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The transformation of the Coleman house included two decks from which to enjoy the view RestonReston and watch the goldfish doing their thing in the pond. The theme of the 2016 Reston Home Tour was “Embracing Change.” The Colemans have certainly done that. Page 6

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Photo by Andrea Worker/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.comOctober 19-25, 2016 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comReston Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2016 ❖ 1 For a free digital subscription to one or all of the 15 Connection Newspapers, go to www.connect ionnewspapers. com/subscribe Be the first to know – get your paper before it hits the press. Complete digital replica of the print edition, including photos and ads, delivered weekly to your e-mail box. Questions? E-mail: goinggreen@ connection newspapers.com 30 Acres of Animal Adventure for All Ages (703) 757-6222 1228 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna, VA www.roerszoofari.com Free Parking An easy drive on either the 267 Dulles Tollway (Hunter Mill Exit) or SR 7 Leesburg Pike (left at the Baron Cameron light)

2 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected]

Carol Kristen didn’t mind the volunteer duty, since she is also good friends with the homeowners Steve Kisner and John Lojpersberger of The still-in-progress, renovated-from-top-to-bottom Coleman house on this well-appointed condo in the Oak Park complex, and could cheerfully Putter Lane. The theme of the 2016 Reston Home Tour was “Embracing speak about the kitchen renovations and what the owners have done to Change.” The Colemans have certainly done that. maximize the space and put their many treasures on display. Restonians ‘Embrace Change’

cant transformation is the home of Kendall Annual Reston Home Tour features six diverse private homes, and Tiffany Coleman on Putter Lane. It’s a good thing that the project manager, Rich and a roam through BLVD, Reston’s newest luxury apartments. Coyle of Coyle Construction was on hand during the tour, and that there was a loop- By Andrea Worker townhouse along Lake Audubon. “I don’t Change.” In the message that introduced the ing slide show that detailed the befores and The Connection even want to imagine hundreds of soggy tour’s program, Chair Bonnie Haukness afters of the complete renovation of this visitors marching through this gorgeous wrote, “Vibrant communities like Reston are property, built in 1968. It might have been mild, sunny autumn day made house.” constantly changing. Some of the new is met difficult otherwise to believe just how many wandering from one end of Thankfully, the weather cooperated bril- with apprehension, some enthusiastically changes were made to update this property, AReston to the other a decided liantly and everyone was able to enjoy the welcomed. This year’s owners have all em- give it more open space, more storage and pleasure, both for the ticket hold- self-guided tours of six diverse private braced change in their lives and in their lots more natural light and some fabulous ers for the annual Reston Home Tour, and homes, and a roam through BLVD, Reston’s homes…we are very happy to share their decks from which to enjoy the signature for the homeowners who generously put newest luxury apartments, towering over new spaces and stories with you.” Reston greenery and the owners’ fish pond. their digs on display. “Really,” said one the Wiehle-Reston Metro Station. Haukness wasn’t kidding about the Malcolm and Kim Gilbreath’s home on gentleman volunteer at the stop at the five- change that some of these properties have Night Star Court shows you what can be story Beacon Heights Derrick/Lashlee THIS YEAR’S THEME was “Embracing undergone, some over the years and some done when you put your own heart and soul as recently as “still in progress.” Probably the dwelling that has seen the most signifi- See Home Tour, Page 12 Photos by Andrea Worker/The Connection

The steps didn’t keep Liz Bleich and Marilyn Jarvill, both from Reston, from checking out the top floor master suite in the five-story townhouse on Beacon Heights. Luckily for the owners, there is an elevator that Now there’s a view – and that’s only from one direction from the 21st services all five floors, but visitors on the tour understandably were floor of the BLVD apartments. Walk around the outdoor space and the directed to the stairs. Bleich has lived in Reston for over thirty years and giant pool or hang indoors in one of the common areas or in the fitness has attended the tour a few times, while “newbie” Jarvill with “only” center and you can watch planes coming and going at Dulles, see the fourteen years residency, was making her first appearance at the well mountains in the distance, or take in the changing landscape of Tysons attended event. Corner. Should be a great spot to watch the New Year’s fireworks. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2016 ❖ 3 Opinion Reston

No to the Meals Tax Yes to the Meals Tax www.ConnectionNewspapers.com @RestonConnect

