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Rose Faul and her hus- band Mike Faul with Kathleen Jacoby, Herndon High School Band Director. Business owner Mike Faul has announced a contest to challenge other busi- nesses in Herndon to decorate their store- frontsfronts forfor thethe patrioticpatriotic holidays from May 10 to thethe 4th4th ofof July.July.

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2 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Herndon Police News Department’s officer Eddie Stapleton, Photo by Reena Singh/ The Connection Corporal Chris- topher Farbry, Chief Maggie DeBoard, of- ficer Stephen Monahan and officer Ron Eicke during a lunch stop in Fairfax.

Photo by Reena Singh/ The Connection Photo Riding for the Fallen By Reena Singh training season kept many of- Lisa Merkel chats excitably at Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern after finding out she won the The Connection ficers from practicing properly. Herndon Town election for mayor. “Because the winter was so olice officers from all harsh, it was hard to train out- P over the country vowed doors,” he said. “At the end of Two New Members to “ride for those who the day, though, it’s not about died” this week. the pain we feel. It’s about who Police Unity Tour Chapter IV we’re riding for. That’s what - also known as the Virginia keeps me going.” Added to Town Council chapter - challenged officers on Deputy Chief Tammy Hooper a three day bicycle tour from rode the tour for the first time wo new residents will join “Even though I won’t be knock- Richmond to D.C. in memory this year to honor Charlie Hill, Tthe town council in July. ing on doors this weekend, I will for fallen officers. an officer who died 25 years Jennifer Baker and continue to be open-minded and Before the last stop at Robert ago. Stephen Lee Mitchell were voted analytical,” she said. F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, “It’s also my 25th year on the into their new positions during the The councilmember who re- Photo contributed the group of 122 officers and police department, so I thought town election on May 6 at the ceives the most votes typically is loved ones of fallen police it would be a good tribute,” she community center. appointed the vice mayor. stopped for lunch at McConnell said, showing the blue metal “I was certainly hopeful that my Jasbinder Singh was ousted Public Safety and Transporta- bracelet on her wrist with Hill’s hard work paid off and that my from the council dais when he lost tion Operations Center Monday name on it. message would resonate in the his election for mayor in 2012. He in Fairfax as a tribute to the According to odmp.org, Hill community,” said Baker. “However, served one term previously as a county most the officers served. was killed in March 1989 after I did not know I would be the council member. “We had a good group of opening fire on a drug dealer Jennifer Baker, a new face number one vote-getter.” “I had been working with the people this year,” said Herndon who held a gun to a hostage’s for town council, gains the Additionally, Jasbinder Singh immigrant community, and I felt Police Chief and Chapter IV head, demanding that his debt most votes during this was elected as a council member someone needed to protect their President Maggie DeBoard. “A get paid. The suspect had year’s election. again after a two year absence. interests,” he said. lot of them never knew each enough time to open fire before The town council, which is voted biannually at Singh has lived in Herndon for other, but now we’re like fam- he was killed, mortally wound- large, will be Baker with 1,281 votes, Grace Han Wolf 33 years and rents out a building for tenants in town. ily.” ing Hill and injuring a second with 1,256 votes, Sheila Olem with 1,211 votes, His initial reaction to the election was that he was She said seven family mem- officer. Singh with 1,197 votes, Mitchell with 1,126 votes surprised more of the community’s immigrant popu- bers of fallen officers joined the Hooper said she met Hill dur- and Dave Kirby with 1,107 votes. lation did not take the time to vote, and those who tour this year. She also noted ing police academy on the Mitchell, the