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Photo by Robbie Hammer Photo July 30-August 5, 2008 ❖ Volume XXII, Number 31 www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ July 30 - August 5, 2008 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ July 30 - August 5, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection Editor Steven M. Mauren News 703-917-6451 or [email protected] Toll Road Express Bus To Lose Funding Wiehle metro station was originally sup- State to halt posed to open. money in 2010. “I don’t believe, at least for the county staff, that this was a surprise. [The bus ser- By Julia O’Donoghue vice] was supposed to build a transit mar- The Connection Photo by ket for rail, which was really our vision,” said Hill. eston resident Jane Baniewicz

has taken the express commuter Julia O’Donoghue BUT THE LOSS of express bus funding has Rbus along the Dulles Toll Road left the county in a bind. With the future of five days per week since they Dulles rail murky, the Fairfax Board of Su- started running the service in 1999. pervisors has requested that the Metropoli- Her employer in downtown D.C. offers a tan Airports Authority provide the extra subsidy to employees who use public tran- money for the Dulles corridor service until sit, so it beats a carpool, she said. the rail station opens at Wiehle Avenue. “It is a great service. I think it goes back /The Connection Through a spokesperson, the airports and forth to Reston until midnight,” said authority said they “hadn’t addressed” the Baniewicz, while standing at the Wiehle issue of express bus service yet. transit station at 7:30 a.m. July 28. The county is also looking at all of its Erin Williams, another Reston resident, options, said Rick Stevens, Fairfax County’s also had nothing but good things to say Dulles Rail Project manager. about the toll road bus. People board an express bus to the Pentagon at the Wiehle Avenue “That is two years away. We haven’t even “I like it, absolutely. I ride it every day,” transit hub. State transportation officials plan to cut funding for the thought about it. … As to what you could said Williams who pulled out a book out to bus in 2010. do to make up that money,” said Stevens, read during the ride. She did not have time who did think local government would have to crack it during her wait at the station, With gas prices skyrocketing, the county Toll Road. But next year, Virginia plans to to make up some of difference on its own. since the express bus arrives about every expects to see seven percent growth in ex- transfer operation of the Dulles Toll Road “The county funds most of the other con- five minutes during the morning rush hour. press bus ridership overall, according to a to the Metropolitan Washington Airports nector bus service. … I think the additional As quickly as the express buses pull up, letter written by Katharine Ichter, director Authority and, in 2010, the money will be funds need to be made up by the county,” so too, does a new line of passengers form of the Fairfax County Department of Trans- needed to help fund the Dulles Rail project, said Stevens. to board them at Wiehle Avenue. The park- portation said Corey Hill, the commonwealth’s chief Ichter may have a different opinion. In ing lot was filled to the brim on a late July of public transportation. her letter to Hill, the county director said morning and at least 20 people had gath- SO IT was with much disappointment that “I couldn’t give it to [the county] anymore Fairfax would not be able to maintain the ered in the 10-minute window it took for Fairfax County learned Virginia’s Depart- because I won’t have it. … The rail project same level of express bus service in the the 7:55 a.m. express bus bound for the ment of Rail and Public Transportation is the number one priority for the toll rev- Dulles corridor should it have to compen- Pentagon to show up. planned to reallocate $6.6 million of the enue and the county staff is aware of that,” sate for the funding gap on its own. In June, Fairfax County estimated the express bus service’s funding in July of said Hill. “We will not be able to rely on our gen- express bus service in the Dulles corridor 2010, well before Metro rail extension to He added that Fairfax County and the eral revenues because the county is facing — which goes to the West Falls Church Wiehle will be completed. commonwealth had also discussed an end a $350 million shortfall,” wrote Ichter in a metro station, Crystal City and the Penta- Virginia’s public transit office had been to the state subsidy. Virginia’s public trans- June 17 letter. She added that a reduction gon — serves about 8,000 residents and providing the money — which accounts for portation department has been providing in service or increase in fare would result provides at least 15,000 one-way trips for half of the express bus service’s total bud- the funding since 1999 and was expecting in a drop in participation, despite the in- individuals daily. get — through fees collected on the Dulles to stop the transfer around 2009, when the crease in gas prices. Hitting the High Notes Students make joyful It ran June 23-July 18, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. noises at band and “I’d recommend it to others because it’s fun,” said Lucy. “The teachers are really nice

Photo by orchestra camp. and you can actually get up to a higher level of playing; I went from beginning band to By Bonnie Hobbs cadet.” The Connection A Greenbriar East Elementary sixth- Bonnie Hobbs grader, Nick Reid is in his first year of saxo- or Lucy Klene, who’s played clarinet phone and also came to the camp for the Ffor a year, Franklin Middle School’s first time. “My mom said it would give me Band and Orchestra Camp was a a head start on the saxophone,” he said. “I chance to improve her skills. It was also all learned all the notes on it, and my favorite / The Connection about the new. piece of music was ‘Lamb Chop Rock.’ It’s a “I like playing clarinet and wanted to get mixture of two songs — ‘Mary Had a Little more practice,” said Lucy, a rising seventh- Lamb’ and “Baa, Baa, Black Sheep.’ The grader at Franklin. “I’ve learned some high camp was cool.” notes and some new music and made a ton The camp’s symphonic band director, of new friends.” Brian Steffens, plays French horn and di- She was one of 657 students from 95 el- rects band at Stone Hill Middle in Ashburn. From left, Amanda Yi and Kara Blackmon, both of Floris Elementary, and ementary and middle schools who partici- Katy Lambert of St. Joseph’s Middle School, play the song, “Pop Cul- pated in Franklin’s 21st annual music camp. See Music Camp, Page 9 ture,” in concert band. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ July 30 - August 5, 2008 ❖ 3 Week in Herndon News Police Investigate Fatal Crash Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Tuesday morning, July 29, on Herndon Parkway. At 9:56 a.m., officers responded to a motorcycle crash on Herndon Parkway Inspiring the Dream near Cavendish Street. Preliminary investigation by the Herndon Police Crash Reconstruction officers is that the driver, Scott T. Norman 31-year-old male of Herndon was traveling eastbound Diamond Dream on Herndon Parkway approaching Cavendish Street. Police said Norman lost control, crossed over the median and struck a bar- Foundation gives rier. Norman was pronounced dead at Reston Hospital. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Herndon Po- the magic of lice Department by phone at 1-703-435-6846. baseball. Harrison Indicted in Son’s Death By Andrew Dodson The Connection Photo by A Fairfax County Grand Jury indicted Miles Harrison on July 21 for manslaughter in the altimore Oriole Hall of July 8 death of his son, Chase Harrison. The

Famer Al Bumbry is a Andrew Dodson child had been left in the back seat of the winner. His baseball ca- family’s vehicle when Harrison had parked at B reer saw rookie of the his workplace in Herndon. year honors in 1973 and a World Harrison was taken into custody by the Fairfax Series championship in 1983. To- County Sheriff’s Office and held pending a bond day though, he takes his love for

