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Photo by Mirza Kuspahic Photo August 6-12, 2008 ❖ Volume XXII, Number 32 www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ August 6-12, 2008 ❖ 1 This 90 Minute Free Seminar May Change Your Life FOREVER “Changing Your Smile, Changing Your Life.” When you are in front of your loved ones, friends, or co-workers, do you feel confident in your smile? If not, come see some of the amazing possibilities and transformations performed by Dr. Wayne Myles. Come join us on September 10, 2008 from 6:30-8:00PM for an evening you’ll always remember. Whether this is the first time you are considering rejuvenating your smile, or you want a second chance to hear what is possible. Bring a friend, or spouse to start your journey. Space is limited so RSVP to 703-925-0800, or [email protected] Beverages, appetizers and door prizes Wayne S. Myles DDS 11730 Plaza America Dr. Reston, VA 20190 Don’t want to wait? Call for your complimentary consultation and let the transformation begin ($90 reg.) Visit our website at www.smilesbymyles.com
2 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ August 6-12, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection Editor Steven M. Mauren News 703-917-6451 or [email protected] Discussing Public Art In Reston School children to be encouraged to participate.
By Andrew Dodson The Connection
eston’s landmarks such as Mercury RFountain in the town center or Bob Simon’s statue at Lake Anne reflect the community it has grown into today. Last Tuesday, July 31, Public Art Reston, a group seeking to bring more public art to Reston,
/The Connection held an open forum for community mem- bers. “It’s a living tradition,” said Todd Bressi, a director of Public Art Reston. “It’s not a question of, ‘Why public art?’, it’s a ques- tion of, ‘Why not public art?’”
Mirza Kurspahic Initiative for Public Art Reston (IPAR) is a group of civic lead- ers representing Photo by Photo Reston’s key commu- Get The history of the Reston Triathlon is on display at the Reston Museum through Sept. 15. nity organizations. Not only does IPAR Involved strive to bring world- Visit www.publicartreston.org class public art to the to learn more on the community, it also organization and fill Running Strong for 25 Years out the survey to yearns to educate about public art and give input. “It’s a great community event,” said Uhrig create expectations Reston Triathlon celebrates milestone. of the triathlon. “I don’t think there is a par- for public art with newer generations. ticipation event [in Reston] that draws so Bressi, along with Meridith McKinley, ran By Mirza Kurspahic was not wearing proper shoes for the bi- many people.” Although he is 30 minutes the forum at the Reston Community Center The Connection cycle that carries with it a piece of Reston slower than he used to be, Uhrig said he at Lake Anne. More than 20 people from history. continues to participate partly because he the community attended. Bressi said the t was fortunate that a burglar who “It’s an old friend,” said Uhrig, 53, of the is stubborn and partly because the triathlon purpose of the meeting was to explain what stole items from Rick Uhrig’s Reston bicycle. “We’ve done every race together.” gives him a goal to achieve in September. Reston currently has and to give uninvolved Ihome in 1996 used Uhrig’s bicycle to Uhrig and Neil Medoff are the only people When the inaugural Reston Triathlon took community members a chance to voice their transport the goods. When the police to have competed in each of the previous place on Sept. 9, 1984, 200 people com opinion. responded to the burglary, the suspect at- 24 Reston Triathlons. On Sept. 7, Uhrig will tempted to pedal away, but slipped as he use the same bicycle for the 25th time. See 25 Years, Page 16 See Public Art, Page 4 Reston’s Four-Legged Olympian
Photo courtesy of throughout the world — China, England, Malta, Germany Local pooch makes and many others — in the competition. The event is some- Puppy Games. what based on the Puppy Bowl, the Animal Planet’s popu- lar show aired during the Superbowl. In order to make the Games, Jack had to satisfy requirements for behav- eston residents may be disappointed that ior in front of a camera — basically not freeze when con- RAlan Webb failed to qualify for the 2008 fronted with recording equipment. “My dog excelled on Sandy Morris Beijing Summer Olympics. However, another camera,” said Sandy Morris, Reston resident and Jack’s Reston resident has made the games in his own right. owner. Nine-month-old puppy Jack — a mix breed of bichon The larger picture of the Games, said Morris, is that frise and poodle — will compete on Animal Planet’s Animal Planet collaborated with rescue groups for the Puppy Games, to be aired on Friday night in concurrence event. Morris is on the board of the Maryland Bichon with the Olympic Games opening ceremonies. Jack will Jack will be featured on Animal Planet’s join 20 other puppies whose breeds represent nations See Four-Legged Olympian, Page 4 Puppy Games on Friday night. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ August 6-12, 2008 ❖ 3 News
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DWI Patrol Results Andrew Dodson Fairfax County Police officers conducted DWI patrols through- out the Reston District on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 p.m. until 3 a.m. on Sunday morning. The operation was conducted to deter and apprehend intoxicated drivers. Twenty-six motorists were stopped and no arrests were made for DWI. Two summonses were /The Connection issued for miscellaneous traffic offenses. Eight officers and one auxiliary officer participated in the operation. All Night Workout YMCA Reston is holding its 3rd Annual All Night Workout Chal- lenge starting at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, and lasting until 6 a.m. the next morning. Thirty participants will work out for eight Todd Bessi led the open Meridith McKinley listens to an attendee at the meeting straight hours, with appropriate breaks, giving an opportunity to forum last Tuesday. on public art in Reston. all to experience all the classes and programs YMCA Reston of- fers. The participants will start a different class each hour, with the final hour reserved for stretching, relaxation and tai chi. Discussing Public Art in Reston Reston P&Z To Meet From Page 3 cess. “There is something engaging about art and edu- The Reston Planning and Zoning Committee will be meeting Everyone in attendance said at least one comment cation coming together,” said Norma Morris, the art Monday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Conference Room, or suggestion, spurring Reston founder Bob Simon teacher at Hunter Woods Elementary School. “Schools Reston Association Building, 1930 Isaac Newton Square. to say that he was impressed with the number of in Reston are primed for this process.” Staff members of the Fairfax County Planning and Zoning De- people who attended and offered suggestions. Children painting fire hydrants with different col- partment will meet with the Reston P&Z Committee members to As of now, any initiative for new public art in ors and designs was one suggestion. participate in a Q&A session concerning the current review of Reston remains in the planning stage and, after more Bressi put emphasis on developing a master plan, the Comprehensive Plan and related land use matters. input from community, action could begin this fall. as Simon did when developing Reston. The agenda subject to change without notice by order of the The process is slow, however, but it should be, ac- “This community grew around one large dream and Chairman David Vanell or Arthur S. Hill, vice chairman. cording to one community member. plan, and we want to continue that idea,” said Bressi. “Public art becomes public expression,” said Dale The master plan allows the community to be in- Volunteer Appreciation Cookout Lanzone. These decisions reflect the community be- volved in discussion about how public art can en- Reston Association will thank its volunteers with a poolside cause any time you do something, it makes a state- hance Reston. Public Art Reson will seek civic lead- ment. All these decisions reflect who we are.” ership of Reston for endorsement of that master plan. cookout on Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Glade Bressi and McKinley presented the four main con- If all goes smoothly, Reston will be the first non-in- Pool, 11550 Glade Drive. The celebration will feature carnival cerns for Public Art Reston’s initiative: corporated community in the country to devise a style food, music, games and door prizes. The rain date is Aug. ❖ What are the impacts? master plan for public art. 14. ❖ How will it contribute? Community businesses, private benefactors, and ❖ What are the most important places? private developers are most likely to assist in fund- Works Sunday ❖ And what partnerships can make it possible? ing any public art initiative. Area faith communities and local residents will come together Several in attendance emphasized on having chil- “Something important has started and it’s very ex- on Sunday, Aug. 17, for the annual Works Sunday, a day of com- dren from the local schools involved with the pro- citing,” said Simon. munity service. Volunteers will provide service to organizations helping people in need throughout the Reston-Herndon area. Projects will benefit people in need of all ages and backgrounds. Reston’s Four-Legged Olympian For volunteer opportunities and to learn more about the projects From Page 3 ist. “Some people think they have to go to a breeder, visit