youngest council member, said that did were younger members of the population. that some of the officers came shooting range, where he was his age has no impact on his will to serve his com- He said his time off from serving on the council from as far away as Las Vegas an instructor. munity. Rather, it is his passion. Although he grew gave him time to find out about Herndon’s deeper and Ohio. Lucas County Sheriff’s De- up in Herndon, he has visited Costa Rica on-and-off issues. He began writing blog posts in his website, Last year, the event raised partment Deputy Rob for nine years and is fluent in Spanish. http://herndonopinion.com, about his feelings about $1.7 million towards the Na- Sehermerhorn came down “I moved to Latin America for a while,” he said. council and town matters. tional Law Enforcement Offic- from Ohio to ride with the Vir- “Every time I traveled, I realized how special and “We must ask questions and get to the details of ers Memorial Fund. To ride, ginia chapter. unique Herndon is.” matters,” he said. each bicyclist must raise at least “My friend, Keith Dressel, He went to University of North Carolina - $1,700, she said. Many of the died in the line of duty,” he Wilmington and spent three months teaching En- LISA MERKEL remains mayor, beating Connie police - most dressed in official said. “He interrupted a drug glish and surfing in Costa Rica. In 2011, he found Hutchinson 1,308-1,066, according to tallies made Police Unity Tour uniforms - bust.” Dressel, with Toledo Po- his way back to the town where four of his past gen- at the Herndon Community Center. showed slight signs of pain af- lice Department, was shot by a erations settled down. He now works as a residen- “I think this is a sign that the town is open and ter the three day cycle event juvenile suspect in the chest tial mortgage loan officer at Virginia Heritage Bank. excited about the possibility of the metro station,” despite the rigorous training when he pursued him by foot. “I’m super excited to represent the town and make said Merkel. many go through on the job. Sehermerhorn wanted to honor sure it’s preserved,” he said. She said she was happy that her positive campaign “This is the most difficult his friend by riding what he worked in her favor, winning her another two years chapters to ride because of the considered to be a very difficult BAKER moved away from home as well. However, as mayor. hills,” said DeBoard. course. He joked that New J unlike Mitchell, her hometown is more than 300 “To those running who took the high road and stuck miles away in Endicott, N.Y. to the positive issues, I want to thank them from the THE COURSE’S FIRST JERSEY’S COURSE - mostly “Even though I grew up in a small town in upstate bottom of my heart,” said Merkel. “That’s what STOP after departing Rich- flat - would have been more New York and went to college there, Herndon is home Herndon is all about.” mond is Charlottesville. The similar to cycling in Ohio. for me,” she said. Hutchinson, who had served as the Herndon Vice cyclists then head through the “You can’t say enough nice She has lived in town for 10 years now - and offers Mayor, was proud of the support she gained during foothills of the Blue Ridge things about the people that a fresh perspective - but felt she lacked the name her election. Mountains to Warrington and put this together,” he said. “You recognition other candidates had when she began “I felt very honored to have the really strong sup- Fairfax before finishing in don’t have to worry about noth- campaigning. To make up for it, she said she knocked port I had from the Herndon residents,” she said af- Washington, D.C. ing but riding. I can’t wait to on nearly 2,300 doors to get to know all the resi- ter the election results were posted at HCC. “I feel HPD officer Steven Monahan actually practice and come dents and find out what their needs were. honored to represent the town as I had. I think there’ll said the weather during prime again next year.” She also is fluent in Spanish, she said. be a lot of good debate on the council.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2014 ❖ 3 News Potter’s Fire Issues Holiday Challenge Fife and Drum Corp highlight fundraising event.

