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Katherine Hanley and Hunter Mill Supervisor Cathy Hudgins participate in the Help the South Lakes High Hosts Homeless walk Oct. 2. Back To School Night News, Page 4 Touring the Decades News, Page 3

Photo Reena Singh/The Connection online at www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comOctober 8-14, 2014 Reston Connection ❖ October 8-14, 2014 ❖ 1 Reston’s civic and community organizations will be celebrating anniversaries all year. Check out all the fun in store for the community at www.restoncelebrates.org. For information about how to add your organization’s anniversary-themed event, please email [email protected].

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More than 400 people took part in the Reston Town Center Help the Primatics Financial gave a $25,000 check to Cornerstones at the event Homeless walk this year. on Oct. 2. Help the Homeless Walk Breaks Record More than 400 people walk to end homelessness in Reston Town Center.

By Reena Singh need is around us.” flowers. Today, she still helps to organize ing. In third was Microsoft. The Connection The walk was $25 to join. Wilson said the the annual event. “It’s a good cause, and there was a lot of money raised will mostly go towards the “It’s my passion to help people who don’t promotion within the company to be a part ornerstones CEO Kerrie Wilson nonprofit’s rapid rehousing program. have shelter,” she said. “People should help of the walk,” said Tim Wong, L3 employee. kept tearing up as she looked “The economic recovery is slow in our everyone and be a part of the community. Many of the registered participants re- Cat the crowd around her in community, and this is to bridge the gap Everyone deserves a home and food.” ceived bright umbrellas with a giant flower Reston Town Center. Just min- and get those people back on their feet,” Supervisor John Foust showed his support printed on it, courtesy of May, to raise utes before the third annual Help the Home- she said. before the event. Additionally, Del. Ken awareness about the walk to other people less walk, more than 400 people showed She noted that in the past three months, Plum and Hunter Mill Supervisor Cathy in Reston Town Center. up during their lunch break to raise money 25 families and 15 individuals moved into Hudgins spoke to the crowd before the Kerry Oldfield, Fidelity Investments for Cornerstones by walking from Reston a home thanks to the Cornerstones’ rehous- walkers took to the streets. Branch Manager, said the branch has been Town Center to the nearest shelter on Oct. ing program. “We’re going to beat homelessness,” said supporting Cornerstones since they moved 2. “I want to let each and every one of you Plum. to Reston Town Center. “What an opportunity to recognize the know that you are changing a life today,” Wilson said L3 had the most participants “I’m amazed by the number of people in homelessness right here in our community,” she said to the participants. from their company at the event with more poverty that others don’t realize are so close she said. “When you have a shelter half a Three years ago, the idea of the walk than 250 registered employees. Leidos came to the town center,” he said. “I think it is a mile away, many realize just how much came from May Bernhardt, owner of May- in second place with 65 people participat- bigger problem than people let on.”

Reston Home Tour Touring the Decades explores homes of all ages.

By Reena Singh tour. This year’s tour is Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. She chose Reston and her home because The Connection to 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 if purchased by her roots connect her with bodies of water. the Oct. 11 and $30 after. “I love the outdoor spaces,” she said. “I his year, Reston Home Tour will The oldest home on the tour, a townhouse love being able to walk outside and get on Ttake visitors back through the designed by Charles Goodman in the 1960s, a trail. Everybody is so friendly. It really decades. Six homes, built from is nearly as old as Reston itself. There will feels like a little community.”

Photo by Reena Singh/The Connection the 1960s until the current decade, are be a stop at the Avant, a new high rise in Steve and Emily Ward have lived in participating in the Oct. 18 Reston His- Reston Town Center, where culinary stu- Reston since 1973 and have had a home toric Trust and Museum Home Tour the dents from South Lakes High School will on a previous tour. However, they recently year the town celebrates its 50th anni- serve food featuring all the decades Reston downsized to an apartment at The Avant versary. has gone through for guests to sample. and will be featured again. “It’ll tell you a lot about Reston,” said “It will be a fun day,” said Haukness. “We collected a lot of American folk art organizer Bonnie Haukness. “Many ar- “People get design ideas. People who are over the last few years and have somewhat eas in northern Virginia have the same interested in art or interior design go on of a museum,” said Steve. “Reston is such a kind of housing, but per Bob Simon’s the tour.” diverse place where people can do so many vision, you can start off in an apartment different things.” He said that Haukness here then upgrade as you get older.” ALISON KAL OWNS one of the homes on approached the couple about being on the This will be the 13th year the event the tour spotlighting the 1980s. tour again after seeing their new space. will take place. Haukness said the event “I didn’t expect to put my home on the “We talked about it,” he said. “I think we has changed over the years and now has tour,” she said. She bought the home in have an interesting story. We moved to an a VIP Reception for donors and those on 2011 and expected to have plenty of time apartment less than half the size of our last Chuck Veatch and Bonnie the home tour to meet and mingle be- to renovate it to her taste. home. It was a challenge to get rid of half Haukness present this year’s fore the event. This year’s reception was “I had just finished remodeling it and of everything.” For more information about tour homeowners with sketches at Shashi and Margaret Gupta’s home, wasn’t done settling in,” she said. “I now the Reston Museum and Trust’s events, visit of their homes during this year’s which was featured during a past home have deadlines to do things.” www.restonmuseum.org. VIP Reception. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ October 8-14, 2014 ❖ 3 News

