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Last Sunday, Reston Community Orchestra (RCO) and Reston Chorale presented their first ever joint performance in honor of the Reston Photo by Photo founder Robert E. Simon, Jr. The Orchestra president Michael McKee The density of future development in the area that is now the parking and its music director, Maestro Dingwall Fleary, presented Simon with lot at Lake Anne Village Center was a topic of debate at last week’s a cake, congratulating him his upcoming 95th birthday. Planning Commission public hearing. Musical Commission Hears Tribute to Lake Anne Plan Simon Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors to vote on proposal later this month.

By Mike DiCicco “means people who can use the plaza and The Connection support our merchants.” Simon had con- templated writing his own plan amendment athy Kaplan doesn’t live in Lake for consideration but said he ultimately Anne Village Center, but she said decided to work within the parameters of Kshe had been waiting for years the amendment being proposed by the to see some changes to the de- county and to accept the cut in density. velopment, where the once-flourishing busi- Simon advised against too much concern Ted Thayer, Principal Horn Emeri- ness community has been dying off. How- for traffic studies. “This is, of course, the tus with the NSO, performs at the Beverly Cosham receives thanks ever, she told the Planning Commission at first club that a NIMBY [not-in-my-back- Bob Simon Tribute Concert, under from Simon following her perfor- a Wednesday, March 11 public hearing that yard] will reach for,” he said of traffic con- the direction of Maestro Fleary. mance. she thought the plan being proposed to re- cerns, noting that there was little conges- vitalize Lake Anne was doomed. tion on North Shore Drive and Baron Currently, the proposed amendment to Cameron Avenue. He also advised against the county’s Comprehensive Plan suggests moving the bank. “There’s a psychology of that the Millennium Bank at the main en- going through a restraint and then open- trance to Washington Plaza be moved in ing up,” he said. order to open up the view to Lake Anne. Either way, he called for speedy, decisive However, many have opposed the idea, and action, noting that the proposal has been it is likely to be revised. in the work for years. “Lake Anne Plaza is If that happens, Kaplan said, passersby in serious trouble,” he said. would not know the plaza is there. “People The plan amendment would allow 994 will drive right past it,” she said. She was to 1,334 additional residential units and also concerned that not enough parking was 151,000 to 177,000 square feet of addi- included in the proposal to accommodate tional office and retail space in the village all of the new residents and employees that center, depending whether the three north- would accompany the additional develop- ern parcels are consolidated and developed ment being proposed. Kaplan called for less in coordination. None of the additional de- density than is being recommended, not- velopment is to be added to the Washing- ing that the county’s Architectural Review ton Plaza area. Board had expressed concerns about the Overall, the Reston Association supported level of density. “They do not want it turned the proposal, association President Robin into an urban town center,” she said. Smyers told the Planning Commission. “You’re not going to please everybody, but I RESTON FOUNDER Bob Simon, though, do think we’ve reached a strong consensus,” was among those who wanted more den- she said. sity on the site than the proposed amend- Cheryl Terio Simon and Robert Simon, with Laura Miller Fleary in the ment calls for. Revitalization, he said, See Lake Anne, Page 7 background, listen admiringly as the RCO performs. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ March 18-24, 2009 ❖ 3 Week in Reston News Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting Debating Ethics Dilemmas The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce has its monthly members’ meeting Thursday, March 26, 7-10:30 a.m. at the Hyatt West Point cadets lead 108 area juniors’ discussion. Regency Reston, 1800 Presidents St. Enjoy a breakfast while taking a virtual tour of all commercial By Jacqueline Leeker properties either on the market or coming onto the market in the Public Affairs Intern, Dulles Business Corridor and beyond. Fort Belvoir E-mail [email protected] or visit www.restonchamber.org to register. recent survey on high school ethics found that Chamber Hosts Mike Bradshaw Awithin the preceding Photo by year, 30 percent of stu- Mike Bradshaw, Google’s Reston Team Leader, will appear Thurs- dents had stolen from a store and day, March 19, 12-1:30 p.m. in the Hyatt Regency Reston, 1800

64 percent had cheated on a test. Jacqueline Leeker Presidents St., to discuss why Google is in Reston. In addition to To confront this problem, 11 West managing the Reston Team and marketing Google’s Enterprise Point cadets lead 108 juniors, cho- solutions, Bradshaw is responsible for the Google Earth Enter- sen for their leadership qualities, prise business for North America. Register for the meeting at 703- from 33 area high schools in the 707-9045. second annual Leadership and Ethics Conference at George Ma- Sharing the Road son University. Officers from the Reston District Station will conduct a pedes- In the keynote speech, Lt. Gen. Juniors from Northern Virginia high schools practice trian enforcement campaign March 21-29 in order to prevent in- Dave Palmer presented the history skits based on ethical dilemmas. juries and deaths due to pedestrian and bicycle crashes. of George Washington and The highest concentration of crashes has occurred along Reston Benedict Arnold. Corinthia Evans from Mount gnettes, showing how to apply Parkway between Sunrise Valley Drive and Wiehle Avenue, and “For two people so similar, why Vernon High School. what they had learned to make Centreville Road between Coppermine Drive and Parcher Avenue. were their legacies so different? Each group discussed four vi- ethical decisions every day. Throughout the campaign, message boards will be placed in high One was a traitor, and the other gnettes taken from recent news “Today, I learned sometimes visibility locations near the trails’ intersecting with major road- the father of our nation. The an- events or everyday school life. ethical issues go beyond just right ways. swer is character. Your destiny is Should you turn in a friend who and wrong. It’s OK to disagree,” For information about the Fairfax County Pedestrian Task Force, determined by the strength of your cheated on a test? “Is someone said Ashley Brigham, of West go to http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/pedestrian.htm. character,” said Palmer. really your friend if they ask you Springfield High School. The students then broke off into to jeopardize your morals?” asked The West Point class of 1979 eight groups, each led by a cadet. Steve Hojnicki, a senior at West hosts the event annually. “We want Pedestrian and Bicycling Summit “I liked that the cadets led the dis- Point. to send seeds out to the schools. The Annual Hunter Mill District Pedestrian and Bicycling Sum- cussion. They were very engaging, With no “approved solutions,” These students will be able lead mit will be held Tuesday, March 24, 7-9 p.m., at the North County nice, and we could really relate to only principles, each group pre- by example,” said Carl Cecil, co- Governmental Center, 12000 Bowman Towne Drive, in Reston. them because of their age,” said sented a skit based on the vi- chairman of the conference. The Summit will focus on progress made on priority sidewalk and trail connections and suggestions from the community and is Viewpoints held in conjunction with the Reston Station of Fairfax County What is the ethical issue of the day, Police stations’ Crosswalk Safety Week, March 21-28. Contact the — Danielle Landau & Hunter Mill Office at 703-478-0283. what have you learned today? Merrill Roth

Elena Bedoya, South Austin Moore, Dolores Traylor, 80, Dies Lakes High School Herndon High School Dolores Taylor, 80, of Chicago, Ill. died on Feb. 28. “The economy is a huge “Stealing is really impor- Loving mother of Jesse and Cheryl Jones of Ashburn, Denise issue. There are a lot of tant in our area right now Taylor of Chicago, Ill.; Adrian Taylor and April Taylor of Dallas, people in the area, so it af- because of the recession. Texas; and Gentle Taylor of Chicago, Ill., she was preceded in fects the students who have People are cutting corners death by her son Hiram Jones. She is also survived by seven grand- jobs. Companies want more sometimes where they children; four great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives experience, so they fire shouldn’t. Their morals are and friends. younger employees.” looser because of the eco- The viewing and funeral services were March 5 at the Heritage “I learned how to break nomic crisis. I have learned Fellowship Church in Herndon and Chestnut Grove Cemetery in down an issue through ethi- that people have totally dif- Herndon. cal codes.” ferent views on morals. It is all about making the right choices.” New Public Lecture Series Caroline Beury, 16, Kicks Off Oakton High School Andrew Bako, 17, “The current drinking Chantilly High School Dr. John Jones will be the first speaker in the U.S. Geological laws are a big issue for “The most relevant ethics Survey’s speaker series, giving a lecture entitled “Knee-high to people in our area. Teenag- issue right now is cheating. Bird’s Eye: Multi-scale Remote Sensing of Vegetation Dynamics” ers are having trouble de- A lot of kids feel pressured Wednesday, April 1, 7 p.m., in the U.S.G.S. Dallas Peck Audito- ciding when to step into to cheat due to the competi- rium, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. Combining collabora- difficult situations. Many tive college process and pa- tive field and modeling with various airborne and satellite sens- kids are comfortable going rental pressures. Today, I ing technologies, Dr. Jones measures how land cover and terrain to a party where there is have learned that there are varies across space and through time. drinking but drinking and tons of kids out there with Jones will provide an introduction to these technologies and a driving then becomes an ideals similar to mine. sampler of his work to illustrate how this research helps address issue. Today’s program When people say everyone resource management issues related to climate change, water flow, forced me to question my is doing something, think and habitat condition. morals and re-think what I for yourself because it is not would do in pressure-cen- always true.” tered circumstances.”

