PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Martinsburg, WV Cascades PERMIT #86 Attention Postmaster: Time sensitive material. Requested in home 10-30-08 Countryside ❖ Potomac Falls ❖ Lowes Island ❖ Sterling Fleet-footed Panthers Sports, page 12

Classifieds, page 13 Classifieds,

❖

Health & Fitness, page 5 Health & Fitness,

❖

Sports, page 12

❖

Real Estate, page 11 Real Estate,

❖

Faith, page 2

❖

E, page 9

❖

The Potomac Falls girls cross country team earned the team title at the

Camps & Schools, page 7 Camps & Schools, Dulles District championships last week.

/The Connection Remembering Heather Presidential Partnering News, page 3 Visits Up Politics, page 4 News, page 3

Photo by Craig Sterbutzel Photo

Octoberwww.ConnectionNewspapers.com 29-November 4, 2008 ❖ Volume V, Number 44 Loudoun/Cascades Connectionwww.connectionnewspapers.com ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2008 ❖ 1 Faith

Send announcements or events, which are open to Rabbi Michael Alex Ragozin’s appointment as the the public at no or minimal cost, to The Loudoun congregation’s rabbi in a ceremony Sunday, Nov. 9, Connection, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA from 2-4 p.m. in the synagogue, 19357 Evergreen Mills 22102 or e-mail loudoun@connection Road, Leesburg. Speaking will be Ronald P. Rubin, newspapers.com. Deadline is Friday, two weeks be- president of Congregation Sha’are Shalom; Kristen C. fore the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For more Umstattd, mayor of Leesburg; Rabbi Steven Glazer of information, call 703-917-6454. Congregation Beth Emeth, Herndon; Ned Gladstein; and Rabbi Michael Ragozin. The event is free and open The 10:30 a.m. service, Sunday, Nov. 2, at the to the public. Call Congregation Sha’are Shalom at Unitarian Universalists of Sterling is called, 703-737-6500 or visit www.sha-areshalom.org. Did Someone Say that There Would Be an End? Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael leads a service in the In recognition of the 250th anniversary of spirit of All Souls Day. The often-challenging topic Leesburg, the combined choirs of Holy Trinity of death will be considered and soft remembrance Lutheran Church and St. James’ Episcopal Church and reflection of lost loved ones will be invited. will sing early American hymns at two services, UUS meets every Sunday, at 10:30 a.m., at the Nov. 9, 8:30 a.m., at Holy Trinity, 605 W. Market Sterling Oaks Commerce Center at 22135 Davis St., S.W. and 11:15 a.m., at St. James’, 14 W. Drive. Call 703-406-3068 or visit uusterling.org. Cornwall St., N.W. The music will feature tunes that originated in Virginia. The public is invited to Congregation Sha’are Shalom will celebrate these worship services. No fee. Call 703-777-4912. Bulletin Board

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 29 MONDAY/NOV. 3 • The strong steel frame; fat, aggressive tires; oiled-type air filters; beefy shocks front and rear and off-road style brush RIBBON CUTTING. 5-6:30 p.m., 71 Lawson Road, BOOK CLUB. 7 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay deflectors make this scooter at home on unpaved roads while delivering all the attitude you could want for the street. • All- S.E., Leesburg. ECHO celebrates the opening of Road, Ashburn. Adult book club, “The God of new 125cc 4-stroke engine with 4 valves and electronic fuel injection gives this new-generation Zuma a new level of per- its newly expanded Medically Fragile Program Animals,” by Aryn Kyle. Call 703-737-8100. formance. • Fully automatic C.V. Transmission and pushbutton electric starting along with center and side stands and lock- with an open house and light refreshments. BOOK CLUB. 7 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 ing cover on the ignition switch, make it convenient. • There’s room for two atop its seat, and lots of locking storage Ribbon cutting ceremony with Congressmen Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Adult book club, beneath it. • The Zuma 125 achieves fuel economy up to an estimated 89 mpg*with a fuel tank that holds 1.6 gallons of gas. Frank Wolf (R-10) at 5:30 p.m. RSVP by Oct. 23, “The Screwtape Letters,” by C.S. Lewis. Call 703-779-2100 or [email protected]. 703-444-3228. BOOK CLUB. 7 p.m., at Ashburn Library, 43316 SCIENCE CLUB. 7 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 These 2009 scooters are now available at Hay Road, Ashburn. Adult book club, “Nothing Hay Road, Ashburn. The mad scientists club for But the Truth” by Avi. Call 703-737-8100. children, ages 9-11. Explore scientific topics Loudoun MotorSports! Hurry... these sell out fast! through recreational and informational activities. Register online at library.loudoun.gov THURSDAY/OCT. 30 or phone 703-737-8100. 212 Catoctin Circle, S.E. CLUB MEETING. 4 p.m., in Ashburn. The MOMS Leesburg, VA Club of Ashburn Village Area will hold an open house for current and potential members. THURSDAY/NOV. 6 www.loudounmotorsports.com Children are welcome and encouraged to come MASTER GARDENERS. 7 p.m., at the Loudoun 703-777-1652 in Halloween costumes. The club includes Extension Office, 30-B Catoctin Circle, S.E., members from Belmont Country Club, Ashburn Leesburg. Loudoun County Master Gardener Village and several other Ashburn Volunteers invite the public to attend a free neighborhoods. Visit www.geocities.com/ monthly meeting. Visit ashburnmomsclub/ or e-mail www.loudouncountymastergardeners.org or call [email protected]. 703-777-0373.

COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Photo Galleries Now! 1,000s Making more and better disciples of Christ of pictures Sunday Worship: 8:00 and 11:00 am of sports, Sunday School: 9:20 am gradua- Child Care 703-437-5020 tions, Available at 1133 Reston Ave., Herndon, VA 20170 Preschool: All Services www.goodshepherd-lutheran.org 703-437-5020 703-437-4511 current events Progressive & Welcoming and ST. ANNE’S more— EPISCOPAL never CHURCH- Reston published, 9:00 a.m Holy Communion but posted 11:15 a.m. Holy Communion on the (Children’s Chapel & Nursery Provided) 5:00 p.m. Contemporary Service Web. Free The Rev. James Papile, Rector for evalua- The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson tion, avail- 703-437-6530 www.stannes-reston.org able for 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston b prints. b For advertising information b call Lauri Swift at 703-917-6460 or e-mail [email protected] Connection Newspapers.com

2 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Cascades Connection Editor Jennifer Lesinski News 703-917-6454 or [email protected] Life Cut Short Friends and family remember Potomac Falls senior killed in crash.

By Mike DiCicco granddaughter as “a self-driven girl. Reli- The Connection able. You never had to worry about her.” Potomac Falls High School had initially o a person, friends and family denied her enrollment this year because her of Potomac Falls senior Heather parents had moved to Africa, where her fa- THendrickson remembered her ther was a missionary, her grandfather said. as a bright, determined, cheer- Heather had elected to stay behind and live ful girl who knew what she wanted and how with friends, determined to attend Virginia to get it. Tech and go to veterinary school. Contact- Her primary goal was to become an ing everyone from the American Civil Lib- equine veterinarian, and her grandfather, erties Union (ACLU) to Sen. John Warner Myron Hendrickson, said she had been on (R-Va.), she fought her way back into the her way to her part-time job at the Marion school, Myron Hendrickson said. duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in And, in addition to her love of horseback Leesburg the morning of Sunday, Oct. 19, riding, she had also taken up boxing and when she lost control of her car, hit a tree played powder puff football, he said. He re- and was killed. Hendrickson called that his granddaugh- said she had been speeding, ter, who was just shy of 5 probably because she had “She made feet tall, had once bought a been running late for work. pair of extremely high heels, It was the morning after friends so easy.” which subsequently proved her school’s homecoming — Myron Hendrickson too steep for her to wear. dance. Having grown up in Rich- He noted that police had mond, Heather was only in said the 17-year-old had not been wearing her second year at Potomac Falls, but her a seatbelt, but he said she never drove with- grandfather said she never had trouble find- out one. He speculated that she may have ing friends wherever she was. “She made taken it off to reach for something. friends so easy. Everybody loved her,” he said.

Contributed AT A WAKE in Herndon Friday night, while Her friend Amanda MacLean recalled get- Heather’s parents, Rob and Denise, greeted ting ready for homecoming with Heather the a steady stream of visitors, Denise night before her death. “I remember how Hendrickson in tears, the teen’s loved ones excited she was, how much life and energy recalled her life. Myron Hendrickson remembered his See Friends, Page 6 Heather Hendrickson Police, Businesses Unite Halloween Hijinks Sterling Park rant was not what it used to be, with few customers showing up after dark. “The so- Fun-filled alternatives “business watch” lution we need to have here is to work to- All the Details gether,” he said, noting that this would to trick-or-treating. For more on the Great Farms Pumpkin Harvest mean bridging cultural divides between the and the Pumpkin Chunkin’, visit kicks off last week. www.greatcountryfarms.com. For full schedule many ethnicities represented in the Sterling and ticket purchases for the Halloween Woods in Park business community. By Justin Fanizzi Algonkian Park and Fright Night in Ashburn, visit By Mike DiCicco Frye said deputies had been planning the The Connection www.halloweenwoods.com and The Connection creation of a new “business watch” and con- www.thefrightnight.com, respectively. To register for the Halloween Storyfest, call 571-258-3700. sulting with Bruno for the last four or five ooking to expand the Halloween Information for Pumpkinville and the MAiZE, visit fter talking with Oscar Bruno of El months. “Tonight is kind of a pioneer situa- festivities past the typical activi- www.LeesburgAnimalPark.com and L www.nvrpa.org/parks/themaize respectively. APaso Pupuseria & Mexican Grill, tion,” he said. ties? Has just dressing up and Capt. Rick Frye and other members Calls for crimes ranging from graffiti to going trick-or-treating lost a bit of its of the Sheriff’s Office decided it was time violence are on the rise in the area, Frye luster? Well, have no fear, there are for Sterling Park business owners to team said. “We’ve got to make our minds up that plenty of fun, family-oriented things to ONE OPTION is the Great Country up with deputies to fight crime in the area. we’re going to make this a better place to do that do not begin and end with door Farms Annual Pumpkin Harvest at Great That group effort had its official start last go shopping, a safer place to go shopping.” knocking and doorbell ringing. Country Farms located at 18780 Foggy Tuesday, Oct. 21, with a meeting at the Ster- First, to get in the spooky spirit, it is Bottom Road in Bluemont. Running 9 ling Community Center. FRYE HAD MET Bruno while making essential to have pumpkins. Without a a.m.-5 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 2, the “What’s happening in the area is affect- rounds in the area and Bruno had expressed bright, flame-filled jack-o’-lantern peer- Pumpkin Harvest offers the self-pro- ing everybody,” Bruno told the 15 or so concerns about the relationship between ing from the porch at each passerby, the claimed “largest you-pick pumpkin patch business owners and managers from the area businesses and the Sheriff’s Office, Frye night is not the same. So, to remedy this in Northern Virginia,” so not much ex Sterling Plaza area who turned out for the said. problem, visit one of several fall festivals meeting. Since the shooting near Big Lots and pick out that perfect pumpkin. See Ghosts, Page 7 in June, Bruno said, business at his restau- See Building, Page 6 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2008 ❖ 3 Week in Loudoun Politics For more photos from each rally, visit the Photo Galleries at www.connectionnewspapers.com. Seeking Suspect Loudoun Sheriff’s Investigators have released a composite sketch of a suspect in the Oct. 16 armed robbery in Ashburn. The suspect is described as a heavy-set male with a medium complexion and short

Photos by hair. He was wearing a white shirt and baggie blue jeans at the time of the rob- bery. A deputy responded to the area of

Ashbrook Commons Plaza shortly before Robbie Hammer 11 p.m. for a report of a suspicious ve- Composite sketch hicle. As the deputy arrived, an adult male of suspect. waved them down and said he had been robbed behind the Harris Teeter grocery store. A perimeter was established in the area.

