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Martha Kaczmarskyj, Cynthia Leigh and Cindy Goldberg are three members of the Cascades Green Team, formed in April to make Cascades an environmentally friendly, energy-efficient community.

Photo by Mike DiCiccoPhoto /The Connection September 10-16, 2008 ❖ Volume V, Number 37 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connectionwww.connectionnewspapers.com ❖ September 10-16, 2008 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Cascades Connection Editor Jennifer Lesinski News 703-917-6454 or [email protected] Smoke-Free Place for Every Taste Former Redskins coach opens restaurant. By Justin Fanizzi The Connection

ypically, sports enthusiasts, food lovers and families must go to Tmultiple establishments from dive bars to five-star restaurants to find a place for all tastes. Now, with the opening of Velocity Five in Potomac Falls, there is somewhere to go that caters to ev- Photo by eryone in the group. Velocity Five, which opened Aug. 26, pro- vides what owner Jim Speros, former assis-

Justin Fanizzi tant coach for the Washington Redskins and entrepreneur, calls “an upscale sports bar with a full-service menu” that accommo- dates everyone from those looking to dine, watch a sporting event to those going out

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LOCATED IN THE GREAT Falls Plaza at the corner of Algonkian Parkway and Lowes Island Boulevard, Speros purchased the space, which was previously inhabited by Fox Chase Tavern, soon after opening the Patrons watching Monday Night Football at the bar. other Velocity Five location in Falls Church last March. Seeking to follow his business for families and parties that have private ity Five provides, equally important to the rated to keep noise down for those trying model of getting three locations up and run- booths. Furthermore, Speros added a 2,000- food for many patrons, is the fact that it is to eat. However, since he did not want to ning within 18 months, Speros purchased square-foot outdoor patio with tables that a nonsmoking establishment. Speros said fully partition those sections, he decided the the 5,200-square-foot property and quickly is soon to have a full-service bar with an that it was important to him to separate the only way to integrate the sections was to transformed it with cherrywood on the bar, awning and heaters for year-round use. different sections of the restaurants, keep- make the entire place smoke free. floor and walls and separate dining rooms The most appealing offering that Veloc- ing the dining areas, patio and bar sepa- See Restaurant, Page 5

