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Deputy Gary Gaither, a 19-year veteran of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Department rejoined the patrol beat after 12 years in undercover narcotics, five years of helping train deputies, and then desk work. A shift lieutenant, Gaither oversees the 40 or so deputies on patrol during a given shift and responds to calls in a supervisory capacity.

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Observed and Overheard During the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Department’s 11.5-hour evening patrol and the other driver involved was no shift on Friday, May 22 from 3 p.m. to longer on the scene — Safford told the woman who called police that he 2:30 a.m., police activity was slower could not issue a citation. In such than expected with the kickoff of Memo- instances the most Safford said he rial Day Weekend. Below, a sample of would be able to do would be to take some of the incidents that three down a note in the incident report Photo by Loudoun County Sheriff’s deputies re- that would attach to the offending sponded to that night, as well as driver’s vehicle registration, but he snippets from radio dispatches and ob- did not do that in this case. servations by the deputies.

Aaron Stern 5:38 p.m.: Safford stops to talk to 4:49 p.m.: After sitting for 10 minutes another deputy at the intersection of in a striped area between a left-hand Loudoun County Parkway and Ryan turning lane and continuing lanes of Road as the remnants of a two- northbound Loudoun County vehicle hit-and-run are cleared up. Parkway at the intersection of Stop signs mark the three-way

/The Connection Waxpool Road and Loudoun County intersection now and traffic signals Parkway, Loudoun County Sheriff’s are in the process of being installed, Deputy Mike Safford but as of now this is a dangerous stops a man in a intersection, Safford said. In this case On Patrol Toyota Solara a white Ford Expedition — a large convertible for SUV — ran a stop sign, slammed into running a red light a Nissan Sentra — a small economy while turning left sedan, crushing the cars rear end — onto Loudoun County Parkway. and kept going. The leading cause of Safford makes a quick u-turn, flips on such blatant stop sign violations is Deputy Eric Cote pulls over a Cadillac Escalade for having a headlight out. He issued his lights and siren briefly; the driver drivers being unfamiliar with an waves his hand in the air and pulls area, said Safford. the driver a warning and made a note about the stop in his onboard computer. Notes over. Safford issues the driver a are not part of a legal record but come up whenever police look up the registration or ticket that will total about $100 in 6 p.m.: Safford responds to assist on a licensing information. Traffic stops are the “most dangerous thing we do” said Deputy fines, Safford said. “I always come to medical rescue call. The woman for this light about this time of day,” said whom an ambulance is dispatched is Mike Safford. Domestic disputes also lend themselves to volatility. Safford. “People are so focused on reportedly elderly, highly intoxicated, the car in front of them … that they’ll and on blood thinners, and has fallen or to others and an Emergency turns out to be the case. The elderly and unopened country club in the run that light by five, six seconds.” and struck her head against wrought Custody Order must be issued. In woman is hysterical, her adult rising Loudoun County Estates, iron and is bleeding from her head. that case officers assume temporary daughter can not reason with her, Lieutenant Gary Gaither notices a 5:11 p.m.: Safford responds to a civil Safford expects it to be a routine custody of such subjects until a and Safford is forced to take her into work van with its backdoors open. He complaint in Brambleton Town assistance call where he simply mental evaluation can be completed custody. At midnight Safford is still Center where two drivers had a makes sure that everyone involved is and the person can be released either listed on the dispatch roster as being verbal altercation after one stopped safe and the situation is stable. The into the custody of family or must be in the emergency room with the to let off passengers and backed up one possibility that could change that hospitalized for further psychological elderly woman. traffic. Since it is a misdemeanor equation is if the subject in question evaluation. Such cases tend to take committed outside of his presence — is considered a danger to themselves up most of an officer’s shift. That 7:15 p.m.: Driving past the brand new See Observed, Page 8

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ticularly as it kicked off Me- Unpredictable morial Day Weekend. Cote trumps routine. and other officers on duty that night said that they ex- pected many alcohol-related By Aaron Stern calls and stops, but by 3 a.m. The Connection Cote had done little more than stop the Escalade and half hour before mid assist a rescue for a man night on Friday, May who had crashed his bicycle

Photos by A22, Loudoun County in the back of the Southern Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Walk Plaza in Broadlands Cote pulled over a white Cadillac and was transported semi-

Escalade luxury SUV on Loudoun Aaron Stern conscious to the hospital. County Parkway because one of its Slow nights happen. As headlights was out. Lights flash- Friday’s lack of activity in- ing, his cruiser idling, Cote sat and dicated, there is little rhyme waited for 10, 15, 20 seconds. He or reason to what creates always does that, he said, to see if /The Connection busy nights versus slow ones anyone inside the vehicle is mov- other than the human sto- ing around or doing “anything ries behind each individual squirrelly.” call and each stop that a Cote got out of deputy makes. That said, Ride-along his car and there are certain types of walked towards calls that naturally lend the truck. After A man who crashed his bike behind the Southern Walk Plaza in Brambleton was trans- themselves to volatility. checking for traffic, he approached ported to the hospital after midnight on Saturday, May 23. Originally described by Nighttime stops like the one the vehicle with a wide berth, his dispatch operators as a single vehicle motorcycle accident, the call instead was a man Cote made on the Escalade right hand held out cautiously to who for unknown reasons crashed his bicycle. No witnesses saw the crash but a his side, his left hand directing a woman who found him laying unconscious made the emergency call. The difference flashlight at the driver’s window. between what a call is dispatched as and what it turns out to be is what Deputy Eric “Traffic stops are the When he got to the driver’s win- Cote described as a version of the childhood telephone game where an original dow he closed the three feet or so message becomes misconstrued from party to party. Emergency callers are often most dangerous that he had kept between himself distressed and consequently provide inaccurate or incomplete information to dis- thing we do, because and the vehicle. He spoke with the patchers who then interpret the calls as best they can before alerting deputies of the vehicle’s driver for two, three min- situation. For such reasons deputies are trained to park near but not directly in front we’re approaching utes, then returned to his patrol of residences involved in disturbances so that they can assess the situation as they car. He flicked on a muted red approach and keep a safe distance if necessary, Cote said. the unknown.” overhead light instead of the regu- — Deputy Mike Safford, lar dome lamp as he pulled the onboard laptop computer from outside his vehicle, Cote said. left hand held to his ear and vehicle’s registration records and mounted to the dashboard. The The driver’s records didn’t indi- pointed at the driver’s window, 2-year veteran ran the driver’s license through the red light is so that he can’t be seen cate a previous criminal history his right arm held outward. He and the car — registered to an returned the licenses and registra- are always nerve-racking, older man with the same last tion and walked briskly back to his but of all the calls a police name, presumably the father of car. officer will respond to on the driver who was college-aged, “Traffic stops are the most dan- any given shift, it is the do- said Cote — also came back clean, gerous thing we do, because we’re mestic disturbances that are though it was stopped for the same approaching the unknown” said the most volatile and unpre- reason three months previously. Cote’s fellow Sheriff’s Deputy Mike dictable. They are the types Cote wrote a warning and re- Safford. of calls that remind an of- turned to the vehicle in the same ficer that no matter how manner with which he approached BY COTE’S ACCOUNT, Friday, it initially — the flashlight in his May 22 was a very slow night par- See On Patrol, Page 8 Workspace on Wheels Inside the patrol car of each Loudoun get the fastest car itself. radar gun and the XM Satellite Radio Sheriff’s deputy are their tools of the Mounted to the dashboard is a tray system (the purchase and installation of trade. When Deputy Mike Safford slid into which fits Safford’s Panasonic which Safford said he paid for), a por- into the seat of his vehicle as he began Toughbook, a touch screen laptop com- table radio charger, a flashlight, and a his evening shift one night last month he puter through which deputies get their large water bottle. Loudoun County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Cote runs a pointed them out. First is the car itself. calls from dispatch and can see the Mounted against the partition be- Deputies that live in the county get to availability of other deputies on duty. tween the back seats and the front seats driver’s license and registration through the onboard take their vehicles home, and as a two- Deputies can pull records, run registra- is a Remington 870 pump action shotgun computer in his cruiser. The red light is for nighttime year veteran Safford doesn’t get the pick tion information and make notes about and an M4 semi-automatic assault rifle. traffic stops so that he can’t be seen from the outside, of the litter. His is a well-worn Ford the incidents to which they respond that Deputy Eric Cote has all those same Cote said. A three-year veteran of the Sheriff’s depart- Police Interceptor, (sold to the public as are logged into a central system. things in the front of his car. In the trunk Crown Victoria) with 87,000 miles on it. Beside the computer are two radio of his car is a road response kit with ment, Cote, 34, served four years previously as CIA On the dashboard is a mounted radar mics, one to communicate to dispatch cones, flares, and a hazardous material police and nine years before that in the Marines. The gun, an older model that only registers with, the other attached to a speaker kit complete with full body suit and gas sense of duty and camaraderie provided in law enforce- the highest speed traveled by a car in a mounted to the vehicle through which mask. He also has an evidence kit, a riot ment is similar to that in the armed services and a given pack of vehicles. It does this Safford can communicate to drivers helmet and a level four, rifle-proof ce- whether Safford is parked or travelling whom he pulls over. ramic plate vest that he picked up at his reason why many ex-military pursue careers in law in that pack of cars. Newer models don’t In between the driver and passenger previous job as a police officer at the enforcement, Cote said. just register the highest speed, but tar- seat are plug-in battery adaptors for the C.I.A. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2009 ❖ 3 The County Line More at www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Primary Tough Choice for Dems

