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Photo by Craig Sterbutzel Photo www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com September 10-16, 2008 ❖ Volume V, Number 37 Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Ashburn Connection Editor Jennifer Lesinski News 703-917-6454 or [email protected] Last Call Old Dominion Brewpub shuts down.

he Old Dominion Brewpub, a longtime favorite of locals for Tdrink, food and fun closed its doors permanently Aug. 25. The

announcement was made quietly, as noth- Photo by ing more than a posted sign on the front door and a brief release on the company’s Web site were used to inform the public. Old Dominion Brewery, the home of the Jennifer Lesinski Brewpub, has been influx ever since Coastal Brewing Company, a joint venture between Maryland-based Fordham Brewing Com- pany and Anheuser-Busch, purchased it in March 2007. Started in 1989 by Jerry Bailey, the Old Dominion enjoyed success as a small /The Connection brewery, selling the equivalent of 27,000 barrels of beer in 2006, making it the 50th largest brewery in the country, according to its Web site. However, with new owners, changes followed. The first change came in the form of ending its 10-year-old annual Old Do- The Old Dominion Brewery. minion Brewery Festival, which was very Read the Announcement popular, with its beer sampling and live To see OD’s beer lineup, distributors and to Currently, Old Dominion distributes can still find and enjoy their favorite la- music. Then the closing of the Brewpub. read the formal closing announcement, visit its beer in Virginia, Maryland, Washing- gers and ales. www.olddominion.com. Coastal Brewing appears to be closing ton, D.C., Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Calls to the Old Dominion Brewery for the Brewpub to shift the company’s fo- North Carolina and Atlanta, Ga. The an- comment on the closing were not re- cus, as the notice on the Web site and the ion Brewing Company to focus on its pri- nouncement noted that the closing will not turned. posting on the doors states that “The clos- mary objective — producing authentic, affect any other operations of the Coastal ing of the brewpub will allow Old Domin- high-quality craft beers and sodas.” Brewing Company, so fans of the brewery — Justin Fanizzi

‘Results Not Typical’ BOS Approve Park Agreement gan her treatment. While the chemotherapy Ashburn woman proved strenuous on Lane and the family, County to create regional park in Ashburn. displays determination she kept her spirits up. Her sister from Cali- fornia encouraged her to stay positive. Lane he Loudoun County Board of Su- site located on the north and west side in face of adversity. listened and wrote a letter to herself from Tpervisors on Sept. 8, approved of Old Ox Road (Route 606). Dominion the doctors stating that she had recovered the acquisition of approximately Power plans to use the five-acre site to from the illness. When a doctor inquired 257 acres of land from the Hanson Fam- construct two monopole transmission By Mirza Kurspahic about her attitude, and reminded her that ily Partnership for a regional park serv- lines as a part of a 230-kilovolt, single- The Connection the situation is serious, Lane said, “You ing the southeastern part of the county. circuit transmission line from the pro- know what, I am going to be a results not The acquisition is the culmination of ne- posed Brambleton substation to the isa-Marie Lane was 37 years old in typical.” Instead of giving into the pain gotiations with Greenway sub- L2004, when she went to see a doc caused by the treatment, Lane decided to the Hanson fam- station in tor regarding a lump on her neck. start running. “It was a way for me to con- ily, Dominion “As our population grows, Loudoun County. The then Herndon resident was diagnosed trol something I had no control over,” she Power and the The powerline with lymphoma. said. She has had a clean bill National Park we are very aware of the was approved by “It was like somebody just of health since June 2005 and Service as a part the State Corpo- sat down with you and said, More ran her first marathon in Feb- of a federal pro- need to preserve public ration Commis- ‘You have cancer,’” said Lane, To learn more ruary 2006, not a typical re- gram, which per- open space for the benefit sion in 2004. The now a 40-year-old Ashburn about the Lymphoma covery from chemotherapy. mits park land federal program Research Ride, visit resident. “I thought they had www.lymphoma.org/ The motivational phrase parcels to be ex- of all our residents.” permits Domin- my results confused with ride2008 stuck with Lane after the fam- changed. — Supervisor Scott York (I-At Large) ion Power to pro- someone else,” Lane, a ily moved back to Herndon. At its Sept. 18, vide a parcel for mother of two whose husband The Results Not Typical bi- 2007, meeting, park use of equal was away on a three-month Coast Guard cycle team was formed last year to partici- the Board of Supervisors directed county or greater value to the county in ex- deployment at the time, said. “There were pate in the inaugural Lymphoma Research staff to enter into negotiations with the change for the county-owned parcel. no signs I was sick, I was in perfect health.” Ride in Montgomery County, Md. The bi- U.S. Department of the Interior and Do- The Hanson Family Partnership has Lane informed her husband about the ill- cycle ride was initiated to raise funds for minion Power to facilitate a land ex- ness via satellite phone and the family re- change for a county-owned five-acre park See Park Land, Page 5 located to Charleston, S.C., where she be- See Biking, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 ❖ 3 News Week in Loudoun Offices Moving The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Administrative Offices will be moving from its current location on Catoctin Circle to 880 Harrison St. in Leesburg in September. The move will take place from Sept. 17-19. During this time the main Sheriff’s Office will be closed to the public for adminis- trative services. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Leesburg office will reopen Monday, Sept. 22. The Sheriff’s Office adminis- trative building now includes personnel from the Sheriff’s Office administration, records, public information, applicants section and property and evidence. The move comes as the agency attempts to consolidate the vari- ous divisions and streamline its operations. Due to the fact the agency has no facility large enough to accommodate all divisions; several divisions are spread out among five different buildings in the Leesburg area. Later this year the Special Operations Division and the Criminal Investigations Division will move into the 39 Catoctin Circle location after it has been renovated. Free Safety Kits The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging gun own- ers to pick up free safety kits. The agency has more 1,000 gun- locks that were donated to them by Project ChildSafe, a nation- Contributed wide firearms safety education program in an effort to prevent gun accidents in the homes of county residents. The safety kits, which include a gunlock, will be distributed on a first come-first serve basis at three Sheriff’s Office facilities in the county. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Administration Lisa-Marie Lane continues to fight lymphoma even though she has had a clean bill of Building, 39 Catoctin Circle, S.E., Leesburg; the Dulles South health for more than three years. Public Safety Center, 25216 Loudoun County Parkway in Chantilly; and the Ashburn substation, 45299 Research Place in Ashburn. The gunlocks can be picked-up between the hours of 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. Each kit contains a safety curriculum and a cable-style gun- Biking to Help Others lock. The locks fit on most types of handguns, rifles and shot- guns. From Page 3 21, and Lane is busy training for the noncom- petitive ride with her teammates and encour- Health Check Survey the Lymphoma Research Foundation. Lane partici- aging others to participate. “This is just a won- pated in the 50-mile ride, even though she had never derful way to really empower the survivors,” Loudoun County residents have a few weeks remaining to par- been on a bicycle before she started training for the she said. Her husband, a lieutenant com- ticipate in a survey as part of the county’s first formal public health enduring challenge. mander in the Coast Guard, recently needs assessment, “Loudoun Health Check.” The survey will end bought her a new bicycle to improve her Tuesday, Sept. 30. “HER SPIRIT is con- “You know what, I training. Meanwhile, Lane, the Brownie “This brief, anonymous survey is critical to understanding the tagious,” Cathy Girl Scout leader at St. Joseph, is en- priorities and needs of our residents,” said Dr. David Goodfriend, Wilkes, a Herndon am going to be a couraging the students from the school Loudoun County Health Department Director, in a press release. resident and member to participate in the event as volunteers. The Loudoun Health Check survey is available online at of this year’s Results results not typical.” “I love the fact our school is involved,” www.loudoun.gov/healthcheck, and in hard copy form at Not Typical team, said. — Lisa-Marie Lane, Lane said. “You’re never too young to Loudoun County libraries and community centers. For more in- Lane’s son and daugh- get involved.” formation, contact the Health Department at [email protected]. Lymphoma survivor ter attend St. Joseph One hundred people participated in School in Herndon to- last year’s inaugural ride that raised Watch for Children gether with Wilkes’ son. “If I need any inspiration I $350,000 for the Lym- Now that the summer break has come to an end Loudoun County can get it from her,” Wilkes, a first-time participant phoma Research Foun- Sheriff Steve Simpson is reminding all drivers to watch for school- in the Lymphoma Research Ride, said. “It’s hard to dation. This year’s ride “She’s such an aged children walking to and from school; as they may forget to be around her and not be enthusiastic about what has more than inspirational watch for you. she’s doing. She’s such an inspirational and positive $200,000 in pledges, During the first few weeks of September deputies will be con- person and it’s great to be around someone like that.” which is more than it and positive ducting a Back-to-School campaign strictly enforcing speed and Wilkes said her mother is a breast cancer survivor had at this time last other traffic violations in the area of elementary, middle and high and she understands from that experience how can- year. Christine Cheson person and it’s schools throughout the county. The campaign is to ensure the cer can affect families. She has contributed to other said the more money is safety and welfare for the children returning to school. charities in the past and decided to participate in raised the better the great to be Deputies will be utilizing RADAR, LIDAR and “Smart Trailers,” the Lymphoma Research Ride this year because it is chances are of finding marked and unmarked cruisers, as well as the motorcycle unit. a way to support not only Lane, but also many people cures and having more around The Sheriff’s Office would also like to send a friendly reminder who suffer from the disease. healthy patients. “I just to all drivers to obey signals by law-enforcement officers and cross- Dr Bruce Cheson, a lymphoma specialist at the want us to continue to someone like ing guards. Last school year there were several incidents where Georgetown University Medical Center, and his wife, raise awareness,” she that.” drivers disobeyed the signals given by crossing guards. By ignor- Christine, decided to sponsor the ride after a long said, adding that so far ing their signals the drivers put the lives of the children and the discussion on how to best get involved with a char- the participants in this — Cathy Wilkes, crossing guard in danger. ity. “It’s inspiring to see people living full lives,” Chris- year’s ride range in age Results Not Typical tine Cheson, the ride’s co-chair, said. She said her from 15 to 77. She said team member husband loves bicycling and loves working with his the organizers hope to For more briefs, visit patients and their families. “My husband’s profes- attract 200 cyclists for www.connectionnewspapers.com. sion is more than just a job,” Christine Cheson said. this year’s ride. To learn more about the Lym- phoma Research Ride, visit THIS YEAR’S RIDE will take place Sunday, Sept. www.lymphoma.org/ride2008.