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Reston South Lakes High School principal Kimberly Retzer welcomed Hunter Mill District Representative on the School Board Pat Hynes everyone to the back to school night event at the school gymnasium. speaks with representatives of the South Lakes high school newspa- Retzer is a 1989 graduate of South Lakes and began her career in Fairfax per Marshall Gordon and Sami Saab during the October back to County Public Schools at South Lakes High School. school night event. South Lakes High Hosts Back To School Night Parents meet SGA Executive teachers at South Council 2014-2015 Jared Abelson Hanna Shukran Lakes High School Nicole Salvatore Megan Greatorex in Reston. Emma Ferguson By Ryan Dunn Student Advisory The Connection Council 2014-2015 epresentatives of community Alison LeMair groups and clubs set up booths Joseph Letteri in the early evening of Oct. 2 at Jenna Kaufman R Sequoia Carrillo Reston South Lakes High Alternate: Sahana Arkalgud School. The school was hosting a back to school night, and several local organizations 10th, 11th, and/or 12th grade year. The wanted to publicize some of their upcom- Reston resident and South Lakes students in that class each year elect from ing events. Groups which set up booths in- high school junior Jacob Hutzler Reston South Lakes high school among their peers who will be on the Ex- cluded NOVA Labs, the school newspaper represented community-based political science and AP govern- ecutive Council. the South Lakes Sentinel, the Ice Hockey Nova Labs at the October back to ment teacher Lindsay Roseborough “We just hope to connect with our kid’s Club, and the Washington West Film Festi- school night event. with South Lakes junior Kate York. teachers and see how he is doing in his val. classes,” said Reston resident Bernie Muller- Parents and faculty assembled at the house the overflow of classes, currently held mourning the sudden death of South Lakes Thym, who accompanied his wife to the Wendell G. Byrd gymnasium for a welcom- in temporary buildings outside. The School senior Emma Clark who passed in Septem- back to school night event. ing by Principal Kimberly Retzer. Retzer is Board is working with FCPS staff and member. Emma was a member of school chorus “It is a phenomenal chance to put faces a 1989 graduate of South Lakes and began bers of the Facilities Planning Advisory Com- groups and the South Lakes softball team. to names and make a connection,” said AP her career in Fairfax County Public Schools mittee to develop a long-term county-wide She also held a part-time job at Life Time government teacher Lindsay Roseborough. as a special education teacher at South strategic plan for facilities, to address grow- Athletic in Reston. “You get to learn more about the students.” Lakes, where she also served as department ing needs for space and renovations in a Social studies teacher Rebecca Eisenberg chair. “I am so pleased with the wonderful persistent climate of stagnant funding.” FOLLOWING THE ASSEMBLY at the also welcomed visiting parents and spoke turnout for Back to School Night,” said Hynes mentioned to parents that the School gymnasium, parents had the opportunity to about the class curriculum and grading pro- Retzer. “‘Connecting’ is a theme for us here Board was going to soon vote on a proposal follow the schedules of their students and cedures. “I really enjoy it,” said Eisenberg. at South Lakes this year and Back to School to give high school students another hour visit classrooms where their children stud- “It is nice to meet the parents. It is a very Night is one of the opportunities we have of sleep. The proposal Hynes was referring ied. “The goal tonight was to put a name positive interaction.” to begin to build relationships with our par- to will change the start time of Fairfax and a face together, just an introduction and South Lakes is celebrating Homecoming ent community.” County High School to 8 a.m. If approved, to look at ways for communication to ex- week beginning Oct. 6, with a Homecom- Retzer introduced some of the assistant changes could start in time for the 2015 ist,” said ninth grade Assistant Principal ing Dance the evening of Saturday, Oct. 11. principals as well as Hunter Mill District school year. Teague spoke of the goals of Mark Penn. Helping to direct parents and Homecoming at South Lakes is centered on Representative on School Board Pat Hynes the school PTSA, which are to support the visitors to class locations were members of the theme of “Destinations.” and South Lakes PTA president Tara South Lakes administration, teachers, and the school JROTC and students in the South In November, the school winter season Cranford Teague. staff in providing a hospitable environment Lakes Leadership course. In place of a Stu- sports including basketball, dance team, “South Lakes continues to grow beyond for learning, help facilitate communication dent Government Association, South Lakes gymnastics, indoor track and wrestling will the capacity of the current building,” said with South Lakes families, and provide rec- has an executive council model. Students have their tryout dates. For more informa- Hynes. “Fairfax County Public Schools is in ognition for students and staff. interested in being part of the leadership tion on South Lakes HS, visit www.fcps.edu/ the planning phase of a new addition to Recently students and faculty had been team apply for the leadership class in their SouthLakesHS/index.shtml. 4 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ October 8-14, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Commentary Week in Reston The Age Wave ‘Fields of Fire’ Marker to Be Dedicated By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum living in pov- the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, A state historical marker issued by the Virginia Department of State Delegate (D-36) erty as they Inova Health System, and the Historic Resources for Fairfax County that highlights activities of were a decade Alzheimer’s Association for care the Union Army’s XII Corps during the Civil War and a heat wave ast week, Bob Brink, a ago. Almost coordination of older adults. in the region that afflicted marching soldiers and made a tinder- L former colleague of mine 200,000 Vir- NVAN had recommendations for box of county fields and woods will be dedicated this month. who represented Arling- ginia house- meeting the challenges of the age The public ceremony to unveil the new “Fields of Fire” marker ton-McLean in the House of Del- holds, half of wave, among them expanding begins at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 11, and will be held at the marker’s egates and who was appointed by them 62 or Medicaid services that would pro- location, across from the Reston Zoo, located at 1228 Hunter Mill Governor Terry McAuliffe to be older, are living in substandard vide direct benefits to about Road, Vienna. The dedication will feature remarks by Steve Hull Deputy Commissioner for Aging conditions. Opportunity costs to 62,000 older Virginians who do and Jim Lewis, both of the Hunter Mill Defense League, and Fairfax Services, spoke to the Northern those who are family caregivers not have and cannot afford County Board of Supervisors member Cathy Hudgins. The 17th Virginia Aging Network’s (NVAN) will total more than $400 billion healthcare. Ironically, at a time of Virginia Infantry, formed in 1861, will present the colors during annual legislative summit. His in lost wages, pensions, and So- shrinking revenues the expansion the ceremony. The “Fields of Fire” marker recalls that during June talk, “The Age Wave: Ready or cial Security. The cost of govern- of Medicaid would bring back to 17, 1863, at the beginning of the Gettysburg Campaign, the Union Not, Here We Come,” highlighted ment services will rise at a time the Commonwealth five million XII Corps broke camp and “left Fairfax Court House at daybreak, the challenges of the aging of our when revenues are not keeping dollars a day in taxes already paid ate breakfast at Hunter’s Mill, and halted by 11 a.m. because of population. “By 2030, as the last pace or dropping. by Virginians. Recognizing that extreme heat, 99 degrees in the shade,” in the marker’s words. of the age wave turns 65, we will The Northern Virginia Aging most seniors prefer to stay in their Two days previously, the marker notes, the XII Corps was “devas- number 1.8 million people here in Network (NVAN) is made up of the own homes, NVAN recommends tated by sunstroke casualties” during the “grueling 25-mile-long Virginia—20 percent of the popu- six area agencies on aging serving tax credits and grants that would march north.” The marker concludes by quoting the words of Brig. lation,” he said often flashing his the jurisdictions of the region, as expand consumer access to livable Gen. Alpheus S. Williams, the First Division commander, who wrote Medicare card. “There are more of well as the critically important re- homes. The professionals and citi- on June 17th that “the dry old grass of the fields and woods got on us, and we’ll be living longer: the gional service and advocacy orga- zen volunteers who make up fire, and filled the air with smoke and additional heat.” fastest growing segment of our nizations and volunteers. Brink in- NVAN see the need for a quality, The Hunter Mill Defense League sponsored the marker and cov- population will be those 85 and dicated that the state Aging Divi- cost-effective, continuously ered the costs of its manufacture. The sign was approved as a older.” While in 2010 nearly one sion “will be aggressive in encour- trained long-term care workforce state historical marker by DHR’s Board of Historic Resources this in eight Virginia residents were 65 aging innovation in service deliv- to improve the quality of life for past June. and over, by 2030 nearly one in ery, including formation of public- older adults and people with dis- five will be in that age range. private partnerships” to provide abilities. The demand for long- The age wave presents chal- needed services. He praised the term care workers is expected to Public Guardianship Program is and outside bureaucratic boxes as lenges to our society beyond the Fairfax County Elderlink increase by 160 percent by 2030. seen as needed for vulnerable we work to meet the needs of our obvious impact on our health care (www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ A critical element in building such adults. Commissioner Brink im- aging population, or as he ex- system, he said. Adults age 65 and olderadultservices/elderlink.htm), a workforce is paying a living plored those in attendance to pressed it, “to ride the wave to- older are now twice as likely to be a public-private collaboration of wage. An expansion of Virginia reach across jurisdictional lines gether.”