Strong candidates CREIGH DEEDS TERRY MCAULIFFE BRIAN MORAN Age: 51 Age: 52 Age: 50 lead to indecision? Residence: Bath County, Residence: McLean, Va. Residence: City of Va. Hometown/Grew Up Alexandria Hometown/Grew Up In: Syracuse, NY Hometown/Grew Up By Julia OíDonoghue In: Bath County, Va. Family: Wife Dorothy and In: Natick, Mass. Family: Wife Pam and five children Family: wife Karyn and The Connection four children Education: Catholic two children Education: Concord University of America Education: University of College (bachelorís degree (bachelorís degree -1979); Massachusetts, Amherst ith the Democratic guberna- ñ 1980), Wake Forest Georgetown University (bachelorís degree ), torial primary less than two University (law degree ñ (law degree ñ 1984) Catholic University of weeks away, Scott Surovell 1984) Community Work/ America (law degree) W Community Work/ Relevant Experience: Community Work/ still had not made up his Relevant Experience: Democratic National Relevant Experience: mind about his vote. former Bath County Committee chairman former Arlington County Surovell, a Mount Vernon resident, is not prosecutor; House of Delegates member (1992- (2001-2005); confidant of U.S. President Bill prosecutor, House of Delegates member (1996- 2001), state Senator (2001 ñ present) Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; 2008), House of Delegates Democratic caucus a typical voter. He is the chair of the Fairfax Web site: http://www.deedsforvirginia.com national finance director of President Jimmy chair (2001-2008) County Democratic Committee, one of the Carterís 1988 re-election campaign Web site: www.brianmoran.com/ largest local Democratic organizations in Web site: http://www.terrymcauliffe.com/ the commonwealth. Surovell is paying very close attention to the race and the three used as a family station wagon. they can never afford to pay back. mit of business community members and candidates — state Sen. Creigh Deeds (D- All three candidates promise to make Vir- McAuliffe has also been critical of government leaders to brainstorm about the 25), former Democratic National Commit- ginia the epicenter of green technology and Virginia’s largest utility company, Domin- best ways to address the current economic tee chair Terry McAuliffe and former Del. jobs. McAuliffe talks of turning chicken ion Power, for not being open to renewable situation in Virginia. The summit would not Brian Moran (D-46). waste into fuel. Deeds wants to build an energy and energy efficiency proposals. just address job creation but also housing “These candidates are pretty similar on algae-to-fuel plant in Hampton Roads. “There should be no more rate increases un- needs and other problems that have policy. There are subtle differences but they Moran calls for wind farms off the coast of til they agree to move on wind and solar cropped up in the down economy. are all strong candidates. I think the ques- Virginia Beach. power,” said McAuliffe, who is not accept- “We need a governor who puts the people tion a lot of people are trying to answer is Northern Virginia, they all expect, would ing donations from Dominion or the first,” said Moran at the Greenspring forum. which candidate would be the best to go be a hub of green job research and take part company’s political action committee. Deeds and Moran have similar profes- up against Bob McDonnell,” he said. “I am in developing things like the smart electri- Dominion Power has been the largest sional backgrounds. Both worked as local actually undecided. I have really been strug- cal grid and clean coal technology. “I think business interest or individual contributor prosecutors and are currently lawyers at gling with this myself.” we can build on the technology companies to Virginia’s statewide political campaigns small law firms. They are also both former Many other likely voters are having a that we already have here,” said Moran. over the last 13 years. Since 1996, the util- members of the House of Delegates. In tough time choosing a candidate in Demo- Moran, in particular, appears to be trying ity company has donated $5.2 million to 2001, Moran replaced Deeds as the House cratic Party’s gubernatorial primary June 9. to set himself apart by running to the left political candidates, $2.45 million to Demo- of Delegates Democratic caucus chair when “It was a tough decision. We are have em- of his primary opponents on social and en- crats and $2.65 million to Republicans. Both Deeds won his election to the state senate. barrassment of riches this time around and vironmental issues. Moran, who has accepted $46,800, and A fixture of political talk shows, McAuliffe it was a tough choice to make,” said Greg If elected governor, Moran promises to Deeds who has accepted $57,200, from Do- is one of the most recognizable Democratic Zimmerman, a Democratic activist from seek repeal the minion since 1996, Party figures on the national stage, even Arlington County, who would not reveal 2006 Marshall- said McAuliffe’s though he has never held elected office. who he was supporting publicly. Newman amend- “I am actually undecided.” pledge to turn down McAuliffe is trying to reshape his public “I think, for Democrats, I think this pri- ment, which de- — Scott Surovell, chair, Dominion money is persona into that of a Mark Warner-like mary is really difficult,” said Loretta fines marriage as Fairfax County Democratic Committee hollow because the businessman, who does Democratic Party Nawakowski, the Democratic Party’s captain between a man McAuliffe campaign activism on the side. He has rescued both a for the Greenspring voting precinct, which and woman and held a fundraiser at failing bank and Florida home building traditionally has the highest election turn bans marriage-like contracts for same sex the home of Thomas Capps, Dominion’s re- company during his career. Through these out of any precinct in Virginia. Though the couples. “We should not be placing discrimi- tired president. and a few other business ventures, residents are known for being politically natory language in the Virginia constitu- When there is consensus on an issue, such McAuliffe said he has created several thou- active, attendance at a candidates’ forum tion,” said Moran at the Greenspring forum. as the need for quick job creation, the can- sand new jobs. May 14 on the Greenspring campus was As a state senator, Deeds voted in favor didates have different approaches. Deeds and Moran tout their legislative particularly high, about 250 people. of the same-sex marriage amendment in Deeds, who represents the Charlottesville experience in Richmond as an asset. Volunteers who have knocking on the 2006. McAuliffe said he does not support area, wants to use Virginia’s well-regarded Deeds said he was able to get legislation doors of reliable Democratic households in gay marriage but is fully supportive of civil higher education system to spur growth and passed as member of the minority and the Northern Virginia have also found a lot of unions. But he has said multiple times that new employment. majority party in the House of Delegates uncommitted voters. the campaign should focus on other issues. McAuliffe would have a hands-on ap- and Senate. “I am going door to door and a lot of “If we don’t fix the economy, we are go- proach to attracting business to Virginia. As “I am going in knowing that system like people are undecided,” said Steve Baker, an ing to go backwards on several fronts folks,” governor, he intends to be the the back of my hand,” said Deeds. Arlington resident who supports McAuliffe. said McAuliffe at an Annandale debate. commonwealth’s number one salesperson While McAuliffe talks about needing to Voters may be having a tough time choos- Moran has spoken out against drilling for and business recruiter. win more Democratic seats in the House of ing a candidate because the three men in oil or natural gas off the coast of Virginia “You all know I am good at getting money Delegates, Moran points out that he has the race are similar in many respects. and opposes the construction a new coal out of people,” said McAuliffe at a meeting actually done that as head of the House of Deeds, a native Virginian who lives in power plant in Surry County between Rich- with the Northern Virginia Technology Delegates Democratic caucus. Bath County where he grew up, likes to tell mond and Hampton Roads. Council. The candidate, who once wrestled “I helped build the House Democratic cau- the story of his mother only giving him a On the issue of offshore drilling, McAuliffe an alligator for a campaign donation, revo- cus from 33 members to 45 members,” said few $20 bills in his pocket when he went backs limited exploration for natural gas but lutionized political fundraising for the na- Moran. off to college. not for oil. Deeds said he would support tional Democratic Party. McAuliffe, who has lived in McLean for McAuliffe, a McLean resident, started a some exploration for oil and natural gas. Moran, who runs his own small law of- almost 20 years, does not seemed phased driveway paving business at 14 years old McAuliffe says if elected governor, he fice, said he intends to shore up the by his lack of experience at the Virginia in upstate New York so that he could pay would work to push all payday lenders, economy by supporting and promoting statehouse. The Washington insider is run- for school. which provide small, short-term loans at a small businesses. ning as a Richmond outsider. Moran, a former state delegate for the very high interest rate, out of Virginia. “I have created a business in Virginia, a “If you are happy with Richmond, I am City of Alexandria and Fairfax County, re- Critics of payday lenders said many small business,” said Moran. not your guy,” said McAuliffe. calls when he father was laid off and his people become trapped in a unending cycle If elected, Moran’s first action as gover- See www.ConnectionNewspapers.com for employer towed away the company car they of debt through these types of loans, which nor would be to convene a bipartisan sum- more.

