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QuadriplegicBerry Cuffee worriesthat proposed stateMedicaid cuts couldremove him from hisHerndon home.

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By Steve Hibbard

The Connection

Struggling with autism, intellectualdisability and seizure disorders,Layla Head, 25, used to bang ontables and walls — often kicking,

hitting or slapping things when she got frus-trated. Stuck in programs that often “ware-housed” instead of engaging her, she actedviolently and aggressively whenever she feltshe was not being listened to or wasn’t pro-ductive.

But today, Head is a different person.For two years, she’s been attending

CHIMES Virginia Inc., a program on PenderDrive in Fairfax that sends her and 10 oth-ers out to job sites where they do all-volun-teer (non-paid) work. She couldn’t be hap-pier.

Funded by a Medicaid waiver with over-sight by the Fairfax County Community Ser-vices Board, the program works like this:On Monday, Head reports to CHIMES. She’llget to choose between delivering food tothe elderly at Meals on Wheels or going toYesterday’s Rose thrift store to sort clothes.On Tuesday, she’ll have a say as to whetherto stuff envelopes at World Hope or pro-cess potatoes at Food for Others food bank(her favorite). Wednesday, Thursday andFriday offer more choices.

“They let the people choose,” said LeilaMcDowell-Head, Layla’s mother. “The secretis they really respect the individuals. Theysee them as human beings. They see their

humanity first.”And it’s not always work. They have days

with buffet lunches, swimming pool visitsas well as other fun activities.

McDowell-Head says the key to theprogram’s success is the staff responds tothe needs of its CHIMES individuals, fromages mid-20s to early 40s, and gives totalrespect.

McDowell-Head said they start with thehumanity of the individual first and the dis-ability, second. Layla feels that she has value... She feels loved and it’s such a blessingto see her happy.”

IN THE TWO years Head has been withCHIMES, she has changed immeasurably.

“She’s using her language,being able to speak and ex-press that something isbothering her,” saidMcDowell-Head, who livesin Herndon with husbandTony and sons Kwame, 21and Anthony, 15.

When she graduatedfrom South Lakes High’sspecial education program,Head could stay on task foronly 10-15 minutes. Nowher mother says she canwork on task for hours.

“Her social ability andlanguage have increasedin an amazing way,” saidMcDowell-Head. “And herappropriate social behav-ior has gotten so muchbetter.”

Sue Grigsby, the chief op-erating officer of CHIMES,said the basis for Head’sgrowth is an environmentbased on communicationwith “active listening.”

The CHIMES building in Fairfax is de-signed as a clubhouse model of day sup-port services that houses administrativestaff, life skills coaches, as well as day sup-port people.

“I think a major growth with Layla is herability to use her words and to communi-cate her desires and her choices for her life,”said Grigsby.

She said the secret to CHIMES’ success isthat individuals can take part in how theirday or lives are ordered. “Communicationis the key to the foundation to servingpeople with challenges. No matter how thecommunication is expressed, I think hav-ing some control and some say in what youdo is important to your growth.”

Head lives with caregiver Sharon Adamsof Sterling and her husband William, hersister and her two children. For five years,Adams has been Head’s CHIMES life coachand trains her on grooming, how to loadthe dishwasher, make her bed and clean herroom — basic life skills.

Adams said that lately she has been en-couraging Head to ask for things — likemaking choices and asking “why?”

“We’re just encouraging her to be morecommunicative,” Adams said. “She’s learn-ing new words every day. It’s benefiting hera lot.”

What does Layla like to do for fun?

HEAD LOVES bowling, swimming, goingto the bookstore and library as well as go-ing to movies. “She loves to be on the roadand every day she makes a different requeston doing different things,” said Adams. “Shecan choose, and there are some days thatshe will tell you, ‘cancel,’ meaning shedoesn’t want to go [to a work site].”

“She’s communicating a lot better now,and the CHIMES program is really helpingher to grow,” said Adams. That’s becauseshe’s surrounded by individuals who canverbalize better than she does.

“Every day she comes up with somethingnew that surprises us,” Adams said.

Adams finds that Head will listen to ev-erything she says and if it interests her, shewill repeat it later.

The biggest challenge is when Head isconfused, Adams has to continuously goover items to make them clear. “I alwayssay if you make a promise with her, you haveto keep it. Because trust is a big factor withLayla.”

Nevertheless, Head’s mother calls theCHIMES program “a lifesaver.” “At Chimes,she is a model citizen and has in fact be-come their poster child,” McDowell-Headsaid.

Program helps peoplewith intellectualdisabilities findmeaning in work.

CHIMES Gives Purpose, HopeLife coach and caregiver Sharon Adams shows Layla Head how to applyflyers to Domino’s Pizza boxes.

From left, life skills coach Sharon Adams; Sue Grigsby, chief operatingofficer of CHIMES; Layla Head and coach Thomas “TJ” Jackson, in frontof the week’s work schedule.

Life skills coach Sharon Adams and Layla Headdo a high-five.


NewsHerndon Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic

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Del. Tom Rust (R-86) met withconstituents over three community meetings held in his

district Jan. 17. During the final meet-ing at McNair Elementary School, headdressed the following issues:

PROBLEMS RELATED TO FORE-CLOSURES – At the request ofFairfax County, Rust has submitted abill that would make it easier for lo-cal governments to address issues sur-rounding vacant, foreclosed homes.

If Rust’s legislation passes, localgovernments could require mortgagelenders to provide the name and con-tact information for a person withinat least 25 miles of the locality that isresponsible for each vacant propertythat has been in default mortgage sta-tus for at least three months.

When complaints about the main-tenance of vacant, foreclosed homes— including tall grass, broken win-dows, and damaged roofs — came tothe attention of Fairfax County andother local governments, officials hada difficult time tracking down the in-dividuals who would be responsiblefor upkeep of the properties. Rust saidpassing his bill should address the is-sue.

“This [bill] will help with some ofthe [property] deterioration you allare seeing,” said Rust, who added that700 homes in the Sterling Park areaof Loudoun County are in some stateof foreclosure.

STATE BUDGET – Rust said he doesnot have a good idea of how the Vir-ginia state budget will be adjusted by

Like many others at the moment,Herndon resident Berry Cuffee isworried about finding a job andkeeping his house out of foreclo-

sure. Unlike most Fairfax County residents,though, Cuffee is also concerned that cutsto state Medicaid funding may soon deprivehim of this challenge by forcing him into anursing home at the age of 47.

As a quadriplegic, Cuffee relies on exten-sive personal care in order to remain inde-pendent. “Because I’m totally paralyzed, Ihave to have someone do everything forme,” he said. By himself, he cannot get outof bed, shower, get dressed, eat or take themedication that prevents him from havingspasms. For this, he relies on about 12 hoursof personal care each day.

However, proposed cuts to the state’sMedicaid waiver services could reduce theamount of in-home care available to him toabout six hours per day. “That would be theend of me,” he said. “That would mean notbeing able to get up and get out and getaround.” As it is, it takes about three hoursbefore he is even ready for breakfast. Din-ner and bedtime are also time-consuming.The most likely alternative would be tomove into a nursing home.

“That is a distinct possibility,” Doris Rayof the ENDependence Center of NorthernVirginia said of Cuffee’s possible change inresidence, given the extent of his needs.ENDependence is an organization thatworks to help people with disabilities liveindependent lives.

RAY AND CUFFEE were two of the scoresof people who testified before members ofthe General Assembly earlier this month,asking that Medicaid programs that allowpeople with disabilities to remain in theirhomes not be slashed. “Thousands of peopleare affected by these,” Ray said, noting thatelderly citizens, those with intellectual anddevelopmental disabilities, and AIDS vic-tims were among those who testified at thehearings.

In addition to basic personal care, shesaid, physical training, crisis interventionand other services are at risk.

As of now, the average cost of in-homecare for those receiving Medicaid waiverservices is to be equal to or less than theaverage cost of care in a nursing home. Inthe face of the current budget crisis, whatthe Virginia Department of Medical Assis-tance Services is proposing in order to meetcuts planned for its budget, is that care foreach individual receiving in-home servicesbe no more than the average cost of livingin a nursing home, Ray said.

Therefore, people with the most signifi-cant disabilities will either have to absorb

cuts to their services or move into institu-tions. Ray said such a change would fly inthe face of the Supreme Court’s Olmsteaddecision, which affirmed the right of peoplewith disabilities to live in their communi-ties, in accordance with the Americans withDisabilities Act. “It’s just beyond me thatMedical Assistance Services could come upwith this proposal,” she said, noting thatVirginia has been moving increasingly to-ward keeping those with disabilities in theirhomes and communities for the last severalyears.

