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2 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2008 Herndon Connection Editor Steven M. Mauren News 703-917-6451 or [email protected] County New Old Police Seek Leadership Comment The only non-incumbent FCPD begins series elected in May 6 of meetings aimed at election has 13 years collecting praise, of experience on suggestions Town Council. Chris Griffin and Marilyn Foust visit with each other while from public. attending the 2008 FISH Fling sponsored by the Friendly Instant By Mirza Kurspahic Sympathetic Help at Sallie Mae on May 10. The Connection By Mirza Kurspahic The Connection erndon voters elected on Tuesday, May 6, all six of im Diehl’s home sits on H the incumbents in the 2008 Fairfax County’s border election. Mayor Steve DeBenedittis with Loudoun County, in J Herndon was reelected with 1,313 votes, more the unincorporated part of Mayor Steve than challengers Herndon. While streets close to his DeBenedittis Harlon Reece and Rock Hill community receive attention was a Jasbinder Singh com- “I know I from the Fairfax County Police Depart- celebrity bined, and all five ment, it is rare to see the FCPD blue greeter at the Town Council mem- can work in his neighborhood. FISH special bers seeking reelection “We don’t have a police presence,” with event. — Connie Hutchinson, said Diehl. “If we see you guys three Bill Tirrell, Dave Kirby, times a year that’s a good year,” he Photos by Steve.” Charlie Waddell and — Richard said, speaking to FCPD representatives Robbie Hammer/ Dennis Husch — suc- at a meeting held The Connection ceeded in their bids. Downer, Council at Reston Com- “The election results member-elect “I get letters, munity Center at confirm that people Lake Anne on think we’re doing a good job,” said phone calls Wednesday night, Gala Supports FISH DeBenedittis, whose second term as May 7. “We have mayor will begin on July 1. great service from and e-mails, erndon-Reston FISH, Inc. With Reece, a current council mem- the Fire Depart- (Friendly Instant Sympathetic ber, challenging DeBenedittis for the but I most ment, but next to H Help) held its third annual Mayor seat, one new council mem none from you FISH Fling Gala and Fundraiser on May appreciate guys,” said Diehl. See Vote, Page 6 10 at the Sallie Mae facility in Reston He said a previous Town Center. Friends of FISH bid on dialogue.” phone call to the items in silent auctions, played games — David Rohrer, Police Depart- Siblings Arrested and bid on items in the live auction, ex- ment yielded a Chief of Fairfax ecuted by auctioneer Del. Ken Plum. The For Robbing Church 25-minute re- County Police Fling was attended by Herndon and sponse time. wo brothers from Herndon Department Reston residents, FISH volunteers, and “Don’t get me were arrested and charged some local dignitaries, such as Reston T wrong, I am really with stealing money from donation founder Robert E. Simon, state Delegates pro-police,” said Diehl afterward. boxes at St. Leo The Great Church in the Ken Plum and Tom Rust, Dranesville Su- “They’re underresourced. They’re City of Fairfax. pervisor John Foust, and Herndon Town woefully understaffed.” Officers in the Surveillance cameras in the lobby of St. Mayor Steve DeBenedittis. Reston District Station patrol all of Leo the Great Catholic Church, 3704 Old This year’s “Starfish Honorees” are Reston, most of unincorporated Lee Highway, showed two men entering the Judy Duncan and Trudy Gibson, the Herndon and large parts of Great Falls. church on Friday, April 25. One man was voices of the FISH Answering and Refer- John Kapinos, a strategic planner While helping to support the shown putting his hand in a basin of holy ral Service, taking over 100 calls a day. with the chief’s Office of Research and Reston-Herndon FISH program, water, making the sign of the cross, and re- Duncan has been answering calls since Support at FCPD, said the officer de- Maurice and Suzanne Rudiselle moving his hat before opening a donation 1988 and enlisted Gibson in 1992 to help ployment throughout the county is browse through items available box and removing an undisclosed amount take calls and coordinate the FISH trans- “pretty thin.” Diehl said that given the during the silent auction for the of cash, according to Sgt. Pam Nevlud of portation program for giving free rides lack of manpower the Police make organization’s gala and the Fairfax City Police Department. to medical appointments. They each “unusual” decisions: For example, tak- fundraiser held at Sallie Mae in “I thought that was a pretty brazen thing learned about FISH when they, them- ing eight officers to conduct a DUI en- Reston on May 10. for him to do,” Nevlud said. selves, received free rides to medical forcement campaign. After the video was released to local tele- appointments years ago. FISH now pro- the FISH organization. Kapinos said he has spent the last vision stations, phone calls identifying the vides about 100 free rides a month. FISH has assisted local residents for year analyzing the effects of the pro- brothers were made to the Fairfax City Po- Duncan and Gibson were honored for over 39 years, since 1969. To learn jected population growth in the lice, she said. their dedication to FISH clients and to more, visit www.herndonrestonfish.org. county on the Police Department’s “Someone called in and said they had just See Dialogue, Page 6 See Arredsted, Page 6

Herndon Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2008 ❖ 3 News Week in Herndon Academy of Engineering

Photos by Excellence Inducts Rust State Del. Tom Rust (R-86) was inducted into the Academy of

Engineering Excellence at Virginia Tech on May 1. The induction Robbie Hammer is Virginia Tech’s highest engineering award. The College of En- gineering chose Rust for his meritorious lifetime achievements and contributions to engineering. Rust graduated from Virginia Tech in 1965 with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineer- ing. He is currently the chairman of the board of directors of Patton Harris Rust and Associates, a consulting firm. /The Connection Seat Belt Enforcement The Herndon Police Department will partner with law enforce- ment agencies across Virginia and the United States to increase seat belt use with the “Click It or Ticket” campaign. According to Commanding Officer CDR Joan O’Bryan hands out awards the Virginia Highway Safety Office preliminary numbers, there Christopher Warnock was Change of and congratulates members of her were 1,026 fatalities on Virginia roadways in 2007, 451 of those relieved of duty during JROTC platoon at Herndon High involved no restraint use. In 2006, 62 percent of the passenger the Herndon High School Command School on May 8. O’Bryan had just vehicle occupants killed in fatal crashes were not wearing their Naval Junior Reserve been named commanding officer seat belts at the time of the crash. Officers’ Training Corps during the change of command ceremony. The Herndon Police will emphasize seat belt and child seat use event last week. during the “Click It or Ticket” Mobilization, May 18 to June 1. Special checkpoints and other special activities will be conducted during that period. For more information visit www.dmvnow.com/ highwaysafety. Shrub and Tree Reminder Property owners in the Town of Herndon are reminded that they are responsible for shrub and tree maintenance on their prop- erties. Shrubs and trees may not grow into the public right-of- CDR Christopher way or block public sidewalks. Property owners are responsible Warnock observes for trimming trees that obstruct sidewalks and roadways. Prop- the awards erty owners with corner lots are advised not to plant shrubs or ceremony of the trees that may obstruct motorists’ views. Herndon JROTC. America’s Pride Celebrates Veterans In support of recovering veterans, America’s Pride presents a Night at the Museum on Saturday, May 17, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. hosted by the National Air and Space Society. An evening of HCTV Schedule museum explorations with curators, archivists, educators, resto- HCTV-23 Herndon Community Televi- Safety 12 p.m. Hendon Depot ration staff and other experts will provide an opportunity to learn sion, Cox Communications Channel 23. 3 p.m. King Henry Show 1 p.m. Tea with Laura Ratcliffe about the process of bringing to life aviation and space explora- Tune in to the video web pages on chan- 4 p.m. Concert: Mambo Combo 2 p.m. Something Different 2008 tion artifacts. The event will take place at the Smithsonian Na- nel 23 for updates. Call Jan Tirrell at 6 p.m. Jazzercise 3:30 p.m. Music and the Spoken 703-689-2323. HCTV is also looking for 6:30 p.m. The King Henry Show Word tional Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 volunteers, training is provided. 7:30 p.m. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern 5 p.m. Travel TV Air and Space Museum Parkway, off of Route 28 near Dulles Air- Open Mike Night 6:30 p.m. Music and the Spoken 8:30 p.m. Earth Day/Arbor Day 2008 Word port. The dress is business casual and a $100 donation per couple THURSDAY/MAY 15 is expected. The donation will provide ongoing programs that 9:30 p.m. Woody’s Western Theater 7 p.m. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern 7 a.m. Jazzercise Open Mike Night support recovering veterans and a one-year membership in the 8 a.m. Army News Watch 8 p.m. My Health, My Medicare National Air and Space Society. The Dulles Regional Chamber of 9:30 a.m. My Health, My Medicare SATURDAY/MAY 15 8:30 p.m. Policing Our Town-Pedes- Commerce is partnering with the Dulles International Airport 10 a.m. Buffalo Soldiers-The Colors 7 a.m. Jazzercise trian Safety of Ft. Bayard 8 a.m. Music and the Spoken Word 9:30 p.m. Woody’s Western Theater Rotary Club and the National Air and Space Society to present 11 a.m. History of the Herndon De- 9 a.m. The Reading Lady the event. pot 9 a.m. King Henry Show 11:30 a.m. Inside Herndon 10:30 a.m. Policing Our Town-Pedes- MONDAY/MAY 19 Noon Jazzercise trian Safety 7 a.m. Jazzercise AAUW Reviews 12:30 p.m. Earth Day/Arbor Day Noon Jazzercise 8 a.m. NASA Connects 2008 12:30 p.m. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern 9 a.m. David Young-A Musical Jour- 1:30 p.m. Temple Hall Farm Open Mike Night ney Legislative Session 3 p.m. Army News Watch 2:30 p.m. Herndon Depot 10 a.m. Policing Our Town-Pedes- The Reston-Herndon branch of the American Association of Uni- 4 p.m. Concert: Naked Blue 3:30 p.m. Music and the Spoken trian Safety versity Women (AAUW) will host a review of the 2008 Virginia 6 p.m. Jazzercise Word 10:30 a.m. Policing Our Town-Meet General Assembly session. State Sen. Janet Howell (D-32) will 6:30 p.m. Army News Watch 4 p.m. Concert: David Bach Consort the Officers 7 p.m. Travel Television 6 p.m. Jazzercise Noon Jazzercise host the review on Thursday, May 22, at the Reston Regional Li- 8 p.m. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern 7 p.m. Tea with Laura Ratcliffe 12:30 p.m. Woody’s Western Theater brary, starting at 6:45 p.m. Open Mike Night 8 p.m. Inside Herndon 3 p.m. NASA Connects The meeting will also honor Reston-Herndon branch member 9 p.m. Tea with Laura Ratcliffe 8:30 p.m. Travel TV 4 p.m. Concert: Natalie Stovall 9:30 p.m. Music and the Spoken 6 p.m. Jazzercise Ruby Joyce, recognizing her 50 years of membership in AAUW. Word 6:30 p.m. NASA Connect The meeting is open to the public. Guests will include members FRIDAY/MAY 16 10 p.m. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern 7 p.m. ARB/HPRB Public Hearing of the Vienna Area Branch of AAUW and the National Council of 7 a.m. Jazzercise Open Mike Night (Live) Negro Women – Reston Dulles Section. For more information 7:30 a.m. The Reading Lady 8 a.m. King Henry Show contact Carol Van Evera at 703-759-5543 or [email protected]. 9 a.m. Cornerstone Connection SUNDAY/MAY 18 TUESDAY/MAY 20 10 a.m. Earth Day/Arbor day 2008 8 a.m. Music and the Spoken Word 7 a.m. Jazzercise Noon Jazzercise 9 a.m. Cornerstone Connection 8 a.m. The Reading Lady 1 p.m. Travel TV 10:30 a.m. David Young-A Musical 9 a.m. Buffalo Soldiers-The Colors of 2 p.m. Policing Our Town-Pedestrian Journey Ft Bayard 4 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2008 News

