Christopher Gachko, in green, of Reston, walks with his mother and father Lorraine Reston and Michael Gachko, of New Jersey. Christo- pher is captain of the ‘Pineapple Avengers’ and was inspired to walk in honor of his mother, a cancer survivor.

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The Spinal Research Foundation’s volunteers for We Got Your Back fun run and Spinal Research Fair at /The Connection Wiehle Avenue in Reston Fun Run/Walk Mike DiCicco Attracts Hundreds

Photo by Photo From left, Washington Airports Task Force President Leo Schefer and Committee for n Saturday, May 22, Redskins Cheerleaders. The Dulles President Tanya Matthews present MWAA CEO Jim Bennett with a painting Othe Spinal Research event allowed the public to commissioned for his retirement. Foundation hosted its learn about how the spine third annual We’ve Got Your works and how individuals can Back 5K race, 1-mile fun run/ prevent injury and spinal prob- walk and Spinal Health Fair in lems. DXA Scans were also Community Wishes Reston at the Virginia Spine available for the public to indi- Institute’s office on Wiehle Av- cate the risk of bone fractures enue from 8 a.m.-12 noon. and Osteoporosis. About 500 residents partici- “This event has been created MWAA CEO Bon Voyage pated in the fun run. The pro- to inspire our patients and the gram took place during May to public to set goals to improve correspond with National Os- their health,” said Schuler. “We teoporosis Awareness Month. also do this to show that with Under Jim Bennett, airports authority took over Metro Spinal Surgeon Thomas C. modern spinal health care, neck construction, among other accomplishments. Schuler M.D., president of the and back problems can be Spinal Research Foundation, solved simply and safely which spoke during the opening cer- enables them to enjoy their lives By Mike DiCicco D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty (D), D.C. Department of emonies about the foundation’s and contribute to society. Many The Connection Transportation Chief Engineer Nick Nicholson re- goals and efforts. Ethan of the runners today have suc- called Bennett telling him a few years ago that in his Albright, Raeed Doughty, Chris cessfully undergone surgery el. Tom Rust (R-86) had brought a cer business, “Every goal is safety.” It was that attitude, Samules and James Thrash of which allows them to compete tificate of appreciation for Jim Bennett Nicholson said, that made Bennett stand out in his the Washington Redskins made today.” from Gov. Bob McDonnell (R), but he field. an appearance at the event D — Amir Noorbakhsh said he wasn’t going to read it because “Getting big things done really takes stamina and along with the Washington it was much too long. Instead, Rust made his own determination and leadership,” said U.S. Rep. Gerry statement of appreciation for the retiring CEO of the Connolly (D-11), speaking on behalf of the Virginia, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Maryland and Washington, D.C. congressional del- (MWAA). “Northern Virginia is the economic engine egations. He noted that Bennett had led the airports of Virginia, and Dulles Airport may very well be the authority through difficult times in the years after economic engine of Northern Virginia,” he said. “He’s the 9-11 attacks, helped bring Dulles Airport into contributed so much to the economic viability of this the 21st century and managed what amounted to “a area.” small city.” Rust said Bennett had built upon the foundation During Bennett’s tenure, the AeroTrain was built he had inherited and “taken this airport to the next at Dulles Airport, a new air traffic control tower and level.” And, he added, without Bennett’s leadership, two new parking garages were added, a concourse Rail to Dulles probably would not have happened. was expanded, the fourth runway was completed, Rust was one of several speakers at a retirement and the access highway was improved. ceremony for Bennett on Friday afternoon, May 7 at “But perhaps nothing challenged Jim’s leadership the Fairview Park Marriott Hotel in Falls Church, as much as Rail to Dulles,” Connolly said, recalling where hundreds of guests packed the banquet hall. the battle over burying the rail under Tysons Corner The event was staged by the Committee for Dulles, and the ambivalence of the Federal Transit Adminis- the Washington Airports Task Force, the Dulles Area tration, which nearly withdrew federal funding for Transportation Association, the Dulles Corridor Rail the project. Association, Visit Fairfax, and the Dulles Regional Under Bennett, MWAA took ownership of the and Loudoun County chambers of commerce. Dulles Toll Road and took over construction of the Bennett is moving on to work for the Abu Dhabi Metro Silver Line. Now, Connolly said, construction Airports Company on the expansion of the Abu Dhabi was underway. “We can almost touch Rail to Dulles.” Director of Research and Spine Surgeon Brian R. International Airport, a project that he said was “ex- Charles Snelling, chairman of the MWAA board, said Subach M.D., We’ve Got Your Back Director of Volun- citing stuff” from an airport development standpoint. his service to the board began around the time Bennett teers Christine Rodriguez and Chief Executive Officer and Spine Surgeon Thomas C. Schuler M.D. THANKING BENNETT on behalf of Washington, See Bennett, Page 9 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ May 26 - June 1, 2010 ❖ 3 News Week in Reston Cancer Treatment Center Named After Ann B. Rodriguez Community members, physicians, hospital leaders and the friends and family of Ann Rodriguez gathered in the Radiation Oncology Pavilion at Reston Hospital Center to celebrate Rodriguez’s legacy, and the naming of the hospital’s cancer cen- ter in her memory. “Ann was not only a friend of the hospital, but the entire com- munity,” said Bill Adams, president and CEO of Reston Hospital Center. “She had a special way of bringing people together — and she continues to do so even today, as we name the Ann B. Rodriguez Cancer Center in her memory.” A field full of tents at South Lakes High School. Teams supply refreshments to their In addition to the naming of the Cancer Center, Sen. Janet participants during the long night of walking. Howell (D-32) and Del. Ken Plum (D-36) presented Rodriguez’s son Paco Rodriguez with a state resolution honoring her memory and all that she has done for the Northern Virginia community. “I always looked up to my mother and thought she was amaz- Life Triumphs at Reston Relay ing in all that she did for our family, for others, and for the com- munity.” said Paco Rodriguez. “Actions like the one that Reston n Saturday, May 22, South Lakes High mit to having at least one representative walking on Hospital Center is taking today make me realize that she wasn’t School hosted the Reston Relay For the track at all times during the event. In the words just amazing to me, but she had a huge impact on others’ lives as Life. More than 90 teams participated of the ACS, “a world with more birthdays is a world well. It is only fitting that this place of hope and healing now O in the event, raising over $215,000 for with less cancer.” bears her name.” the American Cancer Society. Teams com- Photos by Deb Cobb/The Connection Ann Rodriguez was a beloved advocate for the arts and quality of life issues in Reston and Fairfax County. Her work on countless com- munity organizations, including the Reston Hospital Center Board of Trustees, improved the lives of many. After being treated at Reston Carole Stadfield of Reston is surviv- Hospital Center, Ann lost her battle at home in November 2009. ing leukemia and loves celebrating each birthday. She has been walk- Picnic Pavilions Open at ing at the Relay since 1997. She is getting a massage from Reston Lake Fairfax Park resident Rick Morgan, of Newly completed picnic shelters located along the shore of Lake Rejuvinations Massage in Herndon Fairfax Park were officially opened this month. Members of the who organized the massage tent to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the Park Authority Board ensure walkers would have access and other dignitaries gathered to cut the ribbon and officially to massage throughout the event. open these new, highly sought-after pavilions. The half-million dollar project, funded by the 2008 Park Bond, provides two large picnic shelters, each with an 88-person capacity and two large grills; one catering station for the large picnic shelters; two small picnic shelters, each with a 60-person capacity, one grill and ca- tering station, as well as concrete access ways and walks. Some of the members of Love Your Body Day at team S.T.O.M.P. accom- pany cancer survivor Reston Town Center Susan Bainwol, third Beloved Yoga will lead the way as Northern Virginia’s best yoga from right, around the instructors and alternative health care providers treat the com- track for the first lap of munity to Love Your Body Day, Sunday, June 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the relay. Reston Town Center. The Second Annual Love Your Body Day will be a fun and edu- cational way to celebrate taking care of our bodies from the in- side out. Admission is free. A donation will be encouraged to Reston Interfaith for yoga classes and services offered at the event such as massage and Reiki. The day will feature Yoga Workshops for children, families and adults; live music; complimentary massages; energy healing dem- onstrations; and healthy food samples, as well as the opportunity to ask your questions about alternative healing therapies such as Reiki, chiropractic, massage and yoga therapy for chronic illness. “It’s an event for everyone — young and old, yogis and those who’ve never tried yoga before — to discover and rediscover the Jim Radmore of Herndon many ways we can take care of our bodies so we can feel stron- and Jane Ackley of ger, healthier and better able to manage stress,” said Maryam Vienna kick off the event Ovissi, co-owner of Beloved Yoga. walking the Survivors Love Your Body event is organized by Beloved Yoga, which has Lap. Cancer survivors are studios in Reston and Great Falls, and is presented with support invited to walk the first from local yoga and wellness studios in the area. There will be lap of the relay. drawings for free yoga classes, massages and other services of- fered all day long. For more information and an event schedule, visit www.belovedyoga.com or call 703-860-9642.