An independent, locally owned weekly A food tax is not a silver bullet. Reduces dependence on property tax. newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. By Pat Herrity pay. Despite my efforts to address By Phillip A. Niedzielski- With 65 percent of county rev- Published by Springfield District Supervisor this and other spending problems, Eichner enue now being generated by resi- Local Media Connection LLC there is no plan in place to address dential property tax, homeowners 1606 King Street have been opposed to the these unsustainable costs and ben- s a businessman here in are carrying a substantial and grow- Alexandria, Virginia 22314 meals tax from the start, but efits. The meals tax is a bad way Fairfax and a former mem- ing share of the cost of services. A Free digital edition delivered to what has concerned me to kick the can of addressing our ber of the Fairfax County Without a more diverse revenue I your email box. Go to most over the last several spending problems down the road. School Board, I write on behalf of a base, we risk school system excel- connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe months has been the tactics used The meals tax is also bad way coalition of thousands of lence and we risk the caliber of to try to convince our residents to to address a spending problem homeowners, parents, teachers, county services that underpin our vote for it and the county’s failure because it is a regressive tax that firefighters, police, friends and users quality of life. In an article earlier NEWS DEPARTMENT: to deal with its spending problems. targets a single industry and dis- of our libraries and our parks and this year, the Washington Post char- [email protected] I would like to offer some clarity proportionately hits those who can recreation facilities, and those who acterized this reality as Fairfax Kemal Kurspahic on these points and why I am least afford it — the elderly, single belong to churches and non-profit or- “fraying around the edges.” Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 against the meals tax. working parents, young students, ganizations working to ensure that This is the setting for the meals tax [email protected] The proponents of the meals tax and people without other options. Fairfax County also protects those in referendum before us on Nov. 8. insist the tax is for teachers’ sala- It is not a white tablecloth restau- need [www.yesmealstax.org]. Five great things will happen by Ken Moore ries and tax relief. In fact, the bal- rant tax; it is a food tax. The meals Here since 1988, I have always approving the meals tax: Community Reporter 240-393-2448 lot language referencing schools tax would be on top of the current valued Fairfax’s pragmatic approach 1. $100 million will be generated. [email protected] and tax relief was selected because sales tax resulting in a 10 percent to local government services; i.e., Almost a third of this revenue — it was the language that passed in total tax on any prepared food, we will pay for the cost of an excel- $28 million — will be paid by tour- other counties in Virginia and ac- including the rotisserie chicken lent education system and high- ists and visitors to Fairfax. ADVERTISING: cording to one supervisor “we from the grocery store, the foun- quality services as long as the cost 2. Seventy percent of the rev- For advertising information [email protected] need to use the language that will tain drink from the convenience is reasonable and affordable. enues will be directed to the school 703-778-9431 get it passed.” In reality, the Board store, your morning coffee, and Hit with the double whammy of system to help stem the loss of our of Supervisors will decide in April your food truck purchases. It is the great recession and the federal best teachers and reduce class size. Debbie Funk during the budget process how also a tax on a single industry — budget sequestration fiasco, the 3. Our quality of life will be Display Advertising/National Sales much funding goes to schools and one that only has a 3 percent profit Board of Supervisors and School strengthened by addressing unmet 703-778-9444 [email protected] then the School Board will decide margin on average. This means the Board did what they had to do un- police and firefighter needs and how much funding goes to teacher meals tax will result in the gov- der the circumstances — they cut those of our libraries and parks. Andrea Smith raises and class size reductions. ernment making more money off costs and reduced services. 4. The backlog in county and Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 Despite the Board of Supervisors of a restaurant than the restaurant The county reduced annual expen- school facility and infrastructure [email protected] fully funding the School Board’s itself makes in profit. This is fun- ditures by $300 million and eliminated maintenance needs can be re- David Griffin funding request last year, the funds damentally wrong. Restaurants 700 jobs; for the school system, $500 duced, while also preserving our Marketing Assistant were not focused on fixing our not only provide thousands of million and 2,100 jobs. AAA bond rating. 703-778-9431 teacher salary issues. young adults with their first job, The maintenance backlog has 5. Our tax base will be more di- [email protected] If it passes, the meals tax will they also give back to the commu- grown to over $150 million in rec- verse, relieving property tax pres- just be an additional $100 million nity through sponsorships and reation and park facilities alone. sure on homeowners. Editor & Publisher tax on top of the $100M in taxes donations. We are spending less in real dol- Incredibly, Fairfax can do these Mary Kimm the board passed earlier this year Fairfax County voters have a lars per pupil this year than in 2008. great things by paying pennies-on- [email protected] (over my opposition). In the last decision to make. Do we settle for We are losing our best teachers to the-dollar when we eat out. Few of @MaryKimm five years, real estate taxes alone budget deficits and tax increases surrounding jurisdictions, because us ever notice paying Arlington have increased 25 percent and sky- year after year, or do we send a salaries are no longer competitive County, Fairfax City, Falls Church Executive Vice President Jerry Vernon rocketed by $565 million. As I message that enough is enough in the region. Class sizes are larger. and Vienna when we eat in their 703-549-0004 have debated proponents of the and it is time to address spending Economic recovery has been slow. restaurants, yet we do. [email protected] meals tax over the last several issues? I sympathize for those who While home values have grown If you agree that it is important months, there has been almost support the tax; the Board of Su- modestly, vacancies in office build- to keep the best teachers in our Editor in Chief universal acknowledgement that pervisors and School Board have ings are at a 25-year high and rev- classrooms, reduce class size, con- Steven Mauren Managing Editor Fairfax County has a spending led them to believe that the meals enue from commercial property tax tinue to protect our safety and Kemal Kurspahic problem. For example, Fairfax tax is some sort of silver bullet to is at historic lows. maintain our quality of life; and fi- Art/Design: County offers its 35,000-plus their budget and teacher salaries Compounding our challenge, nally — if you believe we need to Laurence Foong, John Heinly county and school employees and woes. Simply put, it is not. state funding — particularly for be less dependent on homeowners Production Manager: administrators’ unparalleled and schools — continues to decline, to pay for all of the above — it is Geovani Flores unsustainable pensions and pre- Pat Herrity represents the with a funding shortfall for K 12 clear that we should vote yes for Special Assistant to the Publisher social security benefits that even Springfield District on the Fairfax education climbing to more than $1 the meals tax. It’s literally a pen- Jeanne Theismann surrounding jurisdictions do not County Board of Supervisors. billion annually since 2009. nies-on-the-dollar solution. [email protected] @TheismannMedia Letters to the Editor CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness Supports Meals Tax [email protected] After careful consideration, the identifying and assisting our Board of Supervisors. One of affordable housing.” Fairfax – Falls Church Partnership homeless and at risk youth as these priorities is preventing and We fully expect a portion of to Prevent and End Homelessness part of our homeless service sys- ending homelessness. In 2008 the funds raised by the meals has decided to fully support the tem. Providing additional fund- the Board of Supervisors adopted tax will be used for this impor- proposed 4 percent Fairfax County ing for the schools only makes the Implementation Plan to Pre- tant priority. Meals Tax. sense. vent Homelessness. At the very Seventy percent of the funds Thirty percent of the funds beginning of that Plan, the Michael L. O’Reilly raised by the tax will go to our raised by the tax will go to the county stated: “By 2018, every Chairman, Board of the Fairfax Fairfax County Schools. Our county’s general fund to be used person in our community will Falls Church Partnership to schools have an integral role in for priorities as identified by the access and maintain decent, safe, Prevent and End Homelessness