By Ryan Dunn 2013 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade and greeting The Connection Honor Flight attendees at Dulles International Air- port. The entry deadline to participate in the contest embers of Herndon High School (HHS) has been extended to May 25. “It is a great idea, it MBand participated in the American Origi- will bring the community together,” said David nals Fife and Drum Corps performance Meyers, owner of the Green Lizard Cycling located in a kickoff celebration for a fundraiser sponsored in downtown Herndon. Members of the American Originals Fife and Drum Corps by local ceramics business Potter’s Fire on May 10. All town businesses located north/east of the in- played in front of the Herndon Depot Station on Satur- The Potter’s Fire Throwdown is a contest to chal- tersection of Center and Elden streets and south/ day, May 10 at noon. This show was to kickoff a lenge other businesses in Herndon to decorate their west of Monroe Street have been encouraged to fill fundraiser event sponsored by Potter’s Fire. storefronts for the patriotic holidays from May 10 to out an application to participate in the contest. Judg- the 4th of July. The business with the best decora- ing will be done by a panel of judges from the Coun- tions will win a trophy designed at Potter’s Fire. cil for the Arts of Herndon. Decorations must be up

Photos by Donations for the event will be divided between The by Memorial Day 2014, and must remain in place Fisher House Foundation and The Pride of Herndon until July 6. The grand champion of the event will Marching Band. “Every dime will be going back to be awarded The Patriot’s Cup. “It will be handmade

charity,” said Mike Faul, owner of Potter’s Fire. right here in Herndon, and inlaid with fine gold, it Ryan Dunn will be something a business can hold for one year,” TWO HERNDON HIGH STUDENTS participat- said Faul. “We do not intend to let go of this trophy ing in the May 10 musical performance were fresh- lightly.” men Rebecca Yu and Shennan O’Day. “It is good to The evening of April 22, Faul gave a presentation / The Connection know local businesses are willing to contribute to at a Town of Herndon Council Public Session explain- the community,” said O’Day. “We are a group of all ing the purposes of the Potter’s Fire Throwdown. ages and we enjoy entertaining audiences of all “This is not just about a contest and a trophy but an types,” said Jared Conway, who has been playing with opportunity to celebrate those individuals who have the American Originals Fife and Drum Corps for given and laid down their lives for us in both large seven years. ways, both day in and day out,” said Faul. “We are pleased Potter’s Fire has chosen to sup- “It is an invitation to participate in community art.” The American Originals Fife and Drum Corps played in port the HHS Band program through this event,” said The theme chosen for the event as declared by downtown Herndon to kickoff a fundraiser sponsored Kathleen Jacoby, HHS Band Director. Several recent Herndon Mayor Lisa Merkel is Celebrating Home- by local business Potter’s Fire. Participating in the HHS Band events have included marching in the town Heroes. show were several Herndon High students.

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Whether made of melamine. “It is perfect held on a patio, deck or veranda, for outdoor entertaining because the necessary logistics for coordi- it’s durable and won’t break if nating even a simple gathering can dropped,” said Courtney Thomas be daunting. of The Picket Fence in Burke. “A Local tastemakers have unveiled bright serving tray or bowl adds the latest in elegant accessories, some fun to outdoor dining.” colorful furnishings and creative Whether from one’s own garden strategies for transforming a or a favorite florist, no smartly Photo by Marilyn Campbell simple outdoor party into a chic dressed table is complete without When guests arrive and see fresh flowers, it signals to them that the event is special and elegant endeavor. From fresh foliage. “Flowers go without and festive, says Victoria Sanchez of Victoria at Home in Old Town Alexandria. serveware and centerpieces to lighting and cushions, style gurus explain how you can keep your “Flowers go without saying. They add cool while hosting a warm weather event. color, and when your guests walk in and “We love using our indoor-out- door rugs as the starting point for see fresh flowers, it signals to them that decorating outdoor spaces,” said the event is special and festive. Ann O’Shields of The Nest Egg in Fairfax. “We have a huge selection — Victoria Sanchez, Victoria at Home of patterns and colors from Dash & Albert that are perfect for saying,” said Sanchez. “They add goes back to color theory — stay grounding your space and creat- color, and when your guests walk with a color wheel,” said Sanchez. ing an area to entertain.” in and see fresh flowers, it signals “Opposites sides of the color wheel Marrying comfort and style in to them that the event is special are always safe, like orange and outdoor seating can transform vir- and festive.” blue. tually any space into a festive oa- To create bouquets with bursts Use lighting to create ambience. sis, say designers. 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Photos contributed Wins Three Straight The South Lakes baseball team beat Langley 12-2 on May 9, giving the Seahawks three straight victories. Entering its regular-season finale against Hayfield on Tuesday, South Lakes had won six of seven games after returning from spring break action in South Carolina. The Conference 6 tournament begins Friday, May 16. From left, Thomas and Jack with many bags of donated baseball clothing items. Herndon Baseball Supporting Baseball in Cuba Beats Westfield The Herndon baseball team defeated Westfield 2-0 on May 9, erndon area sixth graders Jack Connell improving its record to 9-6. The victory snapped a two-game and Thomas Latham, members of Floris losing skid. HUMC’s Crossroads youth program, re- Herndon faced Centreville on Tuesday, after The Connection’s cently coordinated the donation of over deadline. The Hornets will close the regular season at Oakton on 125 items of gently used baseball uniforms. The Friday, May 16. The Conference 5 tournament begins Tuesday, clothing—jerseys, pants and caps—will be taken by May 20. the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission to Cuba on May 22, where they will be given to local youth. The boys were told about Cubans’ love of baseball Herndon Softball Wins 2 of 3 by mission team coordinator and Floris member, Aldo The Herndon softball team earned wins against Chantilly (4- Gonzalez. On Opening Day, they invited their team 1) and Tuscarora (10-1) before losing to Westfield (2-0) on May and the CYA league to help the mission group’s ef- 9. The Hornets entered Tuesday’s matchup against Centreville forts to support the local Cuban community. with a 7-8 record. Herndon will conclude the regular season with a pair of games against Oakton — at home on Wednesday, May 14, and on the road Friday, May 16, before competing in the Jack Connell and Conference 5 tournament. Thomas Latham. Langley Girls Lax Continues Solid Season

