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Sergeant Philip J. Farley Mourning the THIS IS “SLATE” Loss of Hi, my name is Slate. I’m a Sergeant Farley little shy, but The Herndon Police Department once I get to mourns the passing of Sergeant know you I’m Philip J. Farley who died unexpect- edly on Feb. 2, 2011. Sergeant a love bug Farley joined the Herndon Police and will purr Department in April 1986, and loudly! was nearing his 25th year anniver- sary with the department. He was a highly decorated officer with numerous accomplishments HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY throughout his career. He was in- Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • www.hsfc.org strumental in his efforts to transi- 4057 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-385-7387 tion the department to its first electronic records and communi- cations system as well as his re- search and assistance into imple- menting updated weapons and equipment for the department as changes were needed. He was a firearms and defensive tactics in- structor and stayed contemporary with the latest training. He was recently honored with the “Chief’s Award,” an award to recognize individual contribution, achieve- ment and dedication at the Octo- ber 2010 Valor Awards ceremony. Sergeant Farley was a small en- gine pilot as well as a flight in- structor, a certified scuba diver, and had just recently completed his master’s degree. He is survived by his wife, Tama, who also worked at the department, and three children.

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Washington Plaza Baptist Church, 1615 Washington Plaza in Reston, will present a free Black His- tory Month Joint Musical Concert on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 4 p.m., in conjunc- tion with Martin Luther King Christian Church of Reston. This joint celebra- tion of black history month will further examine Christ’s teaching about diver- sity and reconciliation and begin to practice it with one another, through relationship building in the worship service and the reception afterwards. www.washingtonplazachurch.com

2 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ February 9-15, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] ‘Dating Abuse Staff from the Town of Stops Here’ Herndon presented the Fiscal Year 2012 Indoor, 5K walk in memory of budget at the Mountain View grad. Your Town, Your Budget meeting Feb. By Bonnie Hobbs 1 at the Town The Connection Council Chamber. articipating in 5K walks Pis good exercise and Photo by raises money for worthy Alex McVeigh/ causes. In the case of the DASH The Connection 5K, it may well save the life of someone in an abusive and po- tentially deadly relationship. DASH stands for Dating Abuse Stops Here, and the or- Striking A Balance ganization was created by Franklin Farm residents Lynne Bob Boxer of the Public Works department said and Andy Russell in memory of Siobhan Russell Town begins FY2012 the town is looking at a lot of ways to avoid drastic their daughter Siobhan, mur- increases in utility costs. dered in April 2009 by her ex- $12.50 at the DASH Web site, budget planning. Cindy Roeder, director of Parks and Recreation, also boyfriend. www.datingabusestopshere.com. said the status quo is her department’s goal. “We wanted to do advocacy February is Teen Dating Vio- “We’re just trying to sustain what we already do,” of some kind and raise aware- lence Awareness and Preven- By Alex McVeigh Roeder said. “The Herndon Festival will of course go ness of dating abuse,” said tion Month, so the upcoming The Connection on, we’re hoping to get more sponsorships though. Lynne Russell. “We thought this event is especially timely. It’s As the economy has gotten tougher, sponsors have would be a way for Siobhan’s also in honor of a bright girl he Town of Herndon kicked off its been forced to reduce their commitment, so we’re voice to be heard and also a way who was just 19 when her life annual budget planning Feb. 1 with always looking for more.” for the victims’ families to heal.” ended. Siobhan was a student Tthe second installment of “Your The Community Development department looks speaker and an award recipient Town, Your Budget.” As the town to have another busy year, with plans ongoing for DASH is a nonprofit and needs at her February 2009 gradua- prepares its budget for Fiscal Year 2012, which the proposed Herndon-Monroe Metro station area funds to print the informational tion from Mountain View. She begins July 1, they are seeking input from citi- and Herndon’s downtown. Elizabeth Gilleran, direc- literature it places in doctors’ of- wanted to be a psychologist and zens on the process. tor of Community Development, said the goal is to fices, schools, community cen- had started the enrollment pro- “We’ve frozen a few positions in the past, keep the plans moving along. ters and anywhere else young cess for NOVA. which is one of the ways we were able to suc- “We want to keep advancing our big projects, and people gather. So that’s the rea- cessfully make our way through Fiscal Year as future steps like new zoning ordinances come son for the DASH 5K. TWO MONTHS LATER, on 2010,” said Mary Tuohy, the town’s finance di- along, we’ll require consultants,” Gilleran said. “Con- It’s a mall walk and will be Easter Sunday, Siobhan was de- rector. “Even though our residential assess- sultants we’ve used so far have been speaking with held Sunday, Feb. 13, at 9 a.m., livering presents to friends. She ments dropped 15 percent last year and 15 per- various business groups and I think they’ve done a at the Dulles Town Center, stopped by to see her former cent the year before that, we were able to see a wonderful job in obtaining a lot of information.” 21100 Dulles Town Circle, off boyfriend, and that’s when he slight positive uptick in the general fund.” Route 28 North. Enter via the killed her. THE HERNDON POLICE Department is entering doors between The Cheesecake “We now know that dating the final budget year that needs funding to replace Factory and P.F. Chang’s. abuse follows a pattern and “There’s a delicate balance in the last of their radios, which they have been doing Registration that day costs $15 there are symptoms that can be providing quality services and in stages for the past five years. (cash or checks only) and is from put together if people are aware “We started the program to replace the radios in 8:30-9 a.m., followed by the walk of them,” said her mother. waves so it wouldn’t hit the town all at once,” said from 9-10 a.m. Or pre-register for “There’s a link to the warning maintaining revenue.” Capt. Brad Anzengruber. “The final group of them — Mary Tuohy, the town’s finance director signs on the DASH Web site. I will be purchased during the upcoming budget year.” wish I’d known them, and I’m Police Chief Toussaint Summers Jr. credited the To Pre-register for sure Siobhan didn’t, either.” The town’s single biggest source of income community for helping keep the police department Russell said her daughter had comes from real estate tax, which is collected functioning in tough financial times. Dash 5K broken up with the boyfriend; twice per year. In FY 2011 it accounts for al- “I think we’ve been successful at keeping our costs Go to she wanted to move on with her most $9.2 million, which is about 27 percent down because we’re in touch with this community,” www.datingabusestopshere.com and click on the Donate/Sponsor life and date someone else, but of the general fund. While Fairfax County funds he said. “When we’re connected with our commu- button on the bottom right of the he refused to accept it. “She libraries and schools, the town general fund is nity, they become our eyes and ears, and our reach DASH home page. Click on the didn’t tell anybody he was mak- used for things like the police department, parks multiplies, which helps a lot.” Donate button. After donating, click on the “special instructions ing threats to her,” said Russell. and public works. Town Manager Art Anselene will present the pro- to the seller” link and type DASH “She tried to keep the peace and posed budget to the Town Council by April 1, and at Dulles. A confirmation e-mail thought she could handle it.” THE MESSAGE from many town officials for the council must approve a balanced budget by June will be sent. ❖ All participants receive a DASH “You never think the worst is FY 2012 is “status quo,” with the town trying 30. The town will be taking input on the budget at wristband and keychain. going to happen,” she contin- to provide the same level of services while still various public hearings until then. Budget informa- ❖ For those eating breakfast after the ued. “But she hadn’t mentioned weathering a tough economy. tion and information on upcoming public input ses- walk at Mimi’s Cafe, 21015 Dulles Town Circle, Mimi’s will donate his name in about eight months, “There’s a delicate balance in providing qual- sions can be found at www.herndon-va.gov. Budget 15 percent of the proceeds to ity services and maintaining revenue,” Tuohy questions and suggestions can also be sent to DASH. See Remembering, Page 9 said. [email protected]. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ February 9-15, 2011 ❖ 3 Opinion

