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Sterling Volunteer Fire Company President Ken Mikeman, left, and Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio stand in front of one of the fire department’s ladder trucks at a Patriot Day event on Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Sterling Chick-fil-A.

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Photo by Mike DiCiccoPhoto /The Connection September 17-23, 2008 ❖ Volume V, Number 38 www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ September 17-23, 2008 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ September 17-23, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Public Gets to Speak on Application The Planning Commission schedules a public hearing on BRMC.

By Jennifer Lesinski time since 2005. Once the commis- The Connection sion issues its recommendation, the application goes to the Board A process that began more than of Supervisors, which ultimately six years ago could be reaching its decides the hospital’s fate. conclusion as the proposed Bolstering the project’s applicant Broadlands Regional Medical Cen- Hospital Corporation of America’s ter goes before the county Plan- (HCA) chances this gets approved ning Commission for a second is the recent staff report that sup- ports the application, four new The proposed Broadlands Regional Medical Center will feature a 164-bed hospital at members on the Board of Super- “We are encouraged the intersection of Belmont Ridge Road and the Dulles Greenway in Ashburn. visors and what HCA officials say with the positive is growing support. “Our polling shows about a 4-to-1 ratio [in fa- which owns Inova Loudoun Hospital in response with the vor] in the Ashburn neighbor- Lansdowne, located about five miles from the pro- Where & When hood,” Mark Foust, vice president posed Broadlands’ site, has challenged HCA at both A Planning Commission public hearing on the special ex- planning staff and of communications for HCA’s Capi- the state and local level and a community group, ception and amendments application filed by Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) for the proposed Broadlands tal Division, said previously. The Concerned Citizens of Broadlands — which re- especially that they ceived $20,000 from Inova this year — has also Regional Medical Center is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. previous board denied the appli- 25, 6 p.m., at Eagle Ridge Middle School, 42901 Waxpool made a point that it cation, touching off a more than been opposed to the application from the begin- Road, Ashburn. two-year court battle with the ning. As of Thursday, approximately 100 people Citizens are encouraged to call in advance to sign up to had signed up to speak at the public hearing. speak at the public hearing by contacting the Planning De- was consistent with county. partment main number at 703-777-0246 before noon, Sept. Not everyone is in favor of the Even so, Foust said HCA is hopeful it will get 25. Speakers may also sign up at the hearing. Individual the CPAM.” 164-bed hospital slated for the in- the necessary approvals this time. citizen comments will be limited to two minutes and orga- tersection of Belmont Ridge Road “We are encouraged with the positive response nizations will be limited to five minutes. Written comments — Mark Foust of HCA’s with the planning staff and especially that they may be sent to the Planning Commission, 1 Harrison St., Capital Division and the Dulles Greenway in S.E., third floor, Leesburg, VA 20177, or by e-mail to Ashburn. Inova Health System, See HCA, Page 7 [email protected]. Walking for Peace The 9/11 Unity Walk unites people from all faiths in the name of peace and understanding.

By Justin Fanizzi ticipate in the fourth annual 9/11 The Connection Unity Walk, which was held concur- rently in New York City. Scheduled ommitments to peace and every September, the walk’s goal is Cunity are largely forgot- to promote understanding, toler- ten in these turbulent ance and respect in a world that has times. Divisions run deep especially been scarred by the terrible events during the cynical, often virulent of 9/11. election cycle where it seems as if Along with the people in the tow- people are forced to pick a side, left ers, pentagon and Pennsylvania, the Photo by Justin Fanizzi/The Connection or right, and stead- notion of The Unity Walkers embark on their mission, leaving the Washington Hebrew Congrega- fastly defend it. De- peace across tion. spite the obstacles 9/11 Unity Walk and all cultures tual renewal.” tradicting the main theme of the day, trek down Massachusetts Avenue, to harmony that the ADAMS Center perished when which Rabbi Bruce Lustig of the NW. Along the route, every single many people those planes THIS YEAR’S UNITY WALK Hebrew Congregation reminded faith center, whether it was a Catho- stumble over, there To learn more about the Unity Walk, went down. visit www.911UnityWalk.org. For infor- drew in excess of 500 people, in- was to “help carry each other in lic Church, Sikh Temple or Russian are still people who mation on the ADAMS Center, including Prejudice was cluding more than 70 from ADAMS, unity, not in diversity.” Orthodox Cathedral, had it doors are devoted to branch locations, future events and ser- the proverbial who came up together in a bus and Prior to starting, the crowd gath- open to the walkers. Each congre- breaking down the vices, visit www.Adamscenter.org. elephant in the several cars, to the Washington He- ered for several speeches by the dif- gation had its members outside in barriers that sepa- room after that brew Congregation, which served as ferent faith leaders in attendance, front of their buildings, greeting the rate feelings, faiths and ideologies. day, and the Unity Walkers are de- the starting point for the walk. Be- the Muslim call to prayer and a ren- walkers, who were braving 98 de- To find these people, look no fur- termined to eradicate these detri- fore the walk started, the organiz- dition of “Amazing Grace” by St. gree heat, with many fasting be- ther than the members of the All ments. ers of the event stressed the impor- Augustine’s Gospel Choir, which cause of Ramadan, providing wa- Dulles Area Muslim Society “We believe in people walking tance of not politicizing the event, performed in the past for Pope John ter for those that could drink and (ADAMS). together to create an environment forbidding any signs, banners or Paul II and President George W. words of encouragement for every Last Sunday, practitioners from of respect,” Rizwan Jaka, president placards of any kind from being car- Bush. person. ADAMS gathered along with hun- of ADAMS, said. “Harmony and ried or displayed at any point in the Shortly after the performance, all There were two primary stops dreds of people from all different understanding are very important. walk. Politicizing the proceedings 500 unifiers marched out onto along the route where speeches faiths in Washington, D.C., to par- I like to think of [the walk] as a spiri- would have created divisions, con- Macomb St. to begin the 2.5-mile See Unity, Page 13 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ September 17-23, 2008 ❖ 3 Week in Loudoun News Lansdowne Groundbreaking On Saturday, Sept. 20, members of the Loudoun County Fire- Rescue System will break ground on a new public safety center Honoring Local Heroes in Lansdowne. The planned facility will be located on approximately 2.36 acres and will include among other areas, apparatus bays, bunkroom facilities, training/break rooms and food prepara- Sterling Chick-fil- tion/dinning areas. The center will be a combined Fire and Res- cue Station of about 13,000 square feet. The Sheriff’s Office A, local high personnel will have office space and a roll call room as part of schools mark 9- the proposed facility. In July 31, the Board of Supervisors authorized the awarding 11, honor fire of $3.69 million contract to EE Reed Construction for the project. Construction of the facility is expected to be completed by June department. 2009. The public is encouraged to attend this event, which will take place at the site of the proposed facility at the corner of River- For three hours on the evening side Parkway and Sandridge Way in Lansdowne at 2 p.m., Sat- of Thursday, Sept. 11, the Sterling urday, Sept.20. Chick-fil-A was host to members of the Sterling Volunteer Fire De- Transit Plan Meeting partment and performances by the local high schools. The event was Loudoun County residents and business owners are invited to mark the seventh anniversary Contributed to attend a public workshop on the Loudoun County Transit of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks From left, Dominion High School guitar teacher Natasha Plan, from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 24. The workshop will and to honor members of the fire Klasinc Loncar and her classical guitar students Kyleigh be held in the Ida Lee Recreation Center Social Hall, 60 Ida Lee department, which also received Purks, Thy Mai, Ryan Stubbs, Dardan Hajrizi and John Drive in Leesburg. a portion of the evening’s pro- Isip prepare to play for the crowd at Chick-fil-A. The Transit Plan will shape public transportation infrastruc- ceeds. ture, investment and alternatives for the next 20 years. The Two of the department’s trucks plan will include proposed service alternatives, such as new and 30 of its firefighters helped routes, hours and facilities, to enhance transit services in with fire suppression and rescue Loudoun. County staff, the Transit Plan Advisory Committee efforts at the Pentagon on 9-11, and the transportation consultants working with the county to while additional members and two develop the plan will be available at the workshop to provide more trucks filled in at Arlington information on current transit services, share data about transit fire stations. The hazardous ma- ridership and to seek comments on future service alternatives. terials unit was on standby in Visit www.loudouncountytransitplan.com. Those unable to at- Fairfax. tend the workshop can provide comments with the comment — By Mike DiCicco form located on the transit plan Web site. Call Sharon Affinito of the Office of Transportation Services at 703-771-5251. Gang Awareness Meeting Sugarland Run District Supervisor Susan Klimek Buckley, the Sugarland Run Home Owners Association and the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office are sponsoring a free gang awareness seminar for the Sugarland Run community. The seminar will be held Thursday, Sept. 25, from 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Seneca Ridge Middle School, 98 Seneca Ridge Drive in Sterling. Members of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Gang Intel- The Red Cross Club from Dominion High School raffle of ligence Unit (GUI) will be educating residents regarding gang teddy bears wearing Sterling Volunteer Fire Department activity in the county and the surrounding region and Members uniforms to raise money for the fire department. Left to of the Gang Response Intervention Team (GRIT) will be present right are Rafie Khoshbin, Jasmine Walton, Iman to talk about intervention and prevention programs. E-mail Berrached, Laily Nassiry, Kylie Zebina, Devon Taylor and questions to [email protected]. Michelle Nguyen. Trail Closed Evergreen Mills Equestrian and Hiking Trail, located at 21332 The Park View Color Guard The Woods Road in Leesburg, is closed until further notice due performs in the parking lot. to expansion construction at the county landfill. Parts of the trail are adjacent to the landfill. Contact Loudoun County De- partment of Parks, Recreation and Community Services at 703- 777-0343. Outreach Project Meeting A draft of the final report of Potomac/Sterling Community Outreach Project is expected for completion by the week of Sept. 22 and will be publicly accessible for review on the project Web page, www.loudoun.gov/potomac-sterling. A drop-in/open house is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 1, 6 p.m., at Cascades Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. The drop-in gives From left, Sterling Volunteer Fire Company citizens a chance to meet with staff to provide feedback on the President Ken Mikeman, event organizers Ellie draft recommendations. Citizens will also have an opportunity Kim and Lainyi Kniffin, and Supervisor Eugene Helen Taylor hangs out with Sterling to submit written comments on the draft recommendations. Delgaudio pose for a picture. volunteer firefighters Lano Avila Mora and Jennifer Morimoto. Photos by Mike DiCicco/The Connection 4 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ September 17-23, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People

Joseph Barbaccia of Potomac Falls is one of 15 artists selected as finalists for the Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contem- porary Art Awards, a juried art competition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. The work of the 15 finalists will be on display, from Sept. 3-27, in downtown Bethesda at Heineman Myers Contemporary Art, 4728 Hampden Lane. The prize winners were honored Wednesday, Sept. 3, at a special press event held at Heineman Myers Contem- porary Art. The Best in Show winner will be awarded $10,000; second place will be honored with $2,000 and third place will be awarded $1,000. A “Young Art- ist” whose birth date is after April 11, 1978, will also be awarded $1,000.

