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It’s 8 a.m. Reston Farmers Market Managers Fran Lakeport Dock Expected and John Lovaas ring the official bell announcing the opening of the Reston Farmers Market on the To be a Community Gem first day of the 2018 season, Saturday, April 21. News, Page 7 South Lakes Junior Elected to School Board News, Page 4 Photo by Mercia Hobson/The Connection by Mercia Hobson/The Photo April 25-May 1, 2018 online at www.connectionnewspapers.com 2 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Meet the Farmers at the Reston Farmers Market The 2018 Reston Market Vendors 78 Acres, Kiwi Kuisine, Arnest Seafood, LoKL Farmers Market Gourmet, Baguette Republic, Misty Meadow Farm Creamery, Blue Ridge Dairy, Mt. Olympus Farm, Breezy Meadows Farms, Nitro’s Ice Cream, opens. Cavanna Pasta, Penn Farm, Caprikorn Farms, Potomac Vegetable Farms, Colonial Kettle Corn, By Mercia Hobson Reid’s Orchard, Farm at Sunnyside, Smith Family The Connection Farm, Fresh Crunch, Spring Valley Farm/Orchard, Glascocks Produce, Stallard Road Farms, Grace’s Pastries, Toigo Orchards, GreenFare Organic Café, t’s a little after 1:45 a.m., Saturday Valentines Bakery & Meats, Good Omen Farm, morning, April 21. Dawn won’t break Glascocks Produce, Virginia Vistas Greenhouse for almost six hours but one of the (May-July) (shares space with Noshy), J & W Val- ley View Farm, and Zaynas Delight. I Photos by Mercia Hobs vendors for the Reston Farmers Mar- ket, Valentine Miller of Valentine’s Bakery & Meats in Orange, Va., is up and ready to go. He has to get his coolers and bins of fresh top quality natural meats and home- made baked goods from the family home “We started seeding the beginning of Feb- business onto his truck. The meats are all ruary in the three greenhouses. They are natural with no growth hormones, steroids 20 by 100 feet. Then we planted the toma-

or antibiotics. The family’s fresh homemade on/The Connection toes, squash, and cukes in black mulch plas- baked turnovers, pies, sweet bread and cof- tic, directly in the soil using a mulch layer. fee cakes take special care, as Miller’s wife, The black plastic helps with weed control, Carletta baked them on Friday. warms the soil and there’s no need for her- bicides. We may lose a few plants because THREE AND A HALF HOURS and sev- of the cold. But we have 10,000 tomato enty-seven miles later, Miller pulls his truck plants out there.” into the Fairfax County Farmers Market at Not everyone at the market is a farmer. Lake Anne Village, 11401 North Shore Trucks and vans pull into Lake Anne Village parking lot at 11401 North Nate Gulnac is a teacher and works week- Drive, Reston. Miller will be here every Sat- Shore Drive, Reston well before dawn on the first day of the Reston ends, April through November for Toigo urday, April through December operating Farmers Market, Saturday, April 21, 2018. Orchards in Shippensburg, Penn. “The fam- his stall, 8 a.m.- noon, except Sept. 22 when ily took a chance on me when I was in col- the market will be closed for the lege. I really enjoy the family,” says Multi-cultural Festival. Gulnac. At the end of May, I’m ex- Miller is one of the 31 vendors at hausted from teaching … It’s nice the 2018 Reston Market. Like the to be outside again and I get to eat other vendors, he has only a short some fresh produce.” time to set up his tables and prod- ucts and be ready for shoppers at A NEW VENDOR at the Reston one of the largest farmers markets Market is Katey Wietor, owner of in Fairfax County. Good Omen Farm. “This is my first According to the Fairfax County day at the market,“ Wietor says. “I Park Authority website, the markets was up at 4:30, as I live an hour are strictly producer-only, meaning away.” On the table in front of that all of the farmers and produc- Weitor are canning jars full of small ers may only sell what they raise on vibrant-colored cut flowers, artisti- their farms or make from scratch. cally designed and packets of herbs. They are encouraged to use local Weitor grows her flowers and herbs ingredients in the creation of their in tunnels, plastic covered green- products as much as possible. All house-like structures close to the farmers and producers come from ground. She leases two acres in within a 125-mile radius of Fairfax southern Fauquier County. As for the County. herbs, Weitor says it’s important to Betsy Herbst of Misty Meadows Caitlin Lundquist is an employee of consume them. “Herbs complete Farm in Smithsburg, Md. pulls into Glascock’s Farm. She helps owner Mark your diet. Eating well isn’t just about the parking lot a little after 6 a.m. Betsy Herbert, staff at Misty Meadows Glascock get the produce tent out of the fruits and vegetables. It includes The temperature is 43 degrees. Farm, fills in the signboard for the truck. “This is the best. The only thing herbs in your diet.” “Just wish it would warm up a bit, Reston Farmers Market as she sits in the better than shopping is working at the Another new vendor at the Reston she says. “So glad the farmers mar- heated van. “Just wish it would warm up farmers market,” says Lundquist. Market is Gwyn Whittaker, owner of ket finally started.” Hess was up at a bit,” she says. GreenFare Organic Café in Herndon. 