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The living room of the home of David and Joanne Bauer, which faces the Glade stream valley. The home was one of several on the annual Reston Home Tour Saturday, Oct. 13. Homes Tour Shows Life on the Edge Tommy Castle of Reston. “I really Annual Home like how the walls were white, Tour features clean, and how there was only one or two paintings, simple ones, in homes next to each room. It makes everything seem so wide open.” Reston’s features. Most of the pieces are by artist Ginny Herzog of Minneapolis, The modern home of Matt Lammers, next to Lake By Alex McVeigh Minn., whose abstract paintings Audubon, one of the stops on the Reston Home Tour The Connection reference architecture. His house Saturday, Oct. 13. also features paintings by Slack, a his year’s Reston Homes fellow Reston lake-dweller. TTour featured the usual The home of David and Joanne assortment of houses fea- Bauer also features plenty of art- turing exceptional architecture, work on the wall, also by a local interior design and other unique Reston artist. In fact, Joanne Bauer designs, but this year’s theme also has created most of the pieces on focused on the adjacent areas. display in her home in her studio, “Living on the Edge,” the theme, with her sons Reid and Ian the was designed to highlight how The office of the home of Bill subject of many of them. various Reston residents are mak- Beyer and Laura Urgelles, “I think it’s really cool to have ing do while living near some kind one of the stops on this your own paintings, particularly of of community feature. year’s Reston Home Tour. your children, hanging all over the The neighboring homes of Glade Drive, but once she heard house, [it] really lets you feel truly Connie Slack and Bill Beyer and that lots on Lake Thoreau were at home,” said Jen Southern of Laura Urgelles on Cutwater Court available, she decided to make Herndon. “They are so fascinating share many things in common. another move. too, not your typical child por- The main feature of both is that “What more can you ask for than traits, your eye just goes straight they are located on Lake Thoreau. a house on the water without the to them.” They also share the same wood- Bay Bridge to cross?” she said. David Bauer is an avid working, by Desantis Design, birdwatcher, which makes their which constructed doors, trims ANOTHER HOUSE ON THE house’s location next to the Glade and cabinetry in the home of Beyer TOUR located on the water was stream valley ideal for his hobby. and Urgelles, and cabinetry made the residence of Matt Lammers on of bird’s eye maple in Slack’s Lake Audubon. Bought when he FROM THEIR LIVING ROOM home. was only 28, Lammers and his fa- with large picture windows facing “The woodwork in both houses ther, both architects, designed a the woods, he can spend each was just breathtaking, it’s so pretty renovation plan that allowed the morning with coffee in one hand, it almost makes the views of the lake work to be done over a number of binoculars in the other. an afterthought,” said Sharon years. “I think the homes along the lake DeBarre of Vienna, who went on the The work transformed the house offered some great views, but I’ve homes tour for the first time this by adding 2,000 square feet to the always been more of a forest per- year. “Usually cabinetry is an after- 1,800-square-foot house, adding son, which made this house my thought, or maybe you just notice six remote control skylights in the favorite on the tour,” said James the color, but I could stare at these two-story atrium and a two-level Coleman of Reston. “I don’t think for hours, the grain, the intricacy of curved wall. there is anything better than A view of the living room of Connie Slack, an artist who the design is just amazing.” “This house is simply beautiful, watching the woods in the rain, lives on Lake Thoreau. Slack’s home was one of several Slack originally moved to Reston simple, elegant but unlike almost and this would be the perfect place homes shown as part of the annual Reston Home Tour on Sugarberry Court, located off anything I’ve seen before,” said to do it.” Saturday, Oct. 13. 2 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ October 17-23, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected]

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/The Connection Members of the Initiative for Public Art-Reston are given the Arts Impact Award at the Arts Council of Fairfax County awards luncheon Friday, Oct. 12. Alex McVeigh IPAR Recognized by

Photos by Photos County Arts Council Rep. (D-11) speaks at the home of Robert Simon Sunday, Oct. 14. Arts Impact Award given for Simon Hosts Connolly Fundraiser IPAR’s public art outreach.