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Newspaper of Oak Hill & Herndon Happy Valentine’s Day An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. tee. Better than roses or chocolate, ratify equal rights 1606 King Street With equal pay for women still just a goal or Alexandria, Virginia 22314 for women; 35 states have done so but not Vir- dream in the United States as just one example ongoing limits to women’s rights, ratification NEWS DEPARTMENT: of the Equal Rights Amendment would be wel- To discuss ideas and concerns, ginia; 38 states needed to amend the constitution. Call: 703-778-9410 come at the state and national level, and a e-mail: [email protected] “ quality of rights under the law shall ing the Equal Rights Amendment passed in the worthy Valentine’s Day present to the moth- not be denied or abridged by the Virginia Senate 24-16, with all of Northern ers, wives, daughters, sisters in Virginia and Kemal Kurspahic beyond. With women’s rights as a concern Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 United States or by any State on ac Virginia’s senators voting in favor. [email protected] E worldwide and a consideration in U.S. foreign count of sex.” Thanks especially to state Sen. Patsy Ticer policy, such a step would send the message that Alex McVeigh These words, conceived in 1923 by Alice for advocating for what could have been a gift Community Reporter Paul, who was jailed at the Occoquan Work- to all the women of Virginia and the United the U.S. is committed to women’s rights at 703-778-9441 [email protected] house in Lorton for demonstrating for women’s States, and thanks to Senators George Barker, home and beyond. right to vote, were approved by the Mark Herring, Janet Howell, Dave Nick Horrock SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 357 County & Projects United States Congress in 1972 as the Editorial Marsden, Chap Petersen, Toddy Puller, RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, the House of [email protected] Equal Rights Amendment to the United Dick Saslaw, and Mary Margaret Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly of Rich Sanders States Constitution. Whipple for voting in favor of equal the Commonwealth of Virginia hereby ratifies and af- Sports Editor To amend the constitution required the ap- rights for women. firms the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States 703-224-3031 Constitution proposed by the United States Congress [email protected] proval of 38 states; 35 voted in favor. Virginia Delegates Mark Sickles, Kay Kory and Scott on March 22, 1972, and ratified by 35 state legisla- was not among them. Surovell sponsored the same legislation in the tures. ADVERTISING: This year, some of Northern Virginia’s repre- Virginia House of Delegates, but the measure, To place an advertisement, call the ad sentatives in the General Assembly reintro- which previously died in the Virginia General — Mary Kimm, department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. duced the measure, and a resolution support- Assembly in 1980, languished in subcommit- [email protected] Display ads 703-778-9410 Classified ads 703-778-9411 Letter to the Editor Employment ads 703-778-9413 Janis Swanson right to work laws, would protect cratic process by the Democrats in ridiculous claim that Congress Display Advertising, 703-778-9423 Fixing Richmond private property from government the Senate. Instead of requiring needed to pass the unconstitu- Andrea Smith in November overreaching through the use of her colleagues on the Privileges tional health care law so people Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 eminent domain, and a bill that and Elections Committee to take would know what is in it. It’s [email protected] To the Editor: would have let state governments a number of hard votes to kill these laughable, but unfortunately, in Barbara Parkinson It should be comforting for all fight back against the constant Republican bills, she violated the the minds of politicians like Pelosi Employment Advertising of us here in Northern Virginia that 703-778-9413 encroachment of the federal gov- rules of the Senate – rules dating and Howell, those kinds of argu- [email protected] we have a Senator like Janet ernment into aspects of our lives back to Thomas Jefferson – in a ments not only make sense, they Howell representing us in Rich- it has no business being in, she cynical political move. That’s not sound great. Editor & Publisher mond. Senator Howell represents killed them all without even hesi- the kind of the leadership we need We deserve better. You deserve Mary Kimm the people of McLean, Great Falls, 703-778-9433 tating. in Richmond and it’s not the kind better. We deserve a legislature [email protected] Reston and Herndon in the 32nd She said they were all out of or- of politics we should accept at any and elected officials who do their District, and she chairs the impor- Editor in Chief der. And when she was challenged level. job and who don’t play games to Steven Mauren tant Privileges and Elections Com- by Republican senators on what Having been born and raised in make their lives easier. I strongly Managing Editors mittee in the State Senate. Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic grounds she had to make that rul- Northern Virginia, I know this kind urge all of you, as we move closer Photography: I know I’m glad that we have ing, what was her response? “Be- of behavior doesn’t represent me, to Election Day 2011, to pay close Louise Krafft, someone like Senator Howell in Craig Sterbutzel cause I think they’re out of order.” and I’m sure it doesn’t represent attention to what is happening in Art/Design: that seat – she knows so much Now isn’t that the kind of sear- you. We deserve a legislature that Richmond – and help us fix it this Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, more than your average citizen, John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, ing and irrefutable logic you want reviews all legislation – even leg- November. John Smith and she’s so smart, she doesn’t to see from an elected official? islation proposed by the other side Production Manager: Jean Card even have to give us a reason for No, I don’t buy it either. – with deliberation and with fair Spike Williams doing the things she does. When Senator Howell’s abuse of power consideration. Senator Howell Herndon a number of major bills reached CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 to kill these bills without even an didn’t do that here. Her arrogance The writer is a candidate Circulation Manager: her Committee last week – includ- up or down vote was yet another in violating the rules reminds me for State Senate in 2011. Linda Pecquex www.Vote4Williams.com [email protected] ing bills that would strengthen our indignity heaped upon the demo- of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s

CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, L.L.C. Peter Labovitz Recognized for Reflections President/CEO at Herndon Elementary Mary Kimm Publisher/Chief Operating Officer On Jan. 13, at a breakfast ceremony at Herndon Elementary 703-778-9433 School, 23 students received recognition for their participation [email protected] in the Reflections program sponsored by the school’s PTA. Based Jerry Vernon Executive Vice President on the theme, Together We Can, the students created visual art, [email protected]

photography, literature, videos, dance choreography, and music. Photo Kapadia by Hassanain Wesley DeBrosse Eleven works of art receiving the honor of outstanding at Controller Herndon Elementary School were forwarded to the county level Debbie Funk for further judging in November. National Sales, 703-778-9444 Seven Herndon Elementary students received recognition of [email protected] either outstanding, excellence or merit at the county level. The Jeanne Theismann national PTA Reflections Program is designed to enhance a qual- Special Assistant to the Publisher 703-778-9436 ity arts education by providing an opportunity for students to [email protected] explore their artistic talents and receive positive recognition for their efforts.

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Send announcements to up to Ranger Roger to find her. $7 [email protected]. [email protected]. general admission. 703-481-5930 or The Vagina Monologues. 3 p.m. and Deadline is Thursday for the following www.eldenstreetplayers.org. 8 p.m. George Mason University “EXQUISITE THAI CUISINE” week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. Opole, the Philharmonic of Poland. Harris Theatre, 4400 University Drive, ✭✭✭ For additional listings, visit 8 p.m. George Mason University Fairfax. A benefit performance to Conde Nast Traveler www.connectionnewspapers.com. Center for the Arts, 4400 University raise awareness to stop violence “50 Best” Washington Post Drive, Fairfax. With Maestro Boguslaw against women and girls. Proceeds “.. Would be equally hip in Paris, Bangkok or Soho.” Dawidow. Mozart’s overture to “Die benefit George Mason University The New York Times March, 1998 THURSDAY/FEB. 10 Zauberflöte” (The Magic Flute) and Victims of Violence Fund and the

Baby Steps Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Photo courtesy of Elden Str Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica.” Tahirih Justice Center. Sponsored by www.busara.com Reston Regional Library, 11925 Virtuoso Evgeni Mikhailov is joined by George Mason University Sexual Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. the orchestra for Piano Concerto in A Assault Services, Office of Housing Interactive storytime. Age 13-23 minor, Op. 17 by Paderewski. Tickets and Residence Life and Women and months with adult. 703-689-2700. $25-$50, available at 888-945-2468 or Gender Studies. Tickets $5-$25.

/The Connection cfa.gmu.edu. www.vday.org/about/more-about or Disney Princess Dinner Party. 6 [email protected]. FRIDAY/FEB. 11 p.m. South Lakes High School Theatre “Six Characters in Search of an Arts Boosters, 11400 South Lakes Author”. 8 p.m. at George Mason Drive, Reston. For ages 3-12. Winter SUNDAY/FEB. 13 University Center for the Arts, 4400 and valentine crafts activities, “Frozen”. 7 p.m. The Elden Street University Drive, Fairfax. Luigi princess magic wand, face painting, Players in the Industrial Strength Alex McVeigh Pirandello’s surrealistic tragicomedy, video and board games, story teller, Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, presented by Aquila Theatre of New dinner, snacks and more. $40, $25 Herndon. Bryony Lavery’s play York City. Tickets $17-$34 at 888- eet Players per additional child. Reserve by Feb. entwines the lives of a murderer, the 945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. 10 at [email protected] or mother of one of his victims and his