3:30 that morning packing the van. She offers organic, whole plant Misty Meadows will be at three markets this Miller. Miller talks while seated in the my farmers markets, but the Reston Farm- meals prepared oil-free and with no added morning. The one Reston, one in Burke and heated van and filling out the price board. ers Market has been mine since it opened. I salt. They are ready to eat. GreenFare val- another that is not part of the Fairfax County “It’s nice to come to the same market in load three trucks every Friday.” ues seasonal and local produce and prepares markets. Reston. I have been here for three years. An interesting question comes up. How all the food in their kitchen. “Three markets sounded like a good idea, The people are so friendly.” are the farmers producing the produce? It By now, the clock ticks toward 8 a.m. It’s in hindsight,” Herbst says. Allen Hess is with Mark Glascock is another vendor at the has been a cold spring, yet here in the almost the official start time for the Reston Herbst. Hess adds: “We’ve got it down to a Reston market. It is now a little after 7. dawn’s light table after table overflow with Farmers Market. John and Fran Lovaas, science. We know what we are doing, how, Glascock is setting up his tents and tables. fresh produce, greens, flowers, and herbs. market managers, hold the bell. At exactly when and where.” As he works, Glascock tells that he and his Unloading her produce is Wanda Catlett, 8, John rings it with a passion and then even “And we can do this in under 15 minutes,” wife Lauren run Glascock Produce out of co-owner with her husband Jose, of J & W a greater passion. chimes in Herbst. Berkeley Springs, W.Va. “This is my life,” Valley View Farm of Westmoreland County. The Reston Farmers Market opens for its The seller for today’s market is Maria Glascock says. “I was up at 3 a.m. I love all Catlett offers the answer. 20th season. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2018 ❖ 3 Home of the $6,850 Bathroom Remodel News From Now to WOW in 5 Days Guarantee Select your 10% down TWO POOR TEACHERS South Lakes Junior nothing until the job products from isis completecomplete forfor thethe Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling our Mobile past 17 years Showroom Elected to School Board and Design Center enjamin (Bennie) As an advocate for project-based Fully Insured & Tignor, a junior at learning, he has spoken in favor Class A Licensed South Lakes High of a broader use of project-based Since 1999 B School, has been learning both to FCPS instruc- elected by the countywide Student tional personnel and at a regional Advisory Council (SAC) to serve a project-based learning conference, Free Estimates one-year term as stu- saying that it “allows 703-214-8384 Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com dent representative to the individual to ex- the Fairfax County press his or her School Board, begin- Photo courtesy of FCPS method of learning in ning July 1. the best way that suits Tignor will partici- them, incentivizing pate in School Board innovation and the meetings as a nonvot- freedom to enjoy ing member, filling what you produce as the position currently a student.” held by Niharika Tignor believes his Vattikonda, a senior work in leadership at TJHSST. He will be Benjamin positions at South the 48th student rep- (Bennie) Tignor, Lakes and the initia- resentative to the tive he has taken in School Board. these positions have prepared him According to Fairfax County to serve as the Student Represen- Public Schools newsletter — tative to the School Board. He Tignor says he hopes to use his currently serves as president of the position to facilitate “a two-way German Honor Society and, in his flow of information, not only from leadership class, helped increase student to Board, but from Board participation in the school’s char- to student. This ensures that stu- acter education program (Schol- dents understand that there are arship, Ownership, Awareness, representatives who hear their and Respect) by 220 percent in voices, and although they may be less than half a semester. He also limited by budget or policy restric- helped design and execute the tions, are working to improve the Terraset Workshop, which was re- average student’s life. cently recognized by the Virginia “Maintaining the student voice Student Councils Association. and ensuring it is heard is crucial to fostering the high academic AT SOUTH LAKES, Tignor has standards, healthy and ethical taken honors courses in algebra, lives, and responsibility the School biology, English, world history and Board aims to inspire within the geography, U.S. and Virginia gov- student body,” he adds. “I feel it is ernment; IB courses in chemistry, my duty, as a member of the math, history of the Americas, Fairfax County student body, to English literature, biology, physics, project the voices of my peers to and German; and classes in Ger- those who can interpret and take man, orchestra, leadership, and initiative on their behalf. At times, stem engineering. He has been on students feel that individually the All A Honor Roll from 2015- their voice does not have an im- 17, and is a varsity lacrosse player. pact … I would be able to ensure Tignor is also a member of the these voices are heard.” National Honor Society and the Interact (Rotary) Club. He took HE LISTS four main issues as pri- first place in the Biomedical Engi- orities for the School Board, in- neering category of the Regional cluding: school safety in response Science Fair this year for his entry, to school shootings, school The Effects of Concentrations of workload and pressure toward In- Immobilized Enzymes on the Rate ternational Baccalaureate (IB) and of Enzymatic Activity, which also Advanced Placement (AP) diplo- won a first place award from the mas, the ability of students to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office present feedback on issues that Society. He has earned Gold directly impact the student body, Awards on the National German and methods of teaching and per- Examination for the past three sonal learning within advanced years, and served internships at courses. the BMW M division design stu- Tignor says he wants to advo- dio and Brainlab Headquarters, cate for new methods of learning both in Munich. Tignor mentors that will accommodate all of the third and sixth grade students at ways students learn while allow- Terraset Elementary every week, ing for “a broader expression of and formerly volunteered at Fry- learning styles” in the classroom. ing Pan Park.

