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College is offering “The Nuts and Bolts of Police Seek Assistance Immigration Compliance: Does Your Com- Fairfax County Crime Solvers is asking for pany Have The Right Tools” on Friday, Nov. public’s assistance in locating Rafael 14, 9 a.m.-noon at the Northern Virginia Villagomez, 32, wanted in connection with Community College Reston Center, 1831 an attempted armed robbery and abduction Wiehle Avenue, Reston. on Oct. 4 in the Fox Mill Giant. Villagomez, Learn about the Department of Homeland of no fixed address, has outstanding war- Security’s electronic verification system (E- rants for robbery and the use of a firearm Verify), DHS’s Social Security Number No- in the commission of a felony. He is 5 feet Match rule, and general I-9 compliance. 11 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He This seminar will be taught by an I-9 com- has brown eyes and black hair and is known pliance attorney, Dawn Lurie of Greenberg to frequent Elden Street in the Town of Traurig, LLP. Herndon. Tuition is $165 per person. Register at An investigation into the crime has led to http://www.nvcc.edu/loudoun/continu- the arrest of Anthony Michael Handy, 21, ing/DCC.asp or call the Workforce Devel- of Sterling. He was transported to the opment Office at the NOVA Loudoun Cam- Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and pus at 703-450-2551. charged with robbery. Anyone with information on Villagomez’s whereabouts is asked to contact Fairfax LINK Used Winter County Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866- 411-TIPS(8477), e-mail at Coat Distribution www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text The Sterling United Methodist Church “TIP187” plus the message to will host the LINK Used Winter Coat Distri- CRIMES(274637). A $1,000 cash reward bution on Nov. 22. Donated coats can be will be paid for information that leads to dropped of at the church, 304 East Church an arrest. Callers never have to give their Road, from Nov. 16 to 22, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 names or appear in court. p.m. Coats do not need to be new, but do need to be in good condition and clean. A record 600 families have registered for this Seminar: Immigration year’s LINK Thanksgiving Food and Used Coat distribution event, comprising 1,269 Compliance adults and 1,619 children. Other winter The Dulles Corporate College in conjunc- garments are also welcome, including hats, tion with Northern Virginia Community See Week in Herndon, Page 4

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Mirza Kurspahic By Ken Moore The Connection

effrey Scott Koger admitted to em-

Photos by Photos bezzling approximately $3 million Legionnaires of American Legion Post 184 listen as Dave Kirby, the Post’s commander, gives thanks to from 400 homeowner associations veterans. J using 140 bank wire transfers, according to statement of facts filed Monday, Nov. 10 with his plea agreement in federal Community Observes Veterans Day court in Alexandria. Koger, 39 of Oak Hill, embezzled the money and invested funds in personal ac- bout 30 people gathered on the counts and businesses he was involved in, AHerndon Town Green on Tuesday including: $733,000 in Jordan’s 8 restau- morning, Nov. 11, to give thanks rant on Capitol Hill; $374,960 to pay a con- to all veterans who served in the United tractor to re- States military forces. The American Le- model his Oak gion, Wayne M. Kidwell, Post 184, in co- Hill house operation with the Town of Herndon, or- and the Tri- More ganized the event. Fitness, Inc. See past coverage of the Dave Kirby, the Post’s commander, also Koger investigation at facility in www.ConnectionNewspapers.com. gave a special thanks to the veterans who Annandale; are serving in the wars in Iraq and Af- $40,000 for a ghanistan. He also urged those present down payment on a 2005 Chevrolet Cor- to acknowledge veterans. “At least once vette convertible; $60,000 for a down pay- today, hug a veteran,” said Kirby. ment on a house in New Mexico; and Former Herndon Mayor Richard $56,668 for windows and doors for his Thoesen was the guest speaker at the ob- home. servance. Thoesen is a Vietnam veteran Dave Kirby, Commander of American Legion Post 184, left, and former Koger was the former chief financial of- who served in the U.S. Army Medical Ser- Herndon Mayor Richard Thoesen lay the memorial wreaths at the ficer of his father’s real estate management vice Corps. Thoesen and Kirby together Veterans Memorial on the Herndon Town Green. See related story, firm, Koger Management Group, which filed laid wreaths at the Veterans Memorial on page 10. for bankruptcy in July 2007. Robert Koger, the Town Green and Kirby reminded the the father, reported to the Fairfax City Po- crowd to visit the Avenue of Flags at lice in November 2006 that he believed his Herndon’s Chestnut Grove Cemetery. son Jeffrey Koger had embezzled $800,000, kicking off the investigation. — Mirza Kurspahic Koger pleaded guilty Monday, Nov. 10 in federal court in Alexandria to wire fraud and income tax evasion. Koger, already jailed in Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on other charges, waived prosecution by indictment and con- sented that his plea agreement could continue Monday. U.S. District Court Judge Leonie M. Brinkema is currently scheduled to sentence Koger in February. He faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison, $500,000 in fines and full resti- tution, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Dave Kirby, Commander of Dana J. Boente. American Legion Post 184, “The defendant took various actions to addresses those gathered at the conceal his scheme from the homeowners’ Veterans Day Observance on Members of the Herndon High School Navy Junior ROTC posted and associations and their auditors,” according Tuesday, Nov. 11. retired the Colors at Tuesday’s observance. See Koger, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2008 ❖ 3 Week in Herndon News

From Page 2 mittens, scarves and sweatshirts. Contact a LINK representative for more information via e-mail at HolidayFoodBasket@ LINKAgainstHunger.org. Coppermine Boundary Meetings Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will hold two town meetings to solicit input in determining boundaries for a new elementary school under construction at the Coppermine site in Herndon,

located on River Birch Drive. The new school will feature 32 class- Photo by rooms and serve students in grades K-6. Schools involved in the boundary study include Floris, Herndon, Hutchinson, McNair and Oak Hill Elementary schools. The town meetings are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, at Carson Middle School and Mirza Kurspahic Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Franklin Middle School. FISH Collects for Holiday