of $5,000. /The Connection the game and shares it with the A court date has been set for Aug. 27. Harrison younger generation. “I’ve always enjoyed helping Gas Station Robbery Reported kids with baseball,” said Bumbry. Police are investigating a robbery at a gas station that left one “It’s the sport I love and I like shar- man injured. On Wednesday, July 23 at 11:12 p.m., police were ing that.” called to the Sunoco gas station, located at 13300 Franklin Farm That passion for America’s favor- Rebecca Hildebrand of Herndon begins to crank her bat Road, for a robbery. Officers learned that the employee, a 24- ite pastime was the base for the for a hit at Diamond Dream Foundation’s baseball clinic year-old Annandale-area man, and a customer, a 24-year-old Diamond Dream Foundation last Thursday. Herndon-area man, were both inside the store when the suspect (DDF) — an organization that walked in and immediately demanded money. He pushed the teaches youths baseball while pro- customer and proceeded around the counter to the clerk. The moting life skills through the sport. Founder Bob Duff catching, and fielding a ball. suspect then produced a knife and shoved the employee as well. started the project last year. “For us, it’s all about the magic of baseball,” said AT FIRST, catching was rocky for many of the youths The employee struggled briefly with the suspect and was injured Duff. “I was never that good of a player back in the who have never tried to catch a ball before. Bumbry by the knife. The suspect took money from the register and fled day, but I’ve always loved this game, and that’s what showed the youths three different glove positions and out the front door. The employee was transported to Inova Fair I wanted to teach to these kids.” when to use them; depending on what kind of ball Oaks Hospital for treatment of his non life-threatening injuries. Duff said there is a decline of African-American they need to catch. After 10 minutes of throwing the The suspect was described as black, with a large build. He was players in baseball because many of them cannot ball around, many of the youths caught their thrown about 6 feet tall and 230 pounds. He was wearing a long, white afford gloves. ball easily. Dazia Chamberlain of Reston was one of T-shirt, blue jeans and a black doo-rag that covered his hair and “When it comes down to, ‘We have $28 for grocer- those kids. eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers ies,’ you just can’t buy a glove,” said Duff. “It’s so cool,” Chamberlain said. “I never played by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), e-mail at www.fairfaxcrime baseball before, but I want to play in high school solvers.org or text “TIP187” plus a message to CRIMES(274637) DDF ELIMINATES that problem, purchasing a now.” or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131. brand new glove and hat for all participants. And of Taking home a free glove was also a highlight for course, the program would Chamberlain. She said she National Night Out not be complete without a wants to have her mom play The Town of Herndon Police Department will celebrate National classic ballpark hotdog. More catch with her now. Night Out on the evening of Aug. 5 in 16 town communities. The Last Thursday, July 24, DDF For more information on clinics and on For the batting section, festivities will begin in the 1000 block of Elden Street at 3:30 taught its third clinic at the Diamond Dream Foundation, visit each participant swung at www.diamonddreamfoundation.org p.m. and end in the 1400 block of Herndon Parkway, Four Sea- Langston Hughes Middle several balls set up on a tee, sons Pool, at about 8 p.m. For a list of participating communities School to 22 youths. DDF col- aiming to hit the sweet spot contact Officer Giron at 703-787-7627. laborates with Fairfax County of the bat. Gustavo Sosa of Community Recreation services, which allows the use Herndon was one participant who found the sweet of fields and equipment. FCCR Supervisor Evan Braff spot often. He credits his family genes. Jumpstart Camp calls DDF the model example of community recre- “My father taught me about baseball,” Sosa said. Herndon Middle School is offering Jumpstart Camp, a free pro- ation. “My uncle also played in the minor leagues and now gram designed for rising 7th graders. The camp will run Aug. 11 “It is just awesome,” Braff said. “We need more plays in Panama.” to Aug. 20 and is designed to build confidence, improve math community organization like this. Bob (Duff) was a Sosa’s last name certainly has baseball history be- and literacy skills and tackles test-taking strategies, time man- businessman with an idea to help kids. He goes out hind it, but he simply smiled and let out a quick laugh agement and study skills. Space is limited and registration is avail- and gets resources, and just really wants to give back if asked if he was related to hall of famer Sammy Sosa. able in the school’s main office at 901 Locust Street in Herndon. to the community.” After the three sections were completed, the youths For more information call Mike Thomas, the after-school program Braff said his job is to lead in youth development split into two teams and played a short game where specialist at 703-904-4834. and without organizations like DDF, he cannot ful- everyone had an opportunity to hit a ball pitched by fill FCCR’s mission. Most importantly, the program Bumbry. The new skills learned did not go to waste is effective, said Braff. as all of the youths recorded a hit. Homeownership Classes “We had teenagers come to one of these events, The Virginia Housing Development Authority and local and you know what teenagers can be like,” Braff said. DUFF SAYS the program is successful because when nonprofits are offering free homeownership classes in Herndon “But we get reports and see these kids carrying their you take something lost from your childhood and on Aug. 13 and Aug. 20, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Northern gloves with them everywhere, always wanting to play bring it back to life, you can see its true magic. Virginia Association of Realtors-Herndon Service Center, located catch. It is just great.” “These kids learned something new today. We want at 520 Huntmar Park Drive. For more information call the In the two-hour span, coaches and past major to teach them that when you find something you love as Homeownership Education Hotline at 888-643-2696. league players teach three skills of baseball: batting, a kid, you need to keep with it for the rest of your life.”

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Former chamber chairman, Danny New chamber chairman Georgia Graves thanks D.C. Police Chief Cathy Vargas, stands in line of honorees. Lanier for her speech at the chamber’s annual luncheon. Chamber president Eileen Curtis Graves Leads Chamber of Commerce speaks to the he Dulles Regional Chamber of ton Dulles Airport to an attendance of over her way up in her profession and what her audience Commerce introduced its new 100 people. job entails. at the est chairman, Georgia Graves of At the annual luncheon, chamber mem- Next year will be the chamber’s 50th an- annual T Bridgman Communications at bers elected directors and officers of vari- niversary and many projects are underway chamber its luncheon on July 15. Graves received the ous positions. The keynote speaker was already. luncheon. official gavel from now former chairman Washington D.C. Chief of Police Cathy Danny Vargas at the Holiday Inn Washing- Lanier. Lanier spoke about how she worked — Andrew Dodson

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Photos by Julia O’Donoghue and What’s in a Name? Town of Graphic by Laurence Foong/ Herndon The Connection Reston Residents diverge on mailing address changes. McLean Vienna By Julia O’Donoghue ing address because they don’t feel any as- Herndon The Connection sociation with the city, said their supervi- sor. Chantilly Town of City of he rejection in Richard Seltzer’s “I regularly get complaints about it. … Vienna Oakton Falls Church voice could be heard loud and The ‘Alexandria portion of Fairfax clear through the receiver of the County’ is a community of its own. T Falls Church telephone July 16. … When we say we live in Alexan- Seltzer, president of the Civic Association dria, we want people to know Fairfax of Hollin Hills, lives in Alexandria. Period. that means Fairfax,” said McKay. Centreville Fairfax He didn’t seem happy to hear other people, Still, the community is divided Annandale like Mount Vernon Supervisor Gerry on the issue. There are other county City of Hyland, might think otherwise. “Alexandria” residents — especially Alexand “These homes have been here since the those in the northeast tip — who are Clifton Burke late ‘40s and ‘50s and they have always been oriented to the City of Alexandria and like in Alexandria,” said Seltzer, whose neigh- to be identified with it. Town of Springfield borhood is a mile south of Old Town. “When I say we live in Alexandria out- Clifton “My personal opinion is I like being part side the Beltway, people know exactly Fairfax Alexandria of Alexandria,” he said. where we live,” said Seltzer. Station Like Hollin Hills, Caulley Deringer’s com- OF COURSE, Seltzer and his neighbors are munity, Belle Haven, is located right out- not, technically, a part of the City of Alex- side of Alexandria. Deringer, who is the Silvio Krvaric, andria. Hollin Hills is lo- president of Belle Haven president of the cated in Fairfax County, Citizens Association, said subdivision’s homeowner’s even if it has an Alexan- his neighbors would association, in an e-mail. Lorton dria mailing address. probably be adverse to “To us, the risk of confu- Many eastern Fairfax the change in address as sion between the various write in residents have Alexan- well, though the commu- parts of Herndon is small. Kingtowne, Va., it dria postal codes, a situ- nity has not discussed … I guess if the residents gets to the same ation that causes confu- such a proposal. of the Town of Herndon place. It is just sion, according to the would like to change its not that big of a deal if it Fairfax County Board of THE ISSUE of mailing mailing address Herndon says Kingstowne or Alex- Supervisors. During a Some think that the Mantua addresses appeared less Town, Va. that would be andria as long as it has meeting earlier this community should have the divisive in areas of Fairfax up to its residents,” he Residents who live in Belle the right ZIP code,” said month, Hyland floated option of using “Mantua, County like Herndon and wrote. Haven would likely be McKay. the idea of contacting the Va.,” as a mailing address. Vienna. opposed to changing their Other large community U.S. Postal Service and Unlike Alexandria, resi- UNLIKE Kingston address from “ developments could be in- surveying his “Alexandria” constituents to dents in the Town of Herndon and the Town Chase, another portion to “Mount V Alexandria” terested in a similar ar- see if they would like to change their mail- of Vienna are also considered county con- of the “county only” ernon.” rangement. ing address to something else, like “Mount stituents and are represented by supervi- Herndon community has al- Roger Cryan, president of Vernon, Va.” sors on the county board. Town citizens in ready developed a different mailing ad- the Mantua Citizens Associa- The Fairfax County board backed both places are surrounded and outnum- dress. Residents in the large section of tion, said it would make sense for his com- Hyland’s request, with several supervisors bered by their “county only” counterparts Herndon with the ZIP code 20171 also goes munity, which shares “Fairfax, Va.,” postal saying they understood his concerns. In who share the same mailing address. by the mailing address of Oak Hill, Va. code with the City of Fairfax, to be able to addition to Hyland, Mason District Super- “The town is about 15,000 in population. The change took place in December of use “Mantua” and “Fairfax” interchangeably visor Penny Gross and Lee District Supervi- … And greater Vienna is about 60,000. We 1999, when the Oak Hill post office opened, as a mailing address. Mantua takes up sor Jeff McKay also live in and represent can’t support our commercial said Joan McDonald, who nearly the entire 22301 ZIP code, on its county residents in the Alexandria area. district by ourselves,” said works at the branch. own, he said. Other supervisors said they have similar Edythe Kelleher, a Vienna Town “Developers wanted it to be “Mantua shows up on a lot of maps, even problems in other communities — like council member. called Oak Hill for more pres- before other places recognized by the post Fairfax, Herndon and Vienna — which share The town opens a lot of its tige. … but the utility bills still office,” said Cryan. a mailing address with a neighboring town services, including classes at say Herndon. They don’t rec- He added: “This is not really an issue that or city. the community center, to ognize Oak Hill,” said deserves an awful lot of energy or expense.” Vienna residents living outside McDonald, who has worked for Some people believe real estate values BUT THE QUESTION over mailing ad- the town and some residents the U.S. Postal Service for 20 and prestige drive community discussions dresses is about more than where taxes are are not quite sure whether they years. over mailing addresses. Yet Realtors said the sent. It is also about a community’s iden- live in the town or not, she said. McDonald remembers when name of a community rarely has a lasting tity. “People are confused all the there was only the post office impact on its reputation and a community’s “I think the Mount Vernon District’s iden- time. If they pay a second tax in downtown Herndon. Now association with certain areas can change tity is lost with the same designation as the bill, they know they are in the there are three — Herndon, over time. For example, many locals used City of Alexandria. We are different from town,” said Kelleher. The Oak Hill post Reston and Oak Hill. to associate the mailing address “Lorton, the city and a distinction is needed. I would Many residents of the office is a branch of Va.,” with the D.C. prison and trash dump love to see us have a Mount Vernon mail- “county only” portion of the larger Herndon THIS IS ALSO true in one 10 years ago. But now, young families have ing address instead of Alexandria,” said Herndon said they would be post office. area of eastern Fairfax County. moved in and consider it an attractive place Mack Rhoades, president of the Hunting- opposed to having their mail- Kingstowne, a development to live, said Jill Landsman, with the North- ton Community Association, in an email. ing address changed. with an Alexandria mailing address, has ern Virginia Realtors Association. Most people in Rhoades’ community would Occasionally, new residents of the been told it can use “Kingstowne, Va.,” “There was a time when neighborhoods probably vote for the change, he added. Kingston Chase neighborhood are confused. postal address because the Kingstowne de- in Lorton were depreciating and everything Many Lee District constituents, who do Some assumed that they would be part of velopment takes up almost all of the 22315 else was appreciating. Now, the Lorton ad- not live in Mount Vernon, would also like the Town of Herndon and would not have ZIP code. dresses are comparable to other Fairfax to see a change from the Alexandria mail- to purchase trash collection services, wrote “It is technically Alexandria, Va. but if you neighborhoods,” said Landsman. 6 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ July 30 - August 5, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

