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Sisters Christina and Rebecca Henriques take plunge in support of the Camp Sunshine in the Freezin’ For A Reason Polar Dip at Lake Anne on Saturday, Feb. 20. The fund raiser almost doubled its goal of raising $25,000.

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Those jumping into the freezing water included some participants’ best friends too. Photos by Stephanie Knapp/The Connection Photo contributed People of all ages showed up in fun and interesting costumes ready to take the plunge. Freezin’ For A Reason at Lake Anne

Fund raiser for ceeds from this event went to Camp Sun- Camp Sunshine shine, which is a program that gets children with life-threatening diseases and their almost doubles goal. families away from the stress and to a one- of-a-kind retreat in Maine for some fun and hope. rave souls of all ages faced the The goal of this event was to raise cold in the Freezin’ For A Reason $25,000, which would allow 16 families to BPolar Dip at Lake Anne on Satur Camp Sunshine. But with the help of resi- day, Feb. 20. People of all ages dents from all over the area, they raised over showed up in fun and interesting costumes $47,000, almost doubling the goal. ready to take the plunge. For more information of Camp Sunshine While jumping into freezing water was a and how to help out, visit difficult thing to do, many people were www.campsunshine.org more than willing to do it in order to help raise money for Camp Sunshine. All pro- — Stephanie Knapp

Those taking the plunge included some area children.

Photo contributed Sally Canoles, Wendy Spicer and John Thomas of Flint Hill School in Kaitlyn, Shannon, Tess, and Baily jumped for their soccer team, RFC Oakton take part in a plunge. Herndon Arsenal. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ February 24 - March 2, 2010 ❖ 3 Week in Reston News Officer Cleared in Reston Area Shooting Commonwealth’s Attorney Raymond F. Morrogh has informed Col. David M. Rohrer, Chief of the Fairfax County Police Department that he finds “no basis for criminal liability” on the part of the officer who shot and wounded a 25-year-old man on Friday, Feb. 5. Police were called to a home in the 2500 block of Fallon Drive on Thursday, Feb. 4, just before 11 p.m. Officers learned the adult son living in the home had mental health issues, was very agi- tated, appeared to be under the influence of drugs, and had a weapon. Responding officers removed the family from the home for their own protection. Repeated telephone calls and text mes- sages to the home went unanswered. Two tactical officers, a police K-9 handler, and his dog entered a hallway in the basement to serve an Emergency Custody Order. The 25-year-old suddenly burst out from behind a partially closed bathroom door, pointed a gun directly at a TAC officer, and was advancing quickly when the officer fired his duty weapon. Investigators have determined the weapon he pointed at offic- ers is an air gun replica of a semi-automatic handgun. An internal investigation of this incident is continuing. Public Input Sought on Herndon-Monroe Metro Station As part of the Reston Master Plan Special Study, the public can offer input about the character of the area to the south of the future Herndon-Monroe Metro station at a community forum on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 9 a.m. The event will take place at the Langston Hughes Middle School cafeteria, 11401 Ridge Heights Road, Reston. For the complete release, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/2010/ reston-master-plan-study-forum.htm. Drawing Courtesy Fairfax County Two of the three parcels in question are entirely in Fairfax County, with just a corner of Run for Haiti at Dulles World Center extending across the county line. South Lakes High In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti Can Counties Bridge Divide? on Jan. 12, Potomac River Running is hosting the Run for Haiti 5K and Fun Run on Sunday, March 7, at 9 a.m. All race proceeds By Mike DiCicco Drive, and the second would come Dulles World Center site. will be donated to the Haiti relief efforts to support the thou- The Connection down on Rock Hill Road, directly Meanwhile, landowners with sands needing medical treatment and basic supplies. across the toll road from Sunrise property to the north of the CIT The 5K will be staged at South Lakes High School, 11400 South roposals for three develop Valley Drive. The third option proposed a 22-acre mixed-use de- Lakes Drive, in Reston. The course will run on the asphalt paths Pments on the border of would land in Loudoun, either on velopment in Fairfax County. In all, throughout scenic Reston, with the start and finish on the South Fairfax and Loudoun coun- Shaw Road or Davis Drive, both 1,800 residential units and 2.3 Lakes High School track. To help maximize donation efforts to ties, just north of the planned of which are planned to be ex- million square feet of nonresiden- the victims, race T-shirts will not be included in the race registra- Route 28 Metro Station, have tended into the vicinity, and this tial were proposed in Fairfax tion. Rather, a donation bin will be available on race day to col- prompted unprecedented coopera- was the alternative that staff rec- County, and the Dulles World Cen- lect old race T-shirts from participants. These shirts will be per- tion between the politicians and ommended. ter plan called for about 3.4 mil- sonally delivered to those in need by Moise Joseph, Haitian Olym- staffs of two counties, as well as “There is no alternative three,” lion square feet of nonresidential pian in the 800 meters and a PRR employee. All donations will be the town of Herndon, which the Loudoun Board of Supervisors uses and almost 1,500 residential given to the American Red Cross. To register, go to developments would neighbor. Chairman York (I-at large) said. units. www.potomacriverrunning.com or visit a Potomac River Running However, a dispute between land- “The CIT (Center for Innovative A citizen task force has been store in Arlington, Ashburn, Burke, Reston, Tyson’s, Cleveland Park owners is now causing friction Technology) has absolutely re- working with Fairfax County staff or Rockville. Late registration and packet pick up will take place on between Fairfax and Loudoun. fused to work with the developer since October to refine recommen- Saturday, March 6, from 12-7 p.m., at the Reston Potomac River At the second meeting of an of Dulles World Center to give up dations for the developments on Running store located at 11911 Democracy Drive. Race day registra- interjurisdictional panel with rep- the deed to Innovation Drive.” He the Fairfax side of the county line, tion will take place at South Lakes High School on March 7, from 7- resentatives of the three localities said this was leaving plans un- and their final recommendations 8:15 a.m. Top age-group winners will be awarded and recognized. on Friday, Feb. 19, members of the known for the area where Fairfax were made available in the last two boards of supervisors sparred was recommending that the bridge couple of weeks. The task force over whose property a proposed touch down. and county are recommending a Jahriahas Eric Evans, 28, Dies bridge over the Dulles Toll Road scaled-back version of the propos- Jahriahas Eric Evans, 28, of Manassas, formerly of Reston, died should land on. The bridge was the THE CIT, a state-chartered non- als with a total maximum of 1,200 on Feb. 17. He was a son of Laverne Thomas of Manassas Park main topic of the meeting. profit organization that has its residential units and 1.9 million and Peter Evans of Jamaica and grandson of Ethel Chambers of Fairfax County staff presented headquarters near the site planned square feet of nonresidential space Rockville, Md. and Edna Campbell of Campbell of Stamford, Conn. three options for the traffic and for the Metro station, submitted a on the Fairfax side, county plan- He is survived by two sisters and Lakea Marcelle of Manassas, and pedestrian overpass, which it con- proposed Comprehensive Plan ner Clara Quintero Johnson told LaShaunda Thomas of Manassas Park, and one brother, Alijah Evans siders essential to the transporta- amendment to allow a mixed-use the panel on Friday. of Huntington, W.Va. He is also survived by nephews Jahvante, Jahmia tion network that would support development on its 25 acres of In accordance with the county’s and Jassan Marcelle; niece, Akira Evans and a host of aunts, uncles, the new developments. All three property in Fairfax County in transit-oriented development cousins and extended family members and friends. Friends may call alternatives would take off from 2008, and a proposal was also filed policy, higher densities are allowed on Saturday Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. until time of service 12 noon at Sunrise Valley Drive at the point for Dulles World Center, a 75-acre closer to the Metro stop. Within a Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 2516 Squirrel Hill Road, Herndon. where it veers from an east-west mixed-use development, most of quarter-mile of the rail station, a Interment at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. route to a north-south alignment. which would be in Loudoun. How- maximum floor-area ratio (FAR) of The first option would touch down ever, the CIT owns Innovation Av- on Innovation Avenue near Greene enue, which winds through the See Alternative, Page 5 4 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ February 24 - March 2, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Faith Notes Faith Notes are for announce- ments and events in the faith community, including special holi- day services. Send to [email protected]. Alternative to Overpass Under Consideration Deadline is Thursday. From Page 4 Congregation Beth Emeth’s tection area in Fairfax County or connection in this area,” York said. Board of Supervisors next month, Annual Purim Carnival will be 2.6 is being recommended, the entrance to the CIT complex “If the CIT would do what they need but Quintero Johnson said the rec- 12-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28 Quintero Johnson said, meaning and would allow for an additional to do, I think we could move for- ommendation being put before the at12523 Lawyers Road, Herndon. that for each square foot of land, road to run east-west beneath it. ward and come up with something.” board acknowledged that the Special start time for preschoolers only at 11:30 a.m. Carnival games, 2.6 square feet of floor space Moreover, said Kathy Ichter, di- “A lot of unknowns wouldn’t be bridge was still being studied, al- food and raffle prizes. Fun for the would be allowed. Only the CIT rector of the Fairfax County De- so unknown if the dedication of though she said it contained lan- whole family; non-members are wel- center falls in this range. Between partment of Transportation, run- Innovation Avenue weren’t such a guage advising against landing the come. www.bethemeth.org/carnival a quarter- and a half-mile from the ning the bridge onto the CIT site problem,” said Loudoun Supervi- overpass in the transit-oriented or 703-860-4515, ext. 101. station, the floor-area ratio could would threaten the principle of sor Stevens Miller (D-Dulles). “I development area. She said such Knitters needed the first and be up to 1.6, and only residential transit-oriented development by don’t like alternative three because a configuration would run counter third Wednesdays of the units at an FAR of up to .5 are rec- interfering with land use in the it uses up a piece of land in to quality transit-oriented devel- month, at 7 p.m., at St. ommended beyond half a mile. area closest to the Metro station. Loudoun County that we’ve got opment and could discourage Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 432 Van Buren St., Herndon. The Quintero Johnson said the most “I can tell you emphatically there some plans for.” He, too, said land- people from using the Metro sta- church’s Shawl Ministry is offering important issues that faced plan- is no money today to build this ing the bridge on Rock Hill Road tion. free knitting instruction while pro- ners and the task force were de- overpass,” she said. “I think this is seemed like “the natural choice.” “In essence, it cuts all this de- viding shawls, blankets and other sign guidelines, transportation and knitted items for people in need. more from a planning standpoint, Fairfax Supervisor John Foust velopment off from the TOD (tran- No cost and yarn can be provided. cooperation across county lines. trying to retain the ability to put (D-Dranesville) said the two pos- sit-oriented development),” said E-mail [email protected] However, the fracas over Inno- it in there.” sible bridge locations in Fairfax Fairfax transportation planner or visit the Pastoral Care page at vation Avenue has now placed the York, however, said connecting County would not work from a Michael Garcia. “You’re looking at www.saint-timothys.org. Dulles World Center application the bridge to Rock Hill Road made land use perspective and that the a visual barrier too, not just a Nondenominational Christian on hold and left last week’s dis- the most sense, as it was the short- county might have to work with structural barrier.” businessmen meet for prayer, cussion about the bridge over the est route and he thought develop- the CIT to resolve the road own- “The land left to be developed Biblical discussion and fellowship toll road far from conclusive. ment could be built around it. ership issue. “To land it in both has many opportunities there. Ab- every Friday, at 7 a.m., at Anita’s, 1051 Elden St., Herndon Fairfax County Board of Super- Fairfax and Loudoun seems to me sent a bridge, I think it has a lot and every Thursday at noon at FAIRFAX STAFF said the design visors Chairman Sharon Bulova the way to go,” he said. “I’ve never more opportunities,” agreed Su- 555 Grove St., Suite 200, Herndon. for a bridge landing in Loudoun (D-At-large) asked whether been convinced that this crossing pervisor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Call 703-795-1257. County would be preferable be- Loudoun officials would have a is essential,” he added, although Mill). Adult Sunday school will be cause, on the south end, it would problem with the bridge landing he said he would support it be- York, however, told his staff to held every Sunday, at 9:30 a.m., not disrupt Sunrise Valley Drive on their side of the line if owner- cause Herndon officials had ex- consider what sort of road network at the Washington Plaza Baptist and would allow entrances to re- ship of Innovation Avenue were pressed a desire for an overpass. might be necessary without an Church at Lake Anne Village Cen- main open to adjacent properties, resolved. overpass. “That could be an alter- ter. The group is studying the Gospel of Mark. Services follow while on the north end, it would “I think a bridge is critical here. FOUST noted that the matter native here within this discussion,” every Sunday at 11 a.m. not interfere with a resource pro- We’ve got to have some kind of would come before the Fairfax he said.

