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Photo by Alex McVeigh/The Connection by Alex McVeigh/The Photo online at www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comNovember 3-9, 2010 ❖ Volume XXIV, Number 44 Reston Connection ❖ November 3-9, 2010 ❖ 1 Reston Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] New Districts Will Alter Political Layout County could lose House seat in redistricting, likely Democratic one. Get Involved By Stephen Groves The Senate’s Privileges and Elections Committee is conduct- Virginia Statehouse News ing hearings across the state Northern Virginia District Projections about legislative redistricting. s Virginia prepares The deviation from ideal indicates how much change could be required in each district. The public hearing Northern Vir- ginia is Thursday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m., to redraw its vot- SENATE DISTRICTS- IDEAL DISTRICT- 197,277 Herndon Town Council Cham- ing lines to match- Senate Total Estimated Total % Deviation Number difference Incumbent bers, 765 Lynn St., Herndon A District population 2000 Population 2009 fromestimated ideal fromestimated ideal up with the latest 30 174,712 196588 -0.3% -689 Patsy Ticer (D30) census numbers, the north- 31 174,500 188293 -4.6% -8,984 Mary Margaret Whipple (D-31) ern part of the state looks to 32 177,755 184926 -6.3% -12,351 Janet Howell (D-32) than two months to have new dis- gain a larger section in the 33 262,751 302342 53.3% 105,065 Mark Herring (D-33) tricts approved. They must draw 34 175,317 181280 -8.1% -15,997 Chap Petersen (D-34) statehouse, but what the 35 158,737 185573 -5.9% -11,704 Dick Saslaw (D-35) the districts 60 days before the new districts might look like 36 184,196 206969 4.9% 9,692 Toddy Puller (D-36) June 2011 primary elections so the remains to be seen. 37 221,044 192102 -2.6% -5,175 Dave Marsden (D-37) Department of Justice has time to 39 170,581 191494 -2.9% -5,783 George Barker (D-39) As the Commonwealth has review the districts and approve grown in the last 10 years, them. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS- IDEAL DISTRICT- 717,370 Northern Virginia has be- What this adds up to is a “you Congressional Total Estimated Total % Deviation Number difference Incumbent come the economic engine as District population 2000 Population 2009 fromestimated ideal from estimated ideal scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours” well as most populous area. 8 627,849 684340 -4.6% -33,030 Jim Moran (D) deal likely being worked out be- Many in the statehouse pre- 10 792,534 850337 18.5% 132,967 Frank Wolf (R) tween the House and Senate, said 11 649,553 741603 3.4% 24,233 Gerry Connolly (D) dict three or four House of McDonald. Each legislative body Delegates seats will shift to will approve the plan that the HOUSE OF DELEGATES DISTRICTS- IDEAL POPULATION- 78,911 the area. other comes up with for their dis- House Total Estimated Total % Deviation Number difference Incumbent But most of the growth has District population 2000 Population 2009 fromestimated ideal fromestimated ideal tricts. been in the outer suburbs, 34 75,006 71702 -9.1% -7,209 Barbara Comstock (R-34) Loudoun and Prince William. 35 68,244 78086 -1.0% -825 Mark Keam (D-35) INCUMBENTS will protect their 36 83,956 73573 -6.8% -5,338 Ken Plum (D-36) Fairfax County could even 37 66,183 73073 -7.4% -5,838 David Bulova (D-37) districts if this system goes accord- lose a delegate seat because 38 68,433 73844 -6.4% -5,067 Kaye Kory (D-38) ing to plan. But this will not leave most of its districts are have 39 67,421 75421 -4.4% -3,490 Vivian Watts (D-39) everyone happy. 40 85,006 77551 -1.7% -1,360 Tim Hugo (R-40) fewer than the ideal number 41 63,280 70393 -10.8% -8,518 Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) “Partisan redistricting is not of residents. (See chart.) 42 65,399 75228 -4.7% -3,683 Dave Albo (R-42) good for democracy,” Sickles said. But local lawmakers are 43 82,825 73892 -6.4% -5,019 Mark Sickles (R-43) In Northern Virginia, which will 44 65,226 73977 -6.3% -4,934 Scott Surovell (D-44) still hopeful that the added 45 63,856 76632 -2.9% -2,279 David Englin (D-45) gain several House of Delegates clout overall will add influ- 46 73,341 75938 -3.8% -2,973 Charniele Herring (D-46) seats, this could be interesting. ence. 47 68,489 74408 -5.7% -4,503 Patrick Hope (D-47) The Republican held House might 48 70,999 80077 1.5% 1,166 Bob Brink (D-48) “There’s no question that 49 66,103 77640 -1.6% -1,271 Adam Ebbin (D-49) try to fit a Republican district or it’s going to enhance our 53 72,521 76138 -3.5% -2,773 Jim Scott (D-53) two into the Democrat-dominated concerns, the concerns of the 67 90,871 86050 9.0% 7,139 Jim LeMunyon (R-67) north. 86 45,130 86876 10.1% 7,965 Tom Rust (R-86) region, and going to make “There will be some very funny our voice heard in the Gen- SOURCE: Virginia Division of Legislative Services, compiled by Virginia Statehouse News. looking districts,” McDonald said, eral Assembly,” said Del. Bob suggesting that Republicans may Brink (D-48), who repre- try to draw “spoke-and-wheel” dis- sents Arlington. Education funding was another concern those districts close to the estimated ideal tricts that start stretch out from urban cen- on which lawmakers said they could use for a House or Senate district, they could ters to the suburbs. NORTHERN VIRGINIA lawmakers their weight. still see some change. But McDonald said parties may be able agreed they would use this louder “Northern Virginia is the economic engine “Every time you change one line, you have to make short-term gains by redrawing voice to bring up transportation issues of the state and deserves more resource al- to change another,” Whipple said. lines, but in the long run, an area gravi- in the statehouse. Traffic has clogged location,” Brink said. But for the first time in the modern his- tates to one party historically. the highways of northern Virginia for In the last decade, Virginia’s population tory of redistricting, the General Assembly “I wouldn’t be salivating if I was a Re- years. has grown 11.4 percent to about 7.8 mil- is split between a Republican House and publican trying to draw Republican districts lion people. Most of the growth has been Democratic Senate. Also only 59 of the 140 in Northern Virginia,” he said. in the metropolitan areas, while rural ar- lawmakers in the statehouse served during For now, lawmakers are watching the se- “Every time you change eas and small towns have seen fewer the 2001 redistricting. Throw in a Republi- ries of public forums on redistricting being people living there. can governor who has veto power to amend held around the state. And waiting for the one line, you have to The largest growth has been in the ar- the redistricting, and it’s “a big monkey- mad dash that will fill the statehouse when eas around Washington. Loudoun and wrench,” said Michael McDonald, a politics census numbers are released in February. change another.” Prince William counties both gained professor at George Ma- — Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple more than 100,000 people. Alexandria son and nationally rec- (D-31) grew modestly from 128,000 to 150,000 ognized expert on redis- in the last decade. Fairfax County also tricting. “I wouldn’t be salivating if I was a saw a jump of about 63,000 people. To make matters Del. Mark Sickles (D-43) of “We know there’s a lot of population worse, Virginia has the Republican trying to draw Franconia said that between the growth … so there’s going to be a lot of smallest time period in Northern Virginia and the Hampton changes,” said state Sen. Mary Margaret the nation to approve Republican districts in Northern Roads area, where traffic also is a Whipple (D-31) of Arlington. the new districts. When Virginia.” major concern, the representatives While some areas of Northern Virginia the latest census num- from those areas could likely outweigh such as Alexandria and Mount Vernon have bers come out in Febru- — Michael McDonald, politics professor the rest of the state if they allied. had steady population growth that puts ary, Virginia has less at George Mason

