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Photo by Terry Lowenthal online at www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJuly 2-8, 2014 Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2014 ❖ 1 News What’s Offensive about Redskins Pride? Absolutely nothing, “We’re not the KKK; if you’re state Sen. we’re not a bunch of Chap Petersen. insensitive old white

By Victoria Ross guys. People who know The Connection me may say I’m a boring lifelong Redskins fan, Fairfax old white guy …” state Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) — State Senator Chap Petersen Ahas had it up to here with all the (D-34) talk about the need to change the name of his beloved football team. He vented his frustration and indignation The Redskins public relations team on his blog — Ox Road South — but said also attended the news conference, he was leery of tackling what he deemed but released a statement asserting the forces of political correctness in the “War that neither the franchise nor Snyder Against the Redskins” until June 18, when was behind the formation of the cau- the Federal Patent Office blocked the team’s cus in any way. Redskins trademarks, declaring that the Photo Contributed Snyder has been stalwart in his de- name was “disparaging” to Native Ameri- State Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax – center), stands with Republican fense of the name. In a letter he sent cans at the time the trademarks were regis- Delegates David Ramadan of Loudoun (left) and Jackson Miller to season ticket holders last October, tered — as far back as 1967. (Manassas) right, during a news conference at the Capitol in Richmond he cited the association of the name That action pushed Petersen off the side- Monday, June 23, announcing the formation of the “Redskins Pride Redskins with the team’s long NFL lines to lead an offensive attack. Caucus.” history and its symbolic importance On Monday, June 23, he announced the to himself and fans. formation of the “Redskins Pride Caucus,” a bipartisan alliance with two other state The Redskins Pride Caucus Founding Principles DURING THE NEWS CONFER- lawmakers from Northern Virginia — Re- ❖ Providing a voice for Redskins fans and ❖ Opposing the inappropriate involvement of ENCE, Lucas — whose nephew is season tickets holders. the United States Congress in issues surround- Redskins player DeAngelo Hall — said publican Del. Jackson Miller (Manassas) ❖ Supporting the Redskins franchise, a Vir- ing the Redskins franchise and its supporters. “none of us feel there is any racism and Republican Del. David Ramadan ginia-based business that generates hundreds of ❖ Supporting commercial freedom in the (Loudoun.) millions of dollars in taxable revenue for Commonwealth of Virginia and the rights of and we love the name,” Lucas said. The three men scheduled a news confer- schools, roads, public safety and other impor- businesses to their own brands and intellectual Petersen said he wants people to ence at the State Capitol the same day. By tant public services in the Commonwealth. property. know that the caucus is not the KKK. the time the news conference started, sev- “We’re not just a bunch of insensitive eral other lawmakers joined the group in old white guys,” Petersen said, announcing the caucus: Sen. Louise Lucas “People who know me may say I’m a (D-Portsmouth), Sen. Frank Ruff (R- Virginia Members of the Redskins Pride Caucus boring old white guy … Seriously, I Mecklenburg), Del. Lionell Spruill (D- In the first day, the following members announced they were joining the Redskins Pride Caucus: am here because I believe in the Chesapeake), Del. Michael Webert (R- SENATE OF VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES Redskins, and the name was intended Fauquier), Del. Michael Futrell (D-Prince Majority Leader Tommy Norment (R- James City Majority Leader Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights) to honor American Indians”. William) and Sen. Bill Stanley (R-Franklin). County) Majority Caucus Chair Tim Hugo (R-Fairfax) Petersen said the response to the Minority Leader Dick Saslaw (D-Fairfax) Majority Whip Jackson Miller (R-Manassas) After the news conference in Richmond Senator Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax) Delegate David Ramadan (R-Loudoun) caucus has been overwhelming, and the same day, Petersen became the popular Senator Bill Stanley (R-Franklin) Delegate Lionell Spruill (D-Chesapeake) overwhelmingly positive. “I am appre- pick for making the case on news shows and Senator Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) Delegate Michael Webert (R-Fauquier County) ciative of all the comments I’ve re- Senator Frank Ruff (R-Mecklenburg) Delegate Michael Futrell (D-Prince William sports talk shows. The story was picked up Senator Walter Stosch (R-Henrico) County) ceived — even negative ones.” by dozens of newspapers — including USA Senator Steve Martin (R-Chesterfield) Delegate Dave Albo (R-Fairfax) But one letter from Karen Fettig of Today and The Boston Globe — sparking Senator Frank Wagner (R-Virginia Beach) Delegate Scott Lingamfelter (R-Prince William McLean, “really struck me as impor- Senator Richard Stuart (R-Spotsylvania) County) heated debates by people posting on media Senator Ralph Smith (R-Roanoke) Delegate Lee Ware (R-Powhatan) tant, and perhaps offering a solution websites. Delegate Scott Taylor (R-Virginia Beach) to the endless ranting. I asked her for permission to print it on my blog, and THE CAUCUS gained momentum through- she said yes.” out the day, and by Tuesday afternoon com- “I don’t get the controversy,” said Daniel In May, 50 senators — half of the U.S. “Chap: I happened to catch your prised top leadership from both houses of Flores, a 47-year-old Redskins fan from Senate — sent a letter to the NFL urging bit on the news last night re: The the legislature — and from both parties — Burke. “The name was chosen to represent the team to change its name. Several Na- Redskins name. I could not agree including Senate Majority Leader Tommy the bravery and fierce fighting abilities of tive American groups have declared their with your more. You may recall that Norment (R-James City County), Senate Native Americans. It’s a respectful name, opposition to the name. During the NBA fi- I have a good bit of Native blood in Minority Leader Dick Saslaw (D-Fairfax), not insulting.” nals a few weeks ago, the Yocha Dehe me. It infuriates me to see all these House Majority Leader Kirk Cox (R-Colo- “The government has no place in forcing Wintun National paid for an ad that high- ‘white people’ telling me that I nial Heights) and House Majority Caucus [franchise owner Dan] Snyder’s hand,” said lighted the history of Native Americans, and should be offended by the name. It’s Chairman Tim Hugo (R-Fairfax). Stephanie Sullenger of Vienna. “The issue took a parting shot at the Redskins. quite the opposite. Even before I “I wanted to speak for fans who say ‘You should be left to the franchise and the fans “Look, if I felt like this was an honest com- moved to this area, I was a Redskins know what? Enough is enough,’” Petersen themselves as no one but Snyder can seem plaint, I would pull it back. But I see so fan because of their name. It is a very said in an interview Tuesday. “(Who) has to get Snyder to act. But in the end, much misinformation about this issue,” proud heritage. Not one member of the back of a few thousand loyal Redskins shouldn’t there be a separation between Petersen said, adding that many Native my family is offended either. The fans who never did anything wrong, except Sport and State?” Americans call themselves “redskins,” and bottom line is that 90 percent of true to love a football franchise that united this One of the caucus’ stated goals is to pre- that the name “Oklahoma” is based on Native Americans are not offended town in way nobody did before?” vent the U.S. Congress from forcing a name “Choctaw Indian words which translate as in the least. The answer is simple: The Redskins Pride Caucus had scored, change upon the NFL team. “red people.” take a poll of only Native Americans. giving a voice to Redskins fans of all In the past six months, pressure to change “This is truly political correctness on ste- Whatever that poll says should be the stripes. the name has been mounting. roids,” Miller said at the news conference. answer. End of story.” 2 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic 703-778-9414 or News [email protected]

Photo by Whitney Winn Wiehle-Reston East Station: The first Silver Line train will leave the Photo by Chuck Samuelson station on Saturday, July 26, at noon. Train approaches McLean Metro Station.

