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June 4-10, 2008 ❖ Volume V, Number 23 Loudoun/Cascadeswww.connectionnewspapers.com Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2008 ❖ 1 Cascades Connection Editor Jennifer Lesinski News 703-917-6454 or [email protected] Locals Push Toward Beijing Wheelchair racers George of Herndon and Byers of Sterling will race in Paralympics. By Mike DiCicco The Connection

orthern Virginia will be rep- resented by at least two ath- Nletes in Beijing this year. Tyler Byers of Sterling and Josh George of Herndon were the first two American finishers in the wheelchair divi- sion of the L.A. Marathon in March, making them automatic competitors in the marathon event of the Paralympics, which will follow the Olympic games in September. Byers hopes to qualify for some of the

Photo Contributed shorter-distance races during trials this month at Arizona State University, and George, a Herndon High School graduate, is considered a favorite for gold medals in several sprinting events. The two have also been friends for about 10 years and roomed together at the 2004 Paralympics in Athens. Tyler Byers of Sterling races in the Gasparilla 15K in February of 2008. This September, he will travel to “It’s definitely fun to have someone who’s Beijing to race in the Paralympics. a good friend also be a close competitor,” said Byers, adding that, although he hadn’t faster than him back then,” said Byers, who, GEORGE HAS HELD three world records “He’s a crazy intelligent guy,” said George. trained with George for some time, his now 26, is two years older. for wheelchair sprinting, “His wife always makes fun of him for be- friend continued to pushed him to work “After just a couple of “You can’t go which he said he hopes to ing a computer nerd.” He said most top hard by doing so himself. “He definitely weeks, he was about even take back. wheelchair racers, including himself, try to pushes me more than I push him,” said with me.” He called George there and not see George pointed out that get by without full-time jobs because the Byers, although he added that George might “one of the most gifted all- Byers was one of few people demands of training are so high. disagree. George finished March’s marathon round athletes I have ever the Great Wall.” able to race at world-class He said Byers approached training “very about 45 seconds ahead of Byers. met,” noting that George — Josh George, Herndon levels and continue to im- scientifically,” focusing on maintaining the He recalled spending the summer living had once even been a na- prove while working a full- proper diet, completing workouts exactly with George’s family in 2002 while intern- tional table tennis champion, although he time government job he described as “not as they are planned and training outdoors ing at the Department of the Interior. “I was might no longer care to admit it. exactly a slouch of a job.” See Friends, Page 5 Still Open, for Now Salam, Shalom Pacific Boulevard to be extended, Cedar ADAMS and Beth congregation agreed to sublease a 3,000- Green to remain open. square-foot portion of its synagogue to Chaverim become the All Dulles Muslim Society (ADAMS) By Mike DiCicco agreed to become part of a special tax dis- for its new Ashburn center. The Connection trict to help pay for interchanges at the neighbors. “Like the ADAMS Center’s satellite lo- crowded highway’s major intersections, cation, we too, have been out and oudoun legislators are continuing to they also agreed that access to the road By Jennifer Lesinski about,” Marshall Medoff, president of Ltry to keep businesses along Route would become limited primarily to those The Connection Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation, 28 accessible as the highway be- interchanges. However, with the road grid said. “To be able to give back to another comes a “limited access facility.” On May around the intersection of Route 28 and ast September, Beth Chaverim Re- faith community the hospitality we have 15, Del. Dave Poisson (D-32) succeeded in Waxpool Road incomplete, that limited ac- form Congregation celebrated been shown is unbelievable.” convincing the Commonwealth Transporta- cess has become problematic. L moving into its permanent home on tion Board (CTB) to allow drivers to con- Poisson cited safety concerns in his argu- Beaumeade Circle in Ashburn. The congre- TO CELEBRATE, the ADAMS Center tinue accessing Belfort Park via Cedar Green ment not to close down Cedar Green, say- gation had spent 11 years in a sort of no- held an open house Saturday, May 31, Road, and the Board of Supervisors voted ing fire and emergency vehicles needed madic state, renting space where it could. which included members of both faith on May 20 to make a transfer of funds to more than a couple of points of access to In late May, the congregation extended communities. The celebration included extend Pacific Boulevard north to Severn the Belfort Park area that is served by the a hand to another religious community food, guest speakers and a program by Way. road, but businesses in Belfort Park have looking for a home. The Beth Chaverim See Faith, Page 6 When the businesses along Route 28 See When, Page 4 2 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2008 News More at www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Survivors Triumph in Sea of Pink One in eight women Get Involved will be diagnosed Readers can still participate in the 2008 Komen National Race for the Cure. Late registration will be available this Thursday and Friday, June 5 and 6, from 10 with breast cancer. a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave., NW, in Washington, D.C. See By Ken Moore www.nationalraceforthecure.org or call 703-416-RACE. The Connection Sonley, vice presi- In 2008, there will be 1,990 new cases of isa Gray’s sister and niece each dent of Grubb and breast cancer diagnosed in men in the held one of her hands, the day Ellis, organizes a United States. An estimated 450 men will LGray chose to have her head team of participants die from breast cancer in 2008 in the U.S. shaved in a hair salon. Gray’s own and donors each Heyer, 67 of Fairfax Station, remembers hairdresser was too emotional to cut off year. She leads the when a doctor told him 11 years ago that Gray’s hair, hair not yet claimed by chemo- highest-grossing he needed to have an operation to find out therapy. National Race team, if he had a malignant tumor in his chest. “I had my eyes closed, crying, and a voice which has raised “If you do, you’re going to have a mas- that wasn’t familiar to me, all of a sudden, Coty Dickson, of Great Falls, with more than tectomy. I said, ‘What’s that?” said Heyer, was in my ear,” said Gray. “She said to me, her husband Dan Dickson, $500,000. who flew planes for the Navy for 20 years, ‘You are so strong and you are wonderful.’ shown here in France. “I found out it was and now is an engineering consultant. It was the lady in the beauty parlor sit- easier to raise “I never knew guys get that,” he said he’s ting next to me. money than to get often told. “They are kind of caught back.” “You know or you think you’re dying my friends out of and anytime anybody gives you some bed [for the race],” PATTI BROWNSTEIN was taken aback, strength, it just helps you through that she said. when she was diagnosed in December 1998. day,” said Gray, a self-employed techni- “I look at young “I kind of didn’t believe it, because I was in cal writer. people, 14-, 16- and the lowest risk group,” she said. “It was very Gray, 55 of Kingstowne, is an eight- 22-years-old and I frightening when you’re a mother of two year survivor of breast cancer. Next Sat- want them to live a teenagers. Very frightening.” urday, June 7, she will walk the Susan cancer-free life,” she Only five to 10 percent of breast cancers G. Komen National Race for the Cure for said. “Until we find are due to heredity; in fact, the majority of the sixth time. a cure, there’s work women with breast cancer have no signifi- to be done.” cant family history or other known risk fac- DEBBIE HAYES, of Potomac Falls, was Lisa Gray Susan Sonley Patti Brownstein, One of every eight tors, according to www.komen.org. 33 years old when she was diagnosed here in Brussels. women in the coun- Brownstein, 54 of Great Falls, didn’t de- with breast cancer in 1989. mother also died of breast cancer. try will be diag- tect the cancer in her body. At that time, there wasn’t a lot of infor- Dickson, of Great Falls, chose one full year nosed with breast cancer. Gray found her- “A mammogram saved my life,” mation and it wasn’t publicly discussed, she of chemotherapy rather than six months self counting in eights at her niece’s high Brownstein said, a nine-year survivor. said. “Everyone assumed it was going to be following her modified radical mastectomy. school graduation. “Here were these young Brownstein, owner of LGP Promotional nothing,” because of her age. “Somehow I have to get strong so I can women, high school graduates, and I Group, Inc., travels to Aruba to celebrate “You know when they wheel you into the rear these children,” Dickson said she was couldn’t accept that those young women her wedding anniversary each year with her room for the consultation and your parents thinking. “I have to get this six-year-old would have to face this,” she said. husband Alan Brownstein. are crying and your doctor is crying, you through high school. What can I do to get Brownstein hopes for a cure, not only for know it’s something.” 15 years?” THIS YEAR, about 182,460 new cases of early detection. “I’d love to change the “I was scared to death,” she said. “That’s Dickson, now a 20-year survivor of breast invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed. theme,” she said. the first question I asked, am I going to die?” cancer, has participated in the National Race More than 40,000 women will die. Hayes, 52, will be a 19-year survivor of for the Cure for 15 years. Now 61 and re- When the cancer is detected early before SUSAN G. KOMEN was Nancy G. Brinker’s breast cancer in three weeks. tired from the federal government, she has it spreads beyond the breast, the survival sister. Brinker, who went on to found Su- Hayes now works full time to provide remarried, takes art classes at the Torpedo rate is now 98 percent, compared to 74 per- san G. Komen for the Cure, promised her support and services to women diagnosed Factory in Alexandria, and has traveled to cent in 1982. dying sister that she would with breast cancer as part of a Herndon- all 50 states as well as to France, Italy and Komen for the Cure has do everything in her power based organization, Breast Cancer Network England with her husband Dan Dickson. invested $1 billion for breast “A mammogram to end breast cancer forever. of Strength Mid-Atlantic, which has re- “You try to make sure you seize the mo- cancer research and commu- The first year Gray walked ceived funding from Komen for the Cure. ment,” she said. “Even though I’m a 20-year nity outreach. The organiza- saved my life.” the National race, she had “I have come into contact with some of survivor, it never goes away, you always tion pledges to invest $2 bil- — Patti Brownstein, planned to serve as a volun- the most incredible women,” she said. “To think about it.” lion more over the next de- Great Falls teer. Her sister said, “No, I realize how many of us cade. Without a cure, an es- don’t think we should volun- there are, how strong “WE’RE ON the right timated 5 million Americans teer, I think we should walk. we are, and all the syn- “I did the walk, I was side of the coin, but will be diagnosed and more than a million You can walk, you walk Duncan every day.” ergy between us, is there’s another story could die in the next 25 years. Duncan was Gray’s dog; Gray got up each touching.” alive, I was a survivor. here, the sisters that More than 1,070 women in Virginia die day to walk Duncan despite exhaustion we’ve lost,” said Susan each year of breast cancer, on average 113 from chemotherapy and radiation treat- COTY DICKSON was From that point on, Sonley, a 14-year survi- in Fairfax County, 25 in Arlington County, ment. a 41-year-old single I was a survivor.” vor from Reston. and 18 in Loudoun County. Gray walked the race for the first time mother with two chil- One of her friends, a Next Saturday, more than 3,500 breast six years ago with her sister, niece, brother- dren, 12 and six-years- — Lisa Gray, team member, lost his cancer survivors and 50,000 supporters al- in-law, neighbor and college friend. old, when she was di- eight-year survivor 32-year-old wife to together are expected to participate Satur- “Unbeknownst to me, they all put ban- agnosed with breast breast cancer. The day in the walk and race. In the United ners on their backs,” Gray said. “They wrote cancer after detecting a lump during a self- couple had three girls. States today, there are nearly 2.5 million they were walking in honor of me. Then I examination. “I look at those girls and it breaks my survivors. cried some more.” Dickson’s mother had died of breast can- heart, the little one won’t even know her Bob Heyer is a living reminder that breast “I did the walk, I was alive, I was a survi- cer three years earlier. Dickson’s grand- mother,” Sonley said. cancer doesn’t only affect women. vor. From that point on, I was a survivor.”

Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2008 ❖ 3 Week in Loudoun News Charity Race Steven Laurenson of Cascades, along with three other cyclists, has formed a team to compete in the Race Across America, a When ‘Limited Access’ 3,000-mile nonstop, timed race from Oceanside, Calif., to An- napolis, Md., in an effort to raise money for the Children’s Mela- noma Prevention Foundation. The team leaves California June 11 and is expected to reach the finish June 18 or 19. To donate to Is Too Limited the campaign or to find out more information, visit www.ride4melanoma.com. From Page 2

expressed concern that a lack of Community Outreach accessibility has already caused a In response to the recent fire on Meadowood Court where six drop in clientele.

Photo by firefighters were injured, members of the Ashburn Volunteer Fire The CTB agreed to allow driv- Company, the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company, the Loudoun ers to continue using Cedar Green Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Loudoun County Department of to enter Belfort Park until either Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management have joined together the Route 28 interchanges are Mike DiCicco to provide information to the residents on the recent events, as complete or until improvements well as educating them on home safety. The outreach project is are made to the area’s internal scheduled to commence Wednesday, June 4, from 6:30-8 p.m. In road grid, but the road is to be the event of bad weather, the event will be held Thursday, June closed to traffic getting onto Route 5. from 6:30-8 p.m. Residents will also be provided information 28. After either set of improve- /The Connection on how to receive an in home fire safety inspection or to obtain ments is completed, Cedar Green smoke detectors if needed. is to be shut down to all but emer- During the campaign, fire and rescue members will be canvass- gency traffic. ing the community, providing safety information and addressing Poisson said “much work needs questions about the recent fire. to be done” in the area, which is primarily occupied by businesses Beyond Sterling Village Center, the interchange that but also includes residential and Transportaion Meeting limited access to the shopping center looms. civic space. He said there are still Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) will a town hall meeting to discuss no plans or resources to make the the upcoming transportation special session set for June 23. The internal improvements. been saving up for two park-and-ride lots in meeting is Wednesday, June 11, 7-8:30 p.m., at Harper Parker Terrie Laycock, acting director of the Office of Ashburn and Dulles South in order to have Pa- Middle School auditorium, 701 Potomac Station Drive, N.E., Transportation Services, said the completion of the cific Boulevard extended north to Severn Way. Leesburg. Route 28 interchanges, of which only three are still More than $1.6 million had been stashed Staff from the Unclaimed Property Division of the Virginia De- under construction, would not improve access to away for a three-acre park-and-ride lot in partment of Treasury will also be in attendance to help citizens Belfort Park. “I think where the CTB is coming from Ashburn, which Laycock said was perhaps less check for money, stocks, bonds, dividends, utility deposits, insur- is that 28 is planned to be limited access,” she said. than half of what would be needed to build ance proceeds and tangible property being held by the state. “I think that is what’s driving the language in the the lot after the cost of No sign-in is required to attend or ask questions. All town hall resolution, not that it assists or helps the Belfort Park lighting, landscaping meetings are open to the public. area.” and storm-water man- “Is it better to agement. Eventually, bank money for Woman Charged A BELFORT PARK Task Force of business owners the lot was to become and residents was recently created to study the area a parking garage near Loudoun Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the the future or is and come up with a plan to improve it and the Board a Metro station, but 18500 block of Seminole Court in Leesburg around 10:30 a.m., of Supervisors is asking the state to keep Cedar Green Laycock said the devel- Saturday, May 31. In the incident a woman who was a former it better to put it a two-way road until the task force has made its oper who had prof- employee of the victim showed up at the residence. recommendations. fered the site was hav- toward a project Inside the home were a husband and wife and their daughter. Supervisor Andrea McGimsey, (D-Potomac), who ing trouble buying it The daughter ran to a neighbor’s house where they contacted chairs the task force, said the group is scheduled to from another property that’s ready to authorities. The woman held the husband and wife at gunpoint make its report by January but added, “My guess is owner. No land had yet for approximately 30 minutes. we’ll be wrapping it up sooner than that.” been settled on for the go today?” Members of the Loudoun Sheriff’s Office established a perim- She said one concept being considered was to take lot in Dulles South, for — Terrie Laycock, eter around the residence and made contact with the woman. advantage of the limited vehicular access to turn an which $500,000 had The woman was eventually taken into custody and the firearm Office of Transportation area that is already mixed-use into a “walkable, been saved. was recovered. No one was injured in the incident. Services, acting director bikeable community.” In the face of scant The woman is being held on a temporary detention order at a “We’re kind of making lemonade out of lemons,” transportation funds, Laycock said the county local hospital pending a mental evaluation. The incident remains said McGimsey. She said the task force would prob- had to decide, “Is it better to bank money for under investigation. ably invite members of the community to a design the future or is it better to put it toward a charrette in order to get their input. project that’s ready to go today?” She said the Community Survey She also expressed her gratitude to both Poisson stretch of Pacific Boulevard was already par- Residents that were unable to attend one of the community and state Sen. Mark Herring (D-33) for their work tially designed and a contractor had been cho- outreach sessions for Potomac/Sterling Community Outreach to keep Cedar Green open. “This isn’t even Del. sen. Project can go to the project Web page at www.loudoun.gov/ Poisson’s district and he’s really helped out,” she said, Laycock said a second project to continue the potomac-sterling to fill out a Community Survey. To learn more noting that Belfort Park lies in the territory of Del. road north to Nokes Boulevard was also funded about the process and to view the community boundary descrip- Bob Marshall (R-13), who until recently was run- and already under construction. Meanwhile, to tions, visit the above mentioned Web page or e-mail ning for the U.S. Senate. the south, the segment of Pacific Boulevard that [email protected] for comments and questions. Catty-corner from Belfort Park, on the other side is to run from Dresden Street to Moran Road is of the Route 28/Waxpool Road interchange, Dulles to be proffered by America Online once its site 28 Center, home to Wegmans, Target, Carmax and reaches a certain density, and the stretch be- Attempted Robbery other businesses, is now accessible only via Waxpool tween Moran and Cedar Green roads is part of The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported Road. Laycock called the single-point access “a huge a proffer from Lerner Enterprises for a devel- attempted robbery and assault in Sterling early Thursday, May public safety issue.” opment it has not yet started. 29.The victim was walking along a cut-through path in a wooded Laycock said the county would continue to area near Alberta Terrace around 6:15 a.m. when she was ap- TO SOLVE THE problem, the Board of Supervisors seek land and funding for park-and-ride lots in proached by three subjects. One the men demanded her wallet. voted to transfer more than $2.1 million that it had the future.