By Alex McVeigh ers Woods Elementary School, Reston founder welcomes The Connection and has plans for several new congressman, supporters displays near Reston Town Cen- he Initiative for Public ter and the new addition to to his Lake Anne home. TArt-Reston was recog- Reston Hospital. nized by the Arts Coun- They are also in the process cil of Fairfax County Friday, Oct. of releasing a documentary By Alex McVeigh 12 with the Arts Impact Award about public art in Reston, cre- The Connection for their commission and place- ated by Reston native Rebekah ment of art in public places Wingert-Jabi. upporters of Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) as- around the com- Joe Ritchey, IPAR board chair- cended to the top of Lake Anne Plaza, as munity. Founded man, credited SReston founder Robert Simon hosted a in 2007 by local “Our is to the response fundraising event Sunday, Oct. 13 at his civic organiza- from the com- home. Due to the 2010 redistricting, the 11th dis- tions and resi- make public art munity on their trict includes Reston in its entirety. dents, the group projects and the “I’m so pleased that through redistricting, we have created a Public accessible all creation of their a new congressman in Gerry Connolly,” said Del. Ken Art Master Plan master plan for Plum (D-36), who was in attendance. “Jim Moran is in 2008 to guide times, to the IPAR’s success. a great man and a great American, but we don’t lose the future of “The quality of anything by having Gerry as our congressman, and I public art. community, to the impact that think he’ll pay a lot of attention to us, because he “Our mission IPAR has been likes representing us.” is to inspire the visitors and able to have is Connolly, who also gained large portions of Tysons community and directly related Corner, Herndon and Vienna in his new district, said educate about people who to the outstand- he remembers thinking, while working in Washing- Reston founder Robert Simon hosts Rep. public art by work in ing quality of ton, D.C. in the mid-70s, “why would anyone live so Gerry Connolly (D-11) at his Lake Anne commissioning leaders we’ve far away?” residence Sunday, Oct. 14. new public art in Reston.” been blessed to “Since then, I’ve seen this community mature, I’ve Reston. Also to have,” he said. seen Bob’s vision come to fruition and then some, work with com- —Anne Delaney, IPAR currently and what he’s built in Reston is a model community “…I’ve seen Bob’s vision come munity and de- executive director of has an exhibit at for not only Fairfax and Northern , but the to fruition and then some, and velopers to plan IPAR the Reston Mu- country,” he said. “A model of tolerance, of inclusivity, public art at the seum open civic engagement, a model of spirited debate, but what he’s built in Reston is a very early stages of new devel- through Nov. 11, respect for other people’s points of view and other opment,” said Anne Delaney, and will host an panel discus- people. Couldn’t we all use some of that in our na- model community for not only executive director of IPAR. “Our sion Thursday, Oct. 25 at the tional political life?” goal is to make public art ac- Reston Community Center Lake Connolly previously served as the Providence Dis- Fairfax and Northern Virginia, cessible all times, to the com- Anne about he past and future trict supervisor from 1995 to 2003, and served as munity, to visitors and people of public art in Reston. The chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors from but the country.” who work in Reston.” event will also feature a screen- 2003 to his election to congress in 2008. —Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) IPAR has created many pub- ing of the documentary, start- He faces opposition this November from Republi- lic artworks in recent years, in- ing at 7 p.m. can Chris Perkins, Green Party candidate Joe Galdo “It’s great to have Gerry here, with Restonians,” cluding on a Glade Drive under- More information is available and Independents Christopher DeCarlo, Mark Gibson Simon said. “Hopefully in the next few weeks, we’ll pass with children from Hunt- at www.publicartreston.org. and Peter Marchetti. be influencing people to see the light.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ October 17-23, 2012 ❖ 3 All Trees, Shrubs Commentary 25% Off and Perennials Moral Consequences of Our Votes ¢¢ By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum PansiesPansies 9797¢¢ Mums & Fall Flowers Are struggling to overcome poverty or State Delegate (D-36) are especially vulnerable, and to fu- Here in Gorgeous Colors! ture generations through our collec- Reg.Reg. $1.89$1.89 olumnist E.J. 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Walls & Paver Driveways Forum being held at United Christian Parish (UCP) Supervisor Cathy Hudgins, who has worked hard in Reston on Oct. 25, 7 to 9 p.m. The program is to maintain housing and other social programs in Off Season Pricing sponsored by UCP’s Justice Mobilization Task Force Fairfax County, will also speak at the forum. 9023 Arlington Blvd., of which I am a member. Sister Marge Clark is also United Christian Parish of Reston is an ecumeni- Fairfax, Virginia one of the authors of the “Faithful Budget” that cal congregation located at 11508 North Shore Drive, 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. seeks to promote “a compassionate and compre- Reston. All are welcome to attend the Forum. No pre- 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) hensive vision for the future.” The preamble to the registration is required. There will be time provided budget calls on “our elected leaders to craft a fed- for questions and answers. 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Package Buy? WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT BONDS? For general information, go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/bond Check out the YouTube links to three videos about the bonds: Library: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34763GH7Q4c New fire stations, Public Safety:http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=1JI_zmihy2Y library renovations, Stormwater: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=WI3ZQq94IJk Participate in two upcoming AskFairfax! Online forums: park improvements and Monday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ AskFairfax/ActiveDiscussion.aspx?roomid=43 more on Nov. 6 ballot. Monday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. on the Parks bond exclusively at Photos Contributed www.fairfaxcounty.gov/AskFairfax/ RCC Leisure & Learning Director Eileen Boone accepted ActiveDiscussion.aspx?roomid=45 the Best New Program award. By Victoria Ross The Connection the County to borrow money at a low cost to pay for public facilities and infrastructure. She said the Reston Community Center Wins n a recent Saturday afternoon, County has a fiscally-conservative policy of rapid debt Two Awards Monique Bell of Oakton helped her retirement and strong debt management. Since 1978, O 5-year-old daughter McKenzie sort the County has saved more than $543.28 million on Over 450 delegates from around ❖ Best New Renovation/Addi- through a dozen Halloween craft bond and refunding sales as a result of the triple-A the state gathered at the 58th An- tion for the expansion of RCC Lake books at the Reston Regional Library. ratings. Bulova said none of the bonds are expected nual Conference of the Virginia Anne. The library, one of the busiest branches in Fairfax to raise tax rates for residents. Recreation and Park Society held “We share our Best New Pro- County, has a collection of more than 215,000 vol- “The County has benefited from the low cost of Sept. 8-11 at Wintergreen. The con- gram award with our long-time umes and circulates more than a million books a year. construction to make these kinds of improvement to ference is education-focused and community partner, Reston Asso- For children, there is a separate wing with every- our parks, libraries and public safety facilities. It’s provides an opportunity for recre- ciation, and with gratitude for the thing from board books for infants to chapter books the silver lining, so to speak, in the economic down- ation and park professionals to dis- contributions to the programming for school-age readers; special events such as turn,” she said. cuss areas of common interest. from Sustainable Reston’s volun- Spiderella’s Spooktacular Tales, and a full-service In Fairfax County, bonds typically have a high rate Highlighting each year’s confer- teers” said Leila Gordon, RCC ex- children’s information desk. of passage and, for the most part, have bipartisan ence is a formal presentation of ecutive director. “Our successful “We’re new to the area,” Bell said, “but this has support from the Board of Supervisors. awards. This statewide program RCC Lake Anne renovation could already become one of our favorite places. It’s where “All residents benefit from parks, libraries and, of honors individuals, agencies and not have been accomplished with- a lot of moms spend time. We love all the story-time course, the courthouse renovations. Efficient han- organizations throughout Virginia out the patience and support of events.” dling of court cases come from better facilities. Park that have demonstrated excellence our patrons and the planning in- Built in 1985, the 30,000-square-foot library is lo- and library funds are spent in an order established in any of several areas during the sight and efforts by our board of cated north of the Reston Town Center and near the based on needs. Over time that covers the whole previous year. Over one hundred governors and staff teams. These planned Reston Parkway Metro station. Because that County,” said Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock). ten applications were received, awards demonstrate that through area may be redeveloped into a more urban, mixed- However, a partisan divide separated supervisors vying for awards in 17 different our combined efforts, and with our use center, the library may be relocated. on the $30 million storm water bond referendum, categories, including Best New partners, we can make a long term The $10 million project, which includes site stud- which would provide flood-prevention measures such Program, Best New Special Event, positive impact on the Reston com- ies, design and construction of a new library, is just as a new levee for residents in Mount Vernon’s flood- Best New Facility and promotional munity.” part of Fairfax County’s $155 million bond package prone Huntington community. awards for basic, specialty, flyers “The excellence of the award on the ballot Nov. 6. Specifically, the ballot will in- In April, Huntington residents appeared before the and electronic media. Judged by winning projects was evident and clude four bond referendums for parks, public safety board, asking the County to support measures that a jury of its peers, the society paid we offer our congratulations to facilities and storm water projects. would protect their community from continued flood- tribute to Reston Community Cen- each winner for their outstanding “I didn’t know about the project, but I can’t imag- ing along Cameron Run. On Sept. 8, 2011, during ter in two categories: contributions to the profession and ine not supporting library projects,” Bell said. Tropical Storm Lee, Cameron Run peaked at 15 feet ❖ Best New Program for its Sus- their community,” said VRPS Presi- “They’re important for our children, like good and flooded homes, causing the evacuation of more tainable Reston/Green Living se- dent Cindy S. Roeder. “Entries in schools, and one of the reasons we moved here.” than 200 residents. ries of programs—jointly pro- every population category, from “We have 1,341 signatures from people who sup- duced by Reston Community Cen- around the state, allow us to rec- IF MOST VOTERS think like Bell, their approval port our request. By our count, 1,193 of them are ter and Reston Association, with ognize the best in our business of the bond package would allow the County to bor- Fairfax County residents,” said Huntington Commu- content developed with Sustain- while raising the standards and row $25 million to redesign the Reston library, as nity Association (HCA) secretary David Coon, who able Reston, in support of the Sus- quality of programs, facilities and well as renovate three other libraries: Pohick Re- spoke about the community’s “Stop the Floods” cam- tainable Reston initiative. events in every region.” gional, Tysons-Pimmit Regional and John Marshall paign at the April 12 board meeting. Community libraries. During the May 22 board meeting, Supervisor The public safety bond would raise $55 million, Gerry Hyland (D-Mount Vernon) urged the board to including $35 million to replace three fire stations— include a $30 million bond referendum for flood- Baileys Crossroads, Jefferson and Herndon—and $20 prevention measures in Huntington, arguing that the million to renovate 22 courtrooms in the Jennings county should fulfill a 40-year-old promise to pro- Judicial Center. tect the neighborhood. The $75 million park bond for local and regional parks, according to County officials, would generate THE BOARD’S THREE Republican supervisors— $63 million toward a 10-year, $435 million capital John C. Cook (Braddock), Michael R. Frey (Sully) improvement plan and $12 million to renew a four- and Patrick S. Herrity (Springfield)—opposed the year plan to contribute capital funds to the North- extra bond referendum for flooding. ern Virginia Regional Park Authority. Another $30 “I voted against the storm water bond because it million is earmarked for a levee and other storm- only helps about 200 households in Huntington,” water improvements in the Huntington community. Cook said. “It will significantly increase the value of “The projects the bond referenda will pay for are those homes, which is good for them, but at others’ community priorities that essentially enhance our expense.” Cook said supervisors should have explored quality of life,” said Fairfax County Board of Super- the option of a private developer who had expressed visors Chairman (D-at-large). She said an interest in buying the homes and building an Fairfax County’s triple-A credit rating—one of only apartment building, which would meet current FEMA Brian Gannon, RCC facility booking manager, accepted 39 counties in the country to earn the rating - allows floodplain regulations. the Best New Renovation/Addition award. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ October 17-23, 2012 ❖ 5 Opinion Reston

