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Photo Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.com October 19-25, 2011 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comReston Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2011 ❖ 1 There’s Never Been a Better Time For a Change… Teachers Say…Get Educated! Did you know? Teachers and Parents Agree on School Board candidates! Did you know that the Fairfax Education Association, Fairfax Zero Tolerance Reform, and the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers, are endorsing the SAME CANDIDATES for School Board? • It’s time for a change that will bring the necessary resources to our neediest students, and provide differentiated support for all FCPS kids, • It’s time for a change that will bring greater sensitivity and a restorative, educational, and therapeutic discipline process to our children, • It’s time for a change that will bring greater professional autonomy for our teachers to start teaching with creativity, and not ‘to the test’. These candidates will bring about change for the better: • Braddock: Megan McLaughlin • Lee: Tamara Derenak Kaufax • Providence: Patty Reed • Dranesville: Louise Epstein • Mason: Sandy Evans • Mt. Vernon: Dan Storck • Hunter Mill: Pat Hynes • At-Large: Lolita Mancheno-Smoak, Steve Stuban Every child, parent, and teacher matters. VOTE ON NOVEMBER 8th ~ SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS MATTER!

Congratulations to • SANDY EVANS (Mason) • TINA HONE (At-Large) • PATTY REED (Providence) Recipients of the 2011 Fairfax County Federation of Teachers President’sPresident’s AwardAward For Outstanding Advocacy for the Employees of FCPS. Thank you all for your continuous support, empathy, and service. You are appreciated! VOTE FOR THE FCPS BOND REFERENDUM ON NOVEMBER 8TH TO IMPROVE OUR SCHOOLS!

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Photos by Alex McVeigh/ The Connection From left, Reston founder Robert Simon, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Sharon Bulova and State Sen. Janet Howell (D-32) prepare to cut the ribbon on the expanded Reston Commu- Forrest Challenges Howell nity Center Lake Anne Sunday, Oct. 16. For 32nd Senate Seat RCC Lake Anne Twenty-year incumbent Democrat Janet Howell faces Cuts Ribbon Republican challenger Patrick Forrest. By Alex McVeigh ter arts education director The Connection Cheri Danaher said will take a By Alex McVeigh lot of pressure off of the main The Connection Meet the Candidates he Reston Community arts studio. TCenter Lake Anne offi- For those who create their tate Sen. Janet Howell (D- cially cut the ribbon on works of art at RCC Lake Anne, 32) will face off with Re- its 4,500 square feet of reno- they won’t have to go far to dis- Spublican challenger vated space, which includes play them. The expansion in- Patrick Forrest for the two fitness studios, a wellness cludes a hallway display where 32nd district senate seat in studio and a 3-D media studio. sculpture, pottery and other Virginia’s General Assembly. The previous ribbon cutting works made at the community The 32nd district changed dur- was delayed after the Sept. 8 center are on display and for ing the recent redistricting, with flooding. sale. Herndon, Great Falls and North- Leila Gordon, executive di- Sharon Bulova, chairman of ern McLean going to the 31st dis- rector of the Reston Community the Fairfax County Board of trict, and areas in Oak Hill, Center, said that the expansion Supervisors, said she was very Chantilly, Oakton, Vienna and Ar- was a direct response to the pleased with the new space. lington added. According to the overwhelming need for more “I had an opportunity when Virginia Public Access Project, of programs at the community we had a naturalization cer- the 25 new precincts added, 11 center. emony at Lake Anne to get a voted strongly Democratic (in “This board made a constant sneak peak of the expansion which 2008 and 2009 elections effort to address the frustra- and it really does give us a were decided by more than 10 tions of people who wanted to wonderful space,” she said. “It percent), seven are Democratic, Janet Howell be involved in our programs but doesn’t happen by accident, it two voted strongly Republican and Janet Howell, 67, has lived in Reston for whom we literally did not happens because you have five are Republican. Patrick Forrest for 37 years, was elected to the senate have space,” Gordon said. “Our folks that get it, and you have in 1992. She has also been president of Patrick Forrest, 34, is a Baltimore the Reston Community Association fitness programs and our arts a community that’s willing to native who attended Virginia Military FORREST said that if elected, one (now the Reston Citizens Association), education, our fine arts pro- invest the time, energy and re- Institute. Until March 2011, he was a and a member of the Reston Interfaith of his first priorities would be to senior official at the Department of grams were a big part of the sources into making this space board. She received her bachelor’s de- solve the disconnect between land Homeland Security. He received a Juris demand that led to this under- and programs for people to gree from Oberlin College and her Doctor from Syracuse University and a use and transportation issues. master’s from the University of Pennsyl- taking.” engage in.” Master of Laws from George Washing- “Transportation issues are deter- vania. She is married to Hunt Howell, Bill Bouie, a member of the Supervisor Cathy Hudgins ton. He currently lives in Reston. mined at the state level, land use and they have three children. board of governors, said they (D-Dranesville) said that hav- issues are determined at the local level. This is a dis- have been waiting a long time ing a special tax district for the connect I will not allow to continue,” he said. “I’ll “This is a regressive tax that was brought about in for this expansion. area was essential for the submit a piece of legislation right away that gives the War of 1812 to fund the war and was originally “This will be a great addition Reston Community Center to local jurisdictions authority over transportation is- put on blacksmiths,” he said. “We need to roll that to Lake Anne and to Northern maintain its mission. sues. We are the ones who best understand what our tax back for the first five years of a new business to Reston,” he said. “The fitness “It really works well in terms local traffic issues are.” give them reasons to come to our area and not make and wellness studios are a ma- of us being able to identify our He also said he would immediately support legis- it difficult on them for those first couple of years jor part of what we’re going to community needs and uniquely lation that would make it easier for small businesses