Herndonherndon and Halloween Fair in Herndon on Saturday, but ‘Darth Vader’ Was Particularly Popular

Oak Hill There were several costumed characters who wandered through the crowds at the 10th – and final - edition of the Bradley Farm Haunted House HerndonHerndon and Halloween Fair in Herndon on Saturday, but ‘Darth Vader’ was particularly popular. Thankfully, he was on his best behavior, so that even the littlest fair goers seemed unafraid to approach WellbeingWellbeing Page 8

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From left — Sara Bermingham and Lisa Kelly met and became friends as new arrivals to the Bradley Farm neighborhood in Herndon. They had heard that there used to be a Halloween event at the community’s pool Who knew buckets could be so much fun? Children couldn’t wait to get a and clubhouse, so they decided to organize a “little event” 10 years ago, turn wielding the drumsticks along to “The Monster Mash” on drum and they just kept going from there. This last edition drew a record buckets provided by sponsor Home Depot. crowd of more than 2200 by Saturday afternoon. Bradley Farm Haunted House Goes Out With a BOO

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record crowd attended the 10th – and final - edition of the Brad- Aley Farm Haunted House and Halloween Fair in Herndon on Saturday. Event organizers Sarah Bermingham and Lisa Kelly are calling it quits. The pair agreed that this year’s “Spirits of the Past” themed affair was a bittersweet moment. “It has been so much fun, but so much work,” said Bermingham. “We work on this pretty much all year long, but from the summer on it’s just what we do,” said Kelly. “And, October? Well, I can tell you that I am look- ing forward to celebrating my (October) anniversary for the first time in a long time.” It’s a good thing that Kelly’s husband, Tim, has enjoyed the event as much as she did. On Saturday afternoon he was pulling Bridgestreet Global Hospitality was one of the event’s sponsors, and double character duty, first as “Fred team members enjoyed bringing fancies to life with some creative face- Flintstone,” delighting the youngsters who painting. wandered the darkened maze inside the barn, before gearing up in something more and helped us serve so many in the com- goers could fortify themselves with good- ghoulish to “greet” the older crowd for the munity.” ies from vendors like Jersey Mike’s subs, or night time version of the haunted house. Seven-month old Peyton Aboy of The organizing friends will be hosting a Papa Johns pizzas before braving the spooky Herndon seems somewhat awed by “thank you” party to express their gratitude dwelling. Costumed characters roamed the BERMINGHAM AND KELLY met when her experience as she meets her to the army of volunteers and sponsors who park, posing for photos and a bit of horse- they both moved into the Bradley Farm Star Wars friends – from the com- donated so much time, energy and re- play – or in the case of the Chick-fil-A mas- neighborhood. “It was just one of those fort of her very own Batmobile – at sources. Event sponsor Moss Building and cot, a bit of “cowplay” – with crowds of kitchen table moments that kind of grew the tenth, and final, Bradley Farm Design has been officially involved in the young fans. “Darth Vader” and his faithful into this,” said Bermingham, waving her Haunted House benefitting the construction project of the haunted barn for “General” were particular favorites. And of hand at the flow of costumed kids and par- nonprofit Herndon-Reston FISH. the past 5 years, although Moss employees course, there was music under a tent sup- ents, the band on stage, and the many ven- were volunteering even before then, said plied by the bands dedwax, and the Franklin dors and activity centers keeping everyone add in this year’s take. Ticket sales exceeded the company’s community relations direc- Project. entertained. “And we also found a way to previous year’s by more than 20 percent - tor Jenn Zschunke. Zschunke manned a contribute to our community,” added Kelly, to the point that their pre-printed tickets booth alongside her 10-year-old son James ONCE THE YARD SALE concludes on referring to the donation that they have simply ran out, while the attendees just kept who played the part of “Moss the Builder” Sunday and the last faux cobwebs are swept made each year to Herndon-Reston FISH coming. A Sunday Yard Sale, featuring deco- with flair and dressed appropriately in cos- away in the barn, the Bradley Farm Haunted (Friendly Instant Sympathetic Help). The rations and props from the Haunted House, tume. House will be retired; the house will be non-profit has been the recipient of the will add even more to the donation figures. Reston-based Bridgestreet Global Hospi- much missed and long remembered by the Haunted House’s proceeds since the very “We are really going to miss the Haunted tality was also a sponsor for this grand fi- thousands of Halloween enthusiasts young, beginning, and all involved are proud to say House,” said FISH Executive Director Lisa nale, and team members from the company old and everywhere in between who vis- that they have collected more than $50,000 Groves, who was on hand with a contin- spent hours cheerfully painting faces and ited, and by the community that benefited. for the charitable organization. That num- gent from the organization. “They have applying temporary tattoos. Several restau- Hmmm, wonder if they could be talked into ber will be significantly boosted when they been such a support to us over the years rants chipped in, as well, so that the fair starting an Easter Egg Hunt? www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ November 2-8, 2016 ❖ 3 News Dulles Chamber Presents Innovate! 