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Editor & Publisher Protecting Our Liberties Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 [email protected] By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum Last Tuesday, the ate have passed bills to al- EPA Works for State Delegate (D-36) House of Delegates low concealed weapons in Editor in Chief Steven Mauren voted 61-37 to repeal restaurants and bars, and Greater Good Managing Editors n the late 1980s, Virginia be the law. The headline the governor is expected to Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic To the Editor: Photography: came known as the “gun-run in the Richmond Free sign them. I voted against It is for the Commonwealth of Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, I Craig Sterbutzel ning capital of the East.” Press newspaper in them. One bill combined Virginia’s greater good to let EPA Art/Design: Handguns seized from crime two-inch-high letters the passion of the gun do its job. Please count the cost in Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, scenes in New York City and the proclaimed, “Wild rights supporters and the John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, the quality of life and health be- John Smith northeast were more often traced West Legislators.” The tea party mania about the fore you decide to enter any law- Production Manager: Jean Card to Virginia than to any other state. news story went on to encroaching powers of the suit against the EPA preventing A wide open marketplace in guns say, “General Assembly fanatically federal government. The bill pro- them from protecting our majes- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 in the state became attractive to supports gun-toters.” I voted vides that any gun made in Vir- tic hills, our air and our water. Do Circulation Manager: drug dealers and other criminal el- against repeal and spoke on the ginia and sold in Virginia is free Linda Pecquex you really want us to have the en- [email protected] ements as well floor of the House of Delegates from federal regulations. I voted vironmental problems China cur- Commentary as to legitimate urging that the law be kept in against it. The legislature has rently has? You may think you are CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, gun owners. place. I expressed concern that the reached the point of “crossover” L.L.C. acting to promote economic Peter Labovitz The reputation of the Common- state not return to its previous when each house has completed growth by following the interests President/CEO wealth became so tarnished and reputation for gun-running. All but work on its own legislation and of oil and coal, but in the end, Mary Kimm business and community leaders two of the Democrats voted must now consider the bills passed would their fatter pockets help us Publisher/Chief Operating Officer were so repulsed at the names the against the repeal. Only four of the by the other house. Any differ- 703-778-9433 when we go wheezing with in- [email protected] state was being called that Gov. L. 61 Republicans in the House voted ences between the houses on par- creased health care costs to our Douglas Wilder was able to get a against repealing the law. The Sen- ticular bills will be worked out in Jerry Vernon graves? Executive Vice President bill passed in the General Assem- ate must still act on the measure. conference committees on the last [email protected] bly in 1993 to limit handgun pur- But the repeal of the one-handgun- week of the session. In the mean- Edia Stanford-Bruce Wesley DeBrosse chases to one gun per month. I a-month law was but one of more time, be confident that there are Reston Controller voted for the bill that I thought than a dozen bills passed that day those here looking out for your lib- Debbie Funk was a modest and common-sense to ease gun restrictions or expand erties; sometimes maybe more National Sales, 703-778-9444 measure that could reduce crime. liberty, depending on your point than you would choose. Hopefully [email protected] In retrospect, it was a bold step. of view. Both the House and Sen- not at the expense of your safety. See Letters, Page 8 6 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ February 24 - March 2, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Activities reported by the Fair Oaks Crime District of the Fairfax County Police Department through Feb. 19. Pediatric & General LARCENIES Dentistry Activities reported by the Reston District of the Fairfax County Police Department 13000 block of Cobble Lane. through Feb. 19. Diamond ring and bonds stolen from residence. Children love our ROBBERY LARCENIES 12500 block of Fair Lakes Circle. Hooks stolen from business. Two men robbed a 44-year-old 2000 block of Carrhill Road. 11800 block of Fair Oaks entertainment woman of her purse in the 2200 Jewelry stolen from residence. Shopping Center. Laptop block of Stone Wheel Drive on 1200 block of Cobble Pond Way. computer and video recorder stolen center with Tuesday, Feb. 16 around 10:40 p.m. License plate stolen from vehicle. from business. The suspects were described as black, 12100 block of Sunset Hills Road. 9700 block of Kingsbridge Drive. about 25 years old. They were Wallet and cell phone stolen from Cash stolen from vehicle. video games between 5 feet 7 and 5 feet 8 inches business. 13200 block of Leafcrest Lane. tall and 190 pounds, with short, 11900 block of Winterthur Lane. Bumper, hood and lights stolen from and Wii black hair and brown eyes. One Computer stolen from residence. vehicle. suspect wore a black jacket and black 13900 block of Lee Jackson pants; the other wore a khaki jacket VEHICLE THEFTS Memorial Highway. Liquor stolen with black pants. The victim did not from business. require medical attention. 1900 block of Villaridge Drive. 2900 block of Tipperary Pass. NEW! LASER procedure for fillings. Isuzu Rodeo. License plates stolen from vehicle. Many pediatric patients can be treated without novocaine!

