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Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2010 ❖ 1 October 27-November 2, 2010 ❖ Volume XXIV, Number 43 online at www.connectionnewspapers.com News Northern Virginia District Projections The deviation from ideal indicates how much change could be required in each district. SENATE DISTRICTS- IDEAL DISTRICT- 197,277 New Districts Will Change Much Senate Total Estimated Total % Deviation Number difference District population 2000 Population 2009 fromestimated ideal fromestimated ideal 30 174,712 196588 -0.3% -689 31 174,500 188293 -4.6% -8,984 When the latest census numbers come out in 32 177,755 184926 -6.3% -12,351 33 262,751 302342 53.3% 105,065 February, Virginia will have less than two 34 175,317 181280 -8.1% -15,997 35 158,737 185573 -5.9% -11,704 months to have new districts approved. 36 184,196 206969 4.9% 9,692 37 221,044 192102 -2.6% -5,175 39 170,581 191494 -2.9% -5,783 By Stephen Groves northern Virginia for years. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS- IDEAL DISTRICT- 717,370 Virginia Statehouse News Del. Mark Sickles (D-43) of Franconia Congressional Total Estimated Total % Deviation Number difference said that between the Northern Virginia and District population 2000 Population 2009 fromestimated ideal from estimated ideal s Virginia prepares to redraw its the Hampton Roads area, where traffic also 8 627,849 684340 -4.6% -33,030 voting lines to match up with the is a major concern, the representatives from 10 792,534 850337 18.5% 132,967 11 649,553 741603 3.4% 24,233 Alatest census numbers, the north those areas could likely outweigh the rest ern part of the state looks to gain of the state if they allied. HOUSE OF DELEGATES DISTRICTS- IDEAL POPULATION- 78,911 a larger section in the statehouse, but what Education funding was another concern House Total Estimated Total % Deviation Number difference the new districts might look like remains to on which lawmakers said they could use District population 2000 Population 2009 fromestimated ideal fromestimated ideal be seen. their weight. 34 75,006 71702 -9.1% -7,209 As the Commonwealth has grown in the “Northern Virginia is the economic engine 35 68,244 78086 -1.0% -825 36 83,956 73573 -6.8% -5,338 last 10 years, Northern Virginia has become of the state and deserves more resource al- 37 66,183 73073 -7.4% -5,838 the economic engine as well as most popu- location,” Brink said. 38 68,433 73844 -6.4% -5,067 lous area. Many in the statehouse predict In the last decade, Virginia’s population 39 67,421 75421 -4.4% -3,490 40 85,006 77551 -1.7% -1,360 three or four House of Delegates seats will has grown 11.4 percent to about 7.8 mil- 41 63,280 70393 -10.8% -8,518 shift to the area. lion people. Most of the growth has been in 42 65,399 75228 -4.7% -3,683 “There’s no question that it’s going to the metropolitan areas, while rural areas 43 82,825 73892 -6.4% -5,019 44 65,226 73977 -6.3% -4,934 enhance our concerns, the concerns of the and small towns have seen fewer people liv- 45 63,856 76632 -2.9% -2,279 region, and going to make our voice heard ing there. 46 73,341 75938 -3.8% -2,973 in the General Assembly,” said Del. Bob The largest growth has been in the areas 47 68,489 74408 -5.7% -4,503 48 70,999 80077 1.5% 1,166 Brink (D-48), who represents Arlington. around Washington. Loudoun and Prince 49 66,103 77640 -1.6% -1,271 William counties both gained more than 53 72,521 76138 -3.5% -2,773 NORTHERN VIRGINIA lawmakers 100,000 people. Alexandria grew modestly 67 90,871 86050 9.0% 7,139 86 45,130 86876 10.1% 7,965 agreed they would use this louder voice to from 128,000 to 150,000 in the last decade. bring up transportation issues in the state- SOURCE: Virginia Division of Legislative Services, compiled by Virginia Statehouse News. house. Traffic has clogged the highways of See Public, Page 5
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2 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic 703-778-9414 or [email protected] News Photo by Alex McVeigh/The Connection
Arjun Hemphill and his supervisor Amy Ford, go over
Photo Contributed paperwork at the Audi Headquarters in Herndon. Buddy System Program allows people with
The current breakdown of funding sources for the Dulles Metrorail Project. disabilities chance to break into the corporate world.
Toll Road Transit By Alex McVeigh Arjun is helping him to learn The Connection something new, and then By Alex McVeigh road is a move I dread every time watching him as he gets a bet- The Connection “With the ramps, I have to make it,” said Kim Evans rjun Hemphill spends ter grasp and understanding.” of Falls Church. “It’s so bad that you’ll be able to go his days working for Audi is one of the first corpo- he Metropolitan Wash I’ve started paying the toll at the A Audi Headquarters in rations to get involved with the ington Airports Au plaza just to buy myself some more straight from the Herndon, in the marketing de- Best Buddies program, and in thority hosted an infor time to get over there.” T partment, preparing documents addition to helping find em- mational meeting on MWAA has three ramps pro- Beltway to the and materials for meetings, as ployment, they have helped the updates to the Dulles Toll Road posed, two of which are currently well as sending packages. This raise almost $38 million for the and how they relate to the ongo- access road without under construction with the third might sound like a standard day program. ing construction of the Metro Sil- still in negotiations. The first will for a lot of people, but as some- “Audi has embraced our part- ver Line and the HOT lanes on the dangerously take drivers coming from the in- one with autism, Hemphill had nership in so many ways and Beltway. ner loop directly to the access a lot to overcome just to be able on many different levels,” said New toll rates will be effective weaving across all road, without first mixing them in to work. Anthony K. Shriver, founder Jan. 1, 2011, with prices on the with the drivers headed west on those lanes of Hemphill came to Audi as and chairman of Best Buddies mainline plaza for two, three, four, the toll road. The second ramp will part of the Best Buddies Pro- International. “I hope Audi’s five and six-axle vehicles rising by allow those coming from the air- traffic.” gram, which has been commitment to the cause in- a quarter. Effective Jan. 1, 2012, port to the Beltway to get to the partnered with Audi since spires other companies in they will go up another quarter. — Moe Wadda inner loop without actually getting 2007. Best Buddies is partici- Washington, D.C. and beyond The price for ramps, which starts should the project go above bud- on the toll road. pating with Audi in a pilot pro- to get involved.” at 75 cents for two axles and goes get, drivers who use the toll road “With the ramps, you’ll be able gram with George Mason Uni- In addition to working with up by a quarter per axle, will stay as part of their daily commute are to go straight from the Beltway to versity, which helps create em- Hemphill, Ford has participat- the same through 2012. really going to feel the pinch.” the access road without danger- ployment and leadership devel- ing in various Best Buddies According to the MWAA, the Andrew Rountree, acting vice ously weaving across all those lanes opment opportunities for events, and has found it re- Dulles Toll Road still has one of present for finance and Chief Fi- of traffic,” said Moe Wadda, a Dulles people with intellectual and warding each time. the cheapest toll-per-mile rates, nancial Officer for MWAA says that Toll Road engineer with the MWAA. developmental disabilities. “I have had the opportunity currently at 13 cents per mile, and there will not be any sudden rate “We hope to have the first two ramps “Job experience is so impor- to work with two different Best it will go up to 15 and 17 cents hike, that “increase on rates will open by Fall 2012, right before the tant for people my age