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Spectators watch racers in Sunday’s Reston Town Center Grand Prix bike races speed past on Mar- ket Street. The event drew 376 racers from across Virginia and beyond.
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Photos Contributed Incoming chamber Chairman Matt Brennan and outgoing Chairwoman Del. Ken Plum (D-36) swears in the chamber’s new board members. Jen Sterling. Chamber Welcomes New Leadership New officers sworn in, awards for excellence conferred.
ark Ingrao is no stranger to chamber of commerce lead Mership. The new president of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, announced at the organization’s awards luncheon last Thurs- day, June 25, is a past chairman of the Ar- lington Chamber of Commerce. Outgoing chair of the chamber Jen Sterling presents He has also chaired Leadership Arlington Sterling poses with Member of the Year Andy Kalin, Patrick Clezie of Miller Musmar with the Employee of and has been involved in Community Resi- Senior Vice President of Access National Bank. the Year award. dence Inc., the Northern Virginia Transpor- tation Allicance, the Arlington Free Clinic, Brennan of Brennan & Waite P.L.C. as the the chair for the last year. Shandler of Marymount University was the Virginia Public Access Project and chairman for the coming year. Brennan is a New board members include Scott named Committee Chair of the Year, and CrisisLink. Ingrao also sits on the Fairfax partner in the Oakton-based law firm. He Rowland of Fidelity Investments, Jane the Member of the Year award went to Andy Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Board has served in multiple leadership roles in Raymond of Hospital Corporation of Kalin of Access National Bank. New Mem- and the advisory board to James Marshall both the Reston chamber and the Vienna- America, Dennis Acker of OpenAir Tech- ber of the year was Scott Rowland of Fidel- Bank. Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce. nologies, Michael Ferraro of Training Solu- ity Investments, and Employee of the Year “We’ve been without a president for six The Reston chamber named him Member tions Inc., J. Michael Landrum of Northrop was Patrick Clezie of Miller Musmar. Travis months, so this is a big deal that we’ve hired of the Year in 2002, and he has served on Grumman, Karen Cleveland of Habitat for Good, chairman of the board for the a new president,” chamber spokeswoman the organization’s Public Policy Committee, Humanity and Kerrie Wilson of Reston In- chamber’s INC.spire program, was named Kate Meier said after the event. Past Presi- the Taste of the Town committee and the terfaith. Rookie of the Year. dent Penny Pompei left early this year. Ethics Day program. Brennan replaces Jen Five Awards for Chamber Excellence The chamber also announced Matt Sterling, president of Hinge, who has been (ACE) were given at the luncheon. Donald — Mike DiCicco Newcomers and Neighbors Club Donates to Local Shelter
he Greater Reston Newcomers Church in Reston. Those interested in hav- Tand Neighbors Club celebrated ing fun and joining GRNCC activity groups, the end of the 40th Anniversary should go to www.restonnewcomers.org or year on May 21 at Trump Country Club. call 703.437.6866 for information. Reston Chorale’s Candlelight Singers en- tertained the group with songs from the era of the club’s founding followed by Contributed installation of the new Board Members. Janice Shea The celebration concluded with a dona- and Sandra tion to Reston’s Embry Rucker Shelter. MacDougall, GRNCC is a non-profit social club open outgoing presi- to all women in Reston and adjacent ar- dent of GRNCC eas. The Club meets the third Thursday for 2008-09. of the month at St. John Neumann
www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ July 1-7, 2009 ❖ 3 Week in Reston News Charity’s Giveaway Gets Rushed Nation Children Inc.’s stock of food, children’s items wiped out in a few hours.
Contributed y the time volunteers from Nation Children Reston-Herndon AAUW B Inc. opened the doors of th the community center Celebrates 40 Aniversary at Lake Anne for the nonprofit The Reston-Herndon Area Branch of the American organization’s summer giveaway, Association of University Women celebrated its 40th 150 people were already lined up anniversary at a picnic June 11 at the home of to get in, said Esther Afia Armah, branch member Carol Van Evera. Branch presidents the group’s executive programs Photo by Mike DiCicco/The Connection director. “It was a rush.” who attended the picnic included standing, from Friday’s charity outreach event, like all Nation Children Anyone in need could show up left, Bea Malone, Irene Schiffman, Karin Formoso, efforts, was staged by volunteers. From left, standing, are for free food, children’s clothing, Fran Lovaas, Gail Osberg, Marypat Sampson and Swathi Mogili of Reston, Joyce Boateng of Herndon, books and toys, although many Ollie Parrott; and, seated, Carol Ward, Judi Keillor Vivian Nguyen of Aldie and Melisa Melendez of Herndon. had been referred by social ser- Ornoff, President Carol Hurlburt and Marilyn Silvey. Seated is Nation Children director Esther Afia Armah of vices. The Friday, June 26 event Reston. was scheduled to run from 11 a.m. Fireworks, Fun at Lake Fairfax to 5 p.m., but the food was gone Lake Fairfax Park will be the one and only site for fireworks pre- by about 1 p.m., and at 3 p.m., sented by the Fairfax County Park Authority on Independence Day. volunteers were folding up tables Fireworks, which usually take place at Lee District Park in Franconia, and preparing to leave. will no longer be offered there due to safety concerns and con- “Everything is finished. That struction work on athletic fields. means there are people in the com- At Lake Fairfax Park in Reston the fun begins at 7 a.m. Visitors munity needing help,” Armah said. can picnic in the park, or purchase tickets for The Water Mine She said people had come not only Swimmin’ Hole, open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Vendors will offer a variety of from Reston but also from food for purchase throughout the celebration, and children will Herndon, Chantilly, Loudoun find a moon bounce, dunk tank and an obstacle course to amuse County and even Washington, D.C. them. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. Celebrants are Nation Children started in Bal- encouraged to come early as parking is limited. timore and has its Northern Vir- Lake Fairfax Park is located at 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive in Reston. ginia office in Herndon. The orga- nization conducts two major give- aways each year, one before Two Injured in Bike Path Fight Thanksgiving and one in early An argument escalated into a physical altercation between two summer, in order to provide sea- groups of young adults on a bike path in the 11900 block of sonally appropriate clothing. Winterthur Lane. Two Reston men, 29 and 32, were medevaced to Armah said the event was espe- Inova Fairfax Hospital with initially life-threatening injuries. They cially helpful to people waiting to Photo Contributed are no longer life-threatening. Detectives are investigating the pos- get on food stamps, which takes Among the foodstuffs given away at the event were 30 sibility that this case involved members or associates of a criminal about a month. boxes of fresh vegetables. street gang. The suspects were described as black, in their 20s. She said organizers would like They were all approximately 6 feet tall and 180 pounds wearing to offer more giveaways but lack white T-shirts and dark jeans. Gang prevention, intervention and the resources to do so. “We don’t Get Help or Help Out suppression continue to be a coordinated priority in Fairfax County. get as much support as we would To contact Nation Children, call 866-533-6629 or 703-463-9698. More in- For more information about gangs you can visit: wish,” she said. Nation Children formation, as well as a volunteer form, is available on the Web site http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/gangprevention/aboutgangs.htm takes donations and receives food www.nationchildren.org. The office is located at 603 Carlisle Drive, Herndon. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by from the food bank, but its five phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at directors pay many of its expenses fall, “and it’s free for every child In response to the recession, www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message out-of-pocket. that wants to do it,” Armah said. Nation Children has also started a to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131. A professional artist, Armah “We’re coming out with one pro- program that connects laid-off helped to found the organization gram that allows children to sell domestic workers to customers Arrest in Officer Assault in 2001, when she lived in Balti- their artwork and keep the who need housework or yard work more, as an arts program for poor money.” That program will begin done. The service is free, although Police arrested a man for assault on a police officer on Monday, children with special needs. She in November and will also be run any customer who wants the or- June 22. Officers were called to the 1500 block of Northgate Square soon decided she wanted to help out of the community center. ganization to conduct a back- around 1:27 a.m. for a noise complaint. As they attempted to talk the children’s families to care for “We’re very grateful to RCC ground check on a potential em- to the man, he was not cooperative and allegedly assaulted one of them and got some friends on [Reston Community Center] be- ployee will have to pay for it. the officers. The officers struggled with the suspect and were able board to help fund charity efforts. cause they don’t charge us any- On Aug. 29, the group will stage to take him into custody. A 20-year-old male of the 1500 block of In 2003, she moved to Reston, and thing for using their premises,” the Just Walk fund raiser in Northgate Square in Reston was transported to the Fairfax County she opened the office in Herndon Armah said. Reston, which will raise money for Adult Detention Center and charged with felony assault on a po- three years ago. The Herndon office also pro- the Embry Rucker Community lice officer, resisting arrest and noise violation. The suspect received The organization hosts art pro- vides some emergency food and Shelter. minor injuries during the struggle and was treated at the jail. grams at the Lake Anne Commu- clothing year-round, outside of the nity Center from spring through semi-annual events. — Mike DiCicco 4 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ July 1-7, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Viewpoints What’s your favorite book right now?