Green Team to Rescue Enforcement Yields Results Group works to put Cascades at forefront of eco- Staff reports on aggressive Sterling Park friendliness and has several upcoming events. pilot program initiated in December. By Mike DiCicco demand for that sort of thing,” said Cynthia By Mike DiCicco compliance after being notified that in- The Connection Leigh, another of the group’s formative The Connection spectors would be on their streets, given members. “I know I did.” the number of violations the staffers n March, Cindy Goldberg placed a call y the time zoning enforcement found, compared with the number of for members for a then-nonexistent THE CASCADES Green Team meets once I staff started patrolling two streets complaints they had received previously. Green Team in the Cascades Current a month to share ideas and make plans for B In the face of mounting complaints in Sterling Park last February, newsletter, setting a time and the community. “One of the many of the problems they were there about ill-kept properties and multiple, place for the group’s first meet- nicest things about the Green to correct had unrelated people ing. About eight or 10 people Team, for me, has been to “I think a lot already been packed into showed up for the initial meet- share our ideas,” Leigh said, rectified, ac- “It’s hard to determine homes in Ster- ing in April. noting that she had, for ex- of us had kind cording to the ling, the previous Since then, a number of en- ample, recently learned about from the outside if a house report that was Board of Super- vironmentally friendly of a pent-up the Freecycle Network through presented to the visors directed changes have taken place in discussions with the group. is in fact suffering from Board of Super- staff last Decem- the Cascades community, sev- demand for Martha Kaczmarskyj, team visors at its ber to launch a eral “green” events have been member and general manager residential overcrowding.” meeting last pilot program of planned for the next few that sort of of the Cascades Community — Keith Fairfax, enforcement program Tuesday, Sept. 2. proactive zoning months, and the team, now Association, said the advice is thing.” According to manager enforcement on numbering about a dozen also shared with residents via the report, staff North Argonne members, is working to estab- — Cynthia Leigh a green initiative page on the concluded that a number of property Avenue and Williamsburg Road, two ar lish a countywide coalition community Web site, tips and owners had brought themselves into See Pilot, Page 9 with other communities. columns in the newsletter and word-of- “I think a lot of us had kind of a pent-up See Making, Page 13 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 ❖ 3 Week in Loudoun Community 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- wide firearms safety education program in an effort to prevent Contributed 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 Building, 39 Catoctin Circle, S.E., Leesburg; the Dulles South The children of George, South Africa gather for a Bible lesson. 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- Lending a Hand lock. The locks fit on most types of handguns, rifles and shot- guns. ter the flooding devastated the town, but their St. Matthew’s Episcopal infrastructure was so weakened that it could Church in Sterling goes not effectively distribute the aid to the people, Health Check Survey leaving many starving. Soon after their arrival, Loudoun County residents have a few weeks remaining to par- on mission trips. the missionaries stepped in and helped the ticipate in a survey as part of the county’s first formal public health town to organize the distribu- needs assessment, “Loudoun Health Check.” The survey will end By Justin Fanizzi tion and helped them to get Tuesday, Sept. 30. The Connection the food and water to all who “It took me “This brief, anonymous survey is critical to understanding the needed it. priorities and needs of our residents,” said Dr. David Goodfriend, onating canned vegetables to a food In addition to handing out out of my Loudoun County Health Department Director, in a press release. drive or clothes to a Salvation Army the food, the group tackled comfort The Loudoun Health Check survey is available online at Ddrop box and volunteering for the oc- another tough job: helping www.loudoun.gov/healthcheck, and in hard copy form at casional fund-raiser is frequently the the locals to rebuild their zone, but Loudoun County libraries and community centers. For more in- extent of many people’s charitable contribution. school, which was also in bad formation, contact the Health Department at [email protected]. However, some people simply have the desire to do shape following the flood. En- being in more and the parishioners at St. Matthew’s Episco- suring that no child was left pal Church are just that type. without the opportunity for these Third Watch for Children Over the summer, the church sent three groups of an education, the group Now that the summer break has come to an end Loudoun County people on three different mission trips to Pomona, helped to repair the school World Sheriff Steve Simpson is reminding all drivers to watch for school- Belize, George, South Africa and Philadelphia to help and added a second floor to aged children walking to and from school; as they may forget to less fortunate communities and to spread their mes- it. While helping to build the conditions, I watch for you. sage to the locals there. The trips to Belize and Phila- new floor, they also educated knew this During the first few weeks of September deputies will be con- delphia were youth missions, with young men and the children, holding a voca- ducting a Back-to-School campaign strictly enforcing speed and women in ninth grade and above, while the trip to tional Bible study nightly and was where I other traffic violations in the area of elementary, middle and high South Africa was an adult mission for those 18 and even organizing sports and schools throughout the county. The campaign is to ensure the up. other games for the children was safety and welfare for the children returning to school. Church pastor, the Rev. Rob Merola, led the mis- to play. Deputies will be utilizing RADAR, LIDAR and “Smart Trailers,” sion trip to Belize, which ran from June 28 to July Mark Vereb, a layman pa- supposed to marked and unmarked cruisers, as well as the motorcycle unit. 5. There, Merola and his fellow missionaries pro- rishioner of St. Matthews, led The Sheriff’s Office would also like to send a friendly reminder vided a great deal of aid to the locals in the commu- the group of 10 that went to be.” to all drivers to obey signals by law-enforcement officers and cross- nity, whose town had just been ravaged by severe George, South Africa, on July — Rev. Rob Merola, ing guards. Last school year there were several incidents where flooding. Merola said that entire farms and homes 10 for two weeks. The eclec- St. Matthew’s drivers disobeyed the signals given by crossing guards. By ignor- had completely washed away, leaving the residents tic group, ranging in age from Episcopal Church, ing their signals the drivers put the lives of the children and the either homeless or gravelly lacking. 18 to people in their mid-70s, crossing guard in danger. “The level of need in this place is heightened,” partnered with a ministry pastor Merola said. “It took me out of my comfort zone, called Life Community Ser- but being in these Third World conditions, I knew vices, which has a large presence in George, For more briefs, visit this was where I was supposed to be.” with nine centers based in the area. According to Vereb, most of the work in George centered www.connectionnewspapers.com ACCORDING TO MEROLA, the people of Pomona on providing food and interacting with the lo received aid in the form of food and water soon af- See St. Matthew’s, Page 5 4 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Food & Drink Restaurant For All Tastes From Page 3 Speros, developer of several successful enterprises “I wanted to have a smoke-free environment in the area, said he has “the restaurant business in so families can come in and enjoy dinner,” my blood,” as he grew up with a family that owned a Speros said. “It’s a win-win for everybody; cus- local restaurant for more than 30 years, and went tomers, employees. Bartenders have even come on to create and own a few restaurants before he here [specifically] to work, opened the two Velocity Fives. His because they don’t like the parents owned Normandie Farm smoke.” Velocity Five Restaurant, the place where he Velocity Five is open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. learned the in and outs of the busi- THOUGH THE RESTAU- daily, with full menu until 11 p.m., and ness, and after winning a national late-night selections until close. For RANT accommodates ev- menu, schedule of events and more, visit championship in college football eryone, it is still a sports bar www.velocityfiverestaurant.com. at Clemson University and stints at heart. Perhaps most im- with the Redskins and Buffalo Bills portant to sports fanatics is to enjoy a good in the NFL, he returned to the food-service industry. beer or drink while watching their favorite teams play on a WHEN HE PURCHASED the Baltimore Stallions big-screen televi- of the Canadian Football League in the mid 1990s, “We can cater to sion. Yes, there is a he personally oversaw the food and concession ser- beer and wine list vices at more than 20 events a year. After selling the and accommodate with a full bar, but team in 1998, he decided that he enjoyed the food the thing that will industry so much that he would get into the restau- every customer.” make any sports rant business. He invested in and opened two res- — Jim Speros, Velocity fan happy is the 50 taurants, including Great Falls Tavern, and seeing a Five, owner high-definition flat greater opportunity, he decided to “merge technol- screens located all ogy and sports” and create Velocity Five. across the restaurant. Each television has its Speros said that a third Velocity Five is in the works own feed, which means that each television currently, with two locations in Arlington being ne- can show a different sporting event simulta- gotiated. He plans to expand the restaurant, making neously, coming in very handy for NFL games it a chain with potential locations in Centreville, and NCAA March Madness, when every single Woodbridge and Alexandria, staying in Northern Vir- televised game will be shown at the same time. ginia to begin with and then expanding from there. “Yesterday was football heaven,” said patron “What differentiates us is the atmosphere, our full- Tim Owens of Cascades. “It’s a great neigh- service menu with moderately priced food for the fami- borhood bar, great location. Plus, [Jim] Speros lies,” Speros said. Everybody can be satisfied here. did a great job remodeling this place.” We can cater to and accommodate every customer.” St. Matthew’s Mission of Mercy From Page 4 cal children. MEROLA ALSO LED the youth mission to Phila- Vereb said even though Life Community Ser- delphia, where young parishioners got a chance to vices had several centers in George, they had lend a hand to those in need. Merola said that the only one centralized kitchen, which served group’s work primarily focused on providing food to food daily to every child. This is obviously a the homeless and to those in shelters. The group daunting task, so worked daily from Aug. 3-9 in area food banks, help- the group pitched ing to organize and distribute food donations and “There are few in to help the Life also spent time working in community soup kitch- Community mis- ens. things you do in sionaries, serving “In Philadelphia, they saw a lot of needy people. food every day, They saw needy people in their own backyard,” life you know are which Vereb noted Merola said, stressing the impact it had on the chil- was the only food dren who had not seen such poverty in their own 100 percent right. many of the chil- country. dren ate and sur- Miriam Turner, office manager at St. Matthew’s, This experience is vived on. In addi- said the church is already set to embark on another one of those.” tion, the group mission trip, this time to Long Beach, Miss., from held services four Oct. 12-18 to aid in the recovery effort for the town — Rev. Rob Merola, St. times a week, in that is still struggling to get back on its feet three Matthew’s Episcopal which they would years after Hurricane Katrina tore through. Church, pastor pray and sing and While the missions are very rewarding to the people then teach the giving aid and support, the missionaries from St. child, giving a different lesson each day. Matthew’s Episcopal never lose sight of the true rea- “There was so much that went on [in those son why they are there: to give to others. two weeks],” Vereb said. The people who ran “There are few things you do in life you know are Life Community Services were phenomenal. 100 percent right,” Merola said. “This experience is They really relied on God for everything.” one of those.” Photo Galleries Now! 1,000s of pictures of sports, graduations, current events and more—never published, but posted on the Web. Free for evaluation, available for prints. ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 ❖ 5 Westmoreland People Scholars The following area Virginia Tech Jones and Emily Williams. students were among those honored Recipients of the 2008 at the university’s spring commence- Army Reserve Capt. RC Chao, Sterling Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foun- ment ceremony held May 9: Shari High School class of 1993, has been mo- dation Scholarships to the University Baloch, Samuel Beneck, Matthew bilized and activated for an overseas of Virginia and their parents attended Brubaker, Elizabeth Dye, Paul Geiger, deployment in support of Operation Iraqi a reception in their honor at Morven Warren Glismann. Lisa Gunderman, Freedom. Chao, who graduated from Vir- Park Aug. 19. Each student had been Nasser Hamidi, Safia Jamil, Margaret ginia Polytechnic Institute in 1997, will be selected to receive a $2,000 scholar- Pruden, Vladimir Smirnov, Zachary Wil- aiding in the security, stabilization and ship, provided by the Westmoreland liams, Zachary Williams, Christian rebuilding of Iraq and its infrastructure. Davis Memorial Foundation Inc. and Zoeller, Andrew Augustin, Monica Bass, Front row, from right, Jill Gruver of Philomont, administered by the University of Vir- Albert Bjork, Caroline Black, Douglas The Loudoun affiliate of Habitat In- Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation Inc. trustee; ginia Alumni Association. In keeping Brenner, Michael Diaz, Margaret ternational recently elected its new with its educational mission, the foun- Stephanie Sweitzer of Leesburg; Eric Nguyen of Sterling; Feldman, Amanda Halsey, Ashley board members, increasing the board dation has been awarding Caitrin Dwyer of Ashburn; Sanam Shahid of South Riding, Hartle, Kristin Hendershot, Kimberly from 18 to 20 members, and electing a scholarships to incoming UVA stu- Hollmann, Lisa Kaiser, Taylor Lugar, new executive board. The newly elected and Will O’Keefe, UVA ’70, executive director of Morven Park. dents since the 1960s. Westmoreland Erik Reeves, Morgan Rezac, Katherine president, Alta Jones, previously Back row, Zhengyu “Brandon” Wang of Stone Ridge; Jeffrey Davis was governor of Virginia from Runco, Nicole Shaffer, Christopher served as board’s vice president and also 1918-1922 and a graduate of UVA. Geiger of Sterling; and Elizabeth Stevens of Leesburg. currently heads the finance committee. Jones has held executive positions in the financial services industry and is cur- rently a business consultant partner with Hilltop Advisors. She also serves on the Virginia state Habitat board. Joining Jones are Tom Grannas, vice president and a partner with Charron Consulting; George Rose, treasurer and founder of Land Design Financials; Dave Boyd, secretary, member of the Loudoun’s Housing Ad- visory Board and director of BNI Northern Virginia; Pamela McGraw, family selection chair, nonprofit repre- sentative for Loudoun’s Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Board and em- ployed by IDI Group Companies and Bud Green, head of construction and past LHFH president. Business Notes 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.

