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South Lakes High School senior, Ariana Kruszewski, won a Female Vocalist Award at Sunday night’s 13th annual Cappie Awards at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Wins Two at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Wins Two for her role in the school’s production of the “West Side Story.” Cappie Awards News, Page 5
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By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum Commentary State Delegate (D-36) forced, that there will not be work slow- he Metropolitan Washington downs or strikes, and that projects are Airports Authority (MWAA) much more likely to be completed on Tdropped a provision last time. week from its procurement The Loudoun County Board of Super- documents for construction of Phase 2 visors is doing its due diligence about of the Silver Line that would have re- its future involvement. The benefits to Paul Kolling, of Reston, with daughter Lauren, 5, and son warded bonus points to bidders who the County are so significant that I be- Nathan, 11, kayaking at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Oahu included a project labor agreement lieve the Board is likely to approve the Hawaii - Summer 2011. (PLA) in their proposals. The bonus extension into the County. The ball is point incentives provision replaced an back in the court of the Commonwealth. earlier requirement that a PLA would The $150 million promised for Phase 2 have to be used. The Governor of Virginia and some needs to be released in a timely way to keep the pro- state legislators and Loudoun County officials had curement process going forward. Budget amend- been stamping their feet insisting that such a provi- ments introduced in the House by me and Delegate sion be removed. It was a requirement that the Gov- Tom Rust and Senators Howell and Herring this year ernor had told U.S. Secretary of Transportation to add an additional $300 million would lighten the LaHood must be removed in order for the state to load on toll payers and keep the Commonwealth as make available $150 million in cash for the project. a major participant in the largest economic develop- All of the opponents of the PLA pointed out that Vir- ment effort underway in the Commonwealth. The ginia is a right to work state ignoring the consensus Governor needs to get behind this increased state opinion of lawyers that the PLA does not violate the funding for Phase 2. As much as the $150 million state’s right to work law. the Commonwealth is providing is needed, it should Ironically, after all the temper tantrums that have be a downpayment on future investment. been thrown by the opponents of the PLA require- Issues remain about MWAA board membership, but ment, there is a high likelihood that the contractor these need to be worked out with the District of Co- chosen to build Phase 2 will voluntarily use a PLA. lumbia outside the building of Phase 2. They do not Parents and three brothers were dropping off the oldest That’s what happened on Phase 1. Those who are relate to the Phase 2 project and should have no brother, Richard, for freshman year of college at VCU. more knowledgeable about PLAs than Virginia offi- impact on it. The big sticking point on the PLA has “The college freshman is the one farthest right with the cials point out that federal construction contracts been resolved. Time now for Virginia to get on board huge, huge smile,” writes Julia Sullivan of Reston. require or incentivize the use of PLAs because they with the project. Time now for the Commonwealth help ensure that a qualified work force can be re- to show the same level of support for the project as cruited, that safety training and rules will be en- has been shown by Northern Virginia jurisdictions. Governance at the Real Grass Roots
By John Lovaas Independent Reston Impact Producer/Host Progressive
lot of us these days are not good governance blocked this liberal- A thrilled with the quality of gov- pinko coup by requiring all voters to sub- ernance at the county, state or mit 12 forms of photo IDs and a DNA federal levels. In fact, that is an under- profile. statement. We wonder who on earth In a neighboring condo association, voted for these people in the first place! the neo-con Board incumbents are “Mark (Dad), Joshua, and Rachel Johnstone Saturday, Then there are those thousands who threatening to withhold social security May 26 at the highest point on the Skyline Drive, work for those governments—the engi- checks and walkers if recalcitrant seniors Shenandoah National Park...biking the 105 miles of the neers, road builders, teachers, police, don’t vote for radical changes to the Skyline Drive for a weekend fun with the best father in diplomats, scientists, etc. Who are they and where condo constitution. The revised constitution grants the world!” writes Elizabeth Johnstone of Reston. do they come from? We know they are evil and not the Board incumbents lifelong tenure and the power like us—Republicans tell us so every day. to sell property owned in common to developers who It turns out the people whom the Tea Party and pay tribute to the Supervisors of the realm. The out- their ilk want to throw overboard are us—and our come of this fiendish scheme will be known shortly. friends and neighbors. Further, it occurs to me that Right here in my own cluster, Reston’s first, the folks who make up “government” get their training residents and owners have retreated into their right here in Reston, in camps which train govern- townhomes fearing a pending inspection by the au- ment types to tax, spend and regulate. tocratic Board of Directors holding sway in the land These camps are called cluster associations and of Reston. In a scarcely concealed plot to seize prop- condominium associations. You know who they are— erties of the good people of Reston’s original cluster, you are probably in training yourself. Don’t believe the trainees for future roles in county and federal me? Let me give you actual examples of training in bureaucracies plan to use the inspection for “viola- skullduggery underway even as I write this column— tions of RHOA standards” as a pretext for seizing all within 100 yards of my home on Lake Anne. and redistributing our modest homes to cronies. In cluster association X in the woods near Lake Imagine—a door that is judged insufficiently brown Anne, two weeks ago a group of militants in training to qualify as “Reston brown” will surely mean an- flooded a cluster Board election with scores of so- other family out on the streets Eric Falk with children Evan, Caroline and Brady at called proxies in an attempt to overthrow the demo- Is it clearer now where the people who are our grandparent’s house in Reston, Easter 2012. cratically elected Board. Fortunately, the agents of “government” come from?