Air Force Airman Kenneth R. Contributed Huggins has graduated from basic Contributed military training at Lackland Air Force From left, Cindy Buck of Reston, Jaspreet Kaur of Wash- Base, San Antonio, Texas. ington, D.C., Touraine Lynch of Loudoun County, Lynne Capt. Dan Corder with outgoing IAFC president Chief During the six weeks of training, the Streeper of Prince William County, Angela Jandrew of Steve Westermann, right, incoming IAFC president Chief airman studied the Air Force mission, Montgomery County, Alexis Markley with her father of Larry Grorud, left, and FireRescue editor-in-chief Tim organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and cer- Washington, D.C. Front, Megan Avery of Montgomery Sendelbach, shaking Corder’s hand. emony marches, and received physical County and Cory Keeley of Prince William County. training, rifle marksmanship, field train- Company Officer of the Year ing exercises, and special training in Walkers Honored human relations. On Aug. 14, FireRescue Magazine recognized Loudoun County Fire Rescue Capt. In addition, airmen who complete The 2008 Light The Night Honored Walkers were honored on the filed at Wash- Dan Corder as the 2008 Company Officer of the Year. The award was presented to basic training earn credits toward an ington National’s stadium during the 2008 Light The Night Kickoff held July 31. Corder during the keynote address at the 2008 Fire-Rescue International Confer- associate in applied science degree This year’s group of Honored Walkers are all blood cancer survivors who are be- ence and Expo in Denver, Colo. through the Community College of the ing honored for their incredible journey and fight against cancer. Corder was nominated for this award by several individuals, including Loudoun Air Force. County Fire Rescue members, volunteers, and citizens in the community. The award Huggins is the son of Ken and Robi Services, to the Real Estate Appraisers the Air Force. is presented every year to a company officer who exhibits leadership, a commit- Huggins of Wintergreen Drive, Board. Gathmann, a pilot, has served in the ment to safety and training, strong community involvement, incident command Purcellville. In 2006, the airman gradu- military for two years. He is the son of effectiveness and good interpersonal communication. ated from Potomac Falls High School, Air Force 1st Lt. Christopher J. Kenneth P. and Kathleen A. Gathmann The Company Officer of the Year ceremony included an all-expense paid trip to Sterling. Gathmann has graduated from Spe- of Pebblebrook Place, Sterling. The first Denver as well as a cash award. Corder has chosen to donate his cash award to the cialized Undergraduate Pilot Training lieutenant graduated in 2002 from Alex Keepers Memorial Hardship Fund, established through Loudoun County Gov. Timothy M. Kaine has appointed (SUPT) at Columbus Air Force Base, Potomac Falls High School and received Firefighters Union local 3756. The fund is named for Lt. Alex Keepers, who died in Ryan A. Myers of Potomac Falls, Miss. The student earned silver wings a bachelor’s degree in 2006 from Vir- a weather-related traffic accident this past winter, on his way to work. The fund branch manager of Woodbury Financial with an aeronautical rating of pilot in ginia Military Institute, Sterling. assists injured or burned firefighters and their families.

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The Mothers Circle provides free possible locally by Congregation Sha’are The Loudoun Amateur Radio A demonstration of various modern SAT Prep: Everything You Need to education and support for women of other Shalom in Leesburg. Contact Sheri at 703- Group (LARG) is sponsoring a free two- radio communications techniques will be Know About Getting Into College, a four- religious backgrounds who are raising 737-0686 or at [email protected]. day seminar preparing people of all ages displayed during the two-day event in- part workshop for high-school students Jewish children. Mothers Circle: The to successfully complete the entrance level cluding world-wide high frequency or and their parents, Saturdays, 2 p.m., Course classes will meet approximately Rhythm, Rhyme & Tune Time, FCC amateur radio license exam. The “HF” communications, the Automatic Po- Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. twice a month and will focus on Jewish early language learning, Fridays, Sept. training will be held Saturday and Sun- sition Reporting System (APRS), local and 5 at 2 p.m., at the Ashburn Library, 43316 rituals, ethics and the how-tos of creating 19-Oct. 24, at 10:30 a.m., Cascades Li- day, Sept. 20 and 21, at the Leesburg regional repeater operations, and Hay Road, Ashburn. Visit http:// a Jewish home. Mothers in all family con- brary, 21030 Whitfield Pl, Potomac Falls. VFW Hall at 401 Old Waterford Road, “EchoLink,” a method of connecting ra- library.loudoun.gov or call 703-737-8100. stellations are welcome and participants Sing, chant, play instruments and move N.W., Leesburg. FCC exams will be ad- dios to the Internet and talking to other do not have to be affiliated with a Jewish creatively as a way to explore the sounds, ministered one week later at the Leesburg hams throughout the world. SAT Prep: Everything You Need to institution or have any prior knowledge. rhythms and patterns that make up lan- Armory. There is no minimum age re- To sign up for the course, contact Steve Know About Getting Into College, a four- Sessions will be held at an Ashburn Vil- guage. Each session lasts for six weeks. quirement. Reed via e-mail at [email protected]. For part workshop for high-school students lage community center starting in Recommended for ages infant-4 years Becoming an amateur radio operator or more information about the club and its and their parents, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Sept. October. Free child care will be available. with parent/caregiver. Register online at “Ham,” requires students pass a 35-ques- training program, go to http:// 23, Oct. 7, 21 and Nov. 4, at the Cas- The Mothers Circle is a program of the http://library.loudoun.gov or phone 703- tion multiple choice exam. There is no www.k4lrg.org/Training/index.htm or go cades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Jewish Outreach Institute and is made 444-3228. Morse Code requirement. to www.arrl.org. Potomac Falls. Visit http:// library.loudoun.gov or call 703-444-3228. Health

GriefShare is a support group which offers biblical, Christ-centered teaching focused on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one — either recent or in the past. This DVD-seminar features na- tionally respected grief experts and real-life stories, followed by a small group discussion. Find encouragement, comfort and help in grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, other family mem- ber or friend. GriefShare will be held Wednesdays, from 7-9 p.m.. at Ashburn Presbyterian Church, 20962 Ashburn Road in Ashburn, beginning Oct. 1. There is a one-time cost of $15. Call Mark Armstrong, associate pastor at 703-729- 2012. To register, call the church office at 703-729-2012 by Sept. 21.

Falcons Landing Continuing Care Re- tirement Community in Potomac Falls will hold its annual Health and Wellness Fair, Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., in the Falcons Landing auditorium. Representatives from the local health and wellness community will participate in the event and provide health information, screenings and door prizes. Healthy re- freshments will be offered throughout the event. Falcons Landing is located on Al- gonkian Parkway between Potomac View Road and Cascades Parkway. Free and open to the community. Contact Donna Cassani at 703-404-5120.

Celebrate Recovery, the Christian- based recovery program sponsored by Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church, will meet Wednesdays, from 7-8:00 p.m., be- ginning Oct. 1, at Ashburn Presbyterian Church, 20962 Ashburn Road in Ashburn. This program includes support for “hurts, hang-ups and habits” such as chemical addiction, co-dependency, domestic vio- lence, sexual addiction, gambling addiction, food addiction, divorce, and grief. Newcomers as well as those inºtraditional 12-step programs are wel- comed. Anonymity and confidentiality will be respected. Call 703-729-2012.

Flu shots will be available at the Senior Center at Cascade Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m.-noon and Tuesday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m.- noon. Free with Medicare Part B card or $ 25 without. Call 703-430-2397.

Help for hearing loss, Joan Cassidy visits the Senior Center at Cascades Mar- ketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling, the third Thursday each month, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., to provide assistance and answer questions about hearing loss. Call 703-430-2397.

The Loudoun HealthCare’s Mobile Health Van visits the Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling, the second and fourth Tuesdays each month, from 9:30 a.m.- noon, to take blood pressure and glucose testing along with other medical needs. 703-430-2397. 6 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ September 17-23, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com changed Broadlands’ citizens.” the existing Broadlands trails sys- News Inova officials did not return tem; and no helipad. phone calls regarding the staff re- Foust said there has been some port or upcoming public hearing. “tweaking” of the plan in discus- The application filed by HCA in sions with planning staff, but no March calls for the construction of significant changes. Public Gets to Speak a 392,000-square-foot facility with HCA has maintained the Ashburn 164 beds. It will include a dedi- area needs another hospital because From Page 3 cated ambulance entrance from that is where the population growth Belmont Ridge Road to keep emer- is and even with its additional 164 the point that it was consistent sioner, permitting a 164-bed, been hearing all along is that gency vehicles away from hospital beds, Loudoun County with the CPAM [comprehensive 392,000-square-foot hospital. people want it to be built and see Broadlands Boulevard; $11 mil- would have less than the Northern plan amendment],” Foust said. “This will bring additional medi- a need for the additional beds. lion worth of improvements to Virginia average of 1.34 beds per cal-care services and health-care People are also happy with the Belmont Ridge Road; landscaped 1,000 residents. THE STAFF REPORT issued choices to the citizens of Loudoun partnership with Children’s Na- buffer around the hospital; four Opponents maintain the best early last week supported approval County in advance of locating a tional Medical Center.” acres reserved for community use place for a new facility is along the of the application “upon resolution full-service medical-care facility Not everyone is happy, however. under the direction of the Route 50 corridor in the Dulles of the outstanding issued” listed along the Route 50 corridor,” the The Concerned Citizens of Broadlands HOA; tails the link to South area. within the report. It also included report reads. Broadlands issued a response to 20 suggested conditions for ap- It also concluded the project the staff report, through their at- proval covering topics such as would not generate more traffic torney Rhonda Paice, saying “the stormwater management, bus beyond that of the already ap- planning staff has abandoned the 50-75% Baskets, Fountains, shelters, landscaping, vehicle ac- proved developments of Fallen interests of the citizens in favor of 25% OFF Benches, Statuary cess, window treatment and light- Willow Farm and Broadlands Of- the developer. This application is OFF ALL POTS ing, among others. fice Park, which are currently per- one of the largest upzonings pro- ALL TREES Perennials, Hosta 60% OFF Herbs, Annuals, Roses, The report concluded the appli- mitted on the property. posed by any applicant in the last Plastic & cation was consistent with land- Foust said HCA’s canvassing of two years and it will have a huge Concrete Pots & SHRUBS Orchids, Bonsai use policies in the Revised General the neighborhood shows support negative impact on the county and Free Estimate Pansies Plan and that it was consistent for the project and recently the the adjoining neighborhood.” & Mums BOXED ROSES with the Countywide Health Care Broadlands Homeowners Associa- The statement goes on to say the patios, walls Buy 1 get 2 FREE Facilities policies. It pointed out tion voted unanimously to support medical center will significantly walkways that HCA has maintained a Vir- the applications. increase traffic and that the report paver driveways 35% OFF ginia Certificate of Public Need, Foust said he wasn’t surprised by was “rushed through in record and so much more. Arborvitae, Yews issued by the state health commis- the HOA’s actions. “What we’ve time and as a result, has short- Blue Spruce 9023 Arlington Blvd., Hardwood Mulch Fairfax, VA 3 cu. ft. ...$2.99 CravensNursery.com 2 miles west of I-495 FREE BUTTERFLY BUSHES Man Turns LANDSCAPE DESIGN on Rt. 50(Vienna Metro) BUY 1, GET 3 FREE FREE W/MIN PURCHASE 703-573-5025 Open 9-6 7 Days Himself Over To Authorities Authorized Agent of