Chick-fil-A at Sugarland Crossing shopping center will be holding a We Remember event, Sept. 11, 5-8 p.m. A community Patriot Day fund-raiser to honor our public safety personnel, ben- efiting the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company and Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad. Includes balloon artist for the children and music from local high- school classical guitarists and bands.

The Loudoun Gymnastics Cen- ter, 21586 Atlantic Boulevard, Sterling, is supporting the Children’s Miracle Network by hosting an open gym play time, Saturday, Sept. 13, from 1-3 p.m., for a donation of $5 per child at the door. Includes door prizes donated by various local businesses and oppor- tunities to bounce on trampolines, jump into the foam pit and swing on the tra- peze. Call 703-444-9298 or visit www.LoudounGymnastics.com.

The Committee for Dulles presets an update on the state of the aviation industry, Thursday, Sept. 18, at 11:30 a.m., at the Hyatt Dulles, 2300 Dulles Corner Blvd., Dulles. Features James C. May, president and CEO of Air Trans- port Association of America. Reservations required by Sept. 15. Cost: $45 in advance, $50 at the door for members; $55 in advance, $60 at the door for nonmembers. Call CFD office at 703-430-8749.

WFN Strategies of Sterling was se- lected by Shell to participate in its Supplier Diversity Management System, a database sourcing tool, which identi- fies diverse companies that are capable of providing products and services nec- essary to meet its growing supply chain needs. As such, WFN Strategies has been selected as a service provider of telecomm engineering support for ter- restrial and offshore systems.