Photo by Photo “Frozen”. 8 p.m. The Elden Street [email protected]. psychologist. Mature audiences. $19 Players in the Industrial Strength 19th Annual Chocolate Festival and adults, $16 students and seniors. 703- Photo by Kenneth M. Wyner From left, Judy Hass, Bobbe Duquette and owner Anne Harvey will work to get more Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Silent Auction. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 481-5930 or than 150 Valentine’s Day gifts delivered this year from the Herndon Florist. Herndon. Bryony Lavery’s play Floris United Methodist Church, www.eldenstreetplayers.org. entwines the lives of a murderer, the Cassandra Hodziewich, Adam Downs and Rebecca 13600 Frying Pan Road, Herndon. “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”. mother of one of his victims and his Games, inflatables, a silent auction, 2 p.m. The Elden Street Players, Join Us For psychologist. Mature audiences. $19 Lenehan in the Elden Street Players’ production of ‘Fro- food, card making, and chocolate. Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 adults, $16 students and seniors. 703- zen,’ playing at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sun- Bring a donation of diapers and enter Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tom 481-5930 or the raffle to win four tickets to Kings McCabe’s retelling of the classic fairy www.eldenstreetplayers.org. set Park Drive, Herndon. Dominion. Proceeds benefit Student tale. Goldilocks, with her “not so Valentine’s Day Coming Up Roses The Vagina Monologues. 8 p.m. Ministry mission trips, the Help gold” hair is persecuted by all the George Mason University Harris www.vday.org/about/more-about or adults, $16 students and seniors. 703- Hungry Kids Ministry and diaper other kids at The Enchanted Forest Monday, February 14, 2011 “The Rose Bowl Parade [in California] uses so Theatre, 4400 University Drive, [email protected]. 481-5930 or collection for Grace Ministries. 703- Kiddie Camp. She runs away and it’s Herndon Florist offers Fairfax. A benefit performance to www.eldenstreetplayers.org. 793-0026 or www.florisumc.org. up to Ranger Roger to find her. $7 Open Till 11:00 PM many flowers from all around the country and the raise awareness to stop violence “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”. Watershed Walk. 1:30 p.m. Reston general admission. 703-481-5930 or world, that it immediately drives prices up,” said against women and girls. Proceeds SATURDAY/FEB. 12 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Elden Street Museum, 1639 Washington Plaza, www.eldenstreetplayers.org. Open Daily: Mon – Sun hand-delivered flowers, benefit George Mason University “Frozen”. 8 p.m. The Elden Street Players, Industrial Strength Theatre, Reston. Enjoy a walk to see the 28th Annual Reston Interfaith 11964 Market Street (Reston Towncenter) Reston • 703-435-4188 Bobbe Duquette, who works in sales at the store. Victims of Violence Fund and the Players in the Industrial Strength 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tom progress on the stream restoration Benefit. 6:15 p.m. Hyatt Regency gifts for Valentine’s Day. The Herndon Florist opened in the late 50s, Tahirih Justice Center. Sponsored by Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, McCabe’s retelling of the classic fairy work in the Colvin Run Watershed. Reston, 1800 Presidents Street, 8142 Watson St. (Tysons) McLean • 703-356-2288 where it was a popular attraction because it was George Mason University Sexual Herndon. Bryony Lavery’s play tale. Goldilocks, with her “not so Carpool from Reston Museum to the Reston. Song parodies and political right next to the train stop. The building used to Assault Services, Office of Housing entwines the lives of a murderer, the gold” hair is persecuted by all the Uplands Tennis Court parking lot at satire by the Capitol Steps, a silent FREE Delivery Available and Residence Life and Women and mother of one of his victims and his other kids at The Enchanted Forest 11302 Ring Road. All welcome. 703- auction and more. 571-323-9570 or Please call for details for each location. By Alex McVeigh be an old hotel, and Harvey says the store and the Gender Studies. Tickets $5-$25. psychologist. Mature audiences. $19 Kiddie Camp. She runs away and it’s 709-7700 or [email protected]. The Connection soda fountain that used to be adjacent to the shop were a big draw for rail customers. Bulletin Board or more than 50 years, the Herndon Flo As a local business, Harvey also warns that or- To have community events listed in the THURSDAY/FEB. 17 Connection, send to herndon@ Greater Reston Newscomers & rist has been a one-stop Valentine’s Day dering from popular online sites doesn’t mean the connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Neighbors Club Treasures shop. Located in the heart of downtown flowers will be of the highest quality. Friday. Auction. St John Neumann Church, F Lawyers Road, Reston. Non-members Herndon, employees there have delivered Harvey says the best way to be sure flowers and welcome. Free. Contact 703-391-1363 flowers and other Valentine’s gifts in good weather other gifts are coming locally is to look for an ac- THURSDAY/FEB. 10 for event time. and bad. tual street address and local phone number. Peace Corps General Information “The last few Valentine’s Days, we’ve had some Meeting. 7 p.m. REI Sporting Store, 11950 Grand Commons Ave., Fairfax. FRIDAY/FEB. 18 winter weather to deal with,” said Judy Hass, who VALENTINE’S DAY and Mother’s Day are the two Peace Corps Recruiter Benjamin Syndicate Business Networking helps coordinate Valentine’s Day deliveries. “A few biggest holidays for the florist. Harvey says she rec- Burnes will speak on the importance of Group Monthly Luncheon. 11:45 years ago, we were making a ommends ordering as early international volunteerism and why a.m. Syrah Restaurant, Sheraton Hotel, delivery to Sterling Cemetery, as possible to beat the de- today’s Peace Corps is more vital than 11810 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. “It’s a fun thing to be ever. www.peacecorps.gov. With speaker Michael McCarthy, FEBRUARY and we got our van stuck on mand. Editor in Chief & Content Director, FINANCING Washington Flyer Magazine & Media. the big hill by the entrance. “Before [Feb.] 12 is the WEDNESDAY/FEB. 16 AVAILABLE My husband had to come and able to make these best, because after that it can $35. Register at ORIENTAL Preschool Open House. 10:30 a.m. www.thesyndicateva.com/next-event- help unload our items from deliveries and make be especially hard to put to- Congregation Beth Emeth, 12523 details#lunch2. the van, and it was so icy, gether custom work,” she Lawyers Road, Herndon. Take a tour, MOMS Club of Herndon. 10 a.m. 1258 Elden Street RUG SALE MONTH they kept slipping down the said. see classes in action, meet staff and Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Hand-knotted, Persian, Pakistan and India people happy when learn about school programs. Classes Center St., Herndon. For mothers who Herndon, VA 20170 hill while we were trying to Hass coordinates their fleet for age 6 months to 5 years. Reserve at have chosen to stay home with their Prices Slashed! load them.” they get their flowers.” of drivers who fan out all over 703-860-4515, ext. 114 or children. With stories and crafts in 703-478-0310 This year, the staff is knock- the area on Valentine’s Day. [email protected]. honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Moving Out Total Stock of Rugs — Anne Harvey, www.bethemeth.org/beecc.htm. [email protected]. ing on wood that the worst When the holiday falls on a The Advisory Board of the Herndon Florist owner Northwest Center for Mental of the winter weather is over, weekend, he says most of SUNDAY/FEB. 20 Oriental Rug Cleaning but they still plan to make their deliveries are to homes, Health Services. 7-9 p.m. at Northwest Center for Community Pancake Breakfast and Open Washed at Our Location more than 150 deliveries Feb. 14. Though they but on weekdays their primary destination is work- Mental Health, 1850 Cameron Glen, House. 9-11 a.m. Great Falls Assisted • Reweaving • New Fringes carry a variety of flowers and other gifts, owner places. Reston. Volunteers are needed to serve Living, 1121 Reston Ave., Herndon. $ ANY Anne Harvey said over her 35 years of business, “We’re lucky, we usually get the same people to and act as advocates for women’s Pancakes, sausage and fruit. Learn 3 OFF CAKE • Repairs of all types of Oriental shelters, homeless shelters, etc. The more about this new dementia-specific (MINIMUM $15 CAKE PURCHASE the standard gift has remained the same. deliver every year,” Hass said. “And they’re always Board meets the 3rd Wednesday of community. Free. Reserve by Feb. 17 Rugs • All repairs “Roses are always the big Valentine’s gift,” she hand-delivered with a smile.” every month. Contact Cleveland at at 571-926-8867 or $ said. “No matter who it’s for, roses are always the Harvey says the smiles are her favorite part of 703-435-0868 or www.greatfallsassistedliving.com. 2 OFF [email protected]. ANY CAKE 20% OFF perfect Valentine’s gift. It’s the hallmark gift, and the job. 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By Rich Sanders aged group of winners. The Connection One of Hanburger’s signature plays was the ‘clothesline tackle,’ in which the y favorite part of Super Bowl Chris standout player would, with his swinging week had nothing to do with Hanburger right arm, nail a ball carrier across the chin Meither of the two competing football strap area to bring him down. That form of teams - the Green Bay Pack- cards - a tackle, now considered illegal, was a sight from the