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Dominion Power’s Mobile Command Center, which provides field crews with a
link to corporate facilities /The Connection during emergencies. The center was deployed to Norfolk during Tropical Storm Ida, as well as Rich- mond, Charlottesville and North Carolina during recent events. A group of volunteers from the Reston Long & Foster office on Wiehle Avenue, who helped clean and prepare a townhouse owned by Reston Interfaith for Photo by new residents Wednesday, June 6. Alex McVeigh/ The Connection Volunteers Prep Dominion Simulates Hurricane Townhouse Exercise allows Dominion Sandino also said it was very important for cus- Long & Foster employees ready Power to practice for tomers to report outages, because depending on the damaged equipment and how many people it serves, townhouse for occupation by severe storm events. they might not know about outages. He also urged anyone to use extreme caution if family in need. they should see downed power lines. By Alex McVeigh “Never, ever approach a power line, even if it’s been The Connection down for 10 days,” he said. “The smartest thing to By Alex McVeigh do in that situation is to always assume that there’s The Connection ominion Power hosted a hurricane drill power running through it.” Wednesday, June 6, simulating the ef- Dominion does not start repairs until the storm or embers of the Dfects of fictional Hurricane Joseph and other event is over and the roads are clear, though M Long & Foster showing how they would manage such trucks are often dispatched to gather information Reston office on a storm. The Herndon headquarters serves about about outages. Wiehle Avenue became 900,000 customers. Deborah Johnson, Dominion’s manager of Re- handymen for the day, as al- The simulated Hurricane Joseph left 800,000 cus- gional, State and Local affairs said that they went most a dozen employees tomers without power, a number similar to the real through all the precautions during the heavy storms gathered at a Reston Hurricane Irene, which hit the area in 2011. Phillip on Friday, June 1. townhouse owned by Reston Sandino, director of customer solutions, said that the “We didn’t know if it would be a multi-day event, Interfaith to prepare it for a customer number, which is used by Dominion, is a so we sent notices of warning to our contacts, state family in need. different measurement than numbers quoted by and local officials who can get the information out Employees spent the day at places like the governor’s office. via e-mail, Twitter and Facebook,” the townhouse, ripping out “The governor’s office uses a she said. carpets and other flooring, people without power number, “Social media is Lynn Chaffin, director of New painting, mulching, power which is a head count,” he said. Media and Communications Plan- washing and doing anything “We use a customer numbers, mobile, so when the ning, said that customers are in- else they could to get the Volunteers from the Reston which is households without creasingly looking at social media place ready for new residents. Long & Foster office on power, and we estimate about 2.5 power is out and for information. “We’re just trying to give Wiehle Avenue paint the people per home, which is why the laptop batteries “Social media is mobile, so when back to this community, it’s fence at a townhouse sometimes the numbers are differ- the power is out and the laptop where we earn our money owned by Reston Interfaith ent depending on where you are dead, people are batteries are dead, people are us- from, so it’s nice to help out,” Wednesday, June 6, a house look.” ing their phones to stay updated,” said Donna Shaffer of Long & which will soon be used by As power outages become wider, using their phones he said. “We try to start posting Foster. a family in need. Dominion uses a list of priorities information two days ahead of a “They’re helping us get this when they start repairs, based on to stay updated.” storm and during it we’ll share pic- place ready for a family move Foster office does several chari- a descending order of customers — Lynn Chaffin, tures and other information about in, most likely a family that will table events throughout the effected. First they look at the director of New Media and damages.” be transitioning out of year, collecting money for the transmission lines, which affect Chaffin added that while social homelessness,” said Abby Friends of Reston scholarships more than 10,000 customers. Communications Planning media allows them to get informa- Kimble of Reston Interfaith. to send local children to camp. From there, they work down to tion out, it isn’t particularly help- “We’ll also be getting them Reston Interfaith is a non- substations (which serve around 6,000 customers), ful to perform account-level services for customers, started in our programs to help profit that was founded in 1970 main circuits (which serve 1,500), residential lines since most social media information is public, mean- them get back on their feet and has since served more than (which serve around 50 customers), individual trans- ing account numbers cannot be used. again, so we’re grateful for all 250,000 people struggling to formers (which serve one to eight customers) down the help we can get.” meet their housing, childcare, to individual households. DOMINION’S CALL SYSTEM can handle up to The townhouse has two bed- food or financial needs. They 10,000 calls per hour, and Le-Ha Anderson, Media rooms, and a front and back own many houses in the area, FACILITIES LIKE HOSPITALS, water treatment and Community Relations manager, says that the wait porch as well as several which are used to provide shel- plants and public safety facilities are in the first wave time for customers calling about outages comes when flowerbeds throughout the ter and stability to people com- of restorations. people want to report outages to a person, automated properties, which volunteers ing out of homelessness or “Our priority list is why at first it seems like the reporting works much faster. filled with begonias and other other dire circumstances. number of customers without power begins to get More information on Dominion can be found at plants. More information is available smaller very early, but takes a while to get everyone dom.com, and information is also published on their The Wiehle Avenue Long & at www.restoninterfaith.org. back online,” Sandino said. Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ June 13-19, 2012 ❖ 3 The County Line
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Social worker Calvin Robertson, with Fairfax County’s Department of Family Services, teaches the Fathers in Touch class at South Gate Com- munity Center in Reston. The 12-week program, a partnership with Fairfax County and the Capital Youth Empowerment Program (CYEP) in Alexandria, helps men become more engaged and loving fathers.