/The Connection According to the victim, he was with a co-worker standing at the rear of the shopping center near a footpath when an unknown subject approached them and brandished a firearm. The subject demanded the victim’s wallets. The reporting victim was then struck by the subject. The subject fled the area on foot toward a nearby apartment complex. As deputies were searching the scene the second victim contacted the Sheriff’s Office to report the inci- Todd Palin and vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin (R) greets supporters at J.R. dent. Festival Lakes Monday, Oct. 27. Anyone with any information regarding this incident, call In- vestigator M. Halley of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Crimi- nal Investigations Division at 703-777-0475. If the caller wishes to remain anonymous, call Loudoun Crime Solvers at 703-777- Reaching Out 1919. If the information leads to an arrest and indictment the caller could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Presidential campaigns Schedule Changes make a last pitch to local Due to the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, the Board of voters. Supervisors has rescheduled its first business meeting in Novem- ber from Nov. 4 to Monday, Nov. 3, beginning at 9 a.m. The meet- he national spotlight has shown on Leesburg ing will include time for public comment as the board has can- Tfor the past two weeks. Republican vice presi- celed the public input session that had been scheduled for 6:30 dential nominee Sarah Palin made a cam- p.m., Monday Nov. 3. paign stop at J.R. Festival Lakes Monday on the heels Since time allotted for public comment during the business of a similar visit by Democratic hopeful Barack meeting may be limited, the board will hear first from those speak- Obama last Wednesday at Ida Lee Park. Both rallies ers who wish to comment on any item listed on the agenda. drew large crowds and local politicians, such as Mark Speakers who wish to sign up in advance, call the Office of the Warner and Judy Feder, both of which have election Clerk to the Board of Supervisors at 703-771-5072 or 703-777- races of their own, for the Democrats and Board of 0200 starting after 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29, until 3:00 p.m., Democratic presidential nominee Barack Supervisors chairman Scott York (I-At Large) and Friday, Oct. 31. Speakers will also continue to have the option to Obama makes a campaign stop at Ida Lee Glen Caroline, the Loudoun County Republican Com- sign up to speak in person at the meetings. More information is Park in Leesburg Wednesday, Oct. 22. mittee chair, for the GOP. available in the amended Rules of Order, which are available online, along with other board documents at www.loudoun.gov/ bosdocuments. BPOL Hearing Cancelled On Oct. 21, the Board of Supervisors voted not to change the Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) tax rates. The proposed increase in the BPOL tax rates had been a part of the fiscal year 2009 plan that was adopted by the board in April 2008. An ordinance amendment to implement the BPOL tax increase had been planned for the Nov. 10 public hearing. The board’s action on Oct. 21 removed the BPOL item from the public hearing agenda. County Recognized as Green Loudoun County won first place in the inaugural Virginia Mu- nicipal League’s Green Government Challenge. The county tied for first place in the category for populations of more than 90,000. The county was recognized for a wide range of efforts to reduce energy consumption, improve energy efficiency and raise aware- ness about energy conservation. Rec Center Honored Claude Moore Recreation Center in Sterling was recognized as the Best New Facility (opened in 2007) among jurisdictions with a population greater than 150,000. The award was presented at the 54th Annual Virginia Recreation and Parks Society Confer- Republician supporters show their en- Supporters get a chance to get up close with ence and Awards Banquet in Richmond, Oct. 6. dorsement of Sarah Palin and the Republi- Democratic presidential nominee Barack can ticket. Obama at a campaign stop last Wednesday.

4 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Health 50% TO 75% OFF patios, walls ALL POTS PRICE walkways CUT

Send announcements or events, which 703-858-6470, or for an exam at hearing loss, tinnitus or Meniere’s 35% OFF paver driveways are open to the public at no or minimal cost, Leesburg or Dulles South call 703-698- disease meets at the Senior Center at ARBORVITAE, YEWS, MAGNOLIAS, and so much more. to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 4488, patients can reference the Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield JAPANESE MAPLES, ROSES, FOUNTAINS, Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e- “October Free Mammogram” program Place, Sterling, 2 p.m., the first Friday BENCHES, ARBORS & STATUARY PANSIES MUMS AND mail [email protected]. and will need an order from their phy- of each month. Call 703-430-2397. PUMPKINS ALL SIZES Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the sician. 25% OFF MULCH 3 cu. ft. $2.99 event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For Inova HealthSource will conduct ALL NURSERY STOCK & PERENNIALS. more information, call 703-917-6454. Ashburn Bipolar Support glucose testing and cholesterol checks the $ $ Group, a free, peer-led support group second Tuesday of each month, from ROSES, ORCHIDS, BONSAI BULK MULCH 16.99/ 29.50 Inova Loudoun Hospital is offering for those with bipolar disorder, meets 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the Senior Center at AZALEAS BUY 1 GET 2 FREE per. cu. yd. 100 free mammogram screenings every Monday, at 8 p.m., at Ashburn Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield HERBS, HOSTA, BLUE SPRUCE to women who are uninsured or over- Psychological Services, second floor, Place, Sterling. Call 703-430-2397. PLASTIC POTS, BASKETS NEW SHIPMENTS WEEKLY due for their annual screening. The 44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza, LANDSCAPE DESIGN FREE* LELAND CYPRESS 1-10’ screenings will be offered at Inova Ashburn. Contact Diabetes support group meets *WITH MIN. PRICE Loudoun Hospital at Lansdowne, Inova [email protected] or 703-349- the second Tuesday of each month at PURCHASE CUT Loudoun Medical Campus Leesburg, 0944. Leesburg Senior Activity Center, 215 Open 9-6 7 Days BEAUTIFUL HOLLIES CHEAP and Inova Dulles South off Route 50. To Depot Court, Leesburg, 11 a.m. Free. 9023 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA • 703-573-5025 Cyclemon, Cacti, Mini Oranges schedule an exam at Lansdowne call A support group for people with Call 703-737-8039. 2 Miles West of I-495 on Rt. 50 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) Tropical House Plants www.CravensNursery.com

Pediatric & General Dentistry LASER procedure for fillings. Many pediatric patients can be treated without numbing! Have You Scheduled All the Cleanings Your Insurance Covers for 2008? “Thanks For Giving” Pancake Breakfast •Bleaching •Special Needs Patients •Nitrous Oxide •Cosmetic Restorations Presented by Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Depatment •Invisalign •IV Sedation Available Nov. 2nd - 8am - 12noon, 20688 Ashburn Road Howard Mitnick, DDS Military Personnel, Active/Retired, in Uniform or w/ID are Half Price Nooshin Monajemy, DDS KIDS CORNER: • Under 3 - Free Thank You Cards • 3-8 $4:00 Heidi Herbst, DDS, FAAPD & Letters for • Seniors 60+ $5:00 21475 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, VA Military Personnel • 9 to 59 $6:00 703-444-3710 www.sterlingVAsmiles.com Dental Care with NAVY COAST GUARD ARMY AIR FORCE MARINE The Gentle Touch! No Reasonable YES, EVERYTHING MUST GO Offer Refused No Reasonable Offer Refused Huge Inventory Of Hand & Machine - Made Rugs From Around The World Are all on Sale Sizes Available: 2x3 to 12x15, Rounds & Runners • 5x8 from $99 • 8x10 from $199 Hand Made 100% Wool Pile 9x12 from $540 • 8x10 from $400 including Wool & Silk LAST DAYS PRIME TIME RUGS LAST DAYS Closing 46950 Community Plaza, # 11, under Clock Tower; Sterling, VA 20164 • 703-433-0909 or 703-623-6482 Closing Mon–Sat: 10 AM to 7 PM • Sun: 12 PM to 6 PM

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2008 ❖ 5 News Building Relationships, Fighting Crime

From Page 3 contact list of business owners and manag- ers from the evening’s sign-in sheet and dis- Bruno said the biggest problem he wanted tribute it to businesses in the two shopping to tackle was a lack of communication be- centers so they could all get a hold of each tween businesses and the Sheriff’s Office. other. Recently, when members of the Sheriff’s He also encouraged them to sign up for Office, the State Police, Immigration and an enforcement program that would help

Photo by Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Alcoholic them recover money for misdemeanor bad Beverage Control (ABC) arrived suddenly checks. at several Sterling Park businesses, manag- In addition, Frye said he wanted to focus ers and customers had been taken by sur- on communicating with property managers. Mike DiCicco prise, Bruno said, adding that the incident He noted that Congressman Frank Wolf (R- had created some ill will. “We didn’t know 10) had recently written a letter to Gelman what was happening,” he Management Company, said. “That changed every- which manages the eastern thing.” “The solution portion of the shopping mall, /The Connection The operation had been asking the company to fight what Gang Unit Supervisor we need to loitering on its property. Frye Sgt. Dave Zuleger called an said he hoped that would “investigative saturation pa- have here is to mean getting rid of some trol” in response to recent work together.” hedges, which people have violent crime in the area. been known to drink behind. “So many times, the wrong — Oscar Bruno, Bruno had come up with From left, Lt. Brian Harpster addresses members of the business com- people feel violated when we El Paso Pupuseria & the idea of requesting that a munity while Capt. Rich Frye and Oscar Bruno look on. do our job,” Frye said. Mexican Grill security guard be hired and Bruno said deputies Frye said he would write let- side the buildings. Frye said the Sheriff’s needed to communicate ters to the property manag- MIA MITCHENER of Sterling Park Clean- Office had suggested that the Sterling Park more with businesses and members of the ers regarding this or other concerns if busi- ers said she had a problem with trash over- shopping area be the site for a pilot pro- business community needed to talk more ness owners and managers would sign flowing in the parking lot. She said the trash gram that would put hidden cameras in with police and with each other. He also them. truck sometimes did not come for two places where deputies suspected crime was said he wanted to see deputies in his busi- Deputy Kevin Tucker, a community officer, weeks. Frye said it was a problem the occurring, although there is not yet any ness more often. “They need to be there for said he and others in the Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Office could fix. funding for the project. He also said it would us and we need to be there for them.” were working to get a trespass program Fareed Eways of Joe’s Pizzeria said he felt be worth talking to the property managers from the Sterling Park McDonald’s, where his restaurant was safe because it was fre- about cameras. MEMBERS OF the Sheriff’s Office will he said members of the 18th Street gang quented by deputies and he suggested that Bruno said he had trouble getting his meet with business owners and managers like to meet, in order to ban them from en- other businesses offer discounts or free landlord to replace burnt-out outdoor light every two months, often bringing guest tering the restaurant. “They know we know meals to officers. bulbs. “One of the immediate things we speakers, Frye said. they’re there,” he said of the gang mem- “We’re not asking for that,” Frye assured. need to work on is lights,” Frye said. Deputies passed out contact information bers. He said he had little trouble getting his men The next meeting between the Sheriff’s for various officers and hotlines where Tucker implored his audience to contact into local restaurants, but would work on Office and the Sterling Park business com- crime could be reported or information him or the Sheriff’s Office not only to offer also getting them into places like CVS or munity will be held after the holidays, Tues- shared. Lt. Brian Harpster, who will be the tips, but also if there were a persistent prob- the dry cleaners. “We’re going to do the best day, Jan. 13, at 6 p.m., and Frye urged those assistant commander for the Eastern lem they could fix. “No matter how small a we can to increase our presence,” he said. present to convince other business owners Loudoun Sheriff’s Substation when it is problem it is, we’re hardheaded and we’ll José Gonzales of PNC Bank wanted to and managers to attend, in order to make built, said deputies planned to compile a do everything we can to hit it,” he said. know about having cameras installed out- the partnership more effective and credible. Friends and Family Remember Heather Henderickson