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Photo by Robbie Hammer/ LOW BACK PAIN RELIEF The Connection Free Seminar hosted by Dr. Steve Lininger Loudoun Sheriff Deputies Eric Cote and MRI and Imaging of Virginia and Jason Totaro were honored for their work in keep- Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression ing drunk drivers off the road during the 18th Annual Awards for Excellence in Community Service and Public Safety on May 8. Cote is sta- tioned in the Sterling area and Totaro is stationed in the Ashburn area. Combating Alcohol and Driving wo Loudoun Sheriff’s Deputies Totaro has been with the agency for were recognized last month for nearly three years and is currently assigned T ClearedFDA • Safe & Effective their efforts against impaired driv- to the Sheriff’s Office Field Operations Di- ing at the 18th Annual Excellence in Com- vision. In 2008 he removed 26 motorists munity Service and Public Safety Ceremony. from Loudoun’s roadways who were driv- Get all the details at our FREE SEMINAR Deputy Jason Totaro and Deputy Eric Cote ing under the influence. were among several law enforcement per- Cote has been with the agency for three Tuesday, June 9th 7 P.M.–8 P.M. OR sonnel from the region recognized at the years and is also assigned to the Sheriff’s Monday, June 15th 7 P.M.–8 P.M. ceremony organized by the Fairfax County Office Field Operations Division. In 2008 chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving he removed 23 motorists from Loudoun’s No fee to attend—simply call to register. (MADD) and the Alcohol Safety Action Pro- roadways who were driving under the in- 703-396-7779 gram (ASAP). The ceremony honors offic- fluence of alcohol. ers in their efforts in curbing drinking and The ceremony was held May 8 at the West 8301 Boone Blvd., Vienna VA, 22182—Hilton Garden Inn in Tysons Corner driving. Park Hotel in Tyson’s Corner.

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Editor & Publisher Standing in Solidarity: Reflections of an Imam and a Rabbi Mary Kimm 703-917-6416 By Imam Mohammed Magi ing ideas and joint projects with respect and sonable to justify threatening another [email protected] and Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk cooperation will be remembered this week, community’s rights on the basis of one’s reli- Editor in Chief alongside the memories of the recent events gion. Rather the motive of those plotting vio- Steven Mauren Managing Editors one of us will soon forget the recent plotted on a synagogue in New York. lence is nothing short of racism and hatred. As Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic events in Riverdale, N.Y., leading to For these events in New York trouble us both. imam and rabbi, we see attacking any syna- Photography: N Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft the arrest of men planning violence When people plot violent attacks on syna- gogue or mosque as an attack on all places of and spouting hatred against the members of a gogues or mosques, this reminds all of us to worship and as an attack on freedom itself. Art/Design: synagogue. But it does not and cannot stand stand together as one community against all Imam Mohammed Magid represents the All Dulles Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, alone in our memory as we meet one another the hatred and religious bigotry that people Area Muslim Society in Sterling and Rabbi Robert Nosanchuk represents the Northern Virginia Hebrew John Heinly, as Muslims and Jews. claim to justify by religion. For hatred has no John Smith, Congregation in Reston. Wayne Shipp For nearly 10 years, our synagogue and place in Islam or Judaism. Both of our tradi- Production Manager: mosque have engaged in dialogue programs tions teach us to love our neighbors and to care Jean Card and joint projects to raise about one another as human beings. They Commentary awareness on issues perti- teach us to do as several members of the New CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 nent to our faith and to York Muslim and Jewish communities have Circulation Manager: Write Linda Pecquex build cooperation in our done and respond to the recent threats of vio- [email protected] community. We have gained insight from each lence with solidarity. faith as both Islam and Judaism promote the The Connection welcomes views CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, dignity and integrity of every human being. STILL WE BELIEVE even more efforts of soli- on any public issue. L.L.C. The deadline for all material is Peter Labovitz Learning from our dialogue as rabbi and imam, darity are needed. We must engage people in President/CEO we are planning a visit to the Middle East to both of our faiths to build understanding and noon Friday. Letters must be signed. Include home address and Mary Kimm provide humanitarian aid to Jewish and Mus- collaboration until we see anti Semitism and home and business numbers. Publisher/Chief Operating Officer Letters are routinely edited for 703-917-6416 lim communities and to build peace and com- Islamaphobia wiped out. All of the leaders of [email protected] passion. And recently we began welcoming one our community must bear the responsibility of libel, grammar, good taste and factual errors. Send to: Jerry Vernon another into our homes to acknowledge the teaching that an attack on one place of wor- Executive Vice President heartfelt prayer and values of the other. Dur- ship should be considered an attack on every 703-917-6404 Letters to the Editor [email protected] ing this past year, we held a pulpit exchange place of worship. For in America all of us should The Connection Wesley DeBrosse as rabbi and imam and members of the mosque enjoy freedom of religious expression and as- 1606 King Street Alexandria VA 22102 Controller at All Dulles Area Muslim Society of Sterling sembly. Call: 703-917-6431. Debbie Funk now visit the Northern Virginia Hebrew Con- In fact, attacks based on errant ideas about National Sales By e-mail: 703-518-4631 gregation in Reston as a location for Friday our religions are a breach of the very freedom [email protected] Muslim congregational prayer. of religion we enjoy in this country. Those who [email protected] We hope that these pictures of our commu- plot violence should not be seen as represent- nities sharing space with hospitality and shar- ing Islam or Judaism or any faith. Nor is it rea- 6 ❖ Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community

Fishburne Summer School ’09

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Members of Girl Scout Troop 4081 from Ashburn recently attended a On Tour driving tour at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility to see how a landfill works and to learn more about recycling. Fall 2009 landfill tour dates are still available, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Contact the Office of Solid Waste Management at 703-771-5514. Ashburn 4-H Club Goes Flying

By Jordan Ryan experience. We went to the right, left, up and down. Summer/Fall Ashburn 4-H Club I’m pretty sure all of the people who went on the Household helicopter ride felt very lucky.” n May 9 the Ashburn 4-H Club traveled to Jake: “When I was in the front seat of the helicop- Hazardous OPurcellville for helicopter rides with the ter I felt like a pilot.” Waste Young Eagles. The Young Eagles Program Amber: “It was amazing. I felt like a bird. I am Schedule 2009 is an international program designed to introduce sure there is nothing like it.” 2009 young people, ages 8 to 17, to the world of flying. Colin: “There are not many words to describe it. It All Events are on The pilots are all flying enthusiasts who volunteer was an amazing experience I will never forget.” Saturdays 8:30am-2:30pm their time and aircraft to share this enthusiasm with There were many people involved in making this Loudoun County young people. Who knows, maybe exciting day happen. All of them were volunteers Residents Only We Accept 4-H Club some of these youngsters will become sharing their time and experience with a group of the Following pilots themselves one day. The Young young flying enthusiasts. First was Ed Levine, who Date Location Eagles Program has chapters in all 50 made it all come together. Ed, along with Carrie •Automotive Chemicals states and several foreign countries. Moats, came to our 4-H Club meeting in March and (Not Oil or Antifreeze) June Stone Bridge High School •Bleach On May 9 we all drove to Mr. Smith’s (also known introduced the Young Eagles Program to us. You can’t 27 43100 Hay Road as Jet Ranger George) house in Purcellville. First we believe how surprised we all were when Ed said we Ashburn •Brake Fluid signed in and then waited for our turn. Three chil- could go for free helicopter rides. Ed also took care •Cleaners dren and one adult went on each flight with the pi- of organizing the event. George Smith along with July Heritage High School •Fluorescent Bulbs 520 Evergreen Mill Road, •Fuels lot. Then when it was our turn we waited for a sig- his wife Merlyn opened up their home to us and al- 18 Leesburg nal from the escort, and then got in the helicopter. lowed their back yard to become a landing pad. •Gas/Oil Mixtures Northern Virginia Other volunteers helped us buckle into our seats and George and Andy Ozols piloted the helicopter •Herbicides & Insecticides Sept Community College •Hobby Chemicals get our headsets on. When we took off we flew up throughout the day. The administrative crew of Ginny 19 1000 Harry Flood Byrd and down, left and right, hovered, and even went and Rich Largent kept everything in order and pro- Highway, Sterling •Household Cleaners backwards a little. Then we flew away and saw lots vided certificates for everyone. The boarding crew Harmony Intermediate •Lighter Fluid Oct •Oil-based paint of houses, pools and farms. The rides lasted about of Ray Comley, Gary Sgarrella, and Brooke Levine School 24 38174 W. Colonial Hwy. •Paint Thinners 20 minutes and then we landed and other people kept a bunch of nervous kids organized, and made Hamilton •Pesticides/Insect Sprays went. Everything was very organized and kept mov- us all feel safe and kind of relaxed. •Pool Chemicals ing right along. Everyone, who took a ride, is now registered as a Nov Heritage High School 21 520 Evergreen Mill Road, •Solvents Here are some quotes from Club members describ- Young Eagle and has his or her name listed in the Leesburg •Stains/Varnish ing their experiences. world’s largest logbook. Jordan: “I felt like I was in an airplane with pro- For further information about the Young Eagles For more information call the Call about other items. pellers and smaller.” Program go to: www.jetrangergeorge.com or Office of Solid Waste We WILL NOT Accept: Eilis: “It was so amazing because you got to see all www.youngeagles.org. For further information about Management Used Motor Oil, Antifreeze, different things and I saw a pool shaped like a guitar.” the Ashburn 4-H Club go to www.ashbur4h.org. Automobile/Lead-Acid Batteries, Connie: “It felt like I was gliding in the sky on a 4-H is a community of young people across at 703-777-0187 Propane Tanks, at these collection events. You can comfortable cloud.” America who are learning leadership, citizenship and or visit our webpage at recycle them at the Landfill during Maddie: “It was phenomenal. I really enjoyed this life skills. www.loudoun.gov/hhw normal operating hours. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2009 ❖ 7 Calendar

Send announcements to Mark Jaster presents his foolish antics, [email protected]. mute amusements and musical Deadline is Friday, two weeks prior to event; anomalies. 2 p.m. At Ashburn Library. photos/artwork encouraged. For additional The Orrin Star Duo – An evening of listings, visit www.connectio Bluegrass, Folk and Humor. 8 nnewspapers.com. p.m. Concert at UU Sterling, 22135 Davis Drive. $15/donation.