when they’re trying to set up shop and they prob- be able to offer now.” fund them and help the com- to thrive in the area. He pointed to the Business Pro- ably aren’t making a profit.” Part of the expansion includes munity,” she said. “For Reston fessional Occupancy Licensing Tax as an example of a 3-D media studio, which cen- that’s important.” government hindering small businesses. See Howell, Forrest, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2011 ❖ 3 News Howell, Forrest Run for 32nd From Page 3 cluding federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act funds. Forrest also said he hoped to lure more manufactur- “We need TIFIA funding, we need the flexibility of ing companies to the area. that bonding to keep our options open,” she said. “We need to incentivize the repatriation of highly “The airports authority itself needs to do some things. complex manufacturing back to They need to toll the access Virginia. I want to set up an of- road. That’s only fair. And they fice in the governor’s office Candidates Debate need to impose some fees on which coordinates and provides A forum featuring 32nd Senate district can- the airlines to pay for this technical assistance, from soup didates Patrick Forrest and Janet Howell will project, that will help all of to nuts, going out and target- be televised on Comcast Channel 28 Wednes- Northern Virginia, especially ing industries that are involved day, Oct. 19 at 8:30 p.m. the airports.” The forum is also available online at in highly complex manufactur- www.rctv28.com. When it comes to attracting ing, showing them… this is how businesses, Howell says she has you can do business in Northern Virginia.” a Joint Legislative Audit and According to VPAP, the Forrest campaign has raised Review Commission study currently looking at how $135,997, with $24,441 in cash contributions of incentive programs are working. more than $100; $47,135 of in-kind contributions “We now have about 11 [incentive programs]. We of more than $100; and $55,075 in loans received. don’t know if they’re having the desired effect or not. More information on Forrest can be found at We don’t know if repatriation is going on. We don’t www.forrest2011.com. know that if we encourage big business to come to Virginia if they’re displacing our small businesses,” HOWELL said if re-elected, she hopes to ensure that she said. “What my study is doing is finding out ex- Virginia continues to weather the tough economic actly how are these working. Because we’ve got to times. do the most intelligent and effective things, and make “We cut more than $6 billion from the budget, and certain we’re not inadvertently harming our own it was difficult, but I think we were able to get to- businesses.” gether and make compromises that were the best of The Howell campaign has raised $440,616, accord- a bad situation,” she said. “I don’t buy the notion ing to VPAP. Of that money, $396,864 is from cash that we have a surplus. We had to borrow and rely contributions of more than $100; $15,003 in cash on stimulus money, and those options aren’t there contributions of $100 or less; and $28,772 has come anymore.” from in-kind contributions of more than $100. In regards to Dulles Rail Phase Two, Howell said More information on Howell is available at the state needs to pursue more funding options, in- www.janethowell.com.

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Guests enjoy the open living room/kitchen/dining room in the home of The office of the Lake Thoreau condo of Kimberly King features an Andy Leslie Hanna and Dan Miller, which overlooks the 13th green of the Warhol-style portrait of the owner, as well as accessories around the Hidden Creek Golf Course. room that match. Homes Tour Shows Upside of Downsizing

and other decorations match that Reston Historic painting well.” Trust hosts 10th On the side of the house closest to the lake, the condo is configured to annual Reston take in much of the natural light. The living room is closest to the lakeside Homes Tour. porch, and the adjacent dining room has a mirrored wall opposite the glass doors, making sure no incom- By Alex McVeigh ing light goes to waste. The Connection The backyard waterfall and hot tub at the home of Leslie Hanna and Dan s difficult economic times Miller are the only aquatic features continue, many people of their home, but their yard does Ahave been forced to move back up to another of Reston’s sig- into more affordable nature locations, the 13th green of homes, which often means smaller. the Hidden Creek Golf Course. For six of the homes on this year’s The house was totally remodeled Reston Homes Tour, smaller doesn’t from 2007 to 2008, as the previous mean a downgrade. house had flooding in the basement, This year’s theme was “Finding the leaks from the roof and a narrow Upside of Down,” as the homeowners basement stairway. The renovation, along the tour had all recently moved done by architect Michael Miller, into smaller residences. fixed the problems, widened the “Though the operative word may staircase, and changed the overall be ‘down,’ down market, downsizing, impression of the house. downgrading, these homeowners “We added a curved wall to orient exemplify the positive,” said Bonnie the front of the house more,” Michael Haukness, chair of the event. “They Guests make their way through the Guests tour the dining room of the home Miller said of the wall of windows have created, in their new and al- Tuscan-inspired kitchen of the Lake of Jerry and Bunny Bonnes, one of the that leads from the garage to the tered spaces, a nest to delight their Anne townhouse of Nancy Hunter and stops on this year’s Reston Homes Tour. front door. “Before, you would pull spirit and show us the upside.” David Whetton, one of the stops on this into the carport and not even be able This was the 10th year of the an- year’s Reston Homes Tour. signed with a Tuscan feel, especially the to see where the front of the house was.” nual tour, which is the major kitchen, which Hunter says is the way her The kitchen was moved to the back of the fundraiser for the Reston Historic Trust. It living room and master bedroom, and the mother’s kitchen was. house, and it flows into the living room and featured homes, apartments and large windows provide plenty of viewing Kimberly King’s condo has a similar back- porch that overlooks the golf course with- townhouses from around Reston, from the space. drop on the shores of Lake Thoreau. Using out any barrier. urban living of Reston Town Center to the “It’s awe-inspiring to have the beauty of dark furniture and countertops to contrast J.P. and Deborah Brehony know firsthand more natural scenery of Reston’s lakes. the lake present in so many areas of the with bright wall and decoration colors in what it’s like