The Father Factor Calvin Robertson (center), a social worker with Fairfax County’s Depart- ment of Family Services, teaches the Fathers in Touch class at South Gate Community Center in Reston. He is standing with participants, from left, Fairfax County’s “Fathers In Touch” program Marc Dixon of Reston, Jim Henson of Springfield, Joe Apkarian of teaches men how to be fathers. Springfield and Mohamed Osman of Annandale. About Fathers in Touch (FIT) Fatherhood Classes By Victoria Ross interacting with their children in positive The Connection From January 2010 to April 2012, 59 fathers with children over a 12-week period. way,” Robertson said. “That’s really the 120 children graduated from Fairfax County’s ❖ 100 percent reported significant improvements in heart of this program. Watching these men FIT program. their perception of their role as fathers (i.e., alvin Robertson slams his fist show love and attention to their children.” Results of pre and post inventories completed by improvement in at least two of four areas: 2010 FIT graduates revealed: investment, integration, competence, down on the table and barks Launched in 2010 through the Fairfax ❖ 94 percent of the fathers reported significant satisfaction). Cinstructions to the 11 fathers County’s Office of Public Private Partner- increases in positive involvement with their For more information on FIT, go to www.cyep.org seated around the table at the ships (OP3) in partnership with the Depart- South Gate Community Center in Reston. ment of Family Services, the FIT program old son, said he wanted to be a better fa- million children in America, about one in A large black man with a booming voice, was created by the Capital Youth Empow- ther, and to show his son the love he rarely three, lived apart from their biological fa- Robertson wants them get a sheet of paper erment Program (CYEP) to address the “fa- got from his own father. “My son means the thers in 2009, up from 11 percent in 1967. and start writing. Now. therless home epidemic prevalent in our world to me. I want him to know that I’m For African-American children, the figure “Did you hear what I said? I’m not telling society,” according to CYEP literature. here for him,” Dixon said. was 64 percent in 2009. you twice. Let’s go! I just told you what to Held three times a year throughout Robertson, who was a probation officer Research from the National Fatherhood do,” he yells, sounding like a drill sergeant. Fairfax County, the FIT program draws men before becoming a social worker, is also a Initiative (NFI) has demonstrated father The men, ranging in age from 20 to 46, from various walks of life, for many differ- single father of three daughters. “I can re- absence has a negative impact on many ar- look startled. ent reasons. Some men participate because late to these guys. I know how stressful it eas of a child’s life, including crime, teen Robertson takes a deep breath, pauses, they have to; a family court judge has man- gets, but I try to teach them how to calm pregnancy, child abuse, drug and alcohol and then asks in a quiet voice. dated the program before they can visit their down, and to listen and to see things from abuse, education, and childhood obesity. “Okay, so how did all that anger and rage children again. a child’s perspective,” Robertson said. “With The NFI also reported that adolescents make you feel?” Some fathers are involved in vicious cus- three daughters, you can bet I’m a good lis- who have lived apart from one of their par- “It stresses us out, man,” said one young tody battles and want the FIT certificate to tener.” ents at some point in their childhood are father. expand their custody and visitation rights. twice as likely to drop out of high school, “It gets us in trouble,” ventured another. Some volunteer for the program because BEFORE EACH SESSION, Robertson twice as likely to have a child before age 20 “You say things you don’t mean…,” one they want to be better fathers. calls the fathers several times to establish a and 1.5 times as likely to be out of school man said quietly. “You hurt people you care “I want my family back,” said Joe rapport with them, and to make sure they or work by their late teens or early 20s. for.” Apkarian of Springfield, a 42-year-old fa- are committed to the program. Acknowledging the critical role fathers’ “Is it productive? I mean, imagine how a ther of three who, after serving a jail term, He said each session addresses a theme, play in a child’s life, President Barack child feels when you talk like that,” is fighting to regain custody of his young such as male stereotypes, self-esteem or Obama asked U.S. Attorney General Eric Robertson said. children from foster care. Apkarian has a anger management. But the first session Holder to create a “Fathering Re-Entry 3-year-old biological daughter and two step- always tackles the biggest elephant in the Court” that would help fathers leaving THE MEN, who call Robertson “Mr. children. His goal is to show a judge that room: the men’s relationship – or lack of prison get jobs and services they need to Calvin,” are part of the Fairfax County’s he is responsible and caring enough to raise relationship – with their own fathers. start making child support payments and Fathers in Touch (FIT) program, a 12-week all three together. “Sometimes there are tears, and a lot of reconnecting with families. parenting class designed to develop com- “This is for me to say I’ve done everything pain, when we explore that relationship,” “Our children don’t need us to be super- mitted, responsible fathers – men who are possible to get my kids back,” Apkarian said. Robertson said. “Many of the men have to heroes,” Obama said, when he announced learning they can just as easily give their “My word is my promise, and I told my chil- overcome what they’ve been taught, ‘don’t the program in 2011. “They don’t need us children a hug instead of a slap dren I’d never let them be separated, but I show emotion,’ ‘only girls cry,’ ‘a man can’t to be perfect. They do need us to be present. In addition to the weekly two-hour ses- had to hand my son over to a social worker show weakness.’” They need us to show up and give it our sions, the program includes three super- when he was 9-months-old. You know how Robertson said some of the men come best shot, no matter what else is going on vised visitation activities with children de- a lot of people say they wish they could win from abusive homes or homes where the in our lives. They need us to show them — signed to promote strong relationships be- the lottery, win a million bucks? I don’t care. father was absent, so they have no role not just with words, but with deeds — that tween fathers and their children. I just want my kids back.” models. they, those kids, are always our first prior- “I know I’m successful when I see them Marc Dixon of Reston, who has a 5-year- According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 24 ity,” he said.
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South Lakes High School Marketing and Publicity, Jenny Rubin, Michelle Slivinski, senior, Ariana Kruszewski, Caitlyn Herron and Kyle Norfleet, South Lakes High won a Female Vocalist School, “West Side Story.” Award. South Lakes Wins Two Cappie Awards By Bonnie Hobbs helped me and taught me everything.” Lifting her The Connection award, she added, “It’s heavier than I thought it would be – it’s a solid, granite block.” outh Lakes High won two starry statuettes at The Marketing & Publicity winners were seniors SSunday night’s 13th annual Cappie Awards at Jenny Rubin and Kyle Norfleet and juniors Michelle The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. It Slivinski and Caitlyn Herron. “I’m so thrilled,” said received the honors for Female Vocalist for its pro- Rubin. “We all worked so hard to get this, and it’s duction of “West Side Story,” plus the new category amazing.” of Marketing & Publicity. To publicize their show, said Norfleet, they put on Overall, Westfield High won the most Cappies, gar- flash mobs in the school cafeteria and participated nering 10, including Best Musical, for “Crazy for You.” in Spirit Week. “We also organized performances at The Best Play winner, McLean High, took home five Reston Founders Day and had Google ads,” said awards, including Lead Actor and Lead Actress in a Slivinski. Play, for its production of “A View from the Bridge.” “And since we were doing ‘West Side Story,’ we also South Lakes senior Ariana Kruszewski won the held a sock hop and a classic car show,” said Herron. Female Vocalist Cappie. “I’m shocked,” she said af- Delighted with their Cappies victory, Norfleet said, terward. “I wasn’t expecting anything; I can’t believe “It’s wonderful; two of us are seniors, so it’s a great it. But I’m very honored and just so grateful to ev- way to end our senior year.” eryone – all my teachers and vocal coaches – who’ve — Bonnie Hobbs Custom Marble & Granite Countertops • FREE Sink with orders for more than 42 square feet • FREE Measurement • FREE Estimates • 3-Day Turnaround on both Residential & Commercial Installations HUGE Visit our New Showroom! ORIENTAL GPE 45720 Woodland Road Suite #115, Sterling, VA 20166 RUG SALE GRANITE 703-350-4155 • www.GPEGranite.com Licensed & Insured Est’d 1999 50% OFF Hand-knotted, Persian, Pakistan and India TWO POOR TEACHERS & Karastan 100% Wool Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Oriental Rug Cleaning Washed at Our Location We Bring the Showroom to YOU!! • Reweaving • New Fringes Select your remodeling products from our Mobile • Repairs of all types of Oriental Kitchen and Bathroom Showroom and Design Center!! Rugs • All repairs Standard & Premium 681 Spring Street, Herndon Same Location 40 Years • In Business 47 Years Bath Specials! Around the corner from the Ice House • Across the street from the Fire Station Starting at Hours: Mon, Tues, Thur & Fri - 9-6, Wed - 9-5, Sat - 9-3 $4,950 703-471-7120 Free Estimates www.twopoorteachers.com www.RobertsCarpets.com Visit our website Fully Insured & Class A Licensed Our Technicians are our employees 703-969-1179 EST. 1999 for details! www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ June 13-19, 2012 ❖ 5 Opinion Reston
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By Marilyn Campbell The Connection
hether creating a tapestry of bold Wcolors, a sanctuary to escape stress or simply a low maintenance land-
Photo by scape, local designers say taking a backyard from dull to dazzling is easier than one might think, and offer insight into hottest landscape Marilyn Campbell elements as well as trends in sus- tainable design. “The biggest overall trend is that people are cocooning — that is, people are staying at home and
creating multi-use spaces,” said /The Connection landscape architect Mark White, owner of Garden Wise in Arlington. “They want to be able to cook outdoors and have a dining area. They might want a water feature. They are creating a place for a mini- vacation in their backyard.” Landscape designers say yards that incorporate both edible and decorative plants are popular. Herbs and patio vegetables are ideal for small outdoor areas.