4 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2008 News Friends To Represent U.S. in Paralympics From Page 2 work came first, Byers said he was not will- the 2006 International Paralympic through year,” he said. unless there are inches of snow on ing to put racing before his career. “As much Committee’s Athletics World Championship. Byers said he had not had a chance to the ground. as I’d like to be a professional in the sport “In Beijing, he’s going to be at the top of his plan his time in Beijing but added that his Derek Brown, Byers’ former coach of wheelchair racing, it’s not going to take game and he’ll challenge anybody in the wife would become his tour guide, as she at the University of Arizona, said me through my life,” he said. world for a gold medal,” said Bleakney. would be living outside the village where Byers’ work ethic “made him a coach’s George met and befriended Byers on the the athletes are stationed. dream.” Brown had been working to BYERS AND GEORGE don’t compete di- racing circuit and it wasn’t until he gradu- George said he planned to distribute recruit Byers rectly in sprinting events because they’re ated from college that Byers moved to wheelchairs in the Chinese countryside. In since he was classified in different functional levels, as Northern Virginia to work for the govern- March, he became the national spokesman about halfway Byers was born with sacral agenesis, a spi- ment, first living in Reston and then mov- for the nonprofit Free Wheelchair Mission, “I’m really through high nal defect, while George was injured in a ing to Sterling about a year and a half ago. which builds low-cost wheelchairs and dis- feeling like school. Byers was fall when he was 4. tributes them to those who can’t afford to soon the captain George said his parents, wanting to make GROWING UP in Spokane, Wash., Byers buy a chair. He said he also planned to visit I’m having a of the track and sure he remained active, got him involved regularly watched the wheelchair racers in more traditional tourist draws, such as the road racing team, in wheelchair sports not long after his in- the local Bloomsday 12K and he got his first Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. breakthrough and before he jury. He was in his first junior race when he racing chair when he was 9. He began com- “You can’t go there and not see the Great graduated, was 7 and racing and basketball would be- peting at the national level at the age of 12 Wall,” he said. year.” Brown made him come his favorite sports. He played both at and when he was 19, he won six out of — Tyler Byers, his assistant the University of Illinois, “and that’s when seven races he entered in the Junior Na- Write Sterling coach. Brown I started taking racing more seriously,” he tionals competition. said Byers’ com- said. “We have a great coach here.” But he said his best performance was in The Connection welcomes views on any public issue. mand of team- “We put in a lot of time,” said Adam 2003, when he qualified for the World Fi- The deadline for all material is noon Friday. mates’ respect made it “a natural po- Bleakney, George’s coach, noting that nals in the 1,500-meter race — considered Letters must be signed. Include home address sition for me to put him in.” George trains for three to five hours a day, the marquee event of wheelchair racing — and home and business numbers. Letters are He said Byers also managed to keep six days a week and averages about 110 in the International Association of Athlet- routinely edited for libel, grammar, good taste and factual errors. Send to: his place in the honors program while miles per week. He said George had most ics Federations (IAAF) championships. “Out training and coaching. “Tyler was a improved as a distance racer, while he had of 40 world-class athletes, I managed to Letters to the Editor well-rounded student-athlete,” he always been a natural sprinter. “Because qualify for one of the top eight spots,” he The Connection said. “He always had a really great he’s so strong and doesn’t weigh very much, said. 7913 Westpark Drive McLean, Va. 22102 grasp of time management, as far as he’s a classic hill climber,” he said. Byers’ recent showing in the L.A. Mara- Call: 703-917-6444. priorities go.” He noted that George won gold medals thon marked a four-minute personal record. By e-mail: Having grown up in a family where in all four individual events he entered in “So I’m really feeling like I’m having a break- [email protected]

Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2008 ❖ 5 For the unabridged version of this story, visit Faith www.connectionnewspapers.com. Faith Communities Come Together From Page 2 prayers, potluck dinners and children’s pro- The ADAMS Center has held interfaith the ADAMS Center Scouts. grams in four rented locations throughout In the Neighborhood programs in the past including hosting a “We’ve been looking for three and half Ashburn. The new center brings all the ac- Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation and Jewish Seder and Catholic, Jewish, Muslim All Dulles Area Muslims Society-Ashburn years then we came to see this place,” Syed tivities under one roof within the commu- Community Center share space at 21740 dialogues. It has also held prayers in vari- Akhter Alam, chairman of the ADAMS- nity. ADAMS’ main center will remain in Beaumeade Circle, Suite 100, Ashburn. ous churches over the years. But the sub- Ashburn Community Center. “This is a place Sterling and the organization also holds lease marks the beginning of a relationship where we can start programs and build Friday prayers in rented space in Tysons between Beth Chaverim and ADAMS. bridges.” Corner, Reston and Fairfax. We approached them,” Rizwan Jaka, presi- “It’s a good opportunity to come together. Before subleasing the space, ADAMS held “We looked at different options and dent of ADAMS Center, said. “We thought It’s very natural to us,” Jaka said. “It’s par daily prayers, Ramadan prayers, Friday learned Beth Chaverim had a vacant unit. what better opportunity to work together.” for the course. It’s a beautiful thing.”

6 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2008 Crime Bulletin Board

The following incidents were reported drunk in public, grand larceny, burglary. Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Luciano Italian Restaurant & by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities responded to the residence Division. WEDNESDAY/JUNE 4 Pizzeria, located in the Dulles Park This report is not all-inclusive for cases for a reported burglary in progress. The PUBLIC HEARING. 6 p.m., Leesburg Center at 1054 Elden St., Herndon. reported. suspect was apprehended at the scene. Town Hall, 25 West Market St., Beginning Thursday, June 5, the He remains held without bond. ROBBERY Leesburg. Journey Through Sterling Lions Club will be meeting 22300 block Sterling Boule- Hallowed Ground Partnership will every first and third Thursday. The PEEPING TOM vard, Sterling. May 31, 1:16 p.m. A hold a public meeting to review meetings will begin with a social at 44100 block Natalie Terrace, LARCENY 25-year-old male of Leesburg was and discuss draft 7 p.m., followed by dinner and Ashburn. June 1, 3:30-4 a.m. The resi- 20900 block Professional Plaza, charged with robbery. The suspect alleg- recommendations for the program at 7:30 p.m. Guest are dents of the home reported seeing a Ashburn. May 31, 2:22 p.m. An un- edly robbed an employee of Joe’s Pizza management of portions of U.S. welcome. RSVP to Lion Mike Ryan, possible person attempting to look into known subject entered the Broadlands and Subs. Route 15/20/231/22 and to public relations chairman, 703-723- nominate the route for designation 0077 at least 24 hours in advance. the residence. Medical Center under the pretext of The suspect allegedly approached an as one of “America’s Byways”. Call RESEARCHING VISUAL doing work in the building. While the employee as he left the rear door of the 703-318-0276 or e-mail COLLECTIONS. 10-11 a.m., employees were out of the room the restaurant and brandished a knife. Sev- BURGLARY [email protected]. Thomas Balch Library, 208 West suspect allegedly removed cash from the eral other employees came to assist and Market St., Leesburg. Beth Schuster, 20400 block Broad Run Drive, office. The suspect is described as a tall held the suspect until authorities ar- library reference Specialist, will Sterling. May 31, 4:23 a.m. A 19-year- black male with a thin build. The inci- rived. THURSDAY/JUNE 5 introduce users to visual collections. old male of Sterling was charged with dent remains under investigation by the He remains held without bond. STERLING LIONS CLUB. 7 p.m., Call 703-737-7195.