Food and Gift Boxes /The Connection Herndon-Reston FISH, Inc., is making an earnest appeal to the community for non-perishable food donations for the Thanksgiv- ing and December food boxes. The goal is to provide food for 650 people, about 200 families, for each of the two months. Dona- tions are also needed to buy a $10 grocery store gift certificate for each box. Gift donations are requested for children, from in- fants to teenagers, for the December food and gift boxes. Gift The trees planted at Rachel Carson Middle School will serve a variety of purposes when cards are preferable for the teens. they mature. Volunteers are welcome to help collect, sort, pack and deliver food boxes on Nov. 17-20 and Dec. 15-18 at 11484 Washington Plaza West, Room 140, in Reston. To donate food and gifts, re- quest food pickup or volunteer, contact Holiday Coordinator Robyn New Trees at Carson Kampf at 571-926-8019 or [email protected]. Tax-deductible donations can be made to Herndon-Reston FISH, Inc., 336 Vic- Partnership provides 1,800 its tree canopy goals. Taylor said FCPS would con- tory Drive, Herndon, VA 20170. Please indicate the check is for tinue to look for opportunities to conduct similar the holiday baskets. native trees for Rachel projects at other schools. Carson Middle School. THE TREES WILL also serve as an educational tool, Spirit of Giving Open House according to Beach and others involved in the Nov. 7 The annual Spirit of Giving Open House at JJ Deli to help the By Mirza Kurspahic planting. “Even though this is a corporate effort, the wounded soldiers at Walter Reed and their families at Fisher House The Connection students will learn from it,” said Taylor. “The students will take place on Sunday, Dec. 7, starting at 1 p.m. JJ Deli is will hear about it, they will talk about it,” he said. located at the Herndon Centennial Golf Course. Items needed t may become a little more difficult to find No students participated at the planting on Friday this year include sweatshirts, sweatpants, T-shirts, men’s boxers, Rachel Carson Middle School when driving afternoon, but James McGlone of the state Department ladies’ underwear, men and ladies pajamas, winter hats, gloves, Idown McLearen Road in the future. A part- of Forestry said the trees are a valuable educational deodorant, lotion, body wash and gift cards for Walmart and Tar- nership between Fairfax County Public tool. “These trees will provide a place for teachers to get. The deli will collect donations from Dec. 1-14. For more in- Schools, Fairfax ReLeaf and corporate sponsors has bring kids here and tie this into school lessons,” said formation e-mail [email protected]. resulted in 1,800 trees planted on the school’s four- McGlone, an urban forest conservationist. acre plot. Some of the trees will screen the school McGlone also discussed other valuable aspects of from the road leading to Route 28. the tree planting. They create habitats for animals Business Counseling “We aimed big and brought out 1,800 trees,” said and insects necessary to help local residents grow Taylor Beach, executive director of Fairfax ReLeaf, their plants. The trees also improve air and water At Supervisor’s Office an organization with the mission of quality. According to McGlone, a fully Fairfax County Economic Development Authority will send rep- increasing native tree canopy in grown oak tree retains 10,000 gallons resentatives to several Board of Supervisors’ offices once a month Fairfax County. Beach coordinated “We aimed big of storm water that would end up in to offer free on-site, one-on-one counseling to anyone who wants the efforts of two corporate sponsors local streams and contribute to ero- to start or expand a business in Fairfax County or learn about — RISO, Inc., a digital printing com- and brought out sion problems. other business services. Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust’s pany that donated the trees, and While the trees stand to benefit the office is one of the host locations. For more information visit employees from the Herndon office 1,800 trees.” school system and Rachel Carson www.fairfaxcountyEDA.org or call 703-790-0600. of Level 3 Communications who pro- — Taylor Beach, Fairfax Middle School’s students, the corpo- vided the labor — for the tree plant- ReLeaf executive director rate sponsors stand to benefit from Homes Tour Recreated ing on Friday, Nov. 7 at Rachel the event itself. “This will increase Carson Middle School. All of the camaraderie in the office,” said Ed- Herndon’s civic groups are teaming up to bring back the trees are native to the area and included Virginia ward Morche of Level 3 Communications. More than Herndon Homes Tour as the Holiday Homes Tour of Herndon. Pine, Red Maple, and Dogwood species. 40 employees from the company’s Herndon office Organizations participating in the tour will be asked to identify a Aside from screening the school from McLearen participated in Friday’s planting. Morche said there house, decorate it for the holidays and provide tour guides for it. Road, the trees will play an important financial role is a more concerted effort across the company to get The Cultivating Community Initiative and the Herndon Dulles for county schools. “The trees don’t need mainte- involved in community projects. Visitor’s Center will handle the tour’s advertising, marketing and nance,” said Beach. The more lawn space the trees “We want to help replenish the trees,” said Tina coordination. occupy, the less resources county schools spend on Maier of RISO. She said RISO is a printing company Service clubs who would like more information on participa- maintaining those parcels. that recognizes the impact the industry has on the tion in the Tour can contact Connie Hutchinson at the Herndon “This project is taking about three to four acres environment. Maier said the company adheres to Dulles Visitor’s Center at 703-HERNDON. The tour will take place out of mowing,” said Dale Taylor of Fairfax County environment-friendly policies, such as producing soy- on Dec. 6, the traditional first Saturday of December, and the Public Schools (FCPS) facilities maintenance divi- based ink and using recycled paper. The company cost of the tickets will be $10 in advance or $15 on the day of the sion. “We wholly support it, we encourage it,” said launched a partnership with the Arbor Day Founda- tour. Taylor. He added that, in addition to lowering FCPS tion to plant 100,000 trees. “We made a commitment maintenance costs, the project helps the county meet to try to rebuild the environment,” said Maier.

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Early Voters Second graders at Herndon Elementary School held their own mock election Friday, Oct. 31. Before they could head to the polls, students had to fill out their own voter registration cards. The second grade teachers taught the students how the election process works from the primaries to Inauguration Day. On Oct. 31, students stepped into the voting booth, closed the curtain and cast their ballot in secret. They received their “I Voted” sticker after they stepped out of the booth. Koger Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

From Page 3 U.S. Attorney Jack Hanly and Trial to elude a Virginia State trooper. Attorney Caryn Mark, of the De- Koger crashed into a traffic con- to agreed upon statement of facts. partment of Justice’s Tax Division. trol box in front of Springfield “If the defendant received a com- Shopping Mall, and got out of his plaint that money was missing KOGER ALSO FACES three car with a firearm in his hand. from a particular homeowners’ counts of attempted capital mur- When Koger fired his weapon, association account, he would pro- der of police officers, two counts the trooper and Washington Met- vide a false explanation.” of aggravated maiming and five ropolitan Transit Authority offic- Koger also evaded $775,273 in counts of use of a firearm in the ers shot back, hitting Koger in the federal income taxes by failing to commission of felonies in Fairfax midsection. He was hospitalized file personal income tax returns County courts. with life-threatening injuries, but from 2003-2006, according to the According to police reports and recovered. Internal Revenue Service. In 2005, testimony at Koger’s preliminary In August, Koger’s defense attor- Koger received taxable income of hearing in June, Koger stopped his ney, Peter D. Greenspun, filed no- more than $810,257. 1990 Jeep Cherokee behind a taxi- tice of Koger’s possible intent to The IRS, Secret Service, FBI, cab stopped at a traffic light at the claim the insanity defense. Fairfax City, Fairfax County and corner of Seminary Road and At Koger’s preliminary hearing, Alexandria City police depart- North Beauregard Street in Alex- Greenspun asked the trooper if ments investigated the case, which andria in the early morning of Feb. Koger said anything after crashing is being prosecuted by Assistant 2, 2008. his car. Koger got out of his Jeep, “The only thing he said out loud Bulletin Board walked to the taxi driver’s window, was, ‘Help me, they’re coming to and fired several shots into the get me,’” the trooper testified. To have community events listed in the Connection, send to herndon@connection cab. The driver was seriously in- Koger faces more than three life newspapers.com or call 703-917-6449 jured. terms in prison if convicted in with questions. Deadline is Friday. Koger shot two other men in Fairfax County Circuit Court. THURSDAY/NOV. 13 another car, who escaped him by His trial on those charges is cur- LWV Meeting. The League of Women driving to the Fairfax County Po- rently scheduled for February, af- Votes of the Fairfax Area is holding lice Station on Franconia Road. ter his sentencing hearing in fed- its November meeting at 12106 Koger eventually fled in his Jeep eral court. Stirrup Road, Reston, at 9 a.m. The topic is the restoration of civil rights of felons in Virginia. Call 703-860- 0512. 50% TO 75% OFF ALL POTS patios, walls PRICE walkways CUT TUESDAY/NOV. 18 35% OFF paver driveways Congregation Beth Emeth Hazak CRAPE MYRTLE, ARBORVITAE, Chapter, 12523 Lawyers Road, and so much more. Herndon, hosts Rabbi Steve to speak YEWS, MAGNOLIAS, JAPANESE MAPLES, about Jewish medical ethics at 1 p.m. ROSES, FOUNTAINS, SPRUCE, BENCHES, There is no cost and light ARBORS & STATUARY MULCH 3 cu. ft. $2.99 refreshments are served. Call 703- 860-4515, ext. 127. 25% OFF BULK MULCH $16.99/ $29.50 ALL NURSERY STOCK & PERENNIALS. per. cu. yd. ORCHIDS, BONSAI THURSDAY, NOV. 20 NEW SHIPMENTS WEEKLY The MOMS Club of Herndon will be AZALEAS BUY 1 GET 2 FREE hosting its monthly meeting on from HALLOWEEN HERBS, HOSTA, PLASTIC POTS, BASKETS LELAND CYPRESS 1-10’ 10 – 11:30 a.m. at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 432 Van Buren St., LANDSCAPE DESIGN FREE* BEAUTIFUL HOLLIES CHEAP Herndon. This month’s topic is *WITH MIN. PRICE 5’ for $74.99 “Financial Planning for Families” PURCHASE CUT with guest speaker Rebecca Hall from Open 9-6 7 Days Ameriprise Financial Services. Open 9023 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA • 703-573-5025 Cyclamen, Cacti, Mini Oranges to Herndon (zip codes 20170 and 2 Miles West of I-495 on Rt. 50 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) Tropical House Plants 20171) stay-at-home. www.CravensNursery.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2008 ❖ 5 Opinion