Reading Pays at Reston Library Annie Jonathan Ingersoll, Canfield, can have the books read to them, 5: ‘Un- 11: ‘Star Children of all or listen to them on CD or tape. der’ of ages read to “I think my 7-year old is enjoy- Kanzan’ ing it the most, now that he can receive prizes. read by himself, because it’s more of an accomplishment when he By Abigail Albright finishes his 15 books,” Ingersoll The Connection said. “Although my 5-year old re- ally wants me to read them to her, he Fairfax County Public quickly.” TLibrary Summer Reading Children enjoy the program just Sofia Samuel Program, “Read Around as much as the parents, but maybe Cabal- Caballero, the World,” kicked off at all 23 for different reasons. Ingersoll said lero, 10: 12: branches on June 18. her children are competing about ‘Pictures ‘Scorpia’ “The Summer Reading Program who can finish the most books of Hollis is open to all kids in not only first, an educational sibling rivalry. Woods’ Fairfax County, but to any kids “The Summer Reading Program who can visit,” said Dorota encourages kids to read during the Jakubooska, the youth services Photo by Abigail Albright summer when they have lots of free manager for the Reston Regional The Connection time and they are still reading like Library. “They can just have fun Teachers with the Maryland they would in school,” said Sofia reading, they have the joy of read- Science Center demonstrate Caballero, 10. “It’s really fun.” ing all books. We have prizes when an explosion on Monday, Sofia and her brother, Samuel they finish reading 15 books, this June 29. Caballero, 12, volunteer at the summer they receive a book of Reston Regional Library for the Jennifer get to write them down really in- coupons.” Summer Reading Program. Canfield, 6: spires them to finish the 15 books. Jennifer Ingersoll of Reston has “The volunteers that help us for ‘All of the Dr. Now that they’re out of school for three children participating in the the Summer Reading Program are Seuss books.’ program, ages 3, 5 and 7. the summer it’s nice for them to so helpful,” Jakubooska said. “It’s a great program for the have a goal, a learning goal.” “They’re in charge of registering summer, it gets the kids really ex- kids for the Summer Reading Pro- cited continuing learning,” THE YOUNGER CHILDREN gram, and answering questions.” Ingersoll said. “The fact that they who can’t read on their own yet See Library, Page 11
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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newspaper of Fairfax County to receive on $250,000 Reston An independent, locally owned weekly for secondary road construction. newspaper delivered No Money to homes and businesses. 1606 King Street etween declining revenue because of interchange), and that the private company in about real solutions to real problems, includ- Alexandria, Virginia 22314 the recession and the Virginia Su this public-private partnership will get to keep ing funding for real transportation spending, preme Court striking down the one 100 percent of that toll money to finance the dedicated funding for Metro and congestion NEWS DEPARTMENT: B To discuss ideas and concerns, significant transportation funding construction. relief. Likely every candidate will talk about Call: 703-917-6444 plan to come out of Richmond in the last de- We are suffering from election fatigue too, Virginia’s ranking as the top state for business. Fax: 703-917-0991 e-mail: cade, virtually all transportation projects in the and aren’t ready to start in on the fact that But it’s hard to argue that Virginia is open for [email protected] state will now cease to exist. every seat in the Virginia House of Delegates business if it’s economic engine, Northern Vir- Kemal Kurspahic There will be no money for intersection im- is on the ballot this November, along with state- ginia, can’t solve a single congestion Editor ❖ 703-917-6428 provements, for widening roads, for bus lines, wide races for governor, lieutenant governor, chokepoint or add a busline to bring riders to [email protected] for filling potholes. No money for transit. Just attorney general, plus some special elections new Metro stations. Justin Fanizzi Editorial Assistant no money. and ballot issues. 703-917-6437 If a project is currently under construction, But these races matter, and every voter — Mary Kimm [email protected] or construction is about to be, it will con- should stand ready to make candidates talk [email protected] Mike DiCicco Community Reporter tinue. Otherwise there is no money in the 703-917-6448 pipeline. Expertise for Annual Community Guides [email protected] This is a different kind of “no money” than Julia O’Donoghue the low-dollar budget that we have coped with What would someone new to your town need When are the major festivals, celebrations Education & Politics 703-917-6433 in the past. A large jurisdiction like Fairfax to know? What interesting, almost secret, and other events at your church or temple or [email protected] County will see only about $250,000 this year places would you like to have learned about mosque? Ken Moore for secondary road construction, down to about earlier when you moved in? We also invite readers to contribute directly Courts & Projects ❖ 703-917-6417 a tenth of previous years. We invite you to share the expertise you’ve to the newcomers and community guides. Send [email protected] In fact, Metrorail construction bringing rail gained in living in your hometown with your us a short letter: what do you love about your Rich Sanders Sports Editor ❖ 703-917-6439 through Tysons and out to Dulles Airport and neighbors and with people new to the area in community? Tell us about one special place [email protected] the HOT-lanes construction underway on the our Newcomers and Community Guides, com- you’ve discovered. Does you family have dif- ADVERTISING: Beltway are the only two major projects likely ing later this summer. ferent favorites in different seasons? How did To place an advertisement, call the ad in the foreseeable future. Some federal money, Connection staff members and interns are you get involved in your town? Share your fa- department between 9 a.m. and some local money and increases on the Dulles already working on the Connection’s annual vorite park. Tell us about your favorite annual 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Display ads 703-821-5050 toll road will pay for rail to Dulles construc- Newcomers and Community Guides, which event. Classified ads 703-917-6400 tion. Federal money will also pay for improve- will publish between the end of July and the Helping pets adapt to new surroundings can Employment ads 703-917-6464 ments on the Fairfax County Parkway. beginning of August. be a big part of any family’s move. Share tips Winslow Wacker As for HOT-lanes, we suspect that many driv- We invite citizens, businesses and organiza- you have for acclimating a pet to a new home. Display Advertising 703-917-6473 ers stuck in traffic in the future will be sur- tions to send us suggestions. We invite calen- Do you have a favorite dog park? Andrea Smith prised to discover that they can ride in newly dar listings for major events for the upcoming Send you comments and submissions to Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 added lanes for a steep toll of as much as $1 a year, information on how to get involved in [email protected], or mail [email protected] mile or more ($14 or more for the trip from nonprofits and charities, details about your to Kemal Kurspahic, Connection Newspapers, Barbara Parkinson Employment Advertising the American Legion Bridge to the Springfield club or other organization. 1606 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314. 