THURSDAY/JUNE 4 SUNDAY/JUNE 14 Family activities. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. B2R Open House will feature Dr. Pooch Parade and Dog Show. 11 Divergent’s Music Adventure Puppet a.m.-3 p.m. Ashburn Volunteer Fire Show, a lively romp and sing along Rescue Department, 20688 Ashburn with musical frogs, squirrels, a variety Road. Registration forms available at of other animal helpers at Lansdowne June 7 pancake breakfast. Visit Town Center, 19329 Promenade Drive www.ashburnfirerescue.org. in Lansdowne. Loudoun Symphony Gala. 4-7 p.m. A Mother Goose Science. 1 p.m. at fund-raising gala with food, wine and Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St. music performed by the Loudoun Children 2-4 can enjoy hands-on Symphony. At the Briar Patch Inn Bed activities. Free. Register at and Breakfast. $75 tickets. Call 703- library.loudoun.gov or 703-430-9500. 771-8287. Visit Great Danes Rescue League. 5-8:30 www.loudounsymphony.org. p.m. Meet and Greet Great Danes at Maggie Moos in Stafford. MONDAY/JUNE 15 Bach to Rock. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lansdowne Town Center. Open house Teen Reading Volunteers. 4:30 p.m. for parents and children. Lansdowne at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. Town Center, 19329 Promenade Drive, Teens will read aloud to 3-6 year olds. Lansdowne. Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for more.