to go from one end of the spec- Nancy Hunter and David Whetton’s Lake house,” said tour guest Hannah Uscher of the kitchen and office, the sides of the condo trum to the other. They lived in a house in Anne townhouse was one such testament Reston. “The house is just so bright and airy, away from the lake. Vienna built by J.P.’s homebuilding com- to Reston’s natural beauty. They purchased not what you’d expect when you hear of a “The use of color in the one side of the pany. They moved to Midtown in Reston the home in 2010, and have spent much of townhouse.” house was quite striking,” said George Town Center in what was supposed to be a this year renovating it. The house’s design pays tribute to Hunter Larkin of Reston. “For example, the darker temporary move. and Whetton’s travels, which they both en- furniture in the office make the Andy LAKE ANNE provides a backdrop to the joy as a hobby. Much of the house was de- Warhol-style portrait pop, and the chairs See Creativity, Page 17 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2011 ❖ 5 Opinion

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sharing anecdotes from Newspaper of Reston @RestonConnect More on Deer readers; No easy answers. An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. ast month, we noted the beginning anced view and pointing out the inherent dan- “The last experience occurred when my wife 1606 King Street of the annual bow-hunting season as gers of having such a massive concentration entered our development in her car. A freshly Alexandria, Virginia 22314 part of deer management in Fairfax of deer and the associated problems.” shot deer was dragging itself across the road Free digital edition delivered to L your email box County. We invited readers to share in front her and ended up collapsing on the Email name, mailing & email address to their experiences with deer, and we’ve had in- From Oakton: side of the road in a neighbor’s yard. … While [email protected]. teresting responses. “My son has hit (or been hit by) two deer, we stood there, the hunter came down from Among the comments: people shared their causing several thousands of dollars of car his stand, walked to the deer and shot it sev- NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, experience with Lyme disease, families with damage and raising our insurance rates. We eral times with arrows until it finally died.” Call: 703-778-9410 experiences with deer-vehicle collisions, nature are thankful that neither he nor his friend were [This writer also relates observing two deer e-mail: [email protected] lovers who were dismayed to run into injured. We saw a van flip rounding a living with arrows protruding from them, had Kemal Kurspahic bow hunters in their local parks, bow downhill curve on Oakton Road when their “no hunting” signs torn down, and had Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 hunters who sincerely want to be part Editorial Bambi leapt out of the brush. The car someone butcher a deer on their property, leav- [email protected] of the solution, and one letter outlin- was totaled, luckily the driver miracu- ing the entrails behind.] Alex McVeigh ing one family’s negative experiences lously was not seriously injured. [This Community Reporter 703-778-9441 with bow hunters. We end with a report from writer’s daughter also had Lyme disease.] From Great Falls: [email protected] the Fairfax County police, which notes the “Also we have lost several thousands of land- A woman called to recount her discomfort @AMcVeighConnect death of an Arlington man when his motor- scape dollars even though we always bought at finding a bow hunter up in the tree when Nick Horrock County & Projects cycle struck a deer in Clifton. supposed shrubbery and plantings deer did not she was hiking in River Bend Park. [email protected] Here are a few excerpts: eat. … We now pay $80 every two weeks to Rich Sanders have a noxious deer repellent sprayed in our From Clifton: Sports Editor 703-224-3031 From Springfield: yard. It does seem to work.” Fairfax County police report that Timothy [email protected] “It’s been almost two years since I was diag- Ray Schleeter, 50, of Arlington, died in August nosed with Lyme disease. I woke up one morn- From Fairfax Station: the day after he collided with a deer while ADVERTISING: ing … and I quickly realized that I couldn’t “We are not happy with the destruction deer riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle on To place an advertisement, call the ad department between 9 a.m. and hear anything in my right ear. It was almost bring and we both have had automobile dam- Compton Road near the intersection of 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. two months later before I learned it was Lyme age because of deer, but our experiences with Balmoral Forest Road. Display ads 703-778-9410 Disease which caused the hearing loss. While hunting and its questionable efficacy make it We welcome your stories about deer, and Classified ads 703-778-9411 Employment ads 703-778-9413 it’s still a rare manifestation of the disease, the unsupportable. invite you to send your photos. You can find e-mail: hearing specialist I saw said he’s seeing it more “Our first experience was … two unsuper- more on our website, [email protected] frequently in recent years. … I never got my vised boys approximately 12-14 years old walk- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com by search- Trisha Hamilton Display Advertising hearing back.” ing through our yard with hunting bows while ing with one word: deer. 703-778-9419 our [Golden Retrievers] ran around. It’s more [email protected] From Centreville: than a little disconcerting to come across un- — Mary Kimm, Andrea Smith “I am one of the archers in the county’s bow supervised children carrying deadly weapons [email protected], Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 [email protected] hunting program. … Thanks for giving a bal- across your property. on Twitter, @marykimm Barbara Parkinson Employment Advertising 703-778-9413 Voter Suppression Letters to the Editor [email protected] Editor & Publisher By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum Mary Kimm documented in- months before the elec- 703-778-9433 State Delegate (D-36) stances of voter fraud. tion kept even more Not Just [email protected] @MaryKimm The real effect is to people from voting. De- Another Tax Editor in Chief he standard civics class add to the complexi- sirable voters were re- Steven Mauren lesson is that voting is a ties of the voting pro- minded to pay their poll To the Editor: Managing Editors T When it comes to finding solu- Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic primary responsibility of cess to discourage tax in May in order to Photography: citizenship. We are