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Photo by Photo From left, Martha Kaczmarskyj, Cynthia Leigh and Cindy Goldberg, pictured with the new recycle bin and rain barrel for the Lowes Island Community Center and one of the new and improved recycle bins residents will soon receive, are formative mem- bers of the Cascades Green Team. Green Team to Rescue

about a dozen members, is working to establish a New group works to put countywide coalition with other communities. Cascades at forefront of “I think a lot of us had kind of a pent-up demand for that sort of thing,” said Cynthia Leigh, another of eco-friendliness and has the group’s formative members. “I know I did.” several upcoming events. THE CASCADES Green Team meets once a month to share ideas and make plans for the community. “One of the nicest things about the Green Team, for By Mike DiCicco me, has been to share our ideas,” Leigh said, noting The Connection that she had, for example, recently learned about the Freecycle Network through discussions with the n March, Cindy Goldberg placed a call for mem- group. bers for a then-nonexistent Green Team in the Martha Kaczmarskyj, team member and general ICascades Current newsletter, setting a time and manager of the Cascades Community Association, place for the group’s first meeting. About eight said the advice is also shared with residents via a or 10 people showed up for the initial meeting in green initiative page on the community Web site, tips April. and columns in the newsletter and word-of-mouth. Since then, a number of environmentally friendly “The word definitely spreads,” she said. changes have taken place in the Cascades commu- However, all is not tips and tidbits at Green Team nity, several “green” events have been planned for the next few months, and the team, now numbering See Greener, Page 6 Gaining More Park Land From Page 3 vice in October. The Department of Interior review and approval process is expected to take between agreed to sell the property for $5 million, well be- six to 12 months. The county will plan the park as a low market value, to establish a regional park in regional park with active and passive recreation uses. memory of Hal and Berni Hanson. The park will be Future development of the park amenities will be located at 23862 Evergreen Mills Road, near included in the county’s Capital Improvement Pro- Fleetwood Road, in Ashburn. Dominion Power is gram. providing the funding for the purchase in exchange “Today’s acquisition offers a unique opportunity for the utility’s ownership of the five-acre parcel. for the citizens of Loudoun County to obtain some much-needed park space, particularly for those liv- FINAL SETTLEMENT on the property is contin- ing in the Route 50 corridor and the Dulles South gent upon approval of the land exchange from the Planning area. As our population grows, we are very National Park Service and the U.S. Department of aware of the need to preserve public open space for the Interior. The county anticipates submitting the the benefit of all our residents,” said Supervisor Scott required documentation to the National Park Ser- K. York (I-At Large) in a press release. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 ❖ 5 For unabridged versions of stories, visit News www.connectionnewspapers.com. Trial Enforcement Program Yields Results

Buckley said she had heard often enough On the whole, he said, “We really didn’t Staff reports on aggressive Sterling Park pilot “that there’s a disconnect between what you see any obvious issues that would indicate program initiated in December. all find and what residents are telling us” overcrowding.” Fairfax said residents in the and that she hoped to discuss overcrowd- three overcrowding cases that had been ing enforcement further during the eastern pursued during the trial period — none of By Mike DiCicco licensed businesses being run out of homes, Loudoun community planning process. which were associated with the pilot pro- The Connection residential overcrowding and inoperable, Chairman Scott York (I-at large) recalled gram — had allowed staff into their homes, commercial or recreational vehicles on resi- that Fairfax had approached the previous but he said he wasn’t sure whether any had y the time zoning enforcement dential properties. Property owners were board to ask for more personnel dedicated been found to be in violation. staff started patrolling two streets invited to two meetings on the subject, one to enforcing Overcrowding rules and he He said he hadn’t spoken with any of the Bin Sterling Park last February, in Spanish and the other in English, and asked Fairfax if staff shortages were an is- supervisors about what the pilot program many of the problems they were inspections started in early February. sue. One and a half full-time positions are might lead to, but he added, “I think it’s there to correct had already been rectified, “A lot of corrections were made without currently dedicated to overcrowding en- one of those to-be-continued things.” according to the report that was presented you having to lift a finger or a complaint forcement. “The next step would be something I put to the Board of Supervisors at its meeting being registered,” Sterling District Super- “I did appear before you in November and together using the existing budget,” last Tuesday, Sept. 2. visor Eugene Delgaudio (R) said to Keith asked you to supplement that, but that’s a Delgaudio said. He said this would likely According to the report, staff concluded Fairfax, the enforcement program manager, conversation for another day,” Fairfax said, include zoning enforcement staff taking on that a number of property owners had at last Tuesday’s meeting. adding that he had pulled other members another two streets next year, while he brought themselves into compliance after Fairfax agreed, saying he thought the of the inspection team for overcrowding thought his own staff could patrol two being notified that inspectors would be on mailings were the most effective part of the cases when necessary. streets as well. “Because the moral of the their streets, given the number of violations program. The staff report also acknowledged that story, and the theme of the report, was that the staffers found, compared with the num- many of the concerns raised by Sterling resi- corrections took place when staff had meet- ber of complaints they had received previ- ASKED BY Supervisor Sally Kurtz (D- dents during the suburban community plan- ings and sent out a letter and showed that ously. Catoctin) what the program cost, Fairfax ning process, such as tall grass, cars parked they mean business,” he said. In the face of mounting complaints about said an initial, “elementary and crude” es- on lawns, accumulation of trash and aban- Delgaudio said there was some sense of ill-kept properties and timate would put the doned personal property, are not covered cooperation on the matter of proactive zon- multiple, unrelated price at about $9,000. by the zoning ordinance, although an ing enforcement between himself, Supervi- people packed into “It’s hard to “That sounds a little amendment addressing vehicles on lawns sors Buckley and Andrea McGimsey (D- homes in Sterling, the cheaper than I thought it is pending. Potomac) and York and that he might work previous Board of Super- determine from the would be,” Kurtz said. In a separate interview, Fairfax said all with Buckley’s and McGimsey’s offices to visors directed staff last Supervisor Susan nine of his office’s employees were involved include streets in their districts in a future December to launch a pi- outside if a house Klimek Buckley (D- in the effort, while they were also fielding program. lot program of proactive Sugarland Run) observed complaints from all over the county. Although money is tight, he said, the zoning enforcement on is in fact suffering that zoning staff had re- More than half of the complaints received county could possibly add one or two people North Argonne Avenue ceived 160 complaints of during those months came from the Ster- to the zoning enforcement staff, since new and Williamsburg Road, from residential residential overcrowding ling District, according to the staff report. zoning ordinances were being created, but two areas of Sterling Park overcrowding.” countywide during the “We physically went to each address on he said he did not see the staff growing with the highest number time the program was those two streets and cited those violations beyond that in the near future. “The desire of complaints being filed — Keith Fairfax, enforce- being conducted and that we found,” he said, adding that at least is there, but the money is not,” Delgaudio by residents. ment program manager wondered how many one zoning employee was in the target area said. He said he wanted to “establish a di- At the end of the year, cases had been detected. every day. rection that must continue” for neighbor- all 204 property owners Fairfax said staff had pur- hoods in eastern Loudoun and for enforce- on the two roads received letters telling sued three cases. “To be honest, it’s hard to STAFF ISSUED 34 notices of violation ment “because when money becomes avail- them about the new program and listing the determine from the outside if a house is in through the program and $1,800 in civil able, we have to go out and do it for the violations that would be cited, including fact suffering from residential overcrowd- penalties, $400 of which have been paid, sake of preserving the county.” Without structures being built without permits, un- ing,” he said. according to the report. making some expenditure to clean up neigh Get Involved Making Communities ‘Greener’ The Cascades Green Team meets on the third Thursday of each month, at 7:30 p.m., at the From Page 5 Lowes Island Community Center, 47620 Saulty by the National Wildlife Federation. “It turns homes using more than 1,000 gallons per Drive. New members are welcome. The energy out almost all the Green Team members day fell from 117 in the second quarter of audit seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. meetings. Thanks to the group’s efforts, have their yards certified,” she added. Also, 2007 to six in the second quarter of this 17, from 7-9 p.m., at the Potomac Lakes Stone Cascades residents will soon have 46-gal- as of October, she said, the Cascades Cur- year. House Community Center, 20670 Fernbank Court. The Green Expo will be held Tuesday, lon recycle bins with lids and wheels. The rent will be printed on recycled paper. “I think the reason it decreased in 2008 Oct. 7, from 6:30-9:30 p.m., also at the Stone Lowes Island and Westlakes community is that the community became more inter- House Community Center. Cleanup Day will be centers now have two bins, one for batter- WHEN THE GROUP approached ested in ‘green,’” Kaczmarskyj said, adding Sunday, Nov. 2. To learn more, call Martha ies and one for small electronics, which fill Loudoun Water asking for help with water that water-saving tips had been published Kaczmarskyj at 703-406-0456. up rapidly and all Cascades community cen- conservation, the company was “ecstatic,” in the newsletter. She said lowering water ters now have large recycle bins. Kaczmarskyj said. Loudoun Water now pro- consumption also decreases the SUPERVISOR ANDREA McGimsey (D- The group organized a home energy au- vides the team with statistics comparing community’s carbon footprint. Treating Potomac) has asked Kaczmarskyj to work dit seminar for next week to educate resi- water usage in the average Cascades house- water requires energy. on establishing a coalition with other dents about having their homes inspected hold to the average Loudoun household and Leigh said the Green Team is now work- Loudoun communities. Kaczmarskyj said for temperature leaks, as well as a Green giving the number of Cascades homes that ing to get recycle bins installed next to all Ashburn Village has already expressed an Expo featuring various eco-friendly tech- use large amounts of water. Results are pub- trash cans on the community’s walkways. interest and she plans to invite representa- nologies in early October. The Fall Festival lished in the newsletter. Goldberg said keeping the neighborhood tives from any and all communities to a next month will include a demonstration In the second quarter of 2008, the aver- looking good and environmentally aware meeting in October. of a kitchen composting machine and age Cascades home used 211 gallons of creates the added bonus of bolstering home Goldberg said some Green Team members November’s community cleanup will be water per day, compared to 298 gallons per values. are involved with the schools and are work- heavily publicized. day in the second quarter of 2007 and 247 “Lowering the community [carbon] foot- ing with teachers to create classroom pre- Kaczmarskyj said the team is working to gallons per day used by the average print is a selling point to the modern sentations and activities about environmen- get Cascades certified as a wildlife habitat Loudoun home. The number of Cascades homebuyer,” Kaczmarskyj said. tal stewardship. 6 ❖ Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Authorized Agent of

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Four-Legged Camp Cortney Cunningham of Hamilton, 11, and Hailey Grace Voell of Leesburg, 10, conducted a horse camp for their friends so that they could share their love and knowledge of horsemanship, while at the same time raising money for the local Equine Rescue League. With an incredible “can-do” attitude, the two girls handled all of the camp details on their own. For a $20 fee per day, Cortney and Hailey Grace hosted many campers at the Voell family’s farm using their horses and ponies to teach the basics of horses and riding. Cortney and Hailey Grace earned $720 for their hard work.