www.workssunday.org. when, in fact, they can go to a breed rescue group,” Frise Rescue. She said the exposure the rescue said Morris. Giving Circle’s Grant Cycle Open groups will receive from the event could convince Puppy Games will air on Animal Planet on Friday The Giving Circle of HOPE, a Reston-based organization that people interested in getting certain breeds of dogs night, June 8, at 6 p.m. and again at 9 p.m. For more provides help to nonprofits in Northern Virginia, has opened its to go to the rescue groups and not a breeder. Morris information visit http://animal.discovery.com/tv/ 2008 grant cycle. Grant guidelines and applications are available said families often research what breeds would puppy-games/index.html. at www.givingcircleofHOPE.org or can be requested at complement their household best, but may not real- — Mirza Kurspahic [email protected]. The applications are due Sept. 1. ize that rescue groups for those specific breeds ex- Grants of $1,000 to $5,000 will be awarded to organizations in RCTV Schedule December. Since inception in January 2004, the Giving Circle has given more than $200,000 to 23 nonprofit organizations in North- For more information about the shows FRIDAY/AUGUST 8 ern Virginia. and channel, and to see many of these SUNDAY/AUGUST 10 shows in their entirety, visit 11:30 a.m. Real Estate Showcase 9:30 a.m. Body Quest Pilates www.rctv28.com. 4:30 p.m. Real Estate Showcase 11:30 a.m. Real Estate Showcase Business Counseling at 7 p.m. Just Another Sports Showº 4 p.m.ºA New and Living Way 4:30 p.m. Real Estate Showcase THURSDAY/AUGUST 7 5:30 p.m. Guitar Instruction SATURDAY/AUGUST 9 Supervisor’s Office 9:30 a.m. Body Quest Pilates 6 p.m. RCC News & Views Fairfax County Economic Development Authority will send rep- 10 a.m. Strength Advantage 9:30 a.m. Body Quest Pilates 6:30 p.m. Connecting with Supervisor 10 a.m. Defend Yourself Hudgins resentatives to several Board of Supervisors’ offices once a month 11:30 a.m. Real Estate Showcase 4:30 p.m. Real Estate Showcase 10:30 a.m. Strength Advantage 7 p.m. Strength Advantage to offer free on-site, one-on-one counseling to anyone who wants 6:30 p.m. Arnette Report 11 a.m. Guitar Instruction 7:30 p.m. Business Focus to start or expand a business in Fairfax County or learn about 7 p.m. Life with Connie 11:30 a.m. Just Another Sports Show 8 p.m. Reston Impact: Integrity in 4:30 p.m. Real Estate Showcase Government—The Reston Example other business services. Hunter Mill District Supervisor Catherine 7:30 p.m. Eyes on Reston 8 p.m. Toastmasters 6 p.m. The Community of All People 9 p.m. Health Focus Hudgins’s office is one of the host locations. For more informa- 8:30 p.m. Swingtime 6:30 p.m. Arnette Report 9:30 p.m. Where’s MJ tion visit www.fairfaxcountyEDA.org or call 703-790-0600. 9 p.m. Yoga with Cynthia 7 p.m. Toastmasters 9:30 p.m. Business Focus 7:30 p.m. Dogs Best Friend 10 p.m. Defend Yourself 8 p.m. Guitar Instruction 10:30 p.m. Where’s MJ See RCTV, Page 12
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By Donna Manz The Connection
“Whatever you do with wine, you can do with cigars,” said Rich Massabny, food critic and cigar aficionado. The 75 guests at the Paul Garmirian ci- Earl Curtis of Reston (left to right), Sanford Saunders of McLean, Don gar dinner July 21 at Morton’s steakhouse Bellendier of Scottsdale, Lance Smith of Reston, and Sean Lakos of in Reston shared the sentiment, as they Arlington, enjoy good food and wine and complimentary cigars at Former international politics drew in aromatic smoke, swirled it around Morton’s steakhouse’s cigar dinner on July 21. professor, Paul Garmirian, founded their mouths, and relaxed. Waiters passed P.G. Cigars in 1990, after around canapes that complemented the Golleher. “Cigars are engaging, they require Republic, Garmarian introduced his first publishing a best-seller, “A Gour- “welcome” cigar, and as the evening wore your attention. A cigar enhances and height- cigar to the public in 1990. It was his son, met Guide to Cigars.” on, cigars were offered to guests that en- ens the after-dinner experience, and in a Kevork, who prodded his father into open- hanced the menu of salad, shrimp appetizer, social setting, cigar smoking is a bond. ing his cigar shop in McLean. Since then, filet mignon and seared tuna, wine, and “You draw a puff in, swirl it around your presidents and celebrities have enjoyed P.G. imported cheese accompanied by aged mouth, not dissimilar to wine, and blow it cigars. Tawny Port. out. It wakes up your palate.” “Cigars are enjoyed on your palate, un- “This is a civilized evening with good Golleher’s friend, Katherine White, agrees like cigarettes, which are just vehicles for company, good food, and good cigars,” said with the perspective, adding, “I love the nicotine,” said legacy preserver, Kevork Paul Garmirian of McLean, P.G. Cigars ritual. It forces you to slow down.” Garmirian. “I say, ‘eat, drink, smoke, and founder. Garmirian chose the cigars that Garmirian describes a fine cigar as one relax.’” embellished each course. The hand-rolled that is smooth, balanced, and leaves a good There are different cigars for different Garmirian cigar line is produced in the Do- taste. Tobacco well-aged imparts smooth- occasions, says Paul Garmirian. “Start the minican Republic. ness. When cigars ferment, they emit am- day with a mild cigar, and end the day with monia. a cigar of richer body.” Garmirian usually TWELVE YEARS AGO, Earl Curtis of Long-term fermentation reduces ammo- smokes two to three small cigars a day. Reston sampled his first fine cigar, a Romeo nia because the ammonia evaporates over “Until about 20 years ago, Cuba did pro- y Julieta, and never looked back. “I loved time. Fillers for P.G. Cigars are aged from duce the finest cigars in the world, but no it. I love a good cigar. Spend some money three to five years, and the artisan line is longer,” said Paul Garmirian. Other coun- on the first one you try, make it a light one. priced between $5 and $12. The company’s tries, like Nicaragua and the Dominican It makes a big difference.” special 15th anniversary cigar sells for up to Republic, made advancements Cuba has not Morton’s cigar dinner event drew a group $25. caught up with. Now, Nicaragua and the of people from throughout the metro re- Dominican Republic make cigars superior gion, all bound by an appreciation of fine A PROFESSOR of international politics to Cubans, he said. cigars, and good food and wine. and owner of a McLean real estate company, “Cigar smoking is not elitist,” said Connie Golleher, a cigar smoker for 20 Garmirian turned his passion for cigars into Golleher. “Inhale the aroma of a good wine, years, grew up in Europe, where it was more a career 20 years ago. His best-selling eat a fine dinner, smoke a good cigar, and culturally-acceptable for women to smoke “Gourmet Guide To Cigars,” first published build relationships. Connie Golleher, who has smoked cigars. in 1990, has been re-printed nine times. “People who smoke cigars enjoy the good cigars for 20 years, calls cigar “Cigar-smoking is a lifestyle,” said Working with artisans in the Dominican life.” smoking a “lifestyle.” Author To Read from First Novel at Reston’s Used Book Shop Lifelong Herndon resident Jake Ziemba important theme in PNH, a rare, potentially life-threatening thought to writing a novel.” will be reading excerpts from his first novel, the book,” Ziemba bone marrow failure disorder. Although he In January of 2007, Ziemba was admit- “The Yukon Glory,” on Saturday, Aug. 23 at stated in a release. “It first became ill in 2003, at age 16, he wasn’t ted to the National Institutes of Health in Reston’s Used Book Shop in Lake Anne. was a plague that diagnosed until two years later. His symp- Bethesda, Md., to undergo an experimen- “The Yukon Glory” is a genre-spanning brought down the toms were so severe he was forced to tal stem cell transplant to cure his PNH. work of fiction that re-imagines late 1970’s country, and the leave his job and drop out of After a week of chemotherapy to kill his own America in the wake of a crippling energy vampires them- George Mason University defective bone marrow, he received a trans- shortage and pandemic flu that collapsed selves are por- during his freshman fusion of stem cells extracted from his older the government. With the country having trayed more as year. “More often that brother Zack. Upon entering his body, the fallen into disarray, four vampires stow Jake Ziemba diseased people not, I was too sick to leave stem cells travelled inside his bones, where away on a train heading from California to than super- the house, and when I was they became healthy, PNH-free marrow New York, one of the last outposts of civili- natural creatures. At the time I was feeling well, I had nowhere cells. zation. To survive the journey, they must writing it, the idea of sickness to go. I wasn’t in school, I had Copies of “The Yukon Glory” are currently learn to work together to overcome the weighed heavily on my mind.” no job, and all of my friends available for sale on amazon.com. The book dangers of a nation that, although mortally Ziemba’s novel was written had gone away to other colleges. signing begins at 2 p.m. at Reston’s Used wounded, refuses to die quietly. during an extended battle with Par- I had a lot of time on my hands; Book Store, located at 1623 Washington “The element of illness is certainly an oxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, or that’s when I first gave serious Plaza. 6 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ August 6-12, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Obituary