often reminded persons from voting. be able to vote in No- tions to funding our Transporta- Louise Krafft, tion Infrastructure needs in North- Craig Sterbutzel at patriotic events that our men With an expected vember. Incidentally, Art/Design: ern Virginia (or just Virginia), we Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John and women in uniform protect our close presidential the poll tax was the only Heinly, John Smith rights and freedoms including par- election coming up in tax on the books that need to be looking toward 21st Production Manager: ticipating in our government by 2012, it is likely that there will be was not enforced. If you did not Century solutions. Jean Card voting. Yet, more legislation introduced in the pay it, nobody came to collect it. Although funding our many transportation needs is a complex CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 Commentary with all the im- states affecting voter participation. The tax was not about raising rev- Circulation Manager: issue, there are some fundamen- Linda Pecquex portance as- Virginia has historically had enue but was about limiting the [email protected] signed to voting, voter participa- among the lowest voter participa- right of people to vote. The fed- tals that we need to understand at the basic level. One critical no- tion rates in this country are tion rates of any state. Virginia eral Voting Rights Act of 1965 CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, among the lowest of democratic once had a host of laws to limit eliminated most of the voter sup- tion is that when you add a tax on L.L.C. to something, the cost to purchase Peter Labovitz governments. More people stay voting and voter registration. A lit- pression laws that existed in Vir- President/CEO that item will go up. home than go to the polls. For eracy test requiring certain infor- ginia and in the South and other Mary Kimm whatever their reasons for not vot- mation to be written on a blank states. There are few legal barri- One easy solution put forward Publisher/Chief Operating Officer ing, these people by their inaction sheet of paper kept many well- ers to voting. We need to be vigi- by politicians who are not focused [email protected] affect the outcome of elections. educated people from being able lant to ensure that laws are not en- on the future is to increase the gas Jerry Vernon tax. In my opinion, relying on the Executive Vice President Unfortunately, some political op- to register to vote. Supporters of acted that would have the effect [email protected] gas tax as a sustainable funding eratives have recognized that the Byrd Machine could pass the of discouraging people to vote. If Wesley DeBrosse keeping voter turnout low is a way test whether or not they could read you are going to be away on Elec- source for our many needs is anti- Controller quated thinking. to influence the election outcomes. or write; African-Americans could tion Day, unable to go to the polls, Debbie Funk Laws are on the books in Virginia seldom pass the test. The poll tax or are away from home for more In fact, it is a diminishing source National Sales of revenue each and every year for 703-778-9444 and are being debated in other of $1.50 kept many people from than eleven hours, apply for an ab- [email protected] the following reasons: states to require an official identi- voting because they simply did not sentee ballot or vote early in per- Jeanne Theismann fication document in order to vote. have the money. Beyond the son. For details, go to 1 - Better MPG in each new gaso- Special Assistant to the Publisher line powered automobile that hits 703-778-9436 Elimination of voter fraud is given amount of money the requirement www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb or call [email protected] as the justification for such laws, that the poll tax had to be paid for 703-324-4706. Do not let anyone @TheismannMedia although there have been few three years in a row at least six or anything suppress your vote. See Letters, Page 15 6 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion Endorsements By Jack Kenny Believe it or not, a structure needs for Past President, Republican reasonable facsimile Rail-to-Dulles sta- Club of Greater Reston of this conversation tions. As a matter of actually did take fact, the whole fi- elephone conversation: place — so much for nancing plan for T Mr. Candidate? This is the endorsements. Rail-to-Dulles is a Fairfax County Chamber One may wonder disgrace. The major- of Commerce. Mr. Candidate: Yes? about the duties of ity Board voted down CofC: I have been asked to con- the Board of Supervi- a proposal in May vey to you that the Chamber sors. First, I doubt 2011 by Supervisor NOVABizPAC has decided to en- there is little misun- Pat Herrity to do an dorse the incumbent for the office derstanding of the Economic Impact that you meaning of the word supervisor. Study on the increase in tolls on A Differing seek. Mr. We expect the Supervisors to ex- the Dulles Toll Road. Bipartisan- Point of View Candidate: I ercise their authority to ensure ship is a buzz word for do it my do not under- that our local government is effec- way. We read of denials of $17 for stand their tive and our tax dollars are wisely a one-way trip to Tyson’s — by the position. I pointed out a number spent. However, a number of in- way, $10 is more acceptable? of very questionable decisions, stances leads one to think that is high taxes, out of control bureau- not happening. The School Board It is no accident that the current cracy, wasteful spending on non- has adamantly refused an outside Board of Supervisors is following essential programs, and the lack audit to ensure our taxpayer dol- in the traditions of the Boards led of addressing critical problems — lars are being effectively spent. by Jean Packard, Audrey Moore, particularly the anti local business The BOS does have control over Gerry Connolly, and Sharon actions. CofC: You must under- the funds collected for education. Bulova. Russ Banham provides a stand that the Chamber always Should they just throw the money rich history of BOS inept govern- endorses the incumbent. Mr. Can- at the School Board and wash their ment. (Banham, Russ, The Fight didate: What would happen if I hands of the accountability. Bal- for Fairfax: A Struggle for a Great should win? This is a very close derdash! American County, GMU Press, race. CofC: Well, Mr. Candidate, The Chief Budgeting Officer (the 2009). It’s time to get control over If you should win, the Chamber Chairman) has not come forth to the stealth arm of our local gov- would support you. Mr. Candidate: explain where we will be getting ernment: the Staff. Vote Tuesday, I see. Well, thank you for the call. the $1.7 billion to pay for infra- Nov 8, 2011.

