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Photo Contributed Visitors to Reston Interfaith’s “Green and Graceful” townhouse explore the kitchen, which was built with Metro Planning floors, counters and cabinets made with recycled materials. Marches On Making Housing
Town staff, consultants give ducted a study to see if that was necessary. update on Metro progress. “We were asked to see if it was necessary to relo- Affordable, Green cate Herndon Parkway to accommodate traffic, but By Alex McVeigh our finding was that it was not necessary,” he said. The Connection “Our finding does not preclude the Town Council or Reston Interfaith showcases Planning Commission from adopting a change, “Green and Graceful” townhouse. s planning for the coming of the Metrorail to though, and there could be positive benefits.” Herndon continues, the town hosted an in Hughes also said changes to Van Buren Street. A By Alex McVeigh formational meeting Monday at the council Worldgate Drive and Spring Street would likely be of the efforts to restore the chambers to introduce the latest area plan and an- needed by 2025, though “many could argue they’re The Connection house. swer questions from the community. needed sooner.” “Projects like this are impor- Two different area plans were presented to the By 2025, it is estimated that an additional 200- eston Interfaith opened tant, because even though this community during a November meeting, each with foot right turn bay would be needed to turn from Ra “green and graceful” is one of the wealthiest areas its own recommendations for floor area ratio (FAR) Van Buren Street onto Herndon Parkway. The con- townhouse on Branch in the nation, we don’t have limits for three different zones in the 180-acre study sultants also estimated that there would need to be Avenue in Herndon May 18, enough workforce housing, and area located north of the proposed Herndon-Mon- a two-lane widening on northbound Herndon Park- which will house a family of that’s what this does,” he said. roe station. way near the intersection of Spring Street, and that eight people. Through a part- “That’s the key to bringing new After a Jan. 21 joint meeting between the Herndon a barricade would need to be built on Spring Street nership with various busi- families to this area.” Town Council and Planning Commission, those two to separate traffic turning left onto Herndon Park- nesses, the townhouse was re- options were retired and a new framework plan was way from traffic going straight. stored from its previous dilapi- ECO-FRIENDLY FEATURES put into place. The new plan reduces the study area Kay Robertson, senior project planner with the dated condition with the latest of the house include: flooring, to 110 acres, and breaks it up into five different Town of Herndon, said the town was trying to work in environmentally friendly fea- cabinets and countertops made zones, each with a different target FAR. on some of the Van Buren Street and Herndon Park- tures. from recycled materials, Energy The zone between the Dulles Toll Road and way issues before 2025. “We’ve helped to take a house Star rated roof, windows, heat- Herndon Parkway between Van Buren Street and “The intersection at Van Buren Street and Herndon and turn it into a home,” said ing and cooling system and ap- going just east of Exchange Place has a target FAR of Parkway is overdue for improvements. We have just John Payne, deputy director of pliances, energy efficient light 4.5. The next zone is the area just east of Herndon initiated some design work to put in that right turn the Fairfax County Department fixtures, low flow plumbing fix- Parkway all the way to the toll road, and is suggested lane and we are collecting funding at the state level of Housing and Community tures and zero volatile organic FAR 3. On the north side of Herndon Parkway, there to build up the construction money we need to make Development, one of the groups compound paints are zones targeted at 2.5 FAR and 1.5 FAR, with the that improvement,” she said. that partnered with Reston In- northern area that borders residential property sug- terfaith. MANY WHO STOPPED BY gested for 0.7 FAR as a buffer zone. ELIZABETH GILLERAN, director of community Anne Strange of Graceful the house said they hoped it Pat Voltmer, who lives on Missouri Avenue and development for the Town of Herndon, said they had Spaces, which is an organiza- would serve as an example of whose property backs up to the study area says she also received questions about whether landowners tion dedicated to providing sup- how to make low-cost, environ- believed the plan sacrifices the wants and needs of near the station would be willing to redevelop their port to those who move into mentally friendly housing current residences in the name of attracting new properties. low-income housing, said the around the county. Diane people to Metro. “They have shown an interest in it. What their tim- family will be able to choose O’Grady, chief of staff for Super- “The consultant’s goals come across as wanting to ing is, we don’t know, but they are definitely inter- from the available furnishings, visor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter create an urban metropolis to bring new businesses ested, they have been tracking the plan, they are in- because it is important the place Mill) said they plan to use it as and residents to the area, versus creating accessibil- terested, they’re giving feedback,” she said. become more than a building to an example at an upcoming ity to mass transit for the current town residents,” Geoffrey Morrison-Logan of VHB says the goal is them, it must become a home. sustainability forum. she said. “I would implore that any future designs to decide on the alternate frameworks this summer, “This is a family with six kids Greg White, chief operating would take into consideration the current residents draft them during the fall and possibly adopt the plan living in a three bedroom apart- officer of Reston Interfaith, said and business as well as attracting new residents and by the end of 2011. ment, and when we saw the the house was just one part of businesses, as well as not overshadowing the small- The next meeting, which will be about the eco- look on their faces when they the group’s larger goals. town community atmosphere that already makes the nomics of such development, will take place June saw this place last week, it “This is part of our larger ini- Town of Herndon unique.” 13 at 7 p.m. in the Herndon Town Council Cham- made it all worthwhile,” she tiative to prevent homelessness, bers, located at 765 Lynn Street. Additional meet- said. which means finding affordable THE TOWN also raised the question if it would be ings will be at the same time and place on July 18 Del. Tom Rust (R-86), who housing for people,” he said. necessary to relocate Herndon Parkway further north and August 22. lives nearby, called it “a won- More information about due to an increase in traffic due to Metro develop- More information on public meetings can be found at derful addition to this neighbor- Reston Interfaith can be found ment. Warren Hughes of Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, www.herndon-va.gov and copies of plans and presenta- hood” and said he was proud at www.restoninterfaith.org. the consulting firm hired by the town, said they con- tions can be found at www.vhb.com/herndonmetrorail. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ May 25-31, 2011 ❖ 3 News Photo by
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Dozens of students and faculty of Herndon High School gather at the school’s Senior Courtyard Thursday to pay tribute to /Shealah Craighead Photography Joel Newsom, an English teacher who died Jan. 2.