Gaining Self-Confidence Photo by CARPETS, FLOORING ity hosted a one-week camp and there was such Youngsters “Lose the a demand that there was a huge waitlist,” House & ORIENTAL RUGS

Ben Leatherwood Training Wheels” at said. “There were people that didn’t get in be- BY ROBERTS cause we only had so many spots.” Herndon High School. Due to last summer’s high interest, the FCPA Supporting your life style decided to put on the clinic for three consecu- since 1963 By Ben Leatherwood tive weeks this year, allowing for a total of 90 The Connection children to enroll. Demand once more exceeded Authorized agent of supply. /The Connection airfax County Park Authority’s “Lose Fthe Training Wheels” biking clinic “THIS SUMMER we’re having it for three uses specialized bicycles to teach children weeks and we still have a waitlist, so there is a Carpet & Rugs with disabilities how to ride two-wheelers with big demand for it in this area,” House said. Shaw & Mohawk confidence and, eventually, without assistance. “There are a lot more kids than last year,” Participants start on bikes with back wheels agreed volunteer Alexandra Rodriguez. “I’m Participants try out the specialized the size and shape of rolling pins, sure it’ll get bigger in the future.” bikes at FCPA’s “Lose the Training and then gradually move up Watching the children as Wheels” program. 15% OFF through a succession of eight pro- they cruise around Herndon gressively thinner wheels. By the “Most of what you High School’s cafeteria on realistic wheels would pose greater chal- Wall-to-Wall end of the clinic, about 85 per cent do in life is just a Monday, July 21, it is easy lenges. Carpet Cleaning of the participants are able to ride to understand the program’s “It’s a little easy right now,” he said, “but I a regular bike. Volunteer spotters matter of self- popularity. Some children know it’s going to get harder.” & follow alongside them throughout who looked uneasy at best Oriental Rugs the experience to provide moral confidence ….” at the beginning of the ses- FAMILY AND FRIENDS observed their Cleaned in our support and to catch them in the — Ann-Marie Dewald sion were soon racing along children’s progress from the sidelines, many event of a fall. the makeshift track with of them armed with video cameras. on-Premises Plant Since its inaugural session last summer, the grins plastered on their “I know she’s enjoying this a lot because clinic has grown in popularity, with some fami- faces. normally she’ll stop sometimes if she gets lies commuting up to an hour each way to have Thirteen-year-old participant Peter Garret ad- frustrated,” said Shyla Karim, babysitter of Hardwood Flooring their child take part. Program director Emily mitted that the program exceeded his expecta- participant Elizabeth Clark. “She looks like House has been amazed by this summer’s en- tions. The wide beginner wheel has given she’s having a blast right now.” Special Discount rollment numbers. Garrett a new confidence that he appeared to up to 15 % OFF “Last summer the Fairfax County Park Author- relish, although he recognized that the more See Self-Confidence, Page 16 Crime through 8/5/08

Activities reported July 21, 2008 through July 27, Repair & Restoration according to the Herndon Police Department: Oriental Rugs ROBBERY 1000 Block Elden Street. A 23-year-old male and a Reweaving/Refringing 29-year-old male both of Herndon were arrested for robbery, July 27. Repairs & Restoration Sanitize & Deodorize ASSAULT 300 Block Holly Court. The victim was assaulted by Carpet Dyeing an acquaintance, July 24. 700 Block Tamarack Way. The victim reported be- ing assaulted by an acquaintance, July 27. Sales & Installation Wall-to-Wall Carpeting NARCOTICS VIOLATION Area Rugs 1300 Block Monroe Street. Two 18-year-old males of Reston were charged with possession of marijuana and Oriental Rugs released on a summons, July 25. Hardwood Flooring LARCENY Sand & Finish Floors 1500 Block Summerset Place. A bicycle was stolen from the front of a residence July 22. Laminate Flooring 700 Block Center Street. A bicycle was stolen be- tween July 21. Cork Flooring 1000 Block Nicklaus Court. Patio furniture was sto- Vinyl Flooring len from a residence between July19-22. 681 Spring Street, OTHER VIOLATIONS Herndon 300 Block Herndon Parkway. The victim reported re- Around the corner from the Ice House Across the street from the Fire Station ceiving intimidating emails from an acquaintance, July Same block as Jimmy’s Tavern 21. 500 Block Florida Avenue. The victim reported re- Hours: ceiving several harassing phone calls from an Mon • Tues • Thurs • Fri: 9-6 acquaintance, July 24. Wed: 9-5 • Sat: 10-3 700 Block Campbell Way. Noise complaint, July 25. 500 Block Florida Avenue. Noise complaint, July 26. 600 Block Center Street. Noise complaint, July 27. 703-471-7120 700 Block Lynn Street. A 42-year-old male of Our Employees Centreville was charged with urinating in public, July are 25. 1000 Block Knight Lane. Noise complaint, July 26. Certified Installers 1200 Block Elden Street. Noise complaint, July 25. 1200 Block Alabama Drive. Noise complaint, July 26. www.RobertsCarpets.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ July 30 - August 5, 2008 ❖ 7 Opinion