and es- Buddies interns here at Audi, per mile in 2011 and 2012, respec- be kept on a smooth path.” metro is completed.” pecially those with some dis- as well as attend the Best Bud- tively. To compare, the Dulles The current $6.6 billion total abilities,” Hemphill said. “The dies Challenge in northern Cali- Greenway is 32 cents per mile estimate for the Dulles Metrorail THE THIRD RAMP would allow exposure provides us with con- fornia, and every Best Buddy I during off-peak hours, and the project includes a two-mile tunnel people coming from the outer loop fidence and the feeling that we have ever met and interacted Beltway HOT lanes will be 43 to be built at Dulles Airport, to get directly to the access road can be independent and appre- with has been kind, friendly, cents per mile, according to esti- though other options are being without having to go across three ciate what we do.” enthusiastic and extremely mates from project sponsors. discussed. lanes before the toll plaza. Hemphill says he is learning grateful to be given the oppor- “We’re looking at three other Rountree says that the coming “interpersonal and organiza- tunity to prove they are REVENUES from the toll road alignments, two above ground and of the Metrorail to the airport and tional skills, I am also learning hardworking and capable indi- will currently fund 57.2 percent of one underground, but that goes the improvements to the toll road how to be more independent viduals,” she said. the Dulles Corridor Metro Project closer to the terminal,” Rountree are part of MWAA’s plans to inte- and creative.” Hemphill has President of Audi of America funding, but that number can said. grate the various modes of travel been working close with Amy Johan de Nysschen said that change. The MWAA has agreed to While Metrorail access to Dulles in the area. Ford at Audi, and Ford says he Audi “believes that talent has pay 4.1 percent, Loudoun County Airport is still being designed, the “As a transportation authority, brings a lot of energy and en- no boundaries, and we hope 4.8 percent and Fairfax County MWAA is also trying to make im- we’re working to manage a multi- thusiasm to the office. that we can contribute to build- 16.1 percent for the projects, with provements to the Dulles Access modal transportation corridor,” he “Arjun puts a smile on my face ing a more formal employment each of those percentages constant Road from the Beltway. The cur- said. “Aviation and various ground when he’s in the office. He has program in the D.C. area in the even if the projected costs change. rent layout requires multiple lane transportation can work together. a wonderful demeanor and future.” “It’s a little troubling to me that shifts in a very short distance if This is really one of the most positive attitude,” Ford said. More information about Best the amount of money coming from people coming from the Beltway unique transportation projects “One of the most rewarding Buddies can be found at the toll road isn’t constant in any need to get on the access road. going on in the country.” things about working with www.bestbuddiesvirginia.org way,” said Alex Mulgrave of “Without question, trying to get More information can be found Herndon. “I just have a feeling that from the outer loop to the access at www.mwaa.com/tollroad. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2010 ❖ 3 Week in Herndon News Veterans Day Observance at Veterans Memorial ‘Best Buddies’ Foster The American Legion, Wayne M. Kidwell, Post 184, in coop- eration with the Town of Herndon, will be holding their Annual Veterans Day Observance at the Veterans Memorial located on the Herndon Town Green behind the Herndon Municipal Build- Lasting Friendships ing, 777 Lynn Street on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The Herndon High School Junior Naval ROTC will form the color guard and present the Colors for the ceremony. All are invited to attend. Oakton High’s This year’s guest speaker will be the Del. Thomas D. Rust (R-86), Best Buddy former Mayor of Herndon. In the event of inclement weather the observance will be held program named in the Ingram Council Chambers. The Avenue of Flags will be displayed from dawn to dusk at ‘Outstanding the Chestnut Grove Cemetery. There will be 50 veteran casket flags displayed from the main Chapter.’ gate to the side gate. Each flag has a marker identifying the vet- eran. This display can be viewed on foot or from your car. By Victoria Ross For more information regarding the observance, call Post Com- The Connection mander, David Kirby at 703-481-6189.
hen K Scarry thinks Contributed Nominations Sought for W about her senior year in high school, one Good Neighbor Award moment stands out. Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2010 Town She was driving her friend, of Herndon Good Neighbor Award. Deadline for submissions is Kyler, home from Oakton High K Scarry and her ‘Best Buddy’ Kyler, dance to Michael Nov. 10. School on a sunny spring after- Jackson songs during one of Oakton High School’s Residents of the town may nominate a family member, friend noon when they got stuck in traf- Best Buddy events last year. or neighbor who makes noteworthy contributions toward the fic on Maple Avenue. They started quality of life in their neighborhoods. Recipients of the Good blasting Michael Jackson music, Kyler and Scarry were among 18 ferent buddy each year of high Neighbor Award must be residents of the Town of Herndon and singing and swaying to the beat sets of “buddies” who make up school, and she remains friends the acts for which they are nominated may not have been per- of Smooth Criminal. Soon, several Oakton’s Best Buddies program, with all of them. ‘’It’s really simple formed as an element of paid employment. other people rolled down their car which includes 50 associate mem- friendship stuff; it’s not Good Neighbor Award recipients will be recognized by the windows and joined in the im- bers. The program was named mentoring,’’ she said. “I was Mayor and Town Council at an upcoming public meeting and promptu concert, clapping and Outstanding Chapter by Best Bud- blessed to have been matched with will receive a commemorative gift. cheering. dies International at its annual Eduardo, Kyle, Kyler, and Adam. Nomination forms for the 2010 Good Neighbor Award are avail- “We had so much fun, and it was leadership conference in July at We all had things we enjoyed do- able on the “Cultivating Community” page of the town’s Web infectious, because other cars Indiana University. ing together. Kyler and I loved go- site, www.herndon-va.gov. Forms are also available at the started joining in. We were all hav- Recognized for its dynamic and ing to dances together, and driv- Herndon Municipal Center and the Neighborhood Resource Cen- ing such a good time,” she said. “I active program, the Oakton Best ing around blasting Michael Jack- ter; for more information, call 703/435-6800 x2084 or e-mail cherish those times.” Buddies chapter held monthly son in the car and singing and [email protected] Now a freshman at Waynesburg events to provide buddy pairs with dancing as loud as we could. All The Good Neighbor Award is produced as part of the Town of University, a private Christian the opportunity to socialize out- of us loved bowling together, or Herndon’s Cultivating Community Initiative, a program designed school in southwestern Pennsylva- side school. Events included a just going out to eat.” to encourage beautification and enrich the quality of life in the nia, Scarry said she and Kyler, cur- Halloween party, a family potluck She said participating in Best town’s neighborhoods. All programs are developed through the rently a junior at OHS, still keep dinner, and a trip to a local movie Buddies had a profound impact on input of citizen volunteers. in touch and are great friends. theater. Oakton also hosted the her life. Like most high-school friends, statewide Best Buddies Walk for “Each one of the buddies is ab- Scarry and Kyler