Marcos P., 8 years old, and Matthew P., 5 years old, stopped inside Northwest Federal Credit Union’s Enterprise Branch in Herndon to use the free coin machine Some of the youngest Northwest before heading outside to play the Federal Credit Union members, Katie carnival games. M., 5 years old, and Sean M., 2 years old, of Ashburn, are enjoying their popcorn and cotton candy treats at Member Appreciation Day. Credit Union Celebrates Members Northwest Federal Credit Union held its 4th An- nual Member Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 26 at the Credit Union’s Enterprise Branch in Gerrianne “Winky” Burks, Northwest Herndon. The sunny, spring weather helped draw Federal Credit Union president and CEO, a record crowd with more than 600 members and and Bill Cook, vice president, Strategy their families enjoying the celebration. The Credit Management, greet each credit union Union used this event as another opportunity member at the event and help answer thank members and kick off its new Youth Club questions about the new Credit Union Accounts for their youngest members. branch opening in Manassas. School Boundary Trial Scheduled

he Circuit Court of Fairfax County has set a the process for changing boundaries was flawed; that Ttrial date for June 3 in the dispute over the the public had lost confidence in the process; and outcome of the western Fairfax County that the process could have been improved by ex- school boundary study. panding the number of schools included. It is also A handful of parents who were moved to the South rejected allegations that members knew extra capac- Lakes High School pyramid from other high school ity at South Lakes could be filled by making pro- pyramids are challenging the legality of the Fairfax grammatic enhancements at the school. County School Board’s redistricting process. The new The school board also rejected the notion that its boundaries are supposed to go into effect for the decision was “arbitrary and capricious” as the par- 2008-2009 school year. ent group had claimed in its filing. In a legal response filed with the court April 29, The parent group has also stated that the school the school board said the court lacks jurisdiction to board did not have the authority to consider socio- review the school board’s boundary decisions and economic factors when making boundary changes, that the parent group lacks standing to challenge an argument that the school board rejects. the school board in court. It also rejected many of the allegations made by the parent group. — Julia O’Donoghue and The board denied statements that members knew Ken Moore

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Herndon Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2008 ❖ 5 News Mayor, Council Get Vote of Confidence From Page 3 operation as the members tackle upcom- “Ten votes isn’t a landslide,” said ber was going to be elected on May 6. ing challenges in Herndon, including May 6 Election Results Husch, but given the effort put forward Richard Downer won 1,245 votes to land a downtown redevelopment. Mayor to unseat him, he said he was satisfied seat on the incumbent-laden mayor and * Steve J. DeBenedittis 1,313 with the result. “A lot of people put in a J. Harlon Reece 940 town council. Although he is new on the DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Jasbinder Singh 250 lot of energy and money” to unseat him, council in this term, Downer has served as was one of the main issues the candidates said Husch. He added that the election a council member for 13 years in the past, brought up in the 2008 campaign. Town Council results, with all of the incumbents re- from 1971 to 1974 and again from 1990 to Downer supports creating a citizen task * Connie Haines Hutchinson 1,468 elected, validated the heated 2006 elec- * William B. “Bill” Tirrell 1,374 2000. force aided by professional help to de- * David A. “Dave” Kirby 1,279 tion. “I think we’ve got a good team “Hopefully we can agree to disagree on velop a community-initiated downtown * Charlie D. Waddell 1,265 there,” said Husch. “There are a lot of the approach to one major issue,” said development plan. “Find a developer * Richard F. Downer 1,245 challenges ahead and we’ll have to work Downer about taking a different view on who wants to build what the community * Dennis D. Husch 1,237 very hard,” he said. Husch will lose the Arthur S. Nachman 1,227 immigration than the other elected council wants to see,” said Downer. He said he Sheila A. Olem 1,177 vice mayor designation, as he did not members. “I’m sure that won’t be a stum- hoped Herndon officials could talk to Penny S. Halpern 1,083 earn the most votes among Town Coun- bling block,” as the council moves forward officials from Fairfax City and Falls James A. Vickery 1,063 cil candidates. Hutchinson will take over to tackle Herndon’s challenges, he said. Church, jurisdictions that have gone as Vice Mayor after winning 1,468 votes. Registered Voters 10,223 Downer added that he has known the through the community-initiated plan- In Person 2,452 “I think Mrs. Hutchinson will do a great DeBenedittis family for some time and has ning process. He also said he would work Absentee 50 job,” said Husch. had many conversations with Steve toward designating the downtown as an Total Votes 2,502 “I’m really just pleased and honored Turnout % 24% DeBenedittis in the past couple of years. “I arts and cultural district, in order to at- * Denotes election winners the way it turned out,” said DeBenedittis know I can work with Steve,” he said. tract visitors to the area. Source: Fairfax County Office of Elections of the 2008 election. He said Downer Downer said he has served on the Town Downtown redevelopment was also knows a lot of people in Herndon and Council with Tirrell, Husch and Hutchinson one of the main issues in Arthur will bring a lot of experience to the coun- in the past and that he and Waddell are of- Nachman’s campaign. Nachman, the owner cil. He added that he appreciated Reece’s ficers at the Herndon Historical Society. He of several downtown parcels, was the high- the highest number of votes for Town Coun- service to the community and that he looks has also had a number of conversations with est vote getter not to be elected to the Town cil candidates, beat Nachman by 10 votes to forward to working with Reece for the re- Kirby over the years and predicts much co- Council. Husch, who two years ago netted come in sixth and hang on to his seat in 2008. mainder of his council term and beyond. County Police Seek Dialogue From Page 3 your concerns, your comments,” said county different cultural backgrounds. work. “Over the next 10 years we will Police Chief David Rohrer. “We’re trying to Diehl suggested a form of cultural need to build two police stations,” he said, get feedback,” said Rohrer, a Reston resi- training for the officers that could adding that the county’s Planning Commis- dent. He said the meetings are a way for help the officers in situations where sion agreed with that assessment. In large the police to learn the community’s issues some county residents bring per- part the growth could be concentrated in and concerns and help the police deploy its ceptions about uniformed police John Andrews Gregory Andrews areas of Tysons Corner and Lorton. With an resources not only where it feels necessary, from their own cultures. A Chinese already thin force in operation, and the ne- but also where the community deems it national cessity to man the future stations, the po- appropriate. He encouraged the public to and an El Arrested lice will have to recruit more officers. get involved with the citizen advisory Salvadoran However, Diehl said, when it comes to groups that meet monthly in the district national “They’re From Page 3 renovating police stations, the funding be- stations. “I get letters, phone calls and e- could have underresourced. seen the two men getting off a bus in comes a bond issue. His dissatisfaction was mails, but I most appreciate dialogue,” said different Herndon,” Nevlud said. directed to the county’s decision-makers, Rohrer. ideas about They’re woefully Based on the calls, police arrested Gre- not the police. The citizen-paid taxes, he John Sauter, a Reston resident of almost being ap- gory Andrews, 48, and his brother John said, are spent on programs and services 30 years, lauded the department for train- proached understaffed.” Andrews, 52, both of the 13500 block of that should not precede law enforcement. ing its officers well. He also expressed sat- by uni- — Jim Diehl, Herndon Clear Lake Court in Herndon, according to “The first thing we take care of is the safety isfaction that the officers are now on foot formed of- a Fairfax City Police release. Both men were of our citizens,” said Diehl. Second is edu- and bicycles patrolling trails in Reston and ficers. resident charged with petit larceny, meaning they cation and the rest follows suit. urged for more such patrols. He said trails Captain took less than $200 from the church, but “Somebody’s got their priorities back- are important to Reston residents. “We Ronald Novak, also of the chief’s Of- the exact amount was not disclosed. wards,” said Diehl. don’t want to give them up,” said Sauter. fice of Research and Support, said the Additionally, John Andrews was charged As for the nearby streets that do receive LaShawn Timmons , the executive direc- department does train its officers in with destruction of property and possession police attention, Diehl said his neighbor- tor of Southgate Community Center diversity. However, he said, any sug- of burglarious tools. He was detained at the hood should receive the same. “We pay the praised the officers who visit the center gestions to improve officer training Fairfax County Adult Detention Facility and same taxes,” he said. when not called there to talk to the staff. or any other part of the department’s held on a $3,000 bond. Gregory Andrews “We are building rapport with one another,” work is welcomed. was charged with destruction of property DIEHL, ALONG WITH the other 15 or so said Timmons. Others at the meeting ap- The police department is scheduled and possession of burglarious tools and is members of the public present at the plauded the department’s efficiency in deal- to conduct at least two more safe being held without bond at the Loudoun Wednesday night meeting last week made ing with citizens’ concerns in a timely man- community meetings this month, one County Adult Detention Center, where he his intentions clear. They were present to ner and proactive attitude to reach to the in McLean and one in Mount Vernon. had an outstanding warrant for failure to work with the Police Department to resolve community and discuss issues before they To submit comments to the Police appear in court on a misdemeanor offense. issues, improve the service and laud the become problems. Department e-mail John Kapinos at Nevlud said she was grateful to the tele- work of the officers that help keep Fairfax Members of the public also made rec- [email protected]. For vision stations for airing the surveillance County a safe community. That is the point ommendations in regard to cultural di- more information on the future safe tape, which led to the arrests. of the safe community series of meetings versity within the department. Miroslava community meetings, e-mail Mary “It’s fantastic,” she said. “This shows that the department commenced in Reston on Archer, a staff member at Southgate Ann Jennings, the Director of Public the Crime Solvers system works. It definitely Wednesday night. Community Center, suggested the Police Information, at helped with the apprehension.” “My goal is for us to listen to you, hear Department should recruit officers from [email protected]. — Amber Healy