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An independent, locally owned weekly Remembering on Memorial Day 2010 newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Iraq and more than 1,000 have Iraq. Kirkpatrick, who graduated school after 9/11. Maj. William F. 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Close to home, been killed in Afghanistan since from Park View High School in Hecker III, a 1987 graduate of many to honor. Sept. 11, 2001. More than 40,000 Sterling, and also considered McLean High School, was killed in NEWS DEPARTMENT: have been wounded in Iraq and Herndon and Reston as his home- action in An Najaf, Iraq, Jan. 5, To discuss ideas and concerns, Call: 703-778-9410 Afghanistan. towns, was a champion slam poet. 2005. Staff Sgt. Ayman Taha, 31, e-mail: n Memorial Day, we On Memorial Day, we honor and His father, Ed Kirkpatrick, calls of Vienna, was killed Dec. 30, [email protected] remember all of thank all those who have served him the “warrior poet,” and he and 2005, when an enemy munitions Kemal Kurspahic those who have died in the military, in times of war and his wife help injured vets at Walter cache he was prepping for demo- Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 O [email protected] in military service, peace. It is also a time to reinvigo- Reed through the Yellow Ribbon lition exploded. Army Capt. Chris nearly 300,000 in World War II, rate efforts to provide the best ser- fundPetty of Vienna was killed Jan. 5, Justin Fanizzi Editorial Assistant more than 30,000 in Korea, more vices and opportunities to our vet- (www.yellowribbonfund.org). 2006. 703-224-3032 than 50,000 in Vietnam. erans. The Post-9/11 GI Bill dra- Ami Neiberger-Miller of Sterling Staff Sgt. George T. Alexander [email protected] More than 160 U.S. Military ser- matically increases the educa- lost her brother, U.S. Army Spc. Jr., the 2,000th soldier to be killed Mike DiCicco vice personnel from Virginia have tional benefits extended to mem- Christopher Neiberger, in August in Iraq, was literally born into the Community Reporter 703-778-9441 been killed in Iraq and Afghani- bers of the military who have 2007 when he was killed by a Army here in Northern Virginia, at [email protected] stan, including several in the last served at least three months of roadside bomb while serving in DeWitt Army Hospital at Fort Julia O’Donoghue year. Earlier this month, on May active duty since Sept. 11, 2001. Baghdad, Iraq. He was 22 when Belvoir. Alexander died at Brooke Education & Politics 12, 2010, Donald J. Lamar II, 23 George Mason University has been he died. 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Nicholas Rapavi, 22, of Spring- counterterrorism efforts in eastern Barbara Parkinson After 9/11, Cahir decided to O’Connell High School in Arling- field, died Nov. 24, 2006, of Afghanistan. Employment Advertising 703-778-9413 leave his career as a journalist and ton. wounds received during combat in Among other local lives lost: [email protected] join the Marine Corps. After his Pfc. David Sharrett, 27 of Anbar province in Iraq. Army Cpl. Lance Cpl. Tavon Lee Hubbard, 24, application to become a Marine Oakton, died Jan, 16, 2008 in Iraq. Andy D. Anderson, 24, was killed of Reston; 1st Lt. Alexander Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm had originally been denied be- On Oct. 24, 2008, his father, David by enemy fire in Ar Ramadi, Iraq Wetherbee, 27, of McLean; 1st Lt. 703-778-9433 cause of his age, he lobbied mem- H. Sharrett, was on hand along on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. Jeff Kaylor, 25, of Clifton; Coast [email protected] bers of Congress to get a special with former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis Airman 1st Class LeeBernard E. Guard Petty Officer Nathan B. Editor in Chief exemption. (R) as the Oakton Post Office on Chavis, 21, was killed Oct. 14, Bruckenthal, 24, of Herndon; Steven Mauren Managing Editors “We all thought he was crazy,” White Granite Drive was renamed 2006, by sniper fire in Iraq, trying Army Chief Warrant Officer Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic said Brett Lieberman, a former to honor his son. to protect civilians from a roadside Sharon T. Swartworth, 43, of Photography: Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, colleague at Newhouse News Ser- Army 1st Lt. Thomas J. Brown, bomb. Mount Vernon; Command Sgt. Craig Sterbutzel vice. a George Mason University gradu- Spc. Robert Drawl Jr., 21, a 2003 Maj. James D. Blankenbecler, 40, Art/Design: Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, Fairfax Station resident Pfc. ate and Burke resident, died on graduate of T.C. Williams High of Mount Vernon; Capt. James F. John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, Dillon Jutras, 20, was killed in Sept. 23, 2008, while serving in School, was killed by a bomb in Adamouski, 29, of Springfield; John Smith Production Manager: combat operations in Al Anbar Iraq. His unit came under small Kunar, Afghanistan, on Aug. 19, Sgt. DeForest L. Talbert, 22, of Al- Jean Card Province of Iraq Oct. 29, 2005. arms fire, and Brown, 26, died 2006. exandria; Marine Cpl. Binh N. Le, Dillon Jutras’s younger brother, from his wounds. United States Army Specialist 20, of Alexandria; Staff Sgt. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 Circulation Manager: Hunter Drake Jutras, has helped Felipe J. Garcia Villareal, 26 of Russell Verdugo, 34, of Alexandria. Linda Pecquex us remember by submitting draw- HERE ARE the names of some of Burke, was injured in Iraq and Army Capt. Mark N. Stubenhofer, [email protected] ings every year; this year his por- the local men and women who flown to Washington Hospital Cen- 30, from Springfield; Marine Gun- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, trait of his brother Dillon appeared have died in Iraq and Afghanistan. ter, where he died Feb. 12, 2006. nery Sgt. Javier Obleas-Prado L.L.C. on the cover of the Burke We repeat these names several He was a graduate of Herndon Pena, 36, from Falls Church; Ma- Peter Labovitz President/CEO Children’s Connection. Hunter, a times a year to honor their service High School. rine Sgt. Krisna Nachampassak, sixth grader at White Oaks El- and to keep their memories in our Capt. Shane R. M. Mahaffee, 36, 27, from Burke; Army Staff Sgt. Mary Kimm Publisher/Chief Operating Officer ementary, wrote: “My drawing of consciousness. a 1987 graduate of Mount Vernon Nathaniel J. Nyren, 31, from 703-778-9433 my brother Dillon who was a If you know of someone who High School, died May 15, 2006. Reston; Marine Lance Cpl. Tenzin [email protected] Ranger in the U.S. Army. He de- should be included in this list, or He was a lawyer, married, with Dengkhim, 19, from Falls Church, Jerry Vernon ployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi if you would like to share how you two children. His parents live in Navy Chief Joel Egan Baldwin, 37, Executive Vice President [email protected] Freedom. He was killed in action are honoring the memory of a fam- Alexandria. from Arlington; Maj. Joseph on Oct. 29, 2005. I miss him very ily member or friend lost, or about U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicho- McCloud, of Alexandria; Major Wesley DeBrosse Controller much.” the progress of someone injured, las Kirven, 21, was killed in Af- Gloria D. Davis, 47 of Lorton. please let us know. ghanistan in 2005 during a Debbie Funk National Sales, 703-778-9444 MORE THAN 4,300 U.S. mili- Sgt. 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ened to vote against the county budget un- High school families less the school board addressed the needs will have to pay for AP/ of extended-day schools. “I was supporting these programs because IB tests and sports. they have been shown to make a differ- ence,” said Supervisor Gerry Hyland (Mount Vernon).

