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Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport Ho- chair, Susan Sather says, “This Fling@HerndonRestonFISH. ❖ Lindsey Bestebreurtje, doc- Herndon-Reston tel on Saturday, April 26, from 6 annual FISH Fling Gala is an im- toral candidate in the George Ma- to 11 p.m. This gala is FISH’s larg- portant event for us to recognize son University Department of His- FISH to Hold est fundraising event to acquire our supporters, as well as to ob- Symposium on tory and Art History, will address the financial support for its Fam- tain funds for our program.” the context of Reston’s Annual ily Assistance Program. In 2013 The reservation for one person Reston at 50 groundbreaking policies of inte- FISH worked with over 1300 area to attend this cocktail attire event Reston at 50: Looking Back at gration and diversity. Fundraising families. is $85. There are five different Forward Thinking, a ❖ Dr. Harold Linton, Director of The 2014 FISH Fling Gala in- sponsorship levels for the FISH Symposium on Diversity, Plan- the School of Art at George Ma- Event cludes a sit-down dinner, an auc- Fling, including Angel Fish ning, Preservation, and Scholar- son University, will provide a win- Herndon-Reston FISH, Inc., a tion with dozens of great items, ($5,000), Big Fish ($2,500), Gold ship will be held on Monday, April dow into the development of the non-profit organization dedicating and live music by The Franklin Fish ($1,000), Sail Fish ($500), 28, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Reston Reston Plan, and its seven prin- to help families meet emergencies Project band. The event also hon- and Sun Fish ($250). Community Center 2310 Colts ciples of design, design/planning and short-term needs, will hold its ors volunteers and partners who For further information on the Neck Road, Reston. precedents, architecture, success, 9th Annual Fish Fling Gala at the contribute to FISH’s effort. Fling event and sponsorships, contact Panel presentations include: awards, and liabilities. ❖ William Jordan Patty, doctoral student in the George Mason Uni- versity Department of History and Art History and Archivist/Librar- ian with George Mason University Libraries, will highlight the history of the Planned Community Ar- chives, a research collection devel- oped by the community in Reston and donated to the George Mason University Libraries. ❖ Dr. Zachary M. Schrag, Pro- fessor of U.S. History in the George Mason University Department of History and Art History, will intro- duce three students scholars se- lected to present their research on Reston history. ❖ Dr. Wendi Manuel-Scott, Di- rector of George Mason University’s African and African- American Studies, will moderate. This program is cosponsored by George Mason University Librar- ies and the Reston Museum and Historic Trust and is presented with the generous support of Vir- ginia Foundation for the Humani- ties For information about the sym- posium, contact 703-993-2221; [email protected] Chamber to Sponsor a Free Movie Night The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce will host a free “Movie Night at the Chamber” to benefit the Washington West Film Festival on Thursday, May 1, from 6-9 p.m. They will screen the Tom Hank’s produced award-winning film “An Article of Hope,” directed by D.C. native Dan Cohen. Cohen will be in attendance for a Q&A follow- ing the film, along with Washing- ton West Film Festival president, Brad Russell. The screening will in the Cham- ber offices located at 1763 Foun- tain Drive, Reston, from 6-9 p.m. Refreshments and the requisite popcorn will be provided. To RSVP for this event, contact Mark Ingrao at [email protected] or call 703-707-9045 to reserve your seat. Contributions are appreciated.

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/ The Connection Children scribble on an Earth Day themed coloring page as their parents supervise. Babes in the Woods Toddlers find them appreciate the environ- From left, Sherrod Jefferson, Chantilly, and Michael Howard, Reston, have lunch after ment,” he said. cycling 35 miles. adventure at Rosenthal called the parents “big people” and had the chil- Walker Nature dren create binoculars with re- Cycling for Change cycled toilet paper tubes, yarn Center Earth and their imagination. More than 150 attend Ride After decorating their crafts, Day program. the group listened to a story about common animals, like to Provide in Reston Town By Reena Singh fish and salamanders, that the The Connection children were likely to see dur- Center. ing their nature trail adventure. By Reena Singh group of toddlers took Many of the parents had The Connection Aturns hugging a mas- come to previous Babes in the sive blow-up globe after Woods events, which happen ore than 150 people gave up their Satur- listening to a book about ani- two consecutive days in a row day morning last week to cycle for a mals and insects that can be every month. M found in the woods. Kristen Phillip, Reston, cause. The fifth annual Ride To Provide, an event to raise money for youth programs and The children, excited and at- brought her 2-year-old daugh- healing military veterans, drew in cyclists through- tentive, were at the Walker Na- ter Leah. out the greater D.C. metro area thanks to the balmy ture Education Center’s Earth “I started coming with my weather and a chance to ride with Washington Day Explorers program on older son,” she said. “I think the Redskins football players. Monday to trek through the for- program is really great.” Former Redskins player, Lorenzo Alexander, started est and learn more about the Yasmin Cupala juggled two the program as a way to combine his two passions: planet they live in. daughters, 3-year-old Sonia cycling and service. He and Kedric Golston hosted The event was for the Babes and 1-year-old Farrah. She From left, Nick Sundberg and Lorenzo the event at Reston Town Center. in the Woods nature program, drives from Vienna once a Alexander sign autographs for their fans. “Those veterans laid their lives on the line for us,” targeted for children ages 18 to month just for the program. he said. “Whether we agree what war they’re fight- “Even though Lorenzo left, he still comes back here 35 months. “We’ve been coming since ing in, they volunteered to go out there and protect and does it,” he said. “There’s no time too early to Sonia was 18 months,” she us.” He echoed what Johnson said about the National get started,” said naturalist Ken said. “Their nature programs Specifically, the event raises fund for Alexander’s Football League Pro-Bowler. Rosenthal, Reston Association. are the best. It’s a great way for ACES Foundation, Ride 2 Recovery and Dare2tri Para- “Even though he’s in Arizona, he still does events “And sometimes the out-of-the them to learn more about the Triathlon Club. here and his hometown, Oakland, California,” said box thinking really gets me.” environment.” Other Redskins football players cycling at the event event organizer Priscilla Johnson. “Lorenzo’s big into His personal philosophy is Next month’s program, Won- were Ryan Kerrigan, Antwaan Randle El, Logan cycling. It’s one of his loves.” there is no word or idea too big derful Wetlands, will take place Paulsen, Nick Sundberg, Chris Wilson and Kai Alexander said he chose Reston as a place to host to introduce to a child. from 10 to 11 a.m. on May 12 Forbath. the event year after year because of its location. “Selfishly, from an and 13 at Sunrise Valley Wet- Registered cyclists could ride 10, 20, 35 or 53 miles “I like this area,” he said. “It’s unique. It’s centrally environmentalist’s point of lands. Reservations are re- on the W&OD Railroad Regional Trail from Reston located, too.” view, it’s a great way to have quired by May 7. Town Center out towards Leesburg. At the end of George Foster, Ashburn, just returned from his ride For more information about events at the Walker Nature Education Cen- the ride was live music, free lunch and a free auto- in the early afternoon and was ready to have a free ter, call 703-476-9689, extension 5, or visit https://www.reston.org/ graph session with former and current Washington meal, hosted by Chipotle. ParksRecreationEvents/Nature/WalkerNatureCenter/WalkerNatureCenter/ Redskins players. “It was good,” he said about his ride. “I had some Default.aspx?qenc=HzT9ACzZbNs%3D&fqenc=VPAItzaY9s8vSsTO%2Fr3Xcw%3D%3D Event organizer Priscilla Johnson said the event’s problems with my bike, but I enjoyed it.” attendance has gone up every year except the cur- Richard Greene came all the way from Bowie, Md. Twenty-one- rent year - which remained the same as last year. to participate in the event. He said he only found month-old When they planned the event’s date, they did not out about it recently but took on the challenge any- Hannah realize it was the day before Easter. way. Fialcowitz deco- Still, many of the riders returned after being a part “I’m training for the diabetes race,” he said, talk- rates her recycled of previous years’ events. ing about another one of Alexander’s events. “I just binoculars with Michael Howard, Reston, said this was his second found out about it yesterday.” the help of her year participating in the event. He said he thought he finished first in his route. mother, Katie “It’s for a good cause,” he said. He ended up in second, but the event organizers do Oakley. David His friend, Sherrod Jefferson, found out about the not keep tabs on finishing times for Ride to Provide. Bour, 2, tackles event three years ago through members at his church. “This is my first real ride of the season,” he said. “I the project on his He’s been at every Ride to Provide event since. He hadn’t ridden in eight years. I will definitely be back own. loves Alexander’s commitment to the event. next year.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ April 23-29, 2014 ❖ 3 News By