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ADVERTISING: For advertising information Home Values on the Rise e-mail: [email protected] By Kerrie B. Wilson County Board of Su- support their family. line, and just miles from the Sil- Trisha Hamilton Chief Executive Officer Cor- pervisors prioritized A short-term solution ver Line metro, these attractive, Display Advertising nerstone “livable, caring and is a transitional hous- accessible garden style apartments 703-778-9419 [email protected] affordable communi- ing program that em- are available at below market Andrea Smith hy do you live where ties” that reflect the phasizes educational rents—expanding the choice of liv- Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 Wyou live today? Is it options families attainment and job ing and working in a community [email protected] convenience to work value. Despite the training for people rich with opportunities for service, Debbie Funk or good schools? Access to attrac- headline goal, we willing to work hard great schools, and access to open National Sales 703-778-9444 tions? Does the housing cost fit have not kept pace to increase earning space and recreational opportuni- [email protected] your budget? with housing produc- potential in exchange ties. For most people, finding the per- tion and preservation for time-limited rent Who are these neighbors? North Editor & Publisher Kerrie Wilson Mary Kimm fect home often comes down to a needed to support af- support. Point residents include teachers, 703-778-9433 family’s values and priorities for fordable living oppor- Will the Browns’ government employees, retired [email protected] @MaryKimm the stage of life they are in, choos- tunities. Huge increases in con- make it? They have a lot going for individuals and students, and for- ing what’s most important if you struction and land costs have out- them, but will still join thousands merly homeless families like the Executive Vice President Jerry Vernon can’t get everything in one home. stripped growth in household in- of other families in Fairfax County Browns. Annual household in- [email protected] Yet, for many families and indi- come, compounded by the reduc- who are on waiting lists for hous- come for our tenants range from Editor in Chief viduals in Fairfax County, there are tion in government subsidies now ing vouchers or other affordable $15,000 to $70,000 per year. Steven Mauren Managing Editor only hard choices and tradeoffs available to bridge those gaps. rental subsidies essential to surviv- The permanent subsidy required Kemal Kurspahic that no person would willingly At Cornerstones, we understand ing this chapter in their life. for Cornerstones to guarantee Photography: Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, accept for their family. To afford a the consequences for those who Long-term, the only sustainable affordability can be as much as Craig Sterbutzel 2-bedroom apartment in our area fall into this affordability gap and solution requires a community in- $25,000 per unit per year, depend- Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly at fair market rate of $1,469 re- we are working on many levels to vestment. Cornerstones has ing on the situation of the indi- Production Manager: quires an annual household in- address the challenge. worked in our community for vidual tenant. As tenant income Geovani Flores come of $56,480. For a minimum Consider, the Brown family who more than 40 years to preserve grows, so too will the amount paid Special Assistant to the Publisher wage worker that equates to 132 entered the Embry Rucker shelter affordable housing and give fami- towards rent and the equity we re- Jeanne Theismann 703-778-9436 hours of work per week. In Fairfax with their children this summer. lies like the Browns realistic hous- invest to keep homes affordable [email protected] County, nearly 1/5 of households Shaken by the reality of shelter living options. for all. @TheismannMedia earn less than would be required ing, they are willing to make This month—after a long jour- While the 100 units we own and CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 to pay that rent without some tem- changes. It won’t be an easy road. ney aided by our supporters and manage are part of the solution, Circulation Manager: porary or ongoing support. Do you Mr. Brown is unemployed and partners like Bozzuto, Wells Fargo, Fairfax County is still far short of Linda Pecquex [email protected] move out miles and add hours and never completed high school. Mrs. Fairfax County, Virginia Develop- the overall number of homes cost to getting to your job? Do you Brown is an administrative assis- ment Housing Authority, Freddie needed to support a healthy, thriv- sacrifice housing safety or time tant in a Reston-based business Mac and the Greater Reston Cham- ing community; a minimum of with your children to work two or earning $36,000. They have two ber of Commerce Best of Reston 1,650 units are still needed just to more jobs to pay the bills? The elementary age children who have partnership—Cornerstones will meet the goals established under stress on those with limited in- made friends and feel at home at purchase and assume sole owner- the 10-Year Plan to Prevent and comes or ability to earn a “hous- a local elementary school. The ship responsibilities for The Apart- End Homelessness. ing wage” hurts everyone in com- Browns’ total household income ments at North Point in Reston’s We are often asked to enumer- munity. means they earn too much for desirable North Point community. ate the benefits of our work. Ev- Recognizing this, the Fairfax some benefits, but not enough to Walkable to shopping, on the bus See Wilson, Page 11 6 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ October 8-14, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

