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www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJanuary 14-20, 2009 ❖ Volume XXIII, Number 2 Read us online at connectionnewspapers.comReston Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2009 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-917-6451 or [email protected] Stream Restoration Plans Adjusted Howell Goes WSSI attempts to To Richmond minimize tree removal. Senator discusses bills ollowing public outcry over the number of trees that were taken she plans to introduce. Fdown during the restoration of the tate Sen. Janet lower portion of the Snakeden Howell (D-32) Watershed, Wetland Studies and Solutions S headed to Rich- Inc. (WSSI) has revised plans for the pend- mond Jan. 11 for the ing restoration of the Glade Watershed. 2009 Virginia General WSSI president Mike Rolband said plans Assembly session. The were adjusted to save as many trees as pos- following are a few of sible. “I’m trying to find the most palatable the bills she plans to solution,” he said. introduce in the state Plans for restoration of the first three of legislature. Howell the Glade’s six “reaches” will be up for ap- proval by the Reston Association’s Design “No Excuse” Absentee Voting – A bill Review Board Jan. 27.

Contributed that has been publicly backed by Gov. Tim Kaine (D), this legislation would allow THE COMPANY conducted a wildlife habi- people to vote early at in-person locations tat evaluation of the watershed and has without having to “qualify” for an absentee adjusted the limits of construction to avoid ballot. Currently, residents must provide one important habitats as much as possible, of 10 stated reasons — such as being away Yellow space around the streams indicates the limits of construction on Rolband said. Also, he said, the company at school, sickly or stationed with the mili- Glade reaches 1 and 1A. The map on the left is the original plan and the has delineated its exact access routes and tary overseas — to vote in-person before map on the right represents the revised plan. The construction area was construction areas and marked all trees that election day. shaved from 2.9 acres down to 2.1 acres. are to be removed so that citizens will know Howell said she has introduced this bill what to expect. Where water comes from in the past, but feels it will have more trac- drainpipes, the streambed cannot be raised popular with fireflies. “We were going to Snakeden Watershed had protested when tion this year, given Kaine’s support and the as is being done elsewhere, so workers will go there because there are no trees, but workers at first used the trails there, he said record-breaking number of residents who now put up walls around the ends of those because of the fireflies we’ll now not go that neighbors of the Glade seemed to prefer voted absentee in the November 2008 elec- pipes rather than widening the streambed direction and use a different access route,” closing the trails to taking down trees. tion. to accommodate the flow. And a couple of Rolband said, noting that workers instead Rolband noted that restoration of the the bridges that are being replaced are to would simply “truck it a lot further.” Glade watershed would never have re- Tobacco Tax Increase – In another be moved, so as not to disturb trees that On Reach 2, the company eliminated sembled the sort of large-scale work that measure supported by the governor, Howell have grown up around them since their plans for a section that was some dis- was done along the badly eroded lower will introduce legislation that includes a 30- original construction. tance away from the main stream, in or- reaches of the Snakeden. “It’s just a totally cent tax increase per pack of cigarettes, Along the first reach, WSSI now plans to der to avoid clearing a lot of trees for an different scale,” he said. bringing the total tax up to 60 cents per use the swimming pool and tennis court access route, and a planned construction Asked if he had encountered such oppo- pack. parking lots to house equipment, rather entrance and stockpile area were ad- sition from residents before, Rolband said According to the state senator, Virginia than clearing an area. “Originally, people justed to avoid a spot where lady slip- he had never run up against such resistance would still fall well below the national av- didn’t want us to shut the tennis court park- pers grow. as he has in Reston in the 18 years he has erage for a cigarette pack tax, which is ing lot down,” Rolband said, noting that a been in business. But, he acknowledged, $1.11. The measure is meant to raise $147 few people still were not pleased with the THE MOST SIGNIFICANT change, par- “We are in people’s backyard and it’s dis- million to help cover health-care costs in arrangement. ticularly along the third reach, Rolband said, concerting to have change.” the state budget. Plans for another stockpile area, as well is that workers will now close down exist- He also said WSSI had received “an amaz- Howell expects challenges to the legisla- as an access route, around Reach 3 were ing trails and use them for access whenever ing number” of phone calls and e-mails from tion, particularly from Republicans in the also struck after residents pointed out that possible, rather than clearing access routes. Reston residents who supported the project. House of Delegates. the place planned to house equipment was Although some residents around the — Mike DiCicco “The speaker has already said it is dead on arrival in the house,” said Howell. Assessment Increase a ‘Compromise’ Gun Show “Loophole” – The bill would require all people selling guns at gun due to the current economic downturn, the association is anticipating less of a payoff shows to perform a background check on Reston Association rate would have had to rise to $500 to keep from its investments than it expected a year the person purchasing their weapon. Cur- raises planned assess- all other expectations on track. ago. Also, falling real estate assessments rently, only licensed dealers must perform After long debate at a meeting on Dec. mean more households will qualify for the background checks before selling a gun at ment to cover losses; 18, the Reston Association Board voted to Reston Association’s reduced rate, and a a gun show. compromise, and raised the assessment to rising number of foreclosures could impact Survivors of the Virginia Tech shootings reserves take a hit. $491. A two-thirds vote was required and collection of the dues. and the families of the victims have pushed the motion passed, with a 6-3 vote. At the meeting, board member Joe hard for this measure, even though Seung- By Mike DiCicco Leighton (At Large), who opposed the in- Hui Cho, the shooter, bought his gun from The Connection THE ASSOCIATION is anticipating rev- crease, pointed out that any increase would a licensed dealer and not at a gun show. enue losses on a number of fronts, presi- represent the first time in the association’s This legislation is perennial and typically ore than a year ago, when the dent Robin Smyers explained in a later in- history that the second year of a two-year fails to pass out of committee. However MReston Association set its bud- terview. Subsidies from the federal Depart- budget was amended before the year be- Howell said there has been some more get for 2008 and 2009, the an- ment of Housing and Urban Development gan. movement toward negotiations by people nual “assessment” due from residents was for the Hunters Woods and Lake Anne Fel- “I think we’re being proactive,” Reston who typically vote against it. to rise from $475 in 2008 to $483 this year. lowship Houses and the Tall Oaks assisted Association chief financial officer David However, with a budget shortfall projected living facility are to fall by $57,300. The See Assessment Page 15 — Julia O’Donoghue www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2009 ❖ 3 News Small Businesses Defy Recession Metro Printing Photo by

Center celebrates L. Plummer Janelle 20 years in Reston.

By Janelle L. Plummer The Connection

rjun Nowlakha is no /The Connection stranger in Reston and A the recession is not hurting him at all. Nowlakha, the owner of Metro Printing Center in Reston, will cel- ebrate 20th anniversary for the printing company this year. From left, Jana Zacharova, manager, Arjun Nowlakha, “I care about my customers,” the owner of Metro Printing Center, and Sabina Skulska, Nowlakha said. “They are here for assistant manager, work together on a printing project a purpose and my job is to make Thursday, Jan. 8. sure they get what they want.” Nowlakha said everyone is Total Body Design is an aware that the economy is “To survive in the endermologie and natural body weakening. He offers tips for shaping studio with a focus on survival. stressful economy is to holistic health, according to the “To survive in the stressful company’s Web site. economy is to make adjust- make adjustments.” Bauer said the incoming ments,” he said, “and being pro- — Arjun Nowlakha Obama-Biden administration ductive not too back off on will not do anything within 18 marketing is the key to success.” Development Program, Town of months. Herndon, the World Health Orga- “Truthfully, I think this is going NOWLAKHA said, take a look at nization, The Medical Team and to take a long time,” Bauer said. McDonald’s: They are always of- The Dental Arts Center. “People that have a lot of money fering something new. Nowlakha also does printing for will get wealthier. It is hard to turn “That’s my philosophy, to follow Vice President Richard B. Cheney’s the Titanic around. Small busi- McDonald’s marketing strategy,” office in Washington, D.C. He said nesses like this will drop like flies.” he said. he hopes he will continue print- Nowlakha said he is the only ing for the incoming Vice Presi- ANDREAS DIMITRIOU, the print shop survivor left in Reston. dent-elect Joe Biden. owner of Mykonos Restaurant in He said at least nine print shops Nowlakha’s neighbor at Total Reston, said the economy can only have opened and closed over the Body Design Center said people get worse in a short run. last 20 years. are cutting back on luxury ser- “It’s going to get better,” “I feel the next six months is vices. Dimitriou said, “but it’s going to going to be bad for everyone,” he take awhile. I would say a couple said. “Mr. Obama has some great LISA BAUER, the owner of Total of years.” plans. The effect will come six to Body Design Center in Reston, said Dimitriou said overall his busi- eight months from now. He is do- phones are not ringing at her busi- ness is doing well. He said because ing his best to boost the economy.” ness. of where he is located the reces- Metro Printing Center has a va- “It’s no surprise,” Bauer said. sion has not affected him that riety of customers, which include “Luxury items go first, unless you much. local businesses in Reston. Some are super wealthy. The first thing “We have to continue to give of his clients include Northrop and you learn in business is to cut back good food, good services and take Grumman, the United Nations on disposable spending.” care of our clients,” Dimitriou said.