Photos by Alex McVeigh/ The Connection Growing Up Tobacco-Free Patrick Kelly of Herndon, a member of the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth’s Y Street volunteer group, pictured with Virginia Secretary of Health and Remembering Human Resources Dr. Bill Hazel at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids’ 15th annual gala held Wednesday, May 18, in the nation’s capital. Y Street won the Youth Advocates of the Year group award for their leadership ‘Beloved in the fight against youth tobacco use. Kelly and other Y Street members also met with U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius. Mr. Newsom’ Kim Heald of Herndon Heads Virginia Tech Rescue Squad Herndon High School Kim Heald from Herndon serves gency medical service agency serv- faculty, students dedicate as an attendant in charge and ing the campus of Virginia Tech. president on the Virginia Tech Res- It is a volunteer student-run orga- memorial to teacher. cue Squad, providing the top nization committed to providing emergency medical care available exceptional emergency medical to the university and community. services to the university commu- By Alex McVeigh Heald is a part of the oldest stu- nity. Virginia Tech Rescue Squad The Connection dent-run volunteer emergency maintains three advanced life sup- medical service in the nation. port ambulances and a first re- ome teachers instill lifelong memories of too More than 40 students have dedi- sponse vehicle with in-station much homework, unfair grades and boring cated their time and effort to their crews ready for service 24 hours a Sclasses. Joel Newsom, an English teacher at passion of helping others. day, seven days a week. Herndon High School, was not one of those. The rescue squad was the recipi- The agency relies heavily on pri- To his students, he was a soccer fan, a heavy metal ent of the Governor’s Award to the vate donations from members of lover and a teacher who was always ready to joke Herndon High School senior Salah Warid Outstanding EMS Agency in the the university and extended com- around with them. To his fellow faculty members, plants a flower in memory of Joel Newsom commonwealth, the highest award munity to fund technological up- he was an easy colleague to socialize with, and al- Thursday at Herndon High School. The presented by the state Office of the grades and capital improvements ways had a knack for starting e-mail discussions that school dedicated a memorial garden in the Emergency Medical Service. This to better provide this service to began with a simple question (“What’s your favorite Senior Courtyard for Newsom, who died group of volunteers has been rec- Virginia Tech at no cost. All mem- Patrick Swayze movie?”) and would go on for weeks. Jan. 2. ognized over and over again for bers of the squad receive Virginia Newsom died Jan. 2 at the age of 40, but he was exceptional training standards State Emergency Medical Techni- forever memorialized May 19 at the school where “He would always come up and ask what the scores over the years. cian certification. he spent his career. His family, along with faculty, were, who the new players were. His favorite team Established in 1969, the Virginia Visit http://www.rescue.vt.edu/ staff and students joined to remember their col- was Real Madrid,” he said. “He was a really good Tech Rescue Squad is the emer- for more information. league, teacher and friend at a memorial garden in guy.” the school’s Senior Courtyard. Junior E.K. Korvath remembered that Newsom al- School Notes The English department decided to plant perenni- ways “liked to keep the room cold, that was his thing.” Gillian Gundersen and Brenda Hefferson High School for Science and als at the memorial, as well as annuals, which de- Senior Tedy Vasquez remembers Newsom’s fondness Perez of Herndon High School, Technology. partment member Vania Beight says was a deliber- for Mr. T, and how he loved to say “I pity the fool.” won the third place award of $1,000 in Probable career field is education ate choice. Other students remembered Newsom as someone Environmental Sciences for “The Effect (college professor). of Pollutants on Eisenia hortensis and its ❖ Catherine F. Mahoney of “As a department, we always get together on Christ- who would always join in the pre-class joking around Potential as an Indicator Species” at the Oakton High School. Probable career mas and on Cinco de Mayo every year,” she said. that so often happens in high school. Intel International Science and Engineer- field is international economics. “We planted the annuals so that every Cinco de Mayo “The students would kid each other, and he’d get ing Fair, held last week in Los Angeles. ❖ Kathleen M. Atkatsh of Thomas now, we’ll gather at his memorial and plant the flow- right in there and start joking back with you, he was Hefferson High School for Science and Andrew Rys of Herndon has been Technology. Probable career field is bio- ers. We’ll never forget him.” very funny,” said junior Rajaa Ibrahim. named to the fall 2010 dean’s list at The medical engineering. Senior Katherine Morales remembers Newsom as Johns Hopkins University. The Oakton NEWSOM STARTED at Herndon High in 1997 as a relaxed teacher who “would just let us do our work, High School graduate is the son of Two Herndon residents have been Steven and Leigh Rys. awarded National Merit Corporate an intern, became a part-timer in 1998 and was a he’d be on the computer, always ready to help or Scholarships: permanent faculty member in 1999. answer a question.” Kevin Heald of Oak Hill has gained ❖ Venkateswaran Muruganandam “I was always surprised at how easy it was to pick While their memories of Newsom are fond and membership to the Virginia Tech regi- of Thomas Hefferson High School for Sci- up right back up again with him after a summer away, lighthearted, many students said they are also the mental band, the Highty-Tighties. Heald ence and Technology has been awarded a is an academic freshman majoring in National Merit CSC Scholarship. Probable like it had only been a long weekend,” said Terri kind of memories that will stay with them forever. general engineering in the College of career field is engineering/business. Wright, an English teacher who started at Herndon “He was funny, gentle, compassionate and always Engineering. ❖ Michael Yixuan Wu of Thomas High around the same time as Newsom. easy-going,” said junior Jalinn Ahmad, who pre- Hefferson High School for Science and Salah Warid, a senior, remembered Newsom always sented Newsom’s widow Erica with a soccer jersey Three Oakton residents have been Technology has been awarded a Na- awarded $2500 National Merit Scholar- tional Merit CACI Scholarship. Probable coming into the classroom ready to talk about soc- at the service. “Mr. Newsom touched many lives, and ships: career field is computer science/eco- cer. I was one of those lucky people.” ❖ Stephen L. Eltinge of Thomas nomics. 