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From left Lilian Li, Joyce Pasternak-Hatfield, Sung In Ko, 18, Tae Yang Han, 18 and Mari Gachechiladze, 13, outside the North County Government Center, one of the polling locations in Reston. Heading to the Polls Reston voters make choices on 8th District representative, State Constitutional amendments. David Nelson, 5, explains his knowledge of owls to members of the Raptor Conser- vancy of Northern Virginia at the Reston Nature House’s Trick or Treat Trail Saturday. By Alex McVeigh The Connection

estonians came out to the polls Tuesday to vote in the Happy Hauntings R8th Congressional District race, as well as a few amendments to Virginia’s Constitution. Incumbent Democrat another stop featured the “Weed Warrior,” who told Jim Moran was opposed by Republican candidate Patrick Murray Reston Nature House them how to avoid planting invasive plant species. and Independent Green Party candidate Ron Fisher. hosts Trick or Treat Trail. The various stops on the tour were manned by lo- For some voters, having a say in who is elected to public office cal high school students, who figured it would be a is an integral part of what makes America a special country, par- By Alex McVeigh fun chance to serve their community. ticularly for those who weren’t born here. The Connection “We get to pass out candy and invite the children “As an immigrant who came here 15 years ago, this is one of to ‘Dancing with the Stars,’” said Ramki the most beautiful things about being in America,” said Lilian Li. he Walker Nature Education House in Reston Ramanarayanan, 17, referring to the final stop of “I treasure it greatly, it’s such a privilege.” celebrated Halloween with an educational, the trail, a gazebo where children could dance with Joyce Pasternak-Hatfield called it her “civic duty, it’s the only T various “aliens.” “Everyone has a lot of fun here, it’s way to keep our republic.” fight-filled Halloween at their annual Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday. Children dressed in cos- cool to be a part of it.” Students from Fairfax Christian School could be found in front tumes could hike the trail, see science experiments “It’s definitely a fun way to get hours, and a cool of the North County Gov- and play with creepy critters to their hearts’ content. way to spend a Saturday night,” said Lena Ismail, ernment Center, one of the The trail itself, which extended along the hiking 17. polling places in Reston, “I treasure it trail behind the Nature House, featured several stops For Grace McCarthy, 15, an aspiring actress, play- handing out sample ballots with costumed monsters delivering scares, candy and ing a vicious troll manning a “troll bridge” gave her and other voter informa- greatly, it’s such a a environmentally-friendly lesson. a chance to flex some acting chops. tion. Sung In Ko, 18, has At one stop, the “litter bug” showed children the “They showed us the parts they had, and I figured been helping out at polling privilege.” importance of disposing of garbage properly, and See Holloween Fun, Page 10 locations since the presiden- — Lilian Li tial election of 2008. “I enjoy coming out here, meeting people, and helping them get information they need to vote,” he said. Tenth grader Mari Gachechiladze said she likes helping “to get community service hours, and it’s a fun way to spend a day off from school.” There were three initiatives involving amendments to the Vir- Grace ginia state constitution up for vote. The first would amend Sec- McCarthy, 15, tion 6 Article X of the constitution to authorize legislation that plays the would permit localities to grant property tax relief for troll as she homeowners over the age of 65 or “permanently and totally dis- tries to exact abled.” The second would permit property tax exemption for the an ‘arm and principal residence of a veteran or their surviving spouse if the a leg’ as a veteran has a “100 percent service-connected permanent and total toll for cross- disability.” ing the ‘troll The third proposed amendment would increase the permis- bridge,’ while sible size of the Revenue Stabilization Fund from 10 percent to Eric O’Brien, 15 percent of the state’s average annual tax revenues derived 15, instead from income and retail sales for the preceding three fiscal years. offers them The fund is used to offset shortfalls in anticipated revenues, in candy. order to provide a cushion in the event of an economic down- turn.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ November 3-9, 2010 ❖ 3 Week in Reston News Reston Community Center Flyer Wins Award Touring Town Center The Virginia Recreation and Parks Society (VRPS) recently presented an award for the “Best Promotional Effort-Flyer” to the Reston Community Center (RCC) for its ESL Courses Bro- Reston Town Center chure at its 56th Annual Conference that took place in Septem- ber at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. developers host walking The ESL tri-fold highlighting the program’s objectives and the tour to celebrate 20th provider, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Graduate School, was translated into the four most common anniversary. native languages of recent past participants: Chinese, Farsi, Rus- sian and Spanish. The alternate language formats helped com- By Alex McVeigh munity members overcome language barriers, the issue the pro- The Connection gram was attempting to address, and as a result, participation jumped by 32 percent following the use of the alternative lan- eston residents curious about the history and guage formats. development of Reston Town Center were Photos by Alex McVeigh/The Connection RCC offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for R given an opportunity to hear stories straight adults and senior adults from beginning to intermediate levels from the source Saturday. Hunter Richardson and of English proficiency. Joe Ritchey, who were both involved in developing The curriculum integrates elements of writing, conversation, and planning Reston Town Center from the early and pronunciation. 1980s, shared stories about the process of making Reston Town Center what it is today. Detectives Link Bank Robberies Richardson and Ritchey met more than a dozen Police are investigating two bank robberies that are linked to people at the Greater Reston Arts Center to give a the same suspect. The first occurred in the Reston area Thurs- brief introduction to the process, and show them day, Oct. 21 at the Presidential Bank and the second was at the overhead pictures of the center. Capitol One Bank on Tuesday, Oct, 26. Detectives are talking “In 1990, with Loudoun County regarding similarities to a bank robbery people who in their jurisdiction that occurred on Wednesday, Oct. 6. didn’t live or “We had to The suspect entered the Presidential Bank at 1675 Reston Park- work here and way, implied a weapon and fled with an undisclosed amount of weren’t visiting convince the D.C. From left, Hunter Richardson, one of cash. Detectives believe the same suspect robbed the Capitol a resident, you the planners of Reston Town Center, One Bank at 9883 Georgetown Pike. During this robbery, the weren’t coming Metro area to come speaks with Reston Town Center resi- suspect pointed a gun at tellers and demanded money. No one to Reston,” dent Brian Lester about the conception was injured and the suspect fled. Richardson here.” and development of Reston Town In both cases, the suspect was described as a white male in said. “We had — Hunter Richardson Center during a walking tour Saturday. his late 20s. He was 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall and to convince the The tour was one of several events weighed approximately 150 to 180 pounds. He wore a black D.C. Metro area designed to commemorate Reston Town coat, black gloves, and black sunglasses. to come here.” Center’s 20th anniversary. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by Richardson said that in the fall 1990, when the town center opened, it had only four or five tenants, tion to the sun’s path. As the sun moves across the phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at sky, the north side of Market Street gets the most www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your mes- and that they tried to make it look like a “mini Rockefeller Center” with the ice rink, and Christmas sunlight, which is why the sidewalks on that side are sage to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703- twice as wide as ones on the south side. Buildings 691-2131. trees along the streets to hide the empty stores. They were able to hire college students to work at on the south side were kept lower to allow the sun the ice rink, and they used to clear the ice with a to shine on the sidewalks for as long as possible. Reston Holiday borrowed tractor with a mini-Zamboni attachment. He explained one of the reasons for the town “It’s fun to look back on now, but I remember it center’s success was because they planned for the Parade Seeks Volunteers wasn’t so fun at the time,” Richardson said. evolution of the space. As more buildings were put Reston Town Center presents the 20th annual Reston Holiday Richardson also went to great lengths to explain up, surface parking was turned into multi-level park- Parade Friday, Nov. 26, the day after Thanksgiving, at 11 a.m. the attention to detail in Reston Town Center. For ing garages. Community groups, entertainers, and businesses of all kinds example, since the main road, Market Street, goes “I didn’t know that Reston Town Center was from around the region are invited to participate and get in- north to south, the sidewalks were laid out in rela- See Town Center, Page 5 volved. Neighbors, friends and families can wear costumes to march along, or by building a float for the one-hour parade. Participation is free, and registration is required by Friday, Nov. 5. For 2010, the Reston Holiday Parade will pay tribute to the 20th anniversary of Reston Town Center, which officially opened Hunter on October 18, 1990. Participants are encouraged to get into Richardson the festive spirit and celebration of this year’s theme, “Reston explains some Town Center – Defining. Inspiring. 20 Years.” of the strate- Hundreds of volunteers make this community event happen gies employed every year. when design- Reston Holiday Parade volunteer opportunities available in- ing Reston clude pacers, line marshals, balloon-wranglers, registration, and Town Center more. Volunteer registration forms are available at as an open- www.restontowncenter.com/events.html. air, mixed-use Parade guidelines, application forms, and volunteer forms are urban core. available online at www.restontowncenter.com/events.html . For more information, contact Reston Town Center Event Manager, Billie Nicolotti, [email protected], or call 703-476- 9377.