“Given the state of “They are using water ele- ments to create soothing the economy and sounds.” the fact that people LET IT RAIN. Rain gardens are leading hectic are popular as eco-minded homeowners look for ways to lives, many are decrease water pollution. Rain gardens allow rainwater runoff wanting calm from surfaces like roofs, driveways and walkways to be spaces in their absorbed into the ground instead of storm drains. backyards.” Landscapers at George — Mark White Mason University in Fairfax, created rain gardens across WATER, WATER EVERY- campus using water-loving,
WHERE. From custom Photos Courtesy of Garden W native plants. The gardens help waterfalls to simple, self- alleviate storm-water runoff contained systems in an and pollution. urn, fountains and orna- “Also, rain gardens help to mental water features are eliminate standing pools of surging in popularity as water that might otherwise homeowners strive to have been the perfect breeding create a tranquil oasis in ground for mosquitoes,” said their backyards. Archie Nesbitt, landscape “Given the state of the supervisor at George Mason. economy and the fact that
people are leading hectic ise HARVESTING RAINWATER. lives, many are wanting calm spaces in their Landscape architect Mark White uses ornamental water features to create a soothing See Backyard Tips, backyards,” said White. space in the backyard of this Arlington home. Page 9 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ June 13-19, 2012 ❖ 7 Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Local REAL ESTATE
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8 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ June 13-19, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Life Style Backyard Tips from Local Tastemakers From Page 7 KEEPING BAMBI AT BAY. Homeowners who “Many people are now collecting rainwater in rain live in areas where deer abound also search for barrels and using it to water their plants,” White plants that don’t attract these four-legged friends. said. “You can connect a hose to the barrel and use “Anything that is deer resistant is popular now,” it to water your garden.” said Alex Dencker of Behnke Nurseries in Potomac. “Nandina and cherry laurel are deer resistant. HOW DOES ONE’S GARDEN GROW? Land- ‘Green giant arborvitae’ works if you’re looking for scapes that incorporate both edible and decorative screen plants to create privacy. They grow tall very plants are popular now and serve dual purposes: quickly.” providing both food and beauty. “There has been a huge interest in vegetable gardens, container GOING NATIVE. Designers say indigenous plants gardens and fruit gardens, especially dwarf fruit often grow beautifully with little maintenance and trees, tomatoes, peppers and herbs,” said Sherrye no fertilizer. “Whenever possible, allow things to Schenk of Potomac Garden Center in North be what they want to be … the more a planted Potomac. area can be self-sustaining [and] not require upkeep, the better,” said Nesbitt. MAKING ROOM. Designers can make accommo- Drought tolerance is another bonus that makes dations when space is scarce. native plants favorites among homeowners and “Because many of the yards in this area are landscape designers. “Purple cone flower are popular, small, people don’t have the space to dedicate to as are creeping phlox which blooms early, provides a larger garden, so we’re putting plants in con- great ground cover and requires little maintenance,” tainers and growing what is known as ‘patio said Dencker. “Black-eyed Susans and redbud trees vegetables,’ which don’t get as large,” said White. are also native plants that have colorful buds. There “For example, there are certain varieties of are so many birds and other critters that need our tomatoes and eggplants that are suitable for a native plants to survive. That is another reason why smaller space.” our native plants are so important.” OPEN HOUSES Herndon’s Gardens on Display SATURDAY/SUNDAY, JUNE 16 & 17 When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this “There will be a variety of looks at gardens, and Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit Annual garden tour they’re all ones that don’t require huge yards,” said www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click on the “This Week in Real Estate” link. highlights creativity of Diane D’Amico, committee chair for the tour. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times “People tend to enjoy seeing how realistic it is to put a beautiful garden in a regular neighborhood, Centreville local gardeners. 7104 Ordway Rd...... $899,999..Sun 1-4...Lisa Clayborne.....Long & Foster..703-502-8145 you don’t need a sprawling property in he Town of Herndon’s Cultivating Com- Middleburg.” Chantilly Tmunities initiative will host their annual Tickets are $10 in advance and can be purchased 41994 Kudu Ct...... $737,000...Sat 1-4...... Rich Triplett....Samson Props..703-217-1348 Garden Tour Sunday, June 24 from noon at the Herndon Community Center (814 Ferndale Clifton to 4 p.m. The tour will feature five different Avenue), the Herndon Florist (716 Lynn Street) 13206 Kilby Landing Ct...... $795,000..Sun 1-4...... Ed Duggan...... Century 21..703-989-7735 stops within the town borders, all represent- and ArtSpace Herndon (750 Center Street). They 6609 Rock Lawn Dr...... $669,000..Sun 1-4...... Ed Duggan...... Century 21..703-989-7735 ing a variety of approaches to suburban resi- can also be purchased for $15 on the day of the Herndon dential gardening. tour from the community center and ArtSpace. 