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In celebration of the Girl Scouts’ 96th anniversary, Troop 5958 of Ashburn, assembled a basket of baby items. The gift basket was presented to a family at Loudoun Hospital’s Birthing Inn who had the first baby girl born March 12, the Girl Scouts’ birthday. The troop consists of 22 fourth-graders from Sanders Corner Elementary School.

On Wednesday, Aug. 6, the Loudoun stance abusing offenders. The court uti- combat training at Fort Jackson, Colum- County Adult Drug Treatment Court lizes immediate sanctions and incentives bia, S.C. McMahon graduated in 2003 held the program’s fifth graduation cer- to promote participant progression from Herndon High School and received emony. Virginia Del. David E. Poisson through the four-phase program. Partici- a bachelor’s degree in 2007 from Virginia (D-32), will address the participants and pants enter the program voluntarily and Polytechnic Institute And State Univer- guests. are made no promises as to their proba- sity, Blacksburg. There are 19 participants in the pro- tion supervision status post-graduation. gram, one of who will graduated that The Loudoun County Drug Court Pro- Allen Monk of Leesburg has received day. The graduate has completed all four gram, implemented in June of 2004, is the rank of Eagle Scout at a Court of phases of the program and has main- one of about 30 such programs in Vir- Honor June 29. He is a member of Boy tained a considerable period of ginia. Scout Troop 1168. The son of Randall abstinence. and Alex Monk graduated from Heritage The drug court model is a specially Army Sgt. Kevin P. McMahon, the High School and was accepted by designed docket within the existing court son of Patrick and Deborah McMahon, Brigham Young University where he system that focuses on nonviolent sub- has graduated from nine weeks of basic plans to major in design engineering. YES, EVERYTHING MUST GO Huge Inventory Of Hand & Machine - Made Rugs From Around The World Are all on Sale Sizes Available: 2x3 to 12x15, Rounds & Runners • 5x8 from $99 • 8x10 from $199 Hand Made 100% Wool Pile 9x12 from $540 • 8x10 from $400 including Wool & Silk LAST DAYS PRIME TIME RUGS LAST DAYS UP to HIGHEST 80% 46950 Community Plaza, # 11, under Clock Tower; Sterling, VA 20164 • 703-433-0909 or 703-623-6482 QUALITY! OFF LOWEST Mon–Sat: 10 AM to 7 PM • Sun: 12 PM to 6 PM PRICE!

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Newspaper of Our Neighbors Are Struggling Ashburn An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered Whether or not you call it a recession, But housing costs, rising food costs and soar- to homes and businesses. ing gas prices are pushing many families in 7913 Westpark Drive more families in Northern Virginia are seeking Northern Virginia to the brink of homelessness. McLean, Virginia 22102 Some families are forced to choose between NEWS DEPARTMENT: help with food, medicine, housing and more. enough food, gas in the car to get to work and To discuss ideas and concerns, medication. These are the working poor fami- Call: 703-917-6444 Fax: 703-917-0991 lies of our region, who turn to charities, hop- e-mail: wo years ago, a busy day at Share’s they’re coming for everything,” Therese Dyer- ing that with a little bit of help they can make [email protected] food pantry in McLean meant serv- Caplan of Share said. it through to the next paycheck. Submissions are due Friday. ing about seven families. Last Northern Virginia’s economy is buffered by The rising costs of food and gas are also ham- T Jennifer Lesinski Wednesday, 21 families showed up the presence of the federal government and pering efforts of local nonprofits to provide Editor for food, writes Connection reporter the many private contractors that earn services. Organizations are facing significant 703-917-6454 Mike DiCicco. Editorial billions of dollars a year in government increases in demand, while their money and [email protected] In fact, demand for food from Share business. But the downturn has arrived, supplies buy less than they did last year. Mike DiCicco continues to rise, with a 20 percent as local governments well know, with Pick an organization near you, and send Community Reporter 703-917-6448 increase between July and August of this year. the drop in home values squeezing local bud- them money, call and offer to volunteer, do- [email protected] Meanwhile, funds for Share’s family assis- gets. nate food or contribute in any other way. Justin Fanizzi tance program are going almost entirely to- Editorial Assistant 703-917-6437 ward warding off evictions and utility shut-offs, [email protected] with some money paying for medications. In Help Rich Sanders the last fiscal year, Share spent more than Here is a partial listing of local organizations that help the needy, every one is facing intense and increasing demand for services. Sports Editor $102,000 on family assistance, up 50 percent 703-917-6439 [email protected] from the previous fiscal year. ❖ Loudoun Interfaith Relief, 750 Miller Drive, Suite ❖ Loudoun Habitat for Humanity, 109 Harrison St., A-1, Leesburg. Call 703-777-5911 or visit N.E., Leesburg. Mailing address: P.O. Box 28, Nonprofits that help the needy in Northern ADVERTISING: www.interfaithrelief.org. Leesburg, VA 20178. Call 540-751-2244 or e- Virginia are seeing a dramatic increase in de- ❖ To place an advertisement, call the ad Salvation Army of Loudoun County, 12 Cardinal mail [email protected]. department between 9 a.m. and ❖ mand, needy families and individual finding Park Drive, Leesburg. Call 703-771-337. United Way, 10-B South King St., Leesburg. Call 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. their way to food pantries to stave off hunger, ❖ The Good Shepherd Alliance Inc., 20684 Ashburn 703-777-3920 or e-mail [email protected]. Road, Ashburn, 703-724-1555. ❖ Area Agency on Aging, 215 Depot Court, S.E., Display ads 703-821-5050 seeking help to acquire school supplies for their ❖ Catholic Charities, 100 Dry Mill Road, S.W., Leesburg. Call 703-777-0257. Classified ads 703-917-6400 children, needing money to forestall an evic- Leesburg. Call 703-443-2481 or visit ❖ ECHO (Every Citizen Has Opportunities), 71 Employment ads 703-917-6464 tion or having the phone or electricity in their www.ccda.net. Lawson Road, S.E., Leesburg. Call 703-779- Lauri Swift ❖ LINK Inc., P.O. Box 443, Sterling. Call 703-437- 2100. Display Advertising home turned off. 1776. 703-917-6460 “People used to come here for food. Now Andrea Smith Classified Advertising Volunteering 703-917-6401 Send announcements or events, which year’s 17th annual Hauntings event. Loudoun County Public Library There are opportunities for people to Ralph Lee Smith are open to the public at no or minimal cost, Each year, costumed guides lead visitors offers county residents various volun- serve on various county and regional Employment Advertising to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 through downtown Leesburg’s historic, teer opportunities throughout the year. advisory boards, commissions 703-917-6411 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e- and reportedly haunted, sites. This Volunteers work at many different tasks and committees. mail [email protected]. year’s walking tours will be Friday, Oct. that enable the library to provide better For information about specific vacan- Editor & Publisher Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25, from 6-10 service to the community. cies, contact Rosey Rai, county Mary Kimm event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For p.m. The museum needs volunteers in Teens are welcome and encouraged administration, 703-771-5034 or by e- 703-917-6416 [email protected] more information, call 703-917-6454. all areas of the event including ticket to participate. mail at [email protected]. sales, tour guides, storytellers and mu- For more information about volun- Information about each board, com- Editor in Chief Learn about the Master Gardener seum visitor services help. Call Beth teering, call or e-mail Beth Wiseman at mittee and commission is available on Steven Mauren Volunteer Program and the require- Friedmann, museum administrator, at Library Administration 703-777-0368 the Loudoun County Government Web Managing Editors ments for becoming a Virginia 703-777-7427 or e-mail V/TTY, [email protected] or site at www.loudoun.gov/advisory. Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, Cooperative Extension Master Gardener [email protected]. ask at your local branch. Kemal Kurspahic Photography: Volunteer, Sept. 15, 6 p.m., at the Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, Loudoun Extension Office, 30 Catoctin Craig Sterbutzel Circle, S.E., Suite B, Leesburg. Free. Art/Design: Contact Debbie Dillion at 703-771-5838 Snapshot Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, or [email protected]. Snapshot Laurence Foong, John Heinly, John Smith, Stu Moll, The Northern Virginia Long-Term Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp Care Ombudsman Program is look- Production Manager: ing for volunteer advocates, who are Jean Card assigned to a specific local nursing home CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 or assisted-living facility in Loudoun Circulation Manager:

County and make weekly visits, meeting Photo by Linda Pecquex one-on-one with residents. Applicants must be available to volunteer four CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, hours per week, primarily during regu- L.L.C. lar business hours. Also, volunteer Peter Labovitz ombudsmen must not be employed by a Nicholas Graham President/CEO long-term care facility. Interviews of Mary Kimm applicants will be held this summer in Publisher/Chief Operating Officer preparation for the next annual training, 703-917-6416 scheduled for Sept. 15, 16 and 26, [email protected] from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., each day. Call Jerry Vernon 703-324-5422, TTY: 703-449-1186 or Executive Vice President visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ 703-917-6404 [email protected] LTCOmbudsman. 4:35 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, Belmont Ridge Road, Ashburn. Nicholas Graham took this Wesley DeBrosse Controller The Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay photo during Tropical Storm Hanna. He e-mailed: “I had just made the turn onto Road, is looking for teens who love to Debbie Funk read for its Teen Reading Buddies Belmont Ridge Road from Route 7, heading south, when a large tree came crashing National Sales program Mondays, Sept. 22, 29, Oct. down right in front of the car, about 15 feet, in which I was riding with my 7-year-old 703-917-6416 6, 20 and 27, at 4:30 p.m. Call 703- son, Connor. A few seconds more and we’d likely been hit pretty hard. I called the [email protected] 777-0368. John Lovaas Loudoun Sheriff’s Office and they were on the scene in a matter of minutes. The tree Special Assistant for Operations The Loudoun Museum is seeking a caught some power lines and the road was shut down. We’re thankful it was just a number of dedicated volunteers for this ‘close shave’ and nothing more.” 8 ❖ Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Food & Drink “Yesterday was football heaven. It’s a great neighborhood bar.” Place for Every Taste — Tim Owens, Velocity Five patron

a nonsmoking establish- Former Redskins ment. Speros said that it was coach opens Potomac important to him to separate the different sections of the Falls restaurant. restaurants, keeping the din- ing areas, patio and bar separated to keep noise By Justin Fanizzi down for those trying to eat. The Connection However, since he did not want to fully partition those ypically, sports enthusiasts, food sections, he decided the only lovers and families must go to way to integrate the sections Tmultiple establishments from was to make the entire place dive bars to five-star restaurants smoke free. to find a place for all tastes. Now, with the “I wanted to have a smoke- opening of Velocity Five in Potomac Falls, free environment so families there is somewhere to go that caters to ev- can come in and enjoy din- Photo by eryone in the group. ner,” Speros said. “It’s a win- Velocity Five, which opened Aug. 26, pro- win for everybody; custom- vides what owner Jim Speros, former assis- ers, employees. Bartenders