4 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ November 3-9, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Town Center History From Page 4 planned in multiple phases, that was very inter- “But now they’re talking esting,” said Helen Stiskal, who along with her hus- Metro-related development band Joe, is preparing to move to nearby Stratford House. “It was interesting to hear about what makes and saying that [Tysons Reston Town Center work, and why other places haven’t worked out as well.” Corner] should be more like Ritchey compared the development of Reston Town Center with that of Tysons Corner, which was built Reston Town Center.” around the same time. — Hunter Richardson “Tysons planners were looking at strip malls and office centers while Hunter was looking all over the drag. country at examples of open-air urban mixed-use,” “Putting stores there really changed the character he said. “That kind of vision is just extraordinary.” of Democracy Drive, it wasn’t just an alley or a road, Photo by Alex McVeigh/The Connection Richardson said that their mantra was “Reston it was another place where people could walk,” Town Center is everything that Tysons could have, Richardson said. should have, but will never be.” He also said that if One of the tour goes was Brian Lester, a real estate Tysons Corn had abandoned the idea of a conven- agent who lives in the Midtown complex. He wrote tional mall and gone for an open-air urban center, a paper while in school on Reston Town Center, and which the planning for Reston Town Center would interviewed Richardson for it. have been very different. “It’s amazing to see the amount of risk they took “But now they’re talking Metro-related develop- on, and that the chances they took paid off so well,” ment and saying that [Tysons Corner] should be more Lester said. “To see where it is today and how it got like Reston Town Center,” Richardson said. that way is very interesting.” After the briefing, Richardson and Ritchey took The next event celebrating Reston Town Center’s groups on a walking tour of the town center, telling 20th anniversary will be Friday, Nov. 5, at the Reston stories and pointing out how various features of Community Center Lake Anne from 7-9 p.m. Panel- Reston Town Center came to be. ists Robert Goudie and Pete Otteni will discuss vi- They pointed out that on Democracy Drive, it was sions for Reston Town Center’s future. For more in- Hunter Richardson, one of the planners of Reston decided to have storefronts along the street, below formation, call 703-709-7700, or e-mail Town Center, talks to a tour group about the the garage, as to add another level after the main [email protected] phased development that helped make Reston Town Center so successful.