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ September 17-23, 2008 ❖ 7 to rescue themselves. However, he said regular basis,” Bowers said. He said the team was recommending that the fire departments from Maryland to fire department adopt a comprehen- California to Canada could learn Report on Injurious sive, ongoing officer development pro- from the report. The majority of the gram. recommendations, Bowers said, Bowers said some building com- addressed staffing, training, proce- Online ponents, such as the heavy-duty dures and communications and Fire Released The complete Meadowood Fire floor joists that kept the upstairs could be applied across the region. Investigative Report is available from collapsing, worked in Among them were suggestions for By Mike DiCicco online at www.loudoun.gov/ tors had combined to create a Default.aspx?tabid=809. firefighters’ favor, while others, like operational and procedural manu- The Connection domino effect that left four the lightweight roof construction, als, system-wide policies and pro- firefighters stranded on the upper did not. Among other methods, he cedures for emergency evacuation, he Loudoun County Fire level of the burning building. “It’s of the house,’” Collins said. At the said the team had kept the house as and an increase of staffing levels to Tand Rescue Department not just the decisions that were time, smoke and heat were moder- it was for several weeks in order to a minimum of four qualified may soon have new train- made,” he said. It was Pozzo who ate, she said. “Conditions changed examine it and had employed fire firefighters on all firefighting units. ing programs for personnel, such as requested the report. very, very rapidly.” Four minutes modeling, as well as conducting in- A recommendation to change the self-survival lessons and instructions At least four of the firefighters in- later, the entire ground floor was terviews and examining equipment process by which firefighters receive on how to locate a fire within a jured were stationed with Ashburn ablaze and the four firefighters to investigate the incident. information from 911 calls has al- house and predict how it might Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company trapped upstairs issued a mayday Collins noted that the lightweight, ready been put in place. spread by observing its smoke. 6, and at least one was a member call, Collins said. Almost simulta- combustible sheeting under the house’s Pozzo said there was no schedule These and many other recom- of the Sterling Volunteer Fire Com- neously, the commander watching siding hadn’t helped either, and she said yet for implementing the recom- mendations came out of an investi- pany. Two are still recovering, Pozzo the back of the house reported a windows in the master bedroom had mendations, although many of the gative report carried out over the said, one from burns and the other partial structural collapse. proven unexpectedly difficult to break, policy changes could be made in last three and a half months, follow- from a shoulder injury. Initially, six After six more minutes, the prompting the investigative team to rec- short order. Anything requiring ing the injury of seven Loudoun injuries were reported, but another firefighters escaped through win- ommend that the department “keep up funding, however, would have to be firefighters in a blaze on came to light later. dows at the rear of the house, three with what’s going on in building and approved by the Board of Supervi- Meadowood Court in unincorpo- It was a sunny, temperate Sunday onto ladders and one via the deck construction.” sors. The report was presented to rated Leesburg on May 25. The 210- afternoon with low humidity when where the fire had started. Pozzo said the report was organi- the board on Tuesday. page report, presented to depart- the first call for the fire came in at In addition to the burns sustained zationally based, and he stressed A separate investigation by the ment officials and the press Satur- 1:01, said Prince William County by the four firefighters in the house that it did not seek to affix blame to Virginia Occupational Safety and day morning, is the result of an ex- Battalion Chief Jennie Collins, one and the shoulder injury to another, any members of the crews on the Health Program is ongoing, al- tensive study by a seven-member of the leaders for the investigative one firefighter had a wrist injury and scene. Although he had not yet had though Collins said that report team consisting largely of brass from team. It was Memorial Day week- an EMS provider reported a respi- a chance to read the full report, he would focus on regulatory compli- Loudoun Fire and Rescue and three end. Firefighting units were already ratory complaint. said he had sat through two brief- ance and would be less detailed surrounding fire departments. engaged in an incident at the Ross “We could very well have had the ings and was “quite pleased” with than the study released Saturday. The team made 64 recommenda- department store in Leesburg. unfortunate circumstance of having to the results of the investigation. He The report by the internal investi- tions in all. At 1:10, two units were on the bury four firefighters,” said Montgom- said he had asked for the study in gation team is available on the “This is a typical house fire,” scene, and firefighters entered the ery County Division Chief Richie Bow- order to learn from the incident and Loudoun Department of Fire, Rescue Loudoun’s Chief Joseph Pozzo said house within less than two minutes ers, the other leader of the team con- improve the fire department. and Emergency Management Web site at the Saturday press conference. to search for possible victims. “No ducting the study. He said training had “We will learn from this incident, and will be publicized in trade publi- However, he said, a number of fac- one was there to say, ‘Everyone’s out paid off and enabled the firefighters and we will continue to learn on a cations across the country, Pozzo said.