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Silver Line starts Spring Hill and Greensboro stations - bike paths and bus routes will be beefed up. running on July 26. “You’ll see significantly improved bus transit services in the surrounding areas,” By Reena Singh said Dranesville Supervisor John Foust. The Connection “We’re also planning dramatic road im- provements.” n July 26, the expectations Foust sees the influx of commuters head- and hopes of commuters in ing to the stations as economy drivers who OTysons and Reston will either are stimulating developers to build more in be met or dashed when the the area. He foresaw that, with less people gates to the Silver Line Metro stations are using cars in their commute to Tysons, that opened at noon. traffic through Route 7 would be less con- Phase I of the project - which had to deal gested. with opening date delays for the past two McLean Citizens Association President years - may bring traffic into an already traf- Sally Horn also sees the economy being fic-congested area, some fear, but also hold boosted by the stations, but does not think the promise of an economic boom. Metro will be a realistic option for most “I know that people say that with more McLean residents. The McLean station has businesses coming that there’s going to be five bus bays total and 26 bicycle racks. more traffic,” said Greater Reston Chamber “I’m hoping that the arrival of metro next of Commerce President Mark Ingrao. “I say Photo by Stephen Barna month will be a positive game changer for it’s better that we have traffic and commerce View of pedestrian entrance at Wiehle-Reston East Station. the Tysons area, spurring positive economic here than nothing at all.” development and community,” she said in Because the Wiehle-Reston East station With the population boom will come an Spring Hill Metro station had an emergency an email. “I also hope that the arrival of boasts a 2,300 vehicle garage, it will attract even greater need for better pedestrian scenario drill with countywide emergency metro will help to reduce traffic congestion many of the Loudon County commuters in walkways and bicycle paths. responders. as more people opt to take metro to and addition to those in Reston and Herndon. As the stations were being finished, meet- Artists and urban developers held a brain- from Tysons. ings were being set up in Reston seeking storming session last month to turn the “I am concerned, however, that the lack THE WIEHLE-RESTON EAST STATION, avid bicyclists and those who are within Tysons-area stations into visually appealing of any parking at three of the four stations according to silverline.com, also has an walkable distance to the station about the walkway. Additionally, WMATA is selecting in the Tysons area means that metro will additional 1,000 parking spaces operated best places to put new sidewalks and bike 10 people to be a part of the first ride from continue to not be a viable option for most by Comstock. For those who are close lanes. the Wiehle-Reston East station on June 26 current residents in the greater McLean area enough to pedal to the station, there are 15 The Washington Metropolitan Area Tran- if they enter on the Silver Line website. as most of McLean is not on any bus route bicycle racks as well as a reserved bike room sit Authority announced that the Silver Line now and will not be getting access to buses for 200. reached “substantial completion” in May. TRAINS WILL RUN every 6 minutes dur- that could take them to the metro stations “We need to have people get to the metro However, just a year ago, Metropolitan ing rush hour and every 12 to 20 minutes once the Silver Line opens; only the McLean without driving,” said Reston Association Washington Airport Authority pushed the during off-peak times, according to a state- station has any parking and that is limited President Ken Knueven. “I rode my bike to opening date from last December to this ment from WMATA. to about 730 spaces.” the metro station, and it’s not difficult for February after the original plan’s Septem- According to WMATA Public Information Most officials are cautiously optimistic me. Until both phases are finished, there ber 2013 substantial completion goal Officer Philip Stewart, station boardings about the station openings, with visions of will be an influx of people coming from the snagged an eight week delay. after one year will be: toll road corridor revitalization in Reston’s west and parking here, but I only see that In February, MWAA rejected a notice of ❖ Wiehle-Reston East: 8,244 case and decreased traffic in Tysons case. as a short term problem.” substantial completion after seven of 12 key ❖ Tysons Corner: 5,209 But there is still work to finish, most Ingrao, who said GRCC has been push- criteria - including incomplete testing and ❖ Spring Hill: 4,002 agreed. ing for the Silver Line during the past five documentation security verifications - had ❖ McLean: 3,803 “We’re enthusiastic,” said Knueven. “It’s years, said more D.C.-area residents are not been met by Dulles Transit Partners. ❖ Greensboro: 3,306 critical for us and we will be a critical voice going to want to move to Reston because Phase II will eventually take the Silver Actual ridership, he said, will be double for our stakeholders. There’s work to be of the jobs being created by developers. Line into Loudoun County. those statistics. done, but we’re excited. This is only the “I think you’re going to see a reverse com- Now that the date and time of the open- Because this means thousands of people beginning.” mute phenomenon, and this will be a game ing for the Phase I stations has been deter- will be heading towards stations that do not For more information on the Silver Line, changer,” he said. mined, training has started. On Sunday, the have any parking space - Tysons Corner, visit http://silverlinemetro.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2014 ❖ 3 News Bow Hunting to Help ‘Deer Management’

any streets while hunt- However, he said that data collected Bow hunting ing, according to the about the subject shows that the chances resolution. Additionally, of that happening is miniscule in a deer approved for some hunting cannot take management environment. place during non-school “If I was a betting man, I’d bet you homeowners on days, weekends or holi- wouldn’t see that,” he said.A more compre- days when children are hensive plan for the rest of Reston will be Sourwood Lane. likely to be outside. Deer discussed in September for deer manage- are shot at from above so ment. “I recognize that the deer manage- By Reena Singh the arrow shoots down- ment issue is one that we need to look at in The Connection wards rather than a more comprehensive way,” said board through the air horizon- member Jeff Thomas. “I have the feeling eer have overstayed their welcome tally, minimizing the risk that this is going to be a small piece in a Dfor some Reston residents. that it misses the deer larger program to help us address this is- Reston Association Board of Direc- and hits something else. sue. I’m concerned about the undergrowth tors approved to allow some homeowners “What are the chances of the natural areas. Thirty years from now, on Sourwood Lane to bow hunt through the of, I live near there, and we want to make sure we have good natu- 2016-17 archery season to manage the over- I really don’t want to see ral areas.” abundant deer population in the area. a deer with an arrow in More extensive deer management meth- it in my yard,” said board School Notes ods will be explored during the RA Board member Lucinda Shan- Send school notes of Directors meeting in September. non. “Would that hap- [email protected] by “We were talking about tree canopy on pen? What are the Friday. the last board item here, but if you look chances of that happen- Kacey Hirshfeld, a senior at South Lakes High School, was one of 59 Virginia below the tree canopy on a lot of our prop- ing?” That question has students awarded scholarships through the erties, and certainly on a lot of the been raised before in The Reston Association Board of Directors ap- Comcast Foundation’s annual Leaders and homeowners’ properties as well, there’s very other area, according to Achievers Scholarship Program. The proved bow hunting on certain Sourwood Lane program, one of the Foundation’s signature little forest regeneration going on,” said Suburban Whitetail Man- properties to manage the deer population. community investment initiatives, Larry Butler, Senior Director for Parks, Rec- agement of Northern Vir- recognizes students’ leadership skills, reation and Community Resources. ginia county coordinator Brian Gahagan. definitively, there’s no chance that will never academic achievement and commitment to Hunters have to be 75 yards away from “I can’t stand up here and tell you that, happen,” he said. community service. Breaking the Barriers