JUNE 5-7 WEDNESDAY/JUNE 17 Ten-Minute One-Act Festival. 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sterling Playmakers present Baby Sign Language. 11 a.m. Dana a collection of short original plays. At Carmichael, certified sign language Sterling Middle School, Holly Ave., instructor. A beginning sign language Sterling. June 5 at 8 p.m., June 6 at 8 class for babies ages 6 to 24 months p.m. and June 7 at 2 p.m. $5/one with a parent or caregiver. At Ashburn performance, $7/three-day pass. Visit White Dogwoods Watercolor by Judy Armstrong McDonnell. Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. www.sterlingplaymakers.com. Register online at http:// Loudoun Sketch Club Art Show library.loudoun.gov or 703-737-8100. FRIDAY/JUNE 5 THURSDAY/JUNE 18 Nature Explorers. 10:30-11:30 a.m. The Loudoun Sketch Club Art Show offers artwork done by local members of Loudoun’s first leading visual art organization. Discover the outdoors with a grown up The Paper Bag Princess. 4 p.m. Listen The show is at the Loudoun County Government Building lobby at 1 Harrison Street, Leesburg. Artwork may be seen and friend (ages 3-5). $7/child. At Claude to a story about Princess Elizabeth and Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap purchased from now through Friday, June 26. The Loudoun Sketch Club began in 1944 as an active group of local artists. afterwards make a crown and a paper Road, Sterling. Call 571-258-3700. Never far from its roots for light-hearted enjoyment of visual communication, the Loudoun Sketch Club provides a resource doll. For children ages 6-9. At Ashburn Bridal Open House. 5-7 p.m. Annalee’s for serious collectors who appreciate the value of fine art produced in Loudoun County. Library, 43316 hay Road, Ashburn. Formals in Brambleton Town Center, Galileo Kids. 4 p.m. at Sterling Library, 42395 Ryan Road, Suite 104, Ashburn. 120 Enterprise St. Children 6-8 can Register online at Activities and exhibits continue until Road, Ashburn. Leavitt at 703-598-2666 or email at learn about science through activities www.wahmfest.org/bridalshow. Free noon. At Douglass Community Center Potty Party. 7 p.m. Learn a new [email protected]. and more. Free. Visit event but registration required. in Leesburg. Proceeds benefit the approach to potty training with library.loudoun.gov or 703-430-9500. Loudoun County Animal Shelter and certified instructor Dana Carmichael. Bilingual Story Time. 4 p.m. at Sharon Thomas Experience (Jazz). THURSDAY/JUNE 11 7:30-10:30 p.m. Lansdowne Resort’s Douglass Community Center Advisory Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Free Summer Concert Series – on the Board for children’s programs. Ashburn. Bug Buddies. 9:30-11 a.m. or 12:30-2 Place. Free. For children 2-6. Visit Terrace. Executive Chef Jason Lage Kids’ Fishing Derby. 9 a.m. to noon. Teen Reading Volunteers. 4:30 p.m. p.m. Search for beetles, ants, library.loudoun.gov. and the culinary team will be offering Prizes awarded. At Claude Moore at Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road. butterfields and other bugs (ages 3-6). Frogshackle Open House. 3-4:30 p.m. a variety of fresh grilled foods. Call Park’s two fishing ponds, 21544 Old Teens will read aloud to 3-6 year olds. $10.50/child. At Claude Moore Park, Explore the rock box and compare the 877-509-8400 or visit Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Call 571- Free. Visit library.loudoun.gov for 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. crystals, turquoise and other minerals. www.lansdowneresort.com. 258-3700. more. Call 571-258-3700. Free. At Claude Moore Park, 21544 The “Bloody Eighth” Virginia Infantry- National Trails Day. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Frogshackle Open House. 2:30-3:30 Parent/Child Book Discussion. 7 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Call Then and Now, a lecture by Dave Join the Loudoun Walking and p.m. Explore the rock box and compare p.m. In commemoration of Anne 571-258-3700. Purschwitz, Historian, 8th Virginian Volkssport Club on marked 5K and 10K the crystals, turquoise and other Frank’s birthday, discussing “Twenty Volunteer Infantry. 7 p.m. $5 walks. At Claude Moore Park, 21544 minerals. Free. At Claude Moore Park, and Ten” by Claire Huchet Bishop. For FRIDAY/JUNE 19 admission. At Loudoun Museum, 16 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Call 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. ages 9-12. At Ashburn Library, 43316 Loudoun St., SW, Leesburg. Call 703- 571-258-3700. Call 571-258-3700. Hay Road, Ashburn. MOMS Club of Sterling. 10:30 a.m. 777-7427. Awesome Bug Hunt. 1:30-3 p.m. Hunt Bug Buddies. 9:30-11 a.m. or 12:30-2 Beth Barbaro wil engage children in for insects over land and in the waters. p.m. Search for beetles, ants, singing, dancing and games all set to At Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old butterfields and other bugs (ages 3-6). FRIDAY/JUNE 12 music. At the Cascades Library. Visit SATURDAY/JUNE 6 Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Call 571- $10.50/child. At Claude Moore Park, Right Food Red (70’s, 80’s, 90’s) www.geocities.com/sterlingmomsclub “Integrative Nutrition: Using Food 258-3700. 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Lansdowne Resort’s or email as Medicine on your Healing Call 571-258-3700. Free Summer Concert Series – on the [email protected]. Journey.” 2-4 p.m. At Inova Loudoun Terrace. Executive Chef Jason Lage Signorello (Big Band Swing). 7:30- SUNDAY/JUNE 7 and the culinary team will be offering a 10:30 p.m. Lansdowne Resort’s Free Hospital, 44045 Riverside Parkway, TUESDAY/JUNE 9 Conference Room A/B, across from the Farmers Market Opening. The variety of fresh grilled foods. Call 877- Summer Concert Series – on the Birthing Inn in the back of the hospital, Brambleton Farmers Market will be Teen Movie. 7 p.m. “The Day the Earth 509-8400 or visit Terrace. Executive Chef Jason Lage Leesburg. Call 703-968-9818. open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit Stood Still.” Sterling Library, 120 www.lansdowneresort.com. and the culinary team will be offering Music Hall Concert. 7 p.m. . www.loudounfarmersmarkets.org for Enterprise St, Sterling. a variety of fresh grilled foods. Call more. MOMS Club of Ashburn Meet and 877-509-8400 or visit Accompanied by live musicians, our SATURDAY/JUNE 13 various choirs and music ensembles Pancake Breakfast. 8 a.m.-noon. Greet event. 3:15 p.m. At the www.lansdowneresort.com. will perform a variety of selections Adults $6, Ages 3-8 $4, seniors $5, playground next to Breezyhill Pool. Great Danes Rescue League. Noon-2 including Enya’s Sail Away and a John under 3 is free. Ashburn Volunteer Fire Call Jenn Schlosser, Membership VP, at p.m. Meet and Greet Great Danes at SATURDAY/JUNE 20 Williams Tribute, among others. At Rescue Department, 20688 Ashburn 703-858-1918 or Felix & Oscar’s, 6671 Backlick Road, Sterling United Methodist Church. Call Road. Registration forms available at [email protected] or visit the Springfield. Call 703-866-0222. Great Danes Rescue League. 9:30 703-430-6455 or go to June 7 pancake breakfast. Visit web site at www.geocities.com/ Ashburn Classics Meeting. 10:30 a.m. a.m.-noon. Meet and Greet Great www.sterlingumc.org. www.ashburnfirerescue.org. momsclubashburn. At the Ashburn Village Mills Rec Danes at Stafford PetSmart, 1160 Car Wash. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cat Adoption Event. Noon to 3 p.m. Keep Your Brain Alive. 11 a.m. Learn Center. Guest speaker Mary Fishback, Stafford Market Place, Stafford. Sponsored by Briar Woods Music Come meet special cats and kittens in tips and strategies to keep your brain Thomas Barch Library, who will offer Free lecture. 1-2:30 p.m. Dr. Edward Boosters. At Briar Woods High School, search of homes. Sterling Petsmart, alive by working crossword puzzles. information regarding a genealogical Robinson – Crime Scene Investigation. 22525 Belmont Ridge Road, Ashburn. 46220 Potomac Run Plaza, Sterling. Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield search. The Smithsonian Naturalist Center in Blood Drive. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 703-691-HART (4278) or Place, Potomac Falls. Family activities. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. B2R Leesburg, 741 Miller Drive SE, Suite G- Organized by Sant Nirankari Mission www.Hart90.org. Free. Open House will feature Dr. 2, Leesburg. Free. Call 703-779-9712 (Universal Brotherhood of Greater Divergent’s Music Adventure Puppet or 1-800-729-7725. JUNE 10, 17 Show, a lively romp and sing along ”Alice in Wonderland.” 11 a.m. and Washington area) with the American MONDAY/JUNE 8 Red Cross at Cascades Library, 21030 Liturgical Poetry. Noon. Brown-bag with musical frogs, squirrels, a variety 1:30 p.m. The Theatre Department Whitfield Place, Sterling. Buddy Day. 4 p.m. Children ages 6-8 are lunch and Jewish learning topics. Send of other animal helpers at Lansdowne (NOVA-Loudoun) hosts McLean High’s Charity Dog Walk. 10 a.m. for runners, invited to bring a friend to the library an email to Town Center, 19329 Promenade Drive production of “Alice in Wonderland.” 10:15 a.m. for walkers. Registration is for some awesome buddy games and a [email protected]. in Lansdowne. Tickets $10/general, $5/children. $20 onsite, which begins at 8 a.m. cool craft. Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay For more information, call Michael A Food Named “O”. Medieval Jester Contact Natalie V. Safley [email protected] or 703-948-7701. 8 ❖ Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Schools Give Your Child An Shayna Hume, a homeschooled South Riding. Long received over 2,200 student from Ashburn, will participate of votes to come out a winner. in the U.S. Naval Academy’s Summer Educational Edge STEM program. The STEM Program Loudoun’s Natural History Day gives students the opportunity to expe- Camp will be held again this summer. rience real-life applications of math and Two sessions: June 22-26 and July 6-10; High School Diplomas science principles through hands-on 9 a.m.-3 p.m., daily at The 720-acre practical learning. Shayna is one of 200 Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, Woods College Prep Tutoring Services children from across the U.S. invited to Road. For children entering 3rd through Owned & Operated by the same participate. 7 th grade. $130/student. Visit Learning for Life Skills Classes person for 45 years! www.LoudounWildlife.org or 540-338- Same location for 40 years! Josh Kane of Potomac Falls, an 6528. College Admission Advisement alumnus of the Department of Horticul- Wall-to-Wall Carpet ture in the College of Agriculture and Take a romp through the swamp at Career Choice Coaching Life Sciences, is a winner of the College Crocodile Dock 2009 Vacation Philadelphia Outstanding Recent Alumni Award. The Bible School. It happens this summer, After School Enrichment Programs Carpets College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Aug. 3 through 7 from 9 a.m. to noon, • All Nylon Award for outstanding recent alumni is at Sterling United Methodist Church, • 10 yr. Soil & Stain Warranty given each year to an alumnus from 304 E. Church Road. Registration begins each department who has graduated April 15. All children aged 3 and potty- UUNITEDNITED CCULTURALULTURAL AACADEMYCADEMY • 10 yr. Texturegard Warranty within the past 10 years for his or her trained through rising fifth-graders. • 12’ & 15’ Width achievements since graduation. Kane Registration is $30 per child with a fam- Great Alternative to Public received his bachelor’s of science in hor- ily registration maximum of $65. Good Choice Better Choice ticulture from Virginia Tech in 1998. He 703-430-6455 or www.sterlingumc.org. & Private Schools Installed Installed is the head designer for Kane Lawn and Landscapes Inc. Registration began April 15, for Ster- $ 99 $ 99 28. Sq. Yd. 33. Sq. Yd. ling United Methodist Church’s OR OR Keith Long was voted by the Ashburn annual summer camp program. All chil- $ 33 $ 78 community to receive the Let’s Dish! dren aged 3 and potty-trained to rising 3. Sq. Ft. 3. Sq. Ft. Teacher of the Year Award. The prize was 5th graders. The camp will run from not a trophy or plaque, it is a month’s July 13 through July 31, from 9 a.m. Take up & Haul Away, a Little Extra worth of dinners to help make the hectic until 2 p.m. Registration is $125 per end-of-the-school-year routine a little child per week. A discount is available Laminate Flooring easier at home. Long, nominated by a for families registering three or more Shaw student’s parent Erin Stakel, is a second- children. Call 703-430-6455 or grade teacher at Liberty Elementary in www.sterlingumc.org. 10 Colors • 20 Year Residential Wear, Faith Notes Stain & Fade Warranty • 5 Year Commercial Warranty Send announcements to Oaks Commerce Center at 22135 Davis $ 79 [email protected]. Dr. off of Church Rd. near Rte. 28. Call Starting at 2. Sq. Ft. Deadline is Friday, two weeks prior to 703-406-3068 or visit uusterling.org. helping youth make a better world Material only event; photos/artwork encouraged. For additional listings, visit The 10:30 a.m. service at the Unitar- www.connectionnewspapers.com. ian Universalists of Sterling on Hardwood Flooring Sunday, June 14 is “The Service of the Shaw Brambleton Presbyterian Living Tradition.” The Rev. Anya 21/4” wide by 3/4” thick Church will host its second annual Sammler-Michael leads this annual ser- Grade A “U2charist” — a worship service featur- vice of recognition, reflection, and 20 yr. wear warranty ing the music of rock group, U2, passage. We will honor the births, Enjoy your performed live by the church’s worship deaths, and major life transitions that dream $ 99 band — on Saturday, June 6 from 6- occurred between June 2008 and June Installed 5. Sq. Ft. 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Broad 2009. Seniors from our Youth Group Run High School in Ashburn. will bridge to young-adult hood, and we vacation in your backyard! Wall-to- Wall Carpet Cleaning This special worship event is designed will hear special music from Kris Rector to raise awareness, compassion, and and members of the UUS Choir. The Oriental & Antique Rugs resources for the World Vision Senzani annual UUS Picnic at Claude Moore Quality • Fair Price • Quality Vulnerable Children’s Project in Malawi, Park follows the service. UUS meets 20% Off Cleaning Custom-Designed Pools • Excellence in Renovations Africa that seeks to provide food, edu- every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at the Ster- • Reweaving • Redyeing cation, and health care to orphaned and ling Oaks Commerce Center at 22135 vulnerable children. Davis Dr. off of Church Rd. near Rte. 28. • Cleaning & Hand Washed Brambleton Presbyterian is in part- Call 703-406-3068 or visit • Odor Removal nership with World Vision, a Christian uusterling.org. humanitarian organization dedicated to • Restoration & Refringing tackling the causes of extreme poverty The 10:30 a.m. service at the Unitar- • Rug Appraisal and injustice. The cost for this project ian Universalists of Sterling on for 2009 is $156,133 and our goal from Sunday, June 21 is “On Being a Father • Cleaning Plant on Premises this event is to raise $7,000 to help the and Other Things I know nothing Free Pick up & Delivery for Rolled & Ready Rugs effort. About.” The jUStUUS Rock Band and There is no charge for admission, but Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael celebrate donations will be gladly accepted in care fathers, and the beginning of the sum- 681 Spring Street, of Brambleton Presbyterian Church to mer worship season, with live Old Town Herndon benefit the World Vision Senzani Vul- contemporary music! The service will Hours: Mon Tues Fri: 9-6 nerable Children’s Project invite us to reflect on the presence or • Wed: 9-5 • Thurs: 9-7 • Sat: 10-3 Brambleton Presbyterian Church is a absence of male role models in our lives. Ice Old Town new church development located in the UUS meets every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. House Brambleton community in Ashburn. at the Sterling Oaks Commerce Center Hall at 22135 Davis Dr. off of Church Rd. Elden St. Jimmys Buren

