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Fall Fun Page 8 Classifieds, Page 10 Classifieds, v Diana Ho of Reston shares her Japanese heritage with festival goers at the 2018 Reston Multicultural Festival held Sunday, Sept. 23 at Lake Anne Entertainment, Page 8 in Reston. v Opinion, Page 6 Reston Celebrates Diversity News, Page 3 South Lakes Volleyball Looking for Strong Second Half Sports, Page 12 Requested in home 9-27-18 home in Requested Time sensitive material. material. sensitive Time Attention Postmaster: Postmaster: Attention ECR WSS ECR Walk to End Alzheimer’s Customer Postal permit #322 permit Easton, MD Easton, PAID Held in Reston Postage U.S. News, Page 4 STD PRSRT Photo by Mercia Hobson/The Connection by Mercia Hobson/The Photo September 26-October 2, 2018 online at www.connectionnewspapers.com News Climate Forum Highlights Sharp Differences Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions hosts public forum featuring Kaine and Stewart. By Andrea Worker asking for is an open mind, and I will have The Connection an open mind, as well.” Stewart readily admits that the climate illed as a public forum to focus has changed significantly in recent years, on the effects of climate change but he does not see that as being primarily Bon Virginia and what actions Vir- “caused by man,” and that he does not be- ginians can take to combat the lieve “man can change that.” His assertion situation, the Virginia Climate Crisis Forum brought shouts and boos from the crowd, played out more like a debate between the and had moderator Wright calling for civil- two candidates seeking to represent the ity and respect. Commonwealth in the United States Sen- The contrasts between the two men con- ate in the Nov. 6 elections. The contrast was tinued as they answered the questions of clear, even though Democratic incumbent the moderator and the panelists. Tim Kaine and his Republican challenger, On the subject of constructing additional Corey Stewart, the chairman of the Prince pipelines in Virginia, Kaine thought that the William County Board of Supervisors, were process to permit such construction was never on stage at the same time. flawed and needed to be addressed at the The packed house in the auditorium on Federal level. Sept. 18 at James Madison High School in “I’m not saying I would never be in favor Vienna, didn’t seem to mind. Faith Alliance The Virginia Climate Crisis Forum drew a packed house in the audito- of a new pipeline,” Kaine said, but that the for Climate Solutions organized the event. rium of James Madison High School in Vienna. question first needed to be asked if a pipe- “We need to know where these two stand Photos by Andrea Worker/The Connection line was truly needed, and then to proceed and what they plan to do about climate and with an investigatory process to assess im- environmental issues,” was the opinion of pact and to allow for “real citizen input,” two retirees who braved the traffic from rather than token outreach. Springfield to attend the event. Reliance on green energy solutions would There was a three-person panel of experts “increase the costs of power, cost jobs” and bringing the perspectives of health, national make the country less secure, while having security and local government to the dis- little impact on the negatives associated cussion. with climate change, Stewart said. Samantha Ahdoot, MD, is a pediatrician Stewart’s answers throughout the forum and co-founder of Virginia Clinicians for strongly defended the coal industry. Ex- Climate Action. Ahdoot shared statistics and pressing his agreement with the President’s personal experience about the effects of decision to pull out of the Paris Climate pollution, hotter summers, and worsening Accord, Stewart said that shutting down the allergy seasons on her young patients, and coal industry or imposing “burdensome” on the elderly and more vulnerable. environmental regulations on businesses “A bold vision for de-carbonization will would just move the problem to countries ensure a healthy future for Virginia’s chil- like China and India where there would be dren with clean air and a stable climate,” less-regulation and more harmful effects. said Ahdoot. “Again,” he said, “losing jobs at home and Major General Rick Devereaux, USAF not solving anything.” (Ret.) opened a few eyes on how climate Major General Devereaux responded that change effects national security and the by leaving the Paris Accord “what we ceded preparedness of the American military to is moral leadership. É It diminishes our cope with those threats. After finishing his section of the event, U.S. Sen, Tim Kaine stepped moral authority and national security.” If “Climate change threatens our national backstage and took a few questions, including one from Oakton High there are problems with the pact – which security in a number of ways,” said School Junior Wendy Gao, who attended the forum as a reporter for her Devereaux acknowledged there are several Devereaux, noting that extreme changes school