From Page 3 “But she was very tender-hearted at the mond, where they had met Heather, who also worked as a counselor at his Tall Ce- same time,” said Heather’s younger sister, had practiced figure skating since she was dars Farm during summers. “That horse put she had,” Amanda said, adding that her Brooke, 14. 4, at an ice rink about 10 years ago. The her through hell sometimes. But she gunned friend had been “a happy-go-lucky person.” “She was a free spirit,” Ashley three girls had considered themselves best it and she gunned it,” Rath said. Hendrickson said. “She was the glue that friends. Shannon Lawson, who DANIELLE QUINN, with whom Heather held the family together.” Bailey remembered when worked on Tall Cedars Farm, had been living, said her parents had “Anyone who knew her knew she just Kristina’s father died of can- “She was like remembered Heather as a planned to put Heather through college. touched people’s hearts,” Brooke added. cer about two years ago and camp counselor. “She was al- “She was like a family member,” Danielle “She’s an inspiration to me.” she and Heather had sat on the rock we all ways wanting to learn her- said. She said she had found her friend to “Everyone who met her, she touched,” either side of their friend at self,” Lawson said. “And she be mature for her age, “especially after what agreed Danielle’s mother, Mary Anne, who the funeral. Afterward, leaned on.” had a way of getting the kids’ had happened with her past.” had taken Heather in during recent months. Heather had decided they — Bailey Robinson attention.” Heather’s older sister, Ashley, 20, said that “My decorator only met her two or three should have a pool party. “She was a really hard during much of the five years that their times and she was touched by her,” she said, “She always had a way to see the brighter worker. Everybody loved her,” parents were separated and their father was noting that the decorator was in attendance side of things,” said Kristina, who was un- said Krissi Dawson, who also worked with in Africa, she and Heather had had to work at the wake. “She had everything to live for. able to stop crying. Rath. full time while going to school. Then, She was going to make a difference in the “She was like the rock we all leaned on. “It was hard not to love her. She had a Heather had been on her own after refus- world,” she said, adding that this was why She was so strong,” Bailey said. “We used positive attitude. She was a go-getter,” Rath ing to accompany her parents to Africa she had been willing to put Heather through to have so much of our future planned out said. “She will be so missed.” He said he when they reunited. college. together. I never imagined us here.” had wanted Heather to stay on the farm She said her sister had been a straight- For three and a half years, Heather had when her mother decided to move to North- forward person who “never sugarcoated KRISTINA CALDWELL and Bailey competitively ridden Riptide, a horse that ern Virginia. “That was a life cut way too anything.” Robinson had come to the wake from Rich- belonged to Doug Rath of Hanover. She had short.”

6 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com For the unabridged verison of this Out & About story, visit www.connectionnewspapers.com. Ghosts, Ghouls and Pumpkin Smashing From Page 3 ends. planation is needed there. ONCE THE PUMPKINS are picked, Go in, pick a pumpkin right off the vine, carved and put on display, bring the family watch the “Oinkintucky Derby Pig Races,” over to Claude Moore Park in Sterling enjoy fishing catch-and-release style, a 60- Thursday, Oct. 30, for a night of scary camp- foot slide and much more. Once the pump- fire ghost stories. Here, children 5 and up, kins are picked, slides slid and rope swings accompanied by an adult, can roast marsh- swung, enjoy barbecue, burgers and more mallows and sip on hot cider while hearing at the Roosteraunte. Admission runs $6 per hair-raising tales. The tall trees and the person on weekdays and $8 on the week- campfire itself provide the only backdrop, end. which will certainly enhance the spooky Another pumpkin-picking option is to atmosphere. The storytelling will last from head over to the Leesburg Animal Park, lo- 6:30-8 p.m., and admission is $6. cated at 19270 James Monroe Highway, for Now with the mood set, it is time for the the fun inside “Pumpkinville,” which runs big day. As the sun sets, head to Sterling 9 a.m.-6 p.m., through Nov. 2. As the name for the Halloween Woods at Algonkian Park. suggests, pumpkins can be found here, Supposedly the site where a creepy butler Contributed along with many other activities sure to terrorized a boarding school and stills stalks A spooky spirit pushes her baby carriage around the Halloween Woods make the whole family happy. visitors today, this haunted walk will keep in Algonkian Regional Park. In addition to the pumpkin patch, visi- the brave souls on their toes as ghosts and tors can explore the Animal Park where ghouls hide around every corner and lurk be too scary for some. haunted walk through the woods, and pro- many domestic and exotic creatures will be behind every tree. Another option is the equally terrifying ceeds from the admission go to Fire Escape’s on hand to pet and feed. Also, children can The Haunted Woods is open Thursday, Fright Night in Ashburn. Held at The Com- ministry efforts throughout the county. make their own scarecrows, take camel Oct. 30 through Saturday, Nov. 1, 7-11 p.m., munity Church, 19790 Ashburn Road, Fright Night is open Thursday, Oct. 30 rides, traverse Fort Pumpkin and brave the with the last tickets sold at 10:30 p.m. Ad- Fright Night is organized and put on by Fire through Saturday Nov. 1, 7-11 p.m. each new “Spooky Pirate Ship.” Admission is $8 mission is $13 per person. The walk is not Escape, the high-school ministry group of night, with an entry fee of $20. Speed passes per person on weekdays and $12 on week- recommended for young children, as it may the Church. Fright Night is a 25-minute are also available for $30 each.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2008 ❖ 7 Opinion

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

Newspaper of Vote: It’s Never Mattered So Much Cascades An independent, locally owned weekly past few months. newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. With presidential You must actually go to the polls and cast your vote. Battle for Virginia 7913 Westpark Drive contenders paying McLean, Virginia 22102 It isn’t going to be easy. Your polling place To see all Connection election coverage, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com or visits, potential value of will likely be jammed. There will be long lines. http://connectionnewspapers.com/ NEWS DEPARTMENT: If you don’t leave enough time, article.asp?article=321241&paper=71&cat=109 To discuss ideas and concerns, Editorial Call: 703-917-6444 single vote in Virginia you could be late for work. If Fax: 703-917-0991 you leave voting for the end of possibly can. e-mail: [email protected] has never been so clear. the day, you’ll be allowed to vote as long as Try to make the experience as easy as pos- you were in line before 7 p.m. But if you get sible on everyone. Bring your identification. Submissions are due Friday. stuck in traffic, on your way home, you could Be courteous. Jennifer Lesinski t’s not enough to have good intentions miss your chance. Insist on your right to vote. Editor when it comes to voting. It’s not enough Make allowances, make room in your sched- Which presidential candidate garners 703-917-6454 [email protected] to have registered. It’s not enough to ule to vote. If you are an employer or a super- Virginia’s 13 electoral votes could come down I Mike DiCicco have talked about your candidate for the visor, allow your employees time to vote if you to a very slim margin. Be sure your vote counts. Community Reporter 703-917-6448 Letters to the Editor [email protected] Justin Fanizzi For more election-related letters, visit Editorial Assistant lose their health care under the McCain plan. meals than residents in such high-tax munici- 703-917-6437 www.connectionnewspapers.com. It’s already a crisis — we can’t afford to make palities as San Francisco, Los Angeles and New [email protected] it worse with a plan that isn’t healthy. York City. Go figure? Rich Sanders Considering today’s national economic Sports Editor Not That Healthy 703-917-6439 Jan Wilson plight, all governments should cut excess [email protected] To the Editor: Lansdowne spending and keep tax burdens low, so citizens While watching the second presidential de- can keep more of their hard-earned money to ADVERTISING: To place an advertisement, call the ad bate, I listened carefully for solutions to what spend or save as they best see fit. This type of department between 9 a.m. and I agree is a health-care crisis. I heard Senator Meals Tax Would action would benefit everyone — and best of 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Obama detail a plan whereby employees could Hurt Families all — benefit Loudoun’s families. Display ads 703-821-5050 keep their current health care if they are satis- Classified ads 703-917-6400 Employment ads 703-917-6464 fied with it, but have alternatives if not. He To the Editor: Ben Jarratt I am writing to urge Loudoun citizens to Lauri Swift said his plans will lower costs and make sure Leesburg Display Advertising individuals with pre-existing conditions can “Vote NO” to a Family Meals Tax referendum 703-917-6460 that the county government is proposing on obtain coverage — both accomplished through Andrea Smith negotiations with insurance companies. the Nov. 4th ballot. A meals tax is just another No On-the-Job Training Classified Advertising 703-917-6401 On the other hand, Senator McCain’s plan is tax on Loudoun County families. Consider the To the Editor: to offer families a $5,000 refundable tax credit. following: So, Joe Biden believes that Barack Obama Ralph Lee Smith If Loudoun voters passed this referendum, Employment Advertising While a tax credit may offset part of the cost would be tested within the first six months of 703-917-6411 of health insurance, the entire value of all Loudoun families would pay a combined 9 his presidency. percent state and local tax just for the privi- No kidding. He’s just summed up exactly why Editor & Publisher health benefits will be taxed. That means I have Mary Kimm to take the insurance my employer offers (if lege of enjoying a meal in any Loudoun res- the American people shouldn’t take a chance 703-917-6416 I’m employed), and be taxed on that, or go taurant or using a local caterer. The county’s on the inexperienced, untested Obama as com- [email protected] out on the market and shop for health care. I proposed 4 percent meals tax represents an 80 mander-in-chief. Editor in Chief percent tax hike on Loudoun families, when As Biden personally put it during the prima- Steven Mauren lived the frustration of my fellow insurance Managing Editors shoppers. added to Virginia’s existing 5 percent state and ries, the presidency is no place for on-the-job Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, When my family recently suffered a job loss local sales tax. training. Kemal Kurspahic According to the National Restaurant Asso- Photography: we also lost our insurance. Maintaining the The American people need the real thing — Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, basic insurance we had came at a cost of over ciation, the majority of restaurant customers a real leader, ready from day one, whom the Craig Sterbutzel are local residents. Thus, Loudoun families — world knows better than to test: John McCain. Art/Design: $13,000 a year for a couple — more for a fam- Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, ily. McCain made a point of saying that his plan not tourists — will bear the burden of paying Laurence Foong, John Heinly, would cover insurance costs unless you want this additional tax. Charles M. McKinney John Smith, Stu Moll, While real estate property taxes are deduct- Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp “gold plated” insurance. I know that “gold Area Coordinator, Production Manager: plated” insurance is the insurance McCain en- ible from federal income taxes, family meals 10th Congressional District Jean Card taxes are not. Also, meals taxes are regressive Virginia Veterans for McCain-Palin joys for his family and what I had years ago as CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 a Senate employee. My recent insurance didn’t policy that unfairly shifts the tax burden to Coalition Circulation Manager: compare. Senator Obama thinks that it’s fair lower-income citizens who can least afford to Ashburn Linda Pecquex pay it. to offer the electorate the same insurance that CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, is available to those we elected to represent us Any increase in the family meals tax would Support Frank L.L.C. in Washington. put Loudoun’s restaurants and employees at a Peter Labovitz disadvantage to competing eateries located just To the Editor: President/CEO Competition in the insurance industry Mary Kimm sounds good, so I listened carefully when minutes away in neighboring Fairfax, Prince We are very lucky to have such a great con- Publisher/Chief Operating Officer William, Clarke and Fauquier counties (which gressman. 703-917-6416 McCain said he would let companies compete [email protected] across state lines, because as he rhetorically do not impose meal taxes). As a result, I urge my neighbors to re-elect Frank Wolf. Loudoun restaurants could suffer business Frank Wolf is a world leader on human rights, Jerry Vernon asked “Why not? Why not?” Senator Obama Executive Vice President answered that question by explaining that if losses, while the county could lose tax revenue. religious liberty, Darfur, China and is leading 703-917-6404 [email protected] you allow insurance companies to shop the 50 Meanwhile, restaurant employees who rely on the bipartisan fight against earmarks. Frank has “tips” for income could lose income, since cus- fought for our transportation needs and helped Wesley DeBrosse states for the rules most beneficial to them they Controller tomers who are forced to spend more in taxes our veterans. Newcomers should not be fooled will find a state that doesn’t require coverage Debbie Funk for pre-existing conditions or annual tend to leave less in “tips” for the wait staff. by George Soros’ “working families win” phone National Sales mammograms or a number of other conditions. And finally, Loudoun voters recently have calls and other ads paid for by out-of-state 703-518-4631 twice rejected — by overwhelming majorities money. [email protected] Result? Millions of families monthly will con- John Lovaas tinue to be forced into bankruptcy because of — the burden of family meals taxes. If this lo- Special Assistant for Operations health-care costs and independent experts pre- cal tax referendum is approved, Loudoun fami- Bill Wilkin dict that an additional 20 million families will lies would end up paying more in taxes on Ashburn 8 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Screwball Comedy with Some Twists Stone Bridge High Does “You Can’t Take It With You” for fall production. By Steve Hibbard