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about a young refugee from Darfur who nent authors to appear in the volume of Reston mother, son spoke of his mental anguish at having to short stories. In addition to his well-known publish a book to re-read the same books over and over. “If books for adults, McCall Smith also has a you love to read, that is torture,” said series of books for younger readers. help build libraries Kleinwaks. Logan suggested that they find McCall Smith’s short story, “The Strange a way to send the young man some books. Story of Bobby Box,” is included in the book. in Chad. “It only took us one week to figure out In a recent interview with UNHCR’s Laura that no one had any books to read. Send- Padoan, McCall Smith outlined the story: ing books seemed like something we could “Bobby Box is a boy who finds what he’s By Amiee Freeman do to make a difference,” said Kleinwaks. looking for, which is a home, and that’s the The Connection Working with UNICEF, Lorraine and Lo- general lesson in it. But children don’t want gan learned that the number one request to be preached at, so it’s meant to be an tories and poems by 18 well-known among the refugees was to learn English. exciting story of a boy who succeeds against and award-winning authors and Logan and Lorraine created Book Wish, a the odds and, in particular, ends up work- Spoets have been brought together non-profit foundation, and began raising ing in a circus,” said McCall Smith. A link in one book, “What You Wish For,” funds to purchase textbooks and send them to the full interview can be found on Book by Reston residents, mother and son, to refugee camps. Wish’s website: www.bookwish.org. Lorraine and Logan Kleinwaks, to benefit Following the donation of books, Lorraine Karen Hesse, winner of the Newberry Darfur refugees living in camps in Chad. and Logan became aware of other needs in Medal in 1998 for “Out of the Dust,” also “What You Wish For” features 13 original the refugee camps. Refugees needed not contributed to the book with a short story stories and five poems written for readers Lorraine Kleinwaks only books to study English, but also read- entitled, “Now.” 12 and older. The stories are linked to the ing glasses, solar lights and school supplies. Two stories have appeared before. central theme of wishes. All proceeds from Book Wish Foundation has donated 1,500 The author of “Inkheart,” Cornelia the book will be donated to United Nations 2003. Refugees have been living in camps pairs of reading glasses, crates of books and Funke’s short story, “Inquest,” appeared High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Chad for the past eight years; a dispro- even worked with solar light companies to before in German. The story’s inclusion in to help build libraries in Darfur refugee portionate number of the refugees are chil- field test solar lights. The next logical step this book will be the first time it has been camps in Chad. dren. was providing libraries that would also published in English. serve as community centers. One of the most prolific writers in the UNHCR estimates that more than a quar- LORRAINE AND LOGAN’S QUEST to Alexander McCall Smith, perhaps best English language, Joyce Carol Oates, also ter of a million refugees have been produced help Darfur refugees began in September known for his novel “The No. 1 Ladies De- has a story appearing in the book; her story by the conflict in Darfur, which began in 2007. Lorraine recalls reading an article tective Agency,” is one of the most promi- has also been previously published.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2011 ❖ 9 Scott Rowland, Rotary Club of Reston Helps Students Find Right Words Vice Presi- dent of the Spanish.“It doesn’t take them long Reston Fidel- Rotary hands out to start flipping through and you ity Invest- dictionaries to can just feel the energy that comes ments Town with the students getting excited Center/ third graders. about learning new words,” Investor Babcock said. The Reston Rotary Center (right) Club also helps fund virtual field presents the By Alex McVeigh trips to Colonial Williamsburg for Scholar The Connection local school, which began at the Athlete start of this school year. They also Award to he Rotary Club of provide scholarships to Northern Andrew Reston delivered Virginia Community College. Weidinger. T more than 1,400 dic- tionaries to third grade students at Fox Mill, Hunt- Third graders at Dog- ers Woods, Forest Edge, Lake Anne, wood Elementary School Terraset and Dogwood Elementary examine their new Schools over the past three weeks. Andrew Weidinger Receives Scholar Athlete Award English and English- Photos by Alex McVeigh/The Connection The effort is part of their elemen- Spanish dictionaries tary outreach program. Friday, Oct. 7. The dictio- ormer Lake Braddock standout, Andrew ter in our area. The National Capital Region chap- “Of course words can be found naries were presented to FWeidinger, was presented the National Foot- ter has had three national winners in their first on the computer, but not everyone third graders at six local ball Foundation’s Eastern Region Scholar five years (2007, 2008, and now 2011), and serves has access to a computer all the elementary schools by Athlete Award on Sept. 30. Weidinger is now a Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and South- time, and these don’t need batter- the Reston Rotary Club. member of the William and Mary Football Squad, ern Maryland. ies and will work when the power and was selected as the Eastern Region Scholar The Northern Virginia Fidelity offices have joined is out,” said CarolAnn Babcock, Athlete winner, and will represent the Eastern Re- to assist and sponsor the local Scholar Athlete Pro- secretary of the Reston Rotary CarolAnn Babcock of the gion at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on gram with the National Capital Chapter. They are Club. A total of 758 English dictio- mersion Program. “The Reston Vardeman, assistant principal at look up all sorts of things within Reston Rotary Club hands Dec. 6. sponsors of the chapter’s Eastern Region Award. naries and 673 English-Spanish Rotary Club really believes in edu- Dogwood. “We want these dictio- seconds of receiving them. Some out dictionaries to third Weidinger represents the National Capital Re- Organizations interested in becoming local cor- dictionaries were delivered. Fox cation, they know that a good edu- naries to be in everybody’s hand looked up the weights and mea- graders at Dogwood Elemen- gion local chapter #115. He is the third athlete porate partners, should contact National Capital Mill was the only school not to re- cation leads to good opportunities so as soon as they find a word they sures tables, others found the cor- tary School Friday, Oct. 7. that has won such an award from the local chap- Region President Greg Oliver at 703-787-0714. ceive the English-Spanish dictio- to become a responsible and re- don’t know, they can look it up.” rect spelling and definition of their naries, due to their Japanese Im- spectful student,” said William Students used the dictionaries to favorite word, or how to say it in

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Scott Rowland, Vice President of the Reston Fidelity Investments Town Center/ Investor Center (right) presents the Scholar Athlete Award to Andrew Weidinger.

Andrew Weidinger Receives Scholar Athlete Award ormer Lake Braddock standout, Andrew The National Capital Region chapter has had three F Weidinger, was presented the National Foot national winners in their first five years (2007, 2008, ball Foundation’s Eastern Region Scholar Ath- and now 2011), and serves Northern Virginia, Wash- lete Award on Sept. 30. Weidinger is now a member ington, D.C., and Southern Maryland. of the William and Mary Football Squad, and was The Northern Virginia Fidelity offices have joined selected as the Eastern Region Scholar Athlete win- to assist and sponsor the local Scholar Athlete Pro- ner, and will represent the Eastern Region at the gram with the National Capital Chapter. They are Waldorf Astoria in New York City on Dec. 6. sponsors of the chapter’s Eastern Region Award. Weidinger represents the National Capital Region Other organizations who are interested in becom- local chapter #115. He is the third athlete that has ing local corporate partners, should contact National won such an award from the local chapter in our Capital Region President Greg Oliver at 703-787- area. 0714

12 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Obituary

Gretchen Jean Croghan, 70, of Reston, Dies retchen Jean Croghan, 70, of G Reston, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 at Fairfax Hospital after bravely battling pancreatic cancer for over a year. She was born June 9, 1941 in Mount Airy, N.C., to the late George and Margaret Harwick. Gretchen grew up traveling the world in an Air Force family, attending grade school in Tokyo, Japan and high school in Paris, France. She spent the majority of her adulthood raising her children and had a successful career later in life as an executive assistant. Gretchen was happiest when spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed caring for animals, gardening, reading, travel, foreign cultures, and history. Gretchen had many talents, including play- ing the piano, drawing, painting, and writ- ing. She was married twice, first to Gerald Gretchen Jean Croghan Barrack and then to William Croghan. Gretchen is survived by a brother, Alex “Rest in eternal peace Mom, you will be Harwick; six children, Carla Barrett, Karen deeply missed. Your amazing spirit will live Theron, Jennifer Lindsay, Brian Croghan, on in our hearts and memories forever,” her Kevin Croghan, and George Croghan; ten family statement read. grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; A memorial service will be held on Sun- and two cats. day, Oct. 30, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. at the Mead- She loved life and people. Her kind heart owlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna. and positive spirit touched the lives of all In lieu of flowers, donations can be made who knew her. to pancan.org with tribute to Gretchen.