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these extremes and everything in densities define the character of that connected them to the rest of he would run for Robin Smyers’ An Advice to between. Zoning provides poten- these centers. It was assumed that the town, integrated them with seat on the RA Board. (I had been ‘Density Deniers’ tial customers with a good idea of there would be demand for hous- what is already here, there might asking people for six months). He what their environment will be if ing in these centers from people be some chance, but otherwise, he didn’t hesitate. He said he would. To the Editor: they become buyers. Before sign- who find community in urban liv- was not optimistic. Since October, Guy Rando and I Once again, I find it necessary ing up, a buyer should familiarize ing. That Lake Anne Village Cen- One has to ask the question why have poured over site plans for to counter misleading character- himself with the zoning provisions ter and Town Center have become the Reston Association Board of Comstock Wiehle and Fairway izations in your Opinion column for any areas that he feels need be models for planners and develop- Directors has been so silent about Apartments. We have written [“No Plan for Quality, Character of compatible with his personal com- ers throughout Europe and Asia as redevelopment. I went to them in analyses and sent them to P&Z, the Affordability,” Reston Connection, fort zone, being prepared to see well as the USA should be suffi- November 2008 and begged them Planning Commission, the Board Feb. 17-23, 2010]. This problem such areas developed to the full- cient to persuade the density de- to send a letter to each home- of Supervisors and the Task Force. is embodied in the following est extent permitted under the niers to subside. owner telling them of the county’s I am convinced that he is the right quote: “On the one side we have existing zoning provisions. It is Bob Simon plans to redevelop Reston. My person for the Lake Anne/Talls the maximalists (Bob Simon and bad manners, to say the least, for Reston Founder pleas were ignored. Oaks board seat. He can read a site the developer interests) who chant a resident to lobby to prevent de- Now we learn that there are pro- plan. He understands planning. He density, density, density. The other velopment that a developer has posals for an additional 23,413 is an urban designer and he side is no more growth or no- “by right” to develop. A Guy residential units in the corridor worked on Reston during the first change absolutists.” We are being told that develop- To Vote For between Sunrise Valley Drive and phase of construction as a gradu- That I have repeatedly and con- ers (evil, of course,—aren’t they Sunset Hills Road (50,000 ate student. He came down from sistently advocated completing all?) are planning to increase den- To the Editor: people). Our village centers and New York City, walked the streams, Reston in accordance with the sity on the periphery of Lake Anne The question was asked at a re- their surrounding neighborhoods and laid out the open spaces. He 1963 adopted Master Plan is rel- Village Center and on the site of cent public meeting at Reston As- will be redeveloped at high den- has lived in Reston for over 40 evant to this discussion, but more the Fairway Apartments. The sociation headquarters, “Will sity. The Task Force that will write years. He is committed to this com- importantly will be my attempt, demagogues are stirring up neigh- Reston survive?” Will Reston sur- the criteria for redeveloping resi- munity. His hands drew some of once again, to put this nonsense bors to oppose these outrages. vive the redevelopment of the cor- dential neighborhoods is meeting the maps that constitute the origi- about developers and density to Suggestion for demagogues and ridor that will create a knife blade right now. How many nal master plan. He helped create bed. Developers develop to meet neighbors: Why don’t you study of high-rises across the middle of homeowners in Reston know this? Reston. He is committed to pre- market demand, to build what the current county planning docu- our town? Was this question asked Last fall, I met with Guy Rando serving those open spaces. people want to buy or rent. Some ments. You will find that for both by one of the ardent anti-develop- at Lake Anne for coffee. He wanted As I asked Guy Rando last Octo- people dream of owning a house projects, the densities proposed ment voices one reads in the pa- me to see the Comstock Wiehle ber to run for the RA Board, I am on several acres in a neighborhood are those provided for in the cur- pers or the blogs? It was the voice development proposal for the area asking you to vote for him. I have that is zoned for a minimum lot rent planning documents that date of Richard Newlon, chairman of of the park and ride at Wiehle. If lived here a long time. My daugh- size of two acres. Other people like back to 1963. The reason that the Design Review Board. built as proposed, it will cause ter, like Guy’s sons, grew up here to live in a high rise apartment higher-than-average-for-the- His answer was a very sobering, gridlock on Wiehle Avenue and My grandchildren, like Guy’s building for the pleasure of hav- whole-community densities were “No.” Perhaps he went on, if there Sunset Hills Road. After listening grandchildren, live here. For our ing close-in neighbors to relate to. prescribed for village centers and were something in the way the to his analysis of the Comstock grandchildren and yours and for There are developers to satisfy for Town Center was because such new developments were designed Wiehle site plans, I asked him if See Letters, Page 15

8 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ February 24 - March 2, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Reston Tennis Supervisor Wins National Award Mary Conaway presented with Home Improvements and Repairs that Always Get an A+ USTA Service Fully Insured Class A Contractor Award.

ary Conaway of Reston Mwas presented with the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) United States Ten- nis Association (USTA) Service Award during the 2010 PTR Inter- national Tennis Symposium in Hilton Head Island, S.C. The event, which includes 50- See me for Car and Home Insurance and save. plus on-court and classroom pre- sentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a tennis trade show and $25,000 Championships took place Feb. 12-18 at PTR Headquarters. Conaway serves as the Kyle Knight Insurance Agency, Inc. organization’s state representative 11736 Bowman Green Dr., Reston, VA for Virginia, and is manager and 703-435-2300 • Across from Reston Town Center director of Tennis for the Reston Se Habla Español • statefarm.com Tennis Association. She has served State Farm Insurance Companies • Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois the USTA Mid-Atlantic Section as vice president of the board, co- chaired the Volunteer Services Committee and is currently on the Marketing and Membership Com- From left, PTR CEO Dan Santorum, Mary Conaway and mittee. She was on the USTA Vir- Scott Schultz, USTA Managing Director Recreational ginia District Junior Committee Tennis. and was Northern Virginia In addition, Conaway volunteers Conaway has been named Virginia Women’s Division vice president at the Legg Mason Tournament, District Program Promoter of the for seven years. At the national organizes and co-sponsors the Year, Virginia District Teaching level, Conaway is currently serv- Asian Festival, Singh Open Tour- Professional of the Year, USTA Mid- ing as the chair of the USTA Learn- nament and USTA Block Party and Atlantic Organization of the Year ing and Leadership Development walks in the Avon Walk for Breast and USTA National Junior Tennis Committee. Cancer. No stranger to awards, League of the Year.

Contributed From left, Michael Wakefield, Meg Boyle, Adam Cleland, Janiel Li, Earle Rhee and Lion Jack Gazaly, competition chairman. Music Competition Winners Announced inners of the Annual School; second-place vocalist, Meg Winners in each category are WJames A. Bland Music Boyle, Stone Bridge High School; eligible to compete in Virginia Li- Scholarship, co-spon- first-place place instrument, Adam ons regional, district and state sored by the Reston Lions Club and Cleland, Flint Hill School; second- competitions and win additional the Reston Community Center, place instrument, Janiel Li, Tho- scholarships, Judges for the com- that took place Feb. 16 at the Com- mas Jefferson High School and petition in Reston were Lydia munity Center were as follows: Earle Rhee, Lake Braddock Sec- Kriso, Gretel Von Pischke, Eliza- first-place vocalist, Michael ondary School. Fourteen students beth Kluegel and Kathryn Honan- Wakefield, Potomac Falls High participated in the competition. Carter. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ February 24 - March 2, 2010 ❖ 9 Calendar School Notes