Newspaper of Herndon An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Seeking More Diversity at TJ 7913 Westpark Drive McLean, Virginia 22102 NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, Start by nurturing passion for science in Call: 703-917-6444 Applying to TJ Fax: 703-917-0991 young students from all backgrounds. e-mail: Eighth grade students who live with their [email protected] parent or legal guardian who resides full-time Web Site: in a participating school district (the counties www.ConnectionNewspapers.com hy does it matter how many Hispanics making up 2.4 percent. And though of Fairfax, Arlington, Fauquier, Loudoun, or students of different ethnic or one out of five students in Fairfax County is Prince William or the city of Falls Church) are Steven Mauren Editor ❖ 703-917-6451 racial groups apply or are ac- poor enough to qualify for free and reduced- eligible to apply to Thomas Jefferson High W School for Science and Technology. See http:/ [email protected] cepted to Fairfax County’s price meals, only one out of every 100 students /www.fcps.edu/news/tj.htm, or http:// Matthew Razak world-famous math and science magnet at TJ is poor by the same standards. information.tjhsst.edu/admissions/ Assistant Editor ❖ 703-917-6457 school? The student population granted admission [email protected] The problem isn’t so much what happens at for fall 2007 was about 1.86 percent African- Mirza Kurspahic Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and American (nine students) and 2.06 percent Focusing on individual children in elemen- Community Reporter Technology. In a county of more than a Hispanic (10 students). tary schools that have the highest percentage 703-917-6452 [email protected] million people, and more than 165,000 Editorial It’s time for schools to consider each of poor children is also essential. public school students, the population individual student. Every first grade This sort of approach will result in more stu- Julia O’Donoghue Education and Politics at TJ is a drop in the bucket. teacher in every elementary school dents, of all races and economic background, 703-917-6433 What matters is how the county is nurturing should be asked to identify a half-dozen to a excelling in math and science across the board, Nicholas Horrock passion and talent for math, science and other dozen students who have interest in math and not just at TJ. Business and Transportation Editor subjects in all 137 elementary schools and then science. All students should be exposed to But in addition, half the slots at TJ should [email protected] in its 26 middle schools. hands-on science, field work in the natural be assigned by middle school, on a percentage Ken Moore In 2004, a Blue Ribbon Commission ad- world and experiments that will light up the basis, so that students from different geo- Courts & Projects dressed concerns about under-represented interests of young minds. graphic locations in the county have guaran- 703-917-6417 minority groups at Thomas Jefferson High Of course we know that the current curricu- teed access to the school. And encouraging stu- Rich Sanders School for Science and Technology. The under lum is supposed to accomplish this, and that dents who qualify for free-and-reduced meals, Sports Editor ❖ 703-917-6439 represented groups are African-American and high stakes testing in elementary school has students who are from poor families, is also [email protected] Latino students, who do not apply for admis- also put more focus on certain areas. But we critical. sion in numbers proportional to their enroll- wonder whether the focus on testing has forced Real passion for science, the kind of passion ADVERTISING: To place an advertisement, call the ad ment in the school system. more of an academic, paper and pencil ap- that results in young men and women choos- department between 9 a.m. and That commission recommended that admis- proach, rather than investing in the excitement ing careers in science, is not measured in test 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. sions look at students more holistically and of discovery. scores and grades. It’s measured in enthusi- Display ads 703-821-5050 Classified ads 703-917-6400 depend less on strict cutoffs of grade point But by having a list starting in first grade asm and attention. If as school board mem- Employment ads 703-917-6464 averages and test scores. and moving forward through elementary bers say, they want to see TJ add to the num- Rebecca Nenner We don’t really know how that “holistic ap- school of students with passion for science, the ber of people who go on to be leaders in math Display Advertising proach” has worked in the admissions trenches. schools will have data and resources to nur- and science, they’ll have to find a way to fos- 703-917-6471 The initial pool of applicants to be considered ture these students. It’s a powerful motivator ter and measure passion and interest. Winslow Wacker Display Advertising has about doubled, but the number African- for a teacher to tell a student as young as six A recent proposal to have a 3.0 grade point 703-917-6473 American and Latino applicants has, if any- or seven or eight that he or she has a special cutoff for applicants is not a step in that direc- Andrea Smith thing, decreased. talent or love for science, or math, and that tion. Classified Advertising The 2004 commission found black students the student might want to consider being a — Mary Kimm, 703-917-6401 accounted for 1.1 percent of TJ’s students and scientist when he or she grows up. [email protected] Barbara Parkinson Employment Advertising 703-917-6418 People Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm 703-917-6416 Honoring Boy Scouts [email protected] Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Managing Editors Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Photography: Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: Zohra Aslami, Kevin Cooper, Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John Heinly, John Smith, Stu Moll, Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp Helping at Archives Production Manager: Jean Card Herndon student volunteer Kelsey Glomb helped The CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 Circulation Manager: National Archives celebrate Linda Pecquex the 232nd anniversary of the On July 17, eight Boy Scouts were awarded Youth Leadership Awards for their CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, adoption of the Declaration L.L.C. volunteer efforts at NVRPA parks in Fairfax and Arlington counties. From left, of Independence during its Peter Labovitz NVRPA Chairman, Jim Mayer, Joseph Donahoe (Arlington), Brent Denowski traditional Fourth of July President/CEO Mary Kimm (Herndon), Casey White (Oak Hill), Andrew Alsonka (Springfield), Jason Thomas program. Glomb assisted Publisher/Chief (Manassas), NVRPA Executive Director, Paul Gilbert. Under the supervision of with a variety of activities Operating Officer NVRPA park managers, the Boy Scouts volunteered their time and effort on Jerry Vernon designed to help family Executive Vice President various projects at Bull Run Regional Park in Fairfax County, Potomac Overlook audiences better under- Wesley DeBrosse Regional Park in Arlington County, Occoquan Regional Park in Fairfax County, Controller stand and appreciate the Debbie Funk and along the Bull Run Occoquan trail. For information on volunteering with the holdings of the National National Sales Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, visit www.NVRPA.org. Archives. 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He’s also taught at the camp for SIMILARLY, Herndon Middle seven or eight years. So what seventh-grader Jean Jeon has makes him return? played clarinet three years and “The high quality of the students said, at camp, “You can refresh and the tone of the camp — which your memory on things you’ve for- is owed to [camp director and gotten about your instrument. And Franklin Band Director] Lawrence kids that might want to get into Walker,” said Steffens. “It’s a child- symphonic or concert band in friendly, student-centered camp middle school will have a higher for children interested in taking 18 chance of getting into it if they days out of their summer to in- come here first.” crease their [musical] abilities and Nicholas Nguyen, a Colin Powell bring those benefits back to their Elementary fourth-grader, plays own school.” sax and attended camp for the sec- He also enjoys working with the ond time. “I enjoy playing scales staff Walker assembles. “They’re with my first-section teacher be- experts in their field, but always cause it’s fun,” he said. “And I’d with the child in mind,” said recommend the camp because it’s Steffens. “Sometimes, teachers on cool and you make friends.” the middle- and high-school level Besides that, said Franklin sev- are guilty of teaching the subject, enth-grader Alex James, who plays and not the child. I think there’s a alto sax, “It’s fun to play my in- very healthy balance at the camp.” strument in the summer; other- Kara Blackmon, a Floris Elemen- wise, it would just sit there and tary sixth-grader in her second not get played. The camp helps year of playing flute, said what she you learn notes you don’t know especially liked was “Mr. [Chris] how to play. And I’ve learned that, Cunningham’s teaching. He directs even if a piece looks really hard, if the concert band and he’s fun.” you just try it in pieces, it’s really Spencer Wallace, a Rachel Carson easy.” seventh-grader, called it “a good Clarinetist Corie Koffler, a school taught by good music-play- Franklin eighth-grader, said camp ers.” “helps you play faster, you learn a He’s played tenor sax two years lot of stuff and see friends you and came to camp “so I could get don’t usually get to see.” Christina into a higher band class at Carson. Landrum, a Centreville Elemen- I learned better fingering tech- tary sixth-grader in her first year niques and I’ve liked the music, es- of flute-playing, also had a great pecially ‘The Fire Dance.” Amanda time. Yi, a flute-playing, Floris sixth- “I was inspired to play the flute grader, was in her third year at by my friend because she played camp and, like Spencer, attended “so I can get better to play in my See Learning, Page 16 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ July 30 - August 5, 2008 ❖ 9 Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure

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Send announcements to herndon@connection “There is a pretty good bluegrass group that play’s in Arlington that I used to go to all the time to play,” said newspapers.com or call 703-917-6449. Deadline is Thursday for the following week’s paper. Photos/ Debbie Billodeaux, one of the founders of the acoustic bluegrass jam at Frying Pan Farm Park, “but there was artwork encouraged. For additional listings, visit nothing in the western part of Fairfax County. I live right across the street and approached the park about www.connectionnewspapers.com. letting us play here on occasion and they were very accommodating.” The group will usually play in the coun- try store at the park during the winter or at he visitors center. “It gets kind of crammed in the store, so play- WEDNESDAY/JULY 30 ing outside is nice when the weather is good.” Photos by Robbie Hammer/The Connection The Lion King. Join the Reston Association to see Disney’s “The Lion King” at the Kennedy Center, 5:45 – 11:15 p.m. $89 RA Members, $97 Non- Members. Call 703-435-6577. Cake Tasting. Brides to-be, wedding planners and Acoustic Jam cake lovers alike should plan to attend a complimentary cupcake tasting at Edibles Incredible! Desserts at their Reston Town Center ring an instrument or come by the Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 location from 1 - 3 p.m. at Reston Town Center, Ox Road, Herndon, Country Store on Sunday, Aug. 3, from 1-4 11719 Freedom Drive, Reston. Contact: Salena B p.m. and enjoy a free, drop-in session. For more information, Hauck, 703-437-3008; or [email protected]. call 703-437-9101. Wine and Cheese Tasting. Enjoy a selection of international wines and cheeses at Market Street Bar and Grill, 1800 President St., Reston, 6-8 p.m. All wines available by the glass and all bar menu selections $5. $30 per person, includes 3oz pour of each wine. Space limited, reservations at 703-925-8250. “The Gray Ghost.” The story of Civil War cavalry officer John Singleton Mosby on stage at 8 p.m. at the Mary Louise Jackson Amphitheater located on the Manassas campus of the Northern Virginia Community College. See www.grayghosttheatre.com or call 703-993- 8482.

THURSDAY/JULY 31 Farmer’s Market Fun Day will run from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.. Mr. Brian and the Boppets will perform a Rock n’ Roll puppet show at the Town Green, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Free. Visit www.herndon-va.gov. Farmers’ Market from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at 765 Lynn St., Herndon. Visit www.herndon- va.gov. Children’s Show. Bingo will perform at the Lake Anne Village Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, Vance Bonner and Freddi Szilagi play a fiddle solo while Reston from 11-11:30 a.m. call 703-620-5554. jamming with other bluegrass musicians from across the Take a Break Concert. Big Hillbilly Bluegrass northern Virginia area at a bi-monthly acoustic ham session will perform at the Lake Anne Village Center, Traditional bluegrass instruments can usually 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston, from 7-9 p.m. at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon. “I live in Oregon, but be seen at these jam sessions, like banjos, Call 703-476-4500. visit this area every summer and look forward to coming to mandolins, fiddles and washboards these jams every year. It’s a wonderful, wonderful jam,” FRIDAY/AUG. 1 said Bonner. Breaking Dawn Party. The Reston Barnes & Noble, 1851 Fountain Dr., Spectrum Center, “I first came out here when I was learning to play Reston, bookstore will host a “Breaking Dawn Party.” The store will remain open late and sell the mandolin,” said Paul Donovan of Springfield the fourth and final book in Stephenie Meyer’s as he and Vance Bonner of Oregon, warm-up Twilight Saga, “Breaking Dawn,” at the stroke of while waiting for others to join a bi-monthly, midnight, when it officially goes on sale. It will be a night of photo opportunities, themed drop-in acoustic jam session at Frying Pan Farm activities, trivia contests, crafts and prizes. Visit Park in Herndon. The session is held the first and www.bn.com/breakingdawn. third Sundays of every month and anyone is “Phantom of the Country Opera.” The St. John Neumann Theatre Ministry presents the welcome to attend. “It’s a pretty good social spoof musical at 8 p.m. in the St. John Neumann event and I enjoy getting to know the people that Auditorium, 11900 Lawyers Road, Reston. Visit come out here to play and learning new songs,” www.sjntheatreministry.org. Kiddie Open Gym, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Bring said Donovan. Bonner, who lives in Oregon, toddlers and enjoy open play, tumbling on the spends every summer in northern Virginia and See Calendar, Page 11 attends the sessions when she is in town.