Justin Fanizzi tant coach for the Washington Redskins and have even come here [spe- entrepreneur, calls “an upscale sports bar cifically] to work, because with a full-service menu” that accommo- they don’t like the smoke.” dates everyone from those looking to dine, watch a sporting event to those going out THOUGH THE RESTAU- /The Connection for happy hour. RANT accommodates every- one, it is still a sports bar at LOCATED IN THE GREAT Falls Plaza at heart. Perhaps most impor- Patrons watching the corner of Algonkian Parkway and Lowes tant to sports fanatics is to Monday Night Island Boulevard, Speros purchased the enjoy a good beer or drink Football at the bar. space, which was previously inhabited by while watching their favor- Fox Chase Tavern, soon after opening the ite teams play on a big- other Velocity Five location in Falls Church screen television. Yes, there is a beer and Speros, developer of several successful en- 20 events a year. After selling the team in last March. Seeking to follow his business wine list with a full bar, but the thing that terprises in the area, said he has “the res- 1998, he decided that he enjoyed the food model of getting three locations up and run- will make any sports fan happy is the 50 taurant business in my blood,” as he grew industry so much that he would get into the ning within 18 months, Speros purchased high-definition flat screens located all across up with a family that owned a local restau- restaurant business. He invested in and the 5,200-square-foot the restaurant. Each tele- rant for more than 30 years, and went on opened two restaurants, including Great property and quickly vision has its own feed, to create and own a few restaurants before Falls Tavern, and seeing a greater opportu- transformed it with Velocity Five which means that each he opened the two Velocity Fives. His par- nity, he decided to “merge technology and cherrywood on the bar, Velocity Five is open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. television can show a dif- ents owned Normandie Farm Restaurant, sports” and create Velocity Five. daily, with full menu until 11 p.m., and floor and walls and sepa- late-night selections until close. For ferent sporting event si- the place where he learned the in and outs Speros said that a third Velocity Five is in rate dining rooms for menu, schedule of events and more, multaneously, coming in of the business, and after winning a national the works currently, with two locations in families and parties that visit www.velocityfiverestaurant.com. very handy for NFL championship in college football at Clemson Arlington being negotiated. He plans to have private booths. Fur- games and NCAA March University and stints with the Redskins and expand the restaurant, making it a chain thermore, Speros added a 2,000-square-foot Madness, when every single televised game Buffalo Bills in the NFL, he returned to the with potential locations in Centreville, outdoor patio with tables that is soon to will be shown at the same time. food-service industry. Woodbridge and Alexandria, staying in have a full-service bar with an awning and “Yesterday was football heaven,” said pa- Northern Virginia to begin with and then heaters for year-round use. tron Tim Owens of Cascades. “It’s a great WHEN HE PURCHASED the Baltimore expanding from there. The most appealing offering that Veloc- neighborhood bar, great location. Plus, Stallions of the Canadian Football League “What differentiates us is the atmosphere, ity Five provides, equally important to the [Jim] Speros did a great job remodeling this in the mid 1990s, he personally oversaw the our full-service menu with moderately food for many patrons, is the fact that it is place.” food and concession services at more than priced food for the families,” Speros said.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 ❖ 9 Keeping Track of the Weather Weather Watcher Scott Randall of Centreville follows the storms. By Steve Hibbard station. He enjoys the scientific The Connection aspect of being able to measure things precisely. “If it rains an inch, homas Jefferson did it. Benjamin it’s an inch. There’s no debate.” Franklin did it. George Washing- Using computer spread sheets, ton did it. And with hurricanes Randall keeps track of highs and

T Photo by Gustav, Hanna and Ike, there’s lows in temperature and precipi- one meteorologist doing it here locally. tation. “You’re kind of giving a Scott Randall, 50, of Centreville, is a ground verification, a validation,”

trained weather observer and life-long he said. He sends data to the Co- Steve Hibbard weather hobbyist who monitors the skies. operative Weather Observer, Using his Skywarn Observer call number is which keeps track of it. This data Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure FXW106, as a weather spotter, he reports is also used by insurance compa- data to the National Weather Service in Ster- nies, for example, when a hail

ling and provides reports to meteorologists. storm causes damage to cars and /The Connection Food & Drink “This is a solitary thing that I get plea- homes. They want to see the evi- sure out of. It belongs to me. This is sort of dence of the storm. Send announcements or events, which are open to the public at no or minimal cost, to like my escape,” Randall said. One time Randall was in Glory The Loudoun Connection, 7913 Westpark The role of the 2,000 local weather spot- Days Grille and saw a tornado on Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail ters is to be the eyes of the National Weather television with two funnels head- [email protected]. Dead- Service. When he spots, say a funnel cloud ing toward Centreville. He spotted line is Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For more infor- or a tornado, he calls or e-mails data to the it and called it in. Another time Scott Randall holds a lightning detector mation, call 703-917-6454. Skywarn Observer program. They verify it he noticed ice on his way home and electronic rain gauge. with their radar and then issue warnings. from work. The temperature had Tuscarora Mill, 203 Harrison St., Because the metropolitan area is so vast shot down to 24 degrees, so he called in weather as docile compared to other parts Leesburg, is hosting the Stone Brewery Beer Dinner Wednesday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. In- in size, “It could rain 2 of the country. The average cludes an evening of Tuskie’s cuisine paired inches here in Centreville, temperature here is 56 de- with the beers of Stone Brewery. Admission and in Chantilly it could be New Weather Forecast Office in Sterling grees. “It’s fairly hot in the fee TBA. Visit www.tuskies.com. dry,” he said. “At Reagan Na- The new NOAA’s National Weather Service’s new Baltimore/Washington Fore- summer and the winters tional Airport, it could be 38 cast Office will have its Open House Community Day Oct. 18-19 in Sterling. are pretty mild,” he said. Wine country bus tours to Corcoran This is an opportunity for families and youth groups to tour the local weather Vineyards and Willowcroft Farm Vine- degrees and here you could forecast office, to meet the staff, find out about local weather vulnerabilities and “Occasionally we get some yards, Saturday, Sept. 13. The Washington have ice.” preparedness tips, and see first-hand how meteorologists develop forecasts and heavy snows.” Wine Academy, in conjunction with Reston severe weather warnings and deliver them to the public. Limousine, offers winery tours. There are “Weather’s pretty consis- RANDALL ALSO sends The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, tent here. It always snows three pick-up locations and gourmet boxed Oct. 19, from noon to 5 p.m. lunch options. Cost: $35 per person, $50 per temperature and precipita- The building is located at 43858 Weather Service Road — off Old Ox Road, the ninth or 10th of Decem- person with lunch. Call 703-478-0500, Ext. 1 tion data to Brian Smith of adjacent to Dulles Airport — Sterling. ber around here.” or visit www.washingtonwineacademy.org/ ❖ See demonstrations of cutting-edge technology and techniques used in wine-tours.htm#Tour1. Oxon Hill, Md., an editor of He follows local televi- the Washington Baltimore weather forecasting; sion meteorologists like ❖ Take a tour of the facility, including upgraded “green” features of the new Dog Daze, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2-5 p.m., Climate Review Network, building; Topper Shutt, Doug Hill, Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, 38906 Mt. once a month. “He’s reli- ❖ Visit exhibits by local emergency managers; Bob Ryan and Sue Palka Gilead Road, Leesburg. Visitors are encour- able. The data appears to be ❖ Participate in weather balloon launches; and sends them data as aged to bring their dogs. Features outdoor ❖ Meet and greet the office’s 25 staff members; wine tastings, gourmet dog biscuits and ban- quite useful for that part of ❖ Walk into a heating chamber to feel a 130-degree environment; well. dannas for pets. Free. Call 703-777-8161 or the network area,” said ❖ Watch as the “world’s tallest icicle” forms in a cold chamber; “He’s a great guy to have visit http://www.willowcroftwine.com. Smith, who does a monthly ❖ Visit NOAA’s testing and evaluation center to see how the agency tests its when we have severe summary of the informa- products for durability against a number of atmospheric conditions; weather,” Topper Shutt, Wine country bus tours to Swedenburg The Baltimore/Washington Weather Forecast Office, one of 122 in the United Estate Vineyard and Winery at tion. States, issues weather and water forecasts, watches and warnings to nearly 9 chief meteorologist at LaGrange, Sunday, Sept. 14. The Washing- In his back yard, he has a million people in the Washington, D.C., metro area. The office is relocating one- Channel 9, said. “That’s ton Wine Academy, in conjunction with Reston half mile to make way for Dulles airport’s runway expansion. Limousine, offers winery tours. There are three lightning detection system, when we like another pair pick-up locations and gourmet boxed lunch an electronic rain gauge, an of eyes.” options. Cost: $35 per person, $50 per person annimometer that measures He adds, “His stuff’s reli- with lunch. Call 703-478-0500, Ext. 1 or visit wind speed, several different thermometers the half-inch of ice accumulation and they able. I’m always pretty confident what he www.washingtonwineacademy.org/wine- tours.htm#Tour1. and wireless transmitting thermometers as issued an ice storm warning. tells me is correct.” backups. Upstairs, he has his own weather Overall, he characterizes Centreville’s See Weather, Page 12 The Arts Send announcements or events, which Alfred McAdams’ exhibit, “D.C. throughout September and Octo- or call 703-777-5498. are open to the public at no or minimal cost, Metro,” is on display at the George ber include at Ashburn Library, world to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 Washington Virginia Campus First Floor photography by Dean Villanueva and at Get Real!, a show of realism featur- Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e- Gallery through Dec. 30. A reception Cascades Library, photography by Mary ing original paintings and drawings by mail [email protected]. celebrating his art is scheduled Thurs- Kaye Mason. Loudoun artists at Gallery 222, 222 Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the day, Sept. 18, from 6-8 p.m. The First South King St., Leesburg, continues event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For Floor Gallery is located in Building 2 on Gallery Two at 222 will host a special through Sept. 27. more information, call 703-917-6454. the GW Virginia Campus, 44983 Knoll exhibit of paintings by artist Helen Get Real! showcases artwork by Conor Square, Ashburn. Free and open to the Wiegand titled Spiritual Relatives Backman, Tim Chambers, Michael Davis, Medlin Art Gallery in Leesburg public. Call 703-726-3650. through Sept. 26. Wiegand’s work Jonathan Linton, Sarita Moffat, Ann will host its 8th Annual “Students of focuses on figurative forms and their Noel, Sherry Sanabria Kurt Schwarz, Contributed Margaret Meade” Art Show, through Sarah Huntington’s exhibit, “In relationships to one another. Libby Stevens, Jeffery Stockberger, Dana Sept. 13. Forty-two students had their Their Own Voices,” is on display at the Gallery two is co-located with Gallery Thompson and Dan Williams. artwork chosen for this year’s show. Me- George Washington Virginia Campus 222 at 222 South King St., Leesburg. Gallery 222 is open Mondays-Satur- diums include watercolor, acrylic, Entrance Gallery. An artist reception is Both galleries are components of the days, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and by pastel, colored pencil, charcoal and pen scheduled Thursday, Sept. 18, from 6- Loudoun Academy of the Arts Founda- appointment. The gallery is a component & ink. 8 p.m. The Entrance Gallery is located in tion, a 501(c) 3 Visual Arts Center which of the Loudoun Academy of the Arts Spiritual Relatives by Helen Among the many students is Terra Building 2 at the GW Virginia Campus, offers fine art instruction, gallery exhibi- Foundation, a 501(c)3 visual arts center Wiegand will be on exhibit Chapman, 18, whose mixed media 44983 Knoll Square, Ashburn. Free and tions and studio space for working artists. offering fine art instruction, gallery exhi- painting, “Angelica,” was selected as open to the public. Call 703-726-3650. The galleries are open Mondays-Satur- bitions and studio space for working at Gallery 222’s Gallery Two, Best of Show. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.- days, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and by artists. Visit www.gallery222.com or call Sept. 5-26. 6 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays. Art exhibitions at local libraries appointment. Visit www.gallery222.com 703-777-5498.

