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Herndon Frying Pan Farm Park offers several popular October events.Oct. 17 and 18 are the dates of the Farm Harvest Days Celebration.This free event requires no reservations, and is a chance to shell corn,peel apples and meet farm animals at the park.

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By Ken Moore

The Connection

Chris Zavadowski’s father Richwas diagnosed with a “rare,aggressive blood disorder”called peripheral T-cell lym-

phoma, non-specified.“A nasty one,” said Zavadowski.His father endured 650 hours of chemo-

therapy to treat his Stage IV cancer whenhe participated in a research study at NIHin 2008.

And now, more than seven years later, he’snot only in remission, he’s said to be cured.“He beat all the odds,” said Zavadowski,from Centreville.

About 1.2 million Americans battle bloodcancers.

“My family has experienced first handwhat a cancer study can do to savesomebody’s life,” said Zavadowski.

His father’s cancer was so rare, NIH neededyears to find enough people to participatein the study that saved his father’s life.

“In order to get to a cure, we need everypiece of data,” said Zavadowski.

He has raised more than $140,000 forblood cancer research, including holding anannual charity poker tournament inBethesda, Md.

“I want to share our survivor story,” saidZavadowski. “The only way to combat thisis through research. We feel very blessedthat the protocol was happening at thattime.”

THREATS FROM HURRICANEJOAQUIN couldn’t stop friends, familiesand co-workers from gathering in RestonTown Center on Saturday, Oct. 3 for theNational Capital Area Light The Night inReston Town Center.

Light The Night Walks with the Leuke-mia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) take placein honor of those who battle blood cancersand those who have died.

“It’s an extremely emotional experiencebecause it happens right at sunset. It’s mov-ing,” said Zavadowski.

Walkers are given lanterns to light thenight; those supporting a friend, family

member or loved one hold a red lantern;survivors hold a white lantern, and thosewho carry a gold lantern walk in memoryof someone who has died.

“You see the gold and you know some-one lost somebody,” he said. Last year, “Oneperson hugged my dad, she had lost herhusband. There’s a lot of conversation.”

JENNIFER KEATING’s father, Tom Bell,died in 2006 from leukemia.

Keating’s father was also known as theDoo-Wop Cop, and served for the ArlingtonCounty Police Department for 25 years in-cluding as its public information officer.

He also served as McGruff the Crime Dogand spoke to thousands of local youth, al-ways appealing since he also worked as aDJ on WASH-FM. He later was the host of aweekly show on WXTR-FM called, “Smokin’Oldies.”

“My father was not Catholic, but he wentinto Paul VI and the kids had their hands intheir lap,” said Keating. “He called my

mother, and said, ‘Honey, she’s going toCatholic school.’”

Keating, of Herndon, works every year toraise money and awareness for the Leuke-mia & Lymphoma Society.

“If he never stopped fighting, then I don’thave room to stop fighting,” she said.

Her father’s blood disorder was linked toexposure to agent orange when he was asoldier in Vietnam. But her father was notbitter about it, she said.

“He was a proud patriot,” she said.

ADDITIONAL WALKS are scheduled forSaturday, Oct. 10 in Rockville, Md. and Sat-urday, Oct. 17 in Washington, D.C.

“While blood cancers can strike at anytime, they can often be overcome,” accord-ing to race organizers.

“Light The Night Walk provides inspira-tion and hope for our patients and theirfamilies, honoring survivors and those whoare currently undergoing treatment, whileremembering those that have lost their

battle,” said Beth Gorman, executive direc-tor of LLS’s National Capital Area Chapter.“With the support of our walkers, corporatesponsors and media partners we are takingsteps to end cancer, and make someday,today.”

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)is the world’s largest voluntary healthagency dedicated to blood cancer, and LLSfunds lifesaving blood cancer researcharound the world and provides free infor-mation and support services. The LLS mis-sion is to cure leukemia, lymphoma,Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and im-prove the quality of life of patients and theirfamilies.

LLS, founded in 1949, has 54 U.S. chap-ters, and the National Capital Area Chap-ter is one of the highest revenue-generat-ing chapters in the nation.

Almost 2,700 patients and families areserved by the chapter each year.

See www.LLS.org.See www.lightthenight.org/nca.

Herndon resident raises money to fund blood cancerresearch and cure in memory of her father.Light the Night

Tom Bell, pictured here in his daysas a police officer in Arlington,died of leukemia in 2006.

Jennifer Keating, of Herndon, who walks the Light the Night Walk, inhonor and in memory of her father Tom Bell, the Doo-Wop Cop and anArlington County police officer.

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Walkerscarry lan-terns tolight thenight. “It’san ex-tremelyemotionalexperiencebecause ithappensright atsunset,”said ChrisZavadowski.

Photos courtesy of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society


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With the arrival ofa u t u m n ,Herndon’s FryingPan Park is pre-

paring upcoming events for peopleof all ages. Located at 2709 WestOx Road, Frying Pan Farm Parkpreserves and interprets a 1920sthrough 1950s farm, agriculturalprocess, rural community life andlandscape for the educational, cul-tural and recreational enrichmentof citizens and visitors of FairfaxCounty.

Local residents have long en-joyed the annual events at this his-toric park, including the upcom-ing Fall Carnival. “The carnival hasbeen a regular success,” saidYvonne Johnson, manager at Fry-ing Pan Park.

Earlier this year, a poetry con-test was sponsored by the FairfaxCounty Park Authority and theFairfax County Park Foundation aspart of the 65th Anniversary Cel-ebration. Saturday, Oct. 10, youngpoets’ creative spirit will be cel-ebrated as several contest winners,ranging in age from 5 to 13, readtheir poems aloud at the Park Po-ets event at 10 a.m., at Frying PanFarm Park. Winners of the Why ILove Parks Poetry Contest will readin front of the park’s Cider Press,and guests will be able to enjoyfresh-squeezed apple cider anddonuts after the reading. Musicalentertainment will be featuredbefore and after the poetry read-ings. This event is free and open

arrive at the Indoor Arena Barndressed in costume between 6 and8 p.m. The event will featuregames and a wagon ride, conclud-ing with treats and a small pump-kin.

Oct. 17 and 18 will be the datesof the Farm Harvest Days Celebra-tion. This free event requires noreservations, and is an opportunityto watch the cider press in action,milk a goat or a cow, shell corn,peel apples, meet farm animalsand see traditional farm demon-strations. “We run the cider pressonly one time a year, at the FarmHarvest celebration… Farm har-vest time was when the commu-nity came together to harvestcrops. We carry on this traditionat the park when people and staffpull together to host this event.There is a real sense of camarade-rie,” said Yvonne Johnson.