10 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ July 30 - August 5, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Baskets, Fountains, 40-75% 25% OFF Benches, Statuary OFF ALL POTS From Page 10 ALL TREES Herbs, Early Blooming 60% OFF mats, and kiddie basketball. Don’t forget Perennials, Annuals, Plastic & to pick up the calendar on the first & SHRUBS Roses day and a prize after each visit. Play Concrete Pots with parent. Ages - Walking – 5. Drop in Rate - $4. 5 Visit Pass - $17. At the patios, walls ★ Hot Summer Deals Herndon Community Center, 814 35% OFF Ferndale Ave., Herndon. Visit walkways Arborvitae, Yews www.herndon-va.gov. paver driveways Blue Spruce Friday Night Live will be from 6:30- 10:30 p.m. on the Herndon Town and so much more. Hardwood Mulch Green, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. 3 cu. ft. ...$2.99 Monster Band and Cheap Date will 9023 Arlington Blvd., 50% OFF perform. Call 703-481-6133. Fairfax, VA “The Gray Ghost.” The story of Civil Boxed Roses CravensNursery.com War cavalry officer John Singleton 2 miles west of I-495 FREE BUTTERFLY BUSHES Mosby on stage at 8 p.m. at the Mary on Rt. 50(Vienna Metro) BUY 1, GET 3 FREE Louise Jackson Amphitheater located LANDSCAPE DESIGN on the Manassas campus of the FREE W/MIN PURCHASE 703-573-5025 Open 9-6 7 Days Northern Virginia Community College. See www.grayghosttheatre.com or call 703-993-8482.

SATURDAY/AUG. 2 4-H Fair and Farm Show, Aug. 2 and 3. Find old-fashioned 4-H Fair and Farm Show. Find old- country fun with games, rides and exhibits at Frying Pan fashioned country fun with games, Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, from 9 a.m. to 5 rides and exhibits at Frying Pan Farm p.m. Watch exhibitors getting their animals ready for the Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Watch show. See real farmers use antique equipment. Try milk- exhibitors getting their animals ready ing a cow or goat, shelling corn or other farm chores. for the show. See real farmers use This event is free to attend. Call 703-437-9101. antique equipment. Try milking a cow or goat, shelling corn or other on the Manassas campus of the required. Call 301-924-4101 or visit farm chores. This event is free to Northern Virginia Community www.newbeginningsusa.org. attend. Call 703-437-9101. College. See “Phantom of the Country Opera.” www.grayghosttheatre.com or call The St. John Neumann Theatre 703-993-8482. SUNDAY/AUG. 3 Ministry presents the spoof musical Singles Dinner and Movie Night. 4-H Fair and Farm Show. Find old- at 8 p.m. in the St. John Neumann Singles Dinner and Movie Night— fashioned country fun with games, Auditorium, 11900 Lawyers Road, Fixed price dinner with choice of rides and exhibits at Frying Pan Farm Reston. Visit entree, beginning at 5:00 PM at Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, www.sjntheatreministry.org. Uno’s Chicago Grill in Reston (11948 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Watch “The Gray Ghost.” The story of Civil Market Street), followed by movie of exhibitors getting their animals ready War cavalry officer John Singleton your choice at Reston Multiplex. for the show. See real farmers use Mosby on stage at 8 p.m. at the Mary Cost of $28 at door includes dinner, Louise Jackson Amphitheater located soda, tip and movie ticket. RSVP See Calendar, Page 12 For Cool Family Fun:

Aug. 2 - The Bee Movie Aug. 9 - The Spiderwick Chronicles Aug. 16 - Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix THE WATER MINE Aug. 23 - Transformers Aug. 30 - Shrek The Third • FAMILY SWIMMIN’ HOLE • Lake Fairfax Park • Reston, VA • 703/471-5415 NOW – AUGUST 3: Daily: 10am – 8pm (except WED) a Wednesdays: 10am – 5pm WEDNESDAY EVENINGS 5PM – 8PM 2008 Open for season pass holders only! July 2, 9, 16, 23 GENERAL FREE! In August AUGUST 4 – AUGUST 24: ADMISSION TO: Children’s Games and entertainment at 7:30 pm Daily: 11am – 7pm The featured movie starts at dark. AUGUST 25 – 29: Daily: 3pm-7pm Bring a date or the whole family and watch movies on the AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 1: BIG SCREEN from the comfort of your car, or outside. Daily: 11am – 7pm GENERAL ADMISSION: $13.50* – over 48”, $11.25* – under 48” (2 and under FREE), CODE: $8.25* – after 5pm C55 *Admission includes unlimited rides on Lake Fairfax’s carousel and tour boat. For accommodations call: 703-324-8563 (TTY 703-803-3354)

Offer not valid with other discounts, season passes, group rates or after 5pm rate. Up to 4 people per coupon. Only one coupon per admission. Offer expires 9/1/08 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ July 30 - August 5, 2008 ❖ 11 Calendar