Send announcements to media art from members of the festival. Visit history at George Mason University. visit www.artpsaceherndon.org. [email protected]. The League of Reston Artists. www.oktoberfestreston.com. The series will examine the troubling deadline is the Friday prior to the follow- www.leagueofrestonartists.com Herndon Fine Arts Festival. truths and profound issues of World ing week’s paper. Photos/artwork Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: War I. Adults and teens. TUESDAY/OCT. 14 encouraged. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Downtown Herndon, Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m. THROUGH SUNDAY/NOV. 2 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Experience Reston Regional Library, 11925 Expressions Portrait Exhibit. paintings, jewelry, sculpture, MONDAY/OCT. 13 - NOV. 17 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Join THROUGH SATURDAY/OCT. 11 ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St., photography, ceramics, glass, mixed- Changes by Degrees: Addressing us for stories, songs and finger-plays. “Signs of Summer.” Parkridge 5 Herndon. Professional and amateur media, woodworking – and more. the Climate Challenge. 7-8:30 Age 2 with adult. Building, 10780 Parkridge Blvd., artists aged 18 or older residing in p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Read to the Dog. 7-8 p.m. Reston Reston. This League of Reston Artists’ Virginia, Maryland, the District of Glade Drive, Reston. Adults, Regional Library, 11925 Bowman show includes original painting, Columbia, Delaware, and West SATURDAY/OCT. 11 participate in a six-week, facilitated Towne Drive, Reston. Read aloud to mixed media, two-dimensional Virginia are invited to submit entries Mushroom Hike. 10:30 a.m. – Noon discussion course co-sponsored by a trained therapy dog. Bring your hangable art and photography. to the competition. Finalists from the Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Sustainable Reston. Examine the own book or choose a book from the www.leagueofrestonartists.org competition will be featured in the Drive, Reston. Adults join local global climate change and learn to library. Call or sign up online. 6th annual Expressions Portrait mushroom expert Mark Richman to see the big picture of energy. Fee is Exhibit at ArtSpace Herndon. explore forest flora and fauna, edible due when materials are picked up: THROUGH FRIDAY/OCT. 31 Winners of the competition will be mushrooms and their fakes. Make $30 RA members, $40 non-members. WEDNESDAY/OCT. 15 Side-by-Side in Europe: Two announced during the awards and reservations by Oct. 8. Fee: $5/ [email protected]. 703-476- An Article of Hope. 7 p.m. ArtSpace Artists, Two Views, One Subject artists reception. The Awards and person RA members, $7/person non- 9689 and press 5. Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon. by Jerry Lewis & Mohsen Artists Reception will be on Saturday, members. The film “An Article of Hope,” Alashmoni. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Hunters Oct. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. 703-956- [email protected]. 703-476-9689 executive produced by Tom Hanks, Woods Exhibit, 2310 Colts Neck 6590. www.artspaceherndon.org and press 5. THURSDAY/OCT. 13 will be shown at ArtSpace. Local Road, Reston. Two artists, one from Ronnie Dove Concert and Benefit. Noisy Woodpeckers. 1:30-2:30 p.m. filmmaker Dan Cohen, director and Reston and the other from Egypt, will 5-10 p.m. Herndon Moose Lodge, Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade producer of the film will answer approach the same subject from 779 Center St., Herndon. Doors will Drive, Reston. Calling all interested 3 questions afterwards. The viewpoints influenced by different THURSDAY/OCT. 9 open 30 minutes early. $40 includes to 5 year olds. Discover your Washington West Film Festival is religions, culture and nationalities. Meet the Artists Series. 2:15 p.m. - buffet dinner. Benefits Herndon common bond with the woodpecker. held in venues west of the D.C. metro 703-476-4500. 3:30 p.m. The CenterStage at Reston Moose Lodge High School Find out how they use their head, area, including Reston and Fine Art Mosaics Exhibit: Anita Community Center Hunters Woods, scholarship program. tongue and feet. Hike in search of Merrifield. Bucsay Damron. Monday-Friday: 8 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Frying Pan Farm at Reston woodpeckers and make a Ballet Class. 10:30 a.m. Reston a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. – Evelyn Mo, 15-year old piano Regional Library. 10:30 a.m. woodpecker puppet to take home. Regional Library, 11925 Bowman noon. Reston Corner One, 120001 prodigy. Free. 703-476-4500. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Reservations are required by Oct. 13. Towne Drive, Reston. Marisa Bain Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, main Reading Buddies. 4 p.m. Reston Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Come Fee: $7/child RA members, $9/child Dance teaches basic motor skills, floor lobby. 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Herndon running back Lamik Bumbrey rushed for 236 yards and three Herndon quarterback Ryan McLaughlin completed 17 of 20 passes for touchdowns against McLean on Oct. 2. 272 yards against McLean on Oct. 2. Bumbrey, McLaughlin Lead Herndon Football to Winning Record