Photo by By Julia O’Donoghue Hyland and some other supervisors pre- The Connection viously said that the county would be will- ing to provide extra money to the school lyssa Whitney and Christopher Louise Krafft system to cover the cost of providing tran- Burkhalter are each taking three sitional funding to the extended-day AAdvanced Placement (AP) schools. courses at West Springfield High The School Board reduced the school sys- School this year. tems staff reserve by 4.5 positions to pay The two juniors said the courses tend to /The Connection for transition funding for the extended day be the most challenging classes at the high schools. The staff reserve, which is used to school. Students who sit for the AP exam at deal with unexpectedly large class sizes at the end of the year also get an automatic the beginning of the school year, contains bump in their grade point average. more than 200 positions. “I know a lot of people take them just to “I believe the funding will be replenished get that GPA bump,” said Alyssa. by the Board of Supervisors,” said Storck, But starting next year, families will have Starting next year, high school students who participate on a sports who led the fight for extended-day schools to think about more than academic rigor team with Fairfax County Public Schools will have to pay a $100 fee. to receive more money on the School Board. and grade point averages when deciding how many AP or International Baccalaure- fund-raising they already do among parents “There are consequences for the level of THE SCHOOL BOARD also pulled ate (IB) classes a student should take. and in the community. The boosters are funding we haven’t received,” said School $200,000 that would have gone to the pub- As part of the 2010-11 school year bud- expected to raise all the money for uni- Board president Kathy Smith (Sully). lic schools’ staff reserve to fully cover the get, the Fairfax County School Board has forms, equipment and playing field upkeep Fairfax, which has seen a decline in cost of transporting elementary school stu- imposed a $75 fee for each AP or IB test a at most schools. county revenue overall for two consecutive dents to Advanced Academic centers, for- student takes. “Every single uniform you see out there years, provides more than 70 percent of the merly known as Gifted and Talented cen- Both Alyssa and Christopher plan to take is paid for by us,” said Crider. school system’s overall funding. It also de- ters. three more AP classes next year as seniors. votes over half of all revenue collected to In February, the School Board had voted And they will have to pay $425 if they want LOW-INCOME FAMILIES are expected to paying for the public school system. to cut transportation for those students who to sit for the exams. be exempt from both sets of fees. But School Board members said the pub- attend centers but have “local” Advanced “If you have to pay $75 for that GPA Students who qualify for free or reduced- lic school system is being asked to serve Academic classes offered at their base bump, families might take a second look at price lunch, which make up approximately more students with less funding. Along with school. taking that class,” said Christopher, who still 25 percent of Fairfax’s student body, will the decline in the transfer from the county, The proposed budget always called for the said it unlikely to affect how many AP ex- not be required to pay for AP/IB exams or Fairfax County Public Schools expected an school system to continue transportation for ams he takes next year. sports participation. enrollment increase of about 1,700 students those students who do not have gifted Students do have the option of enrolling But critics of the fees said a large swath next year. classes at their base schools. in an AP or IB class without taking the exam. of families who don’t fall under the low- School officials said that amounts to a A few years ago, the school system started But school officials admit the class does not income exemption would have a hard time $300 reduction in per pupil spending from allowing general education elementary necessarily carry as much weight with col- paying for extra testing and sports partici- this year to next year overall. schools to apply for the opportunity to of- lege and university admissions officers with- pation. “People have to recognize we already fer “local level IV” services, otherwise out the exam score. In order to qualify for a free or reduced- spend far less than neighboring districts,” known as Advanced Academic or Gifted and When they don’t take the AP or IB test, price lunch, a family of four must have a said School Board member Dan Storck Talented classes. This allows schools with a students also automatically forfeit the right median income of $41,000 per year or (Mount Vernon). large number of students who qualify to to earn college credit for the coursework. lower. The average median family income attend Advanced Academic centers to re- Students who play sports next year will in Fairfax County is over $100,000 per year. IN SPITE OF concerns about funding, the tain a larger portion of their student popu- have to pay a $100 fee for each team they “For many families trying to make it in School Board did restore some of the fund- lation. join. this Fairfax County world, this is going to ing it had cut out of an initial budget pro- The school system maintains that no dif- School Board members who voted in fa- be hard. A public education in Fairfax is posal passed last winter. ference exists in the quality of education vor of the fee said it helped the school sys- anything but free,” said Dean Norton, presi- Most elementary schools with extended offered at an Advanced Academic center tem avoid cutting some sports programs — dent of Mount Vernon High School’s Parent school hours on Monday, a program for- and in “local” Advanced Academic classes. like indoor track and freshman teams — Teach Student Association. merly known as Project Excel, will receive But several advocates for gifted and talented altogether. extra money next year to help with the tran- education believe students that attend a But critics of the fee said it would have a SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS said the sition of moving to traditional schedule. center tackle more complicated material. disproportionate effect on schools with state and local governments are to blame Schools with the extended day on Mon- They have pushed to maintain bus service smaller student bodies. Those schools can- for the new fees and programmatic cuts day tend to be among the neediest in the to centers for all students, including those not afford the drop in participation that a included in the school system’s $2.2 billion county, with at least 40 percent of their stu- who have Advanced Academic classes of- new sports fee might bring. budget next year. dents coming from low-income families. fered in their base school, because they con- “We already have a small football team. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Nearly a decade ago, officials implemented tend the programs are different. We already don’t have as many kids as other for example, decreased the amount of an extended day on Monday at these Some School Board members said it schools. Are we going to be risking more money it transferred to the schools by $16 schools to help boost academic achieve- would raise equity issues to provide trans- injuries if we have fewer players?” said million when compared to the current year’s ment. portation for Advanced Academic centers Robin Crider, president of the athletic boost- allocation. Approximately $2 million would In February, the School Board voted to to one group of children and not another. ers at Marshall High School, one of the have covered the AP/IB testing fees and an cut all extra funding the schools received “As long as we are going to have Level IV county’s smallest high schools. extra $1.8 million would have helped avoid for the extended day out of next year’s bud- centers, all families have to have access to Several high school booster clubs are also the new athletic fees, according to budget get. They restored some of that funding this it,” said School Board member Jane Strauss concerned the new fee will detract from the documents. past week after county supervisors threat- (Dranesville).

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Faith Notes are for announcements and events in tal chaplain at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She also served the faith community, including special holiday ser- as an associate pastor intern at her home church in vices. Send to [email protected]. Covington. In 2003, she graduated from The Can- Deadline is Thursday. dler School of Theology at Emory University with a Master of Divinity. Upon graduation, Tuttle was Bishop Charlene Kammerer announces the then appointed to her first full-time appointment at appointment of the Reverend Samantha Tuttle as Centreville United Methodist Church in Centreville. Abandoned Boats the senior pastor of Dranesville UMC, effective July In June of 2006 she was ordained as an Elder in Full 1, 2010. Samantha Tuttle grew up in Covington, Connection. Va., where she attended Granbery Memorial United Reston Association is currently Methodist Church. In 1998 she graduated from Samantha and her husband Mike love the outdoors Ferrum College with a degree in Environmental and enjoy hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, and travel- looking for the owners of the Science. She then moved to Raleigh, N.C., where she ing to new places. They have a young son Noah and taught high school Science and Bible, along with two dogs, a Welsh terrier and a Labrador mix. following boats found on Reston lakes: coaching volleyball. ‘Dharma 24/7.’ 10:30 a.m. on Saturday May 29, Entering seminary in Atlanta, Ga., Tuttle served at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1625 Wiehle Lake Thoreau: as a general ministry intern at Northside United Ave., Reston. Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center presents The following boat is available Methodist Church, as a chaplain for the homeless, Geshe Gelek on integrating Buddhism into daily lives. • Yellow, “Sawyer” canoe to be given away by a raffle. at Crossroads Community Ministry, and as a hospi- $25-$35. www.guhyasamaja.org/geshegelek1.htm. Please note: only Reston residents • Yellow, “Snark” sailboat are eligible for the drawing. Bennett Leaves Airports Authority • Red, “Sears” canoe A two-seater pontoon, From Page 3 in the future,” he said. He added that the Lake Anne: gray “Sun Dolphin” with an ceremony was not his wake and that he electric motor and paddle. became the CEO seven years ago, and he would be in and out of the area to watch • Red “Coleman” canoe said the usual “constructive tension” had the Metro line near completion. existed between the CEO and the board, The Washington Airports Task Force pre- while he had watched projects that Bennett sented Bennett with a painting of Dulles Names will be drawn during the second week of June. had initiated reach completion. “None of us Airport and himself, which it had commis- in this room is going to give up until that sioned from local artist Jane Fitzgerald. For Reston residents only. rail goes all the way out to Dulles,” Snelling After the speeches, Bennett said the Metro said. project was the most memorable of his time at MWAA, where he worked for a total of To enter your name or to claim BENNETT told the crowd members that the 14 years. “Obviously, the Dulles Corridor your boat, please call Brian Petty measure of MWAA’s success would be de- Metro project has been very much fun and termined by their later generations. “Im- very challenging,” he said. at Reston Association 703-435-6535. provements we make today aren’t for us. He said he hoped the airport would con- They are for those who live and work here tinue to grow in his absence, “as demand merits.”

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ May 26 - June 1, 2010 ❖ 9 Education●Learning●Fun Seahawks Win Battle of the Grads winning school’s T- for the ANG Party. “We one will be there.” celebratory night when the South Lakes, Herndon high school shirt for an entire know, for this night, community really pulls to- compete in ticket sales for all-night academic day. that they are safe and HERNDON’S ALL-NIGHT gether,” said Butler. “It’s one off the roads.” GRAD PARTY promises non- of my favorite nights of the grad parties. SOUTH LAKES PRIN- Both All-Night Grad stop entertainment complete year, and the ethics are smart. CIPAL Bruce Butler Parties are alcohol- with laser tag, a casino, a The seniors are safe.” By Monica Akhtar to see which graduates would was confident that his and drug-free events magician and huge grand South Lakes High School’s The Connection rally together the highest senior Seahawks that will help to prizes like bicycles, laptops, senior class proved to be ticket sales for their upcoming would be victorious, prevent the type of iPads and much more. “There victorious in this competition. he South Lakes All-Night Grad Parties. “I’m but he commends the accidents that have really is no down time, the As of May 17, 48 percent of Seahawks and the 100 percent sure my South friendly nature of the become all too com- students will not want to South Lakes’ senior class Herndon High Lakes Seahawks will win the Herndon/South Lakes mon recently. “This is leave before morning,” said purchased tickets for their All Hornets have competition over Herndon,” rivalry. “South Lakes a very exciting time for Petty. Night Grad Party compared to alwaysT been huge rivals, but said Nick Gillum, a senior at kids and Herndon kids the kids,” said Leslie South Lakes’ All-Night Grad 41 percent of Herndon’s. the most recent battle that South Lakes. are friends,” he said. Petty, Herndon High’s Party promises endless games However, seniors from both brewed between the two “Herndon will dominate this “The competition is ANG chair. “Accidents and amusement including schools are expected to schools was like none they competition against South always friendly, and are not only alcohol, funny photo ops, a candy continue to purchase tickets. have had before. This new Lakes,” said senior Kelsey good spirited, it is a but speed involved. room and a cash machine. The rival principals have Photo by Monica Akhtar/The Connection competition went beyond Deford, from Herndon High. very positive competi- South Lakes High School senior Taylor Thompson with her principal Bruce Butler. We want to keep the The night’s entertainment kept their promise and it is athletics and academics and Seniors from both schools tion.” kids safe.” includes a hypnotist show. said that South Lakes is focused solely on the spirit of raced to purchase their tickets Neither the Seahawks, nor tion night. keep seniors safe on gradua- “The party will keep us out Every student will leave the arranging to send William the two graduating senior to the All-Night Grad Party in the Hornets want to see their All-Night Grad Parties have tion night. “The biggest thing of trouble, and help us to party with a prize. The prizes Bates, Herndon High’s princi- classes. order to avoid losing to their principal supporting the rival. been a tradition of both is to keep kids safe, to give avoid any sort of temptation range from cash prizes and pal, a SLHS T-shirt in the near The South Lakes seniors and school’s biggest rivals. The Although they are competing, schools for more than 20 them an alcohol- and drug- on graduation night,” said gift cards to grand prizes that future. the Herndon High seniors losing school’s principal the two schools have a com- years, and they have suc- free option,” said Ellen Senior Taylor Thompson from will not be revealed until the were engaged in competition would be forced to wear the mon goal: safety on gradua- ceeded in their mission to Jennings, South Lakes’ chair South Lakes. “I know every- night of the party. “It’s a