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Newspaper of Reston Local governments, schools, An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered authorities, should get expert, to homes and businesses. 7913 Westpark Drive citizen input on budgets. McLean, Virginia 22102 NEWS DEPARTMENT: Seek Help To discuss ideas and concerns, Call: 703-917-6444 Fax: 703-917-0991 ocal governments and school districts overall analysis of where the money goes. expertise in particular areas, and set them to e-mail: are facing the prospect of actually This is a critical exercise in a budget cutting work assigned to specific parts of the budget. [email protected] having less money in the next bud- cycle, but in addition to analyzing themselves, Then take their recommendations seriously. Web Site: L www.ConnectionNewspapers.com get cycle, and higher expenses. each locality and school system should seek But in tight times, it’s important to resist While the just-concluded budget setting in- the free, expert help that is available right next ending programs that are needed and impor- Steven M. Mauren Editor ❖ 703-917-6451 cluded gnashing of teeth over “shortfalls,” over- door in the process. tant, even if we could live without them for a [email protected] all this meant that schools and government Northern Virginia is blessed with residents few years. Some programs should be elimi- Matthew Razak programs didn’t get quite as much of an in- that include some of the top economic and nated; many can operate on reduced funding Assistant Editor ❖ 703-917-6457 crease as they needed to continue spending at policy minds in the nation. Some would be for a few years. But it’s important to recognize [email protected] the same rate as before. willing to donate their time despite busy lives that if you cut something out entirely, it will Mirza Kurspahic The looming year will be different. There will to analyze and bring perspective to different probably not be back. Community Reporter actually be less money, not less of an parts of the budget. Many families and businesses have faced cost 703-917-6452 [email protected] increase. Editorial Each branch of local government cutting in the past year at a level that local Many families and businesses in should establish its own “Blue Ribbon governments will probably not have to achieve. Julia O’Donoghue Education and Politics Northern Virginia have already been Commission” (using any name each But this year will require that they actually 703-917-6433 coping with higher costs and less income and one chooses) to study these huge, complex spend less than they did the year before. Nicholas Horrock without the option of raising the tax rate. budgets, most in the billions of dollars and con- Business and Transportation Editor Fairfax County government and schools, like taining thousands of programs. — Mary Kimm [email protected] most local governments, are now tackling an Seek out citizens with budget and program [email protected] Ken Moore Courts & Projects Letters to the Editor 703-917-6417 Rich Sanders Oh, the irony! This story shows natives? Would cost-benefit analy- the bus service that used to cost Sports Editor ❖ 703-917-6439 Either Way, that Kenny was exactly right to sis reveal that a VDOT project else- $6 million. All this should raise [email protected] Taxpayers Lose argue that VDOT’s spending pri- where in the state is less benefi- questions in everyone’s mind not orities are utterly misguided. cial overall than Toll Road express only about VDOT priorities, but To the Editor: ADVERTISING: Are we supposed to believe that bus service? about the existence of an “author- To place an advertisement, call the ad Last week, Jack Kenny criticized when VDOT chose to spend nearly Common sense suggests that if ity” that has the power to tax us department between 9 a.m. and VDOT’s misguided spending pri- $6 million on their new mainte- MWAA is now receiving the $6 with tolls but over which we, as 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. orities, noting that they just built Display ads 703-821-5050 nance facility, they did not know million in annual toll revenues voters, have essentially no influ- Classified ads 703-917-6400 a multi-million dollar maintenance that they were about to have a $6 that was formerly spent on buses, ence. Employment ads 703-917-6464 facility and bought nice new million hole in their bus service then they should either give that Two trends are clear: gas prices Winslow Wacker trucks. This week, [letter writer] budget? The MWAA takeover has money to VDOT or reduce the tolls will keep rising, and metro con- Display Advertising 703-917-6473 Eddie Estes challenged Kenny’s been public knowledge since at accordingly. Alas, one doubts that struction will experience further “misconceptions” about VDOT. Andrea Smith least since March 2006, so why common sense will prevail. Most delays as costs inevitably increase. Classified Advertising Also this week, we learned that hasn’t VDOT addressed the bus likely, MWAA will keep the $6 mil- These trends highlight the critical 703-917-6401 VDOT will no longer fund express funding problem before now? Did lion, and far from lowering tolls, importance of bus service. I cer- Barbara Parkinson bus service along the Dulles Toll they purposely plan to shift this it will raise them to fund metro tainly intend to watch closely how Employment Advertising 703-917-6418 Road, because the Metropolitan cost to Fairfax County, or did they construction. Meanwhile, the gov- our elected officials handle this Washington Airports Authority not plan at all (i.e. are they evil, ernment will raise taxes to provide issue, and whether or not they Editor & Publisher (MWAA) is taking control of the Mary Kimm or just stupid)? Who exactly de- bus service. In effect, the taxpay- make VDOT and MWAA plan well Editor in Chief Toll Road, and thus the toll fees cided to eliminate a service that ers will be milked twice, and will and spend our money wisely. Steven Mauren that used to fund the bus service Managing Editors 8,000 taxpayers depend on every wind up paying at least $12 mil- Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, are no longer available to VDOT. day, without providing any alter- lion in annual taxes and tolls for James Perry Kemal Kurspahic Reston Photography: Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: $1,200 Donation Fewer Vehicles, Zohra Aslami, Kevin Cooper, Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, Cathy Waters and Lida Kruse of Fewer John Heinly, John Smith, Stu Moll, “Neighbors of Aintree Associa- Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp Production Manager: tion” (NOAA) present a check for Employees Jean Card $1,200 to Herndon-Reston FISH, To the Editor: CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 Inc. (Friendly Instant Sympathetic Jack Kenny’s opinion piece, Circulation Manager: Help). Accepting the check is Linda Pecquex “VDOT: Getting Best Deal for Tax- Marcia Di Trapani, president of payers?” asks where VDOT found CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, FISH. NOAA, comprised of 15 L.L.C. the money to replace its orange families who live on Aintree Lane Peter Labovitz trucks with white ones and build President/CEO in Reston, donated proceeds from a new maintenance facility at I-66 Mary Kimm their community yard sale to Publisher/Chief and the Fairfax County Parkway. Operating Officer FISH, Reston Interfaith, and a In 2003, VDOT made a money- Jerry Vernon neighborhood child with Spinal Executive Vice President saving decision to purchase white Muscular Atrophy. “We, as a Wesley DeBrosse trucks rather than custom-colored Controller neighborhood, are so pleased to orange trucks. That decision has Debbie Funk be able to support a local organi- National Sales saved $837,200 and put more John Lovaas zation like FISH … we can see so money into roadway maintenance. Special Assistant for Operations very clearly how much you do for In recent years, VDOT has re the people in the Herndon-Reston area,” said Waters. See Letters, Page 13
8 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ August 6-12, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion 40-75% Baskets, Fountains, OFF ALL POTS 25% OFF Benches, Statuary 60% OFF ALL TREES Herbs, Early Blooming Plastic & & SHRUBS Perennials, Annuals, America’s Future Coalition Concrete Pots Roses By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum is a key stimulus for short-term economic growth patios, walls ★ Hot Summer Deals State Delegate (D-36) and job creation that can help the United States 35% OFF walkways Arborvitae, Yews achieve energy independence, environmental Blue Spruce t the recent national meeting of the Na- sustainability, and greenhouse gas reductions. In ad- paver driveways tional Conference of State Legislatures dition to providing greater funding, the federal gov- and so much more. Hardwood Mulch (NCSL) I joined with Pennsylvania Gov. ernment must, according to the Principles, “stream- 3 cu. ft. ...$2.99 A 9023 Arlington Blvd., Edward G. 