapers.com ❖ October 8-14, 2008 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ October 8-14, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection Editor Steven M. Mauren News 703-917-6451 or [email protected] Hotel Returns To Table Diamond-Herndon submits a revised hotel proposal. By Mirza Kurspahic The Connection

lthough the Herndon Town A Council defeated the proposal for a rezoning to accommo- date a downtown hotel on Sept. 23, the matter is not over yet. In an attempt to revive the project, after council mem- bers who voted against the rezoning Jimmi Cirrito of Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern takes his best shot on the 16th hole in a Beat the Hack competition expressed wishes to continue to work for players in the annual Alumni Golf Tournament at the Herndon Centennial Golf Course. with the developer, Diamond is submit- ting a revised version of the proposal. According to a letter sent to Lisa Gilleran, director of the Herndon De- Reunion with Cause partment of Community Development, Diamond is proposing building a smaller hotel, but offsetting some con- Golf tournament in Herndon brings together struction costs at the same time. The letter, submitted by Cooley, Godward, old friends for military family support. Kronish — law firm representing Dia- By Mirza Kurspahic rich kids aren’t supposed to do that,” said mond in the rezoning — states the fol- The Connection Doherty about the reason for the reaction. lowing changes to the hotel proposal: ❖ Doherty added that people should not be Reducing the floor area of the t happened decades ago, but Brian bemused to see an economically well off hotel from 124,100 square feet, in- Doherty and Joe Yohe still remember young man join the military. “If an inner cluding 12,850 square feet of retail, the play that led to the first of the city kid from Detroit or Washington can do to 110,138 square feet of floor area I with no changes to the retail compo- three consecutive championships it, so can a rich kid,” said Doherty. they won with their McLean Little League nent, achieving a 12 percent reduc- team. Doherty, a 1977 McLean FOR THE LAST FIVE years tion in the density. ❖ High School graduate, and Doherty and Yohe have come Reducing the number of rooms Yohe, a 1976 Bishop “We’re still in together with other alumni from 163 — originally 179 — to 150 O’Connell grad, now share from McLean, O’Connell and rooms. ❖ something entirely different: war and it’s Langley High School for a Reducing the number of parking spaces from 200 to a total — tradi- Each have a son in the United golf tournament at Herndon’s Jeff Johnson, an alumni of McLean tional and tandem/valet spaces on the States military. important for Centennial Golf Course. High School, takes his putt shot site — of 180 parking spaces. The zon- Yohe’s 23-year-old son is a Jackie and Jeff Johnson, during the annual Alumni Golf ing ordinance requires 199 spaces. lieutenant in the United States everyone to get owners of Herndon Tournament held for alumni of ❖ Substituting synthetic stucco with Marine Corps and Doherty’s Centennial’s JJ Deli and 1980 McLean, Langley and Bishop together and masonry products in certain areas of 21-year-old son will be a lieu- and 1977 McLean High O’Connell High Schools at the the building. tenant in the United States graduates, respectively, hold Herndon Centennial Golf Course support them.” Diamond will also honor its commit- Army upon graduation from the tournament for two rea- on Oct. 2. Part of the proceeds will — Jackie Johnson, JJ ment to the prior proffers as stated, the Corps of Cadets at Virginia sons. One is to bring together benefit the Fisher House. Tech. Deli Owner old friends. “It’s a great way except for the changes required to “John [Yohe] interviewed to get together and not be ri- THE OTHER REASON JJ Deli has spon- address the revised proposal, accord- with several defense contractors after vals any more,” said Jackie Johnson. She sored the alumni tournament for the last ing to the letter. graduating from VMI [Virginia Military In- said that even though participants went to five years is to support the injured soldiers The public will have an opportunity stitute],” said Yohe about his son. “He had three different high schools in the McLean at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and to review the revised hotel proposal some nice job offers, but said, ‘Dad, I had a area in the 1970s, they all knew each other their families staying at the Fisher House. at the Ladies Brunch and HerndonFirst calling to do this,’” Yohe said about his son’s well, a sentiment echoed by Yohe and The Johnsons, now Herndon residents, reception on Sunday, Oct. 12. The re- decision to pursue a commission in the Doherty. thought of the annual fund-raiser after ception will start at noon and will take Marines. “All the guys know each other, no matter Jackie Johnson went to Walter Reed for a place at ArtSpace Herndon at the cor- Doherty said when his son broke the news if you went to McLean, Langley or regular medical appointment in 2003, the ner of Center Street and Vine. Dia- that he decided to pursue a commission O’Connell,” said Doherty. “You know if you first year of the Iraq War. While eating at mond representatives will be available with the Army, some of his family members come here once a year you will run into all the center’s cafeteria and pondering what to answer questions. and friends did not receive it well. “Because of them.” See Golfing, Page 9 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ October 8-14, 2008 ❖ 3 News Week in Herndon Attempted Armed Robbery Compassionate Conservative Two men attempted to rob two employees of the Giant Food Store on John Milton Drive in the Fox Mill area on Saturday, Oct. 4, after the store closed. They hid inside the store and waited to Activists says Wolf rob the two employees, 19 and 33-year-old Herndon area women, who locked the doors at 11:10 p.m. and began to clean. The two fights for the voiceless men wore masks and brandished a gun at one of the victims and at home and abroad. assaulted her. The suspects took both victims to the office, bound one of them and demanded money. Before the victims could com- By Julia O’Donoghue ply, the suspects received a phone call and fled. The victims did The Connection not require medical treatment and no money was taken. The suspects were described as black and both were wearing An article about 10th congressional district candidate Judy masks and latex gloves. One was approximately 5 feet 6 inches Feder will appear in a future edition of the Herndon Connection. tall, weighing about 150 pounds. The other was approximately 5 n the backcountry of war-torn southern Sudan,

feet 10 inches tall and about 180 pounds. Photo by Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by Africa specialist Ted Dagney once found a pic- phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrime Iture of U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R) stuck to a post. solvers.org or text “TIP187” plus the message to CRIMES/274637 The message attached to it read: “This is Frank or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131. Wolf’s road.” Julia O’Donoghue “This is in a very remote area. There is nothing out there,” said Dagney who works for the nonparti- Robbery Suspect Sought san congressional research service. Herndon Police are asking the public’s assistance in locating a Wolf has fought tirelessly to stop the human rights suspect who robbed a victim on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 4:45 p.m. abuses and genocide in Sudan since the 1980s, long near the intersection of Florida Avenue and Center Street. The before problems in Darfur gained mainstream me-

/The Connection suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male, approximately dia attention. His efforts gained him widespread rec- 5 feet 10 inches tall, of stocky build, round face, fair complexion, ognition and appreciation from the southern part of wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, light colored T-shirt under- the African country. neath, blue jeans, clean shaven, with short black hair and speak- “He was there when no one else was there when it ing English. Anyone who may have observed the suspect or any- comes to the Sudan issue. He never shied away. He thing suspicious in the area is asked to contact Detective Justin never said ‘I don’t have time for this.’ He always has Williams at 703-435-6886 or [email protected]. time for issues like this,” said Dagney. U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10) spoke at a Callers may remain anonymous. McCain rally in Ashburn Oct. 4. WOLF, a 28-year incumbent, faces Democrat and health care expert Judy Feder in an election for in the papers. He is involved even when an issue Rust Receives Top Ratings Virginia’s 10th congressional district seat Nov. 4. becomes unpopular or forgotten,” said Dagney. The Virginia Foundation for Research and Economic Education Many people consider the Republican a leader on (Virginia FREE) ranked State Del. Tom Rust (R-86) at number one human rights issues in the U.S. Congress. He is co- INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS wasn’t al- for their “2008 Business Rating” and “2008 Stewardship Rating” chair of the congressional human rights caucus and ways such a priority for Wolf. After two unsuccessful in the House of Delegates. The rankings are a part of Virginia FREE’s has taken a pro-active role on human rights and re- campaigns, the Republican was finally elected to Con- “2008 Virginia General Assembly Incumbent Evaluations.” ligious freedom issues in China, Burma, Tibet, Viet- gress in 1980, the year Ronald Reagan won the presi- nam, Indonesia, the Balkans region, Egypt, Roma- dency. nia, Pakistan, Korea and Afghanistan — to name a At the time, Wolf represented Fairfax County north LWV Voting Barriers few. of Route 50 and Arlington County. A former Nixon League of Women Voters will hold a series of meetings that will “We count on him all the time. He is one of the appointee to the Department of Interior, Wolf focused discuss barriers that stand in the way of citizens exercising their few leaders we run up to when we need something. on domestic and local issues. He successfully lob- right to vote. The Chantilly-Herndon meeting will be held on … He gives voice to the voiceless and he is well bied to shift control of local airports to a regional Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 12 p.m. at the Sully District Government known around the world because of that,” said T. authority, a talking point he brought up along the Center, 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard in Centreville. Study material Kumar, Amnesty International’s advocacy director for 1980 campaign trail. for the meetings, “It’s Not Always Easy to Vote,” and information Asia. But in the mid-1980s, Wolf took two trips that he on other meetings in the area, can be found at www.lwv-fairfax.org. Wolf has sponsored anti-genocide resolutions in calls “life-changing experiences.” the U.S. Congress and established the Helping to He visited Ethiopia and stayed at a feeding camp Help Save Herndon Meeting Enhance the Livelihood of People around the Globe during the height of famine in 1984. The next year, (HELP) commission, aimed an enhancing the lever- he went to Romania, where he said the then-govern- Help Save Herndon will hold a special public meeting to discuss age and efficiency of U.S. foreign aid. ment was bulldozing churches and synagogues. the “degrading quality of life seen recently in Herndon,” on Oct. As the ranking member of the foreign relations “The squalid conditions of the feeding camps and 16 at the Herndon Council chambers at 777 Lynn Street, starting operations subcommittee, he has restricted assistance the faces of the individual Ethiopians who begged at 7 p.m. The agenda will focus on public safety issues with day to abusive military dictatorships and pressured for- for help are unforgettable,” wrote Wolf in his news- laborers seeking work on Herndon streets and seeking overnight eign governments to give up political prisoners, said letter in 1985. rentals. Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) will Kumar. Wolf has also taken it upon himself to visit people discuss school budget cuts and thoughts on Fairfax County being The congressman does much of this work, despite and places around the world that he supports. viewed as a sanctuary county for illegal aliens. Town Council Mem- the fact that it offers very little in the way of politi- Wolf visited the Russian Gulag, has been to the ber Dennis Husch will discuss the actions the town has taken, and cal gain or fanfare, said those involved in human Chinese prisons where those arrested in the initiatives and ideas, to address the issues in Herndon. rights causes. Tiananmen Square protests are kept and gone “un- “He doesn’t get involved just because an issue is dercover” to Tibet when it was closed territory. AAUW Program on “He has done some amazing things at his own risk to understand what is really happening,” said Kumar, Russian History Frank Wolf of Amnesty International. Age: 69 “If you visit a place and spend a night or several The Reston-Herndon Branch of the American Association of Uni- Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa. versity Women invites all who are interested to a program on Family: Wife, Five children, 13 grandchildren days, that is a life-changing experience. To feel it, Russian History by Rex Wade, a George Mason University profes- Education: Pennsylvania State University (1961); touch it, smell it, hear it. That is different than read- sor. The program will be presented on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 6:45 Georgetown University Law Center (1965) ing about it or watching a movie,” said Wolf. Relevant Experience: U.S. House of Representa- tives, member 1981 – present WOLF BRINGS the same approach to local issues See Week in Herndon, Page 12 Web site: http:/wolf.house.gov; http:// wolfforcongress.com/ that he has to international problems. See Wolf, Page 12

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Brad Anzengruber accepts an honor and financial donation on behalf of the Town of Herndon’s police depart- ment from the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS).

