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Remodeling of Lake Anne Coffee House pauses during blizzard. New owners, Rick and Eve Thompson, are renovating the entire building (originally a townhouse) and hope to open a classier coffee house in early March. There is more good news coming from Lake Anne.

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Photo by Fran Lovaas online at www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comFebruary 3-9, 2016 Reston Connection ❖ February 3-9, 2016 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ February 3-9, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Around the World in a Day Google at Ideaventions: Reston academy keeps promises.

By Ryan Dunn decided to create their The Connection own teaching science center and started Ideaventions. deaventions Acad- Ideaventions opened its emy for Mathemat- doors in 2010 at Oakton, Iics and Science in and brings classes, Reston which camps and after-school opened in the fall of programs focused on 2015, has celebrated sev- STEM to young learners. eral achievements over In 2015 it relocated to a the past months. A school larger location in Reston.

Photo courtesy of Ideaventions Academy for gifted fourth through Additional activities at eighth grade students Reston have included who have a special inter- visits by Thomas est in science, technology, Jefferson and Alexander engineering and/or math Hamilton from the (STEM) is located at American Historical The- 12340 Pinecrest Road in ater. Students were able Reston. The private acad- to ask questions to learn emy was one of the first about the forming of the elementary/middle new republic, as part of schools in the country to learning history through require computer science immersive experiences. as part of its annual core Ray Smith, a local natu- curriculum. ralist and teacher of Or- Ideaventions was se- nithology for the lected as a Google Expe- Classes with the Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science at Reston had several field trips, Audubon Society of ditions Pioneer School including a visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. In February the Northern Virginia, vol- and on Jan. 7 went on a sixth/seventh grade class will visit the Library of Congress. unteers his time and day-long virtual interna- joins the school on the tional field trip visiting places as close as is getting a class set of Google Cardboard by its results. Our daughter has regained Morning Walk program. “I would say Philadelphia and as far as Mars, from the to enhance teacher’s lessons with a gift from her enthusiasm for learning and is eager to though, that our biggest accomplishment is top of Mount Everest, to underwater at the one of the families, and staff await for go to school every day. The talented teach- that the kids are truly happy. They enjoy Bikini Atoll, from the edge of the Sahara to Google to release the classroom-based tech- ing staff has created a nurturing, commu- learning and coming to school,” said school the Amazon rainforest. Expeditions is nology later this school year. nity based classroom environment.” founder Juliana Heitz. “They don’t like miss- Google’s VR platform made specifically for The school has received positive reviews ing class and don’t like to leave at the end the classroom, allowing teachers to take from families and parents. “We were drawn Ideaventions Academy was started by of the day. They have been challenged by their students on immersive field trips all to Ideaventions Academy by the school’s alumni of Thomas Jefferson High School for the projects that they work on and when over the world. The Ideaventions Academy vision and philosophy for teaching gifted Science and Technology, Juliana and Ryan there’s a project that clicks with their indi- jumped at the opportunity to be a part of children,” said parents Ozzie and Beth Heitz. vidual interest, they continue to work on it the pioneer program as it fits with the ex- Enriquez. “We have seen the vision imple- After an unsuccessful search to find a sci- at home, not because it’s homework, but perimental ethos of the school. The school mented as planned and have been pleased ence enrichment class for their son, they because they are so engaged.” South Lakes, Storm Water and Collaboration rupture, spilling sewage into Lake Audubon. gave legitimacy to neighborhood de- RA approves funding for independent study Reston Association and Fairfax County offi- scription of the stormwater problem. cials have been exploring potential solutions “The conditions described are very of stormwater flows between Cedar Cove to prevent pipes from becoming exposed by much real,” she said. erosion, making them more vulnerable to Everybody agreed that there are storm Cluster and Wakerobin Lane. breakage. water issues that impact the Wakerobin By Ken Moore hearing before the Board of Supervisors. RA also wants its land use attorney, John and Cedar Cove cluster. The Connection “What is not needed is the added destruc- McBride, to “use the results of the study to But the issue then turned to responsi- tion of neighboring private properties from research the validity of the Fairfax County bility, whose it was, how it would be hen the Board of Supervisors the increased stormwater runoff that the Public School’s waiver of stormwater man- tackled, and when. The school system approved a 40,000 square project will create and, ultimately, the agement/best management practices on the attempted to absolve itself from respon- W South Lakes High School and Langston sibility. foot addition to South Lakes added pollution to the Chesapeake Bay.” in October 2015, Terry Maynard of Last Thursday, Jan. 28, the Reston Asso- Hughes Intermediate properties when the “We can’t restore this stream, I believe Reston 20/20 emphasized a failing ciation Board of Directors approved up to facility was last renovated.” that is a project that should be done, but stormwater management plan for the ad- $20,000 for an independent study of In October, Maynard asked the Board of that’s a decision for another day,” said joining neighborhoods of Wakerobin stormwater flows and possible mitigation Supervisors to press FCPS “to be a respon- John McGranahan Jr., attorney for the Lane and Cedar Cove. measures upstream between Cedar Cove sible Reston community partner and envi- school system. “There is absolutely no doubt that the Cluster and Wakerobin Lane, according to ronmental steward in addressing the prob- Reston Association hopes its motions classroom space that the School Board Reston Association documents. lem it created.” last Thursday will create a more collabo- seeks is needed,” said Maynard at the Last summer, erosion led to a sewer pipe Hunter Mill Supervisor Cathy Hudgins rative process. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ February 3-9, 2016 ❖ 3 News

