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John Gionfriddo and Kimberly Jimenez of are all smiles at the “Day Prom” on May 3 in Fairfax at the Waterford at Fair Oaks.

Herndon High School students Sara Rodrigues (left) and Briana Payne trip the lights fantastic on the dance floor during South Lakes High junior Mary Kate the 11th “Day Prom” held at the Waterford MacDonald and school aide Tammy Lowe at Fair Oaks in Fairfax on May 3. enjoy a dance together. Day Prom at Waterford

n Thursday May 3, Herndon High is also a learning event. Students get a socializa- School hosted a very special prom at tion experience and practice skills that will transfer Othe Waterford at Fair Oaks in Fairfax. to any social or family event, from the RSVP, to Called the “Day Prom” the event is how to dress, to how to behave, dancing, eating held for students with special needs that might not and interacting with new people,” said Kathy Khair Herndon High School ‘Best Buddies’ Gabi Muniz, Kelsey be able to attend their general education prom. “It of Herndon High School, who organized the event. Finedman, Marie Gardiner, Courtney Guengerich dance in Now in its 11th year, the Day Prom a conga line at the “Day Prom” organized by Herndon was conceived by two teachers at High School and held in Fairfax at the Waterford at Fair Herndon High School: Chris Oaks. Pascarella and Anna Albsta, and four schools attended. This year, 179 students from eight schools partici- pated in the 3.5 hour event: Herndon High School, , Fairfax High School, Westfield High School, Lake Braddock High School, Kilmer Center School, and Centreville High School.

Oakton High School Students (from left) Sarah Arthur, Sarah Metzendorf, Sarah Smith and Jennifer Becker dance together at the “Day Prom” organized by Herndon High School and held in Fairfax at the Waterford at Fair Oaks.

South Lakes Adaptive Physical Education Teacher Fabiola Hernandez and Emma Hammersby of Herndon Turlene Terry-Todd dances with student Mario High School are dressed in their best to attend the Gutierrez at the “Day Prom” organized by Herndon 11th annual “Day Prom” held at the Waterford at Fair High School and held in Fairfax at the Waterford at Oaks in Fairfax on May 3. Fair Oaks.