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By Justin Fanizzi note address. Shultz dis- The Connection cussed her background and her journey from n one room, gumdrop build growing up in North Da- ings are being constructed. kota to flying senators and IDown the hall, strawberries congressmen across the are being smashed into a world. She also offered life clumpy juice and being analyzed. advice and insight, which Next door, miniature pencil heli- she boiled down to what copters are flying across the room. she refers to as her “five Each room boasted a different points.” theme, but every room contained The first point is to find something more important: the a mentor, which Schulz world’s next scientists, engineers, said will help girls develop doctors and mathematicians. a plan for the future, or The Girls Excelling in Math and what she calls a flight plan. Science Conference, better known The second point is that Hannah Grudi smashes strawber- as the GEMS Conference, offered life is not fair, and that fail- ries so she can analyze its DNA. more than 200 area fifth and sixth- ures should not prevent grade girls the chance to explore the attainment of goals. Point make a person different. The fifth the myriad career opportunities three is to “not let anybody tell you and final point is to “take care of available to them in the Math and ‘no,’” or to pursue dreams even each other,” and to avoid cattiness Science fields. when told that it is impossible. or what she calls the “mean girls” “Girls tend to have a high inter- Point four is to embrace one’s di- scenario. est [in Math and Science] through versity. Schulz said that it is im- “It warms my heart that these fourth and fifth grades and then it portant to not be like everyone else starts to decline,” Linda Martin, and to have pride in the things that See Conference, Page 14 event coordinator said. “We’re try- ing to inspire them to continue in those fields.”

THE 8TH INSTALLMENT of the Conference, which was held at Dogwood Elementary School in Reston, drew girls from the 16 GEMS clubs across Fairfax County. With the support of the Lockheed Martin Corporation and the American Association of University Women, the Conference offered their inspiration in the form of guest speakers and hands-on workshops. Maj. Suzanne Schultz, member of the D.C. Air National Guard and veteran of the GEMS Conference in 2000, kicked off the day by Keisha Shepherd follows the students’ directions in the motivating the girls with her key- “Microprocessor: Peanut Butter and Jelly” workshop. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ March 18-24, 2009 ❖ 5 Opinion

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newspaper of Reston An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered Fair Market Value? to homes and businesses. 7913 Westpark Drive McLean, Virginia 22102 Many concerns about assessing properties in YOU CAN APPEAL your assessment, but the deadlines are fast approaching and the bur- NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, Northern Virginia this year. den of proof is entirely on the homeowner. You Call: 703-917-6444 will need to be prepared to cite comparable Fax: 703-917-0991 e-mail: ess than a month ago, Fairfax, Arling as a comparable sale. sales from 2008 that justify your view of your [email protected] ton and Loudoun counties, and the This is questionable, and the exclusion of home’s fair market value. There are two pos- Kemal Kurspahic City of Alexandria, like other local foreclosure sales likely inflates the value of sible steps to appeal, first to the local depart- Editor ❖ 703-917-6428 L [email protected] governments, mailed each property many, if not most, properties. If houses in your ment of tax administration, then to each owner a new assessment of the fair market neighborhood have sold in foreclosure for dra- locality’s Board of Equalization. The Board of Justin Fanizzi Editorial Assistant value of the property. matically reduced prices, does that af- Equalization is independent of the tax asses- 703-917-6437 What is your home’s fair market Editorial fect the value of your house? You know sors office; it is made up of citizens appointed [email protected] value? it does. by the governing board. Mike DiCicco Community Reporter Most homeowners probably believe The value on the piece of paper sent 703-917-6448 that the fair market value of their home is what to your house will determine the amount of IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, the deadline to ap- [email protected] they could sell it for in a reasonable period of property tax you owe this year, based on the peal to the Department of Tax Administration Julia O’Donoghue time right now — say putting it on the market tax rate which in most places will not be pre- is April 3, and appeals to the next level must Education & Politics 703-917-6433 this week and allowing 30-60 days. How much cisely set until April. be postmarked no later than June 1. The sec- [email protected] would that be? Local governments’ budgets, the amount of ond deadline could well roll around before a Ken Moore It’s a tough question this year, with values money they have to fund schools, public safety, homeowner gets an answer to the administra- Courts & Projects ❖ 703-917-6417 dropping by more than 12 percent on average libraries and many other services, depend di- tive appeal, so it’s important to engage in both [email protected] Rich Sanders in Fairfax, nearly 15 percent in Loudoun, less rectly on how much the homes in each juris- processes at once. Sports Editor ❖ 703-917-6439 than 5 percent in Alexandria and about 2 per- diction are worth, based on the tax rate. This See http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dta/ for [email protected] cent in Arlington. is more so in Virginia than in many other states instructions and information. ADVERTISING: The tax assessors base their decisions on the where localities have more leeway in choos- To place an advertisement, call the ad sales of “comparable” properties that sold in ing sources of revenue. Localities in Virginia We want to hear from you; please share your department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. 2008, sometimes earlier. But with the number are more dependent on property taxes because opinion of your Display ads 703-821-5050 of sales down dramatically, there are some- the General Assembly has strictly limited their assessment, or any experiences you have in Classified ads 703-917-6400 times very few “comparable” sales. In Fairfax access to other taxes. In Virginia, because it is appealing your assessment. Employment ads 703-917-6464 County, the majority of sales are foreclosures. a “Dillon Rule” state, localities only have ex- Winslow Wacker — Mary Kimm, Display Advertising But the assessors have decided that foreclo- actly the power that the General Assembly has 703-917-6473 sures should not be taken into consideration bestowed on them. [email protected] Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 Letters [email protected] Barbara Parkinson Employment Advertising 703-917-6418 Rail to Reston RA Presents [email protected] Facts On HQ Editor & Publisher By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum County has had an excellent group Mary Kimm State Delegate (D-36) 703-917-6416 working together in a Task Force Referendum [email protected] to plan a smart Tysons Corner. Its To the Editor: critical step to bringing rail recommendations need to move Editor in Chief Through three community meet- Steven Mauren to Wiehle Avenue by 2013 forward through the approval pro- Managing Editors A ings, the Reston Association Board Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, was taken last week when cess in order for development to of Directors (Board), staff, and Kemal Kurspahic U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray be coordinated with the coming of Photography: Members have listened to informa- LaHood signed an agreement to the rail line. A similar working Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, tion about the question before the Craig Sterbutzel provide $900 million in federal group has been looking at mixed- Art/Design: community. It is straightforward: funds for the project. If you have use development for the Wiehle Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, Should the board be authorized to Laurence Foong, John Heinly, been through Tysons Corner re- Avenue station areas including John Smith, Stu Moll, finance and expend an amount not cently, you know that construction negotiations with interested devel- Wayne Shipp to exceed $15 million to build or Production Manager: has been underway for months in Commentary opers. That process likewise needs Jean Card buy commercial office space? relocating utilities in anticipation to be concluded. At open meetings and in edito- CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 of the agreement being reached. ond half of the project. Commer- The significant approval that the rial space such as this, members Circulation Manager: The pace of that construction will cial interests in the Tysons Corner federal funding agreement repre- Linda Pecquex have debated the issue and we [email protected] now accelerate and will be evident area have been paying into a spe- sents is especially fulfilling for highly encourage the exchange of throughout the path of the line cial tax district for several years those of us who have worked on CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, ideas. However, there are some in starting from near the West Falls to help pay for the first phase. the project for decades. When I L.L.C. the community who are working Peter Labovitz Church station. Completion of a financial plan in joined with others to announce the President/CEO to lead the discussion off the cen- Fortunately, the management of the near future for the second formation of the Dulles Corridor tral question and on to tangential Mary Kimm the project’s construction is in the phase of the project will ensure Rail Association nearly 12 years Publisher/Chief Operating Officer issues such as space needed or 703-917-6416 able hands of the Metropolitan that construction is continuous ago to advocate for the project, whether the plan is to keep the [email protected] Washington Airports Authority with the entire system to be com- some of the politicians who took headquarters facility in Reston. Jerry Vernon (MWAA) that has a self-interest in pleted by 2015. Riders will be able part in the public signing of the Executive Vice President There has also been a charge that, 703-917-6404 ensuring that the rail line moves to get on the system in Loudoun federal agreement last week were unlike the 2005 referendum, the [email protected] into Tysons Corner and beyond County and travel to the Stadium- skeptics at best about it. I am glad 2009 referendum has been con- Wesley DeBrosse Wiehle Avenue to Dulles Airport Armory station in the District of they finally came around and Controller ducted outside the eyes of the as quickly as possible. Negotia- Columbia without transferring. could stand together to take credit Debbie Funk members. tions are underway among the Further steps to getting the sys- for the project. Now their assis- National Sales, 703-518-4631 In fact, there was a letter to the [email protected] commercial landowners west of tem right and realizing its full po- tance is needed to move the John Lovaas Wiehle Avenue to form a special tential are in the land use planning project past Reston and to Dulles Special Assistant for Operations tax district to help fund the sec- around the stations. Fairfax and Loudoun County. See Letters, Page 12