Send announcements to our Earth. 7 p.m. at the U.S. Allison Whitlock of Reston [email protected]. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise has been named to the fall 2009 Deadline is Thursday for the following Valley Drive, Reston. USGS Director dean’s list in the University of week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. Marcia McNutt on how USGS Notre Dame. Whitlock is a 2009 For additional listings, visit scientists employ innovative graduate of South Lakes High www.connectionnewspapers.com. techniques and perspectives to School. develop a more complete Tracie Griffith THURSDAY/FEB. 25 understanding of how the Earth Chelsea Lowe of Reston has Tso, Herndon High School, Herndon works. Federal Facility, photo Id been named to the fall 2009 dean’s Middle School and Reston required. www.usgs.gov/ list at the University of Vermont. Gold and Herndon Area Orchestras. 7 p.m. public_lecture_series/ Lotus, at Herndon High School, 700 Bennett Lowe is a junior chemistry major in mixed media St., Herndon. Contemporary and the College of Arts & Sciences. classical selections. Free. 703-668- THURSDAY/MARCH 4 art (20” x 16"). 9543 or [email protected]. Open Mic for Bands Night. 9 p.m. at Monique Bailey of Reston Chez Nous Reston Salon presents Jimmy’s Tavern, 697 Spring St., Old was named to the fall 2009 honor From Classical to Romantic A Violin Town Herndon. Bands will receive 30 list at Oxford College of Emory and Piano Trio. Music by Franck, minutes to play, and must pre-sign University in Oxford, Ga. Bailey is Mozart and Wieniawski, with with Andre’ Love at the daughter of Austin T. Bailey commentary. Mark Dorosheff and [email protected] or 703- and Mayuri A. Bailey of McLean. Monica Chamasyan, Violin, Marina Beth Patterson will perform Celtic-Cajun traditional and 984-9114. Walk–ins will only be Chamasyan, Piano. 7-10 p.m. original songs on Sundsay, Feb. 28. at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 accepted if time permits. All types of Planning has begun for the Location: Sunset Hills Montessori music welcomed. 703-435-5467. Herndon High School Class School, 11180 Ridge Heights Road in p.m. at The Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760-C Walker Road, Author and Pet Health Expert of 2010 All Night Grad Party, Reston. Reserve your tickets: $30 Great Falls. Ingrid King. 7 p.m. at Barnes and a drug and alcohol free celebra- advance (full buffet), $40 at the door. Noble, Spectrum Center, 1851 tion. It costs $40 to sponsor a Email: [email protected] or Fountain Drive, Reston. student to attend the party. The call 571-235-3556. Edward Albee. 8 p.m. at Taking non-members, $20 WAMA members, www.ingridking.com. goal is 100% Senior Class atten- Book Buddy Reading Flight Theatre Company, Waddell $15 nominees. www.wamadc.com or dance. To become a sponsor, Reinforcement Program. 4:30 Theater, 1000 Harry Byrd Highway, 703-368-3300. p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Sterling. Students and seniors $10, FRIDAY/MARCH 5 contact www.herndonang.org/ or Reston Artist Exhibits [email protected]. 703- Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Read to a general admission $15. Benefit concert for Haiti with the Big Buddy for 30 minutes once a www.cct2ft.com. MONDAY/MARCH 1 Aura String Quintet. 7 p.m. at 450-4372. week. Age 6-8. 703-242-4020. Penguins and Polar Bears. 11 a.m. British alternative rock band Muse Community of Faith United Methodist Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Reston Regional Library, 11925 with Silversun Pickups. 8 p.m. at Church, 13224 Franklin Farm Road, Funny Mind Games Show at Museum at Herndon High School will Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Fun George Mason University Patriot Herndon. $10 adults, $5 students. All Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. activities. 703-689-2700. Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. proceeds will go to Community of be Sunday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. in Storytime and activities. Age 3-5 with Book Sorter Training. 12:30 p.m. Tickets $55, available online at Faith to benefit Haiti relief. www.cof- the Herndon High Auditorium. A Tracie Griffith Tso presents adult. 703-689-2700. Reston Regional Library, 11925 www.ticketmaster.com or via umc.org or 703-620-1977. Comedic Hypnotist opens the Lupus Support Group. 12 p.m. at Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Book Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT. SingStrong. 8 p.m. at South Lakes High show, followed by teams from Reston Hospital Center, The West Sorter Training. Adults. 703-689- Accessible seating is available for School, 11400 South Lakes Drive, HHS and HMS competing in a Chinese brushpainting on Wing, 1850 Town Center Parkway, 2700. patrons with disabilities by calling Reston. Pro a cappella groups Family Feud style game show. Reston. tinyurl.com/lupusgrps or 1- Natalie MacMaster and Donnell 703-993-3035. www.muse.mu or compete American Idol style. All Tickets are $8 in advance for stu- paper and pottery. 888-349-1167. Leahy: Masters of the Fiddle. 8 www.patriotcenter.com. profits go to the Alzheimer’s dents and faculty and $10 for Organic Gardening Workshop. 7 p.m. at George Mason University Association and the support of local everyone else and at the door. p.m. at Walker Nature Education Center for the Arts, 4400 University music programs. $25 adults, $15 WEDNESDAY/MARCH 3 www.herndonang.org or 703-450- Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston. Drive, Fairfax. $22-$44. Youth seniors and students. 4372. timeline of an artist’s evolution can be Join a master gardener for some great through grade 12, half price. Charge Extreme Science: Understanding www.SingStrong.org. seen in the dual media exhibit of Chi tips on organic gardening. at 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. nese brushpainting on paper and pot Reservations required by February 22. Civil War Author Book Mart. 12-4 A $5 RA members, $8 non-members. p.m. at The Civil War Interpretive tery by Tracie Griffith Tso at the Reston Adults. Register at 703-476-9689 ext. Center at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Museum in the Lake Anne Historic District in March 6540 or [email protected]. Lee Highway, Fairfax. Local and Lavay Smith. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap regional Civil War authors and film and April. Foundation for the Performing Arts, directors will discuss, sell, and sign The transition from a traditional brushpainter 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. $60-$177. their fiction and non-fiction books with classical materials to a stoneware potter re- 703-938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org. and film productions. Sales include a 20% donation to the preservation of sults in a contrast of soft, ethereal strokes and Historic Blenheim. Cash or checks washes on paper to earthy warm brown and white FRIDAY/FEB. 26 only. Light refreshments served. 703- stoneware that harmonizes with Asian-inspired The Virginia Opera presents 591-0560. Mozart’s Don Giovanni. 8 p.m. at Scott Berg Book Signing. 2 p.m. at ceramic forms and details. George Mason University Center For Reston Museum, 1639 Washington “Each piece of pottery is a complete painting in The Arts Concert Hall, 4400 Plaza, Reston. Author of ‘Pierre itself,” said Griffith Tso. “You can have your art University Drive, Fairfax. $48-$98. Charles L’Enfant, Grand Avenues: The 888-945-2468 or www.tickets.com. Story of the French Visionary Who and eat on it, too.” Tracie Griffith Tso ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf’ by Designed Washington, D.C.’ 703-709- The Earth & Inks show consists of wheelthrown Edward Albee. 8 p.m. at Taking 7700 or www.restonmuseum.org. and handbuilt high-fire functional pottery pieces Flight Theatre Company, Waddell An Evening with Fred and Ginger. Opening Reception Theater, 1000 Harry Byrd Highway, 7:30 p.m. at Café Montmartre, 1625 produced out of the Reston Community Center stu- Sterling. Students and seniors $10, Washington Plaza North, Lake Anne, dio and includes rice paper as well as mixed me- general admission $15. Reston. Live vocals and dancing. dia brushpaintings. on March 5 www.cct2ft.com. Music from the 1930s to the 1980s. Subjects include bamboo, pine, horses, cranes, This show and sale event runs from March 5 to April 19, Herndon High School Band Bingo No cover charge. 703-904-8080. at the Reston Museum located at 1639 Washington Plaza. Night. 6-9 p.m. in the Herndon High koi, rabbits, plum blossoms and a selection of birds School Cafeteria, 700 Bennett St., The opening reception is on Friday, March 5, 6-8 p.m., SUNDAY/FEB. 28 and insects. “Brushpainting has a certain finesse where the public can visit with the artist and traditional Herndon. The community is invited to to it, with a graceful nature that expresses the es- brushpainting techniques will be demonstrated. The mu- an evening of competition, The Virginia Opera presents seum is open Tuesday to Friday and Sunday, 12-5 p.m.; and camaraderie, laughs, and a chance to Mozart’s Don Giovanni. 2 p.m. at sential details of a flower, an animal, a scene,” said win prizes. Sponsored by the HHS George Mason University Center For Saturdays,10 a.m.-5 p.m. For further information, call the Griffith Tso. “It is understated and powerful.” Band Parents Association. The Arts Concert Hall, 4400 Reston Museum at 703-709-7700 or visit www.herndonband.org or University Drive, Fairfax. $48-$98. Griffith Tso began studying Chinese painting at www.restonmuseum.org and www.inksart.com. [email protected]. 888-945-2468 or www.tickets.com. age 12 and specializes in flower-bird painting. The Herndon High School: An Evening Master Singers of Virginia. 7 p.m. at award-winning artist developed her style with a ing monthly at the Torpedo Art Center’s Scope of One Acts. 7:30 p.m. in the Church of the Epiphany, 3301 Hidden Herndon High School Auditorium, Meadow Drive, Herndon. Preceded by teacher who was schooled by a master in Hong Gallery. In addition to pottery, she has transferred 700 Bennett St., Herndon. ‘Nora’s a lecture at 6:15 p.m. and followed by Kong. Her introduction to pottery was as a teen- the art form onto mediums including apparel and Lost,’ ‘Romeo & Juliet/Slashed’ and a reception. Directed by Dr. Erik ager at a local art center, and she returned to the accessories and professional newspaper graphics. ‘This Property is Condemned.’ Tickets Jones. Tickets available online at $15 $5. www.herndondrama.org. adults, $12 students and seniors or $2 clay medium in 2005, partnering with potter The artist and her husband, along with her muse more at the door. www.msva.org or Patricia Ferrell at Brushy Fork Creek Gallery in and rabbit, Rembrandt, reside in North Reston. 703-655-7809. Crofton, Ky. This exhibit is part of the Reston Museum’s re- SATURDAY/FEB. 27 Beth Patterson. 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 Black History Month: An Evening p.m. at The Old Brogue Irish Pub, Traveling from her native California, Griffith Tso crafted mission to offer an exclusive selection of of Jazz. 7 p.m. at the Reston 760-C Walker Road, Great Falls. has been teaching and lecturing nationwide about local art in its newly renovated space in Lake Anne Museum & Shop, Lake Anne Village Celtic, Cajun, original and folk music. Chinese brushpainting, a 6,000-old technique, and Village. The museum is operated by the Reston Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, 703-759-3309. Reston. Remembering African The Board of Directors of the is the current brushpainting instructor at the Reston Historic Trust, a community based non-profit or- American jazz musicians with guests Washington Area Music Community Center. She is a member of the Wash- ganization focused on sustaining the history of the Beverly Cosham & Dingwall Fleary. Association and the 24th ington Ceramic Guild and the Kiln Club, exhibit- Reston community. 703-709-7700 or Wammies Award Show. 8 p.m. at www.restonmuseum.org. the State Theatre, 220 North ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf’ by Washington St., Falls Church. $35 10 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ February 24 - March 2, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ February 24 - March 2, 2010 ❖ 11 Reston Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-224-3031 or [email protected] Late Rally Lifts Madison Girls Past Seahawks in Liberty Finals Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection By Rich Sanders Marshall’s Andrew Embree, right, captured the The Connection Northern Region title at the 215-pound weight class. ith South Lakes rolling late in the Westfield Prevails at W game in front of a feverish, excited fan base on Monday night, Feb. 22, Wrestling Championship it looked as if a new girls’ basket- ball champion was about to be By Rich Sanders finished second were: Stephen crowned in the Liberty District. The Connection Aiello, who reached the 112- But Madison, the defending cham- pound finals before falling to pion, rallied over the final minutes he Westfield High wres Annandale’s Dane Harlowe by of regulation before ultimately Ttling team captured the major decision; Beau Donahue, winning in overtime, 56-51, in the Northern Region cham- who lost to Robinson’s Roman dramatic, well-played title game pionship last week. The annual Perryman, 8-4, in the 135- that took place in the South Lakes postseason event took place pound finals; and Nick High gymnasium. Feb. 16-17 at Fairfax High Grinups, who lost a tough 4-3 The district tournament title was School. The Bulldogs won the decision to Lake Braddock’s the third straight for Madison (13- title with 345.50 points, finish- Ross Renzi in the 160-pound 8) and second straight under head ing ahead of second place finals. coach Kirsten Roberts, who’s top- Robinson (286). Finishing third Westfield’s Harry Van Trees seeded Warhawks reached the fi- was Centreville High (126), fol- finished third at the 145-pound nals with wins over No. 8-seed lowed by fourth place Woodson weight class, defeating Lee’s Jefferson and No. 5 McLean. (123) and fifth place Langley Omar Ezzeddine, 4-2, in the Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection South Lakes, the No. 2-seed that (121.50). Other strong team consolation finals. Gabrielle Schultz of South Lakes tries to make a defensive made it to the championship game showings at the 31-school meet Other place finishers for play during the Seahawks’ district finals game against with victories over No. 7 Marshall came from Marshall (eighth Westfield were Dylan Doty Madison on Monday night in Reston. and No. 3 Stone Bridge, struggled place), Chantilly (10th), (fourth at 171) and Karl Tan- in the first half against Madison, and the championship contest and teammate Schrock was also McLean (14th) and South Lakes ner (fourth at 119). trailing 21-6 after one quarter, went into overtime. There, Madi- named to the six-member all-tour- (tied for 18th). McLean High’s Ethan Arkin before treating their vocal fans to son sophomore guard Sarah ney team. Westfield High had four wres- finished fourth overall at the a second half comeback. Schrock opened up the four tlers capture titles and four 130-pound weigh class. Also “It’s frustrating because it was minute extra session with a three- FOR SOUTH LAKES, freshmen more finish second. Bulldog for the Highlanders, Billy right there for us,” said Christy pointer off the right wing, ignit- Beard-Fails (12 points, 9 re- champs were: Kyle Arnold (140- Dvorkin finished fourth at 189. Winters Scott, the former Univer- ing a 7-0 Madison run that made bounds), the Seahawks’ outstand- pound weight class), Kevin Koch Langley’s Aaron Sahm fin- sity of Maryland women’s star the score 53-46, Warhawks, with ing 6-2 forward, and Tremba (13 (152), Austin Fallon (189), and ished third at heavyweight, who, in recent years, has built the just over two minutes remaining. points, 4 boards) made the all- Tyler Deleon (heavyweight). winning by forfeit over Seahawks into one of the North- Later, South Lakes guard Marlena tournament team. Other local individual champions Yorktown’s Charles Whelden in ern Region’s better teams. Tremba, another freshman, got the Winters Scott was disappointed included Madison’s Albert the consolation finals. South Lakes (16-6), led by fresh- Seahawks within 53-51 with a trey that her team lost but said the Schultz (125) and Marshall’s From South Lakes, Ryan men sensation Zoe Beard-Fails, from the right wing with 1:18 left. championship game was a great Andrew Embree (215). Forrest garnered a third place was in great position to win fol- But South Lakes was not able to experience for her team that con- Madison’s Schultz, at the 125- finish in the 135-pound weight lowing a three-point shot by ninth score again and Madison con- sists of three freshmen starters and pound finals, was a 4-0 winner class by defeating Centreville’s grader Gabrielle Schultz, from the verted three foul shots over the several other underclassmen. over Westfield’s Dennon Ricky Williams in the consola- top of the key, that gave the final 33 seconds to secure the win “It’s tremendously encouraging Carranza-Kee. At the 140- tion finals. Seahawks a 43-37 lead with four and the title. for them to be in that situation,” pound finals, Westfield’s Arnold Chantilly’s Jack Carlson went minutes remaining in the fourth “Our freshman really stepped up said Winters Scott, of her players bested Robinson’s Charlie all the way to the 145-pound quarter. But the Warhawks re- and made those threes,” said competing in a district title game. Vannoy, 3-2. At 152 pounds, finals before losing a close 5-4 ceived a huge lift from a freshman coach Roberts, of perhaps the “Having gone through this expe- Koch defeated Robinson’s Ben decision to Robinson’s Mickey of their own, backup guard Megan game’s key sequence late in regu- rience is planting seeds for the fu- Stallings in overtime, 2-1. Bennett. Henshaw, who nailed a pair of lation when Henshaw converted ture. [The returning players] will Fallon, the Westfield 189- For Centreville High, Martin three-pointers over the next one the two critical long rangers. know how to play in games like pound standout, defeated Seneca made it to the 171- minute, 45 seconds to draw Madi- Winters Scott, the Seahawks’ this and how to finish them.” Marshall’s Mark Bergenholtz, 7- pound finals where he lost to son within 44-43. Schultz, off an coach, said Madison hurt her team South Lakes trailed Madison 27- 2, in the championship match. Annandale’s Stacey Anderson, assist pass from Beard-Fails, an- with 22 offensive rebounds on the 13 in the second quarter before In the 215-pound finals, 9-4. Centreville had two third swered with a short range shot off night. Madison’s Jay scored four closing the quarter with a 7-0 run Embree of Marshall was a pin place finishers: Jackson Islin, the left side to give South Lakes baskets on follow-up shots. For the and then outscoring the winner over Lee’s Steven who pinned Mount Vernon’s some breathing room at 46-43 game, Jay was perhaps her team’s Warhawks, 17-6, in the third quar- Lucynski. And at heavyweight, Dusty Floyd in the 140-pound with 1:17 remaining. top player with 16 points and 13 ter to take a 37-33. Deleon of Westfield was a 5-1 consolation finals; and Daniel But moments later, Madison 6- rebounds. Madison’s other key “We showed a lot of team char- finals victor over West Johnson, a 3-1 overtime win- foot-2 inch junior forward Anna contributors were junior guard acter to battle back,” said Winters Potomac’s Sami Ahmady. ner over Westfield’s Rapheal Jay scored from 6 feet out on a Erin Kavanagh (12 points, 5 re- Scott. Westfield ‘s Brett Campbell Bamezon in the 215-pound rebound follow-up while being bounds), Schrock (11 points, 4 South Lakes was scheduled to finished second at 103-pound consolation finals. Also for the fouled. She converted the free rebounds) and Henshaw (9 points, host Chantilly on Wednesday weight class, falling to Wildcats, Ricky Williams fin- throw to tie the game at 46 with all after halftime). Kavanagh night, Feb. 24, in a first round Robinson’s Dallas Smith, 1-0, in ished fourth at 135-pound 53 seconds left. Neither of the two earned tourney MVP honors dur- game of the 16-team Northern the finals. Other Bulldogs who weight class. teams scored again in regulation ing postgame awards ceremonies, Region tournament. 12 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ February 24 - March 2, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports All the Hard Work Pays Off for Gymnast Hayden