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On Patrol with Sheriff’s Deputies Observed and Overheard From Page 3 From Page 2 driver and running the vehicle’s registration as well as the driver’s

Photo by finds the keys in the ignition, no one licenses of both the driver and tame the job can be on any given nearby, and reports the vehicle as front seat passenger Cote writes a shift, they must always be alert. suspicious to dispatch. warning and lets them go. Rarely does a deputy fire his 8:43 p.m.: Gaither responds to a 12:21 p.m.: Cote responds to a call weapon; Safford said he Aaron Stern report of a cow on Sycolin Road. from a private residence near the unholsters his only for critical It is an unpaved part of Sycolin intersection of Golden Meadow calls. Safford said that except for Road and upon responding there Circle and Ashburn Parkway are no cows to be seen. He drives about an anonymous doorbell putting down deer struck by cars partway up a road towards a few ring and activity in the backyard he hasn’t had to fire his gun, but houses, turns around and heads that activated a motion sensor he knows the possibility is always /The Connection back up Sycolin Road using his light. Cote investigates and finds mounted spotlight to look into a nothing. He talks to the home’s there. stand of trees that separates occupant, a high school-aged boy “You can be in this job and hope- Sycolin Road from the cows’ home alone. Across from Ashburn fully never have to do it in your pasture. He finds the cows, who Parkway is a pond with walking are wandering through the brush paths, and another nearby park career. You can do it in your first back towards their pasture. which mean that finding the week. It just depends,” Safford Gaither stops at two houses near culprit is next to impossible. said. the pasture to try to find the cows’ “There’s about 101 places owner but no one appears to be anybody messing around here That constant state of alert is Deputy Mike Safford completed Officer Candidate School home at either home. could’ve gone,” Cote said. After something that Cote learned about before deciding to pursue a career in law enforcement. A briefly questioning a white male early on as a Loudoun deputy. Af- 2006 graduate of Buffalo State University, Safford, 25, 9:17 p.m.: A deputy responding to walking down Ashburn Parkway, a call on Snickersville Road in Cote moves on. ter serving in the Marines for nine joined the Loudoun Sherriff’s Department because he western Loudoun calls wearily years and working as a C.I.A. po- heard it was a good place to work. Married last year, the over the radio that he must divert 12:42 p.m.: Cote responds to a call lice officer for four years, Cote evening shift from 3 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. allows him to main- because of cows on the road. for a single vehicle motorcycle Gaither says that it is the same crash in back of Southern Walk joined the Sheriff’s department tain what he called a relatively normal time schedule. officer that responded last month Plaza in Broadlands. Upon three years ago. when a group of buffalo broke arriving he discovers that it is a In his third month of training, Cote said. “You have to keep it in ing too much or simply bottling it loose from a buffalo farm. One of bicycle instead of a motorcycle, the buffalo had to be put down and the rider is laying on the Cote responded to a call of a do- the back of your mind. If you don’t, up and trying to put on a brave after being struck by a car. ground intertwined with his bike, mestic disturbance. The descrip- if you start to think like face, something younger deputies has a knot on his forehead. The tion from dispatch indicated that everything’s okay, then you’re in tend to do, Gaither said. 9:20 p.m.: Driving through subject speaks incoherently, Junction Plaza, Gaither issues a repeatedly asking for someone the husband and wife had been the wrong job.” The routine adds up as well, 12 parking ticket to an SUV parked named Britney. The subject also separated and that the husband’s hours on for two nights in a row, in the fire lane outside the Giant tries to get up several times, heart medication was somehow THE PREDAWN BEATING mur- then two nights off, then three on, supermarket. As a shift lieutenant, which Cote discourages by placing Gaither oversees the deputies on his foot lightly on the subject’s the root of the emergency call. der of a Lansdowne man in March three off, and so on. Cote said get- duty that night and responds to arm. An ambulance and fire truck Following another deputy to the and the beating of his wife who ting off at 2:30 a.m. allows him to calls in a supervisory capacity but crew respond, place the man on a scene, his training officer in the survived the attack are not typical keep a relatively normal lifestyle, does not make arrests. Gaither backboard and take him to a said that handling smaller matters hospital. The man’s bike remains passenger seat of his cruiser, Cote crimes in Loudoun, said Lieuten- but Cote, as a regular on the night like parking tickets helps to keep behind, and with no patrol cars and the other deputy driving made ant Gary Gaither, a 19-year vet- shift, has a reversed internal clock his deputies free for more urgent with mounted bike racks available the mistake of driving to the and personal schedule. Throw calls and stops. to take the bike to the nearest station, Cote waits. And waits. house, instead of parking sev- in the mandatory overtime of 9:51 p.m.: A call about suspected Shortly before 2.a.m., after over eral doors down. Doing that al- appearing in court during their gunfire from Tamarack Court in an hour alone watching the bike, lows a deputy to survey and “When bad things off hours, and it isn’t uncom- Sterling comes over the radio. another deputy responds and Gaither says that with it being a takes possession of the bicycle. assess the situation as they ap- mon for deputies like Cote to holiday weekend, he suspects it is proach. But as they approached happen they kind of go get two to three hours of sleep someone shooting off fireworks. the house in their cruisers the the night after or before a shift downhill in a hurry.” 11:32 p.m.: Deputy Eric Cote pulls husband came into view, stand- and to try to catch a catnap in over a white Cadillac Escalade ing in his driveway with a gun — Deputy Eric Cote, the station parking lot before SUV because one of its headlights to his head. As they drew closer 3-year veteran they go back on duty. is out. After talking with the to him Cote had time only to But Cote said that was pre- shout “no” as he saw the man cisely what he wanted. Daytime pull the trigger. The gun didn’t fire. eran of the Sheriff’s Department. duties tend to deal more with the into one’s personal life, to being and you would do anything for Then the man lowered the gun, Still, deputies see a lot of ugliness aftermath of overnight crimes — yelled at by bystanders and sub- that guy,” Cote said. That senti- racked the slide to put a bullet into that can be emotionally straining taking robbery reports, for in- jects at responses to the long hours ment is why many ex-military the barrel and pointed it towards and draining over time. Whether stance — and involve a lot of and constantly shifting schedule – members — Cote and Gaither both Cote’s car and his training officer it is a domestic dispute, an over- speed tickets and traffic accidents. Cote said the reward of helping served and Safford graduated Of- in the passenger seat. Not 10 feet dose, an attempted suicide, han- Cote joined the department and people outweighs such negative ficer Candidate School before de- away as they passed, Cote dling the mentally ill, intoxicated picked the midnight shift — 7p.m. factors. That sense of common ciding to pursue a career in law slammed on the accelerator. He citizens, or whatever else any to 7a.m. — because he wanted to purpose and shared responsibility enforcement — are attracted to didn’t hear a shot. He and the given shift might throw their way, stop danger before it started. is why camaraderie among depu- police work, Cote said. other deputy parked, drew their the emotional weight adds up. On For all the stress that being a ties is particularly strong, and that Beyond the camaraderie and the weapons and took cover behind the slow, uneventful night the deputy entails — from being con- camaraderie is also a major ap- sense of duty, it is the little things, the cars and talked the man into deputies had to start Memorial stantly aware of and in the pres- peal. too, that make the job worthwhile. putting the gun down. It turned Day weekend, the most notable ence of danger, to having that “Here you are, you come to this As Gaither drove slowly through out, said Cote, that the gun the incident that occurred was the sense of aroused suspicion trickle job, you both put the uniform on a neighborhood in the early man had was empty but the two death of a woman who for un- evening, families were gathered others on his kitchen table were known reasons fell from a moving for a small block party and barbe- not and the man himself was a vehicle on Route 7 in Ashburn and Where Buffalo Roam cue. As he rolled past a couple of competition shooter. was killed in traffic. Last month more than a put the buffalo down. people waved and smiled. He Cote learned that night that no “It’s kind of hard to explain,” dozen Buffalo escaped from a “I’m pretty sure it was a DC turned a corner and as he did a matter the nature of the call or the Gaither said of encountering ugli- farm near Bluemont in Western tag [on the car that hit the buf- girl playing in a sprinkler jumped stop, always in the back of his ness every day. “You never get used Loudoun County. One of the falo] so they probably aren’t and waved vigorously at the site mind he must be ready for any to it. You become numb. Me my- buffalo was struck by a vehicle coming back out here,” Deputy of Gaither’s SUV. possibility. self, I strive to be a Christian.” on Route 7. The Sheriff’s Mike Safford said. “They had to “This is the joy,” Gaither said. “When bad things happen they Others find more self-destruc- deputy who responded had to shoot a buffalo. Only out there.” “This is the joy, man, of the job. kind of go downhill in a hurry,” tive outlets, whether it be drink- Having kids wave at you.”