4 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Commentary Fall Comes to Reston—The Good, Bad and Ugly By John Lovaas later in the in many other eastern and north- his every utterance—coherent or So, Wednesday evening, with Reston Impact Producer/Host year are the eastern states. not. Heading into the home the Nats knocked out of the base- result of im- We are heading for Harpers stretch, Trump has insulted and ball playoffs, we are left to watch love the fall! If it were up proved Ferry, W. Va. this weekend in hopes abused woman, attacked and be- the mercifully final debate be- to me, we would have fall seeds, grow- of seeing more of the beautiful littled every minority group, and tween the two major party presi- Iweather for eleven months ing methods trees which we are missing in failed to string together any coher- dential candidates at the Kalypso of the year. This fall, how- (such as Reston. ent policy vision and has a faith- in Lake Anne, the Old Brogue or ever, is having real ups and downs. widespread The truly ugly dimension of fall ful following of the hurt, angry, perhaps a pub in Reston Town The Reston Farmers Market use of hoop in Reston and across the U.S. of bigoted or lost totaling maybe 40 Center (free parking!) with alco- (RFM) at Lake Anne is always houses), A. is the American political process percent of Americans in his col- hol and friends to ease our na- beautiful in the fall. Gourds, and, yes, climate change in Vir- at its worst. The campaign has umn! tional pain. pumpkins, apples, deep greens like ginia, W. Va., and Maryland. Good been underway forever. The pri- broccoli and kale and bright col- news! So good that next year, you maries had interesting dimensions ored peppers, exotic Asian herbs, may see the Fairfax County-spon- and useful public policy debates, red and gold beets fill our stands. sored Reston Farmers Market sea- particularly on the Democratic This October it dawned on me that son begin the first week in May side where two capable politicians North Reston it is even greater than ever. The and last until mid-December! fought hard, but ultimately agreed varieties of vegetables and fruits Some bad news. Have you noon a set of policies that fit fairly at the Market this late in the year ticed that while our temperatures neatly into what I’d call the cen- BARBER SHOP are several times what farmers have turned to fall-like, Reston’s ter-left of the political spectrum. Learn as if you were bringing to the market in trees have very little of our typi- Republicans started with nearly $ 00 Located 1998. Back in those early days, the cal fall colors? Most are more 20 candidates, a group so large were to live in Reston Home produce selection dropped sharply greenish turning brown, even they couldn’t fit on one debate 1 Depot in September and pickins were though the leaves are starting to stage. What began as a potentially forever; live as if Center quite scarce by October. fall. A few sugar maples and dog- useful debate between a couple OFF On Oct. 8, 2016, one vendor woods are showing splotches of center-right and the majority far you were going to All Haircuts! alone, The Farm at Sunnyside, a reddish color, but otherwise the right voices morphed into a race certified organic grower from the usual oranges, yellows and reds for the way out right among all but die tomorrow. Walk Ins Welcome Shenandoah, had exactly fifty dif- are largely absent. Arborists tell one—Donald Trump. This is the 703-707-0040 ferent varieties for sale in their me that the long hot, dry spells we person the media made the cen- —John Wooden