shared many in- Life last spring, as well as a bas- solutely amazing. I learned so Free Halloween Cab Rides terests - dancing to Michael Jack- ketball tournament for area much from each of them. The son songs, seeing movies, playing schools. genuine love and compassion they Offered in Northern Virginia laser tag and cheering at Oakton Oakton’s Best Buddies chapter all have was so inspiring. The pres- Free cab rides will be offered to would-be drunk drivers through- football games. was chosen from more than 800 sures of high school aren’t easy, but out Northern Virginia on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 30. Of- But they were brought together high school programs and 62 ap- the buddies just want to be your fered by the nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program in a unique way. plicants for its dedication to the friend. It doesn’t matter if you’re (WRAP), the Halloween SoberRide program will be in operation Best Buddies mission. The organi- ‘popular,’ or what you look like, beginning at 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 and operate until 6 a.m. IN HER FRESHMAN YEAR at zation creates opportunities for they just care about you for who Sunday, Oct. 31 as a way to keep local roads safe from impaired Oakton, Scarry joined Best Bud- one-to-one friendships, integrated you are. That taught me so much, drivers during this traditionally high-risk, holiday period. dies, an international non-profit employment, and leadership de- and I hope that I was able to do During this eight-hour period, area residents ages 21 and older organization founded by Anthony velopment for individuals with the same,” Scarry said. and celebrating with alcohol may call the toll-free SoberRide Shriver in 1989 that pairs an in- intellectual and developmental phone number 1–800–200–TAXI and be afforded a no-cost (up tellectually or physically disabled disabilities. DESPITE the frenetic pace of col- to a $ 30 fare), safe way home. person with a buddy to foster one- “My philosophy is that God lege life, Scarry manages to keep SoberRide users are responsible for any amount of a SoberRide on-one friendships. School chap- made everyone beautiful. I grew in touch with all her best buddies. cab fare above $ 30. ters are divided by age range; with up with a boy who had Down syn- “They’re just my friends, like SoberRide is offered in the District of Columbia; throughout groups beginning at the middle drome, and he got me involved in anyone else,” she said. “I talk to a the Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George’s; and school level and extending all the Special Olympics. The summer bunch of them on the phone, ones throughout the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax, way up through adulthood. before my freshman year of high who were my ‘Buddies’ and who (eastern) Loudoun and Prince William. “People with intellectual dis- school, I was talking to someone weren’t, and I am pen pals with Since 1993, WRAP’s SoberRide program has provided 48,727 abilities are just like everyone else, at Oakton about Special Olympics Eduardo as well as with the Spe- free cab rides home to would-be impaired drivers in the Greater so we hung out just like I did with and she told me about Best Bud- cial Education English class at Washington area. More information about WRAP’s SoberRide my other friends. We went to dies, so I signed up, not really Oakton. I stay in touch with their initiative can be found at www.soberride.com. school dances and sporting events knowing what to expect. It was families through email as well. together as well, just like other such a blessing,” Scarry said. When I go home to visit, we hang students,” Scarry said. Scarry was matched with a dif- out. I miss them so much!” 4 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Public to Debate Redistricting
From Page 2 the Department of Justice has time Get Involved: to review the districts and approve Fairfax County also saw a jump them. of about 63,000 people. Redistricting What this adds up to is a “you “We know there’s a lot of popu- scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours” lation growth … so there’s going Hearing Nov. 4 deal likely being worked out be- to be a lot of changes,” said Sen. The Senate’s Privileges and Elections tween the House and Senate said Committee is conducting hearings Mary Margaret Whipple (D-31) of across the state about legislative redis- McDonald. Each legislative body Arlington. tricting. The public hearing Northern will approve the plan that the While some areas of Northern Virginia is Thursday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m., other comes up with for their dis- Herndon Town Council Chambers, 765 Virginia such as Alexandria and Lynn St., Herndon tricts. Mount Vernon have had steady population growth that puts those INCUMBENTS will protect their districts close to the estimated ideal for a House or districts if this system goes according to plan. But Senate district, they could still see some change. this will not leave everyone happy. “Every time you change one line, you have to “Partisan redistricting is not good for democracy,” change another,” Whipple said. Sickles said. But for the first time in the modern history of re- In Northern Virginia, which will gain several House districting, the General Assembly is split between a of Delegates seats, this could be interesting. The Re- Republican House and Democratic Senate. Also only publican held House might try to fit a Republican 59 of the 140 lawmakers in the statehouse served district or two into the Democrat-dominated north. during the 2001 redistricting. Throw in a Republi- “There will be some very funny looking districts,” can governor who has veto power to amend the re- McDonald said, suggesting that Republicans may try districting, and it’s “a big monkey-wrench,” said to draw “spoke-and-wheel” districts that start stretch Michael McDonald, a politics professor at George out from urban centers to the suburbs. Mason and nationally recognized expert on redis- “It’s my hope that redistricting is fair … that com- tricting. munities of interest are kept the same,” said Del. To make matters worse, Virginia has the smallest Charniele Herring (D-46) of Alexandria. time period in the nation to approve the new dis- But McDonald said parties may be able to make tricts. When the latest census numbers come out in short-term gains by redrawing lines, but in the long February, Virginia has less than two months to have run, an area gravitates to one party historically. new districts approved. They must draw the districts “I wouldn’t be salivating if I was a Republican try- 60 days before the June 2011 primary elections so ing to draw Republican districts in Northern Virginia,” he said. Pediatric & General Dentistry Schedule your 6-month cleaning before the end of the calendar year for insurance coverage! LASER procedure for fillings. Many pediatric patients can be treated without novocaine! • Bleaching • Special Needs Patients • Nitrous Oxide • Cosmetic Restorations • Wi-Fi Available • IV Sedation Available Howard Mitnick, DDS Heidi Herbst, DDS, FAAPD Nooshin Monajemy, DDS Sterling, VA 703-444-3710 www.sterlingVAsmiles.com Gentle Touch Dental Care for Over 20 Years! www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2010 ❖ 5 Opinion