Hornets are 3-2 after Photos Sterbutzel/The Connection by Craig “We want to be very producing 5 wins in competitive in our out-of- previous 4 seasons. district schedule and put

By Jon Roetman ourselves in a position … The Connection [to] compete in district, erndon senior running back and that’s going to take Lamik Bumbrey stood on the some time. Some other HMcLean High School football field following Thursday’s game and said his goal is to make the play- schools are ahead of us offs. While many players on many teams set in weight training and their sights on qualifying for the postseason, First-year head coach Jeremiah Davis has led the Herndon football attitude and history and such aspirations in recent years would have team to a 3-2 record. seemed far-fetched coming from a member all that stuff, but what’s of the Herndon football program. pounds, carried 37 times for 236 yards and “He made some nice touch throws, got From 2010 to 2013, Herndon produced three touchdowns. He also returned kick- behind the defense, and that’s what you ask old is old and this is the a 5-35 record, winning just one game in offs for the Hornets. from your quarterback,” Davis said. “[He] three of the last four seasons. In 2014, how- “He’s special,” Davis said about Bumbrey. ran it in on the goal line tough.” new stuff going on.” ever, the Hornets, led by new head coach “[He] doesn’t say a word, doesn’t say a peep. Bumbrey and McLaughlin each said the — Herndon football coach Jeremiah Davis, have breathed life into a [He] just puts his head forward. [He’s a] Hornets have worked hard to get to this Jeremiah Davis struggling program. what-can-I-do-next-for-the-team kind of point, and each acknowledged a job well- Herndon defeated McLean 51-35 on Oct. guy.” done by Davis, who spent the previous two 2, improving its record to 3-2. The Hornets Bumbrey’s 2-yard touchdown run with seasons as head coach of the West Potomac used to close games, as each of its first four are averaging 39 points per game and have 10:01 left in the second quarter gave Wolverines. contests was decided by six points or less. scored at least 46 points on three occasions. Herndon a 10-3 lead it wouldn’t relinquish. “He’s a great coach,” Bumbrey said. “He “Tonight was our first game where it went His 21-yard touchdown run increased the brings a new attitude to this program.” back and forth,” Davis said. “We had to fight HERNDON, in search of its first playoff Hornets’ advantage to 17-3 with 4:26 re- “Coach has been extremely beneficial to through some things — this was an adver- berth since 2008, showed its offensive po- maining in the first half. the program and means a whole lot to each sity game. … We needed that. This is a char- tency against the Highlanders, amassing “It’s nice having him in the backfield with guy on the team,” McLaughlin said. “We’re acter game.” 560 total yards, including 243 on the me,” Herndon quarterback Ryan just really happy to have him.” Goldsby finished with five receptions for ground. The Hornets led by as many as 23 McLaughlin said. “We’ve been together What is involved in turning a program 139 yards and a touchdown. Erick Emelio points in the second half, when a 28-yard since freshman year and have pretty good around? caught five passes for 100 yards. touchdown run by Bumbrey gave Herndon chemistry. We know each other pretty well “It’s a change in attitude, but it’s a change Herndon will host Edison at 1:30 p.m. on a 38-15 advantage with 2:50 remaining in on the field.” in program attitude,” Davis said. “We asked Saturday, Oct. 11, before opening Concorde the third quarter. McLaughlin also had big night for the players to do a little more.” District play with a road game against “It feels great,” said Bumbrey, a third-year Herndon. The 6-foot, 210-pound senior Chantilly on Oct. 17. varsity player who experienced back-to- completed 17 of 20 passes for 272 yards, THURSDAY’S GAME against McLean was “We want to be very competitive in our back 1-9 seasons as a sophomore and jun- with one touchdown and one interception. another test for Herndon. After the Hornets out-of-district schedule and put ourselves ior. “I just want to go to the playoffs. … It’s He also scored three rushing touchdowns. opened a big lead, McLean twice pulled in a position … [to] compete in district, and my main goal.” After McLean scored its first touchdown within nine points in the fourth quarter, but that’s going to take some time,” Davis said. Before Bumbrey shared his desire to play of the evening, McLaughlin answered two Herndon battled to stay in front. After four “Some other schools are ahead of us in in the postseason, No. 28 spent four quar- plays later with a 58-yard touchdown pass lopsided contests (Herndon was 2-2 in those weight training and attitude and history and ters making Herndon look like a playoff to Devon Goldsby, giving Herndon a 24-9 games), the Hornets experienced some pres- all that stuff, but what’s old is old and this contender. Bumbrey, listed at 5 feet 11, 195 lead late in the second quarter. sure. McLean (3-2), on the other hand, was is the new stuff going on.” 8 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ October 8-14, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com “You’re a Good Entertainment Man, Charlie Brown” cast at the “Baseball Game” scene featuring Rich- ard Farella as Charlie Brown, Alana Sharp as Lucy, Nina Jankowicz as Sally, Sidney Davis as Linus, Eric Hughes as Schroeder, and Terry Barr as Snoopy. Photo by Traci J. Brooks Studios Teatro De La Luna Courtesy of Reston Community Players Comes to Lake Anne Performance group Teatro De La Luna performed at Lake Anne Elementary School in both English and Spanish. The storyline for kindergartners through Show for All Ages third graders included Sweet Miss Lettuce and her uncle Mr. Cucumber. They were teaching children Reston Community Players brings the family musical that they can fight the evil Mrs. Laziness, discover- ing a world of good nutrition that, along with exer- ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ to CenterStage. cise, allows them to live happily and healthfully by eating right, getting enough sleep and exercise. By David Siegel Where and When The Connection Reston Community Players present “You’re a Good Man, School Notes Charlie Brown” at the CenterStage, Reston Community Cen- echnical artisans were completing the fin- ter, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Performances Oct. 17- ishing touches to transport a comic strip to Nov. 7. Performances are at Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m. with Send school notes to Schools (FCPS) students have re- T 2 p.m. matinees on Oct. 26 and Nov. 2. Tickets can be pur- [email protected] by ceived national awards for their writing life. Set decorator Bea Morse was nimbly chased through www.restonplayers.org or by calling the Friday. from the Scholastic Art and Writing sewing cushions for an oversized couch for the Reston CenterStage Box Office at 703-476-4500. Awards. Community Players (RCP) musical, “You’re a Good Emily Schaal, a student at Three of the students received Gold Man, Charlie Brown.” Surrounding Morse was the Herndon High School, is the winner of Medals, the highest form of recognition. tures Richard Farella (Charlie Brown) , Alana Sharp the 2014 National Peace Essay contest Aline Dolinh of Oakton High School work of veteran master carpenter Sara Birkhead and (Lucy), Nina Jankowicz (Sally), Sidney Davis (Linus), for Virginia and has earned a $1,000 received the American Voices Medal, her crew. Their work included a larger-than-life fire Eric Hughes (Schroeder) and Terry Barr as the ar- academic scholarship – US Institute of the equivalent of the best of show hydrant, dog house and mail box as well as large, ticulate dog Snoopy. “Snoopy is so interesting be- Peace announced. Emily’s essay exam- award, for her poetry, “Accent Marks, movable, painted panels depicting the world of “Pea- ined how security sector reform Exorcism, Model Minority, Second- cause he’s this little dog with a huge imagination,” contributes to sustainable peace. generation.” nuts” created by Charles M. Schulz. Barr said. “I think it’s brilliant how he embodies all National winners include: “We wanted to give our audiences a very family of those dog qualities – if it’s not on his agenda, he’s Douglas Graney, who teaches his- ❖ Melissa Halbrook of Woodson friendly musical. One that can be enjoyed by all ages.” not interested – and then has this other dimension tory and social studies at Herndon High, High School, Gold Medal for humor, was named Virginia Teacher of the Year “Kim Jung-Un’s New Clothes.” said Joshua Redford, RCP President. And, “what where he musters up the energy to fight the Red by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) ❖ Emma Hastings of Thomas could be more fun than a talking dog with a flying Baron and sing about suppertime Department of Virginia. Graney was one Jefferson High School for Science and WWI dog house?” asked director Richard Bird. “The characters are ageless, and the appeal is uni- of three teachers (elementary, middle, Technology (TJHSST), Gold Medal for “The Peanuts strip isn’t just a humorous comic, but versal,” said Hughes. For adults “they will be able to and high school) recognized by the state short story, “Sight Without Vision, Vi- VFW for their commitment to teach citi- sion Without Sight;” and Gold Medal for it’s also a philosophical comic,” said Bird. “I think reminisce about their childhood...and the joy of read- zenship education topics to students, writing portfolio, “I Sing Of.” this musical captures both the humor and Schultz’s ing the Sunday morning comics section.” and to promote America’s history, tradi- ❖ Jean Jeon of Herndon High School, insights into what makes us human”. “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is a show for tions, and institutions. Graney received Silver Medal for novel writing, “Strain.” ❖ “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” with music all ages,” noted Jankowicz. “The show includes slap- his award in Williamsburg last month. Sara Warrington of TJHSST, Silver He teaches U.S. and Virginia history, Medal for Journalism, “Overcoming In- and lyrics by Clark Gesner, follows a day in the life stick physical comedy, lots of humor for nerds and U.S. government, and philosophy, and tolerance.” of Charlie Brown and his gang. The musical features classical music buffs, and poignant moments and life recently completed the renewal process The Scholastic Art and Writing fifteen bright songs. It received two Tony Awards in lessons that everyone can identify with.” for board certification from the National Awards, a 91-year old program of the its last Broadway revival. The musical director is Board for Professional Teaching Stan- Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, “I think people can identify with Charlie Brown dards. will honor the winners at a special cer- Mark V. Deal who will lead a lively five piece band. and his fears,” Farella said. The message is clear, “be emony at Carnegie Hall in New York The Reston Community Players ensemble cast fea- yourself.” A show to be shared across generations. Five Fairfax County Public City on Friday, June 6.