Fall Fun At Herndon’sFrying Pan Farm ParkHerndon park tohost severalOctober events.

Saturday, Oct. 10, youngpoets’ creative spirit willbe celebrated as severalcontest winners, ranging inage from 5 to 13, read theirpoems aloud at the ParkPoets event at 10 a.m., atFrying Pan Farm Park.Winners of the Why I LoveParks Poetry Contest willread in front of the park’sold cider press.

to the public.In addition to a regional eques-

trian center and historic black-smith shop, Frying Pan Farm Parkhas livestock at the farm. The farmwelcomed a new bull calf duringthe harvest supermoon on Sept.28. The calf is a cross betweenSasha, his Jersey mom, andFerdinand, the resident Angusbull. Since this was her first deliv-ery, park staff have been takingextra care of Sasha by checking hera few times each night for the pastweek. Sasha will soon join hermother Anastasia for the daily cowmilking demo in Kidwell Barn.

Thursday, Oct.15, from 6 to 8p.m., the park will host its Boo-Stravaganza event. A ticketedevent programed for parents withchildren ages 3-8, participants can

Located at 2709 West OxRoad, Frying Pan Farm Parkpreserves and interprets a1920s through 1950s farm.Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6 to8 p.m., the park will hostits Boo-Stravaganza event,a ticketed event programedfor parents with childrenages 3-8.

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Fire Prevention Open House willbe held Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10a.m. to 4 p.m., at all 38 county fireand rescue stations. The theme for2015 is: “Hear the Beep Where YouSleep; Every Bedroom Needs aWorking Smoking Alarm.”

Firefighters will have displaysand activities spotlighting fire andlife safety, including preventingfires and fire injuries, especially inthe home. Residents are encour-aged to visit their community fireand rescue station to participateand learn more about fire safety.Firefighters will also offer tours ofthe station and educate visitors onvarious fire apparatus.

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Opinion

The news is all about Donald, Hilary,Bernie, Carlie, Joe and Jeb. That’snext year, November 2016. Theelection in less than a month mat-

ters here in Northern Virginia. What areyour priorities? Do you think qualityschools are essential? Do you wish forbetter transportation and traffic solu-tions? Is protecting the environment importantto you? Do you care about police transparency?Do you think gerrymandering is a problem?Are you worried about how public money isbeing spent? These are all local concerns, andthese and many, many others are the issuesthat will be affected by next month’s election.

Especially in a Dillon Rule state such as Vir-ginia, where localities have only the powersspecifically granted by the state General As-sembly, who is elected at the state level is criti-cal.

An earthquake, hurricane, early snow, or justone of those cataclysmic traffic days could makeit hard to vote on Election Day, Nov. 3. On thatday, virtually every state and local office is onthe ballot. In-person absentee voting begins isunderway, and is a good way to ensure you haveyour say in this critical local election.

Virginia Law allows voters to vote absenteeif they could be “working and commuting for11 or more hours between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.on Election Day.” You’re allowed to count yourworst possible commute in estimating howmany hours you might be working and com-muting on Election Day. If you qualify, you canvote early in-person, see sidebar.

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It’s also worth noting that new, more restric-tive voter identification regulations took effectlast year. Voters arriving to the polls withoutrequired photo ID will be allowed to vote aprovisional ballot and will have until noon onthe Friday after the election to deliver a copyof identification to their locality’s electoralboard in order for their provisional ballot tobe counted. Photo ID requirements also applyto absentee voters who vote in-person in allelections.

Here are the “acceptable” forms of identifi-cation: Valid Virginia Driver’s License or Iden-tification Card; valid Virginia DMV issuedVeteran’s ID card; valid U.S. Passport; Othergovernment-issued photo identification cards(must be issued by U.S. government, the Com-monwealth of Virginia, or a political subdivi-sion of the Commonwealth); valid college oruniversity student photo identification card,must be from an institution of higher educa-tion located in Virginia; employee identifica-tion card containing a photograph of the voterand issued by an employer of the voter in theordinary course of the employer’s business;Virginia Voter Photo ID Card obtained through

any local general registrar’s office. “Valid” isdefined as a genuine document, bearing thephotograph of the voter, and is not expired formore than 12 months.

Any registered voter may apply for a freeVirginia Voter Photo Identification from anygeneral registrar’s office in the Commonwealth.Voters applying for the Virginia Voter Photo IDCard will have to complete the Virginia VoterPhoto Identification Card Application, havetheir picture taken, and sign the digital signa-ture pad.

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Editorial

By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum

State Delegate (D-36)

It is not easy to admit that youare not up to a challenge thathundreds of your constituents face

each day, but that’s what happened tome last week. ProgressVA sponsoredthe “Live the Wage Challenge” asking electedofficials, community leaders, advocates andeveryday citizens to walk in the shoes of a mini-mum wage worker by living on a minimumwage budget for one week. The point of theactivity was to help others understand whatlife is like for low-wage workers and why rais-ing the wage is important to working familiesand to the economy.

Directions for the simulation provided eachparticipant with a weekly budget of $77 whichrepresents the weekly wages of a full-timeworker making the federal minimum wage of$7.25 per hour minus average taxes and aver-age housing expenses. Even that budget is gen-erous for the Northern Virginia region where

housing expenses alone would wipe outthe entire paycheck. For the activity, Ineeded only to figure out how to payfor my meals, groceries, transportationand recreational spending. The ruleswere very generous in not requiring me

to cover the expenses of family members orwork travel. The rules however did require meto eat only those items of groceries or eatingout paid for within the budget. I was requiredto record my expenses to see how I made itthrough the week.

The fact of the matter is that I did not makeit through the first day. It was clear to me fromthe beginning that I was not going to be ableto make ends meet. Yet, people in my commu-nity and throughout Virginia have to face thesechallenges every day. The simulation includeda day when a child in your household gets sick.What do you do? You cannot stay home foryou need to work every day to get the income.You cannot afford a babysitter or a visit to a

medical clinic.I have been conscious of the plight of low-

income people, but this activity brought hometo me once again how tough life is for somepeople. Several years ago I was paired with awoman living in subsidized housing with heryoung daughter who had multiple handicaps,and I tried to live on a budget of public assis-tance that she had. I failed that challenge aswell. And I grew up in a home with limitedincome. I admire the resourcefulness of per-sons in these situations and their ability to livewithout many of the things we consider basic.