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Rev. Richard Smallwood accepts his award. Area Students Win Scholarships dents and the adults at the gala MLK Cultural - to never stop learning. “I guarantee that if you stay Margarita Benavides started Children’s Adaptive Team Sports a year ago. Foundation the same, you will always be falling behind,” he said. Dream Makers This is the first year the schol- CATS Puts Special Needs Kids First arship reach expanded to Gala raises Loudoun County, said events and now is played in Reston, Chantilly, Woodbridge chairperson Mary Ann Hovis. Children’s Adaptive Team and Annandale. About 40 people signed up last year money for “A lot about getting the schol- and the organization serves nearly 120 so far this arship has to do with commu- Sports reinforces and year. students. nity service,” she said. “A lot of our players are returning players,” said By Reena Singh She noted the foundation was praises with soccer and Benavides. “We also have a lot players who play in The Connection started in 1999 to allow the both leagues, soccer and basketball. They all love founders - who went to the MLK trophies. getting a trophy at the end of the year, and it’s rein- ifteen northern Virginia Church in Reston - to give more forcing to shoot or kick the ball themselves.” students received schol- back to the community. By Reena Singh F Jay Thompson, Alexandria, has signed up his 14- arships to follow their Each student received a total The Connection year-old son Cyrus for several seasons. He said Cyrus dreams last week. of $4,000 split over the course has hearing loss in both ears, pervasive developmen- The Martin Luther King Cul- of two years. Included with the hildren with special needs can sometimes tal disorder and spastic Cerebral Palsy. tural Foundation Dream Makers scholarship is the Project Reach Cfeel like they are not a part of a community. “Cyrus is a sociable kid already,” he said. “He loves Award Gala drew in hundreds mentoring program, which was CATS - which stands for Children’s Adap- the company of other people.” of people to raise money and established in 2012. tive Team Sports - helps these kids feel like real win- Thompson said he has already seen improvements hand out college scholarships “It was awesome,” said ners by putting them on their own basketball and in his son because of the program. on Thursday. Victoria Powell, Manassas Park, soccer teams. “He seems to be a little more balanced and stable,” “It’s something like this that describing how she felt to get “We’ve had some parents who were emotional and he said. “The little guy was already a little dynamo will make me go to work tomor- the award. “Out of 158 appli- said they thought they’d never see their son play on to begin with. It gives him a little more confidence.” row and want to make the cants, I was one of the people a soccer team,” said founder and CEO Margarita Elizabeth Zielinski loves that she gets to cheer her world a better place for our chil- to get an award.” She is going Benavides. “Eighty percent of parents said there were 8-year-old son, Evan, on as he scores a soccer goal dren,” said Lieutenant Governor to Northern Virginia Commu- improvements on motor skills or attention.” just like a “normal” family, she said. Evan is autistic. Ralph Northam during a nity College next year in hopes Benavides was an athlete for most of her life. She “I hesitate to use the word normal,” she said. “It’s speech. He - as well as civil to save her parents money be- said her 26-year-old cousin, Camilo Adolfo Torres, one of those things that when you have a special rights attorney Bernie Cohen fore she transfers to Virginia has Sanfilippo Syndrome. He inspired her to pursue needs child, you just don’t think it’s going to be an and gospel music singer Rev. Tech. “I want to go into the a job in special education and to create CATS - which experience they’ll have.” Richard Smallwood - were hon- criminology field,” she said. is also his initials. The sports teams are cross-dis- She said her son slept with his first soccer trophy ored with unique paintings for Austin B. Atkinson, Ashburn, ability and for children ages 4 through 16, she said. and shows it to everyone he meets. their actions concerning civil also plans to go to Northern Disabilities range from Attention Deficit Hyperactiv- “Not only is he happy and getting the behavioral rights. This year’s master of cer- Virginia Community College ity Disorder, hearing impairment and Cerebral Palsy. support he needs, but we’re also getting that classic emony was Rear Admiral with hopes to finish his degree Practice is a one—hour session that includes stretch- experience,” she said. Norman Hayes, who was intro- at George Mason. ing and friendly scrimmages. For more information on registration and locations, duced as the first African- “I’m going to NOVA on a busi- The organization started its first season a year ago visit http://www.cats-sports.com/. American to obtain Admiral sta- ness management concentra- tus in naval intelligence. His tion, but I’m undecided,” he speech was a lesson for the stu- said.

Team photo of some of CATS soccer all-star players.

Photos by Reena Singh/ The Connection From left, Jennifer Johnson, Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam, Sally Miller strike a pose during the gala reception.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Past Time for Later Start Times @RestonConnect An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered for teenagers. It is nearly impossible for teen- tracted more than a year ago by Fairfax County to homes and businesses. It’s possible that, finally, agers to go to sleep before 11 p.m. or mid- Public Schools to develop proposals for start- Published by night. ing high schools after 8 a.m. Specific propos- Local Media Connection LLC high school will begin Fairfax County high school students average als will be presented shortly, and those spe- 1606 King Street six hours of sleep a night on weeknights. Re- cific proposals are sure to bring out specific Alexandria, Virginia 22314 the day a time healthier search shows they need nine hours of sleep. objections. Free digital edition delivered to Research has also quantified the costs Yes, changing start times will cost your email box. Go to for teens. connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe of sleep deprivation. Editorial money. Yes, changing start times will eenagers are sleep deprived, and That level of sleep deprivation con- require changing a lot of other things NEWS DEPARTMENT: sleep deprivation takes a significant tributes to depression and suicidal that many will find inconvenient. It’s To discuss ideas and concerns, Call: 703-778-9410 toll on safety, health and learning. thoughts. going to require significant will on the part of e-mail: T Driving-while-teen is challenging by itself; supporters of teen health, supporters of later [email protected] We’ve known this for decades. But for decades, literally, Fairfax County Pub- driving with sleep deprivation is like driving high school start times to push this proposal Kemal Kurspahic lic Schools (and Montgomery County, Md.) under the influence, and contributes to car across the finish line. Kudos to SLEEP in Fairfax Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 [email protected] have let a combination of reactionary blabber accidents both minor and major. advocates who have been pushing for so long. (“buck up and get moving;” “just tell them to Sleep deprivation is also associated with lack How much would you spend, how much Amna Rehmatulla Editorial Assistant go to bed earlier”) and organizational resis- of impulse control, another aspect of teenage would you be willing to be inconvenienced, to 703-778-9410 ext.427 tance prevent implementing a solution to this life that needs no augmentation. prevent a single suicide? To prevent a single [email protected] very real problem. It’s hard to learn when sleep deprived, and serious car crash? These are genuinely the Reena Singh Getting up at 5:30 or 6 a.m. to hop on a harder still to get excited about what one is things that are at stake. Community Reporter [email protected] school bus at 5:45 a.m. or even as late at 6:30 learning. — Mary Kimm, a.m. to get to school by 7:20 a.m. is not healthy Children’s National Medical Center was con- [email protected] Jon Roetman Sports Editor ❖ 703-778-9410 [email protected] @jonroetman