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Send events, which are open to the pub- Planter Lane, Leesburg. Learn lic at no or minimal cost, to The Loudoun Morven Park’s history from 19th Connection, 7913 Westpark Drive, century plantation to early 20th McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail century hunt country estate and [email protected]. working farm. Guided tours include Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the exhibits, carriage collection, event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For Confederate huts and outdoor walk more information, call 703-917-6454; around property. Cost: adults $5, for additional listings, visit children $1. Meet at Coach House www.connectionnewspapers.com. Visitors Center. Call 703-777-6034. TODDLER ONE & TWO. 11 a.m., Rust@Catoctin Library, 34D Catoctin WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 10 Circle, Leesburg. Stories, rhymes and EXPLORE NATURE. 10-11:30 a.m., movement for toddlers on the go. Rust Nature Sanctuary, 802 Ages 12-24 months with parent/ Children’s Center Road, Leesburg. caregiver. Register online at http:// Adults and older children are invited library.loudoun.gov. or phone 703- to explore the sanctuary’s meadows, 777-0323. forests and wetlands for free. Visit BABYPACKING. 9:30-10:15 a.m., www.audubonnaturalist.org. Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Ages 6 months-1 year. Enjoy a fall walk THURSDAY/SEPT. 11 outdoors with baby as a naturalist CASINO TRIP. The Senior Center at leads the group on a nature Cascades Marketplace, 21060 adventure. No unregistered siblings. Whitfield Place, will take a trip to Cost: $5.25. 571-258-3700. Charles Town, W.Va. Includes slots NATURE BUDDIES. 10:45- and simulcast horse racing; lunch on 11:30 a.m., Claude Moore Park, own. Cost: $8 for members, $10 for 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, nonmembers, includes transportation Sterling. Age 2. Toddlers explore

and $5 cash back, subject to change. nature with an adult. Discover the Contributed Minimum walking. Call 703-430- trees, birds and ponds of the park 2397 for departure and return times while focusing on turtles. No and locations. unregistered siblings. Cost: $5.25. DAZZLING DRAGONFLIES. 9:30-11 571-258-3700. a.m. or 12:30-2 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Ages 3-6. Can you “fly” The Good Shepherd Alliance holds its annual Walk for the Homeless, Sept. 20. forwards, backwards and hover like Senior Olympics dragonflies do? Look through a dragonfly’s “eye” and make a The Northern Virginia Senior between The Woods Road and Dahl with games and trivia. Ages 6- dragonfly to take home. Cost: $10.50 Olympics, the competition for Goose Creek. Join the Loudoun 10. Register at http:// per child. Call 571-258-3700. senior adults 50 years of age and Wildlife Conservancy and the MONDAY/SEPT. 15 library.loudoun.gov or call 703-430- FROGSHACKLE OPEN HOUSE. 2:30- over, will be Sept. 20-Oct. 2. Friends of Banshee Reeks at the FROM SWANN’S CASTLE to 9500. 3:30 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 More than 20 events will take monthly bird walk. Bring binoculars. Governor’s Mansion: Exploring an Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. All place during the 10-day competi- Contact Joe Coleman at 540-554- Old Southern Estate. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., ages. Discover a treasure trove of tion at various venues. Visit 2542 or Morven Park, 17263 Southern WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 17 objects from nature. No registration www.novaseniorolympics.com [email protected]. Planter Lane, Leesburg. See the Sept. SENIOR MOVIES. 1:30 p.m., Senior is required. Free event. Call 571-258- for a complete schedule. BEADED JEWELRY MAKING. 2 p.m., 12 item for details. Center at Cascades Marketplace, 3700. Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St., MEADOW MAGIC. 9:30-11 a.m. or 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. See 9-11 OBSERVANCE. 7 p.m., Town Sterling. Make beaded jewelry for 12:30-2 p.m., Claude Moore Park, “Made of Honor,” rated PG-13, Green, 25 West Market St., Leesburg. gifts or to wear. Ages 12-18. Register 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, running time 101 minutes. Cost: $2 The ceremony includes messages TWILIGHT EXPLORATION AND online at http://library.loudoun.gov Sterling. Ages 3-6. What makes a includes popcorn and soda. Call 703- from Kristen Umstattd, mayor of CAMPFIRE. 7-9 p.m., Claude Moore or phone 703-430-9500. meadow? See flowers, crickets, birds 430-2397. Leesburg, and Joseph Price, chief of Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, TEENS HAVE TALENT! 2 p.m., Rust and maybe a turtle while exploring NATURE WALK. 9 -11 a.m., Algonkian police. In addition, the town’s Sterling. All ages. Take an early Library, at Loudoun County wide-open spaces in the park. Cost: Park, Cascades Parkway, Sterling. Freedom Memorial at Freedom Park, evening walk then hear Native Extension Office Program Room, 30B $10.50. 571-258-3700. Join the Loudoun Wildlife 101 Granada Circle, will be open, American stories and songs around Catoctin Circle, Leesburg. Show off Conservancy on a mid-week, general from 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., for those the campfire. Bring toasting sticks. your talent at Rust Library’s Talent nature walk at the onset of fall wishing to pay their respects Marshmallows will be provided for Show. Ages 12-18. TUESDAY/SEPT. 16 migration. Free. Meet at the parking individually. Both events are free, toasting. Cost: $5. 571-258-3700. MUSICAL PERFORMANCE. 2 p.m., TRIVIA AND GAMES. 4 p.m., Sterling lot by the pool. Contact Mary Ann open to the public and will be held Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, Library, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. Good at 540-338-1901, evenings. rain or shine. Contact the Town of Ashburn. David LaFleur, solo acoustic Celebrate Roald Dahl’s birthday by VIDEO & DISCUSSION. 7-9 p.m., the Leesburg’s Parks and Recreation SATURDAY/SEPT. 13 roots music. All ages. testing your knowledge of all things Unitarian Universalists of Sterling, Department, 703-777-1368. FLICKS IN THE STICKS. 8:15 p.m., at LANESVILLE OPEN HOUSE. 10 a.m.- 22135 Davis Drive, Sterling. Lecture the Nature Center, Broadlands. Bring noon, Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old given by Van Jones, an activist a picnic dinner; free popcorn and Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. All ages. working to combine solutions to two FRIDAY/SEPT. 12 drinks available. Movies begin shortly Discover the history of this National One Book-One of America’s most pressing problems: MUSEUMS TRIP. The Senior Center at after sundown, time listed is an Register of Historic Places listed social inequality and environmental Cascades Marketplace, 21060 estimate. For movie details visit property. Free. 571-258-3700. destruction. The lecture was Whitfield Place, will take a trip to www.broadlandshoa.org. Rated PG, COLORS FROM NATURE. 2-4 p.m., Community delivered at the General Assembly of Bowie, Md., to tour the Radio and 92 minutes. Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Loudoun County Public the Unitarian Universalist Association Television and the 1745 Georgian- 1918: A LIVING HISTORY Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Ages 12 Library’s One Book-One Commu- in June. There will be discussion and style Belair Mansion museums; lunch PROGRAM on World War I and The and up. Create plant prints on fabric nity selection “Nothing But the light refreshments after the screening on own at food court or bring bag Home Front. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Morven by pounding freshly gathered plants Truth” by Newbery Medalist of the video. Contact Shelley Tamres lunch. Cost: $11 for members, $13 Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, to release natural pigments. Create a author, Avi, will be available at 703-450-0218 or at for nonmembers, includes Leesburg. Travel back in time to life minipillow, sachet or beanbag. Cost: beginning Thursday, Sept. 11, at [email protected]. transportation with free tours, during the Great War as experienced $14. 571-258-3700. all branches of the Loudoun WHAT EATS WHAT? 3:30-5 p.m., donations at sites optional. Extensive by World War I-era Virginia Gov. and County Public Library. The Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old walking. Call 703-430-2397 for Mrs. Westmoreland Davis, as annual One Book-One Commu- Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Ages 6- departure and return times and portrayed by living history SUNDAY/SEPT. 14 10. Ever wonder what wildlife eats nity program is funded by the locations. interpreters. Cost: $5 adults, $1 TRAVEL THROUGH TIME in the exactly? Take a trail walk and find BROADLANDS LIVE. 5:30-9:30 p.m., children 6-12, free for children under Winmill Carriage Collection. 1-4 Irwin Uran Gift Fund. out how nature balances this Hillside Park at the Old Stone House, 6. Call 703-777-6034 or visit http:// p.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern On Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 extraordinary dinner table. Cost: 42935 Waxpool Road. Features Bad www.morvenpark.org. Planter Lane, Leesburg. Take a p.m., the Loudoun County Public $10.50. 571-258-3700. Luck, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Scott’s New SOUNDS OF SUMMER. 6-9:30 p.m., guided tour through a collection of Library will host a public Band, 7-9:30 p.m. Visit gate opens at 5 p.m., Tarara Winery, 19th century horse-drawn vehicles, program featuring Avi at Park www.broadlandshoa.org. 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. including coaches, sleighs, carts, View High School, 400 West THURSDAY/SEPT. 18 TEEN CENTER. 7-10 p.m., After-Hours Features Melanie Mason. Cost: $15 at buggies and a hearse from the 1800s. Laurel Ave., Sterling. Tickets are ERAGON PARTY. 7 p.m., Ashburn Teen Center, Cascades Library, the gate, $10 in advance, free for Cost: adults $5, children $1. Meet at not required, although seating is Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac children 6 and under. Call 703-771- Coach House Visitor Center. Visit limited. Celebrate Brisingr’s publication with Falls. Features gamer night. All teens 7100 or visit www.tarara.com. www.morvenpark.org or call 703- During October, the Loudoun a party; test knowledge of Eragon’s attending the teen center must have PADDLE AND WINE TOUR. 2-9:30 777-6034. County Public Library will offer a and Saphira’s world and enter to win a permission slip, signed by a parent p.m., Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. 2-5 p.m., series of book discussions on prizes. Recommended for teens. Sign or guardian, on file. Download the Lane, Leesburg. Go on a guided on the Town Green in downtown “Nothing But the Truth” at the up online at library.loudoun.gov or permission slip at http:// canoe trip on the Potomac River Leesburg. Town of Leesburg’s 250 library branches and a Reader’s call 703-737-8100. library.loudoun.gov go to Teen followed by a private wine tasting birthday celebration. Include Theatre presentation at local BILINGUAL STORY TIME. 4 p.m., Scene, Events, Hanging Out Rocks. and the winery’s Sounds of Summer amusements for children, live branches throughout September Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield For middle schoolers. evening concert. Cost: $95 per entertainment, cake, balloons and and October. Visit http:// Place, Potomac Falls. A Spanish and FROM SWANN’S CASTLE to person, $85 per person under 21. party favors. Call Town of Leesburg’s English story time presented by library.loudoun.gov for dates, Governor’s Mansion: Exploring an Visit www.tarara.com. Parks and Recreation Department at Barbara Davila. Recommended for Old Southern Estate. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., BIRDING BANSHEE. 8 a.m., Banshee 703-777-1368 or visit locations and times. ages 2-6. Check http:// Morven Park, 17263 Southern Reeks Nature Preserve, located www.idalee.org. library.loudoun.gov. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 ❖ 11 Festival END OF TS ER SPOR SUMM BIKE SALE!