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The federal government’s some federal approval process has share of public investment in transpor- added costs and extended schedules for tation, water, and other types of infra- the Dulles Corridor Metrorail project. structure has declined to the point where Sessions at the NCSL annual meeting state and local government expenditures on transportation funding were filled to account for three of every four public capacity as legislators from most states dollars that are spent on infrastructure were seeking new ideas for transporta- in the United States. tion funding challenges much like those Rendell and Bloomberg are co-chairs in Virginia. The general conclusions of along with California Gov. Arnold the sessions were that business as usual Schwarzenegger who was not at the is not enough and that old methods of NCSL meeting of the Building America’s funding like the gas tax will not be ad- Future Coalition (www.investininfrastructure.org). equate or reliable in the future. No one solution will They invited legislators from around the country to be adequate. Clearly, part of the solution is an in- join in their advocacy for greater federal infrastruc- crease in federal investment in infrastructure. That ture investment. As included in the Statement of is why I joined the Building America’s Future Coali- Principles of the organization, the United States has tion and will be advocating for greater federal par- in the past recognized that infrastructure investment ticipation in infrastructure investment. Successful Investments By Jack Kenny ting up these funds enabled Warner to claim the Past President, Republican Club of Greater business approach for Virginia in his campaign for Now Introducing Eyebrow, Upper Lips and Facial Hair Reston governor. It also enabled him to claim that he “was putting his money where he was putting his Threading by Priti ur senatorial candidate, former Gov. Mark mouth.” Threading Lightly: It’s the Asian art of “threading” a method of removing facial hair OWarner (D) based his campaign for gover- These venture capital funds were designed to pro- Priti’s Hours: Tues.-Fri.: 11:30-6, Sat.: 11-5 nor on “Bringing Virginia together, new vide opportunities for the development of technol- • No Wax means No Chemicals economy, new opportunities.” As history reveals, ogy-oriented business opportunities in central, south, • Less pain despite an almost constant drumbeat of campaign and western Virginia. Shades of former Gov. George • No after effects disclaimers — “I will not raise taxes!” — Governor Allen and his fabulously successful “Silicon Domin- • Gives a clean detailed Warner did just that. It did not take long for him to ion” initiative. shape which lasts longer propose a one cent ($.01) increase in One fund has been successful but only • Men’s eyebrows the Virginia sales tax rate. It did take after investing about half of its assets in $2 OFF assuring a number of Republican del- companies located on the east coast and Threading Only egates that the state was in dire straits not in Virginia. The fund, Envest, fo- 08/31/2008 Coupon can not be combined and it was critical that, in order to keep cused on the Hampton Road area and (Next to Fresh World in Tall Oaks) with any other offer. the state solvent, a tax increase was had raised over $160 million in its ini- needed to cover a supposed $1.2 billion tial round of capitalization. It has done 12050 North Shore Drive, Reston, VA 20190 • 703-435-0015 shortfall in his proposed budget. Re- quite well in developing in several new member, the state’s budget starts out in technology firms that have continued to the governor’s office. grow. Needless to say, as we now know, the As it turns out, four of the five funds need for a sales tax increase was pure have gone under or are in the final hokum. In the allocation of all this ex- A Differing throes of failing taking a substantial Now! 1,000s of tra revenue, our most critical core pub- Point of View number of investors and millions of dol- lic service need, transportation was to- lars with them. Warner has admitted pictures of sports, tally ignored. None of the increased rev- that, get this, these attempts foundered graduations, current enue went to transportation in spite of the obvious because of poor management and poor timing: and contribution toward economic impact that a gridlock- enough Virginians bought into the idea that Warner events and more— free area would produce. was bringing a business approach to governing Vir- never published, but posted As reported in a previous column, the “successful ginia to elect him. business approach” to governing Virginia was based The “hero of the hills” or the guy who “gets it” did on the Web. Free for evaluation, merely on a fortuitous win in the FCC’s frequency not deliver. Will he be able to match Sen. John Warner available for prints. spectrum lottery. As it turns out, that win enabled (R) in keeping Virginia’s successful defense industry Warner to demonstrate his business acumen. going? Will he be able to build on that solid founda- As reported in The Washington Times, Warner tion? Will he be able to stand up to any Democrat set up five venture capital funds about 10 years president who wants to decimate the nation’s de- ago: just prior to his campaign for governor. Set- fense program, ergo, Bill Clinton? www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ August 6-12, 2008 ❖ 9 “There are a lot of dances that I’ve never seen from different countries.” — Joanne Duangmanee, Thai Tennis Organization in America member
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WEDNESDAY/AUG. 6, Book Signing. Author Robert Wallace will sign and discuss his book, “Spycraft: The History of the Musical performances are scheduled throughout the two-day festival on Saturday, Aug. 9, and Sunday, Aug. 10. CIA’s Spytechs from Communism to al-Qaeda,” at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 1851 Fountain Drive, Reston. Call Ginna Brahms at 703-437-8147. The Fifth Annual THURSDAY/AUG. 7 Asian Celebration Asian Festival takes Farmer’s Market Fun Day will run from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.. Mr. Brian and the Boppets will place this weekend. perform a Rock n’ Roll puppet show at the Town By Mirza Kurspahic place of origin, “Something made hundreds Green, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Free. Visit The Connection www.herndon-va.gov. of years ago,” she said. Farmers’ Market from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at 765 “The festival recognizes the cultural di- festival’s opening is Benita Fitzgeral Mosley, Lynn St., Herndon. Visit www.herndon-va.gov. he world will be watching Fri- versity that Reston has and was founded an Olympic gold medalist in the 100-meter Senior Cinema, 10:30 a.m. Come to the Herndon Community Center for light refreshments and a day night when Beijing opens on,” said Larry Butler, the Parks and Recre- hurdles event at the 1984 Los Angeles movie. This is a great way to see friends and to this year’s Summer Olympics. ation Director for Reston Association, one Olympics. make new ones. Enjoy a feature film, new release, T With much attention drawn to of the festival hosts. “It present an oppor- While environmental concerns are cloud- or classic. To find out what’s playing or to be placed on the mailing list, please call 703-787- Chinese culture, history and tradition, the tunity for other cultures to see what these ing the Olympic Games in Beijing, the Asian 7300. local Asian community will showcase its Asian cultures have to show,” said Butler. Festival organizers are doing their best to Girls Read. All-female book discussion at the Reston many traditions at the Fifth Annual Asian “It’s a really neat opportunity to bring ev- promote sound environmental practices. Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 7:15 p.m. Call 703-689-2700. Age 8 and Festival. eryone together.” The festival has tasked The Green Business, up. “We want to raise awareness of Asian a Reston company that specializes in envi- Children’s Show. Peter McCory will perform at the cultures,” said Joanne Duangmanee, a THE TWO-DAY free admission festival at ronmental audits. “The event organizers as Lake Anne Village Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston from 11-11:30 a.m. call 703-620-5554. board member of the Thai Tennis Organi- the Lake Newport Tennis facility off of Baron well as Reston Association are fully on- Take a Break Concert. Mama Jama will perform at zation in America (TTOA), the main orga- Cameron Avenue in Reston will present spe- board with the green initiatives,” said Jorge the Lake Anne Village Center,1609 Washington nizer of the festival. “There will be so many cial performances from traveling dance Morera, the director of business develop- Plaza, Reston, from 7-9 p.m. Call 703-476-4500. things there that you can’t find anywhere troupes and welcome special guests on Sat- ment at The Green Business. “Because of else in the area.” urday, Aug. 9, and Sunday, Augu. 10. They the large size of the event there’s an excel- FRIDAY/AUG. 8 The festival’s four stages will feature live will include performances from the Cam- lent potential to really make a difference Kiddie Open Gym, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Bring toddlers and enjoy open play, tumbling on the mats, and entertainment, including music and martial bodian-American Dance Company and the when it comes to the environment.” kiddie basketball. Don’t forget to pick up the arts performances. The two-day festival also Columbia University Indian bhangra team. “It’s something we had thought about last calendar on the first day and a prize after each offers its guests sports tournaments and The Chinese Olympic Village will present year,” said Butler, but the implementation visit. Play with parent. Ages - Walking – 5. Drop in Rate - $4. 