2016 Local experts and elected officials discuss personalized medicine, data flow, analytics, cyber security and their impact on the regional economy. Photos by Andrea Worker/The Connection By Andrea Worker The Connection

n 2014, at a Biotech conference in California, then new Governor Terry McAuliffe discovered that the Com- I th monwealth of Virginia ranked 46 on the list of states recognized as best places to do biotech business – as he sat on a stage between the governors who represented the first and second spots on that list. “Never again. We are not going to be beat here in Virginia. No excuses!” declared McAuliffe as he delivered the opening remarks at the fifth annual “In- novate!“ Conference on Oct. 28. The event was presented by the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Northern Virginia Technol- ogy Council and held at the new Inova Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe gave the opening Translational Medicine Institute in Falls U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10) spoke on the address to the attendees of the 2016 Innovate Confer- Church. Titled “Intersections: Healthcare, government’s obligation to reduce obstacles to inno- ence at the Inova Translational Medicine Institute in Informatics and Personalized Medicine,” the vation at the Innovate! 2016 Conference and echoed Falls Church. Skill-specific education and a commit- event featured many of the key players and the Governor’s call to reform Virginia’s educational ment to high-tech job preparation are essential ingre- experts in medicine, research, informatics, system to prepare students for employment in a high- dients for keeping Virginia on a path of growth and cyber security and academia, from both the tech environment. economic and personal success, he asserted. public and private sectors. Dr. Keith Crandall, Director, Computa- it under the rug,” advised Praduman Jain tional Biology Institute at the George Wash- of Vibrant Health. “Discuss what is the mo- ington University and the “Innovate! 2016” tivation for all parties…who wants what Chairman made the introductions of outcome and what piece of the pie.” Will- McAuliffe and of Congresswoman Barbara iam Fitzhugh of 5AM Solutions noted that Comstock, who also spoke in the opening today’s tracking systems were designed to section that focused on “Federal and State handle more simple data, but that the ac- Intersections” with the other disciplines tual data flow of today has grown exponen- under discussion. tially to millions of data points. Despite the challenges, Fitzhugh is optimistic, saying THE GOVERNOR insisted that coopera- that the need to handle this new information among all the stakeholders is essen- tion highway presents great opportunities tial for the success of each individually and for companies to develop systems with this for the state and its citizens as a whole, increased capability and for others to form and the foundation that had to be tended and grow by developing complementary and improved, he said, was in the arena of technologies and services. education. “We need to teach the skill sets The terms “Data Islands and Formats,” that are needed for today’s high-tech jobs,” and “Silos” were used often by all the he cautioned, or risk losing out to other panellists. Brigadier General (ret.) Klaus areas of the country, or other parts of the Schafer, Chief Medical Officer for CACI In- world. The Governor said that there were ternational cited the “serious problems” of some 36k high tech jobs “starting around A distinguished panel answered questions and discussed the obstacles differing systems between related agencies $88k” currently vacant around the state. to collaboration among the biotech, information technologists, medical, and organizations like the Veterans Admin- “I need to fill them, or they’ll go away,” he research, education and government personnel. From left: Edward istration and the Department of Defense. warned, “but we need an educated Abrahams, Ph.D., Will Fitzhugh, Praduman Jain, Brig. General (ret.) Schafer said it was difficult to collaborate, workforce” ready to take on these posi- Klaus Schafer, and moderator Dr. Alex Carlisle. or even function efficiently, when their data tions. systems