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Activities reported May 5, 2008 victim was assaulted by an acquain- 1000 Block Knight Lane. Several arrested for Drunk in Public, May 7. through May 11, according to the tance, May 10. windows of a vehicle were broken, May Herndon Police Department: 1200 Block Elden Street. A 45- 11. 287(G) ENFORCEMENT BURGLARY year-old male of Herndon was arrested 1100 Block Tway Lane. A window The table below provides statistical 600 Block James Cirone Way. for assault, May 11. of a vehicle was broken, between May 7 data in relation to the Town of The victim reported that unknown sub- 400 Block Elden Street. The vic- and May 11. Herndon’s Memorandum of Agreement ject entered the home and removed tim was assaulted by an unidentified 900 Block Park Avenue. A win- (MOA) with Immigration and Customs several electronic items, May 8. person, on May 10, reported on May 11. dow of a home was broken, May 11. Enforcement (ICE). A contact is an event 1100 Block Elden Street. 600 Block Center Street. The vic- that resulted in a 287 (g) investigation. Subject(s) forced entry into the office, tim was assaulted by an acquaintance, DRUNK IN PUBLIC ARREST A detainer is generally obtained when between May 5 and may 6. May 7. 1200 Block Elden Street. A 30- the investigation, or ICE authorization, Owned & Operated by the same year-old male and a 32-year-old male calls for detention. family for 44 years! LARCENY DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY both of Herndon were arrested for Same location for years! 300 Block Linden Court. Two 400 Block Virginia Avenue. A Drunk in Public, May 5. Contacts Detainers 40 children’s bicycles were stolen from the window of a vehicle was damaged, be- 1200 Block Elden Street. A 50- January 15 4 Authorized agent of yard, May 10. tween May 8. year-old male of Woodbridge Va. was February 17 5 Karastan 700 Block Lynn Street. Several arrested for Drunk in Public, May 5. March 16 12 ASSAULT port-potties were damaged, between 1200 Block Elden Street. A 35- April 12 6 Carpet & Rugs 1200 Block Magnolia Lane. The May 3 and May 5. year-old male, no fixed address was Year to Date 60 27 MAY

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Newspaper of Herndon An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered free to homes and businesses. Trouble with VDOT 7913 Westpark Drive McLean, Virginia 22102 NEWS DEPARTMENT: sorb the emissions of a vehicle driven 11,500 diate analysis of the way it operates. It must To discuss ideas and concerns, Taking down acres of miles every year. Or so said Fairfax County of- communicate better with local officials and Call: 703-917-6444 Fax: 703-917-0991 trees with no warning ficials in October 2007 when they launched residents. And it must realize that trees have e-mail: the laudable goal of blanketing 45 percent of value and take steps to preserve them when- [email protected] the county with tree cover by 2037. The county ever possible. Even if these sites were the only Web Site: and no good reason. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com will plant 400 trees a year on county property possible “staging areas,” which we do not be- to reduce pollution and energy costs. lieve, at least a ring of trees should have been Steven Mauren Editor ❖ 703-917-6451 t’s possible that it happened on Earth Day, Too bad the county apparently has no say left around the perimeter to act as a buffer. [email protected] but it was definitely sometime within a on what VDOT does with property it “owns.” Construction for the “high occupancy toll Matthew Razak Iweek of that day. VDOT officials should realize that property lanes” is under way. We can only imagine what Assistant Editor ❖ 703-917-6457 The Virginia Department of Transpor- “owned by VDOT” actually belongs to the resi- surprises lay ahead. [email protected] tation, without notice, bulldozed more than dents of Virginia. The tree cutting last month Mirza Kurspahic five acres of trees in at least three locations as for “staging areas” probably set Fairfax — Mary Kimm, Community Reporter part of preliminary work on widening County’s efforts back by more than a [email protected], 703-917-6452 [email protected] the beltway for HOT lanes. Editorial year. And we’ll note again that VDOT 703-917-6416 These trees were cleared in McLean, says there’s more to come. Julia O’Donoghue Letter Education and Politics Tysons Corner and Springfield. “We have held meetings five times 703-917-6433 Apparently these trees were clear cut in or- in McLean and each time we mentioned the Will Stay Involved Nicholas Horrock der to make way for “staging areas,” that is to staging area. Did we say we would be clearing Business and Transportation Editor say a place to park their equipment. trees to construct that staging area? No,” To the Editor: [email protected] It’s an example of the kind of reasoning that Nicholson admitted. I offer my congratulations to Mayor Ken Moore takes place at VDOT, and apparently there is Those trees would also have had the effect of DeBenedittis and the newly elected 2008 - Courts & Projects more of it to come. buffering residential and business areas from the 2010 Herndon Town Council. I sincerely ap- 703-917-6417 preciate the hard work of so many in support “The construction is going to start by us tear- noise and view of the Beltway traffic and con- Rich Sanders ing down trees,” said Nick Nicholson of VDOT struction. Three acres alone were across from a of my campaign for mayor and I thank all those Sports Editor ❖ 703-917-6439 at a public meeting about the HOT Lanes on middle school, where the trees could have helped who voted for me. It has been an honor to serve [email protected] April 30. clean the air from hundreds of thousands of ve- the citizens of Herndon on the Town Council There is no shortage of parking lots any- hicles a day passing by on the Beltway. for the past eight years. ADVERTISING: To place an advertisement, call the ad where around the Beltway. With a little cre- The additional tree canopy envisioned in While my time as an elected official will soon department between 9 a.m. and ativity, and a little notice, VDOT could prob- Fairfax would have the capacity to absorb more end, be assured that I will continue to work 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. ably have leased an already-paved “staging than 10 million pounds of carbon dioxide annu- on behalf of our community in my various vol- Local display ads 703-821-5050 unteer activities. Classified ads 703-917-6400 area.” The loss of the trees is no small thing, ally, which could eliminate the need for $1 mil- Employment ads 703-917-6464 especially in consideration of widening a road lion in greenhouse gas reduction services each Rebecca Nenner like the Beltway. year. Harlon Reece Display Advertising A single tree with a 26-foot canopy can ab- VDOT officials should undertake an imme- Herndon 703-917-6471 Winslow Wacker Display Advertising 703-917-6473 Andrea Smith 703-917-6401 Classified Advertising Barbara Parkinson Employment Advertising 703-917-6418

Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm 703-917-6416 [email protected] Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Managing Editors Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Kristina Boelcskevy participates in the French Waiter From left, Fernando Salas, Syrus Dillon, Adam Asack Photography: Race at the first ever Herndon High School Foreign and Andrew Satyshur take the German Pronunciation Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel Language Olympics. Marshmallow Challenge. Art/Design: Photos courtesy of Herndon High School Zohra Aslami, Kevin Cooper, Laurence Foong, Paula Friedrich, John Heinly, John Smith, Stu Moll, Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp Language Olympians Production Manager: Jean Card he Herndon High Languages Week. Forty-eight stu- CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 School Foreign Lan dents representing four languages Circulation Manager: T Linda Pecquex guage Department took part in the Foreign Language hosted its first ever Foreign Lan- Olympics. Melissa Peroutseas, the CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, L.L.C. guage Olympics earlier this the event coordinator and French Peter Labovitz spring. The Olympics included teacher at Herndon, said she President/CEO Mary Kimm a variety of knowledge-based hoped the Foreign Language Publisher/Chief and physical challenges for the Olympics would become an an- Operating Officer students, including Cultural nual event since the students had Jerry Vernon Executive Vice President Jeopardy and the Latin Human “an outrageously good time” at the Wesley DeBrosse Chariot Race. first ever event at the school. Controller Debbie Funk The event was coordinated to The Latin Human Chariot Race at the first ever National Sales celebrate the National Foreign — Mirza Kurspahic Herndon High School Foreign Language Olympics. John Lovaas Special Assistant for Operations