5 Visit Pass - $17. At the Herndon demonstrations, food and other activities. an Olympic parade and traditional Chinese of the green practices was a challenge. This Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon. Duangmanee said native arts and crafts dances. The key note speaker at the year, he said, the goal is to recycle as much Visit www.herndon-va.gov. from participating countries are sure to in- of the material that is generated as possible. Friday Night Live will be from 6:30-10:30 p.m. on the Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. terest visitors. “These are items you will not With almost 50,000 visitors expected, the Junk Food and Fools & Horses will perform. Call find at the mall,” she said. Authentic foods festival could generate much recyclable 703-481-6133. are also a part of the festival. Duangmanee material, such as water bottles. Butler said Concert. Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen will perform at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 said the participating restaurants were festivals create a large amount of waste Sterling Road, Herndon at 8 p.m. with doors asked to prepare specialty foods. “A lot of it because they host many people in a con- opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12. Call 703-435- is off the menu” at area Asian restaurants, fined space and in a short amount of time. 8377. she said. One of the offerings that has her He said he thinks festivals in the future will excited is the Burmese food, especially since follow the example of the Asian Festival and SATURDAY/AUG. 9 there are not many Burmese restaurants in implement green practices for their celebra- Community Cookout. Bring the family out for a free cookout at Golf Course Island Pool, 11301 the area, she said. tions. Aside from an extensive recycling ini- Links Drive, Reston, 5-7 p.m. Cookouts are co- The organizers are also striving to present tiative at the festival, the organizers are also sponsored by the Reston Association and the live entertainment as would be seen in the reserving priority parking spots for low Reston Community Center. Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and sodas are provided along with live participating countries. “There are a lot of emissions vehicles and free valet parking Caribbean music and activities at various pools dances that I’ve never seen from different The displays of Asian cultures for bicycles. throughout Reston. Call 703-435-6577. countries,” said Duangmanee of prior festi- include traditional dress of the For more information on the 5th Annual Moonlight Cabaret. Carnac the Magnificent, along vals. The musical performances feature in- countries showcased at the Asian Asian Festival, or to see the schedule of events, See Calendar, Page 11 struments that are rarely seen outside their Festival. visit http://asianfestivaldc.com.
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From Page 10 with music and dancing at the Café Montmartre in TUESDAY/AUG. 12 Lake Anne Plaza. The music and begins at 7:30 Youth Night. Youth Nights are back at the Herndon p.m. At 8:45 p.m., the 60-minute Cabaret show Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon, begins. Open mike singing and dancing from 8 -10 p.m. Have fun playing basketball, volleyball, 9:45 - 10:45 p.m. To participate in the open mike, or other games, hang out in the teen room or contact show producer Jerry Katz at game room playing Xbox or pool and munch on [email protected]. snacks. Ages 10-15. $4 Drop in Fee. $30 Youth Fifth annual Asian Festival. Free event at the Night Pass (8 visits). Visit www.herndon-va.gov. Lake Newport Tennis Facility in Reston. A special Summer Horse Show Series. Watch a free horse Olympic Parade at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Four show that starts at 4 p.m. See local talent different performance stages. Food and contests. competing in jumping and flat classes. The cost for Visit www.asianfestivaldc.com. competitors is $12 per class. Call Frying Pan Farm Reston Concerts on the Town. U.S. Air Force Park, 2709 Ox Road, Herndon, at 703-437-9101. Jazz Band at Reston Town Center Pavilion, 7:30 – Children’s Show. Outback Jack will perform at the 10 p.m., free. Lake Anne Village Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston from 11-11:30 a.m. call 703-620-5554. Free. SUNDAY/AUG. 10 Fifth annual Asian Festival. Free event at the Lake Newport Tennis Facility in Reston. A special WEDNESDAY/AUG. 13 Olympic Parade at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Four Annual Volunteer Appreciation Cookout. different performance stages. Food and contests. Reston Association will thank its volunteers with a Visit www.asianfestivaldc.com. poolside cookout from 4-7 p.m. at the Glade Pool, 11550 Glade Drive, Reston. Enjoy carnival style food, music, games, great door prizes and more. MONDAY/AUG. 11 RSVP by Aug. 1 to Ha Brock, 703-435-7986 or via Herndon Centennial Golf Junior Open, 8 a.m. email to [email protected]. at the Herndon Centennial Golf Course. Call 703- Foam Art Fun. Hands-on craft at the Herndon 435-6864. Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon, Once Upon a Story. Stories and activities at the 10:30 a.m. Call 703-437-8855. Age 6-12. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Book Discussion at the Reston Regional Library, Drive, Reston, 10:15 a.m. Call 703-689-2700. Age 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 10:30 a.m. 4-6. Call for title. Adults. No registration is required. Walker’s Rangers: Reston’s Most Extreme! Learn Call 703-689-2700.\ about all the extreme animal life that live in and Ice Cream for Books at the Reston Regional around Reston and Herndon from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, at the Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 7:15 p.m. Call 703-689-2700. Family program. Glade Drive, Reston. $32/RA members, $54/non- Wine & Cheese Tastings. A selection of members. Call 703-435-6530 for more international wines and cheeses. 6-8 p.m. at information. Market Street Bar & Grill Patio. $30 per person. Young Writer’s Workshop. For children 7 - 10, Reservations at 703.925.8250. explore how to write a proper thank you and learn the importance of personal correspondence, 7-8 p.m., at The Dandelion Patch. $20 fee for THURSDAY/AUG. 14 personalized stationery; limit 10 per class. Farmer’s Market Fun Day will run from 10:30 – Reservations at 703-689-2240. See Calendar, Page 15
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Armstrong Bulletin Board THURSDAY/AUG. 7 TUESDAY/AUG. 12 Teacher Wins Architectural Board of Review, 8 Tennis Advisory Committee, 7 p.m. a.m. at the Reston Association Main at the Reston Association Main ING Unsung Office, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Office, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston. Call 703-435-7994. Reston. Call 703-435-6534. Transportation Advisory Hero Award Committee, 5:30 p.m. at the Reston WEDNESDAY/AUG. 13 Association Main Office, 1930 Isaac Mothers First - Herndon/Reston is a Newton Square, Reston. Call 703- nonprofit support organization Ann Erickson, an elementary art 435-6506. dedicated to helping women who resource teacher at Armstrong Elemen- have chosen to alter their careers to tary School in Reston, was awarded an FRIDAY/AUG. 8 raise their children at home. ING Unsung Heroes Award and a Reston VIP. Support group for people Meetings are first and second $2,000 grant to incorporate thinking with vision loss at the Reston Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the skills into her school’s curricula using Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 ThinkBlocks. The grant will affect the Towne Drive, Reston, 2 p.m. Call Center St., Herndon. Contact 703- school’s 460 students by bringing 703-689-2700. 827-5922 or www.mothersfirst.org. ThinkBlocks and training to the school’s classroom teachers. Principal Shane Wolfe expressed his RCTV Schedule enthusiasm about this opportunity. “The grant and ThinkBlocks offer a great way From Page 4 10 p.m. Reston Impact: Nature House; for our students to think and have and, Greenpeace in Reston hands-on learning experiences, espe- cially students with disabilities,” he said. MONDAY/AUGUST 11 “Because Armstrong houses the emo- 11:30 a.m. Real Estate Showcase WEDNESDAY/AUGUST 13 tional disabilities and enhanced autism 4:30 p.m. Real Estate Showcase 9 a.m. Yoga with Cynthia programs, this grant will have a pro- 6 p.m. The Community of All People 10 a.m. Defend Yourself found effect on our school.” 7 p.m. Strength Advantage 11:30 a.m. Real Estate Showcase Erickson’s project is one of 20 across the 7:30 p.m. Defend Yourself 4:30 p.m. Real Estate Showcase country honored with an ING Unsung 6 p.m. The RCC News & Views Heroes Award. Erickson is also a finalist TUESDAY/AUGUST 12 6:30 p.m. Guitar Instruction for grants of $5,000, $10,000, and 7 p.m. A New and Living Way 9:30 a.m. Body Quest Pilates $25,000 offered by the financial services 7:30 p.m. Connecting with Supervisor 11:30 a.m. Real Estate Showcase Hudgins company. If awarded a larger grant, 4:30 p.m. Real Estate Showcase Erickson will expand the scope of the 8 p.m. Update On 6:30 p.m. Health Focus 8:30 p.m. Reston Impact: Flowers, project by providing additional training 7 p.m. Update On ... Chocolate and Wine and classroom sets of ThinkBlocks. In the 7:30 p.m. Virginia Legislative Report 9:30 p.m. Eyes on Reston long term, Erickson envisions the students with Del. Ken Plum: State of the 10 p.m. Latin Profiles using ThinkBlocks at home with their par- Commonwealth 10:30 p.m. Virginia Legislative Report ents. During the project, an outside 8 p.m. Your Dog’s Best Friend with Del. Ken Plum: State of the evaluator will assess the effect of the staff’s 8:30 p.m. Swingtime Commonwealth efforts on classroom experiences, school 9 p.m. Yoga with Cynthia Visit www.rctv28.com to see many of these climate, and parental engagement. 9:30 p.m. Eyes on Reston shows in their entirety online.