By Rich Sanders The Connection

aria Hayden, Herndon MHigh’s star gymnast, could not have come back in much stronger fashion than she did for her senior season. A year ago, Hayden missed most of the high school winter gymnas- tics’ season as a result of injuries. But she worked hard in order to be able to compete this winter for 10% OFF the Hornets. And last Saturday, she One Class, Rental or Lesson put together the finishing touches on an outstanding season and high school career by capturing first Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection place in all-around at the Virginia Maria Hayden has still had to deal with nagging injuries State AAA individual gymnastics this season, but she has battled through them well meet. The postseason event took enough to earn district, region and state championships place at Osbourn Park High School this winter. in Manassas. She’s confident competing with all peting,” she said. “It’s extremely impressive because the training she has had.” It was quite a contrast from a you’re dealing with the top 40 gym- Hayden, a club team member of year ago when she watched but nasts in the state,” said Keith Gymini Gymnastics in Herndon, was not able to compete at states. Naquin, the Herndon High coach. entered her final high school sea- “Last year, I just observed states “To be No. 1 is exemplary. ” son wanting to enjoy herself and and remember saying, ‘Oh my At states, Hayden finished with to help the Hornets have a success- gosh, there are so many good ath- a winning score of 39 points, a ful season. Winning a state title letes here,’” said Hayden. career-best mark. She finished first was not her main priority. Naquin said sitting out last year in both uneven bars and floor ex- “In the back of my mind I was probably best for Hayden, ercise. She is the first state cham- wanted to win, but I didn’t want who was able to work her way pion from the Northern Region in to get my hopes up too much be- back to decent health and, per- eight years. Earlier last week, cause I knew the competition was haps, gain an even better appre- WANNA PLAY SOFTBALL? Hayden had captured the all- real stiff and all the [competitors] ciation of the sport. Come join the around title at the Northern Re- were really good,” she said. “I just “It made her hungrier,” said the Washington gion championships. wanted to have a fun season.” coach. “She totally loves to com- “It was so gratifying [to win the pete. She has never been com- metro area’s state title], especially after not LAST WEEKEND’S state compe- pletely healthy [this season] but largest and being able to compete last year,” tition was a great experience for she has learned to overcome nag- finest adult said Hayden, an all-district and all- Hayden, and not just because she ging injuries. She ‘s very apprecia- slowpitch and region gymnast in both her fresh- won. She said she enjoyed seeing tive of her [improved] health and fastpitch men and sophomore years at several of her friends — acquain- [winning at states] is icing on the Herndon. “It’s nice to finish your tances from Chantilly High as well cake.” Hayden said she would like softball season with a bang.” as Loudoun County schools such to compete on a club team in col- program. “With Maria, she’s always pretty as Broad Run, Potomac Falls and lege next school year. She was re- consistent [as a gymnast],” said Dominion — who were also com- cently accepted at Penn State and FAIRFAX ADULT SOFTBALL Naquin. “She’s so technical and peting at the meet. is waiting to hear from James has great timing in all of the events “My friends from all those Madison University, her likely Just For The Fun Of It she has worked on over the years. schools were also there and com- school of choice. Registration is now open for our Spring program. We are accepting team & individual registrations. TEAMS: Gather your family, friends, neighbors, Catch the Fastest Growing Sport … coworkers, or names from our “Join A Team” Lacrosse board and start your team. Now! Thousands of pictures INDIVIDUALS: Visit our website and sign up as of sports, graduations, Herndon - Reston Youth Lacrosse an Individual Free Agent and FAS will place you current events and more— on a team. never published, but posted • Fun! Fast! Cool! on the Web. Free for evaluation, • Boys and girls ages 6 to 14 PLAYSOFTBALLNOW.COM available for FAS OFFERS LEAGUES FOR EVERYONE. prints. • No experience necessary Join one of our many Adult Men’s, Coed, Women’s, • The action starts early March Reston, Masters, and Seniors Slow Pitch, or Women’s Fast Pitch Leagues Today! Sign up today at 703-815-9007 PLAYSOFTBALLNOW.COM ConnectionNewspapers.com www.hryl.org Click on “Photo Gallery” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ February 24 - March 2, 2010 ❖ 13 Home Sales January 2010 $1,162,500 ~ $125,000

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RESTON ...... $560,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.08 ...... BALDWIN GROVE 2027 LAKEBREEZE WAY ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $499,950 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... RESTON room, 2 story foyer!-3 sided gas FP! Walk-out lower lvl! Backs to woods! 1501 STUART RD ...... 5 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $495,000 ... Detached ...... 0.76 ...... RESTON http://slideshow.mris.com/slideshow.cfm?ListingKey=90159930807 1702 RANDOM STONE CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $485,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... RESTON Beneficial Real Estate • Samuel Collins • 703-867-6535 1807 CRANBERRY LN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 2 ...... RESTON ...... $485,000 ... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... RESTON 1311 WEDGEWOOD MANOR WAY .... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $485,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.07 ...... RESTON 1282 WEDGEWOOD MANOR WAY .... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $480,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.09 ...... RESTON 11722 GREAT OWL CIR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $464,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... RIDGEWOOD 1678 WAINWRIGHT DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $428,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... RESTON TOUR THESE WONDERFUL HOMES THIS WEEKEND! 11472 HERITAGE COMMONS WAY2... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $417,900 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 11186 SAFFOLD WAY ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $394,900 ... Townhouse .... 0.07 ...... RESTON Check Out These Open Houses 1505 FARSTA CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $389,900 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...... RESTON 1507 FARSTA CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... RESTON ...... $378,000 ... Atth/Row Hse .. 0.04 ...... RESTON on February 27 & 28 12001 MARKET ST #434 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $365,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... MARKET ST TOWN CTR 11126 GLADE DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $360,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... THE WHARF 11800 SUNSET HILLS RD #507 ... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $340,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... CARLTON HOUSE 11124 BOATHOUSE CT #89 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $325,000 ... Townhouse ...... DOCKSIDE 10987 GREENBUSH CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $320,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 10982 GRANBY CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $316,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 11990 MARKET ST #206 ...... 1 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $315,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... MIDTOWN AT RESTON 1304F GARDEN WALL CIR #107 . 2 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $310,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... BALDWIN GROVE 1511 NORTH POINT DR #104 ..... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $309,900 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... NORTH POINT VILLAS 1669 VALENCIA WAY...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $305,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 12001 MARKET STREET #382 ..... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $290,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... MARKET STREET 1716 LAKE SHORE CREST DR #3 .... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $284,500 ... Garden 1-4 Floors .....EDGEWATER AT TOWN CNTR 2425 SOUTHGATE SQ ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $283,500 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 2373 HUNTERS SQUARE CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $275,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... HUNTERS SQUARE 2283 EMERALD HEIGHTS CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $267,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 2380 HUNTERS SQUARE CT ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $249,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.02 ...... HUNTERS SQUARE 1715 IVY OAK SQ #16 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $245,000 ... Townhouse ...... IVY OAK 1708 LAKE SHORE CREST DR #21 ..... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $244,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors .....EDGEWATER AT TOWN CNTR 11614 IVYSTONE CT #05/201 .... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $237,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... RESTON 2203 LOFTY HEIGHTS PL...... 3 ... 1 ... 2 ...... RESTON ...... $235,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 2272 COCQUINA DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $225,000 ... Detached ...... 0.07 ...... RESTON 11800 SUNSET HILLS RD #903 ... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $220,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... CARLTON HOUSE 11709 OLDE ENGLISH DR #A ..... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $219,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... PARCRESTON 11735C SUMMERCHASE CIR ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $212,500 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... SUMMERRIDGE 11820 Great Owl, Reston • $469,000 • Open Sunday 1-4 11657A CHESTERFIELD CT ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $212,100 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... PARCRESTON 12132 CAPTIVA CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $210,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON Long & Foster, Debbie Gill, 703-346-1373 12000 MARKET ST #212 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $205,000 ... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ... SAVOY AT RESTON TWN CNTR 1711B ASCOT WAY #B ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $205,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... PARCRESTON 1710 ABERCROMBY CT #1710B ..... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $200,000 ... Other ...... 0.00 ...... PARCRESTON When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate 1781 JONATHAN WAY #1781-A ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $193,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... PARCRESTON listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, click the Real Estate links on the right side. 2380 SOUTHGATE SQ ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $172,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...... RESTON Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. 2206 LOFTY HEIGHTS PL...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $172,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 2014 COLTS NECK RD #21B ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $143,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... SOUTHGATE 2069 ROYAL FERN CT #36/11B ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $143,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... SOUTHGATE RESTON 2056 ROYAL FERN CT #22B ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $140,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... SOUTHGATE 11658 STONEVIEW SQ #11C ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $140,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... SHADOWOOD 12016 Edgemere Circle...... $485,000...Sun 1-4....Remax Slect...... Dina Azzam...... 703-403-3830 2046 ROYAL FERN CT #20/12A .. 1 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $125,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... SOUTHGATE 11820 Great Owl ...... $469,000...Sun 1-4....Long & Foster...... Debbie Gill...... 703-346-1373 Copyright 2009 Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. 1655 Poplar Grove...... $324,900...Sun 1-4....Long & Foster...... Sheri Daniel...... 703-437-3800 For more information on MRIS, visit www.mris.com. To search for a home online, visit www.HomesDatabase.com. 11418 Summer House Ct...$544,000...Sun 1-4....Long & Foster...... MarkWilson...... 703-303-1934 11707 Old Bayberry...... $545,000...Sun 1-4....Long & Foster...... 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To have community events listed in the GREAT FALLS Connection, send to reston@ connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is WEDNESDAY/MARCH 17 other month, at United Bank, 1801 1130 Riva Ridge...... $635,000...Sun 1-4....Weichert...... Vivian Lyons...... 703-406-9009 Friday. The Advisory Board of the Reston Parkway, Reston. The RAC Northwest Center for Mental works improve accessibility for 11200 Raehn Ct...... $1,195,000...Sun 1-4....Weichert...... Debbie McGuire...... 703-856-4766 Health Services. 7-9 p.m. at mobility-impaired persons in Reston. SUNDAY/MARCH 7 1092 Loran Ct...... $722,170...Sun 1-4....Century 21...... Lori Wertz...... 703-201-6523 Northwest Center for Community Contact Ken Fredgren, 703-391-9019 Spring Forest Qigong Level I Mental Health, 1850 Cameron Glen, or [email protected]. Class. 7 p.m. at the Sports Edge Reston. Volunteers are needed to Acupuncture Clinic, 600-D Carlisle serve and act as advocates for HERNDON Drive, Herndon. $100. 703-707- women’s shelters, homeless shelters, TUESDAY/APRIL 13 8185. etc. The Board meets the 3rd Public Hearing on Proposed 706 Main Dr...... $575,000...Sun 1-4....Coldwell Banker...... Lisa Moffett...... 703-517-6708 Wednesday of every month. Contact Herndon Budget. 7 p.m. Mary Cleveland at 703-435-0868 or Ingram Council Chambers, 765 Lynn WEDNESDAY/MARCH 10 [email protected]. St., Herndon. 703-435-6805 or www The League of Women Voters of herndon va gov. VIENNA the Fairfax Area. 12 p.m. at Sully District Governmental Center, 4900 MONDAY/MARCH 29 1836 Batten Hollow Rd...... $849,000...Sun 1-4....Fairfax Realty...... Sandy Leaf...... 703-727-3004 Stonecroft Blvd., Centreville. Weekly classes in Chen tai chi. WEDNESDAY/APRIL 21 Discussion of the impact of early Beginners class every Monday, 6:30 The Advisory Board of the Monday closings for elementary p.m. at the Jow Ga Shaolin Institute, Northwest Center for Mental To add your Realtor represented Open schools. www.lwv-fairfax.org. 600-D Carlisle Drive, Herndon. First Health Services. 7-9 p.m. at class free. All levels and ages Northwest Center for Community House to these weekly listings, please call welcome. truetaichi.com or 703-801- Mental Health, 1850 Cameron Glen, Winslow Wacker at 703-821-5050 THURSDAY/MARCH 11 0064. Reston. Volunteers are needed to The League of Women Voters of serve and act as advocates for or E-Mail the info to the Fairfax Area. 9 a.m. at 20816 women’s shelters, homeless shelters, Noble Terr. #421, Potomac Falls. SATURDAY/APRIL 10 etc. The Board meets the 3rd [email protected] Discussion of the impact of early The Reston Accessibility Wednesday of every month. Contact Monday closings for elementary Committee (RAC) meets are at 10 Cleveland at 703-435-0868 or All listings due by Monday at 3 pm. schools. www.lwv-fairfax.org. a.m. on the second Saturday of every [email protected].