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From Page 3 the existing village center comprises missioner Frank de la Fe asked an historic overlay district. whether it might help if the foun- She enumerated the “top 10” of Asked whether he appreciated dation did not have to keep all the 22 points in the letter she was the need to revitalize the area, those units on the land bay that it submitting to the commission. Burns said he recognized that an currently occupies. These ranged from widely agreed- increase in density was a way to “I think it’s a good start. I still upon positions, such as encourag- bring more people to the plaza. think it’s going to be a problem,” ing pedestrian, bicycle and mass “But we should respect the char- Thillmann said. transit access, to the more contro- acter and quality of what’s there, County planner Heidi Merkel Home Improvements and Repairs that Always Get an A+ versial, like the association’s asser- what makes it a historic place, said the county was looking into Fully Insured Class A Contractor tion that the level of development what makes it a place that people ways to handle affordable hous- being proposed was the bare mini- come to see from around the ing “in a more collective way” at mum required to revitalize the world.” Lake Anne. area. John Thillmann of the Fellow- County staff is reviewing all of Smyers also asked that the ship Square Foundation took issue the comments it has received since Reston Association, its Planning with the proposed requirement the latest draft plan was intro- Complete Kitchen Direct and Zoning Committee, its Design that the foundation retain the ex- duced on Feb. 10 and will take Review Board and its various ad- isting number of affordable dwell- them into account when making Buy Direct & Stop Paying Retail Mark-up! visory committees be included in ing units on the site of its existing its final recommendation to the ● Best Price in DC Metro Area the planning process. Fellowship House, which provides Planning Commission March 18, ● Local Showroom with affordable living to senior citizens county planner Loren Bruce said Professional Staff JOHN BURNS, chair of the Ar- of limited means. “You’re penaliz- in a later interview. He said some ● Design Services Available chitectural Review Board, said the ing the Fellowship Foundation for changes, such as recommending ● Installation Contractors as rated board was concerned that the its social conscience and for step- that the bank be left where it is, by our Client amount of development proposed ping up to the plate when the seemed to have overwhelming for what is now the village center’s county wouldn’t,” Thillmann said, support and were likely to be parking lot could overwhelm the noting that the plan was calling for made. “But on some of this, you’re scale of the existing plaza. “The a much higher percentage of af- just never going to get 100 per- overall character of Lake Anne Vil- fordable dwelling units on that site cent consensus.” 703-471-7200 lage Center is epitomized in the than in any other part of the de- The Planning Commission will 261 Sunset Park Dr., Herndon word ‘village,’” he said. velopment. vote on the plan March 18, and www.complete-kitchen.com The Architectural Review Board the Board of Supervisors will vote weighed in on the proposal because HUNTER MILL planning Com- on it Monday, March 30.

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To have community events listed in Volunteer Coordinator at 703-435- the Connection, send to reston/ 7986 or e-mail [email protected]. [email protected] GSA Schedule Contracting. 7:30- or call 703-917-6437 with questions. 9:30 a.m., The Ritz-Carlton, 1700 Deadline is Friday. Tysons Blvd., Plaza Room, McLean. Learn from the General Services THURSDAY/MARCH 19 Administration about recent trends, AARP Dulles Chapter. 7 p.m., Lake contractor challenges and best Anne Professional Building, Suite practices to mitigate compliance risk in 140, 1184 Washington Plaza W., this interactive discussion. $45/non- Reston. The Dulles Chapter of AARP members, free/NVTC members. Visit will meet with special guest speaker www.nvtc.org/events/ author Stephen Miller. Miller will geteventinfo.php?event=COUNSEL-10. discuss how to get your life story in writing by discussing various approaches to writing your memoirs. MONDAY/MARCH 23 Visit www.AARPdulles.org. NVHC Speaker Series. 8 p.m., Reston Association Newcomers Northern Virginia Hebrew Night. 7-9 p.m., Reston Association, Congregation, 1441 Wiehle Ave., 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston. Reston. The NVHC speaker series Get to know the Reston Association. continues with guest speaker Dr. Whether you just moved to Reston or Michael Makovsky, author of the you have been here for some time, award-winning 2007 book, this is an opportunity to find out “Churchill’s Promised Land: Zionism about the amenities, services and and Statecraft.” Makovsky will speak programs that are available to you on Churchill, Roosevelt and the Jews. through RA. RSVP to Ha Brock, RA Free. Call 703-437-7733. Schools The Sunrise Valley Elementary are collaborating to create tutorials for Ashburn: Herndon: Sterling: Green Team has received a Johnnie other students to use. 44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza 297 Herndon Parkway Village Center on 7, Store #19 Forte, Jr., Memorial Grant to support Working in pairs, the students select Unit 198 Suite 204 46950 Community Plaza the school’s butterfly garden. The Green a topic, create a storyboard and a script, 703-723-9530 703-435-0565 703-430-6639 Team, a sixth grade leadership team, and use the SMART BoardTM recorder will use the funds to purchase a to capture their actions and their voices. composter to recycle leaves and grass Teachers post the tutorials on their clippings gathered at the school. Once FCPS 24-7 Learning sites to use for unit Leesburg: it is ready, the compost produced by the or Standards of Learning (SOL) test re- recycling will enrich the soil of the but- view. Sterling Sears: Reston: Virginia Village Shopping Center terfly garden. The garden is available to Students also work with teachers Sears at Dulles Town Center 11305 B2 Sunset Hills Road 14 Fairfax Street all Sunrise Valley classes as they study from other grade levels so that the older 703-421-1997 703-435-0417 703-777-3590 science and stewardship of the environ- students make videos for the younger ment. Contact principal Elizabeth ones. Videos can be seen at English at 703-715-3800 or www.fcps.edu/TerrasetES. Contact [email protected]. principal Ellen Cury at 703-390-5600 or [email protected] or news liaison Students at Terraset Elementary Heather Dix at [email protected].

8 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ March 18-24, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Schools FREE ESTIMATES 60-75% OFF HARDSCAPING/PLANTING ALL POTTERY Washington’s Largest Patios, walls, Selection Anything But Elementary walkways, paver driveways 25% OFF Hunters Woods & so much more All Nursery Stock Now at 2003 Pricing Perennials Pansies students design 2008 STOCK ONLY Reg. $1.89 .97¢ Mulch 3 cu. FT. $2.99 125-square-foot Bulk $19.95 Per cu. YD. Open 9-6 • 7 Days mosaic. 9023 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA 703-573-5025 unters Woods Elemen 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50 (Vienna Metro) Htary School for the Arts CravensNursery.com and Sciences is teaming up with local artist Bonnie Fitzgerald in an effort to “wow” the community with a 125-square- foot mosaic. Every year, the sixth graders at Hunters Woods partici- pate in a joint art project. The type of art this year is a rare mosaic form. Fitzgerald, owner of Maverick Mosaics in Vienna, be- gan creating mosaics as a hobby nearly 30 years ago. She began to Photo by Danielle Landau/The Connection focus on mosaics 10 years ago, and The design by sixth grade student Lucas Lin is a colorful jumpstarted her business. “Hunt- declaration of the school’s four pillars: respect, compas- ers Woods came to me with a bee sion, honesty and responsibility. in their bonnet,” joked Fitzgerald, about the school’s excitement and The design, sketched by sixth mosaic until the puzzle pieces fit, determination to begin the project. grade student Lucas Lin, is a col- allowing for creativity and origi- “The PTA really made this happen. orful declaration of the school’s nality to shine through. The mo- They raised the money to fund this four pillars: respect, compassion, saic is set to debut in April. expensive but rewarding mission,” honesty and responsibility. Each said Fitzgerald. sixth-grade class will work on the — Danielle Landau