4 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Commentary Recognizing the Natives of Virginia By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum many Indians as a sacred symbol. tained. The Special Session in State Delegate (D-36) It is shaped like a nautilus, a grow- which the General Assembly con- ing symbol of strength. The area tinues to work on a budget for the he Commonwealth of Vir- is naturally landscaped with a next two years has not adjourned. Tginia made a significant meditation area and infinity pool. A budget that includes a plan for step last week in setting Learn more at http:// Medicaid expansion for persons the record straight on the settle- indiantribute.virginia.gov/ who cannot afford health care is ment of the land area now known monument.html. The General As- likely to be completed in the next as Virginia by dedicating a memo- sembly held a successful Recon- couple of weeks. Significant rial to the earliest Virginians on the vened Session last week in which progress is being made on a very grounds of the State Capitol in the Governor’s vetoes were sus- important step for all Virginians. Richmond. Too often discussions about the settlement of Virginia start with English settlers landing at Jamestown in 1607. While that event is most impor- tant, it should not overshadow the fact that indigenous people lived in the region for 12,000 to 17,000 years before that depending on the archeologists with whom you speak. How they got here is also discussion as to whether it was a northern route through what is now Alaska or east from Europe. Their population at the time the English arrived is estimated to be about 50,000. They had a system of governance built around 30 tribes in a confederation under the Powhatan paramount chiefdom. They had a system of agriculture, held religious beliefs built around nature, and were good stewards of the environment. During two periods of history Virginia Indians were almost oblit- erated. The English settlers brought diseases against which the indigenous people were not im- mune and superior weapons that killed or drove off the Indians. In 1924 with the passage of the Ra- cial Integrity Act in Virginia, Indi- ans were no longer recognized. That law made you either white or if you had one drop or more of “colored” blood you were non- white. Current day Virginia Indi- ans have great difficulty tracing their lineage because of this law that did not recognize their ances- tors. After a couple decades of study and advocacy the federal govern- ment on Jan. 29, 2018 officially recognized seven Indian tribes along with an additional four tribes that had been recognized by the state. Only two of the tribes, the Pamunkey and Mattaponi, have retained reservation lands as- signed by treaties made with the colonists. Last week Governor Ralph Northam led the ceremony on the grounds of the State Capitol dedi- cating Mantle, the Virginia Indian Tribute monument. The name Mantle is taken from the deerskin decorated with beads and shells that Chief Powhatan wore around his shoulders. The monument is like a labyrinth viewed by the www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2018 ❖ 5 Camps & Schools For families with a limited budget, Affording Summer Camp paying for camp can be a challenge. By Marilyn Campbell More the summer, high-quality summer programs Programs in Potomac, Md. ne of the great pleasures of CAMP INVENTION can bridge that gap. Science, Technology, While Bullis does not offer financial as- summer is going to camp. http://campinvention.org/ Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) sistance for summer camp, Gottlieb says OFrom kayaking and rock GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE camps are an example of programs that can that there are discounts for early registra- climbing to horseback riding https://www.fsafeds.com/ be effective, but possibly unaffordable for tion and registering for multiple weeks of and sailing, camp is a place where lifelong some families. camp. memories are created. A recent study by the development, says Jerome Short, Ph.D., Wolftrap and Colvin Run elementary Parents should check to see if a camp par- non-profit, global policy think tank RAND associate professor of psychology at George schools in Fairfax County will be the site of ticipates in U.S. government assistance pro- Corporation shows that voluntary summer Mason University. a non-profit STEM camp called Camp In- grams, particularly those with income eli- programs like camp have a significant, posi- “Summer camps give opportunities for vention. Organized by the National Inven- gibility requirements, like Title XX, advises tive impact on low-income students during children to develop social, emotional, cog- tors Hall of Fame (NIHF), the hands-on pro- Rosenberg. While it might be too late for a time when they fall behind their wealthier nitive, and behavioral skills,” he said. “Some gram is designed for children in kindergar- this summer, he encourages parents to ex- peers both academically and socially. research shows that higher [socioeconomic ten through sixth grade. Through activities plore Dependent Care Flexible Spending Katie Crump, a case manager at Interfaith status] children increase academic and be- like building robots and designing gadgets, Accounts and a Child and Dependent Care Works, a non-profit organization dedicated havioral skills over the summer and lower campers get a sense of what it’s like to be a tax credit through the FSA Feds website: to helping the poor and underserved, says [socioeconomic status] children lose skills physicist or engineer. https://www.fsafeds.com/. that the luxury of summer camp often over the summer. Research shows that lower “The program has sponsors that provide “I generally think lower income children eludes those who need it most. [socioeconomic status] children benefit funding that’s used to help benefit when they have access to the same “The opportunity of attending a real sum- from learning social and behavioral skills underrepresented kids attend the camps,” opportunities as upper-income children and mer camp is a big thing for them. Unfortu- in different settings with new peers and said Ken Torisky, spokesman for National also gain cultural skills and knowledge im- nately, this experience can be unattainable challenges to apply their skills.” Inventors Hall of Fame. “The money is dis- portant to upward mobility when they have due to the high cost and finding transpor- Even with limited resources, summer tributed to students by the school district.” opportunity to interact with upper-income tation among other things,” said Crump. camps can still be accessible, says Tom Options for financial assistance for sum- kids,” said Amy L. Best, Ph.D., professor and “Attending summer camp affords kids a spe- Rosenberg, president and CEO of the Ameri- mer camp run the gamut from discounts for chair, Department of Sociology and Anthro- cial and important experience that’s all their can Camp Association (ACA). “There is a dependents of those serving in the military pology at George Mason University. “I also own. It allows kids to be kids, something camp for every budget,” he said “[Most] to camp funding offered by churches, syna- think upper-income kids gain mightily when that is particularly vital for low-income chil- ACA-accredited camps provide some form gogues, and civic organizations. “I would they have genuine interactions with kids dren who are often forced to deal with the of scholarship assistance. Reach out to the suggest to parents that they look into their from other class backgrounds. Because burdens of adulthood at a young age.” camp directly to ask about specific finan- child being sponsored by a local business empathy, cross cultural understanding, and Despite the cost of summer camp, keep- cial aid and scholarship options.” to attend a camp or look into payment plan an ability to work in diverse groups are skills ing children engaged during the stretch of The RAND study also showed that even options at a camp that they are interested that this new century demands, having op- time between June and August when school though low-income students can lose up to in attending,” advised Stacie Gottlieb, di- portunities to hone those skills are of value is not in session is a critical part of their two months of math and reading skills over rector, Bullis Summer and Extended Day for all involved.”