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THURSDAY/OCT. 18 MOMS Club of Herndon October Meeting. 10 a.m.-noon, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 651 Dranesville Road. Hear the book Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman read and break into smaller groups to do character-based activities, including a cauldron bean bag toss, a ghost footprint craft, mummy wrapping races and more; costumes not expected. [email protected] or www.momsclubofherndon.org. Preparing for Future Earthquakes: Earthquake Drill. 10:18 a.m.-11 a.m., at Langston Hughes Middle School, 11401 Ridge Heights Road, CLOCKTOWER ANIMAL HOSPITAL Reston. Drop, cover and hold on to practice how to protect yourself during an earthquake. IS PLEASED TO WELCOME www.fcps.edu/HughesMS/.

MONDAY/OCT. 22 DR. AARON WOLFF & DR. ROBIN JONES NARFE Dulles Chapter Meeting. TO OUR TEAM OF OUTSTANDING VETERINARIANS! 11:30 a.m., Amphora Diner, 1151 Elden Street, Herndon. U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R) speaks; opposing U.S. Dr. Aaron Wolff was born and Rep Gerald Connolly (D) speaks also. Reservations by Oct. 18. 703-435- raised in Herndon, VA and knew 3523. from a young age that veterinary medicine would be his career. Dr. ONGOING Wolff completed his undergradu- Parks and Recreation Fall Classes/ ate studies at Virginia Tech and Registration. Various times, Stacy earned his veterinary degree from C. Sherwood Center, Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Register online at the Virginia-Maryland Regional www.fairfaxva.gov/ParksRec. 703- College of Veterinary Medicine. 385-7858. Dr. Wolff’s special interests include internal medicine, nutri- tion and physical therapy.

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Karen Emami, CEO of Global InfoTek, and Vice President of Strategic Development Chip Block.

Photo Contributed Global InfoTek, Inc. One of Six Primes on $300 Million Global InfoTek, Inc. (GITI), of Reston, is one of six of flexible and innovative contract that meets that companies selected as a prime contractor by the Air need. Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to provide inno- Vice President of Strategic Development Chip Block vative revolutionary cybersecurity research, devel- says that his team brings together world class re- opment and demonstration services. The aim of this searchers and leading industrial partners to provide Agile Cyber Technology (ACT) effort is to give the a complete range of cyber research and development Air Force cyber space superiority in alignment with skills to augment the Air Force’s most challenging the national security cyber strategy. cybersecurity initiatives. This indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) Global InfoTek, Inc. (GITI) is a small, woman- contract has a six-year period of performance and a owned business located in Reston, with operations ceiling contract value of $300 million. President Dr. in Tampa, Fla. and overseas. Founded in 1996, the Ray Emami says the company is pleased to have been company is a recognized leader in advanced systems selected for the critical technology contract and looks research and development. GITI provides award-win- forward to working with AFRL to provide ground- ning solutions in the cyber, knowledge management, breaking solutions to meet the Air Force’s cyber mis- systems integration and large scale test and evalua- sion. tion areas. GITI’s clients include DARPA, Army, Air He said there is a driving need for rapid cyber de- Force, NRL and the Intelligence Community For fur- velopment solutions and AFRL’s ACT effort is the type ther information please see www.globalinfotek.com.

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Photo Contributed Children and families served by DC metro-area nonprofits were treated to a day at the circus in Dulles. The children were guests of The Commu- nity Foundation for the National Capital Region, thanks to the generous support of an anonymous donor. Community Foundation Donor Gifts over 1,600 Circus Tickets The Community Foundation for the Na- afterschool programs and those who work tional Capital Region—through a generous to prevent domestic violence. donation from an anonymous supporter— “I’m so grateful for this incredibly gener- invited over 1,600 low-income children and ous donation, and the joy it brought to the family members to see the Big Apple Circus children and their families,” said Terri Lee in Dulles on Sunday, Sept. 23. (The donor Freeman, president of The Community bought out the entire Big Top for the fes- Foundation. Terri served as honorary ring- tivities.) Tickets to the event were distrib- master for the event (ringmaster hat and uted to non-profits in the D.C. metro area all). “I’m also grateful for the opportunity that serve children and families, including to perform under the Big Top. My staff can’t homeless shelters, foster care groups, wait to frame a picture of me in the hat!”