Local Students Win National recognition at Junior Theater Festival Reston Crime Reports Students from Lopez Studios, Inc. in Reston won a Freddie G Award for Excel- Notable incidents in Reston from lence in Ensemble Work and student Kendyl the Fairfax County police blotter from Florence earned a Freddie G Outstanding Jan. 19-29. Student Director and Choreographer at the 2016 Junior Theater Festival, held Jan. 15, Police Unit Breaks Up Prostitu- 16 and 17 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in tion Ring in Reston Atlanta, Ga. Detectives from the Street Crimes The 18 students presented selections from Unit received information regarding Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast JR.” a tip in December 2015 that there was The students who traveled to the Junior an alleged prostitution ring operating Theater Festival on behalf of Lopez Studios, in the Reston area. After a comprehen- Inc. Performing Arts School are: Tiffany sive investigation, detectives learned Bennett, Lena Butterman, Jillian Dalrymple, than an unknown person was using Cady Denk, Laila Gallant, Jason Itkin, Tess the alias of “Ron Burgundy” and op- Jannery-Barney, Mary Kurbanov, Sonia erating a “sex club” out of an apart- Mott, Lindsey Newberg, Marcus Pennisi, ment on Northgate Square in Reston. Rachel Rubin, Sissy Sheridan, Keiko Tani, Photo by James Barker The person was advertising online and Nissi Toro, Jillian Upshaw, Alyssa Lopez Studios accepting its Excellence in Ensemble Work, from left: charging a fee to engage in various VanLandingham and Logan Wagner. Tony-nominated composer Benj Pasek, Broadway performer Andrew sexual acts with a prostitute. Produced by the Junior Theater Group in Keenan-Bolger, Lopez Studios, Inc. student Jason Itkin, Lopez Studios, Members of the Fairfax County Po- partnership with iTheatrics, a leading edu- Inc. educator Jennifer Kessler accepting the award on their group’s lice Department’s Street Crimes Unit cational theater company that creates in- behalf; and Tony-nominated composer Justin Paul. executed a search warrant at novative experiences and products for the Northgate Square apartment on Mon- public and private sector, the Junior The- An international roster of stage and 5,800+ attendees representing 115 edu- day, Jan. 19, 2016. Police arrested a ater Festival is the world’s largest festival screen stars and industry professionals cational musical theater groups from 28 33-year-old man (who used the Ron celebrating young people and the transfor- from all aspects of professional musical U.S. states, the District of Columbia, South Burgundy name) and charged him mative power of musical theater. theater were on hand to applaud the Korea and Australia. with pandering and maintaining a bawdy house. Another person in the home, a 26-year-old woman, was also arrested and charged with prostitution Volunteer Fairfax Seeks Nominations, and frequenting a bawdy house.

Missing Adult New Deadline Feb. 9 A woman reported missing was located on Friday, Jan. 22 around 4:30 p.m. in King George County, Va. A Awards recognize the contributions of volunteers in the community. state trooper saw a vehicle stopped alongside a road and pulled up behind ominations are open for the couraged to nominate the outstanding vol- Elise Neil Bengtson, chief executive officer it to check on it. He determined the 2016 Fairfax County Volun- unteers who support their mission. Indi- of Volunteer Fairfax says, “Every day there driver was the woman reported as Nteer Service Awards. The viduals may also nominate. are individuals and groups working to make missing. She was in good condition awards recognize citizen vol- Award nominees and recipients will be our community better. Volunteers build and will be reunited with her family. unteers who perform the service that makes recognized at the 2016 Fairfax County Vol- playgrounds, maintain rivers and streams, The woman suffers from dementia our local community such a great place to live, unteer Service Awards breakfast on Friday, and tutor students—these citizen volunteers and may be in need of medical atten- work and play. Nominations deadline has April 8 at The Waterford in Springfield. The contribute greatly to our quality of life. tion. She is known to frequent the been extended to Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 4 p.m. event is open to the public and is attended Please nominate so we may learn their in- Reston, Seven Corners and Merrifield Community and civic groups, government by over 400 community and business lead- spirational story.” areas to include churches, shelters and agencies, faith organizations, educational ers, including Chairman Sharon Bulova and To submit a nomination visit The Lamb Center on Lee Highway. institutions, and local nonprofits are en- the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. www.volunteerfairfax.org. Reports of Lake Anne’s Demise are Premature