Honoring Public Safety Officers

he All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) recog T Photos by nized public safety offic- ers from the Town of Herndon, Fairfax and Loudoun counties and remembered the events of Sept.

Julia O’Donoghue 11, 2001 during an awards dinner at its Sterling facility Sept 27. During the event, Herndon Mayor Steve DeBenedittis said Sept. 11 was a day when “people of all nationalities and people of all faiths were standing together.” /The Connection Brad Anzengruber, representing the Herndon Ploice Department said that Herndon police officers enjoyed working with ADAMS. “Everyone of faith is what made this country great. … That is what this country is all about,” he said Herndon Mayor Steve DeBenedittis spoke at an All Dulles when accepting the plaque. Area Muslim Society event honoring public safety officers — Julia O’Donoghue and remembering the events of Sept. 11, 2001. HCTV Schedule

HCTV-23 Herndon Community Television 10 a.m. Guitar Instruction 3 4 p.m. Concert: Souled Out I on Verizon FiOS Cable-channel 42 and 10:30 a.m. Guitar Instruction 4 6 p.m. Jazzercise Cox Communications Channel 23. Call 11 a.m. Fate of the Stallion 6:30 p.m. Inside Herndon Jan Tirrell at 703-689-2323. HCTV is Noon Jazzercise 7 p.m. Guitar Instruction 3 also looking for volunteers, training is 1 p.m. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern Open 7:30 p.m. Guitar Instruction 4 provided. Mike Night 9 p.m. Travel TV 2:30 p.m. 25th Annual National Night 9:30 p.m. Music and the Spoken Word FRIDAY/OCT. 10 Out 2008 10 p.m. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern Open 7 a.m. Jazzercise 3:30 p.m. Music and the Spoken Word Mike Night 7:30 a.m. The Reading Lady 8 a.m. King Henry Show 9 a.m. Road to Recovery-Past, Present and Future 10 a.m. Classic Antique Car Show Noon Jazzercise TAX FREE HOLIDAY 1 p.m. Travel Television Friday, October 10 – Monday, October 13 1:30 p.m. Across the Aisle 3 p.m. King Henry Show 4 p.m. Concert: Live at Best Checks #8 6 p.m. Jazzercise 6:30 p.m. The King Henry Show 7 p.m. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern Open Mike Night 8:30 p.m. Guitar Instruction 4 7395M Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 9: p.m. 25th Annual National Night Out 2008 9:30 p.m. Woody’s Western Theater- 703-849-1850 Jesse James Rides Again Pt 1 SPECIAL HOURS SUNDAY 10-4 SATURDAY/OCT. 11 ALL PRODUCTS UNDER $2500 7 a.m. Jazzercise 8 a.m. Music and the Spoken Word 9 a.m. The Reading Lady Commonwealth of VA sponsored 9:30 a.m. King Henry Show www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ October 8-14, 2008 ❖ 5 People Three Educators: 66 Miles on Bikes Experiencing the Historic Back Roads Century ride.

By Melanie Zucker Stanley (Tim and Melanie Stanley have lived in the Herndon-Reston area for over 25 years and have loved teaching in Herndon, Reston, and Vienna. Melanie Stanley just retired from a 30-year career in education with the last four at Sunrise Valley Elemen- tary School as the assistant principal. Tim Stanley is the principal at Freedom Hill Elementary School in Vienna. Both have dedicated their lives to children, teachers, and learning in the community.)

’ve learned in my 50’s that working long, demanding hours requires more Ithan a good night’s sleep. Exercise is Tim and Melanie Stanley: First stop in Millwood at ... 44 miles so far … critical to maintaining good physical the Burwell-Morgan Mill. and mental health while accommodating the personal need to develop goals outside ing that we would warm up … eventually. always cajoled into thinking that those ted the preacher and chatted for a few mo- of the work place. As educators (and grand- We were in high spirits starting out with lovely, flat roads will last forever. Not. The ments about the simple beauty of the church parents), my husband and I live very busy chilly weather and lofty attitudes, hoping road was a friendly hand pulling us gently and its pastoral surroundings. Tim was re- lives helping children find joy in learning for the best with biking shorts and t shirts along, when suddenly; it would hurl us minded of his own father, a Methodist and in life. while goose bumps warned us that we were upward with a vengeance as we quickly preacher who passed away after a wonder- We have discovered that bicycle riding in for a cold start that would last ten miles shifted to easier gears, tucking our heads ful life of serving God through the church. renews our energy and affords us time to- into the historic town of Boyce (1880). Still low, and testing exhausted legs to reach the Our second rest stop was in a small, his- gether on the numerous trails throughout thankful to have shed jackets, we enjoyed top without stopping. The toughest hills toric district called White Post (1750), Herndon, Reston, and beyond. the cool, country air as we biked challenged our stamina, legs, and spirit. where we were encouraged by hard-work- Outdoor biking offered us a ‘And let’s our way along some of the loveli- However, the team spirit never wavered, ing volunteers to bolster our energy with different kind of challenge est terrain imaginable. and we all encouraged one another to con- food and healthy drinks. The tomato sand- from our daily problem-solving face it … Before we knew it, we were in quer each new elevation, giving way to wiches caught my eye, beckoning me like to support our school commu- Millwood at the Burwell-Morgan shouts of joy at the summit. bright, red smiles. I knew after three bites nities. As we set a goal of riding 66 miles Mill (1782), with water gushing that this was not such a good choice after longer distances, my personal out of it, creating a stream of cool THE QUIET BEAUTY of the Virginia land- biking 44 miles. I ate a few bites of Tim’s challenge focused on develop- is a little colors across a small meadow scape did not escape me, no matter how peanut butter sandwich and felt much bet- ing muscles and endurance I crazy.’ where we pulled in for rest and re- tired I became. We were in God’s country ter. One thing I have learned and will share: didn’t know I had. Observing freshments. I was starving along as visitors, enjoying the most delicate flow- Never eat anything you do not normally eat that most of my fellow cyclists were at least with the rest of the cyclists who were scan- ers, streams that carved artistic pathways when biking this far. 20 years younger was sometimes discour- ning the food tables with great interest. We through the valleys, the Shenandoah River The last 22 miles were a spectacular gift. aging, but my husband simply stated, “It’s took pictures, thanked the volunteers, ate that expressed itself with reflections of au- We passed low laying farms with horses frol- not about age … it’s all about attitude.” Fig Newtons and bananas, and headed out tumn colors, and numerous animals that icking in lush, green fields as the wind When the Potomac Pedalers Touring Club toward Mt. Zion (1771). graced the landscapes we passed. The sky played in their manes. Farms spread out in offered the Historic Back Roads Century We laughed and joked on the flat roads, opened its arms to us, offering different all directions with views beyond that made ride, we knew this was the physical chal- pointing out unusually constructed barns, hues of spectacular blue as we rode. one want to stop and capture the variations lenge we had dreamed of. With a good oddly spotted mules, beautiful horses, and When we turned a corner to pass Refuge of color and texture on canvas. friend, Jose Rosapepe, we registered for the scattered wildflowers. As a cyclist, one is United Methodist Church (1889), Tim spot- “metric century” that would start in EXHAUSTION SNUCK UP on us in the Berryville, Va. (1798) and end 66 miles last 10 miles, wrapping slowly around our later. Little did I know that one quick deci- legs. Yet we continued to laugh at one an- sion would unveil not only a majestically other, telling ridiculous stories while Jose scenic course winding through the interjected with funny voices, as corn rows Shenandoah Valley with beautiful country whizzed by reminding me of long legged roads and spectacular views, but the tough- scarecrows. Our good humor and camara- est hills I would ever climb. And let’s face it derie would be paramount in bringing us … 66 miles is a little crazy. safely to the finish line. The sign for Historic Berryville inter- THE THREE OF US met in the early morn- rupted a reverie that had consumed me for ing on a misty field in Berryville, where we the last several miles as I commanded my parked and greeted one another through weary, rubber legs to keep turning. Could soft, transparent clouds of breath in the cold we really be near the end? air. After donning jackets and under layers, I felt as though I was hallucinating when we cycled over to the registration tables I saw the sign that read, “Finish Line and where we stood in line with a zillion other Food Ahead.” No way, I thought. Yet, here bike enthusiasts who wore that familiar it was. 66 miles along meandering country early morning, wistful look that takes on a roads, through countless historic sights, and more vivid shape once the ride begins. I over some of the most challenging hills ever tried to memorize some of the faces, know- … and we had made it! The only thing bet- ing I would see them again and again over ter at that moment was the bright, blue the next 66 miles. At the last minute, we Popsicle that Tim handed me as he said, threw our jackets back in the truck, realiz- Jose Rosapepe with Melanie and Tim Stanley at the 66-mile finish line. “Congratulations!”

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Photos by political party of the President George W. Many Muslims likely Bush, he said. “They see Bush and they say to lean Democratic ‘Whatever he is, I am not.’”