14 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ February 24 - March 2, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion ' Shoe & Getting Used to Flat Sodas PaulLuggage s Repair Don't Discard Your Favorite Shoes — By Jack Kenny taste, “Yup, it is. I’ll take them back Cuccinelli has asked the EPA to Bring Them In, They Will Be Just Like New! Past President, Republican Club right away.” review and reconsider their posi- Leather Jacket Repairs. of Greater Reston With her son carrying the 12- tion on CO2. We have a federal packs, they enter the local super- government agency, with a vora- We Clean Uggs om arrives in the drive market and are surprised to see a cious appetite for expanding their • Remove Water and Salt Stain • Remove Dirt and Soil Mway with the back of line of people at the customer ser- reach and exerting ever more con- • Restore Original Color • Safe and Effective the SUV loaded with vice desk all holding at least one trol over our lives using discred- enough groceries to feed her hus- case of the soda. Big Ed, the local ited research and unproven sci- 9903 Georgetown Pike 703.759.3735 band and three teenage children supermarket manager is standing ence to impose ever more regula- Great Falls, VA 22066 www.Paulsleather.com for the week. Teenagers always there talking to the complaining tions. Cuccinelli’s request is the being hungry particularly for junk customers. “Yes, I know it’s flat. first step in what will probably be food and drinks, help her unload Look, I have three pallet loads of a long process to rein in a berserk and carry the groceries in the the latest shipment from this bureaucracy that threatens our house. Included in the week’s manufacturer. But, you have to quality of life: not to be confused shopping haul are four 12-packs understand the latest EPA ruling.” with having flat sodas but our en- of canned sodas. The young son asks his mom, tire economic structure. It’s called Are You Interested in With the groceries unloaded, the ”What’s the EPA?” Mom responds “Cap and Tax”. teenagers dive into one of the 12— “The Environmental Protection Some may mock Cuccinelli’s ini- Studying The Bible? packs of Coke-a-Cola. Each, almost Agency — that’s part of the fed- tiative to challenge the federal simultaneously pop the top and eral government that is supposed government’s actions using the Contact Us To Receive A Free Bible Course gulp a mouthful of the contents. to decide what is good for us and 10th Amendment of the Constitu- “To Be A Disciple” Consternation crosses the looks of what is harmful.” tion. Perhaps, we had best re-read will provide you with an overview of important themes the 16-year-old as he tastes his Big Ed continues. “The EPA has the Constitution before deciding in the Bible and how they are relevant to you. drink. The 15-year-old daughter decided that the CO2 that provides whether it will or not pass a court runs to the sink and spits out her the fizz in sodas is a harmful gas test. Yes, Virginia, get used to flat The course has 10 lessons that will mouthful with a loud “Yuk.” The to Planet Earth’s environment. So, sodas. They are coming! We may help you understand the Bible better. 13-year-old swallows her first gulp I’m sorry folks, but there is noth- not like it but it may, repeat may, To enroll & begin your course and screams “Mom, this stuff is ing I can do.” be good for the planet. Therefore, email us at flat”. The ever cool, calm mom In the past week, we learned should we accept it? ObamaCare [email protected] responds “Let me see” and takes a that Attorney General Ken is next! or call us at 703-758-9397 Letters to the Editor 3309 W. Ox Road • Oak Hill, VA 20171 From Page 8 friending neighbors and working of open space. They apply this per- the future preservation of for solutions to day-to-day prob- centage indiscriminately to the Reston, please vote for Guy Rando. lems and those that engage our 1,700 acres of Tysons Corner, and larger community. His approach to the 30 acres of Lake Anne Vil- COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Kathy Kaplan is not partisan and he always lage Center. All this without a com- Reston makes himself available to prob- mon understanding of what open lem solving. space can mean, of the variety of Wethersfield Cluster is directly amenities it furnishes. Voting for off Sunrise Valley and we bear the I suspect that Reston’s prime brunt of traffic going to the Dulles promoters have “nature” in mind Problem Solver Toll Road. In this last snowstorm, when they rally for open space — To the Editor Joe brought our community to- trees, grass, as well as natural ar- Beginning on March 5, resi- gether to find solutions to remove eas. Well, as a big fan of open dents of Reston will have the op- “Mount Wethersfield” — a snow space, I think of it as simply the 8:00 and 11:00 am portunity to vote for Reston Asso- mound that endangered residents space between buildings, breath- Sunday School: 9:30 am ciation Board members. leaving our cluster. He worked and ing room. If any development is I would like to take this oppor- negotiated with our county super- prohibited on 70 acres of a com- tunity to encourage a positive vote visor, VDOT, RA and our own snow munity, you can have a nature cen- for Joe Leighton. Joe is president plowing service to find a way to ter — on 24 acres, you can have a of our Wethersfield Cluster where remove life threatening snow piles lake. Create a wide paved boule- he has been president for 10 years. that each of the groups contacted vard with trees in wells and In addition to serving our resi- claimed was not in their jurisdic- benches, as in many a European Progressive & Welcoming dents, he has served the greater tion to handle. Joe got it done. My city. Open space? I think so. Reston area by his Board involve- vote is for Joe hope yours will be May I suggest that we do away ST. ANNE’S ment with Reston Association for b too. with relying on a predetermined EPISCOPAL 9 years. Jane Anthony percentage of “open space” (what- CHURCH- Reston Joe’s leadership and “can do” Reston ever that may mean) as a criterion attitude is seen in all his activities. for judging the merits of any pro- 7:45 a.m Holy Eucharist Rite I, No Music For example, Joe increased the leaf posed site plan. Each site plan 9:00 a.m. Family Service, Holy Eucharist Rite II b removals in our cluster from two Open Space as should be judged on its own and, 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II to three pick-ups, which made it Breathing Room equally importantly, on its rela- 5:00 p.m. Come as You Are Contemporary so residents would not skid on the tionship to its immediate and its Service with Communion wet leaves. To the Editor extended surroundings. Does it The Rev. James Papile, Rector In our Cluster, he has been re- These days, people promoting represent a pleasant place to work The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson superior land use planning have sponsive to the needs of the resi- and/or live in, and, beyond that, The Rev. Denise Trogdon dents going that extra mile to get “open space” as their shibboleth. is it compatible with its neighbor- 703-437-6530 the business of our cluster done, They importune their volunteer hood and does it contribute to the www.stannes-reston.org alert officials to problems in a representatives, as well as their goals of the entire community in 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston timely cost efficient manner and elected representatives, to hold which it is located? keeping us all informed. Joe can out for what they consider to be a Bob Simon b be seen walking the cluster, be- minimum acceptable percentage Reston Founder www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ February 24 - March 2, 2010 ❖ 15 703-917-6464 Zone 1: • Reston Employment Zone 1 Ad Deadline: • Herndon • Loudoun Tuesday 4 p.m.