Last legislative session I introduced a bill toraise the minimum wage in Virginia. It wassupported by interfaith, religious and laborgroups. It was unfortunately opposed by busi-ness groups including the Virginia Chamberof Commerce and much to my disappointmentthe Fairfax and Reston Chambers of Commerce.I will introduce the bill again in 2016. For thosewho have opposed the bill in the past, I hopeyou will go to #LiveTheWageVA and tell meand others how you would meet the challenge!

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Weekend Food for Kids program which benefits 1500 schoolchildrenwho receive reduced-price meals during the week. The next food pack-ing event is at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 at Dominion Virginia Power,3072 Centreville Road in Herndon. Arrive at 9:30 a.m. if you wouldlike to help with setup. Event contact: [email protected].

Children’s Book Drive in HerndonAssistance League of Northern Virginia is participating in Make a

Difference Day 2015 by holding a Children’s Book Drive. Bring new orgently-used books, suitable for elementary-aged children, to drop boxeslocated at two Giant Food stores in Herndon: 1228 Elden Street and13330 Franklin Farm Road. Book collection runs through Saturday,Oct. 24.

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Assistance League ofNorthern Virginia heldits 2015-16 WeekendFood for Kids Kickoff

event on Sept. 24 at Dominion Vir-ginia Power’s Lincoln Park office inHerndon. The event featured a pre-sentation of Assistance League’sNational Operation School BellAward to Dominion Resources. Thenational award is given to honorthose who, through significant fi-nancial or service support, have apowerful effect on OperationSchool Bell programs in a chapter’slocal community. Nearly 90 Do-minion, community and membervolunteers participated.

Pat Thompson, president of As-sistance League of Northern Vir-ginia, recognized Dominion Re-sources’ direct impact on the pro-gram implemented to alleviatechild hunger, providing weekendfood to children at five Title Ischools. Dominion’s financial sup-port of $75,000 over four yearsenabled the chapter to expand thenumber of schools receiving foodand increase the number of eligible

students served to 1500 monthly.In 2014-15, with the support ofDominion, the program made animpact to 11,750 children at riskof hunger in Northern Virginia.

Carolyn Moss, managing direc-tor, Mid-Atlantic, State & LocalAffairs, accepted the award onbehalf of Dominion Resources. PatThompson presented the awardand accompanying letter from As-sistance League’s national presi-dent, Nancy Reberger, and praisedDominion’s employees for contrib-uting over 420 service hours in thelast school year.

Guest speakers Armando Peri,principal, Pine Spring ElementarySchool in Falls Church, MarlenyPastora, parent liaison, YorkshireElementary School in Manassas andVirginia Del. Ken Plum (D-36) re-flected on the powerful effect theprogram has on children living infood insecure households and con-veyed their gratitude to AssistanceLeague and Dominion’s volunteers.To learn more, [email protected] or visitwww.northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org.

Dominion Resources recognized forcontribution to the community effort.

Assistance LeagueFood for Kids Campaign

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SportsHerndon Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman

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By Jon Roetman

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With his team down by twopoints in the first quarter ofa wet and windy match-upwith Washington-Lee,

South Lakes sophomore quarterback DevinMiles had a decision to make.

Facing third-and-goal at the three-yardline, Miles placed the ball in the belly of hisrunning back, pulled it back out and movedto his left. After evading a W-L defender,Miles lunged toward the goal line, break-ing the plane for a touchdown and aSeahawks lead.

On South Lakes’ first possession of thesecond half, the Seahawks faced third-and-goal from the 7 and the play call was forMiles to have a run/pass option. Miles fakeda handoff before delivering a strike to se-nior Seth Ravenstahl for a touchdown.

“It was a read, and it was just open,” Milessaid, “So I took it.”

South Lakes beat W-L 28-2 on Oct. 1 atWashington-Lee High School in Arlington.The win improved the Seahawks’ record to4-1, including 3-0 in Conference 6. It’sSouth Lakes’ best start since 2010, whenthe Seahawks won their first four games andfive of their first six.

“To be honest, this is what we expected,”said Ravenstahl, who is in his third varsityseason. “We worked all offseason. We didn’thave any time off. The week after the sea-son ended, we went back out and we werelifting — green days and all that. We prettymuch expected this.”

South Lakes’ combined record the previ-ous four seasons was 11-30, including 2-8last year.

WHAT’S DIFFERENT about the 2015Seahawks?

“This team wants to win,” Ravenstahlsaid. “The last few teams, they didn’t reallywant it that much. They wanted the bigplays. They weren’t about the chippingaway at [the opponent’s] defense. This teamis about moving the ball, smacking them inthe mouth, just how we do it.”

One reason for South Lakes’ strong startis the play of 5-foot-8, 165-pound sopho-more Miles, who is in his first season as avarsity starter. On Friday, No. 3 completedtwo of five passes for 35 and two touch-downs, and had a potential third touch-down pass slip through a receiver’s handsin the end zone. Miles also carried 12 timesfor 49 yards and a touchdown.

“I think he’s doing really well,” second-year South Lakes head coach Trey Taylorsaid. “We put a lot on him and we run atrue option where he’s making a lot of de-cisions on the field. … I think he does re-ally well for the amount of stuff we’rethrowing at him. For only having five gamesunder his belt as a varsity player, I thinkhe’s just going to keep getting better.”

South Lakes senior Eric Kirlew helped setup a second-quarter touchdown with an 87-

yard run, and hauled in a 28-yard touch-down pass with 4:29 remaining in the firsthalf. Sophomore running back SpencerAlston carried 11 times for 62 yards, andsophomore running back Albert Mensah’s1-yard touchdown run on fourth-and-goalgave the Seahawks a 14-2 lead with 7:01remaining in the second quarter.

The South Lakes defense did not allow apoint for the second consecutive week (W-L scored when a South Lakes punt snapwent through the end zone for a safety).The Seahawks limited the Generals to 95yards of offense and forced three turnovers.

Last year, South Lakes surrendered 33.6points per game.

This year, the Seahawks have allowed 9.6per contest.

“To go from where we were prior to [thecoaching staff] getting here and even wherewe were last year,” Taylor said, “I’m thrilledwith the way the defense is playing.”