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placed about five percent of its fleet per year — far less that the industry average of 10 percent. While our criteria for replacing a truck requires it to be at least 10 years old with a minimum of 150,000 miles, the reality is that many pieces of equipment are over 20 years old. Moreover, over the past decade VDOT has reduced its statewide equipment fleet from 9,758 to 8,224. The maintenance facility on VDOT property at I-66 and the Fairfax County Parkway replaces a 50-year-old headquarters on West Ox Road. Maintenance crews Take Advantage of the Market are better located to respond to & See These Great Homes maintenance needs in central Fairfax County. The facility re- quired no additional equipment or OP new employees. In fact, the ma- EN jority of our maintenance opera- HOUSES tion is outsourced — during win- AUG th 9 & ter snowstorms VDOT depends on 10 th over 1,000 contractor trucks and only 200 VDOT trucks. VDOT is tightening the belt at all levels around the state while still delivering the infrastructure and services needed to maintain the high standard of living Virgin- Call Specific Agents to Confirm ians enjoy and expect. There are 2,000 fewer statewide employees Dates & Times. working at VDOT today than five Loudoun County years ago. We invite Mr. Kenny to spend a day with us, looking at the Ashburn projects underway for an under- 42041 Brightwood Ln. $660,000 Sun 1-4 Bridget Allen Weichert 540-454-0943 COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP 21598 Goodwin Ct. $649,900 Sun 1-5 Sarah Armstrong Weichert 703-298-0686 standing of what it takes to main- 22050 Hyde Park Dr. $725,000 Sun 1-4 Lisa Thurston RE/MAX 703-652-5773 tain the road system we all depend 702 Mount Holly Pl., NE $460,000 Sun 2-4 Irene deLeon Keller Williams 703-338-1765 on. b 176520917 Old Hickory Ln. $600,000 Sun 12-4 Leslie Carter Carter 703-383-3245 b 25918 Raflo Ln. $579,000 Sun 1:-5 Kyung-Hea Cho Jobin 703-272-1000 43183 Riders Sq. $399,500 Sun 1-5 Sarah Armstrong Weichert 703-298-0686 Morteza Salehi 42720 Ridgeway Dr. $849,999 Sun 1-5 Ann Hogan Weichert 703-726-3909 42985 Ridgeway Dr. $699,000 Sun 1-5 Barbara Dugger Weichert 703-980-9024 District Administrator 44374 Sunset Maple Dr. $399,000 Sun 1-4 Theodora Metin Weichert 202-256-2163 Northern Virginia District 21510 Tithables Cir. $649,000 Sun 1-4 Sheila Champlin Weichert 703-726-3909 Virginia Department of Leesburg Transportation 609 Diskin Pl. $584,000 Sun 1-4 Robin Hill Weichert 703-927-6667 Potomac Falls 105 Peyton Rd $499,900 Sun 1-4 Debbie McGuire Weichert 703-406-9009 Round Hill 35484 Autumn Ridge Ct. $699,000 Sun 1-4 Brenda Berntzen Weichert 540-338-2024 17527 Bristol Ter. $249,900 Sat. 11-3 Jennifer Skorich Keller Williams 540-665-2200 17220 Rosecliff Ct. $349,999 Sun 2-4 Amy Sikora Weichert 571-238-1444 Write Sterling Progressive & Welcoming 45485 Baggett Ter. $299,990 Sun 1-4 Joseph Fernandez Long & Foster 703-435-5568 The Connection welcomes Community of ALL People 109 Connemara Dr. $449,900 Sun 14 Robin Hill Weichert 703-759-6300 views on any public issue. 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Burgundy and The drill was taking part on a backfield, not gold fans get their in front of the fans. After one short block- ing/shedding drill exchange, Taylor fixed training camp fix. the shoulder pads of fellow defensive end Chris Wilson. Huff, standing off to the side by himself, keenly focused in on the play- By Rich Sanders ers, and in particular Taylor. The Connection At one point, Huff, a color commentator on Redskins radio broadcasts, could be ast weekend was a banner one for heard telling someone, with a chuckle, the Washington Redskins, who “Since they got Jason, I thought I’d watch Lsaw two of their best-ever former practice. Like Sonny [Jurgenson] with Brett players– Art Monk and Darrell Favre.” Green – get inducted into the Pro Football Taylor, tall and lean and wearing No. 55, Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on Saturday. did not appear as a superstar player as he The next evening, in the annual Hall of practiced with his new teammates. Fame pre-season game, the Redskins de- But he certainly displayed his pizzazz feated the Indianapolis Colts. later in the morning after the a.m. practices The following piece is in regards to the had wrapped up. He enthusiastically moved Redskins’ recent training camp week that was towards the throng of fans who were call- made open to the public. ing out his name. Taylor, a potential Hall of Famer who recently basked in the national FOR FANS of the burgundy and gold, the spotlight as a participant in Dancing With recent open practice sessions at Redskins the Stars, easily mixed with the adoring Photo by Rich Sanders/The Connection Park were probably akin to going to foot- onlookers as he signed footballs and tee Tight-end Chris Cooley, who got married this past offseason, told ball heaven. shirts. reporters he is having fun with his new beard. Local fans, for the most part of the Taylor and the rest of his teammates weeklong open practice sessions to the pub- would not have been talking to fans, media REDSKIN Ladell Betts, a key running back catches. lic, swarmed towards the NFL team’s head- or going along their ways had it not been over the past five years, said players’ spirits “I’ve got an added hour of curfew,” said quarters, located off the Loudoun County for the heroics of a pair of Redskins line- have been high under the new coaching Cooley, with a big grin. “I was pretty confi- Parkway in Ashburn. men, who prevented the long, morning staff. dent in them. [Geisinger’s] catch was The most overwhelming numbers of folks, workouts from being extended simply by “Everything is good, the enthusiasm is sketchy, but he pulled it off.” approximately 30,000, swarmed the facil- both successfully catching a punted ball. definitely up with the new regime in place,” Cooley, who played in last year’s Pro Bowl ity on July 26 for ‘fan appreciation day.’ Zorn, who replaced the retired Joe Gibbs said Betts, as he headed towards the dress- game in Hawaii, said his offseason was a From a fan perspective, it was easy to get this past offseason, had huddled the entire ing room. “We focus on our work but you whirlwind of activity as a result of getting overwhelmed during one of the open prac- team together at what appeared to be the can’t help but pay attention to the fans. married and travel. tice session visits. Thousands, many seated end of practice. Seconds later, Redskins They’re a real pick-me-up.” “I’ve been real busy,” he said. “I wasn’t in bleachers and attired in team t-shirts or players Ryan Boschetti and Justin Geisinger, Redskin star lineman Chris Samuels ech- sure if I was ready to come to camp, but I ball caps, focused on the team’s every move both linemen, briskly jogged down the field oed the same sentiments in regards to the got [good workouts in] the first four days.” – from its offensive pass plays, exercise before turning around. As the players and Redskins faithful. Following Cooley, coach Zorn came drills, or anything else coach Jim Zorn and coaches at the other end of the field looked “It’s been great,” said Samuels, the eighth onstage and addressed the press. He talked his staff were directing the