newspaper. – then it was the role of leaders to stay at in climate lead to economic and cultural the table and work the problem, rather than instabilities. “More risk of conflict, more The third panel member, Fairfax County Kaine wasted no time differentiating him- be “absent.” refugees fleeing environments growing Supervisor Dan Storck (D-Mount Vernon) self from his opponent and from the Trump more and more inhospitable.” Devereaux addressed the issues from a local govern- Administration. KAINE said that he supports eliminating sees that one effect as rocking an already ment level. The area that Storck represents “Before we talk about solutions,” said tax credits and subsidies for carbon energy shaky world stage, and “placing humani- “contains many waterways and various in- Kaine, “we have to all accept that man-made producers and other industries. tarian demands on our overtaxed military dustrial sites that combine to create unique climate change is real,” not the “hoax” that “It’s time for us to stop picking the win- forces.” risks and challenges,” and has also been Kaine reminded the audience was the ners and losers,” he said, and invest that Devereaux applauded the military’s move subject to flooding and other environmen- President’s often-stated opinion on the is- money more wisely. Kaine disagrees with toward biofuels and away from gasoline, tal damage. sue. “Both [Trump and Stewart] have used Stewart that “green solutions” would cause saying that one of the most dangerous mis- Storck emphasized the need to “take im- that word.” devastating job losses, citing studies and sions for military personnel is the movement mediate action” to protect “People, Places, Kaine supports the science of climate examples where more, better-paying and of highly flammable fuels in combat zones. and Property.” change and says that overall, so does Con- more sustainable employment is associated Rising sea levels are direct, physical gress. He relates that he sees the effects of with green energy industries, technology threats to military installations, Devereaux THE PANELISTS posed questions to the climate change every day. and research. said. “There’s some 1,700 [military instal- two senatorial candidates from their indi- “This is not a tomorrow issue in Virginia. The Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions lations] on coast lines, and many have al- vidual perspectives and areas of knowledge It’s an issue for today.” was founded in 2013 and has grown to rep- ready been subject to flooding” even with- and concern, led by moderator Rev. Dr. Jean Stewart began his remarks by saying to resent more than 70 congregations in North- out the influence of major storms like Hur- Wright, a co-founder of Faith Alliance for the climate-conscious audience that “per- ern Virginia. Visit www.faithforclimate.org ricane Florence. Climate Solutions. haps we won’t agree on much, but all I am for more information. 2 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ September 26 - October 2, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Candidates for citizenship of the United States read the Oath of Alle- The pastel, crayon and colored pencil artwork of Neev Naguboyina, 9, of giance with Kimberly Zanotti, Washington Field Office Director, USCIS at Reston, named “Holiday in India” is inspired, he tells in the art card the Naturalization Ceremony held during the Reston Multicultural Festi- beside his work, by his life and cultural experiences of where he grew val on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. up, India. Reston Celebrates 18th Multicultural Festival The Naturalization Ceremony makes the Multicultural Festival especially meaningful. By Mercia Hobson The Connection hile the 2018 Reston Multicultural Festival of W fered arts, crafts, exhibi- tions, games, food, and live entertainment from around the world, perhaps one of the most critical and life- changing events unfolded on the World Stage at Lake Anne. Terri Booth, Supervisor Immigration Ser- vices, USCIS presented candidates for United States Citizenship and Kimberly Zanotti, Washington Field Office Director, USCIS administered the Oath of Allegiance. The Naturalization Ceremony was an honor and privilege to attend, said Caren Anton, Hunters Woods/Dogwood District Director on the Reston Association Board, during remarks at the ceremony. “[It is] an event that makes our own celebration of diversity especially meaningful.” Anton explained that more people immi- grate to the United States than any other place in the world and for many individu- als, if given the opportunity, there is noth- ing more special than becoming a citizen of the United States of America. “Today we have the honor of witnessing the culmina- tion of that process,” said Anton. Photos by Mercia Hobson The Connection Ino Ho Hernandez is one of the newest United States Third-generation Restonian Eden Zelman, 2, and citizens after taking part in the Naturalization Cer- Owen Ottmann enjoy a mask art project at the 2018 emony.