4 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ May 25-31, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Crime Build Your Crime Solvers Seeks Suspect in Community Four Bank Robberies Fairfax County Crime Solvers is asking for the public’s assistance Support Your in identifying the man responsible for robbing four banks: two in the Local Businesses. Reston area and two in the McLean area. The first bank robbery occurred on Wednesday, April 11. Shortly before 9:30 a.m. a man entered the Congressional Bank, located www.connectionnewspapers.com at 1800 Michael Faraday Drive. He approached a 43-year-old teller and displayed a handgun. He demanded money and left with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect fled the bank and was last seen running toward Wiehle Avenue. The victim did not require medical attention. Photos of the suspect are avail- able at: http:// www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org/ WeeklyReleases/2010Year/ thumbnails.html or at http:// www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/ news-releases/2011/ 041111congressionalbankrobbery.htm The second bank robbery oc- curred on Friday, May 6 around The first bank robbery 11 a.m. A man entered the occurred on Wednesday, Wachovia Bank at 1311 Dolley April 11. Shortly before Madison Boulevard, displayed a 9:30 a.m. when a man – gun and demanded money. The caught on security camera - suspect fled with an undisclosed entered the Congressional amount of cash. The victim did Bank, located at 1800 not require medical treatment. Michael Faraday Drive. Photos from that robbery are available at: http:// www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org/ www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org/ WeeklyReleases/2010Year/ WeeklyReleases/2010Year/ thumbnails.html or http:// thumbnails.html or http:// www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/ www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/ news-releases/ news-releases/2011/ In each robbery the suspect was 050611bankrobmclean.htm described as black, 5 feet 6 inches The third bank robbery oc- to 5 feet 10 inches tall and about curred on Friday, May 13. Around 250 pounds. His face was cov- 10:44 a.m. a man entered the ered. He was wearing a dark-col- Cardinal Bank, located at 11150 ored sweatshirt, blue jeans and Sunset Hills Road, and jumped black gloves in the first robbery the teller counter. The suspect and black clothing in the second. displayed a handgun and de- Detectives believe the same sus- manded money. He struck the pect is responsible for all four employee, a 54-year-old man, in bank robberies. the upper body, took an undis- Anyone with information is closed amount of cash and fled. asked to contact Crime Solvers by The victim was taken to a local phone at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), hospital and treated for non life- e-mail at threatening injuries. Video from www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or this bank robbery is now available text “TIP187” plus your message to view on Youtube at: http:// to CRIMES(274637). A $1,000 www.youtube.com/ cash reward will be paid for in- watch?v=Z8gMPJl6zmM formation that leads to an arrest. The most recent robbery oc- As always, callers never have to curred Thursday, May 19. At 10 give their names or appear in a.m. a man entered the United court. Find us on Facebook. Bank at 2071 Chain Bridge Road. Tipsters may remain anony- He brandished a handgun and de- mous. Fairfax County Crime Solv- manded money from the teller, a ers 4100 Chain Bridge Road, 56-year-old woman. The suspect Fairfax, Tip line: 1-866-411 fled with an undisclosed amount TIPS(8477). Text “TIP187” plus of cash. There were no injuries. your message to Photos from this robbery are CRIMES(274637). E-Mail your tip available online at http:// at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ May 25-31, 2011 ❖ 5 Opinion
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6 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ May 25-31, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Week in Herndon Pediatric & General Dentistry MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE AT CHESTNUT GROVE CEMETARY The Wayne M. Kidwell American Legion Post 184, in cooperation Time to schedule with the Town of Herndon, will be holding their Annual Memorial Day Observance at the Chestnut Grove Cemetery, 831 Dranesville Road, your child’s cleaning Herndon on Monday, May 30, at 10 am. This year’s program will fea- ture the Herndon Naval Junior ROTC Color Guard. Virginia Senator during Mark Herring (D-33) will be this year’s Guest Speaker. Owned & Operated by the same The Avenue of Flags will be displayed from morning to dusk at the Summer Vacation! family for 48 years! Chestnut Grove Cemetery. The Avenue of Flags now consists of 50 Vet- Same location for 45 years! eran casket flags displayed from the main gate to the side gate. Each flag has a marker identifying the veteran. This display can be viewed on foot or from a car. LASER procedure for fillings. MAY For more information regarding the ceremony, call Post Commander David Kirby at 703-481-6189. Many pediatric patients can be TOWN’S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS SEEK APPLICANTS treated without novocaine! The Town of Herndon is seeking applicants to serve on its boards and commissions, to include the Planning Commission, the Architec- tural Review and Heritage Review Boards, the Board of Zoning Ap- •Bleaching •Special Needs Patients Month peals and various ad hoc committees. •Nitrous Oxide •Cosmetic Restorations “We are fortunate to live in a community in which so many citizens All are willing to dedicate their time and talents to benefit our town,” said •Wi-Fi Available •IV Sedation Available Mayor Steve DeBenedittis. “I urge all citizens who are interested in Carpets serving on one of our boards and commissions to get an application on Heidi Herbst, DDS on file, so that when vacancies arise we have a qualified field from which Howard Mitnick, DDS to select candidates.” Nooshin Monajemy, DDS SALE The Town Clerk’s Office maintains a “talent bank” of applications to Sterling, VA Limited Time boards and commissions. The Town Council reviews talent bank appli- Left to Save cations when making selections to fill vacancies. Applications are avail- 703-444-3710 able via the town’s website, www.herndon-va.gov and at the clerk’s Oriental Rugs office in the Herndon Municipal Center, 777 Lynn Street. A description www.sterlingvasmiles.com of all boards and commissions is included on the application. REPAIR For more information or to update an application already on file, Gentle Touch Dental Care & RESTORATION citizens may contact the clerk’s office at 703-435-6804 or • Weavers on staff [email protected]. For Over 20 Years! CLEANING • Hand-knotted oriental rugs in our plant
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Dino Seats also available. 703-573- For additional listings, visit 8 p.m. George Mason University Patriot SEAT or www.barneylivetour.com. everyone. From the largest of appetites to www.connectionnewspapers.com. TUESDAY/MAY 31 Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. SuperDuper Concert. 8 p.m. Frying the most refined palates, you’ll appreciate ESL Advanced. 10:30 a.m. Reston With Lisa Lampanelli. Tickets $49.50- Pan Park, 2709 West Ox Road, the Irish favorites as well as American pub Regional Library, 11925 Bowman $75 through www.ticketmaster.com or Herndon. Proceeds benefit Charity fare classics found at O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub. SATURDAY/MAY 28 Towne Drive, Reston. Practice English 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT and 410- Music, an instrument donation Remembrance Cabaret for Virginia in a group with a volunteer facilitator. 547-SEAT. www.patriotcenter.com. program for needy children. Tech victim Reema Samaha. 7 Adults. 703-689-2700. “Life x 3.” 8 p.m. Elden Street Players, Admission $7. p.m. Westfield High School One-on-One Computer Tutoring. 