8 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2008 Calendar Baskets, Fountains, 40-75% OFF Benches, Statuary, 25% OFF All Pottery Send announcements to herndon@ Farmers’ Market. Enjoy fresh food Bluegrass. High Ground will perform Bonsai, Orchids ALL TREES & 2 Buildings Full connectionnewspapers.com or call 703- and produce at the Herndon Farmer’s at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 50% OFF ALL 917-6449. Deadline is Thursday for the Market, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at 765 Lynn Sterling Road, Herndon at 8 p.m. J&P Boxed Roses SHRUBS PLASTIC POTS following week’s paper. Photos/artwork St., Herndon. Visit www.herndon- with the doors opening at 7 p.m. encouraged. For additional listings, visit va.gov. Tickets are $12. Call 703-435-8377. Hardwood Mulch 3 cu. ft...... $2.99 NEW SHIPMENTS www.connectionnewspapers.com. Senior Cinema. Seniors can watch Community Concert. Singers and 99 a movie at the Herndon Community musicians from Chantilly, Herndon Topsoil 40 lb. bag ...... $1. Tropicals, and Reston will present a patios, walls Impatiens 4”...$1.29 Annuals, Bulbs THURSDAY/MAY 15 community concert at 7:30 walkways weekly special Vegetable Plants Mixer. The Chantilly- p.m. at Floris United Centreville Chamber of Methodist Church, 13600 paver driveways Fruit Trees & Bushes Commerce and Ferguson Frying Pan Road in Herndon. and so much more. 154 Varieties of Herbs Enterprises host the Chantilly High’s 45-member chamber’s monthly mixer Women’s Select Choir and 9023 Arlington Blvd., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Symphonic Chorale is Fairfax, VA host sponsor is Dishes of partnering with the 45-person CravensNursery.com India, located at 34949 Floris UMC choir, plus 2 miles west of I-495 Metrotech Drive in members of the Herndon and on Rt. 50(Vienna Metro) Herndon. The event is Reston Community 703-573-5025 Open 9-7 7 Days also the restaurant’s grand Orchestra. The concert is free opening and highlights but, due to limited seating, authentic Indian cuisine. seats should be reserved at Cost for members if $15; www.florisumc.org. The non-members $20. event is a charity concert, Contact the Chamber at with donations accepted at 571-323-5304; or to the door for the Child Rescue register online, visit Center in Sierra Leone, www.dullesregionalchamber.org/ Africa, which the church events. supports. Preschool Storytime. Age High Ground at Holy Cross Luthern Church on May 16. Bike to Work Day. Join 3-6 at the Reston Regional fellow commuters around the Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon, region who choose to bike to work - Drive, Reston, 10:15 and 11 a.m. Call 10 a.m. Call 703-435-6800, Ext. whether this one day or on a regular 703-689-2700. 2109. The movie will be basis, 6:30-9 a.m. Reston’s Pit Stop is Charles Town Horse Races and “Something’s Gotta Give.” at Reston Town Square (1/3 mile “Me and My Dad” Slots. Join the Reston Association Spanish Chats. Informal refresher for west of the Pavilion in Reston Town for an evening at the race track to people who want to practice Spanish Center). Food, raffles and enjoy live thoroughbred horse racing at the Reston Regional Library, information for all. T-shirts for most To honor dad on Father’s Day, send us your favorite snapshots of you with your dad and The Connection will publish them in our Father’s Day issue. Be sure to and play the slots. Or just come have 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, registrants. Call 703-435-6501. Reston, 7 p.m. Adults. No registration Friday Night Live. Gonzo’s Nose will include some information about what’s going on in the photo, plus your name and a nice dinner overlooking the horses. phone number and town of residence. To e-mail digital photos, send to: bus pick-up times and locations: 3:30 is required. Call 703-689-2700. perform on the Herndon Town [email protected] p.m. Ledo’s Pizza at Hunters Wood Guys Read! All-male book discussion Green, 777 Lynn St., Herndon, from Shopping Center, 3:45 p.m. Thoreau at the Reston Regional Library, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. Free. Call 703-481- Or to mail photo prints, send to: 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, 6133. Place, 1951 Sagewood Lane, 4 p.m. The Herndon Connection, “Me and My Dad Photo Gallery,” Lake Anne Fellowship House, 11450 Reston, 7:15 p.m. Call 703-689-2700. 7913 Westpark Dr. • McLean, VA 22102 Ask for title. Age 8 and up. North Shore Drive. $26 Reston SATURDAY/MAY 17 Photo prints will be returned to you if you include a stamped, self-addressed envelope, but please don’t send us anything irreplaceable. residents / $32 non-residents. Call See Calendar, Page 15 703-435-6577. FRIDAY/MAY 16

Herndon Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2008 ❖ 9 Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure

Map courtesy of GRACE The 2008 Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival Map.

Arts Festival Spans Entertainment SATURDAY, MAY 17 Park Tent Noon to 1 p.m. – Steve Wolf & Bruce Swalm, Jazz 1 to 2 p.m. – AgAu Quarter, Classical Flute 2 to 3 p.m. – Rick & Audrey from Sense of Wonder, Market Street Singer/Songwriter Duet 3 to 4 p.m. – Randy Barrett and the Barretones, Bluegrass th 4 to 5 p.m. – One Horse Town, Americana Country

Two entertainment venues at the 17 Annual Photo by 5 to 6 p.m. – Rick Franklin & Mike Baytop, Blues Northern Virginia Arts Festival ensure Fountain Tent 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – AgAu Quarter, Classical Flute Market Street is covered from end to end. Robbie Hammer 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - Rick & Audrey from Sense of Wonder, Singer/Songwriter Duet 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Steve Wolf & Bruce Swalm, Jazz By Mirza Kurspahic an auction that introduced the artists fea- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. - One Horse Town, Americana The Connection Country tured in this year’s festival. Auctioneer Ken 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Rick Franklin & Mike Baytop, Plum found the event to be a success and Blues n 1991, 30 local artists exhib- so did Suzi Guardia, the education director /The Connection 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Randy Barrett and the Barretones, Bluegrass ited their works attracting some at the Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE). 3,000 people to the first North “The preview party was very successful,” I SUNDAY, MAY 18 ern Virginia Fine Arts Festival. she said of the auction. The idea was to th Park Tent Last year’s event, the 16 Annual build some excitement in the community Noon to 1 p.m. – Patty Reese, Bluesy Rock Vocalist Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival, about the upcoming festival. 1 to 2 p.m. – The All New Genetically Altered Jug featured almost 190 artists from The 2008 festival will differ from past Band, Crazed Hokum 2 to 3 p.m. – Naked Blue, Singer/Songwriter Duet across the nation, attracting more festivals in that it will feature two live en- While waiting for her parents to 3 to 4 p.m. – Tinsmith, High-energy Celtic than 50,000 visitors. tertainment venues. One of the venues is make a purchase, Sofia Caballero, 4 to 5 p.m. - The All New Genetically Altered Jug by the water fountain next to Paolo’s Res- 8, of Herndon, looks at some art at Band, Crazed Hokum 5 to 6 p.m. – Mykle Lyons Acoustic Band, Jazz taurant and the other at Reston Town the 2007 NOVA Fine Arts Festival at “It allows us to extend Square, the park across St. Francis Street Reston Town Center. Fountain Tent from GRACE. “It allows us to extend the 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Alla Camera, Classical the festival all the way up 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - Naked Blue, Singer/Songwriter festival all the way up and down Market GRACE’s programs and not just remember Duet Street,” said Guardia, one of the festival the festival as a two-day event. “We tried to 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Patty Reese, Bluesy Rock and down Market Street.” coordinators. Guardia said everyone on the tie it together as well as we could,” she said. Vocalist — Suzi Guardia, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. - The All New Genetically Altered GRACE staff played a part in coordinating Jug Band, Crazed Hokum GRACE Education Director the 17th Annual Festival. “It’s been a major WITH A VARIETY of activities spanning 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Mykle Lyons Acoustic Band, group effort,” she said. Market Street on both sides, the arts festi- Jazz 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Tinsmith, High-energy Celtic One of the main efforts in organizing this val needed to attract the participation of Thousands of people will descend year’s festival, said Guardia, was to promote many artists. Erica Harrison, the Gallery on Reston Town Center this weekend, GRACE’s many programs through the festi- Manager at GRACE, is helping coordinate Green Scene May 17 and 18, to take part in the 17th val activities. The Children’s Tent will fea- the arrival, setup and organization for the Children’s Tent Activities, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts ture information on programs for children 187 artists featured in this year’s juried fes- Veggie Prints Festival. Organizers are trying new and the Art With a Twist Tent —ºa series of tival. “All of the works are judged twice,” Natural Play Dough features to maintain and enhance the programs for adults —will also serve as the said Harrison of the process for the artists Art on a Stick Recycled Beading excitement and the entertainment of Beer and Wine Tent at the festival. Guardia to enter their work in the festival. Mark Making with Nature the arts celebration. On Friday, May said the goal is to have the visitors leave Community Mural 2, the Greater Reston Arts Center held the festival with knowledge of all of See Arts, Page 11