Taylor said the defensive line — endsRavenstahl and Mensah, and tackles DylanGill and David Kroll — played well againstW-L.

South Lakes got off to a rough start Fri-

day, committing four penalties on thegame’s opening drive before lining up topunt deep in its own territory. The punt snapwent through the end zone for a safety, giv-ing Washington-Lee an early 2-0 lead.

W-L’s ensuing possession started at its own47-yard line, but the Generals could notcapitalize as the Seahawks defense forceda three-and-out. South Lakes then blockedthe W-L punt and took over at the Generals29. Seven plays later, South Lakes took thelead for good on Miles’ three-yard touch-down run with 5:09 left in the opening quar-ter.

“We talk about it all time — it’s one playat a time and the scoreboard doesn’t mat-ter, and these guys really play like that,”Taylor said. “We could turn the ball overand have a good play or a bad play, andthey’re right up to the ball, playing again,where as last year we really let what washappening in the game affect us through-out the game.”

SOUTH LAKES will host rival Herndon at7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9.

“I think it’s going to be a big one,”Ravenstahl said. “It will definitely be thebusiest game we’ve had so far and I thinkit’s a game we expect to win.”

South Lakes sophomore quarterback Devin Miles threw two touchdownpasses and ran for a score during the Seahawks’ 28-2 win over Washing-ton-Lee on Oct. 2 in Arlington.

South Lakes receiver Eric Kirlew caught a touchdown pass duringFriday’s win over W-L.

The South Lakes defense has not allowed a point in the Seahawks’ lasttwo games.

South Lakes Football Improves to 4-1 With Win Over W-LSophomore QBMiles throws twotouchdown passes,runs for one.

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“FORE” the Kids Golf TournamentBenefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Fairfax County

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Dear Members of BGCGW Fairfax Board:In an effort to provide an awesome golf event wehave elected to cancel our tournament scheduledfor this Monday due to the dire weather forecast forour area. We have rescheduled the event forMonday, October 26th.All other details are exactly the same.Your support of our kids is greatly appreciated andwe look forward to seeing you on October 26th.

Fairfax Region - Boys & Girls Club of GreaterWashington, Golf Outing Team

Send announcements to [email protected]. The deadlineis the Friday prior to the following week’spaper. Photos/artwork encouraged.

ONGOING“No Spring Chicken.” Through Oct.

11 at NextStop Theatre, 269 SunsetPark Drive, Herndon. This onewoman comedy presents a poignantand funny look at pregnancy at 40.Visit http://www.nextstoptheatre.org/ for showtimings.

“Ephemeral” Exhibition at GRACE.Through Nov. 14 at Reston TownCenter, 11900 Market St., Reston.Explore the nature of non-permanent, three-dimensional worksaddressing the concept ofephemerality. Presented inconjunction with the WashingtonSculptors Group. restonarts.org

Colors of Life Exhibit. Through Oct.30 at Reston Community Center,2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Coloris a major inspiration for Reston-based fiber artist Anne Smyers, and acentral feature in her vibrant work,which will be featured at the HuntersWoods branch of Reston CommunityCenter from.

Reston Station Movie Nights.Saturdays starting Through Nov. 1.7-10 p.m. at Reston Station MetroPlaza, 11389 Reston Station Blvd.,Reston. Reston Station’s “WatchUnder Our Stars,” a six-week fallfamily-friendly movie series. Filmsstart at sunset. The plaza area islined with concrete pavers, soattendees are encouraged to bringlow chairs or cushions. http://www.restonstation.com/RSmovieNightPoster.pdf.

“Images of Fall.” Saturday-Sundaythrough Nov. 5 at Reston Art Gallery& Studios, 11400 Washington Plaza,Reston. An exhibit of fine artphotography by Kathy Kautter.Recognized for her “good eye”,Kautter captures colors and texturesin her favorite topics of flora, leaves,trees, and water. Also anaccomplished painter, Kautter’sspecialty in photography has grownwith her fascination for the colorsand light of nature.

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 7 - MONDAY/NOV. 2Zombie Wars: Movie Posters Made

Undead. ArtInsights Film Gallery,11921 Freedom Dr, Reston. Shambleforth and see a collection of originalpaintings created for zombifiedmovie posters from the project,Hollywood is Dead, by film artistMatt Busch. Any zombies that attendthe exhibit during October will beentered to win Hollywood is Deadprizes, including the art book andlimited edition art. 703-478-0778 orvisit artinsights.com.

THURSDAY/OCT. 8Storytime for Threes to Fives.

10:30 a.m. Reston Regional Library,11925 Bowman Towne Drive,Reston. An early literacy programwith stories and activities.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT 10 - 11Movies and Mimosas–Blade

Runner. 11 a.m. Bow Tie Cinemas,11940 Market St., Reston. See theclassics how they were meant to beseen, on the big screen! This week,the 1982 Ridley Scott, Harrison Fordcult classic: Blade Runner. Tickets$5.50. 703-318-1801.bowtiecinemas.com

SATURDAY/OCT. 10 - SATURDAY/NOV. 14Artist Reception and One-Man

Shows. Reception on Oct.10, 5-8p.m. Exhibit Monday-Saturday, 10a.m.-5 p.m. The Frame Factory, 212Dominion Road, NE, Vienna. One-Man Shows from David Cochran andJoseph Sheppard Rogers.

Reston Art Gallery & Studios presents Images of Fall, anexhibit of fine art photography by Kathy Kautter, ondisplay from Oct. 2 through Nov. 5. Recognized for her“good eye,” Kautter captures colors and textures in herfavorite topics of flora, leaves, trees, and water. Also anaccomplished painter, Kautter’s specialty in photographyhas grown with her fascination for the colors and light ofnature.

SATURDAY/OCT. 10Community Irish Dancing. 7-10

p.m. Frying Pan Park Visitors Center,2739 West Ox Road, Herndon. CCECommunity Irish Ceili and SetDances are Called by Marilyn Moore,Accompanied by Old Pitch andFriends. Newcomers arewelcome...please come early. Wearflat, comfortable shoes andlightweight clothing. Dances startout easy and work their way up. $15per person; $35 family maximum.

Wade in the Water: Songs ofFreedom, Faith and Friendship.4:30 p.m., Reston CommunityCenter, Hunters Woods, 2310 ColtsNeck Road, Reston. Join singersfrom Mosaic Harmony, The RestonChorale and the Senior Choir ofhistoric Shiloh Baptist Church in aunity concert of inspirational African-American music, from traditionalspirituals to contemporary gospel.Tickets: $20-$25.www.restonchorale.org.