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Photo by Photo Mind team pose with Langston Hughes Middle Princi- pal Aimee Monticchio. The team is composed of eighth graders Aarti Bhandari, Sharvari Bhatt, Darya Kharabi, Geetika Mahajan, Catie Medvid, Olivia Daniel Burkholder holds Sharon Mansur Strahan and Edison Turner. by a rope during their “Out of Place” performance at Lake Anne Sunday, May 6. Challenging the World Lake Anne Hosts ‘Out of Place’ Two Reston teams advance to Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. Exhibit inspired by history, ready to do this exploration together.” architecture of Reston. “OUT OF PLACE” is part contemporary dance per- By Amiee Freeman nals competition to be held in formance, part “site-situated installation” that uses The Connection Ames, Iowa, May 23-26. the history, architecture and sculpture of Reston, Odyssey of the Mind is an ex- By Alex McVeigh particularly Lake Anne, as inspiration. Presented by our problem, should you tra-curricular program open to The Connection the Reston Community Center, Initiative for Public Ychoose to accept it, is kindergarteners through col- Art-Reston, the Friends of Lake Anne and the Reston this: Use a word or words lege-age students. The program s dozens gathered around Lake Anne Sun- Museum, it was conceived by Mansur and architect to make a first and last name. You encourages creative problem day evening for the dance performance for Ronit Eisenbach. must relate this name to an oc- solving. Athe Reston Museum’s “Out of Place” ex- “Sharon and I started developing this piece over a cupation. You will have one hibit, many had no idea what they were year ago, Eisenbach said. “The start of our research minute to think and three min- DURING THE COMPETI- looking for. Which is why, when a male and female was thinking about how we would collaborate to- utes to respond. You must be cre- TION the teams will have eight in matching white shirts started walking along the gether. I’m an architect and artist, Sharon is a dance ative. Boring responses will not minutes to present their long- dock, at first no one paid atten- artist, we think in different ways and we also think earn you a point. Examples of term problem. In a separate tion. in some similar ways. We spent creative responses are: Minnie round, they respond creatively But as the duo began twirling time trying to figure out where our Ster is a pastor, Clara Net is a to the spontaneous problem, around the dock, crouching on questions and interests overlapped musician or Ali Gator is a marine such as the one shown above. benches and laying on the ground, and where there was a productive biologist. Competitions are held at the re- soon people took notice. Dance friction.” Two teams from Reston will gional, state and national level. artist Sharon Mansur and her long- Eisenbach said she has an aunt be challenged to answer ques- Only the teams that win first time collaborator Daniel who lives in Reston and so she vis- tions such as this at the upcom- place advance to the next Burkholder began using every part its at least once a year, and has al- ing Odyssey of the Mind World round. The Langston Hughes of the plaza as they moved. ways held the area in high regard. Finals. Teams from Langston team and the Hunters Woods “It was fascinating to watch “This place is a space I’ve always Hughes Middle and Hunters team placed first at the regional them use everything nearby, the held very dear and always very in- Woods Elementary will be com- and state competitions in their benches, the concrete slopes, the spired by,” she said. “When we de- peting against other teams in age group. platforms,” said Raul Finch of cided together to use this place, it their age division from across Although only three years Reston. “Not only that, but every gave me an opportunity to look the country at the 33rd Annual movement was different, it all much more closely at the architec- Odyssey of the Mind World Fi- See Thinking, Page 5 flowed so naturally, I’m not sure if ture, at how people use the space.” it was improvised or planned in Mansur said they came up with that much detail, but it was very the name “Out of Place” last Fall, pleasing to the eye.” and feels it has multiple meanings. After they made their way down “We both felt it had several lay- the west side of Lake Anne Plaza, Dance artist Sharon ers to it, the sense of growing out Mansur and Burkholder used the Mansur crouches down as of a place, emerging in an integral nearby Washington Plaza Baptist part of the “Out of Place” organic way out of place, but yet Church as part of their perfor- performance at Lake Anne introducing elements into this mance. Burkholder made his way Sunday, May 6. place, so in a sense maybe things to the roof and lowered a white might seem a little out of place,” rope to Mansur, who picked it up, and dragged it she said. “Some of the playfulness as well as kinetic back toward the lake. visual elements of the performance might seem a “As a dancer I work visually as well as kinetically, little unusual, so that was also something we wanted so I spent time learning through photographs, study- to play with.” ing the texture, walking through the plaza, seeing how my body felt in certain places,” Mansur said. “I THIS WAS THE SECOND work done by Eisenbach The Hunters Woods Odyssey of the Mind team is com- imagined both the private use as well as public use, and Mansur inspired by Reston and Lake Anne. They posed of fifth graders Charlotte Cai, Yukta I love the mixed-use nature of this area.” have a third work planned that will happen Sept. Chidanandan, Noah Ginsburg, Wen Ip, Ryan Jones, Burkholder said “a lot of what we did tonight was 15. The “Out of Place” exhibit will be on display at Maya Nakhre and Charlotte Peterkin. improvisational, but we were already primed and Lake Anne until May 13. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ May 9-15, 2012 ❖ 3 Mother’s Day Photo Gallery

Kelli Kolling, from Reston, with her children, Nathan, 11, and Lauren, 5, in Hsiao-Mae Chiang and daughter Kelli Kolling at Washington, D.C. their annual mother-daughter Christmas/ after a DC Duck Tour, birthday tea. December 2011, Ritz Carlton - Summer 2011. Tysons Corner.

Katy R. Curran and her children Maureen, Kerry, Hugh and Bri after one of her races.

“In all my life, I’ve never seen my mom ‘lose it’ through as much fun as she had during her visit with me in Cote d’Ivoire, where I worked with refugees from Liberia,” writes Julia Phoebe and Forrest Adams, of Reston, with Demichelis, of Reston. their mom Sharon after running a race.

Linda and Don Rutledge at their 50th wedding anniversary celebration with daughter Katy R. Curran and sons Mike and Mark Rutledge.