differ so widely, even within their McAuliffe also reminded the audience greater collaboration, and less competition After a networking break, a panel took own network and between regions, but he that another round of sequestration could among all parties to achieve the common questions from moderator Dr. Alex Carlisle, remains proud of the region and the work be looming on the horizon. Every effort was goals. Senior Scientific Advisor for Northrop being done here. “We could be the Life Sci- required by all to champion this region as Congresswoman Comstock echoed much Grumman’s Health IT unit and from the ences Center if we collaborate. There’s a hell the Biotech, Cyber Security and Informatics of the Governor’s sentiments. “We need a audience and discussed “Opportunities for of a lot we can do here.” hub. The Governor praised the quality and new structure. We need to move at the Industries Big and Small.” The panellists Solving these problems for our future the numbers of Virginia’s high tech compa- speed of innovation.” She maintained that shared the realistic obstacles to collabora- growth and welfare will take sustained in- nies, schools and universities, and its medi- researchers spend as much as 40 percent of tion among the various invested parties. vestment at all levels and a commitment to cal centers, but concluded his remarks by their time on paperwork and that State and Concerns about intellectual property were re-configure the entire system according to stressing the need for tech-centric educa- Federal governments should commit to find- a major stumbling block when trying to get tional opportunities and the need for ing ways to reduce the redundancies. “competitors” to work together. “Don’t put See Committed, Page 5

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From Page 4 entists on a variety of conditions. Precision, personalized medicine is the next great frontier according panellist Edward Abrahams, Ph.D., president of the to McClain and his colleagues. “Imprecise medicine Personalized Medicine Coalition. costs everyone time, money and health.” Niederhuber spoke to the fact that medicine and DEMONSTRATING THE SPIRIT of cooperation the treatment strategies of today generally begin at that was a key ingredient of the event, Dr. Rebecca “acute” – when the patient is already ill. “And we’ve Farkas of Medimmune, headquartered in been treating for the ‘average’ since we began,” while Gaithersburg, made a presentation on how her com- each person is a unique entity. Personalized medi- pany is “building a strong local ecosystem. “Our cine, based on an individual’s DNA, risk factors, en- mission is to help this region become a Top 3 Biotech vironment, behavioural choices and other person- Hub by 2023.” Farkas willingly shared Medimmune’s specific factors makes prevention the goal, and cus- blueprint for building this reputation for the area. tomized and more effective treatment the new norm The company decided not to “wait for someone else when prevention is not possible. or some government agency” to get the ball rolling, Neatly tying the topics and the considerations of and has developed a new logo and regional brand the day’s events into a closing bundle, Niederhuber material that they want to “get into the collective reiterated that personalized healthcare will require a conscious.” They are “meeting their neighbors in collaborating team of experts, who were equally ex- their own backyard” to lead the way to their goal. pert at being a team. Doctors, patients, researchers, For those in the audience who were still awaiting information technology and cyber security experts, a deeper dive into the “personalized health” topic engineers, academics, students, and government at that was part of the event’s title, final speakers James all levels will need to contribute to make personal- McClain, Acting Chief Technology Officer for the ized care a reality and to reap its benefits in our lives National Institutes of Health Precisions Medicine and in our region’s wellbeing and continued growth. Initiative, and Dr. John Niederhuber, CEO of host And as for where the Commonwealth now ranks Inova Translational Medicine Institute did not dis- on biotech matters? Governor McAuliffe says we are appoint. McClain went into significant detail on the making great strides. To prove his assertion, he was NIH’s “All of Us” Research Program which will grow pleased to tell the audience that in June of this year, to capture enormous amounts of data on one mil- at the 2016 Bio International Convention in Califor- lion volunteer participants for years to come. The nia, he received the 2016 Governor of the Year award project will not focus on a particular disease, and by in recognition of leadership and commitment to allowing easier access to the data, will provide re- strengthening the biosciences industry within Virginia. sources for researchers, participants, and citizen-sci- “And we are just starting to put our foot on the gas.”