stand. Fifty as in 5-0! Other pro- experienced in July-August seri- ter of their universe, monopoliz- 1675 C Reston Parkway duce vendors were not very far ously hurt our trees. If you look ing print headlines daily and start- Hours: Monday–Friday 9 AM to 8 PM behind. This explosion of selection closely, you’ll see some that are ing every TV news program, and Saturday 8–6 • Sunday 9–6 plus availability earlier as well as dying, in fact. This is also the case interrupting others, with news of My Election Picks By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum that has taken a negative hit during this State Delegate (D-36) election cycle. My legislative district is in two congres- oters in the 36th legislative dis- sional districts: the 11th where Congress- trict which I represent will re- man Gerry Connolly deserves re-election Vceive my annual voting guide in and the 10th where LuAnn Bennett should their mailboxes this week. I be elected to replace an incumbent who hope you will find it useful. You can also has been part of the do-nothing congres- view the guide online at sional majority. www.kenplum.com. Two state constitutional amendments Of course individuals make their own are on the ballot. The first that is termed choices in voting, but many people ask me for my “right to work” should be defeated as I explained in advice. That is why I started sending out a guide my column last week. Its provisions are already the many years ago. In addition to sharing my election law in Virginia and including it in the constitution picks, the guide provides voters with advanced no- would interfere with employers who seek a collabo- tice of what is on the ballot in addition to high-pro- rative relationship with their employees. The second file races. For example, in addition to voting for the of the two amendments would allow local govern- next president this year, voters in my district will ments to grant property relief to spouses of fire, po- elect their member of the House of Representatives, lice and emergency services workers who die in the and they may vote on a referendum on a tax, two line of duty. I believe this should be approved. state constitutional amendments, and a bond refer- The local meals tax referendum should be ap- endum. proved. We have witnessed in recent years the diffi- I enthusiastically recommend a vote for the elec- culties the Board of Supervisors and the School Board tors for Hillary Clinton for president and Tim Kaine are having in balancing the budget because of a lack for vice-president. My endorsement of Hillary Clinton of revenue. The parents, grandparents and others I is not because of her political party, her being a talk to in my district insist on the best possible schools woman or her being “the lesser of two evils” as some for our children. Seventy percent of the revenues people are saying. I support her because she is the raised by the tax would go to the schools. I also sup- best qualified and most experienced person with the port the bond referenda on the ballot by Fairfax clearest agenda of any person I have ever supported County. in my lifetime and that goes back to John Kennedy. My recommendations are given to you respectfully Tim Kaine whom I know personally is one of the most to provide some more information before you vote honest and decent persons I know in public life. He on November 8. Not voting is never a good choice. can do a lot to restore confidence in public service Still need more information, go to vote.virginia.gov. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2016 ❖ 5 Discussing the Election with Children Local educators offer “Parents can use suggestions for the election as navigating a fodder to hone their complicated children’s critical political climate. thinking skills .…” — Colleen K. Vesely, Ph.D., By Marilyn Campbell George Mason University. The Connection The activities, says Aiken, open the door hile Colleen K. Vesely has for conversations about fairness and frus- watched televised debates tration in ways that are meaningful and age Wand political events with appropriate, and that can be put into the her children throughout context of the current election season. this election season, an event during which “While our situation as a brand-new school the American Civil Rights movement was is somewhat unique, the idea of mascot rep- discussed stands out. It was a concept her resentation weaves through our whole so- 3-year-old daughter didn’t grasp, of course. ciety and could certainly be used to frame But Vesely used the moment as opportunity Photo Courtesy of BASIS Independent a conversation between students and their to start guiding her children through this The election season offers students such as those at BASIS Independent families about tone, identity and coopera- year’s election season. School in McLean an opportunity to learn about the political process. tion,” he said. “I asked her to think about what she might Parents should also be aware of the ways do if someone at school was being mean to their toys when they are done playing, be- “Especially for our younger students, con- the election is affecting their own emotional one of her friends, to which, she promptly ing nice to their classmates, helping their versations about how a mascot represents states and thus their families. “As I watch replied, ‘I’d tell them to stop being mean friends and teacher.” the qualities and values of our school serves the presidential debates and continue to and that I don’t like it,’” said Vesely, an as- Similarly, local schools are developing as a good metaphor for the more serious read the media coverage of the election, I sistant professor of early childhood educa- creative ways to fit the Nov. 8 election into representation in political contexts,” said find myself in an agitated and anxious emo- tion and human development and family their lesson plans. For example, “since stu- Sean Aiken, head of school. “Some students tional state,” said Vesely. “This heightened science at George Mason University. “Elec- dents are only in middle school for one prefer traditional mascots to give our school emotional state with feelings of stress and tions offer opportunities to consider the presidential election, Norwood School takes a sense of familiarity and camaraderie. agitation can spill over into family relation- importance of service and standing up for advantage of this opportunity to help stu- Some want less common mascots to set us ships, leaving us less present and sensitive democratic principles. … However, the tone dents begin to understand how to go about apart from other schools and celebrate our in our interactions with our children and of this general election season is different.” comparing candidates’ positions on basic individuality.” partners.” Still, Vesely and other educators say that issues, and also to help them understand The lesson will involve the entire student Choose the information children are ex- while election cycles typically offer fami- how the presidential election process body. “We ask our older students to gener- posed to thoughtfully and be prepared for lies a multitude of opportunities for con- works,” said Michele Claeys, associate head ate ideas that take even our youngest 3- questions, say experts. “The 2016 general versations about civics and discussions of of school and head of middle school, year-olds into account so we can unite as a election season [has been] described by democracy, navigating the current political Norwood School in Potomac, Md. whole school and not just play to specific some as dark and more negative than any climate requires added dexterity. To help students learn to understand is- ‘special interests,” said Aiken. of the recent past elections,” Vesely said. Use the election season to facilitate con- sues and evaluate and compare candidates, “The exercise serves as an impetus for “We want to encourage our children’s par- versations in a way that is relatable to chil- teachers work together to create age-appro- posing thought-provoking questions to the ticipation in the political process, but … it dren based on their age and experiences, priate mini-lessons about candidates’ posi- students,” says Aiken. “Should we identify can sometimes be ugly and hurtful.” advises Vesely. “By … discussing the differ- tions on a small number of issues. “Students ourselves as humorous, serious, fierce?” he Shielding children, says Vesely, doesn’t ent issues … parents with