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The first step is uninformed on the Mcent college graduate, deciding how income will be allo- Professor Catherine En- McLean-based financial Annandale resident and just landed his first full- cated. “The…most important piece gland, associate dean of the adviser Kristan Anderson McLean-based senior finan- By Marilyn Campbell issues.” time job. He says that while he feels of advice I have is create a budget Experts say the convenience School of Business Adminis- says maintaining healthy cial adviser Susan E. The Connection fortunate to be employed, he is ner- and stick with it. [This is] easier of using ATM or debit cards tration at Marymount finances includes spending Hamilton says wise finan- — Jenni Ashley, the Potomac vous about the prospect of moving said than done, of course,” said can make financial disci- University in Arlington, says less than you make, devel- cial planning includes ow would you School in McLean out of his parents’ home and living Catherine England, Ph.D. associate pline difficult. the best plan for sound oping a savings habit and having money for unex- change the current on a budget. dean of the School of Business Ad- financial health is creating using debt wisely. pected emergencies and H tax situation and, Photo courtesy of Norwood School “Norwood School Voter Registra- “I have students loans, rent and ministration at Marymount Univer- sure one’s debt load is manageable. a budget and sticking to it. opportunities. at the same time, Fourth graders at Norwood School in Bethesda, Md., tion Week” prior to the Nov. 6 elec- I am planning to buy a car,” said sity in Arlington. “Most of us can’t buy a house or a In fact, says Pilloff, saving should address the larger issue of our na- gather around the school’s lower school election table to tion. “As students attend library Gallagher, a 25-year-old Alexan- Living below your means is an- car with cash,” said England. “Loan house, and that your house doesn’t be a budgetary priority. “People Try the cash option. “In the old tional debt? Do you believe it is the answer the “Question of the Day.” class, they will be given the oppor- dria resident. “I also know that I other key, say experts. “That’s how repayments [such as] mortgage or own you.” should have a mindset that they’re days, we’d often advise that you government’s job to provide health tunity to register as citizens of should be saving some money, but you will be able to save and get car payments and credit card pay- Even those like Gallagher, who going to spend whatever is left af- force yourself to adhere to a bud- care for all citizens? Why or why Students at the Potomac School ment is hosting a mock debate that Norwood School,” said Gill. “On I don’t think that I am going to be ahead,” said Hamilton. “Be careful ments that bring your credit card are living on a meager budget, ter saving,” he said. “They’re not get by carrying only so much cash not? in McLean even used social media will lay out all of the issues of the Tuesday, Nov. 6, we will hold our making enough money to cover all of adjusting your lifestyle upward debt to zero as quickly as possible should make an effort to save. going to save whatever is left after each week, say for lunches or cof- Would you approve the Keystone to simulate a real campaign. “Stu- election,” said Stratton of students own Norwood presidential elec- of those expenses.” every time you get a raise or come should be part of the budget.” “Savings don’t have to be big at the spending.” fee breaks,” said England. “If you pipeline and what other changes dents put together a mock at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes. “On tion.” Money experts say creating into additional money.” When borrowing, make sure the beginning,” said England. “Saving Plan for the unexpected. “Every- knew that cash had to last for the would you make to help make the Facebook profile for a selected can- Election Day, they will set up poll- Students will also receive an “I sound financial health requires Pay down debt. “If someone has repayment plan is realistic. “Just at a young age puts money to work one should establish an emergency week, it was easy to keep up with U.S. energy independent, while didate,” Jenni Ashley, an interme- ing places throughout the school voted” sticker after casting their planning and discipline. One of the a significant amount of debt, they because a financial institution for a longer time, and just getting fund of four to six months of ex- what you were spending. The ease also protecting the environment? diate school humanities teacher at where students will vote on issues.” ballots and teachers hope to an- first steps, they say, is to under- should make paying off balances might be willing to qualify you for into the habit of putting something penses. This emergency fund should with which we can whip out a Sound like questions that belong the school, said. “To explore the While the students will not vote on nounce the results of the Norwood stand the meaning of financial sta- with higher interest rates a prior- a higher loan amount, doesn’t nec- aside every month helps create a not be used for general expenses, debit or credit card makes it more in a presidential debate? These are issues, students researched the two actual candidates, they will receive election before the end of Election bility. ity,” said Anderson. essarily mean that you can com- cushion in the event of a crisis or but reserved for true emergencies difficult for us to maintain that fi- actually inquiries written by Ad- candidates, particularly their “I voted” stickers. Day. “Throughout the weeks lead- “Healthy finances include spend- Not all debt is bad, however. fortably afford it,” said Hamilton. for a more comfortable retire- like the loss of a job or a medical nancial discipline and stick to a vanced Placement (AP) govern- websites and their positions on the Stratton added that the history ing up to the election, the library ing less than you make, establish- They key, say experts, is to make “Make sure that you own your ment.” emergency,” said Anderson. budget.” ment students at Alexandria’s St. issues. department is sponsoring a “March will showcase a display of books ing a savings habit—both in retire- Stephen’s & St. Agnes School, and “The majority of my students are Madness”-style contest to see about elections, presidents, and ment accounts and outside of re- they’re just some of the local stu- 12. I would say that all of the stu- which student can most accurately government,” she added. tirement, and using debt wisely,” dents getting involved in this year’s dents knew the candidates and had predict the results of the Electoral In addition, teachers asked said Kristan Anderson, director of election. From mock debates to in- some idea of who they are. How- College and Senate races. Norwood seventh and eight grade retirement plan services at West school voter registration, some lo- ever, they were quite uninformed At Norwood School in Bethesda, students to watch at least 20 min- Financial Services in McLean. cal educators are using the upcom- on the issues,” she added, saying Md., even kindergarten students utes of each presidential debate. Annandale resident and McLean- ing election to bring American gov- the election provides an opportu- are becoming politically active. “The school is holding ‘Election based senior financial adviser Su- ernment books to life. nity to explore these issues. “Students in kindergarten through Days’ after each debate when we san E. Hamilton adds that obtain- “[Students in] ninth through Her students are learning about fourth grade will be asked a “Ques- discuss the debate and other issues ing financial well-being includes twelfth grade are holding a student campaign issues in preparation for tion of the Day” relating to the elec- related to the election,” said Gill. “having a healthy cash reserves debate between the Peoples’ Demo- a pre-Election Day mock debate. tion process in general and the fund for unexpected emergencies cratic Front and the Young Conser- “We will start to explore how the presidential election specifically,” SOME STUDENTS SAY the les- and opportunities, making sure vatives, and then will hold a mock candidates are trying to win the said Leanne Gill, Norwood’s direc- sons on political culture and good that you have adequate insurance election after the debate,” said election,” said Ashley. “We are go- tor of communications. “The ques- citizenship can extend beyond the coverage, saving and investing Linda Stratton, St. Stephen’s and ing to discuss the effectiveness of tions will be on display on an elec- election. “When you are running money on a regular basis and care- St. Agnes’ director of communica- yard signs and create our own tion table situated at the entrance for president, it doesn’t matter who fully watching/limiting your over- tions. Stratton said the students signs. And we will explore TV ads, to the lower school library.” you are—black or white, man or all debt level.” prepared questions to introduce both current and from past elec- Students write their answer on woman—it just matters that you Steve Pilloff, Ph.D., assistant pro- the four debate topics: health care, tions.” a piece of paper and place them in work hard and do a good job,” said fessor in the School of Manage- the economy, foreign policy and a box. The number of correct an- Julius Camper, a fourth grade stu- ment at energy and environment. IN FACT, TEACHERS SAY mock swers is posted each morning. “The dent at Norwood School. said, “Financial health is not just “The AP government class will be debates are a way to teach students goal…is to provoke discussion and Asma Poshni, also a fourth grade saying ‘ok this month I had enough predicting the Electoral College about elections and current events provide new information about the student at Norwood added: “Even money to pay my bills,’ its having result of the presidential race and in way that keeps them engaged. election process for our younger though there are two people run- a plan that lets me have enough to the overall make-up of the House “A few days before the election, students,” she said. ning in the election, none are bad. not only pay my bills but also save and Senate,” she added. the [middle school] history depart- The school is holding a Both can do a good job.” for retirement, buy a house or send

Private Schools Applying to Private Schools: Getting to Know the Schools Considering private school? Local know who you are. Putting a face, or a them, you can still visit and tour the pro- sions and financial aid, Connelly School “Track your application progress. independent school officials offer ad- least a voice, with an application file can grams, but you will sometimes have of the Holy Child, Potomac, Md. Online systems are great and usually vice on what to do and how to select go a long way.” missed the one opportunity to also meet very efficient, but if you’ve not heard the right school for your child after — Rich Moss, director of admis- faculty and talk with a variety of students “Each school has its own mission and back from a school after you’ve ap- you’ve identified several choices. sions, The Heights School, Potomac, Md. and volunteers. Remember, your child community. It’s important to experience plied, call to check on your status and spends the majority of her or his waking the school to get an accurate picture. Can to ensure that your application is “Now that you know where you are “Find out when each school is having hours at school. You should want to get you envision your child and family there?” complete and no further steps are applying, be on time and follow the open houses or other events that help to know as much as you can about the — Diane Dunning, director of ad- needed.” admissions calendar. Call the admis- you get to know the program. Some schools you are interested in, this is the mission and financial aid, St. Stephen’s — Tim Simpson, director of ad- sions director to introduce yourself, schools have a limited number of these time to do that.” & St. Agnes School, Alexandria. mission, Bullis School, Potomac, Md. ask questions and let the director ‘get to know you’ events. If you miss — Pat Harden, director of admis- — Marilyn Campbell