The Connection Photo by

rama director Glen Hochkeppel chose the screwball comedy by

Steve Hibbard DKaufman and Hart, “You Can’t Take It With You,” as Stone Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure Bridge High School’s fall production be- cause he had a strong crop of comedians who could pull it off. “You need a group of

/The Connection The Arts people who are not afraid to go over the top in their characterizations,” he said of Send events, which are open to the public his cast of 19. “With a small cast, you’re at no or minimal cost, to The Loudoun Con- able to just do the fun part and that is to nection, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail loudoun@connection work with the actors and be inventive with newspapers.com. Deadline is Friday, two them.” weeks before the event. Photos/artwork en- The play will be performed Nov. 13-15, The cast of “You Can’t Take It With You” at Stone Bridge High School, couraged. For more information, call at 7:30 p.m., in Stone Bridge’s auditorium, 703-917-6454; for additional listings, visit from left, Meghan Slupe, Max Fieldhage, Eric DeLong, Jason Francis, www.connectionnewspapers.com. 43100 Hay Road, Ashburn. Megan Parkinson and Nick Gagliano rehearsing a scene. And judging by the slapstick energy com- The Chorus of the Old Dominion is ing out of the rehearsals, he’s made the right recruiting male singers for its Holiday Cho- rus, which performs at holiday-season events choice. as the family that lives in it. “We’re build- ther using the right voice and mannerisms. countywide. The chorus rehearsal is 7:30 ing spinning book cases and trapped doors, Ben Palmer plays Tony Kirby, the son of a p.m., at United Methodist Church in THE PLAY centers on the Vandefhof fam- elevators and hidden compartments,” he rich Wall Street businessman who falls in Leesburg, Wednesday, Oct. 29. Audio ily that lives in a Victorian brownstone, and said. love with Alice. “He’s very carefree about learning tracks are posted on the group’s Web site, www.odchorus.org. Contact Dick who under the protective cover of Jason Francis plays Martin Vandefhof who life, but the hardest part for Tony is getting Smull, 540-338-1201 or e-mail “Grandpa,” are encouraged to follow their decides to quit going to work after 35 years. his family to understand him because they [email protected]. eccentric hearts. Daughter Alice invites the Martin’s granddaughter falls in love with a are very uptight, uptown New Yorkers.” upper-crust Kirby clan (her fiancé’s family) rich boy and their worlds collide when his Sammie Teran plays the role of Alice, the Artwork made by Loudoun County Public Schools art teachers is on display at over for dinner, and that’s when the fire- family is invited over for dinner. “You’ve got most normal member of the family. “When George Washington University, 20101 Aca- works begin to fly — literally. the optimistic, free-willed family going she meets Tony, she’s trying to keep her cool demic Way, Ashburn, Gallery Lounge, room Hochkeppel, who is in his ninth year at against the family from the normal side of throughout the whole night, making sure 121, through Oct. 29. Call 703-726-3650 Stone Bridge, said the challenge was mak- society. There’s a bit of a clash,” he said. everything goes off well,” she said. or e-mail [email protected]. ing the Victorian Brownstone as eccentric His challenge is playing an aging grandfa- See Cast, Page 10 Jim Hanna’s photography exhibit, “Ru- ral Culture on the Edge,” on display at the Loudoun County Government Center in Calendar Leesburg through Oct. 31, offers a sam- Send events, which are open to the public at no or glow and listen to chilling stories of ghosts. pling of images depicting Loudoun’s minimal cost, to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 Bring a toasting stick, marshmallows and hot Food & Drink precious rural ecology and heritage. The Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail cider provided. Cost: $6. An adult must [email protected]. Deadline is accompany children. Call 571-258-3700. exhibit also offers a glimpse into such efforts Send announcements or events, which are Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork WHOO’S AWAKE IN THE NIGHT. 4 p.m., as ecological stewardship, historic preserva- open to the public at no or minimal cost, to encouraged. For more information, call 703-917- Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. tion and restoration, and sustaining a rural The Loudoun Connection, 7913 Westpark 6454; for additional listings, visit Meet an owl, an opossum and other nocturnal economy. Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail The exhibit is on the first floor in Gallery www.connectionnewspapers.com. creatures. Ages 4 and up. Free tickets available half an hour before the presentation. Visit [email protected]. Dead- One and is open to the public during busi- library.loudoun.gov. line is Friday, two weeks before the event. ness hours of the government center. WEDNESDAY/OCT. 29 Photos/artwork encouraged. For more infor- BINGO TRIP. The Senior Center at Cascades mation, call 703-917-6454. CCT with 2nd Flight Theatre Company Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, will take a FRIDAY/OCT. 31 presents “The Elephant Man,” written by trip to Bingo World in Baltimore, Md.; lunch on TEEN CENTER. 7-10 p.m., After-Hours Teen The holiday bazaar and wine tasting at Bernard Pomerance and directed by Natalie own or bring bag lunch. Cost: $11 for members, Center, Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Lost Creek Winery, 43277 Spinks Ferry V. Safley. Performances are Nov. 1, 2, 7, $13 for nonmembers, includes transportation; Potomac Falls. Features Halloween dance party. Road, Leesburg, is Nov. 2, 12-3 p.m. Shop- 8; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sun- purchase bingo cards at the door. Minimum All teens attending the teen center must have a ping, wine tasting, treats and prizes. Cost: $3 days at 7 p.m., Waddell Theatre, Northern walking. Call 703-430-2397 for departure and permission slip, signed by a parent or guardian, for wine tasting. Admission is free. Virginia Community College Loudoun Cam- return times and locations. on file. Download the permission slip at http:// pus, 1000 Harry Byrd Highway, Sterling. AUTHOR READING. 7 p.m., Rust Library, 34D library.loudoun.gov go to Teen Scene, Events, Tickets available online at Catoctin Circle, Leesburg. Walter Gavenda, Hanging Out Rocks. For high-schoolers. www.CCT2FT.com or at the door with cash/ author of “A Guide to Haunted West Virginia,” HALLOWEEN PARTY. 2-4 p.m., Senior Center at Sharon Kilpatrick, teen night coordinator, at check. Cost: $15 general admission, $10 stu- shares stories about the paranormal history of Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, 571-258-3600. dents and seniors. Civil War battlefields. Ages 12 and up. Visit Sterling. Includes disc jockey, light HALLOWEEN PARADE. 6 p.m., King Street, library.loudoun.gov. refreshments, snacks and transportation. Wear between Safeway and Ida Lee Park, Leesburg. The drama department of Potomac Falls costume. Cost: $3 for members in advance, $5 The Kiwanis Club of Leesburg is holding its 51st High School is performing its fall play, “A for nonmembers and at door. Call 703-430- annual Halloween Parade. All are asked to bring THURSDAY/OCT. 30 2397. canned goods to donate. Entries accepted until Tale of Nine Princesses,” Thursday-Sat- MOVIE NIGHT. 7 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 ZOO TRIP. The Senior Center at Cascades Oct. 29; contact Suzanne Wright at 703-737- urday, Nov. 6-8, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Hay Road, Ashburn. Watch “It’s the Great Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, will take a 2175 or [email protected] to register. Nov. 9, 2 p.m., in the auditorium at 46400 Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” “You’re Not Elected, trip to Washington, D.C., to visit the FROM SWANN’S CASTLE to Governor’s Algonkian Parkway, Sterling. Tickets $5 at Charlie Brown” and “Garfield’s Halloween Smithsonian National Zoological Park; lunch on Mansion: Exploring an Old Southern Estate. 11 door. Adventure.” Bring pillows, blankets and snacks. own or bring bag lunch. Cost: $9 for members, a.m.-4 p.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern Visit library.loudoun.gov. $11 for nonmembers, includes transportation. Planter Lane, Leesburg. Learn Morven Park’s Loudoun native, Katie Schnable presents HALLOWEEN PARTY. 2-4 p.m., Senior Center at Extensive walking. Call 703-430-2397 for history. Guided tours include exhibits, carriage Raise A Voice-Orphans Expressing Them- Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, departure and return times and locations. collection, Confederate huts and outdoor walk selves Through Art, a charity art show Sterling. Costume party includes disc jockey Sky FRIGHT NITE. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Claude Moore around property. Cost: adults $5, children $1. showcasing original works by orphans of Dantinne, light refreshments and snacks and Recreation Center, 46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Meet at Coach House Visitors Center. Call 703- Russia, Nov. 7, at Lightfoot Restaurant, 6- transportation home. Cost: $3 for members in Sterling. Halloween costume party sponsored by 777-6034. 10 p.m. Includes complimentary food and advance; $5 for nonmembers and at the door. Teen Night at Claude Moore Recreation Center PRESCHOOL DANCE PARTY. 10:30 a.m., live music. All proceeds go to the children. Call 703-430-2397. for middle-school teens and “tweens.” Activities Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Silent auction starts at 6 p.m. HALLOWEEN STORYFEST. 6:30-8 p.m., Claude including trick or treating, a costume contest, Potomac Falls. Music, dancing, movement and Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, scary movies, Rock Band and Dance Dance Sterling. Ages 5 and up. Sit by the campfire’s Revolution and music by DJs 2 Go. Contact See Calendar, Page 10 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2008 ❖ 9 Stage Cast of Characters From Page 9 he said. Meghann Parkinson plays Alice’s mother, Penny Max Fieldhage plays Ed Carmichael, the husband Sycamore, who wants the best for her daughter and of Essie, a character that plays weird instruments family. Using a “Fargo,” upstate New York accent, and runs a printing press. “He’s really into commu- she said “All I had to say was ‘steak and potatoes,’ nist leaflets,” he said. and everyone loved it.” She added, “The most fun Daniel Fissmer plays Donald the boyfriend of the part of playing this character is I can let loose with spicy Latina babe who “might sniff your hair or some- sweetness and happiness and be unaware of any- thing. He’s basically the idiot .… Everyone likes him thing bad.” but nobody knows what to do with Austen Willis is the assistant di- him.” rector who plays Tony’s mother, a To Go Nick Gagliano plays Paul Sy- straight-laced society woman who “You Can’t Take It With You.” camore, father of Alice and hus- is opposed to the engagement of Nov. 13, 14, 15 at 7:30 p.m. No band of Penny, who has a passion her son. “I’m almost Stepford-ish.” matinee. for making fireworks in the base- she says. “I’m trying to put on a Tickets are $5/students; $7/ ment. He plays with toys and adults. Tickets are available at the good face.” She said she also loves door, and during the lunch peri- builds erector sets in his spare having the responsibility of being ods (12:15-2:15 p.m.) outside time. “I love explosions and things assistant director. Stone Bridge’s cafeteria. that go boom,” he added. Abigail York plays the sassy Stone Bridge High School, Jared Kopciak plays Mr.