A scene from last year’s Barktoberfest. Contributed Barktoberfest Returns he Sixth-Annual Barktoberfest, be satisfied with an assortment of hot food, the Music and Pet Lovers Fes- cold drinks and sweet goodies. People of all Ttival, will take place Saturday, ages can play games like “Mutt-Mutt Minia- Sept. 27, from noon to 6 p.m., ture Golf” and “Touchdown Football.” Ca- at the Melodee Music Outdoor Amphithe- nine attendees can play games like “Dunkin’ ater in Sterling, located at 46077 Lake Cen- Doggies” and “A Dog’s Nose Knows,” and 212 Catoctin Circle, SE ter Plaza, Sterling. The rain date is Sun- participate in a costume contest. Leesburg, VA 703-777-1652 Just off Rt. 7 or Dulles Greenway day, Sept. 28. And, of course, just a few of FOHA’s ca- Great Selection at The day is filled with live music, treats, nines and felines will be in attendance to www.loudounmotorsports.com Unbeatable Prices games, and dogs and cats for adoption. meet the public — and perhaps even meet Admission to the event is free, donations their new family. will be gladly accepted and all proceeds will Who Is Friends of Homeless Animals? benefit dogs and cats awaiting adoption at FOHA is a nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue FOHA — Friends of Homeless Animals. organization serving the D.C.-metro region. Nine live bands will provide tunes to ac- On a daily basis, FOHA cares for approxi- company the day, all of which have donated mately 120 homeless dogs and 50 home- their talents to provide free entertainment less cats, all awaiting permanent, loving at Barktoberfest. Performers include the homes. The organization’s no-kill philoso- Fall/Winter Mary Ann Redmond Band (rhythm and phy means that no animal is euthanized blues), That’s What She Said (rock), Gary simply because they are “out of time.” In Household Photo and Tom Smallwood (blues rock), Perfect 2007 alone, FOHA placed approximately Hazardous Galleries Murphy (classic rock), Jerry Bresee and 500 pets into permanent homes. More about Friends (folk), Twice Shy (acoustic harmo- FOHA, including adoption, donation and Waste Now! nies), Defaids (Beatles cover band) and Lisa volunteering opportunities can be found at Schedule Taylor (rockin’ acoustic). www.foha.org. Log onto 2008 2008 1,000s A wide array of silent auction items will www.barktoberfest.org or call 703-779- All Events are on of pictures prove too tempting to resist. Taste buds will 9966 Saturdays 8:30am-2:30pm Loudoun County of sports, Residents Only We Accept gradua- Weather Watcher Scott Randall Location the Following tions, From Page 10 Date •Automotive Chemicals snow, with snow on both Thanksgiving and (Not Oil or Antifreeze) current AS FAR AS accuracy, Randall says forecast- Christmas that year. Sept Stone Bridge High School •Bleach events ers can be accurate up to 48 hours. After He studied sociology at Bolling Green 27 43100 Hay Road •Brake Fluid that, their predictions are 50-50. He said State University, went into the Air Force in Ashburn •Cleaners and Tom Skilling, a meteorologist at WGN-TV Austin for four years and got a master’s •Fluorescent Bulbs more— in Chicago, is great, but his fa- degree in counseling. Today he Harmony Intermediate •Fuels vorite is Joe Bastardi from works in mental health for Oct School never 18 38174 W. Colonial Hwy. •Gas/Oil Mixtures Acuweather, based out of Penn “This is a Fairfax County. Hamilton •Herbicides & Insecticides published, State University. “He’s really a From that perspective, he said •Hobby Chemicals but posted maverick,” because he does solitary he’s interested in how the Nov Heritage High School •Household Cleaners long-range forecasting and mod- weather relates to people — how 15 520 Evergreen Mill Road, •Lighter Fluid on the eling. For the best Web site, he thing that I there’s less crime when it’s cold Leesburg •Oil-based paint Web. Free prefers www.accuweather.com. get pleasure or when pressure drops, how •Paint Thinners for evalua- As a child growing up in To- that causes people to get nervous •Pesticides/Insect Sprays ledo, Ohio, he collected hail out of.” and anxious. For more information call the •Pool Chemicals tion, avail- stones at age 5, freezing and His neighbor on Waterflow •Solvents later eating them. The power of — Scott Randall, Court, Nancy Musick, said Office of Solid Waste •Stains/Varnish able for severe storms used to fascinate weather observer Randall hooked her up with a Management Call about other items. prints. him; he remembers one particu- rain gauge and thermometer on We WILL NOT Accept: lar storm on the Fourth of July that pro- her back fence. “I use him a source,” she at 703-777-0187 Used Motor Oil, Antifreeze, duced 20 inches of rain and 80-mph winds. said. “There was a tornado warning a month Automobile Batteries, “We had no power for three days,” he said. ago, and he was outside looking at that fun- or visit our webpage at Propane Tanks, Randall started collecting weather data nel-shaped cloud and he’s running around at these collection events. You can on his own and he’s tracked it for 45 years the neighborhood telling everybody to get www.loudoun.gov/hhw recycle them at the Landfill during Connection since. To prove this, he pointed out that on into the house.” normal operating hours. Newspapers.com Nov. 23, 1989, this area had 5.2 inches of She added, “He cares about his neighbors.” 12 ❖ Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Faith Must See Fabulous Fall Listings Open Houses for September 13 & 14 Send announcements or events, which 703-737-6500 or write to CSS at P.O. ethics of diversity. UUS meets every are open to the public at no or minimal cost, Box 4518, Leesburg, VA 20177-8577. Sunday at 10:30 a.m., at the Sterling to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 Visit Congregation Sha’are Shalom on Oaks Commerce Center at 22135 Davis Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e- the Internet at www.sha-areshalom.org. Drive. Visit uusterling.org or call 703- mail [email protected]. 406-3068. Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the The All Dulles Area Muslim So- event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For ciety, Islamic Society of North America, Congregation Sha’are Shalom more information, call 703-917-6454. Unity Walk 2008, and Washington Na- will be holding special kiddush lun- tional Cathedral will host the National cheon following shabbat services, Beginning Sunday, Sept. 7, River- Interfaith Ramadan Iftar (Breaking of Saturday, Sept. 20, for all new and side Presbyterian Church will add the Fast) at Washington National prospective members. The luncheon will an additional worship service at 9:15 Cathedral’s Cathedral College, 3510 begin about noon following services, a.m. Grab a cup of coffee from the Woodley Road, N.W., Washington, D.C., which begin at 9:30 a.m. There is no Kenya Café and join in for an unplugged Sunday, Sept. 14, from 6-10 p.m. charge, but guests are asked to RSVP to time of worship. Adult seminars, nurs- The National Interfaith Ramadan Iftar the synagogue by calling 703-737-6500 *Pictorial Feature ery and children’s programs will run as will take place after the 9/11 Unity or sending an e-mail to well at 9:15 a.m. Visit Walk. Ramadan is the month on the Is- [email protected]. www.riversidechurch.com or call the lamic lunar calendar during which office, 703-444-3528. Muslims abstain from food, drink and The 10:30 a.m. service Sunday, Sept. other sensual pleasures from break-of- 21, at the Unitarian Universalists of Call Specific Agents to Confirm Congregation Sha’are Shalom, dawn to sunset. Food will be served Sterling is “What We Did Well.” The Rev. 19357 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg, after sunset. Anya Sammler-Michael invites Dates & Times. will hold free study sessions in prepara- The event will gather the national and congregants to consider their mission, as tion for Rosh HaShanah (the new year) regional representatives of many vari- individuals and as a congregation. What Loudoun County and Yom Kippur (the day of atone- ous interfaith groups and government are we called to do? What are we pre- ment). The Jewish High Holy Days officials to continue to build bridges of pared to accomplish? UUS meets every Ashburn (“yamim noraim” or days of awe) start peace, respect, harmony, and under- Sunday at 10:30 a.m., at the Sterling Oaks with Rosh Hashanah, Monday evening, standing. Commerce Center at 22135 Davis Drive. 20285 Beechwood Ter., #200 $179,900 Sat. & Sun 12-4 Linda Vane REO 703-256-7648 Sept. 29, which marks the beginning of Visit uusterling.org or call 703-406-3068. 44374 Sunset Maple Dr. $399,000 Sun 1-4 Theodora Metin Weichert 202-256-2163 the year 5769, and end with Yom Kip- The 10:30 a.m. service Sunday, Sept. pur, a 25-hour fast, which will begin 14, at the Unitarian Universalists Stephen Ministry at Ashburn Hamilton Oct. 8, Wednesday, at 6:15 p.m. of Sterling is “The Inherent Worth and Presbyterian Church, 20962 The sessions take place Thursday, Dignity of Difference,” in which the Rev. Ashburn Road in Ashburn, is a one-to- 16629 Swanbourne Dr. $849,900 Sat & Sun 11-5Michael Severin Keller Williams 571-223-2236 Sept. 11, 7:30-9 p.m., The Binding of Anya Sammler-Michael considers the one listening ministry for those who Isaac, explore this challenging text ethics of diversity. UUS meets every need support for reasons such as di- Leesburg through the lens of 2000 years of Jew- Sunday at 10:30 a.m., at the Sterling vorce, loss of a loved one, recent ish interpretation; and Saturday, Sept. Oaks Commerce Center at 22135 Davis hospitalization or terminal illness. Al- 42041 Brightwood Ln. $660,000 Sun 1-4 Bridget Allen Weichert 540-454-0943 27, 8- 9 p.m., Selichot: The Gates are Drive. Visit uusterling.org or call 703- though Stephen Ministers are not 138 Burnell Pl., SE $549,000 Sun 1-4 Lisa Thurston RE/MAX 703-652-5773 Opening, an evening of prayer, study 406-3068. counselors, they do empathize with and spiritual preparation beginning those they are called to support and help 816 Cattail Ln., NE $335,000 Sun 1-4 Kimberly Darwaza RE/MAX 703-250-8500 with havdalah, continuing with selichot The 10:30 a.m. service Sunday, Sept. them to find comfort through God’s lov- 902 Octorora Pl., NE $599,900 Sun 1-4 Brenda Miller Keller William 703-815-5700 (prayers for forgiveness), and conclud- 14, at the Unitarian Universalists ing presence. Call Mark Armstrong, ing with a brief study of the Rosh of Sterling is “The Inherent Worth and associate pastor at 703-729-2012 or visit 19154 Ranleigh Ter. $399,000 Sun 1-4 Dina Azzam RE/MAX 703-547-1449 Hashanah liturgy. Dignity of Difference,” in which the Rev. the church Web site at 896 Rhonda Pl., SE $499,900 Sun 12-4 Pravin Pania Arne 703-742-0401 Call Congregation Sha’are Shalom at Anya Sammler-Michael considers the ww.ashburnpresbyterian.org. Purcellville Real Estate 18257 Oak Ridge Dr. $725,000 Sat 1-4 Cyndi Bauer Long & Foster 703-726-3433 37162 Rivermill Way $699,000 Sun 1-4 Joy Thompson Long & Foster 540-338-1350 Send announcements or events, which Round Hill are open to the public at no or minimal cost, COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP *This listing is our pictorial feature this week. to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 35648 Glencoe Ct. $1,299,000 Sun 1-4 Gloria Stiltner Prudential 703-431-8107 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e- mail [email protected]. 25 Jackson Ave. $369,900 Sat. 12-3 Danielle Dojcak Century 21 540-955-2500 Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For Sterling more information, call 703-917-6454. 20360 Brentmeade Ter. $399,000 Sun 1-4 Catherine McCambridge Samson 703-885-1582 VHDA first-time homebuyer’s 117 Coffee Tree Ct. $359,000 Sun 1-4 John McCambridge Samson 703-885-1582 seminar by Mary Krueger, of SunTrust Making more and better disciples of Christ 204 Gordon St. $312,900 Sat & Sun 12-4 Linda Vane REO 703-256-7648 Mortgage and Gail Hayden of Long & Foster, Saturday, Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m.- Sunday Worship: 8:00 and 11:00 am 46342 Sheel Ter. $389,999 Sun 1-4 Heather Elias Weichert 703-777-3977 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 11, 10:30 Sunday School: 9:20 am a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, Oct. 21 Fairfax County and Thursday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m., at Child Care 703-437-5020 Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Available at 1133 Reston Ave., Herndon, VA 20170 Preschool: Herndon/Oak Hill Place, Potomac Falls. All Services www.goodshepherd-lutheran.org 703-437-5020 703-437-4511 The homeownership education pro- 1309 Dulles Pl $185,900 Sat & Sun 12-4Phillip Chernitzer REO 703-256-7648 gram is designed to take the mystery out 888 Station St $615,000 Sun 1-4 Julie Hertel Long & Foster 703-669-4380 of the homebuying process. Topics to be covered: personal finances and credit Progressive & Welcoming Reston reports, role of the lender, working with a Realtor, home inspections and what to ST. ANNE’S 1602 Apricot Ct $439,000 Sun 1-4 Wayne Evans Long & Foster 703-375-8410 expect at closing. Attendance at the en- EPISCOPAL 1504 Church Hill Pl., #1504 $319,000 Sun 1-3 Sheri Danel Long & Foster 703-759-9190 tire class is required in order to become CHURCH- Reston eligible for many loan programs. Three 11394 Fairway Dr $528,000 Sun 12-4 Agnes Rainey-McDonald Avery-Hess 703-802-8200 classes offered. Register online at http:/ 9:00 a.m Holy Communion /library.loudoun.gov or phone 703-444- 1369 Garden Wall Cir., #714 $359,000 Sun 3-5 Sheri Daniel Long & Foster 703-759-9190 3228. 11:15 a.m. Holy Communion 12007 Meadow Ct $849,990 Sun 1-4 Irene Schiffman Weichert 703-593-7848 (Children’s Chapel & Nursery Provided) Short sales and foreclosures 1338 Park Garden Ct $545,000 Sun 12-4 Marnie Schaar Long & Foster 703-509-3107 seminar by Thomas F. Plofchan Jr. of 5:00 p.m. Contemporary Service Plofchan & Assoc., Mary Krueger of The Rev. James Papile, Rector SunTrust Mortgage and Gail Hayden of The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson Long & Foster, Tuesday, Sept. 26, To add your Realtor represented Open House 703-437-6530 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Cascades Library, www.stannes-reston.org to these weekly listings, please call Lauri Swift or Winslow Wacker 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston Recommended for adults. Register online at http://library.loudoun.gov or phone 703-444-3228. b 703-821-5050 or E-Mail the info to The Ashburn Long & Foster office rec- [email protected] ognized Real Estate agent Chris b For advertising information Russell as the top producer for the b month of August. Also recognized was call Lauri Swift at 703-917-6460 or All listings due by Tues at 10 am. Pam Jones as the agent with the most e-mail [email protected] new listings. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 ❖ 13 Ashburn Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-917-6439 or [email protected] Bulldogs Volleyball Struggling Out of the Gate Less seasoned Bulldogs looking to improve. By Rich Sanders The Connection