Julia O’Donoghue This is, in part, true for West Potomac next month in spite of High School student Asma Ahmad. Ahmad, who is an officer in West Potomac’s Muslim more conservative Student Association, joined the school’s Young Democrats club after deciding to sup- social values. port Obama. She likes Obama’s economic polices but also mentions Bush when talk- By Julia O’Donoghue /The Connection ing about why she favors the Democrat. The Connection “I trust him more. … And we have had a David-Imad Republican president for the last eight hen Fairfax County resident Ramadan years,” said Ahmad. Ashraf Sadrin arrived at a wore an But Muslims favor Democrats because Wlocal meeting of Republican “Arab they tend to have more agreeable stances activists in September, he Americans on issues that are important to the commu- was starving and glad to see the compli- for John Del. David Poisson (D-32), in the front left, and Del. Tom nity – like civil liberties, immigration and mentary pizza. McCain” Rust (R-86), on the right, attend an interfaith event at war, said Hossain. Sadrin, a practicing Muslim, had not hat. the All Dulles Area Muslim Society center in Sterling. Even though Hossain’s PAC is not parti- eaten since before the sunrise in observance san, it endorsed only Democrats in Virginia’s of Ramadan. While other people grabbed Hossain, a Cascades resident who founded lion ballots were cast. senate race as well as the three congres- slices, he waited diligently for 20 minutes the Virginia Muslim political action commit- Though Muslim voters are thought to sional races in Northern Virginia. “If you until sunset – when observant Muslims tee in 2002. have backed President George W. Bush in look at the issues I have mentioned, it is break their daily fast during the month-long The All Dulles Area Muslim Society 2000, they had largely started voting for fairly easy to see why we have been inclined holiday. (ADAMS), Northern Virginia’s largest Democrats by the Webb-Allen election, said to support Democrats,” he said. But by the time Sadrin finally got to the mosque, hosted more political candidates Abdul Kareem Jama, president of Dar Al- From 2005 to 2008, the Virginia Muslim food, he found only pepperoni and sausage than ever, 67, during its seventh annual civic Hijrah Mosque in Fairfax County. “It was PAC gave 63 percent of the $20,000 it raised pizza, and like many Muslims, he does not picnic last year. In 2008, ADAMS Imam the Muslim vote that made a different in for state and county races to Democrats and eat pork. Sadrin passed on the pizza and Mohamed Magid became the first Muslim Jim Webb’s race and 36 percent of the turned to the vending machine instead. to oversee one of the daily opening prayers the community is money went to Re- The political activists may have been for the Virginia House of Delegates. quite proud of its abil- “There are definitely publicans. In the last unprepared or ignorant of Muslim practices “We have superb relationships with local ity to make a strategic two years, the PAC’s but incidents like this show why the Mus- politicians and they benefit from our sup- difference in Northern some issues where I fall Republican giving lim community should be more politically port,” said Bob Marro, head of government Virginia,” he said. dropped off dra- engaged, said Sadrin. relations committee at ADAMS, in Sterling. Local Muslim politi- a little bit more to right matically, with the One woman approached Sadrin and Locked in a tight race for Virginia in No- cal activists on both group giving 96 per- asked why he was eating vending machine vember, the presidential campaigns are also sides of the aisle ex- on the spectrum.” cent of its resources food over the pizza. “She saw me at the next reaching out. Staff from Republican Sen. pect their community — Asma Ahmad, to Democrats. meeting and wanted to know more about John McCain’s campaign met with a small to lean left in the up- West Potomac High School Still, many Mus- Islam,” said Sadrin. “When you keep an group at the ADAMS main center Sept. 27. coming election. lim Americans do open mind and talk to people, they are no Democratic candidate Barack Obama has “I think we all real- not see eye to eye longer ‘the other,’” he added. also contacted ADAMS. ize most Muslim Americans and Arab with Democrats on social issues like abor- “We think someone [from the Obama Americans are going to vote Democrat,” said tion, gay rights and sex education. OVER THE PAST decade, the Northern campaign] will be coming by as well,” said Sadrin, who volunteers with Muslim Ameri- “Personally, I will vote [the Republican] Virginia Muslim American community has ADAMS board member Rizwan Jaka. can and Arab American outreach for the ticket,” said David-Imad Ramadan, a Dulles started to focus on civic engagement and Some people credit Virginia’s Muslim Fairfax County Republican Committee. area resident who volunteers with Arab gained more political clout. community with handing Sen. Jim Webb Many Muslim Americans, particularly American and Muslim American outreach The commonwealth has approximately (D) a victory over former Sen. George Allen young people, are getting involved in poli- for the Republican Party of Virginia, in part 71,000 Muslim voters and about 87 percent (R) in 2006. Webb beat Allen by less than tics for the first time and they tend to favor because he identified with its message of of them live in Northern Virginia, said Mukit 10,000 votes in a race where over 2.4 mil- the Democratic Party because it is not the “family values.”

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NEWS DEPARTMENT: W To discuss ideas and concerns, are signs of life and resilience On the home front, August home sales showed A home on a little less than an acre on Broad Call: 703-917-6444 here in Northern Virginia. signs of life here, even during a month notori- Creek Place in Herndon sold for $1.275 mil- Fax: 703-917-0991 e-mail: While unemployment climbs in other parts ous even in good times for low sales activity. lion on Aug. 21. [email protected] of the country, employment is stronger here In communities that are served by the Con- A six-bedroom home on half an acre in Steven Mauren than almost anywhere. Proximity to the fed- nection Newspapers, in the month of August, Ashburn sold for $1.845 million on Aug. 6. Editor ❖ 703-917-6451 eral government in general, and more than 120 homes sold for more than $1 At the other end of the spectrum is a glimpse [email protected] to the Pentagon in particular, million. of affordability that we haven’t dreamed of in Justin Fanizzi Editorial Editorial Assistant continues to boost our economy To give a sense of the variety of sales, the this area in nearly a decade. 703-917-6437 and employment. home that sold for the most money in the area Some examples: [email protected] We can look forward to new in August was a four-bedroom, four-and-a-half In Arlington, 10 condos sold in August for Mirza Kurspahic federal jobs created to support oversight of bath condo in Arlington, which sold for $5.3 less than $200,000, six of those for under Community Reporter 703-917-6452 $700 billion in federal investment in mortgage- million. $150,000. [email protected] related debt. A three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath In Reston, 14 homes — condos and Julia O’Donoghue The Treasury, along with Freddie Mac and home on an acre in Alexandria sold for $3.875 townhouses — sold for under $200,000, with Education & Politics 703-917-6433 Fannie Mae, should waste no time in fixing million. Two homes in McLean and one in another 16 selling between $200,000 and [email protected] some of the problems at the root of the cur- Great Falls each sold for more than $3 million. $300,000. Ken Moore rent housing and mortgage crisis. Adjustable A dozen more condos and townhouses in In Herndon, more than 40 homes, mostly Courts & Projects 703-917-6417 rate mortgages should be rewritten or refi- Arlington and Alexandria sold for between townhouses, sold in August for less than [email protected] nanced for a fixed rate of 6 percent for 30 years. $1.09 million and $2.325 million. $200,000, 15 of those under $150,00. More Rich Sanders Prepayment penalties should be abolished and A four-bedroom home in Vienna sold for $1.6 than 20 more sold for between $200,000 and Sports Editor ❖ 703-917-6439 banned. Every effort should be made to keep million on Aug. 27. A four-bedroom home in $300,000. [email protected] current homeowners in their current homes, Oakton sold for $1.45 million on Aug. 29. Ten Even in McLean, more than a dozen condos ADVERTISING: and rescue them from the threat of foreclo- more homes in Vienna and Oakton sold in sold for less than $300,000. To place an advertisement, call the ad department between 9 a.m. and sure if they are able to make payments on the August for more than $1 million each. With homes at the top of the market selling, 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. actual value of their homes at a reasonable and A five-bedroom, six-bath home on more than and new opportunities opening up at the af- Display ads 703-821-5050 fixed interest rate. These steps will go a long five acres in Clifton sold on Aug.1 for $2.388 fordable end of the market, our area’s real es- Classified ads 703-917-6400 way towards restoring a sense of confidence million. A seven-bedroom home on five acres tate market and home values should be reas- Employment ads 703-917-6464 in the value of most families’ primary invest- in Fairfax Station sold on Aug. 25. Several suring. Rebecca Nenner Display Advertising, 703-917-6471 Winslow Wacker Letter to the Editor Display Advertising, 703-917-6473 Andrea Smith need to shape their policies to gain Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 Vote One’s our support. This hurts Virginia! Barbara Parkinson In one month, we have an oppor- Employment Advertising Conscience 703-917-6418 tunity to change this. We, as voters To the Editor: in Virginia, can be sure our voice is Editor & Publisher As citizens of the Commonwealth Mary Kimm heard at the highest levels of policy- 703-917-6416 of Virginia, we are lucky when Elec- making in the future. This is possible [email protected] tion Day comes. Because of the Elec- if enough voters cast their ballot for Editor in Chief toral College, Virginians do not need Steven Mauren one of the several “third” party can- Managing Editors to feel constrained by such base con- didates. Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, cerns as politics; we get to actually Kemal Kurspahic On Nov. 4, vote your conscience: Photography: vote our conscience. It’s a form of If you are a socialist and believe the Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, freedom not shared by voters in the Craig Sterbutzel government can do a better job pro- Art/Design: more highly contested “swing states.” viding health care, mortgage or Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, It works this way: When members Laurence Foong, John Heinly, banking services than the private John Smith, Stu Moll, of the Electoral College meet to se- sector, you should vote for Ralph Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp lect the president, all delegates cho- Production Manager: Nader on the ticket. If, on the other Jean Card sen by Virginia voters cast their votes hand, you believe prosperity comes for either the Republican or Demo- when the government permits the CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 cratic candidate. It’s a winner-take- Circulation Manager: greatest possible freedom to its citi- Linda Pecquex all system. zens, vote for Bob Barr and the Lib- When it comes to Presidential poli- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, ertarian candidates. L.L.C. tics, our state has traditionally been Once all the votes are counted, Peter Labovitz a “Red” state and historically sides those who count such things will find President/CEO with the Republican in the Presiden- Mary Kimm that Virginians voted, say, 51 percent Publisher/Chief Operating Officer tial election. If, for some reason, Vir- for John McCain and 42 percent for 703-917-6416 ginia were to side with the Demo- Barack Obama. Where, they might [email protected] cratic candidate, that candidate is wonder, did that other 7 percent go Jerry Vernon sure to win; not because Virginia is a Executive Vice President Jumpstart’s Read for the and what must the two major par- 703-917-6404 swing state but because it is a land- All Together Record is a national cam- ties do to bring them into their fold? [email protected] slide for the Democratic candidate. paign to encourage hundreds of thousands of This is the only way to ensure your Wesley DeBrosse Knowing this, our national politi- Controller children and adults to read the same book, vote is truly heard in Virginia. I cal leaders seldom need to even con- Debbie Funk “Corduroy,” on the same day, Oct. 2. Head Start strongly encourage all Virginians to sider the desires of Virginians when National Sales Pre-school students at Herndon Elementary make a statement this election year: 703-518-4631 shaping policy. They know Virginia [email protected] School listen to Dr. Beverly Parker-Lewis read Vote for a third party candidate for will almost always support the Re- John Lovaas from the children’s book. President. Special Assistant for Operations publican, no matter what, and do not Chris Brookover, Herndon