4 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion THIS IS “PERCY” A Rex rabbit, neutered male. Percy is the General Assembly Underway softest rabbit you will ever feel. He likes to By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum For the past three explore and hop State Delegate (D-36) years I have led a around. With some campaign to require am in Richmond for the annual session of the the recording of votes love and patience General Assembly. In the odd-numbered years in subcommittee. he will make a Ithe state legislature is required by the consti- Nearly a third of leg- wonderful pet. tution to meet for 30 days. In the even-num- islation introduced in bered years the session is 60 days. The constitution recent years has been HUMANE SOCIETY provides that sessions may be extended in length. defeated in subcom- OF FAIRFAX COUNTY The short session is always extended; this year it will mittees without re- Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3. be 46 days. With the volume of work corded votes. This 4057 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-385-7387 Richmond that is done, it is surprising for many year I enlisted the Report to realize that prior to 1971 the state support of nearly a lawmaking body only met every other hundred statewide or- year. ganizations and I live in Richmond during the weeks of the session groups who sup- in a small apartment in historic Church Hill. I get ported the effort to Now! Complete Print Editions home most weekends. The legislative days are bring transparency to the legislative process. I am lengthy starting sometimes as early as 7 a.m. but pleased that the Speaker of the House has announced Online! every day I am in my office no later than 8 a.m. and that recorded votes will be required in subcommit- most days earlier. The work day often extends into tees this year. My thanks to the organizations and The full print editions of all 17 the evening and every evening there are many so- groups that joined in this effort. Connection Newspapers are cial events. Even the social events are important to To contact me in Richmond during the legislative now available on our Web Site the process as they provide a place for members to session, please write to me at P.O. Box 406, Rich- informally discuss issues and share information. mond, VA 23218. You can continue to phone me at in PDF format, page by page, During the session this column space will be de- 703-758-9733, as my Reston phone will be forwarded identical to our weekly voted to highlighting major issues. It in no way can to my Richmond office, or leave me a message on newsprint editions, including be a running commentary on the legislative session the Constituent Viewpoint line at 1-800-889-0229. print advertising. Go to as the pace is so fast and complex. Follow the legis- E-mail me at [email protected]. I really appreciate www.ConnectionNewspapers.com lative schedule by going to http://legis.virginia.gov. hearing from constituents. and click on “Print Editions.” Week in Reston MPRINT EDITIONS

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Robbery at BB&T Bank www.viennafloors.com A 52-year-old Ashburn woman working as a teller at the BB&T Bank, 11100 South Lakes Drive in Reston, was robbed, Friday, Jan. 9, shortly before 6 p.m., when a man produced a handgun and demanded money, according to police. An undisclosed amount of cash was handed over and nobody was injured. The suspect fled on foot through a pedestrian tunnel that crosses under South Lakes Drive. The suspect was described as a 5-foot-7-inch black male with a thin build. He was wearing a black, hooded jacket, tan pants, white tennis shoes, a knit hat and a scarf covering his face. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131. Armed Robbery in Reston A 17-year-old Reston boy was robbed at gunpoint Monday, Jan. 12, according to police. The victim was on a path around 8 p.m. near South Lakes High School, 11400 South Lakes Drive, and saw five men walk- ing toward him. As he passed by, one of them reportedly pushed him to See Week in Reston, Page 19 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2009 ❖ 5 Opinion