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Courtesy of Skill Construction & Design Courtesy www.ConnectionNewspapers.comLocal Media Connection LLC onlineReston at www.connectionnewspapers.com Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2014 ❖ 1 Clifton residents to hold tour of re- Neighbors Helping Neighbors modeled homes to benefit widow. eighbors help each other. That’s their own right,” Gallagher says. “We’ve A native of El Salvador, Armendaris lost day care center, offered to ask her husband, Nwhat communities have always found that homeowners really enjoy seeing her husband, David, to leukemia six years Bob, for ideas. been about. Long-time Clifton what their neighbors are doing. But this is ago and, as the sole means of her family’s “I just thought there must be a way that a resident Bob Gallagher is rallying his friends also about helping a local person in need; support, decided to set up her home as a community as old and close-knit as Clifton and peers to help his neighbor Elsa that’s the sense of community which Clifton day care center. could help one of its own,” said Bob Armendaris. has always exemplified.” Since it was convenient to nearby Clifton Gallagher, who grew up in Clifton where Armendaris, a mother of seven, needs In addition to showcasing a home recently Elementary, parents would leave their chil- his father practiced medicine. “My company funds to repair the badly deteriorated drive- renovated by Sun Design Remodeling, the dren with Armendaris before and after has learned a lot from doing our own home way to her home, which is also a local day tour will feature recent work by Daniels school. But when Clifton Elementary closed tours, so a coalition of remodelers already care center. To help out, Gallagher, who is Design and Remodeling and Kohlmark in 2010, the day care center lost more than active in Clifton seems like a logical way to a principal at Sun Design Remodeling, has Group Architects and Builders, all active in half its students. Not long after that, the reach out to the community.” organized a tour of three newly remodeled Clifton and environs for years. winding asphalt driveway leading to the Clifton homes, each the handiwork of a dif- Tim Reed of Tibbs Paving will be donat- house began to seriously deteriorate. Remodeler’s Charity Home Tour, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit ferent remodeler. ing the labor, equipment and trucking That’s when her friend, Christina www.RemodelersCharityHomeTour.com or call “The homes are all pretty spectacular in needed for the driveway re-paving. Gallagher, whose children had attended the 703-425-5588 for more.