6 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Pilot Program Could Expand From Page 3 Fairfax said staff had pursued three cases. is pending. together using the existing budget,” eas of Sterling Park with the highest num- “To be honest, it’s hard to determine from In a separate interview, Fairfax said all Delgaudio said. He said this would likely ber of complaints being filed by residents. the outside if a house is in fact suffering nine of his office’s employees were involved include zoning enforcement staff taking on At the end of the year, all 204 property from residential overcrowding,” he said. in the effort, while they were also fielding another two streets next year, while he owners on the two roads received letters Buckley said she had heard often enough complaints from all over the county. thought his own staff could patrol two telling them about the new program and “that there’s a disconnect between what you More than half of the complaints received streets as well. “Because the moral of the listing the violations that would be cited, all find and what residents during those months came story, and the theme of the report, was that including structures being built without are telling us” and that from the Sterling District, corrections took place when staff had meet- permits, unlicensed businesses being run she hoped to discuss over- “When money according to the staff re- ings and sent out a letter and showed that out of homes, residential overcrowding and crowding enforcement port. they mean business,” he said. inoperable, commercial or recreational ve- further during the eastern becomes available, “We physically went to Delgaudio said there was some sense of co- hicles on residential properties. Property Loudoun community we have to go out each address on those two operation on the matter of proactive zoning owners were invited to two meetings on the planning process. streets and cited those vio- enforcement between himself, Supervisors subject, one in Spanish and the other in Chairman Scott York (I- and do it for the lations that we found,” he Buckley and Andrea McGimsey (D-Potomac) English, and inspections started in early at large) recalled that said, adding that at least and York and that he might work with Buckley’s February. Fairfax had approached sake of preserving one zoning employee was and McGimsey’s offices to include streets in “A lot of corrections were made without the previous board to ask in the target area every their districts in a future program. you having to lift a finger or a complaint for more personnel dedi- the county.” day. Although money is tight, he said, the being registered,” Sterling District Super- cated to enforcing Over- — Supervisor Eugene county could possibly add one or two people visor Eugene Delgaudio (R) said to Keith crowding rules and he Delgaudio (R-Sterling) STAFF ISSUED 34 no- to the zoning enforcement staff, since new Fairfax, the enforcement program manager, asked Fairfax if staff short- tices of violation through zoning ordinances were being created, but at last Tuesday’s meeting. ages were an issue. One the program and $1,800 he said he did not see the staff growing Fairfax agreed, saying he thought the and a half full-time positions are currently in civil penalties, $400 of which have been beyond that in the near future. “The desire mailings were the most effective part of the dedicated to overcrowding enforcement. paid, according to the report. is there, but the money is not,” Delgaudio program. “I did appear before you in November and On the whole, he said, “We really didn’t said. He said he wanted to “establish a di- asked you to supplement that, but that’s a see any obvious issues that would indicate rection that must continue” for neighbor- ASKED BY Supervisor Sally Kurtz (D- conversation for another day,” Fairfax said, overcrowding.” Fairfax said residents in the hoods in eastern Loudoun and for enforce- Catoctin) what the program cost, Fairfax adding that he had pulled other members three overcrowding cases that had been ment “because when money becomes avail- said an initial, “elementary and crude” es- of the inspection team for overcrowding pursued during the trial period — none of able, we have to go out and do it for the timate would put the price at about $9,000. cases when necessary. which were associated with the pilot pro- sake of preserving the county.” Without “That sounds a little cheaper than I thought The staff report also acknowledged that gram — had allowed staff into their homes, making some expenditure to clean up neigh- it would be,” Kurtz said. many of the concerns raised by Sterling resi- but he said he wasn’t sure whether any had borhoods, he said, the county would con- Supervisor Susan Klimek Buckley (D- dents during the suburban community plan- been found to be in violation. tinue to lose revenue due to foreclosures Sugarland Run) observed that zoning staff ning process, such as tall grass, cars parked He said he hadn’t spoken with any of the and falling assessments. had received 160 complaints of residential on lawns, accumulation of trash and aban- supervisors about what the pilot program Delgaudio said the next steps would be overcrowding countywide during the time doned personal property, are not covered might lead to, but he added, “I think it’s planned sometime after the Board of Su- the program was being conducted and won- by the zoning ordinance, although an one of those to-be-continued things.” pervisors tours Sterling, an event that is yet dered how many cases had been detected. amendment addressing vehicles on lawns “The next step would be something I put to be scheduled. Camps & Schools Community Send announcements or events, which ling. Includes coffee and cookies and a Send announcements or events, launched an awards program to duration of construction. are open to the public at no or minimal cost, chance to meet course leaders and learn which are open to the public at no or identify and recognize development The award categories are single- to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 about fall classes. Call 703-993-4488 or minimal cost, to The Loudoun Connec- projects in Loudoun County for their family residential; single-family Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e- visit www.olli.gmu.edu. tion, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, efforts to preserve the county’s natural residential community; multi-family mail [email protected]. VA 22102 or e-mail resources through erosion and sedi- residential community; commercial/ Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the The Claude Moore Community Cen- [email protected]. ment control. recreational/public projects; linear or event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For ter, 46111 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling, Deadline is Friday, two weeks before The program encourages nomina- atypical projects and tree preservation. more information, call 703-917-6454. is offering Handwriting without the event. Photos/artwork encour- tions from individuals, industry More information, including a link Tears summer camp for ages 3-6; Print- aged. For more information, call representatives and county staff to to the online nomination form, can The Osher Lifelong Learning In- ing Success for ages 6-7; and Get 703-917-6454. identify those projects that have dem- be found at www.loudoun.gov/bd- stitute is hosting an open house Crackin with Cursive for ages 8 and up, onstrated sensitivity to environmental environmental-awards or by calling Wednesday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Mondays-Fridays for two hours. Cost: The Loudoun County Department protection issues and continued atten- the Department of Building & Devel- at George Mason University Loudoun $150 plus $10 supply fee. Call 571-258- of Building and Development has tion to these issues throughout the opment, 703-777-0397. Campus, 21641 Ridgetop Circle, Ster- 3500 for dates and times.