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newspaper of Reston An independent, locally owned weekly It’s Not Grade Inflation newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. instead of an A; it takes a 94 for an A, and a 64 and these small differences can have a dramatic Fairfax and Loudoun 7913 Westpark Drive to pass. affect on a student’s college experience. McLean, Virginia 22102 While most comparable school systems of- Giving extra weight for the extra rigor and should change to NEWS DEPARTMENT: fer extra points for Advanced Placement, In- work of AP and IB classes is also critical for To discuss ideas and concerns, ternational Baccalaureate and some honors our students. Call: 703-917-6444 10-point grading, add Fax: 703-917-0991 classes, Fairfax has not been doing so. Fairfax County also should ensure that its e-mail: weight for advanced Will changing the grading scale mean that graduates arrive at college with the most col- [email protected] more students from Fairfax County will head lege credit possible for their college level stud- Kemal Kurspahic classes; over 90 to Harvard? Not at all; many top colleges make ies in high school. Students taking IB exams Editor ❖ 703-917-6428 their own adjustments to applicants’ grade should also take the most similar AP exam. In [email protected] percent is an A. point averages, but not all. While it’s easy for many cases, no additional preparation is re- Justin Fanizzi Editorial Assistant some to dismiss this push on helicopter par- quired. While IB courses are just as rigorous 703-917-6437 ents who would do anything to further the as AP classes and should result in college credit [email protected] airfax County Public Schools, along success of their gifted children, there are some for the students who have successfully com- Mirza Kurspahic Community Reporter with Loudoun County schools, have important issues at stake. pleted them based on test scores, many col- 703-917-6452 Fbeen grading students in a way that There is no question that a lower grade leges do not yet recognize IB test scores for [email protected] puts them at a disadvantage for schol- point average as reported by an applicant’s credit. Julia O’Donoghue Education & Politics arships, college admissions and college credit school can result in fewer opportunities for But a student who scores well on the IB test 703-917-6433 compared to other similar school systems. merit scholarships. Given the cost of college will likely score just as well on the most simi- [email protected] Right now there is a proposal on the tuition and the economic challenges lar AP test, and almost every college will give Ken Moore table in Fairfax that would remedy facing all families right now, putting credit for high AP scores. Courts & Projects ❖ 703-917-6417 Editorial [email protected] many of these concerns, and the school Fairfax students at a disadvantage for Again this is not a nicety for parents to brag Rich Sanders board should take this opportunity to scholarship money is unfair and un- about or students to put on their resumé. Ar- Sports Editor ❖ 703-917-6439 do so. wise. riving as a freshman in college with college [email protected] Fairfax has been grading students on a six And at the margins, how the schools calcu- credit gives students a leg up on more ad- ADVERTISING: point scale, meaning that a student scoring late and report a grade point average could vanced coursework, and can in some cases re- To place an advertisement, call the ad more than 90 points out of 100 could get a B department between 9 a.m. and affect which colleges accept a given applicant, duce the cost of college by a semester or more. 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Display ads 703-821-5050 Classified ads 703-917-6400 Relax, Exhale, Revel in Bigger Picture Employment ads 703-917-6464 Winslow Wacker Display Advertising Reston 703-917-6473 Detailed plans for at considerable ex- tastefully planted. Andrea Smith Town Center never pense, since they The RA staff’s and the Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 founder reflects [email protected] could have been pre- could not be pulled contractor’s reaction to the ex- Barbara Parkinson on stream resto- pared in 1963 when out without uproot- pressed outrage could not have Employment Advertising Reston’s Master Plan ing the trees and been more encouraging. Rather 703-917-6418 [email protected] ration debate. was submitted for ap- therefore had to be than going on the defensive, they proval; Town Center clipped at ground have pledged to provide more in- Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm plans were started level. teraction with those closest to the 703-917-6416 f ever there was an example over 20 years later. 4. Comments that work on successive sections of the [email protected] While concept plans I actually heard at a streams. Iof the saying, “You can’t Editor in Chief please all of the people all of for the entire project meeting on Dec. 16: It is timely for us to relax, ex- Steven Mauren By Bob Simon Managing Editors the time,” it is the $70,000,000 have been submitted “Fire the RA staff!” hale, and revel in the bigger pic- Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, Reston stream restoration project. and approved (analo- Founder “Fire the contractor!” ture, our very good fortune in hav- Kemal Kurspahic Photography: As far as I know, no one has ques- gous to Reston’s Mas- “Follow the money!” ing our streams get the work es- Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, tioned the necessity to counter the ter Plan) detailed Such hysteria is sential to restore them at effec- Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: serious erosion of these streams. plans for the last phase of stream shameful, particularly in view of tively no cost to us. We and future Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, And no one can possibly fail to be restoration will only come years the contractor’s exemplary creden- generations of Restonians are the Laurence Foong, John Heinly, John Smith, Stu Moll, grateful for Chuck Veatch having from now, taking into account the tials, meticulous preparation, and beneficiaries of this arrangement. Wayne Shipp arranged for the provision of those then existing conditions that will availability to concerned citizens, Production Manager: funds by a source outside of undoubtedly differ from today’s not to mention the years of dedi- Jean Card Reston. conditions. cated service by RA staff. CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 The uproar on the subject by 2. The project should not have As to the valid criticism: A stand Write Circulation Manager: Linda Pecquex members of our community has been started without objective, out- of mature trees was clear cut. In The Connection welcomes [email protected] stemmed from about how the side analysis and should not con- order to get the heavy equipment views on any public issue. work has been done to date and tinue without responsible supervi- in that would be needed to carry The deadline for all CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, material is noon Friday. L.L.C. how it will be continued to be sion. Not only has RA’s staff been on the work at this particular lo- Peter Labovitz Letters must be signed. President/CEO done in the future. The criticisms intimately involved every step of cation, either trees would need to Include home address and the way, but Federal, State and be sacrificed or a section of paved home and business numbers. Mary Kimm have ranged from worthy of atten- Publisher/Chief Operating Officer tion to outlandish. I should like to County representatives have re- pathway would need to be torn up. Letters are routinely edited 703-917-6416 for libel, grammar, good [email protected] deal briefly with some of these viewed the plans and the work In retrospect, the wrong choice taste and factual errors. Send criticisms. with care and fulsome praise. was made; the trees were cut to: Jerry Vernon Executive Vice President First, the outlandish … 3. Each newly planted tree should down. It will take years for newly 703-917-6404 1. The project should not have be encircled by wire guards against planted trees to replace those that Letters to the Editor [email protected] The Connection been started and should not be al- foraging deer. Best information is were cut, whereas the pathway Wesley DeBrosse 7913 Westpark Drive Controller lowed to continue until detailed that such guards do more harm could have been restored when the McLean, Va. 22102 Call: 703-917-6444. Debbie Funk designs for the entire project have than good. Some time ago, a equipment was removed. It is truly National Sales, 703-518-4631 Reston community objected to unfortunate, but now done. Nev- By fax: 703-917-0991. [email protected] been submitted and approved by ap- By e-mail: propriate authorities, the same pro- such guards that had been in- ertheless, with the work finished, [email protected] John Lovaas cedure as was followed for the de- stalled in neighboring woods. Ac- the scene will be beautiful with the Special Assistant for Operations velopment of Reston. This is wrong. cordingly they were removed and stream restored and the open area 6 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People

Laurence Malone of Reston turned 100 on Jan. 3. Malone stated that his wish was to have “pan fried oysters from McCormick & Schmick’s” for his birthday. So, McCormick & Schmick’s general manager, Melody Casbarian, and Chef Franklin Campos, went to the Malone home where they prepared and presented two dozen oysters and a com- memorative menu to Reston’s latest centenarian.

Reston resident Raymond Roy Muriuki Kago is among the 283 stu- dents named to the fall 2008 Home Improvements and Repairs that Always Get an A+ Dean’s List at The University of Fully Insured Class A Contractor Virginia’s College at Wise. Students named to the Dean’s List earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale with no grades below “C” and were enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.

Milton Matthews was appointed by Gov. Tim Kaine (D) to serve on the Virginia Common Interest Community Board. Matthews has been Reston Association’s CEO since the fall of 2004 and has an extensive background in city management, administration, opera- tions and finance for communities ranging in size from 23,000 to more than 1 million.