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show “Something Different.” Visit afternoon around the campfire, SALE! HARDWOOD Calendar www.EldenStreetPlayers.com or call singing old time favorites, roasting Authorized Agent of 703-481-5930 for tickets. weenies and making s’mores. For adults 55 and older. Call 703-435- Send announcements to 6577 or e-mail [email protected] [email protected] or call MONDAY/MARCH 23 for directions and to register. 703-917-6437. Deadline is Thursday for the Cut and Taste Dinner. 6 p.m., Falsettos. 8 p.m., Industrial Strength following week’s paper. Photos/artwork en- Morton’s Steakhouse, 11956 Market Theater, 269 Sunset Park Drive, couraged. For additional listings, visit St., Reston. Enjoy a luxurious cigar Herndon. The Elden Street Players Owned & Operated by the same person for 45 years! www.connectionnewspapers.com. dinner complete with four courses of will perform the Tony Award-winning SALE! Same location for 40 years! Morton’s signature cuisine paired with musical “Falsettos.” Visit fine wines and premium Davidoff www.EldenStreetPlayers.com or call WEDNESDAY/MARCH 18 Cigars. $189/person. Call Kate 703-481-5930 for tickets. Project Natalie. 2-3 p.m., Frying Pan Tourville at 703-796-0611 or visit www.mortons.com to RSVP. STOREWIDE SALE! Farm Park, 2739 W. Ox Road, SATURDAY/MARCH 28 Herndon. Enjoy a jazz infusion of Spaghetti Dinner. 5:30-7:30 p.m., St. funk, rock and R&B. Free. Call 703- WEDNESDAY/MARCH 25 437-9101. Thomas à Becket Catholic Church, Carpet, Finished Hardwood, Vinyl & Ceramic Badminton. 9-10:15 p.m., Langston Anatomical Illustration. 7-10 p.m., 1421 Wiehle Ave., Reston. The th Our Employees are Hughes Middle School, 11401 Ridge Sunset Hills Montessori, 11180 Ridge church’s 15 annual Spaghetti Dinner 681 Spring Street, • Old Town Herndon

CERAMIC Certified Installers Heights Road, Reston. Play badminton Heights Road, Reston. The Chez Nous and Silent Auction will be held. The Hours: Mon Tues Thu Fri: 9-6 • Wed: 9-5 • Sat: 10-3 every Wednesday. All levels welcome. Reston Evening Salon Series proceeds will benefit the Senior High $2/session. Call 703-481-5711. continues with a presentation School WorkCampers on their 703-471-7120 www.robertscarpets.com Sunrise Valley Elementary students open the talent show entitiled “Anatomical Illustration: weeklong mission this summer to VINYL SALE! Photos by Mike DiCicco/The Connection from DaVinci to PC” by Marie repair homes for the poor, elderly and with a performance featuring African drums, guitar, xylo- FRIDAY/MARCH 20 Dauenheimer, medical illustrator and handicapped residents of Winchester. Senior Mayu Neuendorf represents Japan in the Around phones, recorders and various percussion. From left are Reston Republicans. 7:30 p.m., art professor. $30/person; includes Tickets: $10/adults, $5/children 4-12, ESOL teacher Kathleen Leatherwood and fifth-graders Vela the World Fashion Show. Behind her, senior Jimmie Reston Community Center at Lake buffet. E-mail Najwa@NMSEnterpri- free for ages 3 and under. ses.com or call 571-235-3556. Watershed Clean-Up. 9-11:30 a.m., McBride, Sarah Delcoco and Sophie Howle. Gutierrez wears an outfit from the Philippines. Anne, 1609-A Washington Plaza, Singer/songwriter Wil Reston. Del. Tom Rust (R-86) will be Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 W. Ox Road, Herndon. Join individuals, the guest speaker at the Reston Maring, pictured, will team THURSDAY/MACH 26 Republicans’ open meeting. Guests students, families, scouts and other with Robert Bowlin to International Children’s Festival community groups to collect tires, are asked to contribute an hors perform original bluegrass d’oeuvres or dessert. Liquid Auditions. 5-9 p.m., CenterStage, bedsprings, bottles, cans and other A SLICE of Talent refreshment provided. All are material live Friday, March Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts debris from local waterways. Wear welcome. Call 703-406-9740. Neck Road, Reston. The International boots and old clothes and bring 20, 8 p.m., at Holy Cross Children’s Festival and the Reston gloves. Trash bags and appreciation South Lakes International Club for Education and Falsettos. 8 p.m., Industrial Strength Lutheran Church, 1090 Theater, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Multicultural Festival will jointly host will be provided. Call 703-324-8702. Herndon. The Elden Street Players Sterling Road, Herndon. auditions for local performing arts Falsettos. 8 p.m., Industrial Strength Entertainment presents this year’s talent show. will perform the Tony Award-winning groups of all ages and cultures. In Theater, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Tickets: $12/person. Call order to secure an audition time, Herndon. The Elden Street Players musical “Falsettos.” Visit 703-435-8377 for tickets. he show began with an Af South Lakes High School students on Friday night, March 13 also in- www.EldenStreetPlayers.com or call interested groups must complete and will perform the Tony Award-winning 703-481-5930 for tickets. return the “Local Performing Group musical “Falsettos.” Visit Trican drumming, guitar, — and a few teachers — com- cluded an Around the World Fash- Falsettos. 3 p.m., Industrial Strength Application” form which can be www.EldenStreetPlayers.com or call xylophone and recorder manded the stage for almost two ion Show, featuring traditional at- Theater, 269 Sunset Park Drive, obtained from Arts Council by calling 703-481-5930 for tickets. performance by Sunrise Valley El- hours, singing, dancing and read- tire from about 30 countries and SATURDAY/MARCH 21 Herndon. The Elden Street Players 703-642-0862 x3 or e-mailing Something Different 2009. 11 a.m. will perform the Tony Award-winning [email protected]. and 2 p.m., Industrial Strength ementary students and ended with ing poetry. The International Tal- regions. Saturday Samplings. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Lake Anne Florist, 11426 Washington musical “Falsettos.” Visit Theater, 269 Sunset Park Drive, a blistering rock guitar set by South ent Show, presented by the South The audience in the school’s the- Sobechuwu Chinaka sings www.EldenStreetPlayers.com or call Herndon. The Elden Street Players Plaza W., Reston. The Lake Anne FRIDAY/MARCH 27 Lakes Principal Bruce Butler. Lakes International Club for Edu- ater was standing-room-only. ‘When You Believe’ by Leon Florist will offer free samples of 703-481-5930 for tickets. will perform the show “Something Something Different 2009. 12 p.m., Campfire Fun. 4-5:30 p.m., Campfire Different.” Visit Between those performances, cation and Entertainment (SLICE) — Mike DiCicco Jackson. gourmet treats and hand made chocolates in honor of the first day of Industrial Strength Theater, 269 Ring on Soapstone Drive between www.EldenStreetPlayers.com or call spring. Call 703-437-8686. Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. The Glade Drive and Lawyers Road, 703-481-5930 for tickets. Yoga ad Qi Gong. 12:30-2:30 p.m., Qi Elements, 280 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. A two-hour health and wellness event for healthy women and for women affected by breast cancer. $30/person. Call 1888-580-6253, visit Photo www.tigerlilyfoundation.org or e-mail [email protected]. Galleries Homeless Outreach. 2:30 p.m., Now! Dranesville Church of the Brethren, 11500 Leesburg Pike, Herndon. Join Thousands the church as they prepare food to take to Washington D.C. for the of pictures Salvation Army’s Grate Patrol. The of sports, Grate Patrol Homeless Outreach Program brings an evening meal, gradua- fellowship and the opportunity for professional help to the homeless. tions, Call 703-430-7822. current Falsettos. 8 p.m., Industrial Strength Fifty and Fabulous: A Life Transitions EXPO Theater, 269 Sunset Park Drive, events The band Something Simple performs a medley of popular Herndon. The Elden Street Players and more— A comprehensive FREE expo tunes. From left are sophomore Marcos Perez, sophomore will perform the Tony Award-winning musical “Falsettos.” Visit never showcasing resources for life transitions: Mark Linsangan, junior Ashley Jones and senior Jimmie www.EldenStreetPlayers.com or call Gutierrez. 703-481-5930 for tickets. published, Something Different 2009. 11 a.m. but posted and 2 p.m., Industrial Strength Get the information you need! Theater, 269 Sunset Park Drive, on the Herndon. The Elden Street Players Web. Free will perform the show “Something Senior movers, rejuvenators, universal design Different.” Visit for evalua- www.EldenStreetPlayers.com or call 703-481-5930 for tickets. tion, avail- specialists, financiers, alternative health, Stephen Bailey Dancin’ to the Oldies class starts at able for the Reston Community Center the homecare, and hospice specialists, estate sale performs ‘Heart Hunters Woods or the Lake Anne prints. of Gold’ just as facility. This new fitness class for men experts to Parkinson’s support, all under one roof Neil Young does and women is taught by an original “boomer.” The class will improve — with an acous- endurance and muscle tone through AND…Complimentary Screenings for Kidney Disease. tic guitar and his aerobic dance movements. Groove to harmonica on a the music of the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s in this low impact class, scheduled to last neck rack. until June 6. Tuesday, March 24, 3:00 – 6:30 pm

SUNDAY/MARCH 22 Waterford at Fair Oaks Mall Society of Art Rock Concert. 7 p.m., Connection 12025 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Newspapers.com Vienna. Todesbonden, Ephemeral Sun and Origin Theory will perform live. Click on A joint presentation of the Dulles Regional Chamber Sophomore Tibyan Mohamed models traditional Sudanese $10/person. Visit “Photo Gallery” and the Fairfax County Area Agency on Aging attire. www.jamminjava.com. 10 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ March 18-24, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ March 18-24, 2009 ❖ 11 Opinion Letters