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Photo Contributed This year’s winners and the participants in the award cer- emony are, from left, South Lakes Principal Bruce Butler, Jaspreet Sambe, Bicycle Club Treasurer Ken Th- ompson, Diamon Pearson, Bicycle Club contest chair Barbara Lytle, Lorena Arias, Haseeb Ahmad, Camille Hunter and South Lakes High School graphics art instructor Amy Saylor. South Lakes Graphics Arts Winners School Graphics Art Department. winning jersey. The award cer- Bicycle Club Students complete jersey designs emony was held on Thursday, May recognizes that they submit to the club, and 13. This year’s winners and awards from the more than 60 entries re- are: Diamon Pearson, first place, jersey designs. ceived this year, the club selected $500 and jersey; Jaspreet Sambe, a first-, second- and third-place second place, $300; Arthur Kay, design, as well as three honorable third place, $200; Camille Hunter, ach year, the Reston Bicycle mentions. Each year, the club uses honorable mention, $100; Lorena EClub sponsors a bike jersey the first-place design for that year’s Arias, honorable mention, $100; design contest in conjunc- club jersey. South Lakes and the Haseeb Ahmad, honorable men- tion with the South Lakes High first-place winner also receive a tion, $100.

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THURSDAY/MAY 27 Night Hike. 7 p.m. at Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston. Look for nocturnal insects, flying squirrels and frogs that are just waking up from daytime sleep, and learn what makes these Home Improvements and Repairs that Always Get an A+ animals suited for the night. $4 RA Fully Insured Class A Contractor members, $6 Non-members. All ages. Reserve at 703-476-9689 ext. 6540 or [email protected]. Michael Franti & Spearhead. 7 p.m. ‘Swan Lake’ at Reston Center Stage at Wolf Trap Foundation for the The Ravel Dance Studio, a non profit organization, Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, will be performing the classical ballet, ‘Swan Lake.’ Vienna. $74-$471. 703-938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org. Anastassia Perfilieva, above, a junior at South Lakes High School, will perform the lead of Odette/Odile. FRIDAY/MAY 28 She joined the Ravel Dance Studio at age five speak- Garrison Keillor: A Prairie Home ing only Russian. She has since risen through the Companion Live Broadcast. 8 ranks of the ballet school and is planning to attend a p.m. at Wolf Trap Foundation for the B.F.A. ballet university and then going on to dance Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. $48-$298. 703-938-2404 or professionally. The performances take place at the www.wolftrap.org. Reston Center Stage on Friday, May 28, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 29, 2 p.m. General admission $15. SATURDAY/MAY 29 Tickets sold at the box office door. For more informa- Garrison Keillor: A Prairie Home tion call 703-437-9664. Companion Live Broadcast. 5:45 p.m. at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, States Marine Band, with fireworks. 703-938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org. Vienna. $48-$353. 703-938-2404 or Free. www.wolftrap.org. or 703-255- www.wolftrap.org. 1868. Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.- Reston Community Orchestra. 4 FRIDAY/JUNE 4 1 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 p.m. at the Reston Community Jazz Dessert Concert. 7:30 p.m. at Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. The Center, Hunters Woods Village the Reston Community Center, 2310 Fairfax County Master Gardeners Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Colts Neck Road, Reston. With the Association gives tips and strategies. Reston. Maestro Dingwall Fleary to South Lakes High School Jazz Hawks 703-242-4020. conduct “Celebrating Youth: For the and the Langston Hughes Middle BBQ and Bluegrass Fundraiser. 2-8 Young of All Ages.Ó With juggler/ School Jazz Ensemble. Proceeds go to p.m. at Loudoun County 4-H comedian Jonathan Austin, student the South Lakes High School Band Fairgrounds, 17558 Dry Mill Road, soloists Dominic Favia on trumpet Boosters for new band uniforms. $15 Leesburg. Music by the Seldom and Shankar Balasubramanian on Adults, $8 Students, under age 12 Scene. Proceeds support charities violin. Spring and Four Seasons by free with adult. including ECHO and clean drinking Antonio Vivaldi, Symphony No.5 1⁄2 www.southlakesbandboosters.org. water projects, and provide by Don Gillis and more. Free 2010 Herndon Festival. 5-11 p.m. at scholarships for college students. admission; donations accepted. the Herndon Municipal Center 777 Purchase tickets at www.restoncommunityorchestra or Lynn St., Herndon. Hotel California www.DullesRotaryBBQ.com or 571- 703-860-0108. tribute to the Eagles and Davy 521-0646. Knowles & Back Door Slam. Carnival, Call for Extras for Local Film “For children’s hands-on art area, arts & the Glory.” 200 extras, ages 9 and WEDNESDAY/JUNE 2 crafts show, business expo, 10K/5K up, needed for a basketball game Riverdance. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap races and fitness expo, K-9 2K and scene. 10-12 hours filming day Foundation for the Performing Arts, Doggie Expo and a variety of ethnic starting in the morning. Contact 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. $46-$192. food vendors. Free and open to the [email protected]. 703-938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org. public, although there is a charge for www.fortheglorythemovie.com. some activities. www.Herndonfestival.net. THURSDAY/JUNE 3 Riverdance. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap SUNDAY/MAY 30 2010 Herndon Festival. 6-10 p.m. at Foundation for the Performing Arts, Jimmy’s Annual Memorial Day & the Herndon Municipal Center 777 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. $46-$192. Anniversary Party. 8:30 a.m.: Lynn St., Herndon. Bill Kirchen, 703-938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org. Motorcyclists are invited to join Who’s Bad tribute to Michael Jimmy & Ride Captain Ron Davis for Jackson, and Gantzer & Groover. Rolling Thunder. Complimentary Carnival, fireworks on Thursday and SATURDAY/JUNE 5 Continental Breakfast at Jimmy’s. 9 Saturday, children’s hands-on art Opening Reception. 6-8 p.m. Reston a.m:. Depart directly for the Vietnam area, arts & crafts show, business Museum & Shop, 1639 Washington Memorial (We will not be riding to expo, 10K/5K races and fitness expo, Plaza, Lake Anne Village Center, the Pentagon or participating in the K-9 2K and Doggie Expo and a Reston. Reston Stream Restoration, parade.) Scenic Ride back to variety of ethnic food vendors. Free presented by Wetland Studies. Free. Jimmy’s via White’s Ferry. 12 noon: and open to the public, although www.RestonMuseum.org. Outdoor Party in the alley begins there is a charge for some activities. 2010 Herndon Festival. 10 a.m.-11 with Live Crawfish, Crabs & Lobster, www.Herndonfestival.net. p.m. at the Herndon Municipal BBQ Ribs, Chicken, Burgers, Dogs & Daryl Davis. 7:30 p.m. at Frying Pan Center 777 Lynn St., Herndon. The more. Live music & DJ. 12 noon – 9 Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Grandsons, Gabe Dixon and Marshall p.m. - live music outside: Acoustic Herndon. Blues, rockabilly, Crenshaw. Carnival, fireworks on Jams hosted by Jay Hutchinson, rock’n’roll, boogie woogie and more. Thursday and Saturday, children’s Andre Fox, Undercurrent, Augur, Free. 703-324-7469 or hands-on art area, arts & crafts show, Brian Symmes, JOTT-O Blues Band, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ business expo, 10K/5K races and Louis Coppola, Compliments of performances. fitness expo and a variety of ethnic George, Clarence Buffalo, Nasty Open Mic for Bands Night. 9 p.m. at food vendors. Free and open to the Little People feat. Mike O’Meara; Jimmy’s Tavern, 697 Spring St., Old public, although there is a charge for 10:30 p.m. – live music inside: 10:30 Town Herndon (on the Corner of some activities. Nigel Brewer, 11 Desperate Elden and Spring Streets). Bands will www.Herndonfestival.net. Measures, 12 Soul Craft. Anniversary receive 30 minutes to play, and must K9-2K Dog Walk & Doggie Expo. Special from 12 Noon-2pm: pre-sign with Andre’ Love at Bready Park 814 Ferndale Ave., Discounted Crabs, Lobster & [email protected] or 703- Herndon. Registration begins 8:15 Crawfish. No cover. Help us support 984-9114. Walk–ins will only be a.m., Walk at 9 a.m. and Expo at 10 Operation Homefront. accepted if time permits. All types of a.m. Held in conjunction with the 2010 Summer Blast Off: “The music welcomed. 703-435-5467. Herndon Festival. $15 before May 30 President’s Own.” 8 p.m. Wolf Riverdance. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap and $20 from May 31-June 5. $10 for Trap Foundation for the Performing Foundation for the Performing Arts, each additional dog from the same Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. United 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. $46-$192. household. barknbubblesdogwash.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ May 26 - June 1, 2010 ❖ 13 Sports Herndon, South Lakes Baseball Seasons Conclude at