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From Page 6 Supporting Hynes reer with FCPS. I immediately rec- the road; ognized “reason” and saw first To the Editor: 2 - More hybrids and electric hand the kindness and justice for As a school educator for over 40 years — with 27 years in adminis- cars being used each and every all — as I watched Pat in action. day; tration — I just have to say, lucky And then this accomplished at- 3 - Expansion of mass transit me!! I was able to get “up close torney said to me one day, “Judy, (Metro, Passenger Rail, Buses); and personal” with Pat Hynes as you know, I want to be a teacher!” 4 - Increased use and support of my trusted PTA President and With such zest and love, I knew Teleworking policies school volunteer for many, many that she would be a natural. 5 - Transit Oriented Develop- years. In fact — she loved educa- And she did — with swift re- ments that focus on bringing the tion so much that she left being solve, taking the courses, under- large majority of needs to live into “The Good Lawyer” for the “good taking the internships — Pat was a compact area — thus further re- of kids.” She was a recognized indeed a natural: intelligent, intui- ducing the need of hopping in your New York attorney but she just fell tive, caring and resourceful, so car. in love with the education of our Fairfax County Public Schools was With that being said, why would children — and perhaps this is lucky to hire her. Ken Plum, a 30-year incumbent what impresses me most about Pat I believe that “true passion” is believe that “Evidence indicates Hynes — she loves creating new the first requirement for any job. that you can put 5 cents on the gas possibilities for the benefit of Pat has passion for her children IT’S TIME tax and not raise the cost of gas?” school children at every level. and their families, politics would FOR How does that math work? How She was carrying Emma (her always take a back seat. FOOTBALL! is that possible that we could ex- daughter) in her arms when I met Pat has initiatives that are first tract more revenue from the gas her in 1992 as she registered Jack rate and bold and brave, and Pat tax without each and every one of for school. What she loved most has the resolve to take all of this us paying more? about Louise Archer Elementary to the finish line, as this is what The answer: It can’t! If we are School wasn’t our gifted center but Pat Hynes has always done. going to attempt to solve our prob- more so the rich history and grand Pat is not a political candidate lems in transportation funding in diversity that our school commu- with a hidden agenda. She is a Northern Virginia and the state — nity offered to our children and committed, solidly caring woman Catch your with reason, education, experi- favorite teams we need a representative that un- our families. She frankly just on our derstands simple math and its im- wanted to be present in the edu- ence and skill who will take us 7 HDTV’s! plication to your bottom line cational arena to make a differ- through important initiatives for ence. the next century. As a PTA president she was Judy Azzara Hugh “Mac” Cannon amazing and I have had many PTA Former Principal, FCPS Candidate for 36th District relationships over my school ca- Reston

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14 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com of Art Rock. $5. Reserve at 703-956- Mason University Patriot Center, Entertainment 6590. www.artspaceherndon.org. 4500 Patrioy Circle, Fairfax. Tickets $15-$70, available at 1-800-551- SEAT, www.ticketmaster.com; and SUNDAY/OCT. 23 www.patriotcenter.com. Send announcements to Festival on the Square. 12-5 p.m. www.disneyonice.com. [email protected]. Westin Reston Heights, 11790 16th Annual Craftsmen’s Fall Deadline is Thursday for the following Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. Petting Classic Arts & Crafts Festival. zoo, face painting, children’s activites 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dulles Expo Center week’s paper. Photos/artwork encour- and more. Z Car Club’s Judging and South Hall, 4320 Chantilly Shopping aged. For additional listings, visit People’s Choice Awards (Sports Cars) Center, Chantilly. Original designs www.connectionnewspapers.com. and outdoor restaurant grills. 703- and work from hundreds of artists 476-9377. and craftsmen. Admission $7, $1 age WEDNESDAY/OCT. 19 8th Annual Help the Homeless 6-12, under age 6 free. 1-336-282- Walk to Benefit Reston 5550. Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream. 7 Interfaith. Reston Heights, 11750 p.m. George Mason University Patriot Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. Center, 4500 Patrioy Circle, Fairfax. Registration begins 12 p.m. and the MONDAY/OCT. 24 Tickets $15-$70, available at 1-800- Walk at 1:30 p.m. A 3-mile walk to UFOs: The Secret Story. 7 p.m. 551-SEAT, www.ticketmaster.com; increase awareness about George Mason University Student and www.patriotcenter.com. homelessness in the Greater Reston Union Building 2 (HUB) Ballroom, www.disneyonice.com. area and to raise funds for those in Fairfax. A 90-minute lecture and Teen Read Week Party. 7 p.m. need of housing, childcare, food, or slide show concerning the U.S. Reston Regional Library, 11925 financial assistance. government’s secret response to Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Hear www.restoninterfaith.org or 571- UFOs, based on thousands of about the latest in graphic novels and 323-9555. declassified Air Force, FBI and CIA learn to make comics with illustrator “Solace at Salt Pond” by Karen Danenberger. There will Scarecrow Making Workshops. 1 documents that confirm UFOs do Matt Dembicki. Trade used comics be an Artist’s Reception on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 2-4 p.m. p.m. and 2 p.m. Frying Pan Farm exist and that these mysterious and manga. Pizza and more. Teens. at the JoAnn Rose Gallery, Reston Community Center at Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. objects are of the greatest concern to 703-689-2700, TTY: 711. Bring an outfit and a pair of the U.S. Air Force and the Lake Anne, 1609-A Washington Plaza in Reston, for Karen pantyhose for each scarecrow. We intelligence community. Hasting has THURSDAY/OCT. 20 Danenberger’s solo show “Escapes,” with 34 oil paintings supply special touches for faces. also interviewed over 120 former depicting water scenes from Italy and Cape Cod. The Held outdoors, dress for the weather. U.S. military personnel. Free. 505- Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream. 7 Cancelled in the event of rain. 263-3815 or www.ufohastings.com. p.m. George Mason University Patriot exhibit will be open from Nov. 1-29. 