From Page 6 for cluster and condo officers and Let Budget Games Begin ... no TV coverage dedicated to the editor in this space on March 4, referendum. All that has occurred By Jack Kenny A Differing Point Fairfax County core gov- 2009 that said, “The 2005 refer- in the 2009 referendum. Past President, Republican Club of View ernment services of the endum was thoughtfully prepared To the second point that in 2005, of Greater Reston police, fire and public with open community discus- a space analysis was conducted by county employees would safety spent about $441 sions.” the RA Administration, there is no pril is fast approaching be assigned to perform million. Education re- A second claim in that same let- record of any formal or public and the annual debate minor repairs to the ceived $1.7 billion and ter said, “Space plan studies con- meeting or documents to support Aover the Fairfax County homes of disabled per- transportation was not ducted by RA administration de- that claim. 2010 Budget has al- sons. This in direct com- even mentioned. As Su- termined a new 20,000 foot facil- In the 2009 referendum, the ready begun. With past releases of petition with the hun- pervisor Pat Herrity ity with a more practical design Board discussed the Headquarters news that the 2010 Budget has a dreds of hard working, stated “The $650 million would allow for more community Facility during three regular meet- deficit of $650 million, it became taxpaying, small busi- shortfall is greater than meeting space without the need ings then held two meetings (pub- a major focal point of the recent nessmen of Fairfax County run- the core public safety needs.” for a larger facility.” lic hearing and special meeting) whisker win of the current Fairfax ning around in their pick-up trucks Now the games begin. What do Rather than trust our response to receive member comments — County Board of Supervisors chair- and vans busily doing the same we hear? To meet the 2010 bud- to memory, we present you with all prior to the Board’s approval man. The challenger, Supervisor thing. get shortfall, we need to cut the facts from the minutes of the meet- of the question. Since then, there Pat Herrity (R-Springfield), pre- In another, more recent e-Blast, [core government] services. Edu- ings of the Reston Association have been five community meet- dicted a train wreck and so far, we Hudgins reported over eight fee cation takes a hit with fewer teach- Board of Directors. ings, constant news coverage as have not seen any plans to deal (read tax) increases, an real estate ers needed; i.e., an increase in the well as information regularly up- with the 19 percent or so short- property tax increase, several average size of classes. The public According to those from the Nov. dated on the RA Web site. fall. It should not take a rocket parking fine increases, the car tax safety core services also take a hit 18, 2004 Board of Directors Meet- We encourage your debate. We scientist to wonder how Fairfax decal and three “community de- with fewer police, fire and emer- ing, the only pubic hearing on the encourage your active support. We County arrived at this juncture. velopment grants.” Even more gency medical services available. issue was held during that meet- encourage your taking the time The recent whisker win of another dangerous is the proposed forma- This is the usual progressive ing. Three people spoke. At that and effort to care about the future supervisor does not bode well for tion of a Stormwater Service Dis- ploy: When faced with a budget same meeting, the Board approved of Reston. We also encourage you the progressives and many more trict covering Fairfax County. This shortfall, cut the bone and muscle. the question by a vote of 7 to 1. A to keep the fundamental question questions and alternative propos- “district” would have rate setting Fairfax County taxpayers should motion to send it to the Members on the referendum at the heart of als will be submitted. powers and be added to our wa- be well tuned into this argument. for a vote was approved. your discussions. It’s whether to In a recent e-Blast reporting on ter/sewer monthly bills. Here It is a favorite of the progressives. Ballots were mailed to homes on own our space or continue to lease Board of Supervisor matters to again, another smoke and mirrors Scare the taxpayers with a threat Dec. 10, 2005 and the voting was it in an unpredictable market at a Hunter Mill constituents, Supervi- move to shift what has been a Gen- and they will be more amenable concluded by Jan. 7, 2005. time when Reston and the imme- sor Cathy Hudgins (D) outlined six eral Fund obligation to another to accepting tax increases. This According to the records, there diate area are poised for another new initiatives for social welfare source of taxation. ploy serves to protect the obesity were no other public hearings, no spending, including one where In reviewing the 2009 Budget, in the budget: social welfare. community meetings, no meetings See Letters, Page 19

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12 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ March 18-24, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Real Estate Notes LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.® Your Dream Home Is Priced To Sell! WE Check Out These Open Houses Send announcements to LIVE on March 21st & 22nd [email protected] or WHERE 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean VA 22102. Call 703-917-6437 with ques- YOU tions. LIVE.™ Reston Town Center Coldwell Banker For your Auto, Home, Life and Health Insurance Residental Brokerage sales associate needs, see State Farm Agent: Brent DeRobertis was awarded the Kyle Knight Insurance Agency, Inc. 2008 Seniors Real Estate Specialist 11736 Bowman Green Dr. • Reston, VA (SRES) Distinguished Service Award. 703-435-2300 • Across from Reston Town Center The SRES Council recognized him for being a driving force for change, and for his efforts to better serve the demands of the senior market. The SRES Designa- tion program trains realtors to profitably and ethically serve the real estate needs Se Habla Español • statefarm.com of clients age 50-plus. P02720 State Farm Insurance Companies • Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois 04/02

Featured Home: 1100 Grand Hamptons Dr, Herndon • $995,000 • Sunday 1-4 Debbie McGuire • Weichert • 703-406-9009

When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, click the Real Estate links on the right side. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times.

Herndon 1373 Butter Churn Dr...... $449,900...... Sun 1-4...... Shirley Buford...... Long & Foster...... 571-238-7800 1100 Grand Hamptons Dr...... $995,000...... Sun 1-4...... Debbie McGuire...... Weichert...... 703-406-9009 12713 Ox Meadow Dr...... $1,145,000...... Sun 12-5...... Thanh Luong...... Jobin Realty...... 703-365-9090 2490 Quick St. #304...... $239,900...... Sat 1-3...... Joseph Holbrook...... Jobin Realty...... 703-437-1717

Reston 1389 Cameron Heath Dr...... $1,049,000...... Sun 1-4...... Missy Edmundson....Long & Foster...... 703-435-4900 11573 Greenwich Point Rd...... $1,072,00...... Sun 1-4...... Holly Weatherwax.....Momentum Realty...571-643-4902 11250 Handlebar Rd...... $509,000...... Sun 1-3...... Karen Close...... Long and Foster...... 703-903-8656 10891 Hunter Gate Way...... $795,000...... Sun 1-4...... Laura Fall...... Fall Properties...... 703-536-7001 11447 Washington Plz W...... $590,000...... Sun 1-4...... Elena Pehrkon...... McEnearney Assoc..703-738-9560

Loudoun County

Ashburn 22749 Courtland Park Dr...... $534,900...... Sat 1-4...... Heather Gosman...... Weichert...... 703-201-1891 20242 Hidden Creek Ct...... $675,000...... Sun 1-4...... Jill Knoll...... RE/MAX...... 703-624-0785 21279 Irongate Way...... $427,500 ...... Sun 1-4...... Kuljeet Chabbewal.....Weichert...... 703-314-3632 21109 Stonecrop Pl...... $550,000...... Sun 1-4...... Margie MacDonald....RE/MAX...... 703-289-6764

Broadlands 42856 Vestals Gap Dr...... $665,000...... Sun 1-4...... Annette Brennan...... Long & Foster...... 703-304-2305

Leesburg 350 Deer Path Ave., SW...... $389,900...... Sun 1-4...... Chakib Rifae...... Samson...... 703-869-7705 19409 Emerald Park Dr...... $949,000...... Sun 1-4...... Antonio Feijoo...... Weichert...... 703-264-0000 505 Wolfe Ct., SW...... $549,900...... Sun 1-4...... Deborah Melia...... RE/MAX...... 703-547-1444

Lovettsville 41362 Common House Ln...... $424,990...... Sun 1-4...... Jeffrey Pearl...... RE/MAX...... 703-648-1870

Sterling 17 Brookmeade Ct...... $378,000...... Sun 1-4...... Stephen Bradley...... Keller Williams...... 703-330-7683 107 Nalls Ct...... $374,95...... Sun 1-4...... Kathleen Quintarelli...Weichert...... 703-569-7870

Stone Ridge 24689 Clock Tower Sq...... $398,765...... Sat 1-4...... Thomas Merical...... Keller Williams...... 703-585-8240