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Photo provided by Lakeport Cluster Association Design drawing of the new Lakeport dock, shorter in length than the old one and having a floating dock to launch smaller boats safely. Newly Constructed Lakeport Dock Expected to be a Community Gem It takes a community to build a dock. By Mercia Hobson small boats easier and safer. The Connection THE REASON behind the project, the dock aul Renard, Lakeport Cluster Board demolition and construction of a new dock PVice President and Chair of the Dock as well as fixing a failing retaining wall be- Oversight Committee agreed to an tween Lake Thoreau and a hillside, is interview and site walk on Friday, April 20, simple. Wind, water and sun may make the 2018, for the new Lakeport Dock Project. scenery and the Lakeport Cluster commu- Renard’s first words were to credit all the nity a great place to live, but the elements people who came together and shared their deteriorate wooden structures. talents, skills and time to help make the A close inspection of the dock revealed project a new reality. Renard emphasized among other failures, splintered and rotted the credit goes to them. Without everyone, wood, popped nails, pilings not driven far the Lakeport Dock Project and repairs to the enough into the ground or rock below the nearby bulkhead, would not be where they water, and deck framing not resting on the are today. pilings. “The project should hopefully begin The high drop from the dock down to the within the next two weeks,” said Renard. water to launch a boat appeared to make Nearly three years of hard work, commu- the maneuver difficult and possibly unsafe. nity involvement and input produced a de- Farther down the dock, the retaining wall sign and engineering specifications for a between Lake Thoreau and a hillside was beautiful and safe boat dock, one with rock- failing. Walking back down the long dock, solid stability and long-term life expectancy. the lighting on the adjacent path was bro- Renard explained there would also be a ken, vandalized. Renard reported other floating dock that would make launching See New Dock, Page 9

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The current dock and bulkhead exhibit deterioration. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2018 ❖ 7 Entertainment

Submit entertainment announcements Amphibians After Dark. 7 p.m. at fitness. Presentations on injury Lake Fairfax Park in Reston. Cost is prevention, proper form, personal at www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal- $6/$8. (7-Adult) Assist park safety, and workouts with endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. naturalists with a calling amphibian enthusiastic coaches. Contact Molly Photos/artwork encouraged. survey. Learn how to identify frogs Barrie at [email protected] or and toads by their calls as we explore visit the website ONGOING pools and ponds. Children must be www.RestonRunners.org. accompanied by a registered adult. Muscle Up Mondays. 6:30 p.m. Meets Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov. TUESDAY/MAY 1 Mondays, May through October, at Mother’s Day Pottery. 9:30-11:30 Pavilion at Reston Town Center, SATURDAY/APRIL 28 a.m. at Reston Community Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Free Fairfax Run for the Children. 8 a.m. 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. For fitness classes presented by CRUNCH at Fairfax County Courthouse ages 2-5. Paint a special mug for Fitness-Reston group instructors. (No Complex, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, mom to enjoy any day of the year. class on Memorial Day, May 28.) Call Fairfax. Join Fairfax Court Appointed Visit 571-267-5000 or visit Special Advocates (CASA) for the 8th www.restoncommunitycenter.com or crunchreston.com Facebook.com/ Annual 8K and 3K races. The call 703-476-4500. CrunchReston. superhero-themed race attracts Rebels, Masters, and Scoundrels: nearly 1,000 runners and walkers, TUESDAY, MAY 2 The Art of Star Wars. Through 250 volunteers, and raises almost Pajamarama. 7 p.m. at Reston April 29 at ArtInsights, Reston Town $85,000 each year to support Fairfax Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Center, Reston. New art by LucasFilm CASA’s advocacy work with abused Towne Dr., Reston. Come, wear your concept artist Bill Silvers and rare and neglected children in the PJs, bring a favorite stuffed animal images by movie campaign artist community. Participants can enjoy and join Busia Bear for favorite John Alvin will be on exhibit and for the after race celebration, including bedtime stories. All ages are welcome sale. Call 703-478-0778. Visit superhero meet and greets, a DJ, free to attend this preschool family www.artinsights.com. food, face painting, kids’ crafts, photo storytime. All ages. No registration Mr. Knick Knack! 10:30-11:15 a.m. booth, and more. Visit required. Call 703-689-2700. May through October. At Reston www.fairfaxrunforthechildren.com/. Town Center Pavilion. Free Independent Bookstore Day. Starts FRIDAY/MAY 4 performances of heart-centered 10:30 a.m. at Scrawl Books at Reston TGIF: Free Fridays. 5-7 p.m. at music for children. No performances Town Center, 19111 Freedom Drive, GRACE, Greater Reston Arts Center, on Memorial Day, Labor Day, or Reston. Ann Marie Stephens will read 12001 Market St., #103, Reston. Columbus Day. Visit Body Builder, Paper Quilt from her best-selling books, “Cy Creative Fun at GRACE. Visit www.restontowncenter.com/events. Makes a Friend” and “Scuba Dog.” www.restoncommunitycenter.com or Pet Supplies Drive. Through May 4, Visit www.scrawlbooks.com. call 703-476-4500. collection bins in building lobbies at Scout & Molly’s Anniversary Party. Baby & Me (Yoga). 