Victoria Ross Southwestern Virginia ❖ County Reporter 301-502-6027 [email protected] By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum natural beauty southwestern Virginia’s equivalent almost every weekend at some lo- State Delegate (D-36) of the moun- of the W&OD. It is a 34-mile walk- cation on the Crooked Road, ADVERTISING: tains and ing and biking trail that runs by Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. For advertising information e-mail: or many years Jane and I streams in this the Holston River and through From Abingdon near the Tennes- [email protected] have used our spring break part of the beautiful mountains. Jane and I see border we headed almost due F Trisha Hamilton to visit locations through- state are un- took a fabulous 8-mile circular north with many, many twists and Display Advertising out the Commonwealth of Vir- equaled, and hike from nearby Damascus with turns on 70 miles of winding 703-778-9419 ginia. This year was no exception the local half the distance on the Appala- mountains roads to Breaks Inter- [email protected] as we went to people are chian Trail and the remainder on state Park—“the Grand Canyon of Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 Commentary the southwest- wonderful to the Virginia Creeper Trail the South”—on the Kentucky bor- [email protected] ern region of meet. (www.virginiacreepertrail.org) der. (www.breakspark.com) Al- Debbie Funk the state. Al- A visit to the Town of Abingdon To better understand the history most 200 million years ago the National Sales though we drove about 225 miles is always recommended (http:// and culture of the region a stop at Russell Fork River gouged out a 5- 703-778-9444 to Roanoke from Reston, we were visitabingdonvirginia.com). Its Heartwood, the Southwest Vir- mile gorge that created a “break” [email protected] not yet in what the locals call historic streets in the center of ginia Artisan Gallery, in Abingdon from crossing the mountains for Editor & Publisher Southwest Virginia. In fact, only town are lined with beautiful early is a must. the settlers passing through the Mary Kimm by driving another 134 miles down Nineteenth Century homes. Its (www.heartwoodvirginia.org) region and spectacular geologic 703-778-9433 [email protected] I81 to Abingdon did we get to best known attraction is Barter While the exhibits are very infor- formations and views for modern @MaryKimm what many consider the doorstep Theatre with two stages offering mative and the creative works of day visitors. As one local resident Executive Vice President to Southwest Virginia. It would professional productions the artisans are beautiful, the advised us, be sure to take the geo- Jerry Vernon have been possible to drive an- (www.bartertheatre.com). The structure of Heartwood itself is a logic trail to view the wonders of [email protected] other 111 miles west with a short name came from the fact that in work of art and fine craftsman- the formations from below. Editor in Chief swing into Tennessee to get to the 1933 when it was first founded ship. Southwestern Virginia is E-mail me at kenplum.com if Steven Mauren Managing Editor western-most point in Virginia at attendees often paid in produce filled with wonderful country and you need help planning your trip Kemal Kurspahic Cumberland Gap. That point is for there was little money to be bluegrass music. Check the sched- to the great southwest or to other Photography: Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, further west than Detroit. Regard- had. Abingdon is also the begin- ule at www.myswva.org for festi- regions of the state. It is a great Craig Sterbutzel less of how far you travel, the ning of the Virginia Creeper Trail, vals and musical entertainment place to visit. Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly Production Manager: Letter to the Editor Geovani Flores on the value of our property. Suf- work, and play facilities to pay for the sewer charge) wants addi- Special Assistant to the Publisher Taxes, Taxes, Jeanne Theismann fice to say, this is a game that is these needs. What has changed? tional revenue. 703-778-9436 played each year - whatever you And why has the burden shifted What can we do to reduce these [email protected] Taxes call it, about 15.5 percent more to the small taxpayer? demands? First, we can delay the @TheismannMedia To the Editor: will have come out of our pockets Over the past year, new interest refurbishment of the Crescent CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 The Fairfax County Board of over the past three years. in building a North Reston Com- Apartments by a year or two. Circulation Manager: Supervisors (BOS) has been wres- In Reston, we have a new de- munity Center with an improve- These rent-controlled (affordable Linda Pecquex tling with the question of how to mand for more money. Not learn- ment in Baron Cameron Park has housing to the liberals) units can [email protected] meet their self-imposed demands ing from the Tysons experience, surfaced. One of the options is a wait a couple of years for the re- for more services and how to raise the new Reston Master Plan lays new $60M facility with a year- furbishment. We may even con- revenue (read “taxes”) to support the groundwork for a Special Tax round 50-meter swimming pool, sider selling off a portion of our those demands. The first source is District to pay for the infrastruc- indoor tennis courts and meeting holdings. We can go back to the the real estate tax - the tax on our ture features needed to support rooms. To fund this idea, we may drawing board on paying for the homes and businesses. The real the new Metro Silver Line stations. well experience an increase in the Silver Line infrastructure and get estate tax is a function of the value For years, Fairfax County has RCC Small Tax District #5 rates. more favorable proffers from the of our property and a function of placed this burden on the devel- Not to be outdone, the Water developers who stand to make a the rate of tax to be imposed based opers of the surrounding live, Authority (or who ever controls See Kenny, Page 11 6 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ April 23-29, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar ‘Chapter Two’ Opens at CenterStage Send announcements to By David Siegel [email protected]. The The Connection Where and When deadline is the Friday prior to the follow- Reston Community Players ing week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. eil Simon has a present “Chapter Two” at CenterStage, Reston Community “trademark witty, N Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, WEDNESDAY/APRIL 23-WEDNESDAY/APRIL 30 snappy dialogue, Hunters Woods Village Center, Photo by Traci J. Brooks Studios Kirby Celebrates “Reston at Fifty” Reston. Performances: April 25-May and relatable characters that in Photos. Monday through Friday, audiences enjoy, “ said Joshua 10. Friday & Saturday evenings at 8 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Reston Center Two p.m., Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m. Tick- Redford, artistic director, Building, 12005 Sunrise Valley Dr., ets $17-$20. Reston. Reston Community Players Call 703-476-4500 or visit www.leagueofrestonartists.org (RCP). Starting this Friday, the www.restonplayers.org. RCP will bring Simon’s “wide WEDNESDAY/APRIL 23-SUNDAY/APRIL 27 appeal to local audiences” with loss and how hard it is to move Mind, Heart, Vision Exhibit. his “Chapter Two.” on when tragedy occurs. It ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center “Chapter Two” follows the teaches us that everyone deals Street, Herndon. Every spring Art teachers at Herndon High School life of George Schneider, a re- with situations that are beyond invite senior artists to participate in a cent widower trying to make their control and that happi- juried art show. Students show his way in a new and rather ness is not permanent or guar- paintings, photographs, drawings, From left: Lori Brooks as Jennie Malone and Kristin and digital art. Student work is juried bumpy world of dating after a anteed but is something that Poling as Faye Medwick. by professional artists in the local long marriage. George is “still takes hard work to achieve and community. 703-956-6590 coming to terms with his wife’s hold on to...love isn’t some- www.artspaceherndon.org. death, who stumbles into a new ter Two’ is really about learning way into a Seinfeld episode. thing we choose it’s something relationship. He’s caught be- to say goodbye and hello, as well Greg Lang who plays Leo, that chooses us.” THURSDAY/APRIL 24 tween wanting to move ahead as recognizing that we all have to George’s brother, described his Kristin Poling is Faye Taste of the Town: April in Paris. play the imperfect hand we’re character this way: “Leo is the type Medwick “a vivacious, and cur- 5:30-8:30 p.m. Worldgate Centre at but being unable to let the intersection of Elden Street, go...with his trademark charm dealt. Fallibility and even loss ul- of guy you’d love to hate but can’t. rently somewhat scattered, Centreville Road and Worldgate and dry, acerbic wit,” said Jeff timately can create opportunity.” He’s like Charley Harper in ‘Two soap opera actress. She is disil- Drive in Herndon. Enjoy an evening featuring Breslow who plays George. The show is set in New York City and a Half Men’ or, more from the lusioned by the lack of excite- ment and warmth in her mar- entertainment reminiscent of Paris, “I appreciate Neil Simon’s apartments during the late-winter time frame, Jack Tripper from delectable food from 20 local rapid-fire dialogue, but this and early spring as the sun begins ‘Three’s Company.’ He’s the wise- riage and is floundering to find restaurants, raffle and auction. Tickets are $15/person, $25/couple, show has more gravitas than is peaks through grey clouds. “Chap- cracking womanizer who loves his fulfillment.” “Chapter Two” is “witty, $5 for children 4-12, children 3 and often associated with typical ter Two” received four 1978 Tony brother but thinks more about under free. Proceeds from Taste of Simon plays. In fact, its roots Award nominations. It was later himself than anyone else.” deeply moving, absolutely hi- the Town fund arts programming and outreach activities produced by the are semi-biographical,” said di- made into a 1979 movie. Aspects Describing the play, Lang said, larious, and thoroughly de- lightful,” added Polin. Foundation at ArtSpace Herndon. rector Adam Konowe. “‘Chap- of “Chapter Two” even found their “the play teaches about love and www.artspaceherndon.org See Calendar, Page 9 www.lostdogandcatrescue.org Adopt/Donate/Volunteer www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ April 23-29, 2014 ❖ 7 Sports Herndon Softball Edges Marshall in Eight Innings Herndon catcher “It’s just what we needed Martire delivers to keep us going. After two clutch doubles spring break, [we’re] in victory. feeling good.” Herndon — Herndon catcher Melanie Martire sophomore By Jon Roetman pitcher Chase The Connection Cooksey While Herndon returned from spring made her break on a positive note, Marshall had its he Herndon softball team first start of seven-game winning streak snapped and its showed rust from not practic- the season on record dropped to 8-4. The Statesmen are T ing during spring break, strik- Monday in the midst of the program’s best season ing out a dozen times in an ex- against since 2010, when Marshall finished 17-8 tra-inning contest against Marshall on April Marshall. and reached the region semifinals. 21. “We’re trying to set the bar really high While the Hornets found hits hard to for the girls,” said Whittington, who is in come by during their return to the diamond, Photos by her second season as Marshall head coach. Herndon made the most of the four they Craig Sterbutzel “We expect a lot out of them. Our Marshall produced. The Connection girls, we’re here to play. We’ve got some Catcher Melanie Martire drove in two really talented players on the team; we’ve runs with a double in the third inning and got talented players coming to Marshall. It’s center fielder Mary Dugan plated the game- not a slam dunk to be on this team as [it winner with a single in the eighth as the might have been] with a smaller school Hornets beat Marshall 4-3 at Herndon High from past years. The population is growing School. The Hornets won their third straight and the competition is getting super.” game after starting the season 0-4. “It’s just what we needed to keep us go- SOPHOMORE PITCHER MADISON ing,” Martire said. “After spring break, LARSEN is a primary reason for the [we’re] feeling good.” Statesmen’s success. After being named Martire, Herndon’s cleanup hitter, had team MVP as a freshman, the right-handed two of the team’s four hits. Her two-out hurler has put together another strong sea- double to deep center field in the third in- son. Against Herndon, Larsen allowed four ning drove in a pair of runs and gave the runs — one earned — and four hits in 7 1/ Hornets a 2-0 lead. She led off the bottom 3 innings. She walked four and struck out of the eighth inning with a double that 12. glanced off the shortstop’s glove. Two bat- While dominant at times, she also ap- ters later, Dugan’s single up the middle gave peared frustrated with the home-plate Herndon a walk-off win. umpire’s strike zone. “[Martire is] everything a coach could “She has a lot of different pitches and hope for in a player,” Herndon head coach she’s just a workhorse,” Whittington said. Amber Kirk said. “… She’s very passionate “She’s got a really great mindset. You can about the game and just a passionate per- tell: when she’s smiling, she’s in the zone. I son in general, so that rubs off on the other think tonight a few things took some twists girls. … She is a player that wants it and and turns, maybe she just got off kilter. She’s she makes the other girls know that she one of those you want in there in the eighth, wants the game, she wants to win.” ninth inning.” Sophomore left fielder Celestina HERNDON SOPHOMORE PITCHER Dunavant finished 2-for-3 for Marshall. Chase Cooksey delivered a two-out double Larsen, junior shortstop Kat Uher, freshman in the fourth inning, stole third base and second baseman Amelia Ely and junior scored on a throwing error, giving the Hor- Herndon catcher Melanie Martire went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and catcher Shelby Thomas each entered nets a 3-0 lead. two RBIs against Marshall on April 21 Monday’s game hitting better than .300. While Herndon made the most of its op- Marshall entered the Conference 13 por- portunities, Marshall managed 11 hits but I felt like [Herndon’s] hits kind of came in out there.” tion of its schedule on Tuesday, when the left seven runners stranded in scoring posi- a timely fashion.” Senior Sarah Kurtz also pitches for Statesmen traveled to face Wakefield, after tion. The Statesmen left the bases loaded Herndon senior Katherine Milazzo earned Herndon. The Connection’s deadline. Marshall will in the fifth and seventh innings. the victory in the pitcher’s circle, allowing “They’re all hitting their spots,” Martire travel to face McLean at 6:30 p.m. on Trailing 3-0, Marshall cut the lead to one one earned run in three innings of relief. said, “and that’s all a catcher could ask for.” Wednesday, April 23, and will host Falls with a pair of runs in the fifth inning, in- She gave up six hits and walked three. Kirk said junior shortstop Ashley Schnarrs Church on Friday, April 25. cluding an RBI single by junior Ashley Stern. Cooksey made her first start of the year has also played well for Herndon this sea- Whittington has lofty expectations for the Center fielder Marieka Pierce tied the score in the circle, lasting five-plus innings. She son. Statesmen. with an RBI single in the sixth, but the allowed two runs — one earned — and five Last season, Kirk’s first with the Hornets, “We’re going to be in the state champion- Statesmen failed to capitalize on multiple hits, while striking out one. Herndon went 15-5 in the regular season ship on June 14,” she said. “That’s my goal opportunities. “I’m really impressed with how she did,” and entered the Concorde District tourna- and it’s just one … game at a time.” “I thought that they were coming to- Kirk said about the sophomore pitcher. “Her ment as a top seed, but the Hornets lost to Herndon traveled to face Westfield on gether, they were jelling,” Marshall head personality, she’s kind of more timid, a qui- Chantilly in the semifinals. Kirk said the Tuesday, after The Connection’s deadline. coach Missy Whittington said. “I just felt like eter person on the field, but her perfor- team has its sights set on winning the Con- The Hornets will host Centreville at 6:30 we couldn’t get our hits in a timely fashion. mance … just proved she can hold her own ference 5 tournament this year. p.m. on Friday, April 25. 8 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ April 23-29, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