To add your Realtor represented Open House to these weekly listings, please call Lauri Swift or Winslow Wacker 703-821-5050 or E-Mail the info to [email protected] All listings due by Monday at 3 pm. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ March 18-24, 2009 ❖ 13 Pediatric & General Community Dentistry Lions Club Hears Stories ‘Behind Enemy Lines’ Children love our Retired Lt. Gen. Phillip Shutler of the U.S. Marine Corps spoke to entertainment the Reston Lions Club at its meet- ing on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the China Star Restaurant in Reston. center with He discussed how the Korean and Vietnam wars helped stop the video games. spread of communism in that part of the world. Additionally, he shared with the members some of NEW! LASER procedure for fillings. his experiences behind enemy lines during the Korean War. Many pediatric patients can be The Northern Virginia Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Asso- ciation, of which Washburn and treated without novocaine! Shutler are members, sponsored Front row, from left, are Dr. Lynn Healey, Alina Alvarado Shutler’s visit. Reagan was a U.S. and Sue Beffel. Back row, from left, are Anne Ryan, •Bleaching •Special Needs Patients Navy pilot in World War II and the Shutler and Club Director Emmett Reagan. Healey, •Nitrous Oxide •Cosmetic Restorations Korean War. Alvarado, Beffel and Ryan are new members of the club. •Invisalign •IV Sedation Available Faith Notes Howard Mitnick, DDS Faith Notes are for announcements and and 11 a.m. Israel events in the faith community, including April 9: Maundy Thursday Service of June 16: Year-end Luncheon Nooshin Monajemy, DDS special holiday services. Send to Holy Communion, 7:30 p.m. [email protected] or April 10: Good Friday Vigil, 12-3: Citizenship classes meet Thurs- Heidi Herbst, DDS, FAAPD call 703-917-6437. Deadline is Thursday. p.m. days, through March 26 at St. Anne’s 21475 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, VA April 12: Easter Sunday Worship Episcopal Church, 1700 Wainwright A “Retreat Day” will be held Satur- Services with Holy Communion, 8:45 Drive, Reston. The goal is to prepare day, March 21 at St. John Neumann and 11:00 a.m.; Easter Egg Hunt, 10 qualified adult students to pass the 703-444-3710 Parish, 11900 Lawyers Road, Reston. a.m.; USCIS interview and exam for natural- The day will focus on the theme of Service of the Draping of the Cross, ization to become U.S. citizens. Book fee www.sterlingVAsmiles.com “Jesus, Gentle Strength, and Me – 7:30 p.m. of $15.00. Call 703-437-6530. Strong, Loving, and Wise.” Oblates will Dental Care with offer retreat presentations on gentle- Congregation Beth Emeth Dranesville Church of the ness, gratitude and clear Pauline themes Hazak Chapter, 12523 Lawyers Road, Brethren, 11500 Leesburg Pike, The Gentle Touch! will be explored as well. Visit Herndon, hosts prominent speakers and Herndon, offers an 11 a.m. traditional www.oblates.org for times and registra- entertainers on the third Tuesday of service and a 5 p.m. contemporary ser- tion. each month, at 1 p.m. Free light re- vice every Sunday. On March 14 at freshments are served. Call 2:30 p.m., the Church will meet in the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 703-860-4515, Ext. 127. The guest list Fellowship Hall to prepare sandwiches, COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP 651 Dranesville Road, Herndon, offers is as follows: soup and other food to take to the several worship opportunities this Eas- April 21: Steven Gross, The Holo- homeless in Washington, DC. Bring win- ter season: caust in Hungary ter socks, scarves, hats and coats. Visit b b April 5: Palm Sunday services, 8:15 May 19: Speaker from Embassy of www.dranesvillebrethren.org. Conference Promotes Math and Science

From Page 5 the different types of care given may have not been as much fun to animals and how they rehabili- as the “Gumdrop Challenge” up in opportunities are available for tate and treat them. This station room 253, but it was just as infor- girls,” Schulz said. “Girls need was a big hit, as each girl had a mative. In four different rooms, flight plans, not fairytales.” hand wrapped in a colorful ban- they learned about the many aca- dage and exchanged stories about demic opportunities available to AFTER LISTENING to the their dogs and cats. the girls in the Fairfax County Pub- speech, the girls split up into Yet another station, this one lic School system. The selection of groups, where they took part in moderated by Keisha Shepherd, a advanced classes was discussed, Progressive & Welcoming three 45-minute workshops that project engineer at Lockheed, along with the language immer- ST. ANNE’S involved math and science experi- taught the girls the principles of sion programs and technological EPISCOPAL ments and activities that they microprocessing. Shepherd taught offerings. A question and answer CHURCH- Reston chose beforehand. The workshops, the girls how important giving session featuring South Lakes High Sunday Communion Services which were all run by Dogwood comprehensive directions is by School and Langston Hughes 7:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. b teachers, Lockheed Martin engi- having the girls split into groups Middle School and their respective 11:15 a.m. 5:00 p.m. neers and other local profession- and draft a set of directions on principals was held as well. The Rev. James Papile, Rector als, all explored an area of math how to make a peanut butter and After the final bell to signify the The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson or science, using fun and educa- jelly sandwich. Shepherd then end of the conference, a steady The Rev. Denise Trogdon tional activities to help teach the made the sandwich following the stream of girls filed out of the class- b 703-437-6530 girls about a specific topic and to directions literally, which lead to rooms, not only equipped with www.stannes-reston.org pique their interest in the fields. many laughs. armfuls of all the things they made b 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston One workshop, run by Eboni “The main point is to give them in each workshop, but also the Child care provided at later morning services Cotton, a systems engineer with a hands-on experience,” Martin knowledge that their love of math Lockheed Martin, introduced ar- said. “That way they are really in- and science does not have to be- To Highlight your Faith Community chitecture and engineering, and volved and engaged instead of sit- gin and end with the classroom. the girls were required to con- ting and listening to a lecture.” “We’re really here to inspire girls Call Winslow at struct a structure using gumdrops to consider these opportunities,” and toothpicks. Another work- THE 100 PARENTS that joined Martin said. “We are about open- 703-917-6473 shop, run by Dr. Michell Vitulli, a their daughters were treated with ing doors and opening minds. We veterinarian, taught the girls about a workshop of their own, which are all about inspiring.”

14 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ March 18-24, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com The County Line More at www.ConnectionNewspapers.com County Notebook

Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust (D) lost 18.11 percent of his home value over the past year, according to county officials. Higher Tax Rate, Foust’s house was valued at $3.55 million in 2008 and is now valued at $2.91 million in 2009.

Car Fee on Table Great Falls Hunter Mill Supervisor -7.38% The Fairfax County Board of Super- Cathy Hudgins (D) saw a 8.95 percent droop $1,017,799 in her home value this year, visors set an upper limit for the resi- far less than the average household living in RReston. dential real estate tax rate March 9 Hudgins house was valued at $599,030 in 2008 and is now valued at $545,440 in 20092009..