ers or Pittsburgh Steelers. But it did have Photo by to behold when showcased by Hanburger. something to do with my favorite team, the Wonder But Hanburger was also a text-book, fun- Washington Redskins. Bread All- damentally sound linebacker who was To me, the next best thing to having your Star known for his stunning, jarring hits on run- favorite team in the Super Bowl is finding Rich Sanders series in ning backs. When in street clothes, out that one of your favorite all-time NFL 1974 Hanburger, with his handsome features and players has been selected for induction into (left) and straight, boxer cut dark hair, looked any- the NFL Hall of Fame. When the NFL an- from the thing but a star football player. But when nounced, during Super Bowl week, that annual attired in his football pads underneath his

/The Connection former Redskins linebacker Chris Topps set burgundy and gold uniform, the under- Hanburger would be one of seven new in- in 1968 stated Hanburger was an NFL force. ductees to be enshrined next August in Can- (right). Amazingly, up until recent weeks when ton, Ohio, I was thrilled. his name was being tossed as a Hall of Fame Redskins’ fans have been fortunate in re- candidate, most football fans, if asked to cent years to see former players such as write down a list of the 100 or so best de- cornerback Darrel Green, wide receiver Art fensive players of all time, would not in- Monk and offensive tackle in- Hanburger, an undersized, perennial a play doing his best to help stop opposing clude Hanburger. Most probably would not ducted into the Hall of Fame. Those three standout defensive player who had been offenses. even know who he was. He would not have were all part of the great Redskins teams of chosen by the Redskins out of the Univer- When I was a youngster, I loved those fit into today’s show boating style of play- the 1980s and early ’90s under legendary sity of North Carolina way back in 1965 in Redskins teams of the 1970s, which in- ers who raise their arms in triumph after head coach , who himself is a the 18th round of the NFL Draft, was a hall- cluded standout players such as running sacking a quarterback or bringing down a member of the Hall. mark member of the coach Allen back Larry Brown, receiver , ball carrier for no gain. Not physically im- Most current Redskins fans are Reflections teams - an era of Redskins history center , quarterbacks posing and anything but a flaunting, arro- well versed and learned of the highlighted by a trip to Super Bowl and , defensive linemen gant player, Hanburger was all about T-E- great Redskins teams under Gibbs VII in Los Angeles in January of and Verlon Biggs, and A-M. He could have cared less if his name which won Super Bowls over the Miami 1973. cornerback . And there was also was ever mentioned in a post game news- Dolphins (1983), the Denver Broncos Hanburger was a coaches’ dream. He was the steady Hanburger, whom I and other paper story, as long as he and his teammates (1988) and the Buffalo Bills (1992). a quiet leader counted upon to call the young fans thought had a last name spell- had walked off the RFK Stadium field vic- But sort of forgotten by Redskins fandom team’s defensive formations. He was quick, ing of H-A-M-B-U-R-G-E-R - like what you torious. Those Redskins teams of the 70s, were the exploits of the Redskins teams of ultra tough and had a nose for the football. ate at McDonald’s. thanks in part to the heroics of Hanburger, the 1970s under head coach George Allen, Hanburger, who throughout his Redskins’ Hanburger or Hamburger, it didn’t really were winners. Oh, if only the current who came to the Nation’s Capital in 1971 career was part of linebacker corps that in- matter to me. The Redskins’ linebacker was Redskins’ roster had more players the likes and, over the following seven years, led cluded the likes of , Harold a humble, non-arrogant member of the of a Chris Hanburger, who won Washing- Washington to NFL glory it had not known McLinton and the great , was al- Redskins’ ‘Over The Hill Gang,’ the affec- ton fans over with his consistent, first rate since the 1940s. ways, it seemed, involved in the middle of tionate nickname given to coach Allen’s play and team-first mentality.