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Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2008 ❖ 7 Opinion

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Cancer survivor makes a difference by leading NEWS DEPARTMENT: Get Involved To discuss ideas and concerns, top fund-raising team in Race for the Cure. It’s not too late to participate in the 2008 Call: 703-917-6444 Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure. Fax: 703-917-0991 e-mail: The annual 5K event will be held in Washing- [email protected] By Susan Sonley that would be considered barbaric ton, D.C., Saturday, June 7, rain or shine, Web Site: today. A radical mastectomy and with more than 50,000 participants, including www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 3,500 breast cancer survivors. The race Submissions are due Friday. his weekend my team, immediate hysterectomy followed supports breast cancer research and has Champions for the by massive doses of radiation were invested more than $1 billion over the past 25 Jennifer Lesinski Cure, will again par- very hard on her, but saved her years. See www.nationalraceforthecure.org or Editor T call 703-416-RACE for late registration.º 703-917-6454 ticipate in the Susan G. life. My father was her steadfast For more stories and information, see [email protected] Komen National Race for the Cure, supporter, but it was a very diffi- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com. held annually on the first Satur- cult time and all of our lives Mike DiCicco day in June on the National Mall. changed because of her illness. Community Reporter 703-917-6448 My goal is to always be the team Within two years my mother lost was not alone with this disease. What a pow- [email protected] that raises the most money and her own mother to metastatic erful message! I’ve accomplished it for the past breast cancer. I started Champions for the Cure in 1998 to Matthew Razak Editorial Assistant nine years. As I add names to my Today we have so many more celebrate my fifth anniversary cancer free. 703-917-6457 massive mailing list, I reflect on Guest Editorial resources available, thanks to Su- Since then, we’ve been able to raise an astound- [email protected] why I became involved. It’s not a san G. Komen for the Cure. Komen ing $500,000 for Komen’s breast cancer re- simple answer, but it carries a has raised awareness to unprec- search, treatment, education and screening Rich Sanders Sports Editor strong message of hope and solidarity. edented levels and put breast cancer funding programs. 703-917-6439 I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age on our lawmakers’ agenda. We now have many I’m constantly grateful to Komen for pulling [email protected] 40, in 1994, and had multiple surgeries, ra- surgical and treatment choices; counseling and breast cancer out of the closet and making it a diation and chemotherapy. When it was all over support groups are standard procedure. My public issue, so different than it was for my and my life started to regain some semblance family would have been so lucky had my mother and grandmother. So every year, I dust of normalcy, I learned it wasn’t really over. Did mother had half these resources. off my mailing lists and begin fund raising ADVERTISING: To place an advertisement, call the ad the treatment work well enough to give me At my first race in 1995, I was thoroughly again, hoping the cure is in sight. And every department between 9 a.m. and another year or two? This is a question for unprepared for the emotions that overwhelmed year, I find people really do care, and donate 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. which there is no answer. So when the treat- me that beautiful June morning as I walked generously. I am blessed to be a 14-year survi- Local display ads 703-821-5050 ments are over, it’s really not over. onto the National Mall. The uncertainty and vor who can continue to contribute to this Classified ads 703-917-6400 Employment ads 703-917-6464 I was always aware of breast cancer because fear that were constant companions during my worthy cause. my mother, 29 at the time, was diagnosed in illness were mitigated by the fellowship, love Lauri Swift Susan Sonley is an 18-year Reston resident and breast Display Advertising 1959. She had four small children under the and support from the tens of thousands whose cancer survivor who, for the past nine years running, has 703-917-6460 age of 6 and underwent a treatment program lives had also been touched by breast cancer. I led the highest-grossing national race team. Andrea Smith 703-917-6401 Letter to the Editor Classified Advertising Ralph Lee Smith Employment Advertising mary, even though McKinley’s firmly declared to vote for Vern the Democrats elect on June 10th. 703-917-6411 Not the stand on the issues much more McKinley. I estimate about a third I thank you, in advance, for as- closely mirrored their own. How- of the delegation expressed their suring that the full story and an- Editor & Publisher Whole Story Mary Kimm ever, after the showing of his sup- support, and therefore is evidence other point of view is reported. 703-917-6416 To the Editor: porters with their signs and enthu- that an even greater portion of [email protected] Upon reading your description siasm and the speech he made at “rank and file” 10th District Re- Leslie Demchenko Editor in Chief of the 10th district GOP conven- the convention, many people publicans support McKinley as the Delegate to the 10th District Steven Mauren tion [Connection, May 21-27], I Managing Editors changed their mind and are now best candidate to beat whomever Republican Convention Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, was confused. For more primary-related letters, visit www.connectionnewspapers.com. Kemal Kurspahic It left the impression that the Photography: Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, signs and support existed for cur- Craig Sterbutzel rent Congressman Frank Wolf and Snapshot Art/Design: not for his Republican challenger Zohra Aslami, Kevin Cooper, Laurence Foong, Paula Friedrich, Vern McKinley. You noted the su- John Heinly, John Smith, Stu Moll, persized Frank Wolf sign hanging Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp as backdrop to the stage, which Production Manager:

Photo by Jean Card was hung in disregard to the plainly stated note on the conven- CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 Circulation Manager: tion door asking all signs to be Linda Pecquex posted outside the auditorium. Jennifer Lesinski CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, However, outside the auditorium L.L.C. signs for Vern McKinley matched Peter Labovitz President/CEO signs for Frank Wolf. There were Mary Kimm about a dozen people waving Publisher/Chief McKinley signs on each corner of Operating Officer Jerry Vernon the entrances to the convention /The Connection Executive Vice President and some more volunteers hand- Wesley DeBrosse Controller ing out literature and manning his Debbie Funk booth. Several attendees said that National Sales John Lovaas they had reservations about sup- Special Assistant for Operations porting the newcomer Vern McKinley against incumbent Frank Wolf in this upcoming June 10 pri- 7 p.m., Monday, June 2, Northern Virginia Community College fields, Sterling.

8 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2008 Faith COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Send announcements, which are open meets every Sunday, at 10:30 a.m., at First Baptist Church of Sterling to the public at no or minimal cost, to The the Sterling Oaks Commerce Center at invites the public to “Echoes of His Love” Loudoun Connection, 7913 Westpark 22135 Davis Drive. Call 703-406-3068 performed by Phazz One Ministries. Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail to or visit uusterling.org. Experience Jesus through the witness of [email protected]. those He touched. Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the The 10:30 a.m. service at the Unitar- Come celebrate the life of Jesus event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For ian Universalists of Sterling through character sketches, narration, more information, call Jennifer Lesinski Sunday, June 14, is “Strength and Vul- song and sign language in this worship Making more and better disciples of Christ at 703-917-6454. For additional listings, nerability, A Father’s Day and Every Day experience June 15, at 9:30 a.m., at visit www.connectionnewspapers.com. Consideration.” The Rev. Anya Sammler 21449 Potomac View Road in Sterling. Sunday Worship: 8:00 and 11:00 am will invite reflection on the persistent Visit www.fbcsterlingva.org. Sunday School: 9:20 am The 10:30 a.m. service at the Unitar- human desire to fix the problems and ian Universalists of Sterling mend the pain. A church picnic will fol- The Unitarian Universalist Child Care 703-437-5020 Sunday, June 8, is “Service of the Liv- low at Claude Moore Park. UUS meets Church of Loudoun Sunday services Available at North Shore and Moorings Drive, Reston Preschool: ing Tradition.” The Rev. Anya every Sunday, at 10:30 a.m., at the Ster- are held, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., All Services www.goodshepherd-lutheran.org 703-437-5020 703-437-4511 Sammler-Michael will encourage reflec- ling Oaks Commerce Center at 22135 at the UUCL chapel, located at 20460 tion on the past year A social justice Davis Drive. Call 703-406-3068 or visit Gleedsville Road in Leesburg. Call the forum will follow the service. UUS uusterling.org. church at 703-737-7644. Progressive & Welcoming Clubs & Organizations ST. ANNE’S EPISCOPAL Send announcements, which are open Mirabal, outreach chair. come. Call Jim Vertrees, 703-327-3538. CHURCH- Reston to the public at no or minimal cost, to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 Westpark The Ashburn Ruritan Club is a Loudoun County Public Librar- Sunday Communion Services Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail to 501C(3) nonprofit community-service ies will be hosting various book [email protected] or organization focused on community ser- discussions and book clubs for adults. 7:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday, vice, fellowship and goodwill. The club For a complete listing of dates, times 11:15 a.m. 5:00 p.m. two weeks before the event. Photos/art- aims to improve the Ashburn commu- and locations, visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us. work encouraged. For more information, nity by providing merit-based The Rev. James Papile, Rector call Matthew Razak at 703-917-6457. scholarships and support for under- Loudoun County Public Librar- The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson For additional listings, visit funded educational programs. To join or ies will be holding children’s book clubs www.connectionnewspapers.com. attend a meeting, contact the club at and discussions at various locations and 703-437-6530 866-670-5984 or at for various ages. For a complete list, visit www.stannes-reston.org The Loudoun County Young [email protected]. The www.lcpl.lib.va.us. 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston Democrats held their first meeting to meetings are held the second Tuesday of formalize the first, officially VAYD sanc- the month in the Ashburn Library. Crochet Club, at the Leesburg Se- b tioned Young Democrats organization in nior Activity Center, 215 Depot Court, Loudoun County. During the meeting, The South Riding Lions Club, Leesburg. Meets Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon. the members adopted a new constitu- which focuses on helping the vision and Free. Call 703-737-8039. tion, elected officers and discussed hearing impaired in Centreville, b For advertising information activities and events for the summer. Chantilly, Herndon, South Riding, Walking club, at the Leesburg Se- b The organizations first officers include meets the first Thursday of each nior Activity Center, 215 Depot Court, call Lauri Swift at 703-917-6460 or Robert Latham, president; Marrrett Ceo, month at the Pleasant Valley United Leesburg. Meets Mondays, Wednes- e-mail [email protected] vice president; Atticus Reaser, treasurer; Methodist Church, 43987 John Mosby days and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Free. Maddy Barnes, secretary; and Princess Highway, Chantilly. New members wel- Call 703-737-8039.