From Page 7 Reston. Global Camps Africa (GCA) is member of the Country Gentlemen Amphibian Idol. 7 - 8 p.m. Sunrise hosting a dinner and auction to raise and also founded the Navy’s Country Valley Wetlands - 12700 Sunrise money to send to HIV-affected Current band. Bill surrounds himself Valley Drive. Park on the left (west) children to camp where they learn with superb musicians and their side of the office building. All ages. life skills, health and HIV awareness. combined talents are absolutely top Frogs and toads sing in the spring GCA, a locally run, internationally notch. $15 admission. http:// hoping to attract mates, providing us active nonprofit provides young www.bluegrassville.com/billemerson with a memorable outdoor people in South Africa a chance to experience. Learn which songs spend two weeks connecting, learning, laughing, and camping, all SUNDAY/APRIL 27 Reston’s civic and community organizations will be celebrating anniversaries all year. belong to which amphibians, and Check out all the fun in store for the community at www.restoncelebrates.org. explore Sunrise Valley Wetlands to in hopes of combatting the spread of Trout Fishing in America. 3 p.m., at see which are calling. Reservations HIV/AIDS. Tickets: https:// The Centerstage, Reston Community For information about how to add your organization’s anniversary-themed event, please email [email protected]. required by April 21. Fee: $5/person www.globalcampsafrica.org/ Center Hunters Woods. This Grammy RA members, $7/person Non- celebrate-sizananoi-2014 or call 703- Award nominated duo’s infectious mix members. For more information, 437-0808. of folk/pop and family music is email [email protected], or Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie. 7:30 enriched by the diverse influences of call 703-476-9689 and press 5. p.m. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, reggae, Latin, blues, jazz and classical 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. A music. $15 Reston/$30 Non-Reston. phenomenal group of musicians led www.restoncommunitycenter.com or FRIDAY/APRIL 25 by Bill Emerson who was a founding 703-476-4500. Senior Container Gardening. 1 - 2:30 p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston. Adults 55 & older. Learn what flowers and herbs grow best in containers and how to arrange them creatively. COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Listen to a presentation then plant a C O W small container to take home. Reservations required by April 22. Welcoming, Diverse, Progressive Fee: $8/person RA members, $12/ ST. ANNE’S person Non-members. For more EPISCOPAL information, contact [email protected] or 703-435- CHURCH • Reston 6530 for reservations. 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I Empty Bowls Fundraiser. 5:30-8 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II p.m. Floris United Methodist Church, Sunday school: preschool - grade 2 13600 Frying Pan Road, Herndon. Music: grades 3 - 7 b Pre-event tickets are $25 and tickets 10:25 a.m. Sunday School Grades 3 to 12 Music 4 years to 2nd grade To Highlight at the door are $30. It will include a 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II bowl handcrafted by a local potter, 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service your Faith that you may keep, plus soup, bread, Nursery care provided at 9:00 a.m. service a beverage and dessert. All proceeds Community, raised will go to hunger relief in The Rev. James Papile, Rector Northern Virginia. Pre-event tickets The Rev. Laura Cochran 703-437-6530 Call Karen at can be purchased by mailing a check www.stannes-reston.org made out to Food for Others and sent 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston 703-917-6468 to Giving Circle of HOPE, P.O. Box 8832, Reston VA 20195. Tickets will be held at the door. For questions, please contact: [email protected] or call 703-665-9334. Visit www.givingcircleofhope.org