By John Lovaas Independent Progressive fice, like the one we lost a few years ago the first to run the gauntlet of a new regu- Reston Impact Producer/ when the legendary Lake Anne Pharmacy latory process for approval to operate. It Host among merchants and residents in closed, will return in one of my favorite has taken much longer than they, or we the village. The downward spiral shops. Imagine—a real Post Office co-lo- the thirsty ones, had hoped. hings were looking a accelerated when Lake Anne was cated with Doris’s delicious chocolate cre- Furthermore, they utilized Kickstarter’s T little bleak at Lake buried in 29 inches of snow in the ations (including her unique “4 for the 99 innovative app to raise over $25,000 Anne in December as Great Whiteout of 2016. Ten days percent” gem), her Virginia wines and sun- online from folks who liked their busi- winter officially began. Tem- later, we are still digging out. We’ve dry other goodies! Doris worked hard to win ness plan and agreed to pony some bucks peratures started to cool and evening hit bottom. the USPS competition for the new conces- to help out. Scores of people from Lake business traffic on Washington Plaza But, lo and behold, it seems the reports sion and to re-do her business to accom- Anne and beyond chipped in. In return, slowed noticeably, as it does each year. of the Lake Anne Village demise might be modate it. we get some beer discounts, personal Then the news hit that our hoped for premature. Indeed, there are exciting pros- In early March, Jason and Melissa growlers and such at a nice neighbor- game changer, the major revitalization pects on the near-term horizon! Here’s Romano will open both the doors and their hood pub. Jason and Melissa, not only project for Lake Anne Village and the what’s happening. taps at the new Lake Anne Brew House right got some capital to start up, they also Crescent Apartments, had been aban- On Saturday, Feb. 6, the U. S. Post Office next door to Chesapeake Chocolates! Talk get scores of people who believe in them doned by the renowned developer frus- returns to Lake Anne, tucked neatly into about hard work! Jason and Melissa are and who most certainly will be their cus trated with the public-private endeavor. Doris Tyler’s Chesapeake Chocolates along inventing their own beers in a nano brew- Things began to get downright gloomy the quay. That’s right, a contract Post Of- ery. The concept is so new that they were See Lovaas, Page 15

4 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ February 3-9, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Commentary A More Realistic Minimum By Kenneth R. mists agree that the “Ken” Plum minimum wage had State Delegate its greatest purchas- (D-36) ing power in 1968 when it was $1.60. orthern Vir- My bill called for a Nginia juris- “truing up” to the dictions are 1968 level of pur- among the wealthiest chasing power that in the country. Yet we would be $9.54 per have in the schools in hour that I round up the region significant percentages to $10.00 in the first year increas- of children on free and reduced- ing over time to 2018 when it price lunches because of the low would be $15.00. My bill was in- income of the households in which tended to restore purchasing the children live. In Fairfax County power to consumers and to move 29 percent—more than 50,000 them towards a living wage. children—are on the free and re- Working a 40-hour week at the duced-price lunch plan. Some current minimum wage of $7.25 schools have breakfast programs per hour for 50 weeks produces an for children who come to school income of $14,500 that is below hungry. Churches have started pro- the federal poverty level. In Fairfax grams to send food home with County the median household in- children to ensure that they have come is $110,674 and in Loudoun something to eat on the weekend. County $122,294. Representatives The disparity in income seen in of the Reston, Loudoun and Fairfax our region exists throughout the County Chambers of Commerce as country. There is no one solution well as the state chamber spoke to the problem, but 29 states and in opposition to my bill. the District of Columbia and 23 Raising the minimum wage U.S. cities have raised the mini- could directly affect 725,000 Vir- mum wage as a way to reduce in- ginians. Of these people, 90 per- come inequality. My bill to raise cent are over age 20, 57 percent the minimum wage in Virginia was work full time, and 31 percent defeated on a party-line vote of 6- work more than 20 hours per 4 in a subcommittee last week. week. Of these persons 82.4 per- This is the second year the bill has cent have at least a high school been defeated. Virginia’s mini- diploma and 48 percent have some mum wage is the same as the fed- college education. eral $7.25 per hour which the Con- I fully support programs that gress has likewise refused to raise. feed and house the hungry, but at Since the minimum wage of 25¢ the same time I vigorously support per hour was first adopted in programs that compensate work- 1938, national and state govern- ers more adequately for their ments have periodically raised it work. I hope that community and to keep up with inflation and business leaders can get behind changes in the economy. The cur- future efforts to raise the mini- rent rate of $7.25 was set by the mum wage as a way to reduce in- Congress in 2009. Most econo- come inequality in our community. School Notes