that leaves the door open for an aver- McLean age property tax increase on ston -7.89% Herndon 3.32% $776,424 homeowners of approximately $60 -15.69% $362,632 Vienna LeeLee Supervisor Jeff McKay (D) $390,430 -8.86% this year. $575,761 McKay’s house was assessed at The supervisors have also put an Chantilly $490,430 in 2008 and $392,140 in 2009. -14.77% -8.06% annual vehicle registration fee back on $389,558 $634,968 Falls Churchh the table after abolishing it three years Fairfax ago. For the average car, the old fee -10.93% ntreville $419,544 was $25, though the county board has Sully District Supervisor 6 11% Michael Frey (R) saw his home value given itself the leeway charge as much decline 25.36 percent this year, much more than other properties dropped as $33 in the next fiscal cycle. The su- on average in the Centrevillel area. His townhouse was assessed at $282,810 in 2008 pervisors will finalize the tax rate and and is now assessed at $211,080 in 20092009.. Mount Vernon Supeervisor vote on the car fee next month as part Gerrry Hyl land (D) sawsaw332 3.32 percent drop in the value of his property this year, of the county budget. far less than most other property owners The current property tax rate is 92 Hyland’s home was assessed at $448,860 in 2008 and cents per $100 of assessed property is now assessed at $433,560 in 2009. value. With this vote, the supervisors have given themselves the ability to raise it to a higher rate of $1.05 per Providence Supervisor Linda Smyth (D) $100 of assessed property value. They -5 ~ -10% Values would also consider an additional 1.5 Smyth’s house was assessed at $541,030 in 2008 -10 ~ -15% and $492,310 in 2009. written on cent rate increase per $100 of assessed -15 ~ -20% the map value that would go directly to storm -20 ~ -25% Springfield Supervisor Patrick Herrity (R) Fairfax County Chairman are for zip water management. The owner of a saw a 9.59 percent property value decline Sharon Bulova (D) 2009 County Average in his Clifton area home. lost 12.94 percent of her hhomeome value this yyear,ear, code median-priced home at $459,228 Single Family Detached $551,521 Herrity’s house was assessed at $596,430 in 2008 more than the average home in the Fairfax area. and is currently assessed at $539,420 iin 20092009. medians. would pay property taxes of $4,776 Townhouse $324,456 Her property went from being valued at Condos $227,514 $680,030 in 2008 to $592,040 in 2009. under this proposal. Fairfax County executive Tony Grif- fin, who presented his budget pro- posal earlier this month, recom- mended the supervisors raise the prop- erty tax rate to $1.04 per $100 of as- How Much Is It Worth? sessed property value, plus the 1.5 cent increase for storm water manage- “When you start including other neigh- ment. He has also suggested adding a Assessments in question as fewer home sales borhoods that are miles away in a different $20 vehicle registration fee to help offer fewer properties for comparison. zip code, it becomes more difficult to try close the gap in next year’s budget of and figure out whether the properties in- approximately $650 million. cluded were fair or not,” McKay said. Supervisors chose to advertise a By Julia O’Donoghue ing home sales from “sister neighborhoods” According to Coldsmith, the county does higher tax rate to give themselves flex- The Connection as well as immediate communities, said take geography into account when coming ibility. Griffin had suggested the board Janet Coldsmith, director of the real estate up with “sister neighborhoods” for assess- advertise a rate that was even higher, eff McKay is very familiar with division in Fairfax County’s Department of ment purposes. When looking for a com- $1.07 per $100 of assessed property Groveton, his neighborhood off Tax Administration. parison, they look for two neighborhoods value. Richmond Highway near Huntley County staff have always brought in home of a similar price level and age as well as “Between the time we advertised the J Meadows Park. sales from other comparable neighborhoods those with a similar housing stock, she said. tax rate and the budget mark up last McKay’s grandparents moved into his to determine some property values but the “We would be looking at what somebody year, we saw a $40 million drop in the home when it was newly constructed in the practice was much more widespread this going out to buy a house would be looking county. … The economy is very vola- 1940s and a member of the Lee District year, due to the downturn in the housing at. Someone looking to buy a house might tile right now,” said Fairfax County supervisor’s extended family has always market, she said. be searching in two neighborhoods in same chairman Sharon Bulova (D.) lived in the house. McKay bought the prop- “We looked at similar neighborhoods and price range with the same type of housing,” The board’s two Republicans, super- erty himself 12 years ago after graduating have looked at similar neighborhoods said Coldsmith. “Appraisal is a lot of judg- visors Patrick Herrity (R-Springfield) from college. throughout the years but it has become ment. It is not an exact science. There is a and Mike Frey (R-Sully), opposed both So it came as a surprise to McKay when more important this year. While there are lot of judgment in there,” she added. measures. he looked up his real estate property assess- still enough sales to value property, they are But McKay differed. “There are not many In an interview, Herrity said he ment online and found many of the home not as evenly distributed,” said Coldsmith. homeowners who go out and say they want would have been supportive of setting sales used to determine his house’s prop- Fairfax County only incorporates “fair a rambler built in the 1950s. They go out the tax rate at a level that would en- erty value this year were located on unfa- market” home sales into real estate prop- and look for a house that is in a certain sure the average real estate tax bill miliar streets. erty assessments. Foreclosures and other school district or on a certain transporta- would not go up this year. Typically, Fairfax County tries to use home distressed sales are not supposed to factor tion route. … Is it better to base an assess- “We are in a critical time with our sales from a property’s immediate neighbor- into calculating property value for tax pur- ment on a small number of sales or to re- economy,” said Herrity. hood or subdivision to determine its value. poses. It can be difficult to determine home ally stretch and include properties that are The Springfield supervisor added In the case of McKay’s home this year, they assessments in neighborhoods that have a far distance away?” asked McKay. that many of the “revenue enhance- were factoring in home sales from Burgundy been hit hard by the foreclosure crisis and The county has fielded fewer calls from ments” Griffin has already proposed Village, a community several miles away in where few or no non-distressed sales have angry property owners upset about their as- in his budget come in the form of in- a different zip code, he said. taken place, she said. sessments, probably because most people creased fees, such as a higher price to “Something different was done this year “It is standard appraisal practice to choose saw a drop in their property value. participate in youth athletics. than we have done in the past,” said McKay, the best comparable properties that you “So far, the call volume is down. We have a Democrat. have. If you don’t have them in your imme- gotten a few calls from some people who — Julia O’Donoghue In 2009, 30 percent of Fairfax County’s diate neighborhood, then you widen your think their property value has fallen too far,” real estate assessments were calculated us- search,” said Coldsmith. said Coldsmith. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ March 18-24, 2009 ❖ 15 Reston Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-917-6439 or [email protected] South Lakes Baseball Season Opens This Week both of whom started last year as Morris’ squad “He gets people out and his ball moves a freshmen. set to play games little bit. He won’t overpower you or Bringing some experience to the line-up will be senior first against both anything, but he knows when to throw a baseman/designated hitter Tyler Siqueiros, a left-handed swinger. Herndon and pitch at the right time.” South Lakes lost standout play- — South Lakes Baseball Coach Galvin Morris, ers Scott Reed (catcher) and Noah Woodson. Sweet, Will’s older brother, to on pitcher Will Sweet graduation. So the Seahawk play- By Rich Sanders One of South Lakes’ top return- Morris said Sweet had to adjust to ers who received their first varsity The Connection ing players this season is senior the varsity game as a freshmen last playing experience last year will second baseman Jon Baamonde, year, but was impressive in that have to take their game up another outh Lakes High baseball who earned Honorable Mention initial season. level if South Lakes is to make coach Galvin Morris has All-District accolades last year. “I want to see him improve on some noise in a talent-laden dis- a positive outlook about “He’s a diehard baseball guy and last year,” said Morris. “He gets trict that includes defending dis- S trict champion Stone Bridge, pe- this spring season. And is working on something every day people out and his ball moves a why not? The Seahawks have a to get better,” said Morris. “The little bit. He won’t overpower you rennial power Madison and an on- solid nucleus of talented players Photo by Craig Sterbutzel kids feed off his work ethic.” or anything, but he knows when to the-rise McLean. The Connection that could make the team quite Baamonde, who will likely hit in throw a pitch at the right time. He South Lakes will be competing South Lakes baseball coach competitive in the always tough the Seahawks’ No. 3 spot of the can locate [his pitches] real well.” at the McLean/Great Falls Babe Galvin Morris. Liberty District. batting order, was among the One player who could see time Ruth Invitational tournament in a “We always look at the season fill their shoes.” Seahawks’ statistical leaders at the at a number of different positions few weeks. Both McLean and Lan- that you want to do better than The Seahawks are set to open plate last year. is junior Kevin Ball, a right-handed gley are co-hosting the 12-team the year before,” said Morris, the new season this week with a Another key player for South pitcher who can also play both in spring break event. Teams compet- whose team won a modest seven cross-town rival game at Herndon Lakes is sophomore Will Sweet, a the infield or outfield as needed. ing in the tournament will include games last year. “We lost some on Wednesday. On Friday night, right-handed pitcher who will play South Lakes also has two solid Chantilly, Robinson, Oakton and [key] guys from a year ago, but South Lakes will play a game at the hot corner position at third sophomore outfielders in Wilfredo Yorktown. Games will be played hopefully we have players who can district opponent W.T. Woodson. when he is not on the mound. Corps-Ortiz and Wesley Casson, at both McLean and Langley. Sports Roundups The Reston Masters Swim www.cardinalgirlslacrosseclub.com. power play. The score remained Team will be hosting an Open tied until late in the third period Water Swim Clinic, along with 1- Bluestreaks Athletic SportZ when Forest Park squeezed the and 2-mile swims, at Lake is now forming 2009 Spring AAU puck between the pads of junior Audubon in Reston. The clinic will Basketball Teams. Boys and girls goalie Bryan Kadlec. be Saturday, May 23 at 9 a.m. teams, for players ages 7 to 17, will Exhausted from being out- Check-in for the 1- and 2-mile play in the competitive AAU manned, the Hornets continued to races is Sunday, May 24, at 6 a.m. League. Tryouts run through mount offensive assaults, but a The 1-mile race will start at 8 a.m., March 15 at gyms near Merrifield. third Forest Park goal in the clos- and the 2-mile race will begin at The season runs through June. ing minutes secured the Bruins’ 9:30 a.m. The entry closing dates Online registration is at victory and denied the Hornets are May 1 for both races, and May www.bluestreaks.org. For more their first chance to play in the 23 for the clinic. To obtain regis- information, go to NVSHL championship game. tration information, visit [email protected]. The loss came on the heels of a www.restonmasters.org, or e-mail 4-1 victory over the Westfield Bull- the registrar at It was apparent from a glance dogs in the league’s quarterfinals. Photo Courtesy/Herndon Hockey [email protected]. at the benches that the Herndon The Hornets took control of that Ice Hockey team was going to game midway through the open- Herndon competed against Loudoun Valley, left, during a The Cardinal Girls Lacrosse have its hands full in its recent ing period when junior Sam Stone regular season contest. The Hornets’ successful season league offers a year-round pro- Northern Virginia Scholastic converted an Andrew Norman recently ended at the league semifinals with a loss to gram for girls from the fifth Hockey League semifinals playoff pass for the first goal of the game. Forest Park High. through eighth grades. Northern game against Prince William However, they were unable to defensemen kept most challenges team. Team captain, senior An- Virginia girls from areas including County’s Forest Park High School. hang onto that lead and, early in wide, while junior net-minder drew Norman, was selected for the Reston, Great Falls and Leesburg, Junior Ville Rutanen, who led the second period, the Bulldogs Bryan Kadlec raked in 17 saves. third year in a row, while juniors are encouraged to try out. The or- the league in assists and was num- took advantage of a power play Herndon’s narrow, one-goal lead Ville Rutanen, Sam Stone and Max ganization will likely fill two teams ber two in points, was sidelined opportunity and scored. Only min- was most seriously threatened Kortegast made their first All-Star per age group. Cardinals Girls La- with a knee injury, and a handful utes later, Westfield again found when Westfield’s top scorer tried appearances. The league also an- crosse, in its fourth year, is a non- of other Hornet skaters also were themselves on the power play and to convert on a breakaway late in nounced selections for the All-Aca- profit, travel lacrosse organization. out with injuries. This left applying pressure when forward the game, but was stonewalled by demic team, which requires a 3.5 All the league money goes to uni- Herndon able to dress only 11 Max Kortegast stripped a Westfield Kadlec. The Hornets’ win was so- average for the current school forms, coaches and fields. The se- players. Even so, the Hornets player of the puck and headed lidified when, in the closing min- year. Norman and Rutanen were nior coach is the women’s coach opened the game strong and took down ice along with Stone and utes of the final period, freshman members of that team, along with at Georgetown University, while the lead when senior assistant cap- Norman for a 3-on-1 advantage. Michael Horn took advantage of freshman Michael Horn, senior the junior coaches are players or tain Chris O’Brien scored, assisted After a series of quick passes be- an empty net and fired the puck assistant captain Krister Kasulis, alumni from Catholic University, by freshman Michael Horn and tween Kortegast and Stone, into the Westfield goal from cen- and junior goalie Bryan Kadlec. James Madison University, Vir- sophomore Matt Ellison. Kortegast ripped the puck past the ter ice. A second empty-netter by Herndon finished the year with ginia Tech or the University of Vir- Herndon was able to hold the Bulldog’s net-minder, putting the Stone in the final seconds secured a 9-1 regular season record, win- ginia. 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18 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ March 18-24, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Schools 703-917-6400 Zone 1: • Reston Classified Zone 1 Ad Deadline: • Herndon • Loudoun Monday Noon Heading for State 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 3 RE for Rent 101 Computers Competition TRUSTEE'S SALE Herndon TH, furnished rm Students from Langston prof M/F, n/s, nr Dulles Toll HDI OF VALUABLE Rd. $550 1/3 util 703-861- ASY OMPUTER OLUTIONS Hughes Middle School and 2580 E C S FOR INDIVIDUALS Kilmer Middle School placed IMPROVED REAL ESTATE & SMALL BUSINESSES first in the Saturday, March 14 Improved by the premises known as 26 Antiques JENNIFER O. SMITH COMPUTER CONSULTANT Northern Regional Odyssey of 1237 Summerfield Drive, Herndon, Virginia Winning team, from left, includes Michael We consign/pay top $ for ➣ RAINING the Mind competition at Falls antique/semi antique furn. T Cooper, Sean McElrath, Michael Chan, In execution of a Deed of Trust from Manuel Reyes, dat- ➣ Church High School. They will ed April 15, 2005, and recorded April 19, 2005, in Deed Book including mid century & INSTALLATION Dhruv Bansal, Alexandra Vagonis, Sharon danish modern Teak 17189 at page 111 among the Land Records of Fairfax Coun- ➣ TROUBLE- go on to compete at the Virginia ty, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale furniture, sterling, mens Zhao. Cooper and Bansalk attend Kilmer at public auction at the front entrance of the Judicial Center for watches, painting/art glass, SHOOTING State Competition in Newport clocks, jewelry, costume Middle School and the rest of the team Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, ➣ LET US TAME THAT News, Va. in April. on jewelry, etc. Call Schefer attend Langston Hughes Middle. Antiques @ 703-241-0790. BEAST FOR YOU Monday, March 30, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Serving Area Since 1995 Letters the following property being the property contained in said 30 Misc. Wanted Deed of Trust, described as follows: (703) 765-2222 Buying Vintage Sportcards [email protected] From Page 12 Lot 50, Section 1, Four Seasons as the same appears duly Call Ken @ 703-919-6826 in public so members were not totally sur- dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 3792 at page prised when the RA plans suddenly saw the 463, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements extended period of growth. light of day, a few weeks ago. Commonly known as 1237 Summerfield Drive, Herndon, Vir- It’s really this. When the Reston Associa- Therefore, I say vote “no” and send a ginia 20170. tion leaves its current location at 1930 Isaac strong message to the RA Board. Fifteen TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $35,000.00 or ten per- cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the Newton Square, the organization will have million dollars is very meaningful to mem- form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser paid over $9 million to lease the space dur- bers who struggle to live within their means, at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, ing a period of 23 plus years. If we con- and we deserve to know what we are ap- time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of 5.75 percent per annum from date of sale to date of tinue to lease, our associated costs will only proving and why it costs so much. Since settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- continue to increase and we will simply be apparently RA has done an extensive mar- cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- further extending the period of which the ket survey, looking at a dozen potential edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. Association and its Members will be accru- buildings there is still time to find the best ing no long-term benefits from these annual deal that meets our needs. RA must pro- Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale. expenditures. vide members clarity in plans and costs and, The Reston Association and its predeces- hopefully, members will not be too dis- Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the sor organizations have been an integral part gruntled to approve a proper referendum, real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be of the Reston community since the mid- at a reasonable cost and actually feel good sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of 1960s, and the expectation is that the As- about it. redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- ments of record affecting the same, if any. sociation will continue its role for years to