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he Loudoun County in the roadway. was a passenger in returned to the T Sheriff’s Office is inves The investigation has revealed scene and has been cooperative tigating the fatality of a the victim, Sofia Taj, 35, of with law enforcement. female victim on Route 7 early Ashburn, VA, was a passenger in a Anyone who may have informa- Saturday morning. moving vehicle when for unknown tion regarding this incident or Around 1 a.m. Sheriff’s Deputies reasons she fell out of the car and those vehicles is asked to contact responded to the area of Route 7 onto the roadway. It is possible Deputy Specialist J. M. McClintic westbound at Claiborne Parkway that other vehicles hit her. The at 703-771-5798 or to remain for a report of a pedestrian struck driver of the vehicle that Ms. Taj anonymous, call 703-777-1919. Construction When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate Meeting for Rt. 7 listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, click the Real Estate links on the right side. COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. The Loudoun County Office of Capital Construction will hold a HERNDON public information session about 12007 Meadowville Ct...... $825,000...... Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Irene Schiffman...... 703-593-7848 construction of the Route 7 & 1163 Silver Beech Rd...... $860,000...... Sun 1-4...... McEnearney Assoc...... Elena Pehrkon...... 703-927-3444 Route 607 (Loudoun County Park- 817 Monroe St...... $894,000...... Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Betsy Carson...... 703-599-9494 way) interchange on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. The meeting is RESTON scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in 1921A Villaridge Dr...... $205,000...... Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Lex Lianos...... 703-938-6070 the Research 1 Building on the 1563 Brookshire Ct...... $359,500...... Sun 1-4...... Remax-Carter Group...... Kevin Carter...... 703-930-8686 George Washington University 1276 Wedgewood Manor Way...... $525,000...... Sun 1-4...... ERA Teachers...... Loanne Armstrong..... 703-742-6900 campus, 20101 Academic Way in 1311 Wedgewood Manor Way...... $559,900...... Sun1-4...... Remax Premiere...... Carla Williams...... 703-802-2850 Ashburn. Staff will be on hand to 1307 Stamford Way...... $1,029,000...... Sun 1-4...... Washington Fine Properties...... Joe O’Hara...... 703-350-1234 answer questions about the project. LEESBURG 43908 Riverpoint...... $799,900 ...... Sat 1-4...... Re/Max Premier...... Paul Bedewi...... 571-228-5648 18752 Upper Meadow Drive...... $950,000 ...... Sun 1-4...... Re/Max Premier...... Paul Bedewi...... 571-228-5648 County Booth at 43099 Lake Ridge Place...... $544,000 ...... Sun 1-4...... Coldwell Banker...... Tara Winfree...... 703-909-0175 Progressive & Welcoming 611 Meade Drive SW...... $525,000 ...... Sun 1-4...... Long & Foster...... Joyce Santiago...... 703-244-1344 17654 Braemar Place...... $989,000 ...... Sun 1-4...... Coldwell Banker...... Tara Winfree...... 703-909-0175’ Wine Festival ST. ANNE’S Loudoun County will be partici- b EPISCOPAL STERLING pating in the second annual Food CHURCH- Reston 304 AARON COURT...... $399,950...... Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Kathleen Quintarelli.....703-862-8808 and Wine Festival at National Har- 20899 CHIPPOAKS FOREST CIR....$549,000 ...... Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Marie Allocca...... 703-969-0369 bor on June 6 and 7. Its booth will 9:00 a.m Holy Communion 46832 NORTHBROOK WAY...... $569,000 ...... Sun 12-4...... Weichert...... Nilou Espari...... 703-569-7870 highlight wineries, restaurants and 11:15 a.m. Holy Communion 21135 MAYAPPLE PL...... $569,900 ...... Sun 1-4...... Re/Max Premier...... Sue Smith...... 703-318-0067 food crafters. General admission (Children’s Chapel & Nursery Provided) b 47762 MARINER CT...... $589,000 ...... Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Sheila Cooper...... 703-626-1033 for the festival is $65 for adults 21 5:00 p.m. Contemporary Service years and older, $30 for those ages The Rev. James Papile, Rector To add your Realtor represented Open House 12-20 and $15 for those ages 6- The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson 11. Children under 5 are free. See 703-437-6530 to these weekly listings, please call www.foodand winenh.com. www.stannes-reston.org Don Park or Winslow Wacker A portion of the event’s proceeds 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston will benefit The Erikka A. Hayes 703-821-5050 or E-Mail the info to Foundation, offering opportunities [email protected] in the hospitality and foodservice industries to economically and so- b All listings due by Monday at 3 pm. cially disadvantaged individuals. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2009 ❖ 11 Loudoun Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-917-6439 or [email protected] Postseason Joy Ride Continues for Potomac Falls Soccer

from straight range. The ball struck off the Gryder’s boys’ team left post and into the net, to give the Pan- captures Region II thers a 2-1 lead with about 30 seconds re- maining on the clock. title with OT win over “Conor got possession and got himself po- sitioned,” said Potomac Falls coach Dave Broad Run. Gryder, of the scoring sequence. “He pulled off a [defensive] player, leaned back and By Rich Sanders hit it left footed with enough [power]. It The Connection hit off the left post.” Photo by Following an abbreviated Potomac Falls he key elements to the Potomac celebration as a result of the score, the Falls High boys’ soccer team’s game’s final moments were played out with Tlate Rich Sanders Broad Run unable to tally the equalizer. season tear has been outstand- It was a thrilling win for Potomac Falls ing team work and step-up in- which, earlier this week, opened up play at dividual performances by some of the Pan- the state AA tournament with a Tuesday thers’ elite players. quarterfinals home game against Grafton Two of those players — senior midfielder /The Connection (Yorktown) out of the Bay Rivers District. Asa Fox and junior midfielder Conor While Potomac Falls was set to host Shanosky — both shined in leading Potomac Grafton in state quarterfinals action, Broad Falls to a 2-1 overtime victory over Broad Run was set to hit the road with a Tuesday Run in last Saturday night’s Region II tour- game at Jamestown High (Williamsburg), nament title game played at Park View High the Region I champion and member of the School in Sterling. Bay District. It was the 10th win in a row for Potomac Broad Run earned a team trophy for winning the Dulles District regular “We’re going to states, we’re still playing,” Falls (16-5-1), including six straight in season title this spring. Now, the Spartans are competing at the state said Hicks, the Broad Run coach following postseason play. On May 22, the Panthers tournament. the stinging loss to the Panthers. captured the Dulles District tournament crown with a 2-0 triumph over Park View. in a row,” said Broad Run coach Jonathan The finals contest was a gem with both DURING POTOMAC FALLS’ tremendous At the ensuing regional playoffs, Potomac Hicks, who’s Spartans captured the regular Potomac Falls and Broad Run playing at a 10-game win streak, three of the victories Falls defeated Orange County, 7-0, and season Dulles title this spring. “Their two high level throughout the 40 minutes of have come over Broad Run. Brentsville District, 2-1 in overtime, to reach players who scored against us — Conor and regulation play and on into the extra ses- “I think our players have gotten better and the championship game versus district foe Asa — are two of the best around. Conor is sions. It was late in the second, 5 minute I think their players have gotten better,” said Broad Run. probably one of the premier strikers in the overtime period where Shanosky, a tall, Gryder, of his team’s head-to-head “There’s a reason they’ve won 10 games state.” spectacular midfielder who had played bril- matchups against the talented Broad Run liantly both offensively and defensively team (15-7). throughout the night, came up with perhaps Earlier in the postseason, Potomac Falls the Panthers’ biggest goal of the season. had beaten Broad Run in the district semi- Athlete of the Week After receiving a pass from the left cor- finals. ner of the field from teammate George Gryder said his team went into the region Echart, Shanosky drilled a 22-yard shot in finals gameSee against Region the II Spartans Title, motivated Page 13 Hat Trick Highlights Title Win

/The Connection Broad Run girls now focused on defending state AA girls’ soccer crown. Photos by

By Rich Sanders Rich Sanders The Connection

Robbie Hammer

he Broad Run High girls’ soccer team did not allow for any uneasi-

Photo by Photo T /The Connection ness or latter game drama in its Jazmyn Ervins (far right), a member of the Stone Bridge High girls’ Region II title game against Dulles District track and field team, gives it her all in the 100 dash event at the rival Heritage last Saturday night at Park Whitney Church recent Northern Region Championships. Ervins, running here against View High School. had two assists competitors from South County and Chantilly, finished ninth overall Unlike the district championship game The Spartans’ in Broad Run’s in the finals. The Bulldogs, in the girls’ team standings, finished a meeting between the two teams a couple Holly King Region II title strong fifth place overall out of 28 teams at regionals. The postseason weeks ago in which the defending state scored all three game win over event took place May 21-22 at Lake Braddock High School. champion Spartans had waited until the of her team’s Heritage last contest’s final 18 minutes of play before goals against Saturday Athlete of the Week Sponsored by getting onto the scoreboard on way to a the Pride. evening. victory, Broad Run left nothing to chance The Greg Wells Team in the region finals meeting. ment with all the momentum it could want. For All Your Real Estate Needs The Spartans dominated from start to fin- “We played really well today, I was really www.TheGregWellsTeam.com ish in defeating Heritage, 3-0, to success- impressed with them,” said Broad Run 571-223-2947 fully defend last year’s region crown and coach enter this week’s state AA playoff tourna- See AA Crown, Page 13