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Winslow Wacker Display Advertising, 703-778-9424 Letters to the Editor [email protected] Andrea Smith cancers, among them prostate, ity to a diagnostic center, limited double the number of women Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 Saving Lives, colon, cervical, skin, and breast resources, and fear of unknown treated early for these two dis- [email protected] Saving Money cancers. As a member of their outcomes, these women are often eases. Barbara Parkinson Board, I know the importance of not diagnosed until they have a If you would like to help Virginia Employment Advertising Recent editorial [“October: 703-778-9413 routine check-ups including regu- late stage cancer. Beyond the dev- women achieve the promise of [email protected] Breast Cancer Awareness Month”, lar mammograms. Today a mam- astating personal impacts, the cost early detection and treatment for Connection, Oct. 13-19, 2010] in- mogram can detect barely visible to the state is substantial: early breast or cervical cancer during Editor & Publisher cludes several points that deserve tumors that a woman might not stage breast cancer treatment is October’s Breast Cancer Aware- Mary Kimm special emphasis because they can 703-778-9433 be able to “feel” for another de- about $28,000 as opposed to al- ness Month – or at any time – you [email protected] shape both our attitudes and our cade. most $44,000 for late stage can- may send a check made out to The behavior regarding breast cancer. Editor in Chief Editor Mary Kimm had a more cer. The disparities for cervical Department of Medical Assistance Steven Mauren The first point is: “...there is just aggressive tumor, but she was cancer are greater: $11,700 as Services “ and write “BCCPT Fund” Managing Editors one person in charge of your Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic aware from earlier exams that her compared to $38,500 for late stage in the memo line. Contributions Photography: health care, and that person is symptoms merited a return visit to treatment. should be sent to: The Department Louise Krafft, you.” While that statement may Craig Sterbutzel her doctor. She used her knowl- In 2009 as a legislator, I intro- of Medical Services, Fiscal Divi- Art/Design: seem obvious today among edu- edge to be her own advocate, and duced HB2200 to establish a non- sion/BCCPT, 600 Broad Street – Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, cated people with sufficient health John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, she was treated in time as a re- reverting, interest-bearing fund for 8th floor, Richmond, Virginia John Smith insurance, it still comes as a rev- sult. According to the Virginia of- underserved Virginia women diag- 23219. Production Manager: Jean Card elation to many who lack access fice of the Every Woman’s Life pro- nosed with breast or cervical can- Together we can save lives, save to health care and regard illness gram, the survival rate for breast cer. The bill passed unanimously, money, and savor a cause worth and wellness passively – as forces CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 cancer is 98 percent if diagnosed and was signed into law. Now, The celebrating. Circulation Manager: we react to instead of managing. at an early stage, but only 26 per- Breast and Cervical Cancer Pre- Linda Pecquex [email protected] However our health care reform cent if diagnosed at a later stage. vention and Treatment Fund Margaret Vanderhye legislation evolves, a primary ob- Likewise, the survival rate for in- (BCCPT) may receive private do- McLean jective must be that we take own- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, vasive cervical cancer is 92 percent nations that may not be diverted L.L.C. ership of our own health – know- if diagnosed early and only 15 to other state funds and are Peter Labovitz President/CEO ing our risk factors, getting regu- percent if diagnosed late. matched two-to-one by federal lar preventive check-ups, and “A woman’s race or economic funds established under a law Write Mary Kimm adopting good nutrition and Publisher/Chief Operating Officer status in the United States should passed in 2000. Once the Virginia The Connection welcomes views 703-778-9433 lifestyle choices. not affect her chances of surviv- fund reaches a self-sustaining on any public issue. [email protected] That leads to a second point ing breast cancer, but they do.” threshold, the legislature can re- The deadline for all material is noon Friday. Send to: Jerry Vernon worth emphasizing: “…early de- This point is worth repeating, be- move the requirement that poor Executive Vice President [email protected] tection really can save lives.” The cause in Virginia poor women women must be screened at one Letters to the Editor national Prevent Cancer Founda- must go to one of 26 health care of the 26 centers. The Connection Wesley DeBrosse tion based in Alexandria 1606 King St. Controller centers in the state to be screened Instead, they can receive their Alexandria VA 22314 (www.preventcancer.org) advo- Debbie Funk for breast or cervical cancer if they screenings close to their homes, Call: 703-778-9410. cates and funds research and out- National Sales, 703-778-9444 wish to have the cost of a positive and qualify for treatment under By e-mail: [email protected] reach on early detection and pre- diagnosis covered through Medic- the current Every Woman’s Life [email protected] vention programs for treatable aid. Given their lack of accessibil- program. We will at a minimum,
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To have community events listed in This support group is approved by THURSDAY/NOV. 4 Community Center, Lake Anne, Herndon. Sessions cover assistive the Connection, send to the Alzheimer’s Association for Public Meeting on Fairfax 1609A Washington Plaza, Reston. technology issues in classrooms as [email protected]. caregivers. Free, lunch provided. Connector Routes/ Reston East Panel discussion and question-and- well as the use and integration of Deadline is Friday. Reserve at 703-421-0690. Park and Ride Closure. 7 p.m. answer session with Robert Goudie software programs and devices in and Pete Otteni, co-chairs of the sub- North County Governmental Center instruction. Registration required at SATURDAY/OCT. 30 committee planning the next phase of 12000 Bowman Towne Drive, www.fcps.edu/ss/its/rate. Reston Town Center. 703-709-7700 2010 Public Health Forum. 9 a.m.-2 THURSDAY/OCT. 28 Reston Farmers Market 2010 Reston. Discuss changes to Fairfax or [email protected]. p.m. at Mount Pleasant Baptist Lupus Support Group. 12 p.m. at Farewell. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Connector routes 585, 595, and 597. Lake Anne Village Center parking lot, Church, 2516 Squirrel Hill Road, Reston Hospital Center, The West Changes are proposed for these SATURDAY/NOV. 6 Herndon. Workshops on fitness, Wing, 1850 Town Center Parkway, Reston. Enjoy market cider and more routes due to the upcoming phased Herndon Women’s Club 51st Fall substance abuse awareness, Medicare Reston. [email protected] or at the end of the season. The Market closure of Reston East Park and Ride, re-opens May 7, 2011. Fashion Show and Luncheon. 2011 and long-term care, advance www.lupusgw.org. and relocating routes to Reston North 12:30pm. at Crowne Plaza & directives and medical power of Alzheimer’s Association Support TUESDAY/NOV. 2 Park and Ride. Conference Center, 2200 Centreville attorney, public health, family care, Group. 11:45 a.m. at Great Falls www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector. aging and obesity and more. Reston Reston Garden Club Meeting. 1 Road, Herndon. Contact Carol Wesley Assisted Living, 1121 Reston Ave., Wright at [email protected] Lions Club will offer free hearing and p.m. at Walker Nature Center, 11050 FRIDAY/NOV. 5 Herndon. Kate H. Caldwell, MA, will or 703-528-1640. sight screenings, Inova Health Services facilitate this support group for Glade Drive, Reston. “Dry Laid Stone Reston Town Center, 2010–2030: Assistive Technology Conference. fee and free health screenings. Register families and caregivers of those with Walls”, presented by Elspeth Cooper. Visions for the Future. 7-9 p.m. 8 a.m. at Rachael Carson Middle at www.mtpleasantbaptist.org/ dementia and other memory loss. www.restongardenclub.org. in the JoAnn Rose Gallery at Reston School, 13618 Mclearen Road, form10793.htm or at the door. Faith Notes
Faith Notes are for announcements and events in the faith community, in- cluding special holiday services. Send to [email protected]. Deadline is Thursday.