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Newspaper of Veterans Day Herndon An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Time to remember that we are still fighting 7913 Westpark Drive two wars, that many thousands have died McLean, Virginia 22102 NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, or been wounded, and that our veterans Call: 703-917-6444 Fax: 703-917-0991 e-mail: deserve the best possible care on their return. [email protected] Steven Mauren Editor ❖ 703-917-6451 rmy 1st Lt. Thomas J. Brown, a Editorial [email protected] George Mason University graduate Justin Fanizzi and Burke resident, died just over on the line to defend the country. They join Editorial Assistant A 703-917-6437 one month ago on Sept. 23, 2008, more than 24 million men and women, vet- [email protected] while serving in Iraq. His unit came under small erans, who have made great sacrifice in Mirza Kurspahic arms fire, and Brown, 26, died from his serving in the military. Community Reporter 703-917-6452 wounds. Brown, a leader who often insisted A good place to start in showing respect [email protected] on riding in the lead vehicles of convoys, the for those now serving would be to provide Julia O’Donoghue ones most likely to be targeted in an attack, them with the equipment and services they Education & Politics was three weeks away from completing his tour need while they are there and the services 703-917-6433 [email protected] of duty. Among family and friends left behind they will need when they get home, includ- Ken Moore were his twin brother Timothy. ing impeccable, first-class health care. Courts & Projects Nov. 11 marks Veterans Day, a day to honor 703-917-6417 [email protected] all veterans, living and dead. HERE ARE the names of some of the local ❖ Army Capt. Chris Petty of Vienna was killed Rich Sanders But our thoughts turn to the more than 4,100 men and women who have died in Iraq and Jan. 5, 2006. Sports Editor ❖ 703-917-6439 U.S. service members who have died in Iraq Afghanistan. We repeat these names several ❖ George T. Alexander Jr., the 2,000th sol- [email protected] and more than 600 who have died in Afghani- times a year to honor their service and to keep dier to be killed in Iraq, was literally born into ADVERTISING: stan since 9/11. Here in Northern Virginia, their memories in our consciousness. the Army here in Northern Virginia, at DeWitt To place an advertisement, call the ad many local families bear the personal sacrifice If you know of someone who should be in- Army Hospital at Fort Belvoir. 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Michael Martino, 32, of the Display Advertising, 703-917-6473 Many local people have responded to their ploded near his vehicle in Afghanistan on Aug. City of Fairfax, died Nov. 2, 2005, when his Andrea Smith loss by reaching out and helping others. Since 12, 2007. helicopter crashed while flying in support of Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 her brother’s death, Neiberger-Miller has de- ❖ Jonathan D. Winterbottom, 21, of Falls security operations in Iraq. Barbara Parkinson voted herself to the Tragedy Assistance Pro- Church, died in Iraq on May 23, 2007, of ❖ Fairfax Station resident Pfc. Dillon Jutras, Employment Advertising 703-917-6418 gram for Survivors (www.taps.org), which pro- wounds inflicted when an “improvised explo- 20, was killed in combat operations in Al Anbar vides peer-based emotional support and other sive device” exploded near his vehicle. Province of Iraq Oct. 28, 2005. Editor & Publisher ❖ ❖ Mary Kimm services for families of the fallen. Nicholas Rapavi, 22, of Springfield, died Laura M. Walker of Oakton was killed on 703-917-6416 Scott Kirkpatrick, 26, died on Aug. 11, 2007, Nov. 24, 2006, of wounds suffered during com- Aug. 18, 2005, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. [email protected] in Arab Jabour, Iraq. Kirkpatrick, who gradu- bat in Anbar province in Iraq. Among other local lives lost: Tavon Lee Editor in Chief ated from Park View High School in Sterling, ❖ Army Cpl. Andy D. Anderson, 24, was Hubbard, 24, of Reston; Alexander Wetherbee, Steven Mauren Managing Editors and also considered Herndon and Reston as killed on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. He and an- 27, of McLean; Jeff Kaylor, 25, of Clifton; Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, his hometowns, was a champion slam poet. His other member of the 46th Engineer Battalion Nathan B. Bruckenthal, 24, of Herndon; Sharon Kemal Kurspahic Photography: father, Ed Kirkpatrick, calls him the “warrior were killed when their camp in Ar Ramadi, T. 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Production Manager: Jean Card las Kirven, who, at age 21, was killed in Af- high-school sweetheart about three weeks be- Stubenhofer, 30, from Springfield; Marine ghanistan in 2005 during a firefight in a cave fore he was killed. Gunnery Sgt. Javier Obleas-Prado Pena, 36, CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 ❖ Circulation Manager: with insurgents. He enlisted while still in high Airman 1st Class LeeBernard E. Chavis, from Falls Church; Marine Sgt. Krisna Linda Pecquex school after 9/11. Beth Belle was notified that 21, was killed Oct. 14, 2006, by sniper fire in Nachampassak, 27, from Burke; Army Staff her son had died on Mother’s Day. Iraq, trying to protect civilians from a road- Sgt. Nathaniel J. Nyren, 31, from Reston; Ma- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, L.L.C. Xiomara Mena and Rafael Anderson of side bomb. rine Lance Cpl. Tenzin Dengkhim, 19, from Peter Labovitz Vienna are mother and brother of U.S. Army ❖ Spc. Robert Drawl Jr., 21, who graduated Falls Church, Navy Chief Joel Egan Baldwin, President/CEO Cpl. Andy Anderson, age 24, who was killed from T.C. Williams High School in 2003, was 37, from Arlington. Mary Kimm Publisher/Chief Operating Officer by enemy fire during combat operations in Iraq. killed by a bomb in Kunar, Afghanistan, on Aug. 703-917-6416 Xiomara Mena is described as the unofficial 19, 2006. ON VETERANS DAY, we also honor those [email protected] “mayor” of the section of Arlington National ❖ Capt. Shane R. M. Mahaffee, 36, a 1987 who served in World War I (a dwindling num- Jerry Vernon Executive Vice President Cemetery where her son is buried; she is at graduate of Mount Vernon High School, died ber), World War II, Korea and Vietnam, as well 703-917-6404 the cemetery every day. May 15, 2006. He was a lawyer, married, with as those who have served the nation in times [email protected] More than 30,000 soldiers have been two children. His parents live in Alexandria. of peace. Wesley DeBrosse wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. More than ❖ Maj. William F. Hecker III, a 1987 gradu- If you have a story you’d like to share, about Controller a million soldiers have served in Iraq and Af- ate of McLean High School, was killed in ac- your own military service or that of a family Debbie Funk National Sales ghanistan in that time, with their lives forever tion in An Najaf, Iraq, Jan. 5, 2005. member, we’d like to hear from you. 703-518-4631 changed by that experience. ❖ Ayman Taha, 31, of Vienna, was killed Dec. — Mary Kimm, [email protected] Those serving are there because of their 30, 2005, when an enemy munitions cache he [email protected], John Lovaas Special Assistant for Operations sense of duty to the rest of us, to put their lives was prepping for demolition exploded. 703-917-6416