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Chuck Will watches his drive on the 8th hole during the annual Alumni Golf Tour- Jeff Johnson and Dale Evans discuss how nament held for alumni of McLean, Lan- to approach their next hole while playing gley and Bishop O’Connell High Schools at in the annual Alumni Golf Tournament for the Herndon Centennial Golf Course on alumni of McLean, Langley and Bishop Oct. 2. Part of the proceeds will benefit O’Connell High Schools. the Fisher House. Authorized Agent of Golfing To Help Veterans Same Location Since 1969 From Page 3 express how you feel about something like that,” he charity to support with their holiday drive, the said. Oriental Rug Cleaning & Repairs In Our Plant Johnsons saw an injured soldier walk by. Jeff The Johnsons will also host their annual Spirit of Wall-to-Wall Carpet Cleaning Johnson, retired from the Army after 20 years of ser- Giving open house on Sunday, December 7. Com- In-Home or Office • High Rise a Specialty vice, and his wife knew the soldiers faced extended munity support for the event has outgrown their Master Weaving • Restoration • Pet Odor Removal • Woolgard stays at Walter Reed, as did their families staying at house, so it has been held at JJ Deli the last few • Water Damage Experts • Fisher House. Five years later, Jackie Johnson said, years. Monetary donations and gifts for injured sol- FREE Pickup & Delivery for Rolled & Ready Rugs “We’re still in war and it’s important for everyone to diers and their families will be collected during the 681 Spring Street, Herndon • Under same ownership for 45 years Around the corner from the Ice House • Across the street from the Fire Station get together and support them.” holiday drive at JJ Deli. To see a list of desired items, Same block as Jimmy’s Tavern Yohe said participating in the fund-raiser for in- or to learn more about the needs, visit Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 9-6 jured soldiers and families is an honor. “Words can’t www.fisherhouse.org. Wed: 9-5 • Sat: 10-3 703-471-7120 Bulletin Board

To have community events listed in Membership potluck dinner at 7 p.m. Topic: “Tips for Surviving the the Connection, send to herndon@ in the Dranesville Elementary School Holiday Season.” For more connectionnewspapers.com or call Cafeteria. Call membership chair, information, contact Sarah by Savings Are In The 703-917-6449 with questions. Dead- Gigi Harwell at 703-437-3937 if email at Forecast line is Friday. interested in attending. [email protected]. Community Dialogue Meeting. Greater Reston Newcomers and Provide input to Fairfax County’s FY Neighbors Club. The Gotta WEDNESDAY/OCT. 8 2010 Budget Process. The meeting Dance Troupe to perform 10 a.m.- WINTERFALL SAVINGS SAVINGS Mothers First Herndon/Reston. will be held at the Fairfax noon, at St. John Neumann A nonprofit support organization Government Center from 7-9:30 p.m. Church, 11900 Lawyers Road. No dedicated to helping women who Registration required; call 703-324- RSVP needed. have chosen to alter their careers 2391. to raise their children at home. Meetings are first and second SATURDAY/OCT. 18 WEDNESDAY/OCT. 15 We sell Replacement Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Preference Poll. The Reston Water Filters. Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Election 2008 Breakfast Debate: Energy Community Center at Lake Anne, Center St., Herndon. Contact 703- & Environment. Dulles Regional 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston, 827-5922 or ww.mothersfirst.org. Chamber of Commerce, 7-9 a.m., at will be holding its annual TM ® Washington Dulles Airport Marriott. Preference Poll to elect GE Profile Energy Save Democratic Gov. Tim Kaine, Community Center Board Refrigerator w/ External SATURDAY/OCT. 11 representing the Obama campaign, members from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dispenser Mortgage Fraud Discussion. and former Republican Gov. George Reston Home Tour. Go on a self- PFSS5NJWJVM15400M Learn about mortgage fraud and Allen, representing the McCain conducted tour of five private $ 95 the tactics that investigators can campaign, will debate their parties’ homes in Reston, plus a chef 199 use to access financial data at platforms on national energy and demonstration at Linden Springs American Security Programs, environmental policy. Cost: $45 – from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets and 22900 Shaw Road, Suite 101-4, chamber ember, $55 - non-member. information available at the Dulles, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $35/ 571-323-5304 Reston Museum by calling 703- $329 person; call 703-834-8900 or e- Voter 101. The League of Women 709-7700 and at GSD4000N

mail [email protected] to Voters of the Fairfax Area offers a www.restonmuseum.org. JBP23DNWW register. class that will provide information $ about voting absentee and voting in 399 person on November 4 at 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY/OCT. 21 SUNDAY/OCT. 12 at the Reston Regional Library, Fairfax County Government Charity Fundraiser. Jouvence 11925 Bowman Towne Drive. Discussion. Fairfax County Aveda and Le Shoppe Salons raise Public Schools and Fairfax County will funds 9 a.m.-7 p.m. to benefit government are inviting the Children’s National Medical THURSDAY/OCT. 16 public to register attend one of 20 Center & 7th Street Garden. All Race for the Presidency. Peter upcoming community dialogue service proceeds will be donated Beinart will speak on Obama, sessions to share their comments to the foundations. Guests can Liberalism and Restoring America. and thoughts about the FY 2010 book appointments online at Beinart is former Editor and present budget. Registration will be held www.jouvencesalons.com or Editor-at-Large of The New Republic at Herndon, Marshall, and Oakton www.leshoppesalons.com. and columnist for Time and the High Schools and South County WDSR21205 Jouvence Aveda is located at Washington Post. 8 p.m., Northern Secondary from 7-9:30 p.m. GSH25JFT 11913 Democracy Drive and Le Virginia Hebrew Congregation, 1441 $54900 $99995 $34995 $34995 Shoppe is at 11934 Democracy Wiehle Ave., Reston. Call 703-437- Drive, Reston. 7733. SATURDAY/OCT. 25 th STERLING APPLIANCE The MOMS Club of Herndon. Recycling Roadshow. The 7 Financing for GE Appliances for qualified applicants. Sterling Appliance Service Contracts, Sales, Service & Parts Counter on all brands. Monthly meeting from 10 – 11:30 Annual Recycling Roadshow will TUESDAY/OCT. 14 Serving Loudoun & Neighboring Counties for over 30 Years. a.n. at St. Timothy’s Episcopal be at Herndon High School. Visit STERLING LEESBURG The Herndon Women’s Club. Church, 432 Van Buren St , Herndon. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Rte. 7 & Dranesville Rd.• Giant/McDonald’s Shop. Ctr. Battlefield Shopping Center dpwes/recycling/calendar.htm. 703-450-5453 703-771-4688 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ October 8-14, 2008 ❖ 9 Calendar

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FRIDAY/OCT. 10 Reston Oktoberfest. The best in fall brews, traditional Oktoberfest fare from area restaurants and live entertainment. 3-11 p.m., Reston Town Center Pavilion, 11900 Market St. Visit www.oktoberfestreston.com. Campfire Fun. For senior adults, 55 years and older, an evening around the campfire ring on Soapstone Drive, between Glade Drive and Lawyers Road, Reston, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Call 703-435-6577 to register.

SATURDAY/OCT. 11 Reston Oktoberfest. The best in fall brews, traditional Oktoberfest fare from area restaurants and live entertainment. 3-11 p.m., Reston Town Center Pavilion, 11900 Market St. Visit www.oktoberfestreston.com. Out of the Darkness. Walk to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to David Davis & The Warrior River fund research, education, survivor and Boys perform Saturday, Oct. 11 as awareness programs. Meet at Reston Town part of the Holy Cross Lutheran Center, 11900 Market St. Registration at 8 a.m., walk begins at 9 a.m. Church’s weekend bluegrass series Artist Reception. Attend an artist reception and in Herndon. exhibition for environmental artist Shinji Turner-Yamamoto’s “Sleeping Tree” at the Westin, Reston Heights, 11790 Sunrise Valley Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., 5-7 p.m. Drive, 5-7 p.m. Free. “Sleeping Tree” on exhibit Oct. 10- Nov. 14. Call Haircuts for a Cause. Le Shoppe and Jouvence/ 703-471-9242 or visit www.restonarts.org. Aveda Salons, both located in Reston Town Bluegrass Concert. David Davis & The Warrior Center, 11900 Market St., are offering services River Boys perform at Holy Cross Lutheran at reduced prices from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. to benefit Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. Doors the Children’s National Medial Center and the open 6:30 p.m. Reservations: 703-435-8377. 7th Street Garden. Cost: $12. Haunting of Holy Cross. Hear spooky music to prepare for Halloween. Program features works on the pipe organ and trumpet at Holy Cross SUNDAY/OCT. 12 Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon New Line Brass Band. Concerts on the Square in the front yard of the Reston Sheraton and The See Calendar, Page 11