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GUTTER GUTTER diagnosis, subsequent – and continuing – 7 DAYS A WEEK 703-502-7840 Tax Map No. 035-2-08-0302 treatment, plus all the related effects not Cell unique to me, as it has been since June. 571-283-4883 This sale is subject to the restrictions, rights of way, condi- tions, easements, and mechanic’s liens, if any, whether of re- Obviously, I’m still very caught up and con- cord or not of record, to the extent any of the foregoing apply Metro Gutter HANDYMAN HANDYMAN sumed by my health situation/status (and Clean/Install/Repair and take priority over the lien of the Deed of Trust. will continue to be), but subconsciously my Deposit of $15,000.00, or 10% of the sales price, whichev- brain has rewired itself a little bit and com- • Wood Replace & Wrapping • Pressure Washing Hand and Hand er is lower, by cashier’s or certified check, shall be required to • Chimney Sweeping & Repair qualify as a bidder prior to the sale, except for the Noteholder. partmentalized/segregated some (definitely Handyman not all) of the cancer thoughts thereby ena- 20 YEARS EXP. The deposit, without interest, is applied to the purchase bling me to mentally meander once again General Remodeling price at settlement. Settlement will be held on or before fifteen 703-354-4333 (15) days after sale. Upon purchaser’s default, the deposit and literally lose my my mind in some more metrogutter.com Residential & Commercial shall be forfeited and the property shall be resold at the risk ordinary and mundane minutiae, the kind Specializing in: and costs of the defaulting purchaser. of which has characterized my column for Kitchen/Bathroom/Basement Remodeling The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by certified the past 12 years. PINNACLE SERVICES, Plumbing • Electrical • Custom Carpentry or cashier’s check, or wire transfer. Settlement shall be at the And as I find myself writing about non- Doors Windows • Hardwood Floors offices of the undersigned Trustee, or other mutually agreed Inc. Crown Molding • House Cleaning upon location. The property and any improvements thereon sense once again, I’m feeling empowered, • LEAF REMOVAL shall be sold in “as is” condition without any warranties. The sort of, by its appearance; I’m me again. I’m Interior/Exterior Painting • Brick/Stone Work successful bidder shall assume all loss or damage to the prop- • GUTTER Ceramic Tile • Decks, Fences, Patios erty from and after the time of the sale. Purchaser shall be re- not Kenny-with-cancer; I’m just, Kenny, HOA Maintenance, Granite Counter Tops sponsible for all costs of the conveyance, which shall be by who happens to have cancer, who writes CLEANING Realtors Work and Much More special warranty including, but not limited to, the preparation of about it regularly but not exclusively. And the deed and the grantor’s tax. Real estate taxes shall be ad- 703-802-0483 Licensed and Insured Serving Northern Virginia justed as of the sale date. The sale is subject to such addition- deviating from this most recent ‘ab-norm’ of GROUP RATES AVAILABLE al terms as the Trustee may announce at the time of sale. The late has re-routed me. No longer am I on FREE EST purchaser will be required to sign a Memorandum of Sale in- 703-296-6409 corporating all the terms of the sale. the cancer train. No longer am I on the road George J. Shapiro, Trustee to God-help-me. I’m simply back on the HANDYMAN HANDYMAN IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: same road as everybody else, back dealing George J. Shapiro, Trustee with and managing the same myriad prob- LAW OFFICES OF GEORGE J. SHAPIRO 1303 Vincent Place lems as everybody else (with one major McLean, VA 22101 exception, of course). But the cancer thing R&N Carpentry 703-288-1926 doesn’t define me anymore (yeah, right?). 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OFFICE SPACE FOR NEWSPAPERS RENT AFCEA International Headquarters 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033 Approximately 978 square feet office space. Three pri- vate offices and large recep- tion area.. Rent includes use of meeting rooms, janitorial service, use of fitness cen- ter, parking. Auditorium CLASSIFIED available for rental fee. Contact Nancy Temple 703-631-6111 or Rick Haas 703-631-6102. For Local… 26 Antiques •Employment We consign/pay top $ for Photo by Joe Douglass antique/semi antique furn. •Employees including mid century & Pictured, from left, Mimi Preda, Josh Doyle, Kate Roehr, Harv danish modern Teak Lester. furniture, sterling, mens •Services watches, painting/art glass, clocks, jewelry, costume •Entertainment jewelry, etc. Call Schefer Antiques @ 703-241-0790. •Announcements Reston Community 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements •Real Estate •Cars Players Present Musical •Trucks •Vans ‘I Love You, You’re Tickets Tickets ranging $18 - $20 may be purchased by •RV’s Perfect, Now Change’ calling (703) 476-4500 or in person at the Reston Community Center box office or online at •Boats premiers on March 5. www.rcp-tix.com. Group rates are also available. RCP offers student and senior tickets. Parental dis- •Pets cretion is advised. More information at www.restonplayers.org. ickets for Reston Community Play •Yard Sales ers’ spring production of “I Love •Crafts TYou, You’re Perfect, Now Change” of Love” and “Marriage Tango.” Book and are on sale now. This production will have lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy •Hobbies 10 performances over four weekends, open- Roberts. ing on Friday, March 5, at Reston Commu- This production is directed and choreo- •And More! nity Center’s CenterStage, 2310 Colts Neck graphed by Joshua Redford (RCP’s Brook- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Road in Reston. Box Office: (703) 476- lyn Boy) with musical direction by Elisa 4500. Rosman (RCP’s Urinetown) and stars an all For All “It’s ‘Seinfeld’ set to music,” as the Star WATCH (Washington Area Theater Commu- Ledger described, in this contemporary nity Honors) nominated cast including Josh Your musical that celebrates the various stages Doyle, Kate Roehr, Harv Lester and Mimi of the mating game from dating through Preda; each portraying numerous roles Advertising marriage - and that’s just Act I! Act II re- throughout the show. veals the ups and downs of parenthood, The show opens March 5 and plays Fri- Needs… divorce and geriatric pick-up techniques. day and Saturday nights through March 27, Highlights include “Single Man Drought”, with 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sundays, March It Works. “Always a Bridesmaid”, “On the Highway 14 and 27. Week After Week. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 703 917-6400 Place Your Ad Armstrong Community Today! Helps Clear School Grounds With the record-breaking snow Fairfax County recently received, the Armstrong Elementary commu- nity pulled together to help clear snow and ice from the school grounds. After Armstrong principal Shane Wolfe and the Armstrong PTA sent a message to the community requesting assistance with the clean-up ef- fort, nearly 50 volunteers showed up Monday, Feb. 15 with shovels, wheelbarrows and snow blowers to help to your community clear the walkways and bus loop. The collaborative effort of staff, parents, current students and previous students helped ensure the safety of Armstrong students as they returned to school Tuesday, Feb. 16. 18 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ February 24 - March 2, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ February 24 - March 2, 2010 ❖ 19 1700 Bracknell Drive • Reston, VA 20194 • 703-435-4900

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