May, Joshua, 13, Ilana, 11, and Julia, 4, Levy on their way down to South Florida, enjoy a well- Judy Rutledge, of Reston, and her daughters Robin George with sons Peter and Colin, ready deserved break at the Savannah, Ga., Tiffany and Sydney. to play Reston soccer! Riverfront.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Transparency, Technology and Tolls An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. With E-Z Pass transponder on the windshield, you should know what Published by Local Media Connection LLC you’re about to pay; whatever it is, it’s going up. 1606 King Street Alexandria, 22314 espite the high number of drivers in are the Dulles Greenway and, the contract to build the lanes. Apparently all in Northern Virginia who already soon, the “express lanes” on the Beltway. E-ZPass account holders will be paying for the Free digital edition delivered to your email box. Go to Dhave an E-Z Pass transponder, One of the disadvantages of using the E- contractor’s collection of funds. connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe when the HOT-Lanes open on the ZPass is that you seldom know how much you Meanwhile, we’re still not sure what it will Beltway, there will be pressure for many more are paying, and it’s significant. Signs with full cost to drive in the express lanes, but we do NEWS DEPARTMENT: drivers to subscribe. information about tolls are few and far be- know that the amount will vary depending on To discuss ideas and concerns, VDOT is now proposing to tack on an addi- tween, and so far nonexistent on some roads. traffic. We can only hope that signs will make Call: 703-778-9410 e-mail: tional $1 a month fee for each Motorists will need an E-ZPass transponder it clear how much it will cost. [email protected] Editorial E-ZPass transponder. Note that to ride in the Beltway express lanes. Vehicles Today VDOT approved four new signs for the is per transponder, not per ac- with three or more people will be able to drive Greenway that will at least let drivers know Kemal Kurspahic Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 count, so in a household with in the express lanes for free if they have a Flex how much they are paying. The answer is more [email protected] multiple cars and multiple transponders, the ad- transponder which has a switch that identifies than $5 each way, not counting the new fee ditional annual charge could be $36, $48 or $60. carpoolers, but which also costs more than a per transponder. Amna Rehmatulla Editorial Assistant There are 900,000 transponders in use in regular transponder. VDOT will not hold public hearings on this, 703-778-9410 ext.427 Virginia now, with an expected need for more It is worth noting that 100 percent of the although it should. It will be accepting emailed [email protected] than 400,000 more coming with the new I-495 tolls from the Beltway HOT-lanes will be col- comments. Visit www.virginiadot.org/e-zpass Alex McVeigh Express Lanes. lected by the private company that is building or submit comments directly to Community Reporter ❖ 703-778-9441 Driving through the E-ZPass lane on the Dulles them, without any revenue sharing with the [email protected]. [email protected] Toll Road without stopping while cars without a Commonwealth. If it is really VDOT’s respon- @AMcVeighConnect transponder line up to slog through is one advan- sibility to maintain the system to collect those — Mary Kimm, Victoria Ross tage. The two other places one can use the E-ZPass tolls, then that is a failure in the crafting of [email protected] County Reporter ❖ 301-502-6027 [email protected]

Commentary Rich Sanders Sports Editor 703-224-3031 All Aboard! Voter Identification [email protected] By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum was an early By Jack Kenny did not accept a ballot and actu- ADVERTISING: For advertising information State Delegate (D-36) proposal for a Past President, Republican Club ally vote. Can e-mail: monorail. Sup- of Greater Reston you imagine the [email protected]