players to do. on, a Redskins punter, Durant Brooks, year standout from Alabama. “We have the about being impressed with Jason Taylor’s Near the end of a morning practice ses- booted a high, towering ball towards greatest fans in the NFL. They come out and attitude since coming aboard from Miami. sion during the middle of the week, the Boschetti, a defensive lineman. In impres- support us thick and thin. And [coach Zorn] “I’ve been most pleased and surprised Redskins’ offense ran plays against the de- sive fashion, Boschetti successfully cradled is doing a great job.” how he has jumped right in, taking reps and fense, attempting to move the ball down in the ball before spontaneously punting it Fred Smoot, the talkative Redskins enjoying it,” said Zorn. “He’s trying to get the field. Although it was not a full contact back towards the herd of Redskins players. cornerback, spent several minutes after himself mentally up to speed on the [de- exhibition, the fans on-hand cheered loudly Fans and players burst into cheers for the practice with military personnel who were fensive] terminology. He’s a pro.” with each well-run play. When veteran wide 289-pound Boschetti, who had caught the visiting Redskins Park. Of his new starting quarterback, receiver Santana Moss caught a long ball ball and even played up to the crowd with “Where are you from?” he asked one in- Campbell, Zorn said, “I think he’s coming down field, the faithful erupted as if the his return punt. dividual. After getting an answer, Smoot along very well with the knowledge of [the popular No. 89 had just cradled in a ball in Next, it was Geisinger’s turn. And, just replied, “I’m from Jackson, Mississippi.” new system]. I’m throwing so much to him front of a packed out crowd at Fed Ex Field like his teammate moments before, he also Then, Smoot told the group, “I appreci- and the other quarterbacks. The recall is against a division rival. caught the punted ball. ate you all.” what takes a little time.” Another time, quarterback Jason The successful punt catches by the two- Moments later, on an outdoor media plat- Zorn, a born again Christian like Gibbs Campbell threw a long strike to tight-end some meant that the Redskins, as a team, form, Cooley, the popular and talkative before him, had to answer questions about Chris Cooley. Following the impressive would not have to take extra running. It Redskins’ tight-end, told reporters about a the fact that he does not like to curse. hook-up, fans began yelling, ‘Cooley,’ as they also meant an extra hour of curfew later beard-growing contest he is running on his “I don’t try to say cuss words, but I’ve would on a game day. that night. blog site. The scruffy Cooley, who was mar- muttered some,” he said, with a smile. “I’m Reporters at practice’s end mobbed ried this past offseason, said he alone would not `St. Jim.’ But [cursing] is not necessary. EARLIER in the morning, one renowned Geisinger, a third year offensive lineman pick the contest winner. I hope that by saying words and speaking Redskins player of the past, former line- from Vanderbilt. “They’ll get two tickets to the Bills game,” truth to guys, it will have an impact on backer great Sam Huff, watched the “It was something fun for the guys at the he said. “None [of the beards I’ve seen] are them.” Redskins’ newest defensive standout, end of practice,” he said, of the lineman as good as mine yet. I’m really happy with Zorn, the former left-handed QB, said he former Miami Dolphin Jason Taylor, who punt catching display. “I probably would my beard. Originality is the key to a good sometimes feels like he could get in there in recent weeks was traded to Washington. have gotten ripped [by teammates] in the beard.” and throw a few crisp passes. Taylor, under the tutelage of a Redskins locker room the rest of camp if I hadn’t Cooley then expressed his appreciation to “I’m 55 and I think I could still play,” said position coach, was participating in a drill caught it. I played a little tight-end in high Boschetti and Geisinger for coming through Zorn, in a light moment. “I think I could in which a defender tried to shed off the school.” with the clutch, end of the practice punt still chuck the ball.”
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11:15 a.m.. Mr. Brian and the Boppets will perform a Rock n’ Roll puppet show at “EXQUISITE THAI CUISINE” the Town Green, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Free. Visit www.herndon- ✭✭✭ Conde Nast Traveler va.gov. Farmers’ Market from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. “50 Best” Washington Post at 765 Lynn St., Herndon. Visit “.. Would be equally hip in Paris, Bangkok or Soho.” www.herndon-va.gov. The New York Times March, 1998 Baby Signs. Come meet Beebo the Baby Signs Bear, hear stories, and learn some simple signs at the Herndon www.busara.com Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon, 10:30 a.m. Call 703-437- 8855. Age 6-24 months with adult. Lutindo! Stomp those feet and clap along with Ssuuna, as he presents traditional African music, dance and stories at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 7 p.m. Call 703-689-2700. Cosponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library. All ages. Friends’ Book Discussion at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 7:30 p.m. Call 703-689-2700. Ask for title. Adults. No registration is required. Take a Break Concert. Mystic Warriors will perform at the Lake Anne Village Photo by Kenneth M. Wyner Center,1609 Washington Plaza, Reston, from 7-9 p.m. Call 703-476- Open Till 10:30 PM 4500. Open Daily: Mon – Sun • Happy Hour Mon – Fri 5pm – 7pm FRIDAY/AUG. 15 11964 Market Street (Reston Towncenter) Reston • 703-435-4188 Kiddie Open Gym, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Bring toddlers and enjoy open play, 8142 Watson St. (Tysons) McLean • 703-356-2288 tumbling on the mats, and kiddie basketball. Don’t forget to pick up the 2340 Wisconsin Ave. (Georgetown)N.W. • 202-337-2340 calendar on the first day and a prize *Premier Outdoor Garden @ Georgetown Location & after each visit. Play with parent. Ages - Walking – 5. Drop in Rate - $4. 5 Visit Valet Parking Available Pass - $17. At the Herndon Community FREE Delivery at our Tysons Location $15.00 Minimum Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon. Visit www.herndon-va.gov. (Limited Area) Friday Night Live will be from 6:30- 10:30 p.m. on the Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Gonzo’s Nose will perform. Call 703-481-6133. Dance. Save the last dance for this Teen Summer Series Summer Jam, 8-11 p.m. Dance to the tunes and beats of DJ Deluxe. Bring a school supply for For Cool Family Fun: free admission and a chance at a raffle drawing, otherwise admission cost is $3. All collected donations will go to Reston Interfaith to benefit students in the local area. Located at the Reston Teen Center, 12196 Sunset Hills Road, Reston. Call 703-435-6577. Totally Trucks. Bring the children and check out all the big trucks that Reston Association uses. The first session will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m. The second session will begin at 11 a.m. and end at noon. Located at Reston Association’s Central Services Facility, 12250 Sunset Hills Road, Reston. Call 703-435-6577.