703-917-6418 [email protected] Letters to the Editor Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm 703-917-6416 Secret of Success Vote Needed [email protected] By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum Tysons Corner Task Force ing mixed-use develop- Editor in Chief On Rec Center Steven Mauren State Delegate (D-36) if implemented would ment with walkable Managing Editors update the area using streets and easy access, To the Editor: Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic In her letter to the Connection Photography: here’s something transit oriented develop- Town Center is attracting Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, deeply wrong with ment concepts to a mod- those who prefer a more [“No Plans for Rec Center,” Reston Craig Sterbutzel “T Connection, June 10-16], Robin Art/Design: Tysons Corner,” ac- ern, workable city. urban style of living. Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, cording to a June 11, 2009, article In contrast to the office Adding an additional di- Smyers claimed that the Board Laurence Foong, John Heinly, thought there was a “real and valid John Smith, Stu Moll, in Time magazine. “For starters, park design of present- mension to Town Center Wayne Shipp Virginia’s bustling commercial dis- day Tysons Corner, the will be the arrival of question” about whether or not a Production Manager: Jean Card trict — the 12th biggest employ- Rosslyn-Ballston Corri- Metrorail in about a half- referendum would be needed in ment center in the nation — has dor of Arlington County has rede- dozen years. The challenge of dis- order to move forward with an CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 indoor rec center. I translate this Circulation Manager: more parking spaces than jobs or veloped itself into a national tance from Town Center to the Linda Pecquex residents.” In fact, about 120,000 model of transit oriented develop- Metro station that will be in the to mean that the Board knows [email protected] people work in Tysons Corner ment. Arlington County has actu- center of the access road will re- their grandiose scheme for a new rec center is not broadly popular, CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, while only 17,000 live there. The ally increased its job base and quire some innovative thinking L.L.C. result is that about 110,000 cars grown its population while reduc- that might include air-rights devel- and they are feverishly searching Peter Labovitz President/CEO come and leave daily as there are ing the number of automobiles on opment over the access/toll roads. for ways to shove this down our throats whether we like it or not. Mary Kimm few mass transit options. Add to its streets. Metro has been the se- The same challenge is being faced Publisher/Chief Operating Officer that number the shoppers at cret of success of the community by Fairfax County and the devel- The Board should not need to con- 703-917-6416 [email protected] Tysons Corner Center, the ninth- along with leadership of vision opers looking at proposals for the sult the governing documents to know that a major decision that Jerry Vernon largest indoor mall in the nation, that made the best possible use of Wiehle Avenue station develop- Executive Vice President and it is surprising that traffic mass transit. At the same time, ment. profoundly affects the future of 703-917-6404 moves as well as it does. most of Arlington County has Tysons Corner has had to play Reston and that entails the expen- [email protected] diture of vast sums should be put Wesley DeBrosse As fashionable as the office park maintained its community of catch-up to become a more livable Controller concept that Tysons Corner repre- neighborhoods of single-family area. Reston Town Center and to a vote. The Reston Association exists for the benefit of its mem- Debbie Funk sents may have been in the 1960s, homes. Wiehle Avenue can build on the National Sales, 703-518-4631 it simply does not work today. It Also in contrast to Tysons Cor- experiences of the Rosslyn- bers; how are the members sup- [email protected] will make even less sense with the ner Center is Reston Town Center Ballston Corridor to be a model posed to decide whether or not a arrival of Metrorail in several that is being copied by others also for transit oriented develop- years. Recommendations of the throughout the country. Combin- ment. See Letters, Page 7
6 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ July 1-7, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion Enjoy Our Reston Community Center
By John Lovaas Independent Meanwhile, I’m taking my second Civic Leader and Reston Progressive Memoir Writing course. I, too, am Impact Producer/Host most impressed with my instruc- the Reston Com- tor. When I began the first course, wo weeks ago, munity Center. it was sort of a lark. I’ve had this this column ex Fran and I have vague notion that there may be a T pressed concern long been regulars book lurking somewhere inside, that if we in at RCC’s terrific but I doubted I had the self-disci- Reston do not take seriously theater produc- pline to actually do it and certainly the preparation of our new tions. Just a few had no thought of writing a mem- Master Plan, we run the risk of be- weeks ago, we were treated to a oir. Now I’m certain that I can write coming the “congested nightmare” two-night special, the incompa- at least a memoir. I have been in- $2 off for a foursome $1 off a Jumbo Bucket that Tysons Corner is today or the rable Mandy Patinkin one night spired to get in gear and do some with this coupon with this coupon even worse nightmare that is com- and his talented wife Kathryn actual writing. For the two courses Expires 8/31/2009 Expires 8/31/2009 ing. Fairfax County plans to triple Grody the other. Our daughter of 10 sessions each, I’ve paid a to- the density of Tysons to transform Jenni had wonderful experience in tal of $70 ($140 for a non-resi- •Softball/Baseball Batting Cages it into a lovely “pedestrian-friendly RCC’s Young Actors Theatre sum- dent). I’m convinced that these •Bermuda Grass Tees community.” Yet, they cannot as- mer camps while growing up here. courses — and scores more for all •Lessons by PGA Professionals sure that “150 or so” private land- But, only recently did we begin to ages in the RCC Program Guide — owners would actually follow an take advantage of some of the are incredible bargains both finan- 11801 Leesburg Pike, 703•430•8337 ideal plan to make that happen quality classes at the Community cially and psychologically. Herndon, VA www.woodysgolf.com even if the county had one. But, Center. Fran just completed her If you and your family haven’t Owned & Operated by the current chairman of the Board second painting (watercolors) made use of the Center’s facilities Woody Fitzhugh of Supervisors says it won’t hap- class at the Center and is making at Lake Anne and Hunters Woods, Former PGA TOUR player pen overnight, so not to worry: great progress which she attributes you are really missing something. “This transformation will happen to a terrific teacher. Don’t tell her, The summer is a great time to try over 30, 40, 50 years.” [Time but I think she may also have a bit out the fabulous indoor pool, the Magazine-June 23] of natural talent. She is not only woodworking and pottery shops, I think I’ll take my chances and getting quality instruction, but the cornucopia of fun and fulfill- stay here in Reston. One good rea- paid only $20 for the last course, a ing courses, travel, and five-star son to do so is the enjoyment and seniors program of seven sessions. performances at the Center Stage. personal enrichment available at Non-residents pay twice that. You, in fact, are shareholders in RCC. Come and enjoy it. Letters to the Editor