Hornets give Oakton a two-out double off the bat of Lucian Fox late game score; for South Lakes’ second run. Langley tied the game in the bottom of the second on a Seahawks defeat hit batter, two Seahawk errors and an RBI double. Langley, then fall to In the South Lakes third, Billy McLaughlin walked with two outs. David Odlen then Stone Bridge. reached on an error, advancing Mclaughlin to third. The Seahawks then executed a two- out double steal with McLaughlin scoring By Rich Sanders to give the Seahawks a 3-2 lead. The Connection Photo courtesy of South Lakes Baseball The score remained 3-2 until the bottom of the seventh when a Langley pinch hitter hile the Herndon High base led off with a double to left field. Beck struck ball team’s bid to qualify for out the next batter on three pitches and got Wthe Northern Region play the second out on a shallow fly ball to left. offs for the first time in four Langley’s ninth hitter then stroked a years fell short this spring, the Hornets did single to right field with the lead runner record a winning record under their new holding at third base. The next Langley hit- coach, Greg Miller. ter managed an infield single up the middle The Hornets saw their season end on May to score the tying run, setting the stage for 18 with a 13-6 extra innings home loss to extra innings. Oakton in a first round game of the For the night, Beck, the South Lakes start- Concorde District tournament. Herndon fin- ing pitcher, allowed four hits and struck out ished the season 11-7 under Miller, who was six for the win. He consistently stayed ahead named the program’s head coach this past in the count, throwing 84 of his 112 pitches off-season following the retirement of South Lakes ace pitcher John Beck, center, with members of the for strikes. He threw first pitch strikes to former longtime Herndon Manager Al Seahawks’ coaching staff, including head coach Galvin Morris, far left. 26 of the 33 batters he faced. Only four McCullock. Langley batters managed a three-ball count. The playoff setback to Oakton ended competed and finds a way to get it done. Beck was assisted by a couple of nice Herndon’s season-long goal of qualifying for “We wanted to go to He doesn’t strike out much and he has [ex- Seahawk defensive plays, including a line- the 16-team regional tournament, which is tra base hit] power.” drive to third baseman Sweet, resulting in set to begin later this week. A win over the regionals. [The season] Hvozdovic, a left-handed starting pitcher, a double play, and a running catch in right Cougars would have advanced Herndon to missed several games over the second half field by Odlen. the district semifinals as well as automati- was a stepping stone for of the season as a result of an injury. He did The Seahawks managed only three hits cally qualifying them for regionals. the program.” return to play in the team’s final game on the night, a Forrest single, Fox’s RBI Herndon made a late-game rally against against Oakton. double, and McLaughlin’s two-bagger. Oakton, but the guest Cougars put the con- — Greg Miller, Herndon coach “He throws the ball around 80 and has a test away for good with a huge eighth in- real good curve ball,” said Miller, of the THE FOLLOWING DAY saw the ning. wanted to go to regionals. [The season] was southpaw. “The biggest thing is he throws Seahawks’ season end with a 9-2 district Trailing 6-0 going into its final at-bats in a stepping stone for the program.” strikes.” quarterfinals loss at Stone Bridge High. The the top of the seventh inning, Herndon ral- Herndon had several players earn All- Seahawks Defeat Langley in Liberty Play- Seahawks jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the lied for six runs to tie the game and force Concorde District recognition this season. in Game top of the first inning, but Stone Bridge extra innings. The Hornets began the come- The Hornets’ First Team members were se- South Lakes High won a Liberty District came back with nine unanswered runs to back inning with three straight singles from niors Nick Impellizzeri (outfield), Dan Shill baseball tournament play-in game over Lan- eliminate the Seahawks from postseason Alex Clark, Dylan Garten and JJ McMann (pitcher) and Zach Reif (DH). Making Sec- gley, 4-3. The postseason contest, which play. to load the bases. Herndon’s next batter, ond Team was senior Alex Clark (first base), went into extra innings, was played on May Forrest, in the top of the first, led off with Connor McNichol, was hit by a pitch to force while two Herndon players — sophomore 19 at Langley High School. an infield single and took second on a in the Hornets’ first run. catcher Matt Smith (catcher) and senior In the top of the eighth inning of a 3-3 throwing error. Sweet followed with a walk. Herndon went on to score five more runs Paul Hvozdovic (pitcher) — made Honor- tie, Seahawk Wilfredo Corps-Ortiz manu- Then, with Corps-Ortiz at the plate, Forrest that inning, two crossing the plate on a two- able Mention. factured what proved to be the winning run and Sweet executed a double steal, putting run single from Zach Reif. Both Impellizzeri and Hvozdovic recently for his team. Leading off the inning, Corps- Seahawks on second and third base. Corps- Following seven full innings, the game committed to play baseball next school year Ortiz coaxed a walk before eventually steal- Ortiz came through with a single to left was deadlocked at 6-6. But Oakton an- at Shepherd University (W.Va.). The Rams ing both second and third base. On the steal field, scoring Forrest and moving Sweet to swered Herndon’s breakout inning by tal- are an NCAA Division 2 program. Both Hor- of third base, which occurred with two outs, third. Sweet then scored on a double-play lying seven runs in the top of the eighth to net players visited the Shepherd University Corps-Ortiz went on to score when the groundout off the bat of McLaughlin. all but put the game away. campus together a couple weeks ago before throw from the catcher sailed into left field. The Seahawks threatened again in the It was a frustrating game for Herndon, making their decisions to attend the liberal His run gave South Lakes the lead for good second inning, loading the bases with no which made some costly defensive mistakes arts school, located about an hour away. at 4-3. outs on an Odlen single and two Stone and had a difficult time overall in holding “I’m real excited for them,” said Miller. South Lakes starting pitcher John Beck Bridge errors. But a strikeout and an inning- down Oakton’s prolific offense. “You want to see your guys play at the next finished off a stellar performance by shut- ending double play silenced the Seahawks “We really just got outplayed the whole level.” ting down Langley in the bottom half of the with no runs. game,” said Miller. “We had a couple of criti- Impellizzeri, who along with being First eighth to secure the win. After the second inning, Stone Bridge cal errors. Oakton can really swing the bats Team All-District was also named Honor- South Lakes managed a single run in each starter Spencer Brookbank settled in and and we didn’t do a good job of keeping them able Mention All-Northern Region, was a of the first three innings of the game. Ryan shut down the Seahawks, facing the mini- off base.” four-year starter for the Herndon varsity. He Forrest singled to start off the game before mum three batters the rest of the way. The It was a particularly tough loss for played mostly in the outfield this season but being forced out on a Will Sweet infield only Seahawk base hit after the second Herndon because of the way the team also played five games at shortstop. grounder. Sweet took second on a throw- came on a Corps-Ortiz double to deep right fought back to tie it. “Nick has a lot of ability and is very ver- ing error, advanced to third on a Corps-Ortiz center field. On the extra base hit, Corps- “It was a bittersweet loss,” said Miller. “I’m satile,” said Miller. “He can play pretty much grounder and scored on a wild pitch. Ortiz was thrown out at third base going real proud of the kids for scoring six runs any position on the field, which colleges In the second inning, Austin Schweppe for a triple. in the bottom of the seventh to tie it. We like. [At the plate] he really battles. He just was hit by a pitch and eventually scored on South Lakes finished the season 6-16.

14 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ May 26 - June 1, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News 703-917-6464 Zone 1: • Reston Employment Zone 1 Ad Deadline: • Herndon • Loudoun Tuesday 4 p.m.