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Newspaper of Cascades Citizens Deserve Health Care An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered To the Editor: reality, this hospital should already be operat- seems good for everyone and good for the over- to homes and businesses. Over the past several years I have been fol- ing as it was needed in 2004 and it is sorely all health-care system — services will improve 7913 Westpark Drive lowing with great interest the debate concern- needed now. and you, the patient, will benefit. The argu- McLean, Virginia 22102 ing Hospital Corporation of America’s (HCA) According to the American Medical Associa- ment that because HCA is a “for-profit” hospi- NEWS DEPARTMENT: proposal to provide a new hospital and medi- tion, Loudoun County has less than 600 doc- tal and others are “not-for-profit” hospitals and To discuss ideas and concerns, cal offices adjacent to the Dulles Greenway in tors, while neighboring Fairfax County has that this is somehow detrimental to HCA, is Call: 703-917-6444 the heart of eastern Loudoun County known approximately 5,600. The fact is hospitals draw simply nonsense. Anyone who thinks that non- Fax: 703-917-0991 e-mail: as the Broadlands Regional Medical Center doctors and our community needs more doc- profit hospitals don’t make money, while pay- [email protected] (BRMC). Considering all of the facts, taking tors and health-care professionals. BRMC will ing their administrators handsomely and not Submissions are due Friday. into account my own personal experiences and bring over 600 high-quality jobs to its facility paying taxes, is kidding themselves. For ex- justifiably wading thru the myriad of hyper- and create increased business opportunities for ample, just last year alone, Inova Loudoun Jennifer Lesinski Editor bole and innuendo, I have come to only one local companies. HCA has the ability to use Hospital recorded a net profit of more than 703-917-6454 conclusion — the citizens of Loudoun County their national recruiting reach to bring new $21 million. In addition, Inova Health Systems [email protected] deserve additional and improved health-care physicians to Loudoun County. In addition, was extraordinarily profitable, netting $153 Mike DiCicco services and they deserve them now. they are investing substantially into nursing million in profits last year from the operations Community Reporter 703-917-6448 Loudoun County’s current population is ap- and other medical programs to increase capac- of its five hospitals. And these profits do not [email protected] proximately 280,000 people and unbelievably, ity of schools that produce high-quality health- include the millions in donations to their foun- Justin Fanizzi we only have one hospital serving our needs. care graduates. As an example, HCA has do- dation and their numerous for profit ventures. Editorial Assistant This represents a little over 1/2 hospital beds nated $350,000 to Shenandoah University’s Comparing the two, one can only summarize 703-917-6437 per 1,000 residents in comparison to national School of Nursing over the past four years. that both for-profit and not-for-profit hospi- [email protected] average of over three hospital beds per 1,000 Furthermore, BRMC is intent on developing a tals can be very healthy financially and still Rich Sanders Sports Editor people. Looking at Northern Virginia alone, pediatric partnership with Children’s National meet the health-care needs of the communi- 703-917-6439 there is 1 1/3 bed per 1,000 residents or over Medical Center for a superior pediatric emer- ties, which they serve. [email protected] two times that of Loudoun County. Taking into gency room with access to world-renowned Finally, Broadlands is the right location for ADVERTISING: account the county’s explosive population specialties. the next hospital for the county. It sits squarely To place an advertisement, call the ad growth over the next several years, the situa- From my own personal experiences as both in the center of the current and future popula- department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. tion only gets worse without this hospital. a business owner and Loudoun County resi- tion growth. It is situated on a major transpor- Display ads 703-821-5050 The Virginia Department of Health recog- dent for some 20 years, our sole county hospi- tation corridor — the Dulles Greenway. The Classified ads 703-917-6400 nized this fact and issued HCA the requisite tal is unable to adequately meet the health- hospital will bring far less car and truck traffic Employment ads 703-917-6464 Certificate of Public Need (COPN) to allow the care needs of this community. Twice I have had than if the property was developed into the Lauri Swift hospital to move forward in March of 2004, or to try and use the services of the nearby emer- already approved industrial and office uses. Display Advertising over four years ago, and it has been extended gency room and both experiences were dis- Other important reasons, such as increased 703-917-6460 every year since that time. The issuance of a tressing. In one instance, I ended up leaving county fire and rescue call volumes, future Andrea Smith Classified Advertising COPN is not easily attainable unless the request the emergency room with my 10-year-old son demands from ongoing and planned develop- 703-917-6401 and applicant meet a multitude of health ori- and drove to another hospital located in Fairfax ments such as Moorefield Station and One Ralph Lee Smith entated and rigorous standards. In issuing the County where they were able to treat him in a Loudoun and ease of access for potential re- Employment Advertising COPN for HCA, the state health commissioner timely and efficient manner. The other instance gional disasters, make BRMC a win-win for this 703-917-6411 explicitly stated “Construction of BRMC would saw my 12-year-old daughter in need of emer- county, its residents and the region as a whole. Editor & Publisher effectively [provide] a state-of-art hospital fea- gency care “shelved” in an emergency-room And, when the demographics in other area of Mary Kimm 703-917-6416 turing the latest capabilities in providing health hallway for several hours because of a lack of the county can support a full-service hospital, [email protected] care, meeting surges in demand, protecting both emergency and hospital beds. that requisite COPN will be issued and either Editor in Chief public health and providing a therapeutic en- We live in America and this nation was built Inova or HCA may provide that facility as well Steven Mauren vironment conducive to child and adolescent on the principles of free enterprise and com- … creating another win-win. BRMC is the right Managing Editors Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, psychiatric services ….” These are the profes- petition, not monopolies. 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NATURE WALK. 9 -11 a.m., Algonkian Park, Cascades Confederate soldiers and local civilians bring the Parkway, Sterling. Join the Loudoun Wildlife Civil War to life in a recreated encampment from ake a weekend getaway through Loudoun County’s wine Conservancy on a mid-week, general nature walk at 1861/62. Visit replica log huts and see authentic country and let someone else do the driving. Reston the onset of fall migration. Free. Meet at the parking objects of the time period. Watch demonstrations T lot by the pool. Contact Mary Ann Good at 540-338- of musket firing, troops drilling and campfire Limosine offers two wine tours on the weekends to nine 1901, evenings. cooking at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Cost: different “adventures.” VIDEO & DISCUSSION. 7-9 p.m., the Unitarian $5 per person, $1 per child 6-12, free for children Universalists of Sterling, 22135 Davis Drive, under 6. Call 703-777-6034 or visit http:// Sterling. Lecture given by Van Jones, an activist WORKING WITH the Washington Wine Academy, for $35, the www.morvenpark.org. working to combine solutions to two of America’s PLANT EXCHANGE. 1-1:30 p.m., Claude Moore limo will pick up passengers around 10 a.m. at Dulles Town Cen- most pressing problems: social inequality and Community Center, 46111 Loudoun Park Lane, ter near JC Penney’s or at the West Falls Church Metro or Leesburg environmental destruction. Sterling. Ages 16 and up. The lecture was delivered at Premium Outlets. Two wineries are included in the tours that last Bring extra perennial the General Assembly of the divisions, herbs, about six hours on Saturdays and Sundays. The trips include trans- Unitarian Universalist houseplants, shrubs, etc. to Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure portation to and from the wineries, with stops lasting about 1 1/2 Association in June. There Under the Big Top trade. Call 571-258-3500. will be discussion and light hours each. When finished, they drop Big Apple Circus, Sept. 25-Oct. 13, at READER’S THEATRE. 2 refreshments after the p.m., Cascades Library, off passengers where they started screening of the video. Dulles Town Center, intersection of The view in Bluemont Vineyards, part of the Reston routes 7 and 28, Dulles. Performance 21030 Whitfield Place, Food & Drink around 4 p.m. Contact Shelley Tamres at Sterling. A Reader’s Theatre Limo’s wine tours. 703-450-0218 or at times vary. This circus features one ring To Go “It’s extremely relaxing,” said with no seat more than 50 feet away. presentation of the Loudoun [email protected]. County Public Library One Wine country bus tours to Chrysa- Admission: $35/person, Kristin Tanzi, business development WHAT EATS WHAT? 3:30-5 This year’s show features acrobatic bal- $50/person with lunch Book-One Community lis Vineyards and Piedmont Vine- coordinator for Reston Limosine. And p.m., Claude Moore Park, lerinas, trapeze artists, the world’s selection, “Nothing But the 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap fastest fashion show, stylish Italian yards, Saturday, Sept. 20. The Wash- Virginia Wine Academy each winery has characteristics that Truth” with professional Tour Options Road, Sterling. Ages 6-10. dogs and much more. Cost: $18-$52 actors Tim Jons, Stokes & Reston Limousine ington Wine Academy, in conjunction make it unique. ❖ Saturday, Sept. 20 - Tour # 1: Chrysalis Vineyards & Piedmont Vineyards Ever wonder what wildlife per person. Call 703-828-9014 or visit Tomlin and Carolyn with Reston Limousine, offers winery 45685 Elmwood Court “Bluemont Vineyards has a spec- ❖ Sunday, Sept. 21 - Tour # 2: Hillsborough Vineyards & Loudoun Valley eats exactly? Take a trail http://www.bigapplecircus.org. Christensen. Call 703-444- Dulles, VA 20166 walk and find out how tours. There are three pick-up locations tacular view,” she said, while ❖ Saturday, Sept. 27 - Tour # 3: Fabbioli Cellars & Lost Creek Vineyard 3228. 703-478-0500, ext. 1 ❖ Sunday, Sept. 28 - Tour # 4: Three Fox VIneyards & Pearmund Cellars nature balances this PADDLE AND WINE and gourmet boxed lunch options. extraordinary dinner table. Notaviva … “has a great concept. ❖ Saturday, Oct. 4 - Tour # 5: Veramar Vineyard & Bluemont Vineyard TOUR. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Cost: $10.50. 571-258-3700. Cost: $35 per person, $50 per person http://www.washington They do a pairings of wines with ❖ Sunday, Oct. 5 - Tour # 6: Breaux Vineyards & Notaviva Vineyards Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Go with lunch. Call 703-478-0500, Ext. 1 wineacademy.org/wine- music and they have acoustic music ❖ Saturday, Oct. 11 - Tour # 7: Hidden Brook Winery & Tarara Winery on a guided 4.5- to 7-mile canoe trip on the tours.htm ❖ Sunday, Oct. 12 - Tour # 8: Corcoran Vineyards & Willowcroft Farm Vine- THURSDAY/SEPT. 18 Potomac or Shenandoah River followed by a or visit http:// in their three-tiered tasting room,” private wine and cheese tasting with a tour of the yards ERAGON PARTY. 7 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 www.washingtonwineacademy.org/ she said. ❖ Saturday, Oct. 18 - Tour # 9: Swedenburg Estate Vineyard & Winery at wine making cave. Cost: $95 per person, $85 per Hay Road, Ashburn. Celebrate Brisingr’s publication person under 21. Visit www.tarara.com. wine-tours.htm#Tour1. Doug Fabbioli of Fabbioli Cellars is pretty down to earth “be- LaGrange with a party; test knowledge of Eragon’s and ❖ BIRD WALKS. 