From Page 6 about the extraordinary proposal and spent some $100,000 of our to build a huge recreation center money on designs, plans and rec center benefits them without at Brown’s Chapel. preparations for the project essen- a referendum? I believe that the project would tially without telling anyone. Next, Smyers apparently wants be unnecessarily destructive of Is this what Reston Association us to believe that we must build trees, parkland and the environ- is meant to stand for? Secretive, the rec center in order to avoid ment in general. It would be un- judgmental and exclusionary as being an aging, static community fair financially to the residents of they appear to be, I think that all that “does not change to meet the Reston. It would also ride Board Members should seriously needs of its citizens.” Thus far, roughshod over Restonians’ joint reconsider their attitude and how nobody has established that we private property rights. Basically, they take decisions. Although I am “need” an enormous new rec cen- it offers few benefits to our com- against the present proposal, I am ter, or that we need to destroy munity at all. not suggesting that all Restonians Brown’s Chapel Park to build it, or Fairfax County would clearly be should adopt nimbyism as their that Reston alone should pay for the big winner were the project to credo. Far from it. I am sure that something that non-Reston resi- go through. What’s not to like? most residents would be open to On select GE models! dents will get to use. What I want Free land worth tens of millions considering a number of fairer, Stainless steel at no additional charge! from the Board is a clear plan and to build on, free construction costs more sensible alternatives. But Select GE® appliances are now available in stainless steel for the same the opportunity to vote on it, not and free operating costs. All this, what we don’t want is a signed, price as traditional finishes. 4/30/09–7/6/09.See store for details. a bunch of drivel about our sup- courtesy of Small District Five. sealed and delivered package GE® 30" electric range GE® 25.0 cu. ft. refrigerator posed legacy to the future. Another set of winners would be whose agenda has been fixed from Self-cleaning, super large External controls with 5.3 cu. ft. oven capacity actual-temperature the developers involved, but I the start. display and UltraFlow™ James Perry won’t go there. $ $ Reston Accepting the above, an outside John Hanley 799 1,099
observer would imagine that the Reston JB700 GSH25J local residents’ association, recog- Increasingly GE® Spacemaker® 1.7 GE® tall tub built-in nizing the lunacy of the project, No Means No on cu. ft. sensor oven dishwasher Concerned would immediately look to defend Sensor cooking controls Giant tub with or at least consider their members’ automatically adjust time up to 16 place setting Rec Center Plan capacity racking interests, finances and environ- and power About To the Editor: $ $ ment. Instead, the Board of the 399 JVM1850 499 GLD6760 Rec Center Reston Association has apparently When news of a Walmart-sized rolled on its collective back in de- county recreation center leaked STERLING APPLIANCE To the Editor: out to the public in early May, the Financing for GE Appliances for qualified applicants. Sterling Appliance Like a growing number of in- light at the opportunity to hand Service Contracts, Sales, Service & Parts Counter on all brands. over our property, cripple our fi- RA and RCC boards immediately Serving Loudoun & Neighboring Counties for over 30 Years. creasingly concerned Restonians STERLING LEESBURG and as a South Lakes resident, I nances and ravage our parkland. Rte. 7 & Dranesville Rd.• Giant/McDonald’s Shop. Ctr. Battlefield Shopping Center have followed the ongoing flood Indeed, so excited were they at the 703-450-5453 703-771-4688 See Letters, Page 10 of revelations and comments prospect, that they went ahead www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ July 1-7, 2009 ❖ 7 Celebrate 3 Cubic ft. Shredded 60-75% OFF July 4th in School Notes Hardwood Mulch $2.99 REG. 29.99 19.99 cu. yd. ALL POTTERY Sara Anne Schlegel of Reston, a Fishpaw and Christopher Tjoumas Bulk Mulch Swingin’ Style sophomore majoring in biology in the of Reston were honored at Virginia 3 New Truckloads Celebrate Independence Day in College of Science, was one of 127 Hokie Tech’s fall Graduate Commencement Encore Azaleas $12.99 swingin’ style with the Upper East Ambassadors who volunteered for the ceremony Dec. 15. 25% OFF Office of Undergraduate Admissions at HOSTA 20% OFF All 2008 Nursery Stock Side Big Band. This 18-piece or- Virginia Tech during the 2008-09 aca- Twenty-five Armstrong Elemen- chestra will perform at Reston demic year. tary students recently traveled to the HERBS Over 100 Varieties Free Estimates- Photos by Town Center on Saturday, July 4, Hyatt Regency Reston where they spent Jackson & Hardscape/Landscape, Patios, from 7:30-10 p.m. as part of the Louis Marquet of Reston was one of the day shadowing Hyatt employees on Perkins Roses 50% OFF nine Spanish majors from the College of the job. The students rode the Hyatt Walls, Walkways & so much more Reston Concerts on the Town se- the Holy Cross class of 2009 to be named shuttle to the hotel then attended a staff ries. This series, which takes place North American Language and Culture meeting with the hotel’s general man- PERENNIALS Over 1000 Varieties OFF SEASON PRICING
Donna Manz at the Reston Town Center Pavil- Assistants by the Spanish government to ager. Students were able to shadow Open 9-6 • 7 Days ion every Saturday night from June teach English in primary, middle and employees including the director of 9023 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA high schools throughout Spain. sales, rooms executive, front office and PA. Wall Stone Sale 6 through Aug. 29, rain or shine, 703-573-5025 reservations agents, PBX operator, 2 miles west of I-495 on is free to the public thanks to the Jennifer Dawn O’Neil of Reston housekeeper, bell person, door person, 1/2 99 full 99 pallet $149 Rt. 50 (Vienna Metro) /The Connection sponsorship of the Reston Town graduated with a master’s degree in Cur- concierge, chefs, director of food and pallet $299 CravensNursery.com Center Association and Fidelity In- riculum and Instruction from McDaniel beverage, and restaurant manager. º College. vestments. Summer Marie Thomas of Reston Upper East Side Big Band [http:/ Christopher Grill of Reston, a recent and was named to Episcopal High /www.myspace.com/ graduate from Virginia Tech’s Architec- School’s academic honor roll, for the Upper East Side Big Band will perform at Reston Town uppereastsidebigband] will put the ture and Urban Studies with a degree in third quarter of the 2008-09 school year. Center on Saturday, July 4, from 7:30-10 p.m. Industrial Design, has been awarded se- Thomas, a freshman, is the daughter of audience in the holiday spirit with lection to “Who’s Who Among Students in Ms. Tracy P. Thomas. a funky mix of swing, big band jazz American Universities and Colleges.” Jim Stevens and Frank Sturgeon, both of lar standards from the Frank sic including swing, jazz, Latin and jump blues. Their repertoire “Who’s Who Among Students” is a na- Aline Beaumont of South Lakes Oakton, enjoy some wine, Morton’s Bartender Gerard Roncal mixes up a spe- Sinatra and Ray Charles songbook. dance, bluegrass, New Orleans funk tional award that recognizes the High School was named a Gold Award ranges from the big band sounds canapés and the chance to meet a Morton’s cial cocktail for Morton’s regular, Jeff This July 4th, swing on over to and gospel; Afro-funk, Motown, and outstanding campus leaders of the year. winner at the national level in the Na- of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, co-founder. Sessions, of Reston. Reston Town Center, and don’t for- Doo-wop. Music lovers of all ages tional Scholastic Art Awards. Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller Jason Aaron Harte of Reston get to bring dancing shoes. are invited to bring blankets, lawn to the jazz standards of Cole Por- earned Bachelor of Science from Excel- Lake Anne Elementary was recog- Reston Concerts on the Town fea- chairs, and picnics to the concerts. sior College in Albany, N.Y. nized as an official Certified Wildlife ter and Billie Holiday. The band tures talented local and national For more information about this se- Habitat site by the National Wildlife Fed- will feature a male and female vo- acts from across the country every ries, call the concert hotline 703- Kevin L. Moore, Michael Chirila, eration. In order to become certified, a calist, including vocalist/pianist Tracy L. Tato and Zeb Barcus of property must provide the four basic el- Morton’s of Reston Saturday night. This year’s line-up 912-4062. For more information, Reston were named to Marymount ements that all wildlife needs—food, Adrian Duke who will croon popu- incorporates a diverse array of mu- visit www.restontowncenter.com. University’s Delta Epsilon Sigma Na- water, cover, and places to raise young— tional Honor Society. To be eligible, and must use sustainable gardening undergraduates must have completed 75 practices. The habitat at Lake Anne con- Calendar percent of their requirements with at sists of a pollinator garden including a Raises Funds for Hungry Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, least a 3.5 grade point average. pond; a sponge garden, which is a natu- Send announcements to reston@ connectionnewspapers.com or call 703- Oakton. Explore the role of female ral way of filtering water; native plant and delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared by Morton’s.” 917-6437. Deadline is Thursday for the characters in Tess of the THURSDAY/JULY 9 Michael Cavalieri, Leslie species; and bird feeders. Cookbook release party following week’s paper. Photos/artwork D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. Gleemania –Who Let the Dogs Out? A member of the Vienna-area Hill Road Thyme gour- encouraged. For additional listings, visit Adults. 703-242-4020. 11 a.m. Lake Anne Village Center, merges fun and met club, Stevens showed up with fellow gourmet www.connectionnewspapers.com. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. club member, Frank Sturgeon, also of Oakton. They www.lakeanneplaza.com. SATURDAY/JULY 4 DPT Cajun & Zydeco. 7 p.m. Lake a good cause. sampled the appetizers offered by waiters, drank some WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 Fireworks, Fun at Lake Fairfax. At Anne Village Center, 1609 Chateau Ste. Michelle wine, and Sturgeon had a copy Hurricanes and Our Changing Lake Fairfax Park in Reston the fun Washington Plaza, Reston. of the cookbook signed by Fritsch. Coasts. Dr. Asbury (Abby) Sallenger begins at 7 a.m. Visitors can picnic in www.lakeanneplaza.com. By Donna Manz will explain how the coast changes the park, or purchase tickets for The Raptor Conservancy of Virginia. Food & Drink “We didn’t realize how many fans there during extreme storms such as Water Mine Swimmin’ Hole, open 10 2:30 p.m. at Great Falls Library, 9830 The Connection are who wanted the recipes from Morton’s,” Hurricanes Isabel, Katrina, and Ike, a.m.-8 p.m. Vendors will offer a Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. See “EXQUISITE THAI CUISINE” said Linda Roth of Linda Roth Associates, and what this means for coastal variety of food for purchase birds of prey and learn about their developments. The US Geological throughout the celebration, and place in the wild. Age 6-12. 703-757- ✭✭✭ orton’s The Steakhouse has its loyal the public relations firm handling Washington, DC, Survey Science in Action public children will find a moon bounce, 8560. Conde Nast Traveler following, particularly noticeable Morton’s media relations. lecture series the first Wednesday of dunk tank and an obstacle course to Artsplay. 2:30 p.m. at the Herndon “50 Best” Washington Post when the chain hosts special events. every month at 7 p.m. at the Dallas amuse them. Fireworks begin at Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., “.. Would be equally hip in Paris, Bangkok or Soho.” M Peck Auditorium, on the first floor of approximately 9:15 p.m. Celebrants Herndon. Kofi Dennis leads through The New York Times March, 1998 When one of those special events also FRITSCH, who calls himself “head busboy,” created the USGS Building, 12201 Sunrise are encouraged to come early as music, movement and fun. All ages. raises money for an important cause, such as ending the recipes in his home kitchen in Chicago, a kitchen Valley Drive in Reston. 703-648-4748. parking is limited. Lake Fairfax Park is 703-437-8855. www.busara.com hunger in America, the dual-fold purpose heightens he is eager to describe: huge and well-equipped. Herndon Book Club. 6:30 p.m. at the located at 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive in Farmers’ Market at Reston Town Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Reston. Center Pavilion. 3:30 p.m. at the fun. The cookbook release party hosted at the “When we came up with the idea for Morton’s in Center St., Herndon. Book Discussion Feel the Wag Old Time Stringband. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Reston Morton’s The Steakhouse on June 24 raised Chicago, there were only two steakhouses then,” said Group. Land of the Living by Nicci 11:30 a.m. Lake Anne Village Center, St., Reston. Discover locally grown $1,500 in its silent auction on behalf of Feeding Fritsch. “We wanted the best and biggest steaks, pre- French. Adults. 703-437-8855. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. fruits and vegetables, locally raised www.lakeanneplaza.com. meats and poultry, and local foods America, a national umbrella orga- pared simply, so the quality of the from bread and cheese to salsa and nization. steak would come out. We are THURSDAY/JULY 2 sausage. 703-689-4699. “This whole proudest that our quality is consis- Peter McCory One-Man Band. 11 MONDAY/JULY 6 a.m. Lake Anne Village Center, 1609 Monday Flicks. 11 a.m. at Great Falls THE STAR DRAW at the cookbook tent.” The chain’s meats are shipped Washington Plaza, Reston. Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great SATURDAY/JULY 11 release party was Morton’s The atmosphere … it’s from Chicago to its restaurants www.lakeanneplaza.com. Falls. Bring a snack and enjoy a Reston Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at the Steakhouse co-founder and chef around the world. Swingin’ Swamis Hip Retro R&B. 7 children’s book on DVD. Call branch Reston Town Center, 11921 Freedom not a dinner, but a p.m. Lake Anne Village Center, 1609 for titles. Age 3-5 w/adult. 703-757- Drive, Reston. The Grandsons will Klaus Fritsch, who was in from Chi- Fritsch mingled with guests, Washington Plaza, Reston. 8560. perform, plus fun, food, games, arts cago for the book release party. social event.” talked about his passions — food, www.lakeanneplaza.com. and crafts to celebrate Reston’s 45th “What I really like about these his second home in Siesta Key in Open Mic for Bands Night. 9 p.m. at birthday. 703-435-7989 or Photo by Kenneth M. Wyner — Jeff Sessions Jimmy’s Tavern, 697 Spring St., Old TUESDAY/JULY 7 www.restonfestival.com. events is that the food is not on the Florida with its garden — and Town Herndon (on the Corner of Surprise! 11 a.m. Lake Anne Village Reston Author Richard T. Stillson normal menu, the drinks are not the signed copies of “Morton’s The Elden and Spring Streets). Bands will Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, will be at Reston’s Used Book Shop, normal drinks, either,” said Jeff Sessions, describing Cookbook: 100 Steakhouse Recipes for Every receive 30 minutes to play, and must Reston. www.lakeanneplaza.com. 1623 Washington Plaza, Reston, 5-6 pre-sign with Andre’ Love at p.m. to sign and read from ‘Spreading himself as the unofficial “mayor of Reston.” Kitchen.” It complements the first cookbook and adds [email protected] or 703- the Word: A History of Information in Join Us For “To mingle with Klaus, I like that a lot. This whole recipes for Morton’s contemporary cocktails. 984-9114. Walk–ins will only be WEDNESDAY/JULY 8 the California Gold Rush.’ 703-435- atmosphere … it’s not a dinner, but a social event.” The Morton’s Chef’s Dinner for six went for the high accepted if time permits. All types of English Conversation Group. 10 9772. For Sessions, Morton’s is “home.” He goes to all the bid of $1,000. Morton’s partners with the Capital Area music welcomed. 703-435-5467. a.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Friends of Homeless Animals Farmers’ Market at Reston Town Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. English Canine Class Reunion, 3-9 p.m. at Lunch & Dinner Morton’s events, including most of the restaurant’s Food Bank for the local restaurants’ events. Center Pavilion. 