10:30 a.m. at Reston Town Center has teamed up ‘Mike Cloud; Figure Studies’ 12-6 p.m. at 11944 Market St., Reston Regional Library, 11925 with GoodDogz.org of Reston to Reston. Join them for cake, gifts with Bowman Towne Dr., Reston. Bring collect supplies for organizations at Greater Reston Arts Center purchases, and surprises. In honor of your baby and you will both reap treating pets in need. Items such as anniversary, customers will receive benefits from this nurturing yoga dog beds, blankets, toys, grooming The Greater Reston Arts Cen- way we look. For the Leibovitz 10 percent off all purchases the workshop designed for the two of products, leashes, and crates can be ter (GRACE) is presenting Mike Orange collages, 26 of which entire weekend. Call 571-526-4185 you. Age 6 weeks to 15 months with donated in building lobby collection or visit adult. Register beginning April 20. bins. Visit gooddogz.org. Cloud: Figure Studies featuring are included in this exhibition, www.reston.scoutandmollys.com. Call 703-689-2700. Exhibit: This and That. Through May Brooklyn-based artists Mike and Paper Quilts Cloud mined Creative Dance Center 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at The Artists’ FRIDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 4-6 Cloud on view April 28–July 7. Annie Leibovitz’s photographs Performance. 3 p.m. at Reston Undertaking Gallery, 309 Mill St. in Town Center’s Fountain Square. Cinco De Mayo. At ArtInsights, 11921 Historic Occoquan. “This and That.” This is the first time Cloud’s for moments he could dissect Enjoy a free dance presentation with Freedom Drive, Reston. A portion of an features copper work by Anne work has been shown in the and repurpose to question sub- Creative Dance Center’s Performance all limited-edition art and framing Jordan of Fairfax; oil paintings by greater D.C. area. jective systems of perception. Troupe, ages 7-15, celebrating the sales will go to animal rescue Steve Myles of Reston; and turned excitement of Broadway musicals. charities. Call 703-478-0778 or visit wood by Greg Wandless of Fairfax. Figure Studies addresses how He plays with ideas of celebrity Visit www.cdcdance.com. artinsights.com. Meet the artists, Saturday, April 14, we read symbols, shapes, faces, and recognition in a poignant Delaney’s Book Drive. 4-5 p.m. at 1-5 p.m. Call 703-494-0584 or visit SATURDAY/MAY 5 and history. The exhibition in- presentation of humanity. 1713 Ascot Way, Reston. A record www.theartistsundertaking.com. number of kids are growing up in Native Plant Sale. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” cludes the artist’s critically ac- His work is held in private low-income households and many Runnymeade Park, 195 Herndon Through May 12 at Reston claimed series of Leibovitz Or- and public collections including public schools lack the funding and Pkwy., Herndon. Vendors for the sale Community Center’s CenterStage, ange collages, a selection of pa- The Bronx Museum, New York; resources to provide basic necessities, are Watermark Woods and Nature By 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. like books for their students. Help Design. The event is sponsored by Performance Dates are April 20, 21, per quilts, and painting. Lincoln Center, New York; and volunteers collect 2,000 used or new Friends of Runnymede Park. Visit 27, 28, 29*, May 4, 5, 6*, 11, 12, The title refers to the artistic the Metropolitan Museum of books for children in need. Visit www.frpweb.org. 2018. Curtain time is 8 p.m. except exercise of creating preparatory Art. www.barberafoundation.org/events/ SING! Books with Miss Emily. for April 29 and May 6 which are delaneys-book-drive-1. 10:30 a.m. at Reston Regional matinees with a 2 p.m. curtain. Cost drawings, often using live mod- Upcoming events include: Mike Cloud at GRACE - Opening Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Dr., is $27/adults; $23 students/seniors. els, to most exactly portray the Artist Talk — April 28, 4 p.m.; Reception. 5-7 p.m. at Greater Reston. Join Miss Emily for singing Visit restonplayers.org. human form. The exhibition is free and open to the public, Reston Arts Center, 12001 Market storytime with illustrated songs. Craig Moran: Spaced Out. Through St., #103, Reston. Cloud works with Cosponsored by the Friends of the May 29 at GRACE at Signature, organized around Cloud’s ver- Greater Reston Arts Center; collage, paint, language, and found Reston Regional Library. Age 2-5 11850 Freedom Drive, Reston. A sion of a prevalent scene in Re- Opening reception — April 28, imagery to question canonical ideas with adult. No registration required. D.C.-based painter known for his naissance history painting, The 5–7 p.m.; free and open to the that have become widely accepted as Call 703-689-2700. boldly patterned canvases, Moran’s non-metaphorical truths. Show runs Pet Fiesta! Exhibition and Pet newest body of work is a whirl-wind Rape of the Sabine Women, public, Greater Reston Arts April 28 through July 7. Visit Adoption. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Reston of exuberant colors and energetic entitled Cycle and Stable Center; Creative Responses — www.restonarts.org or call 703-471- Town Center Pavillion. Super pet shapes, evoking elements of the (2015). He does not follow in May 31: Presenter TBD; June 9242. adoption, paws-itively fun pet natural world and portraiture in a contests and fashion show, exhibitors dynamic flattened space. Call 703- the tradition of history painting 28: Tim Doud — 7 p.m.; free SUNDAY/APRIL 29 of pet resources, pet rescue and non- 471-9242 or visit per se with his depiction. In- and open to the public, Greater PRR Mighty Mile Race. 8 a.m. at profit groups. Presented by and www.restonarts.org. stead, he insists on his subject Reston Arts Center. Gallery Reston Town Center, Reston. benefiting GoodDogz.org. All on- Reston Concerts on the Town. Sponsored by Potomac River leash pets welcome. Free admission, 7:30-10 p.m. Saturdays, June through written language. hours: Tues–Sat, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Running, a fun-filled 1-mile race just rain or shine. Visit the website through August. At Reston Town Cloud asks us to question our For more information visit for kids, specifically designed for petfiesta.org. Center Pavilion, 11900 Market St. assumptions and look at the restonarts.org ages 6-14. Register at HHS Band Benefit Concert. 