From Page 11 helping prevent crime. Visit n’ Roll puppet show at the Town out for a free cookout at Golf Course www.herndon-va.gov. Green, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Free. Island Pool, 11301 Links Drive, antique equipment. Try milking a cow or Youth Night. Youth Nights are back at Visit www.herndon-va.gov. Reston, 5-7 p.m. Cookouts are co- goat, shelling corn or other farm the Herndon Community Center, 814 Farmers’ Market from 8 a.m. – 12 sponsored by the Reston Association chores. This event is free to attend. Ferndale Ave., Herndon, 8 -10 p.m. p.m. at 765 Lynn St., Herndon. Visit and the Reston Community Center. Call 703-437-9101. Have fun playing basketball, www.herndon-va.gov. Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and Acoustic Jam. Bring an instrument or volleyball, or other games, hang out Senior Cinema, 10:30 a.m. Come to sodas are provided along with live come by the Frying Pan Farm Park, in the teen room or game room the Herndon Community Center for Caribbean music and activities at 2709 Ox Road, Herndon, Country playing Xbox or pool and munch on light refreshments and a movie. This various pools throughout Reston. Call Store from 1-4 p.m. and enjoy a free, snacks. Ages 10-15. $4 Drop in Fee. is a great way to see friends and to 703-435-6577. drop-in session. For Call 703-437- $30 Youth Night Pass (8 visits). Visit make new ones. Enjoy a feature film, Concert. Frank Solivan and Dirty 9101. www.herndon-va.gov. new release, or classic. To find out Kitchen will perform at the Holy “Phantom of the Country Opera.” Popsicle Mania. Summer is hot, so what’s playing or to be placed on the Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling The St. John Neumann Theatre come cool off at the pool and enjoy mailing list, please call 703-787- Road, Herndon at 8 p.m. with doors Ministry presents the spoof musical an ice cold popsicle while sitting 7300. opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12. at 2 p.m. in the St. John Neumann poolside at the Dogwood Pool, 2460 Girls Read. All-female book discussion Call 703-435-8377. Auditorium, 11900 Lawyers Road, Green Range Road, Reston, 2 p.m. at the Reston Regional Library, Reston. Visit Call 703-435-6577. 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, www.sjntheatreministry.org. Book Babies. Interactive storytime for Reston, 7:15 p.m. Call 703-689-2700. MONDAY/AUG. 11 you and your child at the Reston Breaking Dawn Party. The Age 8 and up. Herndon Centennial Golf Junior Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Reston Barnes & Noble, Children’s Show. Peter McCory will Open, 8 a.m. at the Herndon MONDAY/AUG. 4 Towne Drive, Reston, 10:15 a.m. Age perform at the Lake Anne Village Centennial Golf Course. Call 703- Golf. The Council for the Arts of 13-23 months with adult. Call 703- 1851 Fountain Dr., Spec- Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, 435-6864. Herndon Golf Tournament will start 689-2700. trum Center, Reston, book- Reston from 11-11:30 a.m. call 703- Once Upon a Story. Stories and at 9 a.m. at the Herndon Centennial Children’s Show. Circus Lady will store will host a “Breaking 620-5554. activities at the Reston Regional Golf Course. Call 703-689-9535. perform at the Lake Anne Village Take a Break Concert. Mama Jama Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Reading Magic! A magic show full of Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, Dawn Party.” The store will will perform at the Lake Anne Village Drive, Reston, 10:15 a.m. Call 703- comedy and good old fashioned fun Reston from 11-11:30 a.m. call 703- remain open late on Friday, Center,1609 Washington Plaza, 689-2700. Age 4-6. with Turley the Magician at the 620-5554. Aug. 1, and sell the fourth Reston, from 7-9 p.m. Call 703-476- Walker’s Rangers: Reston’s Most Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 4500. Extreme! Learn about all the extreme Center St., Herndon, 2:30 p.m. and final book in Stephenie animal life that live in and around Cosponsored by the Friends of the WEDNESDAY/AUG. 6, Meyer’s Twilight Saga, Reston and Herndon from 2:30-4:30 FRIDAY/AUG. 8 George Mason Regional Library. Age Fun in the Sun. Stories, activities, and “Breaking Dawn,” at the p.m. at the Walker Nature Education 6-12. Call 703-437-8855. a craft, 10:30 a.m. at the Herndon Kiddie Open Gym, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston. Walker’s Rangers: Reston’s Most Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., stroke of midnight, when it Bring toddlers and enjoy open play, $32/RA members, $54/non- Extreme! Learn about all the extreme Herndon. Age 2-3 with adult. Call officially goes on sale. It tumbling on the mats, and kiddie members. Call 703-435-6530 for animal life that live in and around 703-437-8855. will be a night of photo basketball. Don’t forget to pick up the more information. Reston and Herndon from 2:30-4:30 Preschool Storytime at the Reston calendar on the first day and a prize p.m. at the Walker Nature Education Regional Library, 11925 Bowman opportunities, themed after each visit. Play with parent. Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston. Towne Drive, Reston, 10:15 a.m. Call activities, trivia contests, Ages - Walking – 5. Drop in Rate - TUESDAY/AUG. 12 $32/RA members, $54/non- 703-689-2700. Age 2-3 with adult. crafts and prizes. Visit $4. 5 Visit Pass - $17. At the Herndon Youth Night. Youth Nights are back at members. Call 703-435-6530 for Book Signing. Author Robert Wallace Community Center, 814 Ferndale the Herndon Community Center, 814 more information. will sign and discuss his book, www.bn.com/ Ave., Herndon. Visit www.herndon- Ferndale Ave., Herndon, 8 -10 p.m. “Spycraft: The History of the CIA’s breakingdawn. va.gov. Have fun playing basketball, Spytechs from Communism to al- Friday Night Live will be from 6:30- volleyball, or other games, hang out TUESDAY/AUG. 5 Qaeda,” at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 10:30 p.m. on the Herndon Town in the teen room or game room National Night Out. Enjoy a fun night 1851 Fountain Drive, Reston. Call THURSDAY/AUG. 7 Green, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Junk playing Xbox or pool and munch on out in downtown Herndon while Ginna Brahms at 703-437-8147. Farmer’s Market Fun Day will run Food and Fools & Horses will snacks. Ages 10-15. $4 Drop in Fee. from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.. Mr. Brian perform. Call 703-481-6133. $30 Youth Night Pass (8 visits). Visit and the Boppets will perform a Rock Community Cookout. Bring the family www.herndon-va.gov. COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Faith Notes Faith Notes are for announcements and p.m. At the Unitarian Church, 1625 death of a loved one. The facilitated events in the faith community, including Wiehle Ave., Reston. Register: group, open to members of the commu- special holiday services. Send to [email protected], or 703- nity who are seeking bereavement b b [email protected] or 774-9692. support in a Jewish context, will continue call 703-917-6449. Deadline is Friday. to meet on the first and third Tues- Northern Virginia Hebrew Con- days of each month at 7 p.m. at Tibetan Buddhism. Rare gregation recently began a support Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation, Avalokiteshvara Singhanada tantric ini- group, “When You Lose a Loved One,” for 1441 Wiehle Ave., Reston. For more in- tiation given by Gyumed Khensur congregants and members of the commu- formation, contact the synagogue at Rinpoche Losang Jampa, Aug. 9, 3 - 5 nity who are in grief after the recent 703-437-7733 or [email protected]. HCTV Schedule HCTV-23 Herndon Community Televi- 9 a.m. Town Square Singers-“Come 4 p.m. Concert: David Bach Consort sion, Cox Communications Channel 23. Rain or Come Shine” Spring 2008 Con- 6 p.m. Jazzercise Tune in to the video web pages on chan- cert 6:30 p.m. Inside Herndon nel 23 for updates. Call Jan Tirrell at 10:30 a.m. Buffalo Soldiers-The Col- 7 p.m. Guitar Instruction 1 703-689-2323. HCTV is also looking for ors of Ft Bayard 7:30 p.m. Guitar Instruction 2 volunteers, training is provided. 11 a.m. After the Storm 8:30 p.m. Travel TV Noon Jazzercise 9:30 p.m. Music and the Spoken Progressive & Welcoming 1 p.m. Travel Television Word Community of ALL People THURSDAY/JULY 31 ST. ANNE’S 1:30 p.m. Herndon High School Or- 10 p.m. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern United Church of Christ 7 a.m. Jazzercise chestra Spring 2008 Concert Open Mike Night EPISCOPAL 8 a.m. Army Newswatch 3 p.m. King Henry Show CHURCH- Reston Meeting at the Reston Community Center 9 a.m. Travel TV 4 p.m. Concert: Frank Fotusky 1609-A Washington Plaza 10 a.m. Vintage HCTV 6 p.m. Jazzercise SUNDAY/AUG. 3 Lake Anne Village Ctr., Reston, VA 11 a.m. Guitar Instruction 2 6:30 p.m. The King Henry Show 8 a.m. Music and the Spoken Word 8:00 a.m Holy Communion 703-758-0527 [email protected] Noon Jazzercise 7 p.m. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern 10:30 a.m. David Young - A Musical 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion 12:30 p.m. National Night Out 2007 Open Mike Night Journey (Children’s Chapel & Nursery Provided) Sundays 3:00 PM 1 p.m. Reigning in the Storm 8:30 p.m. Guitar Instruction 2 12 p.m. Vintage HCTV “A Progressive Community of Believers 1 p.m. Guitar Instruction 1 5:00 p.m. Contemporary Service Seeking to serve the inclusive Christ” 1:30 p.m. Temple Hall Farm 9:30 p.m. Woody’s Western Theater Ministry Team 3 p.m. Army News Watch 1:30 p.m. Guitar Instruction 2 The Rev. James Papile, Rector Reverend Graylan Scott Hagler 4 p.m. Concert: Army Blues Jazz En- 2 p.m. Policing Our Town-Meet the The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson Reverend Noemi Parrilla-Mena SATURDAY/AUG. 2 Officers of HPD Minister Mary Barrino-Smith semble 703-437-6530 6 p.m. Jazzercise 7 a.m. Jazzercise 2:30 p.m. National Night Out 2007 www.stannes-reston.org 6:30 p.m. Army News Watch 8 a.m. Music and the Spoken Word 3:30 p.m. Music and the Spoken 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston 7 p.m. Travel Television 8:30 a.m. Small Green Domicile Word 7:30 p.m. Jimmy’ Old Town Tavern 9 a.m. The Reading Lady 4 p.m. Something Different 2008 b Open Mike Night 9:30 a.m. King Henry Show 5 p.m. Travel Televison b 10 a.m. Guitar Instruction 1 6:30 p.m. Music and the Spoken 9 p.m. Guitar Instruction 1 To Highlight your Faith Community 10 p.m. Vintage HCTV 10:30 a.m. Guitar Instruction 2 Word 11 a.m. My Health, My Medicare 7 p.m. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern Call Winslow at Noon Jazzercise Open Mike Night FRIDAY/AUG. 1 12:30 p.m. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern 8 p.m. Guitar Instruction 1 703-917-6473 7 a.m. Jazzercise Open Mike Night 8:30 p.m. Guitar Instruction 2 7:30 a.m. The Reading Lady 3:30 p.m. Music and the Spoken 9:30 p.m. Woody’s Western Theater 8 a.m. King Henry Show Word 12 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ July 30 - August 5, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community

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The Herndon Braves compiled a 3-3 record over the past week, defeating the College Park Bombers, the Bethesda Big Train, and the Silver Spring-Takoma Thun- derbolts. Keith Hessler (Coastal Carolina) pitched a gem against College Park on Thursday evening, tossing seven shutout innings and allowing just two hits. Infielder Alex Ferrera (Columbia) recorded five RBI on the week, three of those coming on a three-run, in- side-the-park homer in a Friday loss. Left fielder Joe Charron (SUNY Binghamton) also had a good week with the bat, as he finished 6-for-20 with three runs knocked in. Photo by Center fielder Mike Jones (Miami-Dade Community College) recorded six hits in 19 at-bats, walking four times, and scoring six