Send school notes to Ian McConnell, of Reston, song [email protected] of Elizabeth and Clayton McConnell by Friday. is on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 semester at Furman University in Etienne Ying-Hong Dailly, a South Carolina. graduating senior at South Lakes High School in Reston, Virginia, has Darcie Cecilia Badger, of been named one of more than 4,000 Reston, graduated from Fort Hays candidates in the 2016 U.S. Presi- State University in Hays, Kan. in the dential Scholars Program. The summer of 2015 with a Masters of candidates were selected from nearly Science in Education, English for 3.3 million students expected to Speakers of Other Languages. graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2016. Jacob Kassim, of Reston, has ac- cepted membership in the National Margot Cumming and Society of Collegiate Scholars. Zachary Klein, of Reston, are on Kassim is a student at Northern Vir- the Dean’s List for Fall 2015 at the ginia Community College. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Cumming is in the College of Agricul- Jillian May Reagan, of Reston, tural and Life Sciences. Klein is in the earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with College of Letters and Science. a major in communication and a major in cinema from Denison Uni- Brenda Kamga, of Reston, is on versity. A dean’s list student, she was the Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 se- a recipient of the Denison Alumni mester at Mars Hill University in Scholarship and the Scott C. Schurz North Carolina. Endowed Scholarship. She is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ February 3-9, 2016 ❖ 5 Opinion Reston

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lifespan of the implants,” said Aguiar. “The our patients’ needs.” to support our community. In this par- New Technology robotic arm technology enables us to more For more information on Mako hip and knee ticular case, our Emergency Department accurately achieve the biomechanical align- replacement, visit www.restonhospital.com/ has established an ongoing relationship Assists in Hip, ments that are planned to fit the patient’s mako. with the North County Clinic and is unique anatomy.” pleased to be able to support them Knee Replacement Boyd adds, “The advantages of a Mako Ro- through this donation,” said Jacobs. Reston Hospital Center offers Mako botic-Arm Assisted joint replacement allows the Donation to North The North County Clinic is part of a Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology. The surgeon to combine the preoperative 3D model Community Health Care Network of Mako system is a surgeon-controlled ro- CT scan with intra-operative robotic templating County Clinic Patient Fairfax County, and serves local residents botic arm system that enables accurate to align the hip and knee components and leg with low income or uninsured. “At Reston alignment and positioning of hip and par- length to an unprecedented level of accuracy Assistance Fund Hospital Center we believe in expand- tial knee implant placement. that was not previously achievable without the Reston Hospital Center’s Medical Execu- ing our commitment to providing the Drs. George Aguiar, M.D., Reston Hos- robotic guidance.” tive Committee, on behalf of the entire highest quality of healthcare by invest- pital Center’s chairman of orthopedics, “We are excited to provide this innova- Reston Hospital Center Medical Staff, doing in local health community centers and Brad Boyd, D.O., orthopedic sur- tive technology at Reston Hospital Center. nated $5,000 to support the North County that benefit those who cannot afford pri- geon, are among the first to use the Mako It reflects our commitment to ensuring the Clinic Patient Assistance Fund. mary medical services,” said Fialk. Robotic-Arm Assisted system. highest standards of care for our patients,” Drs. David Jacobs and Gary Fialk visited Reston Hospital Center works hand-in- “Getting implants positioned correctly said John Deardorff, CEO of Reston Hospi- the local clinic to deliver the donation. hand with a number of nonprofit orga- is an extremely important aspect in im- tal Center. “We are proud to offer the best “Reston Hospital Center and its medical nizations to offer expanded health-re- proving surgical outcomes and the healthcare and medical experience to meet staff are always looking for opportunities lated services to our local communities.