10 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2008 Arts present From Page 10 Photo by

The art is judged in the fall for

entrance into the festival. Three Robbie Hammer judges in each category jury that part of the process. On Saturday and Sunday, a different set of judges will visit the artists to de- termine the 11 prize winners. The

/The Connection works vary from paintings to crafts, photography, jewelry and Summer Schedule thru July sculptures, said Harrison. Visitors to the Northern Virginia 16 Gonzo’s Nose Fine Arts Festival are invited to Sponsors May 23 Black Sheep view, purchase and experience art 30 No Friday Night Live! (Herndon Fest.) through interaction with artists Kieran, 3, of Reston gets a closer look at a sculpture at 6 Love Seed Mama Jump from around the nation who will the 2007 NOVA Fine Arts Festival in Reston. June 13 Dr. FU+Seven from Sunday man their booths. As for purchas- 20 Crowded Streets ing, Harrison said the artists de- Guardia. Some of the local high could be integrated into the visual 27 Burnt Sienna cide the price ranges on their school students who participated project that will mark the 45th an- th 4 Hyjinx (Fireworks viewing+Band work. “Prices are completely de- in putting together the tent this niversary of Reston and the 35 plays ’til 11:00 p.m.) termined by the artists,” said year will have their prom on Sat- anniversary of GRACE in 2009. July 11 Kristin & the Noise Harrison. urday night, including Herndon The Initiative for Public Art in 18 Jah Works (Reggae) Aside from the musical enter- High School students, but have Reston will also have a booth at 25 B2B (Jimmy Buffett Beach Band) tainment and personal time with signed up as volunteers to work the festival. the artists and their works, the visi- the tent during the day. “Even In addition to the activities at Anthem Blue Cross tors are invited to participate in a though prom is Saturday night, a the festival, eight participating art- & Blue Shield Dr. Finley’s Family Eyecare EWM Design Fortnightly Square number of activities at the festi- lot of them are staying engaged” ists have agreed to spend time in Friendly Computers Party DC Events Fulton Bank (Southern val. The Children’s Art Tent will to make sure the tent is organized local classrooms and become art- TML Copiers & Digital Division) Solutions GeoConcepts Engineering feature activities such as making with success, said Guardia. ist mentors. They include Reston- Griffin-Owens & Associates HERNDON TPI Group CHAMBER of COMMERCE Herndon Dairy Queen beads out of recycled materials. Harrison said an oral history based Nancy Novick and Connie Adams-Green Funeral Home HRI Associates BB&T Bank Meadows Farms Nurseries The theme for the Children’s Tent project — “Reston Speaks” — will Slack, Vienna-based photographer Better Impressions Mediterranean Breeze this year is the “Green Scene,” as also kickoff during the festival. Val Proudkii and Great Falls-based Town of Herndon Commerce Bank Milestone Construction The Observer Newspapers Council for the Arts of Herndon Stitely & Karstetter, C PAs developed by art students from Adults familiar with Reston and painter Jo Fleming. “That’s more SugarOak Holdings The Herndon Law Firm, PLC area schools. “The Children’s Tent GRACE are invited to do a video mentors than we’ve had in the Information: Tri-Tek Engineering is always a huge success,” said interview about GRACE, which past,” said Guardia. FastSigns of Herndon For Cool Family Fun: Gold Rush Pass Sale–Buy your pass early and save: April 1 to May 23. THE WATER MINE • FAMILY SWIMMIN ‘ HOLE • Lake Fairfax Park • Reston, VA • 703/471-5415

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Herndon Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2008 ❖ 11 Herndon Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-917-6439 or [email protected] CanCan PitchingPitching ComeCome ThroughThrough ForFor HornetsHornets inin PlayoPlayofffs?fs? Photo by

Craig Sterbutzel Craig Herndon coach Al McCullock. “We hit the Herndon Baseball ball and scored a lot of runs.” coach Al McCullock Herndon’s two other district wins this season came in home triumphs over Fairfax, hopes so. 12-6, on April 18, and Robinson, 6-5, on

April 25. The Hornets have lost one-run /The Connection district games at Chantilly, 4-3, on April 24, By Rich Sanders and Oakton, 5-4, on April 29. The Connection So, after starting the district schedule 0- 6, with several of the losses being lopsided, he Herndon High baseball team Herndon has played much better over the concluded the regular season second half of the season. with a high scoring, 17-13 win “We’re pitching a lot better,” said T Herndon High has completed an outstanding regular season in boys’ over host Centreville on May 5. McCullock, of the area of the team that has With the Concorde District victory, been considered the Hornets’ weakness. soccer. Now, the Hornets are set for this week’s Concorde District play- Herndon concluded the regular season with “That’s the key. We were always scoring a offs. Here, striker Freddy Corrales goes hard after the ball in a regular a 7-10 overall record and a 3-9 mark in the lot of runs. But we’d get behind early and season contest. district. couldn’t catch up.” Herndon was tabbed to be the No. 5 seed One example of that occurred on April 9 “I think they’re excited,” said McCullock, with two of our younger teams placing sec- at this week’s district tournament. The Hor- when Herndon could not completely over- of the start of the postseason. “They think ond and third in the region. We’re incred- nets were scheduled to play a quarterfinals come a 9-0 deficit early on at Robinson, and they can win. We’re excited to not be play- ibly proud of our players and coaches and round game at No. 4 Robinson on Wednes- lost 12-9. ing in the [district] play-in game. They want everything they’ve achieved.” day. The winner of that playoff game will to win [over Robinson] and move on.” The Virginia Elite Volleyball Club attracts advance to the district semifinals and auto- MCCULLOCK’S top three pitchers have some of the best high school volleyball matically earn a berth at next week’s 16- been starters Davis Hall, a senior, and players in the Washington, D.C. area. team Northern Region tournament. Nick Impellizzeri, a sophomore. Junior “We’re pitching a lot better. The Virginia Elite 18’s are made up of Jake Stewart has been the team’s top the following players: Marguerite Hanna High School Notebook reliever. That’s the key. We were (Loudoun County High School), Brooke The pitching, led by those three, will Bauernfeind (Broad Run High), Jasmine have to come up big at districts in order always scoring a lot of runs. Davis (Flint Hill School), Amanda Friday Herndon put together 17 hits in the win for Herndon to garner a few upset wins. But we’d get behind early (Robert Lee High), Cindy Murphy over Centreville. Herndon senior Ian “We’re going to have to pitch good [at (Loudoun Valley High), Kelsey Maloney McNichol led the way with two doubles and districts],” said the coach. “[We can win] and couldn’t catch up.” (Westfield High), Lauren Sears (Broad a single. if we can score some runs and pitch –Herndon High Baseball Coach Al Run High), Kelsey Sullivan (home In the wild, back-and-forth game, the good.” schooler), Morgan Petkovich (Loudoun Hornets jumped out to a 7-1 lead before Herndon has proven it can play McCullock; Hornets’ Hernandez paces boys County High) and Megan Shifflett (Lan- the Wildcats stormed back to take a 10-7 Robinson tough with its split over two soccer team past Majors. gley High). lead. Herndon answered with six runs to games against the Rams in the regular Members of the Virginia Elite 17’s are: go ahead 13-10 and never lost the lead season. A win over Robinson on Wednes- Herndon’s Chris Medina, a junior out- Allie Darling (Centreville High), Ashley thereafter. day in the playoffs will boost the Hornets fielder, was recently named to the All- Scott (Heritage High), Abby Hogge “It was just a good night offensively,” said into regionals next week. Concorde District First Team. Meanwhile, (Paul VI Catholic High), Danielle Caputo two Hornets were named to the Second (Loudoun Valley High), Meredith Erwin Team. Those players were junior catcher/ (The Maderia School), Logan Sebastian outfielder Zach Leach and senior outfielder/ (Langley High), Shaylin O’Connell pitcher Allan Brownell. (Loudoun County High), Lauren Wong (Dominion High), Theresa Harvey (Fairfax The Virginia Elite Volleyball Club won High) and Christie Fellows (Flint Hill the age 18, 17 and 16 year old Chesapeake School). Region Volleyball Association (CHRVA) The Virginia Elite 16’s are made up of: Championships, held at the Discovery Juliane Hanna (Loudoun County High), Sports Center between April 20 and April Molly Baldwin (Notre Dame Academy), 27. Megan Beckwith (Heritage High), Celine All three Virginia Elite teams beat tough Alasomuka (Centreville High), Elisa competition to win their respective Regional Scudder (Broad Run High), Elysse Championships and will represent the Richardson (Langley High), Allison Will- Chesapeake Region at the U.S. Volleyball iams (Chantilly High), Susie Murach Association National Championships in (Robinson Secondary), Samantha Reeves Dallas, Tex. June 26-July 5. (Chantilly High) and Emily Wright Joining Virginia Elite’s three champion- (Chantilly High). ship teams at the National Championships For more information on the Virginia Elite will be the Club’s 15-year old team, which organization, go to www.vaelite.com. placed second in the Chesapeake Region. “When we started the Virginia Elite Vol- Herndon High senior reserve striker Ed leyball Club three years ago, we could only Hernandez led the Hornets in a 5-1 boys’ Photo Courtesy/Va. Elite imagine this level of success in the Chesa- soccer victory over Mount Vernon last week. The Elite volleyball organization consists of some of the top prep school peake Region,” said Tom Lowery, President Hernandez, in the non-district affair, scored players in Virginia. The team recently won Chesapeake Region titles at of the Virginia Elite. “This week, our teams three different age groups. won three regional championship titles, See Notebook, Page 13

12 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2008 Sports Roundup

The Sterling Tigers, a U12 Girls WAGS travel team (rising U13 in Fall 08), is looking to add two additional players to their roster for the Fall 2008 season, when the roster will be expanded for 11 vs 11 play. The coaching staff includes a former NCSL Div. 1 and WAGS Div. 1 State Champion Coach. The team’s trainer is a former professional player with over 20 years of experience who holds a USSF C license. Find out why players come here to play, and stay! Players who would like to try out with the Tigers or learn more about the team should contact Coach Rob Abbott at 703-304-8013 or [email protected].