13108 Frog Hollow Ct...... $549,900..Sun 1-4..Troy Sponaugle....Samson Props..703-408-5560 2815 Otsego Dr...... TBD..Sun 1-4...... Glynis Canto....Keller Williams..703-636-7300 McLean 1497 Teague Dr...... $1,750,000..Sun 1-4...... Pat Buck...... McEnearney..703-395-9625 Centreville $899,999.00 6010 Balsam Dr...... $1,069,000..Sun 1-4...... Jane Price...... Weichert..703-628-0470 Stunning home on 1.34 Oakton 10173 Castlewood Ln...... $699,000..Sun 1-4....Mary Foerster...... Weichert..703-760-8880 4 acres backing to water - 3204 Wheatland Farm Dr..$1,199,000..Sun 1-4...... Glynis Canto....Keller Williams..703-636-7300 1 OPEN SUN and has an in-ground heated pool huge deck Sterling and patio. 4/5 brms 3.5 46793 Backwater Dr...... $589,900..Sun 1-4...... Rob Allen.....Long & Foster..703-824-7601 LISA bath. Open and bright 47350 Westwood Pl...... $610,000...Sat 1-4...George Azzouz....Samson Props..703-728-0843 2001 construction. A 47350 Westwood Pl...... $610,000..Sun 1-4...George Azzouz....Samson Props..703-728-0843 CLAYBORNE gardeners dream. Vienna A must see. 1016 Moorefield Hill Pl...... $522,000..Sun 1-4...... Pat Samson...... Century 21..703-380-7025 703-502-8145 Directions: 220 Lawyers Rd NW...... $899,000..Sun 1-4...Casey Samson....Samson Props..703-508-2535 703-675-5461 28 south right on 10423 Lawyers Rd...... $1,790,000..Sun 1-4.....Yassi Nasseri..Coldwell Banker..703-938-5600 Compton and right To add your Realtor represented E-mail: on Ordway to Open House to these weekly listings, please call 7104 Ordway Rd. Karen Pechacek-Washburn [email protected] Call Lisa for more info at 703-778-9422 or E-Mail the info to 703-675-5461. [email protected] All listings due by Monday at 3 P.M. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ June 13-19, 2012 ❖ 9 Home Life Style Herndon to Chemical-free methods for Recognize Yard Staving Off Mosquitoes of the Month controlling backyard pests. Springtime’s rejuvenating By Marilyn Campbell FANS. Landscape architect Mark spirit is in the air – and the White of Garden Wise in Arlington, critters off without using nasty chemi- morial Day we had no mosquitoes, Town of Herndon’s Yard of the The Connection says installing a ceiling fan on a cov- cals,” he said. “Most of these repellants which is unheard of in Northern Vir- Month award season is officially ered patio is an effective method. come in sprays or granules.” ginia.” He added that citronella under way. othing spoils a back- “They create enough air current to geranium plants are also effective mos- Yard of the Month is an keep mosquitoes from lighting on top LEMON. White recommends a lemon- quito repellants. yard barbecue like a opportunity to recognize the of your skin,” he said. scented plant called lemon bomb as a efforts of town residents whose Nswarm of blood barrier for repelling mosquitoes. INSECTS AS WEAPONS. Sherrye yards contribute to the beautifi- thirsty mosquitoes. ALL-NATURAL SPRAYS. Alex Dencker “Lemon scented plants do a bang-up job Schenk of Potomac Garden Center in cation of the town and its How does one keep bugs at bay of Behnke Nurseries in Potomac, says oil- of keeping mosquitoes [away],” he said. North Potomac, says that preying insects neighborhoods. Citizens may based sprays help keep the mosquito “They provide a scent all over your gar- can keep mosquitoes and other pests nominate their own or their without harsh chemicals? Local ex- population under control. “Oil-based den and mosquitoes don’t like it. I have under control. “Praying mantis and lady neighbors’ yards for the award. perts offer tips. sprays like cedar oil and clover oil keep it planted all over my yard and on Me- bugs work well.” Winners receive gift certificates from Meadows Farms and are recognized by the Mayor and Town Council at public meetings. Nominations are due June 15 for the July award and Septem- ber 15 for the October award. Judges for the Yard of the Month Awards program are members of the Town of Herndon’s Cultivating Commu- nity committee, a group of citizen volunteers formed to encourage beautification and to enrich the quality of life in the town’s neighborhoods. Nomination forms for the Yard of the Month Awards are available on the Cultivating Community page of the town’s Web site, www.herndon-va.gov; see the link off of the homepage at “featured this month.” Forms are also available at the at the Herndon Municipal Center and the Herndon Community Center. For more information, call 703/435-6800 X2084 or email information@herndon- va.gov. Town Of Herndon Advises On Proper Lawn Care The Town of Herndon’s Department of Public Works advises homeowners who fertilize their lawns to wait until fall, the best time to fertilize, when the roots that will sustain the plants through the following summer are actively growing. Spring fertilization should be limited to a light feeding after the initial flush of growth has subsided in May or early June. “Lime, on the other hand, should be applied in early spring if soil tests show it is necessary,” said Bob Boxer, director of Public Works. “Most lawn grasses grow best at a soil pH between six and seven. A soil test report will provide recommendations on how much lime to apply as well as how much fertilizer to apply in the fall. Too much fertilizer, or spillage on sidewalks and driveways, can cause stream pollution.” Soil testing kits may be obtained from all Fairfax County public libraries or from the Virginia Cooperative Extension office in the Govern- ment Center (Pennino building, 10th Floor). There is a small fee for the soil analyses.