Expressions Portrait ExhibitOpening Reception. 7-9 p.m.ArtSpace Herndon, 750 CenterStreet, Herndon. ArtSpace Herndon’s7th Annual Expressions PortraitExhibit features the competition’sfinalists. The exhibit includes 25stunning and diverse portraits invarious mediums were selected from125 submissions by 67 artists. http://www.artspaceherndon.com/expressions-portrait-exhibit-2015/.703-956-6590.

The Closet’s Sidewalk Art Sale. 10a.m.-2 p.m. 845 Station St., Herndon.Specific items for sale include aframed Thomas Kincade “MorningGlory Cottage” and an originalphotogravure of white bryonytendrils. Net proceeds benefit TheCloset of the Greater Herndon Area.For more information, seewww.theclosetofgreaterherndon.org.

Wine Tasting at Il Fornaio. 3 - 5p.m. Il Fornaio, 11990 Market Street#106, Reston. Sample ten wines andenjoy an appetizer or pizza of yourchoice. $30. Tax and gratuity notincluded. Reservations [email protected] or 703-437-5544.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 10-11Oktoberfest Reston. Reston Town

Center, 11900 Market St., Reston.Featuring the best in autumn brewswith delicious fare from arearestaurants. Enjoy food, wine, beer,and live entertainment.

SUNDAY/OCT. 11Reston Pumpkin 5K & Kids’

Pumpkin Dash. 8:15 a.m. RestonTown Center Pavilion and Streets.Get off the couch and get ready torun with the Greater Reston Chamberof Commerce at Oktoberfest Reston.Participants are encouraged to debuttheir Halloween costumes and join inthe fall fun with the whole family.Information and registration:oktoberfestreston.com.

TUESDAY/OCT. 13Precious Preschoolers. 10:30 a.m.

Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768Center Street, Herndon. Explore batsfact and fiction with song, stories,games and more. Age 3-5 with adult.

Beppe Gambetta. 7:15 p.m. Doorsopen 6 p.m. Amphora Diner Deluxe,1151 Elden St., Herndon. Known asone of the true innovators on theacoustic guitar, Beppe Gambetta willbe in Herndon for a night of guitarplaying and singing. $13 per ticket($12 for folk club members) [email protected] or at the door.703-435-2402, [email protected] orrestonherndonfolkclub.com forinformation.

SATURDAY/OCT. 17Reston International Wine

Festival. Reston Town Center,11900 Market St., Reston. Sampledifferent and unique wine styles in avariety of international wine gardens.Tasting tickets available.washingtonwineacademy.org.

SUNDAY/OCT. 1812th Annual Help the Homeless

Community Walk. Cornerstones,11150 Sunset Hills Road, Reston.

MONDAY/OCT. 19Toddlers & Twos. 10:30 a.m.

Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768Center Street, Herndon. Stories,songs, games and more about scarymonsters and funny monsters. Age 19months to 35 months with adult.

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 21Babytime. 10:30 a.m. Herndon

Fortnightly Library, 768 CenterStreet, Herndon. Rhymes, songs,stories with music for you and yourbaby. Come enjoy time with yourchild while building an early literacyfoundation. Age birth to 18 monthswith adult.

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Forrest Gump knew. Although not hav-ing to worry about money anymorebecause Lt. Dan invested their BubbaGump Shrimp money into “some kind offruit company” (Apple) is hardly akin tohaving cancer and awaiting the results ofone’s brain MRI, still: worry is worry. Andthe less of it, and the fewer reasons for it,the better. And a cancer patient, yourstruly in fact, receiving an e-mail from hisoncologist, saying succinctly: “brain MRIlooked good” means I have less to worryabout – for now.

Not that I feel (not usually, anyway) asif my life is hanging in the balance. Idon’t, really, but it’s hanging somewhere,and that somewhere is rarely in any kindof balance. More of a cycle. The reasonbeing: your life (at least mine) is a seriesof lab visits/lab work, urine collections,chemotherapy infusions/targeted treat-ments, diagnostic scans, face-to-faceand/or phone appointments with youroncologist; phase 1, 2 or 3 Study and/orClinical Trial considerations, and on andon and on; and none of that has anythingto do with the many remedies I employ athome. As a consequence, cancerbecomes the dominant and recurringtheme in your life. You’d rather it wasn’t,but a diagnosis of stage IV cancer has atendency to focus and preoccupy yourmind. A mind that, six and half yearspost-diagnosis, is still finding its waythrough the cancer labyrinth, and a mindwhich is not being wasted and one that,at least until my first PET Scan in six and ahalf years in two weeks, is semi at ease.

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The congregation of the Greater Little ZionBaptist Church in Fairfax will be celebratingits 124th Anniversary on Oct. 18. The theme for this124th Anniversary is Faith, Family and Friends:Building Faith, Uniting Family, and Fellowshippingwith Friends, Galatians 6:10. In advance of thatservice, they have scheduled a night of Revival anda Pre-Anniversary Praise and Worship Concert.

❖ Revival – Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m.Rev. Dr. Vernon C. Walton-Guest preacher (First

Baptist Church of Vienna)❖ Pre-Anniversary Praise and Worship

Concert – Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m.Featuring local and regional music groups and

praise dancers.Zion Day Service – Sunday, Oct. 18 at 9:45 a.m.Rev. Dr. Robert F. Cheeks, Jr. –Guest preacher

(Shiloh Baptist Church, McLean)LOCATION: Greater Little Zion Baptist Church,

10185 Zion Drive.Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr., Pastor. For more

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WEDNESDAY/OCT. 14Reston – League of Women Voters Program

on “The 2011 Virginia Redistricting: theContinuing Saga.” 7:30-9 p.m., RestonCommunity Center-Hunters Woods, 2310 ColtsNeck Road, Reston. The League invites membersand the public to learn and discuss the latestlegal and political actions and possible effects onthe Virginia legislative district lines drawnfollowing the 2010 Census. Could they affectthis year’s elections? Learn what NorthernVirginia districts are named in the latest Courtcase. The General Assembly drew the lines in2011; is there a better way? Join the discussion.Free, open to the public (men and women). 703-471-6364. Background papers at www.lwv-fairfax.org.

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Children with Autism. Saturdays at 10-11a.m. 462 Herndon Parkway, Suite 202,Herndon.

