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2 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ October 22-28, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection Editor Steven M. Mauren News 703-917-6451 or [email protected] More photos at www.connectionnewspapers.com Second Round Feder takes on incumbent again in 10th Congressional District.

Photos by By Julia O’Donoghue taking it all the way,” she said. The Connection The Democrat, who has lived in Northern for 30 years,

uring the 2006 elec- said she never considered running Mirza Kurspahic tion cycle, Democratic for public office until shortly be- Dactivist Eve Wilson fore the 2006 campaign. Frustra- agreed to throw her tions with President George W. weight behind fellow McLean resi- Bush’s policies and Wolf’s support dent Judy Feder in Virginia’s 10th of the administration lead her to Congressional District race on one run for office, she said. /The Connection condition. “Our nation was moving in the “I had to be willing to run wrong direction and our member twice,” said Feder, who ended up of Congress was not supporting losing to U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R- what was needed to be done,” she 10) by 16 percentage points two said. years ago. Feder is one of the nation’s top Wilson, who died in 2007, was health policy analysts and was chair of the Democratic Party’s heavily involved in crafting the The winners of the 2008 Herndon Homecoming 10th Congressional District com- President Bill and First Lady Parade were: Civic: First Place – Herndon Optimist Youth mittee for approximately 15 years. Hillary Clinton’s failed health-care Crowds gather in front of the Old Town Cheerleaders and Football Players Her candidates had a difficult time reform plan in the 1990s. Hall on Elden Street to see the 2008 Second Place – Cub Scout Pack 1577 from gaining traction against Wolf, a 28- Feder was staff director for a bi- Dranesville Elementary School Herndon Homecoming Parade on Performing Arts: First Place – Herndon Middle School year incumbent, in part because partisan congressional commis- Saturday morning, Oct. 18. Marching Band they would only run once and had sion on comprehensive health Second Place – Regimental Drums & Fife of Northern low name recognition, said several care, the Pepper Commission, Virginia School: First Place – Herndon High School Navy local political activists. which directly informed the de- Junior ROTC Wilson and other Democrats bate over the health care during Dancing Second Place – Herndon High School Drama were looking for a candidate who the Clinton administration. In Boosters Show: First Place – Historic Fire Truck, Richard would be willing to run against 1993, Clinton also appointed her Slepetz Wolf multiple times and gain mo- to a high-level position in the De- Down Elden Second Place – Herndon Fraternal Order of Police mentum. They pointed out that partment of Health and Human Lodge #64 Class Float: First Place – Herndon High School Class Wolf, himself, had to run for Con- Services, where she focused on erndon celebrated on Saturday, of 2009, Rock gress twice before winning his seat how to expand health-care cover- Oct. 18, with its annual homecom- Second Place – Herndon High School Class of 2012, in 1980. age and make the Medicare and H Reggae ing parade that marched down Elden Richard F. Downer Theme Award – Herndon High Medicaid programs more effective. Street and into downtown Herndon. More than School Class of 2011, Country “IN THE PAST, we have had can- In addition to teaching at 40 community groups took part in the 2008 Major Robert E. Church Award for Best in Parade – didates who would run and then Georgetown University, Feder has Herndon Optimist Youth Cheerleaders and parade that was sponsored by the Greater Football Players quit, run and then quit. We needed also worked at policy think tanks, Herndon Community Coalition and the someone to run and run again,” the Brookings Institution and the Herndon High School Sports Booster Club. The said Sue Rosenberg, chair of the Urban Institute. She is considered theme of the parade was ‘Music.’ Dranesville District Democratic an expert on the nation’s health committee in Fairfax County. insurance program. Feder, stepped down as dean of Feder’s peers in the academic Georgetown University’s Public and public policy arenas are Policy Institute last year and kept among the largest supporters of her promise. She will face Wolf for her congressional bid. Faculty and a second time Nov. 4. staff from Georgetown, George “I really want to do this. … I am Washington, Harvard and Colum- bia universities are The Class of 2009, Herndon High School’s among her largest fi- seniors, won the first place award for Judy Feder nancial contribu- Class Float. Their theme was Rock. Age: 61 tors. Hometown: New York City, N.Y. “She is very well City/Community: McLean known and very Family: Husband Stan, two grown sons Sam and Lester, well respected,” two granddaughters Linda Blumberg, Education: Brandeis University, who does health B.A. in political science (1968); Harvard University, care policy research M.A. (1970) and Ph.D. (1977) for the Urban Insti- in political science tute, said. Relevant Experience: staff Judy Feder director of an U.S. Bipartisan “Every student in Congressional Commission on Health [Georgetown’s public policy pro- Care (1990s); principal deputy gram] desperately wanted to be in assistant secretary of the Department The parade comes down Elden of Health and Human Services that class because of her reputa- Street with the Herndon High School (1993-1995); dean of Georgetown tion as one of the nation’s leading Navy Junior ROTC taking the lead. Neighbors shared blankets and tea and University’s Public Policy Institute health-care experts,” Brian Komar, (1999-2007) coffee on a chilly Saturday morning. Web site: www.judyfeder.com See Feder, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ October 22-28, 2008 ❖ 3 News Week in Herndon America Recycles at HHS The Fairfax County Solid Waste Management Program and part- Feder Challenges Wolf, Again ners will host the seventh annual Expanded Recycling Roadshow From Page 3 in commemoration of America Recycles Day. The event will take important, and possibly the most important, issue,” place on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Herndon said Fateni. a graduate of the Public Policy Institute who now High School, 700 Bennett Street. Event participants will be able works for the Center for American Progress, said. to recycle baby strollers, bicycles, cell phones, clothing, compact ALONG WITH her intellect, several Feder support- Voters in several polls have listed rising health- fluorescent light bulbs, computers and peripheral devices, eye- ers said the candidate’s demeanor is well suited for care costs as their second biggest concern next to glasses and more. For more information visit www.fairfaxcounty working on Capital Hill. the economy, Blumberg, who worked with Feder .gov/recycling or call 703-324-5052. Feder is known for her high energy, so much so when she was a member of the Clinton administra- that Webb joked he would have to drink “five cups tion, said. “She has the ability to discriminate be- of coffee” just keep up with her when they cam- Volunteer Fest Day tween different options and know what is going to paigned together in 2006. Volunteers are needed at Frying Pan Farm on Saturday, Oct. 25, work and what is not going to work. … There are “I think her people skills are just fantastic. She to participate in the 14th Annual Volunteer Fest Day, part of the lots of different analyses of health-care reform and makes all the volunteers seem needed,” said Doris national Make a Difference Day. For questions about the IMA pro- a real variance in the quality of those analyses. She Cheely, a McLean resident who is working for free gram call 703-324-8681. can tell the difference between what is good work on the Feder campaign. and what is not good quality work,” Blumberg said. Professional colleagues have also said Feder’s per- Feder’s analytic background could also be useful sonality makes her an easy person to get along with Watershed Input Sought when tackling public policy issues other than health professionally. “Judy has amazing people skills. She Fairfax County is seeking public participation in the develop- care, said several of her supporters. If elected, Feder is warm, friendly, sensitive, responsive. She is a good ment of the watershed management plans for the Sugarland Run has said she would also focus on transportation and listener and has a good sense of humor. She was and and Horsepen Creek Watersheds. The first meeting will be held energy issues. still is very well liked by faculty, staff and students,” on Thursday, Oct. 30, at Herndon High School, 700 Bennett Street, “We need people who know how to think. … Judy said William Gormley, who took over as dean of with registration at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starting at 7 p.m. worked in government and understands govern- Georgetown’s public policy school when Feder For more information call 703-324-5500. ment,” U.S. Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA) said at a McLean stepped down in 2007. fund-raiser for Feder. 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The cast of Herndon High’s performance of “The Sound of Music.” ‘The Sound of Music’ at HHS