2 The Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 [email protected]. Try The Best Irish Breakfast in Town! Auditorium, 4700 Stonecroft Blvd., p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Sunset Park, Herndon. Examining “Life x 3.” 8 p.m. Elden Street Players, Chantilly. Singers, dancers, bands, Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Learn the how random events can derail the The Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 ~ Weekend Brunch ~ and actors from around the basics of the Internet, Word and elaborately laid plans. Tickets $16- Sunset Park, Herndon. Examining Enjoy our generous servings of all your traditional favorites community, plus a silent art auction. Excel. Adults. 703-242-4020. $19. 703-481-5930 or how random events can derail the Refreshments and bake sale available. www.EldenStreetPlayers.org. elaborately laid plans. Tickets $16- including Irish Bacon or Sausages, Eggs Benedict, Omelets, Irish Rashers, Proceeds benefit the Reema J. Jazz Dessert Concert. 7:30 p.m. $19. 703-481-5930 or Irish Beans, Grilled Tomatoes, Black & White Pudding & more! Samaha Memorial Scholarship for WEDNESDAY/JUNE 1 Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts www.EldenStreetPlayers.org. students at Westfield and Herndon The Air We Breathe: It’s a Gas! 7 Neck Road, Reston. Featuring the OUTDOOR SEATING AVAILABLE! High Schools, and the Angel Fund. p.m. U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 The Weekend Bluegrass Concert Series presents Jimmy South Lakes High School Jazz Hawks 703-919-3934 or Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. Lecture and the Langston Hughes Middle SUNDAY/JUNE 5 www.angelfundva.org or by Janet Hannon and Stan Gaudreau and Moondi Klein on Saturday, May 28 at 7:30 School Jazz Ensemble. Adults $15, A Dance for Japan Relief. 1 p.m. IVE NTERTAINMENT www.reemasamaha.org/funds/ Mroczkowski. What are the gases in p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road in students $8, under age 12 free with George Mason University Harris L E funds1.htm. the air, how much of each gas is Herndon. Vocals and instrumentals by two legends of an adult. Tickets available at Theater, 4400 University Drive, Music, Trivia, Darts & More! Weekend Bluegrass Concert there, do these gasses have different www.southlakesbandboosters.org or Fairfax. Kikuyuki Dancers of America, Series: Jimmy Gaudreau and weights, and how cold are liquid bluegrass music. Tickets are $15. at the door. Inc. present Onoe style Japanese • Thursday, 5/26/11: Sanford Markley 8pm-12am Moondi Klein. 7:30 p.m. Holy Cross nitrogen and dry ice? Federal facility, www.jimmyandmoondi.com. classical dance, a raffle and silent Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, ID required. www.usgs.gov/ auction of Japanese textiles, arts, and • Friday, 5/27/11: Brian Franke 9:30pm-1:30am Herndon. Vocals and instrumentals. public_lecture_series. Tournament. 11 a.m. Herndon $600. Raffle prizes include $100 gift SATURDAY/JUNE 4 crafts. All proceeds donated to the • Saturday, 5/28/11: Hall Vote 9:30pm-1:30am $15. www.jimmyandmoondi.com. Centennial Course, 909 Ferndale card to Morton’s, overnight stays at Barney Live in Concert: Birthday Japanese Red Cross Society. $40 • Thursday, 6/2/11: Taglieri 8:30pm-12:30am Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.- Ave., Herndon. Captain’s Choice premier hotels, golf outings, gift Bash! 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. George general admission, $25 students, 1 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 THURSDAY/JUNE 2 format, lunch, dinner and beverage baskets and more. Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 available at 888-945-2468 or • Friday, 6/3/11: Pete Baker 9:30pm-1:30am Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. The Fairfax Herndon Festival Golf carts. Single player $150, foursome [email protected]. Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Celebrate www.japandance.org. Dart Night Every Tuesday!, 8:00 P.M.–10:00 P.M.! Bulletin Board Open until 2 A.M. To have community events listed in rail, new detailed descriptions of SPORTS ON 7 HDTV’s the Connection, send to projects in the works, and a FRIDAY/JUNE 3 Seven Days Week [email protected]. discussion of the challenges and Auditions for Master Singers of Hockey, European Sports, College Games & More! Deadline is Friday. opportunities that await. $50. 703- Virginia. Ashburn. Singers www.facebook.com/Osullivansherndon 430-8749. should be prepared to perform a Dulles Regional Chamber of familiar tune without 754 Elden Street, Suite 102, Herndon VA 20170 THURSDAY/MAY 26 Commerce Monthly Mixer. 5:30- accompaniment. The audition will Lupus Support Group. 12 p.m. at 7:30 p.m. The Backyard Grill, 13999 include exercises on tonal memory 703-464-0522 (pub) • 703-464-5922 (fax) Reston Hospital Center, The West Metrotech Drive, Chantilly. $15-$25. and ability to blend vocally. http://www.osullivansirishpub.com Wing, 1850 Town Center Parkway, [email protected]. Contact [email protected] or Reston. [email protected] or 703-829-6782 to schedule an www.lupusgw.org. audition. Greater Reston Chamber of SUNDAY/MAY 29 Commerce Legislative Series. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support 8 a.m. Dominion Virginia Power, Group. 6 p.m. Sunrise of Reston, SATURDAY/JUNE 4 3072 Centreville Road, Herndon. 1778 Fountain Drive, Reston. 703- Reston Farmers Market. 8 a.m.- “Redistricting: How it will affect 956-8934. 12 p.m. Lake Anne Village Center, your business for the next 10 Reston. Open Saturdays through years.” With Senator Janet Howell Oct. Vegetable farmers and fruit (D-32nd District) and Delegate THURSDAY/JUNE 2 orchards, baked goods, homemade Ken Plum (D-36th District). Herndon Farmer’s Market. 8 a.m.-12 sausages and soups, goat and cow [email protected]. p.m. Lynn Street in downtown cheeses, honey, kettle corn, ice Committee for Dulles: Rail to Herndon. Thursdays through Oct. cream and more. Live music, the Dulles and Beyond. 7:30-11:30 Seasonal fruits, vegetables, flowers, Reston Crafts Market and the a.m. Executive Conference meats, eggs, jams, plants and baked Master Gardeners to help with Training Center, 22685 Holiday goods. All items are homegrown or lawn and garden problems. Park Drive, Dulles. An update on baked by the vendors at the market. www.restonfarmersmarket.com or Loudoun County’s planning for www.herndon-va.gov or 703-787-7380. 703-318-9628. Faith Notes Faith Notes are for announcements and 432 Van Buren St., Herndon. The Buddhist philosophy, Mondays at 7 p.m. events in the faith community, including church’s Shawl Ministry is offering free at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill special holiday services. Send to knitting instruction while providing Road, Oakton. $10 per class. 202-331- [email protected]. shawls, blankets and other knitted items 2122 or www.meditation-dc.org. Deadline is Thursday. for people in need. No cost and yarn can be provided. E-mail shawl@saint- The Jewish Federation of The Vajrayogini Buddhist Cen- timothys.org or visit the Pastoral Care Greater Washington and the Jewish ter will offer a Monthly Meditation Class page at www.saint-timothys.org. Outreach Institute offer the Mothers/ at 1 p.m. on June 4 at Brown’s Chapel, Parents Circle, an umbrella of free edu- 11450 Baron Cameron Ave. in Reston. Nondenominational Christian busi- cational events and resources. Jewish Weekly Meditation Classes are 7 p.m. at nessmen meet for prayer, Biblical rituals, ethics and the creation of a Jew- The Griffin Center, Suite 5, 3800 Fairfax discussion and fellowship 7 p.m. Fridays ish home, regular meetings and group Drive in Arlington. Classes are free to at Anita’s, 1051 Elden St., Herndon and Shabbats and holidays. Participants in- members, $12 non-members. 