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Newspaper of Be Part of the Children’s Connection Reston An independent, locally owned weekly scanned in jpeg format. Writing should be sub- newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Annual edition devoted to art, writing and mitted in a Word document saved as rich text, .rtf, or as plain txt. 1606 King Street creativity of local students. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Please e-mail submissions to [email protected]. Mailed NEWS DEPARTMENT: t’s a local tradition now, the annual represent the student’s family, pets, school, items should go to Reston Children’s Connec- To discuss ideas and concerns, Children’s Connection. The entire edi- friends, activities; seasonal artwork for the holi- tion, 1606 King St., Alexandria, Va. 22314. E- Call: 703-778-9410 e-mail: I tion, including the cover, is filled with days or winter; representations of favorite things. mail questions to the same e-mail address. [email protected] the work of local children and students. 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What are you thank- Julia O’Donoghue something golden, with the talent, insight, tions in certain circumstances; brief review of Education & Politics fresh perspective, humor and thoughtfulness a movie or book or play; or anything of your ful for? We’d love to hear from you, with sub- 703-778-9436 [email protected] of local young minds. choice. mission of 200 words or less, and possibly in- We have regular contributions from art Don’t be left out, the deadline is Dec. 1, 2010, cluding a photo either of you, or representing Rich Sanders what you are thankful for. Sports Editor teachers and writing teachers who pull to- for publication the last week of the year. 703-224-3031 gether assignments from many classes. We re- All submissions must be made digitally, ei- Send your thankful notes as soon as possible [email protected] ceive individual submissions from teenagers, ther via email or by mailing in a disk, or by to [email protected], but not and the work of home-schooled students. bringing in the data on some other digital later than Nov. 18. ADVERTISING: Thank you. To place an advertisement, call the ad Some suggestions for artwork: Drawings that media. Artwork should be photographed or department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Display ads 703-778-9410 Classified ads 703-778-9411 Post-election Punditry Employment ads 703-778-9413 Master Planning Winslow Wacker Display Advertising, 703-778-9424 By Del. Kenneth R. declared. But if [email protected] “Ken” Plum Democrats do not Andrea Smith D-36 lose the Senate or Inconsistent Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 suffer a calamity in [email protected] By John Lovaas esults of this year’s the House they will Independent Barbara Parkinson elections will be be declaring vic- Reston Impact Employment Advertising R Producer/Host Progressive 703-778-9413 known by the time tory. Does the Presi- [email protected] you read this column. With dent move forward the extent of the unknowns with an aggressive upervisor Cathy continue to favor Editor & Publisher and the downright craziness agenda or slow Hudgins’ (D- commercial ver- Mary Kimm S 703-778-9433 that has been going on this down in anticipa- Hunter Mill) Mas- sus residential [email protected] election season, I am not on Thurs- tion of his re-election campaign in ter Plan Task Force-Phase construction, re- Editor in Chief day of the week before the elec- 2012? Stick around for the specu- I, like this year’s Redskins, sulting in more Steven Mauren tion going to predict the outcome. lation on this topic for many is promising at times but mostly profit and more congestion. In Managing Editors Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic I can say with some sense of cer- months. inconsistent. Let’s look at its a departure from county plan- Photography: tainty that by the time you are Is there a better way than cur- first 11 months. It took five ning practice, the report urges Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel reading this, there will have been rent political campaigning? There months to divide into three sub- excluding new residential areas Art/Design: a great sigh of relief that the po- is an entire industry of consultants committees, one for each rail from Reston (homeowners) As- Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, litical campaigns are finally over. and service providers who make a station area in the Dulles Cor- sociation in favor of RTC’s cor- John Smith And the turn-out is likely once living with the system as it is. They ridor study. Later still, another porate business-controlled as- Production Manager: Jean Card again to have been disappointing. come with catchy and clever po- was created to bring vision and sociation, while looking to RA Absurd charges, personal attacks litical slogans, polling results and coherence to an exercise lack- to provide recreation amenities CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 and unrelenting campaign ads, opposition research on every fac- ing both. for them. As for open space, Circulation Manager: robo telephone call, and slick mail- ets of the opposition’s life. They To date, only one subcom has they propose less than the other Linda Pecquex [email protected] ers and roadside signs may turn preach that every charge must given the Task Force its devel- station areas and they favor off more voters than they inform. have a response and the banter- opment plan for the next 20 grassy areas suitable for pet CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, Records amount of money topping ing begins. They say it is not years — Reston Parkway-Town potties rather than more cre- L.L.C. more that $4 billion and doubling enough to have worked hard in Center (RTC) subcommittee. ative, attractive parks suggested Peter Labovitz President/CEO the amount spent in any previous office; negative campaigning is This group faced complex is- by residents. Lastly, the group off-year election will have been necessary to point out the oppo- sues, resolving some with prag- really did not address environ- Mary Kimm Publisher/Chief Operating Officer spent. nents weak spots regardless of matic compromises and ignor- ment factors, urban design or 703-778-9433 Without knowing the vote how shallow. They charge high ing others. Its report reflects civic/transportation infrastruc- [email protected] count, I can predict that both sides fees and help set up the campaign outsized participation by com- ture to support proposed 90 Jerry Vernon will have declared victory. The fund raising apparatus to pay their mercial developer interests. For million square feet of commer- Executive Vice President [email protected] political party of the president in own fees. Sometimes the resulting example, it stresses the need “to cial development and possibly these off-year elections historically campaigns do not resemble the incent” developers with, e.g., 15,000 more residents. Wesley DeBrosse Controller loses seats in the House of Repre- candidate or the community. Too huge density bonuses and waiv- The Wiehle Avenue subcom- sentatives and the Senate. These much of what happens can be pre- ers of requirements to contrib- mittee report is coming mid-No- Debbie Funk National Sales, 703-778-9444 losses will be termed a victory by dicted; voters have come to expect ute to infrastructure to support vember. It takes a different ap- [email protected] Republicans and the various splin- it. massive new density — up to proach, putting greater stress ter factions they represent this Why do election campaigns con 2-1/2 times density in the ur- year. The bigger the number, the ban core. Future building will See Planning, Page 7 greater the victory is that will be See Plum, Page 7

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on the workability and character of future growth. They propose a grid of streets and pedestrian/ bike travelways. They favor community retail and encourage education and indoor recreational centers, for example. They are more forthright in discussing density options, and proposing posi- tive developer contributions to making a quality, livable community rather than incentives not to do so. Despite the thoughtful overall approach, the group virtually overlooks the huge infrastructure issues that, in fact, make most of the plan a nonstarter. Intersections near the Wiehle station-to-be al- ready are failing according to the county. The Soapstone Road link across the great gulch essential to north-south congestion relief is planned for 2035. Funding for numerous improvements essential for safety and flow is nowhere in sight as county, state and federal politicians pander to the irrespon- sible no-tax crowd. The committee so far chooses to ignore this crushing obstacle. The Vision Committee, with its exceptional leadership, may be the only hope for bringing coherence, consistency and quality to this process. RTC subcom leaders have chosen to attack Vision at every opportunity, rather than working together for Reston. Next: Herndon-Monroe and Bob Simon. Plum From Page 6

tinue to be run the way they are? Well, they including negative campaigning that most people seem to abhor seems to work. At least that is what the consultants sell. And who is the candidate who is willing to take the risk to not run an aggressive campaign when being attacked by an opponent. Who is willing to be first to lay down the sword? To be willing to not engage in negative attacks? To be respectful of the community’s environment and not put up flimsy plas- tic road signs in the median and on the roadsides? To be respectful of people’s privacy and limit the number of telephone calls? I greatly respect the voters of Reston for their willingness to inform themselves before voting and to vote on the basis of information rather than emotions or rumors. I have been in political life for a long time, but I have never learned to enjoy political campaigns. That’s why I try to work very hard in office every year rather having crash sales campaigns in election years. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ November 3-9, 2010 ❖ 7 GRAND OPENING Crime