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The “open” floorplan introduced to the Millette’s Reston home by Foster Sightlines and natural light availability have increased in the Millette Remodeling eliminates walls yet increases storage capacity. By re-rout- home. Interior lines, colors and textures help to differentiate the living ing ceiling flush HVAC, the contractor introduced cabinets 30 percent room, family room and other use-zones. It is an interior design scheme taller than their predecessors. The food preparation island accommo- that scales back any tendencies of a large open space to seem too cav- dates a full array of cookware and crockery in custom-designed cubbies. ernous. Empty-nesters find a better plan for Making More out of Less space, makes downsizing easier. By John Byrd Details he transition was surprisingly Foster Remodeling Solutions periodically offers workshops on home remodeling topics. Call 703- easy. In the previous act, John 550-1371 or visit www.fosterremodeling.com. Tand Mary Millette were living with two growing sons in a Photos by Home Fr said, the couple accommodated 40 guests. 5,000-plus-square-foot house in Charleston. Though no square footage has been added In the next scene, retirement looms and the in the makeover, Mary Millette said the couple have relocated to a pleasant “con- space feels “substantially larger.” temporary” on a golf course in Reston. “One of the tricks of our trade,” Arnold At 2,700 square feet, the new house is said, “is knowing how to reduce visual clut- tighter than its predecessor, but both sons ter while adding storage capacity.” are now off on their own. Quite suddenly, John and Mary Millette are empty-nesters, onts News BY RE-ROUTING the ceiling-flush downsizing, writing a new chapter. HVAC, for instance, Arnold and team cre- The new house accurately proffers much ated more ceiling space, introducing cabi- of what the Millettes sought as they shifted nets that are 30 percent taller than their to a simpler, less work-focused life. predecessors. To accommodate the Millettes’ call for in-kitchen dining, the Foster team There are two floors and a lower level. Likewise, at nearly 25 square feet, the created space for a banquette that incorporates roll-out storage draw- Four bedrooms. A sizable family room with custom-designed food preparation island ers. a fireplace and side deck. There is a spa- provides orderly, at-hand storage for every cious front-facing living room with a slop- ning results. textures nicely differentiate the living room, cooking implement in the house — as well ing cathedral ceiling. A formal dining room In short order, the couple call in Foster’s family room, kitchen and other use-zones. as access to a pull-out trash receptacle. behind French doors with sidelights. Chris Arnold, remodeler and space planner, It’s an interior design scheme that scales That said, the decorative highlights — Alas, the dining room is too cramped for to talk through ideas. back any tendencies of a large open space comprised largely of neutral tones and tex- a table that seats eight; moreover, many of “We’re seeing growing interest in this kind to seem too cavernous.” tured surfaces — make bulky objects seem the kitchen outlier spaces are small, bor- of transitional-style interior solution,” To accommodate the Millettes’ call for in- smaller. Wood floors, re-sanded and re- dering on dysfunctional.The pantry is tiny. Arnold said. “An open plan creates a much kitchen dining, Arnold eliminated the pan- stained to a golden tone, also unify the There is a recessed cubby with a desk that more generous sense of space, but it also try and recessed desk, creating room for a space. Mary Millette credits Foster’s orga- doesn’t figure in the Millettes’ plans at all. requires innovative ideas — especially if you custom-designed banquette that incorpo- nized process with the ease and creative sat- The 20-year-old food prep island that takes want to improve living space functionality rates roll-out drawers designed for storing isfaction through which she was able to up more than half the kitchen floor space is and increase storage capacity … while ac- large serving platters and other less fre- make important finishwork decisions. more of a bulwark against thru-traffic than tually removing walls that were previously quently used collectibles. “I could find everything I needed at the a useful cook’s asset. used to conceal things.” With the pantry wall gone, the couple can company’s showroom,” Millette said. “On With the dining room now successfully now see all the way to the wall mounted one occasion, I asked for more options on AFTER OCCUPYING THE HOUSE or relocated, the emerging plan calls for con- TV in the new living room where a favorite granite, and Chris Arnold drove me to their some months, the couple’s first thought is joining kitchen, family room, and the former golf game might be underway. supplier’s main facility outside of Baltimore to re-deploy the living room as a more spa- dining room into a large, L-shaped living “It’s a very usable everyday plan that gives where I could expand the search.” cious dining room. Then delete some inte- area. us lots of lifestyle options,” Mary Millette Having worked as a project coordinator rior walls, introducing an “open” plan. This will entail removing a structural wall said. in her professional life, Millette said she was That, of course, means removing a between the family room and the former For better traffic patterns, Arnold de- impressed with the remodeler’s well-man- middle-of-the house load-bearing wall that dining room, and introducing a horizontal signed a serving station and beverage cen- aged delivery system. sequesters the family room from the old support beam affixed on a reinforced verti- ter in the hall just beyond the banquette. “They presented us with a schedule at the dining room. No simple engineering feat in cal shaft extending up from the basement. The step-saving surface is conveniently situ- top of each week,” she said, “and there was a two-story house. The support will hold the second floor ated midway between kitchen and dining never any question about which phase of So the Millettes are pleased to learn via firmly in place, yet allow for more interac- room, but it’s also an easy reach to the liv- the remodel was underway at any time. This old friends about Foster Remodeling Solu- tive relationships between existing first floor ing room, or stairs leading to the downstairs was enormously helpful, and allowed us to tions, a 33-year-old full service design/build rooms. recreational area. concentrate on other matters and make ef- contractor which has executed many inte- “Sightlines and natural light availability Equipped with a wine refrigerator and fective decisions throughout. We felt both rior reconfiguration plans that entail struc- open up dramatically with these changes,” wine racks, the large granite surface is an supported and in charge. A good feeling to tural challenges — often with award-win- Arnold said. “Yet interior lines, colors and asset when entertaining. Recently, Mary be sure.” 10 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ February 3-9, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