43100 Hay Road, Ashburn Photo by Mexican maid, Rheba, a character Phone: 571-252-2200. DePinna, the assistant to Paul Sy- with a spicy personality and “a lot camore who builds fireworks in of flavor in her.” She has a rela- the basement. “He’s the Kramer of tionship with the awkward the bunch. It’s really just fun work- Steve Hibbard Donald, who when they’re together “is like ing with all these people.” Quasimoto and Esmerelda.” Ricky Doggett plays Henderson, an IRS agent who comes to the house to collect money because Mr. MEGHAN SLUPE plays Essie, Alice’s older sister, Vandefhof hasn’t paid an income tax in 24 years. He who has been training with a Russian ballet teacher describes his character as “very nerdy but serious at /The Connection for eight years. “She’s horrible ... but I act like I’m the same time. He doesn’t cooperate and I get really the best [dancer] anyway.” Goofy and optimistic on flustered and I run out of the house screaming.” the side, she makes candy called “Love Dreams.” Sam Renzi, Julian Fadullon and Ryan Daliagon play Eric DeLong plays Borris Kolenkhov, the jolly Rus- the tough G-Men. Said Julian, “These are my two sian ballet instructor. “He left Russia after the Rus- slaves. I have to say ‘shut up.’” Added Ryan, “I’m the sian Revolution and came to America with the Grand rookie of the three and I have to maintain my cool Duchess and Czar. “He’s very serious about ballet,” because I’m a rough G-Man.” Ben Palmer and Sammie Teran play boyfriend and girlfriend. Calendar

From Page 9 and auction $40. Call 703-620-9720. Virginia Commission for the Arts. DRAW-IN. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Smithsonian Visit http://library.loudoun.gov. fun, costumes optional. Ages 3-5. Naturalist Center, 741 Miller Drive, BOOK DONATIONS. 10 a.m.-noon, Registration begins two weeks before S.E., Leesburg. Artists and illustrators Rust@Catoctin Library parking lot, program. Sign up online at ages 10 and older can draw objects 34D Catoctin Circle, Leesburg. Bring library.loudoun.gov or phone 703- found in the center’s collection. Bring book donations for the Loudoun 444-3228. own art supplies; professional Library Foundation Inc. Visit http:// illustrators on hand for advice. Brian library.loudoun.gov. Kirk gives a stone carving FOCUS ON SKULLS AND BONES. 1-3 SATURDAY/NOV. 1 demonstration at 1:30 p.m. Call 703- p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old PAPER MODELERS CONVENTION. 779-9712. Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Ages 12 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Hampton Inn & 1001 ARABIAN NIGHTS: THE STORY and up. Do a hands-on investigation Suites, Sterling. 11th annual OF ALADDIN. 2 p.m., Cascades of vertebrate bones: how bird and bat International Paper Modelers’ Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, wings differ, what can be learned by Convention includes displays and Potomac Falls. The Virginia Stage looking at an animal’s teeth and opportunity to swap, sell and buy Company presents a participation more. Cost: $14 per person. Call 571- models. Buffet dinner and auction of play as the audience will help tell this 258-3700. model kits at 7 p.m. Cost: admission timeless classic adapted by Domenick FROM SWANN’S CASTLE to free; table rental $35; buffet dinner Danza. All ages. Sponsored by the Governor’s Mansion: Exploring an

Ongoing Events Send ongoing events, which are the Loudoun County Fire-Rescue system exhibit. Guest curator Susan Reid open to the public at no or minimal and the upcoming Loudoun County bud- presents excerpts from the book cost, to The Loudoun Connection, get for Fiscal Year 2010. along with historic kitchen tools and 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA “Inside Loudoun County” is a 30- canning implements. Visit 22102 or e-mail loudoun@ minute cable television program airing www.heritagefarmmuseum.org or Capitol Steps perform at Dominion High School, Nov. 9. connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline Mondays and Fridays, at 7 p.m. and 9 call 571-258-3800. is Friday, two weeks before the event. p.m., on Comcast Government Channel Old Southern Estate. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 405 E. Market St., Leesburg. Ages 5 Photos/artwork encouraged. For more 23 and Verizon FiOS Channel 40. The Fall Harvest Festival, Morven Park, 17263 Southern and up. Compete in virtual bowling information, call 703-917-6454. show is hosted by Nancy McCormick of through Oct. 31, Great Country Planter Lane, Leesburg. See Oct. 31 on the Nintendo Wii on a giant the Loudoun County Office of Public In- Farms, 18780 Foggy Bottom Road, item for details. screen projector. Cost: $5. Call 703- Walk the Haunted Forest in the formation and is produced by Comcast. Bluemont, includes hayrides, you- CELEBRATE LOUDOUN. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 771-5351. Halloween Woods at Algonkian Re- pick pumpkins, Oinkintucky Derby Virginia Village Shopping Center, 32 SATURDAY AT THE SANCTUARY. 9- gional Park, 47001 Fairway Drive, “The Flaming Oven Mitt and pig races, P-Rex the Pumpkin Catoctin Circle, S.E., Leesburg. In 10:30 a.m., Rust Nature Sanctuary, Sterling, weekends through Nov. 1. Other Endearing Stories from the Munchin’ Dinosaur, the Pumpkin conjunction with special events, 802 Childrens Center Road, The walk is open 7-11 p.m.; last tour Kitchen,” a temporary exhibit, at the Princess, the Rooster Wrangler and locally made products and gifts will be Leesburg. Explore nature. For adults starts at 10:30 p.m. Cost: $13 per per- Thomas Balch Library, through Oct. activities. Admission: $8 per person, featured at several stores throughout and older children. Free. Visit son. Visit halloweenwoods.com. 31, sponsored by the Loudoun Heritage Saturdays, Sundays and Columbus the county and at the Heritage Farm www.audubonnatualist.org. Farm Museum. Students from Loudoun Day Monday; $6 per person Mon- Museum, Claude Moore Park, STORY TIME MATINEE. 2 p.m., The October edition of “Inside Valley High School collected kitchen sto- days-Fridays. Additional charge for Sterling, during the holiday season. Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, Visit LoudounFarms.org or call 703- Ashburn. Stories, songs, a video Loudoun County” features seg- ries from county residents in a book of evening bonfire/hayrides and pump- 777-0426. storybook and a craft. Recommended ments on volunteer recruitment for oral histories featured in this temporary kin picking. Call 540-554-2073. WII BOWLING TOURNAMENT. 5-8 for ages 3-6. Visit p.m., Douglass Community Center, library.loudoun.gov. 10 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Sales Discover Your Dreams this Weekend! 09/01/08 ~ 09/24/08 See These Opens on November 1st & 2nd