8-9 a.m., Rust Nature Sanctuary, 802 Children can take a ride on the giant slide at Pumpkinville, Sept. 27-Nov. 2. cause he literally makes his wine in his garage. His Raspberry Merlot Sunday, Oct. 19 - Tour # 1: Chrysalis Vineyards & Piedmont Vineyards Saphira’s world and enter to win prizes. Children’s Center Road, Leesburg. Adults and The Lost Creek Winery, 43277 is great,” said Tanzi. “He’s very much into the process about what Recommended for teens. Sign up online at older children are invited to learn about bird library.loudoun.gov or call 703-737-8100. Daytripping Spinks Ferry Road, Leesburg, is host- goes into it … He’s into the old-school wine-making.” watching for free. Visit Pickup Options BILINGUAL STORY TIME. 4 p.m., Cascades Library, www.audubonnaturalist.org. Celebrate fall at the annual Pumpkinville festival, Sept. 27-Nov. 2. New attractions include a 200-foot ing a Tuscan cooking class taught by 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. A Spanish Guests can order $15 boxed lunches of ham and cheese sand- ❖ West Falls Church Metro - Kiss & Ride area, the Metro front entrance. BLACK TIE & TAILS BALL. Noon-midnight, 39820 Kids Zip Line, scarecrow making, mega slides and moon bounces. Children can enjoy hay mazes, hill slides, and English story time presented by Barbara Davila. Chef Maria Canora, Saturday, Sept. wiches, turkey, chicken salad, and Caesar and garden salads. In- ❖ Dulles Town Center Mall - Lower Level between Lord & Taylor and Charles Town Pike, Waterford. Homeward Bound straw tunnels, rope swings, and all-you-can-eat apples and fresh cider. Pick-your-own patch pumpkin and Recommended for ages 2-6. Check http:// 2008, 12-hour adoption marathon. Includes 20, 6 p.m. Cost: $90 per person, all cluded are pickles, chips, bottle of water and cookies. Guests are JCPenny’s (across from the Red Lobster and Red Robin restaurants). library.loudoun.gov. explore the 21-acre park with Fort Pumpkin and a Spooky Pirate Ship for all ages. Admission includes ❖ Leesburg Premium Outlets - Bus will be in front of the Food Court (on the sparkling cider, ice cream, gourmet goodies, free entry to the Leesburg Animal Park. Weekends include face painting, mini tractor rides and free live en- materials provided; reservations re- free to bring their own lunches and non-alcoholic beverages. Or BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT. 6:30 p.m., Presidential T-shirts for all adopters, giveaways and prizes outside facing the parking lot, not on inside along the pedestrian mall part). Golf Club, 45120 Waxpool Road, Dulles. DC101’s tertainment by comedians, magicians and puppeteers. quired. Call 703-443-9836 or visit purchase wines at the wineries and drink them on the bus. every hour and all pets adopted will receive free Pumpkinville is located at 19270 James Monroe Highway, Leesburg. Open daily from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Elliot in the Morning’s “Big Bad Blackjack spay/neuter surgery. Black tie for visitors is www.lostcreekwinery.com. “We have a strict policy on public intoxication,” said Kristin Tanzi. closing at 5 p.m. after daylight savings, through Nov. 2. Weekday admission is $8 per person; weekends Tournament to Benefit ZERO” to end prostate optional. Visit www.loudoun.gov/animals. “We are in the business of promoting the wineries and we want to cancer. Pretournament cocktails followed by WINE FESTIVAL. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Tarara Winery, and holidays are $12 per person, children under 2 are free. Visit www.LeesburgAnimalPark.com or call Wine country bus tours to make sure it’s enjoyable for everyone.” “We offer a combination of featured tasting and reserve wines; a com- tourney at 7:15 p.m. Includes prizes. To register, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. 13th Annual Great 703-433-0002. bination of both of our flights,” said Akers. visit http://www.dc101.com/pages/ Grape Wine Festival includes activities for all ages, Hillsborough Vineyards and The 475-acre Tarara Winery on the Potomac River is one of the bigbadblackjack.html. In addition to wine tours, Reston Limo does bachelor/bachelorette live music, wine and food. Cost: $10 per person Good Shepherd Alliance shelters for women, Loudoun Valley Vineyards, Sun- “weekend wine stops,” said Heather Akers, director of sales. With advance, $15 per person at the gate, $8 for under parties, corporate team building, family get-togethers, and anniversary children and families. Cost: preregistration fee $25 day, Sept. 21. The Washington Wine hiking trails and outdoor pavilions, there’s lots to see and do. Be- FRIDAY/SEPT. 19 21, free for children under 6. Call 703-771-7100, for adults, $15 for youth, age 25 and younger; SUNDAY/SEPT. 21 parties. Tours can be for two people or 10, 20 or 30 people. Ext. 233 or visit www.tarara.com. Academy, in conjunction with Reston cause it’s open every day, Akers says it’s a good place to play hooky TEEN CENTER. 7-10 p.m., After-Hours Teen Center, event day registration fee $30 for adults, $15 for READER’S THEATRE. 2:30 p.m., Ashburn Library, In business for 18 years, Reston Limo has been conducting the winery DOWNLOAD BOOKS. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ashburn youth, age 25 and younger. Visit 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. A Reader’s Theatre Limousine, offers winery tours. There from work. Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. The library is tours for about five years. The Sterling-based business is run by Christina Falls. Features gamer night. All teens attending the www.loudounhomeless.org, under “The 4th Annual presentation of the Loudoun County Public Library are three pick-up locations and gour- hosting the Digital Bookmobile, a portable book Walk” choose the “Leesburg Registration Page” link One Book-One Community selection, “Nothing But Bouweiri and husband William. They have 140 vehicles ranging from teen center must have a permission slip, signed by a downloading station housed inside an 18-wheel met boxed lunch options. Cost: $35 per AKERS CALLS it more of a party zone in a lovely setting for parent or guardian, on file. Download the or call GSA at 703-724-1555. the Truth” with professional actors Tim Jons, sedans to limos to 57-passenger coach buses to SUVs. tractor trailer. Readers of all ages can download BLUEMONT FAIR. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Route 734- Stokes Tomlin and Carolyn Christensen. Call 703- person, $50 per person with lunch. Call larger groups — anything over 13 people. And although the win- permission slip at http://library.loudoun.gov go to audiobooks, e-books and learn to use video For details, go to www.washingtonwineacademy.org/wine-tours.htm Teen Scene, Events, Hanging Out Rocks. For high Snickersville Turnpike, off Route 7. The 39th 737-8100. 703-478-0500, Ext. 1 or visit http:// ery can accommodate two full motor coaches, the experience is download services. Visit www.library.loudoun.gov. Annual Bluemont, a “green” country fair featuring SUNDAY IN THE PRESERVE. 1 p.m., Banshee Or visit www.Restonlimo.com or go to the Loudoun County Web site: schoolers. HOMELESS WALK. 8 a.m. check in, 9:30 a.m. walk www.washingtonwineacademy.org/ still very intimate, she said. FROM SWANN’S CASTLE to Governor’s Mansion: traditional crafts, local art and authors, craft and Reeks Nature Preserve, located between The http://visitloudoun.org. See online guides at http://visitloudoun.org/ begins the Douglass Community Center, 407 E. farming Woods Road and Goose wine-tours.htm#Tour1. Tarara has wines for the novice as well as for more distinguished Exploring an Old Southern Estate. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Market St., Leesburg. The Good Shepherd Alliance getguide/. Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, demonstrations, Creek. Join the Loudoun palates. The staff helps guests choose food pairings for a well- Inc. in cooperation with the Fannie Mae traditional, blues Wildlife Conservancy and — Steve Hibbard Leesburg. Learn Morven Park’s history from 19th Foundation is sponsoring the 4th annual Walk for Tuscarora Mill Restaurant, 203 rounded experience. century plantation to early 20th century hunt and country the Friends of Banshee Shelter through the historic section of Leesburg. music, 10K race One Book-One Reeks for a free informal, Harrison St., Leesburg, is hosting a country estate and working farm. Guided tours All proceeds benefit the Loudoun homeless at The wine and cheese dinner, Wednesday include exhibits, carriage and fun-run, free family walk around the collection, Confederate huts and children’s fair, Community preserve. Contact the Sept. 24, 7 p.m. Cost: $95 per per- farm animals, food Banshee Reeks Nature Barktoberfest Returns outdoor walk around property. Loudoun County Public Library’s One Book- son. Call 703-771-9300 or visit Cost: adults $5, children $1. Meet and more. No pets. Preserve at 703-669-0316. The Sixth-Annual Barktoberfest, the Music and Pet Lovers Cost: $5 adults, One Community selection “Nothing But the FIGHTING & www.tuskies.com. at Coach House Visitors Center. Truth” by Newbery Medalist author, Avi, will Festival, will take place Saturday, Sept. 27, from noon to 6 Call 703-777-6034. under 12 free. Call FROLICKING: The Civil 540-554-2367 or be available beginning Thursday, Sept. 11, at War Comes to Morven Park. p.m., at the Melodee Music Outdoor Amphitheater in Ster- DAY OF PEACE. 3:30 p.m., Ashburn all branches of the Loudoun County Public Li- Wine country bus tours to Fabbioli Library, 43316 Hay Road, www.bluemontfair.com. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Morven ling, located at 46077 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling. The rain brary. The annual One Book-One Community Cellars and Lost Creek Winery, Ashburn. Join children around the MEADOW Park, 17263 Southern date is Sunday, Sept. 28. world preparing to celebrate the MEANDER. 9:30 program is funded by the Irwin Uran Gift Fund. Planter Lane, Leesburg. See Saturday, Sept. 27. The Washington The day is filled with live music, treats, games, and dogs International Day of Peace. Ages a.m.-noon, Rust On Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m., the Sept. 20 item for details. Loudoun County Public Library will host a Wine Academy, in conjunction with and cats for adoption. Admission to the event is free, dona- 5-8. Register online at http:// Nature Sanctuary, TRAVEL THROUGH Reston Limousine, offers winery tours. library.loudoun.gov or call 703- 802 Children’s public program featuring Avi at Park View TIME in the Winmill tions will be gladly accepted and all proceeds will benefit 737-8100. Center Road, High School, 400 West Laurel Ave., Sterling. Carriage Collection. 1-4 There are three pick-up locations and dogs and cats awaiting adoption at FOHA — Friends of Leesburg. Tickets are not required, although seating is p.m., Morven Park, 17263 gourmet boxed lunch options. Cost: Experience the limited. Southern Planter Lane, Homeless Animals. SATURDAY/SEPT. 20 $35 per person, $50 per person with beauty and During October, the Loudoun County Pub- Leesburg. Take a guided Nine live bands will provide tunes to accompany the day, SENIOR OLYMPICS TRIP. The discover the lic Library will offer a series of book discussions tour through a collection of lunch. Call 703-478-0500, Ext. 1 or all of which have donated their talents to provide free enter- Senior Center at Cascades ecology of our on “Nothing But the Truth” at the library 19th century horse-drawn visit http:// tainment at Barktoberfest. Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield meadow at its late- branches and a Reader’s Theatre presentation vehicles, including coaches, Place, will take a trip to Arlington summer peak. at local branches throughout September and sleighs, carts, buggies and a www.washingtonwineacademy.org/ More about FOHA, including adoption, donation and vol- Adults and hearse from the 1800s. Cost: for the opening ceremony and A crafter shows off her wares at last year’s fair. October. Visit http://library.loudoun.gov for wine-tours.htm#Tour1. unteering opportunities can be found at www.foha.org. Log track-and-field events of the children over 10. adults $5, children $1. Meet A scene from last year’s Barktoberfest. This year’s Bluemont Fair takes place Sept. 20- dates, locations and times. onto www.barktoberfest.org or call 703-779-9966 Northern Virginia Senior Cost: $5, RSVP at Coach House Visitor Olympics; bring bag lunch. Cost: 21. 703-737-0021. Center. Call 703-777-6034. 