10 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ October 8-14, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar OFF ALL 50-75% POTS Fountains, Benches, 650 Pallets 25% OFF Statuary, Hosts, Herbs, Concrete ALL TREES From Page 10 U.S. Manager of Apple Records for Road, Herndon. Doors open 6:30 60% OFF Pots SHRUBS Annuals, Roses, Orchids, the Beatles, will speak about his p.m. Reservations: 703-435-8377. Plastic Pots Bonsai at 3 p.m. Free. Visit experiences with the band and his Cost: $12. BUY 1 GET 2 FREE & PERENNIALS www.HolyCrossLutheranChurch.net. faith at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Yom Kippur. Chabad of Reston is Church, 432 Van Buren St., Herndon, offering services at no charge at the Free Estimate Pansies 50% OFF at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10/person, $25/ Tyson’s Corner Marriott Hotel, 8028 & Mums MONDAY/OCT. 13 patios, walls ALL Baskets family; available at door only. To Leesburg Pike, Vienna. To reserve Wicker & More “Jester’s Box.” Blue Sky RSVP, call 703-295-2503 or seats visit www.chabadrh.org. walkways Puppet Theatre’s “Table e-mail Top” performance at [email protected]. paver driveways 35% OFF Phoenix Worldgate SUNDAY/OCT. 26 Arborvitae, Yews Theatre, Herndon, Entertaining. Learn how to entertain and so much more. Blue Spruce 10:30 a.m. Cost $4 WEDNESDAY/OCT. 22 with style at the Pottery Barn, Reston advance/ $5 at the Senior Movie Day. Town Center, 11900 Market St., 10 9023 Arlington Blvd., Hardwood Mulch door. Call Herndon Reston Association a.m. RSVP to 703-437-6001. Fairfax, VA 3 cu. ft. ...$2.99 Parks and Recreation presents the feature film CravensNursery.com BULK MULCH at 703-787-7300 or “Rush” at the Multiplex 2 miles west of I-495 $16.95/$29.75 cu.yd. TUESDAY/OCT. 28 visit www.herndon- Cinema, Reston Town LANDSCAPE DESIGN on Rt. 50(Vienna Metro) BULK TOPSOIL va.gov. Center, 11900 Market St., Blood Drive. INVOA Blood Drive from FREE W/MIN PURCHASE 703-573-5025 Open 9-6 7 Days Mr. Knick Knack. Jester’s Box 10 a.m. Refreshments and 12-7:30 p.m., beside the Reston Listen to live music door prizes provided prior Town Center Pavilion, 11900 Market from Mr. Knick Knack at 2 p.m. at to the movie. Free to those St. Schedule appointments at 1-866- the Reston Town Center, 11900 55+. Call 703-435-6530. 256-6372 or inova.org/donateblood. Market St. Call 703-689-4699 or visit Book Discussion. Author Andrew www.restontowncenter.com. Jampoler talks about his book, “The Last Lincoln Conspirator: John WEDNESDAY/OCT. 29 Surratt’s Flight from the Gallows,” a Book Signing. Fairfax author Michael WEDNESDAY/OCT. 15 book about the Lincoln assassination, Sullivan will have a Q&A discussion Book Release. Author Katherine at 7 p.m. in the Barnes and Noble and book signing at Barnes and Neville will release her new book Reston, 1851 Fountain Drive. Noble- Spectrum Center, 1851 “The Fire,” the sequel to the award- Fountain Drive, Reston at 7:00 p.m. winning book “The Eight,” at Barnes Call 703-437-9490. and Noble Reston, 1851 Fountain THURSDAY/OCT. 23 Drive, 7 p.m. Author Presentation. Author Andrew Meier will present “The Lost Spy: An SATURDAY/NOV. 1 American in Stalin’s Secret Service” “Walk Like Madd.” Fund-raiser for THURSDAY/OCT. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Barnes and Noble MADD, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lake Fairfax Comic Artist Exhibition. Exclusive Reston, 1851 Fountain Drive. Park. See www.WalkLikeMADD.org. images by DC and Marvel artists will Artist’s Home Studio Tour. Join the be on display through Nov. at members of the League of Reston ArtInsights, located in the Reston SATURDAY/OCT. 25 Artists on a tour of selected artist’s Town Center, 11900 Market St. Visit Fall Fun at lake Anne. Enjoy home studios. Meet at Reston Art www.artinsights.com. entertainment and trick-or-treating Gallery, 11400 Washington Plaza, Choosing Eyeglasses. Join Dr. for free at the Lake Anne shops, 1609 Reston from 1-5 p.m. Following the Gammon and image stylist Anne Washington Plaza from 12-4 p.m. tours, an artist reception and silent Morgan to learn how to select the Bluegrass Concert. Travers Chandler auction will be held from 5-7 p.m. best frames that fit properly, & Avery County perform at Holy Tickets are $30 and are available at harmonize with coloring, and Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling www.leagueofrestonartists.org. balance features and face shape. 7-9 p.m.; call 703-709-5400 or visit www.eyewear-gallery.com

SATURDAY/OCT. 18 Halloween Family Fun Day. Come in costume and enjoy a puppet show, magic show and candy and prizes for free from 1-3 p.m. at the Reston Community Center at Lake Anne, 1609 Washington Plaza. For children up to 8 years of age with adult guardian. CPR Class. Learn the important skill of infant and Toddle CPR at Cradle & Crayon, Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St. Limited seating; reservations at 703-437-0900. Also, gather in the Cradle & Crayon Nursery for Story Time every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Autumn Adventure. Horse-drawn hayrides, hay maze, living scarecrows, arts and crafts, treat-or- treating, live music and more from 12-4 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion, 11900 Market St. Proceeds benefit Reston Interfaith. $5/child, $20/family. Home Tour. Visit five private homes and Linden Springs Manor House in the 7th annual Reston Home Tour. Jacques Haeringer will present cooking demonstrations and tastings throughout the day, and the tour will end at the Wine Cabinet at North Point for complimentary wine-tasting and appetizers from 4-6 p.m. Tickets: $30. Call Reston Museum, 703-709- 7700 or Bonnie Haukness, Reston Home Tour chair, 703-437-7700 for tickets.

SUNDAY/OCT. 19 Ladies Who Brunch. Preview new fall merchandise while enjoying brunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Midtown Jewelers, Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St. Female friends and family are invited for fun and prizes. RSVP to 703-707-9664 or [email protected]. Beatles and Faith. Ken Mansfield, www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ October 8-14, 2008 ❖ 11 Week in Herndon News