Food Addicts in Recovery. Wednesdays at 7p.m. at The Vine Church, 2501 Gallows Road,Dunn Loring. Are you having trouble controllingthe way you eat? Food Addicts in RecoveryAnonymous (FA) is a free 12 step recoveryprogram for anyone suffering from foodobsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia.For more information or a list of additionalmeetings throughout the U.S. and the world, call781-932-6300 or www.foodaddicts.org.

Fairfax County’s Meals on Wheels urgentlyneeds drivers in the Annandale, Franconia/Kingstowne, Reston, Mount Vernon and McLeanareas. 703-324-5406, TTY 711 orwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults.

Knitting Enthusiasts, Musicians Needed.10:30 a.m.-noon, at Herndon Senior Center.Herndon Senior Center seeks a knittingenthusiast to teach basic procedures. Musiciansto play soothing music on weekend morningsalso needed. 703-324-5406, TTY 711,www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadult [email protected].

Habitat Heroes Project. The fourth Saturday ofeach month. Join the Habitat Heroes inprotecting Reston’s forests from aggressiveplants and restoring them to their natural state.Wear long sleeves, long pants, and if possible,gardening gloves to protect from insects anddangerous plants. R.A. will provide tools, gloves,snacks, and water. To volunteer and find moreinformation, contact [email protected] or703-435-7986.

Arabic-speaking Older Adult Social Visits.Fairfax County needs volunteers who speakArabic to provide social visits to an elderlyperson in Reston for four hours per month. 703-324-5406, TTY 703-449-1186,[email protected] orwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices.

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Herndon Village NetworkThe Herndon Village Network (HVN) is a grass

roots, neighbor-to-neighbor, non-profit initiativewhich strives to support Herndon senior citizens.Our mission is to consolidate and provide a rangeof services to Herndon seniors, with the intentionof enabling those who need special assistance to re-main in the familiar environment of their homes,to be an integral part of the community, and toimprove the quality of their lives.

It is our ultimate goal to have a cadre of volun-teers, organized by a paid volunteer coordinator.We are searching for caring residents of the greaterHerndon area who are eager to donate their time,talents and expertise to help seniors in the commu-nity. HVN invites all residents in the Herndon/Reston area who share our belief in this mission toserve as a volunteer.

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When Penelope Roberts, 73, ofAlexandria, Virginia, hadknee replacement surgerylast month, she knew she

would be out of commission for severalweeks. Although Roberts is divorced anddoesn’t have any children, she had a net-work of support in place to drive her tomedical and physical therapy appointments,pick up prescriptions and even return a li-brary book.

Several years ago Roberts joined At HomeIn Alexandria (AHA), a local not-for-profitgroup, built on the “village” model of com-munity-based aging. Villages are member-ship-based, nonprofit organizations, run byboth volunteers and paid staff, that offeraccess to services from a network of volun-teers like technical support, householdmaintenance and repairs, social activitiesand educational opportunities.

Need a new light bulb in your dining roomchandelier? Want to see a play or discussJane Austen? A village volunteer can help.

“I bought patio furniture and after Istruggled for an hour-and-a-half putting to-gether one chair, a volunteer came out andput together all of my patio furniture in al-most no time,” said Roberts. “These aresmall things, but if you can’t do them foryourself, you want to feel that you can callupon somebody and not feel embarrassedabout it.”

AHA is one of more than 48 villagesaround the Washington, D.C., area, accord-ing to the Washington Area Villages Ex-change (WAVE).The movement,which began inBoston in 2002with Beacon HillVillage, is on therise as more se-niors express de-sires to remain intheir homes andcommunities aslong as possible.

Volunteers offer services like home repairsand maintenance, transportation, socialhealth and wellness programs, social andeducational activities, and fulfill other day-to-day needs, enabling individuals to re-main connected to their communitiesthroughout the aging process.

The Fairfax County Long Term Care Co-ordinating Council provides guidance tothose in the county who are interested in

setting up vil-lages. Interest inthe village con-cept is on the risein the county.

“We’re defi-nitely seeinggrowth,” saidPatricia Rohrer,Village Liason

with the Fairfax County Health Department.“I’m seeing a kind of shift where at one timepeople came together on their own to forma village, now community associations andother similar groups are becoming inter-ested in the village concept and dding it onas a component of their existing organiza-tions.”

“We can work on a leaky faucet or short-term pet care, we can take care of short-term plant watering needs,” said Cele

Garrett, executive director of AHA. “If theyneed IT support or if they’re trying to gettheir DVR set up … we can help with that.”Garrett says the Washington-area has thehighest concentration of villages in thecountry.

SOCIAL CONNECTIONS are one of themost vital aspects of village communities.“It’s really important for people not becomeisolated if you want to maintain a healthyoutlook on life,” said Sheila Moldover, com-munications chair, Potomac Community Vil-lage in Potomac, Maryland. “Social connec-tions add flavor to your life.”

In fact, village officials name the socialcomponent as one of the most importantaspects of their programs. “Our memberswant to get out and meet people and enjoythemselves,” said Roberts. “That is a criti-cally important role that we play.”

Activities include trips to local museums,performances, concerts, and lunch and din-ner engagements. For example, the LakeBarcroft Village in Fairfax County, Virginia,hosted an author talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Pat Sloyan, who dis-cussed his book, “The Politics of Deception:JFK’s Secret Decisions on Vietnam, CivilRights and Cuba.” Later this month, theArlington (Virginia) Neighborhood VillagesOpera Buffs group is hosting a happy hourand discussion of Verdi’s “Othello.” ThePotomac Community Village is hosting atheater party at the Round House Theaterin Bethesda, Maryland.

“Our social events are a great way to stayengaged and active because it’s easy to getout if we’ve already made arrangements foryou,” said Garrett. “All you have to do issign on. You don’t have to find an activityor someone to go with.”

Services offered vary from village to vil-lage and are tailored to meet the specificneeds of the local community. For example,in Mount Vernon, Virginia, transportationis a concern. Barbara Sullivan, executivedirector of Mount Vernon at Home says thather volunteer drivers provide an average of100 rides to seniors each month.

“There are virtually no sidewalks andthere are hills,” said Sullivan. “Transporta-tion is a huge issue for seniors who want tostay in their homes and remain active.”

“One day soon we’ll be making requestsfor the same help that we provide,” saidSteve Nelson of Del Ray, Alexandria, an AHAvolunteer. “We’ve met such incredibly ter-rific and fascinating people that we neverwould have met otherwise. That’s a greatmotivator.”