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The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce ‘Foreigner’ Entertains at Oakton offers the warm collegiality of 1,000+ businesses By Alex Riehle hick town in backwoods Georgia. extremes — the shy, introverted doing business with other members Thomas Edison High School To make sure that Charlie isn’t side, and the side that dramatically pressured to talk, Froggy tells inn- acts out stories in a made up lan- Networking Discounts Marketing on’t want to talk? Pre keeper Betty that Charlie is a for- guage. Betty, played by Julie Kann, tend you can’t speak eigner. Hilarity ensues as brought her character to life DEnglish! So begins Charlie meets the other guests Cappies with heaps of energy and a Oakton High School’s at the lodge, becomes wrapped consistent accent. brilliant comedy, “The Foreigner,” up in their respective dramas, Review One supporting role stood by Tom Shue. This play has been and eventually finds himself. out and greatly added to the awarded Best Off Broadway show This play was defined by all the performance with precise comedic awards as well as being one of the actors’ convincing characteriza- timing. Ellard Simms (Alfred most popular American shows to tions, jubilant energy, and superb Anderson), a young, dim-witted be ever put on The West End in comedic timing. Though a difficult family member who quickly be- London. show for a high school to present friends Charlie, left the audience Life is hard for Charlie Baker, an because of the number of accents roaring every time he was on extremely shy science fiction involved, the cast met the chal- stage. Anderson stayed completely magazine editor who doesn’t think lenge gracefully. in character and engaged the au- he has a personality and hates to Christopher North seemed to dience as he haplessly gets taken talk to people. Good friend Froggy understand his role Charlie per- advantage of. LeSueur organizes a three-day get- sonally, and gave a believable per- The tech element also greatly Professional Development Mentoring away to a lodge in a stereotypical formance to both of his characters’ enhanced the show, with a beautiful set, designed by Anthony HCTV Schedule Schiavo, that fit perfectly with the All a part of your membership in the… setting, complete with a bearskin HCTV-23 Herndon Community Televi- Noon Jazzercise wall hanging. Make-up (Allison sion on Verizon FiOS Cable-channel 42 12:30 p.m. The Abita Springs Opry Hicks, Patrick Fulghum) success- and Cox Communications Channel 23. Show fully transformed a teenager into Tune in to the video web pages on either 5 p.m. AARP Classic Antique Auto channels for updates. Call Jan Tirrell at Show an old lady. 703-689-2323. HCTV is also looking for 6 p.m. Jazzercise This was a hard show to put on, Now celebrating 50 years of award-winning experiences volunteers, training is provided. 6:30 p.m. Music and the Spoken but Oakton performed commend- Word For more information, visit 7 p.m. Travel Television ably and completely deserved the THURSDAY/NOV. 13 7:30 p.m. Vintage HCTV- Hook, Line roaring laughter and standing ova- www.dullesregionalchamber.org today! 7 a.m. Jazzercise See HCTV, Page 9 tion they received. 8 a.m. Army News Watch 9 a.m. Travel TV 10 a.m. Vintage HCTV- Hook, Line and Sinker (Dec. 1991) 11 a.m. Guitar Instruction 9 Noon Jazzercise 1 p.m. Across the Aisle 3 p.m. Army News Watch 4 p.m. Concert: Neil Harp and Rick Franklin 6 p.m. Jazzercise 6:30 p.m. Army News Watch 7 p.m. Travel Television 7:30 p.m. AARP Classic Antique Auto Show 9 p.m. Guitar Instruction 9 10 p.m. Vintage HCTV- Hook, Line and Sinker (Dec. 1991)

FRIDAY/NOV. 14 7 a.m. Jazzercise 7:30 a.m. The Reading Lady 8 a.m. King Henry Show 9 a.m. Road to Recovery in the United States-Past, Present and Future 10 a.m. AARP Classic Antique Auto Show 11 a.m. Something Different 2008 Noon Jazzercise 12:30 p.m. W&OD-Railroad 1 p.m. Travel Television 1:30 p.m. My Health, My Medicare 2 p.m. W&OD-Regional Parks 3 p.m. King Henry Show 4 p.m. Concert: Catfish Hodge 6 p.m. Jazzercise 6:30 p.m. The King Henry Show 7 p.m. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern Open Mike Night 8:30 p.m. Guitar Instruction 9 9:30 p.m. Woody’s Western Theater- Jesse James Rides Again Pt 6

SATURDAY/NOV. 15 7 a.m. Jazzercise 8 a.m. Music and the Spoken Word 9 a.m. The Reading Lady 9:30 a.m. King Henry Show 10 a.m. Guitar Instruction 8 10:30 a.m. Guitar Instruction 9 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2008 ❖ 7 Calendar

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THURSDAY/NOV. 13 Author Signing. Edward M. Lerner, will be at the Barnes and Noble Spectrum Center, 1851 Fountain Drive, Reston, to sign copies of his latest book “Fools’ Experiments,” at 7 p.m.