Kristen Mancini of Reston was named as a recipient of the Freedom Alliance Scholarship for children of U.S. service members who have been killed or permanently disabled in an opera- tional mission or training accident. Mancini, a senior at American Univer- sity, is pursuing a degree in psychology. Mancini is a recipient of the Freedom Alliance Scholarship for the fourth straight year.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2009 ❖ 7 The County Line Candidates Look at Raising Tax Rate houses up and selling them. Bulova, Herrity take different approaches on other budget issues. The foreclosure crisis has a direct impact By Julia O’Donoghue on the county budget since Fairfax County PATRICK HERRITY (R) SHARON BULOVA (D) The Connection acquires the bulk of its revenue through Age: 48 Age: 60 Current Home: Clifton/ Current Home: The residential real estate taxes and those col- oth major political party candi- Centreville Cloisters of Fairfax lections are linked to home value and as- Hometown/Grew Up In: Hometown/Grew Up In: sessment. dates for Fairfax County chairman Springfield, Va. Pikesville, Md. agree the Board of Supervisors Education: Virginia Tech., Education: University of B B.S. in Accounting Virginia (classes via Fort HERRITY, who is one of just two Republi- will have to at least consider rais- (1982) Belvoir extension campus), cans on the Board of Supervisors, is more ing homeowners real estate tax rate to ad- Family: Wife Nancy and Northern Virginia dress the locality’s looming budget crisis two high school children Community College, critical of the way Fairfax has handled its next year. Professional business management budget crisis. experience: chief (1977) The county should have been more will- “When we adopt a budget, there will be financial officer at Arrowhead Global Solutions, Family: husband Lou DeFalaise, two adult a reconciliation to close the projected short- government contractor (2005- present) children, three grandchildren ing to make cuts in its current budget cycle fall and it will include a discussion of a tax Political experience: Springfield District Professional experience: book keeper, sales as soon as next year’s financial picture be- Supervisor (2008-present) and office manager gan to look so dire. Instead, Bulova and rate adjustment,” said Braddock District Civic experience: former executive committee of Political experience: Braddock District Supervisor Sharon Bulova, the Democratic Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, former Supervisor (1987-present), former aide to other supervisors opted to wait until the nominee for the position. board member of Northern Virginia Technology Annandale District Supervisor Audrey Moore situation got worse, he said. Council, youth athletics coach (1984-1987) Herrity has called for more budget trans- The Republican nominee, Springfield Dis- Civic experience: founding member of Virginia trict Supervisor Patrick Herrity, said it is Railway Express Operations Board (1989 – parency. He proposed a county “blue rib- likely the county will have to raise the tax CAREY CAMPBELL (I) present), Governors Commission on Rail bon” budget commission, where a group of st Age: 52 Enhancement for the 21 Century (2004 – citizens would provide advice on how to rate. But Herrity also committed to lower- present) Current Home: North adjust Fairfax’s budget. Herrity also wants ing the actual amount of taxes most resi- Springfield dents pay, a promise Bulova did not make. Hometown: North to put details of county expenses online for This year, real estate assessments will Springfield CHRISTOPHER DECARLO (I) residents to peruse, he said. Education: University of Age: 50 When it comes to budget cuts, Herrity has have dropped significantly for many house- Maryland, B.A. Current Home: Fairfax holds, enough that the county could raise (European Division) Hometown: Greenwich, proposed scaling back Fairfax County’s af- the real estate tax rate but not the actual University of Freiburg, Ct. fordable housing program – which has re- Germany Education: Georgia ceived over $20 million annually in recent amount of taxes paid by citizens, according University of Kentucky – Institute of Technology, to Herrity. business and accounting coursework toward years. He wants to limit the scope of Fairfax “Due to the extent of the shortfall, it is Professional experience: Accountant electrical engineering County’s housing program to focus only on Political Experience: State Chairman, degree; George Mason people “really in need,” such as those with likely the tax rate (but not the actual taxes Independent Greens of Virginia; National University coursework paid by homeowners) will need to be in- Chairman, Draft Michael Bloomberg toward business mental disabilities or development chal- creased this year,” he said on his Web site. Civic Experience: North Springfield Civic administration degree; lenges that would make it difficult for them Association Board Member, North Springfield North Virginia to take care of themselves. PTA member, past vice president of the Fairfax Community College THE TWO major political party candidates County Federation of Civic Associations Family: wife Kathleen and The county currently offers housing to will face Independent Green Party candi- five children, ages 2 years old to 10 years old some people near or below the county’s Professional Experience: president of DeCarlo median household income. The Springfield date Carey Campbell and Fairfax business technology] and economic development,” Enterprises Inc., which sells propane gas to over owner Christopher DeCarlo in a special elec- said Davis, about the 1994-1995 county 1,000 customers in Fairfax County. supervisor also voted against the board’s de- tion for county chairman Feb. 3. budget. cision to purchase foreclosed homes. The previous chairman, U.S. Rep. Gerry With a voter turn out of 17.8 percent, the in the past, said Bulova. “The increase in “We are competing with the private sec- Connolly (D-11), vacated the position ear- Democrat, Providence District Supervisor demand and spending in these areas has tor. … We need to focus on the people that lier this month to join the U.S. Congress. Kate Hanley, beat the Republican, Spring- nothing to do with inflation,” she said. truly need help,” said Herrity. Fairfax County government’s leadership field District Supervisor Elaine McConnell, In terms of cuts, Bulova said she hopes to Over the long term, Herrity hopes to help has to close the $650 million funding gap to become county chairman that year. take actions similar to the 1990s when there the county budget by increasing Fairfax’s in Fairfax’s $3.3 billion budget for fiscal year Davis said this year’s special election for was a major downturn in revenue and board commercial tax base. Commercial property 2010, which starts July 1. The financial hole chairman could be a referendum on the su- members eliminated services like satellite owners tend to contribute more money in is larger than the combined budgets of the pervisors’ approach to the budget, especially tax offices and small “storefront” library real estate taxes than they use in county police, fire and rescue, sheriff, library, parks since Bulova has been intimately involved kiosks, she said. services, he said.Currently, only 17 percent and recreation and health departments. with the county finances as the board’s bud- Without seeing county executive Tony of Fairfax’s tax base is commercial. Herrity “This is the most serious get committee chair for Griffin’s budget proposal, would like to increase that number to 25 downturn I have experi- more than a decade. the supervisor could not percent, he said. enced since I have been on “When it comes to the point to specific cuts she In addition to educa- the board,” said Bulova, “We need to focus budget, voters will get a would support at this “This is the most tion, Herrity said he is who was first elected in on the people that say very early on because time. serious downturn most concerned about 1987. of the election,” he said. “It’s still a little bit early. cuts to the public safety The circumstances sur- truly need help.” The two major political We need to give the I have experienced budget. rounding the county county executive his op- — Pat Herrity party candidates, Bulova chairman’s special election and Herrity, agreed that portunity to put some- since I have been AS FOR the two inde- are similar to 14 years ago the integrity of Fairfax thing on the table first,” pendent candidates, when, in 1995, the sitting county chairman, County Public Schools, which normally re- she said. on the board.” Campbell said keeping Tom Davis (R), left the Fairfax board to join ceives more than half of Fairfax’s annual Bulova is pleased with — Sharon Bulova, Fairfax County Public Schools “strong” would be the U.S. Congress, triggering a February spe- budget, should be a top priority. the way county officials elected in 1987 cial election to replace him. and the board addressed his number one priority. Just like the Democrats in 2008, the Re- BULOVA said human services would also the county budget crisis so He would also focus on publican Party had made significant gains another budget priority if she were to be- far. Fairfax started hosting community meet- trying to build one lane of light rail on the at the national and local level in 1995 and come county chairman. ings about the budget in the early fall and Capital Beltway. appeared to have the advantage in Fairfax has seen a greater demand and has engaged residents earlier than the DeCarlo, who announced his candidacy chairman’s race. Fairfax County’s budget need for human services programs, espe- county usually does, she said. Jan. 10, said the county’s main problems and economic situation, like today, was also cially since the region started to face a fi- The supervisors recently implemented were “outrageous taxes” and over-regula- tough and residents had just endured a nancial downturn. With the faltering more programs focused on preventing home tion. He also said elected officials had ceded round of cuts to county services. economy, it is likely people will need even foreclosure and purchased 10 foreclosed control of the government to special inter- “I cut everything except [information more from those programs than they have properties, with the intention of fixing the est groups. 8 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Drunk Driver Kills Drunk Driver Jury recommends three-year sentence in death of Reston man.

By Ken Moore day trial last month. The Connection About 20 minutes past midnight on March 15, 2007, Anton Stefan Fairfax Circuit Court Sjostrom, 27 of Reston, was stand- jury convicted a drunk ing outside his 2004 Toyota Camry Adriver for killing an on the right through lane of west- other drunk driver who bound Route 7 near the intersec- caused a different accident on tion of Georgetown Pike in Great Route 7 moments before. Falls. Gordon E. Brightly Jr., 50 of Sjostrom had rear-ended an- Leesburg, is scheduled to be sen- other vehicle and was inspecting tenced in late March in Fairfax the damage and waiting for police County Circuit Court. The jury, to arrive when Brightly, driving a which convicted Brightly of invol- white Dodge pickup truck in the untary manslaughter, recom- right lane, hit Sjostrom and mended that he serve three years Sjostrom’s vehicle. in prison. Sjostrom died at the scene and “This case is about a young man Brightly was transported to Inova whose life came to a tragic end Fairfax Hospital. because of the defendant’s selfish Brightly initially refused to give actions to drive when he was dan- a sample of his blood for testing. gerously intoxicated,” Assistant But when police explained they Commonwealth’s Attorney Faraji would obtain a search warrant to A. Rosenthall told the jury during authorize the blood test, Brightly opening arguments of the three- See Awaiting, Page 15