Dranesville Church of the Brethren, 11500 Leesburg Pike in Herndon, is seeking volunteers to assist the homeless. Contact the church at 703-430-7872, www.dranesvillebrethren.org or [email protected]. ❖Loudoun County Salvation Army. 1 p.m. Oct. 30. Make sandwiches with fruit cups,chips and water in indi- vidual brown bags, for the homeless and senior citizens in need in Loudoun County. ❖LINK Needs. The LINK pantry is in need of soups, jelly, ChefBoyardee-type items, canned meat and fruit, spaghetti sauce, cake and cookie mixes, single- serve oatmeal packages and more. Contact the church for a complete list of current needs.
There will be a Dedication of the new addition to the Unitarian Universal- ist Church, 1625 Wiehle Ave. in Reston, 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31. The dedication culminates a project that will provide more religious education classrooms and an elevator for those unable to use the stairs. Contact Irma Brosseau 703-437-6308.
Tau Fraternity of the Secular Franciscans Open House. 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7 at Saint Joseph Meeting Room 205, 750 Peachtree St., Herndon. The Third Order Secular Franciscans is an order within the Catholic Church. The SFO are members of local fraterni- ties who recognize that they are called to follow Christ in the footsteps of Saint Francis. Brothers and Sisters of these fraterni- ties, led by the spirit, strive for perfect charity in their own secular state. For a brochure contact Bill Bouffard, Tau Min- ister at [email protected] or 703-437-6465.
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 432 Van Buren St. in Herndon, presents “Journey to Adulthood”, a comprehen- sive Christian Education for youth in grades 6-12. It uses Bible study, prayer, rites of passage, outreach ministries and both serious and playful activities to underscore its core message that adult- hood must be earned.
Hope Fellowship Church will temporarily be meeting at Woody’s Golf Range, 11801 Leesburg Pike, Herndon. Sunday Worship Services for this new Southern Baptist church are at 10:45 a.m. The public is invited to join a grow- ing Bible believing, multi-ethnic/ multi-cultural congregation, with Bible- based sermons and uplifting music. 703-599-3527 or www.hopefellowshipchurchloudoun.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2010 ❖ 7 Entertainment Authorized Agent of
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THURSDAY/OCT. 28 Karastan Month All Carpets on Sale Pianist Jim Brickman. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. $35. Wolftrap.org. Mirage Month All Hardwood on Sale
FRIDAY/OCT. 29 681 Spring Street, Herndon • Under same ownership for 47 years “Wonderful Town”. 8 p.m. at CenterStage Around the corner from the Ice House • Across the street from the Fire Station • Same block as Jimmy’s Tavern Theater in Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 9-6 Wed: 9-5 • Sat: 10-3 Neck Road, Reston. A musical, based on the play “My Sister Eileen”. 703-476-4500 or 703-471-7120 www.restonplayers.org. www.RobertsCarpets.com Halloween Trick or Treat Trail. 7:30 p.m. at Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston. Carnival games, face painting, ‘Travels with Camera and Brush’ is an exhibition by phtographer concessions and more. Reserve at Frank Mertes and watercolor artist Corinne Mertes, on display Halloweenhousefri1.eventbrite.com. Pianist Jim Brickman. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap Nov. 2-29 at the Reston Community Center at Hunters Woods, Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1624 Trap 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. The show features interpretations Road, Vienna. $35. Wolftrap.org. of the same scene in the two different mediums, as well as indi- vidual works by each artist. 703-476-4500 or SATURDAY/OCT. 30 watercolorsbycorinne.photoshop.com. “Wonderful Town”. 8 p.m. at CenterStage Theater in Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. A musical, based on the play Drive, Fairfax. A blend of jazz, blues and soul the development of the Center. 703- “My Sister Eileen”. 703-476-4500 or with gypsy rumba, Afro-Cuban music and 709-7700 or www.restonplayers.org. flamenco. A pre-performance discussion, free to [email protected]. Reston Challenge, Inc. Trivia Scavenger ticket holders, begins 45 minutes prior to the Pianist Jim Brickman. 7:30 p.m. Wolf Hunt. 10 a.m. at the Reston Town Center, performance on the Center’s Grand Tier III. $21- Trap Foundation for the Performing 11900 Market St., Reston. A trivia-based $42. Charge tickets at 888-945-2468 or Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. $35. The Weekend Bluegrass Concert Series at Holy Cross scavenger hunt around the Reston Town Center cfa.gmu.edu. Wolftrap.org. Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon presents to track down clues and complete challenges for Halloween Trick or Treat Trail. 6:30 p.m. and Mark Templeton and Pocket Change, 7:30 p.m. on Satur- a chance to win prizes donated by Reston Town 8 p.m. at Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Center businesses. All proceeds benefit the Glade Drive, Reston. Carnival games, face SUNDAY/OCT. 31 day, Nov. 6. Tickets are $12. 703-435-8377 or Alzheimer’s Association of the National Capital painting, concessions and more. Reserve at “Wonderful Town”. 2:30 p.m. at www.mtempleton.com. Area. Registration begins at $50. Team and halloweenhousesat2.eventbrite.com. CenterStage Theater in Reston individual signups available at Reston Town Center 20th Anniversary Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Northern Virginia Hebrew Center’s Grand Tier III. $30-$60. restonchallenge.org. Walking Tour. 1:30 p.m. from Greater Reston Road, Reston. A musical, based on the Congregation, 1441 Wiehle Ave., Charge tickets at 888-945-2468 or Spanish Singer Buika. 8 p.m. at George Mason Arts Center, 12001 Market St., Reston. With play “My Sister Eileen”. 703-476-4500 Reston. With Jeffrey Rosen, Professor cfa.gmu.edu. University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Hunter Richardson and Joe Ritchey, leaders in or www.restonplayers.org. of Law at George Washington 7th Annual Home 4 the Holidays University and a noted constitutional Pet Adoption Event. 