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Send announcements to Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, [email protected]. Reston. The American Contemporary Deadline is Thursday for the following Music Ensemble performs for the first week’s paper. Photos/artwork encour- time, juxtaposing musical extremes aged. For additional listings, visit as they play John Cage, Nico Muhly www.connectionnewspapers.com. and others. $15, Reston residents; $30. 703-476-4500 or www.restoncommunitycenter.com. WEDNESDAY/OCT. 17 Open Mic Night. 9:30 p.m-1:30 a.m. SATURDAY/NOV. 3 Owned & Operated by the same Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 Arts and Crafts Fair. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., family for 48 years! Spring St., Herndon. Every Wednesday. Register your band at at Community of Faith United [email protected] or 703-593- Methodist Church, 13224 Franklin 5206. www.jimmystavern.com. Farm Road, Herndon. Shop for 100 OCTOBER percent handcrafted items made by local artists. 703-620-1977 or FRIDAY/OCT. 19 [email protected]. True Reality Sleep Out. 9 p.m.-7 Home 4 the Holidays. 11 a.m.-4 a.m., on the grounds of Shelter p.m., at Reston Town Center, 11900 House Administrative Office, 2579 Market St., Reston. The ninth annual John Milton Drive, Herndon. Sleep pet adoption event brings 30-plus outdoors with only four supply items mixed breed and purebred dog and basic resources like water and a rescue organizations to promote restroom to raise awareness and responsible adoption; the event All Carpets Contributed funds for homeless families in the features local pet-related retail community. $20, ages 25-and-under; exhibitors and activities for children. on SALE $30, age 25-plus; $35, virtual 571-233-4557, participants. www.hthwalks.org. www.home4theholidaysdc.org or with FREE INSTALLATION www.gooddogz.com.

2012 ■ NINTH ANNUAL GREAL FALLS STUDIOS TOUR SATURDAY/OCT. 20 SUNDAY/NOV. 4 Wall-to-Wall Carpet Bach to Rock (B2R). 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ninth Annual Great Falls at the Worldgate Centre, 13009 Collector’s Choice. 1 p.m., at Greater Worldgate Drive, Herndon. A new Reston Arts Center, 1202 Market St., Herndon location celebrates their Studios Art Tour Suite 103, Reston. An art raffle, silent Shaw Carpet grand opening with an open house From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Great Falls this weekend, Oct. 20-21, you’ll get auction and reception support the center; all leave the event with an where B2R students perform and live the chance to meet nearly every kind of artist—and get ideas for remodel- demonstrations of classes are offered. original work of art donated by FREE ing your home. The free, self-guided driving tour to meet 49 artists in participating artists—preview the art www.b2rmusic.com/ their home studios or group venues also presents a concurrent tour to visit main.asp?page=1335. Nov. 1-3, noon-8 p.m. $150. INSTALLATION a home renovated by Sun Design. Find potters, painters, sculptors, www.restonarts.org. Halloween Family Fun Day. Noon-2 photographers and digital artists, jewelry makers, weavers, printmakers, Expires 10/24/12 p.m., at RCC Hunters Woods, 2310 wood carvers, quilters, layered-paper artists all in their creative spaces Colts Neck Road, Reston. Infants and—an elegant home presenting solutions to remodeling challenges; art TUESDAY/NOV. 6 through 8-year-olds dress in their purchasing info, map, artists details, all online. www.SunDesignInc.com Hardwood Flooring favorite costume and enjoy Fall Bazaar. 7 a.m.-3 p.m., at the performances for the whole family; and www.GreatFallsStudios.com. Herndon Adult Day Care Center, 875 featuring Peter McCory, the “Monster Grace Street, Herndon. The Fairfax Prefinished Madness” show and carnival games. County Health Department holds 1 703-476-4500 or their annual bazaar with rummage 3/4" x 2 ⁄4" www.restoncommunitycenter.com. sale items, baked goods, ceramics 2012 Light the Night Walk. 5 p.m., THURSDAY/OCT. 25 SATURDAY/OCT. 27 and crafts. 703-435-8729. $4.99 Sq.Ft. at Reston Town Center, 11900 Deep eMotion. 7:30 p.m., at the Halloween Movie Night. 5:30 p.m., Market Street, Reston. Festivities Center Stage in the Reston at ArtSpace Herndon in the Post WEDNESDAY/NOV. 7 precede a remembrance ceremony for Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Gallery, 750 Center Street, Herndon. Materials Only those who have been lost to cancer, a Road, Reston. An evening of modern A showing of The Wizard of Oz for a Fall Bazaar. 7 a.m.-3 p.m., at the two-mile walk to follow at 7 p.m. dance and contemporary ballet costumed-audience, the best of which Herndon Adult Day Care Center, 875 703-399-2924 or featuring the premier of original will win the contest; pre-show games Grace Street, Herndon. The Fairfax Oriental Rugs www.lightthenight.org. work by Artistic Director Shu-Chen at 5:30 p.m. with the sing-along, County Health Department holds Cuff and guest choreographer dance-along screening at 6:30 p.m. their annual bazaar with rummage Constance Walsh’s work. $30; $20, Register. 703-956-6590 or sale items, baked goods, ceramics WEDNESDAY/OCT. 24 Reston residents; $15, youth. 703- www.artspaceherndon.org. and crafts. 703-435-8729. 20% OFF Fall Speaker Series at NVHC. 8 476-4500 ext. 3 or The Bradley Farm Haunted House. The Science of Good Taste— p.m., at the Northern Virginia www.gindance.org. 6-10 p.m., at 13159 New Parkland Geology, Wine and Food. 7 p.m., ORIENTAL RUG Hebrew Congregation, 1441 Wiehle Drive, Herndon. Exhibits and well- at USGS Headquarters, 12201 REPAIR & Ave., Reston. The NVHC’s second hidden scares within “The Evil Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. 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SATURDAY/NOV. 10 Children’s Fall Flea Market. 9 a.m.-noon, RCC Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Donate one non-perishable food item for the RCC Thanksgiving Food Drive and then do your holiday shopping at bargains: gently-used toys, books, clothing and games. www.restoncommunitycenter.com. Artists’ Reception: Expressions Portrait Competition and Exhibit. 7-9 p.m., at ArtSpace Herndon in the Post Gallery, 750 Center Street, Herndon. Local painter Kurt Schwarz judges the competition featuring finalists from ArtSpace Herndon’s Fourth Annual Portrait Competition; the exhibit opens Thursday, Nov. 8 and is up through Dec. 9. www.artspaceherndon.org.

TUESDAY/NOV. 13 Bryan Bowers. 7:15 p.m., at Amphora Diner Deluxe, 1151 Elden St., Herndon. The autoharp player and singer-songwriter brings stage presence and passion to his performances. $11, members; $12, non-members. 703-435-2402 or www.amphoragroup.com.