While nursing home services are man-dated by Medicaid, the waiver services areoptional and therefore can be cut in orderto balance budgets, Ray said.

Cuffee is concerned that while six hoursof care at home would not be enough forhim, he would not receive adequate care inan institution either. “In a nursing homesetting, I’m not on the top of anyone’s pri-ority list,” he said. He wondered whetherhe would get his meals and medication ontime.

“When you’re in a nursing facility, theyhave limits on staff,” Ray said. “So [nurs-ing homes] have even gone to the GeneralAssembly and said that what they’re pro-viding is minimum service — three or fourhours a day.”

Cuffee would also probably lose the op-portunity to complete his graduate degreeand find a job. Nursing homes are afraid ofthe liabilities incurred by residents tryingto hold down jobs or go to school, as theywould have to ensure that these clients wereready to leave at an appointed hour eachday, Ray said.

Cuffee, who has an undergraduate degreein biology, needs to take four more classesat George Mason University’s Keller Insti-tute for Human Disabilities to complete hisgraduate degree in assistive technology. Hehas been working on the degree for some

time, but has repeatedly had to withdraw.“It seems like I can’t get these classes inbecause I keep having to take medicalleave,” he said.

IN 2006, a pressure sore on his leg becameinfected with a flesh-eating virus and he hadto have most of the leg amputated. The nextyear, after he was not turned over properlyin his bed, he got a case of pneumonia thatput him into cardiac arrest. “If I don’t havesomeone to properly look in on me, I endup in the hospital again, or worse, I mightnot be able to make it back this time,” hesaid.

An only child, he also took time off schoolto look after his mother, who hadAlzheimer’s disease and died in November,and his father, a disabled veteran and two-time cancer survivor, who also died last year.

In his old age, Cuffee’s father had beenconvinced by apparent con artists that hewas on the verge of winning more than $4million in a sweepstakes if he would con-tinue investing money. He took out a sec-ond mortgage on the house and cashed inthe family’s insurance policies, thinking hecould help his family with the winnings,Cuffee said.

Cuffee is now out of school because he istrying to find a job and save the house. “Iprobably have two more months that I couldpay the mortgage on the house, and afterthat, if I don’t have income coming in, Iwon’t be able to,” he said. He is looking fora government job enforcing complianceamong companies that take governmentmoney to work with the disabled.

THE CHOICE of field is no accident. Bothhis pneumonia and the virus that took hisleg resulted from negligence by improperlytrained caregivers, he said, noting that at least

Del. Tom Rust (R-86) heldthree meetings with his con-stituents Jan. 17.

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Herndon resident Berry Cuffee shows his support for his Omega Psi Phifraternity. Cuffee is concerned that proposed cuts to Medicaid could costhim his independence.

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“In a nursing homesetting, I’m not on the topof anyone’s priority list.”

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Boy Scout Troop 160 ofHerndon celebrated its25th Anniversary Saturday, Jan. 10. Troop 160

has been an active and registeredBoy Scout Troop of the NationalCapital Area Council since 1984.Troop 160 prides itself as being aboy-run troop.

Scouts Jay Tucker, Jon Roser,Joshua Rubin and James Rowley,serving as the masters of cer-emony, hosted the evening.Awards earned by Troop 160 in-clude Quality Unit, CentennialQuality Unit, National CampingAward, Emergency PreparednessAward. Their high adventure basetrips include Philmont andFloridaSeabase, with a 2009 tripplanned for Northern Tier.

As a vital part of the county’sgrowth, the Scouts have accom-plished 87 Eagle projects that addup to well over 5,000 hours ofcommunity service. Projects in-clude improvements to play-grounds, picnic areas, landscapedschoolyards and fences, blooddrives and building outdoor class-rooms at three elementary schools,one middle school, and one highschool, touching the daily lives ofmore than 2,000 students. Theyhave also completed projects forInova Hospital Day Care Center,Fairfax County Parks Authority,Oakton High, Chantilly High,Franklin Middle School, Navy El-ementary, St. John NeumansChurch and many more. In addi-tion to the many Eagle Awardprojects, Troop 160 also made two

trips to New Orleans after Katrinato help rebuild homes.

Since Troop 160’s beginning,they have trained more than 2,000young men in the Scouting tradi-tion.

THE TROOP recognized the 13Scoutmasters who have providedleadership, several of which at-tended the celebration. Specialawards were presented to twoScouters: Rich Daugherty for hismany contributions to the troop,which included being the personalEagle advisor for more than 20Scouts, building the troop’s trailerthat houses the troop’s campingequipment, preparing the boys forcold weather campouts, includingthe Klondike Derbies, and numer-ous other events for the troop. Alsoawarded was Mike Buckley, whois the troop’s longest runningmember, teaching citizenship, his-tory and leadership, as well asserving on the camporee commit-tee, planning committees, andmany district committees. Troop160 thanked Mrs. South, whoserves as the chartered organiza-tion representative for the spon-soring organization, the PTA ofFranklin Middle School. Troop 160has been meeting at FranklinMiddle School since 1984 and itgreatly appreciates its support.

A tradition of Troop 160 is topresent each of their Eagle Scoutswith a flag at the time of theirCourt of Honor. That flag has beenflown over the U.S. Capitol espe-cially for that Scout. The office of

Congressman Frank Wolf (R-10),who joined the troop to celebratethe Silver Anniversary, supplies theflags. Wolf challenged the boys tobe men of character and ethics. Healso charged the parents to be ac-tive with their sons. He recited thewords to Harry Chapin’s song,“Cats in the Cradle,” which reso-nated his challenge to parents tosupport their sons. He also posedthe question and discussed “WhereAre the Giants” that we can lookup to today?

Troop 160 was also honored tohave Sully District SupervisorMichael Frey at the dinner celebra-tion. Frey presented to the troopa proclamation declaring on behalfof the Sully District, that Saturday,Jan. 10, 2009, be a day of celebra-tion to honor the troop.

THE GUEST SPEAKER of theevening was Michael P. McWeeney,chief judge, Circuit Court, FairfaxCounty. McWeeney opened hisspeech by talking about the needfor character in the community andhow Scouting is so important. Heshared his experiences as a BoyScout and how much it had pre-pared him for his future. For hisclosing, he held up his Boy Scouthandbook, which he told the Scoutsto always keep near to them. Hereminded them that in the lastchapter of the handbook, it states“Once a Scout, Always a Scout.”

The Eagle Awards recipients inattendance gathered together andshared their personal informationof when they received the EagleAward, their troop number andwhat they did for their project. Anupdate was given regarding a fewof the previous Troop 160 EagleAward recipients.

Herndon Boy Scout Troop’s longlist of accomplishments.

Troop 160 Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Front row, from left, U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10), Jon Roser, James Rowley and Super-visor Michael Frey (R-Sully); second row, Joshua Rubin and Jay Tucker; third row,Judge Michael P. McWeeney.

Fred Hubert Dies Fred Hubert, a member of the board of trustees for the Chest-

nut Grove Cemetery and former executive director of the cham-ber, died on Friday, Jan. 23.

Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 27, at St. Timothy’s EpiscopalChurch in Herndon. A viewing was held at 10 a.m., with servicesat 11 a.m.

Hubert’s wife, Thelma, is a former director of the Herndon Fort-nightly Club and was recognized by the Town for a “Good Neigh-bor Award.”

Volunteer Appreciation Awards Nominations are now being accepted for the Mayor’s Volun-

teer Appreciation Awards, presented annually during NationalVolunteer Week in recognition of outstanding volunteer servicein the Town of Herndon.

Award recipients are named in two categories: Distinguishedand Outstanding. Distinguished Service Awards recipients musthave displayed extensive communitywide volunteer support, awillingness to assume multiple responsibilities and a long-termdedication to the Herndon community through volunteer sup-port. Award recipients must have volunteered consistentlythroughout the community for several years and through theirleadership and dedication produced exceptional results in mak-ing Herndon a special place to live and work. Outstanding Ser-vice Awards recipients also must have provided 100 or more hoursof personal time in volunteer service to the Herndon communityduring the last year.

To submit a nomination for the 2009 Mayor’s Volunteer Appre-ciation Awards, visit www.herndon-va.gov and follow the link offof the homepage “Featured this Month”. Nomination forms maybe submitted to the Parks and Recreation Department, Attention:Ann Hoy, or by e-mailing [email protected].

The nomination deadline is March 23. For more information,visit the Town’s Web site at www.herndon-va.gov.