Activities reported by the Reston po- CELEBRATION! lice department through Oct. 29. Date: Sat. Nov 6 Time: 1pm-4pm BANK ROBBERY On Thursday, Oct. 21 around 2:30 Place: The Music Loft p.m., a man entered the Presidential Bank located at 1675 Reston Parkway. The man implied a weapon 1141 Elden Street Herndon, VA 20170 and demanded money. The teller turned over an undisclosed amount of (703)-956-6563 cash and the suspect fled on foot. No one was injured. The suspect was Live Music, raffles, prizes, described as white, in his 30s, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, 160 pounds and instrument petting zoo, food, and more! wearing a dark jacket with blue jeans. Special Guest BANK ROBBERY Police are investigating two bank robberies that are linked to the Appearance: same suspect. The first occurred in the Reston area on Thursday, Oct. 21 Three Time Super at the Presidential Bank and the second was at the Capitol One Bank Bowl Champion, on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Detectives are talking with Loudoun County Future Hall of Famer regarding similarities to a bank robbery in their jurisdiction that Charles Mann occurred on Wednesday, Oct. 6. The suspect entered the Presidential Bank at 1675 Reston Parkway, implied a The Music Loft offers private and group instruc- weapon and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. Detectives believe tion, instrument rentals, books and accessories, the same suspect robbed the Capitol Kindermusik, ensemble coaching, recitals, One Bank at 9883 Georgetown Pike. During this robbery, the suspect camps and a state of the art recording studio. pointed a gun at tellers and demanded money. No one was injured and the suspect fled. In both cases, the suspect was described as a white male in his late 20s. He was 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall a good beginning and weighed approximately 150 to never ends 180 pounds. He wore a black coat, black gloves, and black sunglasses. www.TheMusicLoftOnline.com LARCENIES 2400 block of Birch Cove Road. GPS and purse stolen from vehicle. 2100 block of Centreville Road. Bicycle stolen from residence. 2400 block of Centreville Road. Money stolen from business. 2100 block of Freda Drive. iPod stolen from vehicle. 2000 block of Headlands Circle. GPS stolen from vehicle. 2300 block of Hunters Woods Plaza. Laptop stolen from vehicle. 2300 block of Monroe St. Book bag and computer stolen from vehicle. 11700 block of Sunrise Valley Drive. Several laptops stolen from business. 11800 block of Sunrise Valley Drive. Package stolen from residence.

VEHICLE THEFTS 1500 block of Northgate Square. Dodge Caravan.

Activities reported by the Fair Oaks police department through Oct. 29.

HOMICIDE/ ARREST Police responded to the report of a shooting at a home in the 13800 block of Rembrandt Way around 3 a.m., on Friday, Oct. 22. Inside, they located the body of Kathleen Tran, 44, of the 13800 block of Rembrandt Way. Officers immediately took the victim’s 43-year-old husband, of the same address, into custody. A police investigation determined this incident was domestic in nature. Tran suffered an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body.

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Julia Kolb, 12 and Evan Bender, 7, cross the ‘troll bridge’ after paying the toll troll. Halloween Fun From Page 3 of witchcraft, and in the other, Dr. Abby being the troll would be something I could Normal showed them several science ex- put on my resume,” said McCarthy, who periments. demanded children pay “an arm and a leg” “I loved seeing all the science stuff, and to get across her bridge, until Eric O’Brien, getting to see the corn snake and the owls,” 15, could convince her to let them pass. said Julia Kolb, 12. “I’ve never seen an owl After the trail was completed, children up close.” and parents could go to the nature house, For adults, it was a different kind of trick where live critters waited inside and out. or treating, where fun and education The Raptor Conservancy of Northern Vir- walked hand in hand. ginia brought out a few owls, and inside “I love walking the trails in Reston, and I were live snakes and turtles. was excited to be able to come out,” said Most children had no trouble touching the Janet Seng, of Reston. “I learned something corn snake and letting it crawl on them, but too, about kinds of invasive plants.” most parents could be found at the other But while children and adults could learn end of the room, waiting for the snake to and experience new things, for some it the be put back in its cage. success of the evening came down to one The multi-purpose room was split in half, thing. Like Evan Bender, 7, who said, “My in one half children could learn the secrets favorite part was getting the candy.”

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From Page 9 Herndon. Workshops on fitness, www.thewomenscenter.org or 703- Patricia Nicoson, Dulles Corridor Rail volunteer organization promoting 12:30pm. at Crowne Plaza & Conference substance abuse awareness, Medicare 281-2657. Association and Pat Nowakowski, literacy and well-being for women Center, 2200 Centreville Road, 2011 and long-term care, advance Metropolitan Washington Airports and children through community directives and medical power of Authority. $35-$45. 703-707-9045 or based programs, such as Operation Herndon. Contact Carol Wesley WEDNESDAY/NOV. 10 Wright at attorney, public health, family care, www.reston chamber.org. School Bell: New Clothes for Kids [email protected] or 703- aging and obesity and more. Reston Moms Club of Reston. 10 a.m. at the and Weekend Food for Kids. Lions Club will offer free hearing and Hunter’s Woods Community Center, Meetings are the third Monday of 528-1640. THURSDAY/NOV. 11 Assistive Technology Conference. sight screenings, Inova Health 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. An every month. 703-878-1928. 8 a.m. at Rachael Carson Middle Services fee and free health international non-profit organization Lupus Support Group. 12 p.m. at screenings. Open to the public. providing support for mothers. Reston Hospital Center, The West School, 13618 Mclearen Road, TUESDAY/NOV. 16 Herndon. Register at Playgroups, babysitting co-op, Wing, 1850 Town Center Parkway, Sessions cover assistive technology www.mtpleasantbaptist.org/ regular monthly activities and events, Reston. [email protected] or Long Distance Caregiving. 7 p.m. at issues in classrooms as well as the form10793.htm or at the door. 703- moms’ night out and more. www.lupusgw.org. Reston Regional Library, 11925 use and integration of software 793-1196. [email protected]. Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. When Be Prepared for Your Children. 1 Greater Reston Chamber of you live far from your loved one, the programs and devices in instruction. MONDAY/NOV. 15 Registration required at p.m. Hunter Mill District Center, Commerce Legislative separation can complicate caregiving. www.fcps.edu/ss/its/rate. 12000 Bowman Towne Drive, Luncheon. 1:30 p.m. Sheraton Assistance League of Northern A free Fairfax County seminar for 2010 Public Health Forum. 9 a.m.-2 Reston. Legal aspects of child Reston Hotel. Panel discussion on the Virginia. 9:30 a.m. at the Sully family caregivers. Register at 703- p.m. at Mount Pleasant Baptist support, custody, and visitation. $45 Rail to Dulles project, with Fairfax Government Center, 4900 Stonecroft 324-5205, TTY 711. Church, 2516 Squirrel Hill Road, non-members, $35 members. County Supervisor Cathy Hudgins, Blvd., Chantilly. A nonprofit, www.fairfaxcounty.gov. SHOP THE COMPETITION FIRST! 703-938-3160 Then come to us for the best selection of quality products, professional installation all at an affordable PRE HOLIDAY SPECIAL price. Our references include your neighbors. FREE ESTIMATES ON INSTALLATIONS