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2009 ❖ 9 Country Run in Lake Fairfax — just take the mind off the heat and the to name a few. While membership humidity, several regular pick-up Join the Search for our is not required to join in group games usually get started after New Music Director! runs, it is recommended. Visit normal working hours, around 6 Presenting Daniel Meyer, Finalist www.restonrunners.org or call the p.m. Ballers interested in practic- hotline, 703-437-FOOT. ing the old jump shot should find Jennifer Frautschi, Violin a local court and watch for the Program: regulars. Competition varies. Call • Bernstein: Three Dance Episodes from On the Town Swimming Like A the Reston Association at 703-437- • Bruch: Violin Concerto 9580 to find the nearest court. Fish • Brahms: Symphony No. 1 Jim McDonnell 1-and 2- Mile Lake Help us choose! Provide your feedback after the concert. Swims, Learn about Nature Lake Audubon, Reston While it is usually illegal to swim Walker Nature Education Center GMU’s Center for the Arts 11450 Glade Drive, Reston the lakes of Reston, there are a few Saturday, January 17, 2009 8:00 p.m. The Walker Nature Education Free ConcerTalk by Daniel Meyer 7:00 pm exceptions — like the Jim Center is Reston’s own nature edu- Photo by McDonnell Lake Swims held at Tickets from $25 cational facility. Operated by the 888-945-2468 or www.fairfaxsymphony.org Lake Audubon and sponsored by Reston Association, it provides the Reston Masters Swim Team. classes and courses for children of Part two of “fun things to-do” in Ben Leatherwood Usually in late May, this event of- all ages, as well as summer camps,

Photo by fers both one-mile and two-mile Herndon, Reston area series. teacher workshops, adult and se- Authorized Agent of roped courses. Registration is $35 nior programs, service projects, Theater spected for producing enthralling for one event and $60 for two and is open for birthday and other Carpet & events. Proceeds from the swims Same Location Since 1969

shows with talented actors. Per- Robbie Hammer parties. Situated on 72 acres of for- Hardwood On the Stage forming throughout the school year, benefit the Lymphoma Foundation estland, the Walker Nature Educa- of America. The event starts bright On Sale The Reston Community Players their productions are as entertain- /The Connection tion Center has on-grounds 1 mile 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston ing as they are varied. For more in- and early and First through Third of trails, a wildflower garden, a The Reston Community Players formation on upcoming shows, visit Place Awards are given. Visit campfire ring, a meditation area, Oriental Rug Cleaning & Repairs In Our Plant www.restonmasters.org for infor- have been performing live shows www.fcps.edu/SouthLakesHS a sundial, and a picnic pavilion. Wall-to-Wall Carpet Cleaning for more than 40 years. An all-vol- /The Connection mation about registration. Ground was broken in November In-Home or Office • High Rise a Specialty unteer organization, the group for construction of Nature House, Master Weaving • Restoration • Pet Odor Removal puts on four major productions a Attend Herndon a facility that will house the • Woolgard • Water Damage Experts • year, which has included “Joseph Play Pick-up Gregory May, a stilt walker, takes a quick rest on the center’s library and equipment to FREE Pickup & Delivery for Rolled & Ready Rugs and the Amazing Technicolor High School Play shoulder of John Quick on his way down Market Street Basketball facilitate nature education. The 681 Spring Street, Herndon • Under same ownership for 45 years Dreamcoat,” “The Foreigner” and Herndon High School Reston Association Basketball Courts center is always looking for volun- Around the corner from the Ice House • Across the street from the Fire Station 700 Bennett St., Herndon during the Reston Festival in 2008, celebrating the Same block as Jimmy’s Tavern “Seussical.” The players are also www.reston.org teers, as well as guest lecturers. Opportunities are abound for tak- The South Lakes Black History Society Dance Team opened community’s 44th birthday. Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 9-6 members of the Arts Alliance of “I got next,” is the phrase of Visit www.reston.org/parks_rec/ Wed: 9-5 • Sat: 10-3 ing in a top-notch stage play with- with an exhibition performance to start the No Half Steppin’ Reston, the Northern Virginia The- 22.3-mile bike ride and a 10K run. run in December, the Women’s Dis- choice for new arrivals at one of p_nature_ed_center.html. 703-471-7120 out leaving town as Herndon High All work done by our Employees atre Alliance, the Arts Council of in ’08 Step competition, held at South Lakes last March. Choose to compete or pick a spot tance Festival 5K held in June, and the many outside basketball courts School’s award-winning drama de- Fairfax County and the Greater along the course and cheer on your a Thanksgiving Day 5K Cross in Reston. During the summer, to More Next Week partment puts on two mainstage Reston Chamber of Commerce. Take the little ones for twice- Town of Herndon Parks & Recre- neighbors. Visit restontriathlon.org. plays and as many as three smaller, Their performances take place at weekly entertainment on the his- ation Department, it has presented one-act plays stretching from fall to the CentreStage Theatre at the toric Washington Plaza. Clowns, such shows as “Alice in Wonder- spring. The mainstage perfor- Reston Community Center, Hunt- magicians, singers and more per- land,” “Rapunzel” and “The Marvel at Nation’s Lunch for $20.08 mances include dramatic plays in ers Woods. Visit restonplayers.org. form free half-hour shows every Emperor’s New Clothes.” See the fall and musicals in the spring. Tuesday and Thursday morning www.eldenstreetplayers.org Bikers Those looking to keep up with the from June through August. For Reston Town Center Grand Prix What a Great Catch… drama department’s works can take Reston Town Center, Reston Watch a Fight more information visit Sport & Fitness in the smaller one-act plays that dot www.evolutioncycling.org The Noble Blades www.lakeanneplaza.com. at Reston Town Center! www.nobleblades.org. the calendar throughout the year. The Sticky Wicket The Reston Town Center Grand The Noble Blades are an off- For information on upcoming per- Prix is an annual bike race held in Lake Fairfax Park Newly Opened PassionFish shoot of the Reston Community formances, visit Herndon High Watch Elden Street Reston featuring the top men’s and 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston women’s racers from the Mid-At- by Chef Jeff Tunks is Celebrating Players and are the Washington School’s drama department on-line You may not know what a lantic region. The event is hosted D.C. area’s top professionally at herndondrama.org. Players “Wicket Maiden” is, but that All Throughout January 2009! by the Reston Bike Club and Evo- trained theater-based fight group. Elden Street Players doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the lution Cycling, a Northern Virginia- They perform a variety of differ- The Industrial Strength Theatre spectacle of a Cricket match. Part Begin with Soup or the Community or Caesar Salad, Dramatic Readings 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon based competitive riding club. Evo- ent martial arts for many events of an inter-Fairfax County league, The Hub Theatre Visit the Elden Street Players, lution Cycling has national and in- then Go Fish…Choose Any Main Course and are based in Reston. Along Lake Fairfax hosts weekly games with performances around the www.thehubtheatre.org Herndon’s volunteer theater group ternational champion racers on the Enjoy an evening of spectacular and is the home field for the FCC1, area, the Noble Blades also conduct for top notch stage entertainment. team and is one of the premier Monday through Friday dramatic readings with Reston’s lat- the Hunters, and the Cosmos. Bring classes, workshops and demonstra- Seasonal plays are staged each clubs in the Mid-Atlantic region. 11:30 am-2:30 pm est dramatic organization, the Hub a picnic dinner and watch until tions. They use a variety of differ- year. Actors and volunteers are With thousands of dollars and cash Theatre, started by Reston’s residents sundown as each team tries to best ent weapons including daggers, sought for each play. Auditions and prizes in races for all ages, the as a way to encourage the creation the other. Visit knifes, and swords. For more infor- with the Elden Street Players are Reston Town Center Grand Prix is of arts in the community. Readings www.fairfaxcricketclub.org for mation on performance dates, held well in advance of the sched- Evolution Cycling’s largest event. are conducted at either The Reston more. workshops and classes, or booking uled shows. Between 30 to 100 Used Book Shop at Lake Anne, be- information, visit nobleblades.org. volunteers are needed for every ginning at 3 p.m., or at the Greater show. For more information go to Swim, Bike, Run Run Throughout Reston Arts Center at Reston Town www.eldenstreetplayers.com. For The Reston Triathlon Reston Seahawks in the Center, beginning at 6 p.m. Recent ticket reservations call 703-481- 11654 Plaza America Drive, Reston readings have included “Big Love,” 5930. The Reston Runners Every year local residents com- www.restonrunners.org Spotlight “A Christmas Carol” and “Act a Lady.” pete in the Reston Triathlon, a race It doesn’t matter if you do mara- South Lakes High School For more information on the sched- which takes participants through thons or just the occasional power- 11400 South Lakes Drive, uled readings and on the Hub, visit Child’s Play Reston lakes, woods and more than 20 walk, the Reston Runners will have thehubtheatre.org. Elden Street Players miles of roadway. The race also in- Drama, Musicals, Variety — The The Industrial Strength Theatre a program that’s right for you. A South Lakes Theatre Arts Depart- 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon cludes the rare opportunity to swim community of more than 800 ment does it all. Under the long- Something for the Elden Street Players also oper- across Lake Audubon. In Septem- members, the group welcomes run- time leadership of director Maria ates the ESP Theatre for Young ber 2008 the Reston Triathlon cel- ners and walkers of all levels. Harris, the high school theater de- Children Audiences, offering live theater for ebrated its 25th event. The Along with group runs, they also partment has achieved much area Children’s Shows at Lake Anne children. A joint venture between Triathlon is held in early Septem- sponsor a number of activities in- 11960 Democracy Drive Reston, VA 20190 success and remains highly re- Lake Anne Village Center The Elden Street Players and the ber and includes a one-mile swim, cluding the “Fall Into Winter” 10K (Corner of Democracy Drive and Explorer Street) 703.230.FISH (3474)