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Newspaper of Our Neighbors Are Struggling Cascades 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 ward warding off evictions and utility shut-offs, 703-917-6437 [email protected] with some money paying for medications. In Help 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 Rich Sanders increasing demand for services. Sports Editor $102,000 on family assistance, up 50 percent 703-917-6439 from the previous fiscal year. ❖ Loudoun Interfaith Relief, 750 Miller Drive, Suite ❖ Loudoun Habitat for Humanity, 109 Harrison St., [email protected] Nonprofits that help the needy in Northern A-1, Leesburg. Call 703-777-5911 or visit N.E., Leesburg. Mailing address: P.O. Box 28, www.interfaithrelief.org. Leesburg, VA 20178. Call 540-751-2244 or e- ADVERTISING: Virginia are seeing a dramatic increase in de- ❖ Salvation Army of Loudoun County, 12 Cardinal mail [email protected]. To place an advertisement, call the ad 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 ❖ home turned off. LINK Inc., P.O. Box 443, Sterling. Call 703-437- 2100. Display Advertising 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 more information, call 703-917-6454. all areas of the event including ticket to participate. mail at [email protected]. [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 Volunteer, Sept. 15, 6 p.m., at the Photography: Loudoun Extension Office, 30 Catoctin Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, 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]. 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 or assisted-living facility in Loudoun CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 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 LTCOmbudsman. [email protected] 4:35 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, Belmont Ridge Road, Ashburn. Nicholas Graham took this Wesley DeBrosse The Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay photo during Tropical Storm Hanna. He e-mailed: “I had just made the turn onto Controller Road, is looking for teens who love to Belmont Ridge Road from Route 7, heading south, when a large tree came crashing Debbie Funk read for its Teen Reading Buddies 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. Loudoun Sheriff’s Office and they were on the scene in a matter of minutes. The tree John Lovaas 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/Cascades Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Pet of the Week Bulletin Board Blaze is a 9-year-old neutered male Labra- p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 10 Road, Ashburn. Includes a book dor retriever. He’s a LEAP MEETING. 7:30 p.m., Loudoun discussion and refreshments. SATURDAY/SEPT. 13 member of the Gray County Public School Administration September: “Nothing But the Truth” MOTHER’S OF MULTIPLES. 9 a.m.- Whiskers Club. Building, 12000 Education Court, by Avi. Call 703-737-8100. noon, at Countryside Elementary Ashburn. Loudoun Education ADULT BOOK CLUB. 10 a.m., Sterling School in Sterling. The Loudoun Alliance of Parents meeting topic: Library, 120 Enterprise St. “Pope Fairfax Mothers of Multiples will hold To adopt a featured ani- After-School-An Enriching Joan” by Donna Woolfolk Cross. Call its annual fall children’s consignment mal or any other animal, Experience, hear from LCPS staff 703-430-9500. sale. Includes children’s toys, visit the Loudoun County and other LEAP delegates about equipment, strollers, beds, after-school program opportunities. highchairs, fall/winter clothing, Animal Shelter on Route 9 Members of the community are also FRIDAY/SEPT. 12 maternity clothing and more in good, at the intersection of Route always welcome to attend. E-mail COUNTRYSIDE WOMEN’S CLUB. clean condition. Visit 704 in Waterford. Animals [email protected] or visit 9:30 a.m., at the Parkside Pool www.lfmomc.net. www.loudoun.k12.va.us, go to Meeting Room, 46020 Algonkian RURITAN CLUB. 8 a.m.-noon, 183 can be viewed at the shel- Parents section, then LEAP. Parkway, CountrySide. Vivienne Ruritan Road, Sterling. Community ter Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 1-6 p.m.; Wednesdays, Sivak will give an illustrated talk flea market. Spaces $15, need a table 1–8 p.m.; and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Business hours for the shelter about her recent trip to South Africa $5. Refreshment stand will be open. THURSDAY/ SEPT. 11 and Zimbabwe. Call Allyson at 703- Call 703-444-6039. Flea market will be are Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The shelter MIDDLE-SCHOOL BOOK GROUP. 7 404-1083. the second Saturday of each month. is closed Sundays. Call 703-777-0406 or 540-882-3211. View other animals at http://www.loudoun.gov/animals/shelter.htm. 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.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades 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/Cascades Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 ❖ 11 Fall/Winter Festival Household Hazardous Waste Schedule 2008 2008 All Events are on Saturdays 8:30am-2:30pm Loudoun County Residents Only We Accept Location the Following Date •Automotive Chemicals (Not Oil or Antifreeze) Sept Stone Bridge High School •Bleach 27 43100 Hay Road •Brake Fluid Ashburn •Cleaners •Fluorescent Bulbs Harmony Intermediate •Fuels Oct School 18 38174 W. Colonial Hwy. •Gas/Oil Mixtures Hamilton •Herbicides & Insecticides •Hobby Chemicals Nov Heritage High School •Household Cleaners 15 520 Evergreen Mill Road, •Lighter Fluid Contributed Leesburg •Oil-based paint A scene from last year’s Barktoberfest. •Paint Thinners •Pesticides/Insect Sprays For more information call the •Pool Chemicals •Solvents Barktoberfest Returns Office of Solid Waste •Stains/Varnish Management Call about other items. he Sixth-Annual Barktoberfest, the Mu- tempting to resist. Taste buds will be satisfied with We WILL NOT Accept: sic and Pet Lovers Festival, will take place an assortment of hot food, cold drinks and sweet at 703-777-0187 Used Motor Oil, Antifreeze, TSaturday, Sept. 27, from noon to 6 p.m., goodies. People of all ages can play games like “Mutt- Automobile Batteries, at the Melodee Music Outdoor Amphi- Mutt Miniature Golf” and “Touchdown Football.” Ca- or visit our webpage at Propane Tanks, theater in Sterling, located at 46077 Lake Center nine attendees can play games like “Dunkin’ Doggies” at these collection events. You can Plaza, Sterling. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 28. and “A Dog’s Nose Knows,” and participate in a cos- www.loudoun.gov/hhw recycle them at the Landfill during The day is filled with live music, treats, games, tume contest. normal operating hours. and dogs and cats for adoption. Admission to the And, of course, just a few of FOHA’s canines and event is free, donations will be gladly accepted and felines will be in attendance to meet the public — all proceeds will benefit dogs and cats awaiting adop- and perhaps even meet their new family. tion at FOHA — Friends of Homeless Animals. Who Is Friends of Homeless Animals? FOHA is a HOW TO GET YOUR Nine live bands will provide tunes to accompany nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue organization serv- the day, all of which have donated their talents to ing the D.C.-metro region. On a daily basis, FOHA ORGANIZATION’S SPECIAL provide free entertainment at Barktoberfest. Per- cares for approximately 120 homeless dogs and 50 EVENTS IN THE CONNECTION formers include the Mary Ann Redmond Band homeless cats, all awaiting permanent, loving homes. (rhythm and blues), That’s What She Said (rock), The organization’s no-kill philosophy means that no Calendar Listings Gary and Tom Smallwood (blues rock), Perfect animal is euthanized simply because they are “out of Murphy (classic rock), Jerry Bresee and Friends time.” In 2007 alone, FOHA placed approximately The Connection Newspapers contain a Calendar of (folk), Twice Shy (acoustic harmonies), Defaids 500 pets into permanent homes. More about FOHA, Upcoming Events every week. While we cannot (Beatles cover band) and Lisa Taylor (rockin’ acous- including adoption, donation and volunteering op- guarantee that every event we receive information tic). portunities can be found at www.foha.org. Log onto about will be listed, here is the information we need A wide array of silent auction items will prove too www.barktoberfest.org or call 703-779-9966 for your upcoming event to be considered for the Calendar. We welcome photographs of similar events held previously, which sometimes appear with Calendar items. Weather Watcher Scott Randall Name of Event: From Page 10 5.2 inches of snow, with snow on both Thanksgiving Day of the Week, Date and Time: AS FAR AS accuracy, Randall says forecasters can and Christmas that year. Name of the Place Event will Be Held: be accurate up to 48 hours. After that, their predic- He studied sociology at Bolling Green State Uni- Address of the Place Event Will Be Held: tions are 50-50. He said Tom Skilling, a versity, went into the Air Force in Austin meteorologist at WGN-TV in Chicago, is for four years and got a master’s degree Name and Phone Number for More Information: great, but his favorite is Joe Bastardi from “This is a in counseling. Today he works in mental Three Sentences Describing the Event: Acuweather, based out of Penn State solitary health for Fairfax County. University. “He’s really a maverick,” be- Please submit your calendar information at least From that perspective, he said he’s in- cause he does long-range forecasting and terested in how the weather relates to two weeks before your event. Clear photographs thing that I modeling. For the best Web site, he pre- people — how there’s less crime when from similar previous events are always welcome. fers www.accuweather.com. it’s cold or when pressure drops, how that All events should be open to the public. We give get pleasure As a child growing up in Toledo, Ohio, causes people to get nervous and anx- first priority to free events. Send listings to: he collected hail stones at age 5, freez- out of.” ious. Calendar, Connection Publishing, Inc., ing and later eating them. The power of His neighbor on Waterflow Court, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102. — Scott Randall, severe storms used to fascinate him; he weather observer Nancy Musick, said Randall hooked her Or Fax to 703-917-0991. For more information, remembers one particular storm on the up with a rain gauge and thermometer call 703-917-6444. Fourth of July that produced 20 inches on her back fence. “I use him a source,” of rain and 80-mph winds. “We had no power for she said. “There was a tornado warning a month ago, three days,” he said. and he was outside looking at that funnel-shaped Randall started collecting weather data on his own cloud and he’s running around the neighborhood tell- www.connectionnewspapers.com and he’s tracked it for 45 years since. To prove this, ing everybody to get into the house.” he pointed out that on Nov. 23, 1989, this area had She added, “He cares about his neighbors.”