From Page 4 p.m. at the Reston Regional Library. For more information call Praise, Questioning on Dulles Rail 703-759-5543. From Page 4 Others said Wolf is responsible for the federal back- The congressman often gets involved when he ing of the Dulles rail extension project. Homecoming Parade perceives there is an injustice or suffering. Wolf “has done more than either [Rep. Tom Davis] The Herndon Homecoming Parade will take place on Oct. 18 at “Frank is kind of hard to define politically. … He or I or even John Warner to get us where we are 9:30 a.m. This year’s theme is “Music.” The annual event includes takes on some little-noticed causes,” said U.S. Rep. today,” on Dulles rail, said U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D- entries from all area schools, civic organizations and businesses. Tom Davis (R-11). 8), while speaking at a rail rally in the spring of 2007. The parade will start at the intersection of Sterling Road and He has railed against toll increases on the Dulles Wolf is on the House of Representatives’ transpor- Elden Street. It will head toward the Town Hall Square, take a Greenway Toll Road in Loudoun County. Wolf also tation appropriation subcommittee and “every year left turn on Lynn Street and end at Center Street. To register, pushed for an investigation into the way Lyme Dis- [Wolf] could, he got an appropriation for this, to keep request an application at [email protected] or by calling ease is diagnosed after a few constituents complained this project alive,” said Moran at the same rally. John Mosesso at 703-948-4545. that they were having trouble getting proper medi- cal attention for the illness. BUT WOLF’S CRITICS wonder why, as member of In some cases, Wolf has gone up against powerful the transportation appropriations subcommittee, the Coppermine Boundary Meetings special interests on behalf of constituents. congressman cannot secure more funding to address Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will hold two town meet- Wolf publicly criticized the region’s transportation ings to solicit input in determining boundaries for a new elemen- Purdue Pharma company for problems. tary school under construction at the Coppermine site in Herndon, aggressively marketing “He is truly one of the The federal government has located on River Birch Drive. The new school will feature 32 class- oxycontin when addiction to not signed off on the Dulles rooms and serve students in grades K-6. Schools involved in the the prescription painkiller most decent people in rail extension yet and, as re- boundary study include Floris, Herndon, Hutchinson, McNair and became a serious problem in cently as this year, members of Oak Hill Elementary schools. The town meetings are scheduled the western part of his dis- politics. Nothing has ever George W. Bush’s administra- for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, at Carson Middle School and trict. The congressman is also gone to his head. He just tion made serious threats to Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Franklin Middle School. fighting Dominion Power — yank funding from the project one of the top donors to Vir- keeps working hard, no entirely. Business Counseling at ginia elected officials — and Wolf, a 28-year incumbent, their efforts to install high- matter what the issue is.” should have been able to do Supervisor’s Office voltage power lines in — Fairfax County Supervisor more to get the project funded Loudoun County. and started earlier, said his Fairfax County Economic Development Authority will send rep- “He is truly one of the most Mike Frey (R-Sully) critics. resentatives to several Board of Supervisors’ offices once a month decent people in politics. “If Frank Wolf had any in- to offer free on-site, one-on-one counseling to anyone who wants Nothing has ever gone to his head. He just keeps fluence, to get this rail to Dulles, it would be a piece to start or expand a business in Fairfax County or learn about working hard, no matter what the issue is,” said of cake,” said Scott Surovell, head of the Fairfax other business services. Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust’s Fairfax County Supervisor Mike Frey (R-Sully), County Democratic Committee. office is one of the host locations. For more information visit whose district overlaps with Wolf’s. Wolf’s opponent, Feder, said the voters are also www.fairfaxcountyEDA.org or call 703-790-0600. looking for a “change” on Capitol Hill. THE REPUBLICAN has also been out in front on “Mr. Wolf has been a member of congress for 28 years Homes Tour Recreated some key issues for the region over the years, said and I, along with many others, appreciate his service. elected officials. …[but] I don’t think Mr. Wolf can be a force for change Herndon’s civic groups are teaming up to bring back the Through an earmark, Wolf has acquired federal and I am running to bring that change,” said Feder. Herndon Homes Tour as the Holiday Homes Tour of Herndon. funding for the Northern Virginia Regional Gang Task Organizations participating in the tour will be asked to identify a Force, which is credited with reducing local crime. STILL, OTHERS appreciate what Wolf has done over house, decorate it for the holidays and provide tour guides for it. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Gerry the years. The Good Shepherd Alliance and LINK food The Cultivating Community Initiative and the Herndon Dulles Connolly (D) often points to it as one of the Fairfax bank — which serve homeless people in Loudoun Visitor’s Center will handle the tour’s advertising, marketing and County’s most successful initiatives. Loudoun County County — said Wolf has been instrumental in get- coordination. Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio (R-Sterling) said the task ting federal funding for their efforts. Service clubs who would like more information on participa- force “has made a big dent in gang warfare.” The congressman has also helped the organization tion in the Tour can contact Connie Hutchinson at the Herndon Delgaudio added that Wolf has also been instru- solicit private funding. In 2002, Wolf sent out ap- Dulles Visitor’s Center at 703-HERNDON. The tour will take place mental in getting federal officials to work on the proximately 200 letters to Loudoun County businesses on Dec. 6, the traditional first Saturday of December, and the gang issue. and faith communities on behalf of the Good Shep- cost of the tickets will be $10 in advance or $15 on the day of the “I needed help from the FBI. I discovered no one herd Alliance. tour. on the board [of supervisors] knew what MS-13 was. “There is no more tireless fighter, in our view, for Anyone interested in volunteering to help with the effort or to … The FBI briefed the board privately but they would the cause of the indigent and homeless in Loudoun have their home considered for the tour can also contact Connie not have come had it not been for Congressman County than Frank Wolf,” said Nicholas Graham, vol- Hutchinson. Wolf’s help,” said Delgaudio. unteer spokesperson for the Good Shepherd Alliance. YES, EVERYTHING MUST GO CLOSING! CLOSING! 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12 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ October 8-14, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Obituary SPECTACULAR OPEN HOUSES October 11th & 12th Eric Francis Hirt ric Francis Hirt of Herndon Edied on Wednes- day, Oct. 1, 2008, after a brief illness. He was born on Nov. 18, 1955 in Ravenna, Ohio. Mr. Hirt worked at Alion Science and Technology as a Principle Software Design Engineer. He earned his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineer- ing from the University of Akron. He earned an additional MS in 12007 Meadowville Ct., $825,000, Open Sunday 1-4 Information Technology from Vir- Irene Schiffman, Weichert, 703-593-7848 ginia Tech in 2008. Mr. Hirt was well known in the Call Specific Agents to Confirm community as president of the Dates & Times. Herndon High School Band Par- ents Association from 2003 to Herndon 2006, but he did much more. He 12034 Cheviot Dr. $439,000 Sun 1-4 Antonio Feijoo Weichert 703-264-0000 volunteered thousands of hours 11209 Longwood Grove Dr. $724,000 Sun 1-4 Inez Forest Long & Foster 703-790-1990 over the 10 years he was associ- 12007 Meadowville Ct. $825,000 Sun 1-4 Irene Schiffman Weichert 703-593-7848 ated with the high school and 3628 Tayloe Ct. $340,000 Sun 1-4 Leslie Thurman Long & Foster 703-904-3700 middle school bands. He chaired the Showcase of Bands Program Reston at Herndon High School, ran the 11148 Beaver Trail Ct., #0 $239,900 Sun 1-4 Janet Watts Remax 703-282-5200 Solo and Ensemble Festival at 1610 Chimney House $214,900 Sat 10-1 Ellen Moyer Remax 571-490-3326 Herndon Middle School in 2006, and was first Webmaster for the 12025 New Dominion Pkwy. $749,000 Sat 1-4 Ronald Mangas Sothebys 202-333-1212 award-winning Herndon High 1737 Wainwright Dr. $373,900 Sun 1-4 Ellen Moyer Remax 571-490-3326 School Band Web site. 11400 L Windleaf Ct. $359,900 Sun 1-4 Pete Giudici Samson 703-851-0423 Hundreds of The Pride of Herndon Band students knew Loudoun County him as the uniform truck driver, pit crew member and the Aldie Grillmaster. He was a member of 24035 Whitten Farm Ct. $1,780,000 Sat 11-4 Tracy Shively Keller Williams 703-618-0088 the Herndon Middle School Band Parents Association Board where he took the minutes and gave in- Ashburn put as the high school liaison. He 21349 Cameron Hunt Pl. $629,000 Sun 1-4 Kristi Jelsing PenFed 703-927-0762 recorded, duplicated and distrib- COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP uted CDs of band, orchestra and Leesburg chorus concerts as a fund raiser for b b the band. Mr. Hirt received the 609 Diskin Pl., SW $549,000 Sat & Sun 1-4 Robin Hill Weichert 703-927-6667 Nancy Katz Award for his many 18316 Fairway Oaks Sq. $889,900 Sun 1-4 Judy Roche Weichert 703-669-5154 hours of volunteer work for the 529 Fortress Cir., SE $579,000 Sun 1-4 H. Cronon Weichert 703-760-8880 Pride of Herndon. The Town of 701 Galloway Dr., SE $469,000 Sun 1-4 Nancy Laranjo Long & Foster 703-618-0088 Herndon proclaimed June 17, 18756 Harmony Church Rd. $425,000 Sun 1-4 Hunter deButts Keller Williams 703-728-7103 2005 to be “Eric Hirt Day.” 18181 Shinniecock Hills Pl. $895,000 Sun 1-4 Roberta Allis Weichert 703-759-6300 He is survived by Tamela his beloved wife of 27 years. Devoted 651 Tammy Ter., SE $310,000 Sun 1-4 Maureen Dobkowski Coldwell Banker 703-771-8888 father of Justin (wife Ashley Lav- ender) of Jacksonville, Fla. and his Purcellville daughters Erica and Melinda of 19999 Colochester Rd. $629,999 Sun 1-4 Michael Keyser Long & Foster 571-271-3208 Herndon. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Karl Hirt Sterling and father-in-law, Earl Robbins. Progressive & Welcoming Also survived by his mother, Clara 46880 Clarion Ter., #202 $195,000 Sat 2-4 Jean Horton Coldwell Banker 703-203-2717 Community of ALL People ST. ANNE’S Hirt Norman of N. Canton, Ohio, 102 Hall Rd., E $769,900 Sun 1-4 Michelina Queri Weichert 703-217-1234 United Church of Christ sisters Sharon Sartain (Robert) of EPISCOPAL Reston Community Center Houston, Texas, Valerie Sutter CHURCH- Reston 1609-A Washington Plaza (Brian) of Winter Park, Fla., To add your Realtor represented Open House Lake Anne Village Center, Reston, Virginia 20191 7:45 a.m. Rite I Holy Communion 703-758-0527 Victoria Crawford (Dwight) of [email protected] Canton, Ohio and Jennifer to these weekly listings, please call Lauri Swift or Holy Communion Nursery Provided Sundays 3:00 PM Schlegel (Jeffrey) of Kettering, “A Progressive Community of Believers Ohio, godmother Bernetta Winslow Wacker 9:00 a.m. Rite II & 11:15 a.m. Rite II Seeking to serve the inclusive Christ” 5:00 p.m. Contemporary Service Ministry Team Wiencek of Hudson, Ohio, sister- Reverend Graylan Scott Hagler The Rev. James Papile, Rector Reverend Noemi Parrilla-Mena in-law Cindy (Robert) Goldsberry, The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson Minister Mary Barrino-Smith brother-in-law Dave Robbins, or E-Mail the info 703-437-6530 mother-in-law, Martha Swickard 703-821-5050 www.stannes-reston.org and 17 nieces and nephews. 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston b b Contributions may be made to to American Heart Association, [email protected] To Highlight your Faith Community American Cancer Society, The Call Winslow at Pride of Herndon Band, and All listings due by Monday at 3 pm. Herndon United Methodist See www.ConnectionNewspapers.com on Saturday for open houses after deadline. 703-917-6473 Church. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ October 8-14, 2008 ❖ 13 Sports Herndon Football in Hunt for Playoff Spot The Hornets, at 4-2, are set to take on host Yorktown this Friday night. Photo by By Rich Sanders

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he Herndon High football team has positioned itself nicely to Tmake a strong run for a North- ern Region Div. 6 (larger

schools) playoff spot this season. The Hor- /The Connection nets, with last week’s 16-13 win at Concorde District opponent Fairfax, now stand at 4-2 overall. In the second year of the expanded play- off format, eight teams will qualify for the Div. 6 playoffs. The Hornets barely missed out on making the postseason last year, Hornet football players Austin Moore (40) and Jared Johnson (86) get in on a tackle in an earlier season game despite a strong finish to their season. This against South Lakes. Herndon’s defense held Fairfax scoreless in the second half of last week’s district road win. season, the team wants to break through and get in to the postseason party. games,” said Sheaffer. “Our kids know Fairfax fell to 3-3 with the loss. played well throughout the season, being “We’re trying to win a district champion- what’s ahead of them.” “I knew it was going to be a real tough utilized offensively at different times as a ship and to get into the playoffs,” said game and we had to convince the kids it halfback, fullback or slot-receiver. He also Herndon coach Joe Sheaffer, whose team IN THE WIN over Fairfax last week, all would be,” said Sheaffer. “Fairfax is real plays in the secondary on defense. competes in one of the state’s best districts, the game’s scoring came in the first half. competitive on offense and can move the “He’s been great all year,” said Sheaffer, featuring such teams as Westfield, Oakton, The Hornets trailed 7-0 in the first quarter. ball. It came down to defense and stopping of the versatile 11th grader. “He’s probably and Chantilly. “We haven’t been [to the play- But, behind two touchdowns from junior the big plays. We didn’t give up many big the most explosive player we have. When offs] in a long time and that’s something running back Devon Thompson, Herndon plays. And on offense, we were able to move the ball is in his hands, he can be scary. If we’re striving for. That’s motivation to keep came back. His first score came on a 19- the ball consistently.” he can get on the edge [outside], he can working hard.” yard run which, following a point after kick The coach said Herndon’s special teams take it [for a score]. And he’s a great re- Currently, Herndon is 2-1 in the district from Nick Impellizzeri, tied the game at 7- played a solid game and contributed to the ceiver.” with the wins coming over Centreville and 7 in the first quarter. win. Fairfax, on kickoffs, was not putting In Yorktown, Herndon is going up against Fairfax, and the loss coming from Chantilly A two-point safety, the result of a poorly the ball deep, but instead utilizing squib a team that is 4-2, but coming off a 38-0 two weeks ago. Herndon plays a non-dis- executed punt attempt by Fairfax, gave the kicks that allowed Herndon to start posses- National District loss to Edison. The Patri- trict game at Yorktown this Friday night in Hornets a 9-7 lead going into the second sions with good field position at its own 35 ots’ coach is Bruce Hanson, who has been Arlington before closing the season with quarter. Fairfax regained the lead, 13-9, or 40 yard line. Also, Herndon punter Zach at the helm of the program for many years. three consecutive district games against with a second quarter touchdown. But Leach had a terrific game, pinning back the “He’s been there a long time and he’s been Westfield (home), Robinson (away) and Herndon scored a TD of its own before the Rebels deep in their own territory. successful,” said Sheaffer. Oakton (away). half was over when quarterback Zack Ozycz “I think the difference in the game is that Yorktown is a big play offensive team, but The Hornets will probably need to win at found Thompson for a three-yard touch- we won [the battle of] field position,” said the Patriots were shut down by the Eagles. least two of their remaining four games to down pass play. Following another extra Sheaffer. Sheaffer said keys to defeating Yorktown qualify for the playoffs. point kick by Impellizzeri, Herndon led 16- will be eliminating the Patriots’ big play “If we’re going to reach our goals, it’s no 13, and the lead would stand the entire sec- THE COACH SAID Thompson, who capacity and controlling the football on of- mystery that we’ll have to win football ond half. scored both his team’s touchdowns, has fense. Sports Briefs