FRIDAY/APRIL 25, 26 – MAY 2, 3, 9, 10 “Chapter Two.” 8 p.m. Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Neil Simon’s sparkling comedy. Tickets can be purchased at www.restonplayers.org.

SATURDAY/APRIL 26 Champions4Children 5K Race and Fun Run. 9 a.m. Lake Fairfax Park, Reston. Fun for the whole family including performance by children’s magician The Great Zucchini Race proceeds to benefit SafeSpot of Fairfax, a safe haven for abused children in Fairfax County. SafeSpotFairfax.org Global Camps Africa Dinner and Auction. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oracle Headquarters 1900 Oracle Way,

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LIONS CLUB BUILDING radar can’t find me – further referencing the will present its 2014 GEICO Student Awards Survived by JoAnn, Richard and Nancy (Sorenson) Eckhardt, C.B. radio days. Updating to the “Kenny-with- SUNDAY APRIL 27TH 12:00 noon at a May 16 ceremony in Washington, D.C., and granddaughter Danielle Eckhardt. Services will be held pri- Over 800 lots Antique & 19th century period furniture, Eng- cancer” days, I’m a month or so past my last vately. Contributions in her memory may be made to: Green- and is accepting applications for the hon- spring Scholars Fund, Philanthropy Office, 7440 Spring Village, lish furniture, formal mahogany, mid century, carved oak, very encouraging CT Scan, the one I wrote Dr, Springfield, VA 22150 or to Friends of Lake Anne, 11400 50+ Persian silk & wool rugs, Fenton, slot machine, pottery, about when my oncologist offered me a con- ors through Monday, April 28, at http:// glassware, chests, corner cupboards, early tables, bed sets, Washington Plaza W. #403, Reston, VA 20190. gratulatory handshake, a gesture he had not www.wrap.org/files/youthOutreach.htm. garden planters, quilts, gemstone & fine jewelry, secretaries, made in the five-plus years since we’ve been Victorian, antiques, advertising, statues, bookcases, side- Entry is free. 26 Antiques boards, collectibles & more! tangling with this damn disease; and I’m One man approximately seven weeks away from my next The GEICO Student Awards, now in their with courage auctionzip.com ID#16796 We pay top $ for antique S Burke, Auctioneer #2759 CT scan, “intervaled” every three months at 22nd year, are presented each year to high- furniture and mid-century makes a present. Seven weeks is far enough away 11326 James Madison Hwy near rt 28 school student groups promoting alcohol Danish/modern majority. (434)251-5769 where I’m not even thinking about it, or the teak furniture, STERLING, Please email confirmation to [email protected] and drug-free lifestyles to their peers. The MEN'S WATCHES, jewelry -Andrew Jackson possibility of its discouraging results that I’ll and costume jewelry, know about on or about June 9th. I am cruis- awards, including cash prizes up to $ 1,000, paintings/art glass/clocks. ing, emotionally, and savoring the excellent are judged by a panel of area substance- Schefer Antiques @ results from the last scan and not yet worrying, 703-241-0790. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements abuse prevention professionals including Email:[email protected] wondering, hoping, praying (too much) about my next scan. This means, at the moment – or representatives from local traffic safety or- moments, I should say, I am enjoying a rela- ganizations and prevention coalitions. tively stress-free and blissful ignorance to what may – or hopefully may not, be happening in Student groups are judged on their lead- Employers: my lungs. I am, to quote a Three Stooges line: ership, effectiveness, innovation and in- “as safe as in my mother’s arms.” volvement of both the student body and Let me admit for the record, when you’re community in their efforts to prevent un- Are your originally scheduled as terminal by your oncologist (“13 months to two years”), grasping derage drinking. The winners will receive recruiting ads at straws, rationalizing, wishful thinking and plaques and monetary awards. denial (which as you regular readers know is Founded in 1982, WRAP is an award-win- not working in more than just a river in Egypt…an “NYPD” ning, public private partnership working to reference), become de rigueur, a sort of stan- other papers? dard operating procedure – whether you prevent drunk driving and underage drink- intend it to be or not. And whether these days ing in the Washington Metropolitan area. – or should I further admit and characterize For more information, go to www.wrap.org. Try a better them as daze – are simply a grand illusion, or a 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements type of non-arrogant delusion, is another dis- way to fill tinction I’m not the least bit worried about. The reality, for me, is that I can breathe easily – Fundraiser your figuratively and literally, thank God? (And to be fair, thanks also go to my oncologist and to To Support SHARE employment myself as well; for we’ve both played a part in openings this cancer battle.) A fundraiser for SHARE, Inc. has been And why shouldn’t I be exceedingly – and announced by HBC Realty Group’s (Keller perhaps naively – grateful, for my still being Williams Realty) Community Charity Cham- North alive and reasonably well. Only 16 percent of Potomac Rockville lung cancer patients survive beyond five years; pions. Come to dinner on Tuesday, May 13, 5 I’m at five years and two months now. from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pulcinella Italian Host Potomac Whatever good news I receive, whatever posi- Chevy in McLean to support SHARE, Inc. Enjoy Great Bethesda Falls Chase tive spin I can give my results, whatever smiles Herndon dinner and know that approximately 70 per- Dulles Reston and handshakes I elicit are crucial to this pur- Airport 1 McLean Vienna suit of life that I live every day. The only recur- cent of the proceeds from food and drink will Oakton 6 Washington, Arlington ring and disturbing thought I have, now that go to the charity, as long as the diner brings Chantilly 4 D.C. I’m past this statistically relevant five-year sur- Centreville the flyer for the event. Contact HBC Realty Fairfax vivability measure (and this is not about being North Clifton 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements in remission, which I’m not; I’m still undergo- Group at 703-734-0192 or visit Historic Burke Clifton Fairfax Springfield 3 Station ing chemotherapy) is: I can’t help juggling in www.HBCRealtyGroup.com to receive a flyer. 2 my mind whether being five years post-diagno- Laurel Hill sis makes me closer to the end of my life or further away from it. As such, when I experi- Kenny ence a kind of break in my action, when I’m • Target your best job between halves, so to speak, when the past From Page 6 and future of my cancer life is not front and lot of money on each parcel developed candidates where center but instead more off to the side, these they live. are days to relish and I don’t even like condi- (think campaign donations). We can put the ments. But that’s what a cancer diagnosis, par- development of the Baron Cameron Park on • Reach readers in ticularly a terminal one, will do: change every- hold. It has been doing well for the past 30 thing. Rolling with the punches is how one has years. It can wait a few more years. addition to those to learn to live: good with the bad, bad with who are currently the good, the last scan, the next scan, compar- However, most of the discussion on the looking for a job. ing the results from your ongoing lab work and budget and taxes is moot until the Socialist your occasional face-to-face appointments/ Governor and leftist-controlled Senate of exams with the oncologist are what drive this Virginia stop playing leverage games and • Proven readership. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements cancer bus that you’d rather never have been on. But you’re on it, all the time. This experi- face the fact that two out of every three Vir- • Proven results. ence is a never-ending (hopefully never end- ginians oppose Medicare expansion. In spite ing, let’s be honest) roller coaster-type ride of of denials and flat out lies, the majority of emotions, treatment options, preoccupations and mental gymnastics. Anything and every- Virginians do not want the train wreck thing I can do to find some peace in the life- Medicare-expansion - No McAwfulcare, no expectancy challenged and very unexpected Warnercare, no Howellcare, and no 703-917-6464 medical circumstances in which I find myself Plumcare. Pass a clean budget bill. so immersed, is what I do. I’m in a good place classified@connection right now. It won’t last given the timing of what Notice how quiet the Democrat-domi- newspapers.com my life’s cycle is at present (scans and all), but nated BOS has been. Nobody has come forth no matter. I’m not stressing backwards or wor- to state what tax increase will be needed to rying forwards. This is as good as it gets, realis- Great Papers • Great Readers pay for Medicare-expansion. You can be Great Results! tically speaking. Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for sure it is not chump-change. The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. 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Realtors: Great Kitchens Help Sell Homes Designer Jacquelin Lluy, of Nicely Done look for but there are other materials that people Kitchens and Baths in Springfield, recently can use like caesarstone and quartz,” said transformed the kitchen of a home in Mantua, in Sagatov. “Choose nice, solid counter tops that Fairfax, from a small, dark space to a light-filled, compliment the cabinetry.” free-flowing culinary oasis. “The kitchen was built in the ’70s with a small, FOR THOSE WHO WANT to update a kitchen dark eat-in kitchen table for four,” Lluy. “The and think they will be selling their home within family wanted a view of their expansive wooded five to seven years, Sagatov suggests that lot and an island built for entertaining and homeowners think about the resale value before family meals with their young boys.” remodeling. “Make the kitchen timeless,” she The new kitchen includes an island made of said. “Don’t put too much of your personality maple. “The two-height island has a ‘truffle’ into the kitchen. If you want to show off your finish [and] was designed for game nights, personality, do that with paint or kitchen football watching, entertaining friends on the decorations, but make the things that cost a lot higher level while the lower level is used for of money neutral and timeless, so when you go quick weekday meals and easy clean up with to sell your home, it appeals to a much broader sink, trash/recycle and dishwasher located audience.” there.” If you plan on renovating the kitchen, do it early, “not when you’re about to sell so that you BEFORE PUTTING ONE’S HOME on the can enjoy it too,” continued Sagatov. market, real estate agents encourage homeowners to spruce up the kitchen. Well- HOWEVER, ONE DOESN’T need to remodel designed, free-flowing kitchens like Lluy’s can an entire kitchen before putting a home on the often make or break the sale of a home say some market. Real estate agents say there are a few local Realtors. changes that homeowners can make to help their “I think a kitchen is one of the top things that kitchen sparkle. a buyer looks at,” said Arlington Realtor Michelle “If you don’t have an updated kitchen there Sagatov of the Michelle Sagatov group at are things that you can do to make it look McEnearney Associates. updated, clean and fresh,” said Sagatov. Alexandria-based Realtor Elizabeth Lucchesi of Make sure the kitchen has matching appli- the LizLuke Team at McEnearney Associates ances that are in good working order. “It doesn’t said, “Kitchens are the nucleus of the house. It is matter if they are stainless steel, black or white where everybody hangs out. The kitchen has to as long as they match,” said Lucchesi. look good and feel good.” An open kitchen appeals to buyers. “Having a Ken Nies, of Two Poor Teachers in Annandale, kitchen area where you can cook while spending recently remodeled the kitchen in a Falls Church time with family, is important,” said Lucchesi. home adding “custom window millwork, “Having it open into a living area allows the lighting, a backsplash, a large center entertain- cook to be connected to others.” ment island and farm sink.” Nies advises using Don’t underestimate the power of lighting. “different materials on your island to give a “Under-counter mounted lighting makes all the custom look.” difference in the world,” said Lucchesi. “It gives Realtors suggest investing in quality cabinetry and countertops. “Granite is something people See Tips, Page 7