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From Page 12 Center St. in Herndon. Rocco’s Artistic Director. $30 adults, $25 for University Drive, Fairfax. Balakirev’s historical art in “Capturing the Past” age 65+ and $15 age 24 and under, Overture on Three Russian Folk focuses on common soldiers and available at www.voce.org/tickets. Songs; Prokofiev’s “Classical” events from Jamestown to the 703-277-7772. Symphony No. 1, Op. 25; and Napoleonic Wars. 703-956-6590 or Stravinsky’s “The Firebird Suite” www.artspaceherndon.org. (1919 version). Pianist Ilya Yakushev The Nields with Sweet Remains. 8 MONDAY/NOV. 8 performs Rachmaninoff’s Piano p.m. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Furry Fun. 10 a.m. Walker Nature Concerto No. 2, Op. 18. A pre- Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Education Center, 11450 Glade performance discussion, free to ticket Vienna. Folk/rock and an acoustic Drive, Reston. $5 per child RA holders, begins at 7:15 p.m. on the trio. www.wolftrap.org. members, $8 per child non-members. Center’s Grand Tier III. $30-$60. Meet Earl the Squirrel. For ages 18 – Charge tickets at 888-945-2468 or 35 months. Reserve at 703-476-9689 cfa.gmu.edu. SUNDAY/NOV. 7 or [email protected]. 7th Annual Home 4 the Holidays Keyboard Conversations with Crepuscular Creatures. 3 p.m. Pet Adoption Event. 11 a.m.-4 Jeffrey Siegel. 7 p.m. at George Reston Regional Library, 11925 p.m. at Reston Town Center, Reston. Mason University Center for the Arts, Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. More than forty all-breed and 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Animals that are mostly active at purebred dog rescue organizations Performance of Robert Schumann dawn and dusk, such as deer and with adoptable dogs. works. With a free Young Artists rabbits, are called crepuscular. 703- [email protected]. Musicale at 6 p.m. in the Concert 689-2700. Sixth Annual Fairfax County Hall lobby, with piano students, History Conference. 8:30 a.m.-3 grades 3-12, and winners of the p.m. at James Lee Community Northern Virginia Music Teachers TUESDAY/NOV. 9 Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Association Honors Recitals. $19- Baby Steps Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Church. Local authors and historians, $38, youth through grade 12 half- Reston Regional Library, 11925 history groups’ plans for 2010-2011, price. Charge tickets at 888-945-2468 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Civil War Sesquicentennial programs, or cfa.gmu.edu. Interactive storytime. Age 13-23 exhibits, lectures and more. $20. Pre- The Wiggles Wiggly Circus Live. 2 months with adult. 703-689-2700. registration required with Michelle p.m. at George Mason University ESL Advanced. 10:30 a.m. Reston Alexander, Resource Management Patriot Center, 4500 University Drive, Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Division, 12055 Government Center Fairfax. Join The Wiggles, Captain Towne Drive, Reston. Practice Parkway, Suite 936, Fairfax 22035- Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, English in a group with a volunteer 1118. Contact Lynn Garvey-Hodge, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog facilitator. Adults. 703-689-2700. 703-322-1811 or and all the Wiggly Dancers. $15-$76, Read to the Dog. 7 p.m. Reston [email protected]. available at www.ticketmaster.com Regional Library, 11925 Bowman José María Vitier’s Misa Cubana or 703-573-SEAT. Towne Drive, Reston. Read aloud to and Ave María por Cuba. 7:30 Organ Recital with Andrew M. a trained therapy dog. Call or sign up p.m. St. John Neumann Church, Dobos. Christ the King Lutheran online for a 15-minute session. Bring 11900 Lawyers Road, Reston. With Church, 10550 Georgetown Pike, a book or choose from the library. the Voce Chamber Singers and Dr. Great Falls. Free and open to the Age 6-12. 703-689-2700. Kenneth Nafziger, Artistic Director. public. 703-759-6068. $30 adults, $25 for age 65+ and $15 José María Vitier’s Misa Cubana age 24 and under, available at and Ave María por Cuba. 4 p.m. WEDNESDAY/NOV. 10 www.voce.org/tickets. 703-277- CenterStage at Reston Community ESL for Jobs. 6:30 p.m. Reston 7772. Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Artist’s Reception for Keith Rocco. Reston. With the Voce Chamber 7:30 p.m. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Singers and Dr. Kenneth Nafziger, See Entertainment, Page 14

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From Page 13 ticket holders, begin 45 minutes prior [email protected]. Towne Drive, Reston. English to the performance on the Center’s Grand Tier III. Tickets $26-$42. conversation and job skills for adults. MONDAY/NOV. 15 703-689-2700. Youth through grade 12, half price when accompanied by an adult. Paint Your own Pottery. 3 p.m. FRIDAY/NOV. 12 cfa.gmu.edu. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bluegrass Duo Dailey & Vincent. 8 Dance to Music of the June Apple Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Paint p.m. at George Mason University Band. Reston Community Center, a lunch plate in a Thanksgiving Center for the Arts, 4400 University 2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston. With theme. Fired and glazed plates will Drive, Fairfax. $20-$48, half price for caller Greg Frock. Free beginners’ be returned to the library one week youth through grade 12 when workshop 7:15-8 p.m., dance 8-10:45 later. 703-689-2700. p.m. $8. Bring snack to share, accompanied by an adult. A pre- TUESDAY/NOV. 16 performance discussion, free to ticket nonalcoholic drinks provided. Partner holders, begins 45 minutes prior to not necessary. 703-476-4500. All-Ages Potter Party. 7 p.m. the performance on the Center’s “Fiddler on the Roof.” 7:30 p.m. at Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Grand Tier III. Charge at 888-945- Herndon High School, 700 Bennett Center St., Herndon. Snacks, games, 2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. St., Herndon. Tickets $10. and activities to celebrate the release “Fiddler on the Roof.” 7:30 p.m. at www.herndondrama.org. of the seventh Harry Potter movie. Herndon High School, 700 Bennett Costumes welcome. All ages. Register at 703-437-8855. St., Herndon. Tickets $10. SUNDAY/NOV. 14 www.herndondrama.org. ESL Advanced. 10:30 a.m. Reston Bayanihan Philippine National Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Dance Company. 4 p.m. at George Towne Drive, Reston. Practice SATURDAY/NOV. 13 Mason University Center for the Arts, English in a group with a volunteer 7th Annual Reston Epilepsy 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Folk facilitator. Adults. 703-689-2700. Awareness Stroll and Silent dances that embody the country’s Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Auction. 9:30 a.m. at South Lakes diverse indigenous Chinese, Spanish Reston Regional Library, 11925 High School Track and Cafeteria, and Middle Eastern cultures. Pre- Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. 11400 S. Lakes Drive. Sponsored by performance discussions, free to Stories and activities. Age 3-5 with the Epilepsy Foundation of Va. ticket holders, begin 45 minutes prior adult. 703-689-2700. [email protected] or 703-391- to the performance on the Center’s Long-Distance Caregiving. 7 p.m. 1787. Grand Tier III. Tickets $26-$42. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Family Friendly Irish Set & Ceili Youth through grade 12, half price Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Community Dance. 7 p.m. at when accompanied by an adult. Strategies to help manage long- Frying Pan Park Visitors Center, 2739 cfa.gmu.edu. distance caregiving. 703-689-2700. West Ox Road, Herndon. Live music “Fiddler on the Roof.” 2 p.m. at Herndon High School, 700 Bennett by the Bogwanderers Ceili Band & WEDNESDAY/NOV. 17 Friends. $12-$35. St., Herndon. Tickets $10. www.ccepotomac.org or 703-521- www.herndondrama.org. Baby Music. 10:30 a.m. Herndon 4340. Gifts for Birds. 2 p.m. Walker Nature Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St. in Herndon, will hold a Bayanihan Philippine National Education Center, 11450 Glade Herndon. Learn, socialize and reception and exhibition opening of historical art by Drive, Reston. Learn which birds are develop through music and play. Dance Company. 8 p.m. at George Keith Rocco in the Post Gallery, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. Mason University Center for the Arts, using the nature center feeders and 703-437-8855. 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Folk how to can participate in the “Fall”ing For Great Stories. 7 p.m. 6. Rocco’s works in “Capturing the Past” focus on com- dances that embody the country’s upcoming Project Feeder Watch. Reston Regional Library, 11925 mon soldiers and events from Jamestown to the Napole- Make a bird feeder. $5 RA members, Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. diverse indigenous Chinese, Spanish onic Wars. The exhibition continues through Dec. 1. 703- and Middle Eastern cultures. Pre- $8 non-members. Reserve at 703- Winter stories and frosty tales. All performance discussions, free to 476-9689 or ages. 703-689-2700. 956-6590 or www.artspaceherndon.org.