703-476-4500, Admission $7 per scarecrow . English Conversation. 10:30 a.m. Center, 4500 Patrioy Circle, Fairfax. www.restoncommunitycenter.com or http:// Registration required at 703-437- Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Tickets $15-$70, available at 1-800- karendanenberger.wordpress.com. 9101. Place, Oakton. English practice for 551-SEAT, www.ticketmaster.com; Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream. non-native speakers. Adults. 703- and www.patriotcenter.com. 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. George 242-4020, TTY: 711. www.disneyonice.com. 5550. Commissioned Concerto, and One-on-One Computer Tutoring. 2 Battlefield Band. 8 p.m. The Barns at Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. “Eroica.” Free pre-concert discussion Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Learn the Scottish revival music. $24. for ticketholders at 7 p.m. Tickets basics of the Internet, Word and www.wolftrap.org. $25-$55. [email protected]. Excel. Call for appointment. Adults. “Mother Wove the Morning.” 8 16th Annual Craftsmen’s Fall 703-242-4020, TTY: 711. p.m. Unitarian Universalist Classic Arts & Crafts Festival. Book Discussion. 7 p.m. Oakton Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dulles Expo Center Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Mill Road, Oakton. One woman’s South Hall, 4320 Chantilly Shopping COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Oakton. Evensong by Gail Godwin. search for the feminine face of God. Center, Chantilly. Original designs Adults. 703-242-4020, TTY: 711. Proceeds benefit the Fistula and work from hundreds of artists Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Foundation. $20, $10 students, and craftsmen. Admission $7, $1 age Reston Regional Library, 11925 seniors, and low income. Advance 6-12, under age 6 free. 1-336-282- Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. tickets available at www.uucf.org. 5550. Stories, songs and fingerplays. Age 2- Time To Fly Foundation 10th Centreville Day. 6:30 p.m. Historic 3 with adult. 703-689-2700, TTY: Annual Gala Fundraiser. 5:30-9 Centreville Park, 4630 Stonecroft 711. p.m. Grace Conference Church & Blvd., Chantilly. Walk the banks of Ollabelle with Kris Delmhorst. 8 Conference Center, 4600 Brookfield the Cub Run stream and hear the p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Corporate Drive, Chantilly. In honor stories of the people who once called 1133 Reston Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170 Trap Road, Vienna. Roots music. $20. of National Domestic Violence it home. Worship: Sunday, 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. www.wolftrap.org. Awareness Month, help restore Find out why Rock Hill could be Sunday School: 9:30 A.M. families and break the generational considered cursed and hear the cycle of dating/domestic abuse. Free. Rev. Dr. William H. Flammann, Pastor FRIDAY/OCT. 21 stories of the Hutchinson bothers and Register at www.timetofly.org or their parts in the revolutionary and Herndon Spooktacular. 6:30 p.m. 877-570-9488. civil wars. $4 for Fairfax County Herndon Community Center, 814 residents, $6 for out-of-county Ferndale Ave., Herndon. Ghoulish SATURDAY /OCT. 22 residents. 703-817-9407. games, creepy cuisine, pumpkin Breast Cancer Fundraiser. 11 a.m.-4 contest and trick or treating during Signed Trail Update Walk. 1:30 p.m. 711 Pine St., Herndon. Silent Progressive & Welcoming the costume parade. Registration fee p.m. Reston Museum, 1639 Auction with sports memorabilia, covers all activities, treat bag and Washington Plaza, Reston. Meet at artwork and jewelry plus raffles. All ST. ANNE’S To Highlight Magic Show. Ages 3-8 with parent. Reston Museum for a 3-mile walk proceeds benefit the Tiger Lily EPISCOPAL 703-787-7300. and an update on Reston’s signed Foundation, a non-profit charity CHURCH • Reston Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream. trails between Lake Anne and Reston based in Reston.703-435-8002. your 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. George Town Center. 703-709-7700 or “Mother Wove the Morning.” 8 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I Mason University Patriot Center, [email protected]. p.m. Unitarian Universalist 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II 4500 Patrioy Circle, Fairfax. Tickets Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream. 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one who likes to listen to show tunes and restage Herndon Musical them in his head.” His character “takes you to an- other place and time as an escape from real life. This United Methodist Church From Page 9 is a fun, fluffy, love letter to musical theater.” www.HerndonUMC.org man in a chair, who is both outside watching the There is, of course a “Drowsy Chaperone” charac- Sundays action on stage and at the same time part of the pro- ter known to upstage anyone played by veteran Jen- 8:30 AM Sanctuary, Traditional Worship Service 10:00 AM Garden, Traditional Worship Service duction,” said Mark V. Deal who handles the musical nifer Lambert. Colleen Arnold, a newcomer to the 11:00 AM Connection, Contemporary Worship Service direction with its pastiche score of more than a dozen Reston Community Players, has a central role as the songs. The orchestra includes keyboards, drum-set, glamorous, celebrity bride-to-be struggling along as other weekly services 5:30 PM Saturdays: Relax & Renew, Casual Worship Service trumpet, trombone and reeds. her wedding day nears. Andrew JM Regiec is the central character, known With a big smile, Arnold described her character 701 Bennett St., Herndon, VA as “the Man in the Chair.” Regiec is “passionate about as “not the brightest crayon in the box, but is just 703-707-6271 musical theater and can relate to his character as not stupid as she struggles.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2011 ❖ 15 Sports

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The Oakton High girls’ field hockey team completed the regular season with a 3-1 win at Herndon last Friday. The Cougars (13-3) are the top seed at this week’s Concorde District tournament. They were scheduled to play a semifinals round game at Westfield High School on Wednesday, Oct. 19 of this week versus the Centreville/Robinson first round winner.