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Registration is open for the spring fourth place girls’ 200-medley relay team under the leadership of head coach Kathy ern Region Championships were: Josh season of Herndon-Reston Youth La- of Robin Brazier, Jenna Van Camp, Ryan McLaughlin. Schow (fifth in the High Jump, fourth crosse. Registration is open through Feb- Murphy, and Molly Cudahy. in Triple Jump); Enuma Ezenwa (6th ruary to youth in the Herndon and Each of the above Herndon team mem- The Herndon High 4x200 and place in Girls’ 500, 4th in 300); Troy Reston areas for girls and boys, ages 6 bers will be traveling to Virginia Beach to 4x400 boys’ relay teams both took first Hunsaker (fifth place in 1600); Belle to 15. No experience is needed. Sepa- compete in the State Championships on Feb place at the recent Concorde District indoor Burgess (fourth in 1600). rate teams are available for boys and girls 18-19. track and field championships meet. Both Other good outings by Herndon ath- in age divisions U-15, U-13, U-11 and Good postseasons for Herndon have also Hornet relays were made up of Jesus letes came from: Drew Wallace, U-9, with various levels of play based on come from the following team members: Hernandez, Alex Fisher, Marshall Findley, Mbenoye Diagne, Cierra Artis, Shelby experience and skill level. The teams Ryan Williams, Jonathan Nguyen, Conor and Josh Schow. Stevens, Georia Cartmill, Emily Clark, compete in the Northern Virginia Youth Cudahy, Robin Brazier, Adam Trapp (Dive), Also, congratulations to three-time dis- Jack Belo, Ashley Grupenhoff, Alex Lacrosse League (www.nvyll.org) against Ryan Murphy, and Elizabeth McNulty. trict girls’ triple jump champion Carina Pe- Fisher, Austin Miller, Kevin Troung, Nina opponents from throughout Northern The following Herndon relays have also ter, who set a school record with her win- Bagley, Kierra Stanley, Carolyn Virginia. Equipment rental and financial competed well during the postseason: the ning mark at districts. Hennessey, Jose Patino, Michael assistance is available. The season be- girls’ 200 free relay of Nikki Russell, Sarah Another district champion for Herndon Kloosterboer, Kathleen Ratana, Marshall gins in March and runs through the sec- Anderson, Molly Cudahy, Jenna Van Camp; was Carolyn Hennessey, who was first in Findley, Zach Talbot, Mbenoye Diagne, ond week of June. For more information the girls’ 400 free relay of Molly Cudahy, the 1600. Jimmy Leuhrs finished a strong Amanda Pascarelli, and Enuma Ezenwa. on the league and to register, visit Jenna Van Camp, Ryan Murphy, Robin Bra- second place in the boys’ 1600 race. www.HRYL.org. zier; the boys’ 200 free relay of Brett Petty, Carina Peter set a new school record in The Herndon High wrestling Ryan Williams, Conor Cudahy, Jonathan the 300, while Brian Fuentes did the same team competed at the Concorde Dis- The following Herndon High Nguyen; the boys’ 400 free relay of Brett in the boys’ 55-hurdles. trict Championships this past weekend swim/dive team members have Petty, Ryan Williams, Conor Cudahy, Herndon third place finishers at districts and had three place finishers in Jared qualified for the upcoming state meet: Jonathan Nguyen; the boys’ 200 medley included: Carina Peter (500), Belle Burgess Nielsen (fourth place at 103-pounds); Jenna Van Camp (2nd in 100 breast- relay of Nathan Good, Richard Fronczak, (1000), and Troy Hunsaker (3200). Gabe Pike (fourth at 112); and Ramon stroke); Conor Cudahy (6th in 500 free); Chris Fronczak, Brett Petty. Other Herndon finishers who earned top Reyes (third at 119). Each will move on Ryan Murphy (6th in 100 back); and the The Herndon swim and dive program is six finishes to earn seedings at the North- to compete at regionals.