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By Rich Sanders The Connection

he South Lakes High boys’ cross country team has been making Tits presence quite known for the past several years as one of the better teams in the Liberty District. Last week, the Seahawks ascended to the top of the district when they captured first place Photo by at the district championships. South Lakes, under third year head coach Kevin Donovan, finished third at districts

Craig Sterbutzel Craig in 2008 and second place last year (2009), its best finish at the postseason meet since 2001. This fall, it was the Seahawks’ time to shine as the district frontrunners. South Lakes came up big with an out- standing showing at districts, which took place last Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 27 on /The Connection the hilly, 2.98-mile Burke Lake course. The Seahawks (30 points) bested runner-up Jefferson (43), last year’s district champion, to capture the crown. South Lakes will next compete at the 16- team Northern Region Championships at Burke Lake Park on Thursday, Nov. 4, at South Lakes’ top finisher at districts was Will Sickenberger, far right, who finished second overall to 3:15 p.m. Jefferson’s Jonathan Phillips, left. In the middle is South Lakes’ Austin Leggett, who finished fourth overall. The top four teams at the Liberty District meet earned automatic bids to regionals. Jean Watkins (19th place), Virginia Stewart, sixth place Morgan Harwood, sev- Along with South Lakes and Jefferson, the “I’m thrilled with our win. McGiboney (21st), Alli Carone (26th), enth place Morgan Bayer and 12th place other two boys’ teams to qualify for Molly Clough (37th) and Valentina Golac Alyson Jones. regionals were Madison High (95) and It was the culmination of (43rd). “We are happy that the girls were able to Stone Bridge (119), who finished third and four years of hard work.” Jefferson, Langley, Madison and McLean win considering the conditions,” said fourth, respectively. finished first through fourth, respectively Oakton coach Alisa Byers, of the day’s races, South Lakes’ top five runners — all seniors — South Lakes Coach Kevin Donovan in the girls’ team standings. which took place on wet grounds due to — all finished within the top 15 to earn in- The Herndon High cross country program earlier rain. “We’ve run as a pack all sea- dividual medals. Four Seahawk team mem- set this year was to win the district. With saw both its girls’ and boys’ teams qualify son, but we’ll have to run tighter and faster bers, in fact, finished among the top six. that accomplished, our next goal is to ad- for this week’s regionals by finishing among at the regional meet if we want to make it Will Sickenberger, with a time of 15 min- vance to the state championship and we are the top four at last week’s Concorde Dis- out [and on to states].” utes, 57 seconds, was second overall, while excited to get that opportunity this week.” trict Championships, which took place Oct. The Herndon boys (67) took third place, teammates Nick Guarnaccia (16:01) and The top four-team finishers at regionals 27 at Burke Lake. behind champion Robinson (54) and sec- Austin Leggett (16:02) finished third and will advance to the upcoming Virginia State The Hornet girls finished second place ond place Oakton (66). Chantilly (81) fourth, respectively. Alex Clough (16:23) AAA Championships. Last year, South Lakes, overall with 62 points, behind first place earned a region seeding by finishing fourth. was fifth place and Kevin Muir (16:39) was at regionals, finished ninth overall. Oakton (32 points). Centreville (64) and Herndon’s Troy Hunsaker finished second 15th. Also for the Seahawks, Andy Reinhold Donovan said his boys’ team members Westfield (102) finished third and fourth, overall with a time of 16:05, behind first was 20th overall. have worked hard year round to better respectively. place finisher Sean McGorty (15:42) of The individual race champion was themselves both as individual runners and The individual district champion was Chantilly. Herndon’s Jimmy Luehrs (16:08) Jefferson’s Jonathan Phillips (15:46). as a team. Herndon’s Carolyn Hennessey, who won the finished in third place. Other top finishers It was a remarkable team effort by the “One of the biggest factors in the boys’ race with a time of 18:28. Right behind her for the Hornets were Jack Belo (17th place), Seahawks. development this year was the fact that they in second place was teammate Belle Bur- Harrison Murn (22nd) and Bradley Heuer “I’m thrilled with our win,” said Coach met a few times a week over the summer to gess (19:03). Also finishing among the lead- (23rd). Donovan. “It was the culmination of four do their running and hold each other ac- ers for Herndon was Nina Bagley (19:45). Oakton’s top finishers were fourth place years of hard work, three with me. One of countable,” he said. Rounding out Herndon’s top five were Emily Michael McNamee, 13th place Pratik Singh, the keys for our team was that we ran well The South Lakes girls finished sixth in Clark (23rd) and Sarah Heuer (28th). 15th place Andrew Larkin, 16th place as a pack, with our first five runners in the their race of the eight-team district field. Oakton’s top finishers were third place Michael Raiti and 18th place Gregory top 15 finishers. The first goal that our team The Seahawks’ top five finishers were Kelly Hailey Dougherty, fourth place Briana Petruncio.