Council Seeks Budget Input The Herndon Town Council will hold a public hearing to so-

licit citizens’ guidance on the FY 2010 Budget. By April 1, TownManager Art Anselene will deliver the proposed FY 2010 budgetto the Town Council. The council will then conduct two publichearings on the proposed budget at its April 14 and April 28meetings. The town’s FY 2010 budget must be adopted by June30.

All public hearings begin at 7 p.m. and are held at theHerndon Council Chambers, 765 Lynn St. Information on the

town’s FY 2010 budget will be posted throughout its develop-ment on the town’s Web site, www.herndon-va.gov.

Joint Town Hall Meeting Del. Chuck Caputo (D-67) and Sen. Mark Herring (D-33) will

hold a joint town hall meeting Saturday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m., in theSully District Government Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly.

Local residents may tell them the issues on their minds andthey’ll update the residents on how things are progressing so farin the current General Assembly session.

Harlem Wizards Play atSouth Lakes High

The Harlem Wizards, a basketball show team, will play theSouth Lakes High boys and girls basketball coaches and staffmembers Saturday, Jan. 31, 7 p.m. at the school, 11400 SouthLakes Drive, Reston, as a fund-raiser for the school’s AthleticBooster Club. Tickets are available in advance atwww.SeahawkBoosters.com or at the door. Contact event liaisonElizabeth Vandenburg at [email protected].

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legislators yet because he does notsit on the House AppropriationsCommittee.

The committee will work on thebudget behind closed doors untilthe General Assembly’s “cross-over” day, when all bills that passone legislative body are sent to theother side for another review, hesaid.

At that point, the House of Del-egates is likely to reject the stateSenate budget proposal and viceversa, so leadership from both leg-islative bodies will appoint mem-

bers to negotiate with each other“in conference” over the budget.

“The night before we adjourn, Iwill get the budget between mid-night and 6 a.m.,” he said.

FEDERAL STIMULUS PACK-AGE – Virginia is likely to see alot of money being given away aspart of the federal stimulus pack-age, in part because Gov. TimKaine’s personal friendship withPresident Barack Obama, accord-ing to Rust.

Kaine was the first governoroutside of the president’s homestate of Illinois to endorse Obama.

Last week, the Virginia governorwas also installed as the new chairof the Democratic National Com-mittee.

“I think it is safe to say he hasthe ear of the president and that’sa good thing,” Rust said.

Rust anticipates a lot of thestimulus money allocated to Vir-ginia will be used for transporta-tion-related construction, butother “shovel ready” projects —such as those related to sewer sys-tems and public school facilities —could benefit, he said.

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one of the companies providing thecare had been prosecuted, althoughhe had not learned of the case intime to file a suit before the statuteof limitations came into effect.

But, he said he was more fortu-nate than many, who might havea harder time finding a job. “I justwant to sound the alarm, because

there are other people out therethat weren’t afforded the oppor-tunity to have the education that Ihave, to be able to go on and be-come gainfully employed,” he said.“If something was to happen totheir parents, they’re going to bedriven into a nursing home.”

Among the others less fortunate,Ray said, could be those applyingto receive in-home care like

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Cuffee’s. The Department of Medi-cal Assistance Services has alsoproposed capping enrollment inthe personal care program andestablishing a waiting list, shesaid, wondering, “How can youhave a waiting list on services asbasic as personal hygiene and as-sistance with basic activities?”

— Mike DiCicco

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Opinion

By Sharon Bulova

Democratic Candidate for

Chairman of the Board of

Supervisors

In my years as a member ofthe Fairfax County Board ofSupervisors, I have had theopportunity to meet and

work with many people from allparts of Fairfax. I am gratified thatpeople tell me that they have cho-sen to live here because they en-joy the excellent schools, excep-tional public safety, and first ratebusiness climate. They tell me thatrealize that is a good place to live,work, raise a family and grow old.

In the upcoming Feb. 3 electionfor the Chairman of the Board, themost important messagethat I hear from voters is thatthey realize the good thingsabout Fairfax County haven’thappened by accident. Vot-ers know that we are one ofthe best managed jurisdictions ofour size in the country because wehave had public leaders who havepaid attention, set priorities, madethe tough decisions, and de-manded quality in all that we do.

In the 21 years, I have servedon the Board, I have chaired thebudget committee for 17 of thoseyears. I know that our budget isour most important statement ofour values. We can say we are forsomething, but it we aren’t will-ing to put resources there, we aremisleading. I know that buildingthe annual budget is a constantquest for the best balance betweenrevenue and expenses. We have aAAA bond rating, and we also haveschools that rank among the verybest in the United States. We havewelcomed diversity as a great as-set, even though that same diver-sity has challenged us and some-time cost us more to provide theservices people here need and de-

mand. We have worked hardto find the right balance.

Voters know that ourBoard works best when wework together. I have a longrecord of reaching “acrossthe aisle” and working with

people from all parts of the countyto build consensus about priorities.Voters know that I have been aleader in developing new ways toget public input, connect publicand private resources, and im-prove the quality of life for every-body.

Voters know that in the past Iwas one of the most consistentadvocates for mass transit to helprelieve our traffic mess. I was oneof the early sponsors of the Vir-ginia Railway Express (the VRE)and have spent the last ten yearsas an advocate for rail to Dulles.

Voters know that as Chairmanof the Board, I will continue thatcivil consensus-building open andhonest approach. I won’t walkaway from a problem because it ishard or because I didn’t get myway. I will the leader of the Boardand will set the agenda, but I willalways respect those who dis-agree.

Respectfully, I ask the citizens ofFairfax County for your vote onFeb. 3. I pledge that I will alwayswork to keep Fairfax the placewhere people will want to choseto live, work, and play.

By Pat Herrity

Republican Candidate for

Chairman of the Board of

Supervisors

Campaigns are abouthighlighting differ-ences, but I am confi-dent we can agree on

one thing: Fairfax County is a greatplace to live. For decades we havehad the best schools and beauti-ful parks. We’ve had a Triple-Abond rating since 1975, and wehave been the economic engine forthe state.

Yet our future success is not pre-ordained. We currently face sig-nificant challenges. Most pressingis our $650 million shortfall, thelargest in our history andlarger than all of our sur-rounding jurisdictions com-bined. We face this shortfalldespite the fact that taxes onhomeowners have doubledin the past seven years. Countyspending has exploded, growingthe budget by a billion dollars be-yond inflation and populationgrowth, squandering the goodtimes on misplaced priorities.

We’ve spent $200 million in thepast two years to buy governmenthousing and have built a largehousing bureaucracy that makesus among the largest landlords inthe County. We’re subsidizinghousing for those making $99,000a year.

At the same time, our schoolsare in dire need of renovations andclass sizes continue to increase.Teacher pay has dropped fromhighest in the region to sixth high-est. Despite this, the School Board,with my opponent’s support,wants to spend $130 million on afancy administration building.

Fairfax County needs a leaderwith tested financial skills, whoknows how to read a balancesheet, how to say “no,” and whowill focus spending on priorities. Iam a chief financial officer withan award-winning financial trackrecord of turning around troubledcompanies. I am the only candi-date for Chairman with the finan-cial experience necessary to leadus out of this financial train wreck.

I am also a recognized leader intransportation. I sit on the opera-tions board for VRE, and was lead-ing the effort for telecommutingwith the Northern Virginia Tech-nology Council beforetelecommuting was an acceptedconcept. On the Board, I have led

the efforts for both short-term and long-term im-provements to the I-66 cor-ridor.

Contrary to my opponent’saccusations, I did not at-tempt to block the Dulles

Rail project. In 2002, I filed suitagainst the project in order to en-sure it was competitively bid, inan effort to save taxpayer money.To date, the project has never beencompetitively bid. I believe if ithad, we would have been able tobuild a tunnel, the best option forTyson’s Corner, and still have metfederal cost standards.

We can’t afford to wait for Rich-mond to solve our problems.Thirty years ago when my father,Jack Herrity, was chairman of theBoard, private-sector funding fortransportation outweighed fed-eral, state and local funding com-bined. Developers were held ac-countable for infrastructure im-provements. We need to return tothis kind of responsible leadershipand creative solutions.

We also need to make our com-mercial tax base a priority. Thecommercial tax base was 27 per-cent but has now fallen to 17 per-cent, shifting the tax burden ontohomeowners. It is important nowmore than ever for government tobe responsive to the need for taxrelief for residents. That is why lastyear I proposed a balanced bud-get that included an actual tax cutfor homeowners. My budget alsoincluded an increase in educationspending and more money forpublic safety programs than thebudget passed by the Board.

I want my children to raise theirchildren in a Fairfax County thatis the best place to live, work, andplay. I ask for your vote on Feb. 3.