In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- come. Michael A. Kogan vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- President clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the Now! Complete time of sale. Robin Smyers Newport Cluster Association President The subject property and all improvements thereon will Print Editions be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- On Behalf of the Reston Association chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- Evaluation Needed ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well Board of Directors as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- Online! On Hospital chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the Bad Governance risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- The full print editions of all 18 Expansion ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- Connection Newspapers are now In HQ Referendum To The Editor: ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary available on our Web Site in PDF format, fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of To the Editor: HCA proposed to build a new 164-bed conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and page by page, identical to our weekly hospital with 400,000 square feet of office local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- Members overwhelmingly approved the ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- newsprint editions, including print purchase of a new headquarters in the 2005 space in the Broadlands area in Loudoun after shall be assumed by the purchaser. advertising. Go to HQ Referendum. Subsequently, the RA County. It was rejected by the county Board The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the of Supervisors for numerous reasons, one right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Board dismissed the prior referendum as approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; flawed, failed to sponsor public debate on of which was incorrect data on the net tax (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- and click on “Print Editions.” mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) this issue and developed their own agenda value of the proposal and the value of the to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or that doubled space requirements and costs. net tax benefits to the county. time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement hereunder. A draft HQ proposition reflecting this Now HCA is focusing on Reston for hos- pital bed expansion. I don’t know whether Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- change wasn’t put forward until Jan. 22, nounced at the time of sale. 2009. Members had 10 work days to com- additional beds are needed, particularly DAVID N. PRENSKY ment by Feb. 5 and the Board finalized the with Inova’s new 80-bed proposal in Substitute Trustee question and mailed ballots on Feb. 24, with Loudoun County. What I do know is that FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: little more justification than “our needs have the most recent statement from HCA on the David N. Prensky Chasen & Chasen changed”. tax benefits for a hospital expansion in 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 Reston is incorrect and based on the same Washington, D.C. 20015 Even more troubling, the new HQ plan (202) 244-4000 evolved in non-public Board and staff meet- bloated numbers they used for the Loudoun ings, guided by an unnamed real estate con- proposal. sultant under non-disclosure. Somehow, the The hospital expansion would provide new Board asserts the plans and requirements construction jobs and new jobs at the hospi- PRINT EDITIONS supporting the Board’s action are also con- tal. Both are true benefits in any economy. fidential, obviating member rights to under- However, the company’s statements on over- M all economic benefit are incorrect and we stand and make an informed decision con- sistent with Virginia “sunshine” statutes should demand and get an honest evalua- designed to promote transparency and pro- tion if public support is required. tect member rights. Material discussions E-mail: [email protected] attempting to justify the huge increase in S. M. Patz cost and space plans should have been held Reston www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ March 18-24, 2009 ❖ 19 20 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ March 18-24, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com