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Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2008 ❖ 9 Profile Calendar

Send announcements, which are open to the pub- CARNIVAL. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., lic at no or minimal cost, to The Loudoun Connection, the Goddard School, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail 45091 Research Place, 3rd Annual Teen Film to [email protected]. Deadline is Ashburn. The Goddard Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork School, will hold a Competition: It’s a Local Groove encouraged. For more information, contact Matthew carnival. Includes moon Razak 703-917-6457. For additional entertainment bounce, pony ride, face painting, many carnival he Groove will perform Thursday, listings, visit www.connectionnewspapers.com, E sec- Mystery … tion. games, music, fire truck June 5, 7-9 p.m., at the Favorite pieces? Why? display, cotton candy, food Lights, Camera, Action! Create a T from local eating places, short film and submit it to the Brambleton Town Center. The Our favorite pieces are the songs we get THURSDAY/JUNE 5 etc. Contact Jessica at 703- Library’s Film Competition, June Groove performs music from the ’70s and the best reaction from. They include songs 724-0601 or 18-Aug. 2. Use the theme “It’s a SPRING CONCERT. 7:30 p.m., Briar Woods High ’80s. The concert is free. Visit from Michael Jackson, Patti LaBelle, [email protected]. Mystery …” in creating the film. School, 22525 Belmont Ridge, Ashburn. Briar PIANO XPRESS. 2:30 p.m., Get some friends together or do www.brambleton.com or call the Earth, Wind and Fire, Rick James, Rick Woods High School will be holding free spring Cascades Library, 21030 it solo. Get all the details and concert. Brambleton Visitor’s Center at 703-542- Springfield and the like. Whitfield Place, Potomac guidelines at your library when you BRAMBLETON CONCERT. 7-9 p.m., Brambleton 2925. The entire band worked on the re- Falls. Piano instruction at sign up or online at www.lcpl.lib.va.us. Town Center. Features The Groove performing an introductory level. Ages sponses. Where is your favorite place to music from the ’70s and ’80s will perform. Free. Registration is required. Recommended for ages 12-18. 7-11. Register online at Visit www.brambleton.com or call the perform and why? www.lcpl.lib.va.us or Brambleton Visitor’s Center at 703-542-2925. Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure Introduce yourself: Playing different venues around the phone 703-444-3228. Acoustic Bugoo performs at last year’s Loudoun Wildlife Festival. The Groove is a four piece ’70s and ’80s country are always the best — but for lo- RELAY FOR LIFE. 2 p.m., Potomac Falls High St., Sterling. M is for Mystery. Learn all about FRIDAY/JUNE 6 School, 46400 Algonkian Parkway, Potomac this summer’s reading program, a summer filled disco/funk band. Tim Marsh, vocals; Mike cal shows we really loveºclubs with big Falls. Relay For Life is the flagship, community- with suspense. All ages. Visit www.lcpl.lib.va.us. FURRY FRIDAY. 5-7 p.m., Sterling Community Scoglio, bass; Rob Manfredi, guitar; Joe stages and great music loving people — based, fund-raising event of the American Cancer SPAGHETTI DINNER. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Saint Center, 20 Enterprise St., Sterling. Once a Society. Visit www.easternloudounrelay.org or Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 201 E. Frederick Amato, drums. www.myspace.com/ these include Ned Devine’s, the State The- month, animals from the Loudoun County call 703-967-4120. Drive, Sterling. Spaghetti, tangy sauce, Animal Shelter will be at the Sterling TheGrooveSpace. atre and we have an upcoming first-time WILDLIFE FEST. 4:30 p.m., Blue Ridge Center for meatballs, salad, bread, beverages and desserts. Community. Bring the whole family for a real show at the Clarendon Grill that I am sure Environmental Stewardship. Includes bands, Free to everyone although donations will be When Music Goes Wild “happy hour” with animals looking for new Allegheny Uprising, the Roots Quintet, Acoustic accepted in order to support the St. Matthew’s How long have you been per- will become a favorite. homes. Visit www.loudoun.gov/animals. Burgoo and Dirty River, playing bluegrass and Mission Teams, which are traveling this summer NATURE TIMES TWO. 9:30-10:30 a.m., Claude THE FESTIVAL will have plenty of other and learn about all of them and where to forming? blues; between 4:30-6:30 p.m., Reptiles Alive to Philadelphia, Pa.; Long Beach, Miss.; Pomona, Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Area students hold We have been performing for the past What do you enjoy most about will have a live amphibian zoo. Food and drinks Belize; and South Africa. Call 703-430-2121. fun stuff, too. Live folk music will be pre- find them in their own backyards. Sterling. Age 2. Toddlers explore nature with an will be available for purchase but picnics three years as The Groove. performing live? adult. No unregistered siblings. Cost: $7. Theme: sented throughout the event from bands “A lot of people when they think of ecol- welcome. Contact Helen VanRyzin at concert to help Ponds. Call 571-258-3700. throughout the area and at 6:30 p.m. the ogy and ecosystems and the environment, What is not to like? The best is feeling [email protected] or 540-882- TUESDAY/JUNE 10 SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK. 7:30-9 p.m., What has been your best memory the energy the crowd provides back to the 4187. GARDENING. 12 p.m., Demonstration Garden, Ida headlining band, Dirty River, will have a they have a tendency to think of things that Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St. support wildlife. AUCTION. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Galilee United Lee Park, Leesburg. The Loudoun County Master performance for everyone. The number of are far away like the rain forest,” said when it comes to music? band during a performance. All ages. Shakespearean fun with the Sterling Methodist Church, 45425 Winding Road, Gardener Volunteers will present a gardening Playmakers, bring picnic basket and watch a bands has almost doubled from the previ- Caroline Seitz, the director of Animals Alive, We have played so many exotic places, Sterling. Community social and silent auction, to program on Shade Gardening with Natives. No variety of one-act scenes from Shakespeare and but the best memory has to be a show we Anyone you would really like to benefit Galilee’s Children’s Ministries. Contact registration is required; bring a lunch. Visit the By Matthew Razak ous year as the festival has grown. when discussing the importance of learning other 17th century writers. Free, moves indoors the church office at 703-430-2203. Visit Loudoun County Master Gardener Web site The Connection “It’s much bigger and we’re getting more about the local environment. “I think that did at Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas for a cor- play with? Why? for inclement weather. Call 703-430-9480. www.GalileeUMC.org. www.loudouncountymastergardeners.org or call INDOOR PLAYGROUND. 5-7 p.m., Sterling music,” Walters said. “The main focus this people have a lack of understanding of what porate event for EMC/Crown Partners. We would love to open for any classic the Master Gardener Volunteers’ Help Desk Community Center, 120 Enterprise St. Ages 1-5 1,500 people at the pool during a perfect rocker that is still working the circuit — Office at 703-771-5150. efore last year Ben Walters had year is to increase the size of the event and is living here right in their own neighbor- with parent. Includes moon bounce, riding toys, YEAH, DADDY. 1-2 p.m., Claude Moore increase the outreach. I’d say the philoso- hood. The point of the presentation will be night — that was a blast. it would be interesting to get insight to tumbling mats and more. Cost: $2. Call 703-430- never even come close to organiz- Community Center, 46111 Loudoun Park Lane, 9480. Cascades Market is every Sunday, ing a concert, let alone one that phy of the concert is to create a local envi- to present to people the animals that we the real life on the road. Sterling. Ages 2 1/2-4. Celebrate the things dads JAZZ ON THE POTOMAC. 5:30-10 p.m., from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 26. B Describe your sound: do. Cost: $8 plus $2 supplies fee. Call 571-258- helped raise money for a good ronmental concert and getting people out- need to help right here in Loudoun County. Lansdowne Resort, 44050 Woodbridge Parkway, The market is located at The Senior 3500. side and hearing music that is unique to the The rainforest is cool, but there are plenty For a four-piece band, we wanted to Most recent song you’ve listened Lansdowne. Features Phaze II. Enjoy summer cause. But then inspiration hit and Walters, Center, 21060 Whitfield Place, MASKS. 11:45 a.m.-12 p.m., Douglass Community foods prepared by the culinary team. Call 703- then a senior in high school, realized that area. I’d say educating is probably the great- of fantastic animals to protect here.” create the sound and energy of the typi- to? Potomac Falls. Visit Center, 405 East Market St., Leesburg. Ages 3-5. 729-8400 or visit http:// cal nine-piece event band. Logistically We have been listening to a lot of www.loudounfarmersmarkets.org. Create own mask. Cost: $6. To register, contact he could combine two of his passions, the est benefit of the event.” The zoo will offer information to help pro- www.lansdowneresort.com. the Douglass Community Center at 703-771-5913 The music itself will be mostly folk with a tect these local animals such as ways to cut and financially four pieces makes more Blondie lately, like the Rolling Stones, she EVERLASTING SANDCASTLES. 