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Inauguration ScoutsThree local Boy Scouts volunteered at BarackObama’s Inauguration on Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Wash-ington, D.C. From left, Alan Lambert, Scout executiveof the National Capital Area Council Boy Scouts ofAmerica, is briefed early on Inauguration Day byScouts Azraf Ullah of Herndon; Will Danning ofFairfax and Hamza Hoope of Sterling on the BoyScouts’ flag distribution plan.

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To the Editor:As a full-time worker and par-

ent of three kids and veteran ofnine Fairfax County public schoolsand myriad sports and even moreextracurricular activities, I’m writ-ing in response to letters oppos-ing “flipped” bell schedules for ourstudents.

Imagine this: Virginia SenatorNon Dormez introduces a bill torequire that every single employedadult in the state be at work by7:20 a.m. sharp, five days a week.We adults would be required torise by 5:30 a.m. for a 6:15 bus towork. This law would not allow usto stop for coffee or chat with co-workers once we arrived or checknews or sports on the Internet be-fore getting down to business. Wewould have to be on the ball at7:20 a.m., ready to work on oneof six projects simultaneously.Many of our assigned lunch breakswould begin at 10:30 a.m. We’dbe encouraged (indeed, to be pro-moted, required) to go to the gymfor two hours a day and volunteera few hours a week. There wouldbe a mandate to pack up materi-als for our projects and work atleast two more hours before go-

ing to bed. But we would be forcedto stay up until 11 p.m.

Bottom line: We’d be required toperform at our full potential allday long on some six hours ofsleep a night, every night.

I know we would consider thislegislation abusive. We wouldprobably organize a revolt.

We should not keep demandingof our students what we would notdemand of ourselves. But that iswhat the Fairfax County publicschool system is doing.

Science tells us that teens needat least nine hours of sleep a night,that melatonin sleep chemicals intheir bodies don’t kick in until 11p.m., that young children are attheir best early in the day and re-tain less as the day goes on andthat older ones need more sleepthan they’re getting.

Surveys in other jurisdictionswith flipped schedules have foundthat feared obstacles never ap-peared or were overcome. Thatstudents do not stay up later anddo get more sleep. That they per-form better in school, at sports, inclubs, and at work and are becom-ing more fit. That work, after-school activity and day-care sched-

ules were adjusted with few prob-lems. That dropout rates, truancy,remediation needs and car acci-dents were reduced. And that bus-ing became more efficient, savingmoney.

The single greatest remainingobstacle, in my view, is fear ofchange. This is a powerful emo-tion when each of us has strivedmightily to strike a careful balancein our busy lives. But remember:Every parent has already had tomake adjustments for the currentschedule (which is only ca. 10years old), and has to keep adjust-ing when our family activities andschedules change, as they alwaysdo. We can make this change forthe sake of 170,000 students.

Cost is no longer a barrier. Sci-ence is with us. Other jurisdictions,including Loudoun and Arlingtoncounties, prove it is possible. Ourchildren’s well-being is at stake.Any needed adjustments for a newand healthier bell schedule canand will be made with courage andcollaboration. Let’s do this to-gether.

Caroline G. HemenwayHerndon

Needless Fear of ChangeOpinion


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Myatt Taezar Lynn of Springfield performs the WaterDance from Myanmar, formerly Burma, at the 5th AnnualAsian Festival held in Reston in August 2008. Tens ofthousands of visitors witnessed dancing, music, martialarts and other performances highlighting Asian cultures.

Part four inseries.

The Great Outdoors

Know Your FarmAnimals

Kidwell Farm at Frying Pan Park2709 West Ox Road, Herndon703-437-9101

At Kidwell Farm, there

are many opportunities to meet farm animals and learn more

about what makes them tick andhow they contribute to society.Classes, workshops and specialevents are available through theyear. Get lucky and one might evensee the birth of a calf.Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Visit www.fairfaxcountry.gov/parks/fpp.

Visit RunnymedePark

Runnymede ParkHerndon Parkway, a quarter-mile

north off Elden Street, HerndonHerndon’s 58-acre forest pre-

serve is one of Northern Virginia’smost diverse natural parks, withmore than 450 native plant speciesspread out over 11 different eco-logical habitats. Parkgoers can ex-perience the complexity of natureby taking hikes on the more thanone mile of trails in Runnymede,enjoying a picnic with family andfriends or taking a tour with offi-cial guides who can point out allof the features that makeRunnymede distinct to the region.Observant visitors might catch aglimpse of the variety of animalsthat dwell in the park includingbeavers, red foxes and painted boxturtles. For more information aboutRunnymede Park nature programs,call 703-435-6800.

A Walk in the WoodsSugarland Run Trail, HerndonPaved and natural surface trails

follow Sugarland Run 2.2 miles

along the Herndon-Reston borderfrom Sugarland Road south toHerndon Town Line. Access can begained through neighborhood en-trances and Runnymede Park. Con-crete stepping-stone columns en-able walkers to cross the stream atseveral junctures which, if wet, canbe slippery. Unlike the mostly tree-less W&OD trail, Sugarland Run’scanopy of leaves provides a coolerwalk.

Pick ThisPocket Park

Spring Street Park, Herndon703-435-6868Spring Street Park, at the corner

of Spring and Van Buren streets, isa 1.5-acre, passive park. Originalgreen ash trees have been pre-served, and evergreen trees line thefrontage of the park. The park haswalking trails and benches, and isclose to the W&OD Trail. There isno parking available at the parksite. For other parks in Herndon,see www.herndon-va.gov.

Iris RelaxationMargaret Thomas Garden12410 Lawyers Road, Herndonhttp://www.herndonirisgarden.com/

index.htmlFor more than 30 years, area’s

nature lovers, painters, schoolgroups and people seeking relax-ation in open space have flockedto a five-acre plot belonging to 86-year-old Margaret Thomas off ofLawyers Road in Herndon. Thomashas grown irises and other flowersand vegetation in her garden sincea neighbor handed her some irisesover the fence in the late 1970s.Thomas has thus far refused offersfrom developers and constructioncompanies for the valuable pieceof land. The volunteers who helprun the garden are hoping to pre-serve it as a nature sanctuary, aneducational center and a park forcontinued community use.

Sled Reston’sBlack Diamond

Mt. RestonIsaac Newton SquareIt’s the winter’s steepest, fastest

ride in Reston. On any given snowday, hundreds of sledders maketheir way to what is affectionatelyknown as Mt. Reston, which is lo-cated behind the northwest cornerof Isaac Newton Square. Everyone,from novices on snow tubes to ex-perts on snowboards, swarm themassive hill for fun in the snow aslong as it lasts. Beat the rush andarrive early.

Tour a FavoriteBeaver Hangout

Glade Stream Valleywww.reston.org.Beavers, armed with their signa-

ture mouthful of teeth and a paddlefor tails, have found a friendlyhome at Glade Stream Valley inReston for the past 20 years. Bea-ver activity is the norm along astretch of Reston Association paths,which follow a creek through thevalley. Pick up the path at the in-tersection of Twin Branches Roadand Glade Drive and walk throughthe valley early morning or lateevening. Keep an eye out for wild-life other than the industrious lo-cal beaver population. Deer andbirds of prey also find the spot at-tractive.

Where the WildThings Are

The Reston Zoo1228 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna703-757-6222

Llamas, Zebras, Monkeys — TheReston Zoo is like an African Sa-fari condensed into thirty acres.Operating for more than 25 years,the zoo offers a “Zoofari”, a wagonride through the world of thesewild inhabitants, as well as vari-ous opportunities to get up closeand personal with the animals.Check out the reptile house or evenget a close look at the alligators.The Reston Zoo is open earlyMarch through the end of Novem-ber. For hours and ticket prices visitwww.restonzoo.com

Floating on a BoatLake Anne Boat RentalLake Anne Village Center, Reston703-464-5559For less than $10 per hour you

can get a different view of Reston’soldest village center. Boat rentalsare available from beginning ofJune through beginning of Septem-ber at the dock of Lake Anne. Lo-cal fitness center, Body By Geoff,are the caretakers of the variouscanoes, kayaks, rowboats andpaddle boats and rent the vesselsfrom their store, located in the LakeAnne Village Center. Visitwww.restonmuseum.org for boatrental hours.

For The BirdsSummer Bird Walks with the Reston

AssociationVenture out into the woods of

Reston and you might come acrosssome spectacular fowl. Sponsored

by the Reston Association, theAudubon Society of Northern Vir-ginia and The Bird Feeder Store,these free seasonal walks takeplace on designated Sundays be-ginning early May and runningthrough September. Walks are ledby local bird experts and exploreareas like the Twin Branches Na-ture Trail, Beaver Swamp, BrightBond and Glade Stream Valley. Youmight even get lucky and spot aBald Eagle. Visit www.reston.org.