he buzzards are circling porters of bus surprise on At- Trisha Hamilton again! They see a strug- rapid transit s of this date, Governor torney General Display Advertising T 703-778-9419 gling Phase II of the were very force- Bob McDonnell has Sen- Holder’s face A [email protected] Dulles Metrorail Silver Line and ful in presenting ate Bill 1 on his desk wait- when, showing are ready to swoop in to clean the their option. ing his signature. Senate Bill 1 up at the polls Andrea Smith bones of the project. They will only The possibility specifies that voters must produce he would be Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 [email protected] go away when a contract is signed of an under- a photo identification to demon- told he had al- for the completion of the rail line ground subway system was con- strate they are a registered voter ready voted? Debbie Funk past the Dulles Terminal to two sidered as was light rail. A seam- as recorded on the official precinct In Fairfax County, we are not National Sales 703-778-9444 stops in Loudoun County. less heavy rail system tying di- list. He has three choices: he can immune to political parties break- [email protected] As one who has been involved rectly into the Metro had lots of sign it into law which will become ing voting laws frequently. A re- with the rail to Dulles project for appeal. After seemingly endless effective July 1, 2012, he can let cent case involved a situation Editor & Publisher more than 25 years, I have read years of study required by the Fed- it sit where it will become law where absentee ballots found de- Mary Kimm the frequent newspaper headlines eral Transit Administration, the without his signature, or he can fective were taken by an unautho- 703-778-9433 [email protected] that the project was dead. Obitu- continuation of Metrorail in the veto it. rized person to another govern- @MaryKimm aries have appeared more than corridor was chosen as the locally Voter identification has become ment center office and the regis- once. Yet, in little more than a year preferred alternative. Even with a political hot potato since the last tration was checked. The person Executive Vice President Jerry Vernon Phase I will be completed on time federal approval in hand and a presidential election. In the most then called the voter who was dis- [email protected] and on budget. For every person $900 million commitment, a se- recent election in the District of qualified and advised that person who has committed to make the ries of setbacks and challenges Columbia, one young man tested to go vote using a provisional bal- Editor in Chief Steven Mauren project happen there has been a still produced newspaper copy the DC voter laws. Approaching lot. Two or three hundred of these Managing Editor chorus of people saying why the that the project was not going to the election judge at a precinct provisional votes can determine Kemal Kurspahic Photography: project could not or should not be be built. With a lot of hard work polling location, he stated he was the outcome of an election. People Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, built. At the same time I have and some cool heads, Phase I of Eric Holder, Jr. and wanted to vote. have been found with two, three Craig Sterbutzel found nothing but overwhelming the project moved forward. In less The election judge looked up the or even four sets of identification Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly, support from the general public. than two years I will be able to name, placed a check mark after for different precincts. There are John Smith Getting the project started pre- board a train a couple of miles the name and offered to give the counties in Virginia prosecuting Production Manager: sented many challenges. In order from my home and travel to young man a ballot. Evidently, DC over 400 cases of voter fraud. Jean Card Geovani Flores to amplify my own support for a Tysons Corner, Arlington, or the law only requires that a person Dream on if you think voter fraud mass transit system in the Dulles Stadium-Armory in Washington, state his name that matches the will be prosecuted in FXCO. Special Assistant to the Publisher Corridor I organized the Dulles D.C. without changing seats. registration record. Never mind We might ask the question: Why Jeanne Theismann 703-778-9436 Corridor Rail Association (DCRA) Amazing, I believe! that he was a Caucasian. Never is it so difficult to have and pro- [email protected] about 15 years ago. I invited com- Phase II presents no greater mind that Eric H. Holder, Jr. was duce a photo identification? We @TheismannMedia munity and business organizations challenges than the first phase. black and the second- highest level need one to drive, order a drink, and leaders to join with me in a Construction should actually be official in the federal government apply for a passport, produce one CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 concerted effort to get the process easier without the multiple utili- in charge of enforcing the laws of when asked by a law enforcement Circulation Manager: Linda Pecquex underway for a mass transit sys- ties and roadways of Tysons to the as Attorney Gen- officer, a bank teller, and a host of [email protected] tem in the corridor that at that deal with. Financing will need to eral. How embarrassing - no law other situations. Of course, oppo time had not been defined. There See Plum, Page 7was actually broken as the man See Kenny, Page 7

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Plum “EXQUISITE THAI CUISINE” From Page 6 made up mostly of new members should be given ✭✭✭ Conde Nast Traveler be revisited each year to increase state and fed- the space they need to make a decision. I believe “50 Best” Washington Post eral contributions to keep toll increases to a reason- they will see clearly the advantages to their com- “.. Would be equally hip in Paris, Bangkok or Soho.” able level. Labor agreements should be left to the munities of being connected to the larger metro- The New York Times March, 1998 marketplace. I really do not believe that the con- politan region. Commonwealth of Virginia criti- tractor on Phase II would have chosen a project cisms of the Metropolitan Washington Airports labor agreement voluntarily if it had increased Authority should be taken offline to resolve with- costs or not contributed to the success of the ef- out jeopardizing the project moving forward. Time fort. The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors for everyone to step back and say, “All aboard!” Kenny From Page 6 their personal integrity and responsibility in their nents of reasonable requirements to demonstrate quest for power. It is demonstrated in each election a personal identification use the term voter suppres- when the turnout may be as low as a 37 percent turn- sion. Voter suppression has been in Virginia dating out for local government officials. back to the days of Thomas Jefferson. Given over Write or call Governor McDonnell’s office and urge Photo by Kenneth M. Wyner two centuries, the Democratic Party of Virginia has him to sign Senate Bill 1: 804-786-2211: keep the th developed the practice to a fine art. The only differ- message short. Let’s ensure that one of our most pre- Celebrate Sunday, May 13 ence now is the transformation of the practice to cious rights and responsibilities is to vote. We must ensure slavery to a “govmint check.” They have lost protect it! Mother’s Day Open All Day 11:00am until 10:00pm Write www.busara.com The Connection welcomes views on any public issue. The deadline for all material is noon Friday. Letters must be signed. Include home address and home and business numbers. Letters are routinely edited for libel, grammar, good Open Daily: Mon – Sun taste and factual errors. Send to: 11964 Market Street (Reston Towncenter) Reston, VA • 703-435-4188 Letters to the Editor, The Connection 8142 Watson St. (Tyson’s Corner) McLean, VA • 703-356-2288 1606 King St. Alexandria VA 22314 FREE Delivery Available Call: 703-917-6444. Please call for details for each location. By e-mail: [email protected]