By Sidney Lawrence Senior Stephanie Gordon will be working as the stage manager, and will be largely in control of how his year, Herndon High School’s the musical works. “I’m really looking forward to Department plans to kick off its season being involved in all aspects of the show, not just Twith a classic favorite, Rodgers and backstage. It’s going to be really different because of Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music.” the new director and new talent we have, but we will Led by new theatre director Zoe Dillard, vocals coach also be able to take advantage of new opportunities Dana Van Slyke, and pit orchestra conductor Chris and experiment with new things. We already have Cunningham, the show promises to be everything ideas of where we want to take the show,” she said, that has come to be expected from Herndon High The show will be Herndon’s Cappie performance school and much more. and will run from Nov. 13 through 15 at 7:30 p.m. Allie Lytle from Clearview Elementary School is and on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. The department will also playing the role of Gretl, the youngest von Trapp be doing a children’s theatre production, to be di- child. When asked about her experience with high rected by seniors, in December, and Shakespeare’s school theatre, she said, “It’s really exciting and cool. “The Tempest” in the spring. Herndon High School Everyone’s so nice to me. I’ve never been in anything will be hosting its district Virginia High School League this big and I love the big stage and lights.” One Act competition on Jan. 26, 2009.

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Newspaper of Voting for U.S. Representatives Herndon An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered Endorsements timing of traffic lights. His ongo- tion. Connolly’s focus has helped to homes and businesses. Jim Moran ing support of rail to Dulles is criti- achieve important results, includ- 7913 Westpark Drive In the 8th District cal, especially from his vantage ing dedicated funding for afford- McLean, Virginia 22102 With his seat on defense appro- point as a senior member of the able housing and the environment NEWS DEPARTMENT: Jim Moran is the right represen- priations, Moran is master of chan- Appropriations Committee. and significant investments for To discuss ideas and concerns, tative for his district, reflecting the Call: 703-917-6444 neling funding to local defense Examples of his leadership on transportation. Connolly’s intellect Fax: 703-917-0991 views of his Arlington, Alexandria, contractors. public safety issues include his and drive have supported the qual- e-mail: [email protected] Reston and Fairfax constituents. early warnings and funding to help ity of life in Fairfax County. Moran’s strong grounding in lo- fight gang activity, and his efforts Connolly has supported intelli- Steven Mauren cal politics, rising from Alexandria Frank Wolf Editor ❖ 703-917-6451 to fight the spread of methamphet- gent approaches to sustaining and [email protected] City Council, makes him an espe- In the amines. improving public safety. An excel- Justin Fanizzi cially effective and important rep- Wolf is creative at problem solv- lent example is providing after- Editorial Assistant resentative in Congress, with an th 703-917-6437 10 District ing, now working to establish a school programs in middle schools [email protected] excellent record of bringing home blue-ribbon panel to examine fed- as part of a gang prevention effort. As a member of Congress, Frank Mirza Kurspahic funding for transportation and eral spending and tax policies to Along with his local government Community Reporter Wolf appears to consider how he other local needs. His record on develop holistic proposals to head credentials, Connolly brings more 703-917-6452 can use the power of his office [email protected] the environment is also first rate. off the impending federal budget than a decade of experience on each day to make the world a bet- Julia O’Donoghue Moran’s leadership and local train wreck. Capitol Hill in foreign affairs. 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Viewpoints — Mirza Kurspahic Editor & Publisher Who Is the Better Candidate? Mary Kimm 703-917-6416 John McCain Supporters Barack Obama Supporters [email protected] Editor in Chief John Palatiello What are the most important Anthony What are the most important Steven Mauren Reston issues to people in the Hines issues to people in the Managing Editors Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, Attorney Reston-Herndon area and Herndon Reston-Herndon area and Kemal Kurspahic why is John McCain the why is Barack Obama the Photography: “First of all taxes, better candidate to address “What is better candidate to address Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, I think there is a those issues? important, those issues? Craig Sterbutzel clear distinction which is Art/Design: Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, between the indicative of Laurence Foong, John Heinly, candidates on Spike the whole John Smith, Stu Moll, taxes,” said Williams , Kathy Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp Palatiello. He said Democratic presiden- Herndon is economy first, because it directly Fredgren Production Manager: tial candidate Barack Obama claims his Project impacts every citizen,” said Hines. Reston Jean Card tax proposal would only raise taxes for Manager/ Food, housing and transportation Teacher Americans who make $250,000 or Owner Real costs are on the rise and impacting CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 Circulation Manager: more. However, said Palatiello, the Estate Firm everyone’s ability to drive to work “The Linda Pecquex proposal would affect people on or to get food. “No one escapes the economy is just considerably lower incomes who own or “To me it direct impact of the rising price of screaming for CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, work for partnerships or subchapter S doesn’t come gas,” said Hines. “I feel Obama has someone who L.L.C. companies that make $250,000 or down to any a definite plan of action that will listens and he Peter Labovitz more. “This will affect a lot of middle specific issue as it is the methodol- ease the negative impact of the [Obama] really listens,” said President/CEO class people,” said Palatiello. “It means ogy,” said Williams. “Obama looks price of gas.” Fredgren. “In this area we have a Mary Kimm your company will have less money to at the world through rose-colored Hines also said Obama is the mix of all different nationalities of Publisher/Chief Operating Officer spend on computers and employees,” glasses” while McCain takes a more better candidate to restore the people and I feel we have to have 703-917-6416 which in turn could force business realistic approach of looking at world’s view of the United States. someone who is able to communi- [email protected] owners to cut jobs, he said. “I think that America’s relations with the rest of “Previous administrations have cate with everyone. We need Jerry Vernon touches a lot of people.” the world, said Williams. instituted policies that have turned someone who has the charisma to Executive Vice President Palatiello said Obama is proposing If Williams had to choose an the world against the United States pull people of all backgrounds 703-917-6404 significant cutbacks to government issue that takes precedence in the and caused a negative view of the together,” she said. [email protected] contracting, which “fuels the local area then that would be national United States and its people,” said Fredgren said immigration is Wesley DeBrosse economy.” He said, “Obama wants to security, he said. “That’s a broad Hines. “I believe Obama can also an important issue in the Controller put a moratorium on government brush, it covers the economy as change that view. Reston-Herndon area and that Debbie Funk contracts. Those are two very well as the military and our Obama is the better candidate to National Sales important economic reasons” why presence in the world,” said tackle immigration. “Obama is 703-518-4631 John McCain is the better candidate to Williams. McCain, he said, is the willing to listen to all proposals,” [email protected] address issues affecting people in the better candidate to cover those said Fredgren. “He has an ear for John Lovaas Reston-Herndon area. issues. everyone. Special Assistant for Operations