his year’s Stone Bridge High girls’ volleyball team Photo by T is quite a bit younger and less experienced than the

2007 Bulldogs’ squad that accom- Sterbutzel Craig plished a banner campaign. Last year’s team finished 18-9 over- all with a second- place finish in the “Our goals strong Liberty Dis-

trict. At the 16- /The Connection are to show team Northern Re- gion tournament, improvement the Bulldogs ad- vanced all the way every day.” to the semifinals — Coach Jill before finally Raschiatore seeing their season Stone Bridge lost lots of key players to graduation from last year’s region semifinals team. end against Chantilly High. THE TEAM’S two co-captains are its se- the time. Sarah is very quiet. She always “We’ve had a tough schedule, but I’d rather This year’s team has just two seniors niors — setter Lilly Vera and middle hitter gets the job done. She’s our first option and see us play good teams,” Raschiatore said of on its roster and has gotten off to a Sarah Norton. Both were First Team All- very humble. The girls always look to her.” her team’s difficult early season schedule. tough 0-3 start. But Coach Jill District players last year. Vera also garnered The Stone Bridge losses have come to Stone Bridge was scheduled to play a Raschiatore said her Bulldogs are First Team All-Region and Honorable Men- Loudoun Valley, Robinson and Herndon home match earlier this week against working hard to get better. tion All-State honors, while Norton was high schools. Each of the setbacks were by Centreville on Tuesday. This Saturday, the “They’re trying hard,” Raschiatore Second Team All-Region. scores of three games to one. Herndon, a Bulldogs will participate at their own said. “We have a lot of new bodies on “They’re very different players,” member of the Concorde District, is un- SureBet Invitational, beginning at 11 a.m. the court and they’re trying to get used Raschiatore said of her two 12th- grade beaten thus far. The Hornets defeated de- Participating teams will be Westfield, to each other. We’re going through leaders. “As a setter, Lilly runs the offense. fending region champion Langley last week Loudoun Valley and Sheranado high some growing pains. Our goals are to She is very quick, knows the game very well, before winning their own Herndon Invita- schools. Valley took first place at the tour- show improvement every day.” has excellent court sense and plays hard all tional last weekend. nament last year.

Photo by Athletes of the Week

Craig Sterbutzel Craig

Photo Courtesy/Hotspur

/The Connection

Stone Bridge ball carrier Marcus Harris attempts to shed off a West Springfield tackler. The Chantilly Hotspur, current Virginia State Cup Champions, recently competed in two preseason tournaments in preparation for the fall season. The Hotspur, who Stone Bridge Dominates Rams consist of players from Loudoun, were finalists in the SYA Cardinal Cup, and were repeat champions in the premier bracket of the prestigious OBGC Capital Cup over Bulldogs set to face Marshall this week. Labor Day weekend. The team is coached by Carolyn Rice, Kathy Yow and Jay Lodge. By Rich Sanders vision 5 state AAA champion Bulldogs, who Athlete of the Week Sponsored by The Connection suffered their only 2007 loss to the same Robinson team. The Greg Wells Team he Stone Bridge High football team Senior running back Daniel Allen and se- For All Your Real Estate Needs Toverwhelmed visiting opponent nior quarterback Patrick Thompson both ran www.TheGregWellsTeam.com Robinson last Friday night, 49-7. for a pair of touchdowns in the decisive 571-223-2947 It was a sweet win for the defending Di- See Bulldogs, Page 15

14 ❖ Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Bulldogs Prepare for Marshall From Page 14 Stone Bridge improved to 2-0 with the ago, led the home team Rebels 7-0 at half- One of Stone Bridge’s tougher opponents Stone Bridge victory. Also scoring two win. The locals were 42-28 winners over time. But Fairfax scored 13 points in both this season was expected to be district op- touchdowns for the Bulldogs was senior West Springfield two weeks ago in Ashburn the third and fourth quarters to take ponent Madison. But the Warhawks are 0- running back/defensive back Michael in week one action. charge of the nondistrict contest. Marshall 2 following their 23-7 loss at Yorktown last Prince, who found the end zone on a 32- This Friday night, the Bulldogs will running back Vic Vanegas scored from a Friday night. The Warhawks, who lost to yard run on offense and also recovered a travel to Marshall High School for their yard out for the game’s only touchdown Oakton in their season opener two weeks ball in the end zone on defense. Liberty District opener. Stone Bridge is in the first half. ago, will look to get into the victory col- Stone Bridge scored two touchdowns playing a 1-1 Marshall squad that is com- A year ago, Stone Bridge opened its umn this Friday night when they host apiece in each of the first three quarters. ing off a 26-7 loss at Fairfax High last postseason run with a 49-29 victory over Wakefield High, a National District team The Bulldogs led 28-7 at halftime and 42-7 week. The Statesmen, who defeated Marshall in a Division 5 quarterfinals round from Arlington. The Warriors (0-2) lost to after three quarters. Hayfield in their season opener two weeks region playoff game. Hayfield, 35-21, last week. Sports Roundups