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Langley senior Carter Bennett won the 50 free and 100 free during the Conference 6 championship meet on Jan. 30 at Washington-Lee The South Lakes boys’ swim and dive team placed third at the Confer- High School. ence 6 championship meet on Jan. 30 at Washington-Lee High School. Langley Boys’ Swim and Dive Team Wins Conference 6 Title

ished second (526.75). South Lakes boys South Lakes’ D’Alessandro finished runner-up in the 50 free (22.29). Madison’s Wu finish third, girls took second in the 500 free (4:50.20). In the girls’ competition, Yorktown won take fourth. Photos by its first Conference 6 championship. Lan- By Jon Roetman gley finished runner-up, followed by The Connection McLean (third), South Lakes (fourth), Fairfax (fifth), Madison (sixth), W-L (sev- arter Bennett’s performance at Craig Sterbutzel Saturday’s Conference 6 cham- enth) and Hayfield (eighth). Cpionship swim meet began with Langley junior Isabella Rongione won the helping the Langley boys’ 200- 200 free (1:51.26) and 500 free (4:53.11). yard medley relay take first place. She won state titles in the two events as a After producing a pair of record-setting freshman in 2014 and finished runner-up sprints and helping capture another relay last year.

/The Connection victory, Bennett’s evening ended with the McLean won the 200 medley relay (se- celebration of a team title, as well. nior Veronica Wolff, junior Claire Wolff, jun- The Langley boys’ swim and dive team ior Elizabeth McCulla, senior Sinead repeated as conference champion on Jan. Eksteen) with a time of 1:47.48, and won 30 at Washington-Lee High School in Ar- the 400 free relay title (McCulla, Veronica lington. The meet was condensed into a Wolff, junior Elena Summers, Eksteen) with a time of 3:33.2. one-day timed finals format due to snow- Langley junior Isabella Rongione finished first in the 200 free and The Seahawks’ 200 free relay (freshman storm-related school closures. 500 free during the Conference 6 championship meet on Jan. 30 at Katie Nguyen, junior Malina Stassinos, jun- The Saxons posted a score of 442.5, more Washington-Lee High School. than 80 points ahead of second-place ior Caitlyn King, junior Natalie Pritz) fin- McLean (357). ming Division I next year. He really has com- The South Lakes boys finished third, fol- ished fourth (1:41.43) and was fourth- Langley won each of the three relays and mitted himself.” lowed by Madison (fourth), Yorktown tenths of a second away from qualifying for took home five individual championships. Bennett has high expectations for (fifth), Washington-Lee (sixth), Hayfield states. “Fantastic,” is how Langley head coach regionals and states. (seventh) and Fairfax (eighth). “I was very pleased with how both teams Ryan Jackson described the Saxons’ perfor- “I’m looking for hopefully first place in McLean (Murphy, junior Carter Flint, jun- performed in lieu of the weather,” South mance. “The boys really showed up, ready the 50, around 20.3 [seconds],” he said, ior Peter Byman, sophomore Sam Gollob) Lakes head coach Scott Brown wrote in an to compete to defend their conference title “and then whatever I can do in the 100 — placed second in the 200 medley relay email. “While we did not have an abun- from last year. They were really motivated, hopefully first place.” (1:37.62), South Lakes (senior Johnny dance of best times, we raced really well really excited and they did a great job across Langley also won the 400 free relay Micka, junior Benjamin Gryski, junior Tyler and that is key when you are out of the the board, every event.” (sophomore Chase Bradshaw, junior Devin Ellis, junior Gianmichel D’Alessandro) fin- water and are faced with a timed finals for- Bennett, who signed a letter of intent to Truong, senior Justin Rose, sophomore ished third (1:38.91) and Madison (sopho- mat. Very pleased with all of the relays hav- swim for the University of South Carolina, Casey Storch) with a time of 3:11.83. Jun- more Jack Galbraith, sophomore Ian Cobb, ing an opportunity to swim again and try was a major contributor for the Saxons. ior Ryan Ha, Storch and Truong swam with junior Abraham Zimmerman, junior Jack- to make state cuts. The girls’ 200 free relay Along with helping Langley win the 200 Bennett in the 200 medley relay, and jun- son Ayers) took fourth (1:39.22). is .04 off the cut and the boys’ free relays medley relay (1:35.19) and 200 free relay ior William Wingo, freshman Adam Fischer McLean (Wu, senior Andrew Carro, Flint, are close as well. (1:27.96), Bennett won individual titles and and Rose swam with Bennett in the 200 free Murphy) took second in the 400 free relay “Great job by our divers, including Emma set conference meet records in the 50 free relay. (3:14.86). Madison (freshman Kyle Wu, Bulger, who set a new school and confer- (20.96) and 100 free (47.31). Storch won the 200 IM (1:50.69), Rose freshman Cole Dyson, Galbraith, ence record for 11 dives.” “He’s swimming great,” Jackson said. took home the 100 butterfly title (51.44) Zimmerman) tied Yorktown for third The 6A North region swim finals are “He’s doing really well. This has been a re- and junior Duncan Proxmire finished first (3:17.75) and South Lakes (sophomore scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. ally strong year for him. … He’s really, re- in the 500 free (4:49.94). Jack Edgemond, sophomore Matthew 6 at Oak Marr. ally stepped up his game the past couple Jackson said the Saxons are aiming for a Beach, junior Michael George, junior Tyler “As far as this week goes,” Brown wrote, years. It was funny, a couple years ago, he top-three finish at regionals and states. Ellis) finished fifth (3:21.71). “I, like all the other coaches, am looking and I were talking and he’s like ‘You know, “Regionals, we’re certainly going to try Fairfax senior Samson Miller won the div- forward to getting some practice time in to I like swimming but I don’t know if I’m go- to give Robinson a run for their money,” he ing portion of the meet with a score of try and get some more state cuts this week ing to do it all the time,’ and now he’s swim- said. “They’re definitely the clear favorites.” 542.25. Madison junior Greg Duncan fin- at Oak Marr.” 12 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ February 3-9, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