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She completed recommendations. a residency in Internal Medicine at to keeping off pounds. “If you’re going to have holiday cocktails, your Georgetown University Hospital and her inhibitions might be lower, clinical and research fellowship in allergy By Marilyn Campbell so you can try limiting and immunology at the National Institutes The Connection your cocktails and alter- of Health in Bethesda, MD. nating them with seltzer,” oliday weight said Trocchio. “Rather gain between than substituting fat free HHalloween and versions of food that you Dr. Sowerwine has specialized training and experience New Year’s Eve want, practice portion to find out what causes your allergies, prevent and is not only common, a new control.” treat symptoms, and help keep them under control. study published in the New Caring for one’s emo- England Journal of Medicine tional well-being can found the issue to be global. mitigate the risk of over Allergy Patch Testing • Asthma • Hives • Allergy Eczema Researchers tracked the eating as well. “Know Food & Environmental Allergy Testing • Sinusitis weight of nearly 3,000 people ahead of time that a lot of Insect Venom Allergy Testing • Immunotherapy • Allergic Rhinitis in the United States, Germany things will be overwhelm- and Japan, and found that ing,” said Willerman. every single person studied “There will be an in- Accepting New Patients gained weight during the creased number of family period of time from October members in close proxim- 1800 Town Center Dr., Ste. 415 1715 N. George Mason Dr., Ste. 105 to January. ity, there could be travel- Reston, VA 20190 Arlington, VA 22205 “Some people … just give ing, the amount of food, Phone 703-709-1492 • Fax 703-709-5111 up on [weight management] there are a lot of over- during the holiday season. Photo by Marilyn Campbell whelming things happen- With Halloween candy, Develop a plan now to combat ing at once.” www.dermspecialistsva.com Thanksgiving and then holiday weight gain. Such mindfulness Christmas, I think some practices can help people people say, ‘I’m just going to avoid emotional eating deal with it in the New Year,’” “Some people … just traps. “Going home can be said Domenica M. Rubino, stressful during the M.D., of the Washington give up on [weight holidays,” said Rubino. “It Center for Weight Manage- management] during the can be a trigger to use ment and Research in Arling- food to help calm and ton. “It’s easy to get derailed holiday season. ... Some cope.” that way. It’s better to say, To manage feelings of ‘How am I going to manage people say, ‘I’m just going anxiety or stress in such it? situations, Willerman What different ways can I to deal with it in the New recommends diaphrag- celebrate?’” matic breathing — also In fact, Rubino advises Year.’ It’s easy to get known as belly breathing patients to consider starting a or deep breathing. “Take weight-management program derailed that way.” 10 breaths and push your before the holiday season. “It — Domenica M. Rubino, M.D. stomach out like a balloon, gives them a little extra she said. “It forces a kind structure during the holidays,” she said. of relaxation response to help you not feel over- There are a few, simple ways to combat those whelmed. When people get overwhelmed, you holiday pounds today. “From a nutrition perspec- become more of an emotional thinker and it’s more tive, start thinking about it now,” said Dietician difficult to think through and activate the plan.” Lauren Trocchio. “Know that you’ll be at a party or In addition to a dietary plan, an exercise plan is a dinner and there will be a lot of food accessible critical, too. “Ask yourself, ‘What am I going to do to you and have a plan.” when the weather gets colder?’ said Rubino. Avoid arriving at a party on an empty stomach. “Planning is most important going into the season. “Keep up with a routine so you’re not too hungry,” You need winter transition exercises.” said Psychotherapist Raquel Willerman. You will Among the activities that Rubino recommends is have a better chance of making a wise food choice walking at an indoor location like a museum or if you’re not starving.” shopping mall. “It is harder when it gets colder Also, be aware of what food traditions may be and darker, but the idea is to get people moving in most important or memorable. “For some people, a way that builds it into their day-to-day life, like it doesn’t feel like it’s the holidays if we don’t taking the stairs,” she said. “It should be a sustain- have sweet potatoes with marshmallows on top able change like brushing your teeth, so that it or mashed potatoes with gravy, even if those feels really weird if you don’t do it. food choices are a detriment to their health,” “You can get the whole family involved with an said Rubino. activity like dancing with a Wii. You can start Therefore, watching alcohol consumption and some kind of tradition with an activity that gets practicing portion control rather than forgoing people outside.”