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… Needs New Space Details Visit the Hackmans’ remodeled lower level during the Innovative Great Falls Great Falls Studio Tour, Friday-Sunday, Oct. 17-19, 1-5 p.m. daily. Visit solution with art studio greatfallsstudios.com/tour.php or www.SunDesignInc.com or meets needs of call 703-425-5588. three generations. and crafts projects as well as By John Byrd kitchenette suitable for the occasional cooking lesson. home is a machine for liv- They wanted a media center ing in,” architectural pio- large enough for the extended “A neer Eduard LeCorbusier family (both daughters live in the said in the 1930s, by which metro area), and places to pre- he meant good residential design should pare and share a meal with easy meet current lifestyle requirements, yet re- access to an adjacent outdoor pa- tain enough flexibility to readily transition tio and backyard barbecue. into a place that supports newly arising On an entirely different note, needs. Photo courtesy of Mitro Hood the lower level still had to perform Design consultant Mindy Mitchell, con- In the newly designed family entertainment area, a wall-sized console with a flat its duties as the family laundry curs on some basic principles. screen television stretches out in front of an L-shaped “viewing” couch. A fully room. And it should also provide “You want a solution that fully responds stocked beverage center is on the opposite wall convenient to an outside patio. quarters for the occasional sleep- to everyday needs,” Mitchell says. “But it’s over guest. also useful to consider how you might be “It’s when an agenda becomes re-using key spaces from time to time, or daughters were out of the house, raising going to have to do something about it,” more specific that space planning really even a decade from now.” families of their own. Like most empty-nest- Lesley said. needs to be thoughtful and precise,” This may be especially true in a “creative” ers, the Hackmans were idly wondering A professional organizer as well as a space Mitchell says. household, Mitchell adds, where the goal how to better use a spacious home designed planner, Mitchell has been working with The existing full bath is enlarged and is fostering an environment that organically for past needs. Sun Design Remodeling for close to a de- upgraded into something suitable for over- responds to all sorts of overlapping “We had been talking about upgrading cade. night guests while one wall of the studio projects.. some rooms, but weren’t using the lower “I’m generally the point person and de now accommodates a handsome custom Case in point: the recently re-invented level for much more than laundry and stor- facto project manager,” Mitchell said. “My cabinet that conceals a comfortable Murphy lower level plan to the Great Falls home of age,” Lesley recalls. “All the light in the en- job is to help owners get a clear idea of what bed. The redesigned “all purpose room” Lesley and Tim Hackman, two long-term tire suite originated from windows and they’re looking for so that the design pro- (laundry/kitchenette/dining table) now residents now actively involved in the doors on the rear [side of the house], so cess is focused and on-track from start to features a full-sized refrigerator, microwave community’s burgeoning art scene. the interior rooms were too dark. Still, we finish.” and dishwasher. Looking around the sunny family play hadn’t gotten too far into an actual plan.” This is especially critical, Mitchell notes, Lesley Hackman says the makeover has space, which will be featured in the upcom- Then an unexpected turn brought latent when the makeover needs to satisfy a di- proven to be a perfect solution in this newly ing remodeling home tour Oct. 17-19, it’s a remodeling considerations to the fore: last verse agenda. active phase of her life. little hard to imagine that last year the spring the entire lower level was flooded Lesley wanted functional studio space for “I can spend the morning or afternoon Hackmans were scarcely using the suite at by three inches of water when a sump pump her quilting and photography, but she had working on art projects and helping the all. failed; it was a situation that could not be also decided to babysit two of her grand- grandchildren. Then take a hot bath. It’s a Recently retired, Tim was free from pro- ignored. children three days a week, a commitment great environment,” she said. “I’m really fessional obligations. The couple’s two “One way or another, we knew we were that would require work stations for arts glad we created it.”

Planning your autumn garden and yard. Planting for Fall Reston By Marilyn Campbell tainer to plant them,” said Kelly Grimes of Take a few minutes and actually plan out The Connection Good Earth Garden Market in Potomac, Md. your garden because no matter what you “Now is a great time to put in a landscape.” decide to plant for fall, an aesthetically ap- s the first few weeks of fall unfold, The first step is preparing the ground. pealing garden starts with an effective strat- Acarrying with them the promise of “You have to amend the soil; that is mixing egy. “It is getting a good plan together,” HomeLifeStyle rich and vibrant colors, many local in compost and soil so the plants’ roots can Goffin said. “It is a question of scale and residents are starting to plan their fall gar- grab a hold of the soil with compost,” said putting it together right. You have to look is produced by Connection Newspapers dens, both ornamental and edible. Pruning Grimes. “That really helps any planting.” at your plot of land and decide where you and and overall garden cleanup will make Katia Goffin of Katia Goffin Gardens in want plants to go and how you want it to www.ConnectionNewspapers.com way for fall plants. In fact, this is the per- McLean, Va., likens planning a garden to look.” Local Media Connection LLC fect time to clear away summer foliage and putting together a puzzle. “Everything has plant, horticulture gurus said. to [look] like it belongs,” she said. “It’s FOR DECORATIVE GARDENS and For more information, “Because the ground is still warm and air about designing your bed line so it enhances yards, mums and pansies are among fall’s call 703-778-9431 or email is cool, there is less transplant shock for your property, versus ‘I stuck this in my gar- [email protected] See Planting, Page 7 plants when you take them out of the con- den and doesn’t it look good?’” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2014 ❖ 3 4 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2014 ❖ 5 Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/ Local REAL ESTATE The Connection August, 2014 Top Sales in Reston, Oak Hill and Herndon