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Photo by Making Community ‘Greener’

From Page 3 out almost all the Green Team members Mike DiCicco mouth. “The word definitely spreads,” she have their yards certified,” she added. Also, said. as of October, she said, the Cascades Cur- However, all is not tips and tidbits at rent will be printed on recycled paper. Green Team meetings. Thanks to the group’s efforts, Cascades residents will soon have WHEN THE GROUP approached /The Connection 46-gallon recycle bins with lids and wheels. Loudoun Water asking for help with water The Lowes Island and Westlakes commu- conservation, the company was “ecstatic,” nity centers now Kaczmarskyj said. have two bins, one Loudoun Water now for batteries and one Get Involved provides the team for small electronics, with statistics com- The Cascades Green Team meets on the From left, Martha Kaczmarskyj, Cynthia Leigh and Cindy Goldberg, pic- which fill up rapidly third Thursday of each month, at 7:30 paring water usage in and all Cascades p.m., at the Lowes Island Community the average Cascades tured with the new recycle bin and rain barrel for the Lowes Island Com- community centers Center, 47620 Saulty Drive. New mem- household to the av- munity Center and one of the new and improved recycle bins residents bers are welcome. The energy audit will soon receive, are formative members of the Cascades Green Team. now have large re- seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, erage Loudoun cycle bins. Sept. 17, from 7-9 p.m., at the Potomac household and giving The group orga- Lakes Stone House Community Center, the number of Cas- is that the community became more inter- 20670 Fernbank Court. The Green Expo nized a home energy will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 6:30- cades homes that use ested in ‘green,’” Kaczmarskyj said, adding SUPERVISOR ANDREA McGimsey (D- audit seminar for 9:30 p.m., also at the Stone House large amounts of wa- that water-saving tips had been published Potomac) has asked Kaczmarskyj to work next week to educate Community Center. Cleanup Day will be ter. Results are pub- in the newsletter. She said lowering water on establishing a coalition with other residents about hav- Sunday, Nov. 2. To learn more, call lished in the newslet- consumption also decreases the Loudoun communities. Kaczmarskyj said Martha Kaczmarskyj at 703-406-0456. ing their homes in- ter. community’s carbon footprint. Treating Ashburn Village has already expressed an spected for tempera- In the second quar- water requires energy. interest and she plans to invite representa- ture leaks, as well as ter of 2008, the aver- Leigh said the Green Team is now work- tives from any and all communities to a a Green Expo featuring various eco-friendly age Cascades home used 211 gallons of wa- ing to get recycle bins installed next to all meeting in October. technologies in early October. The Fall Fes- ter per day, compared to 298 gallons per day trash cans on the community’s walkways. Goldberg said some team members are tival next month will include a demonstra- in the second quarter of 2007 and 247 gal- Goldberg said keeping the neighborhood involved with the schools and are working tion of a kitchen composting machine and lons per day used by the average Loudoun looking good and environmentally aware with teachers to create classroom presen- November’s community cleanup will be home. The number of Cascades homes us- creates the added bonus of bolstering home tations and activities about environmental heavily publicized. ing more than 1,000 gallons per day fell from values. stewardship. Kaczmarskyj said the team is working to 117 in the second quarter of 2007 to six in “Lowering the community [carbon] foot- “If kids learn to do something, they go get Cascades certified as a wildlife habitat the second quarter of this year. print is a selling point to the modern home and make their parents do it,” by the National Wildlife Federation. “It turns “I think the reason it decreased in 2008 homebuyer,” Kaczmarskyj said. Kaczmarskyj said.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 ❖ 13 Must See Fabulous Fall Listings Real Estate Open Houses for September 13 & 14 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.

VHDA first-time homebuyer’s seminar by Mary Krueger, of SunTrust Mortgage and Gail Hayden of Long & Foster, Saturday, Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 11, 10:30 *Pictorial Feature a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, Oct. 21 and Thursday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m., at Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. The homeownership education pro- Call Specific Agents to Confirm gram is designed to take the mystery out of the homebuying process. Topics to be Dates & Times. covered: personal finances and credit reports, role of the lender, working with Loudoun County a Realtor, home inspections and what to expect at closing. Attendance at the en- Ashburn tire class is required in order to become eligible for many loan programs. Three 20285 Beechwood Ter., #200 $179,900 Sat. & Sun 12-4 Linda Vane REO 703-256-7648 classes offered. Register online at http:/ /library.loudoun.gov or phone 703-444- 44374 Sunset Maple Dr. $399,000 Sun 1-4 Theodora Metin Weichert 202-256-2163 3228. Hamilton Faith Notes 16629 Swanbourne Dr. $849,900 Sat & Sun 11-5Michael Severin Keller Williams 571-223-2236