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16 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ May 26 - June 1, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion 703-917-6400 Zone 1: • Reston Classified Zone 1 Ad Deadline: • Herndon • Loudoun Monday Noon Lessons from Tragedies By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements in ship design, use State Delegate (D-36) of materials, and PUBLIC NOTICE: OBITUARY ship operation. We PROPOSAL TO CLEAN UP A PETROLEUM UNDER- here was undoubtedly a feeling of have been able to GROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) SITE. elation among the 2,228 passen avert other disas- There has been a release from an underground storage tank T system at: gers and crewmembers as they ters like it. With The Reston Community Center, boarded the Titanic ocean liner for her Deepwater Hori- 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, Virginia 20191. maiden voyage April 10, 1912. There was zon we must ex- The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is no way to know that by amine seriously requiring the Reston Community Center to prepare a Correc- tive Action Plan to address cleanup of petroleum contamina- April 15 only 705 of whether we want tion at this site. If you have questions regarding the cleanup, please contact: Commentary them would survive her to put some of our John P. Diehl, sinking. After all, the most fragile natu- Environmental Consultants and Contractors, Inc., 43045 John Mosby Highway, Suite 100, Chantilly, VA 20152, Frederick Andrew Brown Titanic had been described as a first class ral resources at risk. A “drill baby drill” 703-327-2900. 92, a decorated Naval Officer, died of cardiac arrest March 15, ocean liner that was the largest luxury liner mentality could lead to serious mistakes. The Corrective Action Plan was submitted to the Remediation 2010 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Virginia. He on the open seas with a special construc- The Commonwealth of Virginia through Division of the Northern Regional Office of the DEQ on May was an Alexandria resident. 4, 2010. If you would like to review or discuss the proposed tion of water-tight compartments that made Gov. McDonnell (R) has become the chief Corrective Action Plan with the staff of the DEQ, please feel Mr. Brown was a career officer working in the Navy Intelligence free to contact Mr. Joseph Glassman of the DEQ at (703) Department specializing in Russian. her invincible and in the word of an official proponent of oil drilling off the East Coast 583-3808. The DEQ Remediation Division will consider writ- ten comments regarding the proposed Corrective Action Plan After retiring from the military in 1968 he worked at the Library of White Star Line that owned her, “unsink- and specifically the coast of Virginia. The until June 25, 2010, and may decide to hold a public meeting of Congress and then with the Defense Department until 1987. if there is significant public interest. Written comments should He was honored with the Department of Defense Civilian Serv- able.” Ironically, his comment was made the idea has been sold to many voters as a way be sent to the DEQ at the address listed below. The DEQ re- ice Award, along with many other achievement awards. quests that all written comments reference the tracking num- day after the Titanic sank. we can raise money through royalties to ber for this case: PC # 2010-3019. Mr. Brown was born May 28, 1917 in Marinette, Wisconsin. Nearly 100 years later a tragedy unfolded fund our transportation system. I voted Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineer- Department of Environmental Quality, ing from the University of Missouri. From 1939-1943 and in the Gulf of Mexico as the Deepwater Ho- against the bill in the 2010 session of the Remediation Division, 1945-1951 Mr. Brown worked at the Midwest Rubber Reclaim- 13901 Crown Court, ing Company in East St. Louis as a chemist. rizon oil-drilling platform exploded and General Assembly calling for offshore drill- Woodbridge, VA 22193 At the outbreak of World War II he attended Cornell University burned leaving thousands of barrels of oil ing. receiving his officer's commission. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements gushing into the Gulf. Just 11 days before Last week, our own U.S. Defense Depart- From 1943-1945 he served aboard the destroyer USS Nichol- the incident, the U.S. Department of the ment issued a report that shows that “ex- son in the Pacific. The Nicholson earned four battle stars'; seeing action during the Philippines Sea, Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima Interior’s Minerals Management Service ploratory drilling for oil and natural gas off and Okinawa campaigns. gave the petroleum company BP a “categori- almost three-quarters of the Virginia shore- Mr. Brown received a handwritten letter from Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, U.S. Navy commending him on his article cal exclusion” from the National Environ- line where the government has proposed “U.S. Navy Weather Stations in Siberia” , in the Naval Institute Proceedings (July 1962). mental Policy Act requirements because it those activities is incompatible with mili- deemed that an accidental oil spill would tary operations and training.” Drilling While serving in the Navy, Mr. Brown was stationed in Naples, Italy: Tokyo, Japan; London,England and Washington, D.C. be “unlikely.” Experts do not agree on the would interfere with a long list of military He also taught Naval Science, machinery and navigation at Ole Miss University. After his retirement from the Defense De- amount of oil that is continuing to leak, but activities and operations along the coast and partment he taught English at the Adult Education Program in Fairfax County. some think the amount may be as much as particularly at Norfolk, the world’s largest Mr. Brown enjoyed traveling, coin collecting and spoke five lan- 40,000 barrels a day. Its impact on the naval base and a key factor in maintaining guages, Russian being his depths of the ocean and the coast line in economic stability in Virginia. specialty. He had been researching and writing a book on the life of Alexandra Feodoronvna Romanova, the last Tsarina of the Gulf as well as the results of the oil be- There are too many unknowns to go for- Russia. He was a Third Free Mason and a life long member of the Arcadia Fraternity. ing dispersed by the loop currents that could ward with this idea. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of 70 years, Frances V. take it to the Florida Keys and northward We need to learn from disasters. The har- Brown of Alexandria, Virginia; three sons, Frederick Vincent Brown (Jean)of Water Valley, Mississippi, Thomas Richard to Cape Hatteras can only be imagined with bor at Norfolk is also a safe port for some Brown (Sue) of Honolulu, Hawaii, Walter Christian Brown horror and grave concern. Even with all of the greatest of luxury liners. There may (Marsha)of Wausau, Wisconsin; two daughters, JoAnn Brown Alfriend of Falls Church, Virginia and Nancy Jane Williams (Ed) the redundancies and fail-safe devices in- be a modest amount of oil off the coast of of Oak Hill, Virginia; three brothers, George E. Brown of Brownsboro, Alabama; Richard Brown of Sebastatol, Califor- volved in the oil drilling process the envi- Virginia, but let’s not do anything that could nia, and William Brown of Fallsbrook, California; a sister, Louise Wolfe preceded him. He was Grandfather of 11, Great ronmental tragedy was not avoided. repeat the events in the Gulf of Mexico in 4 RE for Sale 4 RE for Sale Grandfather of 17 and Great-Great Grandfather of one. We learned a great deal from the Titanic oil exploration along Virginia’s coast. Funeral service at Ft. Myer's Old Post Chapel on Wednesday, Woodland Overlook Reston June 16 at 9am where interment will follow at Arlington Nation- al Cemetery. Views Abound Letters to the Editor Everywhere. 5Br/3FB/2H, 3-Story Lake Anne had anything to do with why I Addition, 2-Tiered Where Did the Deck, Gourmet left. I sold large volumes of fresh produce, Kitchen. Many Paying too much plants, crafts, pumpkins and Christmas trees Upgrades & Tons Old Market Go? of Storage. every year, and I employed up to 100 people To the Editor: 12147 Stirrup Road, Reston, VA MRIS# 7336683 $875,000 for insurance? depending on the season. When I closed the Contact: Marcia Y. Smith, REALTOR I am writing in response to the Jack market for good, my business was still go- Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Kenny’s opinion piece [“Act Locally,” Reston 866-302-3633/302-381-9898 ing strong. [email protected] Call 703-481-8210 Connection, May 5-11, 2010]. I owned the By all accounts, my business was a great original Reston Farm Market that Mr. Kenny success; we were featured in The Washing- 3 RE for Rent 28 Yard Sales for a free quote referred to. I closed it when the environ- ton Post, Washingtonian Magazine, and I ment around us changed and development Multi-fam yard sale, Sat 5/29, appeared on “Good Morning America” to Herndon TH 10-3, 353 Woodgrove Ct, took the Fort Pumpkin property. The climate which I brought the world’s largest pump- Furnished room. Prof Herndon. 40 yrs of stuff! 21 Announcements 21 Announcements became more restrictive, and I knew that M/F, n/s, nr Dulles Toll Something for everyone! kin. But, the biggest measure of success to Rd. Pool, Tennis, in the future I would not be able to operate Access to cable, me is that I am proud to have provided the internet, in my free wheeling ways. community with a fun place to buy “the best $550 1/3 util + dep. In 1974, I squatted on that land living out of every season.” 703-861-2580 of my old VW bus, selling pumpkins and The Lake Anne Farmer’s Market, where I Christmas trees under the stars the first two shop almost every Saturday morning (and 26 Antiques years. Mac Crippen, the man who owned by the way it is not adults only as Mr. Kenny the land, took a liking to me and we worked We consign/pay top $ for states) had nothing to do with why I closed antique/semi antique furn. out a deal. Somehow I grew into a busi- the Reston Farm Market. If anything, the including mid century & nessman and I enjoyed every minute of it. danish modern Teak Lake Anne Farmer’s Market and other mar- furniture, sterling, mens I would like to clarify that the Reston Farm watches, painting/art glass, kets in the area increased people’s aware- clocks, jewelry, costume Market never fell on “hard times” and I re- jewelry, etc. Call Schefer ness of fresh, organic, seasonal food and Antiques @ 703-241-0790. ject Mr. Kenny’s assumption that hard times created more, not fewer customers for natu and a Saturday morning farmer’s market at See Letter, Page 18 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ May 26 - June 1, 2010 ❖ 17 Opinion The Perfect Job Work in Your Community Accidental Master Planning, Part 2 Build a professional career as a By John Lovaas munity. They also have plot on Fountain Sales and Marketing Consultant. Reston Impact Producer/Host created a dynamite, user- Drive. Helping local business plan, design friendly blog, And, the en- and execute advertising and marketing. ast time, we projected that www.reston2020.blogspot.com, tirety of the cor- Flexible hours. Full or part-time. Lthe Reston Master Plan courtesy of Terry ridor rail station Salary and Commission. Old Town Special Study Task Force Maynard. To date, these areas is being Alexandria-based company. Free Parking. (with a moniker like that you citizen forces have suc- looked at piece- know something’s wrong) is on a cessfully pressed the meal with: ZERO path to take Reston from 65,000 Chair to get ideas before planned park ar- Newspapers & Online folks to upwards of 150,000 and the Task Force de- eas (accord- Respond to [email protected] to mega-urban commercial con- spite resistance from Independent Progressive ing to RA struction unless logic, vision and the developer clan. and the Park a sense of community soon join the But, the challenges to a commu- Authority it- profit and tax engines as equals in nity-friendly result are formidable. self); no mention of basic public this process. Take the example of the Town Cen- facilities like schools anywhere; COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP While the sharply limited man- ter Subcommittee of the Task and potential density including as date and piecemeal rather than Force ably led by TC resident Rob- many as 23,000 new residences. comprehensive approach Supervi- ert Goudie. Their job would seem The lack of a vision for even the sor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter easiest of the three station sub- Phase I study area is ominous both Mill) dictated to the Task Force committees. But, flaws in the in- for the study area and for study make the prospect of a favorable, place Town Center grid — namely Phase 2. Imagine what it may look livable community outcome three 4-6 lane, east-west arteries like when they finally add up all doubtful, there are positive forces cutting through it, frustrate pedes- the pieces for Phase 1. Would you at work keeping hope alive. Prin- trian connectivity and effectively want to live there? 8:00 and 11:00 am cipal among these are the several chop TC into three separate areas. If the ugly scenario I am project- Sunday School: 9:30 am talented and caring people who Also, in north Town Center, be- ing is realized, will it be enough somehow got onto the Task Force sides developer pressure to keep to get the attention of Task Force itself. Then, there is the Reston density here at levels more appro- leadership and County staff? Will 2020 Committee, formed by the priate nearer the rail station, the it be enough to get them to think newly invigorated Reston Citizens county is the problem — planning vision and community, to listen to Progressive & Welcoming Association (RCA), which is not a giant new, fortress police station voices of the community which only persistent, but has fine lead- (and new Supervisor digs?), main- surround them on the Task Force ST. ANNE’S ership and an unusually large taining a foul fuel depot for county and in Reston 2020, and to head EPISCOPAL b group of committed residents vehicles on prime land, and refus- in a new direction before visiting CHURCH- Reston fighting for the right to participate ing to clean up a potentially beau- the Phase 1 disaster on all of in shaping the future of their com- tiful, 5-acre Park Authority-owned Reston? 7:45 a.m Holy Eucharist Rite I, No Music 9:00 a.m. Family Service, Holy Eucharist Rite II b Letters to the Editor 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II From Page 17 5:00 p.m. Come as You Are Contemporary snack bar. No longer could I bring ing times that hurt my small busi- Service with Communion ral food purveyors. I even in Native American story tellers ness, not a farmer’s market in The Rev. James Papile, Rector worked with the same farmers and dancers every fall to share Reston’s original neighborhood. The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson who set up their stalls at the Lake their culture. And forget about of- The Reston Farm Market belonged The Rev. Denise Trogdon Anne Market. It is the local gov- fering a customer a glass of the in a barn, in a bygone era when 703-437-6530 ernment support and guidance hard cider, I had fermented over one could be a true individual, www.stannes-reston.org that helps create the farmer’s mar- the winter, to welcome back answering only to one’s own cre- 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston b ket; bringing together producers spring. I was even told by the ative spirit. In the future, I fore- and the consumers, benefiting Fairfax Zoning Department, “No saw we were going to have to con- both. This fosters individual enter- more displays of scarecrows will form to homogenous standards prise; educating the consumers at be permitted on the median strip and submit to more zoning and St.b LUKE A.M.E. Church the same time. in front of the Market.” Instead, I regulations, which would trans- “Serving the People of God” Change happened around us, was ordered to plant a tall grow- form us into a gentrified version fields that used to come alive ev- ing hedge of plants to hide the “eye of what the market was. It was no SHERATON RESTON HOTEL ery fall with the sound of Native sore” of Market from the view of longer going to be the quirky mar- SUNDAY SCHOOL 9 A.M. American drumming and the passing cars … “enough is ket of which I was proud. enough” I thought to myself! Hall S. Kern SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 A.M. squeals of children enjoying the magic that was the Fort Pumpkin No, it was bulldozers and chang- Sterling LET US WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER Festival were now doomed to sprout houses stacked one on top Rev. Dr. Peter G. Taylor, Pastor of another. It was only when de- 571-337-2022 velopers came that Fairfax County Write zoning inspectors started to re- strict the fun at our quirky mar- The Connection welcomes views on any public issue. The deadline for all material is noon Friday. Letters must be ket. Somehow, the Reston Farm signed. Include home address and home and business numbers. To Highlight your Market was always left alone be- Letters are routinely edited for libel, grammar, good taste and fore that, even though as a factual errors. Send to: younger man I did not think much Faith Community Letters to the Editor of building permits, licenses, and The Connection Call Winslow at building codes. No longer could I 1606 King St. bring in a man from England, one Alexandria VA 22314 of the few remaining people who Call: 703-778-9410. 703-917-6473 By e-mail: [email protected] knew how to make a hand- thatched roof, just because I thought it would look cool on my 18 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ May 26 - June 1, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Sales April 2010 $468,000 ~ $110,000 OPEN HOUSES Address ...... BR FB HB . Postal City .. Sold Price .. Type ...... Lot AC ...... Subdivision Saturday & Sunday, May 29 & 30 2403 GLADE BANK WAY ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $468,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...... RESTON 11174 GLADE DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $454,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... RESTON 12000 MARKET ST #189 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $440,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... SAVOY AT RESTON TWN CNTR 11744 DECADE CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... RESTON ...... $435,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.07 ... GENERATION TOWNHOUSES 2310 ARCHDALE RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $430,000 ... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... STRATTON WOODS 2154 GREENKEEPERS CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... RESTON ...... $420,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 12269 ANGEL WING CT ...... 4 ... 4 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $415,000 ... Detached ...... 0.21 ...... RESTON 11560 WOODHOLLOW CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $408,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...... RESTON 2150 GLENCOURSE LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... RESTON ...... $404,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...... RESTON 2052 SWANS NECK WAY ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $390,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.07 ...... RESTON 1851 STRATFORD PARK PL #212 .... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $389,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... STRATFORD 1230 VINTAGE PL ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $388,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 11491 HERITAGE COMMONS WAY .. 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $387,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 2002 GOLF COURSE DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... RESTON ...... $383,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... RESTON 12001 MARKET ST #174 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $382,500 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... MARKET STREET 12161 ABINGTON HALL PL #203 .... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $380,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... MADISON PARK AT WEST MAR 1491 AUTUMN RIDGE CIR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... RESTON ...... $379,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... RESTON 10999 THRUSH RIDGE RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $377,500 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... LAKE AUDOBON TERRACE 1555 AUTUMN RIDGE CIR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $376,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 10929 HARPERS SQUARE CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... RESTON ...... $375,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 1935 WINTERPORT CL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $375,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... RESTON 1860 STRATFORD PARK PL #110 .... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $370,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... STRATFORD 12025 NEW DOMINION PKWY#503 ... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $370,000 ... Mid-Rise 5-8 Flrs ...... MIDTOWN NORTH 11017 THRUSH RIDGE RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $360,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 11407 GATE HILL PL #L ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $350,900 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... SUTTON RIDGE 11855 DUNLOP CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $350,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... DEEPWOOD 1668 VALENCIA WAY ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $340,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 11862 SAINT TRINIANS CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $340,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... DEEPWOOD 12025 NEW DOMINION PKWY#309 ... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $339,000 ... Mid-Rise 5-8 Flrs ...... MIDTOWN NORTH 11870 ABERCORN CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $330,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... DEEPWOOD 10413 Hunters Valley Rd, Vienna • $1,699,000 • Open Sun 1-4 2072 WHISPERWOOD GLEN LN ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $330,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 11800 SUNSET HILLS RD #226 ... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $325,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Flrs ...... CARLTON HOUSE Michael Huling, Coldwell Banker, 703-409-8296 1678 BAYFIELD WAY ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $325,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... RESTON 1685 FIELDTHORN DR ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $323,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate 1855 STRATFORD PARK PL #408 .... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $322,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... STRATFORD listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, click the Real Estate links on the right side. 11990 MARKET ST #1318 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $320,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Flrs ...... MIDTOWN AT RESTON Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. 12180 ABINGTON HALL PL #202 .... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $320,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... MADISON PARK AT W. MARKET 1655 FIELDTHORN DR ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $318,500 ... Townhouse .... 0.02 ...... RESTON 11800 SUNSET HILLS RD #1015 ..... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $315,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Flrs ...... CARLTON HOUSE Great Falls 2421 ALSOP CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $308,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... DEEPWOOD 1724 LAKE SHORE CREST DR #5 .... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $305,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... EDGEWATER AT TOWN CNTR 9425 Meadow Shire Lane...$849,000...Sun 2-4....Jenifer Justice...... Weichert...... 703-760-8880 11970 HEATHCOTE CT ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $305,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... DEEPWOOD 1724 LAKE SHORE CREST DR #12 ..... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $299,900 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... EDGEWATER AT TOWN CNTR 11990 MARKET ST #418 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $290,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Flrs ...... MIDTOWN AT RESTON TOWN Mclean 2233 LOFTY HEIGHTS PL...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... RESTON ...... $290,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 11253 SILENTWOOD LN ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $285,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.02 ...... RESTON 1527 Brookhaven Dr...... $1,599,000...Sun 1-4....Mark Mcfadden...... Washinton Fine Properties...703-216-1333 12012 TALIESIN PL #16 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $282,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... OAK PARK 2235 SANIBEL DR...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $280,000 ... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... RESTON 12147 PURPLE SAGE CT ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $280,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... RESTON Oakton 11800 SUNSET HILLS RD #523 ... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $275,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Flrs ...... CARLTON HOUSE 11800 SUNSET HILLS RD #211 ... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $265,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Flrs ...... CARLTON HOUSE 2781 Marshall Lake Dr. ..$1,594,000...Sun 1–4...Pat Stack...... Weichert...... 703-597-9373 2402 RIDGEHAMPTON CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $265,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... HUNTERS SQUARE 2209 CARTWRIGHT PL...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $260,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 2120 GREEN WATCH WAY #300 ..... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $256,500 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... RESTON 1312 NORTHGATE SQ ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $250,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON Vienna 11841 COOPERS CT ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $250,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 9409 Delancey Dr...... $800,000...Sun 1-4....Nancy Broyhill...... Long & Foster...... 703-615-0503 2154 WHISPERWOOD GLEN LN ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $245,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.02 ...... RESTON 1381 GARDEN WALL CIR #613 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $238,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... BALDWIN GROVE 10413 Hunters Valley Rd...$1,699,000...Sun 1-4....Michael Huling...... Coldwell Banker...... 703-409-8296 2217 LOVEDALE LN #F ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $235,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... BRISTOL HOUSE 2204 LOFTY HEIGHTS PL...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $235,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 1435 CHURCH HILL PL #1435 .... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $235,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... HAMPTON POINTE 11743D SUMMERCHASE CIR #D .... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $218,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... SUMMERRIDGE Arlington (22201) 1627 PARKCREST CIR #301 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $214,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... RESTON 1021 N. Garfield St. #148...$362,000...Sun 1-4....Karrina Taylor Brown...Re/max...... 730-336-3745 11605 VANTAGE HILL RD #1C .... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $210,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... VANTAGE HILL 2495 PYRENEES CT ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $210,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 27 N. Fenwick St...... $749,900...Sun 1-4....Ron Cathell...... Keller Williams ...... 703-975-2500 1416 NORTHGATE SQ #22B ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $200,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... NORTHGATE 11835 SHIRE CT #12C ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $194,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... HUNTERS WOODS VILLAGE 1916 VILLARIDGE DR #B ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $192,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... VILLARIDGE Arlington (22203) 11657D CHESTERFIELD CT #D ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $189,900 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... PARCRESTON 2394 CLOUDCROFT SQ ...... 3 ... 1 ... 2 ...... RESTON ...... $187,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 900 Stafford St. N #1010...$335,000...Sun 1-4....Christine Vanderhyde...Washinton Fine Properties...703-309-2829 1433 NORTHGATE SQ #33/22B ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $184,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... NORTHGATE 2261 MARGINELLA DR...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $184,000 ... Detached ...... 0.09 ...... RESTON 2224 SOUTHGATE SQ ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $183,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 1302 NORTHGATE SQ ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $180,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... RESTON Arlington (22204) 11244 CHESTNUT GROVE SQ#354 .... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $175,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... CHESTNUT GROVE 2032 Lowell St. S...... $799,900...Sun 1-4....Wayne Lee...... Buyers Advantage.....703-732-7789 11739 LEDURA CT #T7 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $169,950 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... SPRINGWOOD 12142 CAPTIVA CT ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $156,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 2233 CARTWRIGHT PL...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $135,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... RESTON 2060 ROYAL FERN CT #27/21A ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $125,000 ... Garden 1-4 Flrs ...... SOUTHGATE Arlington (22205) 1951 SAGEWOOD LN #331 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $110,000 ... Mid-Rise 5-8 Flrs ...... THOREAU PLACE 1920 N Kenilworth St...... $749,900...Sun 1-4....Gayle Fleming...... Keller Williams...... 703-625-1358 Copyright 2010 Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. 12th St. N...... $1,395,000...Sun 1-4....Carol Jackson...... Long And Foster...... 703-759-9190 For more information on MRIS, visit www.mris.com. To search for a home online, visit www.HomesDatabase.com. Arlington (22206) Real Estate Notes 3266 S. Utah Street #202...$429,900...Sun 1-4....Denene Crabbs...... Century 21...... 202-487-4949 Send announcements to reston@ Anyone wishing to donate items such as community. Many charities and local or- connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is children’s vitamins, antibiotic gels, cal- ganizations are struggling this year, and Friday for the next week’s paper. cium tablets, or gift cards for office we are honored to have the opportunity Arlington (22207) supplies may drop these items off at to assist them with this targeted effort.” 3713 Delaware St...... $769,000...Sun 1-4....Katherine Wilson...... Long And Foster...... 703-615-9831 Long & Foster’s Herndon and Herndon’s Long & Foster office 150 Reston sales offices, along with all Elden St. Suite 130 or the Reston of- David Houghtaling and Jalil 4509 18th St. N...... $829,900...Sun 1-4....Theodosia Dampier...... Weichert...... 703-919-2212 of Long & Foster’s nearly 200 sales of- fice located at 1700 Bracknell Drive Achir of Reston were among the fices throughout the Mid-Atlantic region Behind Bank of America and Silver Din- Coldwell Banker agents receiving The and the headquarters staff in Chantilly, ers. Award of Excellence from the nationally To add your Realtor represented Open will participate in the company’s annual renowned real estate marketing and House to these weekly listings, please call Community Service Day on June 2. The “This annual corporate event, now in technology speaker and two local sales offices, Herndon and its 13th year, is an important part of REALTOR.com® Vice President, Max Winslow Wacker at 703-821-5050 Reston, will assist the Jeanie Schmidt Long & Foster’s culture,” says P. Wesley Pigman. The Award of Excellence pro- Free Clinic by collecting medical sup- Foster Jr., Chairman and CEO of The gram was created to recognize top real or E-Mail the info to plies. The clinic is located at 13525 Long & Foster® Companies. “Our sales estate agents across the country who [email protected] Dulles Technology Drive in Herndon associates and staff gain a tremendous consistently provide great marketing and serves a segment of the local popu- sense of personal satisfaction by contrib- services on behalf of their buyers and All listings due by Monday at 3 pm. lation that can’t afford health insurance. uting their time and effort in the sellers. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ May 26 - June 1, 2010 ❖ 19 1700 Bracknell Drive • Reston, VA 20194 • 703-435-4900