Craig Sterbutzel runs. He also made some excellent defen- sive plays, including a leaping catch with one foot on the wall at Shirley Povich Field in Bethesda on Saturday. Joe Devlin (Lynchburg) was the other starting pitcher to earn a win for the Braves on the week, giving up two runs in six innings of work /The Connection against the Thunderbolts on Sunday. Herndon entered this past week 14-23 on the year with just five games remaining on its regular season slate. The Braves were only a half-game behind the Rockville Ex- press for fourth place in the Cal Ripken Sr. League standings. The Herndon Braves, going into the final week of the Cal Ripken Senior Collgiate Baseball season, were one- This week, the Braves were scheduled to half game out of fourth place in the league standings. The Braves’ final home game is at Herndon High play on Thursday night at Silver Spring- School this Friday night at 7. Takoma before also playing on the road this weekend with a Saturday doubleheader at Christopher Clark (NH), Backstroke, Boys 9-10: pated LPSM Tennis Clinics in Reston, pre- College Park, and a Sunday afternoon game 29.39, beating the old record of 30.49 set John Hughes (LA), Backstroke, 39.10, sented by PSM Academies. Bollettieri will at Alexandria. The games begin at 7 p.m. in 2006. beating the old record of 39.21 set in 1995. spend the entire day with student athletes Thursday, 5 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. Sun- Mark Rodakowski (AN), Backstroke, and adult players enrolled in the clinics on day. 28.21, beating the old record of 28.34 set Girls 6-18: Friday, Aug. 8. The clinic will take place at Herndon’s final home game of the sea- in 1996. Mixed Age Relay (AN), 2:12.49, beat- the North Hills Tennis Courts (1325 North son will be this Friday evening at 7, when Mark Rodakowski (AN), Breaststroke, ing the old record of 2:13.17 set in 2001. Village Rd., Reston, 20194). During this the Braves will host the last-place Maryland 32.24, beating the old record of 32.68 set The members of the relay are: Claudia special session, Bollettieri will share with Redbirds. Fans can also listen to all of the in 2007. Ruder, Kathryn Paiewonsky, Tope Oladimeji, participants his knowledge and techniques Braves’ games, home and away, by logging Michael Ziaii (AN), Freestyle, 25.33, Suzanne Ziaii and Kat Mckinstry. that have consistently elevated players to on to www.herndonbraves.com. beating the old record of 25.41 set in 1996. the elite level. Medley Relay (AN), 1:58.28, beating Reston Youth Association (RYA) There will also be clinics Aug. 4-7. For The Reston Swim Team Association the old record of 2:01.36 set in 1996. The football practices begin Aug. 4. Practices further information please contact Mr. (RSTA) 2008 All Stars meet was a resound- members of the relay are: Michael Ziaii, will be held Monday through Friday Lumahn Brown of LP Sports Management ing success last Saturday. Congratulations Mark Rodakowski, Christopher Hall-Tipping throughout August from 6 to 8 p.m. at at 913-231-7027 or by e-mail at to all swimmers who were invited to par- and Nicholas Adagio. Langston Hughes Middle School. RYA looks [email protected] ticipate. Medley Relay (NH), 2:05.18, beating to build on the success of the 2007 season Special congratulations to the newest the old record of 2:08.49 set in 2008. The when RYA squads won nearly 70 percent of Ashburn resident Wyatt Toregas, a team record holders, who broke records members of the relay are: Christopher their games and saw eight of their 11 teams minor league baseball player at double-A going back as far as 1985! Clark, Will Chantry, Will Fehringer and Will qualify for the playoffs. Reston-area youth Akron (Cleveland Indians affiliate), recently The following records were established: Cormier ages 7 to 16 as of Oct. 1 are welcome to earned Eastern League Offensive Player of sign-up. Players can register at Langston the Week honors for the week of July 7. Women 15-18: Girls 13-14: Hughes before practices. No experience is Toregas, a catcher who played high school Katherine DeCrosta (NH), Backstroke, Rachel Swarts (NH), Backstroke, needed and players will fully participate baseball at both Park View and South Lakes 33.39, beating the old record of 34.17 set 33.52, beating the old record of 34.11 set regardless of ability or experience. There (Reston), batted .421 (8-for-19) for the in 2007. in 2008. are three levels of play at each weight-class week for Akron. Five of those hits were Katherine DeCrosta (NH), Freestyle, Rachel Swarts (NH), Freestyle, 29.82, based on age, weight, and experience. home runs and he also knocked in 13 runs. 29.49, beating the old record of 29.67 set beating the old record of 29.86 set in 2008. Games will be played on the new turf fields He hit three homers on July 2 in Akron’s in 2004. Medley Relay (NH), 2:27.13, beating at Lake Fairfax Park. For questions call the 10-6 win over Erie. His round-trippers that the old record of 2:29.52 set in 2008. The RYA Hotline at 703-620-2019 or send an game came in the second, seventh and ninth Men 15-18: members of the relay are: Christina Poirier, email to [email protected]. Go to innings. Later in the week, in his team’s 14- John Baldwin (NB), Freestyle, 25.94, Keara Jones, Rachel Swarts and Kayla Kent. www.RestonSeahawks.Org to register and 5 win over Binghamton, Toregas knocked beating the old record of 26.10 set in 1985. for additional information. two doubles and also hit a homer. Jonathan Christensen (GL), Butter- Girls 11-12: Toregas played high school ball at Park fly, 27.29, beating the old record of 27.38 Medley Relay (LA), 1:08.33, beating Nick Bollettieri, legendary tennis coach View in Sterling for three years before trans- set in 1991. the old record of 1:08.40 set in 2008. The of nine No. 1 players in the world – such ferring to South Lakes, where he graduated Jonathan Christensen (GL), Breast- members of the relay are: Callie Chute, stars as Agassi, Becker, Courier, Hingis, Rios, from in 2001. He was selected by the Indi- stroke, 30.84, beating the old record of Sabrina Groves, Sasha Avilov and Seles, Sharapova, Venus and Serena Will- ans in the 24th round of the 2004 first year 31.46 set in 2008. Madeleine Daum. iams – will be featured at the highly antici- player draft.

14 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ July 30 - August 5, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News The Joy of Cappies “Starz!: A Midsum- mer Night’s Frolic” Photos by Noah Martin/The Connection performed in McLean

By Noah Martin The Connection

ounded by William Straus and Judy Bowns, The Cappies Inter- F national Theatre offers a program to recognize the talent and cul- tural importance of high school drama de- partments. There are more than 50 schools that participate each year. Each school has student critics that critique other schools’ Sarah Schwartz (Manassas), Max Lebeuf (Edmonton), Tim O’Brien performances. After the shows have all been (Philadelphia), Justin Reekie (Ottawa), and Rob Lineker (Edmonton). reviewed, more than 300 critics will meet; night and the burritos were like small chil- ing a list of actors, characters, stage en- nominate performers, technical crew, writ- dren. I took pictures so that my friends back trances, microphone positioning, acrobat- ers, and critics; and vote for the recipients at home would believe me.” When asked ics, etc. Her task was to design a schematic of the Cappie Awards. There are 42 awards about the oft repeated and ever present with all of the details and give it to the tech- given out each year. phrase “that’s what she said” Katie simply nical staff at the Kennedy Center prior to Hanna Spear (Edmonton) and tilted her head back, laughed, and replied, the show. THE CAPPIES International Theatre ini- Kimberly Ness (Alexandria). “that’s like our theme song. Its pretty much Kim Ness hopes to draw upon the experi- tially included only schools within the D.C. High School, had no problem plopping her- every second sentence.” To which a pass- ence of the Cappies and take what she has metropolitan area. With passing years self down next to me in the hall way/lunch ing actor whispered, “That’s what she said.” learned into the collegiate theatre. Rob though, it has expanded to encompass corridor to discuss her participation in the After speaking with Katie I made my way Lippe-Lineker wishes to pursue a career in schools across the United States and Cappies’ production. “It was great right from backstage to see the actors in their element. education while continuing drama as a Canada. Each region hosts its own Cappies the very beginning. It’s like nothing that any Margaret Berkowitz, McLean resident and hobby. Katie Ryerson will attend University Awards’ Gala. The winners of those compe- of us have ever done before. Getting to- youngest Cappies performer in the history for performance acting in Toronto, ON, in titions are invited to participate in produc- gether with people we have never met in a of the program, sat quietly while awaiting the fall. Margaret Berkowitz is optimistic tions comprised of other winners across place we have never been and being part of her stage entrance. She had been chosen about continuing her musical performance North America. Families of local Cappie something so big,” she said. When asked for the program at the age of 14 and had career into college and beyond. Mimi Lynch Award recipients host the traveling actors. about the difficulty of working with strang- just turned 15 three days before the start wants to be a doctor and will keep her in- This year, one Cappies troupe of 23 ac- ers she replied, “Well, we are all so out there of rehearsals. “I fell in love with the theatre volvement in the theatre as a recreation. tors and four technicians performed “Starz!: that we get along really well … we are all when I was 8 years old,” Margaret claimed. The troupe will be performing its second A Midsummer Night’s Frolic” on Sunday, so different but we all click so well.” “The Her sisters and brother had all performed production, “Anasazi” (written by co- July 27 at McLean High School and Mon- people,” she said, “have been my favorite in the community theatre and she followed founder of the Cappies, William Strauss), day, July 28 at the Alden Theatre in the part of the whole experience …” in step. on Aug. 3 at McLean High School and Aug. McLean Community Center. 4 at The Kennedy Center Theatre Lab. I had the privilege of attending a dress “THAT’S WHAT she said,” said an unso- MIMI LYNCH, a rising senior and techni- What seemed to echo from all the actors rehearsal and speaking with the actors licited commentator from down the hall. cal director for the drama department at — besides, “That’s what she said” — was about their Cappies’ experience. One is Introducing himself as the token Cana- Robinson Secondary, was responsible for the companionship and potential. Recognized never quite sure what to expect as a stranger dian, Rob Lippe-Lineker approached me to sound and general technical support for the for their talent in the dramatic crafts I am when walking into an acting troupe that has discuss his road to the Cappies, a road that Starz! production. The last three years, sure that this troupe’s chemistry and enthu- been rehearsing for weeks and has seques- had brought him all the way from Mimi has been the sound assistant for the siasm will translate into two great produc- tered themselves from the other responsi- Edmonton, AB — over 2,300 miles. Rob had Cappies’ Gala. She was in charge of creat- tions. bilities of reality in order to fully enter the won best lead actor in a performance for world of their drama. What I found at his role as George Gibbs in the play “Our McLean High School was talent, enthusi- Town.” Before he could say much however, Athens Meets Michael Jackson asm, and a genuine feeling of camaraderie Rob was drowned out by the sound of Jacob — a feeling that quickly develops when “Starz! A Midsummer Night’s Frolic” combines keep attention focused on the actors. Zumoff, a Cappies award winner from Phila- a narrative border with a heart of song and Difficult as it may sound, the writing people work in close proximity for extended delphia, tuning his voice (at least I think dance that made for a delightful evening. Open- seamlessly sutured the diverse song progression periods of time. It was the day before the ing with Act IV, Scene 2 of a “Midsummer Night’s of the run. Songs included an all modern rep- that is what he was doing). “Meeting ev- premiere of STARZ and yet the actors Dream,” the cabaret quickly deviates from the ertoire with pieces such as, “Rich and Famous” eryone has been my favorite experience and seemed relaxed and playful — even under play’s more traditional route. With a lesson from from “Senioritis,” “Playa” from “Edit:Undo,” hanging out after our rehearsals, especially Hamlet on the do’s and don’ts of acting, a last - “Stop in the Name of Love”, “Lets Hear it for the the stress of last- minute additions and when we went to “The Dark Knight” said minute performance of “Lets Hear it for the Boy”, Boy”, and “Thriller”. changes to the performance. and an intrusion of a “Deus Ex Machina” to pre- Highlights from the show included the unex- Rob. “Heath Ledger’s performance was in- When I initially approached the actors vent the tragic fate of Euripides’ Medea, and the pected grand finale of Michael Jackson’s credible. He didn’t act the character, he was lounging on their lunch break and an- nonsensical periodic interruption of an out of “Thriller,” the frighteningly mature performance the character.” place messenger, the performance took great lib- by the young Margaret Berkowitz, the technical nounced that I was a reporter there to in- “That’s what she said.” Again, from some- erties with time, place, costume, and dramatic difficulty of an actor playing a bad actor within terview and observe them, I was immedi- accuracy — but liberties that worked well to a play while dressed in drag by Justin Reekie, one, somewhere. ately bombarded with a cry of, “Don’t tell entertain. and the captivating dramatic weight of Hannah Katie Ryerson, traveling from Ottowa, The more tragic acting scenes were well bal- Spear’s Medea. him anything. Those blasted reporters will ON, and Cappies winner for best lead ac- anced with song and comedy to keep the overall Overall, the show was simple yet enchanting, twist everything you say, take it out of con- tress in a musical, said, “All the people came all mood of the play jovial. The costumes were the actors all proved to have deserved their rec- text, and make you sound like an idiot.” simple yet effective in immediately describing to ognition before traveling to Washington, D.C., and together like pieces of a puzzle and just fit “Here we go,” I thought. the viewer the period in history during the radi- the content mingled well with the cast’s and crew’s together.” The culture shock of accents and cally shifting time-machine performance. The chemistry I had previously observed. All around, It had been a jocose aside from actor Chris mannerism differences only took a few days stage was simply decorated with two white col- an achievement the Cappies International Theatre Weschler but representative of the joviality to get over, said Katie, but what she was umns wound in ivy and lights but the show’s can be proud of. particular to this group of performers. energy left the audience without want for any- most shocked by was the food proportions Kim Ness, a rising senior from Edison thing more. Lighting was effectively employed to — Noah Martin in restaurants. “We all went to Chipotle one www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ July 30 - August 5, 2008 ❖ 15 News Learning Proves Fun at Music Camp