11 a.m.-4 law scholar. Part of NVHC’s 8th p.m. at Reston Town Center, Reston. TUESDAY/NOV. 2 annual Speaker Series. Free and open More than forty all-breed and “Travels with Camera and Brush” to the public. 703-435-1226. purebred dog rescue organizations 60-75% OFF POTS Exhibition Opening. At the Reston with adoptable dogs. 60-75% OFF POTS Community Center at Hunters Woods, [email protected]. New Shipments 2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston. Works FRIDAY/NOV. 5 Sixth Annual Fairfax County by photographer Frank Mertes and Lar Lubovitch Dance Company. 8 History Conference. 8:30 a.m.-3 watercolor artist Corinne Mertes, on p.m. at George Mason University p.m. at James Lee Community Center, Benches,Benches, display Nov. 2-29. Interpretations of Center for the Arts, 4400 University 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church. Trees,Trees, the same scene in the two different Drive, Fairfax. Modern dance Local authors and historians, history 25%25% mediums, as well as individual works. ensemble. A pre-performance groups’ plans for 2010-2011, Civil Fountains,Fountains, ShrubsShrubs && 703-476-4500 or discussion, free to ticket holders, War Sesquicentennial programs, watercolorsbycorinne.photoshop.com. begins 45 minutes prior to the exhibits, lectures and more. $20. Pre- PerennialsPerennials performance on the Center’s Grand registration required with Michelle BirdBird BathsBaths OFFOFF Herndon Adult Day Health Care Center Bazaar and Bake Sale. 7 Tier III. $22-$44. Charge tickets at Alexander, Resource Management a.m.–3 p.m. Herndon Adult Day Care 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. Division, 12055 Government Center Pansies 97¢ FREE Center, 875 Grace St., Herndon. “Wonderful Town”. 8 p.m. at Parkway, Suite 936, Fairfax 22035- Regularly $1.89 Rummage sale, baked goods, ceramics CenterStage Theater in Reston 1118. Contact Lynn Garvey-Hodge, Landscape & and crafts made by the participants. Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck 703-322-1811 or [email protected]. 703-435-8729. Road, Reston. A musical, based on the José María Vitier’s Misa Cubana We Have Mums All Sizes Hardscape play “My Sister Eileen”. 703-476-4500 and Ave María por Cuba. 7:30 or www.restonplayers.org. p.m. St. John Neumann Church, Cabbage & Kale Estimates WEDNESDAY/NOV. 3 Free Friday: Think, Generate, 11900 Lawyers Road, Reston. With Landscape Design Services Available Volcanoes in America’s Past, Imagine, Form. 5-7 p.m. at GRACE, the Voce Chamber Singers and Dr. Boxwoods 25-50% Off Present, & Future. 7 p.m. at the the Greater Reston Arts Center at Kenneth Nafziger, Artistic Director. U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Reston Town Center, 12001 Market $30 adults, $25 for age 65+ and $15 Japanese Maples 6” To 12' Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. Volcanic St., Suite #103, Reston. An evening of age 24 and under, available at eruptions around the world have family art-making, storytelling and www.voce.org/tickets. 703-277-7772. 30-50% Off always been a part of human history, exploration. Free. 703-471-9242 or Artist’s Reception for Keith Rocco. Over 100 Varieties and the American experience is no www.restonarts.org. 7:30 p.m. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 exception. This year, the USGS is Center St. in Herndon. Rocco’s Top Soil, Fill Dirt, Mulch & Playground Chips launching the National Volcano Early historical art in “Capturing the Past” SATURDAY/NOV. 6 Warning System program, which will focuses on common soldiers and $24.99 cu. yd. establish monitoring networks on all Weekend Bluegrass Concert events from Jamestown to the hazardous U.S. volcanoes, to reduce Series: Mark Templeton and Napoleonic Wars. 703-956-6590 or Shredded Hardwood Mulch Patios, Walls, the effects of volcanic hazards to Pocket Change. 7:30 p.m. at Holy www.artspaceherndon.org. communities, commerce, and Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling $3.39 3 cu. ft. Walkways aviation. Requests for Road, Herndon. Tickets $12. 703-435- SUNDAY/NOV. 7 Paver Driveways & accommodations (i.e. sign language 8377 or www.mtempleton.com. Bonsai & Orchids interpreting) require two weeks BBC Concert Orchestra under Keyboard Conversations with So Much More notice. Contact Joan Corley at Principal Conductor Keith Jeffrey Siegel. 7 p.m. at George 25% Off [email protected] or 703-648-7770. Lockhart. 8 p.m. at George Mason Mason University Center for the Arts, New Bonsai Dishes No Sub-Contracting University Center for the Arts, 4400 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. University Drive, Fairfax. Balakirev’s Performance of Robert Schumann 9023 Arlington Blvd., FRIDAY/NOV. 4 Overture on Three Russian Folk works. With a free Young Artists “Wonderful Town”. 8 p.m. at Songs; Prokofiev’s “Classical” Musicale at 6 p.m. in the Concert Hall Fairfax, Virginia CenterStage Theater in Reston Symphony No. 1, Op. 25; and lobby, with piano students, grades 3- 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Stravinsky’s “The Firebird Suite” 12, and winners of the Northern 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) Road, Reston. A musical, based on the (1919 version). Pianist Ilya Yakushev Virginia Music Teachers Association play “My Sister Eileen”. 703-476-4500 performs Rachmaninoff’s Piano Honors Recitals. $19-$38, youth or www.restonplayers.org. Concerto No. 2, Op. 18. A pre- through grade 12 half-price. Charge 703-573-5025 The Erosion of Religious Liberty performance discussion, free to ticket tickets at 888-945-2468 or www.cravensnursery.com and Free Speech. 8 p.m. at holders, begins at 7:15 p.m. on the cfa.gmu.edu. Open 8-6:00, 7 days a week
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The Herndon High School Dance Team participates in the Saturday’s Homecoming Parade with more than 1300 people marching in 45 groups or floats in the parade. Herndon High School Homecoming Parade
Sophomore members of the Homecoming Court.
Photos by Deb Cobb The Connection
Herndon Middle School Marching Band joins the Herndon High School’s Home- coming Parade.
Herndon Hockey players march in Saturday’s event.