Wander theWetlands

Sunrise Valley Wetland Parkwww.reston.org.It’s like Reston’s version of the

Everglades, but very few peopleseem to know about it. Invisiblefrom the road, Sunrise Valley Wet-land Park still remains a secret tomost Restonians. The park istucked away on the left or west sideof the ASG Software Solutionsparking lot off of Sunrise ValleyDrive and east of the Monroe-Herndon Park and Ride. Turtlesand lily pads fill the shallow marsh-land, attracting one of Reston’smost diverse displays of birds. Witha nifty boardwalk stretchingthrough the center of the wetland,visitors will be sure to see wildlife.

Have an Adventureat Lake Fairfax

1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston703-471-5415Lake Fairfax is 476-acre park that

includes a lake, campgrounds, pic-nic areas, a water park, an amphi-theater, soccer and softball fields,and a carousel. The park is openyear round, from 7 a.m. to dark,except Christmas day. The 136-sitecampgrounds are open year roundas well, and reservations must bemade ahead of time to use thecampgrounds. There are varyingrates throughout the year, withprime rates applicable MemorialDay to Labor Day. The park amphi-theater is home to Arts in the Parksall summer long, with puppetshows, bands, and various acts per-forming a few times each monthfrom June through August. Boat-ing is generally allowed on thelake, but due to recent renovations,it would be wise to check with thepark ahead of time. Various picnicsites are also available for renting.For more information, visit theLake Fairfax web site atwww.co.fairfax.va.us/parks/lakefairfax.

Fun for the Mind

Rooting OutAncestors

Herndon Fortnightly Community Li-brary

768 Center St., Herndon


See 101, Page 15

703-437-8855Genealogy research is one of the

many programs offered at HerndonFortnightly Community Librarythroughout the year. Participants,age 13 and older, can learn how touse the Ancestry and HeritageQuest databases to research fam-ily history. Call 703-437-8855.

Visit Civil War sitesOld Train Depot717 Lynn St., Herndon703-437-6366Herndon is filled with battle sites

and historical buildings associatedwith the Civil War. Visit theHerndon Station, known duringthe war as the First Vermont Cav-alry and also as “Hendrick’s Sta-tion.” Civil War history buffs canrevisit the war through the eyes ofLaura Ratcliffe, Herndon’s CivilWar spy who is credited with sav-ing war hero John Mosby’s life, byvisiting her restored home just 1.7miles south of the Herndon Depot— another war relic. The HerndonDepot Museum is famous for itsrailroad memorabilia and informa-tion on Commander William LewisHerndon. For more information oncivil war sites and locations call theHerndon Depot Museum at 703-437-6366.

Local ArchitecturalGem

Herndon Fortnightly Community Li-brary

768 Center St., Herndon.703-437-8855Walk into Herndon Fortnightly

Library front entrance at 768 Cen-ter Street to the center of the firstfloor and look up.

Chess inHistoric Setting

Washington Plaza, Lake Anne VillageCenter, Reston

Chess sets are available for freecheckout from the Reston UsedBook Shop every day. The BookShop is located on WashingtonPlaza.

Farmers’ Markets

Food & FunFarmers MarketLynn Street, Herndon703-787-7300

The Herndon Parks and Recre-ation Department presents freeperformances for children attend-ing the Farmer’s Market, 10:30-11:15 a.m. The Herndon FarmersMarket takes place on Thursdaymornings, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., fromearly May to late October. It fea-tures fresh and local fruits and veg-etables as well as baked goods.

Going OrganicThe Reston Farmers MarketLake Anne Village Center,

RestonThe Reston Farmers Market hap-

pens every Saturday from 8 a.m.

to noon from early May to lateOctober. The market featuresfreshly picked locally grown fruitsand vegetables, as well as bakedgoods, eggs, dairy products, meat,honey, and cut and potted flowersand plants. The Reston FarmersMarket also features a Master Gar-den Plant Clinic, to which custom-ers can bring plants or pesticidesfor pest and pesticide identifica-tion.

Farmers’Food and Wine

Smart Markets Farmers MarketReston Town CenterThe farmers market at Reston

Town Center opened in 2008 forthe first time. Besides offering lo-cally grown produce, the privatelyoperated market also offers winefor sale and provides live entertain-ment at its location at the RestonTown Square park, on the cornerof St. Francis and Market Streets.The market takes place on Thurs-day afternoons, between 3:30 and7:30 p.m. from early April throughOctober.

Art

Embrace the artsCouncil for the Arts of HerndonP.O. Box 940Herndon, VA 20172

Workalonedoesnot suf-fice—theeffortmustbeintelli-gent.

—CharlesB. Rogers


COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP

To Highlight your Faith CommunityCall Winslow at

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Sunday Communion Services7:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

11:15 a.m. 5:00 p.m.The Rev. James Papile, RectorThe Rev. Jacqueline Thomson

The Rev. Denise Trogdon703-437-6530

www.stannes-reston.org1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston

Child care provided at later morning services

ST. ANNE’SEPISCOPALCHURCH- Reston

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To add your Realtor represented Open Houseto these weekly listings, please call Lauri Swift or

Winslow Wacker703-821-5050 or E-Mail the info to

[email protected] listings due by Monday at 3 pm.

Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times.

When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com,

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*Featured Home-19213 Sweig Ter., Lansdowne, $395,000Sun 1-4, Stephen Adamson, Weichert, 703-470-8356

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Herndon1364 Dominion Ridge Ln......$749,000....Sun 1-6............Nancy Marino................HIS Realty ...................703-787-958213621 Flintwood Pl NE.........$579,000....Sun 12-4..........Seema Sinha .................Keller Williams ............ 703-343-572613205 Stablebrook Way........$689,735....Sun 1 - 4 ........Linda Smith...................Samson Realty............703-338-0060

Reston2132 Glencourse Ln ............. $399,900....Sun 1-4............Cookie Lipin .................. Long & Foster ............. 703-435-43121737 Wainwright Dr..............$355,000....Sun 1-4............Ellen Moyer ...................Remax.........................703-298-6444

Ashburn43292 Amanda Kay Ct., SE...$529,000....Sun 1-4............Slav Ilyev.......................ERA.............................703-774-404220119 Muirfield Village Ct. ...$630,000....Sun 1-4............Julie Hertel ....................Long & Foster ............. 571-243-595221279 Irongate Way.............$435,000....Sun 1-4............Kuljeet Chabbewal.........Weichert......................703-726-3909

Broadlands42954 Cedar Springs Ct........$549,000 ...Sun 2-4............Diane DiMillio................Long & Foster ............. 703-431-3591

Lansdowne19213 Sweig Ter...................$395,000....Sun 1-4............Stephen Adamson.........Weichert......................703-470-8356

Leesburg508 Beauregard Dr., SE.........$549,000....Sun 1-4............Dawn Perusse ...............Long & Foster ............. 703-669-671542220 Big Springs Ct............$649,000....Sat & Sun 1-4 ..Patsy Jean Harrington...Fairfax Realty...............703-963-851518721 Potomac Station Dr....$455,000....Sun 1-4............Betty Dajani...................Weichert......................202-841-8747556 Tuliptree Sq., NE............$282,500....Sat 1-4 .............Debra Saunders.............Weichert......................703-777-3977

Potomac Falls21223 Edgewood Ct. ............ $784,000....Sun 12-4..........Deborah Gorham...........Long & Foster ............. 703-581-9005

Purcellville18125 Silcott Springs Rd......$610,000....Sun 1-4............Marcia Faircloth.............Prudential Carruthers..540-338-4171

Sterling46705 Corkwing Sq..............$254,900....Sat 12-4 ...........Aziz Nawabi...................Coldwell Banker...........703 771-888847304 Middle Bluff Pl...........$645,000....Sun 1-3............Carole Jones..................Weichert......................703-759-630021083 Rotunda Ter. ..............$385,000....Sun 1-4............Stephen Adamson.........Weichert......................703-470-8356

Faith Notes are for announcements andevents in the faith community, includingspecial holiday services. Send [email protected] orcall 703-917-6437. Deadline is Thursday.

A free Christian family concertfeaturing contemporary music will beheld Friday, Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m. at FlorisUnited Methodist Church, 13600 FryingPan Road, Herndon. Visitwww.florisumc.org and click on the“Coming up at Floris” graphic for ad-vance tickets.

A discussion on “Tough Texts:Taking a Second Look” will be heldWednesday, Feb. 4, 7-9 p.m. at FlorisUnited Methodist Church, 13600 FryingPan Road, Herndon. Dr. DeniseDombkowski Hopkins will give a presen-tation of Old Testament scriptures thatare difficult to accept or understand.Call 703-793-0026.