9:30-10 a.m., environment and music, and thus created or e-mail [email protected]. the Loudoun Wildlife Festival. The festival selection of bands that the organizers en- back on energy and avoid littering. It will sense for our clients and their events, but has some real good disco beat tunes that Douglass Community Center, 407 East Market we made sure that we did not sacrifice may end up in a set very soon …. St., Leesburg. Ages 2-3. Build a sandcastle was a success attracting more than 300 joyed to listen to. Walters said that the bands also be full of animals that one might not without going to the beach. To register, contact SUNDAY/JUNE 8 WEDNESDAY/JUNE 11 were chosen based on what they thought see on a regular basis, but that definitely anything for the show. Big sound, big pro- the Douglass Community Center at 703-771-5913 people and this year it returns, Saturday, SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK. 2-3:30 p.m., MUSEUMS TRIP. The Senior Center at Cascades or e-mail [email protected]. June 7, to raise awareness about Loudoun’s would go well with the theme of the show live in Loudoun. Seitz gives the example of duction, choreographed moves — you get How can people hear your mu- Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St. Marketplace will take a trip to Washington, D.C., TODDLER ONE & TWO. 11 a.m., Rust Library, it all at a Groove performance. sic? See June 6 item for details. with drop off and pick up at the Natural History ecosystem and money for the Loudoun Wild- and on what music was re- wood frogs that have the 34D Catoctin Circle, Leesburg. A one-on-one LOUDOUN SUMMER MUSIC FEST. 5 p.m., Museum, Gallery of Art, American Indian, Air ally fun and enjoyable to lis- ability to freeze solid and They need to come to program of rhymes, songs stories and parachute life Conservancy (LWC) once again. Belmont Country Club, 19661 Belmont Manor and Space and African Art/Freer/Hirshhorn/ play. Ages 1-2 with parent/caregiver. Register “I got the idea for the festival and I con- ten to. then defrost and be fine Biggest musical influences: www.myspace.com/TheGrooveSpace for Lane, Ashburn. The Wailers will perform with Sackler museums. Cost: $8 members, $10 More online at www.lcpl.lib.va.us or phone 703-777- tacted the LWC and they liked it. I’m a very The event is designed and also little cricket We love everything from the ’70s and a complete schedule — we have a big Lionize. Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. nonmembers, includes transportation and free The Loudoun Wildlife Festival will 0323. around families coming out frogs that sound like two ’80s — it’s just great feel good, funky, show coming up at the State Theatre on Call 703-327-9096 or visit http:// admissions, lunch on own. Extensive walking. concerned citizen in regards to the environ- be at the Blue Ridge Center for Envi- www.liveatbelmont.com. Call 703-430-2397 for departure/return times ment and I’m also a very active musician and and listening to the music ronmental Stewardship, 11661 marbles being rubbed to- groovy music that everyone can get down Saturday June 14 — we would love to SATURDAY/JUNE 7 BICYCLE SHOW. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Cirque du and locations. Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville. For to. see them there! Cyclisme (Circus of Cycling), Loudoun County 1960S FILMS. 7 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay I wanted to do something to help the envi- and having a great day out- gether when they chirp. SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK. 7:30-9 p.m., more information on the event visit Fairgrounds. Bicycle show and bicycle goods Road, Ashburn. Enjoy a screening of “The doors. The organizers hope There will even be a gi- Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St. ronment and the most accessible tool I had swap meet, features vintage lightweight racing Apartment.” Recommended for adults. Visit http://www.loudounwildlife.org/ See June 6 item for details. was with music,” Walters, whose band The that the music will draw ant bullfrog with a head and touring bikes from Europe, North America www.lcpl.lib.va.us. Loudoun_Wildlife_Fest_2008.html. KIDS’ FISHING DERBY. 9 a.m.-noon, Claude and Japan and the artisans carrying on the RUST RAMBLES. 10-11:30 a.m., at the Rust Acoustic Bugoo will be performing at the people to the area and help injury that was rescued Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, traditions. Admission: $5 per person including Nature Sanctuary, 802 Childrens Center Road, them realize that there is a very robust local from an Asian grocery market. Sterling. Ages 5-16. Prizes awarded in different festival, said. parking, children under 12 free. Contact Wayne Leesburg. Explore early spring with our categories. Rain date: June 14. Free. Call to The festival, which will take place at the ecosystem in the county. Van Ryzin said that “They’re all going to be exciting,” Seitz Bingham at 703-300-3269 or naturalist. For adults and older children. Free. register, 571-258-3700. [email protected]. Call 703-737-0021. Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stew- the center is a perfect location for concerts, said. “Everything I’m bringing is so cool. NATIONAL TRAILS DAY. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Claude KIDS FITNESS EXPO. 12-4 p.m., Fitwize 4 Kids, Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, ardship in western Loudoun County will fea- too, with an area set up specifically for mu- We’ll even have poisonous American toads 20921 Davenport Drive at Regal Center, Sterling. Sterling. All ages. Join the Loudoun Walking and ture a multitude of events including music sic and easy access to trails so people can and these are all animals that live right here Sponsored by Dan Cole and Two Degrees of THURSDAY/JUNE 12 Volkssport Club on marked 5K and 10K walks, Difference in support of the Leukemia & TURTLE AND FRIENDS. from local bands, a reptile zoo and a chance wander to and from the concert at their lei- in Loudoun County.” earn IVV credit or walk course for fun. Free. 9:30-11 a.m. and 12:30- Lymphoma Society. Call 571-258-3700. 2 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s for the family to get out and hike around sure. Children and their CHOIR FUND-RAISER. 2-5 Gap Road, Sterling. Ages 3-6. Search for reptiles. the scenic area. The LWC will be there to “The music is fun, the zoo is going to be THE LWC AND the rest of the organizers families can p.m., Community Church Cost: $10.50. Call 571-258-3700. enjoy FLOWER POWER offer information on what they do and help great and it is really just a beautiful place. of the event are hoping that this year’s festi- in Ashburn, 19790 . 4 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 cheerleading Ashburn Road. The Hay Road, Ashburn. Learn about the parts of a people learn about their surrounding envi- It’s right near Harpers Ferry and it’s nestled val becomes even more popular than last and dance Battle of the flower and make own out of tissue paper. Ages 6- ronment and how they can help protect it. in the mountains. It’s got a lot of forest and year’s and helps to raise more money to help performances Church Choirs, 11. Register online at www.lcpl.lib.va.us. by All Star FANCY FLOWER FRAME. “The Blue Ridge Center is privately do- trails on it. People can come and hear the fund many of the group’s programs. Last Heal Haiti’s 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Legacy, soccer Hunger, a benefit Douglass Community Center, 405 East Market nated and there are nature trails that LWC music and just enjoy being outside, too,” said year, the festival raised $1,400 and while demonstrations concert to help residents St., Leesburg. Ages 2-3. Create works of art to helps put up …. It’s a really beautiful part Walters. the main focus for the event is more on b y Brazilian of Haiti and Loudoun County display around the house. Bring a small photo Such Soccer and stick of Loudoun County and it’s very scenic and awareness than collecting money, the orga- sponsored by the Community Coalition (wallet size) or take a picture. Cost: $4. To handling by Hardcore Hockey. the whole place has this environmental THE ZOO is being presented by Reptiles nizers hope to raise even more this year. All for Haiti. Residents are asked to donate register call 703-771-5913. theme,” Helen Van Ryzin, an LWC board Alive and will feature native amphibians donations and proceeds will be given to the canned and dry goods to Messiah’s Market, a local food pantry at Community Church, for MONDAY/JUNE 9 FRIDAY/JUNE 13 member who has helped organize the from around Loudoun. The creatures will be LWC. distribution to area families. All proceeds from TURTLE AND FRIENDS. 9:30-11 a.m. and 12:30- NATURE EXPLORERS. 9:30-10:30 a.m., Claude presented with information and an expert “This year hopefully we’ll raise a bit more ticket sales will support healing hunger initiatives event, said. “The LWC will have a booth 2 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, in Haiti. Cost: $20 adults, $10 for children, $40 with membership and a raffle and other there to discuss what they are and how they money. The money will go into the general Gap Road, Sterling. Ages 3-6. Search for reptiles. Sterling. Ages 3-4. Discover the outdoors with a family pack. Call 703-880-4160 or visit Cost: $10.50. Call 571-258-3700. grown-up friend. Cost: $7. Theme: Beautiful fun stuff.” impact the environment. Children can come fund for wildlife programs,” Van Ryzin said. www.cchaiti.org. READING. 2 p.m., Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise Butterflies. Call 571-258-3700. 10 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2008 Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2008 ❖ 11 Theater Shaking Up Shakespeare