Leesburg Send announcements or events, which are open to the public at no or minimal cost, 42041 Brightwood Ln. $660,000 Sun 1-4 Bridget Allen Weichert 540-454-0943 to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e- 138 Burnell Pl., SE $549,000 Sun 1-4 Lisa Thurston RE/MAX 703-652-5773 mail [email protected]. 816 Cattail Ln., NE $335,000 Sun 1-4 Kimberly Darwaza RE/MAX 703-250-8500 Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For 902 Octorora Pl., NE $599,900 Sun 1-4 Brenda Miller Keller William 703-815-5700 more information, call 703-917-6454. 19154 Ranleigh Ter. $399,000 Sun 1-4 Dina Azzam RE/MAX 703-547-1449 Beginning Sunday, Sept. 7, River- 896 Rhonda Pl., SE $499,900 Sun 12-4 Pravin Pania Arne 703-742-0401 side Presbyterian Church will add an additional worship service at 9:15 Purcellville a.m. Grab a cup of coffee from the 18257 Oak Ridge Dr. $725,000 Sat 1-4 Cyndi Bauer Long & Foster 703-726-3433 Kenya Café and join in for an unplugged time of worship. Adult seminars, nurs- 37162 Rivermill Way $699,000 Sun 1-4 Joy Thompson Long & Foster 540-338-1350 ery and children’s programs will run as well at 9:15 a.m. Visit Round Hill *This listing is our pictorial feature this week. COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP www.riversidechurch.com or call the 35648 Glencoe Ct. $1,299,000 Sun 1-4 Gloria Stiltner Prudential 703-431-8107 office, 703-444-3528. 25 Jackson Ave. $369,900 Sat. 12-3 Danielle Dojcak Century 21 540-955-2500 Congregation Sha’are Shalom, 19357 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg, Sterling will hold free study sessions in prepara- 20360 Brentmeade Ter. $399,000 Sun 1-4 Catherine McCambridge Samson 703-885-1582 tion for Rosh HaShanah (the new year) and Yom Kippur (the day of atone- 117 Coffee Tree Ct. $359,000 Sun 1-4 John McCambridge Samson 703-885-1582 ment). The Jewish High Holy Days Making more and better disciples of Christ (“yamim noraim” or days of awe) start 204 Gordon St. $312,900 Sat & Sun 12-4 Linda Vane REO 703-256-7648 with Rosh Hashanah, Monday evening, 46342 Sheel Ter. $389,999 Sun 1-4 Heather Elias Weichert 703-777-3977 Sunday Worship: 8:00 and 11:00 am Sept. 29, which marks the beginning of Sunday School: 9:20 am the year 5769, and end with Yom Kip- Fairfax County 703-437-5020 pur, a 25-hour fast, which will begin Child Care Oct. 8, Wednesday, at 6:15 p.m. Available at Preschool: The sessions take place Thursday, Herndon/Oak Hill 1133 Reston Ave., Herndon, VA 20170 All Services www.goodshepherd-lutheran.org 703-437-5020 703-437-4511 Sept. 11, 7:30-9 p.m., The Binding of 1309 Dulles Pl $185,900 Sat & Sun 12-4Phillip Chernitzer REO 703-256-7648 Isaac, explore this challenging text through the lens of 2000 years of Jew- 888 Station St $615,000 Sun 1-4 Julie Hertel Long & Foster 703-669-4380 ish interpretation; and Saturday, Sept. Progressive & Welcoming 27, 8- 9 p.m., Selichot: The Gates are Reston ST. ANNE’S Opening, an evening of prayer, study 1602 Apricot Ct $439,000 Sun 1-4 Wayne Evans Long & Foster 703-375-8410 and spiritual preparation beginning EPISCOPAL with havdalah, continuing with selichot 1504 Church Hill Pl., #1504 $319,000 Sun 1-3 Sheri Danel Long & Foster 703-759-9190 CHURCH- Reston (prayers for forgiveness), and conclud- 11394 Fairway Dr $528,000 Sun 12-4 Agnes Rainey-McDonald Avery-Hess 703-802-8200 ing with a brief study of the Rosh 9:00 a.m Holy Communion Hashanah liturgy. 1369 Garden Wall Cir., #714 $359,000 Sun 3-5 Sheri Daniel Long & Foster 703-759-9190 11:15 a.m. Holy Communion Call Congregation Sha’are Shalom at 12007 Meadow Ct $849,990 Sun 1-4 Irene Schiffman Weichert 703-593-7848 703-737-6500 or write to CSS at P.O. (Children’s Chapel & Nursery Provided) Box 4518, Leesburg, VA 20177-8577. 1338 Park Garden Ct $545,000 Sun 12-4 Marnie Schaar Long & Foster 703-509-3107 5:00 p.m. Contemporary Service Visit Congregation Sha’are Shalom on the Internet at www.sha-areshalom.org. The Rev. James Papile, Rector The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson The All Dulles Area Muslim So- To add your Realtor represented Open House 703-437-6530 ciety, Islamic Society of North America, www.stannes-reston.org Unity Walk 2008, and Washington Na- to these weekly listings, please call Lauri Swift or Winslow Wacker 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston tional Cathedral will host the National Interfaith Ramadan Iftar (Breaking of b the Fast) at Washington National Cathedral’s Cathedral College, 3510 703-821-5050 or E-Mail the info to Woodley Road, N.W., Washington, D.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, from 6-10 p.m. [email protected] b For advertising information The National Interfaith Ramadan Iftar b will take place after the 9/11 Unity call Lauri Swift at 703-917-6460 or All listings due by Tues at 10 am. Walk. Ramadan is the month on the Is- e-mail [email protected] lamic lunar calendar during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. 14 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Cascades Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders te Sports 703-917-6439 or [email protected] Panthers Setting to Defend Crowns Potomac Falls cross country readying for Brentsville Relays this Saturday.

By Rich Sanders It’s a great meet we’ve always gone to. The Connection But the kids wanted to go to Great Mead- ows. We were going to go to Great Mead- he Potomac Falls High cross ows just for the experience of going. It’s country teams were looking highly touted.” T forward to competing at last Saturday’s scheduled Great BOTH THE POTOMAC FALLS varsity Meadows event. The large, annual early boys and girls teams are coming off respec- season meet is considered to be one of tive Dulles District titles in 2007. Last