school-age and will explore and discuss — not debate — asks. “What will happen if the greater num- mean ignoring negativity entirely, however. older children can use the election season the issues, and learn how to find additional bers of students in the middle school prefer “Parents should be prepared to talk through as an opportunity to expand their children’s information on their own if they are inter- a mascot that the much smaller number of what children might hear from other chil- thinking in relation to current social issues ested,” said Claeys. sophomores do not prefer? Should we use dren on the playground or at school,” she and history,” she said. “Parents can use the On Election Day, middle school students some sort of delegate system or stick with said. “Parents ought to pay attention to … election as fodder to hone their children’s will participate in a mock election designed popular vote? How will we feel if our top their children’s emotional states … espe- critical thinking skills with real-life issues to help them understand how the electoral choice for mascot ultimately is not selected, cially after viewing or discussing election- by helping them critique candidates’ opin- process works. They will be divided into and what is the appropriate response to that related media. As parents, we can look for ions” as well as “understand different points groups of different sizes with different num- feeling? Does our choice of mascot repre- teachable moments in which we might ex- of view on a variety of issues and develop bers of electoral votes, representing each sent not just our current community but press notions of treating others how [we] their persuasive arguments.” This is an ex- of the 50 states. “After both the real and those who will join us in the future?” want to be treated.” ercise Vesely has used with her own chil- mock elections, teachers will use the results School Notes dren. to illustrate how the process works,” said Send school notes to Logic-based Approach for Multimodal Program- “During primary season, my 6-year-old Claeys. “Throughout these lessons, our [email protected] by noon on Friday. ming and Operation of Assistive Humanoid and I watched a number of the candidates’ emphasis will be on respectful dialogue and Robots. ❖ speeches,” she said. “We talked about the consideration of multiple perspectives and Eight students from Fairfax County Public Austin Mills, Demonstrating the Development Schools — all attending Thomas Jefferson High of Heavy Metal Resistance in Non-tolerant Multi- issues and each person as a human being. experiences.” School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) — generational Brassica rapa. … I offered reasons as to why I admired Educators at BASIS Independent School have been named semifinalists in the 2016 Intel ❖ Kunal Shroff, The Relationship Between Le- (some of) the candidates.” in McLean are teaching students about the Science Talent Search. The students, with their thality and Genomic Instability in Euploid and Focusing on citizenship and character is political process by linking it to the selec- project names, are: Aneuploid Yeast Cells Expressing Pathological ❖ Jake Cui, A Machine Learning Approach to Huntingtin. a strategy Vesely advises parents to use with tion of the school’s mascot. By allowing stu- Identifying Ordered Binding Regions on Order-dis- ❖ Matthew Sun, Hyperacute Temporal Resolu- children who are preschool-age and dents to choose a symbol to represent the order Protein Interfaces. tion with a Neural Population for Biologically younger: “Parents might discuss what it school, teachers hope to initiate a broad ❖ Tarun Kamath, Marked Decreases in Pediatric Plausible Firing Rate Change Detection. and Young Adult Solid Organ Cancer Mortality in the ❖ Jason Wei, Improving Lateral Flow Immu- means to be a good citizen in their home,” conversation about awareness, empathy United States Since 1940: Analysis and Hypotheses. noassay Sensitivity by a Palladium-catalyzed Dye she said. “For example, helping put away and other values. ❖ Ava Lakmazaheri, Brain-actuated Robotics: A Reaction. 6 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Local private school admissions directors share Advice from the Pros wisdom they’d offer to their own children. By Marilyn Campbell The Connection be engaged in the [application] process. I tellectually and socially there? Are you com- think we do the school visit and that is the fortable with the teaching style and meth- Sean Aiken, head of school, BASIS rom interviews to essays to stan- only interaction you have with the school. ods? Do you value what the school values?” Independent, McLean: dardized tests to open houses, the Find out what else is happening on cam- “I would advise students not to get too Fseason for submitting indepen- pus, connect with other students and Richard S. Moss, director of admis- caught up in their resumes and records and dent school applications is under- alumni. Really take the time to understand sion, The Heights School, Potomac, instead work to discuss passions and way. For families vying for a spot at the the culture of the school and whether it Md.: projects that excite and interest them. How area’s most elite schools, the process can appeals to you.” “Teach your child how to make a pros and will the school help you explore your ideas be fraught with anxiety, stress and confu- cons list. Help him or her thoughtfully in greater depth? In what areas do you want sion as parents and students wade through consider the options. Ultimately, your to improve? I’m always impressed with stu- the myriad academic options in the Wash- ”The application process is child needs to know that he is a valued dents who are hungry to know more about ington, D.C., region. advisor to the ultimate decision makers: the world.” Admissions decision-makers at five local an opportunity to teach the parents. It’s an opportunity for par- private schools share advice that they might their children the art of ents to nurture trust. It is a mistake to Julie C. Lewis, director of admis- offer their own children, underscoring the lead your child to believe that one school sion and financial aid((, Alexan- importance of finding the best fit rather dispassionate decision.” is the be all and end all to life’s prob- dria County Day School, Alexan- than trying to fit into a top school if the lems. That’s a high bar, and, more im- dria: environment might not match a student’s — Richard S. Moss, director of admis- portantly, you don’t want to crush a “I recommend that families “Take the time personality. sion, The Heights School child’s spirit if he doesn’t get in.” to visit a wide-range of schools, not just the ones your friends’ kids attend, to really get Matti Donkor, interim director of Lisa Knight, director of admission, Michael Cresson, director of ad- a feel for what appeals to you as a family enrollment management at The Flint Hill School, Oakton: missions, Bishop O’Connell High and will work best for your individual child. Madeira School in McLean: “Take time to learn about the school com- School, Arlington: The Association of Independent Schools of “Enter the process very open-minded. I munity. Shadow for day, attend several “I recommend all students looking at vari- Greater Washington’s website (AISGW.org) don’t believe in saying, ‘This is the one [school] community events, go and experi- ous schools make sure that they are com- is a fantastic place to start your research school for me.’ I believe in knowing the core ence the community for yourself. Notice fortable. Definitely shadow and visit dur- and may lead you to a school you were not things that are important to you like the how you feel when you are on campus. Do ing open houses to get a true sense of the previously familiar with. Once you’ve cre- school’s community, culture and traditions, you feel welcomed? Are current students community and school. I tell students to ated your list of schools, visit each of them but also in understanding that you might and teachers greeting you in the hallways make sure they are comfortable and happy and don’t be afraid to ask as many ques- find those characteristics in a variety of and classrooms? Do they notice you? Can with their choice because they only get to tions as needed to really get a sense of the schools. I think students and families should you see yourself growing academically, in- go to high school once.” academic program and school community.”