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so we thought it was over.” In October 2010, Siobhan’s killer 1133 Reston Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170 was sentenced to 40 years in Worship: Sunday, 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. prison, but that doesn’t stop the Sunday School: 9:30 A.M. pain her parents, brother Jordan, 18, or sister Frankie, 13, still feel. You’ll See… “We cope on a day-to-day basis,” said Russell. “It’s a most-horrific thing – you don’t ever expect to The Difference see your daughter in a coffin. And Progressive & Welcoming it’s not as if time heals, in this case, “Whenever you buy quality from professionals ST. ANNE’S because you get further and fur- you get a better value.” ther away from the last time you EPISCOPAL b CHURCH • Reston held your child.” Fashionable Eyeglasses • Designer Frames • Sunglasses Children Frames • Contact Lenses • Eye Exams 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I THE IDEA for the DASH 5K came 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II ... and much more! Sunday school/Music: preschool - grade 2 b up while Russell was talking with 10:25 a.m. Sunday school/Music: grades 3 - 12 friend and neighbor, Wendy 3910 Centreville Road 703-830-6377 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Claunch, who saw Siobhan grow Suite 100, Chantilly VA EyeStreetOptical.com 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service up. “It’s a very close community,” Nursery care provided at 9:00 and 11:15 services said Russell. “We were devastated and so were our neighbors.” The Rev. James Papile, Rector EYE STREET OPTICAL The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson Russell also connected with an- Chantilly Professional Building The Rev. Denise Trogdon other woman whose daughter was 703-437-6530 murdered by a boyfriend. This www.stannes-reston.org b Prescription Lenses woman then included Siobhan in a $ 00 w/Purchase 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston victims’ calendar that raised money 65 OFF of New Frames for the activities of her Web site, With this coupon. Minimum purchase $200.00. Cannot be combined with other offers www.endingteenviolence.com. or insurance. Not valid on Oakley, Maui Jim, Sport or Swim Goggles. Expires 2/28/11. Likewise, it’s important for the Russells to get the word out to St.b LUKE A.M.E. Church other young people about the very “Serving the People of God” real dangers they could face if they’re in abusive relationships. SHERATON RESTON HOTEL That’s why they print brochures SUNDAY SCHOOL 9 A.M. about the subject and speak to SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 A.M. groups whenever they can. Next week, for example, they’ll talk to LET US WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER Chantilly High seniors. “Kids should be knowledgeable Rev. Dr. Peter G. Taylor, Pastor about the signs,” said Lynne 571-337-2022 Russell. “We don’t counsel them, but we give them resources to con- tact. We encourage the victims or their friends to call hotlines and get advice from the professionals.” Herndon So she’s hoping for a good turn- United Methodist Church out at the DASH 5K. “Up to now, www.HerndonUMC.org we funded the printing, ourselves, Sundays but we need some help to keep 8:30 AM Traditional Worship 11:00 AM the Connection, Contemporary Worship Service doing it,” she said. “It’s an ongo- 11:00 AM the Garden, Traditional Worship Service ing thing because there’s always a other weekly services new generation of children com- 5:30 PM Saturdays: Relax & Renew, Casual Worship Service ing up who need to know these 6:30 PM Wednesdays: Chapel, Prayer Service things.” 701 Bennett St., Herndon, VA Russell said her mission against 703-707-6271 dating abuse gives her a focus and helps her keep Siobhan “with” her and her memory “current.” She also hopes that knowing the warn- ing signs will prevent a tragedy from happening to someone else. b To Highlight your “I hope people stand up, look at each other and say, ‘That’s not a healthy behavior and I won’t ac- Faith Community, b cept it,’” said Russell. “We hope young people will speak out indi- Call Karen at 703-917-6468 vidually against it and, together, will have the strength to fight it, saying, ‘Dating abuse stops here.’” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ February 9-15, 2011 ❖ 9 Opinion 703-917-6464 Minding Zone 1: • Reston Employment Zone 1 Ad Deadline: My Own Helping Most • Herndon • Loudoun Tuesday 4 p.m. Vulnerable Business By KENNETH B. LOURIE To the Editor: TELEPHONE TELEPHONE Garden Center Laborer I haven’t been writing much the last few Why are anti-social and niggardly A great opportunity to A great opportunity to weeks. Heck, I haven’t felt much like writing at propensities being sanctioned by WORK AT HOME! WORK AT HOME! and Merchandiser all the last few weeks. And when I woke up this NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER Bell Nursery, a nationally recognized morning with some ideas on which to write, those responsible for advancing the No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! grower/vendor is looking for hardwork- the reason for this not writing/not feeling like public and common good? 301-333-1900 301-333-1900 The Temporary Assistance for ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ ing people to stock our products at a writing became clear: it had to do with my garden center near you. Must be flexible having cancer (doesn’t everything?). However, Needy Families (TANF) caseload in for weekend work. For job descriptions my reasons for this specific inactivity had to do Virginia has been reduced by 47 per- Warehouse and locations go to www.bellimpact.com with the rather serious (to me, anyway) subject cent since the start of Welfare Reform matter on which I had written the last few in 1995 (from 70,797 families in Maintenance/Driver weeks: outliving my original prognosis and June 1995 to 37,686 families as of Chantilly HVAC contractor currently dealing with my now unknown life-expec- November 2010). However, Federal accepting applications for a full time Nysmith School tancy/future as well as the as-yet undetermined warehouse maintenance/parts driv- funding for the program has re- hiring for treatment protocol going forward. Can you say er. Duties include, but are not limit- angst? It seems, however, that after meeting mained constant. ed to, janitorial services, stocking • Extended Care with my oncologist on Friday, Jan. 7, and Although funding has remained shelves, and delivering parts to and Counselors • receiving the continuing good news that I did, constant and the caseload has been from distributors as well as our Min. hs diploma plus 6 months childcare exp. we agreed on a treatment plan that’s not nearly reduced, there has been only one in- techs in the field. Must have excel- $8-$15/hr. based on exp. Hours: 3pm-6:30pm as reactive as I feared it might be, and as a crease in the benefit payable since lent driving record and submit to Send resumes to: [email protected] result – in my opinion, my mind took a break, 1985—i.e., 25 years ago. drug screening. Email resume to Fax: 703-713-3336 a time-out, if you will, from all the doom and [email protected]. potential gloom and non-stop pressure a termi- The math—fewer families in need nal diagnosis can exert. but the same level of funding— LOVE TO DECORATE? And though I have some deficits and some makes it clear that Virginia has re- EDUCATION TRAINING Decorating Den Interiors has targeted anti-cancer (pills and such) routine that I follow ceived sufficient funds that could be Fairfax County for expansion. Turn your from which I never take a break – or need to used to pay a modest increase. A typi- passion into a business. Home-based, take a break, and which I have assimilated into cal family of three now receives a extensive training, wholesale my daily – and nightly activities, it’s the emo- mere $3,840 per year. That is about GET HIRED! accounts, low overhead. Call or email tional stuff that can take its toll and exact a price. Sometimes I pretend. Sometimes I deny. a fifth of the Federal poverty level! Dental, Medical & Pharmacy Staff to learn more at 703-239-8112 or [email protected]. Sometimes I get depressed. (“Sometimes?”) Why has only one modest increase Trainees www.decoratingden.com And often I write. And recently I had written been considered in the past 25 years? Needed now!! about the end of my original 13-month-to-two- In addition to the niggardly and an- year prognosis (Feb. 27, 2011). Heavy doesn’t No Experience Necessary. tisocial propensities that are mani- begin to describe the weight – and wait of that fested by this inconsiderate behav- Medical, Dental Facilities & Pharmacies Educational Internships reality. So much so that I spent four columns ior toward the most vulnerable in our NOW HIRING. Unusual opportunity to learn many aspects of writing about it. After seeing my oncologist on the 7th, apparently, my instincts for self-preser- midst, there are also grave inequities Local Job Placement & Training the newspaper business. Internships available Available in reporting, photography, research, graphics. vation took over and instructed my brain, sub- in administration of benefits. Opportunities for students, and for adults consciously, to stop the cancer focus for awhile Consider these facts: If two siblings 1-(800)-381-1734 considering change of career. Unpaid. E-mail and give myself a mental rest. CTO SCHEV Certainly there are ebbs and flows, highs aged 3 and 5 live with a parent and internship@connec and lows in this cancer battle; things you can are eligible for TANF, the family will tionnewspapers.com receive a meager $320 per month. control, things you can’t. Knowing when to give in to the emotion (and how to get out of it If they live with a relative other than when you do) and when not to, are the con- a parent and are eligible for TANF, HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO stants in this battle. And after a particularly the family will receive even less in Employers: stressful crossroads-type of moment (“Mo- benefits, $254 per month. However, Are your recruiting ads not ment?” More like a month), I gave in and if they live in foster care, the foster working in other papers? decided to exhale and give myself some time family will receive $918 per month Newspapers & Online to breathe normally and wander emotionally to care for them. Why the disparity? Try a better way to fill your and get off the cancer train, for however long I CLASSIFIED could. It didn’t mean I stopped thinking about DEADLINES employment openings Are poor children living with their it, it meant I stopped focusing on it – as best I families or a relative other than a par- Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon North could. Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon Potomac ent less deserving than poor children Rockville E-mail ad with zone choices to: And for a few weeks, I really didn’t have a living with a foster family? Could 5 cancer thought worth writing/venting about. I [email protected] Potomac Chevy was out of the woods for another quarter or so this not possibly encourage the Great Bethesda or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 Falls Chase Herndon (the frequency of the all-telling scans), and I breakup of a family, since parents Dulles Reston EMPLOYMENT Airport 1 McLean was going to try and get out from underneath could conclude that their children DEADLINES Vienna Oakton 6 Arlington the shadows as well. And I largely succeeded Zones 5, 6...... Tues @ 11:00 Chantilly would be better supported in a fos- 4 Washington, until today. I do consider the fortnight a suc- Zones 1, 3...... Tues @ 4:00 Centreville D.C. ter family? Fairfax North cess, though. When you’re terminal and/or a Zone 2...... Wed @ 11:00 Clifton Virginia Sen. Janet Howell, Reston, Historic Burke cancer patient (stage notwithstanding), a min- Zone 4...... Wed @ 1:00 Clifton Fairfax Springfield 3 and Del. James Scott, Merrifield, E-mail ad with zone choices to: Station 2 ute away, an hour away, a day away from its Laurel grip, is heaven on Earth and time worth savor- have proposed a TANF indexing bud- [email protected] Hill get amendment, a modest proposal or call Barbara @ 703-778-9413 ing. So even though I didn’t have anything to say these last few weeks, I’ve enjoyed all the that would provide an automatic ad- ZONES • Target your best job candidates where they live. time not saying them. justment for inflation and would “ap- Zone 1: The Reston Connection The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection Life goes on though (thank God!) and my ply only in fiscal years following a • Reach readers in addition Zone 2: The Springfield Connection to those who are currently cancer thoughts are back. To tell you the truth, fiscal year in which salary increases The Burke Connection I’m glad to have them. It means – to me – that looking for a job. are provided for state employees.” The Fairfax Connection all systems are go and I can return to normal, The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ • Proven readership. as normal as a 56-year-old life-long non- Their amendment clearly deserves Lorton Connection support. • Proven results. smoker, diagnosed with inoperable stage IV Zone 3: The Alexandria Gazette Packet lung cancer, can be. But it’s nothing I can’t live The Mount Vernon Gazette with, as I have already done so going on two John Horejsi, Zone 4: Centre View North Centre View South years. This is my new normal. It’s the abnormal Coordinator Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac I’ll likely have some difficulty adapting to. Social Action Linking Zone 6: The Arlington Connection 703-917-6464 Next week: The “cunancerdrum” of living Together (SALT) The Vienna/Oakton Connection [email protected] with cancer continues. The McLean Connection Vienna Great Papers • Great Readers • Great Results! 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The couple spent their honeymoon in Aruba and currently reside in Reston.