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SATURDAY/JAN. 17 MLK Tribute. The Reston Community Orchestra and the MetroSingers honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 6 p.m. in the Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Admission free; donations accepted. Call 703-476-9181 or visit www.restoncommunityorchestra.org.

MONDAY/JAN. 19 Jim Vance, weekday an- Book Club. The Book Club will meet at chorman of the 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Reston’s Used Book 11 p.m. editions of News4 Shop, 1609 Washington Plaza, on WRC-TV in Washington, Reston. Call 703-435-9772. DC, will deliver the keynote address during Reston’s WEDNESDAY/JAN. 21 24th Annual Dr. Martin Stress-Free Life. Kirk Martin is hosting a workshop entitled “10 Keys Luther King, Jr. Day Cel- Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie will perform bluegrass music Saturday, Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m., at to a Stress-Free School and Home ebration on Monday, Jan. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. $12/person; call 703-435-8377. Life” at South Lakes High School, 19, 12-1 p.m. at the Reston 11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston, 7-9 Food & Drink Community Center, 2310 Herndon, 2-3 p.m. Each performance p.m. Celebrate Calm specializes in also offers alternative activities such working with intense children, Colts Neck Road, Reston. as Dominoes, Backgammon, Mon Ami Gabi, 11900 Market St., ing Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Edibles In- including families affected by Vance will reflect on the Monopoly or Parcheesi. Call 703-437- Reston, is holding a special brunch credible Desserts, 11900 Market St., opening Monday, Jan. 19, 11:30 Reston. 20 flavors of homemade fudge Anxiety, Sensory issues, celebration theme, “Are We 9101 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Aspergers,ºAutism, ODD, OCD and parks/fpp/. a.m.-3 p.m. The brunch, honoring Dr. will be available. AD/HD. Keeping the Promise?” Martin Luther King, Jr. includes a make- your-own Bloody Mary bar, mimosas, Il Fornaio, 11900 Market St., WEDNESDAY/JAN. 28 blueberry French toast, and a “Little Reston, is hosting a wine tasting SATURDAY/JAN. 24 Senior Movie Day. “PS I Love You” Frites” menu for children. Lunch menu featuring six wines and assorted anti- Chili Cook-Off. First Baptist Church of will be shown in the Multiplex Jan. 20 SUNDAY/JAN. 25 also available. Call 703-707-0233, pasti Tuesday, , 6-8 p.m. and a Herndon, 681 Elden St., will hold its Cinema at Reston Town Center, www.monamigabi.com/reston. wine dinner featuring seven courses annual chili cook-off from 6-9 p.m. Raise the Rafters. Raise the Rafters, a 11900 Market St., at 10 a.m. paired with wine Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7 Being your favorite chili recipe or be free jazz music series, opens with a Refreshments and door prizes Celebrate National Chocolate p.m. Cooking class Saturday, Jan. a taster. Visit www.fbcherndon.com show from Project Natalie at Frying provided prior to movie. Free for Day with complimentary fudge tast- 24, 12-3 p.m. Call 703-437-5544. or call 703-437-3620. Pan Farm Park, 2739 W. Ox Road, those 55+. Call 703-435-6530.

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he Reston Community behalf of the board to the public. 1980s under the leadership of the County educator of 25 years. She Center board of gover “The RCC is a unique institution late Elfriede Walker. In 2007-2008, worked for nine years as the prin- Tnors has elected Carol and I’m proud and honored to be she served as vice chair on the Fi- cipal at Reston’s Terraset Elemen- Ann Bradley as selected to chair the RCC’s board nance Committee and the Person- tary School. In addition to her RCC board chair, replacing outgoing at this critical time … especially nel Committee as well as a mem- board service, Bradley currently chair William G. Bouie at the No- as it turns 30 in May 2009,” Brad- ber of various other board commit- serves as a member of numerous vember meeting. As chair, Bradley ley said. “The center has played a tees; she also served as the board’s organizations including the Global presides over board meetings, major role in the life of Reston resi- community liaison for Reston In- Camps Africa Board, the Giving works with the board members dents and employees and has been terfaith and was the board’s liai- Circle of Hope’s “Kids Club” at the Contributed and the executive director, Leila a focal point for community events son to the Dr. Martin Luther King Embry Rucker Community Shelter Gordon, to enhance the services and activities since it first opened Jr. Day Planning Committee for and the National Council of Ne- that RCC offers to the residents of in 1979.” the very successful 2008 celebra- gro Women where she was also a Small District 5 and further its Bradley has been a board mem- tion. former chapter president. mission as well as speaking on ber since 2006 and also in the Bradley is a retired Fairfax See Officers, Page 15 Carol Ann Bradley