12 p.m. Thursdays at 555 Grove St., clude Sha’are Shalom, Congregation www.meditation-dc.org or 202-331- Suite 200, Herndon. Call 703-795-1257. Beth Emeth, Temple Rodef Shalom and 1790. the Jewish Community Center of North- Adult Sunday school will be held ern Virginia. ShalomDC.org. Hope Fellowship Church will tem- 9:30 a.m. Sundays at the Washington porarily be meeting at Woody’s Golf Plaza Baptist Church at Lake Anne Vil- The Baha’i community of Range, 11801 Leesburg Pike, Herndon. lage Center. The group is studying the McLean holds a weekly fireside, a meet- Sunday Worship Services for this new Gospel of Mark. Services follow at 11 ing of discussion, devotion and Southern Baptist church are at 10:45 a.m. fellowship, at 7500 Box Elder Court in a.m. The public is invited to join a grow- McLean, at 8 p.m. every Friday. An op- ing Bible believing, multi-ethnic/ HAVEN of Northern Virginia of- portunity to learn about the Baha’i faith. multi-cultural congregation, with Bible- fers a variety of free bereavement 703-556-3400. based sermons and uplifting music. support groups, meeting on a weekly 703-599-3527 or basis. Contact 703-941-7000 or Epiphany United Methodist Pre- www.hopefellowshipchurchloudoun.org. www.havenofnova.org for schedules and school, 1014 Country Club Drive, N.E. registration information. in Vienna, is now enrolling 3-4-year-old Knitters needed the first and third students for the 2010/2011 school year. Wednesdays of the month, at 7 p.m., at Vajrayogini Buddhist Center of- Contact 703-938-2391 or St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, fers ongoing classes on meditation and www.epiphanypreschool.com. 8 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ May 25-31, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ May 25-31, 2011 ❖ 9 Herndon Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-224-3031 or [email protected]
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Craig Sterbutzel Herndon’s district title game loss to Oakton was its first setback of the season. Both teams are headed to the region play-
offs this week. /The Connection
The South Lakes High boys’ soccer team was sched- Photos by uled to play at West Springfield High this week on Craig Sterbutzel/ Wednesday, May 25 in a first round Northern Region The Connection playoff game. The Seahawks earned a seeding at regionals by defeating McLean High, 1-0, in a first round Liberty District game last week on May 17 at Oakton Boys Take Down Marshall High School. The Seahawks (5-10-1) are under head coach Marty Pfister. No. 21 in this photo for South Lakes is Mohamed El Nahal. Herndon in Soccer Finals Sports Roundups South Lakes High School will offer a summer basketball three of its goals within a 17 minute period of play camp for boys’ ages 7 to15. The sessions will focus on teaching Hornets show second half in the first half to take total command of the game basketball skills of shooting, ball handling, passing and team of- heart but fall, 3-0, in by halftime. While Herndon made strong rush after fense. In addition to individual work, players will participate in strong rush towards Oakton’s goal in the second half, 5-on-5 drills, a 1-on-1 tournament, and a Hot Shot contest. There Concorde title contest. the Hornets were not able to find pay dirt as Oakton will be individual and team awards. All teaching will be conducted goalie Logan Cropper continually had answers for by the South Lakes High boys’ basketball staff, along with current Herndon strikes. There were times, in fact, when the and former players. For more information, contact Andrew Duggan By Rich Sanders junior net-minder was flat out brilliant in his protec- at [email protected] or at 703-715-4517. The Connection tion of his team’s net. “That was the first team to keep us shut out all The 4th Annual ‘We’ve Got Your Back’ 5K Run/Walk, held on erndon’s bid for its first Concorde Dis year,” said Lanigan, whose team’s only prior non- Saturday, May 14 in Reston, attracted more than 600 participants trict boys’ soccer title since 2008 fell win this season came in a 2-2 tie versus visiting non- and raised more than $100,000 for the Spinal Research Founda- Hshort last Friday evening, May 20 district opponent and fellow region power Langley tion (SRF). when the Hornets lost to a red hot in the Hornets’ final regular season game on May “This is our signature event for raising awareness, and the Oakton High squad, 3-0, in the district tournament 11. “Their goalie made some great saves and their money raised contributes directly to life-changing research and title game played at Westfield High School. backs did a good job.” educational programs conducted by SRF,” said Thomas C. Schuler, The loss was the first of the season for top-seeded Cropper came up with perhaps the games’ best president of SRF. Herndon (13-1-1), which just 10 days earlier had sequence of plays just past the midway point of the The May 14 race was hosted by the Virginia Spine Institute beaten Oakton, 2-1, in a late regular season district second half as Herndon, trailing 3-0 and trying des- (VSI). U.S. Rep. Jim Moran and Del. Tom Rust spoke at the open- road game. The Cougars, who have enjoyed their perately to get back into the game, got off two siz- ing ceremonies. Rust presented a Letter of Commendation on first winning season in at least five years, improved zling shots, both stopped on diving saves by the behalf of the Virginia House of Delegates. their record to 10-3-1 overall and captured their first goalie. The latter stop came on a straight-range, fol- Rocky McIntosh of the Washington Redskins and James Thrash, district tournament crown since 2001. Oakton is low-up scorcher from 10 yards out. a former Redskin, also appeared and spoke about their personal coached by Todd Spitalny. “That was great,” said Oakton senior forward victories over neck and back pain and how spinal treatment helped Both teams are competing at this week’s 16-team Bubba Delgado, a team tri-captain along with fellow them as football players. Northern Region tournament. captains Ahmed Ismail and Charlie Ahn. “I was sur- prised he got that second one.” HERNDON HAS EMERGED as one of the top teams in the region this season under veteran head coach Sean Lanigan. But in
Photo Courtesy/SRF the championship game, Oakton, which a year ago went 6-8-1 and lost to Lake Braddock in a first round re- gion playoff game, scored all
Members of the Spinal Research Foundation (SRF) Board of Directors who attended The 4th Annual Herndon fell behind 3- ‘We’ve Got Your Back’ 5K Run/Walk, held on Satur- 0 at halftime. Despite day, May 14 in Reston, included, left to right: Brian good offensive pres- R. Subach, SRF Director of Research; Brian D. Nault; sure in the second Andrew T. Greene, SRF Treasurer; William H. Evers, half, the Hornets could Jr., Ph.D.; Raymond F. Pugsley; and Thomas C. not get onto the Schuler, SRF President. scoreboard.
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Del. Tom Rust congratulates Patrick Hammes on winning the state Geography Bee. Patrick’s parents, Elizabeth and David Hammes attended the event.