The three-day pickleball competition, held from and Lee District Park, Franconia. A gold medal in Sept. 30 through Oct. 2 at the Thomas Jefferson diving was awarded to Muraji Nakazawa (age Community Center in Arlington, was the final event group 50-54) of Herndon. At Wakefield Park, a in the 2008 Northern Virginia Senior Olym- gold medal winner in tennis singles went to Jean pics (NVSO). Gold, silver and bronze medals were Barsaloux (women 60-69) of Leesburg. In women’s awarded to seniors in four age groups: 50-59, 60- doubles, Jean Barsaloux and Harriet Middlebrook 69, 70-79 and 80-89. A Gold medal in men’s (women’s 60-69 doubles) of Leesburg earned a doubles went to David Sandidge (60-69 age group) gold. In mixed doubles, Gordon Shingleton of Ster- of Vienna. ling and Fern Walmer of Potomac Falls earned a More than 500 seniors, 50 years of age and over, gold in the 80-89 division. competed in this year’s NVSO, which was spon- The swimming competition was held Sept. 26 at sored by the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Lee District Park in Franconia. Gold medals in Fairfax and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, breaststroke were awarded to James Chang (men Loudoun and Prince William. Gold Patron sponsors 70-74) of Oakton; Bruce Herbert (men 75-79) of were Goodwin House Incorporated, Greenspring McLean; and J.R. Cassidy (90-94) of McLean. In Village, Sunrise Senior Living, Humana, BB&T and backstroke, Dan Elliott (men 55-59) of Great Falls Verizon Wireless; silver patrons were Realtor earned a gold. Gold medals in freestyle were Debbie Miller, McEnearney & Associates and awarded to Muraji Nakazawa (men 50-54) of Herndon High boys’ cross country Ruxton Health of Alexandria. For more informa- Herndon and Daniel Elliot (men 55-59) of Great tion, call 703-228-4721 or check the Web site at Falls. In the half mile race, a gold medal went to Herndon High girls’ volleyball runner Todd Van Luling competed www.novaseniorolympics.com. James Chang (men 70-74) of Oakton. in the varsity boys’ ‘B’ race at the More Senior Olympics Notes: Tennis and diving The 26th annual Northern Virginia Senior Olympics players Jasmine Johnson (17) and recent Oatlands Invitational in competitions in the 2008 Northern Virginia Senior Steph Drahozal (9) are part of a See Sports Briefs, Page 15 Leesburg. Olympics were held at Wakefield Park, Annandale Hornets’ squad that is 14-1 this fall. 14 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ October 8-14, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Oakton Football Wins in Front of Home Crowd Cougars remain unbeaten. By Rich Sanders

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he Oakton High football team re- mained unbeaten last week, but

Craig Sterbutzel Craig Tit was not easy as the Cougars had to hold off a fierce second half rally by Chantilly on way to a 17-15 win. The Concorde District meeting took place in front of a large crowd at Oakton. The Cougars, in winning, improved their overall record to 6-0, surpassing last year’s /The Connection win total when Oakton went 5-5. Chantilly, meanwhile, saw its record fall to 4-2. The Chargers’ only other previous loss had come to Westfield on Sept. 19. Oakton appeared to be on its way to a relatively easy win after building a 17-0 Oakton quarterback Chris Coyer keeps his footing as a Chantilly player halftime lead over Chantilly. A late 37-yard attempts to bring him down in last Friday night’s Concorde District scoring pass strike from quarterback Ryan Oakton High QB Chris Coyer football game at Oakton Harris to Trey Watts, in which the left- handed throwing senior QB rolled left be- fore hitting the senior running back in stride for Chantilly to settle for just the three points hopes of tying the game and perhaps forc- It was not an easy win, but Oakton was at about the 17, resulted in six points and after having gotten the ball inside the Oakton ing overtime. But a five-yard penalty moved thrilled to still be unbeaten at 6-0. put the game’s momentum clearly in the 10-yard line on the scoring drive. the ball from the three to the eight yard “It was always an expectation to be where Cougars’ favor. After Watts, who ran un- But the Chargers were not done. A late line for the conversion play. Chantilly tried we are now,” said senior QB Chris Coyer, who touched into the left side of the end zone third quarter interception by Brian to pass the ball, but the screen play to the all season long has split time at the QB posi- after making the catch, scored, kicker Ray Abatemarco gave Chantilly the ball at the right did not succeed and the Cougars still tion during games with fellow team captain Goins booted in the extra point conversion Oakton 48. Nine plays later, Chantilly quar- held the lead. Ryan Harris. “Our preparation throughout to make the score 17-0 with just 37 sec- terback Roger Strittmatter connected on a Chantilly got the ball again in the final last week was outstanding. Our coaches pre- onds remaining in the half. 22-yard scoring pass to Aj Johnson in the minute, but could not get past midfield. pared us all week so well. Our offensive line left corner of the end zone. Johnson came Oakton, to the relief of its numerous fans, was outstanding throughout the game.” WITH THE HOME team ahead by the up with the well thrown ball despite blan- came away with the win. Oakton will play at Centreville this Fri- same score at the intermission, it looked as ket coverage by the Oakton secondary. Fol- The Chargers, going into the game, knew day night in the annual Glory Days Bowl if the Cougars were well on their way to a lowing a failed fake kick extra point at- they would have a tough battle on their game. The Cougars are hardly content at decisive win. tempt, the Chargers trailed 17-9 with 8:59 hands. this point of the season. But it did not turn out that way as the left in the final quarter. “They have a lot of returning starters and “We know we haven’t reached the top of Chargers fought their way back into the a lot of talent,” said Pace, the Chantilly se- our game and don’t plan to until we get 15 game in the second half. CHANTILLY SCORED another touch- nior running back. “We just have to play as wins [and a state title],” said Coyer. “We figured that was something that down on its following possession. The drive a team with discipline. If we play our game Game Notes: Oakton senior running back could happen,” said Oakton coach Mickey started at the Chargers’ own 37. On the first and believe in ourselves, we can win.” Jonathan Meadows carried the ball 20 times Thompson, on a second half charge by play, Chantilly running pack Torrian Pace And the Chargers almost did just that. But for 127 yards and a first quarter touchdown Chantilly. “They weren’t playing poorly and broke through for a 20-yard run off the left in the end, the Cougars prevailed. Thomp- run. The Cougars outrushed Chantilly 200 we knew they had the ability and resiliency side. A 15-yard defensive penalty on the son, the Oakton coach, said he has stressed yards to 118. …One of the game’s best de- to come back. One of the hardest things to same play gave Chantilly a first down on playing fundamentally sound football all fensive plays came late in the first quarter do is close [a game].” the Oakton 28. Six plays later, Pace, on a season long to his players. And overall, when Oakton lineman Bret Halleran hit The second half comeback try by Chantilly crucial fourth-and-one from the five yard Oakton played a good game. Chantilly QB Strittmatter in the passing started off slowly, the team’s first points of line, carried the ball left and into the end “Since day one, our goals have never been pocket. The jarring hit resulted in a fumble, the game coming on a 30 yard field goal by zone after breaking through an arm tackle. about wins and losses,” said Thompson. which was recovered by linebacker Jack Tyler. Ryan Abott with six minutes, 32 seconds left The touchdown pulled the Chargers within “That’s the honest truth. W e’ve been fo- As a result of the play, Oakton had the ball at in the third quarter. While it was a relief for 17-15 with 2:59 remaining in regulation. cused since the end of last year to being a the Chantilly 14 yard line and cashed in with the guests to have gotten onto the Naturally, Chantilly had to go for the two- better football team. I’m real proud of the a 23-yard field goal by Ray Goins moments scoreboard, it was also a little disappointing point conversion following the score in way we’re playing.” later to give the Cougars a 10-0 lead. Sports Briefs

From Page 14 School); Kurt Ratcliff (Westfield High); placed 12th with a time of 22:55, Cam High School, 2900 Sutton Rd., Vienna, League (RYBL) provides basketball in- Christopher Grimmett-Norris (Franklin Lucas of Ashburn placed 14th with a time Va. 22181. struction, games, and sportsmanship for drew a record number of new partici- Middle School); and Tara Banks of 23:10, and Mark Sarman of Ashburn boys and girls ages 7 and older who live pants with 186 new athletes registered to (Westfield High). Place finishers from placed 15th with a time of 23:11. The South Lakes and Yorktown High in Reston and neighboring communi- compete for the first time. A total of over the Curl-Burke Club included: Brad girls’ volleyball teams will take part ties. RYBL offers both ‘House’ and 500 adults registered and competed in Phillips (first place); Grimmett-Norris The Cougar Clinics will be held this in the “Digging Pink” Nation al Breast ‘Select/Travel’ programs organized ac- more than 25 events held at eight different (fifth place); Brad Dillon(South Lakes, month by the Oakton High girls’ basket- Cancer Awareness Rally event on Oct. cording to age. The House league venues in Alexandria, Arlington, sixth place); Cyrus Hashemi (10th ball program. Girls ages seven to 12 are 14 at South Lakes in Reston. The night activities go from late November Annandale, Fairfax and Franconia. place); Kurt Ratcliff(12th place); and encouraged to sign up for the basketball of volleyball will be from 5 to 8. Both of through mid-March and the Select/ Brian Phillips(Oakton High). All the skills clinics. Instructors will include the local teams will dedicate the upcom- Travel program begins in early October Open Water Championships Curl-Burke swimmers are coached by members of the Oakton High coaching ing match to cancer awareness and and ends in early March. This season, took place on Sept. 20 at Smith Moun- John Flanagan, who has coached exten- staff as well as returning varsity players. raising funds for research toward better RYBL is again offering on-line registra- tain Lake. The Curl-Burke Swim Club sively Open Water Champions The clinics will be held on the following understanding of the disease. This fall tion. As an incentive the fee for on-line had the following athletes compete from On Sept 21, Smith Mountain hosted a Sundays: Oct. 12, 19 and 26 from 10 hundreds of volleyball teams from registration will include a $5 discount. Fairfax County: Brad Phillips (Oakton one- mile race. Bradley Phillips finished a.m. to noon. Cost is $15 per week or around the country will be participating The service will accept VISA, High School); Brian Phillips (Oakton); first with a time of 21:44, while Ian $50 for all four sessions. Checks should in the Dig Pink Rally. MasterCard, and American Express Michael Grimmett-Norris (South Lakes Decker of Leesburg placed sixth with a be made out to Oakton Athletic Boost- credit or debit cards. Go to Restonbasket High); Cyrus Hashemi (Kilmer Middle time of 22:17. Nick Mason of Ashburn ers. Send to Fred Priester at: Oakton The Reston Youth Basketball ball.com for more information. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ October 8-14, 2008 ❖ 15 The County Line Voter Profile: Military Veterans erans and our issues. … I Virginia veterans Photos by haven’t really heard either active in both presidential candidate talk about veterans issues,” said