WEDNESDAY/NOV. 14 Open Mic Night. 9:30 p.m-1:30 a.m. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon. Every Wednesday. Register your band at [email protected] or 703-593- 5206. www.jimmystavern.com. Pianist Michael Brown SATURDAY/NOV. 17 Linden String Quartet and Fairfax Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks II. 8 p.m. George Mason University Center for the Arts, Michael Brown 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. On Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m., at the Center Stage, Reston Conductor Ken Woods and violinist Benjamin Beilman perform Community Center Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, Beethoven’s Overture to Coriolan, award-winning musicians play Mozart and Schumann. $30. Op. 62, Symphony No. 2 and Violin www.restoncommunitycenter.com. Concerto. $25-$55. 703-563-1990 or www.fairfaxsymphony.org. Faith Notes Faith Notes are for announcements and on Centerville Road. RCIA is a series of 5 p.m. Nursery, Sunday School and events in the faith community, including classes for people interested in learning Adult Education available. Morning special holiday services. Send to about the Catholic faith and practice, as Prayer on Monday at 9:30, Holy Eucha- [email protected]. well as for those interested in entering rist Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. THIS IS “FRED” Deadline is Thursday. (or returning to) the Catholic Church. 703-437-6530 or www.stannes- Fred is almost a year Classes begin Sept. 17. reston.org. Dranesville Church of the [email protected]. old, loves to play and is Brethren celebrates its homecoming Adult Sunday school will be held a super cuddlebug. He and 100th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, 9:30 a.m. Sundays at the Washington has lots of brothers and 21 at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary, 11500 Brown’s Chapel, 11450 Baron Cameron Plaza Baptist Church at Lake Anne Village Leesburg Pike, Herndon. Worship with Ave., Reston, holds monthly classes for Center. The group is studying the Gospel sisters but he’s looking music, scripture sharing, a message and the general public. Gen Kelsang Varahi, of Mark. Services follow at 11 a.m. for a family of his own. a carry-in meal (bring a favorite dish to an American Buddhist nun, will teach share). RSVP at 703-430-7872 or ‘Living Meditation: Meditation for Re- HAVEN of Northern Virginia of- He’s tries so hard to get [email protected]. laxation,’ teachings and guided fers a variety of free bereavement your attention and once meditations that teach students how to support groups, meeting on a weekly he has it will do his best The Heritage Fellowship relax their body and mind. $12. basis. Contact 703-941-7000 or Church, 2501 Fox Mill Road, Reston, www.meditation-dc.org or 202-986- www.havenofnova.org for schedules to entertain you. He has presents the Women’s Weekend of 2257. and registration information. short tan hair with a cute Wholeness 2012, a holistic health fair black muzzle. Fred with educational workshops and an ex- Trinity Presbyterian Church, 651 The Jewish Federation of hibit hall. On Friday, Saturday and Dranesville Road in Herndon, has Sun- Greater Washington and the Jewish weighs approximately Sunday, Oct. 19-21, the weekend aims day Worship Service at 8:30 a.m. and 11 Outreach Institute offer the Mothers/ 40 pounds and will be a to restore and educate adult and teen a.m. Nursery and childcare are available Parents Circle, an umbrella of free edu- medium-size dog when women, beginning Friday night at 7 during worship services. Youth and Adult cational events and resources. Jewish p.m. 703-620-9515 or Sunday School is held Sundays from rituals, ethics and the creation of a Jew- fully grown. He is [email protected]. 9:40-10:45 a.m. 703-437-5500 or ish home, regular meetings and group housebroken and very www.trinityherndon.org. Shabbats and holidays. Participants in- well-behaved. This Join for Vajrayogini Buddhist clude Sha’are Shalom, Congregation Center’s monthly class on Saturday, Floris United Methodist Church, Beth Emeth, Temple Rodef Shalom and sweet pup can hardly wait for your visit, so get your Oct. 20, held in the library: Trans- 13600 Frying Pan Road in Herndon, has the Jewish Community Center of North- dog adoption application in soon and we’ll be sure forming Conflict Through Skillful worship services at 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11 ern Virginia. ShalomDC.org. to tell him you’re on your way. Action, from 10-11:30 a.m., at the a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sundays, with a Unitarian Universalist Church, 1625 Latino service on Saturdays at 7 p.m. The Baha’i community of Attributes: Super Sweetie! Wiehle Ave., Reston. $12. 202-986- 703-793-0026 or www.florisumc.org. McLean holds a weekly fireside, a 2257 or www.meditation-dc.org. meeting of discussion, devotion and fel- HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, lowship, at 7500 Box Elder Court in Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • 703-385-PETS Rite of Christian Initiation for 1700 Wainwright Drive in Reston, holds McLean, at 8 p.m. every Friday. An op- Adoptions: By appointment only. • www.hsfc.org Adults (RCIA) Classes. Various Sunday services at 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., portunity to learn about the Baha’i faith. times, at St. Veronica Catholic Church 11:15 a.m. and contemporary service at 703-556-3400. 14 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ October 17-23, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6400 “Hey Beez; 703-917-6464 Zone 1: • Reston Employment Zone 1 Ad Deadline: Zone 1: • Reston Classified Zone 1 Ad Deadline: Beez, It’s Me” • Herndon • Loudoun Tuesday 4 p.m. • Herndon • Loudoun Monday Noon