6 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ October 22-28, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar It’s Time to Send announcements to herndon@ Ride Again! connectionnewspapers.com or call 703- 917-6451. Deadline is Thursday for the Here is an opportunity for those adults following week’s paper. Photos/artwork who have been away from horseback riding encouraged. For additional listings, visit www.connectionnewspapers.com. to take up this exhilarating sport again! Dean Brundage’s Equestrian Enterprises THURSDAY/OCT. 23 a small stable in nearby Great Falls, Virginia, Author Presentation. Author Andrew noted for its’ excellent horses, has openings in its’ Meier will present “The Lost Spy: An ‘Refresher Course for Adults’. American in Stalin’s Secret Service” The four month class meets Thursday mornings 9-12. $270 per month at 7 p.m. in the Barnes and Noble Opportunity For Trail Riding Reston, 1851 Fountain Drive. An Experienced Rider will accompany riders 18 and older at $70. Trail Tour. Go on a 30-minute guided Halloween trail walk at the Walker Long term leasing arrangements to qualified riders may also be arranged. Nature Education Center, 11450 Call 703-759-2474 For More Info Glade Dr., Reston, from 6-8 p.m. $5/ www.deanbrundagetrailriding.com person. Call 703-435-6530.

FRIDAY/OCT. 24 Big Kid’s Night. Go on a 30-minute guided Halloween trail walk at the Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Dr., Reston, from 6-8 p.m. $5/person. Ages 5 and up only. Call 703-435-6530. Open Mike Night. Open Mike Night will be held in Reston’s Used Book Shop at the Lake Anne Village Center, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY/OCT. 25 1 Price Pizza Fall Fun at Lake Anne. Enjoy /2 entertainment and trick-or-treating for free at the Lake Anne shops, 1609 Washington Plaza from 12-4 p.m. Bluegrass Concert. Travers Chandler & Avery County perform at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Reservations: 703-435-8377. Cost: $12. Yom Kippur. Chabad of Reston is offering services at no charge at the Tyson’s Corner Marriott Hotel, 8028 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. To reserve seats visit www.chabadrh.org. Great Kids Expo. Live entertainment, educational sessions, activities and See Calendar, Page 11 Theater Every Monday and Tuesday 648 Elden Street•Herndon 703-471-1156 Night!