10 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ September 17-23, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ September 17-23, 2008 ❖ 11 Fall/Winter Clubs & Organizations Faith Household Hazardous Send announcements or events, which Non-fiction book club for ages 6-8 Congregation Sha’are Shalom Sept. 27, 8- 9 p.m., Selichot: The Gates are open to the public at no or minimal cost, meets Monday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m., at Cas- will be holding special kiddush luncheon are Opening, an evening of prayer, study Waste to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 cades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, following shabbat services, Saturday, and spiritual preparation beginning with Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e- Potomac Falls. The selection is “Dino-Din- Sept. 20, for all new and prospective havdalah, continuing with selichot Schedule mail loudoun@connection ners,” by Mick Manning. Call members. The luncheon will begin about (prayers for forgiveness), and concluding 2008 2008 newspapers.com. Deadline is Friday, two 703-444-3228. noon following services, which begin at with a brief study of the Rosh Hashanah All Events are on weeks before the event. Photos/artwork 9:30 a.m. There is no charge, but guests liturgy. Call Congregation Sha’are Shalom encouraged. For more information, call Origami book club for ages 8 and up are asked to RSVP to the synagogue by at 703-737-6500 or write to CSS at P.O. Saturdays 8:30am-2:30pm 703-917-6454. meets Thursday, Oct. 23, 4 p.m., at Cas- calling 703-737-6500 or sending an e- Box 4518, Leesburg, VA 20177-8577. Visit Loudoun County cades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, mail to [email protected]. Congregation Sha’are Shalom on the Residents Only After-school book break children’s Potomac Falls. The selection is Internet at www.sha-areshalom.org. book club, 21030 Whitfield Place, “Charlotte’s Web,” by E.B. White. Call The 10:30 a.m. service Sunday, Sept. Location Potomac Falls, Wednesdays, September 703-444-3228. 21, at the Unitarian Universalists of The 10:30 a.m. service Sunday, Sept. Date and October, at 4 p.m. Read books by Sterling is “What We Did Well.” The Rev. 28, at the Unitarian Universalists of the author of the month and do fun activi- Adventures in Reading, book club Anya Sammler-Michael invites Sterling will be led by seminarian and Stone Bridge High School ties. September: Stink series by Megan for 8- to 12-year-olds, Monday, 4 p.m., congregants to consider their mission, as guest preacher, Shelly Paige. UUS meets Sept McDonald and October: Fudge series by Oct. 27, Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise individuals and as a congregation. What every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., at the Ster- 27 43100 Hay Road Ashburn Judy Blume. Recommended for ages 6-8. St., Sterling. September theme: lose the are we called to do? What are we pre- ling Oaks Commerce Center at 22135 back to school blues; October theme: pared to accomplish? UUS meets every Davis Drive. Visit uusterling.org or call Adult book club, Cascades Library, spooky stories. Registration begins two Sunday at 10:30 a.m., at the Sterling Oaks 703-406-3068. Harmony Intermediate 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls, weeks before the program. Sign up online Commerce Center at 22135 Davis Drive. Oct School Monday, 7 p.m. Oct. 6, “Nothing But the at http://library.loudoun.gov or phone Visit uusterling.org or call 703-406-3068. Congregation Sha’are Shalom, 18 38174 W. Colonial Hwy. Truth” by Avi. Call 703-444-3228. 703-430-9500. Loudoun County’s Conservative syna- Hamilton On Saturday, Sept. 27, at 4:30-8:30 gogue, has announced its schedule for The CountrySide Women’s Club Sterling Ruritan Club is seeking p.m., All Dulles Area Muslim Society High Holy Day services for the Jewish year will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the vendors for its holiday bazaar, Saturday, (ADAMS) will hold the 7th Annual Interfaith 5769. The High Holy Days mark the be- Heritage High School annual fall luncheon at River Creek Coun- Nov. 8, at 183 Ruritan Road, Sterling. Peace Gathering at the ADAMS Center, ginning of the Jewish New Year for 5769 Nov 520 Evergreen Mill Road, 15 try Club, 43800 Olympic Blvd., Leesburg, Contact Anne Dyer 703-450-5674. 46903 Sugarland Road, Sterling, in remem- and start with Rosh Hashanah (the begin- Leesburg for members and guests on Friday, Oct. brance of the victims of the World Trade ning of the year) at 7:30 p.m., Monday, 10, 11:30 a.m. The club is open to all The Loudoun Photography Club Center and Pentagon attacks. Interfaith Sept. 29. Services will be held the first women in CountrySide and surrounding meets on the second and fourth groups will be represented and speaking at and second days of the holiday Tuesday, neighborhoods A raffle will be held with Thursdays of each month, September- this event. ADAMS will also be honoring lo- Sept. 30 and Wednesday, Oct. 1. Ser- For more information call the proceeds going to charity. Cost: $30 per May; November and December we meet cal police and fire departments for their vices each day begin at 9 a.m. Yom Kippur person. Deadline for reservations and pay- only on the second Thursday. Meetings continuous community service. Visit (day of atonement) services begins with Office of Solid Waste ment is Oct. 6. Call Anita at start at 7 p.m., with social and setup at www.adamscenter.org. Kol Nidrei (all vows) at 6:15 p.m., 703-727-7744. 6:30 p.m., at the George Washington Congregation Sha’are Shalom, Wednesday, Oct. 8, and resume at 9 a.m., Management University Virginia Campus, 20101 Aca- 19357 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg, Thursday, Oct. 9. A break-the-fast will be Adult book club, Sterling Library, demic Way, Ashburn. Everyone with a will hold free study sessions in preparation held after the conclusion of Yom Kippur at 703-777-0187 120 Enterprise St., Thursday, 10 a.m., desire to learn and share photography for Rosh HaShanah (the new year) and services around 7:20 p.m., Thursday. Oct. 9, “Nothing But the Truth” by Avi. with others is welcome. There is a small Yom Kippur (the day of atonement). The All services and events are held at Con- Call 703-430-9500. yearly membership to join. The second Jewish High Holy Days (“yamim noraim” gregation Sha’are Shalom, 19357 or visit our webpage at Thursday of each month is a speaker or days of awe) start with Rosh Hashanah, Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg. Non- Tween book club for ages 8-11 meeting. 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From Page 3 Jaka and others felt that the Unity It is very important.” Walk was a cause worth pursuing. Continuing their mission, the were given and traditional prac- Jaka went to a meeting that was ADAMS Center already has several tices from different faiths were per- essentially a pitch, liked what he more interfaith activities planned formed while the crowd looked on. heard and decided to start fund-rais- before the end of the year. Perhaps The first stop was at the Islamic ing immediately. the most important to the Center is Center, where Arun Gandhi, grand- “We believed that having 11 faith their eighth annual Peace Gather- son of Mahatma Gandhi spoke and communities coming together in ing and Law Enforcement Apprecia- then led the group on the walk to unison for the purpose of peace was tion. Held on Sept. 27, the event, the next stop. The final stop was at very important,” Jaka said. “It was according to Jaka, began as a local Welcome Home Gandhi Memorial Park, where a natural thing for us to do.” event to affirm their commitment to Welcome Home th st prominent leaders of many differ- peace, but after 9/11, the event was Open Houses on Sept. 20th & 21st ent faith communities gave several INTERFAITH ACTIVITY has al- altered to include a remembrance more speeches from the area. The ways been the “natural thing” for of 9/11, and to honor the first re- *Pictorial*Pictorial featurefeature ofof thethe weekweek Walk then concluded, and all par- ADAMS to do, as the Society is sponders of the community. This Call Specific Agents to Confirm ticipants were shuttled back to the heavily involved in joining other year, ADAMS is honoring three part- Dates & Times. Hebrew Congregation. faiths to promote peace and har- ners who Jaka did not disclose, who “This is something great that mony. Jaka estimates that ADAMS have contributed to interfaith dia- Loudoun County came out of a terrible situation,” participates in more than 100 inter- logue in the area, which will create Tejpal Singh Chawla of the National faith events every year, while being what he calls “a historic cooperation 20285 Beechwood Ter., #200 $179,900 Sat 12-4 Linda Vane REO 703-256-7648 Gurdwara, a Sikh Temple, said. “It a member of several organizations between Muslims and Jews in 609 Diskin Place Leesburg $549,000 Sun 1-4 Weichert Robin Hill 703-927-6667 is spiritually important for not only whose purpose is to unite different Northern Virginia.” 105 Peyton Rd. Potomac Falls $499,900 Sun 1-4 Weichert Debbie McGuire 703-406-9009 the whole community, but the whole faiths. 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By Rich Sanders match with the Titans. “They The Connection played hard, went all out and knew what they wanted to work his year’s Park View High on. They were excited the next Tgirls’ volleyball team is practice.” made up of younger, less Park View has lost four district experienced varsity players who matches, those coming to Domin- are getting their feet wet in the ion, powerful Loudoun County, tough Dulles District. Heritage and Potomac Falls. The But while it might be difficult to Patriots did garner a couple of pre- win in the talented Dulles, Park season victories in matches against View head coach Kathy Koscinski George Mason High (Falls Church) and her Patriot players are remain- and Emmanuel Christian. ing positive and hopeful about the The team has just three players remainder of the season in front back from last year’s roster. Those of them. The Park View squad has three, all serving as team tri-cap- the mindset of wanting to compete tains, are senior defensive special- well, improve with each match ist Kristin Oravetz, an outstanding and simply enjoy the sport. passer, senior Aby Burkel, who “The girls are really learning coach Koscinski considers the how to play on the varsity team,” ‘quarterback’ of the team, and said Koscinski, who lost nine play- Caitlin Ward, an outside hitter and ers to graduation from last year’s one of the team’s most spirited team. “I see a great deal of im- players. ference in coaching a more expe- two players, but the whole team class. “They are publicizing the provement every day.” Three juniors who have played rienced squad like last year’s Pa- is working hard.” game and getting fans to come During a recent four-game set- key roles are outside hitter Lindsey triots and a less experienced team One of the highlights of this sea- out. There will be cheerleaders. It’s back at district opponent Domin- D’Oscotch, who has really stepped such as the one in place this fall. son will likely come this Friday pretty exciting because [everyone] ion, Park View’s players were en- up her play according to her coach, “It’s a different mindset,” she night when Park View plays a is behind us. The team is working couraged by how well the team and middle hitters Emily Grove said. “It really challenges us as home match against George Ma- hard and trying to be at our best.” had played and the improvements and Brittany Griffin, both of whom coaches to make sure I’m giving son. For several weeks, a sports So volleyball fans of all ages are it had displayed on the floor. At are good defensive blockers. my very best. You need to be posi- marketing class at Park View has encouraged to come to Park View the team’s following practice, Sophomore outside hitters tive and encouraging [as coaches], been publicizing the Friday night and check out the action on Fri- Koscinski said team members were Denni Johnson and Lauren Kinney teach intensity and teach winning. volleyball night. day when the Patriots and Mus- fired up. are also having solid seasons for I feel every game we’re getting “They selected the volleyball tangs will compete. The home “It was the best we played all the Patriots. better and better. The girls are team as their team project,” said team may or may not win, but they season,” said the coach, of the Koscinski said there is a big dif- working hard, It’s not just one or Koscinski, of the sports marketing will have fun either way. Falcons’ Football Handles Manassas Park, 28-0 Next up for 2-0 Briar Woods is visiting ing signal caller completed nine of 15 passes year-old Briar Woods’ football program. Hedgesville of West Virginia. for 155 yards. Gray caught six balls for 109 Davidson calls the plays in the defensive yards on the night. The Falcons also had huddle. By Rich Sanders ule. We wanted to take care of unfinished busi- touchdown runs from Ray Taliaferro (17 car- The Connection ness when we had a chance to get to the re- ries, 70 yards) and Billy McDonald. “HE’S ONE