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From Page 12 The game, originally set to be Claire Collins, of her team. played a day earlier, had been “They played a really good postponed due to rain. When the game — they connected with contest did get played on Satur- each other and were passing day, the weather was gorgeous well. They’re so excited [for and the Spartans were ready to states] and ready to play.” play. The Spartans, in the win, re- Less than 10 minutes into the ceived a hat trick (3 goals) from game, King, off a corner kick as- senior midfielder Holly King. sist from sophomore midfielder She scored twice over the Whitney Church, scored on a game’s first 20 minutes of play header from the near post with to help set the tone for the 31 minutes, 43 seconds showing night. Then, her third goal less on the clock. than 75 seconds into the second Earlier, in the minutes leading half effectively put the contest up to the game, Church had been away. practicing her corners, sending “She’s just a fantastic person, soft, lofting balls towards the a wonderful young lady and an front of the goal area. And in her unbelievable soccer player,” team’s first goal, she did the said Collins, of team leader same thing and King made it pay King. “As a soccer player [at off with her close range score. Broad Run] she’s just gotten “I love playing with Whitney,” better and better. She’s fun to said King, who had gone score- watch.” less but played well in Broad Broad Run (19-0-1), with the Run’s 2-0 district finals win over win over the Pride, was sched- Heritage on May 21. “She’s like uled to host Jamestown High my little sister. She knows exactly (Region I) of Williamsburg in a where I want the ball every time. state quarterfinals round game [On the score] I came in from the earlier this week on Tuesday. side and got the ball down.” The winner of that meeting ad- Less than 10 minutes later, vances to this Friday’s semifi- King and senior forward Kelly nals at Radford University. The Evans teamed for a beautiful state championship game is set score. King had started the scor- for Saturday at Radford. ing play with a pass out to the Broad Run is looking to be- right wing area to Evans, who come the first-ever state AA settled the ball and assessed the girls’ soccer team to win con- situation before scooting a pass secutive state championships. A back to King towards the middle. year ago, the Spartans went 24- King then shot the ball in from 0 on way to the state crown. 12 yards out for a goal that made the score 2-0. BROAD RUN PRESSURED That was the score at half. the Heritage goal from the start “The first half we played really of Saturday’s region finals well,” said Evans. “As soon as we game, rarely letting up through- get a first goal, we relax and just out the 80 minutes of action. play the game.” Capturing Region II Title From Page 12 around Spartan players, then knocking in a close range shot both by gaining the region to make it 1-0 with just over title and earning the right to seven minutes remaining in the play a first round state playoff half. game at home. Broad Run came back early in “Both [Broad Run and us] are the second half with a score of playing at states,” said Gryder. its own — a head-in goal from “Knowing we had a chance to Kevin Reitzel off a corner kick play at home, that was our big assist from Danny Reategui less thing. [Our guys] knew what than four minutes into the half. was at stake and they accom- Both teams rushed the other plished it. The game could have team’s goal area relentlessly gone either way.” thereafter, but neither could Potomac Falls scored the score again in regulation. Finally, game’s lone goal in the first half, the Panthers broke through fol- that coming when Fox, the Pan- lowing nine-plus minutes of thers’ standout midfielder, re- overtime to garner the win. Ryan ceived the ball about 20 yards Howard, the terrific Potomac away from the Broad Run goal Falls goaltender, earned the win before dribbling through and in net. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2009 ❖ 13 Home & Garden 703-917-6400 Zone 1: • Reston Home & Garden Zone 1 Ad Deadline: • Herndon • Loudoun connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Monday Noon

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Flea Market Tysons Corner I BUY LAND Oregano, thyme, rosemary, sage, basil, Sat 9-4 buy/sell at the Old phone/fax 703-690-6969 mint; some of the home-grown herbs and Easterns building on Rt 7, Herndon TH 8590 Leesburg Pike Vienna, spices a few of our friends are grow- Vendors welcome! Furnished rm prof 26 Antiques ing/cultivating; with distinction, from what (for info) 301-689-1992 I’ve heard. And as I was listening to the ebb We consign/pay top $ for 15 Getaways M/F, n/s, nr antique/semi antique furn. and flow of how their gardens grow, I could Dulles Toll Rd. including mid century & not imagine for a moment, why in the Looking for a vacation danish modern Teak world I would ever undertake such an or summer retreat? furniture, sterling, mens Stay along the Chesapeake $550 1/3 util watches, painting/art glass, endeavor. Nevertheless, the passion and Bay – come to the Tides Inn clocks, jewelry, costume enthusiasm with which these friends were in Irvington, Virginia. Great 703-861-2580 jewelry, etc. Call Schefer location for family gather- Antiques @ 703-241-0790. discussing their gardening gains — and ings/reunions, weddings, losses, was so heartfelt, so filled with convic- anniversary celebrations and association events. We 21 Announcements 21 Announcements tion, I couldn’t help but be drawn into the might be closer than you conversation. think! Take a look at: CHANGE OF NAME www.tidesinn.com. Call Ally And the conversation was wide-ranging, Ward at: 804.438.4415 – This is to declare that I Bopanna, Chendrimada Kaveriap- too, gardening wise; from south-facing, to ask about our “Family pa residing at 2499 Angeline Dr 103, Herndon, VA 20171 Summer Sizzler” package changed my name from Chendrimada, Bopanna Kaveriap- potting, to planting, to trimming and prun- pa vide affidavit sworn before the Public Notary Common- ing, to plant-life expectancy, to harvesting, wealth Of Virginia- Evan Downey (Commission # 7036411), 101 Computers Herndon, on April 27th 2009. I wish to be called and known as: to the impact of weather and watering. The 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements tips/anecdotes/words-to-the-wise just kept HDI (First/Given Name): Bopanna coming. As for the words to the stupid EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS (Last/Surname): Chendrimada Kaveriappa hereinafter. (yours truly) all I could do was ask questions FOR INDIVIDUALS & SMALL BUSINESSES and listen in amazement as these friends JENNIFER O. SMITH 21 Announcements 21 Announcements COMPUTER CONSULTANT spoke about the care and feeding, locally, of these centuries-old and historically popular ➣ TRAINING CHANGE OF NAME ➣ INSTALLATION spices. The conversation sounded similar to ➣ This is to declare that I Deepa Poovaiya residing at 2499 An- many I’ve had about sports; using past, pre- TROUBLE- geline Dr 103, Herndon, VA 20171 changed my name SHOOTING sent and imperfect examples of players, per- ➣ from Deepa Poovaiya vide affidavit sworn before the Public LET US TAME THAT Notary Commonwealth Of Virginia Evan Downey (Commission formances, statistics, tendencies, champion- BEAST FOR YOU # 7036411), Herndon, on April 27th 2009. I wish to be called Serving Area Since 1995 and known as: ships, etc., rather than planting location, depth, proximity, and too many other plant- (703) 765-2222 (First/Given Name): Deepa ing considerations lost in translation, to [email protected] (Last/Surname): Poovaiya hereinafter. determine an appropriate course of action/pursuit. 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. As I listened, and unfortunately didn’t really learn, since it was established that my life didn’t really depend on the outcome, (which if it did, it was suggested, I might pay more sincere attention), I nonetheless mar- veled at the depth of information that our friends possessed on the subject, informa- tion I presumed existed, but never previ- ously bore witness to. It never ceases to surprise me the things; categories, hobbies, avocations, vocations, pursuits, that people are into, and aware of, most of which are usually beyond my com- prehension — and grasp, quite frankly. And 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements it’s not that I’m stupid when I sit and listen 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements cluelessly; it’s more that I’m incredulous how little I know about so many subjects, one of which was discussed this particular evening: the trials and tribulations — and rewards, of growing herbs and spices in your own backyard. Who knew there would be such back and forth — and such knowl- edge, about such things? Not me (in case you didn’t know that previous sentence was rhetorical.) And though I am now not the least bit interested in tilling the soil at “Belly Acres,” (our two-acre, non-ancestral home), I am nevertheless intrigued by the possibility. The only problem I foresee, other than all the obvious problems that you readers foresee, is what exactly would I do with all the herbs and spices if I were able to actually grow them? The closest I get to a spice is my aftershave. The closest I get to an herb is my neighbor across the street. I realize that herbs and spices have something to do with food and taste and cooking and food prepa- ration, but that’s no more my world than growing the stuff was in the first place. Oh, I can certainly appreciate the effort required to grow your own; my problem is, if I did grow it, would I have to eat it?

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