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Audubon, a 23-mile bike ride and a 6.2-mile Photo by run that finished at South Lakes High School. Funds from the triathlon were awarded to a Reston Interfaith youth out- reach program and Pizza Hut and the Bi- Mirza Kurspahic cycle Exchange sponsored the event that budgeted almost $8,000. Some 600 people will participate in the 25th triathlon, an event with a $72,000 budget. Registration for the event fills up the day it opens, said Uhrig. “Some years it is harder to get in the /The Connection race than to do the race,” he said. Joan Waggoner began sorting through boxes of artifacts, photographs and news- paper articles last December, hoping to cap- ture the history of the quarter-century-old triathlon. Her effort, helped by other vol- unteers, is now on display at the Reston Rick Uhrig, one of only two Museum through Sept. 15. She commended people to compete in each of the the efforts of people who initiated the event previous 24 Reston Triathlons, in 1984. “It was a very difficult process to looks through a scrapbook of get the first one going,” said Waggoner. previous Reston Triathlons with Former and current participants gathered Joan Waggoner. at the museum on Saturday, Augu. 2, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the event Baker of the experience of directing the and kickoff the museum exhibition. 1990 race and subsequent races. “The com- munity of Reston was so crazily involved in SOME OF THOSE gathered at Sunday’s the sport,” she said of the time period. celebration have gone on to become world- class athletes. Reston resident Antonio COMMUNITY SUPPORT has highlighted Panizza, 69, has competed in 16 Reston the triathlon since its inception. Local busi- Triathlons and more than 100 triathlons al- nesses and residents chipped in to join together. He competed in sev- Reston Hospital Center as eral Iron Man competitions in sponsors of the event. “There Hawaii and elsewhere in the “It’s an old aren’t too many communities world, including Brazil, and that are as supportive of ath- finished second in his age friend. We’ve letics for grown ups,” said group in the USAT national Shirley Panizza, Antonio’s championships in 2000. The done every wife. 27-year Reston resident also race together.” The event, in turn, dis- came in fifth in his age group perses funds to local organi- at the 2005 World Champion- — Rick Uhrig, zations, including Reston In- ship in Hawaii. “I like to be Reston resident terfaith, Boy Scouts, Girl in good shape,” said Panizza, Scouts and the South Lakes who started competing in triathlons in High School track team. “We 1983. He said the he enjoyed competing in give away a lot of money,” said Bunny the Reston Triathlon. “I enjoy the exercise Bonnes, a race director since 1994. and I enjoy the community of triathletes in The race organizers are also supporting Reston,” said Panizza. local public safety officials. The triathlon Beth O’Connor Baker, an assistant swim fills up the day the registration opens, but coach at American University, is a world organizers have set aside spaces for local champion aquathlon competitor. Baker won police officers and firefighters who may the women’s division of the Reston Triathlon wish to compete. Boofie O’Gorman, a three times, in 1991, 1992 and 1993, end- Reston-based Realtor, is sponsoring the en- ing Jane Newell’s reign at the top of the try fees for them. “I thought it would be women’s standings. Newell won the good to encourage their participation by women’s division in the first seven Reston sponsoring their entry fee,” said O’Gorman. SEE YOUR NAME IN PRINT! Triathlons. “It’s a nice way to give back to the commu- Be the first person to fax in the correct crossword puzzle Baker may have never won the triathlons nity. Firefighters and policemen are so in- answers each week, and we’ll put your name here! Fax the had it not been for efforts of race directors tegral to our community and they certainly completed puzzle with your name and the puzzle number Norman Happ and Joe Fleig to recruit her make the triathlon happen,” she said. to the Crossword Puzzle Desk, fax #703-917-0998! into a role of an organizer. In March of 1990, While the 25th anniversary is an opportu- The winner of puzzle #0320-1 is: Baker had been involved in an accident that nity to celebrate athletic achievement, Uhrig ended her hopes of competing in that year’s said the real celebration should focus on Jim Davis0316-1 triathlon. She was riding a bicycle while the volunteers that organize the race each Note: Due to space limitations, the crossword may not appear from training for the race when a car plowed into year. “The amazing thing is not the partici- time to time. In that case, you may look on our Web site: her, sending her to the hospital. Happ and pants, but people like Bunny,” said Uhrig, www.connectionnewspapers.com and click on the “Print Editions” button. Fleig recruited Baker to help direct the 1990 adding that the volunteers spend countless It should appear in a newspaper from a different Classifieds zone. race, keeping her involved with the event. hours to make the event a reality each year. “Talk about learning from the best,” said “It’s a testament to them.”
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Must have excellent 1850 Cameron Glenn Drive, FT Dishwasher Position customer service skills, computer friend- Suite 100 Private School-Sodexo ly and want to work as part of a dedicat- Reston, VA 22030 Job requires heavy lifting, cleaning, ed team. Approx. 20-25 hrs week. Wednesday, August 13, 2008 washing pots...etc. May also include as- CLIFTON-CENTREVILLE ANIMAL CLINIC 4:30 pm-6:30 pm sisting in receiving, catering assistance, 703-830-8844 and in general, teamwork. School envi- Now Hiring! ronment requires position to be laid off Public Health Nurses during school breaks, usually no longer Full & Part time Positions! than 1-2 weeks, 3 or 4 times a year. Will ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS BSN required be laid off from early June to late Au- Hire-on Bonus being offered! gust every year. Full benefits offered. A large property management firm in Professional, active environment, the Fair Lakes area is seeking candi- flexible, “Family-Friendly” hours. Car or reliable transport required as Current openings located in Clinic, there is no public transportation. English dates for a wide variety of full-time speaking not necessary. Must pass administrative positions. Some of and School Health, For more information contact: background check. Work schedule var- the current openings include: Book- Shauna Severo@ (703) 246-8776. ies from 7 am to 8 pm and every other keepers, AP Administrator and Re- Apply online @ weekend. $9/hr plus overtime. Please sale Administrator. Excellent organ- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/AIMS. call (703) 556-8246 or e-mail izational & administrative skills are Equal Opportunity Employer [email protected] required. Good benefits package in- cluding 2 p.m. office closing on Fri- LANDSCAPE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR days. Please fax resumes/cover Chapel Valley Landscape Company is AND TEACHERS COLLEGE letters to 703-631-9596 or email to seeking US Citizen workers for Reston Day School STUDENTS us citizen restricted projects. The [email protected] & An extraordinary Private reference ADMIN in the subject line. candidates must have landscape & ‘08 H.S. GRADS maintenance experience or related field Elementary School experience; but willing to train the right Seeking enthusiastic individuals who love SUMMER WORK! SOCIAL SERVICES candidate. Premium pay and benefits. and respect students to support our $17.00 Base-Appt, FT/PT, Fax resume to Carmen Palacios at 703- growth and expansion into a middle Sales/Svc, No Exp Nec, Social Work Supervisor 406-9251 or e-mail to school. [email protected]. EOE. Please call Meg at 703-274-9078 All Ages 17+, Conditions Apply Position # 00013 Substance-free workplace $56,774 -$93,942 for an interview and tour. 703-359-7600 Social Services Agency seeking motivated TELEPHONE supervisor to work in fast-paced child FRONT DESK / ADMIN A great opportunity to welfare dept. Supervises unit responsible FT/PT. Needed for busy medical office WORK AT HOME! for CPS Investigations and Family in Herndon. Send resume to NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER Assessments. Duties include: on-call CPS [email protected] or No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! responsibilities, providing unit clinical and fax to: 703-471-1173 301-333-1900 ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ management oversight, assessment of families, referring for services, crisis intervention, preparing cases for court ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION / RELOCATION intervention and following federal, state and local compliance requirements. Join Long & Foster, the #1 privately-owned real estate co. in College Degree req. MSW & LCSW the US, in our Relocation Dept in Chantilly, VA as an Assistant preferred. 2+ yrs. supervisory experience Coordinator. Provides support services incl. assisting w/case and 5 years CPS experience preferred. mgmt, performing accurate data entry; preparing reports; hdlg Position requires completed CRC and bills from vendors and utility connections; interacting w/L&F CPS checks prior to hire. Va. State Sales Associates and Acctg; answering phones; & responding application forms are available at: to e-mail inquiries. Req HS diploma & 1-2 yrs general office Alex. Dept. of Social Services, Attn: exp; knowledge of real estate industry a plus. Must have exc DHS Personnel, 2525 Mount Vernon Ave., communication skills; pleasant manner; Word & Excel Alexandria, Va. 22301. Call software skills; 35-40 wpm accurate keyboarding speed (703) 838-0810 or essential; & ability to work independently. L&F offers https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov competitive pay & benefits. Send resumes w/salary req to: [email protected]. EOE: M/F/D/V Deadline for submitting applications is Friday, August 15th, at 12:00 noon. 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