ships between her students that allow them Dogwood to learn together both inside and outside Elementary teacher of the classroom. TWELVE OF THE 18 first-graders in named FCPS 2014 Attanasio’s class have either learned or are learning English as a second language. Outstanding First- While this language barrier may seem like a challenge for a lot of teachers, Attanasio Year Teacher. has created a classroom where the students By Neeka Karimian can support each other by not only trans- The Connection lating from English but also teaching Span- ish to those who may have not spoken it in ogwood Elementary School the beginning of the school year. first-grade teacher, Christie “At this point in the year, I noticed that D the students are much more comfortable Attanasio, was presented with the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) translating and helping one another if they 2014 Outstanding First-Year Teacher don’t know words in English or in Spanish award. or whatever language they speak since there While Attanasio’s classroom looks are a lot of different languages here,” more or less like the typical first-grade Attanasio explains. “At the beginning of the Christie Attanasio reads to her students before lunch. year, they were much more shy and hesi- students to move around and even dance. classroom—adorned with colorful post- set of behavior guidelines listed in a con- tant and shy to help one another but now This time, called “wiggle time,” is known ers summarizing some grammar rules, tract which all the students signed in the that they’ve formed their friendships and as a “brain break, which is great for transi- math and science concepts, and work the beginning of the year. Students are also they feel safe and are much more excited tions to get wiggles out before the next ac- students have done—the structure of her expected to have “peace talks” amongst to take risks, they are willing to go out of tivity or sometimes even mid-activity,” class and the way she interacts with her themselves if a disagreement arises be- their way to help one another.” Attanasio explains. students is truly exceptional. She man- tween them that Attanasio feels they can In addition to encouraging students to In addition to the emphasis Attanasio ages to work with the students in small resolve on their own. groups, while also allowing them to learn value and appreciate the importance of places on academic learning, she also learning, Attanasio also encourages a light presses a great deal of importance on so- and reinforce concepts both individually ATTANASIO CREDITS the school’s and upbeat environment, especially when cial learning, by not only showing the stu- and with their peers. By fostering a learn- support for her ability to have created she feels that the students need it. In be- dents how to respect one another through ing environment that encourages coop- such an effective and purposeful class eration in addition to independent work, tween lessons, she plays a song or some sort her own interactions with the students, but Attanasio has been able to create friend- of an educational activity that allows the also by expecting them to follow a certain See Teachr, Page 5

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From Page 4 Teacher Honored room. “I really feel that the award should have been a Dog- wood award, because I have been so helped and so encouraged by so many people this year,” she re- counts. She explained how the school’s policy of having home vis- its at the beginning of the year helped her build a strong founda- tion for her relationships with her students and their parents. She mentions that she “worked really hard at the beginning to get to know them all at the beginning of the year not just academically, but to know their families. “We also spent a lot of time at the beginning of the year talking about our hopes and dreams, what we wanted to learn in first grade, what we were excited about, and just learning about the students. I’ve learned that once the students know you care about them, not just in school but their own life, they’re more willing to open up and I think that’s the key to really unlocking the potential in a child,” Attanasio said. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2014 ❖ 5 Opinion Reston

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Silver Line No Silver Bullet @RestonConnect An independent, locally owned weekly By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum were professional planner Patty accommodate when a business interest would newspaper delivered State Delegate (D-36) Nicoson who became president of the start paying an additional tax and when they to homes and businesses. Published by group and continues in that capacity would receive service. Toll increases on com- Local Media Connection LLC he Silver Line Metrorail today, former Delegate Vincent muters were projected to be unbearably high 1606 King Street extension will open for Callahan who demonstrated biparti- requiring DCRA to successfully lobby for more Alexandria, Virginia 22314 riders on July 26. For san representation, former Virginia direct state appropriations to keep tolls down. T Free digital edition delivered to those of us who have Secretary of Transportation John With no direct financial support for the your email box. Go to been looking at the seemingly com- Milliken and Restonians Joe Stowers project and a 2010 goal to deliver a completed connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe pleted infrastructure for many and Steve Cerny among others. system, the 30 men and women who made up months, announcement of the actual We set to work with letters and the original board and those who have joined NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, date that we can ride this important opinion columns, testimony at pub- and left since that time are to be thanked and Call: 703-778-9410 new service for our community is wel- lic hearings and a variety of advocacy congratulated. I am honored to continue to e-mail: Guest [email protected] come news. Editorial activities that built support for the serve as chairman of the board of DCRA. Having worked on bringing Metrorail project. The task was not easy and not The Silver Line will not be a silver bullet to Kemal Kurspahic Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 to Reston and beyond for the last 20 without setbacks. While there was solve all our transportation woes. We still live [email protected] years, I am especially excited about the open- widespread agreement about the need for more in an area ranked 10th in the country for the Amna Rehmatulla ing. In the 1990s I was the lone politician call- public transit options in a metropolitan area worst traffic! Rail and bus riders will be asked Editorial Assistant ing for rail service in the Dulles Corridor while that had outgrown its transit service planned to make adjustments; drivers may have to 703-778-9410 ext.427 [email protected] some dismissed the idea as a pipe dream. In for in the 1960s, we had to convince some change their commuting habits; and some will order to develop support for the rail project, I elected leaders that rail was justified over sim- complain about tolls and fares. Even so, the Reena Singh Community Reporter enlisted the help of business and community ply expanded bus service or bus rapid transit. Silver Line brings a critically important part of 757-619-7584 leaders who supported the idea. In August 1998, The idea of putting the extension in a tunnel infrastructure to our area that will add to our [email protected] I announced the formation of the Dulles Corri- sounded attractive but was cost prohibitive. quality of life in getting to and from work and Jon Roetman dor Rail Association (DCRA) as a nonprofit, non- Commercial interests were agreeable to addi- taking advantage of the rich educational and Sports Editor ❖ 703-752-4013 [email protected] partisan advocacy group supporting rail in the tional taxes to help pay for the system, but the cultural resources of our region and our @jonroetman Dulles Corridor. Joining in the announcement project had to be broken into two phases to nation’s capital. Victoria Ross County Reporter ❖ 301-502-6027 Letters to the Editor [email protected] nation to succeed we must keep op- ology, not facts. Virginia Republicans Senator Who portunities open for all Americans, have not offered any alternatives to Where Are ADVERTISING: For advertising information regardless of their backgrounds. closing the coverage gap, and their e-mail: Gets It I respect Mark Warner for repre- inaction is clear – they have no plans Your Kids? [email protected] To the Editor: senting Virginia well. As a business- to help uninsured Virginians. To the Editor: Trisha Hamilton Senator Mark Warner is widely man, a second-generation Ameri- Expanding Medicaid in Virginia is For each of the past three Display Advertising 703-778-9419 known for his efforts to represent can, and a proud Virginian, I look a moral imperative and makes sense gorgeous days, I’ve spent an [email protected] all Virginians. Throughout his years forward to supporting him in No- economically. 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I de- quarter of American jobs in critical However, the Republican Party of cided to call out the alarm: Editor & Publisher STEM fields (science, technology, Outraged by “No” once again, stands in the way. Hey parents——where are Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 engineering and mathematics), and your kids? [email protected] about a quarter of new patents and Medicaid Kathie Wespheling On their scooters and bikes @MaryKimm new start-ups. Additionally, the chil- Vienna plying our 50 miles of trails? Executive Vice President dren of these immigrant profession- Rejection On our lakes rowing or Jerry Vernon [email protected] als are already key contributors to To the Editor: paddling? the present and future US workforce. The article in The Connection Campaign On our tennis courts play- Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Senator Warner gets it. For years which described the rally at Neigh- ing singles or doubles? Managing Editor he’s Chaired the Senate’s India Cau- borhood Health Services in Lorton Experience Playing catch or shooting Kemal Kurspahic Photography: cus, and more recently he visited the [“Medicaid Expansion Supporters To The Editor: baskets? Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, ADAMS Center mosque in Sterling, Rally,” June 19-25, 2014] is a per- I recently had the opportunity to On our courts playing vol- Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: where I met him during Friday prayer fect demonstration of the disgust volunteer on the John Foust for leyball? Laurence Foong, John Heinly services as he offered us a greeting and outrage that many feel over the Congress Campaign – a small office or Production Manager: Geovani Flores on the start of Ramadan. During his rejection of Medicaid expansion in with a small army of professionals, At home exercising their visit, he met with community lead- the recent budget passed in the interns, and volunteers – and I’m thumbs? Special Assistant to the Publisher Jeanne Theismann ers and stressed the importance of a General Assembly. pleased to say that it was an ex- From a very concerned 703-778-9436 strong economic vision and other is- It is senseless to reject federal tremely positive experience. citizen [email protected] @TheismannMedia sues important to the thousands of funds that would clearly benefit Although the office is barely notice- Bob Simon Muslim American professionals and Virginians. Even more preposterous able from the outside, the hallways are Reston Founder CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 families throughout Virginia. is the fact that, despite being one constantly buzzing with interns, field Circulation Manager: As a small-business owner, I ap- of the richest counties in the nation, coordinators, and campaign staff dis- Linda Pecquex [email protected] preciate Mark Warner’s work to fos- Fairfax County is home to tens of cussing issues, cracking jokes, making dedicated to the cause. The people ter the right environment to attract thousands of people who lack heath phone calls, and drinking an exorbi- working on the campaign genuinely and retain new businesses. He has insurance. More than 35,000 of our tant amount of coffee. believe John Foust would be the best been a leader to pass legislation ex- fellow Fairfax neighbors could be I made calls, knocked on doors, Congressman for the Tenth District. panding resources for start-ups, and covered under Medicaid expansion. and talked to many voters. Most I would encourage anyone to stop he has consistently reached across Republican Delegates like Jim were friendly and interested in the by the office and get involved. the aisle to support tax credits en- LeMunyon, Dave Albo, and Barbara election. I was pleasantly surprised couraging entrepreneurship. Sena- Comstock insist on denying by the experience as a whole. Every- Jisu Kim tor Warner understands that for our healthcare to people because of ide- one was polite, hard working, and Vienna 6 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Raquel’s Salon Nebert, Douglas D., of Reston, Dies ebert, Douglas D. 51 moved to Newport, OR to own and 30107 Merchant Court N (Aug. 15, 1962 - May operate a bed and breakfast, the 31, 2014) Long-time Tyee Lodge. He was active in the Great Falls, VA 22066 Reston resident and U.S. Geologi- Newport Airport Committee, the cal Survey pioneer in Geospatial Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assoc. 703.444.8937 Technology, Doug Nebert, died in and the Experimental Aircraft a private plane crash in Toledo, Assoc. CELL 571.334.3127 Ore. on May 31. His granddaugh- He is survived by his sons, Corey ter, Zoey Wahl, 4, also did not sur- Nebert and John Gross, daughter Raquel Heard vive the crash that seriously in- April Gleason, granddaughter OWNER jured her mother, April Gleason, Charlie Gross, his mom Myrna of Seattle. During a 30-year career Bernstein, his dad Daniel Nebert, RAQUELSALON.COM with the USGS, he was known for stepparents Robert Bernstein, Kitty his foundational work in modern Nebert, Douglas D. Dixon and Lucia Nebert, and lov- geospatial information systems vant. ing in-laws Don and Dee and received the highest Open Doug’s many interests included Kirkpatrick. He will be missed by Geospatial Consortium honor, the geology, the mysteries of weather, his brother Dietrich Nebert and Kenneth D. Gardel’s Award for his music, and languages. A major half- and step-siblings Rosie, personal and professional contri- hobby was the airplane he built Becky, Lucas, David, Bobbi, and butions and leadership. Acknowl- himself and flew for many years Sharon. edged not only as an expert in this before the tragic accident. Those A memorial service will be held area, but also as an excellent com- who knew him prized the friend- on Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Uni- municator of highly technical in- ship of a generous, sensitive, witty tarian Universalist Church in formation, his vision and commit- man of many talents. Reston (www.uureston.org). ment to make this information Doug grew up in Bethesda. MD Donations in Doug’s name may available around the world has and graduated from Walter be made to The Young Eagles been highly praised. He was de- Johnson High School. 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Reston, Herndon work has been cooperative and goal ori- one.” In addition to her work for the Hunter ented. Get cars off our roads wherever pos- Mill District of the Fairfax County Board, residents, community sible and provide our residents with excep- which includes Reston and parts of Herndon, tional opportunities to ‘Live, Work, Play and Hudgins has become a noted authority on leaders reflect on Get Involved’ – the Reston motto.” Part of transportation issues and options in the area, Reston’s Phase 2 is focusing on the redevel- having served as Chairman for the WMATA upcoming opening of opment of the town “villages.” “All of this, Board, the Northern Virginia transportation Metro and Reston’s growth and refreshing, Commission and the National Capital Region Silver Line. goes together.” Transportation Planning Board. She has Curren Knueven does wish that the Wiehle-Reston been a part of this project since Day One. By Andrea Worker Station East was not the short-term termi- “It’s exciting to see something this large and Reston resident and avid cyclist Jim The Connection nus for the Silver Line. “Of course that cre- impactful finally come to life.” Curren can’t wait until the Silver Line ates its own problems with traffic, but we Hudgins is looking forward to another pulls into the Wiehle-Reston East ust how long have the residents of have planned and prepared and will do ev- opening – even before the first train carry- Station. “Actually, I guess I can, since I Reston and Herndon been waiting erything we can to offset those problems. ing paying commuters leaves the station. “I have been waiting since I moved here Jfor their own rail connection to the We have a variety of multimodal plans in am looking forward to really taking a look in 1986!” said Curren. “I live on a lake, Greater Washington Metro system? play to make access to Metro and around at the new parking facilities. I think that and yet I am only 0.6 miles from the And just how do folks feel about the addi- Reston even easier for bikes, and pedestri- takes place on July 19.” Many locals don’t station. That’s fabulous! That’s what tion of Metro to the community? Well, when ans, as well as intersection improvements realize just how much parking is being made makes this area great. Access like this, Salafia Jim Curren moved to Reston in 1986, “our to help keep the traffic flowing. I really be- available at the Wiehle-Reston East Station. and the serenity of Reston.” Curren says District Supervisor at the time assured us lieve the positive effects far outweigh any Karen Case of Reston didn’t. “I had no idea,“ he will be really happy to catch a Nats Mike Salafia, enjoying the sunshine that light rail would be in place within three of the possible growing pains.” she said. “That should really help.” game and other events in D.C. by taking in Reston Town Center, is ready for the years,” he laughed. As everyone knows, the Someone else who thinks the Silver Line the Sliver Line. “I am going to the Billy Silver Line to open its door. The Reston light rail plan was shelved long ago, but even will be good for the local real estate busi- THE FACILITY, on the north side of the Joel concert the day the metrorail resident, and his wife Angela, are ready in its current composition, Metro’s Silver ness is Tracy Comstock. Although she is station, will include a 2,300-car garage, a opens. I thought about it, but like when to spend more time exploring the Line, designed to ultimately run from Dulles headquartered in Tysons, Comstock also secure, reserved bike room for more than a new restaurant opens, maybe you nation’s capital. “I think there could be Airport and Eastern Loudoun County all the serves the real estate needs of clients in the 200 bicycles, a Kiss and Ride area and a 10- should give it a couple of days before a few problems, maybe traffic, security, way to Largo Town Center, Md., with op- Reston area. She can almost see the Tysons bay bus terminal with services to connect you try it out. But, really, I think this but I am generally in favor and think it tions for connecting to other Metro lines, has Metro Station from the window of her of- the station to numerous stops throughout will have a huge positive impact on our will be good thing for the community,” still been a long time coming. “Let’s just say fice. That, and the fact that so many of her Reston and