By KENNETH B. LOURIE BUSINESS OPP BUSINESS OPP It was my father all right – in a dream. 26 Antiques 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Standing five feet away, approximately, in a TELEPHONE TELEPHONE We pay top $ for antique LEGAL NOTICE well-lit, local convenience store with which A great opportunity to A great opportunity to furniture and mid-century "I, SARDAR HARMINDER SINGH S/o SARDAR MADAN Employers: Danish/modern SINGH age 42 residing at 13801 jefferson park dr apt 1201 I am extremely familiar. This was no case of WORK AT HOME! WORK AT HOME! teak furniture, STERLING, herndon va 20171 have changed mistaken identity. Besides, he was wearing NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER MEN'S WATCHES, jewelry my name to HARMINDER SARDAR SINGH for all purpose." No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! and costume jewelry, those blue, terrycloth shorts of his that my 301-333-1900 301-333-1900 paintings/art glass/clocks. Are your "I, RAMGADIA JITENDERA KAUR AMOLAK SINGH W/O Weekdays 9-4 Weekdays 9-4 mother always hated. So yes, I called out to ☎☎ ☎☎ ☎☎ ☎☎ Schefer Antiques @ HARMINDER SARDAR SINGH age 37 residing at 13801 jef- him, surprised as I was to see him, locally 703-241-0790. ferson park dr apt 1201 herndon va 20171 have changed my Email:[email protected] as it were. recruiting ads name to JITENDERA KAUR for all purpose. It’s been nearly six years since my father Pediatric Nurse Practitioner died. But this was the first time (of the half- Large private pediatric practice with two 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements dozen or so dreams I’ve had in which my offices in Fair Oaks & Centreville seeking not working in father was present) where he did not Full-Time PNP. respond to me, either verbally or physically Two years office based experience preferred. Experience with electronic medical records other papers? (we’ve actually touched in a couple of desired. Competitive salary and excellent dreams). Mostly, we’ve exchanged pleas- benefits. November start date. antries, looks, awareness and/or acknowl- Fax CV to: 703-391-2919, edgment of one another. This dream, how- Try a better Attn: NP Recruiter, or email ever, offered no such comfort. It was him. It was me. But it wasn’t us. [email protected]. way to fill Disconcerting, unsettling, disappointing; depressing if you want to know the truth. I Solution Architect your woke up thinking that whatever connection Capgemini Government Solutions, LLC is we had maintained since the his death in seeking a Solution Architect in Herndon, employment early December, 2006 had been severed VA with the following requirements: somehow. Not that we spoke regularly Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Com- openings 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements since his passing, or that I ever had a sense puter Science or Business Administration of his spiritual hand guiding me, but I did or related field or foreign academic equiv- North feel he was sort of aware of who I was/what alent plus 8 years related experience in- Potomac cluding: design architecture for an Unem- Rockville I was doing. Oh sure, I visit his grave site ployment Insurance System using J2EE 5 and update him – and my mother of Technologies; integrate the tax solution Potomac course, on what’s happening in my life, but Chevy Great Bethesda with off the shelf Rules Engine (OPA) and Falls Chase never had I heard back, so to speak, except Enterprise Taxation and Policy Manage- Herndon Dulles Reston in the occasional dream where although Airport ment (ETPM) and Process/Content Man- 1 McLean nothing of substance was ever discussed or agement; define data conversion strategy Vienna Oakton 6 Washington, any references/inquiries made acknowledg- for the tax system, data mapping and ex- Arlington Chantilly 4 D.C. ing my graveside utterances, I always felt traction, execute Automated Functional Centreville looked after, you know what I mean? Testing of critical business functionality. Fairfax North But now, since this last dream, maybe I Please submit resume to: Clifton Historic Burke [email protected] using job Clifton don’t feel so “looked after.” And so what? Fairfax Springfield 3 So who knows? Maybe six years is the reference P110275. Station 2 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements median length of time after a loved one Laurel dies when the spiritual connection fades? Hill Maybe six years is a world record for such Advertising Sales relationships and maybe the next dream Work part-time in and near which includes my father will be different • Target your best job and my father will be cracking some of the your home office same Henny Youngman jokes back to me Enjoy commissions and flexible hours candidates where that I regularly – and repeatedly, said to Great opportunity for outside sales they live. him after his second stroke left him semi person to work primarily in and near your unresponsive? He could never remember home. Use relationship selling to create and the jokes or remember hearing them, so expand community print and internet • Reach readers in every visit (every other day; my brother advertising campaigns to local businesses for Connection Newspapers, Northern addition to those and I alternated days), I would start our Virginia’s best-read community newspapers visit by saying: “Hey Beez, I just came back and websites. who are currently from a pleasure trip. I took my mother-in- Keep productivity high and commuting looking for a job. law to the airport.” Smile, laughter. “Hey low while working close to home. After a HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO Beez, do you know I’ve been in love with short training period, travel to our Old Town the same woman for 30 years? If my wife Alexandria headquarters and production • Proven readership. Newspapers & Online finds out, she’ll kill me.” Bigger smile. 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16 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ October 17-23, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Week in Reston Advertising Sales Work part-time in and near your home office Discussion, Film on Enjoy commissions and flexible hours Great opportunity for outside sales person to work primarily in Reston’s Public Art and near your home in Reston. Use relationship selling to create A special program on Reston’s public art and expand community print and internet advertising campaigns history and Reston Museum’s current exhi- to local businesses for Connection Newspapers, Northern bition, Reston: The Art of Community, opens Virginia’s best-read community newspapers and websites. with a screening of Rebekah Wingert-Jabi’s Keep productivity high and commuting low while working short documentary film, Fun, Beauty, Fan- close to home. After a short training period, travel to our Old tasy: Reston’s Public Art on Thursday, Oct. Town Alexandria headquarters and production facility required 25, 7-9 p.m. at the Reston Community Cen- only once or twice a week during off-peak traffic hours. Call ter, 1609 Washington Plaza at Lake Anne. 703-778-9431 for details. A panel discussion following the film will focus on the inventory of public art in Reston and the development of the exhibition. Pan- elists will include Anne Delaney, executive director of the Initiative for Public Art-Reston (IPAR); Lynn Lilienthal, immediate past chair of the Reston Historic Trust; Rebekah OPEN HOUSES Wingert-Jabi, filmmaker; Mary Konsoulis, SATURDAY/SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 & 21 curator of the exhibition; and Jeanne Krohn, When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this exhibit designer. The interactive panel will Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit engage the audience in a discussion about Contributed www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click on the “This Week in Real Estate” link. the role of public art in Reston. Rene Ramos: Busy Bees, on exhibit at the Reston Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times Reston Museum will open at 6 p.m. for Community Center Hunters Woods at 2310 Colts exhibit viewing. Admission is free. All are Neck Road in Reston. Ashburn welcome. 23432 Twin Falls Terr...... Call Agent....Sat 1-3...... Dorian Ritchie...Samson Props..571-299-9793 does it reach out to your heart or grab your eye or Burke South Lakes Teacher inspire you to paint it? What makes it uncommon?” 6100 Eagle Landing Rd...... $649,900..Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer....Long & Foster..703-503-1812 Artists’ explanations will be posted along with their 9506 Yawl Ct...... $559,950..Sun 1-4...Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert..703-862-8808 works. Selected as The League of Reston Artists (LRA) sponsors ex- Centreville hibits, workshops and programs for artists, as well 6071B Wicker Ln...... $394,900 Sun 12-3...... John Queeney...... Century 21..703-868-0061 Emerging Leader as a scholarship program for high school students Chantilly Daina S. Lieberman, a teacher at South Lakes High and artists at every stage of their development. LRA 42344 Astors Beachwood.$838, 000..Sun 1-4...... Chris Pezzana...... Weichert ..703-447-1662 School in Reston, has been recognized as an emerg- welcomes new members and invites the community Clifton ing leader by PDK International, a global associa- to its many public exhibits. tion of education professionals. Learn more at www.leagueofrestonartists.org. 8215 Cub Den Ct ...... $699,999..Sun 12-3...... Lisa Clayborne....Long & Foster..703-675-5461 The PDK Emerging Leader program recognizes top The Jo Ann Rose Gallery is located in Reston Com- Fairfax Station educators under age 40 from around the world for munity Center Lake Anne at 1609-A Washington 10817 Windermere Ln....$1,398,000..Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer....Long & Foster..703-503-1812 their leadership. A committee made up of PDK’s past Plaza in Reston. The facility is open Monday through 6901 Wolf Run Shoals Rd..$899,900..Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer....Long & Foster..703-503-1812 emerging leaders selected the 22 honorees from a Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7507 South Reach Dr...... $869,950..Sun 1-4...Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert..703-862-8808 competitive field of applicants, based on their out- on Sundays. The Gallery is not open to the public Falls Church standing professional accomplishments. during rental functions and/or some programs. 7937 Freehollow Dr...... $582,000..Sun 1-4.....Christine Shevock...... RE/MAX..703-475-3986 In addition to being honored at an event in Wash- ington, D.C., honorees also have the opportunity to Herndon be published by PDK, apply for grants and partici- Photography by Rene 1206 Cameo Ct...... $739,900..Sun 1-4...... Pat Gallagher....Long & Foster..571-241-6324 pate in PDK initiatives. Ramos at Hunters Woods Leesburg Lieberman is a National Board Certified Teacher 451 Heartleaf Terr SE...... $375,000..Sun 1-4...... Paul Gunning...Samson Props..703-606-6068 and has taught high school English in New Jersey The gallery at RCC Hunters Woods will feature and Virginia. She has also served as a Fulbright for- Photography by Rene Ramos through Oct. 31. This Manassas eign language teaching assistant in France. In addi- exhibit showcases images of simple beauty, includ- 7078 Token Valley Rd...... $389,000..Sun 1-4...... Danny Samson...Samson Props..703-378-8886 tion, she has coached girls’ tennis and currently ing landscapes, Americana, religion, monuments, McLean serves as the historian for her local PDK chapter. beach sunsets and vegetables. Also included are a 1825 Westmoreland St...... $639,000....Sat 1-4...... Kevin Canto...Keller Williams..703-338-9416 “I have learned that there is always more to few conceptual projects like Four Seasons, which learn, that a teacher can always improve through began as a photo of a single winter tree and resulted Oak Hill reflection, and that my success as an educator is in four photographs taken in different seasons that 2905 Robin Glen Ct...... $564,900..Sun 1-4...... Debbie Tencza....Long & Foster..703-597-4667 defined by the accomplishments of my students,” are among the artist’s most collected works. Reston she said. The artist’s love of hot peppers inspired Hot and 1876 Post Oak Trl...... $625,000..Sun 1-4...... Dale Repshas....Long & Foster..703-408-2626 Lieberman is a member ofºthe PDK International Cool. “Using scissors, I cut out small sunglasses from Sterling Northern Virginia chapter, National Council of a black vinyl binder, suited three distinctly-colored 701 Dickenson Ct...... $379,900..Sun 1-4...... Julie Hertel...... Century 21..571-243-5952 Teachers of English, ASCD and National Education hot peppers, and laid them on a bed of tortilla chips,” Association. said Ramos. “The resulting image has put a smile on Stone Ridge For more information on PDK’s 2012-2013 Class many faces.” 24783 Prairie Grass ...... $569,900..Sun 1-4...... Chris Pezzana...... Weichert..703-447-1662 of Emerging Leaders, go to Ramos has worked in creative design since the mid- Vienna www.pdkemergingleaders.org. 1980s. He began to focus more seriously on photog- 252 Glen Ave SW...... $1,285,000..Sun 1-3 Vicky Beach-Chrisner..Fieldstone..703-669-3142 raphy with the rise of online stock photography agen- 522 Kingsley Rd SW...... $1,125,000..Sun 1-4...... Casey Samson...Samson Props..703-508-2535 cies and is a contributor to Shutterstock and 1402 Patrick Circ SW...... $585,000..Sun 1-4...... Billy Thompson...Samson Props...703 409-0340 UnCommon Sense at the iStockphoto. He is also involved in youth sports pho- tography and has developed his passion into a week- Woodbridge Jo Ann Rose Gallery end sports photo shoot service for Northern Virginia 15120 Snapper Ct...... $494,000..Sun 2-4...... Pat Fales...... RE/MAX..703-503-4365 The Jo Ann Rose Gallery at RCC Lake Anne will families. Learn more at www.ramosdesign.net 5268 Flatback Ln...... $265,000..Sun 1-4...... Michele Manley...Samson Props..703-895-5776 feature UnCommon Sense through Oct. 29. In this Reston Community Center Hunters Woods is lo- To add your Realtor represented annual judged fine art exhibit sponsored by the cated at 2310 Colts Neck Road in Reston. The facil- Open House to these weekly listings, please call League of Reston Artists, artists address the ques- ity is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to Karen Pechacek-Washburn at 703-778-9422 or E-Mail tions: “What makes your piece of art unique? Why 9 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays. the info to [email protected] All listings due by Monday at 3 P.M. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ October 17-23, 2012 ❖ 17 Sports

Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Photo by Joe Gaitley Running back Denzel Weaver and the Herndon football team secured The South Lakes boys’ cross country team competes at the 20th Annual their first win of the 2012 season, beating Washington-Lee, 20-6, on Oct. Glory Days Invitational on Oct. 13 at Bull Run Regional Park. 13.

Warhawks on a thrilling 67-yard touchdown Herndon Football drive in the final two minutes for the win- Gets First Win ning points. The win raised Madison’s over- all record to 6-1 and 4-0 in the District. The Herndon football team snapped a six- South Lakes fell to 2-5, including 0-4 in the game losing streak and earned its first vic- district. tory under head coach Brian Day by win- Jacob Hall provided much of the offense ning its homecoming game against Wash- for the Warhawks, rushing for 168 yards ington-Lee, 20-6, on Oct. 13 at Herndon and three touchdowns, catching two passes High School. for 19 yards, and returning three kicks for The 20 points represented Herndon’s sec- 76 yards. Goddard played well at quarter- ond-highest total of the season, be- back for the Warhawks, completing 13 of hind the Hornets’ 21-point effort against 21 passes for 183 yards and one touchdown. Yorktown on Sept. 14. In addition, Goddard rushed for 18 yards Herndon will close the regular season on four carries, including a 1-yard touch- with Concorde District games against down dive with 20 seconds left in the game. Robinson (away, Oct. 19), Chantilly (away, Madison rushed to an early 13-0 lead Oct. 26) and Westfield (home, Nov. 2). behind two Hall touchdowns. On the other side of the ball, the Warhawks defense Records Set at Glory seemed in complete control. However, South Lakes came roaring back with an 88- Days Invitational yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard touch- Chantilly’s Sean McGorty and West down run to take a 14-13 lead. Nick Dorka Springfield’s Caroline Alcorta each set a converted a 31-yard field goal to give Madi- course record at the 20th Annual Glory Days son a 16-14 halftime lead. Invitational on Oct. 13 at Bull Run Regional The Seahawks put together two long Park. touchdown drives in the third quarter and McGorty was the boys’ top finisher with started to look unstoppable on offense. a time of 14 minutes, 45 seconds. His time Madison responded with a 20-yard touch- blew away the previous course record of Photo by down pass from Goddard to Tom House. 15:08, set by Quince Orchard’s Neal House, who finished the game with five Darmody in 2007, and meet record of catches for 69 yards, made a leaping grab deep in the right corner of the end zone.

15:03, set by Handley’s Bobby Lockhart in Joe Gaitley 2001. The meet had a course change in After three quarters, the Seahawks led, 2005. 28-23. McGorty led Chantilly to a first-place Madison regained the lead in the fourth team finish with a score of 31. Severna Park quarter on Hall’s third rushing touchdown (91) finished second, followed by of the game, a 25-yard run. The two-point Georgetown Day School (163) and The Herndon defense brings down a Washington-Lee ball carrier. conversion game Madison the lead at 31-28. Robinson (200). Once again, South Lakes responded with Alcorta was the girls’ top finisher with a Ashkan Mohammadi (46, 16:38), Andrew Abigail Reinhold (106, 20:58) ran for the a 12-play drive to retake the lead at 35-31 time of 17:42, breaking the course record McCool (77, 16:54), Luis Rivas (83, 16:59), Seahawks. with two minutes remaining in the game. of 17:49, set by James River’s Kristen Wolfe Michael McHugh (84, 16:59) and Chris That set the scene for Goddard, who calmly in 2007. Centreville’s Laura Heiner posted Heishman (118, 17:22) competed for the Madison Football led the Warhawk offense down the field on a time of 17:23 in 1997 and Hayfield’s Me- Seahawks. nine plays to set up his winning 1-yard dive lissa Dewey recorded a 17:37 in 2004, prior The Herndon boys’ did not have a com- Beats South Lakes with seconds left in the game. Jordan plete team, but Zach Ward was the school’s Durham intercepted the final Seahawks to the course change. The Madison Warhawks beat the South West Springfield won the girls’ team title top finisher, placing 36th with a time of pass to seal the victory for Madison. 16:33. Lakes Seahawks by a score of 38-35 in a The Warhawks defense had three inter- with a score of 112. Washington-Lee (119) fiercely-contested Liberty District game on took second, followed by Chantilly (124) The South Lakes girls’ team finished 18th. ceptions, three sacks and seven tackles for Augusta Durham (64, 20:18), Devin Oct. 12 at Seahawk Stadium. losses. Madison’s next game is against and Patriot (210). Mitchell Goddard, filling in at quarterback The South Lakes boys’ team finished 10th. Nieusma (78, 20:28), Kelly Jean Watkins Fairfax at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19 at (85, 20:36), Erin Bidwell (95, 20:49) and for the injured Dan Powers, led the Madison.

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