It Takes a Village

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Local officials and volunteers cut the ribbon for the new McLean SeniorSource help desk at McLean Community Center on May 15, 2013.

Photo courtesy of At Home In Alexandria

Ruth Arnold and May Adams join other At Home in Alexandria membersat a recent luncheon at a local Virginia restaurant.

“We can work on a leakyfaucet or short-term pet care,we can take care of short-term plant watering needs.”

— Cele Garrett, executive director of AHA

Local groups helpseniors socialize,manage everydaytasks.

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We have heard recently how important it is tooffer help to the elderly who are unable to dothings for themselves and to put others ahead ofourselves. The mission of the Shepherd’s Center isto give senior citizens free transportation to medi-cal and therapy appointments, the pharmacy andgrocery store. The Center also needs volunteerswilling to visit them in their homes and to makephone calls from time to time to let lonely seniorsknow they have not been forgotten. In many cases,our volunteers are the only contacts some seniorshave with anyone.

Please be willing to become a volunteer to helpseniors get to and from their medical and therapyappointments. No long term commitment is re-quired and you accept to take someone only whenyour schedule permits. The need is great and grow-ing every day and we need your help.

To find out more about the Shepherd’s Centerand how you can volunteer to provide transporta-tion and other services, please call the Centernumber at (703) 506-2199 or [email protected]. The Center’s website iswww.scmafc.org.

Volunteers StillNeeded

MEDICARE 101Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, 10–11:30 a.m., Vienna

Presbyterian Church – Great Hall, 124 ParkStreet, NE, Vienna, VA 22180. To register: CallCharles Geschiere at 703-938-9050, ext. 151;TTY 711.

SENIOR MEDICARE ENROLLMENTThursday, Oct. 15, 2015, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Vienna

Presbyterian Church – Room 205, 124 ParkStreet, NE, Vienna, VA 22180; To register: CallCharles Geschiere at 703-938-9050, ext. 151;TTY 711.

MEDICARE 101Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Reston

Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road,Reston, VA 20191. To register: Call KarenBrutsché at 703-390-6157, TTY 711.

SENIOR MEDICARE ENROLLMENTFriday, Oct. 16, 2015, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Vienna

Presbyterian Church – Room 205, 124 ParkStreet, NE, Vienna, VA 22180. To register: CallCharles Geschiere at 703-938-9050, ext. 151;TTY 711.

SENIOR MEDICARE ENROLLMENTWednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, 12–5 p.m., Vienna

Presbyterian Church – Room 317, 124 ParkStreet, NE, Vienna, VA 22180. To register: CallCharles Geschiere at 703-938-9050, ext. 151;TTY 711.

MEDICARE 101Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, 6–7:30 p.m. Vienna

Presbyterian Church – Great Hall, 124 ParkStreet, NE, Vienna, VA 22180. To register: CallCharles Geschiere at 703-938-9050, ext. 151;TTY 711.

SENIOR MEDICARE ENROLLMENTTuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Lewinsville

Senior Center – Computer Lab, 1609 Great FallsStreet, McLean, VA 22101. To register: Call

Senior CalendarMichelle Ross at 703-442-9075, TTY 711.

MEDICARE 101Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, 10-11 a.m., Unitarian

Church, 2709 Hunter Mill RoadOakton, VA 22124. To register: Call the Shepherd’s

Center of Oakton-Vienna at 703-281-0538, TTY711.

SENIOR MEDICARE ENROLLMENTThursday, Oct. 29, 2015, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. WFCM,

Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road,Chantilly, VA 20151. To register: Call CarrieBrill at 703-324-5456, TTY 711.

Senior Living

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Senior Living

By Emily Rabbitt

The Connection

With more than 40 eventsranging from Scrabble toshotput, the Senior Olympics was conducted across

Northern Virginia at two dozen locationsranging from Loudoun Country to Arling-ton and around Fairfax; 819 Northern Vir-ginia seniors participated in this year’sgames.

Volunteers met with parks and recreationstaff in Arlington County, the City of Alex-andria, the City of Fairfax, Fairfax County,Falls Church, Loudoun County, FauquierCounty, and Prince William County nearlyyear-round to plan and execute the games.

Pickleball singles at the Thomas JeffersonRecreation Center in Arlington was one ofthe final events concluding the two-weekNorthern Virginia Senior Olympics on Sept.25.

Volunteer Irene McDonnell explained theappeal of pickleball: “Tennis players love toswitch to pickleball when they’ve had a fewjoints replaced.”

Judy Aw started that way: “I was a tennisplayer, but after I had rotator cuff surgery Iwasn’t able to serve overhead. My neigh-bor plays pickleball, so that’s how I started.”Aw took first prize in the over 60 age group,and talked with her opponent, CharlotteHicks, at length after their match, tradinginformation on their favorite places to play.Pickleball combines the challenge andathleticism of tennis in a badminton-sizedcourt with wooden paddles similar to tabletennis. The ball used is akin to a wiffle ball.Depending on the players, it can look likeleisurely volley, or a heated court battle.

Alease Brooks and Betty de la Cruz, bothof Arlington, faced off for the 80 and upsingles competition, but earlier in the weekthey took the gold for doubles together.

about the game. A court sport enthusiastwho splits her time between facilitatingpickleball and basketball for all ages andespecially the 50 and up set, White is pas-sionate about finding ways for matureadults to play — from piloting a seatedpickleball league for patients at Walter Reedto lobbying to get underutilized outdoorcourts lined for pickleball use. She’s alwaysadvocating that senior citizens andpickleball are a great match.

“It’s a great way to stay active, have fun,get some fitness, and make friends,” Whitesaid, pointing out that it’s a relatively lowcost sport to get involved with, with paddlescosting $15 and up, depending on the seri-ousness of one’s level of play. Senior cen-ters and community centers across North-ern Virginia include accessible options forpeople to participate in pickleball and otheractivities.

Get in touch with the Northern VirginiaSenior Olympics Committee through itswebsite at www.nvso.us to find out howto participate in or contribute to nextyear’s event.

Pickleball closesout two-weeks ofOlympic events

819 Compete in Local Senior OlympicsRecord-Breaking

Registration“For the fourth year in a row, the Northern

Virginia Senior Olympics can report a substantialincrease in registration,” said Northern VirginiaSenior Olympics chairman David Jerome ofBurke.