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Joseph Letteri, 12, has been teaching violin to five Find us on Facebook children at Forest Edge Bar Rouge and Jacques’ Brasserie at L’Auberge Elementary School through- and become a fan! are available for a more casual dining experience. out this school year. Enjoy our à la carte menu now with special Langston www.Facebook.com/connectionnewspapers Happy Hour festivities to come soon! Hughes Student Gets STARS www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Recognition Open Tuesday-Sunday. For hours: angston Hughes Middle www.laubergechezfrancois.com L School STARS Program has recognized Joseph Letteri, 12, who has been teach- Reservations: 703-759-3800 ing violin to five children at For- COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP est Edge Elementary School throughout this school year. He Progressive & Welcoming has been working with these chil- dren to improve their intonation, ST. ANNE’S bowing, tone and posture. With his EPISCOPAL dedication and love for music, Jo- seph has helped these students to CHURCH • Reston improve their confidence, tech- nique and understanding of mu- 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I b 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II b sic. As a reward for their hard 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service work, Joseph bought the students Nursery care provided at 10:00 a.m. service shoulder sponges with his own money, which he had saved over The Rev. James Papile, Rector the summer. b The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson b Joseph hopes to continue teach- ing more children in the coming 703-437-6530 www.stannes-reston.org school year. 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston The STARS Program recognizes students for participation/ accom- plishments in activities other than those required as part of regular Herndon classroom work. United Methodist Church www.HerndonUMC.org School Notes Sundays Melissa Tran of Reston has been 8:30 AM Sanctuary, Traditional Worship Service named to the 2012 Who’s Who Among 10:00 AM Garden, Traditional Worship Service Students in American Universities and 11:00 AM Connection, Contemporary Worship Service Colleges. Tran is majoring in quantita- other weekly services tive economics at Providence College, Providence, R.I. 5:30 PM Saturdays: Relax & Renew, Casual Worship Service
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Julia Springfield of Reston has been named a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Hon- ors Organization at the University of Virginia. Springfield is a 2010 graduate To Highlight your Faith Community, of South Lakes High School. Marisa L. Shannon of Reston has Call Karen at 703-917-6468 been named to the fall 2011 dean’s list at Boston University of Boston, Mass. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ June 13-19, 2012 ❖ 11 Reston Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-224-3031 or [email protected] Reston Swimmers Kick Off 40th Season he sun shined brightly Wauben. Double event winners last Saturday morning were Alina Shannon, Andrew Tas hundred of swim- Shedlock, Casey Storch and Omar mers gathered for the Zaki. first meet of the Reston Swim Lake Audubon’s triple event Team Association’s (RSTA) fortieth winner was Sabrina Groves. season. And while the first meet Double event winners were Brian brings back old friends and intro- Ball, Madeline Bennett, Elizabeth duces new swimmers to the joy of Crump, Matt Crump, Augusta the ‘summer season,’ for those that Durham, Catherine Evans, Win- have been associated with RSTA ston Evans, Dean Huber, John for any length of time this season Hughes, Conor McBride, Bryce opened with a bitter sweet feeling Photo/Courtesy RSTA Onozuka and Aidan Scanlan. because an ‘old friend’ wasn’t Ridge Heights Sharks 505, there to share the good times. Glade Gators 467: For Ridge Kim Klarman, past president of Heights, triple event winners were RSTA, who was involved with the Kati Imel, Emily Sennett and league in some way, shape or Hailey Wang. Double event win- form for 18 years, died last Feb- ners were Jared Decker, Harrison ruary. Hughes, Shannon Murry, Mac “Kim embodied everything that Sogandares, Paige Sogandares, we in the league strive for,” said Siena Shannon of Lake Newport goes all out in the girls’ 13-14, 50- meter butterfly. In Rory Stobie, Aaron Wang and Gail Romansky, close friend of one of the biggest surprises of the day, Lake Newport defeated defending co-champion Maggie With. Kim’s and current president. “She Lake Audubon. For Glade, triple event winners reveled in the way that the league multiple event winners follow: were Hunter Ellis, Tyler Ellis, An- brought kids together - not just North Hills Hurricanes 593, drew Huang, Emily Landeryou, for a good time but for the life- Remembering Kim Klarman Autumnwood Piranhas 388: For Sophia Landeryou and Yangian long lessons that it taught - team- Almost four months to the day after her North Hills, triple event winners Xu. Double event winners were death, the Reston Swim Team Association work, good sportsmanship and (RSTA) kicked off its 40th season this past were Lucas Abousleiman, Meghan Benedetto, Noah DiLisio, compassion. She was truly an in- Saturday, June 9. Kim Klarman, who died Courtner Clark, Ryan Luczak, Jo- Mackenzie Evans, Aaron Letteri, spiration to the board members, earlier this year on Feb. 7 following a long seph Sciortino, Rachel Swarts and Joseph Letteri, Webb Nims, Noah battle with cancer, was remembered with a team managers of RSTA and to the moment of silence prior to the beginning of Miles Yang. Double event winners Smith and Jack Thomas. swimmers as well. She is sorely each swim meet. Recognizing the almost two were Alexander Boelcskevy, Newbridge Dolphins 553, Hunt- missed, but I believe she would be decades of service that she gave to RSTA, the Michelle Boone, Ilayda Boucher, ers Woods Blue Marlins 493: For proud of the way we have carried past president was remembered for her zest Katie Cazenas, Emily Deker, Nicole Newbridge, triple event winners for life, her compassion and her tireless ef- on without her.” forts on behalf of the league. She may be Flint, Ishan Ganjoo, Lindsey Hill, were Stephen Baldwin, Niki Against this backdrop, a mo- gone but she