3:30 p.m. at practice for non-native speakers. at M&S Grill, Reston Town Center. All wine tours to Virginia wineries. The staff is “great” To find Morton’s special events in Northern Virginia, Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Adults. 703-242-4020. proceeds benefit the 120+ dogs and Open Daily: Mon – Sun • Happy Hour Mon – Fri 5pm – 7pm St., Reston. Discover locally grown Financial Discussion Group. 3 p.m. 50+ cats residing at FOHA. and the food “always fantastic,” he said. including wine receptions and tours, go to http:// fruits and vegetables, locally raised Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven www.foha.org. 11964 Market Street (Reston Towncenter) Reston • 703-435-4188 Jim Stevens of Oakton comes often to Morton’s, as mortons.com/special_events.php. A final cigar din- meats and poultry, and local foods Place, Oakton. Informal discussion of Friends of the RCC Bingo at the 8142 Watson St. (Tysons) McLean • 703-356-2288 well. “For a Morton’s aficionado, this is an outstand- ner, to be celebrated before Virginia’s new anti-smok- from bread and cheese to salsa and books on the economy, finance and Reston Festival. 3:15 p.m. at the sausage. 703-689-4699. investing with an emphasis on current Reston Town Center, 11921 Freedom FREE Delivery Available ing event,” said Stevens. “You meet the owner, the ing ordinance goes into effect, is planned for one of Literary Heroines Book economic and financial situations. Drive, Reston. Proceeds benefit the co-founder and chef, and you get to sample fine wine the Northern Virginia restaurants. Discussion. 11 a.m. Oakton Adults. 703-242-4020. Reston Community Center. Please call for details for each location. 8 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ July 1-7, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ July 1-7, 2009 ❖ 9 Letters COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP From Page 7 information while they patronize for solely by Reston. The residents the residents of Reston with a “lis- want RA to take care of their ex- scheduled four district meetings tening” tour. Transparency is lack- isting facilities, upgrade them to “listen” to the residents of ing within the RA and RCC boards. where necessary to include indoor Reston. The first district meeting At last week’s RA board meet- tennis or swimming. They also was last week and the final meet- ing, director Joe Leighton made a want their park land off the table ing will conclude on July 21. formal motion to prohibit the con- for destruction. Ironically, the RA/RCC joint task veyance of Brown’s Chapel Park to Not a Walmart or a Walmart 8:30 and 10:30 am force has new plans for a Recre- Fairfax County. The RA board “Lite” plan at Brown’s Chapel Park. Summer Worship Hours ation Center “Lite” at Brown’s leadership tried to shut down Joe We hope the board will listen. No Chapel Park. As a result, if you by stating his motion was not on means No! don’t like $100 million, how about the agenda. Joe stood his ground $85 million for the “Lite” plan? and held to his motion and asked Rick Beyer The new plan is complete while for second support. While Joe’s Co-Chair Save Brown’s Chapel the “listening” tour is just begin- motion received second support, ning. the board voted 6 to 1 to table the Progressive & Welcoming In the new plan, the RA/RCC motion until the July 23 board task omits the tennis courts while meeting. The reason the board ST. ANNE’S Write b they throw in a lighted baseball gave for tabling the motion is the EPISCOPAL field. But the result is the same, district meetings have not been CHURCH- Reston The Connection welcomes views the destruction of Brown’s Chapel completed. Yet the RA/RCC on any public issue. 8:00 a.m Holy Communion Park. It is amazing how the lead- Taskforce already have their com- The deadline for all material is ership of RA and RCC can come promise plan in place, the “Lite” noon Friday. Letters must be 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion up with a second alternative to version. signed. Include home address (Children’s Chapel & Nursery Provided) b and home and business numbers. destroy Brown’s Chapel Park while RCC wants to construct a county 5:00 p.m. Contemporary Service Letters are routinely edited for they are still in the middle of their recreation center at Brown’s libel, grammar, good taste and The Rev. James Papile, Rector “listening” tour. Chapel Park. RA members own the factual errors. Send to: The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson There are several board mem- land. The RA board will ask its Letters to the Editor 703-437-6530 bers within RA and RCC that are members for the conveyance of www.stannes-reston.org The Connection 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston truly concerned and want to lis- Brown’s Chapel Park to Fairfax 7913 Westpark Drive ten to the people, but they are left County. McLean, Va. 22102 out of the inner circle. The board For every 100 Reston residents Call: 703-917-6444. By fax: 703-917-0991. leadership of RA and RCC make who are opposed to the county By e-mail: up the RA/RCC joint taskforce. It facility on Reston land there may [email protected] b appears to many that they spoon be one who is in favor, until they feed other board members limited learn that the facility will be paid
10 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ July 1-7, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News U.S. Rep. Moran Hosts Teleconference “We can’t keep people indefinitely, Restonians that’s not who we are as a nation.” seized the Moran said that the detainees in Guantanamo should be brought to opportunity the United States for trial. Questions relating to local issues to ask questions dealt with the transportation in Northern Virginia. A caller from about national Falls Church asked about the planned Metro stops that will take issues. five or 10 years to complete. “Can we do this year, or maybe next year?” asked the caller. By Anna McCormally But Moran was concerned about The Connection the cost issues of expanding pub- lic transportation. “There’s very 10130-A Colvin Road .S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8), little [funding] available at the Great Falls, Virginia 22066 Uwho represents Reston in state and local level,” he said, ex- Congress, hosted a tele- pressing a wish for more people phone town hall meeting on Mon- to use the public transportation Breeze into Avi Day Spa for one of our specially priced day, June 22. Residents of North- U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) that is available now. He called for summer journeys. Call or email us today for a gift card. ern Virginia were invited to call in better land use planning that and ask Moran questions of both directly involved in that issue, and would allow a more efficient use 703 759 2200 [email protected] local and national importance, and he took more time than he did on of public transportation that’s al- they responded eagerly. The call almost any other question to dis- ready available. took up a full hour, with more than cuss it. The caller’s question re- 100 callers queued up on the line volved around a Gallup poll that MORAN also commented on the with their questions. claimed 65 percent of Americans need to promote excellence in Moran began the call by inform- support keeping Guantanamo education in the name of surviv- Summer Special #1: Summer Special #2: ing listeners of the main issues fac- open. ing the economic recession. 