OF the most aggressive players gion championship last year. Now, we want on the team,” said Pierce, of talented line- he Falcons of Briar Woods High to start the next chapter.” BRIAR WOODS has run the ball well over backer Davidson. “He’s very physical and de- School are flying high on the grid- After beating Briar Woods in last year’s re- its first two games. In the season opener vic- manding of himself and the players around T tory over Millbrook, four Falcon running backs him. He makes the defensive calls and keeps iron early on this season. gion semifinals, Millbrook, a member of the Head coach Charlie Pierce’s football team Northwestern District, ultimately saw its 2007 rushed for 50-plus yards. Those players were guys in check.” improved its record to 2-0 last Friday night season end with a loss to Monticello Andrew Davidson and Taliaferro, who both Two other team leaders include Gray, a re- with a 28-0 win at Manassas Park (Bull Run (Charlottesville) in the region II title game. averaged over eight yards per carry, as well ceiver/defensive back who is coming off a District). Two weeks earlier, Briar Woods de- Briar Woods, following the recent season as Matt Eisenman and McDonald (2 TDs). junior season in which he caught 40 balls feated Millbrook High, 27-13, in its season opener win over Millbrook, had a bye on its Taliaferro is a transfer student from DeMatha when then-senior Alex Munro was the start- opener at home in Brambleton. It was schedule the following week before getting High in Hyattsville, Md. ing QB, and Frattali, the JV team’s starting Millbrook (Winchester) who ended the Fal- back in action on Friday night against Defensively against the Pioneers, Briar Woods quarterback and the varsity backup a year ago. cons’ season a year ago at the Region II play- Manassas Park. In the non-district win, the had interception returns for touchdowns from Coach Pierce said Frattali has shown good offs. Falcons built a 14-0 halftime lead and scored seniors J.T. Bailey and Jake Ashton. progression as the varsity starter this season. two third quarter touchdowns to finish out Four of Briar Woods’ key leaders this sea- “He’s grasping the offense and getting better “MILLBROOK was a team that made it to the game’s scoring. son are senior captains. They are Bailey (line- every week,” said Pierce. “He has the ability to the Region [II] championship. They knocked Briar Woods junior quarterback Austin backer/running back), Ashton, Davidson, an run the ball pretty good. He doesn’t have us out of the playoffs [in the semis],” said Frattali threw touchdown passes to senior inside linebacker on defense and a running breakaway speed, but has good quickness. He Pierce. “To start this season with a quality win wide receivers Jeff Simmons (first quarter, 31 back out of the slot (spread) position on of- throws a good ball. [Against Millbrook] he did a against a quality opponent, you feel good yards) and Jeremy Gray (third quarter, 24- fense, and two-way tackle Aaron Kakol (6-4, great job in his first game as the starting quar- about it. It was our first game of the sched- yard strike). For the game, the first year start- 270 pounds), a fourth year starter in the four- terback.” 14 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ September 17-23, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Park View Cross Country Sports Briefs Moving in the Right Direction By Rich Sanders country] program we can use to benefit on the track The Connection side of things,” he said. Earlier this season, Park View competed at the 25- he Park View High boys’ and girls’ cross coun- team Chancellor Invitational in Fredericksburg. From Ttry teams put together solid showings at the that meet to last week’s Judge’s Invitational, of which Handley Judge’s Classic event on Sept. 11 there were 15 girls teams and 16 boys teams repre- in Winchester. For first year Patriots’ head coach Jim sented, the Patriots showed good improvement. Nosal and his program, the 2008 fall season is going The team was hoping to compete at the annual to be about improving times and getting better and Great Meadows event at The Plains a couple weeks better with each meet. And Nosal liked the progress ago, but the renowned early season meet was called he saw from his team at the early season Classic. off due to the poor weather. The meet will not be “The girls’ times went down,” said Nosal, of the made up. Handley event. “Our boys’ top five averaged under Key members of the Park View girls’ cross country 20 minutes. That’s a big step from last year.” team this season are seniors Sarah Taylor, Megan Nosal, who has been head coach of the Park View Barnes and Lauren Rymer. Photo by Craig Sterbutzel track and field program for the past two years, said “They have really good times and are strong run- The Potomac Falls High cheerleaders were on hand to the cross country program he has taken over will be ners,” said coach Nosal, of the three 12th graders. lead the Panthers’ faithful at last Friday night’s football looking to make steady progress in a highly com- “They bring good leadership to the team.” game. There, the home team handled Jefferson High of petitive Dulles District. On the boys’ side, top runners include senior David West Virginia, 31-14. The Potomac Falls football team, “Right now, we’re very much in a building phase,” Fischer, junior Tom Vereb and senior Mateen Ali, a with the win, improved to 3-0. said Nosal. “We’re looking at things and saying, `Can first-year runner who has made his name athletically we improve on the week before?’ We’re trying to get as a Patriots’ soccer player. everybody a little bit faster, really trying to under- This Saturday, Park View will compete at the stand the sport. ” Oatlands Invitational meet in Leesburg. Nosal said Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The The coach said the work accomplished by the cross his boys and girls team members are looking for- Connection country team this autumn could pay dividends for the ward to continuing to test themselves at another big Potomac Falls High girls’ upcoming winter and spring track and field seasons as meet. cross country runner Chris- well. “They’re definitely looking forward to Oatlands,” tina Lee (pictured) and her “Right now, it’s really about establishing a [cross said Nosal. “They are geared and ready to go.” Panther teammates, both on the girls’ and boys’ side, will take part in the annual Spartans Sharp Early Oatlands Invitational this Saturday in Leesburg. The large, middle of the season On in Football Season meet will begin at 9 a.m. By Rich Sanders and he can throw the ball as well as Spartans will open up district play Stone Bridge High School will be holding its first Spirit Bowl Invi- The Connection anyone we’ve had.” with a home game against Briar tational varsity cheer competition. Eleven teams from all over Virginia, Senior running back Breon Earl, Woods. The Falcons, like Broad Run, including local teams such as Freedom High School and Broad Run High ith a pair of wins un- one of the Dulles’ District’s top are coming off a 2007 season in School, along with Stone Bridge will be hitting the mats to see which team Wder its belt, the Broad playmakers last year, has a little bit which they qualified for the Region can claim top honors. This new, but hopefully annual competition will be Run High football team of a different role this season. As the II playoffs. held Saturday, Sept. 20. For more information, contact Joe Dolansky at entered its early season bye week Spartans’ tailback a year ago out of “At this stage of the season, the [email protected] with a perfect 2-0 record. the team’s then-I formation scheme, pre-district games are to kind of see The Spartans, last year’s Dulles Earl was more of a traditional run- where we’re at,” said Burnett. “Right The annual Northern Virginia Senior Olympics will begin this District champions, won their first ner. This year, Burnett, by using the now we’re very happy. The kids are Saturday (Sept. 20) at 10:30 a.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Community two games over host Wakefield High spread offense, is utilizing Earl more playing hard and aggressively and Center (3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington). Competition in track and field, softball of Arlington and at home against as both a back and a pass receiver. not taking any team lightly.” hit and throw will take place. The Virginia Hospital Center is sponsoring a Ballou High (Washington, D.C.). He likely will not get as many car- Broad Run’s defense is led by se- health fair at the Senior Olympics, which will continue through Oct. 2. The home victory came by a deci- ries this season as he did a year ago. nior middle linebacker Kenny The public is invited. No admission fee. For more information, call 703- sive score of 54-14. That will save him from the wear McAdow, a Second Team All-State 228-4721. “So far, we’re very pleased with and tear and hopefully keep him selection last year as a junior. The remaining Senior Olympics schedule includes: Monday, Sept. 22, our defense,” said Broad Run head fresh all season. Through Broad “In many ways, he’s the heart of backgammon, racquetball and basketball free throws at Lee District Park coach Mike Burnett. “I think our Run’s first two games, Earl carried the team,” said Burnett. “He’s a tire- (6601 Telegraph Rd., Franconia), team line dance at the Lincolnia Senior defensive play has been consistent the ball only 14 times for 150 yards less worker.” Center (4710 Chambliss St., Alex.) and bowling at Bowl America Shirley and good. [Offensively] we im- total. Another important leader on the (6450 Edsall Rd., Alex.) ; Tuesday, Sept. 23, women’s 3x3 basketball, proved a lot from week one to week “He has been great,” said Burnett. Spartans’ team is senior center/de- chess, bait casting, Frisbee throw, yo-yo at Lee District Park, eight ball pool two. Against Wakefield, we thought “He’s really been a big player for us. fensive end Sean Lewis. A year ago, at Lincolnia Senior Center, singles tennis at Wakefield Park (8100 Braddock we were a little bit sloppy.” He’s such an explosive runner. This Lewis was an All-District player at Rd., Annandale); Wednesday, Sept. 24, golf at Penderbrook Golf Club The Spartans have received solid year, he’s playing in the slot and able the center position. And he is spear- (3700 Golf Trail La., Fairfax), shuffleboard, horseshoes and bunco, at Hollin play thus far from senior quarter- to get into pass routes. It’s a much heading the offensive line’s charge Hall Senior Center (1500 Shenandoah Rd., Alex.), chess at Lee District back Chris Jessop, who runs Broad better situation.” again this season. Park, miniature golf at Cameron Run Regional Park (4001 Eisenhower Run’s spread offense (one running Following a 2007 season in Ave., Alex.), singles tennis at Wakefield Park; Thursday, Sept. 25, table back, four wideouts) attack. In the THE COACH said the pre-district which Broad Run went a perfect tennis, scrabble and cribbage at Lee District Park, duplicate bridge at win over Ballou, Jessop, playing in schedule has given the Spartans a 10-0 during the regular season, Lincolnia Senior Center and doubles tennis at Wakefield Park; Friday, just the first half because of the lop- chance to develop an identity as the Spartans are looking for an- Sept. 26, doubles tennis at Wakefield Park, swimming and diving at Lee sided score, rushed for over 100 they get ready for the upcoming dis- other big time successful campaign District Park; Monday, Sept. 29, ice skating at Kettler Capitals Iceplex yards and two touchdowns, and also trict schedule. The team, following in ’08. And the Spartans are off to (Ballston Mall, Arl.); and Tuesday, Sept. 30 through Oct. 2, pickleball tossed a pair a touchdown passes. last weekend’s bye, was scheduled a nice start. They are a hungry at Thomas Jefferson Community Center. “Chris has been terrific,” said to play another non-district game team as a result of a season-end- More than 500 seniors are expected to compete. Gold, silver and bronze Burnett. “He’s really a great all- against Brentsville District ing, first round Region II playoff medals will be awarded after each event. The Northern Virginia Senior around athlete, that’s the biggest (Nokesville) this Friday night at loss to area and district rival Park Olympics is sponsored by the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church thing. He’s a threat running the ball home. Then, the following week, the View last year. and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ September 17-23, 2008 ❖ 15 703-917-6464 Zone 1: • Reston EmploymentEmployment Zone 1 Ad Deadline: • Herndon • Loudoun Tuesday 4 p.m.