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A kaleidoscopic land- scape encourages lounging outdoors. David Watkins of Merrifield Garden Center says such spaces are created with vibrantly colored planters and vivid flowers like knockout roses and endless summer hydrangeas.

Photo courtesy of Merrifield Garden Center The Best Seats Outside the House Local designers offer tips for creating a spectacular patio or deck.

By Marilyn Campbell The Connection

arm weather means more time W spent lounging by the pool or grilling on the patio. A winter- worn outdoor space can make popular warm weather pastimes less than appealing. Creating a space that provides both comfort and style can be a daunting undertaking. Local de- signers are offering suggestions for Photo by creating a luxurious retreat fit for relaxing or outdoor entertaining.

When a home’s interior flows Marilyn Campbell effortlessly into its outdoor sur- roundings, a patio or deck be- comes an extension of the house. “Accessories are now focused on bringing indoor luxuries outside,” said McLean-based designer Shanon Munn of Ambi Design Stu- /The Connection dio in McLean. “Outdoor furniture is now made larger and more com- fortable, and outdoor fabrics are more beautiful than ever. We’re really able to match the outside more closely to a home’s interior.” Lamps, mirrors and even chan- Trendy alfresco accents like outdoor lamps, mirrors and deliers are among the trendiest even chandeliers can help make a patio or deck feel like alfresco accents. Outdoor rugs an extension of a home’s interior. McLean-based design- deliver an instant elegant impact. ers Shanon Munn and Amanda Welch, of Ambi Design “Another nice luxury is an outdoor Studio, incorporated these elements into the master deck articulating fan,” said Munn. of the D.C. Design House. “Those work twofold. They keep you and your guest cool and keep mosquitoes away.” elements.” When designing the patio of an Alexandria home, INDULGENCE WAS THE THEME on a Potomac Landscape architect Stephen Wlodarczyk of Botani- patio designed by Jim Rill, principal of Rill Archi- cal Decorators incorporated flowers in bursts of color. tects. He furnished the space with kitchen appliances “I see the use of bold colors being the trend,” he said. and a television, all built for outdoor use, and topped Wlodarczyk said that growers are developing “de- it with a stained wood ceiling. “It’s like having a liv- signer” flowers in hues that span the color spectrum. ing room outdoors,” said Rill. “The spaces are con- nected to the outside, while also protected from the See Patio, Page 10 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ May 9-15, 2012 ❖ 9 OPEN HOUSES Home Life Style SATURDAY/SUNDAY, Patio with MAY 12 & 13 ‘European Feel’ Photo courtesy of D&A Dunl