Address ...... BR FB HB ... Postal City... Sold Price .. Type ...... Lot AC ...... Subdivision 47325 OX BOW CIR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 .. POTOMAC FALLS ... $815,000 .. Detached ..... 0.21 ...... RIVER CREST 47771 BRAWNER PL ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 .. POTOMAC FALLS ... $755,000 .. Detached ..... 0.21 ...... LOWES ISLAND 47192 MIDDLE BLUFF PL ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 .. POTOMAC FALLS ... $680,000 .. Detached ..... 0.59 ...... RIVERCREST 43382 STUKELY DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $675,000 .. Detached ..... 0.48 .... LOUDOUN VALLEY ESTATES 47333 MIDDLE BLUFF PL ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $675,000 .. Detached ..... 0.65 ...... SOUTH BANK 20667 FOREST OVERLOOK CT .... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. POTOMAC FALLS ... $650,000 .. Detached ..... 0.18 ...... RIVER BANK WOODS 1 47029 BERWICK CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $579,900 .. Detached ..... 0.20 ...... CASCADES 46063 EARLE WALLACE CIR ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $532,000 .. Detached ..... 0.18 ...... BROOKS 46419 CEDARHURST DR...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $464,400 .. Detached ..... 0.17 ...... POTOMAC LAKES 20632 PARKSIDE CIR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $416,000 .. Detached ..... 0.16 ...... POTOMAC LAKES 46712 STONEBROOK CT...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $400,000 .. Detached ..... 0.20 ...... ROLLING BROOK 45760 MOUNTAIN PINE SQ ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $385,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.05 ...... TALL OAKS 46686 ABIGAIL TER ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... STERLING ...... $385,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.04 ...... POTOMAC LAKES 119 BRIARWOOD CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $384,000 .. Detached ..... 0.23 ...... FOREST RIDGE 20748 SHORELINE TER ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $380,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.06 ...... CASCADES 20727 WATERFALL BRANCH TER .. 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $375,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.06 ...... GREAT FALLS CHASE 13 BAYBERRY CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $375,000 .. Detached ..... 0.30 ...... FOREST RIDGE 46724 STONEBROOK CT...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $363,500 .. Detached ..... 0.21 ...... ROLLING BROOK 9 BLACKBIRD CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $360,000 .. Detached ..... 0.24 ...... CARDINAL GLEN Featured Home-10706 Midsummer Dr., Reston, $725,000 220 PRIMAVERA CIR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $358,900 .. Detached ..... 0.21 ...... ENVIRONS 610 JASON CT ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $350,000 .. Detached ..... 0.23 ...... NESTORIA Sun 1-4, Debban Dodrill, Long & Foster, 703-628-1802 20780 BRIDALVEIL FALLS TER ..... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... STERLING ...... $350,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.06 ...... GREAT FALLS CHASE When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. 156 FOX RD S ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $345,000 .. Detached ..... 0.19 ...... SUGARLAND RUN For more real estate listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, 21760 BRONDESBURY PARK TER 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... STERLING ...... $340,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.06 ...... PEACE PLANTATION click the Real Estate links on the right side. 204 PRIMAVERA CIR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $340,000 .. Detached ..... 0.32 ...... ENVIRONS 216 SUGARLAND RUN DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $332,000 .. Detached ..... 0.20 ...... SUGARLAND RUN Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. 46714 FLICKER TER ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $325,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.05 ...... MIRROR RIDGE Leesburg 32 BISCAYNE PL ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $310,000 .. Detached ..... 0.18 ...... SUGARLAND RUN 45719 PADDINGTON STATION TER . 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $300,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.04 ...... PEACE PLANTATION 114 TAMARACK CT...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $295,000 .. Detached ..... 0.23 ...... FOREST RIDGE 120 Alpine Dr. $549,900 Sun 1-4 Eve Weber Long & Foster 571-218-2503 120 CHURCH RD ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $293,000 .. Detached ..... 0.20 ...... STERLING PARK 126 WRIGHTWOOD PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $280,000 .. Detached ..... 0.18 ...... SUGARLAND RUN 20400 Crimson Place $878,424 Sun 1-4 Julie Hertel Long & Foster 571-243-5952 102 KALE AVE ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $280,000 .. Detached ..... 0.17 ...... SUGARLAND WEST 409 HUMMER CT ...... 5 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $278,000 .. Detached ..... 0.12 ...... STERLING PARK 43084 Shadow Terr. $335,000 Sun 1-4 Tracy Oliver-Kilgariff Coldwell Banker 703-691-1400 240 MEADOWLAND LN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $270,000 .. Detached ..... 0.20 ...... SUGARLAND RUN 1305 BEECH RD...... 5 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $268,000 .. Detached ..... 0.20 ...... STERLING PARK 23009 POTOMAC HILL SQ ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $265,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.04 .. ROCKHILL CENTER/ESTATES 46794 IRONSTONE TER ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $262,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.08 ...... WOODSTONE 503 ALDER AVE ...... 6 ... 3 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $260,000 .. Detached ..... 0.22 ...... STERLING PARK Purcellville 1400 DINWIDDIE ST ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $260,000 .. Detached ..... 0.23 ...... STERLING PARK 46845 TRUMPET CIR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... STERLING ...... $257,800 .. Townhouse .. 0.04 ...... FOX CREEK 13432 Harpers Ferry $599,000 Sun 2-2 Phyllis Mentzer Re Max 540-338-6300 108 WRIGHTWOOD PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $256,800 .. Detached ..... 0.19 ...... SUGARLAND RUN 212 CAMERON ST ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $255,815 .. Detached ..... 0.23 ...... SPRING GROVE FARM 103 ERVING PL ...... 5 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $254,000 .. Detached ..... 0.23 ...... STERLING PARK 18125 Silcott Springs Rd. $799,000 Sat & Sun 1-4 Marcia Faircloth Prudential 703-447-0768 118 SYCAMORE RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $250,000 .. Detached ..... 0.25 ...... STERLING PARK 1903 AMELIA ST ...... 5 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $250,000 .. Detached ..... 0.21 ...... STERLING PARK 100 FOX RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $250,000 .. Detached ..... 0.21 ...... SUGARLAND RUN 46659 CLEARVIEW TER ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $250,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.04 ...... MIRROR RIDGE Stoneridge 1502 AMELIA ST ...... 5 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $250,000 .. Detached ..... 0.22 ...... STERLING PARK 210 KEYES CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $245,000 .. Detached ..... 0.12 ...... STERLING PARK 110 HARVEST LN ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $245,000 .. Detached ..... 0.17 ...... SUGARLAND RUN 42102 Fremont Preserve Sq. $374,900 Sun 1-4 Matthew Elliot Long & Foster 703-627-2167 45375 GABLE SQ ...... 2 ... 3 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $244,900 .. Townhouse .. 0.04 ...... OLD STERL GABLE 808 HOGA ST ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $241,355 .. Detached ..... 0.21 ...... STERLING PARK 210 MAPLE AVE ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $235,000 .. Detached ..... 0.19 ...... STERLING PARK 21783 LEATHERLEAF CIR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $235,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.04 ...... FOX CREEK Sterling 500 ALDER AVE ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $233,900 .. Detached ..... 0.20 ...... STERLING PARK 22 DEVON CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... STERLING ...... $225,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.04 ...... COUNTRYSIDE 502 MAPLE AVE ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $225,000 .. Detached ..... 0.19 ...... STERLING PARK 20579 Banbury Sq. $349,900 Sun 1-4 John Shields ERA Elite 703-362-3076 730 YORK RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $225,000 .. Detached ..... 0.19 ...... STERLING PARK 22916 REGENT TER ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $225,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.04 ...... GROVEWOOD-PCL B 47383 Darkhollow Falls Terr. $384,399 Sun 1-4:30 Madhu Reddy Realty Direct 703-821-3357 206 BRUNSWICK ST ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $225,000 .. Detached ..... 0.21 ...... STERLING PARK 46854 TRUMPET CIR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $223,900 .. Townhouse .. 0.04 ...... FOX CREEK (also for rent at $1,899) 213 PENNY LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $220,000 .. Detached ..... 0.17 ...... SUGARLAND RUN 14 BICKEL CT ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $220,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.03 ...... COUNTRYSIDE 13 CLINTON CT ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $215,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.03 ...... COUNTRYSIDE 113 HARVEST LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $213,750 .. Detached ..... 0.17 ...... SUGARLAND RUN 1202 BEECH RD...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $206,000 .. Detached ..... 0.20 ...... STERLING PARK Herndon 326 LINCOLN AVE ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $204,900 .. Detached ..... 0.12 ...... STERLING PARK 513 MAPLE AVE ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $203,500 .. Detached ..... 0.19 ...... STERLING PARK 901 STAUNTON AVE ...... 4 ... 1 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $203,000 .. Detached ..... 0.20 ...... STERLING PARK 12023 Cheviot Dr. $425,000 Sun 1-4 Antonio Feijoo Weichert 703-264-0000 46926 COURTYARD SQ #100 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $202,000 .. Garden 1-4 Floors ...... CHATHAM GREEN 708 STERLING BLVD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $198,222 .. Detached ..... 0.19 ...... STERLING PARK 13515 Huntsfield Ct. $429,900 Sun 1-4 David Lloyd Weichert 703-593-3204 1018 TOTTENHAM CT #48 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $185,662 .. Townhouse ...... NEWBERRY 1000 SALISBURY CT #182 ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $182,000 .. Townhouse ...... NEWBERRY 11574 Southington Ln. $700,000 Sun 1-4 Linda Sonnhalter Weichert 703-444-4700 616 MAPLE AVE ...... 5 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $180,000 .. Detached ..... 0.20 ...... STERLING PARK 1048 TOTTENHAM CT #62 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... STERLING ...... $180,000 .. Townhouse ...... NEWBERRY 402 HOLLY AVE ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $179,900 .. Detached ..... 0.23 ...... STERLING PARK 12108 Snow Shoe Court $699,000 Sun 1-4 Cathy & John McCambridge Samson Realty 703-430-4234 108 SHERWOOD CT #9 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $177,000 .. Townhouse ...... SEC NEWBERRY 304 TAZEWELL RD ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $176,000 .. Detached ..... 0.19 ...... STERLING PARK 17 DULANY CT ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $175,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.05 ...... COUNTRYSIDE 1046 TOTTENHAM CT #63 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... STERLING ...... $175,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.00 ...... NEWBERRY Reston 49 QUINCY CT ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $172,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.03 ...... COUNTRYSIDE 141 EDINBURGH SQ #141...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $165,000 .. Townhouse ...... PROVIDENCE VILLAGE 206 MAPLE AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $165,000 .. Detached ..... 0.19 ...... STERLING PARK 12001 Market St #408 $479,900 Sun 1-4 Leslie Thurman Long & Foster 703-904-3700 108 WESTWICK CT #6 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $160,000 .. Garden 1-4 Floors .. THE VILLAS AT COUNTRYSID 46707 ATWOOD SQ #108 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $155,000 .. Townhouse ...... ROLLING RIDGE *10706 Midsummer Dr. $725,000 Sun 1-4 Debban Dodrill Long & Foster 703-628-1802 4 MOSBEY CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $155,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.03 ...... COUNTRYSIDE 406 GILES PL #16 ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $155,000 .. Townhouse ...... HUNINGTON RIDGE 2 1531 Church Hill Pl. $294,999 Sun 1-4 Lisa Moffett Coldwell Banker 703-938-5600 806 BRETHOUR CT #205 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $154,000 .. Townhouse ...... HUNINGTON RIDGE 44 HOWARD PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $151,500 .. Townhouse .. 0.06 ...... SUGARLAND RUN 813 SUGARLAND RUN DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $147,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.04 ...... SUGARLAND RUN To add your Realtor represented Open House 154 EDINBURGH SQ #154...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $141,000 .. Townhouse ...... PROVIDENCE VILLAGE 44 CAROLINA CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $139,500 .. Townhouse ...... SUGARLAND RUN 318 MAPLE AVE ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $135,857 .. Townhouse .. 0.04 ...... STERLING PK SO TH to these weekly listings, please call Lauri Swift or 54 MONARCH DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $135,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.04 ...... SUGARLAND RUN 1047B MARGATE CT #1047B ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $135,000 .. Garden 1-4 Floors ...... NEWBERRY Winslow Wacker 419 ARGUS PL #179 ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $133,000 .. Townhouse ...... HUNINGTON RIDGE 148 EDINBURGH SQ #148...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $130,000 .. Townhouse ...... PROVIDENCE VILLAGE 130 FILLMORE AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $115,000 .. Detached ..... 0.19 ...... STERLING PARK 809 COLONIAL AVE ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... STERLING ...... $114,500 .. Townhouse .. 0.04 ...... STERLING PK SO TH 280 SEDGEMOOR SQ W #280 ..... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $105,000 .. Townhouse ...... PROVIDENCE VILLAGE 703-821-5050 or E-Mail the info to 221 EMORY DR N #11 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $105,000 .. Garden 1-4 Floors .... PEMBROOKE OF LOUDOUN 114 DUKE DR #276 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ...... STERLING ...... $58,000 .. Garden 1-4 Floors .... PEMBROOKE OF LOUDOUN [email protected] Copyright 2008 Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. For more information on MRIS, visit www.mris.com. All listings due by Monday at 3 pm. To search for a home online, visit www.HomesDatabase.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2008 ❖ 11 Cascades Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-917-6439 or [email protected] Tough Football Night for Potomac Falls Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Panthers have no answers against defending champion Broad Run.