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2 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ Spring Real Estate & New Homes 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Spring Real Estate & New Homes What to Expect Buying or Selling By Marilyn Campbell Anthony B. Sanders, Ph.D., Distinguished Fairfax County The Connection HOME PRICES are on the rise. “If you put Professor of Real Estate Finance at George a home on the market and it gets multiple Mason University said, “Very simply, this is Real Estate Overview eal estate agent Joan Caton offers, the eight other people who didn’t get still an area that is growing, so housing ❖ In February, 789 homes were sold in Fairfax Cromwell says she lost a home the house will bid on another house,” said home sales will continue to rise, but more County, an increase of 2.1 percent from the 773 bidding war last week in Falls Cromwell. “In a market where there are slowly than during the real estate bubble.” homes sold in February 2013. R ❖ On average, homes that sold in Fairfax County in Church even though her client multiple offers it definitely drives the prices Still, agents are optimistic as they enter February were on the market for 60 days, 8 days was a strong contestant. up and it drives them up quickly.” the spring buying season. “The state of the longer than the 52-day average in February “We were one of five contracts and we real estate market is great,” said Marsha 2013. ❖ even waived the appraisal,” said Schuman of the Washington Fine Prop- The average home sales price of all homes that “We see a new trend in all sold in February 2014 in Fairfax County was Cromwell of of McEnearney Associates. erties’ Schuman Team. “The weather is $499,765, an increase of 4.8 percent over the “Any house that is close-in [to Washing- behind us and there is a momentum go- February 2013 average sales price of $476,735. price ranges where Compared to the annual 2013 average home ton, D.C.] and that is in nice condition, ing into the spring market that feels very sales price of $531,136, the February price is going to attract a lot of attention.” buyers want to buy where positive.” decreased 5.9 percent. Real estate agents say spring is one of The spring market in the Washington, ❖ The average sales price for detached homes that sold in February 2014 was $677,199, an the busiest times of the year for home they can walk to amenities, D.C, area is aligned with academic cal- increase of 7.4 percent over the February 2013 sales and there is dearth of available endars. “It starts in April and May in the average of $630,557. homes in popular neighborhoods. “The restaurants and shops. suburbs,” says Cromwell. “Those in the ❖ The average sales price of attached homes increased 6.9 percent in the same time period, lack of inventory in sought-after commu- military or who work for the World Bank to $352,384 from $329,534 the year before. nities like Arlington and McLean has al- Buyers are satisfied with for example, put their homes on the mar- ❖ In February, the number of active listings in the ready ushered in the return of bidding ket in spring to prepare to relocate dur- County was 1,814, an increase of 26.3 percent smaller houses that are over the 1,436 listed in February 2013. Based on wars for move-in ready properties,” said ing the summer.” the February 2014 listings and the current sales John Eric, Vice President TTR Sotheby’s conveniently located.” Proximity to public transportation in- rate, there is a 2.3 month supply of homes for International Realty in Arlington. “I ex- creases desirability. “For example, Reston sale in the County, up from the 1.9 month — Marsha Schuman, supply a year ago. pect all sectors of the market to see price SOURCE: Fairfax County gains and demand to remain high.” Washington Fine Properties See What to Expect, Page 7 Office of Management and Budget Tips from the pros on boosting A Picture Perfect Home a home’s curb appeal.