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Reston $479,000 Herndon $284,900 Light, Space & Privacy! Oakton $670,000 Gorgeous! Spacious end townhouse in popular North Reston cluster is light & bright with open floor Gorgeous Brick End Unit Town Home in English Oaks Open, light-filled top level end unit. Soaring cathedral ceilings with wood burning FP. MBR plan, 2 master suites, 3.5 baths, hardwood floors, main level family room w/FP, fully finished This airy and bright 3BR, 3.5BA home boasts an open floor plan ideal for modern living w/spacious WIC. Private balcony off MBR & LR overlooks trees. walk-out lower level has bonus room/3rd BR and tiled rec rm. Main level deck and entertaining. With soaring ceilings and lots of windows, this home also features a large Upgrades! Remodeled BA w/granite, ceramic tile, soaking tub. New win- & flagstone patio back to trees & trails. Located just minutes from schools, living room, family room and dining room as well as a private deck, 2 fireplaces, and a 2-car dows, plumbing, doors, updated appliances, new decking, new light- shopping, transportation amenities and all that Reston has to offer! garage, fully finished W/O lower level, spacious master suite w/walk-in closets and more. ing.Walk to North Point shopping, pools, tennis, more Call Trudy Severa 703-668-1819 Call David Schandler 202-905-2611 or e-mail [email protected] www.Schandler.com [email protected]