10% off Herbal Steam and AVI Day Spa’s Signature Any Regular Swedish Massage Mini Facial, Neck-Shoulder Massage, ing the U.S. Congress this summer: “I think the poll is accurate,” said “We need the highest possible On the Run Feet Treatment w/Juice, Treatment (1 Hour) $80 (value $100) 90 Min $125 (value $155) health care reform, global warm- Moran. quality of education so we can Not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 8/31/09 Not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 8/31/09 Not to be combined with any other offer. Expires 8/31/09 ing, regulation of the financial in- However, a poll of the callers on continue to attract the best and Visit us online for more specials www.AviDaySpa.com dustry, immigration reform, trans- the line that was conducted dur- brightest people from across the portation reauthorization, the ing the teleconference indicated country,” he said, and ended posi- Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp that 71 percent of the people on tively by noting that the unem- and the fate of its detainees, the call took the opposite stance ployment rate in Northern Virginia Pediatric & General United States policy with regard than the majority of those on the is half what it is in the rest of the Dentistry to Iraq and Afghanistan, and the Gallup poll, believing that country. nuclear ambitions of Iran and Guantanamo should be closed as Though many callers’ questions North Korea. a detainee facility. went unanswered, Moran suc- Moran agreed with that 71 per- ceeded in giving the teleconfer- Time to schedule CALLERS’ QUESTIONS mostly cent. “Its reputation casts a cloud ence the feel of a town hall meet- focused on national issues, such as over all of our foreign policy,” he ing. Moran ended by saying that your child’s cleaning immigration policy, health care said of Guantanamo Bay, naming he hoped another teleconference reform and the economic reces- it and Abu Ghraib as sources of would be possible in the near fu- during sion. propaganda for America’s en- ture. One issue in particular that emies. “The questions were consistently Summer Vacation! grabbed Moran’s attention was a “If we’re battling for hearts and better than the answers,” he said. question about the detainees at the minds then we’ve got to be true to “But it was a good opportunity for Guantanamo Bay. Moran has been our values and principles,” he said. me to hear what’s on your minds.” NEW! LASER procedure for fillings. Library Promotes Summer Reading Many pediatric patients can be From Page 5 The program is open to teens as If they miss a certain event, it treated without novocaine! Sofia and Samuel both said they well as elementary and middle will be offered at another branch enjoy the Summer Reading Pro- school ages, but the teens read on a different date, and parents •Bleaching •Special Needs Patients gram and helping out with it. eight more advanced books. are welcomed to sign up for it. “I also think it encourages read- “All branches in Fairfax County •Nitrous Oxide •Cosmetic Restorations ing which is good for you, instead IN ADDITION, the library offers do the same Summer Reading Pro- •Wi-Fi Available •IV Sedation Available of playing video games or watch- free educational and fun programs gram, someone can come here and ing T.V. all day long, you have for children of all ages. register for the Summer Reading Heidi Herbst, DDS something to work for, which is the On Monday, June 29, Reston Program, and can take their log to Howard Mitnick, DDS coupon books,” Samuel Caballero hosted “The Wright Stuff,” put on another branch and receive their Nooshin Monajemy, DDS said. “You try to get the coupon by the Maryland Science Center. prize,” Jakubooska said. “They can book, so you read all of the books, During the program, 130 school- travel to any of the 23 branches in Sterling, VA and also you’re reading books that age children “discovered the mys- the Fairfax County System, and it’s are on the recommended list for tery of flight,” with experiments open to anyone.” 703-444-3710 Fairfax County.” and exhibitions. For more information about the Sum- www.sterlingVAsmiles.com Jakubooska said that although Jakubooska said that the pro- mer Reading Program, “Read Around the World,” or the educational programs and the children can read any book grams are popular and fill-up fast, events, log on to the Fairfax County Pub- they want. The library has lists of so parents should be sure to sign lic Library Web site, Dental Care with recommended books for each age. up for them in advance. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/. The Gentle Touch! www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ July 1-7, 2009 ❖ 11 Sports Week in Sports Reston Swim Local Flavor Fuels Streaking Braves Rundown In Reston Swim Team Asso- Seven-game All told, the Braves (8-9) are ciation action over the week- riding a six-game winning streak end, the Northern Hills Hurri- winning streak that has reversed a 1-8 start. canes upended the Newbridge “We’re starting to go on a nice Dolphins, 549-512. Triple- has sparked little run,” said second-year man- event winners for North Hills ager P.J. Mitchell. “It took us a were Courtner Clark, Nicole Herndon Braves’ while to find ourselves. We lost a Flint, Lindsey Hill, Ryan Hill, lot of tough games early, but we’re Benjamin Livaudais, Catherine turnaround. rolling right now. We’re ready to Swarts, Rachel Swarts and make that push to put ourselves Emma Tierney. Triple-event By Jason Mackey back in the hunt.” winners for Newbridge were The Connection Right fielder Corey Taylor John Baldwin, Shannon (Binghamton) has been at the Burke, Zac Carey, Celia s a lifelong Herndon forefront of Herndon’s resurgence. Compton and James Meikle. resident, Dan In a three-game span last week, The Hunters Woods Blue Lombardozzi has at Taylor hit a total of five home runs. Marlins swam past the Lake A On the season, he’s hitting at a tended his share of Anne Stingrays, 607-448. Herndon Braves’ games, issuing .373 (22-for-59) clip with 17 RBIs. Triple-event winners for Hunt- wide-eyed stares to players of the And his slugging percentage of ers Woods were Allen Lee, past as if they were steps away .814 is nearly double that of his Alex Li, Dylann Nasr, Phillip from the Major League Baseball closest competition. Pan, Lucy Tamberrino and All-Star game. Ashley Turner. Triple-event When Lombardozzi, a right- WATCHING TAYLOR and the winners for Lake Anne were hander pitcher, graduated from other Braves from the bench this Ramzi Assir, Joanne Fu and Herndon High School in 2006 af- season has been Galvin Morris, Tope Oladimeji. ter posting a 6-2 record with a 1.88 Photos by Robbie Hammer/The Connection who’s assisting Mitchell for the In the third meet of the day, ERA, he did what came most natu- The Herndon Braves, a wooden-bat summer team in the second straight year. In addition the Lake Audubon Barracudas ral: He suited up for the Braves. Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League, feature three to coaching in the Clark C. Griffith scored a 601-492 victory over But Lombardozzi and his family pitchers who played baseball in Northern Virginia this League, another college summer the Autumnwood Piranhas. have taken their entanglement spring. program with teams in Vienna and Triple-event winners for Lake with the Braves’ organization far- Fairfax, he’s been the skipper at Audubon were Alissa Avilov, South Lakes since 2000. ther than most. Every summer Sabrina Groves, John Hughes, Morris has loved every minute since he was in middle school, the Matthew Hughes, Brooke his low-pressure duties, too. On family has hosted at least one O’Donnell, Garrison game days as a manager, he’s of- player from the team, which is one O’Donnell, Lauren Petka, Will ten tense, too worried about strat- of eight in the Cal Ripken Sr. Col- Sickenberger, Mary Weidman egy, substitutions or filling out a legiate Baseball League. and Dmitriy Zhigunov. Diya lineup card. This summer, Morris This year, in addition to the one Murthy won three events for finds himself joking around with Brave that the Lombardozzi’s con- Autumnwood. several players, something that tinue to house, the family has wel- In the final meet, the Lake wasn’t as easy to do as his team’s comed Rider University right- Newport Lightning earned a manager. hander Ryan Miller. In the past, the 555-511 win over the Glade “Guys come up to me and tell family has hosted a few notable Gators. Triple-event winners me that I’m really loose. Well, I tell Braves in Matt Gaski and Mark for Lake Newport were Amy them, you should come see me in Jurich (Louisville). Gaski, a Edgemond, Dan Ni, Casey the spring,” Morris said. “Come to U.N.C.