/The Connection Herndon Student Wins Virginia State Geography Bee Patrick Hammes, a seventh ing about different cultures, exotic grade student at Herndon Middle wildlife, and the various land- Shreya Sivaram, 7, listens to instruc- School, won the National Geo- marks around the world – one day Master Adam Sterner and students hold tions and holds her stance during an graphic Virginia State Geography he would love to visit the coun- a formation. after school class. Bee and is headed to Washington tries in the southern part of Africa. D.C. to compete at the National While Patrick is a little nervous championship on May 24-25. To about the competition, he is eager recognize his accomplishment, to meet other students who enjoy Del. Tom Rust (R-86) presented geography as much as he does. Six Years and Going Patrick with 55 Virginia lapel pins The National Geographic Bee be- to trade with winners from the gan in 1989 and students compete other states at the National Cham- for a $25,000 college scholarship as Sterner’s Tae Kwon Do pionship. well as other prizes. For more in- Academy celebrates six Patrick has been busy studying formation or to see a video of using books and online tools when Patrick and the other state winners, years in Herndon. he’s not keeping up with his school visit www.nationalgeographic.com/ assignments. Patrick enjoys learn- geobee.
By Caroline Burr The Connection Patrick O’Neil of Oak Hill on Va Tech ‘Outstanding’ Team ix years and still kicking. Master Adam Sterner’s Tae Kwon Do Academy cel- A team of three mathematics “The team’s final paper was Sebrated its six-year anniversary with fes- majors from the Virginia Tech Col- more detailed and creative then tivities and entertainment on May 22. lege of Science recently received many successful Ph.D. theses I Master Sterner started martial arts as a child. top honors at the annual Math- have read and accepted,” said He has a 5th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. In ematical Contest in Modeling John Rossi, professor of math- 1988, Sterner was inducted into the World Ka- (MCM) sponsored by the Consor- ematics. Rossi, along with Lizette rate Union Hall of Fame as Competitor of the Year. tium for Mathematics and its Ap- Zietsman, assistant professor, and From moving from Hollywood to New York City, plications. Henning Mortveit, simulation sci- to a career in modeling, everything in life has “al- Patrick O’Neil, of Oak Hill; Will ence mathematician with the Vir- ways come back to martial arts,” said Sterner. Adam Sterner Frey, of Fairfax, also a physics ginia Bioinformatics Institute, Dedication and an interest in Tae Kwon Do sparked major; and Evan Paul Menchini, of served as advisors for the team and the idea to start an academy in Herndon six years to class and later on “begins taking classes,” said Durham, N.C., received an “Out- four others from the department ago. Sterner. standing” rating for a modeling that participated in the competi- About 40 classes a week for people of all ages, Youngsters can enroll in the after school pro- project that required them to de- tion. Sterner’s Tae Kwon Do Academy is about “the de- gram which offers pickup from school, homework sign a VHF network with specified “It takes a very special skill set velopment of each student,” Sterner said. The most time and Tae Kwon Do classes. At 4:15 p.m. chil- constraints in four days. to do well in the MCM competi- exciting factor for Sterner is seeing the same chil- dren begin rushing off Sterner Academy buses and The team was one of only four tion,” Rossi said. “The problems dren multiple times a week and noticing their into the school to release some energy and get to receive an outstanding rating are deliberately vague. There is progress. Every anniversary is greeted with new ready for class. Shreya Sivaram, 7, enjoys “learn- out of the 1,500 teams that never just one correct solution. things. ing forms and having fun and learning new stuff.” worked on the project. In addition, Their presentation to our depart- “Each year we do something different, there is Her brother who started after seeing his sister in the team’s paper was given first ment was no less than stunning, always something to be excited about,” and there’s classes nodded in agreement. She started young prize by the Mathematical Associa- turning the heads of many sea- a “fresh feeling,” said Sterner. Six years of the acad- when she was 3 and a half. “Sometimes I teach, tion of America (MAA). soned faculty members.” emy welcomes the hanging of new banners and a and I liked how they were teaching us,” she said. The MCM challenges teams of This year’s MCM competition large mural with “Tae Kwon Do” painted in Ko- She helps with assistant teaching in weapons train- students to clarify, analyze, and had 2,775 entrants worldwide. rean. ing and sparring. As a member of the Black Belt propose solutions to open-ended O’Neil, Frey, and Menchini will Many current students have siblings, and it is Club, “it shows that Shreya wants to put forth problems. The contest attracts stu- present their winning project at most memorable “getting to know the kids” and more effort to become a black belt,” said Sterner. dents and faculty advisors from the national MAA meeting this to see a “current student’s infant sibling” show up Sterner’s Tae Kwon Do Academy is located on more than 500 institutions around summer. All three graduated ear- 420 Elden Street, Herndon. Visit the world. lier this month. www.adamsterner.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ May 25-31, 2011 ❖ 11 News COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Presenting ‘Real World’ At Herndon High 1133 Reston Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170 Worship: Sunday, 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Doug Graney is recognized Sunday School: 9:30 A.M. Rev. Dr. William H. Flammann, Pastor as Educator of the Year.