Congregation Beth Emeth,12523 Lawyers Road, Herndon, willhost a Yiddish Club on the firstTuesday of each month, startingJan. 6. Members will engage in a vari-ety of activities that utilize the Yiddishlanguage, including reading stories, lis-tening to music and radio broadcasts,reading Yiddish newspapers and more.Free. Call 703-860-4515, ext. 127.

Congregation Beth EmethHazak Chapter, 12523 Lawyers Road,Herndon, hosts prominent speakers andentertainers on the third Tuesday ofeach month, at 1 p.m. Free light re-freshments are served. Call703-860-4515, Ext. 127. The guest listis as follows:

Feb. 17: Rabbi David Kalendar, TheJews of Uganda

March 17: Dr. Louis Blumen, Jew-ish Medieval Medicine

April 21: Steven Gross, The Holo-caust in Hungary

May 19: Speaker from Embassy ofIsrael

June 16: Year-end Luncheon

Every Wednesday, at 12:15 p.m.,St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church,432 Van Buren St., Herndon, offers alunch-time Healing and Holy Commun-ion service. This half-hour service isoffered to all and allows people an op-portunity to worship during the workweek when they may be away from theirregular church. All baptized Christiansare welcome to receive the Sacramentand all who have not been baptized mayreceive a blessing at the Altar rail. Callthe church Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-3p.m., at 703-437-3790 or visitwww.saint-timothys.org.

Faith

Become a volunteer streammonitor and help Reston Associationassess the health of our streams. Assistwith stream monitoring at several loca-tions throughout Reston during allseason. A training workshop will beheld Feb. 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at 1930Isaac Newton Square, Reston. ContactHa Brock, Volunteer Coordinator, at703-435-7986.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assis-tance Program is seeking volunteersto deliver free tax preparation servicesat no cost to working families and indi-viduals. Volunteers contribute a fewhours weekly during tax season to helpprepare tax returns, or serve as greeters,screeners, site coordinators and inter-preters. To register as a volunteercontact James Do at 571-749-7838, TTY703-533-5316, [email protected].

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Calendar

Jimmy’s Old Town Tav-ern, 697 Spring St., Herndon, ishosting a “Super Bowl Bash” Sun-day, Feb. 1 with specials from 11a.m.-9 p.m.; annual outdoor foot-ball toss at 5 p.m., free footballpool for the first 100 fans, HDtelevisions and more. Jimmy’s isalso celebrating Valentine’s Daywith a special menu, complimen-tary flowers for the ladies and aDJ and dancing after dinner/Early seating from 5-7 p.m. is$69.95/couple; late seating, 7-9p.m., $79.95/couple.

Enjoy free samples of“Virginia’s Finest” gourmettreats and hand made chocolatesSaturday, Feb. 7, 12-3 p.m., atLake Anne Florist, 1609 Washing-ton Plaza, Reston. Call703-437-8686.

Mon Ami Gabi, 11950 De-mocracy Drive, Reston, is hostingfour celebrations this month.The restaurant will create a signa-ture “French Kiss” will makespecialty menu options fromThursday, Feb. 12-18. On Satur-day, Feb. 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,show up in pajamas to a gift cer-tificate equal to the dollaramount of your meal. On Mon-day, Feb. 16, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.,they will offer a President’s DayBrunch. From Thursday, Feb.19-25, they will host the “LemonFestival,” showcasing the world’smost popular citrus fruit. Call703-707-0233.

Events at Herndon High School:Jan. 29 Rising Sophomore and Junior

Parent Night, 7 p.m.Jan. 31 Improvathon, 7-10:30 p.m.;

Free help with FAFSA Form for Seniorsat Centreville H.S., 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Feb. 2-6 Winter “Spirit Week”Feb. 4 Rising 9th Grade Parent NightFeb. 5 Evening of One-Acts, 7:30

p.m.

The Herndon High School’s firstever “Improvathon” featuring highschool and feeder middle school teamswill be held Saturday, Jan. 31, 7-10:30p.m. in the HHS Auditorium.

$5 per team to participate; $5 perperson to watch. E-mail Ms. Dillard [email protected] or call 703-810-234 to register.

St. Joseph School in Herndon isinviting parents to an Open House onFeb. 3, 9:30-11 a.m. St. Joseph Schoolreceived the Blue Ribbon of Excellencein 2007 because their students consis-tently score in the top 10 percent in thenation. It is the highest award given bythe Department of Education. Parentswill have the opportunity to meet thePrincipal, Joan Cargill, tour the state-of-the-art facility, including newclassrooms, science lab, computer lab,inner courtyard playground, and more.Principal Cargill’s presentation begins at9:30 a.m., with guided tours to follow.For more information call 703-880-4350.

The Marymount UniversityReston Center, 1861 Wiehle Ave.,Reston, will host a Grduate Education

Food & Drink

Jimmy Gaudreau and Moondi Klein are performing theirbluegrass music Saturday, Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. at Holy CrossLutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. Tickets:$15; call 703-435-8377.

Send announcements to [email protected] or call 703-917-6437. Deadline is Thursday for thefollowing week’s paper. Photos/artworkencouraged. For additional listings, visitwww.connectionnewspapers.com.

WEDNESDAY/JAN. 28Senior Movie Day. “PS I Love You”

will be shown in the MultiplexCinema at Reston Town Center,11900 Market St., at 10 a.m.Refreshments and door prizesprovided prior to movie. Free forthose 55+. Call 703-435-6530.

Relay for Life. 7 p.m., RestonSheraton, 11810 Sunrise ValleyDrive, Reston. A “Kick-Off Party” forthe 2009 Relay for Life will be held.The Relay will be held May 30+31 atSouth Lakes High School. Call AngeeQuattro at 301-466-3320 or AndrewSterling at 703-244-5881 to donateor volunteer.

FRIDAY/JAN. 30Winter Sky. The Walker Nature

Education Center, 11450 GladeDrive, Reston, is hosting a winter skyprogram, 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Learnabout the stars and folkloreassociated with these celestialobjects. Meet at QuartermasterSoccer Field located at theintersection of Glade Drive andQuartermaster Lane. Cost: $5/personfor Reston Association members; $8/non-members. Reservations required;call 703-435-6530 or [email protected].

SATURDAY/JAN. 31Andrea Marcovicci. 3 p.m., Reston

Community Center, 2310 Colts NeckRoad, Reston. Andrea Marcovicci willperform songs celebrating FredAstaire. Visitwww.andreamarcovicci.com.

Dine-In Movie. 6-9 p.m., HerndonCommunity Center Pool, 814

School Notes

Programs Information Luncheon Friday,Feb. 6, 11:30 a.m. Get licensed as ateacher in just six semesters. Call 703-284-5902 or visitwww.marymount.edu/infosession toRSVP.

Chris Skinner will be at HerndonHigh School Thursday, Feb. 12 tospeak to students on “The UltimateLearning Experience.” Students willhear from Skinner during the school dayand he will give a presentation to par-ents at 7:30 p.m. Skinner will speakabout the power of choices in determin-ing how our lives progress.

Spring Sports Physical Blitz Dayat Herndon High School will be heldFeb. 12, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Coaches fromeach Spring sport will be collecting andreviewing physicals in the Gym lobbyfrom all athletes who plan to attend try-outs. Every athlete must have a physicalon file by Feb. 23 and will not be al-lowed to participate in try outs until oneis submitted. Coaches may also be col-lecting Emergency Care, CommunicableDisease and Extracurricular Policy formsalong with physicals; check team Website for details. Any athlete who doesnot submit a physical on Feb. 12 willneed to bring their completed physicalto Ms. Sheedfar after school in the Ath-letic Training Room before they will becleared for participation.

The Capitol Steps will performSunday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m. in theHerndon High School Auditorium. Pur-chase tickets at http://www.fcps.edu/H e r n d o n H S / p t s a / p t s a _ a c t /allnightgrad.htm.

Ferndale Ave., Herndon. Bring yourfloats and rafts and watch a movie inthe pool. Doors open at 6 p.m.;movie begins at 6:30 p.m. Pizza anddrinks available for purchase on thepool deck. Children under 12 must beaccompanied by a parent orguardian; children under 6 musthave a parent or guardian in thewater with them. Visitwww.herndon-va.gov or call 703-787-7300.

THURSDAY/FEB. 5Reston Garden Club. The Garden

Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. at LakeAnne Community Center, 1609-AWashington Plaza, Reston. Theprogram will be “Reston Garden ClubGoes to the Oscars” and severalmembers of the garden club willshow floral interpretations of movies

that have been nominated for anOscar. Visitwww.restongardenclub.org.