By Rich Sanders Spartans must win at home this Friday night The Connection against 1-7 Freedom, then defeat Park View on the road Nov. 7 to win the champion- here probably are not any more ship outright. Potomac Falls, still in good nonbelievers as to Broad Run standing for a Region II playoff berth, will THigh’s football dominance in the look to rebound with a strong game against Dulles District following the tough Briar Woods (7-1) this Friday night Spartans’ thorough domination of Potomac at home before finishing the schedule at Falls, 38-0, last Friday night in Ashburn. Dominion the next week. “All the hype last week [leading into the game] and all the doubters fired us up,” BROAD RUN Coach Mike Burnett sensed Broad Run senior running back Breon Earl, his team was ready for the big game with who scored three touchdowns to lead the Potomac Falls. The Spartans, he said, had home team, said. “We fed off that and had their best week of practice since preparing the intensity of our fans.” for Briar Woods on Sept. 26, a contest Broad Broad Run, the defending Run had won with relative district champions who en- ease, 29-0. tered Friday’s game with a “I don’t think we “They are young kids and perfect 7-0 record, under- a lot of the game is mental,” Potomac Falls quarterback Greg Woodlief (10) gets tackled by Broad stood going into the game made tackles. We Burnett said. “We had our Run’s Kenny McAdow (32) during last week’s late season, Dulles District that its greatest hurdle in two best weeks of practice showdown football game in Ashburn. capturing another district just didn’t play for Briar Woods and this title was a Potomac Falls fundamental game.” game and really ran hard.” ers] in the back of the end zone.” team that also was un- Usually a team that domi- The two accounted for all five of Broad On his third touchdown midway through beaten at 7-0. The Spartans football tonight.” nates on the offensive and Run’s touchdowns, all coming in the first the second quarter, Earl took another pitch more than answered the — Potomac Falls Coach defensive lines wins in foot- half. Earl (11 carries, 54 yards), the dy- right and made a hard fake as if he was challenge, building up a 35- ball. That was the case on namic, smallish flanker who is as tough as going to continue in that direction. He then 0 halftime lead and coast- Scott Woodlief Friday, where Broad Run he is fast, ran for scoring runs of 20, 1 and darted left into open space before diving ing from there. rushed for 196 team yards 9 yards. His 20-yard score, capping Broad toward the left hash and into the end zone. “They won the battle of the trenches, they to Potomac Falls’ 38. The Spartans’ talented Run’s first possession of the game, came on beat us up front,” Potomac Falls Coach Scott skill-position players, running backs Earl a pitch right play in which the scatback PEELER (80 yards on 16 carries) finished Woodlief, whose team has been one of the and TJ Peeler, utilized the holes created for methodically looked for a hole before mak- with two touchdowns. The 11th-grader’s success stories of Loudoun County this fall, them by their offensive line. They also dis- ing a couple of nice cuts and then bolting most impressive run of the night came on said. “It was two good football teams play- played their skillful moves, cuts and bursts left and down the center of the field and the first play of the second quarter when ing. Tonight, everything was going their of speed to cash in on several big plays. into the end zone. he broke a tackle in the backfield before way. They made some good plays. They Numerous times it appeared Potomac Falls’ “That’s what we wanted to do on our first bursting 5 yards for a touchdown. jumped on us so quick and then continued defense had the two running backs in check, drive,” Earl said of getting the early score. “I told guys Broad Run would try to test to roll.” only to see them escape for big chunks of “We knew if we could score on our first us up front and if we didn’t stop it, they’d Broad Run still has some work to do to yardage. drive, the fans would get into it and we’d continue to do it,” Woodlief said. “I don’t clinch the district title and complete a sec- “Our backs really had a heck of a night,” win. The fans really played a big part in it. think we made tackles. We just didn’t play ond consecutive 10-0 regular season. The Burnett said. “TJ and Breon were up for the They were all sitting there [in the bleach- fundamental football tonight.” Panthers Pounce on Competition High School Notebook

By Rich Sanders Broad Run’s top finisher was junior Riley Oct. 23 with a three games to one match service aces) and Chelsea Kaser (three The Connection Newland (11th). win at Dulles District opponent Freedom. digs). Gardner had five digs. On the boys’ side, Potomac Falls (27 The game scores were 25-18, 16-25, 25-13 Briar Woods also won a district match he Potomac Falls girls captured the points) was the team champion, besting and 27-25. Park View had good matches over visiting Handley on Oct. 20, three Tteam title at the Dulles District cross second-place Dominion (46). Briar Woods from Kristin Oravetz (10 digs), Lindsey games to none (25-16, 25-20 and 25-8) to country championships, held at Ida (119) was fourth. Doscotch (six digs), Aby Burkel (21 assists), improve its record to 11-6. All of the Fal- Lee Park in Leesburg on Oct. 23. The Pan- Potomac Falls was led by seniors Josh Denni Johnson (eight kills, four aces), Tabby cons’ players received good playing time thers scored 40 points, finishing ahead of Hardin (first place overall) and Ryan Hagen Pham (eight kills) and Brittany Griffin (six in the match. Briar Woods outscored its op- runner-up Briar Woods (68). (second). Also for the Panthers, senior Brian aces, five kills). ponent at one point, 31 to 8, from near Potomac Falls’ top finishers were sopho- Robinson (fourth), junior Alvaro Morales Earlier last week, Park View lost a district the end of the second game and through more Melissa Saunders (second place over- (ninth), senior Andrew Mott (11th) and home match to Briar Woods, three games most of the third game. Individual statisti- all), Shannon Brady (sixth), freshman sophomore Patrick Wilson (13th) each placed. to none (12-25, 22-25 and 15-25). cal leaders for the Falcons were Krysta Kaeley Brady (ninth), sophomore Rachel Dominion’s top finishers were sophomore Park View (5-16) was set to begin play in Gardner (13 kills, four digs), Kim Bell (four Hagen (10th) and junior Rachael Diniega JT Duke (third), senior Jimmy Rion (sev- the district tournament on Tuesday of this kills, three service aces), Bailey Jensen (13th). enth), senior Nick Phillips (eighth) and week. (five kills, five blocks), Brea Hewitt (three Dominion High sophomore Buffy Misanin sophomore Nick Sharp (10th). Briar Woods, in its win over Park View, kills, one block), Casey Roche (five digs), was eighth overall for the sixth-place Titans. received particularly stellar play from Chealse Kaser (four digs) and Caitlin Briar Woods’ top finishers were sopho- Kim Bell and Krysta Gardner (seven kills Ronan (22 assists). Homecoming queen more Giana Leone (third), freshman Alexa Volleyball Results each), as well as Brea Hewitt and Bailey Emily Jensen served nine straight service Kniley (fifth) and freshman Madison Horner The Park View High girls’ volleyball team Jensen (three kills, four blocks), Natalie points, including four aces to seal the vic- (14th). wrapped up its regular season schedule on Deffer (two blocks), Emily Jensen (four tory.

12 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6464 Zone 1: • Reston EmploymentEmployment Zone 1 Ad Deadline: • Herndon • Loudoun Tuesday 4 p.m.

HOUSE CLEANERS PLANT CARE SNOWPLOW CONTRACTORS PT/FT. M-F. Day work. Sal. range $10-14/hr. RECESSION PROOF Will train. Car necessary. Call 703-255-0746 Local Growing Interiorscaper looking CAREER! Looking for snowplow contractors with for reliable P/T persons to care for EARN $48k 1st Year equipment to service commercial prop- TELEPHONE TELEPHONE plants in Herndon, Tysons & Manassas erties. Call 410-421-9557, 9am - 4pm. A great opportunity to A great opportunity to areas. Will Train. Bkgrnd Investigations Web: www.earn48k.com WORK AT HOME! WORK AT HOME! may be req’d. Call Susan: (866) 878-8444 NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! Need an Extra $500 - $1000 FT/PT SALES ASSOCIATE 301-333-1900 301-333-1900 We need health-oriented sales associates ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ per mo. to pay Bills ?? EARN PAID TIME OFF! for our growing natural food chain. CNA’s/Companions/Live - Ins Call Sue @ 703-451-5864 Retail experience required. Health benefits, RETAIL SALES Needed immediately to help with daily Email: [email protected] 401(K). Call 540-751-9346 www.youravon.com/sanderson5864 FT/PT. Person who likes people meals, errands, chores, laundry, etc. and clothing. Exc. pay & benefits. Flexible schedules - work when you Fairfax Circle loc. No Sundays. want. Paid training, double time for hol- HOLIDAY Call Audrey, M-F, 9:30-5:00 idays. PT/FT. Call now 703-766-4019. BEST CHILDCARE JOBS! 703-965-5322 F/T, P/T, On-Call, Top Salaries HELP No Fees, Must be 21, Legal & Drive ICE RINK POSITIONS References Req’d $17.00 Base-Appt. PEDIATRIC MA / LPN / RN Ice Rink at Reston Town Center seeks Immediate openings! Ideal for enthusiastic staff for admin, skate host, 703-838-2100 students/others, Sales/Service, Immediate openings for GROWING cashier, zamboni, ice experience. P/T White House Nannies, Inc PT/FT, Temp/Perm, Conditions Apply, Pediatric Practice in Fairfax & Centre- ville. Office based exp. preferred. Com- thru end of Feb., Days, Eves, Wkends & All ages 18+, Call Mon. – Fri. 9-5 petitive salary and excellent benefits. Fax Holidays. Fax to: 804-550-7004, 703-359-7600 resume: Fairfax Pediatric Associates [email protected] Admin. Asst. 703-391-2919 Attn: Nurse Mgr or call Herndon office of Baltimore-based in- CLASS A DRIVERS 703-391-0900 x214 surance defense law firm. Must have Full-Time excellent communication, computer and PROGRAM ASSISTANT Mostly Local Routes Natl student org seeks dynamic, moti- secretarial skills. Experience in liability and workers’ compensation a plus. Sal- Requires: SEWING WORKROOM vated person to assist in our Programs ary commensurate with experience. • Excellent customer service skills Cut and sew workroom for bedding, draper- Dept. 4 yr degree required; strong org Please submit resume and salary • Min. 2 yrs experience ies, and pillows, has immediate openings for skills; detail-oriented; exp working with requirements to Kate Goff, Franklin & • Ability to lift up to 65 lbs the following positions; youth; MS Office; some tvl req; exc sal- Prokopik (fax 703-793-0298 or email (hand unloads) • Workroom Supervisor. ary/benefits; pls submit salary hist/cov [email protected]). • Ability to work any shift & any set of • Experienced sewing machine operators. ltr/resume via fax: 703-860-2713 or days, including weekends & holidays • Experienced fabric cutters. email: [email protected] We offer: • Sewing machine mechanic. • Yearly earnings from $55,000 and up! Apply in person at 14140 Parke Long Ct., • Raises after probationary period at 9 Suite "N", Chantilly, VA months & 1 year Are you looking to • Vacation/sick days • Health, vision, dental, & life insurance EDUCATION Start a Career? • Short & long term disability • 401(k) & retirement plan FREE RENT & MAKE A NOW HIRING DIFFERENCE HELPING • Free uniforms INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO Entry Level Technicians • Safety shoes allowance • And more!!! LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN No Experience Necessary! HOME All selected candidates must pass: We are looking for the right individual to live Central Services will teach you • Road Test rent free with two people with disabilities in • Background Check their own home. The live in must be there everything that you need to know to become a Master Heating & Air • Drug Test overnight as a safety net and assist/monitor Visit our website: www.mbhires.com to the individuals for about an hour in the Conditioning Technician. We have Conditioning Technician fill out an on-line application. No phone morning as they prepare for work. Excellent an awesome training program that calls. AA, EOC, M/F/V/D. accommodations in great neighborhoods with gives you the opportunity to community rooms, swimming pool, close to universities, shopping, gyms, etc. GET PAID For more information, email sgreene@csi- while you learn. va.org or call (703) 913-3150. Our website can be accessed at Community Systems, Inc. Apply Now or csi-va.org. Our office is at 8136 Old Keene Mill Rd. Suite B-300, Springfield, Va. 22152 www.gocentral.com

703-917-6400 Zone 1: • Reston ClassifiedClassified Zone 1 Ad Deadline: • Herndon • Loudoun Monday Noon

116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2008 ❖ 13 703-917-6400 703-917-6400 Zone 1: • Reston Classified Zone 1 Ad Deadline: Zone 1: • Reston Home & Garden Zone 1 Ad Deadline: • Herndon • Loudoun Monday Noon • Herndon • Loudoun connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Monday Noon