By Caroline Burr The Connection
Progressive & Welcoming eaching since 1985, so- cial studies teacher ST. ANNE’S Doug Graney of EPISCOPAL T b Herndon High School CHURCH • Reston will receive the Herndon Chamber 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I of Commerce Educator of the Year 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Award as part of the Dulles Re- Sunday school/Music: preschool - grade 2 b gional Chamber. Graney intro- 10:25 a.m. Sunday school/Music: grades 3 - 12 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II duces his students to the real 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service world with his ability to relate mo- Nursery care provided at 9:00 and 11:15 services ments in history to current events. Doug Graney with his students, Herndon High seniors “Because of my parents, I was Rohafza Atazai, Aamna Ahmad and Miya Ogawa. The Rev. James Papile, Rector always interested in current The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson Photos by Caroline Burr/The Connection The Rev. Denise Trogdon events,” said Graney, and because 703-437-6530 “Gerry Martin was such a great www.stannes-reston.org b teacher, I thought it was some- 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston thing I wanted to do.” Graney taught in Connecticut and New York and then he moved to Fairfax County and started at Herndon High School in 1992. LivingFaithb A.M.E. Church Graney, Rebecca Small and Kim “Serving the People of God” Belknap of Herndon High School’s social studies department have SHERATON RESTON HOTEL helped provide about 700 students SUNDAY SCHOOL 9 A.M. with internships from 1994. With endless opportunities, yearly trips SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 A.M. to an embassy and meeting with a LET US WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER different member of Congress, Graney thanks the current depart- Rev. Dr. Peter G. Taylor, Pastor ment chairs. He said, “Jean 703-899-8378 LivingFaith4U.org Blackwood was supportive when I wanted to start a political science class, and Laura Totoro helped Doug Graney talks with Miya Ogawa about class. support the trips. She has my Herndon back.” The political science intern- afraid to express our opinions.” from a text book,” said Ogawa. United Methodist Church ships are diverse and include, but Senior Miya Ogawa in the po- “Mr. Graney’s awesome,” she con- www.HerndonUMC.org are not limited to, involvement litical science class talks about her cluded. Sundays with members of House or Senate, internship on the Hill and how she The students keep Graney teach- 8:30 AM Traditional Worship Reserve Officers Administration, is able to actually attend govern- ing. Teaching “is fun and I like the 11:00 AM the Connection, Contemporary Worship Service 11:00 AM the Garden, Traditional Worship Service embassies, Human Rights Cam- ment meetings. material. The kids are always in- other weekly services paign and different government Ogawa explains how she even teresting and Herndon High 5:30 PM Saturdays: Relax & Renew, Casual Worship Service agencies. Graney remembers had the chance to be on the Sen- School is a great school to work 6:30 PM Wednesdays: Chapel, Prayer Service when some of his students partici- ate floor. “Mr. Graney makes sure at,” said Graney. When asked what Holy Week and Easter Services: pated in a naturalization cer- everything goes smoothly and he some of his favorite memories are, 4/21-Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service at 7:30pm 4/22-Good Friday Service at 7:30pm emony. “It was the most powerful gives you advice and suggestions he remembered everything as a 4/23- Saturday Easter Vigil Service at 5:30pm trip, as one girl led new Americans to make sure you maximize your whole and said, “The field trips 4/24- Easter Sunday Traditional Worship at 8:30 and 11am Contemporary Worship at 11 a.m. in their first Pledge of Allegiance,” experience,” said Ogawa. and internships that I’ve been able 701 Bennett St., Herndon, VA • 703-707-6271 he said. “He makes things happen,” to provide them is very gratifying.” added Atazai. After countless memories and trips SENIOR ROHAFZA ATAZAI, in A senior in Graney’s government with the students, and teaching for Graney’s government class, ex- and philosophy class, Aamna 26 years, he said, “the kids are plains how she enjoys “watching Ahmad, said that these are the great, this is a great place to work b To Highlight your news clips” and how “there is al- classes she “looks forward to go- and I have a wonderful career.” ways a segment on every new ing to everyday. The different Doug Graney’s role in the school event.” She said, “I never under- learning environment…is interest- and his relationship with the Faith Community, b stood Government until I had Mr. ing. Students respect Mr. Graney Herndon High School community Graney because he connects every- more because they truly enjoy his is being recognized at a luncheon thing to current events.” Everyone class.” The students continued to on Wednesday, June 8, at the Call Karen at 703-917-6468 feels comfortable voicing their praise his classes and what one Dulles Hyatt where he will be own thoughts and “we are not learns is “stuff you don’t learn awarded Educator of the Year.
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Green Carwash Opens Emily Bagdasarian in Herndon
/The Connection Town gets America’s first LEED certified carwash. “Melting Face,” a clay sculpture created by Kyle Butler recently Denis Pokolev, used to be By Meredith Billman-Mani finished his portfolio for one solid block of clay The Connection the Advanced Placement before Pokolev molded it
Photo by Studio Art exam. Butler into the desired shape was the kid in high school with the old car used newspaper and and carved out the inside that I’d wash and wax on weekends,” laughs charcoal in “Still Life: so it wouldn’t explode in “IGuy Palozzi. The new Flagship Carwash in Meredith Billman-Mani Flowers.” the kiln. Herndon is the result of his childhood pas- sion. It’s his 10th carwash in the area but Flagship is the only carwash in the nation to be LEED certified. Students’ Art on Display Developed by the United States Green Building Council in 1998, Leadership in Energy and Environ- ment Design (LEED) is a green building certification ArtSpace presents ‘Mind, Heart, system. Buildings must have measurable strategies and implementation for things like energy savings, Vision’ artwork by Herndon water efficiency, carbon emissions reduction and /The Connection improving indoor environmental quality, in order to High School students. be considered for LEED status. “I wanted to build something good for the envi- By Emily Bagdasarian ronment and put my name on it. I’m proud to do so The Connection with this building,” said Palozzi. He built the state of the art car wash from the ground up to reflect his rtSpace hosts its first ex- commitment to the environment and to doing busi- Guy Palozzi built the country’s first LEED Ahibit of artwork by ness as greenly as possible. From the water reclama- carwash in Herndon. Herndon High School tion systems to the floor cleaners used at Flagship, students in the year the school priority is given to the environment. carwash. “You take your car through it and you’ll is marking its 100th anniver- “This [water] reclamation system is the largest in feel like you’re on an amusement park ride. We do sary. The exhibit, titled “Mind, North America. We can clean and reuse 320 gallons everything four times so it goes on and on. People Heart, Vision,” features selected of water a minute,” said Palozzi. The carwash tun- really like it. They love the results and we are get- painting, drawing, sculpture, nels capture the “dirty” water and clean and filter it ting more and more customers each day,” Palozzi photography, and computer to such a high standard that Flagship has a DEQ per- said. graphics by Herndon High mit to discharge into the storm drain instead of the One of the reasons people come, and keep coming School seniors. The jurors, sewer. “That’s unheard,” explains Palozzi. “That’s a back, is Flagships loyalty program. A carwash at Flag- Eileen Lyons and Jeanette million gallons I’m reusing instead of discharging. ship runs from $8 for a basic wash to $22 for the Burkle, selected works from 25 We’ve got a biological version that’s almost a mini- “ultimate” wash. However, for $44 a month custom- seniors to be displayed. Linda Pena stands beside version of what the municipality uses. It’s very im- ers can receive unlimited carwashes without a con- Herndon’s Vice Mayor Lisa one of her displayed portant because the water around here, what goes tract or commitment. Steven Moshlak, uses the Merkel said she is “just thrilled works, “City of Los into the storm [drain] goes right into the Chesapeake monthly car wash package and raves about Flagship. about the optimistic outlook of Manos,” a pastel drawing. Bay.” “I’m a businessman and I’m picky about who I do the future these emerging art- business with. If it wasn’t good I’d be outta here. But ists showcase through