Herndon. There will even be area.” he said. a lot has happened since I first became aware foreign national clients are contacting her buses to Dulles Airport and to the Udvar- that the Metro was really in the works for with the specific requirement of being near Hazy National Air and Space Museum. “That our area,” said Jason Lee of Herndon. “I was the Silver Line caused her to recently change is a good thing,” says Jose Morales of still single, and these young ladies were not Photo by Andrea Worker/The Connection her company’s name to SilverLine Realty and Herndon. “We don’t have a car right now, so “The Silver Line is not quite here in Herndon, but in the picture yet,” said Lee, pointing down The Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station – Ready to go, just waiting for the train. Investment, LLC. “I have numerous clients, it would be nice to go to places like the right on the doorstep.” Herndon Town Mayor Lisa to toddlers Michelle and Marina, the twin many willing to pay cash, who have been museum with my family. And we could go Merkel thinks the arrival of Metrorail to the area is a daughters he was strolling on the Washing- on board with Metro. “Even with all our ing,” said J.R. Dembiec, BridgeStreet’s Man- Reston resident since 1987, Knueven was interested in this area for years. Now that into D.C. now.” Taking the bus to the Udvar- great boon for both Herndon and Reston. “I know we’ll ton and Old Dominion Trail near the his- plans already in place, we have the oppor- aging Director - Operations (Americas) and quick to make assurances that the Reston the rail line is almost here, they are ready to Hazy would also mean saving the $15 park- have some kinks to work out, but so much planning toric Herndon town square. “But we are glad tunity to watch and learn from the Reston Brand Support Services. “We need more ef- values are being protected. “Sustainability, buy,” said Comstock. “They mostly come ing fee. and effort and thought has gone into this project, and it’s finally coming, although we still have a start-up. We can incorporate what works ficient space, so we decided to look at sites and the connection to the natural, right in from big cities that have rail services and Angela and Mike Salafia of Reston didn’t is still happening, that I am confident we will all long wait for our station in Herndon.” Lee well and maybe circumvent some potential as close to the Wiehle Station as possible. our own commercial backyard, is part of they want the same. Many come here be- know about the additional facilities at the benefit. We just have to keep the goal of connecting is right. Phase 2 of the Silver Line Project, problems.” This will open up an additional pool of tal- what has made Reston the great community cause of our schools and because we offer a station, either. Nor did they know that part people and transit up front.” beginning at the Wiehle-Reston East station Merkel had no qualms about mentioning ent for our recruiting needs, helping us at- it is, and the Reston Association and our more politically and economically stable of the Silver Line will have additional polic- and heading west hasn’t even begun con- the elephant in the room. “Traffic,” she said. tract those who might see our area as too many civic organizations are working to en- environment.” While local real estate prices ing in the form of Tysons Urban Team 9, a Photo contributed struction as of yet, and estimates today put “That’s the word that comes up the most far to travel to by car or too difficult with sure that the spirit of Reston is preserved as may cause sticker shock to people moving specially selected group of law enforcement Merkel the operational arrival of Phase 2 some- often in any discussion about our area, in transit challenges. I think the Silver Line will we move forward. Reston has been at the here from around the country, “for some of personnel authorized and funded by the where beyond 2018. “Maybe we’ll get lucky,” any regard, not just about Metro. It certainly have a positive influence on all local em- forefront of visionary community planning my clients, real estate near metro lines here Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to add added Lee, “and they will open a portion of came up when I did some door-knocking this ployers.” An added bonus offered by some since its conception and we will stay there.” seems like a sale compared to where they additional security to the four new stations The President of the Reston Association, and himself Phase 2 before the whole thing is ready.” spring, talking to residents and asking their of the complexes that Dembiec and the are coming from.” At this point in time, in that area. The Salafias say they are all in a Reston resident since 1987, Ken Knueven couldn’t thoughts on the Silver Line and other issues.” company’s leadership are considering – TO THAT END, Knueven expressed his Comstock says most of those clients are stick- favor of Metrorail in Reston and will prob- be more supportive of the arrival of the Silver Line. “It FOUR YEARS may seem like an eternity to Merkel says it’s up to the Town, working with “Shuttle service. One that’s high on the list pleasure with the working coalition of so ing to McLean and Tysons for their searches, ably use it to spend more time enjoying D.C., goes hand in hand with the continued smart growth those who are waiting to catch a careless everyone involved, from the Washington will be offering a frequent shuttle service many involved in the Silver Line and the “but you can already see the effect moving but do admit to some reservations. “The Line and redevelopment of Reston,” said Knueven. “The ride to Tysons, D.C., the Airport, or other Metropolitan Area Transit Authority between the station and the buildings.” It attendant developments. And it’s a pretty outward. Purchase inventory is very limited goes both ways. You hope that people who great news is that all of the stakeholders - developers, locations along the Silver Line’s route, but (WMATA) to Fairfax and Loudoun counties, sounds like the commercial real estate in- large group. Aside from the Reston and in those areas, so those clients, and others, come this way will care for and respect our elected officials, citizens’ groups, county and state for some, like Herndon Mayor Lisa Merkel, from citizens’ groups to the Virginia Depart- dustry in the area agrees with Dembiec are starting to be willing to widen their community. We have a really great place to agencies and residents have worked, and continue to it means more time to plan and prepare. ment of Transportation to keep traffic miti- that the new metro line will help Reston/ search – especially since they can now hop live here.” work together to provide the best services while “Metro is finally getting closer to home for gation at the top of the list at all times. “We Herndon, Virginia’s second-largest em- “I really believe the positive on the train and get closer to the city if This sampling of community reaction to protecting our Reston values.” Photo contributed us,” said Merkel. “Our residents who now need to keep looking for ways to connect ployment hub, grow their businesses, as that’s what they want.” the opening of Metrorail service through Knueven go to Falls Church or Vienna as part of their people to transportation outside of their cars. well as attract more employers to the effects far outweigh any of Fairfax County Supervisor Cathy Reston and Herndon (as random and unsci- commute will only have to go just down the We are working to make Metro as accessible area. The shuttle service shows they are the possible growing pains.” Hudgins agrees with Reston Association entific as it was) seemed to show a commu- road to the Wiehle Station. A huge time as possible from everywhere within our bor- considering ways to entice those employ- President Knueven about some potential nity that was ready for the change. Of saver.” ders.” Merkel urged Herndon residents to ers to their facilities. — Reston Association President Ken pitfalls but like Knueven, she firmly be- course, “Maybe we’re just tired of waiting She’s so sold on the Silver Line and the positive In a phone interview, Mayor Merkel spoke stay informed – “the website on the Herndon More companies making the move to Knueven lieves in the positives to be gained. “Be- and all the construction, come what may,” benefits to the affected communities that Tracy of Herndon’s past, present and future prepa- Metrorail Stations Access Management Reston, with its new access to rail trans- ing the short-term terminus for the new said one unwilling-to-be-quoted Restonian. Comstock re-named her real estate business to rations for the local advent of rail transpor- Study at www.hmsams.com is one resource” portation as a factor when choosing an op- Herndon leadership, there is WMATA in the line will require us to really manage the situ- But everyone who shared their comments SilverLine Realty and Investment Group. “It’s great for tation. “It’s always a topic of discussion and she cited – and “stay involved and vocal.” erating location is one of the benefits that mix, VDOT, county governments and citi- ation, but overall this is a great thing for and thoughts seemed to genuinely believe the business right along the lone, like in Tysons, but it part of our work. There are nine property Some local businesses aren’t willing to Reston Association President Ken Knueven zens’ advisory groups, and the Dulles Corri- Reston and for all of us. The long-term im- that – properly managed, with community is good for all the areas nearby. My clients, especially owners involved where the Herndon Station wait for Metro to get closer to them. Com- says they’ve been counting on. “The arrival dor stakeholders. “It’s along the tollway pact will be to provide us with higher qual- input and protections in place to preserve those from big cities around the world, really want to will be built, so there’s a lot of coordinating panies like Herndon-based BridgeStreet Glo- of the Silver Line can’t help but positively Corridor that you will see most of the devel- ity services, more opportunities for every- the “urburb” atmosphere, particularly on be here and near rail public transportation.” going on, but everyone is working together.” bal Hospitality are being proactive and tak- impact our area economically through in- opment, and the highest density. We may one, and to keep us together as a commu- Reston Town Center – Metro’s Silver Line Photo contributed Merkel also thinks that being “second” will ing steps now to get themselves closer to creased business opportunities, job oppor- not always agree, but everyone has come to nity. Of course there’s some angst. Change was a welcome addition to the neigborhood. Comstock help address any kinks before Herndon gets Metro access. “The company is really grow- tunities and up-valuing our real estate.” A the table, and I am happy to report that the is hard. And this is a big change, but a great All aboard! 