1 2258 Compass Point Lane, Reston — $1,325,000

3 11593 Cedar Chase Road, Herndon — $1,080,000

2 11307 Stones Throw Drive, Reston — $1,110,000

28 Loudoun County Farfax County Great Falls Sterling 7 3 193 2 6 9 4 7 5 4 1250 New Bedford Lane, 6 11303 Bright Pond Lane, Herndon Reston — $1,069,000 Reston — $975,000

Address ...... BR FB HB ... Postal City ... Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC PostalCode ...... Subdivision ...... Date Sold ngton 267 1 2258 COMPASS POINT LN ...... 4 .. 3 .. 1 ...... RESTON ..... $1,325,000 .... Detached .... 0.26 ...... 20191 ...... RESTON ...... 08/12/14 les Reston port 286 2 11307 STONES THROW DR .... 4 .. 4 .. 1 ...... RESTON ..... $1,110,000 .... Detached .... 0.58 ...... 20194 .. ESTATES AT WYNDHAM HILLS . 08/12/14 1

3 11593 CEDAR CHASE RD ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ..... HERNDON ... $1,080,000 .... Detached .... 0.48 ...... 20170 ...... CEDAR CHASE ...... 08/08/14 8 4 1250 NEW BEDFORD LN ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ...... RESTON ..... $1,069,000 .... Detached .... 0.33 ...... 20194 ...... NEW BEDFORD ...... 08/18/14 V 7 5 12050 CREEKBEND DR ...... 6 .. 4 .. 1 ...... RESTON ..... $1,020,000 .... Detached .... 0.49 ...... 20194 ...... RESTON ...... 08/18/14 Oakton 123 6 11303 BRIGHT POND LN ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ...... RESTON ...... $975,000 .... Detached .... 0.47 ...... 20194 ...... RESTON ...... 08/29/14 Chantilly

7 3506 COMMODORE CT ...... 4 .. 4 .. 1 ...... OAK HILL ...... $965,000 .... Detached .... 0.83 ...... 20171 ...... CAMBERLEY EAST ...... 08/29/14 50 66 8 3288 WILLOW GLEN DR ...... 4 .. 3 .. 0 ..... HERNDON ..... $910,000 .... Detached .... 0.23 ...... 20171 ...... STILL OAKS ...... 08/15/14 Fairfax 9 11325 WOODBROOK LN ...... 5 .. 3 .. 1 ...... RESTON ...... $901,000 .... Detached .... 0.25 ...... 20194 ...... RESTON ...... 08/01/14 Copyright 2014 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of September 15, 2014. Centreville

6 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home LifeStyle Fall Plants Fireplaces Warm Outdoor Rooms From Page 3 best flowering plants. “Mums need full sunlight to open and come in obvious, bold fall colors,” said Grimes. Tips for making your Photo courtesy of “Pansies will take part sun, are a great Skill Construction and color and will continue to bloom Design, LLC outdoor spaces comfy through spring.” Yarrow, asters, sedums, Lenten through the fall. roses, and coral bells are among the Lighting can trans- fall plants that Jonathan Storvick, By Marilyn Campbell form a screened natural resource manager at the Of- The Connection porch or outdoor fice of Sustainability at George Ma- room. son University in Fairfax, Va., recom- s the air turns crisp and we settle mends. into fall, the time is ideal for cre- “Fall is a great time to plant larger- Aating a cozy setting, whether it’s sized perennials and container elegant or rustic or modern. shrubs,” said Storvick. “It also hap- Many people have adapted part of their pens to be the time of year when nurs- landscape as an outdoor room. eries are trying to get rid of a lot of “Outdoor porches whether screened or their stock, so you can find some great just covered with a roof are great fall “I just built a stunning fireplace in a existing space in one-to-two weeks. deals.” spaces,” said Susan Matus, a Potomac, Md.- screened-in porch that transformed the Accessories in warm, vibrant colors can For example, said Joel Cook of based architect. “One can cozy them up with space into a three-season room just in time help can transform an outdoor room from Merrifield Garden Center, in Fairfax, pillows and throws and outdoor lights, such for fall,” said Robert Kalmin of Skill Con- summer to fall. “Adding some cozy throw Merrifield and Gainesville, Va., “Burn- as decorative twinkle lights or candles can struction and Design, LLC in Fairfax, Va. “In- blankets to outdoor sofas allows you to stay ing bushes have beautiful fall colors create great ambiance.” door-outdoor rugs and seating in fall col- outside on chilly nights,” said Kerra Michele like orange and fire red. As far as Local designers reveal their favorite ac- ors make the space great for entertaining.” Huerta of Apartment Envy. trees, maples like Japanese maples, cessories and ideas for outdoor rooms and When it comes to outdoor fireplaces, how- In fact, lighting can transform a screened sugar maple or black gum maple have screened porches to help welcome the new ever, there are a few caveats: “If it is a porch or outdoor room. “To a screened beautiful colors.” season with style. screened in porch, be careful of your venti- porch, you can add a ceiling fan with a Another eye-catching option is the An outdoor fireplace commands attention lation. Whether you have a gas or wood- down light and an up-light,” said Kalmin. yellow twig dogwood. Its “bright yel- and can offer a warm place for reading, burning fireplace you have to have noncom- “The higher light can give you general light- low branches and twig color … are napping or chatting with friends, and makes bustible material for the mantle and it needs ing and the lower lights can create ambient also fantastic for winter,” said Mark it comfortable to sit outside on a chilly to back discharge for smoke,” said Kalmin. lighting, and can be moved in different di- White of GardenWise in Arlington, Va. evening. He says such fireplaces can be added to an rections for setting a mood.” www.lostdogandcatrescue.org Adopt/Donate/Volunteer www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2014 ❖ 7 8 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com