From Page 9 daughter Olivia has played violin by the Suzuki method for several years, was the it for me and I liked the sound so much,” youngest camper — and Miller raved about said Christina. “I might even do it for a ca- her progress. reer.” Speaking after a flute sectional dur- “They’ve taught her note-reading in a ing which she was introduced to the pic- matter of a month — it’s amazing,” she said. colo, she said, “I just started it today and “There’s been a definite improvement in her, can already play the really high notes that doing it every day. She came in playing, but took me two weeks to learn on the flute. not reading music. And now, it’s really easy I’ve met a lot of new friends and I don’t like for her.” it when camp ends each day.” Miller said schools normally begin teach- Flute instructor Wendy Lane, who teaches ing music in third grade but, at the camp, privately, taught at the camp this summer children can start much younger. “The cost for her first time. Her daughter Allison at- of private music instruction is very expen- tended last year and loved it, and Lane has sive — $60-$90 an hour,” she added. “Here, “tons of flute students” who come here ev- it’s $155 for four weeks of four hours a day, ery year. It’s the equivalent of two years of so it’s unbelievable. I would completely rec- elementary-school playing because they ommend it to others. We’re new to Fairfax only have it there once a week.” County and we’re very impressed.” “Plus the caliber of the teachers here is So are the students. so high,” said Lane. “For example, [trum- Willow Springs Elementary sixth-grader pet player] Dave Detwiler has played with Larry Gong has played cello two years and the National Symphony, so it’s humbling to attended the camp for his second time. “My teach with them. And Mr. Walker is so calm mom thinks it’s a good experience, and it and makes a point of the camp being fun has been,” he said. “The teachers are nice — and that’s a lesson for all of us. If chil- Clockwise, from top left, are tuba players Nick Welham, Rachel Carson and I’ve learned how to play some notes on dren enjoy what they’re doing, they’ll con- eighth-grader, and Jay Cowen, Centreville High freshman, plus baritone the G string. It’s a fun camp and you learn tinue it.” player Catie Reed, Franklin eighth-grader. more than you’d learn in school.” Lauren Cheetham, a Stone Middle sev- DRUM AND PERCUSSION teacher Gary He said it’s helped him become a better a lot in their school bands and later on in enth-grader, is in her second year of violin Lang, a junior at Chantilly High, attended teacher and a couple students even signed life. Some of the elementary and middle and came to camp so she could play better. the camp four years and has taught there up for private lessons with him. Lang, him- schools don’t teach percussion very well. “I’ve improved lots,” she said. “I’ve learned the past two years. “The kids are great; I self, got tips from another percussion But here, they learn straight percussion and, harder songs and different strings. And love teaching them,” he said. “They love the teacher on holding the drumsticks and keep- if a particular student is having trouble, we camp is fun — you have a lot of choices camp and love learning. It’s their choice to ing the students playing in time. As for the can help them.” about songs and the songs are really happy. come, and I like seeing them have fun.” students, he said, “The camp will help them Reston’s Erin Miller, whose 6-year-old I’ll come back again.” Self-Confidence Preserve Under Way From Page 7 Members of the County’s Park Ann-Marie Dewald hopes that after the pro- Authority, Economic Develop- gram her son, J.T, will be able to enjoy biking ment Authority and Board of with the rest of the family. Supervisors celebrated the “We’re a very active family and big bike rid- groundbreaking of Arrowbrook ers. Even the little ones ride their bikes,” she Centre Wetlands Nature Pre- said, gesturing to her two young sons, “so to serve last week. be able to include J.T. in those activities would Hunter Mill district Supervisor be great.” Cathy Hudgins said that the J.T. suffers from cerebral palsy, a condition park, with an educational nature that has made learning to ride a bike difficult preserve, sports courts and state- for him in the past. of-the-art playing field further “When he got on a bike his right side would fulfill the “mission of our county” immediately tighten up and he would just fall to preserve open space and to to that side,” she said, “and due to that he steward high environmental was afraid of even getting on the bike because standards. he was afraid of getting hurt.” The preserve and park are part Little of that timidity was evident on Friday, of Arrowbrook Centre, a pedes- the last day of the session. J.T.’s volunteer spot- trian-friendly mixed-use envi- ters were struggling to keep up with him as ronment that will begin con- he powered around the course. Although she struction in the summer of 2009. doubted that J.T. would be riding entirely on When complete, the neighbor- his own by the end of the day Dewald was At the ground-breaking for Arrowbrook Wetlands Preserve are, from left, Frank hood will feature 407 residential impressed, and touched, by his progress. de la Fe, Representative, Fairfax County Planning Commission; Bill Bouie, units, 160,000 SF of retail space “It’s very exciting, you can just see his con- Representative, Fairfax County Park Authority; Sandy Stallman, Manager, Park and 422,000 fidence getting greater and greater with each Planning - Fairfax County Park Authority; Mike Rolband, Wetland Studies and SF of office space, situated at day,” said DeWald. “Most of what you do in Solutions, Inc.; Cathy Hudgins, Supervisor, Hunter Mill, Fairfax County Board of the intersection of Sunrise Val- life is just a matter of self-confidence and this Supervisors; Win Meiselman, Laura Ratcliffe House; Tom Field, President, ley Drive and Centreville Road. is giving him that confidence.” Thompson Realty; Anita Grazer, Director of National Marketing, Fairfax County The project is one of Carbon “You can just see now in his face that he Economic Development Authority; Jeff Fairfield, Esquire, Trustee, Launders Thompson Development Corp- knows he can do it.” Charitable Trust; Peter Garahan, Garahan Capital Partners. oration’s three area projects.

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