8 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2014 ❖ 9 Entertainment Calendar

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Lake Anne restaurant FRIDAY/JULY 4 Herndon 4th of July Celebration. 6:30 continues to be a local p.m. Bready Park at the Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon. A family-fun event featuring entertainment venue. games, arts and craft activities, bingo, food face painting, balloon artists, and By Ryan Dunn fireworks. Visit www.herndon-va.gov for The Connection more. Firecracker 5K. 8 a.m. – noon. Reston Town Center, 11911 Democracy Drive he evening of Friday, June 27, (Potomac River Running Store), Reston. Kick off your 4th of July with a 5k bang. residents of Reston and other This is a wonderful opportunity to give guests were at Café Montmartre thanks and show your support to our T local military members and their families. for the restaurant’s monthly Experience live music, face painting, music event. Playing the keyboard was lo- waving flags and free massages. Come cal musician Tom Saputo. Saputo brings live out and root for your favorite military music at least once monthly to Cafe branch in the “Battle of the Branches” competition. http://www.prraces.com/ Montmartre at Lake Anne usually on a Fri- firecracker/ day night. “The people here are really nice Engine #62 Trackless Train Rides at and the food and service here is great,” said Lake Fairfax. Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston. Take a ride on Saputo. the Fairfax County Park Authority’s “We are the oldest restaurant in Lake trackless train. Tickets $3 per person. Anne,” said restaurant co-owner Kevin Le. Couples dance at Café Montmartre at Lake Anne in Reston. Playing the 703-471-5416. Lake Fairfax Fireworks Spectacular. “We have good local support. I believe the keyboard was local musician Tom Saputo. 9:15 p.m. Lake Fairfax, 1400 Lake restaurant is a community restaurant.” The Fairfax Dr., Reston. Park grounds open Le family opened their restaurant at Lake at 7 a.m. but some park attractions and services open later. There is a puppet Anne Plaza in 1997, and since then it has show from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. near the become a legacy restaurant. carousel. Free. 703-471-5415. We have been doing shows here for the past 5 years,” said Jerry Katz, a resident of SATURDAY/JULY 5 Reston. “In addition to singing, we have had Reston Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. a cabaret show and sing-alongs… The food Kevin Le and his Saturdays, May 3-Nov. 9. Named the best farmers market in Northern Virginia by is great, and on evenings like these we can wife Anh Le, own- Virginia Living Magazine. Lake Anne enjoy an old fashioned nightclub atmo- ers of Café Village Center, 11401 North Shore Drive, sphere. In the old days you would go to the Montmartre at Lake Reston.ºhttp://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ parks/farmersmarkets/restonmkt.htm Latin Quarter of New York City.” Enjoying Anne in Reston. Turley the Magician. 10- 10:45 a.m. the cuisine that night was Jim Elder, a resi- Their restaurant Reston Town Center Square Park, 11900 dent of Reston for more than 30 years. “We has served patrons Market St, Reston. Interactive magic and humorous antics to enthrall the entire love the food here and the atmosphere is since 1997. family. 703-476-4500. great,” said Elder. www.restoncommunitycenter.com Many patrons who attend the evening music events are in their late forties or Photos by SUNDAY/JULY 6 – AUG. 17 above. Some patrons include former cus- Ryan Dunn Sunday Exercise Series with Athleta tomers of the now closed Serbian Crown The Connection and Reston Town Center. 10 a.m. Enjoy various fitness classes including restaurant, who pursued the music and yoga, pilates, self-defense, cardio, and dance events at Café Montmartre. “I think core strength. 703-668-0256. athleta.com the music they do here is fantastic,” said Reston resident John Moffat. Also dinning WEDNESDAY/JULY 9 at the restaurant was Ken Knueven, presi- Frying Pan Farm Stand. 8 a.m.-12:30 dent of the Reston Association Board of Di- p.m. 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. The Frying Pan Farm Stand will be able to rectors. “They are really doing their best to offer customers a wider variety of welcome in other people,” said Knueven. produce such as lettuce, tomatoes, “This place has longevity.” greens, squash, peaches, berries, and baked goods. http://fryingpanpark.org/ The tight economy has made Americans 2014/05/15/farm-stand/ more frugal. Purchases, which account for about 70 percent of the economy, climbed THURSDAY/JULY 10 0.2 percent in May after being little changed Butterfly Class: An Introduction. 7- in April, according to report by the Com- 8:30 p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 merce Department. At the end of March, Glade Drive, Reston. Learn how to identify Reston’s common butterflies, and the Burger King at North Point Village Cen- get a basic introduction to their life ter was closed. In April of this year, the Jas- history; ages 16 and over. $0-$5. mine Café, which had been located at Lake Reservations required byºJuly 7 at 703- Anne for more than 20 years closed. Yet 476-9689ºand press 5. Kevin and his wife Anh Le have continued to offer service at their family owned res- FRIDAY/JULY 11 Fireflies in July. 7:30-9 p.m. Brown’s taurant. The couple decided against open- Chapel, 1575 Brown’s Chapel Road, ing a sports bar as they wanted to keep the Reston. Discover what makes them glow restaurant family friendly. and why they blink their lights on and off; all ages. $7-$9. Reservations required The Le family has been very supportive by July 8 at 703-476-9689 and press 5. of local music, and has sponsored the bi- monthly meetings of the Northern Virginia Ukulele Society. The restaurant will be one of the sponsors of the popular Lake Anne Couples enjoy dancing at Lake Anne’s Café Montmartre. The restaurant’s See Calendar, Page 11 Ukulele Festival, set for Saturday, July 12. monthly musical events draw a good audience of local residents. 10 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

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SATURDAY/JULY 12 5th Annual Ukulele Festival. 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Lake Anne Plaza Waterfront, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Join thousands to enjoy tranquil tunes with featured Fourth Annual performances, demonstrations, vendors, and more family-friendly activities. www.lakeanneukefest.com Dog Days of Summer Butterfly Count. 9:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston. Meet fellow butterfly lovers, learn tips on identification Sunday - July 15th from 10am to 5pm and have fun while helping to collect important information on our fluttering friends; ages 16 and over. RSVP by July 9 at 703-476-9689 and • Free Hot Dogs & Soft drinks press 5.

SATURDAY/JULY 12-SUNDAY/JULY 13 • Free Frosty Paws Engine #62 Trackless Train Rides at Lake Fairfax. Lake Fairfax Park, • Sidewalk Sale 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston. Take a ride on the Fairfax County Park Authority’s trackless train. Tickets $3 • Boutique Sale per person. 703-471-5416. • Frontline Sale – SUNDAY/JULY 13 Lake Anne Summer Film Festival. 8 Doses $75, any size 8 p.m. Lake Anne Plaza, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Grab a date, the family or friends, bring the • Hospital and Resort Tours lawn chairs and a picnic and enjoy The Breakfast Club under the stars. www.lakeanneplaza.com. • Cool off Laps in Our Pool – For the Pups

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Glade’s Mackenzie Evans races to a first place finish in the Girls 15-18 North Hills’ Avery Schopp prepares to swim the 8 & under 25-meter 50-meter Butterfly. backstroke. Mid-Season Standings Show Team Strengths