McCain and Julia O’Donoghue Lew Lipscomb, commander of American Legion Post 176 Obama campaigns. in Springfield. Lipscomb knows several By Julia O’Donoghue local veterans who are hav- The Connection ing problems acquiring ad- equate health care. Many etired Brig. Gen. John /The Connection veterans feel their illnesses Johns supported Sen. are getting lower “ratings” R John McCain’s bid for the and that they are receiving U.S. presidency eight fewer benefits than they years ago. would if they had the same “The first political sign I ever put in problem in other regions of my yard was for John McCain in 2000,” the country, he said. said Johns, who lives in the Lansdowne “We have veterans coming development in Ashburn. The retired to us needing money. They Army officer attended the National War Arlington resident John Hunter Loudoun County resident Thom Beres is a state think we are rolling in College with McCain and considers the attended a Veterans for McCain- director for Veterans for Obama. money and we aren’t,” said Arizona senator a friend. Palin rally in Ashburn Oct. 4. Lipscomb, at the Springfield But Johns, who left the military 30 Post’s annual “Pig Roast.” years ago, will not be supporting McCain percentage of veterans among their resi- ing to the Center for Responsive Politics, According to Lipscomb, there are approxi- in the upcoming election Nov. 4. The vet- dents than the United States on average active soldiers had contributed more money mately 8,000 American Legion members in eran was the keynote speaker at a “Veter- (10.4 percent), according to 2006 census in larger numbers to Obama than McCain Northern Virginia and Post 176 is the larg- ans for Obama” event Oct. 4. data. by the middle of August. Among those est, with about 1,600 members. “John McCain is the only one that insists Overall, about 138,200 veterans live in people who were deployed, Obama had a we need to stay the course [in Iraq.] It is Northern Virginia, including Loudoun six-to-one advantage over McCain, the same MANY VETERANS said they thought tearing our Army apart. … It is wrecking County, according to census figures.. analysis revealed. McCain, a former prisoner of war, would our military and John McCain is stubbornly “Are we critical? I think the race will be Despite what Republicans might say, better meet the needs of the military and staying the course,” he said. so close in Virginia that we are critical,” said Democrats are not “weak” on defense, veterans if elected. A political independent, Johns said he has Thom Beres, the former head of the added Beres. “He is one of us. He knows what it means supported other veterans, Loudoun County Demo- “The defense budgets in- to get shot at,” said Charlie including retiring Sen. “I think you will cratic Committee and vol- crease under Democrats. Re- “I have a wide McKinney, an Ashburn resi- John Warner (R-Va.), but unteer co-director of Veter- publicans tend to spend more dent and coordinator of the does not think military find that officers ans for Obama in Virginia. money on fighter planes and audience of “Veterans for McCain” effort service should be a prereq- bombers. Democrats spend in Virginia’s 10th congres- uisite to the presidency. skew Republican “THE MILITARY is very more money on soldiers and veterans and sional district. “I commanded at higher conservative and so people benefits,” he said. But Beres said McCain levels than John McCain and enlisted folks in the military tend to align everyone I does not have a track record but to say this would better with the Republican VETERANS on both ends of know supports of being interested in veter- qualify me to be president skew Democrat.” Party,” said Don Raines, an the political spectrum agree ans’ issues. is nonsense,” he said. — Thom Beres, Veterans Ashburn resident who that the next president John McCain.” “During [McCain’s] 27 graduated from the Air years in congress, he never for Obama in Virginia should to focus more atten- — John Hunter, Arlington JOHNS’ OPINION is far Force Academy and served tion on the needs of retired volunteers to be on any from the norm. Veterans, both locally and in the military until 2006. and wounded soldiers. committee or subcommittee nationally, have thrown a significant Raines, a McCain supporter, said he has “We veterans are looking at how our fu- that deals with veterans and veterans’ amount of their support behind McCain. a hard time identifying with or condoning ture president is going to take care of vet- rights,” said Beres. Only a few miles from the “Veterans for Obama’s recreational drug use as a young Obama” event where Johns spoke, the adult. “I didn’t smoke a single joint in high County Notebook McCain campaign held a much larger event school,” he said. for supporters who are veterans. Twenty- Veterans also put a premium on a strong one former leaders of the nation’s largest national defense and the Republican Party Fairfax Pushes To Extend Voting veterans’ organizations – the American Le- is perceived to favor a stronger approach Fairfax County wants to having the option of leaving the polls open later should gion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars – also to national security. the region experience inclement weather or another calamity on election day. endorsed McCain Oct. 1. “In presidential elections, I tend to lean Over the objections of county staff, the Board of Supervisors may ask the Virginia “I have a wide audience of veterans and Republican because of national defense is- General Assembly to provide them with the option of extending voting hours in everyone I know supports John McCain,” sues,” said Springfield resident Bill Hurd, special circumstances. The bill would not be considered until after the presidential said John Hunter, an Arlington resident who who also supports McCain. election takes place Nov. 4. is one of the McCain campaign’s 31 “area But veterans supporting Obama said there Fairfax County chairman Gerry Connolly (D) said he was upset on presidential coordinators” for veterans in Virginia. is misconception about the link between the primary day last February when Maryland was able to keep their polls open late “I am definitely more likely to support a military and the Republican Party. during an ice storm but Northern Virginia was not. veteran because of his military training and “I think you will find that officers skew “People were prevented physically from voting because they got stuck on a road- love of country,” he added. Republican and enlisted folks skew Demo- way,” said Connolly. Approximately 13.5 percent of Virginia crat,” said Beres, a retired colonel who Still, staff members said giving elected officials this power could open the voting residents are veterans, the fifth highest per- served for 26 years. process up to abuse. People could start extending polling hours in certain places as centage of veterans in any state population. Beres added that recent reports also show part of an effort to turn out more votes for the candidate of their choice, staff said. Arlington County (12 percent), the City people currently serving in the military – — Julia O’Donoghue of Alexandria (13.3 percent) and Fairfax about three-percent of Virginia’s total popu- County (11.8 percent) also have a higher lation – prefer Obama to McCain. Accord-

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Fax resume (703) 273-4212 ber of Commerce, a —Randy Philip, Northern Virginia political activist. new group that advo- Black Chamber of Commerce “Virginia has a SEEKING PERSONAL TRAINER cates for the region’s really negative AUTO REPAIR Exclusive high-end studio in Tysons area Technician African American perception versus seeking cert./exp. trainers for evening Min 2 years exp business owners and professionals. The Maryland and D.C.,” she said. “That’s part shifts. Contact Mike at 703-356-4006 or Reston location event attracted more than 200 of the reason why we’re not able to attract [email protected]. Competitive Pay and Benefits businesspeople to Arlington’s Busboys and people … [Some] people don’t even real- Call Ken at 703-435-1200 Poets restaurant and, for Caldwell, a room ize that there are black people in Virginia.” full of successful, high-powered African Isaac Lewis, a financial planner from EARN PAID TIME OFF! Americans was a networking bonanza. Springfield, said that the Northern Virginia CNA’s/Companions/Live - Ins DRIVER “All levels of people are here, from senior black community is “not as present as it Needed immediately to help with daily FT, Sterling. $10/hr plus benefits paid [businesspeople] to those just getting needs to be … There’s a huge growth op- meals, errands, chores, laundry, etc. 100% by company & use of company started,” he said. “The income is here. portunity there.” Flexible schedules - work when you vehicle. Must be 21 yr with good driving [These] people can afford my products.” Despite the negative perception some want. Paid training, double time for hol- record and must speak English clearly. black people have of Northern Virginia, Al- idays. PT/FT. Call now 703-766-4019. Call Debbie at 703-631-6700. CALDWELL is one of many local entrepre- exandria City Council Member Ludwig neurs looking to tap into Northern Virginia’s Gaines (D) said that, “There are a number DUCT CLEANER black community. The Northern Virginia of great minority-owned businesses [here]. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST Black Chamber of Commerce was created The problem is other jurisdictions are more Run your own crew! Leading NoVa service contractor seeks an experienced Medical receptionist needed for P/T em- to help people like Caldwell do just that, its organized.” Duct Cleaner. This is a great opportunity ployment 2 days/wk. Sterling. VA loca- founders said. “We want to have a conduit Gaines said that the creation of the North- for high earnings with performance tion. Some experience preferred but not where people can say ‘Here’s a place I can ern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce based pay. Must have a good driving re- required. Fax resume w/references to go where I can find people and I can find was a great opportunity to increase diver- cord and be drug-free. Email Bobbe at [email protected] “NVBS” 703-437-1161. Questions, call partners,’” Randy Philip, one of the group’s sity in the region and told the assembled 703-437-1160. founders, said. African American businesspeople at the Philip is an insurance broker who has kickoff party that “When it comes to city been based out of Alexandria since 2000. contracts in Alexandria, you have an advo- PART TIME SEASONAL HELP He said that the purpose of a chamber of cate in me.” Part time/full time-seasonal sales help in local commerce or any other business association malls. Good opportunity for stay-at-home pa- is to aid the small businesses that may not HONEYCUTT, a media consultant based OPENINGS rents, students, retirees and anyone who de- know where to turn for advice. “When you out of Mount Vernon, said that her group Great Pay! work at IBM you have a cooler and you can will be holding breakfasts, lunches and sires extra holiday money. Great pay, flexible sit around and exchange ideas,” he said. happy hours that will allow local black pro- Our summer workers have returned to schedules, no experience necessary, paid school. Ideal for students/others. Flex “When you’re the sole proprietor or a small fessionals and entrepreneurs to network. training. Smile with Santa. Please email Schdules. Sales/svc. PT/FT. Conditions [email protected] or call 1-800- business owner, you really don’t have any- They also are planning on hosting a gala apply. All ages 18+. Call Mon. – Fri. 9-5 one who you can ask ‘Hey, what do I do?’” featuring the CEO of a prominent area cor- 969-2440 ext 206, reference ad #333 Philip said that, while there have been poration. “We’re not really trying to rein- 703-359-7600 smaller regional groups in vent the wheel,” MEDICAL Alexandria and Fairfax More Honeycutt said. Nysmith School County for African Ameri- For more information on the With the country’s RECEPTIONIST/ ASSISTANT Preschool - 8th Grade can businesspeople, his Northern Virginia Black Chamber of economy quite possibly Fast paced podiatry practice in Reston Commerce, visit www.novabcc.org. group is the first region- headed for a recession, Hiring for Fall seeks friendly, organized, task oriented wide chamber of commerce specifically de- business owners can’t afford to operate on • Extended Care Counselors Receptionist/Assistant to care for our voted to African Americans. “I looked an island, Philip said. “If you’re the only guy $8–15/hr patients. F/T position. 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