The Herndon Braves summer collegiate team will sponsor a baseball camp at Herndon High School for four weeks this summer beginning June 23 for girls and boys ages 7 to 14. Each camp will last four days and run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with an op- tion for early drop-off and/or late pick-up. Photo Courtesy/HRYL Camp cost is $150 if paid before June 1. In- structors include Braves coaching staff, Herndon High coach Al McCullock and col- legiate players from the Braves. Go to herndonbraves.com to register or call 703- 973-4444 for more information.

The Herndon High volleyball team will hold a summer volleyball camp for boys and The U9 HRYL girls played Loudoun West last weekend. For Herndon Reston Youth Lacrosse results from girls ages 11-to-18 for two weeks this sum- week seven, go to www.ConnectionNewspapers.com mer. Week 1 (for beginners) will run from June 23-26, from 6 p.m. to 8:45. Cost is $145. Week 2 (for advanced players) will run from coach include: being professionally trained become on-field game officials and elec- commit, NVFOA has the resources to teach July 7-10 from 6 p.m. to 8:45. Cost for that and licensed, and having experience work- tronic clock operators for games at the and develop football officials. NVFOA seeks is also $145. Registration forms and more ing with younger girls’ teams. References are youth, middle school, and high school lev- men and women who have reached the age information is available on the Herndon High also required. For more information on the els throughout the Metropolitan area. of 18 and who have a desire to be a part of website, or by emailing [email protected] or position, please email Carla Christopher at NVFOA is the sole supplier of football offi- the most exciting and popular scholastic [email protected]. [email protected] or call (703) cials to all high schools in the Virginia coun- game in America. Information and applica- 929-0861. ties of Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, tion forms are available at The Herndon Wanderers, a youth girls’ Loudoun, and Fauquier. It also supplies of- www.NVFOA.com, or by contacting com- traveling soccer team, is conducting a search The Northern Virginia Football Offi- ficials to numerous private schools in North- missioner Dennis Hall by phone at 540-837- for an experienced new coach at the end of cials Association (NVFOA) is seeking new ern Virginia, Maryland and the District of 1316 or by email at commissioner@ this spring season. Qualifications for the new members for its 2008 training class who can Columbia. For those who have the time to nvfoa.com. High School Notebook

From Page 12 Herndon High School, in conjunction Kirchner, who went the distance (7 innings) The winner of that game was scheduled to with the Herndon Braves of the Cal and held down the mighty visitors. He was play No. 3 Langley in a quarterfinals game his first two goals of the season and also Ripken Sr., Collegiate Summer Baseball aided by a South Lakes defense that com- on Wednesday. The quarterfinals game win- added an assist. League, will be hosting four weeks of in- mitted no errors behind him. ner will automatically secure a spot in the He came close to nailing a hat trick, but structional baseball camp. Instruction will “He just kept them off balance,” said upcoming 16-team Northern Region play- his penalty kick try hit the left post and be provided by coaches and college players South Lakes coach Galvin Morris, of offs. bounced wide. from Herndon High School and the Kirchner’s effort. “They were hitting the ball In the opening minutes of the game, Herndon Braves to help players develop and in the air a lot.” SOUTH LAKES is certainly capable of win- Herndon senior Tanner Hatch served a great improve their skills. Camp will operate from South Lakes (4-15 record) went on to lose ning a few games at districts. All four of its ball from the right flank in which 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Thurs- its final regular season game, 4-0, to dis- wins this season have come against district Hernandez easily headed home. day of the following weeks: June 23, June trict opponent Marshall on Saturday night. foes. However, South Lakes was 0-4 total Ten minutes later, Hernandez made it 2- 30, July 7, and July 14. Camp is open to The game was originally scheduled to be in games against Marshall and Langley. 0 with a great serve from left flank player, both boys and girls ages 7-to-14. For more played at South Lakes. But poor field con- Still, the win over Madison was a confi- Yazen Sleem. information, go to ditions as a result of the recent rains re- dence-booster. Sean Murnane ( 16 goals, 2 assists on the www.herndonbraves.com or contact Lauren sulted in the game being played at Waters “We were happy with the win, obviously,” season) joined the fun, scoring the first of Taggart at 703-754-6808. Field in Vienna. said Morris, of defeating the Warhawks last his two goals for the night, and Christian The Seahawks struggled at the plate in week. “Our kids came out and played well. McLaughlin ( 12 goals, 14 assists) rounded The South Lakes High baseball team the loss to the Statesmen. We put it all together.” out the night with a great finish off of Sol has had flashes of play this season in which “We played well,” said Morris, pleased The Seahawks have improved as the sea- Mourtaza’s corner kick. it has displayed the kind of squad it is ca- with his team’s pitching and defense in the son has gone on, according to Morris, and Senior reserve goalkeeper, Rommel pable of being. setback to Marshall. “We didn’t play to our they always give it their best, win or lose. Fuentes, made a spectacular save midway The most recent of those came early last potential on offense. We kind of struggled “I think we’ve gotten a little bit better through the first half, pushing the ball over week when the Seahawks stunned high-pro- at the plate a little bit. We had some oppor- [with each game],” said Morris. “We play the crossbar on a well-placed shot from a file Madison, one of the Northern Region’s tunities. We didn’t play the same way we each game like it’s a championship. It was Mount Vernon striker. elite teams. South Lakes, in the Liberty Dis- played against Madison.” definitely a joyful atmosphere [following Herndon, with the win, finished the regu- trict contest played in Reston on May 6, South Lakes was tabbed to be the No. 7 the Madison win], not only for our players lar season 11-1 and earned the top seeding defeated the Warhawks, 7-2. seed at this week’s district tournament. The but for the fans. Any time you beat a pro- going into this week’s Concord District Tour- South Lakes received an outstanding out- Seahawks were set to meet No. 6 Marshall gram like Madison, everybody is happy with nament. ing from senior starting pitcher Paul in a play-in game on Tuesday at Marshall. that.”

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School Notes are for awards and announces that Alexander Clark of Tuesday, May 27 – Thursday, May achievements, as well as special events. Herndon has accepted a scholarship 29th – SOL Testing – Grade 4 and 5 Send to schools@connection for the President’s Leadership Program Monday, June 2 – Strings Concert – 7 newspapers.com or call 703-917-6434. (PLP) beginning Fall 2008. p.m. Deadline is Friday. Thursday, June 5 – Primary Musical Fabienne Dougnaglo of – 7 p.m. These Herndon students are win- Herndon graduated with a bachelor of Monday, June 9 – Volunteer Tea – ners of $2,500 National Merit science in hotel and restaurant manage- 2:30 p.m. Scholarships from the National Merit ment from the University of Maryland Monday, June 9 – Band/Recorder and Scholarship Corporation. They are part Eastern Shore. Drum Club 7 p.m. of a group of approximately 2,500 Na- Wednesday, June 11 – Field Day tional Merit finalists chosen to receive Herndon High’s Christopher Thursday, June 12 – Scholars’ Break- scholarships financed by companies, Harold received the Glen McCarthy fast – 8 a.m. foundations, and other business organi- Guitar Award on Saturday, April 26 at Friday, June 13 – SCA Spirit Day – zations. Winners of the scholarships, the Mid-Atlantic Guitar Festival held at Aloha Day with their probable career fields in pa- Westfield High School. Friday, June 13 – 6th Grade Celebra- rentheses, are: One Guitar student from each high tion ❖ Eleanor Phillips of Herndon of school with a Guitar program is honored Monday, June 16 – Awards Assembly TJHSST (medicine). with an award in Glen McCarthy’s 9:45 a.m. ❖ Flavia Brancusi of Herndon of name. Tuesday, June 17 – Last Day of School TJHSST (medicine, engineering). – Early Dismissal ❖ Nathan Hardesty-Dyck of Herndon News from Herndon High: High School (environmental science). May 14 — PTSA Meeting 7 p.m. Tickets to the Herndon High May 17 — HHS Prom at the School Prom, to be held Saturday, Two Rachel Carson Middle Waterford May 17, are now on sale during all lunch School eighth-graders received honor- May 19 — MAYFEST 1:30 – 3 p.m. periods. Tickets are $60 through May Governor’s School Alternates at Herndon able mentions from Arena Stage in the on the football field 6th and $65 until May 16th. Juniors and professional company’s annual young May 21-22 — Reality Store for Se- seniors may buy Prom tickets — no The following Herndon High School students were playwrights competition. niors tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets selected as alternates to the Governor’s School for the Katherine Turk of Herndon and Grace May 22 — Ice Cream Social Spon- to the After-Prom party will also go on Gifted this summer. (From left): Katherine Joder, Gardner of Fairfax won two of 10 hon- sored by SGA 2:15 – 4 p.m. Cafeteria sale (After Prom tickets included in the orable mentions from among 700 May 22 — Hispanic PTSA Meeting Prom ticket price). Juniors and Seniors Humanities; Shruti Nelamangala, Life Science and Medi- entries. In addition to the honorable 7 p.m. Neighborhood Resource Center may buy tickets to the After Prom party cine; Molly Bouffard, Visual and Performing Arts (vocal); mentions, there were 10 prize winners May 28 — Orchestra Spring Concert ONLY for $5. and Margaret Bouffard, Visual and Performing Arts in all from Washington area high, May 29 — Senior/Junior Social middle and elementary schools. 6:30- 7:30 p.m. @ the Front Lawn Eighteen Fairfax County public (dance). Turk and Gardner are both advanced schools are among 89 schools statewide theater arts students at Carson and have Herndon Elementary : that were recognized with the been featured performers in school pro- Wednesday, May 14 – Kindergarten Governor’s Award for Educa- Aldrin Elementary, Crossfield Elementary, Genevieve Navin of Herndon ductions. Field Trip – Glen Echo Park tional Excellence created by the Floris Elementary, Fox Mill Elementary, was tapped into Phi Eta Sigma at Turk will attend South Lakes High Monday, May 19 – Friday, May 23rd Virginia Board of Education. The FCPS Herndon High, Thomas Jefferson High Millsaps College at the college’s Tap Day School in the Fall, while Gardner will – SOL Testing Grades 3 and 6 schools that met the criteria for the School for Science and Technology. The Ceremony. Phi Eta Sigma is a national attend Chantilly High. Both intend to Monday, May 19 – PTA Meeting and award include: Carson Middle, Oak Hill following Fairfax County public schools honorary society that recognizes out- continue their theater arts studies. Grade 1 Concert – 7 p.m. Elementary, and Oakton High. The fol- received the VIP Competence to Ex- standing academic achievement among Monday, May 26 – Holiday – No lowing Fairfax County public schools cellence Award: Armstrong freshmen. Navin is the child of Mr. and Christopher Newport University School received the VIP Excellence Award: Elementary, Oakton Elementary. Mrs. Lawrence P. Navin.