FRIDAY/FEB. 6Used Book Sale. Reston Regional

Library, 11925 Bowman TowneDrive, is holding a “Mystery MiniUsed Book Sale” during regularlibrary hours through Wednesday,Feb. 11.

SATURDAY/FEB. 7Polar Dip. Camp Sunshine presents the

Virginia Polar Dip at 2 p.m. at LakeAnne Village Center in Reston.Participants must raise a minimum of$100 in pledges. Prizes awarded fortop fundraisers and best costumes.Visit www.freezinforareason.com/virginiapp.html.


Sports

The Fairfax County FootballHall of Fame will hold its 18thAnnual Banquet Sunday, March 1,at the McLean Hilton Hotel, 7920Jones Branch Drive, McLean, lo-cated near the Tysons II Mall. Fes-tivities will begin with a socialgathering at 2:30 p.m. and dinnerat 4 p.m. An awards ceremony willfollow, honoring local youth andhigh-school players, coaches, offi-cials and cheerleaders, along withother guests and the new Hall ofFame inductees. For general infor-mation, call Mark Meana at 703-281-0153 or go to

[email protected] ticket information, contact

Betty Powell [email protected] or 703-273-3216.

This year’s Class of 2009 Hall ofFame Inductees includes EddieRoyal, former Westfield High andVirginia Tech star, and currentmember of the Denver Broncos;Mike Skinner, former Marshall andCentreville High football coach;and John Schaffstall of theBraddock Road Youth Club.

The following high-school foot-ball individuals will be among

those recognized at the awardsbanquet Mike Olsen of StoneBridge High (Liberty DistrictPlayer of the Year); Jack Tyler ofOakton High (Concorde DistrictPlayer of the Year); Jovan Smithof Flint Hill (Private School Playerof the Year); Mickey Thompson ofStone Bridge High (Division 5Coach of the Year); and Joe Th-ompson of Oakton (Division VICoach of the Year).

The following will be amongthose recognized as “Youth Foot-ball Players of the Year”: AshtonNyanteh (75-pound American Di-

vision) of McLean Youth Incorpo-rated; Donny Sanders (85 Na-tional) of McLean Youth; PatrickMcMahon (110 American) ofVienna Youth Incorporated; andKyle Savage (125 Central) ofReston Youth Football.

Youth Football Coaches of theYear will include Brian Monticue(Central Division) of ViennaYouth; and Doug Kleinsmith (Na-tional Division) of Dulles SouthYouth Sports. Youth Cheerleadersof the Year will include KyannahCalhoun (Herndon Optimist Club)and Kaylyn Macaluso (Reston

Youth Football).

In high-school swimmingaction last week, the Oakton boysdefeated Westfield, 190-122.Oakton’s Michael Hallock wonboth the 200 and 50 free races.

Other first-place finishers for theCougars were Ryan Santoro (100free); Chris Megaw (100 back);Tommy Cook (100 breast); the200 free relay team of KJ Park,Kevin Cho, Brad Phillips andMichael Hallock; and the 400 freerelay team of KJ Park, Kevin Cho,Ryan Santoro and Brad Phillips.

By Rich Sanders

The Connection

This year’s Herndon High girlsgymnastics team might not beas dominant as the Hornetsquads that took the Northern

Region crown each of the past two years.But don’t be surprised if Herndon, un-der longtime head coach Keith Naquin,makes another strong postseason run.

“Our goal this year is to make it tostates,” said Herndon junior MariaHayden, the two-time defending regionindividual champion. “We have a chanceif we keep working hard.”

Two teams from the region will ad-vance to states in February. ChantillyHigh is considered to be the favorite totake the region crown, but Herndon cer-tainly is in the running for second place.

“Chantilly is a real powerhouse,” Haydensaid of the Chargers.

BOTH HERNDON and Chantilly practicetogether twice a week. Coach Naquin’s wife,Maureen Naquin, is the coach of theChantilly team. Keith Naquin, along withhis head coaching duties for Herndon, alsoserves as a Chantilly assistant.

Herndon has two of the region’s top gym-nasts in Hayden, who is in her third yearwith the Hornets, and senior LaurenSullivan, the team’s official team captain.Both are elite club gymnasts who are alsoproud to be competing for their high-schoolteam.

“Their [success in the sport] definitelycomes from their experience and trainingthat they’ve had in both high school andclub [gymnastics],” said Naquin, who is inhis 18th year as Herndon’s head coach.“They’ve helped our younger kids with theirroutines and have played a big sister-typeroll.”

The Herndon twosome has certainly beenthe key for a two-time defending champi-

onship Hornets’ team that lostfour key athletes to graduationlast spring.

Sullivan, a fourth-yearmember of the program, is awonderful example to heryounger teammates.

“She’s a role model student-athlete,” Naquin said ofSullivan. “She has great gradesand has been on successful[Herndon] cheerleader teamsas well. She’s been a club gym-nast for many years.”

Sullivan is solid in all fourgymnastics events — vault,bars, beam and floor exercise— and carries an overall aver-age of about 9.0 combined. She always pro-duces top all-around scores.

“She’s just consistent and having fun with[the sport],” Naquin said. “She’ll do well inwhatever endeavor she takes up [in life].”

Sullivan has loved being a part ofHerndon High gymnastics.

“I’ve had an amazing time and we’ve hadso much fun as a team,” Sullivan said. “Be-ing part of two region championship teamshas been incredibly exciting. None of usthought it was possible until it happened. Ithink this year’s gone really well. We’ve kindof really had to step up to the plate.”

HAYDEN, MEANWHILE, brings a loveand determination to the sport.

“She’s a great competitor and gymnast,”Naquin said. “She trains all year long andhas excellent conditioning. She’s always try-ing to perfect her skills.”

Hayden is especially on top of her gamein the big meets. Naquin recalled last year’s

region championships in which Hayden,under the glare of the local media spotlight,was able to focus on her routines and puttogether an outstanding showing. Not onlydid Hayden capture her second individualregion crown, but she helped Herndon winthe team title for the second straight year.

“All of these photographers were clickingaway and she was able to tune it out,”Naquin said of Hayden’s outstanding regionmeet last winter. “It’s a lot of pressure to bea region champion two years in a row. Shehas an uncanny ability to focus on her rou-tine.”

Hayden likes the spotlight.“I really enjoy the performance part [of

gymnastics],” Hayden said. “I love perform-ing in front of the crowd and getting theminvolved.”

Naquin said Hayden is the best gymnasthe has coached.

“Maria is certainly the best I’ve ever had,”said Naquin, who has coached some incred-

ible athletes during his time atHerndon and, prior to that, atSouth Lakes. “She blocks outthe pressure and is extremelycompetitive.”

Hayden has put together all-around scores of 9.8 and 9.9this season and scored a 10 ina meet last year. Like Sullivan,she loves being a part of theHerndon team.

“It’s so much fun atHerndon,” Hayden said. “It’sso light spirited, but we alsowork so hard.”

UNFORTUNATELY, Haydeninjured her shoulder during arecent club meet. Naquin andher teammates hope Haydenwill be available to compete atthe upcoming district champi-onships, set to take place nextThursday, Feb. 5, at CentrevilleHigh School. The regionchampionships are the follow-ing week, Feb. 12, at LakeBraddock High and states areset for Feb. 20-21.

“She’ll have time to heal andrest,” Naquin said of Hayden. “She finds ithard to sit still.”

“We really need her if we’re going to moveon,” Sullivan said of getting Hayden backfor the postseason.

After Sullivan and Hayden, Herndon’snext best gymnasts this season have beensophomore Qadera Malveaux and freshmanHaley Wynne.

“They’ve both contributed to us scoringwise,” Naquin said of the two underclass-men. “Qadera has improved dramaticallysince last year. She has picked up goodscores as the year has gone on.”

Naquin loves what he has in this year’ssquad.

“We have a close-knit team,” he said. “Theattitude is to have fun and be competitive.”

Herndon is scheduled to host a four-teammeet on Thursday, Jan. 29. The visitingteams will be Concorde District rivalsChantilly, Fairfax and Oakton. The meet willbe a final tune-up for next week’s districts.

Herndon look to haveHayden back for nextweek’s districts.

Hornets Hoping to Make Postseason Buzz

Herndon’s Maria Hayden, a two-time defending regionchampion, hopes to be available for next week’s dis-tricts after sustaining a shoulder injury two weeks ago.

“I’ve had anamazing time andwe’ve had so muchfun as a team.”