t the mid-way point in the RSTA Joseph Sciortino, Samantha Sciortino, and summer season, the standings Miles Yang. For Ridge Heights, triple event Aindicate a tie for first place be- winners were Hailey Brown, Ian Champney, tween defending champions Remington Curren, Armen Dorosheff, Mac Lake Audubon and 2012 champions Lake Sogandares, and Paige Sogandares. Double Newport, each with 3-0 records, with North event winners were Edith Chaddock, Derek Hills close on their heels with a 3-1-0 record. Autumnwood’s Liu, Connor Pierce, Grace Qian, Ryan These perennial powerhouses are often at Noah Vanderhoof, and Hailey Wang. the top of the rankings, but a closer look at Copeland the age group standings reveals teams with swims to a strengths that sometimes go unremarked. second place Lake Anne Stingrays The Ridge Heights Sharks are undefeated finish in the in the 15-18 age group while the North Hills Boys 9-10 50- 546, Autumnwood Hurricanes are undefeated in both 9–10 and meter 11–12 age groups. The Glade Gators rank Freestyle. Piranhas 459 first in both the 8 and under and 13–14 age Triple event winners for Lake Anne were groups. Autumnwood’s 9–10 year olds rank Photos Joanne Fu, Hannah Lane, Emily Meilus, second in the league, as do Lake Anne’s 15- contributed Emmalina Sjapeki, Darius Truong, Devin 18 year olds. Truong, Fred Zhang, and Hanna Ziaii. “We’re very fortunate to have more than Double event winners were Adrianna a few 15–18s who really enjoy swimming Barkhordari, Sophie Barkhordari, Joseph and competing together,” said Frank Dealey, Patrick Dealey, Francisco Espinoza, Sogandares, Ridge Heights board member Colin Hagerup, Frank Keusenkothen, Neil and parent. “We’re very proud of the Kumar, Maxwell Mescall, Tope Oladimeji, progress made by all our swimmers. Every- Autumnwood and Laura Shang. For Autumnwood, the one really seems to enjoy practicing and and Lake Anne triple event winner was Luke McDermott. competing together; our coaches have done boys face off Double event winners were Joanie Belo, a great job keeping everyone focused on in the 9-10 25- Julia Cartwright, Ryan Gray, Mikayla Kirr, improvement without underwhelming ex- meter Butter- Anna Nielsen, Andrey Smiryagin, Jason pectations for summer-swim- fly with swim- Valenzuela, Manda Xie, Danielle Yakubisin, knuckleheadedness too much.” mers (from Karina Yakubisin. top) Michael Records Set Norford (AW), Lake Audubon Frank In individual stand-out performances at Keusenkothen Barracudas 597, meets on June 28, Lake Anne’s Darius (AN), James Truong set a new team record in the 11-12 Lyon (AW) and Hunters Woods 50-meter butterfly, crushing a record of Liam Willson 34.09 set in 1993 with a new time of 32.66. (AW). Emily Meilus broke her own team record Blue Marlins 518 from earlier this season in the 15–18 50- Triple event winners for Lake Audubon meter backstroke with a new time of 30.84. were Emily Fritz, Sabrina Groves, Suya Ridge Heights’ Hailey Brown set a new Fremerman, Jean-Claude Guill, Colin Haering, John Hughes, and Sophia Sobenes. team record in the 8 and under 25-meter Huddleston, Laela Huddleston, Erin Irlan, North Hills Hurri- Double event winners were Sydney Cook, backstroke with a time of 21.89. Sam Joyner, Christopher Mathias, Daevin Robby Cordts, Max Daum, Alya Giavis, Oey, Faith Richardson, and Bradley canes 574, Ridge Kaliyana Haering, Juana Hernandez, Torrington. Nicolas Hernandez, Aidan Scanlan, Griffin Newbridge Dolphins For Glade, triple event winners were Heights Sharks 514 Scanlan, and Sarah Wolfe. For Hunters Mackenzie Evans, Amelia Flavin, Madeline Triple event winners for North Hills were Woods, triple event winners were John Byron, 636, Glade Gators 407 LaPorte, and Kaitlin Mahon. Double event Marlee Czarny, Piper Luczak, and Emily Nolan Dunkel, Jack Hamm, Daniel Li, Ryleigh Triple event winners for Newbridge were winners were Meghan Benedetto, Ryan Ren. Double event winners were Brenna Line, and Ashley Turner. Double event win- Niki Chava, Ryan Ha, Abby Panneck, and Chou, John Clarke, Tor Davidsen, Zachary Emery, Ana Escamilla, Albert Huang, Ben- ners were Willa Foxen, William Harvey, Jor- Joseph Sgambati. Double event winners Hartke, Joseph Letteri, Kellie McCrea, Karan jamin Livaudais, Ryan Luczak, Kayla dan Lee, Lena Song, Ashley Thai, Liam were Elijah Bishop, Missy Ford, Elle Murari, and Reagan Tobias. Lundberg, Lindsey Rogers, Renzo Sanio, Tolbert, Katie Vintimilla, and Timothy Vu. 12 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Tennis Tournaments Benefiting Wounded Warriors in Reston

eston will be the site for courts. The charity event will Rtwo upcoming tennis feature brackets for 3.0, 3.5 tournaments to benefit and 4.0 and above players, some of America’s bravest he- competing in men’s and roes. women’s doubles and singles The 2nd Annual Serving for matches. The $30 entry fee Heroes Charity Open will be guarantees each player two hosted at the Lake Newport matches with awards, raffle Tennis Facility in Reston on July prizes and participation t- 19-20 to benefit the Wounded shirts. It is through the gener- Warrior Project, an organiza- osity of our presenting sponsor, tion committed to raising Dr. Hani Thariani, and dona- awareness and serving tions from local businesses that America’s wounded service make this tournament possible. members. Last year’s inaugural Entry is open to all tennis play- tournament raised over $3,400 ers, regardless of USTA mem- and won the 2013 USTA Mili- bership. tary Tennis Award. This year’s All proceeds go to the char- USTA-sanctioned tournament, ity organization of each sponsored by Chartis Consult- participant’s choice: USTA ing Corporation, will feature Serves Foundation/Wounded Relay Triathlon Held in Reston men’s and women’s singles and Warriors Program Curriculum, doubles along with mixed supporting rehabilitation On June 22, The Reston Relay Triathlon was held. This triathlon is a nonprofit activity doubles draws. through tennis for wounded, ill presented by The Y of Reston and Reston Association (RA). The proceeds provide schol- Registration can be com- and injured military service arships to support children’s programs offered by The Y and by the Reston Association, pleted at http:// members and veterans or Cor- including summer camps and classes. South Lakes students participated in the Reston tennislink.usta.com/Tourna- nerstones/Laurel Learning Relay Triathlon. From left — Joseph Letteri, 14, swam, Elizabeth Shaw, 14, biked, and ments/TournamentHome/ Center, providing comprehen- David Clark, 15, ran. This team won first place for the youngest team and second place Tournament.aspx?T=151796 sive family services and devel- for mixed team. Way to go Seahawks. by July. For more information, opmental childcare programs. contact the tournament direc- Last year’s event raised $3,100 tor, Wilson Paine, at for charity organizations. Reg- [email protected]. istration opens Aug. 1. Last Day of The 3rd Annual Rally for a For more information or to Cause tennis tournament dates sign up, email School Fun are set for Sept. 20-21 at [email protected] Lake Anne Elementary Reston’s Lake Newport tennis or visit www.restontennis.org. School has a tradition for their 6th graders every year. They make these huge hats (big or small as they want) School Notes and they wear them on the last day of school while taking their final steps Send school notes to Technology, has participated in the [email protected] by week-long Virginia Space Coast Scholars through the halls of Lake Friday. (VSCS) Summer Academy program at Anne. the NASA Wallops Flight Facility on Five Fairfax County Public Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Schools (FCPS) students have re- ceived national awards for their writing Herndon area students Michael H. from the Scholastic Art and Writing Chen, Emily Schaal, Jefferson Awards. Three of the students received Sheron and Tae-Jung Yang of Gold Medals, the highest form of recog- Herndon High School; and Jocelyn nition. Huang, Sreenath Are, Rohan Aline Dolinh of Oakton High School Banerjee, Ashwin Basana, Arjun received the American Voices Medal, the Iyer, Aseem Jain, Anne Li, equivalent of the best of show award, Soumya Mishra, Christin Park, for her poetry, “Accent Marks, Exorcism, Rohan Punnoose, Sarah Model Minority, Second-generation.” Quettawala, Simran Rohatgi, National winners include: Snigdha Srivastava and Tony Xiao ❖ Melissa Halbrook of Woodson High of Thomas Jefferson High School for School, Gold Medal for humor, “Kim Science and Technology are National Jung-Un’s New Clothes.” Merit Scholarship semifinalists. ❖ Emma Hastings of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Emily Schaal, a student at Herndon Technology (TJHSST), Gold Medal for Highs School, is the winner of the short story, “Sight Without Vision, Vi- 2014 National Peace Essay contest sion Without Sight;” and Gold Medal for for Virginia and has earned a $1,000 writing portfolio, “I Sing Of.” academic scholarship – US Institute ❖ Jean Jeon of Herndon High School, of Peace announced. Emily’s essay Silver Medal for novel writing, “Strain.” examined how security sector reform ❖ Sara Warrington of TJHSST, Silver contributes to sustainable peace. Medal for Journalism, “Overcoming In- Douglas Graney, who teaches history tolerance.” and social studies at Herndon High, The Scholastic Art and Writing was named Virginia Teacher of the Awards, a 91-year old program of the Year by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, (VFW) Department of Virginia. will honor the winners at a special cer- Graney was one of three teachers emony at Carnegie Hall in New York (elementary, middle, and high City on Friday, June 6. school) recognized by the state VFW for their commitment to teach Luau Time Herndon resident Siva citizenship education topics to Somayyajula, a sophmore at Thomas students, and to promote America’s Fourth graders at Lake Anne Elementary School enjoy Hawaiian Day on June 20. 