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Faith Notes are for announcements freshments are served. Call 703-860- week when they may be away from their Dillard Thomas, 90, Dies and events in the faith community, in- 4515, Ext. 127. The guest list is as regular church. All baptized Christians cluding special holiday services. Send to follows: are welcome to receive the Sacrament [email protected] or Jan. 27: Rabbi Leonard Cahan, Jew- and all who have not been baptized may illard Thomas, call 703-917-6437. Deadline is Thurs- ish Marriage Customs receive a blessing at the Altar rail. Call father of Reston day. Feb. 17: Rabbi David Kalendar, The the church Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-3 D Jews of Uganda p.m., at 703-437-3790 or visit resident Kittie The Hazak Active Retirees Chap- March 17: Dr. Louis Blumen, Jew- www.saint-timothys.org. Thomas, died at the age ter of Congregation Beth Emeth, 12523 ish Medieval Medicine of 90 this past October in Lawyers Road, Herndon, presents Rabbi April 21: Steven Gross, The Holo- Knitters needed the first and third his hometown of Hous- Leonard Cahan for a discussion of the caust in Hungary Wednesdays of the month, at 7 p.m., ton, TX. Dillard was born origins of Jewish marriage customs May 19: Speaker from Embassy of at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1 p.m. Rabbi Cahan Israel 432 Van Buren St., Herndon. The in Cleburne, Texas along will explore rituals in the many differ- June 16: Year-end Luncheon church’s Shawl Ministry is offering free with seven brothers and ent societies in which Jews have lived knitting instruction while providing sisters. When Dillard was and the rich symbolism that has made Washington Plaza Baptist shawls, blankets and other knitted items 7, his mother died, and a them so appealing and enduring. Free. Church, 1615 Washington Plaza, for people in need. No cost and yarn can Call 703-860-4515, ext. 127. Reston, welcomes their new pas- be provided. E-mail shawl@saint- year later, he lost his fa- tor, Rev. Elizabeth Hagan. Pastor timothys.org or visit the Pastoral Care ther. Dillard and his sib- Congregation Beth Emeth, Hagan has received preaching recogni- page at www.saint-timothys.org. lings were placed in the 12523 Lawyers Road, Herndon, will tion from several Baptist and Masonic Home orphanage host a Yiddish Club on the first ecumenical organizations and was se- Nondenominational Christian Tuesday of each month, starting lected to participate in the Young Clergy businessmen meet for prayer, Biblical outside of Ft. Worth, Jan. 6. Members will engage in a vari- Preaching Conference at the National discussion and fellowship every Fri- Texas, where they were ety of activities that utilize the Yiddish Cathedral in 2007. Visit day, at 7 a.m., at Anita’s, 1051 Elden raised and schooled until language, including reading stories, lis- www.washingtonplazachurch.com or St., Herndon and every Thursday at they graduated high tening to music and radio broadcasts, call 703-471-5225. noon at 555 Grove St., Suite 200, reading Yiddish newspapers and more. Herndon. Call 703-795-1257. school. Dillard went on to Free. Call 703-860-4515, ext. 127. Every Wednesday, at 12:15 p.m., graduate from Rice Uni- Dillard Thomas St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Adult Sunday school will be held versity as the valedicto- Congregation Beth Emeth 432 Van Buren St., Herndon, offers a every Sunday, at 9:30 a.m., at the Hazak Chapter, 12523 Lawyers Road, lunch-time Healing and Holy Commun- Washington Plaza Baptist Church at rian of his class, receiving a de- Herndon, hosts prominent speakers and ion service. This half-hour service is Lake Anne Village Center. The group is gree in mechanical engineering. Falls Church; his great grand- entertainers on the third Tuesday of offered to all and allows people an op- studying the Gospel of Mark. Services He married Aline Rosenthal in daughter, Deja Rothschild- each month, at 1 p.m. Free light re- portunity to worship during the work follow every Sunday at 11 a.m. 1941, and in 1948, their only Payne of Reston; his sister (the child, Kittie, was born. oldest of all the Thomas chil- Volunteering Dillard is survived by his wife dren and who just celebrated Become a volunteer stream Newton Square, Reston. Contact Ha viduals. Volunteers contribute a few of 67 years, Aline Thomas; his her 101st birthday), Celeste monitor and help Reston Association Brock, Volunteer Coordinator, at 703- hours weekly during tax season to help daughter, Kittie Rothschild of Etter of Cleburne, Texas; nieces assess the health of our streams. Assist 435-7986. prepare tax returns, or serve as greeters, Patsy Kelly and Linda Pearson with stream monitoring at several loca- screeners, site coordinators and inter- Herndon; his granddaughter, tions throughout Reston during all The Volunteer Income Tax Assis- preters. To register as a volunteer Jodi Rothschild of Reston; his of Austin, Texas; and nephew season. tance Program is seeking volunteers contact James Do at 571-749-7838, TTY grandson, David Rothschild of Mike Thomas of Austin. A training workshop will be held to deliver free tax preparation services 703-533-5316, or Feb. 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at 1930 Isaac at no cost to working families and indi- [email protected].