6 p.m. Music genres from around the nation www.prraces.com/mightymile. Call at Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn performed by live bands. Bring lawn 703-689-0999 or visit St., Herndon. Hosting Normandy chairs or picnic blankets. Free. Rain www.prraces.com. Kick-Off Celebration. Features live director of the School of Music at the or shine. Alcohol permitted at WEDNESDAY/APRIL 25 Strings on the Promenade - Harp performances by “The 5:55” and restaurants only. Visit College of Visual and Performing Arts Performances. 3-4 p.m. at The more. Support their trip to Normandy Book Sale www.restontowncenter.com/ . 5-8 p.m. at Reston Library, at George Mason University, will Promenade at Reston Town Center. to represent the USA at the 75th concerts. 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, perform selections from the classical Enjoy harp music on Sundays in Anniv of D-Day. Donations accepted Reston Farmers Market. Open Reston. Reston Friends Members repertoire. Visit the website at April, featuring Carmen Robinson at entrance and Saturdays, through Dec. 1, 8 a.m.- Night. From the latest popular titles olli.gmu.edu or call 703-503-3384. playing tunes for all ages: Celtic, www.herndonband.org/normandy. and classic favorites to the rare and noon at 1609 Washington Plaza N., FRIDAY/APRIL 27 rock, R&B and popular theme songs. Reston. Fairfax County Park unexpected fiction and non-fiction. Free. Visit SUNDAY/MAY 6 Harried Americans RoadShow. Authority markets are strictly The Reston Friends have something 7-9 www.restontowncenter.com. March for Babies. 8 a.m. registration; producer-only meaning that vendors for everyone. Members only. Visit p.m. at Cafe Montmartre, 1625 9 a.m. walk. at Reston Town Center, must grow or make from scratch www.restonlibraryfriends.com. Washington Plaza N., Reston. The MONDAY/APRIL 30 11900 Market St., Reston. Support featured artist for this month’s show everything they bring to market. Call THURSDAY/APRIL 26 Women’s Training Program. 6:30-8 the March of Dimes for the health of 703-642-0128 or visit is Argentinian guitarist/composer, p.m. at South Lakes High School, all moms and babies with a 3-mile Classical Piano Concert. 2:15 p.m. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Cristian Perez. Tickets are $10 and 11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston. walk, then celebrate the efforts with at Reston Community Center Hunters farmersmarkets. may be purchased online at Reston Runners Women’s Training lunch, DJ, and family fun. Call 571- Woods CenterStage, 2310 Colts Neck p.m. If interested, email harriedamericans.com or at the door. Program will help walkers, runners 257-2305 or visit Road, Reston. Dr. Linda A. Monson, [email protected] for more. Or call 571-308-8637. and those in between improve their marchforbabies.com. 8 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News New Dock

From Page 7 bollards had deteriorated. He acknowl- edged there was a dark corner on the lakeside path without any lighting. At the very end of the dock, water cut under an eroded wedge of land. Renard shared that all concerns would be addressed in the project with new construc- Photo by Mercia Hobs tion completed or remediation. Renard said that in the design plans, the old dock would be demolished. The new structure would include a floating platform for launching smaller boats more safely and comfortably. Renard said almost all the old pilings would Erosion and invasive plants compro- be removed and new pilings driven to a sig- mise a split of land that abuts the nificantly deeper depth. current dock. Bio-logs will be in- on/The Connection An underground crushed stone barrier stalled to stop the erosion and inva- and silt screen would be built along the sive plants removed. The new dock shore to protect the new dock and the lake, will be sited away from the land. Renard said. The bollards would be replaced and the new one(s) installed in the dark contractor over three years ago. About four area. months ago, the Reston Design Review As for the eroded split of land that abut- Board approved the design. Two months ted the dock, bio-logs would be placed there ago, a Virginia Class A contractor was se- to change the slope and reduce erosion. In- lected and placed under contract. The vasive species would be removed and new project is currently in the permit approval plantings brought in to improve the water process with Fairfax County. Renard com- quality. “Much of this work will be done by mented the process is “taking longer than community volunteers,” said Renard. expected since the County is treating the dock as a commercial structure because it RENARD said that they began the process is being constructed by an HOA rather than of designing the new dock and selecting a an individual.”

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he Virginia Department of TTransportation held a Screenshot photo VDOT materials public information meet- ing on Monday, April 16, at Forest Edge Elementary School in Reston about plans to improve safety and operations on the one-lane Hunter Mill Road bridge over Colvin Run. In the project overview provided at the meeting, VDOT stated the purpose of the project is to “re- place the weight-restricted one- lane Hunter Mill Road Bridge over Colvin Run with a two-lane bridge Image of Route 674 (Hunter Mill Road) over Colvin Run to improve safety and operations.” as seen in materials provided to the public at the The improvements would “ex- recent VDOT Public Information Meeting. pand the bridge to two lanes with four-foot side shoulders, including 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA projects, or during business hours a new concrete bridge deck and 22030, or email at VDOT’s Northern Virginia Dis- abutments.” [email protected]. trict Office at 4975 Alliance Drive VDOT wants citizens to know Reference “Hunter Mill Road over in Fairfax. they can still provide written com- Colvin Run” in the subject line. Call ahead at 703-259-2606 or ments by submitting them by April Citizens can review the project TTY/TDD 711 to ensure appropri- 26, to Brian Morrison, P.E., Virginia information at the VDOT project ate personnel are available to an- Department of Transportation, website, www.virginiadot.org/ swer questions.