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2016 ❖ 7 News World premiere screening of the new documentary THE UNIVERSITY, a film about Singularity University; an institution tucked away on a hidden NASA base in Silicon Valley will be held on Friday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. at Bow Tie Cast of “Beyond Reston Town Center 11 & Sacred: Voices BTX Theater, 11940 Market of Muslim St. Tickets $12 - $15. A panel Identity” of futurists will be on hand for a post-screening discussion. Washington West Film Festival runs Oct. 19-25. More information at https:// wwfilmfest.com/ Calendar

Photo courtesy of Send announcements to www.connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/. Reston Community The deadline is noon on Friday. Photos/artwork encouraged. Center/ CenterStage Community Center, 1609-A ONGOING Washington Plaza, Reston. Exercise for Parkinson’s Every Experience the artists’ courage to Monday, 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Reston break through fears, embrace Sport&health, 11445 Isaac empathy, and reject conflict Newton Square, Reston. This through color and brushstroke. ‘Voices of Muslim Identity’ program brings together people Paintings and mixed media work. impacted by Parkinson’s Disease Presented by the League of Reston to participate in various physical Artists. exercises aimed at improving www.leagueofrestonartists.org Take CenterStage posture, balance and circulation 8th Annual Expressions and increasing strength, muscle Portrait Exhibit October 5 - control and mobility. October 28 ArtSpace Herndon, Reston Community Center Free.parkinsonfoundation.org. 750 Center Street, Herndon. An [email protected] exhibit featuring finalists in the 703-621-4148. 8th Annual Expressions Portrait presents “Beyond Sacred.” Beginning / Intermediate Oil Competition. Competition juror Painting – Vicki Blum Thursdays and renowned artist Jordan Xu 7 - 10 p.m. Sept. 15 - Nov. 10, made the selections for the By David Siegel 2016. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 finalists. Local artist and juror The Connection Center Street, Herndon. Learn Tricia Cherrington-Ratliff will contemporary and classical announce winners of the methods of painting. competition during the Awards eston’s CenterStage is bringing a singu- Recommended for artists who Reception on Saturday, October lar theater work called “Beyond Sacred: want to improve the realistic 15th 7 -9 p.m. 703-956-9560. Voices of Muslim Identity” to local audi- appearance of their work. www.artspaceherndon.com R www.artspaceherndon.com 703- Gypsy Takes The Stage at ences. The production will explore the 956-9560 Reston Community Players diversity of experiences in America. “It is intended Shih Chieg Huang. Synthetic The “Mother of all Musicals” Transformations Sept. 16 - opens RCP 50th Anniversary to make space for people’s voices who are rarely Nov. 16. Tuesday through Season. October 21 through heard in our civic dialogues on local and national Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Greater November 12. Performance Dates levels,” said Ping Chong, founder, Ping Chong + Reston Arts Center. Reston Town Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29, 30*, Nov. 4, Center, 12001 Market St #103, 5, 6*, 11, 12 2016. Shows start at Company. Reston. Dynamic gallery 8 p.m. Please note: Oct. 30 and “’Beyond Sacred: Voices of Muslim Identity’ intends experience by Shih Chieh Huang, Nov. 6 are matinees with a 2 p.m. to build bridges of understanding between people sponsored by Leidos and the Arts curtain. It’s known as one of the Council of Fairfax County. Huang most classic American musicals of who might imagine themselves to be very different will present an installation all time. Broadway productions from one another, but who, in the experience of this featuring elements created from a have starred legends ranging from production, realize how much we all fundamentally variety of media including LED Ethel Merman, Bernadette Peters, lights and materials such as and Patti LuPone. While, the share,” added Chong . plastic bags and Tupperware. motion picture versions were led Ping Chong has been honored with the National Cost: Free. [email protected] by Merman and Bette Midler. Medal of Arts, the highest award given to artists by 703-471-9242. Now, Gypsy takes the stage at Meadow Farms Fall Festival Reston Community Players. the United States government by President Obama. Great Falls Oct. 3 - Oct. 31 Restonplayers.org Ping Chong + Company began in 1992 with pro- Monday through Friday 8 - 7 p.m. Team Trivia at Kalypso’s. ductions concerned with “intolerance and xenopho- Where and When Saturday 8 - 6 p.m. Sunday 9 - 6 Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Kalypso’s Sports Reston Community Center, CenterStage presents p.m. 10618 Leesburg Pike, Tavern, 1617 Washington Plaza bia” in America. Vienna. There will be pumpkins, N., Reston. Bring your friend and Productions were by local communities with local “Beyond Sacred: Voices of Muslim Identity” at 2310 Colts Neck Road, Hunters Mill Center, Reston. Performance on gourds, cornstalks, mums, join the challenge. 703-707-0660. pansies, star bales,and everything www.kalypsossportstavern.com. participants using their own oral history that explored Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15, Non- else you need for the fall look. A Open Mic Night at Kalypso’s. the intersections of race, culture, history, art, media Reston Ticket: $20. Call 703- 476-4500 or visit huge selection of pumpkins. There Mondays, 7-10 p.m. Kalypso’s and technology,” said Chong. A final script was de- www.restoncommunitycenter.com will also be moon bounces, giant Sports Tavern, 1617 Washington veloped based on the oral interviews that was then scarecrows, haunted buses and Plaza N., Reston. Musicians and pipes for the kids to go through, singerscome out and perform. shared with an audience under the general title “Un- impacted their experiences of growing up Muslim in weekend concessions and much 703-707-0660. desirable Elements.” the United States. more. Let your kids have a blast www.kalypsossportstavern.com. Ping Chong + Company has evolved to take in- “Although the show is subtitled ‘Voices of Muslim while you pick out your pumpkins Karaoke at Kalypso’s. and all your fall needs. Wednesdays, 9:30 p.m. Kalypso’s tense looks at other aspects of inclusion or exclu- identity,’ it is just as much about challenges faced by www.meadowsfarms.com Sports Tavern, 1617 Washington sion. Projects have explored topics such as disability, young people of color across the United States,” Manganelli Solos at PenFed Plaza N., Reston. Come to experiences of survivors of sexual violence, as well added Zatz. Realty October and November Kalypso’s and sing your hearts 2016 at the office of PenFed out! 703-707-0660. as peace and reconciliation work. Asked about the impact that “Beyond Sacred: Realty, 1886 Metro Center Dr., www.kalypsossportstavern.com. Sara Zatz, Associate Director, Ping Chong + Com- Voices of Muslim Identity” performances have had Reston. The exhibit is free and the Mr. Knick Knack. 10:30-11:15 pany said that new “Beyond Sacred” performance is on viewers Zatz said that “audiences have been over- office is open to visitors Monday a.m. Mondays through October. through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - Reston Town Center Pavilion. “about creating increased understanding of human whelmingly positive, and deeply grateful to have the 5:00 p.m. Unique, heart-centered music for diversity and commonality—so it’s important that we opportunities to hear first-hand stories. This is true leagueofrestonartists.org kids and their grown-ups. Free. select a group that brings a wide range of experi- for both Muslim audience members who feel they LRA displays “Courage” at the restontowncenter.com. 703-579- Jo Ann Rose Gallery Oct. 3 - 6720 ences, backgrounds, and stories to share.” In the case are seeing themselves represented, but also non- Oct. 31. Monday through Friday, of “Voices of Muslim Identity’” the project is about Muslim audience members who are finding paths of 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Lake Anne See Calendar, Page 9 those who came of age after 9/11 which “deeply connection to the experiences shared.”