Sports Roundups Herndon quarterback Ky Gilmore-Parrott (7) threw two touchdown passes in the win over Washington-Lee. Reston National Golf sons are held on Saturday morn- Course will host a ‘Rally for the ings from 8-9 at The Box in Cure’ tournament on Thursday, Chantilly. Registration can be done Oct. 27 to benefit the Susan G. online at Much Needed Win for Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. www.potomachockey.com. Con- The four-person scramble will be- tact [email protected] gin at 9 a.m. and will include or call 703-961-8280 for full de- Herndon Football Team greens and cart fees, putting con- tails. test, lunch, and prizes. Entry is $85 Offense continues to versus Robinson this Saturday afternoon at 1. It will per player with proceeds going to Langley High captured the be the Hornets’ Homecoming Game. the foundation. Sponsorship op- Northern Region golf champion- dominate in win over The visiting Rams, like Herndon, are 2-5. But they portunities are also available. ship last week with a winning are coming off a huge 24-7 home win over local ri- For more information, or to reg- score of 605. The Saxons finished W-L Generals. val Lake Braddock, the defending Div. 6 region cham- ister for the tournament, go to ahead of second place Chantilly pions. Robinson’s only prior win came over T.C. Wil- www.restonnationalgc.com, or call (617). The postseason event took liams in a week three game. 703-620-9333. place Oct. 3-4 at Twin Lakes Golf By Rich Sanders Club. Both the Saxons and Charg- The Connection HERNDON, in the win over Washington-Lee, put The Northern Virginia Se- ers, by finishing first and second, together an outstanding game on offense for the sec- nior Olympics (NVSO), held in respectively, qualified for Virginia erndon High, after coming so close to an ond straight week. Running back Josh Schow rushed late September, drew over 620 State AAA Championships. Hupset football win over unbeaten Oakton for 120 yards and three touchdowns and backfield participants. The events were held Langley’s top scorers at two weeks ago, got a much-needed victory mate Darrius Hicks (56 yards) ran for two scores. over a 10-day period with more regionals were: Will Byrne (148), this past Friday night when it defeated non-district The Herndon passing game was also clicking as quar- than 40 events at 18 different ven- Matt DiSalvo (151), Chris Brugge opponent and host team Washington-Lee, 47-25, in terback Ky Gilmore-Parrott, an efficient seven-of-nine ues. (152), Edric Wung (158), Derrick a scoring fest played in Arlington. passing, tossed touchdown passes to both Tony Potts During the events, nine seniors Paxton (163), and Chad Deese The win improved Herndon’s record to 2-5 on the (16 yard scoring strike) and Denzel Weaver (6 yards). over 90 years of age won gold (176). season. Two weeks ago at home versus Concorde Herndon, ahead 20-11 at halftime, put the game medals, including Cora Parsons Chantilly’s top scorers were: District opponent Oakton on Oct. 6, the Hornets lost away with three third quarter touchdowns. Herndon (Ashburn) and Trong Trongtonil Steve Aanstoos (151), Juhee Bae one of the metropolitan area’s highest scoring games senior kicker Alex Bednarek converted six point-af- (Alexandria) in eight ball pool; (152), Mike Gagne (156), Jack of the season, a 42-41 heart-breaker to the Cougars. ter kicks in the win. Carla Convery (Alexandria) in Dargle (162), Tim Harwick (162), But Herndon showed fortitude by coming back and The prior week versus Oakton, both Schow (164 frisbee throw and mini javelin; and Mike Sciorra (163). getting a win versus the Generals of Washington-Lee, yards, 2 TDs) and Hicks (149 yards, 1 TD) had huge Chester Myslicki (McLean) in The following were the top re- a member of the National District and a program games running the football behind the Hornets’ po- freestyle swimming; Ray Kaminski gional individual finishers and which reached the Div. 5 Northern Region semifi- tent offensive line. (Springfield) in Wii bowling; and medalist winners: Chris Brugge nals of the playoffs a year ago. Scoring catches came from Ryan Griffin (79 yard Mike Lowe (Springfield) in stand- (148) of Langley; Tyler Spears Herndon’s other win this season came back in week touchdown play), Potts (20 yard TD), and Hicks (64 ing long jump. A gold medal in the (150) of Lee High; Keon Ho Song two when the Hornets defeated cross-town rival yards). Zach Goldsby played quarterback that game 80-89 age range went to the (151) of Centreville High; Steve South Lakes, 33-7, in a non-district game played on for Herndon and was 7-for-17 for 76 yards and a Heatherwood Hotties line dancing Aanstoos (151) of Chantilly; and Sept. 12 at South Lakes. But after that, Herndon lost touchdown. team from the Heatherwood Re- Edric Wung (151) of Langley. lopsided affairs to Yorktown, Centreville, and Broad tirement Community in Burke. For The following were the indi- Run before giving Oakton a scare. OAKTON has big games from running backs Mike more information about NVSO or vidual state tournament qualifiers “Our kids have been working really hard and we Wandey (104 yards, 3 TDs) and Kelly Brooks-Muse to volunteer, call 703-228-4721 or — not including members of the have improved each week,” said Herndon coach Joe (83). Quarterback Tuck Masker also rushed for 50 check the website at www.nvso.us. top two region team finishers Sheaffer. “Unfortunately, it hasn’t showed in the win yards and completed nine-of-18 passes for 133 yards (Langley and Chantilly): Tyler column. We have shown if we continue to improve and a touchdown. ßThe game was tied at halftime, Potomac Inline Hockey in Spears of Lee; Keon Ho Song of and we can get healthy we can play with anyone.” 14-14, and Oakton led 35-28 after three quarters. 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