will never be forgotten. Benjamin Livaudais and Julian Chava, Eric Compton, Ryan Ha ment of silence was held for Kim Pardo. and Jocelyn Wulf. Double event at each of the RSTA meets imme- Autumnwood’s triple event win- winners were Elise Baldwin, Celia diately preceding the playing of 50-meter butterfly, her time of outpaced the old mark of 30.12 set ner was Diya Murthy. Double event Compton, Emma Grossback, Adam the National Anthem. Following 31.55 bested a time of 32.02 that by Myles O’Keefe in 1999; and in winners were Joanie Belo, Haley Hvitfeldt-Matthews, David Joyner, that, the season began - with the was set by former South Lakes the boys 11-12 breaststroke, his Brazier, Michael Hellstern, Anne Ian Meikle and Taylor Panneck. focus exactly where Kim would High standout Mei Christensen time of 37.92 outpaced the mark Kennedy and Kalista Majoros. For Hunters Woods, triple event have wanted it; on the swimmers. back in 2001. For Lake Newport, of 38.34 set by Kyle Standiford in Lake Newport Lightning 571, winners were Kathryn Evans, Anna Redican’s 50-backstroke 2001. Finally, Rachel Swarts of Lake Audubon Barracudas 527: Philip Pan, Zack Peng, Ashley Thai, HIGHLIGHTS from last time of 39.32 in girls’ 9-10 bested North Hills continued her assault For Lake Newport, triple event Ashley Turner and Isabella Wnek. Saturday’s meets included the fol- the record of 40.00 that was set on the record books in the girls’ winners were Jack Edgemond, Double event winners were Greg lowing records being set. For by Carolyn Kristo back in 1997. For 15-18 butterfly with a time of Christina George, Alexander Liu, Blanpied, Nolan Dunkel, Christo- Glade, Emily Landeryou broke a Newbridge, Ryan Ha set two indi- 31.63, beating her old record of Anna Redican, Emi Redican, Deja pher Jiang, Daniel Li, Shine Peng, record that had stood for more vidual records. In the boys 11-12 31.80 set last year. Rothschild, Siena Shannon, Eric Tang, Victoria Thai and Jo- than a decade. In the girls 11-12, freestyle, his time of 29.19 easily Scores of Saturday’s meets and Meghna Sharma and Avery seph Wang. Sports Roundups The rising U14 Reston United welcome to join any training sessions. evaluation necessary to raise their level soccer program as McLean’s head coach All are necessary components in ‘98 travel girls’ soccer team ( WAGS, of play. Instruction will emphasize the for eight seasons (1995-2002). maximizing player performance. Div. 2) is looking to add several play- Cougar Baseball Summer Camp core values of Oakton Cougar Baseball: Miller said she welcomes the oppor- The Renegades have been invited ers for the 2012-13 season. The team will take place throughout July on the Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity. tunity and challenge of coaching fall to participate in the World Scout will be holding tryouts during its following dates: July 9-12 (Little Leagu- season field hockey at Herndon and League (WSL), a national level orga- regular practice sessions on Mon- ers ages 6 to 11); July 16-19 (ages’ Herndon High announced that looks to bring a combination of experi- nization that works with colleges days, Wednesdays and Fridays or 11-through high school); July 23-26 Mary Miller will serve as the athletic ence and excitement to the program. nationwide to enhance the college Saturdays. For more info about the (Little Leaguers ages 6 to 11). Camp ses- program’s new girls’ field hockey coach. recruiting experience. All WSL teams schedule and last minute changes sions will be held at Oakton High’s Tom Miller is a 1983 graduate of Falls Church The Virginia Renegades, a col- from across the country compete lo- visit the team website at Hall Baseball Field; with daily camp High School where she was a multi- lege baseball prep/showcase program, cally, regionally, and in a National www.eteamz.com/ times from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Camp sport athlete. She is a 1987 graduate of has teamed with Steve Johnson of the World Series Showcase held at the RestonUnitedGirls98/; Or contact Director is Oakton High varsity baseball the University of Virginia. National Hitting Association to create a Roger Dean facility in Jupiter, FL. coach Apostolos Georgiou at coach Justin Janis. Cost is $140 per Miller previously taught history and college baseball development program The Renegades’ primary goal for [email protected], or at 703-689- camper, with all funds being used to sup- coached field hockey and soccer at for high school players. players is to ‘Find Your Best.’ All 2506. Or contact team manager port Oakton High baseball. Checks McLean High School. While with the Johnson helped develop a program players who make the Renegades Maureen Lalor at should be made to OHSABC, and sent to: Highlanders, she worked with two stel- that combines functional strength train- will only need to pay for their uni- [email protected] Oakton High School, 2900 Sutton Rd., lar field hockey coaches - Marsha ing, with cross-specific motor learning forms. The Renegades can be The United team is professionally Vienna, Va. 22181. The Oakton Cougar Ehrsam (currently at Madison High) drills. The program emphasizes the Four contacted through GM Pat Gaffney coached and participates in year-round Baseball Camp is intended to teach play- and Demby Banbury (currently at Corners of Performance: biomechanical at 703- 559-2181 or at conditioning and tournaments. Any ers solid fundamental baseball skills. The Centreville) - while serving as a top var- efficiency, functional strength develop- [email protected]. committed girl interested in the team primary goal is to provide each player sity assistant and the head JV coach ment, mental/emotional support, and For more team information, go to with a birth date after Aug. 1, 1998 is with the instruction, knowledge, and (1993-2001). She also led the varsity nutrition/hydration supplementation. virginiarenegades.org.
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A rehearsal of “Fake” by Reston Community Players, with Sydney Solis teaching the Storytime Yoga to children and parents. cast members Gay Freese, Dan Beckhard, Phillip Archery, Rich Claar and Amy Treat. “Fake” by Jim Gordon will be performed on June 15-16 at 8 p.m. at CenterStage The- Beloved Yoga Comes to Reston atre, Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road in Reston.