SUNDAY/NOV. 16 Holiday Preview Party. Shop for Bluemoon Cowgirls green gifts and see limited edition The Blue Moon Cowgirls are playing at the Weekend holiday value sets from Origins at the Reston Town Center. Call 703-481- Bluegrass Concert Series at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1956. 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon on Saturday, Nov. 22. Call Reston Orchestra. The Reston 703-435-8377. Community Orchestra initiates its 21st season of free concerts at 4 p.m. at call 703-435-8377. a.m., Reston Holiday Parade; 12:30- Hunters Woods Village Center, 2310 4:30 p.m., visits with Santa; 6 p.m., Colts Neck Road, Reston. Visit tree lighting; 6:30-10 p.m., horse- www.restoncommunityorchestra.org. SUNDAY/NOV. 23 drawn carriage rides. Visit Enchanted Forest. Stroll through a www.restontowncenter.com. MONDAY/NOV. 17 whimsical forest of nearly 300 Carol Sing-Along. The Reston Chorale theme-decorated trees and will perform at 6 p.m. at the Broomball. Free lessons for the new handmade gingerbread homes while Reston Town Center in front of the Broomball leagues forming this enjoying crafts and entertainment. tree on Market Street. Free. Visit season at Reston Town Center Ice All proceeds benefit the Junior [email protected]. Skating Pavilion at 7 p.m. No skating League of Northern Virginia’s mission Reston Holiday Parade. The Reston skills required; ages 18 and older. and community programs. 10 a.m.-3 Town Center presents the 18th Call 703-709-6300. p.m. Call 703-848-2884, visit annual Reston Holiday Parade 11:00 Book Club. The Book Club will meet at www.jlnv.org or e-mail [email protected] AM, launching the festive season 7:30 p.m. in Reston’s Used Book for tickets. with Macy’s-style balloons, musical Shop in the Lake Anne Village groups, dancers, antique cars and Center, 1609 Washington Plaza. Call more in a one-hour parade along 703-435-9772. MONDAY/NOV. 24 Market Street. Spy Museum. Join the Reston WEDNESDAY/NOV. 19 Association for a trip to the International Spy Museum in SATURDAY/NOV. 29 Seminar Series. Learn how to train Washington, DC. Bus pick-up at Visit Santa. Visit Santa and take during the winter from tips on cross- Hunter Woods Shopping Center, photos with him on next to M&S Grill training activities at the Potomac Thoreau Place and Lake Anne on Democracy St. at the Reston Town River Running at Reston Town Fellowship House at 9 a.m. $25/ Center, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Center, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Call 703-674- Reston residents; $30/non-residents. Artist Demos. Artist demos will be 6357. Call 703-435-6577 to register. shown at the Reston Art Gallery and Broomball. Free lessons for the new Studios in Lake Anne Village Center, THURSDAY/NOV. 20 Broomball leagues forming this 1609 Washington Plaza, 10 a.m.-12 season at Reston Town Center Ice p.m. Call 703-481-8156. Farmer’s Market. Last day to shop for Skating Pavilion at 7 p.m. No skating locally grown produce, meats, skills required; ages 18 and older. cheeses, beverages SUNDAY/NOV. 30 and more at the Visit Santa. Visit Santa Reston Town Square, and take photos with him 11900 Market St. Norman Davis, owner of The on next to M&S Grill on 3:30-7 p.m. Visit Sweet Life, Inc., a custom- Democracy St. at the www.smartmarkets.org. design cakery in Annandale, Reston Town Center, 10 Release Celebration. a.m.-6 p.m. Beaujolais Nouveau’s will appear on the main stage executive chef, Marty at the Junior League of Ticar presents MONDAY/DEC. 1 Northern Virginia’s eighth Beaujolais inspired Creation Station. A dishes and Beaujolais annual The Enchanted Forest workshop for children Nouveau wine holiday extravaganza Satur- entitled “The Shapes of offerings at Mon Ami day, Nov. 22, 3-4 p.m.. Sound” will be held in the Gabi in Reston Town Reston Arts Center in Center from 5-10 Reston Town Center from p.m. Call 703-707- 3:30-5 p.m. Call 703-471- 0233. Call 703-709-6300. 9242 to register.

SATURDAY/NOV. 22 TUESDAY/NOV. 25 TUESDAY/DEC. 2 HOLIDAY BAZAAR. LANK’s Annual Blood Drive. INOVA Blood Drive from Explore More! The Greater Reston holiday bazaar features local crafters 12-7:30 p.m. beside the Reston Town Arts Center Learning Center at and vendors offering a variety of gift Center Pavilion, 11900 Market St. Reston Town Center has self-guided items. LANK School, 12021 North Schedule appointments at 1-866-256- tours and art activities for children Shore Drive, Reston. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 6372 or inova.org/donateblood. during gallery hours. $3/art bucket Free. restocking fee for individuals; $5/ Enchanted Forest. Stroll through a groups. Call 703-471-9242 for whimsical forest of nearly 300 WEDNESDAY/NOV. 26 reservations. theme-decorated trees and Senior Movie Day. Reston Association handmade gingerbread homes while presents a feature film at 10 a.m. at enjoying crafts and entertainment. the Multiplex Cinema, Reston Town WEDNESDAY/DEC. 3 All proceeds benefit the Junior Center, 11900 Market St. Holiday Mini-Book Sale. Friends of League of Northern Virginia’s mission Refreshments and door prizes the Reston Regional Library, 11925 and community programs. 10 a.m.-5 provided prior to the movie. Free to Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. 703- p.m. Call 703-848-2884, visit those 55+. Call 703-435-6530. 689-2700. www.jlnv.org or e-mail [email protected] for tickets. Bluegrass Concert. The Blue Moon FRIDAY/NOV. 28 THURSDAY/DEC. 4 Cowgirls are playing at the Weekend Holiday Celebration. Celebrate the Holiday Mini-Book Sale. Friends of Bluegrass Concert Series at Holy Holidays at Reston Town Center, the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling 11900 Market St. Stores open at 8 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. 703- Road, Herndon. Doors open at 6:30 a.m.; run with Alan Webb, U.S. 689-2700. p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12; record-holder for fastest mile; 11 See Calendar, Page 9 8 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Authorized Agent of

Full selection of Same Location Since 1969 From Page 8 Center, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Road, Herndon. Show starts at 7:30 Carpet & Hardwood p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Available Art Exhibition. Meet the artists and Tickets: $12; call 703-435-8377. see Lee Gainer’s work “The Thought SATURDAY/DEC. 6 Holiday Mini-Book Sale. Friends of That Counts” and Huguette Roe’s Holiday Celebration. Lake Anne is the Reston Regional Library, 11925 “Recycle Series” on exhibit at the celebrating the holidays with a Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. 703- Oriental Rug Cleaning & Repairs In Our Plant Greater Reston Arts Center in Reston petting zoo, entertainment, ornament 689-2700. Town Center, 6-8 p.m. Call 703-471- making and a visit from Santa at Visit Santa. Visit Santa and take Wall-to-Wall Carpet Cleaning 9242 or visit www.restonarts.org. Lake Anne Village Center in Reston. photos with him on next to M&S In-Home or Office • High Rise a Specialty 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Visit Grill on Democracy St. at the Master Weaving • Restoration • Pet Odor Removal • Woolgard lakeanneplaza.com for details. Reston Town Center, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. THURSDAY/DEC. 5 A Seasonal Celebration. The Reston 5K Run. The Girls on the Run • Water Damage Experts • Holiday Mini-Book Sale. Friends of Chorale will perform 6 p.m. and 8 Reindeer Romp 5k begins at 9:30 FREE Pickup & Delivery for Rolled & Ready Rugs the Reston Regional Library, 11925 p.m. at the Reston Community a.m. at Reston Town Center. The Center. $20 adults, $15 seniors and run celebrates the conclusion of the 681 Spring Street, Herndon • Under same ownership for 45 years Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. 703- Around the corner from the Ice House • Across the street from the Fire Station 689-2700. youth. Visit www.restonchorale.org. Girls on the Run season. Same block as Jimmy’s Tavern Visit Santa. Visit Santa and take Bluegrass Concert. Dead Men’s Registration information and fees Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 9-6 photos with him on next to M&S Grill Hollow will play the Weekend found at Wed: 9-5 • Sat: 10-3 on Democracy St. at the Reston Town Bluegrass Concert Series at Holy www.girlsontherunofnova.org or 703-471-7120 Theater Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling 703-989-9234. All work done by our Employees