— Lauren Sullivan,Herndon senior gymnast

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ASSAULT800 Block Fall Place. A 42-year-old female of

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being intimidated by an acquaintance, Jan. 17.1000 Block Elden St. The victim reported being

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LARCENY600 Block Wood St. Two vehicles were entered

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600 Block Spring St. A vehicle was entered andmiscellaneous items were stolen between Jan.11-12.

2100 Block Wilkes Court. A vehicle was brokeninto and a Blackberry was stolen, Jan. 17.

500 Block Elden St. The subject drove offwithout paying for gas, Jan. 12.

DRUNK IN PUBLIC ARREST500 Block Early Fall Court. Two 24-year-old

males and a 53-year-old male, all of Herndon,were arrested for Drunk in Public. A 35-year-oldmale of Herndon was also arrested for Drunk inPublic, Destruction of Property, Providing FalseInformation to Law Enforcement and anoutstanding warrant out of Fairfax County, Jan.17.

1000 Block Herndon Parkway. A 28-year-oldmale and 24-year-old male, both of Herndon,were arrested for Drunk in Public, Jan. 12.

1100 Block Herndon Parkway. A 23-year-oldHerndon male was arrested for Drunk in Public,Jan. 12.

1200 Block Elden St. A 24-year-old Herndonmale was arrested for Drunk in Public, Jan. 14.

600 Block Center St. A 21-year-old male ofRiverdale, MD was arrested for Drunk in Public,Jan. 12.

500 Block Florida Ave. A 45-year-old Herndonfemale was arrested for Drunk in Public, Jan. 18.

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Peer support group for survivors of clergyabuse and others affected by the abuse, on thelast Wednesday of every month, at 7 p.m., in thedownstairs meeting room at the Dolley MadisonLibrary, 1244 Oak Ridge Road, McLean. Meetingsare sponsored by Voice of the Faithful-NorthernVirginia affiliate. Contact Ellen Radday at 703-538-6128.

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I did something with my wife, Dina, theother day that I haven’t done in a verylong time. I filled up her car with gasolinefor under $25, and that’s with the reservefuel light on!. Meaning her car wasn’tmerely low on gas, it was be-low, with veryfew miles to spare before low was emptyand the side of the road was in our sites. Asight that, due to the reduction in the priceof a gallon of gasoline (regular was $1.79at my local service station this morning), Iwon’t be seeing anytime soon since I canafford to buy before the fuel lightilluminates.

However, if I am to stop — and thenwrite — outside my own selfish joy, I sup-pose I must be concerned about why theprice of gasoline is so low; concerned thatbusiness is so challenged, shall we say,nation and worldwide; worried that unem-ployment is increasing, nation and world-wide; and understanding that the declin-ing consumption of fossil fuels are all lessthan encouraging signs. Signs that the eco-nomic bottom has still not been reachedand that consumers can’t even tolerate thecurrent price (presuming of course, that ifthe oil companies could charge more andstill sell more, they would). I guess, if Iunderstand correctly, if I was paying more,it would be because consumers/businessesare consuming more (and presumably canafford to pay more) and consuming moremeans the economy is growing and theprice would likely increase to reflect theincreasing demand (Capitalism at work).And increased demand is a good thing,right?

The cumulative effect for me though, atthis moment in time, seems to be new-found money. Money that is now availableafter gassing and heating up that only afew short months ago was not available.This change gives me more money tospend, but not money to spend on neces-sities, rather money to spend on “discretio-naries.” And the more money consumershave to spend on “discretionaries,” themore money is spread around and it’s thatspreading around that makes the world go‘round (at least in my house).

Still, I can’t hide my glee at the notionof cheap — relatively and comparatively— gasoline even though intellectually Ihave come to understand that if “things”weren’t so bad economically-speaking,gasoline and to a lesser financial degree,home heating oil, wouldn’t have to be solow in order to find buyers for the oil fromwhich these products are refined.

Nevertheless, as bad as those “things”are, I can’t imagine how much worse itwould be for consumers if the price ofgasoline and/or home heating oil were toreturn anywhere near their ‘08 peak. But Isuppose that couldn’t happen unless therewere actual buyers increasing theirdemand which, with a slowing, maybeeven contracting world economy, theresimply doesn’t appear to be. As such, sincemany consumers/businesses can’t affordthe price of gasoline/home heating oil at itspresent level, it seems unlikely to riseappreciably so I suppose I can keep smil-ing, especially so if I still have a job.

However, if something dramatic wereto happen to the supply, then that wouldbe another story, literally, and probablyanother column or two as well.

Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative forThe Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.

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The Council for the Arts of Herndon, theTown of Herndon’s local arts agency, pre-sents an annual art festival as well as ongo-ing programs and opportunities for thoseinterested in the arts. The council is alsoworking with the Smithsonian Associates toput on a summer series in Herndon whichincludes educational programs starting inJuly and running through August. Programsinclude singing, painting, and arts andcrafts. For more information about art inthe Herndon area call 703-689-9535.

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Exposing Art to Restonand Reston to ArtGreater Reston ArtsCenter (GRACE) GalleryReston Town Center,12001 Market St., Suite103

The Greater Reston Arts Center, produc-ers of the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festi-val, is a meeting place for area artists, fromlocal schools’ students to the community’sprofessional artist community. The gallery

holds annual juried shows, solo exhibits andmore. It often collaborates on projects withartists of national and international stature,but it also displays many works by Reston’sown artistic community. In December of2008, GRACE was chosen as the site to un-veil Reston’s Public Art Master Plan, the firstsuch plan for an unincorporated commu-nity in the United States. Visitwww.restonarts.org for more.

People Watching

Place To People Watch, IW&OD Trail/Herndon Town Green —

HerndonAbove the maddening crowds — at least

during concerts on the town green over thesummer — people watch from the side ofthe W&OD trail as it rises up to cross aboveCenter Street and runs adjacent to the TownGreen and next to the community favoredcaboose.

Place To People Watch, IIWorldgate Center, Centreville Road and

Worldgate Drive, HerndonDo you hate all of the following: movies,

eating out, having a drink with friends andstaying fit? Didn’t think so, and you are notthe only one to take pleasure in at least oneof the above-mentioned activities. TheWorldgate Center at the corner ofCentreville Road and Worldgate Drive of-fers all of these possibilities and attractsthousands of people throughout the day,from office workers and hotel guests in theday hours and Herndon residents and ho-tel patrons in the evening and night hours.

People Watching &Percolators

The Lake Anne Coffee HouseLake Anne Village Center, RestonWant to know what is happening in

Reston, or who is responsible for it all, visita favorite Reston destination. The LakeAnne Coffee House, situated on the historicWashington Plaza, is quite possibly the bestspot for people watching in Reston. Situ-ated on Lake Anne with plenty of indoorand outdoor seating, kick back with a sand-wich, coffee or Java-based drink and watchthe locals stroll by. It is not only a favoritehangout for many of Reston’s first residents,but also a favorite hangout for many ofReston’s young residents, especially theones who grew up in the area. For moreinformation call 703-481-9766.

All In One PlaceReston Town CenterTake a seat at the outdoor plaza on Foun-

tain Square, next to the large fountain sport-ing the statue of Mercury, and see peoplefrom all walks of life walk right by you. Ifyou do not feel like sitting, a stroll throughReston Town Center any time of year andany time of day or night, will result in see-ing hundreds of people ice skating, wining,dining, walking their dogs, playing in theparks or taking a break from the busynessof everyday business.

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TRUSTEE'S SALE

OF VALUABLE

IMPROVED REAL ESTATE

Improved by the premises known as

13430 Elevation Lane, Herndon, Virginia

In execution of a Deed of Trust from Joel C. Amundsen and Sarah E. Amundsen, dated July 21, 2005, and recorded July 22, 2005, in Deed Book 17544 at page 6 among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.

the following property being the property contained in said Deed of Trust, described as follows:

Lot 140, Section 10E, Franklin Farm, as the same appears du-ly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 5822 at page 1686, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia.

Commonly known as 13430 Elevation Lane, Herndon, Virginia20171.

TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $35,000.00 or ten per-cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon-ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of 5.875 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settle-ment. Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebted-ness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set off against the purchase price.

Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale.

Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi-alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree-ments of record affecting the same, if any.

In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con-vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex-clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the time of sale.

The subject property and all improvements thereon will be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur-chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon-ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini-um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur-chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal-ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur-ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war-ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess-ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there-after shall be assumed by the purchaser.

The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis-approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter-mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement hereunder.

Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an-nounced at the time of sale.

DAVID N. PRENSKYSubstitute Trustee

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:David N. PrenskyChasen & Chasen5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500Washington, D.C. 20015(202) 244-4000

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