10 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin You Mean Submit civic/community announcements at ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and Tomorrow artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event. Tuesday? VOLUNTEERS NEEDED By KENNETH B. LOURIE Volunteers Needed for Northern Virginia Not that deadlines don’t happen in the Fine Arts Festival. At Reston Town Center, newspaper business; of course they do, every 11900 Market St., Reston. Greater Reston Art Tuesday for us weeklies. But when combined Center’s (GRACE’s) largest annual fundraiser. with my usual post-chemotherapy malaise, it May 18-20. Draws up to 30,000 visitors. Over is a bit more challenging. More so when the 500 volunteers are needed. Volunteers perform deadline is tightened up due to the nature of a variety of roles including setting up with the hitting and occasionally missing in-house com- logistics crew, welcoming and booth sitting for participating artists as part of the Artist munications, which is also not unreasonable Hospitality entourage, welcoming visitors and given the multiple demands multi tasking accepting donations for GRACE as a Festival imposes. Ambassador, or helping young artists with their Compounding this task even more is that creations in the Family Art Park. Visit until I’m back to semi post-chemo normal, in restonarts.org/fineartsfestival. the interim, I am not eating too much, not The Herndon High School PTSA is in need of a sleeping well, have low energy (related to the treasurer, but anyone interested in serving on previous two deficiencies), my hands are the board is welcome. The HHS PTSA works to shaky, my balance is off and I’m having some provide connections between students, teacher and parents. They offer mini-grants to teachers, difficulty focusing. It’s a good thing I’m sitting scholarships and achievement awards to at a desk while attempting to write this col- students as well as appreciation events for staff. umn because operating any heavy machinery Email [email protected] would definitely be out of the question. What STEM Professionals Needed. Help assist K-12 I need to do is mind my own business. STEM teachers as part of the American Business which at the moment involves Association for the Advancement of Science’s fending off my buff-colored male cat, Chino, STEM Volunteer Program, stemvolunteers.org, as he angles to sit on my writing pad as I move during the 2018-19 school year. In the 2017-18 him from left to right – and then right to left school year, there are 85 volunteers in six Northern Virginia school districts. Contact Don since he won’t take “Chino, move!” for a Rea at 571-551- 2488, or [email protected]. directive. But if I know anything, other than Volunteer Adult Mentors Needed. Help assist what to expect post chemo, I also know what the Department of Family Services’ BeFriendA- to expect from Chino – or any of the other Child mentoring program. Mentors provide cats we manage: independence, as any fellow opportunities for companionship, guidance and cat owner knows. Unlike a “true and loyal support to children who have been abused and dog,” a cat, generally speaking, is not inclined neglected, or are at risk of abuse and neglect. to respond to your commands, well, too many Contact Ibrahim Khalil at of them, anyway. Nor are they likely to [email protected] or 703-324- 4547. respond to any physical discipline and/or pushing/pulling/redirecting. Invariably, if you PARENTS HELPING PARENTS push, they pull. If you pull, they push. Parent Support Partners, a service of the How Chino knows I’m not feeling well and Healthy Minds Fairfax initiative, are all parents on an unanticipated and abbreviated dead- who have received training and are qualitied to line, I’ll never know. But rather than leave me offer education, support and assistance at no to it, he’ll interfere every way possible: nuz- cost to families or caregivers. They provide zling, nudging, leaning, rubbing, meowing, reliable information that families can use in moving about and plopping down when all decision-making and are familiar with services and resources that can help families in distress. else fails. If you love cats as we do, this is their Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ charm. If you don’t love them and their antics, healthymindsfairfax or www.nami- I can see how this kind of behavior can be northernvirginia.org/parent-peer-support.html. very frustrating. I mean, with all this activity, it’s difficult to SATURDAY/APRIL 28 think about what I’m supposed to be doing A Community Conversation about the when I’m so busy preventing things from get- Opioid Crisis. 1-5 p.m. at Epiphany Episcopal ting done. I imagine Chino thinks he’s doing Church, 3301 Hidden Meadow Drive, Herndon. me a favor, being so affectionate and so in the For students in 7th-12th grades and their parents. Register at epiphanyes.org/occc. Visit way. Maybe he thinks he’s contributing to the www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services- creative process by sitting in the middle of my board/news/2018/battling-opioid-crisis. writing pad? In a way, maybe he is. He’s forc- ing me to concentrate. Moreover, he’s forcing SATURDAY/MAY 5 me to focus on this most immediate task Free Sober Rides. Saturday, May 5, 7 p.m. which, at the moment, has me fending him off through Sunday, May, 6, 4 a.m. Area residents, with my left wrist while I’m scribbling prose 21 and older, may download Lyft to their with my right hand. Oddly enough, it might phones, then enter a code in the app’s “Promo” be working as I’m three-quarters finished with section to receive a no cost (up to $15) safe ride home. WRAP’s SoberRide promo code will be this column which 30 minutes ago was a posted at 5 p.m. on May 5 on weekend task until it became a today/Tuesday www.SoberRide.com. The SoberRide code is task. valid for the first 1,500 Lyft users who enter it. Now if I didn’t have a CT scan and lower abdomen MRI scheduled for Wednesday, I’d THURSDAY/MAY 10 have a bit more time to sort out the details of Open House and Public Hearing. 5:30 p.m. at writing this column. Unfortunately, post- NVTA Office, 3040 Williams Drive, Suite 200, chemo, mid-newspaper deadline and pre- Fairfax. The Northern Virginia Transportation scan is a triple threat which sometimes can Authority has released 60 candidate projects and related information for its inaugural FY 2018- impose its will. A ‘will’ which I take personally 2023 Six Year Program for public comment. The so I will persevere and complete this column open house will start at 5:30 p.m. and the public with one final paragraph now that Chino has hearing will commence following a 7 p.m. left my desk and likely ended up on some presentation on the six year program. Pre- unoccupied couch to sleep; he’s had a big registration is open for those who would like to day. speak at the public hearing. Pre-register to speak All kidding aside, if there’s one behavior I in one of three ways: e-mail: need more than any other during these dead- [email protected]; phone: line triple threats, it’s companionship. Because 703-642-4652 or in person on May 10, 2018 of Chino and our other four cats: Andrew, from 5:30-7 p.m. Visit www.TheNoVaAuthority.org. Sloane, Biscuit and Twinkle, I am never alone Reston’s Early Advertising. 7 p.m. at Reston and always have someone to talk to who, Community Center, Lake Anne, Jo Ann Rose occasionally talks back. Not that we under- Gallery. Chris Rooney will present a talk on the stand one another, but it’s giving and getting, print advertising campaigns of Reston during its and it’s loving and affecting – me and my can- first decade and how they relate to the creative cer; and everything in between. revolution of Madison Avenue in the 1960s. For details, visit https://www.restonmuseum.org/ Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. programs. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2018 ❖ 11 Opinion Reston