The total registration is 815, up from 772 in2014 and up from 75 in 1982, when the eventfirst started.

The opening ceremony of the 2015 NorthernVirginia Senior Olympics, Saturday, Sept. 12,took place at the Thomas Jefferson CommunityCenter, in Arlington. Taking part in the openingceremonies were T.C. Williams High SchoolArmy JROTC Color Guard, Alexandria; DebbiMiller, 2013 Ms. Senior America-Virginia, whosang the National Anthem; and torch bearer, Dr.Charles Toftoy, Arlington.

Mary Hughes Hynes, Arlington County Boardchairman, welcomed athletes from the sponsor-ing jurisdictions. Jerome recognized WilliamBouie, chairman, and Ken Quincy, vice chair-man, Fairfax County Park Authority and JenniferCollins, acting program manager, Office ofSenior Adult Programs, Arlington’s Departmentof Parks and Recreation plus gold and silversponsors who support and promote NVSOthroughout the year.

Judy Aw of Falls Church takes gold asCharlotte Hicks looks on for 60-pluspickleball singles.

Brooks loves pickleball, walking, and any-thing else that gets her out and movingaround. On exercising into her golden yearsBrooks said, “It’s done wonders for me — itkeeps my mind clear, gets me doing thingsfor other people. I don’t take any medica-tion but an aspirin. Exercise is the key toeverything. Do it while you can, that’s whatI say.”

USA Pickleball Association Mid-AtlanticAmbassador Helen White can’t say enough

Lawrence Earl, Springfield, and 90-99,Henry Stawicki, Burke. (Note: 99-year-old Ray Kaminski, Springfield, won asilver medal.)

Gold medalists in 10 pin bowlingwere (women), 65-69, AudreyHuthwaite, Springfield, 70-74, SandraGraves, McLean, 75-79, LourdesRosales, Reston, 80-84, Barbara Will-iams, Herndon, 85-89, Winnie Tegge,Alexandria, 90-94, Eve Sorensen, Alex;(men) 60-64, Allan Dosik, Arlington, 65-69, Edward Dizon, Springfield, 70-74,Jesse Barron, Woodbridge, 75-79,Marvin Smyth, Woodbridge, 80-84,Robert Layne, Springfield and 85-89,Leonard Kalkwarf, Springfield.Basketball, Eight& Nine Ball Pool

Basketball free throws, field goals and3 on 3 games took place at the ThomasJefferson Community Center in Arling-ton as part of the 2015 NorthernVirginia Senior Olympics. Eight ball pooland nine ball pool (new event) were

held at The Revolution Darts & BilliardsGrille in Fairfax.

Gold medalists in free throws were(women) 50-59, Erin McKenney,Annandale, 70-79, Mary LouD’Alessandris, Falls Church, 80-89,Sheila Gildea, McLean; (men) 50-59,Philip.Martinson, Fairfax, 60-69, RobertSmith, Gainesville, 70-79, PeterMcGuirk, Arlington, 80-89, GeorgeArvan, Fairfax. Field goals gold med-alists were (women), 50-59, ErinMcKenney, Annandale, 70-79, Mary LouD’Alessandris, Falls Church, 80-89,Sheila Gildea; (men), 50-59, PeterMartinson, Fairfax, 60-69, SamSlowinsky, Gainesville, 70-79, AllanKellum, McLean, 80-89, George Arvan,Fairfax.

Four men’s basketball teams com-peted. Winning gold medals were50-59, Metro All Stars, Richard Suggs,Alexandria, Charles Harris, Alexandria,George Hall, Woodbridge, Adrian Lewis,

Quantico, Eugene Thomas,Woodbridge, Jose Lechuga, Dumfries;70+, Virginians, Paul Peck, McLean,Peter Stackhouse, Alexandria, SamKountoupes, McLean, Peter McGuirk,Arlington and Leonard Upson, Washing-ton.

Winning gold medals in eight ballpool were (women) 50-59, DanitaMoses, Alexandria, 60-69, Shelly Wade,Arlington, 80-89, Elizabeth Roadcap,Ashburn; (men) 50-59, Mike MoonFairfax, 60-69, Carroll Howard,Leesburg, 70-79, Clifford Nolan,Bristow, 80-89, Joseph Clement, Spring-field; nine ball pool, (women) 60-69,Shelley Wade, Arlington, 80-89, EdwinaShelahl, Arlington; (men) 50-59, KevinCooper, Fairfax, 60-69, Vic Bukowski,Fairfax, 70-79, James Westray, Arling-ton and 80-89, Joseph Griffin,Springfield.Handball, Racquetballand Pickleball

Alease Brooks (left) and Betty de laCruz, both of Arlington, take the goldmedals in 80-plus pickleball singles.

Photos Contributed

Bridge, Cribbage,Mah Jongg, Scrabble, Wii andTen Pin Bowling

Gold medal winners in duplicatebridge, cribbage, Mah Jongg, scrabble,Wii bowling and ten pin bowling, whichtook place during the 2015 NorthernVirginia Senior Olympics, Sept. 12-25:Duplicate bridge winners of goldmedals are (North-South Pairs), LucyMcCoy, Annandale, Martha Lackey,McLean; (East-West Pairs), CarolAitken, Sterling, Fern Wallmer, PotomacFalls. Winner of a gold medal in crib-bage was Mark Wever, Springfield, andin scrabble, Jennifer Frum, Arlington.

Wii bowling gold medalists were(women) 60-69, Fran Dudick, Arling-ton, 70-79, Sara Mason, Springfield,80-89, Helen Mool, Springfield, 90-99,Vivian Mitchell, Springfield; (men) 60-69, Joseph Simpson, Alexandria, 70-79,Ed Ladd, Potomac Falls, 80-89,

NVSO Gold Medalists The Audrey Moore Recreation Center,Annandale, was the site of the 2015handball and racquetball competi-tion in the 2015 Northern VirginiaSenior Olympics. Three days ofpickleball competition was held at theThomas Jefferson Community Center inArlington. Gold medalists in handballsingles were, 60-64, David Fleming,Alexandria, 70-74, Karl Lady, Alexan-dria, 75-79, Lewis Moore, Fairfax;doubles, all ages David Fleming, Al-exandria, and Leven Gray, Fairfax.Racquetball gold medalists were(women), 50-54, Bethany Grigsby,Lorton; (men), 60-69, William Bouie,Reston, 70-79, Melvin Jones,Woodbridge.

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