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He has a penchant for coneflowers, which bloom throughout the summer and come in varieties with names like hot lava, gumdrop and Maui sunshine. David Watkins, a Fairfax Station resident and man- ager of Merrifield Garden Center in Fairfax, Gainesville and Merrifield agrees that brightly col- ored blooms pack a powerful punch. “We’re adding evy Landscapers, Inc. vibrant colors to landscapes with flowers like knock- out roses and endless summer hydrangeas,” he said. The trend extends to patio furniture. “We’re go- ing from patio umbrellas and chair cushions in browns and blacks to colors like magenta,” said 12721 Ox Meadow Drive, Oak Hill • $1,269,000 • Open Watkins. Saturday 2-4 p.m. • Jerry Thatcher, Weichert, 703-795-9848 TO MAKE A PATIO or deck child-friendly, Nancy When building this McLean patio, design- When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit Towmey, principal designer of Finnian’s Moon Inte- ers with D&A Dunlevy Landscapers com- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click on the “This Week in Real Estate” link. riors, an Alexandria-based firm, suggests weather- bined stone and foliage. “Trendier patios Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times proof storage ottomans and child-sized tables and are now very detailed,” said landscape chairs. “Kids like to be comfortable just like every- designer Gina Benincasa. Annandale body else,” she said. “Ottomans a great for holding their toys.” the patio of a McLean home recently, her team paid 3243 Decourcey Ct...... $359,000..Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer..Long & Foster..703-503-1812 Don’t skimp when it comes to quality. “I would particular attention to the foundation. “Trendier pa- encourage people to buy something decent. It is usu- tios are now very detailed and use all different kinds Arlington ally worth the money to invest in something decent,” of stone like limestone and travertine stone,” she said. 2400 Clarendon Blvd...... $399,900..Sun 1-4...... Brianne Riley..Keller Williams..703-688-3155 she said. “Adding a pebbled mosaic as part of the patio or in Gina Benincasa, landscape designer with D&A some cases the whole patio is really decorative and Broadlands Dunlevy Landscapers, Inc. says that when building can give it a European feel.” 21528 Thornhill Pl...... $509,900..Sun 2-4...... Sharon Nilsen...... Prudential..703-403-5504 Fairfax 12560 Royal Wolf Pl...... $529,700..Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer..Long & Foster..703-503-1812 10920 Middlegate Dr...... $569,900..Sun 1-4...... Dan Mleziva...... RE/MAX..703-380-9915 Fairfax Station 7209 Laketree Dr...... $914,950..Sun 1-4...Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert..703-862-8808 Kingstowne/Alexandria 6100 Gardenia Ct...... $360,000..Sun 1-4...... Jim Souvagis..Long & Foster..703-919-9191 Oak Hill 12721 Ox Meadow Dr...$1,269,000...Sat 2-4...... Jerry Thatcher...... Weichert..703-795-9848 Oakton

Photo contributed 12019 Wandabury Rd...$1,999,000..Sun 1- 4...... Ann Romer...... Weichert..703-597-4289 Reston 1600 Oak Spring Way...... $409,000..Sun 1-4...... Marnie Schaar..Long & Foster..703-435-4900 Springfield 8238 Taunton Pl...... $464,900..Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer..Long & Foster..703-503-1812 Haynes Whaley Associates’ eight-person team made repairs to the connecting Sterling pathway between the garden plots. 20615 Cutwater Pl...... $645,000..Sun 1-4...... Bana Qashu..Keller Williams..703-470-3304 Volunteers Repair Community Garden Plot Pathways ome community gardeners in Reston will coordinate such a worthwhile project.” Vienna Snow have an easier and safer trip to their Reston Association has about 270 community gar- 2127 Docket Ln...... $629,900..Sun 1-4...... Herbert Medeiros..Long & Foster..703-980-9769 garden plots, thanks to volunteers from a den plots in four areas. They are rented by individu- 1807 Vance Pl...... $674,500..Sun 2-4....Kathleen Hanrahan..Long & Foster..703-873-3500 structural engineering firm. Haynes Whaley As- als each season. Patricia Greenberg, Reston Asso- 9722 Days Farm Dr...... $759,000..Sun 1-4...... Trang Sabel..Samson Props..703-599-8393 sociates’ eight-person team made repairs to the ciation Environmental Resource Supervisor said the To add your Realtor represented connecting pathway between the garden plots. work completed by Haynes Whaley created level John Gander, Haynes Whaley vice president and paths for the gardeners to reach their plots. Open House to these weekly listings, principal, was among the volunteer team. He said, Reston projects completed by Haynes Whaley please call Karen Pechacek-Washburn “The opportunity to help Reston citizens by cre- include Discovery Square One & Two, 1775 Wiehle at 703-778-9422 or E-Mail the info to ating safe pathways to their garden plots is a real Avenue, One & Two Reston Crescent, Arboretum I [email protected] privilege. We thank the Reston Association and & II, 1925 & 1943 Isaac Newton Square, and The All listings due by Monday at 3 P.M. their community outreach team for helping us to Spectrum retail center.