14 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2008 Calendar CHECK US OUT! • Huge 1 & 2 bedrooms available for immediate occupancy • Across the street from From Page 9 Snakehead Run. Visit Meet for carpool to the site where www.lakeanneplaza.com or call 703- Captain John Smith explored during Reston Town Center 464-5559. his Potomac voyage 400 years ago. Northern Virginia Fine Arts Health Fair. Health Fair at 905-B Led by Marion Meader. $5 donation • Large pool in community Festival. More than a half mile of Herndon Pkwy, Herndon, 9 a.m. 2 appreciated. Visit juried artists booths will be p.m. Minimum $20 donation to www.therestonmarket.com. • Beautifully wooded landscape interspersed with live music attend. Call 703-437-8195 Hershey Track and Field Meet. 3 • Washer & Dryer in every unit performances, festive foods, artist p.m. Ages 9-14. At Herndon High demonstrations, and hands-on fun at School. Winners have the • Cozy Fire Places in some units the Reston Town Center, 10 a.m. – 6 opportunity to advance to district, p.m. Suggested donation of $5 per state and national meets. Call 703- • A furn. corp unit avail. person, $10 per family. 787-7300. Call Saturday Samplings. 10 a.m. – 2 Choral Evensong. The choirs of St. Up To p.m. Lake Anne Florist & Chesapeake Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 432 Van Today Chocolates, 1609 Washington Plaza, Buren St., Herndon, will join to 1 Month’s Reston, will have free samples of the present a service of Choral Evensong For More Rent FREE* flower of the month, “Virginia’s Sunday at 5 p.m., celebrating Trinity Details! *Conditions Apply Finest” gourmet treats, and hand Sunday. Everyone is welcome, and made chocolates. Visit no tickets are required. Contact Peter www.therestonmarket.com. Waggoner, director of music, at 703- 703-435-1880 Canoe Trip. Canoeing is great exercise, 437-3790, ext. 16 or peterw@saint- and great fun. Come paddle up Kanes timothys.org. Creek in Mason Neck with other Herndon residents from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Visit www.herndon-va.gov. MONDAY/MAY 19 Saturday Storytime. All ages at the It’s a Small World – Terrariums. FAIRFAX GARAGE DOORS, INC Reston Regional Library, 11925 Celebrate spring by planting a small SPECIALIZING IN REPLACEMENT Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 10:15 world in a jar. Find out how a a.m. Call 703-689-2700. miniature water cycle works in a Extraordinary selection of Clopay Make a Photo Collage. Bring old The Ravel Dance Studio of Reston terrarium, and how to keep a small quality garage doors. More styles, magazines to cut up and celebrate will be performing the light-hearted world healthy with the right soil, National Photo Month by making ballet “Coppelia” — the story ballet sand, and water. All supplies will be more colors, more window options! collages at the Herndon Fortnightly provided. At the Walker Nature of an eccentric toy maker who fash- • Custom design & installation Library, 768 Center St., Herndon, 11 ions a life-sized doll so lifelike Education Center, 11450 Glade a.m. Call 703-437-8855. Cosponsored many refuse to believe she isn’t Drive, Reston. $4 RA members / $7 • Carriage House Doors by the Council for the Arts of non-members. Call 703-435-6510. real. The ballet will be at the Reston • Bonded and Insured Herndon and the Herndon Book Club. 7:30 p.m. at Reston’s Used Community Center Stage, 2310 Fortnightly Club. All ages. Book Shop, 1609 Washington Plaza, •Financing Programs Family Cook Out. The Kinship Care Colts Neck Road, Reston, Friday, Reston. Call 703-435-9772. Committee of Fairfax County is May 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 Appalachian Treasures, 7:30-9 p.m. holding a family cookout from 11 for adults and $12 for children. Call Using a multi-media presentation, JW a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Southgate 703 437-9664 to purchase tickets or Randolph of Appalachian Voices Community Center, 12125 Pinecrest e-mail [email protected] to re- shares his love for the mountains, Fairfax Garage Door, Inc. Rated Very High in Road, Reston. The event is designed serve tickets. people and culture of Appalachia, Customer Satisfaction GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and and demonstrates how they are Fairfax, Va 22038 other relatives who are raising www.unitedwellnesscenter.com. threatened by mountain-top removal www.fairfaxgaragedoor.com children for other family members. Chorale. Join the Reston Chorale for an coal mining. At the Lake Anne Families are invited to attend the evening of American Jazz and Pop Community Center at 1609 703-506-1201 cookout to meet other kinship Standards at the Reston Community Washington Plaza, North Reston. families and learn about available Center, Hunters Woods Plaza, 2310 Free and open to all. Contact Linda community resources. Call 703-324- Colts Neck Road, Reston. Cost is $20 Burchfiel at 703-506-4310. 3517, TTY 703-222-9693. Adults, $15 Seniors/Youth. Call 703- Wee Reads. Interactive storytime for Band Art Auction in the South Lakes 476-1111 or visit you and your child. Age 11-16 High School Multipurpose Room. The www.restonchorale.org. months with adult at the Reston COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP preview will begin at 7 p.m. with the Classical Music. Enjoy an afternoon of Regional Library, 11925 Bowman live auction starting at 8 p.m. Ross Chopin, Mozart, and more at 3 p.m. Towne Drive, Reston, 10:15 and 11 Galleries of Holbrook, N.Y. will at the Washington Plaza Baptist a.m. Call 703-689-2700. conduct the auction, which will Church, 1615 Washington Plaza, feature more than 150 custom Reston. All are welcome to enjoy and framed and matted works of art: celebrate. Reception follows. Free. TUESDAY/MAY 20 lithographs, etchings, serigraphs, Visit www.WashingtonPlaza Book Babies. Interactive storytime for animation cells, watercolors, original Church.com , email Administrator you and your child. Age 17-23 oils signed by the artists, and @WashingtonPlazaChurch.com or months with adult at the Reston documented sports memorabilia. A call 703-471-5225. Regional Library, 11925 Bowman fundraiser designed to raise money Towne Drive, Reston, 10:15 and 11 for new marching band uniforms and a.m. Call 703-689-2700. instruments. Tickets for the event are SUNDAY/MAY 18 $10 and the community is welcome. Northern Virginia Fine Arts The ticket price includes light Festival. More than a half mile of WEDNESDAY/MAY 21 refreshments and door prizes juried artists booths will be Toddler Storytime. Age 2 with adult throughout the auction. Contact interspersed with live music at the Reston Regional Library, [email protected] or 703-715- performances, festive foods, artist 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, 4590. demonstrations, and hands-on fun at Reston, 10:15, 10:30 and 11 a.m. Free Saturday Morning Concerts, the Reston Town Center, 10 a.m. – 6 Call 703-689-2700. Progressive & Welcoming every Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. p.m. Suggested donation of $5 per Caterpillars and Polliwogs. Stories, ST. ANNE’S at Lake Anne, Plaza Fountain, in person, $10 per family. activities and a craft at the Herndon Community of ALL People front of Reston’s Used Book Shop. Walk on the John Smith Trail,, Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., EPISCOPAL United Church of Christ Presented by Friends of Lake Anne. 1:30 p.m. at the Reston Museum, Herndon, 10:30 a.m. Call 703-437- CHURCH- Reston This week’s performers are 1639 Washington Plaza, Reston. 8855. Age 2-3 with adult. Meeting at the Reston Community Center located in the Hunters Woods Village Center Faith Notes Sunday Communion Services 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, Virginia 20191 7:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 703-758-0527 [email protected] Faith Notes are for announcements and free knitting instruction while providing Cameron Ave., Reston. $10 per class, be- 11:15 a.m. 5:00 p.m. events in the faith community, including shawls, blankets and other knitted items ginners welcome. Call 202-331-2122 or Sundays 3:00 PM special holiday services. Send to for people in need. No cost and yarn can visit meditation-dc.org. The Rev. James Papile, Rector “A Progressive Community of Believers Seeking to serve the inclusive Christ” [email protected] or be provided. E-mail shawl@saint- The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson Ministry Team call 703-917-6449. Deadline is Friday. timothys.org or visit the Pastoral Care Northern Virginia Hebrew Con- Reverend Graylan Scott Hagler page at www.saint-timothys.org. gregation recently began a support 703-437-6530 Reverend Noemi Parrilla-Mena Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche group, “When You Lose a Loved One,” for www.stannes-reston.org Minister Mary Barrino-Smith Losang Jampa, Sera Mey monastery Non-denominational Christian congregants and members of the commu- 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston in India, presents authentic Tibetan businessmen meet for prayer, Biblical nity who are in grief after the recent Buddhist teachings, Saturday, May 17, discussion and fellowship every Fri- death of a loved one. The facilitated 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Unitarian day at 7 a.m. at Anita’s, 1051 Elden St., group, open to members of the commu- To Highlight your Faith Church, 1625 Wiehle Ave., Reston. Visit Herndon and every Thursday at noon nity who are seeking bereavement guhyasamaja.org or call 703-774-9692. at 555 Grove St, Ste. 200, Herndon. Call support in a Jewish context, will continue Community 703-795-1257. to meet on the first and third Tues- Knitters needed the first and days of each month at 7 p.m. at Call Winslow at third Wednesdays of the month at 7 Vajrayogini Buddhist Center of- Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation, p.m. at St. Timothy’s Episcopal fers ongoing classes on meditation and 1441 Wiehle Ave., Reston. For more in- 703-917-6473 b Church, 432 Van Buren St., Herndon. Buddhist philosophy Mondays 7-8:30 formation, contact the synagogue at The church’s Shawl Ministry is offering p.m. at Brown’s Chapel, 11450 Baron 703-437-7733 or [email protected]. b Herndon Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2008 ❖ 15 703-917-6464 Zone 1: • Reston EmploymentEmployment Zone 1 Ad Deadline: • Herndon • Loudoun Tuesday 4 p.m.