Sarah Freeman, Ian Gildea, Lakes High School (alternate) have been Elisa Becker of Reston has been Patrick Miller (viola), Zach Ward (trombone) and Kevin and Hannah Glass selected to perform in the inducted into Gamma Sigma Alpha (string bass), Ryan Little (French Hopkins (oboe) have been of Herndon High 2010 Virginia Honors honor society at Lycoming College of horn) and Caitlin Williams (trumpet) named as alternates. Miller, School; Kristin Gavin School Notes Choir, at the Virginia Mu- Williamsport, Pa. Becker is a sophmore have been named to the Senior Regional Ward, Little and Williams will be and Summer Perez sic Educators Association Spanish and international studies major. Orchestra for instrumentalists. Herndon auditioning for All-Virginia Band of Oakton High School (VMEA) convention Nov. High School students Sean and Orchestras at JMU in Febru- and Christine Comer of South 20 in Norfolk. Herndon High School students Quaresima (trumpet), Matt Larson ary

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(tri-captain) and Mariah Savage. Worship: Sunday, 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Hornets are No. 4 seed at Emma Broderick, a senior tri-captain, was voted Sunday School: 9:30 A.M. postseason tourney. All-District Honorable Mention. “Our team has competed well all season and proven they can compete against any team in the region,” he Herndon High girls’ volleyball team said Herndon head coach Pat Smith. “We have concluded its regular season Thursday struggled with unforced errors all season and have Tnight, Oct. 28 with a three games to none lost several matches due to our own errors, not the Progressive & Welcoming match win over visiting non-district op- other teams’ great play. Our hope is that the team ST. ANNE’S ponent Edison. The victory gave the Hornets (8-7) that has continued to improve all season will come EPISCOPAL b a winning record going into the start of this week’s together and put their best effort into the post sea- CHURCH • Reston Concorde District Tournament. son.” Herndon, the No. 4-seed at districts, was sched- Smith said her hard-working squad never stops 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I uled to host No. 5 Westfield in a quarterfinals round hustling. 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Sunday school/Music: preschool - grade 2 b match earlier this week on Monday, Nov. 1. “The team has shown a lot of heart and has com- 10:25 a.m. Sunday school/Music: grades 3 - 12 The winner of that meeting was to advance to the peted against excellent teams without giving up,” she 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II semifinals and also earn an automatic seeding at next said. “We have battled back from two sets down to 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service week’s 16-team Northern Region tournament. win and I think that shows a lot of determination. Nursery care provided at 9:00 and 11:15 services Herndon High senior setter Hannah Smagh, a team Our co-captains have done a good job of setting good The Rev. James Papile, Rector tri-captain, recently earned First Team All-District examples and leading the team on and off the court.” The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson recognition, as voted on by the coaches. All-District The Rev. Denise Trogdon Second Team honors went to seniors Mia Chernick — Rich Sanders 703-437-6530 www.stannes-reston.org b 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston Field Hockey Region Playoff Update Semis set to take place on Virginia State AAA tournament in Virginia Beach. In Monday’s quarterfinals (second round) action St.b LUKE A.M.E. Church Wednesday night. played at West Springfield High School earlier this “Serving the People of God” week, Lake Braddock (19-1 record), under coach Diane Miller, bested Chantilly (12-7), coached Ralph SHERATON RESTON HOTEL he 16-team Northern Region girls’ field Chapman, 1-0 in overtime. Later that same night at SUNDAY SCHOOL 9 A.M. T hockey tournament was narrowed down to the same site, McLean (12-8), coached by Summer SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 A.M. four teams remaining following four Vanni, beat Woodson (12-6), coached by Becky quarterfinals round games played on Monday, Nov. 4. Preston, 2-1, in overtime. LET US WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER Monday’s winners were McLean, South County, In a Monday quarterfinals round game played at Rev. Dr. Peter G. Taylor, Pastor Lake Braddock and Oakton. The four teams were Oakton High, the host team Cougars (11-10), under scheduled to play semifinals round games on coach Kate Ruch, defeated Annandale (8-10), 571-337-2022 Wednesday night, Nov. 3 at Washington-Lee High coached by Cindy Hook, 2-1. School in Arlington. The first round of four match In a quarterfinals game played at Fairfax High, up slated to take place was Lake Braddock, the Pa- South County (16-5), under coach Leah Conte, up- triot District’s No. 1 seed, versus Oakton, the No. 2 ended Fairfax (18-4), coached by Amber Beaudoin, seed from the Concorde District at 6 p.m. The 1-0. Herndon evening’s latter game was set to match McLean, the The regionals tournament began with eight first United Methodist Church No. 4 seed from the Liberty District, versus South round games on Oct. 27 at the higher seeds’ site. In www.HerndonUMC.org County, the No. 2-seed from the Patriot District at those games, Lake Braddock beat Washington-Lee; Sundays 7:30 p.m. Chantilly beat Jefferson; Oakton beat Marshall; 8:30 AM Traditional Worship 11:00 AM the Connection, Contemporary Worship Service The semifinals winners will meet on Thursday, Nov. Annandale beat Mount Vernon; McLean beat 11:00 AM the Garden, Traditional Worship Service 4, at 7 p.m., for the region title game, also set to Westfield; Woodson beat Yorktown; South County other weekly services take place at Washington-Lee. Both region finalists beat Edison; and Fairfax beat Centreville. 5:30 PM Saturdays: Relax & Renew, Casual Worship Service will automatically qualify for next week’s eight-team 6:30 PM Wednesdays: Chapel, Prayer Service — Rich Sanders 701 Bennett St., Herndon, VA School Notes 703-471-0627 Reston residents Curtis and Rich- the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. The ist in the 2011 National Merit Scholar- ard MacGregor have successfully corps first year starts in August with new ship Program. completed the Freedom Alliance Mili- cadet week held the week prior to the tary Leadership Academy, a unique start of classes. During new cadet week, Nicholas Jacobs, a senior at the summer camp based on the curriculum incoming students undergo a series of University of Mary Washington, was of the U.S. Army. The two-week Acad- challenges that build character and selected as a first place winner in the emy couples an intense leadership leadership skills. “Best Undergraduate Class Paper” cat- b To Highlight your training environment with challenging egory of the 2010 Pi Sigma Alpha honor and educational experiences like a tour Valerie Pratt of Oak Hill has been society essay competition for his work of the Aviation Logistics School and appointed to the rank of first lieutenant “Professional Reputation: Why the First Faith Community, b simulators at Fort Eustis, a Leadership and will perform as Plans Officer within Year of the American Presidency is Over- Reaction Course, and land navigation the Air Force JROTC at Randolph-Macon stated.” The essay was also a winner in and fire team tactics. Academy. The senior is the daughter of the natural and social sciences category Call Karen at 703-917-6468 Jennifer and Douglas Pratt of Oak Hill. of UMW’s 19th Annual Student Writing Reston residents Kristina Biron Contest. He is the son of Jake and Nancy and Richard MacGregor have fin- Kaitlin A. 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