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He was (husband Jeff and grandchildren, Carter, Natalie and Logan); awarded an athletic scholarship to Coastal Carolina University Michael Farrell and Julene Farrell; stepfather to Cynthia Con- where he played tennis and graduated with a BS in Marine Bi- nell (husband Paul and grandchildren Brian and Kevin). It Works. ology in 1980. Originally from Clarksburg, W. Va., he is a 1955 graduate of He married Stephanie Miller, formerly of Albany, on October Campion Jesuit High School, a Jesuit boarding school for boys Week 31, 1992 and they lived in Herndon, VA where he was em- in Prairie du Chien, Wis.; a 1959 graduate of the University of ployed as an Assistant Program Manager for Navy contracts at Notre Dame. He completed his medical training in 1965 after Telos International. He was active in the Episcopal Churches in his internship at Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, and Great Falls, VA and Cobleskill, NY. residency at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh; Member After Week. American Academy of Pediatrics. He is survived by his wife: Stephanie, his son: Army Private First Class Samuel Morgan Crum of Fort Campbell, Kentucky After completing his medical training Dr. Farrell served in the and daughter: Sarah Katherine Crum of Herndon. He is also U.S. Navy Medical Corps at the U. S. Naval Hospital, 703 survived by his mother: Ernestine Crum of Warnerville; his Pediatrics, Camp Lejeune, N.C. In 1968-69 he served in brother: James F. Crum (Joanne) of Cobleskill; a niece: Vietnam pacification program as a Navy pediatric physician Darcy Crum Meadows (Ryan) and grandniece, Joanna Lia advisor II corps, Milphap Team N-4 in Nha Trang and Saigon 917-6400 Meadows, of Baltimore, MD; his mother-in- law: Bernice Fields treating plaque, malaria and tuberculosis. After being 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Miller (late Melvin) of Herndon; and brother-in-law: Douglas discharged in 1969 he continued to serve in the U. S. Navy Miller (Helen) of Baltimore. His father, The Rev. John M. Crum, Reserves receiving an honorable discharge as Lieutenant Jr., predeceased him in 1996. Commander April 1975. He received the National Defense Place Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Oc- Medal. tober 20, 2016 at 11 AM at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, St. Christopher’s Place, Cobleskill, NY. A visitation period will Following his tour in the military, in 1971 he moved to Reston, Your be held at the church prior to the mass, from 10 AM to 11 AM. Va., establishing Farrell Pediatrics in Hunters Woods Village Burial will follow at Cobleskill Rural Cemetery. The Rt. Rev. Center. He served as a physician at Inova Fairfax and Reston Mark S. Sisk will be the celebrant, assisted by The Hospitals. In 1985 he moved his practice to Sunset Hills Ad Rev. Dr. Ellen Neufeld, FHC. Professional Center. The practice still bears his name and continues to provide pediatric care to youth of Northern Memorial contributions may be made to St. Christopher’s Virginia. Today! Episcopal Church, PO Box 386, Cobleskill, NY 12043. Family will receive guests 5-8pm on Friday, October 28 at Arrangements have been entrusted to Mereness-Putnam Adams-Green Funeral Home, 721 Elden St., Herndon, VA. Funeral Home, 171 Elm St., Cobleskill and Palmer & Shaylor Mass will be held 1pm Saturday, October 29 at St. Thomas Funeral Home of Middleburgh. a’Becket Catholic Church, 1421 Wiehle Avenue, Reston, VA. Reception to follow. to your community Further information and the provision for online condolences may be found at www.merenessputnamfuneral home.com Information and condolences at www.adamsgreen.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2016 ❖ 11 News

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Photo by Ryan Dunn/The Connection From left — Mike Hogarty, owner of Hotrods 2 Hybrids joined with Callye Keen from Red Blue Collective to create Alpha, a new fidget toy. Photo taken at the Nova Labs site in Reston. Reston Nova Labs Real estate agent and co-owner of the show house on Old Brookville Court, Lynn Millar was the one home- Inspires Entrepreneurs owner who was on hand to greet her “guests” for the tour. From left — Windi Oehms and Doug Wood of said Keen. With a shared love of making Centerville, and Claudia Thompson-Deahl admire Lynn’s Reston maker things, they created Alpha, a CNC machined recently renovated shaker-style kitchen. Thompson- functional sculpture. Callye and Mike de- Deahl, who is the Senior Environmental Resource Man- space encourages cided to demonstrate how to go from an ager for Reston, and co-author of the book “The Nature idea to launching a Kickstarter campaign, of Reston” admitted that this was her first time to take new product. and in only 20 days. the tour, but after this experience, it won’t be her last.