“Secrets of a Soccer Mom,” 20; call 703-476-4500. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13; 2:30 Elden Street Players at the Industrial p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14; 7:30 p.m., Fri- Strength Theatre, 8 p.m., Thursday, “The Sound of Music,” Herndon day, Dec. 19; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., St. Timothy School Nov. 13; 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14; 8 High School Theatre Department, at Saturday, Dec. 20; 2:30 p.m., Sunday, 13809 Poplar Tree Rd. p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15. See Herndon High School, 7:30 p.m., Thurs- Dec. 21. See eldenstreetplayers.org. Chantilly, VA 20151 eldenstreetplayers.org. day, Nov. 13; , 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 28th Annual 703-378-6932 14; , 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15; 2 “Shining City,” Elden Street Play- “The Fisherman and His Wife,” p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16. ers at the Industrial Strength Theatre, Theater for Young Audiences, Elden Jan. 23-Feb. 14. See Street Players at the Industrial Strength “Rumors.” The South Lakes High eldenstreetplayers.org. AUTUMN Theatre, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Saturday, School Theatre Arts Department will Nov. 15; 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16. See present Neil Simon’s comedy farce. “Brooklyn Boy,” Reston Commu- 100 CRAFTERS SELLING UNIQUE eldenstreetplayers.org. Show times are at 7 p.m. on Nov. 20- nity Players at CenterStage of the 21, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Reston Community Center, 8 p.m., Fri- HANDMADE HOLIDAY GIFTS “Forbidden Broadway,” Reston Nov. 22 in the Little Theatre. Tickets day, Jan. 23; 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 Community Players at CenterStage of are $6 presale and $8 at the door. (sign interpretation); 8 p.m., Friday, • Stop for lunch or visit our Kids’ Corner the Reston Community Center, 8 p.m., To purchase tickets for any of these Jan. 30; 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31; for fun games & activities Friday, Nov. 14; 2:30 p.m., Saturday, shows or for more information, go to 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 1; 8 p.m., Fri- Nov. 15; 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15 www.sltheatrearts.com, or call 703-715- day, Feb. 6, and 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. • Great raffle prizes ~ Grand Prize: a Wii (sign interpretation); 2:30 p.m., Sun- 4589. 7. See www.restonplayers.org. day, Nov. 16; 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21; SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2008 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22; 8 p.m., “Anne of Green Gables,” Theater “Hansel & Gretel,” Theater for 9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. Free Admittance Saturday, Nov. 22, and 2:30 p.m., Sun- for Young Audiences, Elden Street Play- Young Audiences, Elden Street Players at day, Nov. 23. See ers at the Industrial Strength Theatre, the Industrial Strength Theatre, Jan. 31- www.sainttimothyschool.org www.restonplayers.org. Tickets: $17- 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 15. See eldenstreetplayers.org. HCTV Schedule From Page 7 JOINJOIN USUS FORFOR AA FABULOUSFABULOUS and Sinker (Dec. 1991) 9 p.m. Road to Recovery in the United THANKSGIVINGTHANKSGIVING BUFFETBUFFET States-Past, Present and Future 10 p.m. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern Thursday, November 27, 2008 Open Mike Night ࡗRosted Turkey with SUNDAY/NOV. 16 Apple Cider Glaze 8 a.m. Music and the Spoken Word 9 a.m. Cornerstone Connection Featuring the ࡗRoast Beef 10:30 a.m. David Young - A Musical Journey Children’s Science Center ࡗVirginia Baked Ham 12 p.m. Vintage HCTV- Hook, Line and Sinker (Dec. 1991) The Sheraton Reston ࡗAll the Thanksgiving 1 p.m. Music and the Spoken Word 1:30 p.m. Guitar Instruction 8 trimmings & desserts 2 p.m. Guitar Instruction 9 November 22-23, 2008 2:30 p.m. Classic Antique Auto Show Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 3 p.m. Travel Television $18.95 per person 4 p.m. The Abita Springs Opry Show $9.95 children 10 8:30 p.m. AARP Classic Antique Auto A Holiday Extravaganza Show and under 9:30 p.m. Woody’s Western Theater- for the Entire Family! Jesse James Rides Again Pt 6 11AM-4PM Stroll through a whimsical forest of theme-decorated trees MONDAY/NOV. 17 and gingerbread homes, available for silent auction. Regular Menu & Traditional 7 a.m. Jazzercise Be one of the first people to learn about the 8 a.m. NASA Connects Thanksgiving Dinner 4-10PM 9 a.m. Something Different Children’s Science Center’s arrival to Reston in 2009. 10 a.m. Small Green Domicile Reservations Recommended 10:30 a.m. Buffalo Soldiers-The Col- A wide variety of vendors also offer ample opportunity to ors of Ft. Bayard get a head start on your holiday shopping. Noon Jazzercise 12:30 p.m. Woody’s Western Theater- Meet Norm Davis as seen on the Food Network. Ghost of Zorro Pt 109 3 p.m. NASA Connects-The Right Ra- General admission tickets ($12 per child, $7 per adult) include tio access to the forest and a wide variety of entertainers and events, 4 p.m. Concert: Al Williams & Friends including face painters, magicians, Polar Express Train and crafts. 6 p.m. Jazzercise 6:30 p.m. NASA Connect-The Right Visit Our Two Locations: Stuff For event information, ticket sales or reservations to premium events, 7 p.m. W&OD-Railroad e-mail [email protected] or visit www.jInv.org/theenchantedforest 13999 Metrotech Dr. Chantilly 8 p.m. W&OD-Regional Parks 703-802-6400 All proceeds benefit the mission of the Junior League of Northern Virginia, a nonprofit tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. 7421 Sudley Rd. Manassas TUESDAY/NOV. 18 703-365-0932 7 a.m. Jazzercise www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2008 ❖ 9 SEPTIC TANK PUMPING & REPAIRS News *WELL WATER TESTING Continued Service 703-631-2222 Councilmen apply lessons from FAIRFAX, VA military to government leadership. By Mirza Kurspahic Army uniform, 1967 to 1971, and WWW.FAIRFAXSUBURBANSEPTIC.COM The Connection six years out of uniform taught Commander David Kirby of him patience and that showing lthough they come from leadership does not mean making SERVING ALL FAIRFAX WITH the Herndon/Reston Ameri- can Legion Post 184, ob- different personal and everybody happy, valuable lessons *SEPTIC CERTIFICATION FOR RESALE *SEPTIC CERTIFICATION OVER 4O YEARS OF EXPERIENCE serves 2-minutes of silence Aprofessional back- for his 15 years of service on the COMMERCIAL GREASE TRAP SERVICES PROVIDED at 11 a.m. during last grounds, Councilmen council. year’s Veterans Day Dennis Husch, Bill Tirrell and Dave Ceremony in Herndon. Kirby share one common element THE THREE VETERANS on the in their histories. All three are vet- Herndon Town Council all agree erans of the United States military that Nov. 11, Veterans Day, is a forces. time to reflect on the freedoms the They are grateful to have had nation has and to honor those who the experience serving in the fought for those freedoms. armed forces and acknowledge “It’s the heritage of my father military service is comparable to and his father and my brothers,” their service on the Herndon Town said Tirrell about Veterans Day. Council. “You’re giving to your “It’s the heritage of the country.” country and you’re giving to your He said that clergymen did not win Dennis Husch salutes local government,” said Kirby who the freedom of religion for the during the Posting of Col- enlisted in the Air Force in 1967. nation, nor did newsmen win the ors at last year’s Veterans He said the two biggest lessons freedom of the press, but that it Day Ceremony in Herndon. learned from the four years he was the nation’s military veterans served in the Air Force are disci- who secured those freedoms. pline and maturity. “No matter “It [Veterans Day] serves as an Photos by what I do, the i’s are dotted and opportunity to look at that so- the t’s are crossed,” said Kirby, a berly,” said Tirrell. “Whether third year council member and a people have served or not served third year commander of the in the military they should thank Robbie Hammer American Legion Post 184, serv- those who have potentially put ing Herndon and Reston areas. their lives on the line for us to have what we have,” he said. “Take a TIRRELL CREDITS learning to minute and thank a vet.” take direction and to give direc- Kirby echoed Tirrell’s thoughts