By Marilyn Campbell you would want to see if you were shop- The Connection ping for a house.” The yard should be pristine and vibrant. hen Realtors Marsha Schuman “Trimming, mulching and planting some Wand Betsy Schuman Dodek drive colorful plants are key,” said Pritchard. up to a home to show it to a pro- “Add color with flowers, pots with plants, spective buyer, they know that they have choosing things like geraniums and pan- only one chance to make a good first im- sies,” said Dodek. “Adding color just makes pression. Potomac-based Dodek and such a difference. It makes the yard pop.” Schuman of the Schuman Team of Wash- Consider safety. “Is the yard hazard-free?” ington Fine Properties say a home’s curb asks Dodek. “It needs to be freshly mowed appeal matters. and mulched with dark mulch because that “When we think of curb appeal we think makes the greenery pop. Make sure your of the lawn and landscaping, front door, bushes are trimmed and proportionate. windows, roof and how it all looks,” said Look at trees to make sure they aren’t block- Dodek. “Buyers want to buy from someone ing the size of the house.” who has taken really good care of their “One of the next areas we look at are pa- home and that translates in to curb appeal.” tios, walkways and fences,” continued Dodek. “Do they need repairs? Is there loose Photo courtesy of TruPlace mortar?” Reston Realtors say this Oakton home exemplifies ideal curb appeal, a critical McLean Realtor Ann McClure of factor when selling a home. McEnearney Associates says that a home’s exterior should be well-lit. “You need good Schuman added, “If things are not nice looking and functional lighting which on the outside, then [potential buyers] “The sense of arrival is should be on in the evening.” wonder what the house will be like on the Examine the entrance. “Take a look at the Spring Real Estate inside.” very important — front door,” said Dodek. “Does it need paint- & New Homes ing? We had a recent listing and we painted REAL ESTATE AGENTS SAY buyers want you never get a second the door red and added new hardware and is produced by to purchase a well-cared for home, and the chance to make a first a kick plate and that made it stand out. That Connection Newspapers exterior aesthetic of a home creates that is something that is very cost effective to www.ConnectionNewspapers.com impression. Whether you’re planning to put impression.” do.” Local Media Connection LLC your house on the market or would just like A clean appearance is critical. “There a clean and fresh exterior to welcome you — Chris Pritchard should be no algae stains on the roof,” said For more information, home each day, local real estate experts of- McClure. “The homeowner should make call 703-778-9431 or email fer advice on enhancing a home’s exterior. critiquing your own home. “Stand in front sure that if they have siding that it doesn’t [email protected] McLean-based realtor Chris Pritchard of of your house and take a look,” she said. McEnearney Associates suggests starting by “Walk up the driveway, ask yourself what See Picture Perfect, Page 7 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ Spring Real Estate & New Homes 2014 ❖ 3 Spring Real Estate & New Homes Local Designers Help Unveil DC Design House Area tastemakers dream home, Go: D.C Design House Location: 4600 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008 currently on the market for $3.85 million. Hours: Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., closed Monday, $25. The home will be open for tours through May 11, 2014. Visit www.dcdesignhouse.com. By Marilyn Campbell Victoria Sanchez of Victoria At Home in The Connection Old Town, Alexandria, designed the family breakfast room. “I wanted to create a room ocal designers showed off their with a casual and cozy feel,” she said. The master work when the 2014 DC room, which has large picture windows that LDesign House was unveiled re- offer uninterrupted views of nature, con- cently. From Arlington to Burke, nects the kitchen with butler’s pantry/wine and Alexandria to Potomac, Md., the area’s tasting room. Sanchez choose woven rattan top designers competed for an opportunity furniture to fill the space. to donate their talent to transform a local, Jeff Akseizer and Jamie Brown of Akseizer grand home into a showcase home. Design Group in Alexandria designed the The home, which is on the market for family room, which overlooks the pool and $3.85 million, is now open to the public for patio. The design duo created a room with tours. It features six-bedrooms, five full-and French doors that open to the pool area two half-baths. Built in 1929, the home fea- when the weather is mild, but added a lin- tures a three-car garage and a pool. The ear, modern fireplace to create a warm and stone house offers three levels and nearly cozy space during cooler months. They cre- 8,000 square feet of living space, which lo- ated “cascading light down the hand-woven cal designers transformed. wall covering…” The room is filled with or- ganic textures, tone-on-tone colors and Photo by Angie Seckinger THE HOME’S FRONT FAÇADE was de- “nods to both a mid-century flair and mod- One of the home’s guest bathrooms signed by David Benton and Jim Rill of ernism.” was created by Arlington-based “I wanted to create a room Potomac’s Rill Architects. Inspired by the One of the home’s guest bathrooms was Allie Mann of Case Design/Remod- with a casual and cozy feel.” Photo by Marilyn Campbell stately stone home, the duo decided to add created by Arlington-based Allie Mann of eling. The room features Calcutta Jeff Akseizer and Jamie Brown, of Akseizer Design Group in Alexandria, a bit of detail and interest in the form of Case Design/Remodeling Inc. Mann de- marble flooring in a herringbone — Victoria Sanchez, of Victoria At Home designed the family room of the DC Design House. The room is filled “style appropriate light fixtures, shutters, scribes the small space as “chic, classic and pattern and the acoustic “Moxie” in Old Town Alexandria with organic textures, tone-on-tone colors and “nods to both a mid- furniture and accent colors.” When choos- timeless … a jewel box bath.” The room fea- showering system that allows one century flair and modernism.” ing a paint color for the front door, they tures Calcutta marble flooring in a herring- to listen to music while bathing. Photo by Marilyn Campbell wanted a hue that was traditional, but un- bone pattern and the acoustic “Moxie” show- Victoria Sanchez, of Victoria At Home in Old Town, Alexandria, designed the family breakfast room. The Parmele of C2 Paint, Potomac Paint & De- striking textured design.” expected. Their choice: a “high-gloss verdi- ering system that allows one to listen to bedroom in the home. In an effort to create room, which has large, picture windows that offer uninterrupted views of nature, connects the kitchen with sign with locations in Alexandria, Arlington Now in its seventh year, the annual event gris green-blue [that] immediately catches music while bathing. Mann was able to pre- a light and airy space, the duo selected wall butler’s pantry/wine tasting room. and Chantilly, added color to the back stair- is a fundraiser for Children’s National Health your eye from the street. They replaced the serve and refinish the home’s original iron paper in a pink floral pattern. “We choose case. The team chose paintable wallpaper System, formerly Children’s National Medi- existing solid wood single door with a glass- bathtub. streamlined furniture and fabrics to accent Janice Donelson, a classically trained artist. low for a larger master bathroom and a walk- green. Colbert added crown molding for in shades of plum, lilac, and spring green. cal Center. The D.C. Design House has raised paned French door that “pulls outside views Susan Donelson and Sharon Bubenhofer, the Asian feeling of the wallpaper.” The in closet with built-in shelving. Colbert dis- additional detail. “One of the room’s multi- Paintable wall paper “conveniently camou- more than $1 million and attracted more sand daylight into the entry hall.” of Cleveland Hall Design created a guest room, designed whimsically in pink and THE MASTER BEDROOM was designed covered a painting that she thought would purpose features is a silver toned gilded flages old plaster wall cracks, provides du- than 55,000 visitors over the past six years. green, features twin beds. The art in the by Nancy Colbert of Design Partners in be perfect for a master bedroom, and de- butterfly side table that was created by a rability for high-traffic use and creates a room was painted by Donelson’s mother, McLean. The space was repurposed to al- signed the room around it. She chose an newly discovered artist. It is a work of art ivory turned-post king bed that she furnished and a table.” with silk bedding in parchment and seafoam Beth Boggs, Teri Lohmann and Lynne