he Sterling Playmakers seemed in Shakespeare or want to refine their skills. hours and 15 minutes. to take William Shakespeare They’ll be given that chance because the di- “It is very family friendly,” Robertson said. Tquite literally when he wrote rectors have each taken their own slant on “We have some strong material, but it will “All the world’s a stage.” So lit- the short scenes from multiple plays, most mostly go over younger children’s heads and erally that they’ve completely disregarded of which are from comedies, Robertson said. we have some very young actors so we have the need for a true stage for its summer “One of our directors has chosen to set scenes that are very funny and appropriate Shakespeare performances and opted to do the scene from ‘Titus Andronicus’ in a sort for kids.” the shows outside in a park. Shakespeare of war-like setting with the actors in mili- Richardson said that performing outside in the Park is the Sterling Playmakers’ col- tary uniforms. One of our scenes has the isn’t that much trickier than inside except lection of Shakespearean scenes put on by death of Caesar happening with our young for the noise level and the fact that the ac- several different directors at the gazebo at actors killing Caesar with pink balloons,” said tors must project more. In fact the outdoor the Sterling Community Center under the Robertson of the many variances on the plays. performance is much more akin to what it open sky, June 6 and 7, at 8 p.m. and June It isn’t just Shakespeare this year either. would have been like to see a 8, at 2 p.m. The Playmakers have decided to take on Shakespearean play in his own time. The “We want to show that community the- some of the playwright’s contemporaries by actors will even be costuming themselves ater can do good Shakespeare and we want putting on scenes by Marlowe and Johnson. in the same way. the audience to be entertained and find a The Playmaker’s have even come up with “What we’re doing is very traditionally,” new respect for Shakespeare. We hope an introductory scene with the three play- Robertson said. “We essentially have a stan- people will realize that Shakespeare is fun wrights talking at a pub about their work. dard uniform, which is black pants and a T- and friendly,” Kevin C. Robertson, artistic Despite some of the more sordid subjects shirt and then you simply throw the appro- director for the Sterling Playmaker’s pro- these three men take on in their work, priate costume over it and go on from there, duction of Shakespeare in the Park, said. Robertson said, the event is very family-ori- which is how they would do it in entated pointing to the fact that the actors Shakespeare’s time.” THE PERFORMERS have been rehears- themselves range in age from 6 to 60. People The Sterling Community Center is located ing their plays for the past few weeks to get are encouraged to bring a blanket and some at 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. For informa- ready for the shows. Most of the actors are food to have a picnic while watching the tion call 703-430-9480. local performers who want more experience performances, which will last around two — Matthew Razak

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12 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2008 Home Sales See Your Dream Home This Weekend!

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Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2008 ❖ 13 Cascades Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-917-6439 or [email protected] A Postseason Parade for the Patriots Park View boys’ soccer putting together memorable playoff run.

By Rich Sanders The Connection

ark View High boys’ soccer coach Arturo Jimenez could Pnot be more proud of his team, which has bought into his possession style of play and displayed an unselfish brand of ball,

game in and game out, all season. Photo by The results have been more than most Patriot fans could have ever ex- pected as Park View has put together

Craig Sterbutzel one of the most memorable sports postseason runs in school history. Soccer

Two weeks ago, Park View captured /The Connection the Dulles District tournament title by defeating Heritage in the champion- ship match. Last week, at the Region II playoffs, the Patriots reached the finals where they bested Handley (Winchester), 1-0. Park View, in blue, is on a postseason tear. The Patriots have won both Dulles District and Region II titles “Going into states, anything in recent weeks. Schools. Since then, the Patriots have fought 2-1 quarterfinals round victory over the championship game where it met can happen. We’re playing continued to grow and get better as a Western Albermarle to advance to the semi- – and defeated – Brentsville District team. finals. (Nokesville), by a 6-1 score. real well right now.” “We had a good game plan for them,” said The Patriots led 2-0 at halftime be- – Park View boys’ soccer coach ONE OF THE STAPLES of the team’s Jimenez. “We played to our strengths – pos- fore Brentsville got a score to close Arturo Jimenez success this season has been its selfless sessing the ball. That team was very good within 2-1. But from that point on, play. The Patriots have had numerous and played well.” Park View dominated play as it scored players score goals this season and have The Patriots traveled to Winchester to the game’s final four goals. Next up for Park View was this passed the ball well. By the end of the regu- take on Handley in the region week’s Virginia State AA tournament lar season, the team was primed to make a semis. And Park View handed where the Patriots (17-2-3) were set strong postseason run, and the Patriots have the Judges their first loss of the The Patriots led 2-0 at halftime to meet visiting Grafton High done just that. Going into this week, Park season in a 1-0 overtime affair. (Yorktown, Va.), a Region I team and View was a perfect 6-0 in the postseason The game’s only goal came before Brentsville got a score to member of the Bay Rivers District, on (district and region tournaments com- early in the first overtime ses- Tuesday. bined). sion when Pedro Mendoza close within 2-1. But from that Jimenez brought a style of posses- At the recent district tournament, Park found the net for the Patriots. point on, Park View dominated sion soccer to the Patriots this season, View reached the finals with wins over both Park View had numerous and the squad has excelled. Freedom, 4-0, and Loudoun County, 2-1. scoring chances throughout play as it scored the game’s final “The kids have grasped what I was Then, in the title game against Heritage, regulation, but could capitalize trying to do,” said Jimenez, who the Patriots outlasted the Pride and won the only in the OT, which proved four goals. coached the Park View High girls’ team overtime contest in penalty kicks. to be enough. Jimenez said in 2006 and 2007 before taking over It marked the first time Park View had Handley’s goalie played an ex- the reigns of the Patriot boys’ program beaten Heritage this season after suffering ceptional game. “We just took over,” said Jimenez. this season. “We just connected on the a 2-0 loss in one regular season meeting “Their keeper played the best game of his “I think they realized at 2-1, we bet- way I wanted to play.” and tying the Pride, 1-1, in another. life,” said the coach. “We hit the post six ter start playing or we’re done.” The coach used discipline right from “We actually did not play that good,” said times.” Park View got two goals apiece in the start of the season to serve notice Jimenez, of his team’s championship game Jimenez said the Patriots were going up the win from Alex Valasco, Jose he meant business. Players were ab- win. “But we hung in there and played good against a formidable foe in Handley. Herrea and Andreas Contreras. solutely required to be on time for defense. We didn’t really play that well on “Handley had a couple of really good The region title was the first for practice and team meetings, or else offense and Heritage played very well.” guys,” said the coach. “They were fast up Park View since 1992. risk their spot on the team. Omar Gonzalez played an outstanding top, had a good midfield and had a guy in “Going into states, anything can On the field, Park View began the game in the net for the Patriots. the back who scored most of their goals happen,” said Jimenez, of his team’s season fast with wins over George [during the season].” next postseason step. “We’re playing Mason and James Madison High AT REGIONALS, Park View earned a hard- The win over Handley put Park View into real well right now.”