-Greensboro graduate, is Storch, Katie Storch and Ryan a spring game and see how loose I currently with the Brooklyn Cy- Williams. Triple-event winners am. It’s different. And the kids clones, the New York Mets’ Single- for Glade were Natalie approach you a little bit different A short-season affiliate. Bardach, Andrew Draganov when you’re an assistant and not “It was cool to be around it and and Ryan Tiller. a head coach.” then get to play for the team,” NOTABLE: In the 11-12-year- Morris has had a few conversa- Lombardozzi said. old boys’ category, Alex Li of tions with Leach and Lombardozzi Along with 2009 Herndon Hunters Woods set an RSTA that have confused some other graduate and first team All-North- In 15 innings this summer, left-hander James Giuletti has record in the 50-yard freestyle ern Region catcher Zach Leach, members of the team. The North- with a time of 29.20 seconds, allowed only two earned runs for the Herndon Braves. ern Region? The Concorde Dis- Lombardozzi is one of two He also has a 1.20 ERA and 12 strikeouts. breaking the 2004 mark. Li Herndon-area players to suit up trict? Who’s Al McCullock and also set a record in the 50 but- for the team this summer. Further- Herndon, which started its season the way until the same date. All why’s his name on our field? terfly with a time of 33.47 to more, the Braves also feature a few on Saturday, June 6, less than a told, without some of its top play- But, with a full team now and break a record from 1989. George Mason University players week after Mason’s season con- ers, Herndon struggled early on, roster mixed of some local guys Also in the 11-12 boys’ cat- in pitcher Jack Zeltner losing eight of its first and some not-so-local guys, a cer- egory, Jason Fu of Lake Anne (Centreville), pitcher nine games. tain familiarity has developed for set a record in the 50 breast- Darren McLean and in- Now with a full the Braves, a team that has had a stroke with a time of 39.83 to fielder Dan Palumbo. “We lost a lot of tough games complement of play- long, rich history in college wood eclipse a 1997 mark. John early, but we’re rolling right now.” ers, though, things bat league: They’re winning. Baldwin of Newbridge set a BECAUSE OF George have turned around as “As far as the Braves’ organiza- new mark for the 15-18 boys’ Mason’s historic 2009 — P.J. Mitchell, manager, Herndon Braves the Braves won five tion and family, it’s a real talent- division in the 50 backstroke season and the Patriots’ straight games last oriented team,” Lombardozzi said, with a time of 30.77, break- sixth NCAA tournament appear- cluded. week, and handed the College “and for a lot of the good players ing a record that was set in ance, Zeltner, McLean and Furthermore, Lombardozzi’s Park Bombers a 8-3 defeat on Sun- that come out of this area, it’s the 1983. Palumbo were late arrivals for Coastal Carolina team played all day, June 28. perfect league to come back to.”
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Photo by Gerry Washburn/Program Chairman /The Connection Lions Club Installs Officers Officers for the Reston Lions Club were installed by District Governor Elect Tony Reyes of Woodbrige on June 17. The installation dinner was at Café Montmartre in Reston. From left are Wallace Smith, vice president, Reston; Jack Gazlay, treasurer, Oak Hill; Andy Goodman, secretary, Reston; and Michael Moseley, President, Herndon.
Racers prepare for the main event, a 75- From left, Lauren, Nora, Casey and Harris minute race around Reston Town Center Nataren Receives LaTeef look at old and odd bikes in the with a $1,000 purse. ‘It’s going to be AAUW Traveling Bicycle Museum, which came to strung out like Amy Winehouse,’ an- the town center for the races. nouncer Joe Jefferson told the crowd. Scholarship The Reston-Herndon Branch of the American Association of Uni- Racing through Reston Town Center versity Women (AAUW) presented its first local scholarship to gradu- ating senior Sharlie Nataren, at about $2,000 for Raisin Hope, and Sharlie Nataren, a graduat- South Lakes High School awards Eighth Grand at least $1,500 had been raised by ing senior at South Lakes assembly on June 4. Nataren was the time last Sunday’s final, High School, receives $500 Prix bike race selected by SLHS counselors based lengthy event was getting under- Scholarship from incoming on the criteria of strong academic way. “People have been donating AAUW Co-President draws hundreds, record and need established by phenomenally well for this char- Stepanie Abbott. AAUW. Incoming AAUW Co-Presi- ity,” Clark said, adding that many raises money for dent Stepanie Abbott presented donors hadn’t even taken a ticket. hard to learn English and is gradu- the $500 Scholarship. two charities. With seven events, the eighth ating with a 3.9 GPA.” Sharlie, who “Sharlie will be the first in her annual Grand Prix drew 376 rac- hopes to attend Northern Virginia family to attend college,” said ers from across Virginia and the Community College in the fall, SLHS Career Counselor Marie ast year, Mitch Ferro of surrounding states. Evolution Cy- said she would like to become a Assir. “She moved to Virginia from Evolution Cycling set up cling member and race promoter computer engineer. Honduras four years ago after her a table at the Reston Chris Conway said, “This is pretty L father was killed. She worked very Town Center Grand Prix much one of the premier crit races bicycle races to raise money for the in the area, in the Mid-Atlantic.” nonprofit Raisin Hope in the name For laymen, that’s a criterium race of Evolution’s then-president Craig Juman Homos, 2, waves to — a bike race run on a short “Doc” Clark, who had just suffered passing racers from her course, usually on closed-off city a serious accident. father’s shoulders as other streets such the six streets that At this year’s races, which took spectators look on. were closed off Sunday in Reston place all-day on Sunday, June 28, Town Center. Ferro, Clark and his wife Linda sold raffle tickets and — Mike DiCicco took donations to support the event’s main beneficiaries, Raisin Hope, which supports those who have suffered brain injuries, and Wounded Warriors, an organization that advocates for soldiers wounded in combat. The two organizations have been working together. “I knew Raisin Hope was working with Wounded Warriors, and then I found out it was about people that lived here,” Clark said, noting that many injured soldiers lived or were being treated in the area. “I Photo Fairfax County Economic Development Authority thought supporting the military was ab- solutely the right thing.” Horwatt Recognized for “We decided that that was a good theme 25 Years of Service for this year’s race, was ‘Raisin Hope for Fairfax County Economic Development Authority Commission Vice Chairman Wounded Warriors,’” Ferro said. Evolution Michael Horwatt, fourth from left, receives a crystal dish to commemorate his 25 Cycling is one of the main sponsors for years of service as a member of the commission. The Fairfax County Board of Su- the event, along with cycling shop The pervisors appointed the Reston attorney to the commission in 1984, and he has been Bike Lane, which has a store in the town Cheryl Osborne of Olney, Md. buys a raffle ticket at reappointed five times. From left are Thomas Lawson, counsel to the FCEDA Com- mission; Commissioner Ronald Johnson; FCEDA President/CEO Gerald Gordon; center. the table for Raisin Hope and Wounded Warriors, FCEDA Commission Chairman Steven Davis; Commissioner Will Soza; and Com- Clark said last year’s event had raised the beneficiaries of this year’s race. missioner Sudhakar Shenoy. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ July 1-7, 2009 ❖ 13 “Opera News;” 703-917-6464 Zone 1: • Reston Employment Zone 1 Ad Deadline: Home & Garden Who New? • Herndon • Loudoun Tuesday 4 p.m. connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com
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