Dog Waste /The Connection tion in his 20 years in the Navy, that the veterans are the one who 1968 to 1998, for his successes in secured freedoms Americans en- Not just a nuisance, but a serious health threat the last 20 years. “The ability to joy. “Freedom isn’t free,” said to your family, your dog, and the environment! absorb information and make de- Kirby. cisions” is one of the lessons he “It’s an opportunity to pause and applies to his work as a council say thank you to all the people Having a Poo Bare Lawn will: member, currently in his seventh who are in uniform and to those term. who were,” said Husch about Vet- •Provide a Cleaner, Safer, and Town Council member Husch said his four years in the erans Day. Healthier environment for your William Tirrell, a retired family and dog. United States Navy commander, salutes after laying “It’s an opportunity to pause and say •Protect our water supplies from a wreath at the Veterans thank you to all the people who are in bacteria and parasite-laden runoff. Memorial in Herndon at last year’s Veterans Day uniform and to those who were.” •Show your community that you Ceremony. — Dennis Husch, Herndon Town Council Member are a responsible dog owner. •Free up more of your time.

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ABDUCTION ARREST 1200 Block Elden Street. A 28- Featuring Pulitzer-Prize Winning Economist year-old male of Herndon was arrested for abduction, No. 4. Dr. Stephen Fuller ROBBERY 1000 Block Crestview Drive. The Director, GMU Center for Regional Analysis victim reported being robbed by two unknown subjects described as a Hispanic male and a white male, both wearing Exploring the Dulles Region: long black jackets with hoods over their Positive signs now and a profound impact on the future of our area heads. The suspects reportedly fled the scene in a black four door vehicle, Nov. 6. Holiday Inn Tuesday, Nov. 18th FRAUD 600 Block Elden Street. A 55- 45245 Holiday Drive, Dulles year-old male of Leesburg was arrested 11:30am - 2:00pm on two counts of prescription fraud and possession of a controlled substance, *Featured Home-11618 Old Brookville, Reston, $649,888 Nov. 3. $50 members $65 non-members Sun 1-4, Mark Wilson, Long & Foster, 703-307-1934 ASSAULT When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. 1100 Block Bicksler Drive. The For more real estate listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, victim reported being assaulted by an click the Real Estate links on the right side. acquaintance, Nov. 7. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. 1200 Block Elden Street. The victim was assaulted by an unknown Herndon subject, Nov. 8. 600 Block Dulles Park Court. 11656 Gilman Lane $769,999 Sun 12-4 Peter Burke Weichert 703-264-000 The victim was assaulted by an unknown subject, Nov. 8. 1000 Block Elden Street. The vic- 12007 Meadowville Ct. $825,000 Sun 1-4 Irene Schiffman Weichert 703-593-7848 tim reported being assaulted by an acquaintance, Nov. 8. School Notes Now celebrating 50 years of award-winning experiences Reston 2040 Beacon Heights Dr. $965,000 Sat 1-4 Eva Klivington Realtor to Web 703-391-7450 Junior Elliot Dean has been pro- For more information, visit moted to the top leadership ranks of the www.dullesregionalchamber.org today! 11618 Old Brookville $649,888 Sun 1-4 Mark Wilson Long & Foster 703-307-1934 Air Force Junior ROTC detachment at Randolph-Macon Academy. He is the son of Jim and Carol Dean of Herndon. 13100 Meadow Hall Ct. $700,000 Sun1-4 Debbie Tecza Long & Foster 703-437-4500 Elliot was awarded the position of Hotel Flight Sergeant with the rank of Loudoun County cadet technical sergeant. He is a mem- Ashburn ber of the Academy’s cross country, COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP track and honor guard teams. Only stu- 20582 Broanax Pl. $675,000 Sun 1-4 Sarah Armstrong Weichert 703-726-3909 dents with records of strong academics and leadership abilities are eligible for b b the Academy’s cadet officer and non- 42939 Chesterton St. $286,500 Sun 1-4 Gwendolyn Nelson Avery-Hess 703-802-8200 commissioned officer ranks. 43313 Dovetail Pl. $564,500 Sun 1-4 Jacqueline Lawlor Jack Lawlor 703-726-9444 The Montessori School of Herndon will be holding an open 21102 Mossy Glen Ter. $334,900 Sun 1-4 Kuljeet Chabbewal Weichert 703-726-3909 house Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The faculty and staff will be available to give information about the Montessori method of education and Leesburg about the enrollment process. Call 703- 437-8229 or visit www.mon 43410 Cloister Pl. $1,499,000 Sun 2-4 Eileen Summers Long & Foster 703-244-3190 tessori-va.com. 609 Diskin Pl., SW $549,000 Sun 1-4 Robin Hill Weichert 703-927-6667 Nia Robertson of Oakton High School was named a semifinalist for the 859 Santmyer Dr., SE $499,000 Sun 1-4 Sally Zatkoff Weichert 703-753-3828 2009 National Achievement Program in an academic competition for Black- American high school students. Progressive & Welcoming Community of ALL People Lovettsville Faith Notes ST. ANNE’S United Church of Christ EPISCOPAL *54 Broad Way $259,900 Sun 1-3 Kathryn Shipley RE/MAX 703-314-5539 Reston Community Center Jone Johnson Lewis will share CHURCH- Reston 1609-A Washington Plaza ideas and practices to help accomplish Lake Anne Village Center, Reston, Virginia 20191 inner and outer peace Sunday, Nov. 7:45 a.m. Rite I Holy Communion 703-758-0527 Sterling 16, 10 a.m., at the Northern Virginia Holy Communion [email protected] Ethical Society, 225 Nutley St. N.W., Nursery Provided Sundays 3:00 PM 46342 Sheel Ter. $375,000 Sun 1-4 Heather Elias Weichert 571-233-5491 Vienna. Free. Visit www.esnv.org or call “A Progressive Community of Believers 703-437-3161. 9:00 a.m. Rite II & 11:15 a.m. Rite II Seeking to serve the inclusive Christ” 5:00 p.m. Contemporary Service Ministry Team 21223 Edgewood Ct. $784,000 Sun 12-4 Deborah Gorham Long & Foster 703-581-9005 Reverend Graylan Scott Hagler Congregation Beth Emeth The Rev. James Papile, Rector Reverend Noemi Parrilla-Mena Hazak Chapter, 12523 Lawyers Road, The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson Minister Mary Barrino-Smith To add your Realtor represented Open House Herndon, hosts prominent speakers and 703-437-6530 entertainers on the third Tuesday of www.stannes-reston.org to these weekly listings, please call Lauri Swift or each month, Sept.-June at 1 p.m. 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston b b There is no cost and light refreshments Winslow Wacker are served. Call 703-860-4515, ext. 127. The guest list is as follows: To Highlight your Faith Community Nov. 18: Rabbi Steve, Jewish Medi- 703-821-5050 or E-Mail the info to cal Ethics Call Winslow at Dec. 16: Laura Shulman, Religious [email protected] Diversity in the US 703-917-6473 Jan. 27: Rabbi Leonard Cahan, Jew- All listings due by Monday at 3 pm. ish Marriage Customs www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2008 ❖ 11 Herndon Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-917-6439 or [email protected] Cougars Capture State Cross Country Crown high, we wanted to do it, and we ac- Oakton boys erase last complished it. When the scores were year’s bad memories. counted down [during post race awards ceremonies], that’s kind of By Rich Sanders when we knew it for sure.” The Connection TILLER, WHOSE BOYS captured