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vis Heffner Craig Lunde’s father, Hank Lundes, was head coach of the Lundes Hemptead Long Island Tigers back in the 1970s. This is a photo of the 1971 team that went 12-2 and won their division title. Members of that team included John Sierra, who won two national championships at South Lakes lacrosse standout Nolan Boyle (top row, third from left), Cornell University; Bill Beroza, an All- American at Roanoke who re- nicknamed ‘Team Nails,’ shares time with youngsters during last cently started up the Israeli National Lacrosse Team; and Chuck summer’s South Lakes Lacrosse Camp. Sherwood, who played goalie at Duke. Sharing Their Love of the Sport have new gear.” Coach Lunde has numerous sources of South Lakes boys’ The South Lakes Lacrosse Summer Camp pride for his Seahawks’ program overall and lacrosse set to raised enough money for the Seahawks to the players who make it up. Nine members design and purchase new uniforms which they of his varsity roster are Eagle Scouts; five conduct summer have worn throughout this spring season. of his seniors have already committed to South Lakes went 7-6 this spring. The team’s playing lacrosse at the collegiate level next youth camps again. season ended this past Friday night with a school year; and two former South Lakes

Liberty District tournament loss to Jefferson. Photo/Courtesy South Lakes Lacr players - Brendan Galbraith and Alex By Rich Sanders “It was pretty amazing to watch the guys Clough, who both played significant roles The Connection work with the youth kids during the camp,” in the 2010 Seahawks team’s success in said Lunde, reflecting back to last summer. clinching a berth in the region playoffs - he South Lakes High boys’ la- “I can see where the future generations of came back to coach current team members crosse team has experienced Reston coaches will be coming from.” As to in a fall tournament earlier this school year. Tgood success on the field this the attractive new uniforms, Lunde observed, “It seems that even though they graduate, spring. This summer, the “The guys did it all on their own. They de- the guys never leave the program but remain Seahawks, under head coach Craig Lunde, signed everything from top to bottom. All I in touch and close to the team,” said Lunde. plan to once again share their winning ways did was take delivery. They look great.” and knowledge of the sport to youth la- Supplying the Seahawks’ varsity uniforms Coach Lundes’ Role Model crosse players throughout the Herndon and is no small factor for a South Lakes team A major influence on Craig Lunde’s over-

Reston areas with their South Lakes La- which employs a ‘no-cut’ policy, meaning osse all life and love for lacrosse comes from his crosse Summer Camps sessions. as many players who come out for the dad, Hank Lundes, who coached a team Last summer, South Lakes organized and Seahawks team with the desire to play the known as the Lundes Hempstead Long Is- Seahawks senior Najee Lewis, ran two weeks of the lacrosse camps in sport and work hard at becoming the best land Tigers, back in the 1970s. competing in a game this season, which both Seahawks coaches and varsity players they can become do not have to “A key figure in my life has been my dad,” looks good in the new, players- team players volunteered their time to help worry about being let go. said Lunde. designed team uniforms South the younger players gain more knowledge One might presume that such a ‘no-cut’ Lunde said his dad and several of his Lakes showcased this spring. as well as a love for the game. Money raised policy would result in poor win-loss records father’s lacrosse friends currently keep up by the camp sessions went into the South and negatively impact performance. But Reston and Herndon area communities. with the South Lakes team through the Lakes lacrosse program. South Lakes has experienced the opposite. Team members displayed their commitment internet. Over 200 youngsters attended the two- The team, under coach Lunde, is enjoying to being good community citizens earlier this “A lot of them are big fans of the Seahawks week camp in 2011. Coaches from other its third straight winning season - the first season when the Seahawks hosted a Friday and follow our guys closely,” said Craig local programs stopped by to assist, includ- time South Lakes boys’ lacrosse has night Youth Night that honored long-time Lunde, of his father and fathers’ friends’ ing West Springfield High varsity head achieved such heights. The current Seahawk and Herndon-Reston Youth sup- long distance support of South Lakes la- coach, Scott Settar, who donated time to Seahawks’ senior class is poised to gradu- porter Mark Hughes. The ‘Friday night under crosse. “Some of them are considered to be the camp, as well as Ryan Richardson, cur- ate with the most career varsity wins than the lights’ event featured a spirited halftime the greatest [lacrosse coaches, innovators] rently at Westfield High School, who ran any South Lakes class prior. game between Herndon-Reston youth teams, the lacrosse world has ever seen.” clinics during the camp. and culminated in the Seahawks’ Liberty Dis- Craig said his father, a former high school “The help the team got from other COACH LUNDE, who grew up playing the trict victory over Marshall. coach, offers feedback in regards to the coaches and the Seahawk assistants, Sean sport in Long Island, N.Y., requires three “It was such a great night,” said Lunde. Seahawks’ play. Tate and Harley Connor, was incredible,” primary rules of commitment from his play- “It was fun getting a look at the Seahawk “He watches the games through the said Lunde, the camp organizer who said ers: the first that they display passion, hon- Class of 2019!” internet and reviews them and offers the this summer’s camp will take place in July. esty, and commitment to the team; second, Prior to taking over the South Lakes pro- team advice,” said Craig Lunde. “It’s inter- “Even more incredible was our current se- for his student-athletes to work hard both gram a few years ago, Lunde and assistant esting how technology is changing the way nior class pitching in - refusing to take any on the field and in the classroom; and, third, coaches Tate and Connor all coached within teams at the high school level can perform. form of payment just so everyone could for them to be good citizens in the local the Herndon-Reston Youth league. It’s almost like he is the head coach.” 12 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ May 9-15, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Old Brogue Hosts Reston Smile Partners Fundraiser