Boys and girls can learn the basic skills commit, NVFOA has the resources to teach of hockey while developing motor skills, and develop football officials. NVFOA seeks cognitive abilities, social interactions and men and women who have reached the age relationships. All classes will be held at the of 18 and who have a desire to be a part of Douglass Community Center in Leesburg. the most exciting and popular scholastic Class ages and times are as follows: for game in America. Information and applica- youngsters ages 3, classes will be held tion forms are available at

Thursdays, Sept. 25 through Oct. 16, from www.NVFOA.com or by contacting commis- Photo by 3:30-4 p.m., cost is $35; for youngsters 4 sioner Dennis Hall by phone at 540-837- and 5, classes will be held on the same 1316 or by e-mail at Thursday dates, from 4:15-5 p.m., cost is [email protected]. $45. Contact the Douglass Community Cen- Craig Sterbutzel ter at 703-771-5913 or e-mail to The Northern Virginia Senior Olym- [email protected]. pics will be held Sept. 20-Oct. 2 for adults 50 and over. Opening day will take place at Dulles Youth Basketball, grades first- the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, third, will hold registration Saturday, Sept. 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington, Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Stone Bridge 20. Welcome ceremonies will be held at /The Connection High School, 43100 Hay Road, Ashburn. 10:30 a.m., followed by track and field Cost per child is $90. Call Kim or Kevin events. Virginia Hospital Center will spon- Prince at 703-729-7553. sor a health fair, from 9 a.m.-noon. More than 20 other events will take place during The Skills Plus Basketball Academy and the 10-day competition at various venues the Loudoun County Department of Parks throughout Northern Virginia. Participants and Recreations are offering fall basketball must live in one of the sponsoring jurisdic- The Broad Run High football team has a bye on its schedule this week. clinics from Sept. 11-Oct. 30, at Douglass tions: cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls The Spartans will next play Sept. 19 against visiting Brentsville. Community Center. A clinic for boys and Church, counties of Arlington, Fairfax, girls ages 7-9 will be held Thursdays, from Loudoun and Prince William. In addition 6-7:30 p.m. A clinic for girls-only, ages 10- to track and field, events will include swim- 13, will be held Thursdays, from 7:30-9 p.m. ming, tennis, table tennis, bowling, golf, Information can be found in the Parks and miniature golf, pickleball, board games, Recreation fall activity catalog. Contact card games, shuffleboard, horseshoes, Michael Turner at [email protected] women’s 3-on-3 basketball, team line danc- or call 703-303-0808. ing, yo-yo tricks and more. New in 2008 are diving, ice skating, racquetball and The adult field hockey program, part scrabble. Registration is $10, which includes of the Loudoun Field Hockey Association, one event; additional events are $1. Regis- is open to players 21 and over of all skill tration forms will be available in June at levels. Games are played at Northern Vir- senior centers and senior residences or by ginia Community College, Loudoun cam- calling 703-228-3600, Ext. 9996. Also pus. Visit www.loudounfieldhockey.org, e- online at www.novaseniorolympics.com. Photo by Ken Sulliv mail [email protected] or call 703-444-1020, Ext. 104. Enthusiastic and dedicated individuals are needed who are interested in becom- The Northern Virginia Football Offi- ing an umpire for an adult slow-pitch cials Association (NVFOA) is seeking new softball program throughout Fairfax members for its 2008 training class who can County. Part-time work offers pay of $22 become on-field game officials and elec- per game and flexible schedules. Training an tronic clock operators for games at the is provided. A minimal fee of only $25 for The SYA Mets, which include some Sterling players, were recent winners youth, middle-school and high-school lev- both classroom and on-the-field training is at the USSSA World Series Major 60/90 baseball championship in Myrtle els throughout the metropolitan area. required. Former umpires requiring re-cer- Beach, S.C. Here, the team’s coaches enjoy the championship feeling NVFOA is the sole supplier of football offi- tification may have training waived. If in- after capturing the crown. cials to all high schools in the Virginia coun- terested, contact the FAS office as soon as ties of Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, possible for further information. E-mail FAS ginia State Cup Champions, recently com- nal Cup, and they were repeat champions Loudoun, and Fauquier. It also supplies of- at [email protected] or call peted in two pre-season soccer tournaments in the premier bracket of the presti gious ficials to numerous private schools in North- 703-815-9007. in preparation for the fall season. The OBGC Capital Cup over Labor Day week- ern Virginia, Maryland and the District of Hotspur, who consist of players from end. The team is coached by Carolyn Rice, Columbia. For those who have the time to The Chantilly Hotspur, current Vir- Loudoun, were finalists in the SYA Cardi- Kathy Yow, and Jay Lodge. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 ❖ 15 Pet of the Week Bulletin Board Blaze is a 9-year-old neutered male Labra- WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 10 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. Includes a book SATURDAY/SEPT. 13 dor retriever. He’s a LEAP MEETING. 7:30 p.m., Loudoun discussion and refreshments. MOTHER’S OF MULTIPLES. 9 a.m.- member of the Gray County Public School Administration September: “Nothing But the Truth” noon, at Countryside Elementary Whiskers Club. Building, 12000 Education Court, by Avi. Call 703-737-8100. School in Sterling. The Loudoun Ashburn. Loudoun Education ADULT BOOK CLUB. 10 a.m., Sterling Fairfax Mothers of Multiples will hold Alliance of Parents meeting topic: Library, 120 Enterprise St. “Pope its annual fall children’s consignment To adopt a featured ani- After-School-An Enriching Joan” by Donna Woolfolk Cross. Call sale. Includes children’s toys, mal or any other animal, Experience, hear from LCPS staff and 703-430-9500. equipment, strollers, beds, visit the Loudoun County LEAP delegates about after-school highchairs, fall/winter clothing, program opportunities. Members of maternity clothing and more in good, Animal Shelter on Route 9 the community welcome to attend. E- FRIDAY/SEPT. 12 clean condition. Visit at the intersection of Route mail [email protected] or visit COUNTRYSIDE WOMEN’S CLUB. www.lfmomc.net. 704 in Waterford. Animals www.loudoun.k12.va.us, go to 9:30 a.m., at the Parkside Pool RURITAN CLUB. 8 a.m.-noon, 183 Parents section, then LEAP. Meeting Room, 46020 Algonkian Ruritan Road, Sterling. Community can be viewed at the shelter Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 1- Parkway, CountrySide. Vivienne flea market. Spaces $15, need a table 6 p.m.; Wednesdays, 1–8 p.m.; and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Business THURSDAY/ SEPT. 11 Sivak will give a talk about her trip to $5. Refreshment stand will be open. hours for the shelter are Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 South Africa and Zimbabwe. Call Call 703-444-6039. Flea market will be MIDDLE-SCHOOL BOOK GROUP. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sundays. Call 703-777-0406 or 540-882-3211. Allyson at 703-404-1083. the second Saturday of each month.

Clubs & Organizations

Send announcements or events, which are open to the public at no or minimal cost, to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e- mail [email protected]. Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For more information, call 703-917-6454.

All Loudoun County elementary schools will have representatives from the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts available Sept. 10, 11 or 17, at 7 p.m. Representatives will be available to reg- ister Cub Scouts in first through fifth grades and Boy Scouts, ages 11-17 to join the Scouting programs. Visit http:/ /www.goosecreekdistrict.org or www.boyscouts-ncac.org or www.joincubscouting.org.

After-school book break children’s book club, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls, Wednesdays, Sep- tember and October, at 4 p.m. Read books by the author of the month and do fun activities. September: Stink series by Megan McDonald and October: Fudge series by Judy Blume. Recommended for ages 6-8.

Girl Scouts will be holding an open house, Sept. 21, from 2-5 p.m., at the Cascades Library, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Learn about the Scouts program.

Non-fiction book club for ages 6- 8 meets Monday, Sept. 22, 4 p.m., at Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. The selection is “Go, Go America” by Dan Yaccarino. Call 703-444-3228.

Adventures in Reading, book club for 8- to 12-year-olds, Mondays, 4 p.m., Sept. 22 and Oct. 27, Sterling Li- brary, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. September theme: lose the back to school blues; October theme: spooky stories. Registration begins two weeks before the program. Sign up online at http://library.loudoun.gov or phone 703-430-9500.

The MOMS Cub of Sterling is holding an open house Thursday, Sept. 25, at 10:30 a.m., at the North Sterling Fire Station at 46700 Middlefield Drive, Cascades, which includes a tour. The club is a support group designed for at- home mothers including those who work out of their home or part time. No strollers. Visit www.geocities.com/ sterlingmomsclub or e-mail [email protected] to sign up for the club.

Origami book club for ages 8 and up meets Thursday, Sept. 25, 4 p.m., at Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. The selection is “Sadako,” by Eleanor Coerr. Call 703- 444-3228. 16 ❖ Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6464 Zone 1: • Reston EmploymentEmployment Zone 1 Ad Deadline: • Herndon • Loudoun Tuesday 4 p.m.

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Excel. phone skills, able to multi- Part-Time application. FAX: 703-713-3336 task a must. Exp. w/Eaglesoft a +. Ben- JobTitle Pay Web: www.nysmith.com efits negot. Fax resume 703-896-3094 Rate OPENINGS Corn Maize Workers $ 6.97 Great Pay! Supervisors $ 9.51 Bloom - NEW STORE JOB FAIR! Wagon Driver $ 9.51 Our summer workers have returned to DOG LOVER WANTED!!! (over 18 years of age) Sept. 16th, 9a - 6p. school. Ideal for students/others. Flex Busy Chantilly Dog Daycare & 240 Fort Evans Rd., Leesburg VA 20176 Schdules. Sales/svc. PT/FT. Conditions Boarding Facility seeking a P/T attendant Immediate Needs for: apply. All ages 18+. Call Mon. – Fri. 9-5 to work morning hours, approximately Cake Decorators, FT Baker, Meat 703-359-7600 15 hrs/wk. Occasional weekend and Cutters, Seafood Coordinators. Also seek- holiday hrs. required. Resps. include: ing Store & Asst. Managers, Dept. 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