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“Snowforgotten” Bulletin Board

GRACE Celebrates To have community events listed in the By KENNETH B. LOURIE Connection, send to At least, I hope so. And the inference [email protected] by the Fri- might not be what you think. I am not refer- day prior to the following week’s paper. ring to the feet of snow, the days of waste, the Youth Art Month WEDNESDAY/FEB. 3 traffic of congestion, the disappearing of Social Security Seminar. 7 p.m. Reston lanes, the “unplowing” of neighborhoods/side reater Reston Arts Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne streets/sidewalks/driveways/parking lots/gas Center celebrates Drive, Reston. Changes in Social Security stations, and on and on and on; you name it, G laws go into effect on May 1. Learn how Youth Art Month with they will impact your options for you remember it, I want to forget it. Not that two exhibitions dedicated to I hadn’t provisioned properly in anticipation maximizing your benefits. Adults. the artistic achievements of the Register 703-689-2700. of “Jonass” and was housebound eating Ritz Crackers all weekend. Hardly. I had Oreos area’s youth. The GRACE Art and Ben & Jerry’s, among other staples. And exhibition features selected WEDNESDAY/FEB. 10 so as long as we didn’t lose power, which works from students from nine Ask the Physician: Raising a Healthy most of us didn’t, we were able to survive the schools participating in the Child. 7 p.m. Reston Regional Library, storm without much adieu – albeit about 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. A Center’s signature art education pediatrician from Reston Hospital will something. Fortunately, we didn’t need to program, GRACE Art. discuss common childhood health issues leave the house – before we were advised to Emerging Visions features and concerns. Bring your questions. do so, and risk getting stuck going or coming Adults. Register 703-689-2700. from stores themselves not open or whose exceptional work from students at three local high schools, and driveways were still impassable. It wasn’t until THURSDAY/FEB. 18 Monday that the need arose, but by then the is dedicated this year to cel- Food Packing Event. 10 a.m. Dominion safety issues had subsided a bit. ebrating Reston founder Robert Apartment Complex, Nishaad Lorengo Virginia Power, 3072 Centreville Road, No, what I am finally referring to is the E. Simon’s vision for a New Herndon. Assistance League of Northern non-stop loop of identical snow information Town. Schools participating in the annual Virginia invites community members to help pack food for the Weekend Food for from the same radio and television anchors Emerging Visions program will work with Upcoming Events (anchored to their desks, presumably; I know, Kids program which benefits 1500 the GRACE Education Director and their GRACE Art: Cultivating a Creative Com- schoolchildren who receive reduced-price “double shifts because of the storm;” yada, munity teachers to develop work that explores meals during the week. Arrive at 9:30 yada, yada) from the same stations (local and Opening Reception: Saturday, Feb. 27, 5-7 p.m. a.m. if you would like to help with setup. national) all day and all night. If the serious- Simon’s vision for the New Town, evolving Family Day: Saturday, March 5, 12-3 p.m. Event contact: [email protected]. ness and urgency of the miscellaneous definitions of community, and their own Both Events Free and Open to the Public TUESDAY/FEB. 23 instructions and directives could have struck personal experiences as community mem- Emerging Visions: Contemplating Community Opening Reception: Friday, March 18, 6-8 p.m. INOVA Blood Drive. Noon-7 p.m. Behind more fear – and loathing, in my household, bers. anyway – not only would Hunter S. Thompson Free and Open to the Public the Pavilion of Reston Town For more information visit www.restonarts.org Center,11900 Market St., Reston. have been stirred from his grave (especially GRACE Art: Cultivating a Creative Com- Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–5 Schedule appointments at 1-866-256- since we’re in a political season), so too p.m. 6372 or inova.org/donateblood. On-site would Orson Welles have been tossed about munity exhibition highlights work from the registration also available. remembering the hysteria that ensued with long-standing GRACE Art program. Nearly promoting the impact of this important vi- his famous radio broadcast of H. G. Wells’ 40 area schools participate in this program, sual art literacy program. SUNDAY/FEB. 28 “War of the Worlds” on “Mercury Theatre on in which trained classroom volunteers de- This year gallery visitors of all ages will have Volunteer to Serve Dinner. 