Herndon $995,000 Designed for Entertaining This 8-yr old elegant home features generous room sizes with an open floor plan. Perched Reston $248,888 high at the end of a cul-de-sac the home boasts 5BR, 4.5BA and an over- Reston $328,888 Serene Loft Get Away sized 3-car side load garage. Bright and Airy! Huge 1BR, 1BA condo on top level with lovely view of the pond, huge walk- Largest Victorian end unit in Whisperhill w/private large deck, huge MBR suite, large walk- in closet, great loft for office, bedroom, media room or storage. Walk to Reston Town Center. Call Debbie Gill 703-346-1373 • www.DebbieGill. our basement, wood FP, close to Reston Town Center. com or e-mail [email protected] Call David Schandler 202-905-2611 or e-mail [email protected] www.Schandler.com

“I work hard for my agents so they can Herndon $989,995 Cedar Chase Stunner! Herndon $610,000 5BR, 4.5BA, open floor plan in convenient Cedar Chase community at end of cul-de-sac. Cedar Glen Lane This dramatic home is filled w/natural light and enticing design. Gleaming hardwoods on 2 car side load garage, brick front colonial in sought after Sycamore Lakes! Very neutral main level, dual staircases, new SS appliances, and large eat-in kitchen w/huge island. work hard for you!” and move in ready. New carpet and paint throughout. Large kitchen with center island, Guest suite w/balcony. Walkout lower level w/enormous rec rm, media rm desk area and breakfast room. Separate laundry room off kitchen. and storage galore. Dual zoned HVAC for whole house comfort. Extensive —Anita Lasansky, Managing Broker Fabulous walk-out basement w/full bath, 5th bedroom & recessed lighting. low maintenance landscaping and stone patio-perfect for summer fun! Large deck off family room. Call Dale 703-408- 2626 or e-mail Call Marnie 703-509-3107 [email protected] www.RestonHomeLoan.com [email protected] www.RestonCenter.com Reston $1,149,900 1-800-296-2593 Reston $420,000 Architecture of Very Cool! Light and Nature Owned by a Remodeler! Dramatic Deck House in Reston’s 3BR, 3.5BA with loft. Top of the line premier neighborhood on a priv improvements include: renovated wooded acre w/3BR,2.5BA. The gourmet kitchen w/granite, stainless 3700 s.f. on 2 fin lvls showcases appliances, handmade subway tile soaring wood ceilings & beams, back splash. Beautiful open floor plan clerestory windows, walls of glass, inc: hardwoods, crown molding, FP. custom designer lighting, hdwds. Enjoy the Spring on the spacious deck, screened porch & Large master suite w/loft, upper level stone patio. Delight in low energy costs w/passive solar heating & cooling. The breathtaking w/new carpet, updated lighting & 2-level solarium w/spa, brick walls & slate tile floor is the perfect place for relaxation. The Benjamin Moore VOC paint thru-out. interior floor to ceiling brick FP wall separates the inviting DR & spectacular, sun-filled LR. Great FR walk out to priv custom The sky lit gour kit w/center island, contemp Italian cabinets, SS appl, featuring a DACOR stone patio backing to wooded area. range is a chef’s dream. The lwr lvl has a FR w/wood stove for cozy evenings & a spacious Walk to shops,dining, pools park, library/study. The heated 2-car garage is currently being used as an office Lake Newport. & art studio & the dual-entry driveway has tons of parking for company. 703-435-4900 Seconds to lakes, pool, tennis, shops. Marcy Thomas 703-927-2190 Call Mary Miceli 703-362-2242 [email protected] [email protected]

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