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Concerts Kick Off Celebration OPEN SUN.1/18 1-4 Reston celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy. wo free concerts will kick off Reston’s 24th there will be a reading of one of King’s memorable TAnnual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday speeches. Celebration Weekend on Saturday and Sun- At 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 18, The “Voices of Inspira- day, Jan. 17-18. tion” 15th Anniversary Program sponsored by The At 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17, the Reston Commu- Martin Luther King Jr. Christian Church will feature nity Orchestra will present its third annual King Cel- musical selections and tributes to King. Participating ebration concert as part of the community’s full week- churches from the Reston faith community include end of events honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Washington Plaza Baptist Church, United Christian Luther King Jr. under the direction of conductor Parish and Reston Unitarian Universalist Church. The Dingwall Fleary. Special musical guests will include concert will be held at the Northern Virginia Hebrew two Reston talents, chanteuse Beverly Cosham, and Congregation located at 1441 Wiehle Ave., Reston. RESTON $380,000 dramatic soprano Jasmine Muhammad. In addition, For more information visit www.reston Immaculate 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, garaged Townhome backs to woods & the choral ensemble, MetroSingers, will return and communitycenter.com. has a spectacular renovated Kitchen with granite & custom cabinetry, 2 story Family Room with Fireplace & a wall of windows overlooking the woods, all bathrooms updated, new heat pump & furnace, custom Levolor wood blinds, Dining Room with glass door to deck with a view, Awaiting walk out to Patio and the trail - upgrades worth over $23,000. Stop by Association Raises and see for yourself why this contemporary abode should be yours. Sentencing Shirley Mattam-Male, From Page 9 Planned Assessment REALTOR®, ABR, GRI told officers, “Do what you have From Page 3 Smyers said there had to be 571-220-9481 to do. I am [screwed] anyways.” [email protected] Hours after the fatal accident, Hopkins said, noting that the some increase or the association association was considering would be forced to make a large www.smattam.com Brightly’s blood alcohol content Real Estate Expert on Designed to Sell on HGTV was tested to be .16, twice the le- making changes in order to hike sometime in the future. gal limit to drive, said Rosenthall. avert a future problem. Brightly’s defense attorneys, Few on the board supported IN THE END, the $491 assess- public defenders Vernida Chaney an increase to $500. ment was passed and the “R&R” and Robert Frank, argued that the “These are unfortunate eco- reserve funds will take the hit. two cars in the earlier crash were nomic times. Everyone in every “It’s not the full boat, but it’s in the travel lane and Brightly had sector is being asked to cut a compromise,” Mark Watts (At little opportunity to avoid the col- back,” said board member Ri- Large) said, agreeing that some lision. chard Chew (At Large). “I don’t increase was needed in order to Sjostrom’s blood alcohol content think we can honestly sit here keep the association function- COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP was .28, more than three times the tonight and not think about ing while still being sensitive to legal limit for driving, said Chaney. ways to reduce our expenses.” its members’ financial situa- The medical examiner did not Cheryl Beamer (Hunters tions. “If we’re going to sacri- b Woods/Dogwood) said that fice something, it’s got to be the b prepare an autopsy in the case, according to the defense attor- while $17 or $25 would not put R&R, though that pains me to neys. people out of their homes, it the 10th degree.” Brightly was arrested for a sec- could make a big difference in Some of the reserves will still ond charge of driving under the the community. If chief execu- be funded. influence in Loudoun County tive officer Milton Matthews Watts noted that the 3.3 per- while awaiting trial, said were asked to rewrite the bud- cent increase approximately Rosenthall. get based on a $483 assess- paralleled the rate of inflation. ment, Beamer said, “We’re go- Matthews pointed out that ing to ask him to do his job by the increase was not increasing Officers squeezing staff and squeezing the association’s purchasing From Page 13 services and that does not serve power, but was only covering its Bradley holds a bachelor’s de- the community.” projected losses. gree in education from Jersey City Progressive & Welcoming State College in Jersey City, N.J., and a master’s degree from North- ST. ANNE’S eastern Illinois State College in EPISCOPAL Chicago, Ill. CHURCH- Reston The new 2008-2009 officers and Sunday Communion Services board committee chair positions 7:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. b were appointed as follows: Will- 11:15 a.m. 5:00 p.m. iam G. Bouie, vice chair; Colin The Rev. James Papile, Rector Mills, secretary; Cathy Vivona, The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson treasurer; Beverly Cosham, Build- The Rev. Denise Trogdon ing Committee (as needed); Colin b 703-437-6530 Mills, Community Relations Com- www.stannes-reston.org mittee; Cathy Vivona, Finance b 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston Committee; William G. Bouie, Child care provided at later morning services Long Range Planning Committee (as needed); Colin Mills, Person- To Highlight your Faith Community nel Committee (as needed); Will- iam Keefe, Program Policy Com- Call Winslow at mittee, and William Penniman, Preference Poll Committee (as 703-917-6473 needed). www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2009 ❖ 15 Reston Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-917-6439 or [email protected] Seahawk Girls Shake Off First Defeat Fourth-year South Lakes head behind early and could never get “That was supposed to be our Following coach Christy Winters Scott said back in it. The Saxons led 29-14 [special] trip for the seniors,” Win- setback to her team played outstanding at halftime before the Seahawks ters Scott said. “It was very frus- against Woodson. worked their way back to within trating.” So the Seahawks had not Saxons, South “That was a special display of nine points during the third quar- been recently tested when they what South Lakes basketball is all ter. But South Lakes could get no took on Langley last week. Lakes gains wins about,” Winters Scott said. “I had closer after that. “I think the lack of games we a pretty good idea of how we’d “We’ve had some slow starts in had over the break really hurt us over Woodson, come out Friday night because we games [this season],” Winters [against Langley],” said Winters had some tough practices after the Scott said. “I wasn’t real concerned Scott, who said her team did prac- Jefferson. Langley game. It was a beautiful because we’d done that before and tice hard over the holidays. “Game game. That was the best I’ve seen pushed through it. But I didn’t pace is a different level then prac- South Lakes play since I’ve been have that same sense [against Lan- tice.” By Rich Sanders here.” gley].” South Lakes had been allowing The Connection The Seahawks received numer- The Langley game was the first only 39 points per game prior to ous contributions in the win over Photo by Craig Sterbutzel serious game action South Lakes the Langley game. But the he South Lakes High Woodson as junior guard Jasmine The Connection had seen in some time. The Seahawks struggled on the defen- girls basketball team Jones (6 rebounds), senior guard/ South Lakes’ Kelcyn Seahawks played and defeated sive end against the Saxons and had the right remedy T forward Kacey Liscomb and senior Manurs. district opponent Madison prior to were not as aggressive overall as for its first loss of the guard Kelcyn Manurs each had 11 Christmas on Dec. 16. Then, over usual. season last week — to come right points. Manurs also contributed “That was the holidays, South Lakes com- “We were reacting instead of at- back and get into the win column. nine rebounds and eight assists. peted at the Elite Holiday Tourna- tacking,” Winters Scott said. “Our The Seahawks (9-1 overall, 3-1 “She was threading the needle supposed to be ment at Skyline High in Front mantra all season has been to at- Liberty District) experienced their and making the right pass at the Royal. But that tournament did not tack on both [offense and de- first setback when they fell to vis- right time,” Winter Scott said of our special trip for live up to expectations for the fense].” iting district opponent Langley, 60- Manurs’ good distribution. Seahawks as one of the teams in Manurs was the Seahawks’ top 39, last Tuesday, June 6. But they Other good games against the seniors. It was the four-team field was a late drop scorer in the loss to the Saxons followed that up with a bounce- Woodson came from senior for- out. South Lakes easily handled with 12 points. Wallace added back district win over visiting ward Lachelle Wallace (10 points) very frustrating.” Chancellor High (Fredericksburg), seven. South Lakes will have an- Woodson, 54-42, last Friday. Then and junior forward Natalie Kendall — Christy Winters Scott, 61-28, in its first game in Front other chance against Langley the following night, South Lakes (8). South Lakes girls Royal on Dec. 29, but had no op- when the two teams meet again won a district makeup game at In the following night’s win over basketball coach ponent to play in its next sched- on Jan. 30 in Great Falls. Jefferson, 40-26. That game had Jefferson, Liscomb led South Lakes uled game the following day. Win- South Lakes was scheduled to originally been set for Dec. 19 be- with 18 points. gley,” Winters Scott said. ters Scott was disappointed for her play district games this week at fore work improvements on “Playing back to back like that six seniors especially that the tour- Marshall on Tuesday and at home Jefferson’s home court resulted in was definitely going to be a chal- IN THE LOSS to Langley ear- nament did not prove to be as against Stone Bridge this Friday the rescheduling. lenge after the game with Lan- lier last week, South Lakes fell worthwhile as hoped. night. Sports Roundups Registration is now open for experience is needed. There is only record to 6-1 with a 6-4 win over the Reston Little League 2009 one hour of practice a week and Westfield. Just a minute and a half Spring Season. Reston Little one game per weekend, so that into the game, Stone scored the League is open to boys and girls players can play flag football while first of his goals off a pass from ages 5 to 12 years old who live in continuing to participate in other senior defenseman Andrew the greater Reston and Herndon sports if they choose. Games will Norman. A few minutes later, areas. Registration will be open be held at Langston Hughes Stone picked up an assist when he between Jan. 13 and Feb. 7. Middle School in Reston and be- set up a score by junior linemate Reston Little League is committed gin in April. Questions can be ad- Ville Rutanen. Stone then scored to providing a fun, learning and dressed to his second goal of the period after positive sports environment for all [email protected]. he tipped in a blue-line slapshot its parents and players. Come out from Norman. The Bulldogs pulled and get into the game. Reston The South Lakes High Ath- within one in the second period Little League has been providing letic Booster Club is announcing a after the Hornets found them- an outstanding baseball experi- fun-filled night of basketball when selves killing off a series of penal- ence since 1972. Register on-line the Harlem Wizards will play the ties. However, by the end of the at www.restonlittleleague.com. coaches of the South Lakes boys’ period the Hornets had re-estab- and girls’ teams. The event will lished their two-goal lead after Oakton High School has an take place on Saturday, Jan. 31 at Stone assisted on a goal by opening for the head varsity girls’ South Lakes High School’s Wendell Norman, and then scored his third tennis coaching position. For more G. Byrd Gymnasium. Advance tick- of the game on a combination of information, contact Oakton direc- ets cost $10 for students and $15 passes from Rutanen and junior tor of student activities Pete for adults. Tickets at the door will Max Kortegast. Westfield again Duperrouzel at 703-319-2763 or cost $15 for students and $20 for pulled to within a goal of tying the at [email protected]. adults. Purchase tickets at score in the final minutes of the SeahwkBoostrers.com. third period, but another goal by Registration for Reston Youth Stone in the closing seconds sealed Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Association Coed Spring Flag Foot- Led by four goals and two the Hornet victory. Junior goalie South Lakes High boys’ basketball player Brandon Price, ball is now open. Please visit assists by junior Sam Stone, the Bryan Kadlec turned away 34 Bull- with a big crowd behind him, holds the ball during the RestonSeahawks.org to register. Herndon Ice Hockey Club ex- dog shots in the Hornet win. Seahawks’ earlier season game against Herndon. South The fee is $60 and the league is tended its Northern Virginia Scho- Herndon next plays Loudoun Lakes (7-4) will be at Stone Bridge High this Friday night for boys and girls, ages 5-to-18. No lastic Hockey League (NVSHL) Valley on Jan. 23. for a Liberty District contest. 16 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6464 703-917-6400 Zone 1: • Reston Employment Zone 1 Ad Deadline: Zone 1: • Reston Classified Zone 1 Ad Deadline: • Herndon • Loudoun Tuesday 4 p.m. • Herndon • Loudoun Monday Noon

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Visit Ryan Barrett, Patrick Keefer, • For Evaluation and Consultation Call any Fairfax County high www.leagueofrestonartists.org Joshua Kobayashi, Julia Mor- school. Applicants must be an for details. gan, Mia Rickenbach, Natalie 703-437-3037 art/photography student at Schauer, Amaani Sirajuddin, Licensed Insured his/her high school and must The Lake Anne Elemen- and Brentan Walter. The team On the web at www.nuancepainting.com have applied to, or been ac- tary First Lego League is coached by Wally Walter, We Accept cepted at, an art school or team, The Sea Monsters, John Barrett, Kim Schauer and E-mail: [email protected] program at a college or univer- won first place in robot Siraj Sirajuddin. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2009 ❖ 19 20 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com