Susanna Todd (Lynn), Annie Ermlick (Alison), and Fajita Dana Andersen (Nancy) star in the Elden Street Frenzy Players’ production of “Secrets of a Soccer Mom” EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT which opens Oct. 24. See Grilled Sirloin, Chicken Breast, or spiced www.eldenstreetplayers.org. vegetables, fresh guacamole, sautéed green bell peppers and onion, “Secrets of a Soccer Mom,” shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa Only * Elden Street Players at the Industrial cruda, Mexican rice and Strength Theatre, 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. black beans served with 95 24; 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25; , 8 p.m., warmed flour tortillas. $10 Friday, Oct. 31; 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1; 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2; 8 p.m., Fri- A 15% Savings day, Nov. 7; 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8; *With this coupon. Cannot be combined with other coupon or discount offers. c 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9; 8 p.m., Thurs- day, Nov. 13; 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14; Take 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15. See eldenstreetplayers.org. A Bite! “The Fisherman and His Wife,” Theater for Young Audiences, Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1; 12 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8; 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15; 2 p.m., Sun- day, Nov. 16. See eldenstreet players.org. www.thetortillafactory.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ October 22-28, 2008 ❖ 7 8 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ October 22-28, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ October 22-28, 2008 ❖ 9 10 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ October 22-28, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Discover Your Dreams this Weekend! Open Houses Oct 25th & 26th

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Herndon’s upset win chances of qualifying for the upcoming Div. over Westfield. 6 region playoffs. On top of that, the Hor-

Photo by nets had handed Westfield (7-1) its first loss By Rich Sanders of the season. The Connection “They just couldn’t ask for a better game,” said Leach, of the fans who witnessed what Craig Sterbutzel could qualify as one of the best games in n front of a large homecoming crowd, the region this season. “It was the first time Herndon High football player Zach we’ve ever beaten Westfield. We rose to the Leach had the kind of game that I challenge.” would cause most people to jump for joy or collapse in despair. The range of on- THE HORNETS certainly did raise their

field emotions seemed almost endless for /The Connection level of play for the biggest game of their Leach, who ended up being one of his team’s season thus far, and so did Leach, who ex- heroes in the Hornets’ dramatic, 29-28 perienced both heroic moments and forget- double overtime win over previously un- table moments. He caught one touchdown beaten Westfield. The late season, Concorde pass on offense, and intercepted three balls District affair took place on a brisk, breezy on defense. But he also dropped a pass that fall afternoon last Saturday at Herndon. would have resulted in six points, and Leach, a senior who plays running back Zach Leach runs with the football during Herndon’s dramatic homecom- turned an interception into a two-point on offense and a linebacker position on ing win over Westfield last Saturday. safety for Westfield. defense, will certainly never forget home- On the game’s second play, Herndon coming 2008. Not only was he part of a Westfield, following a touchdown in its sec- The jolting hit resulted in the ball falling shocked the Bulldogs when Leach got be- Herndon team that captured a breath-tak- ond series of overtime downs from the 10 well short of its target and bouncing harm- hind the Westfield secondary on a long post ing win over one of the Northern Region’s yard line, failed to convert a two-point ex- lessly to the ground. With that, the Herndon pattern and caught quarterback Zack elite teams, but he played an instrumental tra point pass from three yards out. players erupted in joy and began an on-field Ozycz’s perfectly thrown, lofting pass in role in the ups and downs of the Hornets’ Herndon junior linebacker Dan Maddox had celebration that was complemented by the stride before running the rest of the way day. hit Westfield quarterback Danny Fenyak just loud, ecstatic cheers of the partisan crowd. untouched for a 61-yard touchdown play. The long, wonderful afternoon of foot- as he was in the motion of throwing the Herndon had won, improving its record ball concluded in Herndon’s favor when ball towards the left side of the end zone. to 6-3 and dramatically improving its See Herndon, Page 15

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I’ve played [football] 11 Phone: 703-887-3827 Fax: 703-803-3849 USSBA National Championship years and never felt this way after a game.” E-mail: [email protected] 703-968-9871 on Nov. 8 at the Naval Academy. Herndon plays at Robinson this Friday night. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Connection ❖ October 22-28, 2008 ❖ 15 16 ❖ Herndon Connection ❖ October 22-28, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com