Love Your Body Events at Reston Town Center Send announcements to Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 [email protected]. Trap Road, Vienna. Final kicks off Virginia Yoga Week. Deadline is Thursday for the following performances. www.riverdance.com week’s paper. Photos/artwork encour- or www.wolftrap.org. By Katherine Heath aged. For additional listings, visit Rocknoceros. 10 a.m. Lake Fairfax www.connectionnewspapers.com. Park Amphitheater, 1400 Lake The Connection Fairfax Drive, Reston. Children’s music featuring Boogie Bennie, THURSDAY/JUNE 14 espite the 90 degree Coach Cotton and Williebob. Free. Chaise Lounge Band. 7:30 p.m. 703-324-7469. weather, hundreds of Frying Pan Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Taste of Reston 2012 and Carnival. D Herndon. Jazz and swing. Free. 703- 12-11 p.m. Market St. Reston. yoga enthusiasts gath- ered Sunday for the Love Your 324-7469. Restaurant samples, community Stars of the Summer Night. 7 p.m. vendors, cooking demonstrations and Body event in Reston Town Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade wine pairings, carnival rides, live Center. This annual event was Drive, Reston. For ages 5 and up with entertainment on four stages and a organized by Beloved Yoga, one adult per 1-2 children. $4-$6. Learn Family Fun Zone. Sponsored by the about stars and what tools can help Greater Reston Chamber of which has studios in Reston and locate and view them. Reserve at 703- Commerce. 703-707-9045 or Great Falls. 476-9689 or [email protected]. [email protected]. “Fake” by Jim Gordon. 8 p.m. The event lasted until 4 p.m. CenterStage Theatre, Reston and throughout the whole day FRIDAY/JUNE 15 Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck there were a variety of activi- Instructor from Bikram of Great Falls teaching Bikram “Flowers for Algernon.” 8 p.m. Road, Reston. Reston Community ties available; free yoga Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Players in their first fully-staged New to patrons at the event. Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. After Play Project production, about secrets classes, live music, complimen- experimental surgery to dramatically and scandals in the world of high- tary massages; energy healing increase his IQ, a man’s life is priced art. $12-20. 703-476-4500 or demonstrations; and healthy changed forever. $20. www.restonplayers.org. www.eldenstreetplayers.org. Fishing with Fathers. 10:30 a.m. food samples, as well as the op- Riverdance. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap National Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade portunity to ask questions Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 Drive, Reston. Fish at Lake Audubon. about alternative healing Trap Road, Vienna. Final Learn fish facts, fishing basics and performances. www.riverdance.com practice casting. Rods and bait therapies. or www.wolftrap.org. provided. $5-$8. All ages. Under 12 Michelle Mallo-Esposito, of Taste of Reston 2012 and Carnival. must be accompanied by adult. Herndon, said, “This is a fabu- 3-11 p.m. Market St. Reston. Reservations required by June 13. Restaurant samples, community Reserve at 703-476-9689 or lous opportunity to bring like- vendors, cooking demonstrations and [email protected]. minded people together to cel- wine pairings, carnival rides, live ebrate the art of an alternative entertainment on four stages and a Family Fun Zone. Sponsored by the SUNDAY/JUNE 17 cure.” Greater Reston Chamber of Father’s Day Concert. 4 p.m. and 7 New this year to event was a Commerce. 703-707-9045 or p.m. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center kids’ tent that also offered yoga [email protected]. St., Herndon. The Al Robertson “Fake” by Jim Gordon. 8 p.m. Quintet featuring Mauricio Salguero classes such as story time yoga Michelle Mallo-Esposito, of Herndon, a therapeutic CenterStage Theatre, Reston on sax/clarinet presents caribbean and awaken the superhero. Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck jazz, afro cuban, bossa nova and latin yoga instructor for Life Wellness Centre. Ramdep Kaur, first time to the Road, Reston. Reston Community rhythms. $18-$27. Complimentary Players in their first fully-staged New Sangria and Salsa Bar. event, said, “This event is a Play Project production, about secrets www.brownpapertickets.com/event/ great way to bring enthusiast of and scandals in the world of high- 249349 yoga together to share knowl- priced art. $12-20. 703-476-4500 or “Flowers for Algernon.” 3 p.m. www.restonplayers.org. Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 edge and experience.” Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. After experimental surgery to dramatically Love Your Body Day is a kick SATURDAY/JUNE 16 off for Virginia Yoga Week, June increase his IQ, a man’s life is “Flowers for Algernon.” 8 p.m. changed forever. $20. 10 –17. In celebration of yoga Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 www.eldenstreetplayers.org. throughout the Common- Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. After “Fairy Tale Courtroom” by Dana wealth, Virginia yoga studios experimental surgery to dramatically Proulx. 12 p.m. Industrial Strength increase his IQ, a man’s life is Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, and teachers will be offering changed forever. $20. Herndon. The audience is the judge free classes along with special www.eldenstreetplayers.org. and jury for the Wolf and the Witch workshops and karma yoga “Fairy Tale Courtroom” by Dana in this interactive comedy. $8. Proulx. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Industrial www.eldenstreetplayers.org. events throughout the week. Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Riverdance. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap National For more information contact Drive, Herndon. The audience is the Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 Beloved Yoga at Diana Falk, left, of Centreville, said, “It’s my first time judge and jury for the Wolf and the Trap Road, Vienna. Final Witch in this interactive comedy. $8. performances. www.riverdance.com [email protected] or coming out to the Love Your Body event, I think it’s www.eldenstreetplayers.org. or www.wolftrap.org. call them at 703-860-9642. great and a great way to bring people together.” Riverdance. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap National www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ June 13-19, 2012 ❖ 13 703-917-6464 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. Classified • Herndon • Loudoun Monday Noon
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Grandfather Kropp “Poppa” and four grandsons. From left: Andrew Kropp-Sullivan, CPT Walter Kropp, U.S. Army, WWII (age 88) a.k.a. “Poppa,” Patrick Kropp-Sullivan, Aidan Kropp-Sullivan, 10, and Richard Kropp-Sullivan.
Alayna Brumberg and Gerard Rugel at Reston Town Center, 2010. “My Zeyde always helps me to reach for the sky.” “This is my husband Essex Finney and our kids EJ, Sumi and Emerson. This picture was taken in our home in Reston’s Hawkridge neighborhood in 2011,” writes Jennifer Arias-Finney of Reston.
“Granpa” Jim Sullivan and his four grandsons. From left: Aidan Kropp-Sullivan, Richard Kropp-Sullivan, Patrick Kropp-Sullivan, Jim Sullivan (Granpa) and Andrew Kropp- Sullivan.
Sean Murray and Kelly Murray of Reston. Sean’s goal is to one day beat his dad at golf. This picture was taken at Algonkian Golf Club where dad works on St. Patrick’s Day 2012.
Mark Rutledge with Brooklyn, 5, Zach, 8, and Jackson, 12. “This sweet dad is my husband, Rob, on a walk around Lake Anne, Reston with our two daughters, Georgia, 3.5, April Stettner and Annabelle, 1 (in the and her dad stroller). May 2012,” Will Stettner writes Morgan Norwood. celebrate her graduation from George Mason Uni- Joshua, Ilana, and versity on Julia Levy enjoying the May 18. riverfront in Savan- nah, Ga., with dad (David Levy) last April during spring break.
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