extractions and two root canals.” has truly been miraculous.” Event raises funds for pro bono lab work for Reston Joan Wise of Reston Interfaith The funds raised at the May 1 Interfaith clients. has served as liaison for the pro- event were to supplement the do- gram since the beginning. nated lab costs from Protech, who “We simply could not provide handle two cases per month pro By Alex McVeigh these services without the time bono.

Photo by The Connection and talents of these individuals “We can’t expect the lab to do and groups,” she said. “They’re everything for free, or the dentists he Old Brogue hosted helping people get healthy and get to pay the lab fee in addition to a fundraiser Tuesday, Alex McVeigh back into the workforce, and it’s their donated time,” Frederick TMay 1 for Reston Smile amazing to watch how informative Dibbs said. “These funds will help Partners, which oper- it’s been for clients.” us cover more lab costs for more ates in partnership with Reston Wise recalled one client who al- clients.” Interfaith to provide pro bono den- ways seemed to be in a foul mood, Reston Interfaith handles the tal care for their clients. /The Connection until she had a few extractions that initial screening of clients, and if Reston Smile Partners is a net- eased the tooth pain she had felt they meet the criteria they are ex- work of 13 dental professionals for years. amined by a dentist, who can per- who assist with general dentistry, “All of a sudden she became the form cleaning, in-office proce- five specialists and a lab, Reston- sweetest, gentlest person,” Wise dures, send work to a lab and send based Protech. Since its inception said. “There was another woman to a specialist if needed. in March 2011 they have served who was missing her two front More information about Reston 45 different individuals, most re- From left, Reston Smile Partners Members Sumit Sharma, teeth, and she never smiled, she Smile Partners and other services quiring multiple visits. Luis Martinez, Charles Fields, Frederick Dibbs, Joan Wise had no self-confidence. Now she’s can be found at “Ever since we attended Best of of Reston Interfaith and Joseph Richardson at a confident and always smiling, it www.restoninterfaith.org. Reston a few years ago, I’ve taken fundraiser at The Old Brogue Tuesday, May 1. on a few pro bono cases for Reston Interfaith and Cindy asked me and willing, and they’ve been un- been so thankful, and they’re al- ‘Why don’t you see if some of your believably cooperative ever since.” ways flexible. I see them before the colleagues will join in?’” Frederick One of the first dentists he ap- start of my regular day, about one Dibbs said. “I was reluctant at first proached was Dr. Sumit Sharma, patient a month,” Sharma said. COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP to ask them to get involved, but who does general dentistry work. “One patient had to come in for everybody I approached was open “Everyone I’ve worked with has seven visits, for a total of eight Progressive & Welcoming ST. ANNE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH • Reston 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Sunday school/Music: preschool - grade 2 b 10:25 a.m. Sunday school/Music: grades 3 - 12 b Thank You 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service Nursery care provided at 9:00 and 11:15 services b The Rev. James Papile, Rector b The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson The Rev. Denise Trogdon 703-437-6530 www.stannes-reston.org 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston

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