By Ryan Dunn ALPHA provides focus through fidgeting The Connection with aesthetics worthy of a CEO’s desk. Fo- cus could be prolonged attention on a sin- Home Tour ike Hogarty, owner of gular task, reduction in stress, or a calming Hotrods 2 Hybrids joined of anxiety. “Design is an exploration… we From Page 3 and an enviable functionality. M with Callye Keen from Red tested bearings, materials, and profiles to Blue Collective to create refine the design,” said Hogarty. Mike Hoyer into your environment. Without ben- ONE OF THE MOST CROWDED Alpha, a new fidget toy. “I love high end of Prototype Designs, a fellow Nova Labs efit of an architect or a designer, they STOPS on the tour was the new BLVD CNC craftsmanship and the maker commu- member was instrumental in prototyping transformed their home, one major step apartments at Metro Station, as the cu- nity inspires me,” said Hogarty. Hogarty and Alpha. at a time. They started in 2005 by taking rious from Reston and beyond decided Keen knew each other from earlier projects The Alpha Complete package is multi- the basement down to its concrete foun- to see what the “new stuff” was all about. and connections with Nova Labs. Hogarty functional allowing for passive fidgeting or dations, even removing interior walls, to The ultra-sleek common areas may not has designed custom products for perfor- active playing. The package contains a rework the entire space. Digging down be everyone’s cup of tea, but there was mance vehicles including Ferrari and pocket top, acting as a gyroscopic battle top, to add four full-size windows to the in- agreement that those multiple spaces Lamborghini. and serving as hand spinning fidget. Alpha ground lower level, they now have a provided lots of places to gather or hold fits comfortably in the hand. A simple flick brighter and more functional space with private parties and events, hang out and NOVA LABS is a membership-driven all- spins the toy between the fingers. Alpha a media area, wet bar, fifth bedroom, full people watch, shape up in the state-of- volunteer makerspace based in Reston, replaces pen clicking and foot tapping with bath, a laundry room, and a den. Their the-art fitness center or the yoga studio, founded in 2011 with the purpose of em- a silent outlet for fidgeting. The Kickstarter 2015 kitchen renovation, again calling just chill or maybe barbeque in one of powering everyone to “rediscover the joy campaign was funded within 24 hours and for the removal of walls and turning the the several outdoor areas, or just spend of making things.” The facility at 1916 Isaac by the second day it was overfunded by 200 back wall into windows with a view of time taking in the incredible 360 degree Newton Sq West houses classrooms, percent. Revolve Makers is offering various their tranquil backyard, was featured on views from the 21st floor. After checking workspace, incubator offices and a shop that reward levels with various metals and ac- the website HOUZZ, as well as Luxury out the penthouse panorama, visitors includes common tools and advanced fab- cessories. Approximately $28,847 was Home and Design magazine. It also elic- were then invited to view three differ- rication equipment. Members enjoy 24-7 pledged of a $5,000 goal. ited quite a few sighs and longing looks ent models, from a studio with a bed- access and help co-manage the space by CNC machined bronze with options of from many of the tour visitors. room alcove, to a two-bedroom apart- teaching classes, maintaining equipment, stainless steel and titanium give the prod- More renovations and additions, both ment with gourmet kitchen. and promoting making in the community. uct a feel of quality that goes beyond expec- inside and out, were on display at the The $30 ticket price for the tour ben- Callye Keen’s start-up, Red Blue Collective, tation. Alpha is available for a limited time Richards home off of North Village Rd., efits the Reston Historic Trust, which also has helped provide solutions as entrepre- on Kickstarter. Proceeds from the campaign the Millar home off of Great Owl Drive, received 10 percent of tour day purchases neurs develop hardware products from con- will help Mike Hogarty and Callye Keen and the Kisner/Lojpersberger condo in made at the Wine Cabinet at North Point cept to market. Hogarty worked with Keen build the Red Blue Collective to help entre- the Oak Park complex, where how to Village. In keeping with the “Embracing to test it out in the collaborative environ- preneurs bring their products to market. A downsize and still maintain the space for Change” theme, Chair Bonnie Haukness ment at Nova Labs, along with access to webpage which further describe their prod- showcasing your art and collectibles and is turning over the reigns to new Tour prototyping tools and production equipment. ucts is viewable at www.revolvemakers.com. entertaining your friends and family Chairs after 10 years on the job. With “After seeing spinning fidget toys, we In addition to being a meeting place for in- were well demonstrated. The condo the help of hundreds of volunteers, spon- wanted one. List after list closed. We real- novators and makers, Nova Labs hosts the owners, Steve and John, just renovated sors, and the homeowners, with the suc- ized how hard these things were to buy. annual NoVA Mini Maker Faire which is held the kitchen. It may not be the biggest, cess of the 2016 event, Haukness is cer- Many were no longer available. We decided in Reston. The date for the next event is to but it has all of the modern conveniences tainly ending her tenure on a good note. to make one and share it with the world,” be March 19, 2017.

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