2523 Freetown Drive, Reston • $535,000 • Open Sun. 1-4PM Suzanne Burch, Century 21, 703-328-5606

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 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, click the Real Estate links on the right side. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. Reston 2523 Freetown Drive...... $535,000...Sun 1-4....Suzanne Burch...... Century 21 ...... 703-328-5606

Herndon 2495 Golden Harvest Ct.....$389,950...Sun 1-4....Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert...... 703-862-8808

Great Falls 754 Ellsworth Ave...... $1,699,999...Sun 1-4....Diane Van Volkenburg..Weichert...... 703 980 4553 1024 Challedon Road...... $750,000...Sun 1-4....Lyons and McGuire...... Keller Williams...... 703 406 9009 10604 Springvale Ct...... $750,000...Sun 1-4....Lyons and McGuire...... Keller Williams...... 703 406 9009 10808 Lockmeade Ct...... $1,199,000...Sun 1-4....Glynis Canto ...... Keller Williams...... 703 395 2355 7509 Royal Oak Drive...... $1,495,000...Sun 1-4....Jan and Dan Laytham...Long and Foster...... 703 759 7777

McLean 1453 Laburnum St...... $975,000...Sun 2-4....JD Callander...... Weichert...... 703-606-7901

Vienna 9813 Bridleridge Ct...... $770,000...Sun 1-4....Katreen Rinaldi...... Korte Realty...... 703-927-3863 601 Plum St...... $847,000...Sun 1-4....Lauren Sobol...... Realty Investment.....703-615-5812

Oakton 3208 Cobb Hill Lane...... $599,950...Sun 1-4....Judy Gruner...... Long & Foster...... 703-517-2464

Sterling 46792 Backwater Dr...... $550,000...Sun 1-4....Gina Tufano...... Keller Williams...... 703-574-3478 20676 Parkside Cir...... $550,000...Sun 1-4....Kim Spear...... Keller Williams...... 703-618-6892 20389 Water Valley Court...$669,000...Sun 1-4....Gina Tufano...... Keller Williams...... 703-574-3478

Manassas 9502 Ninebark Court #C.....$159,900...Sun 1-4....Diana LeFrancois...... Century 21 ...... 703-930-6682

To add your Realtor represented Open House to these weekly listings, please call Karen Pechacek-Washburn at 703-778-9422 or E-Mail the info to [email protected] All listings due by Monday at 3 pm.

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