he Langley girls’ lacrosse team. team concluded its regu- The Saxons beat Marshall hand- T ily, 19-11, with close to a 10-goal lar season with a 13-6 vic- Langley tory over South Lakes on May 12. lead midway through the first half. sophomore The Saxons will enter the Confer- Goals were scored by Duenkel Morgan ence 6 tournament on Thursday, (6 with 1 assist), senior Katherine Kuligowski, May 15 with a 7-4 record. Gallo (3 with 1 assist), freshman right, Langley started off the season Anna Hofgard (3 with 1 assist), battles for strong, winning its first three junior co-captain Aubrey Zarella one of her matches, but then hit a tough pe- (2), junior Nicole Lee (2), sopho- many riod right before Spring Break more Morgan Kuligowski (2 with ground ball when they played arguably three 1 assist) and Clubb (1 with 1 as- pickups of the top teams in the state — sist). Junior Bethany Bacso also against reigning champion Madison, contributed three helpers. Stone Westfield, and Oakton — losing to Freshman goalie Megan O’Hara Bridge. all three despite some spirited play. played another strong game, sav- Then, between the week off and ing close to 50 percent of the shots Photo she faced. some rainouts, Langley didn’t play contributed another game for three weeks. So, “The team really played a strong two weeks ago, they were excited game against a good opponent, to take on Stone Bridge (11-2), and they really rebounded from and prove their mettle. the tough Stone Bridge loss last The Stone Bridge game on May the Bulldogs took a timeout, re- yellow cards. Going into a May 9 contest week,” Langley head coach 3 started off well for the Saxons, grouped, and then proceeded to Despite these challenges, the against the Marshall Statesmen, Rebecca Watkins said. “We con- with Langley sprinting to a 7-1 dominate the Saxons for the next Saxons rallied and scored two the Langley Saxons were looking tinue to get scoring from a wide lead behind a flurry of goals by half hour of the game, helped by goals and had a game-tying goal forward to playing an opponent variety of players, and I feel we sophomore Halle Duenkel and se- a flurry of fouls handed out to the called back before dropping the with a strong record (9-3) and are in a good place before start- nior co-captain Lauren Clubb. But, frustrated Saxons, including five tight contest, 11-10. proving they could beat a top ing the playoffs.” 8 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

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