101 Computers 21 Announcements 117 Adoption ASPHALT ASPHALT IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS CLEANING ATTENTION HOME- ADOPT: HDI BASED BUSINESSES HOME REMODELING A CLEANING EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS AND CRAFTERS! A truly happy, Call 703.582.2110 SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS The SHMS PTO is seek- For Additional Services KITCHENS, BATHS, TILE, TRIM, INT. Since 1985/Ins & Bonded & SMALL BUSINESSES ing your participation in our devoted, married couple will Quality Service JENNIFER O. SMITH Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 15, give your newborn endless see our website: ALTERATIONS, all HOME REPAIRS! at a Fair Price COMPUTER CONSULTANT 2008 at Stone Hill Middle love, warmth, and a bright www.Petesdriveways.com Steve’s Remodeling Satisfaction Guaranteed School. Go to future. Expenses paid. Comm/Res. MD VA DC ➣ cmsweb1.loudoun.k12.va.u Asphalt, Concrete and Brick LIC. • INS. BONDED OWNER OPERATED acleaningserviceinc.com TRAINING Please call Call Steve Paris s/shms/site/default.asp 703-892-8648 ➣ INSTALLATION for information and an Christine and John toll-free, Residential and Commercial (703) 830-5681 - 703-932-0270 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE • FREE ESTIMATES ➣ TROUBLE- application. 1-866-320-3840 Resurfacing, Repair, Resealing Direct questions to ENGLISH-SPEAKING SHOOTING shmsptobazaar08@yahoo. Sidewalks, steps, Patios LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING ONE-WOMAN ➣ com LET US TAME THAT 7AM – 11PM • 7 Days/wk HOUSECLEANING. BEAST FOR YOU 34 Pets 14 Years Experience. Serving Area Since 1995 26 Antiques Honest, reliable, REPTILE Show & Sale! Pete’s Driveways Design & loves animals. Live Reptiles, www.PetesDriveways.com Reasonable rates. (703) 765-2222 We consign/pay top $ for Buy, Sell, Trade. Sat. Installation 703-855-3302 [email protected] antique/semi antique furn. 11/8/08, 9am-3pm. HANDYMAN HANDYMAN including mid century & $6.00/person Community danish modern Teak Center, 100 Largaret Ln. Trees & Plants | Walls & Walkways| Ponds GUTTER furniture, sterling, mens Havre De Grace, MD Patios | Lighting | Sod Installation | Much More 28 Yard Sales watches, painting/art glass, (Rte 155 & I-95 exit 89) Hand and Hand PINNACLE SERVICES, clocks, jewelry, costume Franklin Farm - 3311 Willow Info: 410/526-4184, Inc. jewelry, etc. Call Schefer Handyman *Free Estimates* LEAF Glen Dr.-Sat.Nov 1. 8-11AM - Antiques @ 703-241-0790. www.pythons.com 703.919.4456 REMOVAL GOOD STUFF! General Remodeling GUTTER Residential & Commercial CLEANING 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Specializing in: 703-802-0483 A&S LANDSCAPING GROUP RATES Kitchen/Bathroom/Basement Remodeling Fall Cleanup • Planting • Mulching • AVAILABLE Plumbing • Electrical • Custom Carpentry Sodding • Patios • Decks • Retaining Doors Windows • Hardwood Floors Walls • Drainage Solutions PINNACLE SERVICES, Crown Molding • House Cleaning •GUTTER CLEANING Interior/Exterior Painting • Brick/Stone Work •SMALL REPAIRS 703-863-7465 •SCREENING Ceramic Tile • Decks, Fences, Patios •POWER HOA Maintenance, Granite Counter Tops LAWN SERVICE LAWN SERVICE WASHING Realtors Work and Much More 703-802-0483 GROUP RATES AVAILABLE Licensed and Insured Serving Northern Virginia FREE EST 703-296-6409 J.E.S Services LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION Metro Gutter IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS Clean/Install/Repair • Wood Replace & Wrapping • Pressure Washing, •Patios •Walkways • Chimney Sweeping & Repair R.N. CONTRACTORS, INC. 20 YEARS EXP. •Retaining Walls metrogutter.com Remodeling Homes, Flooring, 703-354-4333 Kitchen & Bath, Windows, •Drainage Problems Siding, Roofing, Additions & •Landscape Makeovers HAULING Patios, Custom Deck, Painting We Accept All Major Credit Cards Call: 703-912-6886 AL’S HAULING Licensed, Insured, Bonded • Free Estimates Free Estimates Junk & Rubbish Concrete, furn.,office, Phone: 703-887-3827 Fax: 703-803-3849 yard, construction debris E-mail: [email protected] PAINTING PAINTING Low Rates NOVA 703-360-4364 KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING FALL SPECIAL “Call For Special Promotions” 10% to 20% OFF All Services IMPROVEMENTS Countertops, Floors, Cabinet Replacements & Refinishing, Cust. Nuance Painting Inc. The Painting, Complete Interior Remodeling Family Owned and Operated HANDYMAN A DIVISION OF NURSE CONSTRUCTION Free Estimates • Excellent References Serving Northern Virginia for Over a Decade HOME INSPECTION LIST Call Thomas Martins Winner of American Painting Contractors Residential Top Job Award REPAIRS, CERAMIC TILE, 703-327-1889 Residential and Commercial Services PAINTING, DRYWALL, Established 1988 • Interior and Exterior Painting CARPENTRY, CUSTOM • Faux Finishing • Drywall Hanging, Finishing and Repairs WOOD REPAIR, LT. PLUMBING & STRONG PACE CONSTRUCTION • Interior Moldings Crown-Chair Rail-Shadow Boxing ELECTRICAL, POWER WASHING 15 Yrs Class A VA Lic. • Exterior Trim Repair/Replacement Since 1964 • Decks cleaned and Sealed We Accept VISA/MC • Additions •Kitchens • General Contractor Services 703-441-8811 • Basements •Comm Offices • For Evaluation and Consultation Call •Decks •Painting •Drywall 703-437-3037 LANDSCAPING Licensed Insured •Windows & Wood Repairs On the web at www.nuancepainting.com FALL We Accept CLEAN-UP 703-644-5206 • 703-750-0749 Yard Work, Trees & Shrubs Trimmed/Removed! Mulching, Hauling, Gutter Cleaning, etc. A&S Construction ROOFING ROOFING Free estimates! 703-385-3338 • Basement Finishing • Retaining Walls • Patios CALIBER ROOFING ROOFING • Decks • Porches (incl. screened) • Erosion & •Cedar Shakes •Shingles Roofing & Siding Grading Solutions •Repairs •Reroofs (All Types) Soffit & Fascia Wrapping • French Drains • Sump Pumps •Flat Roofs New Gutters • Driveway Asphalt Sealing Chimney Crowns Licensed & Bonded Leaks Repaired 703-863-7465 No job too small LICENSED 703-968-9871 703-975-2375

14 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People

0405-1 Members of Girl Scout Troop 2520 from Sterling attended a driving tour at the Loudoun County Land- fill to see where their garbage goes, learn about landfill dis- posal and why it is important to recycle. Photo by Tony Hayes, Office of Solid Waste Management

Send announcements to The Loudoun Connection, and Technology students were named to the list of 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail 16,000 semifinalists for the National Merit Schol- [email protected]. Deadline is arship. Jared Hallett and Kathleen Ferraren Friday. Photos/artwork encouraged. For more infor- of Sterling and Amar Sahai of Potomac Falls will mation, call 703-917-6454. vie for one of 8,200 scholarships worth $35 million that will be awarded in the spring. More than 1.5 Midshipman Adam R. Wise, the son of David million high-school juniors were eligible for the and Susan Wise of Oakhurst Court, Sterling, par- award. ticipated in Acceptance Day ceremonies at the The Metropolitan Washington Airports Author- U.S. Merchant Marine ity board of directors has elected H.R. Academy in Kings Point, Crawford to chairman, Charles D. Snelling N.Y., Sept. 6. to vice chairman and Quince T. Brinkley Jr. The annual event to secretary. The 13-member board is appointed marks the official accep- by the governors of Virginia and Maryland, the tance of the freshman, mayor of the District of Columbia and the presi- or plebe, class into the dent of the United States. ranks of the academy’s Regiment of Midship- Loudoun resident Amina Rana was ap- men. pointed by Gov. Timothy Kaine to the state’s A 2008 graduate of Council on the Status of Women. Potomac Falls High School, Wise, with some Yusuf Abugideiri of Sterling, a senior at Vir- 290 other plebes, were ginia Tech majoring in finance, was chosen to be administered the acad- a student ambassador for the Pamplin College of emy oath by Rear Adm. Business. The focus of the Pamplin Ambassadors Robert J. Reilly, USN, Adam R. Wise program is to assist with college information ses- commander U.S. Mili- sions, conduct special advising sessions and serve tary Sealift Command. as a conduit for undergraduate issues in the Wise was nominated to attend the academy by Pamplin College of Business. Congressman Frank Wolf (R-10). The plebe class reported July 10 for a two-week Air Force Airman Joshua L. Toms has gradu- indoctrination program. Since then, the Class of ated from basic military training at Lackland Air 2012 has been involved in academic and regional Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. education and training. The academy is operated During the six weeks of training, the airman by the Maritime Administration of the U.S. Depart- studied the Air Force mission, organization, and ment of Transportation. military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical Mikey T and Big Macette, members of the training, rifle marksmanship, field training exer- Hogettes of Washington Redskins fame, enter- cises, and special training in human relations. tained Loudoun County’s Resource Families at In addition, airmen who complete basic training the recent annual picnic held by the Department of earn credits toward an associate in applied science Family Services. The picnic offered the opportunity degree through the Community College of the Air for foster children and their resource families to Force. spend time together. He is the son of Leigh Toms of Howard Place, Sterling. Toms graduated in 2002 from Potomac Area Thomas Jefferson High School for Science Falls High School. School Notes Send announcements or events, which are open ling, VA 20164. to the public at no or minimal cost, to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 Westpark Drive, On Oct. 11, the Potomac Falls High McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail School marching band traveled to two com- [email protected]. Deadline is petitions. At Calvert Hall College, they earned Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/art- a season-high score of 80.8 placing ahead of all work encouraged. For more information, call other bands in their class as well as earning the SEE YOUR NAME IN PRINT! 703-917-6454. best percussion award in their class. That evening, at Westminister High School in Mary- Be the first person to fax in the correct crossword The Park View High School (PVHS) Mu- land, they again earned the highest score puzzle answers, and we’ll put your name here! Fax the sic Department students, parents and booster among bands in their class. clubs would like to express its gratitude to the On Oct. 4, they participated in the Marine completed puzzle, with your name, the puzzle number, Sterling Community for its support of the Corp Invitational at the United States Naval department’s annual Tag Day fund raiser. On Academy, where they earned first place, and and the time and date of the fax, to the Crossword Saturday, Sept. 13, Park View’s music students were recognized for having the best visual Puzzle Desk, fax #703-917-0998. went door to door to raise funds to support score, the best general effect score and the best 0316-1 their program and to invite residents to share percussion section in their class. Note: Due to space limitations, the crossword may not appear from an evening of music with the PVHS Marching The marching band has earned the highest time to time. In that case, you may look on our Web site: Band Patriots at home football games. Sched- scores in their class at every competition they www.connectionnewspapers.com and click on the “Print Editions” button. ules of upcoming performances and entered this entire season. At one point this It should appear in a newspaper from a different Classifieds zone. competitions are posted on the PVHS Web site season, the marching band was ranked as the under activities. To make a contribution, send No. 2 band in their class in the United States it to PVHS Band Aides, 400 W. Laurel Ave., Ster- Scholastic Band Association. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2008 ❖ 15 16 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com