The Herndon Fighting Hornet gave out hugs and high fives during the parade. 10 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People
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Lauren Gallisa combines strength, beauty, Lauren Gallisa exudes grace and confi- and a little magic in her portrayal of the dence as she dances the role of Snow Fairy Godmother in CBT’s 2010 production Queen in CBT’s 2009 production of The of Cinderella. Nutcracker. Reaching High Lauren Gallisa of Herndon’s Classical Ballet Theatre looks forward to new big roles.
auren Gallisa, a 16-year-old week intensive summer program. who want to pursue professional Lhonor student at the During the summers of 2009 and careers after high school. This Potomac Falls High School, 2010, the Miami City Ballet School takes significant time manage- has chosen to pursue excellence in invited her to participate in its five- ment, and Lauren said, “Some- one of the most difficult of all per- week summer intensive program times I feel like I’m going to ex- forming arts - classical ballet. She as well. Lauren enjoyed her train- plode!” has supportive parents, an active ing with professional dancers and Her ballet training is right after younger sister, and more extended a variety of teachers explaining school. The remainder of the day family members, including Marley different approaches to technique. is dedicated to her academic stud- the Portuguese water dog and She works with the faculty of the ies. She still has some time to fit Annie the 17-year-old cat. What Classical Ballet Theatre (CBT) of in an occasional high school foot- sets her apart is her ability to work Herndon, a not-for-profit perform- ball game. Lauren will be high- nearly a lifetime of long, strenu- ing arts organization that provides lighted as the Sugar Plum Fairy in ous hours towards her goal of be- education, performance, and out- CBT‘s Nov. 27t-28 production of coming a professional ballerina. reach opportunities in the art of The Nutcracker at the Ernst Com- “I know ballet is the most diffi- classical ballet to Northern Vir- munity Cultural Center Theatre, cult of the dance art forms, but I ginia and the surrounding commu- Northern Virginia Community Col- do like to challenge myself,” nities. Lauren especially appreci- lege, Annandale Campus. She Lauren says. ” ates her classes with CBT Execu- played the Snow Queen role in She began her dancing career at tive Director Cynthia Donavin and CBT’s 2009 Nutcracker produc- age 6, when she remembers look- Artistic Director Alisher Saburov, tion. ing forward to her biweekly class, both of whom have extensive bal- Lauren hopes to dance well be- being inspired by the music, and let experience and bring unique yond high school graduation, so watching the older dancers ” train. gifts to the classroom. she continues to push herself Today, Lauren is as an accom- She works up to 20 hours per through challenging instruction, plished dancer. week with CBT. She currently coaching, and performances. ” During the summer of 2008, the dances with the Senior Company For more information about Classical Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School and trains in the Pre-Professional Ballet Theatre, go to http:// invited her to participate in its five- program, designed for dancers www.cbtnva.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2010 ❖ 11 OPEN HOUSES Sports Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 30th & 31st
The Thomas Jefferson High girls’ cross country team finished first at the regular season-ending Rocketoberfest in Radford on Oct. 16. Pic- tured, left to right, are Sarah Nielsen, Taylor
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When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, click the Real Estate links on the right side. Sports Roundups Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. The Jefferson High cross events, and prizes. Go to the website country program wrapped up www.letifly.org to register your www.kwmcleancaresgolf.com, or Reston its regular season schedule by team or for more information. contact Mary Jane Perry, Keller Wil- 11095 Saffold Way...... $425,000...Sun 1-4....Pat Orend ...... Long & Foster...... 703-407-3300 competing at the ‘Running with liams Mclean, at 703-677-2266. the Wolves Rocktoberfest’ on Oct. Keller Williams Realty of 2283 Dosinia Ct...... $494,900...Sun 1-4....Marie Buck...... Weichert...... 703-901-4166 16 in Radford. Both the Jefferson McLean/Great Falls will host Great Falls boxer Jimmy girls’ varsity and JV teams earned its annual Charity Golf Tourna- Lange (33-4-2, 23 knockouts) 1208 Heritage Commons Ct...$545,000... Sun 12-2:30...Claudette Schwartz...... Weichert...... 703-760-8880 first place finishes. On the boys’ ment on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at will battle Joe Wyatt (23-1, 15 side, the varsity Colonials finished Westwood Country Club in KOs) for the North American Box- third in the team standings and the Vienna. The event will benefit KW ing Association’s (NABA) vacant Oak Hill/Herndon JV boys were second. Top finish- McLean Cares. The entry fee for 154-pound U.S. title in the main 1000 Van Buren St...... $499,900...Sun 1-4....Scott Kirkland...... Keller Williams...... 703-282-3520 ers for the varsity girls were: individual golfers is $250; for four- event fight at George Mason Stephanie Marzen (3rd place), somes its $1,000. Sponsorship University’s Patriot Center on Sat- 12506 Northern Valley Ct...$579,900...Sun 1-4....Denene Crabbs ...... Century 21...... 202-487-4949 Sarah Stites (5th) and Kelly Rogers packages ranging from $250 to urday, Nov. 6. The all-star (8th). Marzen and Rogers are both $5,000 are still available. This undercard will include top re- 11917 Richland Lane...... $974,900...Sun 1-4....Keith Harris...... Samson Properties...703-395-6601 McLean residents. Individual med- year’s beneficiaries are: Children’s gional competitors such as Fairfax als went to the top 15 runners in Inn at the National Institutes of welterweight Todd ‘White Light- all of the races. Health, a healing environment for ning’ Wilson (8-0, 2 KOs); the ‘Bo- Great Falls children and their families while livian Queen,’ Jennifer Salinas 11543 Tralee Dr...... $1,745,000...Sun 1-4....Vivian Lyons...... Weichert...... 703-406-9009 Let It Fly, the world’s largest receiving medical treatment; (11-2, 4 KOs), of Manassas; 4-on-4 flag football tour, is com- SHARE, which assists local lower- Chantilly middleweight Zain ‘Ti- ing to Northern Virginia. Local income families with food pantry ger’ Shah (3-0, 2 KOs); and a teams will make up the Northern and emergency needs; Wounded middleweight matchup between Vienna Virginia leg of the tour, set to take Warriors Project, which honors Brandon Quarles (2-0) of Alexan- 10218 Vale Road...... $675,000...Sun 1-4....Mary Hovland...... Long & Foster...... 703-946-1775 place Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sun- and empowers wounded service dria and Lawrence Jones (3-2-2, day, Nov. 14 at Occoquan Regional personnel who have incurred ser- 1 KO) of Chantilly. Doors will open 20701 Courthouse Oaks Rd...$759,000 ...Sun 2-4....JD Callender...... Weichert...... 703-606-7901 Park. The Let It Fly tour is hitting vice-related wounds, injuries, and at 6 p.m. with the first fight set 20 cities nationwide and will cul- illnesses; and the Keller Williams for 7. Tickets can be purchased 2216 Nobehar Drive...... $841,000...Sun 1-4....Kathy MacKenzie...... Long & Foster...... 703-620-4806 minate at the Let It Fly World McLean/Great Falls College Schol- through Ticketmaster by logging Championships in Daytona Beach, arship Fund, for aspiring seniors onto www.ticketmaster.com, or Fla. from May 28-29, 2011. Join who show excellence in academics calling phone charge at 703-573- Leesburg the tour at Occoquan for a week- and community involvement. For SEAT. For more information, visit 41045 Indigo Place...... $699,000...Sun 1-4....Debbie McGuire...... Weichert...... 703-856-4766 end full of entertainment, special more information, or to register, visit www.jimmylangeboxing.com. The Northern Virginia Travel Baseball League 15-under Stars’ team travelled Sterling to Atlanta for the East Cobb Travel Baseball League World Wood bat Cham- 20502 Morningside Ter...... $335,000...Sun 1-4....John Frantz...... Weichert...... 571-748-7630 pionships last July 18-25. There, the 45826 Matador Terrace...... $425,000...Sun 1-4....Diana LeFrancois ...... Century 21...... 703-930-6682 Stars went 6-1 in the tournament to take fifth place out of 114 teams. 46781 Hollow Mountain Pl...$565,000...Sun 1-4....Deb Frank...... Re/Max...... 703-915-3664 Pictured on the back row, left to right, are: Wade Arduini, Danny Bulas, Alan Machabee, Dan Powers, Josh Morrison, To add your Realtor represented Photo Courtesy/Stars Open House to these weekly listings, Denathan Dukes, Nick Moore, and Andy McGuire. On the front row: Brandon please call Karen Pechacek-Washburn Ginch, Thomas Rogers, Texas Williams, at 703-778-9422 or E-Mail the info to Josh Koons, Jackson Rogers, and Andy [email protected] Machabee. The bat boy in front is Tanner Koons. The team’s coaches (not All listings due by Monday at 3 pm. pictured) are John Koons, Brian Ginch, Mike Powers, and Ray Arduini. 12 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-224-3031 or [email protected] Herndon Homecoming - Always a Winner
“It’s really cool because my [last] Local fandom, homecoming at Herndon was about 10 despite team’s football years ago,” said McGrath, after his team’s win. “It’s always fun coming home. All loss, enjoys festive of my family still lives in Herndon. This facility here is beautiful and the Herndon afternoon. team is getting better every week.” McGrath is in his third year as head coach of the Vikings, members of the By Rich Sanders Cedar Run District who are in the midst The Connection of an outstanding 6-2 season.