their tal- ations. MANY RESIDENTS ASSUME it is more environ- the service and the customer service is outstanding. ents as they experience what is Samantha Logan, a displayed mentally sound to wash their car at home than at a Everything is outstanding. They are friendly and pro- to be a full working artist.” senior, took her first art class carwash. fessional,” said Moshlak as he waited at Flagship’s Lyons, a former Herndon junior year after being repri- Dan Fallmer of Herndon said, “I always wash my coffee bar for his car to be cleaned. High art teacher and a profes- manded countless times for own car. It’s easier, you know. I’ve got a hose, I can sional painter, is pleased by how doodling instead of focusing. turn it on and off so I’m not wasting water.” FLAGSHIP IS GEARED towards the white-collar gracefully the students handled “When I found out there was an In actuality, car owners aren’t cleaning the water customer, according to Palozzi. That means he has “putting themselves out there actual class just for art I was before it runs back into the ground and drains and special tunnels and a flat conveyor belt to accommo- for others to judge.” shocked. Who knew I could are as likely to be using detergents meant to wash date the low profiles of a sports car. Additionally, he When judging which pieces take art and be serious about dishes as for washing cars. The neutral soap in some has added services, like a high-end coffee bar called would be displayed, Lyons and it?” Logan has learned over the cleaners can break down the wax on cars paint and the Carwash Caffeine Café to the waiting area so that Burkle looked for 12 key ele- past two years that art isn’t just make it look duller. “It’s bad all the way around to customers can multi-task instead of dropping 10 ments: the impact on the audi- about doodles and sketches; it’s wash your car at home, other than to give your kid minutes in a carwash. ence, technical quality, creativ- about portraying emotion an allowance,” said Palozzi. Randy Coffey has been in the auto detailing busi- ity, style, composition, presen- through her work. After building several carwashes from the ground ness for 24 years. He heads the interior and exterior tation, color balance, focal Another senior Ashley Morse up, Palozzi knew he wanted to reduce the carbon detailing department at Flagship. “We have a lot of points, lighting, subject matter, remarks on previous attempts footprint of his business and understood the best experience under our belt. We are trying to educate technique and story telling. Se- at breaking into the art scene ways to save the energy without cutting quality. people that the cleaners now days, they do about niors who were selected signed professionally and being re- In addition to the water reclamation systems he the same thing as the old ones. There are different contracts with the gallery just jected. “It took a few tries, but has achieved an overall 40 percent reduction in en- processes but when you do it right, by people who like any professional artist it never brought me down.” ergy use. “All my products are certified by Blue Coral know what they are doing, we make people happy would. Also each piece of work ArtSpace Herndon is located Ecolabs, all are green and safe for the environment, and we protect the environment,” said Coffey. came attached with a price tag, at 750 Center Street. 703-956- even the floor cleaner,” Palozzi said. requiring students to make a 6590 or visit What lights Palozzi up more than his LEED status, Flagship Carwash Center is located at 632 Grant value assessment of their cre- www.artspaceherndon.com. is talking about the reaction of customers to his Street between Elden and Grove Streets. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ May 25-31, 2011 ❖ 15 News Viewpoints What do you like most about Visitors to the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival participating in browse the work of John Scanlan, a photographer the Reston Fine from Glenwood, Iowa. Arts Festival? Nancy Novick, Reston — Samra Khawaja “It’s the social aspect and exposing my artwork. I recognize and know people. I love being out and seeing my neighbors…it’s Photo by where I live!” Alex McVeigh/ The Connection Fine Arts Come to Reston Town Center hosts 20th annual Northern Virginia Dana Ann Scheurer, Reston “It’s phenomenal and the most Fine Arts Festival. wonderful opportunity! The show is better every year. It’s great to do something you love to do. People Ann Barbieri, Reston By Alex McVeigh out here really support art. I “I like seeing old friends. Some The Connection experience delight from the visual of these people I haven’t seen in reactions.” 25-plus years. Of course, I like presenting my artwork to such a hawn Fain, of Reston, describes himself as great audience. These people have only “sort of” being interested in art. But such an appreciation for art. As when a sunny Sunday afternoon gave his much energy you need, the S adrenaline kicks in.” family a chance to walk over to Reston Town Center and see what the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival was all about, he was in. “I was blown away,” he said. “I guess when you think art, you think mostly paintings, but this really gave me a chance to see and appreciate just what art is and why it’s so great.” While there were plenty of paintings at the 20th Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival last week- end, that was just the tip of the iceberg. Photogra- phy, sculpture, jewelry, clothing and more were on display throughout the town center over the week- Connie Slack, Reston end. More than 50,000 people attended the May 21- “It’s like a big block party! I've 22 two-day event. lived in Reston for 35 years so I know a lot of people in Reston. Amelia Eddy of Herndon said she too was shocked There are a lot of people coming at the variety of items for sale. Members of UpRooted Dance, a contempo- Laurie Fields, Herndon out like old clients you haven’t “I came to find maybe a small sculpture for the rary dance company, perform at the 20th “For me, it’s seeing so many seen in many years. It’s just fun. It mantel, I had no idea I’d find myself in front of a annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festi- people I know. It makes the becomes a big family weekend as experience so much more fun!” well. I’ve got family help and full-length mirror trying on a few pieces of clothes,” val. The event featured live entertainment support here.” she said. “And it was really unique stuff. The over- on a variety of stages throughout the coat I bought really lives up to its name as ‘wearable weekend. art’ and I think it is a really pretty piece.” Anne Andersson of Gulfport, Fla. had one of the where visitors of all ages could make their mark on more striking displays, so much so that very few a long piece of paper with a variety of paints. If it people were able to walk by without looking farther. was something less permanent children were inter- What at first appeared to be mounted heads of lions, ested in, they could doodle to their heart’s content leopards and zebras were not. They are part of with sidewalk chalk at the corner of St. Francis Street Andersson’s work, where she uses sisal rope fiber to and Town Square Street. simulate the short, bristly hair of the animals. “I got to make a hat and learn about other kinds of “I would have bet a mortgage payment that those art that are going on around here,” said Vicky were mounted lion heads,” said Stephanie Renard Maloney, 6, of Reston. Maloney said that after mak- of Reston. “It wasn’t until I saw the one with all the ing the hats she tried to trade it to one of the profes- pastel colors that I started to wonder. And when she sional artists. talked about her process it was amazing. Even stand- Her mother Miriam said she was impressed with ing up close, knowing what they were, you could the interactive nature of the event. have fooled me into thinking they were real.” “You hear ‘Fine Arts Festival’ and it might sound stuck up or something that is just people walking THE TOWN SQUARE at the western end of Reston around looking at art, but that’s clearly not the case. Elissa Farrow-Savos, Cheryl Parsons, Herndon Town Center also served as an interactive art exhibit My kids got to make a hat, paint the mural, chalk up Sterling “A lot of traffic comes here. I like for kids. There was Children’s Art Tent hosted by the the road, and actually make their own art,” she said. “People are friendly, supportive, coming because it’s local. It’s easier to set up a booth since I don’t have Greater Reston Arts Center where children could “Plus Vickie even asked a few of the artists if they and positive. When the weather is good, nothing is better. Career to travel. I send a lot of emails and make hats and paint. wanted to buy her hat. She didn’t make a sale, but wise, it’s a good place to be seen Facebook messages so I see a lot of Just outside the tent was a community art mural maybe she’s got a bright future in the arts.” and sell work.” people I know.”
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