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Send announcements to were led by Merman and Bette Reston. For beginners or competitive www.connectionnewspapers.com/Calen- NextStop Midler. Now, Gypsy takes the stage runners, come out for a fun, low-key dar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. at Reston Community Players. run that is safe and social. For more Photos/artwork encouraged. Restonplayers.org information, call 703-689-0999 Theater Reston Photographic Society https://potomacriverrunning.com. Meetings from 7:30–9:30 p.m. Herndon Regional Wind Ensemble ONGOING Presents Room 6 at the Reston Community Practice. Every Tuesday 7-9 p.m. Exercise for Parkinson’s Every Center Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts through May. Herndon Middle Monday, 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Reston Neck Rd., Reston. Takes palce the School, 901 Locust St., Herndon. For Sport&health, 11445 Isaac Newton ‘Eurydice’ third Monday of each month advanced high school students, Square, Reston. This program brings through Nov. 31. The meeting date college students, and adults who play together people impacted by NextStop Theater is changed if the third Monday falls a brass, woodwind or percussion Parkinson’s Disease to participate in presents “Eurydice” on a holiday. Photographers of all instrument. 703-904-4800 various physical exercises aimed at skill levels are invited to share info [email protected] tre at 269 Sunset Park improving posture, balance and and enjoy guest speakers, Cost: Free circulation and increasing strength, Drive, Herndon. workshops and group critiques. Through the Eye of the Needle muscle control and mobility. Performances Oct. 27 Nonmembers welcome. Quilt Show Oct. 31 - Nov. 28. 9 Free.parkinsonfoundation.org. – Nov. 20, 2016. www.leagueofrestonartists.org a.m. to 6 p.m. Reston Community [email protected] 703- Team Trivia at Kalypso’s. Center, Lake Anne Plaza, 2609 621-4148. Thursdays, Oct. 27, Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Kalypso’s Sports Washington Plaza N, Reston. The Beginning / Intermediate Oil Nov. 10 and 17 at Tavern, 1617 Washington Plaza N., Cotting Quilters, an active Reston Painting – Vicki Blum Thursdays 7 - 7:30 p.m., Fridays at Reston. Bring your friend and join group who focuses on traditional and 10 p.m. Sept. 15 - Nov. 10, 2016. the challenge. 703-707-0660. modern designs, presents its first ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center 8 p.m., Saturdays, www.kalypsossportstavern.com. quilt show. Street, Herndon. Learn contemporary Nov. 12 and 19 at 2 Open Mic Night at Kalypso’s. The exhibition, with no hard and fast and classical methods of painting. p.m. and 8 p.m. with Mondays, 7-10 p.m. Kalypso’s rules, features full sized quilts, art Recommended for artists who want Sports Tavern, 1617 Washington quilts, wall hanging, table runners to improve the realistic appearance Saturday perfor- Plaza N., Reston. Musicians and and other fabric art. A reception will of their work. mances on Oct. 29 at singerscome out and perform. 703- take place on Sunday November 6 www.artspaceherndon.com 703-956- Photo courtesy of NextStop Thea courtesy Photo 7 p.m., Nov. 5 at 8 707-0660. from 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Email 9560 www.kalypsossportstavern.com. [email protected] for more Shih Chieg Huang. Synthetic p.m. Sundays at 2 Karaoke at Kalypso’s. Wednesdays, information. Transformations Sept. 16 - Nov. p.m. with performances on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. and 7 9:30 p.m. Kalypso’s Sports Tavern, 16. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 p.m. Tickets: $35. Call 866-811-4111 or visit 1617 Washington Plaza N., Reston. a.m. - 5 p.m. Greater Reston Arts Come to Kalypso’s and sing your FRIDAY/NOV. 4 Center. Reston Town Center, 12001 www.nextstoptheatre.org Pictured: Emily Kester as hearts out! 703-707-0660. Teen and Adult art class: Color Market St #103, Reston. Dynamic Eurydice in the NextStop production of “Eurydice.” www.kalypsossportstavern.com. explorations. 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. gallery experience by Shih Chieh Mr. Knick Knack. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Artspace Herndon, 750 Center Street, Huang, sponsored by Leidos and the office of PenFed Realty, 1886 Metro through November 12. Performance Mondays through October. Reston Herndon. The face and human figure Arts Council of Fairfax County. Center Dr., Reston. The exhibit is free Dates Nov. 4, 5, 6*, 11, 12 2016. Town Center Pavilion. Unique, – studies in drawing and then moving Huang will present an installation and the office is open to visitors Shows start at 8 p.m. Please note: heart-centered music for kids and to painting. Creating a self-portrait or featuring elements created from a Monday through Friday from 9:00 Nov. 6 matinee has a 2 p.m. curtain. their grown-ups. Free. other portrait working from a variety of media including LED lights a.m. - 5:00 p.m. It’s known as one of the most classic restontowncenter.com. 703-579- photograph and mirror. Cost: $60. and materials such as plastic bags leagueofrestonartists.org American musicals of all time. 6720 Please reserve your place in class by and Tupperware. Cost: Free. Gypsy Takes The Stage at Reston Broadway productions have starred All-comers’ Group Fun Run at emailing Denise Dittmar, [email protected] 703-471-9242. Community Players The “Mother legends ranging from Ethel Merman, Potomac River Running. [email protected]. More Manganelli Solos at PenFed Realty of all Musicals” opens RCP 50th Bernadette Peters, and Patti LuPone. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Reston information at 214-924-8755. October and November 2016 at the Anniversary Season. October 21 While, the motion picture versions Town Center, 11900 Market Street, www.artspaceherndon.com

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Lee, DDS -Arthur Wing worded to avoid guarantees for how the revenue as opposed to better management. •Services (703) 569-8000 •Entertainment Pinero money will be spent, while pro-tax forces Earlier this year, county leaders passed a •Announcements 6220 Old Keene Mill Ct. Springfield, VA 22152 want voters to believe it will be used for •Real Estate $100 million increase in property taxes — •Cars teacher pay raises and property tax relief. also presumably to fund education. Now, •Trucks In fact, there are no guarantees for this they’re back in front of voters asking for •Vans 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements •RV’s at all. 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It Works. tom and two years later were named the Week A closer look at school spending shows Best Financially Managed County in After Week. that the intentions of the School Board are America. The budget problems today are 703 to delve into more political correctness and nothing of that magnitude. And with no 917-6400 social engineering. One example is their guarantees as to how the money will be Place recent release of an RFP to identify a com- spent, plus the current School Board’s Your munity convener to “study” and bring about spending proclivities. I am voting no. Ad the name change of Jeb Stuart High School, It’s important that voters reject this, join Today! despite the fact that the Stuart-area popu- me in voting “no” on the Meals Tax. lation and students oppose the change. Tom Davis is former U.S. representative and past to your community chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Faith Notes Washington Plaza Baptist Church will 703-778-9411 Faith Notes are for announcements and events in hold Adult Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. Sundays at Zone 1: • Reston Zone 1 Ad Deadline: the faith community, including special holiday ser- Lake Anne Village Center. The group is studying Employment vices. Send to [email protected]. the Gospel of Mark. Services follow at 11 a.m. • Herndon • Loudoun Tuesday 4 p.m. Deadline is Thursday. HAVEN of Northern Virginia offers a vari- Trinity Presbyterian Church, 651 ety of free bereavement support groups, meeting Dranesville Road, Herndon, has Sunday worship on a weekly basis. Contact 703-941-7000 or Educational Internships services at 10 a.m. during the summer. Nursery and www.havenofnova.org for schedules and registra- childcare are provided starting at 8 a.m. until the tion information. Unusual opportunity to learn many end of the service. 703-437-5500 or www.trinityherndon.org. 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