he scoreboard result was not HERNDON, what Herndon High faithful EVEN in “It’s frustrating . Twere hoping for at last Satur the loss, day afternoon’s homecoming had several “Loudoun Valley football game. But even on a day in which game high- the Hornets lost to Loudoun Valley lights on is good but I (Purcellville), 35-14, to fall to 1-7 on the the after- season, there was still the grandeur and noon. The think we beat excitement that comes with the annual offense ourselves.” celebratory homecoming affair. was effec- Herndon running back Cameron Reynolds ran through and past Loudoun The weather cooperated with brilliant tive mov- — Hornets’ head coach Valley defenders during the Hornets’ homecoming game last Saturday. sunshine and comfortable temperatures on ing the Joe Sheaffer a day in which Herndon High was not only Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection football. celebrating its homecoming, but also its Leading the team’s ground game was 100th year anniversary as a school. sophomore running back Cameron Those on hand to support the Hornets - Reynolds, a hard-running, 5-foot-11 current and former students, members of inch, 210-pound bruiser who seemed to the local community and friends and fam- dish out more hits than he took. For the ily members of the players - were not about game, Reynolds gained 117 yards on 20 to allow the final outcome of the game, carries. He scored a second quarter played on Herndon’s beautiful turf field, to touchdown on a 12-yard run off the right tilt their emotions from festive to frustrated. side in which he ran over a couple of Well, perhaps there was a bit of the latter. Valley players in the secondary before But any sense of fandom discouragement romping into the end zone. The Herndon was kept in check by the positive vibrations offensive line opened up a huge hole for and remarkable school spirit that was on Reynolds on the scoring play. display. Herndon’s second touchdown came “It was great - that’s the Herndon High during the latter stages of the third quar- spirit,” said Herndon junior running back ter on a six-yard scoring run by Schow, Josh Schow, who, moments after the game, who broke free off the right side and was clearly disappointed but grateful to the went into the end zone standing. Ear- team’s supporters for their steadfast back- lier in the game, Schow had to be helped ing. “We all played hard.” off the field following a hit to his left knee The home team bleachers, adorned up top in the second quarter. But he returned with shiny, red, black and white balloons, in the second half and ultimately finished 1999 Herndon High graduate Danny McGrath (center), the current were filled to capacity with Herndon faith- the game with 61 yards on 10 carries. Loudoun Valley football coach, was presented with a Herndon Hornets’ ful throughout the game. When the Hor- Other Herndon highlights included: a football jersey during pre-game ceremonies on Saturday. Shaking nets made a good play or had a call go their successful fake punt in the first quarter McGrath’s hand is Herndon director of student activities Mike Mahoney. way, their fans cheered loudly and heartily in which up-back Chris Glazier, on a regardless of the score. When officiating fourth-and-five play, received the shot- calls went against the locals, the Herndon gun snap from center and ran for six fandom let the referees know their displea- “It’s really cool because my [last] homecoming at yards; two fumble recoveries by senior sure with boos. The Herndon student body Herndon was about 10 years ago. It’s always fun lineman J.P. Theodorakes; and a leaping section, which was located on the far right interception in the right corner of the end side of the bleachers, was particularly vo- coming home. All of my family still lives in Herndon. zone by Ky Parrott late in the first half. cal in its pleasure or displeasure at the Four Herndon turnovers, two within game’s proceedings - but always in a classy, This facility here is beautiful and the Herndon team the red zone (20 yards and in), kept the supportive way. game from being closer. Former Herndon High classes on hand for is getting better every week.” “It’s frustrating,” said Sheaffer, the homecoming included the Class of 1975, — Loudoun Valley head football coach Danny McGrath, a former Hornets’ Herndon coach. “Loudoun Valley is good celebrating its 35th year anniversary dur- football player and a 1999 Herndon High graduate but I think we beat ourselves.” ing the weekend, as well as the 2000 class, The coach was appreciative of the sup- enjoying its 10th year gathering. port and encouragement his team re- “Welcome back, Hornets,” exclaimed the ematic score to “Bands of Brothers.” midfield. McGrath played high school foot- ceived from the Herndon fans on home- game’s public address announcer, to all of One of the afternoon’s memorable mo- ball under former Herndon High coach coming Saturday. the past students on hand. ments came before the game when Loudoun Tommy Meier. One of Meier’s top assistants “Our homecomings are always good,” At halftime of the game, the homecom- Valley head football coach Danny McGrath, at the time was current Hornets’ head coach he said. “Our fans have been very good. ing festivities took place and the Herndon a former Hornets’ football player and a 1999 Joe Sheaffer. McGrath played collegiate I think our kids are really trying.” High marching band - the Pride of Herndon Herndon High graduate, was presented football as an offensive lineman at Virginia Herndon will play at Chantilly High - was outstanding in its playing of the cin- with a Herndon football jersey - No. 69 - at Tech. this Friday night at 7:30. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2010 ❖ 13 A Scary 703-917-6464 Zone 1: • Reston Employment Zone 1 Ad Deadline: Home & Garden Thought • Herndon • Loudoun Tuesday 4 p.m. connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com
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