the highlights of the Northern Virginia Wednesday, both the Panther boys and girls Photos by high-school season and the Panthers, teams finished first in a tri-meet at Oatlands. who have never raced at the renowned The participating teams, along with meet, were hoping to be participants Potomac Falls, were district this year. rivals Dominion and Freedom high Craig Sterbutzel But the rainy weather forced the Great schools. It was the first meet of the season Meadows competition to be cancelled. for the Panthers. There will be no makeup date. Null said the game plan going into the “We were supposed to be at Great Mead- tri-meet was for Potomac Falls to pace it- ows and were greatly disappointed we self on both the boys and girls sides because weren’t able to go,” Potomac Falls coach, of the Great Meadows competition slated /the Connection Dolph Null, said. “And I’m sure [all the for that following weekend. other] teams were disappointed.” They wanted to be fully rested for Great In recent years, Potomac Falls has not Meadows. competed at the Great Meadows races be- “We kind of held back with respect to the cause it was committed to participating at fact we would be at the the Keyser Invitational, a smaller meet in Great Meadows last weekend,” Null said. Boonesboro. This year’s Potomac Falls boys team has Potomac Falls high boys’ cross country runner Josh Hardin, left, is one But Null said many of his boys and girls lots of key members back from last year’s of a number of experienced athletes back on the Panthers’ squad this team members expressed an interest in com- squad that ultimately finished fifth in the fall. Last year, he finished 14th overall at the state championships. peting at the Great Meadows event this sea- state. Those runners, all seniors, include son. So Null entered his team in the larger Josh Belin, Ryan Hagen, Josh Hardin, Ryan Denise Cordary, Kaitlyn Hunter, Suzanne competed yet this season as a result of some meet. Kiefer, Andrew Mott and Brian Robinson. Rodgers, Margaret Williams, Sinead injury struggles. Null said he will bring her The Great Meadows Invitational is con- “They’ve been outstanding leaders,” Null Gilmore and Shannon Brady; junior Rachel along slowly this season in hopes of having sidered, in local cross country circles, to be said of the 12th-graders. Diniega; and sophomore Rachel Hagen. the standout at full one of three fall meets that make up the The Panther girls’ top two runners from Null said his boys and girls teams’ chances strength for the postseason. area’s cross country triple crown. The other last year return in junior this fall will not be “She’s running, but not [full speed]. We’re two such meets are the annual Oatlands and Christina Lee and sophomore Melissa dependent on a handful of runners. trying to take care of Octoberfest showcase events. Saunders. Lee was the individual district “Its such a team sport,” said the coach. her,” Null said. “It was the first year we were going to champion last year before finishing second “You’re just as good as Potomac Falls will compete at the take part in it,” Null said of Great Mead- at the Region II meet and fourth at states. you’re No. 1 runner, but really no better Brentsville Relays in Nokesville ows. “We normally always go to the Keyser Other talented runners for the Potomac than you’re No. 7.” this Saturday. The meet will begin at 4:30 Invitational. Falls girls will be seniors Lee, the Panther girls’ top runner, has not p.m. and run into the night under the lights. Sports Roundups

Boys and girls can learn the basic skills High School, 43100 Hay Road, Ashburn. of the Loudoun Field Hockey Association, of hockey while developing motor skills, Cost per child is $90. Call Kim or Kevin is open to players 21 and over of all skill cognitive abilities, social interactions and Prince at 703-729-7553. levels. Games are played at Northern Vir- relationships. All classes will be held at the ginia Community College, Loudoun cam- Douglass Community Center in Leesburg. The Skills Plus Basketball Academy and pus. Visit www.loudounfieldhockey.org, e- Class ages and times are as follows: for the Loudoun County Department of Parks mail [email protected] or call youngsters ages 3, classes will be held and Recreations are offering fall basketball 703-444-1020, Ext. 104. Thursdays, Sept. 25 through Oct. 16, from clinics from Sept. 11-Oct. 30, at Douglass 3:30-4 p.m., cost is $35; for youngsters 4 Community Center. A clinic for boys and The Northern Virginia Football Offi- and 5, classes will be held on the same girls ages 7-9 will be held Thursdays, from cials Association (NVFOA) is seeking new Thursday dates, from 4:15-5 p.m., cost is 6-7:30 p.m. A clinic for girls-only, ages 10- members for its 2008 training class who can $45. Contact the Douglass Community Cen- 13, will be held Thursdays, from 7:30-9 p.m. become on-field game officials and elec- ter at 703-771-5913 or e-mail to Information can be found in the Parks and tronic clock operators for games at the [email protected]. Recreation fall activity catalog. Contact youth, middle-school and high-school lev- The Park View Patriots’ football Michael Turner at [email protected] els throughout the metropolitan area. team will travel to Winchester this Dulles Youth Basketball, grades first- or call 703-303-0808. NVFOA is the sole supplier of football offi Friday night to take on the Judges third, will hold registration Saturday, Sept. of Handley High School. 13, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Stone Bridge The adult field hockey program, part See Roundups, Page 16

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 ❖ 15 Sports Stone Bridge Football Dominates Rams

Stone Bridge scored two touchdowns Bulldogs set to face apiece in each of the first three quarters. Marshall this week. The Bulldogs led 28-7 at halftime and 42-7 after three quarters.

Stone Bridge improved to 2-0 with the Photos by By Rich Sanders win. The locals were 42-28 winners over The Connection West Springfield two weeks ago in Ashburn in week one action. he Stone Bridge High football This Friday night, the Bulldogs will travel Craig Sterbutzel team overwhelmed visiting op- to Marshall High School for their Liberty Tponent Robinson last Friday District opener. Stone Bridge is playing a 1- night, 49-7. 1 Marshall squad that is coming off a 26-7 It was a sweet win for the defending Di- loss at Fairfax High last week. The States- vision 5 state AAA champion Bulldogs, who men, who defeated Hayfield in their sea- suffered their only 2007 loss to the same son opener two weeks ago, led the home /the Connection Robinson team. team Rebels 7-0 at halftime. But Fairfax Senior running back Daniel Allen and se- scored 13 points in both the third and fourth nior quarterback Patrick Thompson both ran quarters to take charge of the nondistrict for a pair of touchdowns in the decisive contest. Marshall running back Vic Vanegas Stone Bridge victory. Also scoring two scored from a yard out for the game’s only touchdowns for the Bulldogs was senior touchdown in the first half. running back/defensive back Michael A year ago, Stone Bridge opened its Stone Bridge ball carrier Marcus Harris attempts to shed off a West Prince, who found the end zone on a 32- postseason run with a 49-29 victory over Springfield tackler. yard run on offense and also recovered a Marshall in a Division 5 quarterfinals round ball in the end zone on defense. region playoff game. One of Stone Bridge’s tougher opponents ago, will look to get into the victory col- this season was expected to be district op- umn this Friday night when they host ponent Madison. But the Warhawks are 0- Wakefield High, a National District team 2 following their 23-7 loss at Yorktown last from Arlington. The Warriors (0-2) lost to Friday night. The Warhawks, who lost to Hayfield, 35-21, last week. Oakton in their season opener two weeks Sports Roundups

From Page 15 The Northern Virginia Senior Olym- pics will be held Sept. 20-Oct. 2 for adults cials to all high schools in the Virginia 50 and over. Opening day will take place at counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Prince Will- the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, iam, Loudoun, and Fauquier. It also supplies 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington, Saturday, Sept. officials to numerous private schools in 20. Welcome ceremonies will be held at Northern Virginia, Maryland and the Dis- 10:30 a.m., followed by track and field trict of Columbia. For those who have the events. Virginia Hospital Center will spon-

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