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believe the additional revenue is an important investment needed 1606 King Street to shore up the foundation on which our quality of life rests.” Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Free digital edition delivered to By Sharon Bulova month. Since February, our offices have re- Prevention, the expansion of Diversion First your email box. Go to Chairman, Fairfax ceived hundreds, if not thousands, of letters, and Opportunity Neighborhoods, additional connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe County Board of e-mail messages, phone calls and personal vis- slots for Early Childhood programs, and fund- Supervisors its from our constituents. ing to address the Opioid Crisis; NEWS DEPARTMENT: The Budget “mood” this year was harmonic, ❖ Provides an increase in funding for Metro [email protected] uring today’s thanks to an Advertised Budget that I believe (pending a long-term solution), VRE and our [April 24] hit all of the right notes. Connector Bus System. Kemal Kurspahic ❖ Board of Su The Budget that we are about to “Mark-Up,” While this Mark-Up package includes a 2 cent Editor 703-778-9414 D [email protected] pervisors Sharon or amend, is based on a tax rate of $1.15. The increase in the real estate tax rate, an increase Meeting, the Board marked Bulova package: of $241 on the average annual tax bill, I be- Mercia Hobson up the FY2019 Advertised ❖ Fully funds the School Board’s request, lieve the additional revenue is an important Community Reporter Budget by a vote of 8-2. Formal adoption of bringing teachers’ salaries into competitive investment needed to shore up the foundation [email protected] the budget will take place on May 1. I would alignment with our sister jurisdictions in the on which our quality of life rests. I want to Andrea Worker like to share with you my remarks prior to our region; thank Budget Committee Chairman Jeff McKay Contributing Writer vote this morning: ❖ Overall support for our school system is for his excellent work bringing this Mark-Up [email protected] The process for adopting the County Budget increased by $91.49 million or 4.22 percent Package to the Board today, along with Bud- every year is all about community engagement. over Fiscal Year 2018, with 52.8 percent of our get Guidance that addresses issues discussed Jean Card Fiscal Year 2019 is no exception, with Budget General Fund Budget going to schools; during budget deliberations with each of our Production Editor [email protected] Forums and Town Hall Meetings hosted in each ❖ Fully funds compensation for our County colleagues. Adoption of a Budget every year re- of our nine Districts, Budget Committee meet- employees with a 2.25 percent Market Rate quires the good faith collaboration of each mem- ings (which included our partners on the Adjustment, Performance, Merit and Longev- ber or our Board and I appreciate everyone’s ADVERTISING: School Board), and three days of public hear- ity increases; willingness to come together on a Budget pro- For advertising information ings on the Advertised Budget earlier this ❖ Includes funding for Fairfax First, Gang cess that moves Fairfax County forward. [email protected] 703-778-9431

Debbie Funk Display Advertising/National Sales Reston Association-Two Steps Forward 703-778-9444 [email protected] By John Lovaas tune of $700,000 - member/ Treasurer smoothly however. Reston Impact Producer/Host 800,000 range per Eric Carr further The long-delayed process of David Griffin Marketing Assistant year, and has little to strengthens financial adopting straightforward ethics 703-778-9431 hat is going on at show for it. management. The re- policies and procedures started [email protected] the Reston Asso- The Board must location of Victoria under the prior Board is still hung ciation? There is a finish the job. It White, the Hunters up in the new Board. The lack of Classified & Employment W Advertising lot of confusion in should unload the Woods Board rep, was an effective conflict of interest re- 703-778-9431 the community as a result of the external attorneys also a blow to re- porting became a real problem in recent turmoil following changes who amount to glori- forms. The Board the last few years. at the top among both professional fied debt collec- needs to move The new Board majority vowed Editor & Publisher staff and the Board of Directors. tors and sketchy quickly to fill to complete and install a new Mary Kimm From here, it appears that the or- land-use legal Independent Progressive that vacancy straightforward policy with teeth. [email protected] @MaryKimm ganization is on the right track services. with a quality This still has not been completed. with a couple of moves and criti- Now that Sherri has stepped replacement. Progress in this area will be one Executive Vice President cally needed internal reforms dur- aside as President, new President Overall, the Board majority that more test to see if Mr. Bobzien can Jerry Vernon ing the presidency of Sherri David Bobzien, himself an attor- emerged just over one year ago continue the forward movement 703-549-0004 Hebert. Further progress will ney (former Fairfax County Attor- has made substantial progress in begun a year ago. [email protected] hinge on filling key positions and ney), needs to lead in wielding a repairing the failed financial and The other keys to reforming and Editor in Chief on the performance of new people scalpel, better an axe, in this area. administrative management of reinvigorating Reston Association Steven Mauren in the organization. The just announced departure of RA. Besides the progress in restor- besides the performance of a new Managing Editor Here’s what I mean. Chief Financial Officer Robert ing financial controls and getting President and replacement of Mr. Kemal Kurspahic The first key personnel change Woods, a change set in motion out from under the Tetra/Lake Woods and Ms. White will be the Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly, was the removal of CEO Cate before the CEO’s removal, is a House debt overhang, the Hebert- performance of newly elected Ali Khaligh Fulkerson, who couldn’t recover blow. Woods is an experienced, led Board has moved to regular- Board members Andy Sigle (1 year Production Manager: from the disaster of the Tetra/Lake skilled CFO and was a vital cog in ize RA’s contracting procedures. At-Large seat) and Ven Iyer (At- Geovani Flores House acquisition and rehab and the financial system reform. These procedures worked effi- Large). Andy is an experienced the deterioration of management Fortunately, Sridhar Ganesan, ciently back when I served on the candidate and has served one CIRCULATION and financial systems during that now Board Vice President, has Board, but failed completely dur- Board term previously while Ven [email protected] time. similar strengths and can help fill ing the Tetra acquisition and re- is brand new and still learning the Also, the Board moved forward in until a new CFO is brought hab period. Hopefully, now we will ropes. to hire a broad-gauged in-house aboard. see competitive bidding restored All in all, I am optimistic the new attorney (Anthony Champ) at a It was Ganesan who engineered as the absolute norm it once was. RA team will be successful in re- reasonable 6-figure salary, pre- both RA’s historic assessment re- The Board has also instituted a storing management and financial sumably to replace RA’s high duction and paying off of the Lake constructive Whistleblower policy, systems and improving efficiency priced band of external lawyers. House debt. a step toward restored transpar- and cost reductions! We will re- In my view, RA has way overspent The restructuring of a weak Fis- ency. turn to this subject in the months on outside legal services — to the cal Committee now led by Board Not everything is moving so ahead. 12 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com