year ago, the Oakton High boys’ Photo by the region title at Burke Lake Park two cross country team saw its sea- weeks ago, had a Ason of high expectations end in terrific showing “We had that bitter disappointment with a from top runner

Jason Mackey fourth place finish at the state champion- McCullen at run in 2005 ships. But that heartache is all but forgot- states on Satur- ten now following the Cougars’ first place day. and it was showing at last Saturday’s state AAA cham- “A lot of [our pionships. The postseason event took place success] was An- very, very

/The Connection at the Great Meadows course in The Plains. drew,” said “I thought we had the best team we ever Tiller. “He was special for us. had, and I think the guys knew it,” said one of the two Oakton coach Phil Tiller, of last year’s squad [major injuries] It was our that did not quite live up to expectations. last year. He was first team “We ran into two major injuries, which just a phenomenal kind of killed our shots. [This year] there The Oakton High boys’ cross country team earned the Northern Region sophomore last title, and I was nothing else that we would accept. championship two weeks ago before capturing a state title last Saturday. year, and a real There was nothing else that would’ve felt piece of the knew that this good. Taking first today with 71 points was our first team title, and I knew that this one Woodside (57th). puzzle. He was a real accomplishment. The pack was fan- would feel great as well.” “I had a real good feeling when our No. 4 one of the ones one would feel tastic. They peaked right at the right time. [Chris Weil] had an outstanding race today, who was injured I was really proud of them.” OAKTON DID not have a single runner and he just came across and had an enor- at the district great as well.” Oakton, with its 71 points, finished ahead finish in the top eight overall. But the Cou- mous smile on his face,” said Tiller. “He meet last year, — Oakton Cross of second place Albemarle County (117 gars placed four in the top 30. Junior An- threw down the hammer, and I just had this and we lost him Country Coach Phil points) of Charlottesville, third place Dou- drew McCullen, who two weeks ago fin- feeling that we’re going to get it done to- for the entire Tiller glas Freeman (149) of Richmond and fourth ished third overall at the Northern Region day.” year. … Our place Mountain View (151) of Stafford in championships, took ninth overall at states Following the race, there was that mixed team crumbled when we lost him be- the team standings. Jefferson High, last with a time of 15 minutes, 55 seconds. feeling of anticipation and total helpless- cause when you lose it at the district year’s state champion and, like Oakton, a Oakton’s second through fourth finishers, ness as the final team scores were being and you’re 13 days away from a state member of the Northern Region, finished senior Neal Hendricks (17th overall, 16:13), totaled up. championship, you don’t really have seventh overall. And another Northern Re- junior Patrick Fulghum (20th, 16:17) and “We weren’t sure and I didn’t want the a lot of time to regroup and get mov- gion team, Lake Braddock, was eighth. senior Chris Weil (26th, 16:29), each con- kids to enjoy anything without knowing that ing.” The team title was the first for Oakton tributed mightily to Oakton’s team title. score, especially since we knew that any- The coach said McCullen worked since 2005. Other solid runs for the Cougars came thing other than first — as bad as it sounds hard to come back from his injuries “We had that run in 2005 and it was very, from senior Karlan Cruz (39th place), se- — was going to feel like a disappointment this year. But it was not easy. very special for us,” recalled Tiller. “It was nior Dante Morales (49th) and junior Matt for this team,” said Tiller. “We set the bar See Oakton Page 15 Cougars Readying for QB Renner and Spartans “They’re scary in the fact that they are so Oakton quarterback Chris Coyer com- to a semifinals game against Chantilly Herndon’s winning good offensively,” said Thompson, of the pleted 6-of-11 passes for 75 yards and also this Friday night. season ends with play- Spartans. “They score a lot of points and ran for 119 yards on 15 carries. “I think our effort was pretty good,” pressure you to do the same.” The Cougars will have their work cut out said Herndon coach Joe Sheaffer. “We off loss to Westfield. Last week, Oakton continued its perfect in slowing down West Springfield and quar- had a great week of practice.” season on into the playoffs with its decisive terback Renner, who was 20-of-31 for 273 But Herndon could not defeat a By Rich Sanders win over South County. First quarter touch- yards passing against Woodson, while also Westfield team it had beaten during the The Connection down runs by running back Trey Watts (10 running for two touchdowns. regular season. Three weeks ago, carries, 85 yards) helped the Cougars build Thompson is not sure it is even possible Herndon celebrated its grandest moment he Oakton High football team a 14-0 lead. The home team still held a 14- to hold the North Carolina-bound Renner of the season when it defeated Westfield, T(11-0), the top seed of the eight- 7 halftime lead before breaking the contest completely in check. 29-28, on a homecoming Saturday after- team, Northern Region Div. 6 open with 16 third quarter points to jetti- “I haven’t seen anyone do it,” said Thomp- noon. But the Hornets, who were 6-2 (larger schools) playoffs, handled visit- son them ahead, 30-7. son. “My guess is to hold the ball [on of- following that win, lost the following two ing South County High, 30-13, in a first “We played well in all areas of the game,” fense] and keep it away from him. I haven’t weeks against Robinson and Oakton to round game last Friday night. said coach Thompson. “On our opening seen anyone shut him down in two years.” close out the regular season on a down As a result, coach Joe Thompson’s Cou- drive we scored and that gave us confi- turn. Both setbacks were lopsided affairs. gars will host West Springfield High in a dence. We got up two scores in the first HERNDON HIGH’S football season came And Herndon could not turn things semifinals game this Friday night. The quarter and that kind of settled us.” to an end last Friday night when the Hor- around in its playoff meeting against high-scoring Spartans, who are led by Jonathan Meadows (17 carries, 101 nets lost at Westfield, 41-22, in a first round Westfield. standout quarterback Bryn Renner, are yards) ran for two touchdowns during the Div. 6 playoff game. The Bulldogs (9-2) took control of the coming off last week’s 72-47 playoff tri- third quarter. Oakton also earned a two- With the loss, Herndon saw its season end action early on by building a 14-0 first umph over W.T. Woodson. point safety in the quarter as well. at 6-5. Westfield, meanwhile, next advances See Herndon, Page 15

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Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale.

Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- ments of record affecting the same, if any.

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