Photo by Marilyn Campbell Photo by Marilyn Campbell Jeff Akseizer and Jamie Brown, of Akseizer Design Group in Alexandria, Susan Donelson and Sharon Bubenhofer, of Cleveland Hall Design cre- designed the family room of the DC Design House. The duo created a Photo by Marilyn Campbell ated a light and airy guest bedroom in the DC Design House. The room, room with French doors that open to the pool area when the weather is The master bedroom was designed by Nancy Colbert, of Design Partners Photo by Angie Seckinger designed whimsically in pink and green, features twin beds. Art in the mild, but added a linear, modern fireplace to create a warm and cozy in McLean. The space was repurposed to allow for a larger master The home’s front façade was designed by Rill Architects’ David Benton room was painted by Donelson’s mother, Janice Donelson, a classically space during cooler months. bathroom and a walk-in closet with built-in shelving. and Jim Rill of Potomac. trained artist. 4 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ Spring Real Estate & New Homes 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ Spring Real Estate & New Homes 2014 ❖ 5 Spring Real Estate & New Homes Sampler of New Homes Offerings

Photos by Craig Sterbutzel New homes in Vienna in the Maymont community, built by Basheer & Edgmoore. Basheer & Edgemoore Wins Silver The Van Metre Portsmouth Model at Brambleton includes 3,692 square The Maymont community in Vienna, Va. won a luxury estates and communities. The company se- feet with five bedrooms and three baths with a main level bedroom and Silver Award for Basheer & Edgemoore at the Na- lects and develops each property based on its tional Sales and Marketing Awards for 2014. natural beauty, convenience and potential, with a full bath. Van Metre homes operates an award-winning new homes Hosted by the National Association of Home Build- sense of respect for preservation and history. design center at 24600 Mill Stream Drive #400, Stone Ridge, VA 20105. ers, Basheer & Edgemoore took silver in the Over the years, Basheer & Edgemoore used tech- Community of the Year category. nological advances and improvements in The 5,000-8,000-square-foot homes at Maymont construction and design, and these efforts have feature amenities such as hardwood flooring, gran- garnered industry recognition for leadership and ite countertops and brick and stone exteriors. innovation. Since its founding, Basheer & Edgemoore has Visit www.basheerandedgemoore.com. emerged as a leading developer and builder of

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Do any kind of painting or touch Schuman said, “We see a new trend in all up painting of siding trim and doors that price ranges where buyers want to buy where needs to be done. Sometimes you don’t have they can walk to amenities, restaurants and to paint at all if you do power washing. All shops. Buyers are satisfied with smaller homes get dusty. Sometimes paint fades and houses that are conveniently located. They needs repainting.” want an easier life. Convenience is the new “Another easy thing is the windows,” said real estate buzzword. Property becomes com- Dodek. “Remove screens and wash the win- pelling when buyers see value.” dows. You want your house to sparkle in- Sanders said some communities are es- side and out.” pecially competitive. “Virginia has two of Pritchard said, “Curb appeal also goes to the wealthiest counties in the country, having a fence in good shape: washed and Loudoun and Fairfax counties, so those com- painted or washed and sealed. The home’s munities should see a fairly short turn over.” deck should be in good shape. More often than not a deck should be power washed NOT EVERYONE IS KEEPING with the Photo courtesy of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty and painted or stained or sealed or what- trend. “We’re not seeing middle class fami- John Eric, Vice President TTR Sotheby’s International Realty says lack of ever the appropriate finish is.” lies buying homes through the mortgage inventory in sought-after communities like Arlington and McLean has Minor touches can make a major impact. market,” said Sanders, the GMU professor. already ushered in the return of bidding wars for move-in ready proper- “Take a look at your mailbox,” said Dodek. “Their income was devastated during the ties like this Arlington home. “Is it upright? Is it tilted? Does it need to be housing bubble burst due to foreclosures. painted? Real household income has fallen since Schuman says that homes priced below present, but there are signs that these buy- Don’t hide your amenities. “If you have a 2007. So the American middle class is worse $1.3 million “are being snapped off the mar- ers are out there and wanting to buy.” swimming pool, we get them to remove the off than it was in 2007. It’s more high-in- ket if they are well conditioned and fairly Cromwell agrees, “The 600-900K cover,” said Dodek. “There’s nothing more come families with cash or investors who priced. The ultra-luxury market, homes over price point is very busy for a house in beautiful than a beautiful blue swimming are buying homes.” $2 million, is a little bit slower paced at good condition.” pool.”

Tips for Creating an Appealing Kitchen From Page 2 the illusion that you have a lot of countertop space when in reality maybe you don’t.” Spruce up dated cabinetry. “Painting cabinets a crisp white goes a long way,” said Sagatov. “A lot of older kitchens have dark wood. Putting a coat of fresh paint and new hardware goes a long way and is an investment that gives you so much money back.” Sagatov said, “Another easy fix would be painting the walls. Taupe or grey paint on the walls in the kitchen would be soothing and go well with the white cabinets. Those fixes don’t cost a lot of money.” Fixtures are another minor element that can make a big impression. “Make sure that cabinet pulls are up- dated with materials like glass or brushed nickel,” said Lucchesi. “Great faucets are like a nice pair of shoes or a good belt.” Lucchesi speaks from experience. “We sold a 1940s house recently with a small kitchen,” she said. “We added new appliances, a new faucet, new cabinets and it sold for $24,000 above the list price in four days with seven offers.” “When enhancing a house for sale, you want to appeal to the broadest au- dience,” said Lucchesi. Polished and updated kitchens create appealing pictures. “Sexy kitchens photograph well,” said Lucchesi. “When people are looking at kitchens in online photos, we don’t want to give them a reason to tell their agent, ‘No I don’t want to see that house.’” By Marilyn Campbell www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ Spring Real Estate & New Homes 2014 ❖ 7 Local REAL ESTATE Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection February, 2014 Top Sales in Vienna, Oakton, Reston and Herndon

1 11600 Hunting Crest Lane, Vienna — $1,700,000

2 11704 Sugarland Road, Herndon — $1,425,000

8 2882 Hibbard Street, Oakton — $1,025,000

9 11312 South Shore Road, Reston — $1,425,000

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7 Address ...... BR FB HB ... Postal City ... Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC PostalCode ...... Subdivision ...... Date Sold LoudounFarfax County County

1 11600 HUNTING CREST LN .... 5 .. 5 .. 1 ...... VIENNA ..... $1,700,000 .... Detached .... 1.76 ...... 22182 ...... BACHMAN PROPERTY ...... 02/27/14 Herndon 9

2 11704 SUGARLAND RD ...... 5 .. 6 .. 1 ..... HERNDON ... $1,425,000 .... Detached .... 1.04 ...... 20170 ...... DRANESVILLE ...... 02/25/14 1 267 3 975 LYNN ST SW ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ...... VIENNA ..... $1,367,000 .... Detached .... 0.37 ...... 22180 ...... VIENNA WOODS ...... 02/17/14 Reston 10 286 4 1201 DRAKE ST SW ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ...... VIENNA ..... $1,198,500 .... Detached .... 0.26 ...... 22180 ...... VIENNA WOODS ...... 02/27/14 Tysons Corner 5 911 SYMPHONY CIR SW ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ...... VIENNA ..... $1,175,000 .... Detached .... 0.24 ...... 22180 ...... VIENNA WOODS ...... 02/14/14 123 6 9868 PALACE GREEN WAY ...... 6 .. 5 .. 1 ...... VIENNA ..... $1,150,000 .... Detached .... 0.10 ...... 22181 ... WILLIAMSBURG COMMONS .. 02/20/14

7 1226 ADMIRAL ZUMWALT LN . 5 .. 4 .. 1 ..... HERNDON ... $1,100,000 .... Detached .... 0.88 ...... 20170 ...... STUART ESTATES ...... 02/10/14 hantilly 5 Vienna 8 2882 HIBBARD ST ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ...... OAKTON ..... $1,025,000 .... Detached .... 0.34 ...... 22124 ...... GRAYS ...... 02/28/14 3 Oakton 4 8 6 9 11312 SOUTH SHORE RD ...... 4 .. 2 .. 1 ...... RESTON ...... $970,000 .... Detached .... 0.32 ...... 20190 ...... RESTON ...... 02/07/14 50 10 2050 BEACON HEIGHTS DR ... 3 .. 3 .. 1 ...... RESTON ...... $940,000 .... Townhouse . 0.06 ...... 20191 ...... RESTON ...... 02/28/14 66 50 Copyright 2014 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of March 14, 2014.

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