5:30 p.m. the Air” on October 30, 1938. Listeners liver an interactive art history lesson with the opportunity to participate in hands-on North County Human Services Building, thought then we were under attack from ali- materials and visuals supplied by GRACE, 1850 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston. ens. As the snow continued to fall here late art activities related to each school’s dis- Provide and serve dinner. Under the followed by a related hands-on art project. Saturday evening, January 23rd, and even play throughout the exhibition, as well as auspices of FACETS, in partnership with into Sunday morning, January 24th, one Selected student projects from nine partici- enjoy light refreshments on Family Day on Fairfax County Hypothermia Prevention pating schools will be presented at GRACE, Program. Sponsored by Congregation would have thought, listening to the daytime March 5. Beth Emeth. www.bethemeth.org. – and nighttime – broadcasts, that we also were all under attack. But we weren’t under attack – from aliens. We were under attack Meditation Workshops from the media; and its tendency to bunker- down its mentality and hyper-act in the face Lovaas of/the midst of, out-of-the-ordinary, potentially life-changing/property-damaging sets of At Greater Reston Arts Center From Page 4 uncharacteristic/atypical circumstances for the eloved Yoga is present- Town Center. Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, nearly ing Meditation Work- “The Meditation Workshops tomers! popped my cork. I’m not sure if it was the B Wait, there’s more! The Lake Anne Cof- shops at Greater Reston are already proving popular – redundancy of the message or the forced Arts Center, “Contemplating the first session we scheduled fee House, which sadly had been in a state spontaneity and extemporaneous words and of decline, has new owners, Rick and Eve deeds many of us listeners were forced to Art: Thought Experiments, for Jan. 28 was filled as quickly endure but it wasn’t too long before I had Black Holes, and Meditation” as it was announced,” accord- Thompson, who already oversee the Lake reached my limit. inviting all to experience first- ing to Maryam Ovissi of Be- Anne Condominium and run the Saturday If the technology existed that allowed the hand Einstein’s “Thought Ex- loved Yoga. “We are especially Crafts Market on the Plaza. They are reno- audience to verbally interact – in real time, periments” that formulated his pleased for this unique part- vating the entire building (originally a not simply by texting and then watching one’s Theory of Relativity. With Be- nership with GRACE. All who townhouse) and hope to open a classier comments scroll across the bottom of the loved Yoga directors Maryam are curious, and especially art- coffee house in early March. A few years screen, I would have been yelling: “I GET IT. ago, the Coffee House drew crowds of cus- Now can we get back to regular program- and Jafar, workshop attendees ists, will benefit from explor- ming, please?” (I realize I can switch chan- will sit among the artwork of ing an art exhibit in this way, tomers, especially during the May-Novem- nels. I am a sentient being. I’m not Data from Rebecca Kamen’s “Continuum” and expanding their own cre- ber Reston Farmers Market season, but also “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”) However, exhibition for meditation that ativity.” during the slower winter months. It will be the frequency and the frequencies with will also include diving into the A $5 donation is requested good to have it back. which we were being subjected and in my idea of black holes to expand for the Meditation Workshops; Late-breaking news! In addition to the re- mind, inundated and overwhelmed by this upon common perceptions and GRACE members attend for opened Coffee House, the Thompsons are doom and gloom and over-the-moon report- open space within for creativ- free. Registration is required – adding a wine bar, another first for little ing was cause for concern: my concern. We Photo from ity and ideas. contact [email protected]. Lake Anne, which will now feature no less were not under attack. We were simply “Continuum” under snow. Get a grip. I realize there are The next workshop, for For more information, call than five diverse places to find your favor- exhibit, courtesy risks and precautions and preparations to be adults 18 and over, is on Mon- GRACE at 703-471-9242. ite drink. of Rebecca considered, but really, sometimes, as my day, Feb. 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Meditation Workshops are pre- All this is happening now. Lake Anne’s Kamen and mother was fond of saying so many years ago: and a Teen Workshop will be sented in partnership between outlook is suddenly promising, with desir- “It’s enough already.” Greater Reston held on Thursday, Feb. 11 from Beloved Yoga, able new businesses injecting new life. A Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for Arts Center. tip of the Progressive’s hat to local entre- The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Both will be held BelovedYoga.com, 703-860- at Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE), 9642, and Greater Reston Arts Center, preneurs bringing revitalization to Lake 12001 Market Street, Suite 103, at Reston restonarts.org. Anne from within! www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ February 3-9, 2016 ❖ 15 16 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ February 3-9, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com