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For these removal, planting, hauling, gutter cleaning, sight, but as yet, it’s a sight unseen by either and other volunteer opportunities, call 703- A&S Landscaping retaining walls, drainage problems, etc. man or beast. (At present I’m eating my 324-5406, TTY 711 or visit • All Concrete work 25 years of experience – Free estimates way through a bag of Starburst Fruit Chews; www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and 703-868-5358 I’m not proud, just hungry.) click on Volunteer Solutions. • Retaining Walls • Patios At least I’m smiling again, and feeling Meals on Wheels needs drivers in • Decks • Porches (incl. 24 Hour Emergency Tree Service more positive, which of course is a must as a cancer patient. However, that pent-up Franconia, Reston, McLean and Falls screened) • Erosion & demand from a week of not eating is a kil- Church. For these and other volunteer op- Grading Solutions ler. I wish I could stop it, but being inter- portunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or • French Drains • Sump Pumps ested in eating again feels so good – for visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults • Driveway Asphalt Sealing which I’m exceedingly grateful – and so far, and click on Volunteer Solutions. there’s seems to be very little I can do to Fairfax County needs volunteers to slow down the train. (I imagine Nabisco drive older adults to medical appointments and M&M/MARS are grateful, too. At least 703-863-7465 and wellness programs. For these and other LICENSED now they won’t have to declare bank- ruptcy.) volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, Serving All of N. Virginia Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2014 ❖ 15 Wellbeing Summer Health and Safety Hazards

regulated camp will have Keeping danger at bay regulated rest periods.” Barbour said, “Parents during warm weather of infants and small chil- dren should be aware months. because a baby can’t tell By Marilyn Campbell you when they’re sick. The Connection Check on elderly neigh- bors who don’t have air ummer comes but once a year. conditioning.” From picnics and days at the pool Avoid leaving the eld- S to backyard barbeques and day- erly, young children and long hikes, many of us spend the pets in small, enclosed season outdoors. Danger, from water-re- spaces like cars. “They lated illnesses to heat stroke, often comes could die even after a with the fun, however. Public safety offi- short period of time like cials say people can prevent accidents and when you’re running to illnesses by taking safety measures and stay- get gas,” said Sutter. ing informed. Stay informed about “One of the core messages with public potentially dangerous health is that we can’t be everywhere all weather like heat waves. the time,” said Glen Barbour, public safety “We have cooling centers information officer for the Fairfax County open on really hot days,” Health Department. “It is really in the hands said Barbour. “You can of the public to take precautionary measures Photo by Marilyn Campbell also go into an air con- and protect themselves.” Water-related injuries and illnesses increase during the summer. Among the best de- ditioned public space Celebratory sparklers are popular during fenses against such hazards are awareness and good safety practices like teaching like a library.” the summer, but they’re a source of danger. children how to swim. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis- BITES FROM MOS- sion (CPSC) reports that 60 percent of fire- ness caused by feces in the water,” said ing and choose the best times to be out- QUITOES and ticks can also pose health works injuries occur around July 4th. Hand, Barbour. “We encourage people, especially side,” said Caroline Sutter, RN DNP-BC, as- threats. “People should be mindful that we eye and face injuries are among the most the parents of small children, to not go to a sistant professor of nursing, George Mason do have West Nile Virus and Lyme disease common. public pool when they have diarrhea.” University. “Avoid the extreme heat of mid- in our area,” said Barbour. “When summer “The first thing that we recommend is Barbour warns of factors that might give day.” comes people are outside and are exposed viewing fireworks displays in a public place the public a false sense of security. “We want Wearing sunscreen, staying hydrated and to insects that cause people to get sick.” that has been permitted and checked for parents to be mindful that not all germs are avoiding alcohol when in the heat are also Heavily foliaged spaces, like those with safety,” said Dan Schmidt, spokesman for killed right away, even in chlorinated wa- good ideas. “Most of the research shows that tall grass, are where such bugs hide. “If the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Depart- ter, and that leak-proof diapers don’t always you should drink water before going out you’re in an area where the grass is high, ment. “It saves them money and provides a keep feces out of the water.” into the heat, even if you don’t feel thirsty. on the fringes of a park or even your back- safe environment to view fireworks.” Other preventative Thirst is the last yard, be aware,” said Barbour. Other safety officials agree. In fact, fire- measures include fre- warning sign of de- When hiking or working outside, wear works are banned in the City of Alexandria. quent hand washing, “One of the core hydration,” said light-colored, loose fitting clothing, long “We have close to 100 percent compliance, taking a shower be- Sutter. “After you sleeves and long pants. “Ticks are sneaky,” so we don’t see many injuries,” said Tony fore entering a pub- messages with public come in you can said Barbour. “They will crawl up your leg Washington, spokesman for the City of Al- lic pool, discouraging add back water with without you knowing it.” exandria Fire Department. children from drink- health is that we can’t be sports drinks that Other precautionary measures include For those who decide to use consumer ing water that is used everywhere all the time. have electrolytes.” checking your body carefully for ticks after fireworks, there are a few safety consider- for swimming and Know the warn- coming inside and eliminating standing ations to keep in mind: “Fire them from a giving young chil- It is really in the hands of ing signs that it is water from around a home. “At least once a flat surface and make sure there are no com- dren bathroom time to get out of week, we encourage people to walk around bustible materials near the fireworks,” said breaks at least every the public to take the heat: “Heat their house and dump water from places Schmidt. “Have bystanders at least 25 feet 60 minutes. cramps are the first like bird baths and your dog’s water bowl.” away, read the directions and don’t let chil- In addition to ill- precautionary measures thing that you’ll Health and safety officials say that most dren handle or light fireworks.” nesses, other water- feel,” said Sutter. summer hazards are avoidable. “Summer related dangers spike and protect themselves.” “Your muscles will safety pretty much all boils down to com- OTHER SUMMER HEALTH HAZARDS during the summer. — Glen Barbour, public safety infor- get tired and cramp mon sense and reducing your exposure to are equally preventable. From recreational “They are a lot of ac- mation officer for the Fairfax County easily because they risks,” said Larrick. water illnesses to sunburns, staying in- cidents like drown- Health Department aren’t getting formed about potential hazards and strate- ing,” said Barbour. enough blood flow.” gies for keeping them at bay can lead to a “Teach their kids how to swim, watch young Nausea, vomiting More on Summer Safety more fun and relaxing summer for every- children very carefully when they are near and headaches are also clues. “Your body is one. water. good about giving you warning signs,” said Fairfax County Emergency Information “The best way to prevent recreational Swimming with a partner and wearing a Sutter. “If you listen to your body you can Blog water illnesses is to keep germs, pee and life vest when boating are also important. avoid some of these major complications.” fairfaxcountyemergency.wordpress.com/ poop out of the water,” said Kurt Larrick, “Should someone fall in the water and in- The elderly and very young children are spokesman for the Arlington County Depart- jure their head, the life vest will keep them at greatest risk of heat illnesses. Arlington County Public Health Depart- ment ment of Human Service. “Check diapers fre- floating,” said Barbour. “Children in sports camps or outdoor health.arlingtonva.us/ quently and take a shower with soap be- Heat-induced ailments like sunburns, camps should wear sunscreen and have fore going into the water.” heat rashes, heat exhaustion and heat stroke regular rest breaks in the shade,” said Alexandria Health Department Fairfax County issues the same message. are other hot-weather culprits. “The three Rosemarie Berman, RN, Ph.D., chair, B.S.N. alexandriava.gov/health/ “The main thing that we at the health de- most important things to do to prevent them program; assistant professor of nursing, Fairfax County Health Department partment emphasize is gastrointestinal ill- are drink enough fluids, wear proper cloth- Marymount University in Arlington. “A well- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/ 16 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ July 2-8, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com