14 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2008 Sports Roundup

Loudoun Soccer’s silver U11 girls ognized and longest endurance annual cy- team, the Dynamite, scored an explosive cling event in the world. The route is over victory over Memorial Day weekend at the 3,000 miles, touching 14 states and climb- Manassas Bull Run Tournament. The ing over 100,000 feet. Teams typically cross Loudoun team tied the SYA Bombers, 1-1, the country in six to nine days, averaging beat the Ashburn Soccer Club’s Radicals, 2- 350 to over 500 miles per day. Visit the web 1, and bested the epic Storm of site for more information or call Steve Di- Shepherdstown (West Virginia), 3-0. rectly at 703-909-4880. The Loudoun 96G Silver met the Clifton/ Centreville-based SYA Bombers, currently The Potomac Softball Camp will be ranked first in the Old Dominion Soccer holding week long camps for girls ages 7 to League U11 G1 division, 13. The first session is again in the final game, scheduled for June 16-20 winning in overtime 1-0. and the second session is Courtesy Photo Loudoun Silver is a se- Aug. 4-8. Both camps will The U-11 Dynamite girls’ soccer team won a championship at the lect, travel soccer team of be on the campus of Manassas Bull Run tournament over Memorial Day weekend. 10 and 11 year old girls Potomac School in who all reside in McLean. Sessions will nity Center in Leesburg. For more informa- The Falcons (18-1) were scheduled to Loudoun County, from run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tion, or to register, contact the Douglass travel to Western Albemarle, a 5-2 semifi- Ashburn to Monday through Thurs- Community Center at 703-771-5913 or e- nals winner over Loudoun County, for the Purcellville, from day, and Friday from 9 to mail [email protected]. state finals. It marked the second straight Leesburg to Round Hill, noon. Cost is $240. For year in which the two teams have met for from Waterford to Courtesy/milestat.com Photo more information contact The Blossoms’ synchronized swim the state championship. Last year, Lansdowne. Wayne Loving at team of Leesburg is inviting the public to Albermarle defeated Briar Woods in the They play under the [email protected] its annual exhibition, set to take place on state title match. strong direction of head Saturday, June 7 at the Ida Lee Recreation In its semi win over Monticello, Briar coach Nima The Girls High Center (main pool) in Leesburg. The time Woods cruised with Stephen Law, Patrick Ebrahimnejad and assis- School 4’s Indoor Vol- of the exhibition is from 10 to 11 a.m. See Melbourne, Kyle Slack, David Baroody and tant coach Alex Isaac. leyball Tournament, for the elegance, grace, and power as these Brett Stockman all winning in straight sets. rising ninth to 12th grade young swimmers demonstrate this rare Loudoun County girls, will be held on Sat- Olympic sport. For more information, call The Broad Run High girls’ soccer team athlete Steve Laurenson Park View High track and urday, July 12 from 9 a.m. 571-215-3679 or go to blossoms- defeated Briar Woods, 3-0, to win the re- has organized a team of field standout Natalie to 5 p.m. at the Douglass synchro.com cent Dulles District Tournament. four local cyclists, includ- Baird set a new Virginia Community Center. Form For the tournament, Broad Run outscored ing Ken Shuart, Jody High School League record your own team with four The ASC Radical will hold open try- its three opponents by a combined total of Bennet and Stuart Levy, in the girls’ discus event at to seven players. Cost is outs for its U12 WAGS Fall 2008 season on 18 goals to two. The Spartans won their to race 3,000 non-stop last week’s Virginia AA $50 per team. Please reg- June 6 and 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., with Briar quarterfinals round game over Park View, miles from Oceanside, State Championships. She ister by June 30. For more Woods High varsity coach Ann Vierkorn. 8-0, before besting Potomac Falls, 7-2, in a Calif. to Annapolis, Md. earned the mark with a information or to register, The team is looking for experienced com- semifinals contest. in an effort to raise toss of 161 feet, seven contact the Douglass petitive, dedicated players to complement In its first round win over Park View, $90,000 for the inches. Community Center at its current roster. The team’s style is pos- Broad Run got goals from Valerie Powell, Children’s Melanoma 703-771-5913 or e-mail session soccer with an emphasis on creativ- Elle Zoepfl, Kelly Smith, Carina Chavez, Prevention Foundation. [email protected] ity and skills. The focus is on individual Rachel Tharp, Kelly Evans, Holly King and The team will leave Oceanside on June player development in a positive coaching Taylor Starr. 11 and hope to arrive at the City Dock fin- The 2nd annual Douglass Pre- atmosphere. Girls will develop the techni- In the semis victory over Potomac Falls, ish line in Annapolis, on June 18 or 19. school Soccer Tournament will be held cal skills, tactical knowledge and competi- the Spartans received goals from Powell, Proceeds of the race will be used to edu- July 17 and 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Prac- tive spirit needed to compete at high lev- Zoepfl, Tharp, Brittani Gray and a Hat Trick cate children about sun safety, raise funds tice will be held on the 17th and a game els. For more information, email from Evans. for melanoma research, and increase aware- will be played on the 18th. For boys and [email protected] In the title match win over Briar Woods, ness for skin cancer prevention across the girls ages 4 to 6. Registration fee is $8 per Kelly Smith scored two goals and Evans had nation. child, which includes a free t-shirt. Advance The Briar Woods High boys’ tennis one. Created in 1982, the Race Across America registration is required (registration starts team swept Monticello, 5-0, at the recent The Lady Spartans carried their 19-0 – raceacrossamerica.org – is the most rec- on June 3). Held at the Douglass Commu- Region II semifinals. record into the Region II tournament. Panthers Win One, Lose One at Regionals to load the bases. Nightingale then hit into Potomac Falls’ baseball season ends with loss to Brentsville. a fielder’s choice to score Woodlief. With runners on the corners, Chris Pelto hit a ball n a Region II quarterfinals round base- Baseball down Denby at the plate on a close play. up the middle that pitcher Kyle Via tipped. ball playoff matchup between Potomac Falls responded with two runs Pelto was safe at first on the play, as Sweger IPotomac Falls and Fluvanna County on three hits in its half of the inning. Malan scored. Chad McMichael followed with a last week, a five-run, third inning by season with an 18-7 record. led off with a single to right field. He ad- walk to load the bases and Kline helped him- the Panthers was all of the offense they In the quarterfinals game, Fluvanna got vanced on a passed ball and then a balk. self with a double to right that scored all needed in a 7-3 triumph over the Flying to Kline in the first inning when Robert After a strikeout, Malan scored on a wild three runners and gave the Panthers a 7-1 Flucos. Thompson led off with a single to left field. pitch to tie the score at 1-1. Aaron Sweger lead. The seven runs was more than enough Tyler Denby followed with a ball between then singled to left and scored on Pat In the fourth inning, Fluvanna picked up for Potomac Falls starting pitcher Jacob third and short that shortstop Greg Woodlief Nightingale’s deep double to right field to a run. Keith Pillow singled to right. Then, Kline, who earned the decision on the could not make a play on. With two run- give the Panthers a 2-1 lead. Hunter Shepherd followed with a bloop mound. ners on, Kline struck out Ryan Foster be- Kline kept the Flucos in check over the single to left. Pillow was then knocked home With the victory, Potomac Falls advanced fore giving up an RBI single to Josh Garri- next two innings before Potomac Falls ex- on a single by Thompson to left field. The to the region semifinals later in the week. son to give the Flucos a 1-0 lead. Keith Pil- ploded for five runs in the third inning. scoring ended in the fifth inning when There, the Panthers saw their season end low then singled to left, but outfielder Eric Woodlief started the rally with a single to Fluvanna’s Josh Garrison doubled to deep with a loss to top seed Brentsville. Potomac Dimsey came up throwing hard. The throw right. Sweger then followed with his sec- center and scored on Justin Edwards’ single Falls, coached by Joe Terango, finished the was cut off by Rob Malan, who gunned ond hit of the game and Mike Spring walked to right.

Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2008 ❖ 15 703-917-6464 Zone 1: • Reston EmploymentEmployment Zone 1 Ad Deadline: • Herndon • Loudoun Tuesday 4 p.m.

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