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Send announcements or events, which are open to unteer Loudoun Board. joined the board at its annual retreat, held at the the public at no or minimal cost, to The Loudoun The name change also stems from a desire of the Claude Moore Park Recreation Center in June. Employment Connection, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA organization to be consistent with other volunteer 22102 or e-mail centers both in the D.C. region and within the af- The Heritage Farm Museum located in [email protected]. Deadline is filiation of the recently merged Points of Light Claude Moore Park in Sterling seeks volunteers to Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork Institute and HandsOn Network. For more informa- serve as program assistants and instructors pro- encouraged. For more information, call 703-917- tion about Volunteer Loudoun, call 703-737-8424 grams in their new interactive exhibit hall. Ask VETERINARY ASSISTANT 6454. or e-mail [email protected]. about internships for college and graduate school students; paid positions also available for qualified Small animal hosp. Great Falls. Will The Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, is look- The Loudoun Museum is seeking a number of applicants. Call curator Katie Jones at 571-258- train. 703-757-7570 • www.ourvets.com ing for teens who love to read for its Teen dedicated volunteers for this year’s 17th annual 3800. Reading Buddies program Mondays, Sept. 22, Hauntings event. Each year, costumed guides 29, Oct. 6, 20 and 27, at 4:30 p.m. Call 703- lead visitors through downtown Leesburg’s his- The Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Blood 777-0368. toric, and reportedly haunted, sites. This year’s Services Region of the American Red Cross is OFFICE MANAGER walking tours will be Friday, Oct. 24 and Satur- seeking volunteers to assist its blood collections The Loudoun Cooperative Extension is seeking day, Oct. 25, from 6-10 p.m. The museum needs staff at blood drives and blood donor centers. The New dental office in Herndon/Re- volunteers to assist with financial education. volunteers in all areas of the event including ticket volunteers will assist with customer service to do- ston seeks exp’d. FT ofc. mgr. who's re- Free classes will be offered Sept. 22, 29 and sales, tour guides, storytellers and museum visitor nors and with caring for donors in the refreshment sponsible, friendly w/ passion for cust. Oct. 6, from 6-9 p.m. each evening, at the services help. Call Beth Friedmann, museum ad- area after the donation process. This position is service. Will greet patients, schedule Loudoun Cooperative Extension Office. Attendance ministrator, at 703-777-7427 or e-mail offered to people who are 14 years of age or older. appt's, collect payments, verify insur- at all sessions is mandatory. Topics to be covered [email protected]. Specific responsibilities include greeting donors ance, light accounting & other office du- will include debt management, money manage- and providing them with essential reading mate- ties. Excel. phone skills, able to multi- ment, reviewing credit reports, budgeting and Volunteer Loudoun announces a new board rials, serving refreshments and observing donors task a must. Exp. w/Eaglesoft a +. Ben- bankruptcy. Contact Guy Johnson at Loudoun Co- of directors to include a new slate of executive of- for post-donation reactions to giving blood. A free, efits negot. Fax resume 703-896-3094 operative Extension at 703-771-5419. ficers. New members Megan Descutner of HCA brief training is provided. Capital Division; Bob Gleason of the Sterling com- Trainings are scheduled at Red Cross offices in Loudoun Volunteer Services has changed its munity; Mike Kalasanckas of the Metropolitan throughout the various areas. To register for train- name to Volunteer Loudoun in an effort to bet- Washington Airports Authority; Melanie Miles of ing or for more information, call the American Red ter align itself with Leadership Loudoun, a partner the Miles LeHane Group Inc.; and Joan Ziemba of Cross Volunteer Office at 1-800-272-0094, Ext. 1 organization that was founded by the former Vol- George Washington University’s Virginia Campus or e-mail [email protected]. Internships Available Bulletin Board Unusual opportunity to learn many aspects of the newspaper business. Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Internships available in reporting, WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 17 SATURDAY/SEPT. 20 ages 6-8. The selection is “Go, Go America” by photography, research, graphics. JOB FAIR. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Washington Dulles SHRED EVENT. 8 a.m.-noon, CountrySide Dan Yaccarino. Call 703-444-3228. International Airport, ground transportation parkway pool parking lot, 46020 Algonkian ADVENTURES IN READING. 4 p.m., Sterling Opportunities for students, and for area of the main terminal on the eastern end. Parkway, Sterling. Recycle old paper documents Library, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. Book club adults considering change of career. The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce and confidential files; remove staples and for 8- to 12-year-olds. September theme: lose sponsors a job fair with vendors representing paperclips. No business documents. Criminal the back to school blues. Registration begins two Unpaid. Call John Lovaas, 703-917- concessionaires and retail establishments. investigators and crime prevention specialists for weeks before the program. Sign up online at 6405 or email internship@connection Contact Eileen Curtis at 571-323-5301, the Sheriff’s Office on-site to answer questions. http://library.loudoun.gov or phone 703-430- [email protected]. Free, sponsored by the Sheriff’s Office and 9500. newspapers.com CountrySide Proprietary. E-mail Lt. Eric Prugh, MOMS CUB OF STERLING. 10:30 a.m., at the [email protected] or call 703-430-0715. North Sterling Fire Station at 46700 Middlefield FRIDAY/SEPT. 19 SCHOOL EVENT. Dominion High School, 21326 Drive, Cascades. Open house, which includes a CLUB MEETING. 10 a.m., at the Ashburn Library, Augusta Drive, Sterling, is holding its Taste of tour. The club is a support group designed for 43316 Hay Road. MOMS Club of Ashburn Farm Titan Territory VI. The all-day community event at-home mothers including those who work out is holding a meet-and-greet event; get held by the Dominion high-school cluster of of their home or part time. No strollers. Visit information about the club, meet members. schools begins with a varsity volleyball www.geocities.com/sterlingmomsclub or e-mail Features Music with Maddie. Call Jen Schlosser, tournament at 9 a.m., followed by a picnic at 4 [email protected] to sign up for the Now! Complete membership vice president, at 703-858-1918 or p.m., pep rally at 6 p.m. and varsity football club. [email protected] or visit game at 7:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or a ORIGAMI BOOK CLUB. 4 p.m., at Cascades www.geocities.com/momsclubashburn. blanket to sit on and a dish to share for a Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Print Editions MOMS CLUB of Sterling will meet at 10:30 a.m., potluck picnic. Ages 8 and up. The selection is “Sadako,” by at the Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Eleanor Coerr. Call 703-444-3228. Sterling. An allergist from the medical advisory COUNTRYSIDE WOMEN’S CLUB. at 10 a.m., at board of the Loudoun Allergy Network will SUNDAY/SEPT. 21 a private residence in CountrySide. Fall Online! discuss food allergies. This meeting is open to all GIRL SCOUTS. 2-5 p.m., Cascades Library, 21060 welcoming coffee. Contact Marla for directions The full print editions of all 18 existing and prospective members. Includes toys, Whitfield Place, Sterling. Girls Scouts open and information at 571-434-0667. CountrySide snacks and coloring pages for the children. Visit house, learn about the Scouts program. Women’s Club is open to women from Connection Newspapers are now www.geocities.com/sterlingmomsclub or e-mail CountrySide and all communities in the available on our Web Site in PDF format, [email protected]. MONDAY/SEPT. 22 surrounding areas. Call Allyson at 703-404- NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB. 4 p.m., at Cascades 1083. page by page, identical to our weekly newsprint editions, including print advertising. Go to Ongoing Events www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click on “Print Editions.” The September 2008 edition of “Inside clude day and night “MAiZEs,” food, hayrides, moon St., offers fall concerts the first and third Fridays Loudoun County” features segments on energy bounces, pony rides, cow train, corn cannon, water and second and fourth Saturdays of each month. efficiency and volunteering. wars and pick-your-own pumpkin patch. Hours are No concert Oct. 11. All ages. Call 703-430-9480 for The guests for the first segment of the television Fridays, 4-10 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and schedule. show are Loudoun County energy manager Najib Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $10 per person 12 Salehi and Diane O’Grady of the Office of the County years old or older, $8 per child 6-11, free for child Teen Reading Buddies Story Time, Mondays, Administrator. In the show’s second segment features under 5. Call 703-779-9372 or visit http:// through Oct. 27, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Ashburn Library, Lisa Rose and Karen Krei of Volunteer Loudoun, for- www.nvrpa.org/parks/themaize. 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. One-on-one reading time merly Loudoun Volunteer Services. for children as they buddy up with teen volunteers “Inside Loudoun County” is a 30-minute cable tele- Pumpkinville Festival, Sept. 27-Nov. 2, 9 who will read picture books to them. Recommended vision program airing Mondays-Fridays, at 7 p.m. and a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Leesburg Animal Park, 19270 for ages 3-6. Closed Sept. 15 and Oct. 13. 9 p.m., on Comcast Government Channel 23 and James Monroe Highway, Leesburg. Explore the park Verizon FiOS Channel 40. The show is hosted by and enjoy unlimited hay and tractor rides, pumpkin The Loudoun Museum, 16 Loudoun St., S.W., Nancy McCormick of the Loudoun County Office of painting and many other activities. Visit the farm Leesburg, celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Public Information and is produced by Comcast. market for exotic pumpkins. Cost: $7 per person on founding of Leesburg in 1758 with its new exhibition, weekdays, $12 on weekends, free for children under Leesburg: Crossroads of Tradition and Transition. The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, the 2. Visit www.LeesburgAnimalPark.com/ Explore the history of Leesburg through a selection competition for senior adults 50 years of age and pumpkinville.htm. objects, photographs, postcards, and maps. The ex- PRINT EDITIONS over, will be Sept. 20-Oct. 2. More than 20 events hibition will be on view from through May 2009. will take place during the 10-day competition at vari- Teen Reading Buddies Story Time, Tues- The museum is open Mondays and Wednesdays-Sat- M ous venues. Visit www.novaseniorolympics.com for days, Sept. 30 and October 7, 21, 4:30 p.m., Rust urdays, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, from 1-5 a complete schedule. Library at 34D Catoctin Circle, Leesburg. One-on-one p.m. Call 703-777-7427. reading time for children as they buddy up with teen Temple Hall Farm Regional Park’s Corn MAiZE volunteers who will read picture books to them. Rec- Leesburg Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m.- and Barnyard Fun, Sept. 26-Nov. 2, at Temple Hall ommended for ages 3-6. noon, at Virginia Village Shopping Center on Catoctin Farm Regional Park, 15789 Temple Hall Lane, Circle, S.E., Leesburg. Runs from May 3-Oct. 25. Leesburg. Activities are family-fun oriented and in- The Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise Visit www.loudounfarmersmarkets.org/Leesburg. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ September 17-23, 2008 ❖ 17 Barreling Through 703-917-6400 in Burtonsville Zone 1: • Reston Home & Garden Zone 1 Ad Deadline: • Herndon • Loudoun connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Monday Noon By KENNETH B. 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