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18 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2008 News Despite Cheers Dulles Rail Task Is Daunting

By Nicholas M. Horrock passengers in and out of stations are de- upkeep and maintenance of the existing state’s Department of Rail and Public Trans- The Connection cades old and often broken down at time system.” She said “WMATA’s ability to ad- portation said it will cut $70 billion from the riders too are aging. dress this issue continues to be an area of one-time transportation funding. hen the Federal Transit Ad At the same time, as the gas price crisis concern, and I am asking your office, The Virginia General Assembly also elimi- ministration reversed itself lengthens, the WMATA faces an increased WMATA and members of WMATA jurisdic- nated $180 million in one-time transporta- Won April 30 and agreed to number of riders with an aging fleet of buses tions to commit to undertaking the required tion funding. advance the Dulles Corridor and metro cars. A study released by WMATA steps to guarantee the significant capital These cuts halt literally dozens of road Rail Project $158 million to pay for plan- on April 28 said the system has already ex- rehabilitation necessary for the overall sys- projects and Virginia Railway Express ning, it did so to the cheers of the hundreds perienced increases in riders, up to 803,802 tem to enter and maintain a state of good needs. of lobbyists and citizen groups in Northern on April 21. It anticipates 1 million riders repair.” The only “new” money in the Dulles Rail Virginia who had worked to give the project by 2030. This warning comes at a time when trans- game would be $1.5 billion in dedicated a second chance. Metro officials have contemplated pedes- portation funding in Virginia is in critical federal funding over ten years, but Sen. Tom But the Federal payment leaves giant trian tunnels, converting to eight car trains, free-fall. The Virginia Supreme Court struck Corbin, R. Okla. The Senate’s earmark ma- hurdles for Dulles Rail to overcome, not the increasing elevators and escalators, expand- down a plan for the Northern Virginia Trans- ven is holding it up as an unacceptable “ear- least of which is the staggering $489 mil- ing the regions bus service and integrating portation Authority to collect $300 million mark.” lion in “unfunded capital needs” of Wash- street car and light rail plans to supplement in taxes a year and sell $1.7 billion in bonds Gov. Kaine is expected to call for special ington Metro system. Though the estimate Metrorail capacity, according to recent news to fund projects to ease overcrowding on session of the legislature and asked for in- is for unfunded needs over six years, any- releases. the regions roads. creased transportation funding- read that one who rides or uses the system regularly In her letter to Gov. Tim Kaine on April At the same time, reduced revenues stem- taxes. He controls the Senate, but the House knows that track disrepair and aging causes 30, Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters ming from the national financial crisis has of Delegates has a Republican majority and slowdowns almost everyday along one or warned the governor “as you seek to ex- caused the Virginia Department of Trans- last week Sen. Ken Cuccinelli’s R-Fairfax’s line or another. tend Metrorail through Tyson’s Corner, I portation to cut $1.1 billion in its primary, reaction that “Dulles Rail will drain off Some escalators and elevators to carry want to re-emphasize the importance of urban and secondary roads program and the funds we need.”

Public Library Volunteers Honored Photos by Robbie Hammer/The Connection Newspapers

Mike James was honored Mike Schneck was honored Charly Karlsson was hon- Judy Konnert was honored Helen Teachout was during the 2008 Star during the 2008 Star ored during the 2008 Star during the 2008 Star honored during the 2008 Volunteer Awards Volunteer Awards Volunteer Awards Volunteer Awards Star Volunteer Awards Presentation for his work Presentation for his work Presentation for Presentation for excep- Presentation for as a volunteer with at least as a volunteer with at least exceptional service at the tional service at the Reston exceptional service at the 1,000 hours at the Reston 1,000 hours at the Reston Reston Library. Library. Reston Library. Teachout Library. Library. resides in Herndon. Health Notes Community Notes

The Epilepsy Foundation sponsors New Mothers Support Group. fourth Tuesday of every month, 7:30-9 During the school year, nutritious 12 and 13 at Reston Town Center. En- support groups and classes for adults di- Meets the first and third Tuesdays of p.m. Call 703-941-7000. meals are available through the School ergetic people of all ages are needed to agnosed with seizure disorders, each month, at 10-11:30 a.m., in the Com- Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. brainstorm ideas and organize activities. caregivers, and parents of children of all munity Room at the Reston YMCA, 12196 Lupus Support Group meets the However, these programs end when To volunteer, send contact information ages with seizure disorders. Free. Call Sunset Hills Road, Reston. Call 703-689- second and fourth Thursday of each school ends for the summer. The Fairfax to volunteer@reston festival.com or call Dana at 703-425-6660 or visit 9240. month, at 6:30 p.m., at Reston Hospital County Department of Community and the Reston Festival Hotline at 703-435- www.abilitiesnetwork.org. Reston Epi- Medical Plaza, Suite 117, 1800 Town Recreation Services is participating in 7989. For more information, see lepsy Group meets the first Tuesday Sterling/Reston DRADA (Depres- Center Drive, Reston. Call 703-689-9240. the Summer Food Service Pro- www.restonfestival.com. of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at sion and Related Affective Disorders gram. Free nutritious meals will be North County Government Center, Association) Support Group meets the The Reston NAMI Support provided to eligible children while Belly Dance performances at La Hunter Mill District Supervisors Office, first and third Tuesdays of each Group. Group meets twice a month, school is out for the summer. The Sum- Kasbah Moroccan Restaurant, 11424 12000 Bowman Towne Drive. month, 7-9 p.m., in Reston. Call Ginny at from 7-9 p.m., at the Reston Regional Li- mer Meals for Kids program operates at Washington Plaza, Reston, every 703-966-2510. brary, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, various sites throughout the County. Wednesday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Spiritual Support Group. Designed Reston. The program will begin June 18 end- and every Friday and Saturday, 8 for oncology patients or those dealing Bereavement Support Groups. This is a National Alliance for the Men- ing Aug. 29. Some sites will serve p.m. Call 703-707-0733 or visit with major illnesses. The non-denomina- Three groups, sponsored by Haven of tally Ill support group for family and breakfast and lunch. Call 703-324-5330, www.lakasbahrestaurant.com. tional support group meets in the Northern Virginia. The Suicide Survi- friends of people with mental illnesses TTY 711 or send an e-mail to Radiation Therapy Department in the vors Group meets the first Tuesday such as schizophrenia, depression, bipo- [email protected]. Children’s art workshops at the Pavilion on the Reston Hospital Center of every month, 7:30-9 p.m. The Widow/ lar disorder (manic depression), Reston Museum,1629 Washington campus, 1850 Town Center Parkway on Widower Support Group meets the obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxi- Reston Festival seeks volunteer Plaza, 10 a.m.-noon every Saturday. the first Tuesday of the month, at 6:30- first and third Thursday of every ety disorders. Call Rhonda at party planners and sponsors. Help plan Free make and take projects, themed for 7:30 p.m. Call 703-689-9325. month, 2-3:30 p.m. and the second and 703-716-0674, or Barb at 703-715-2485. the festival, which will take place July the seasons. Call 703-709-7700. Herndon Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2008 ❖ 19 20 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2008