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RestonRestonSridhar Ganesan, RCApresident, right, honoredRescue Reston’s foundingmember John Pinkmanand its president ConnieHartke and all Restoncitizens who got involvedwith Rescue Reston as thisyear’s Citizen of the Year.
Sridhar Ganesan, RCApresident, right, honoredRescue Reston’s foundingmember John Pinkmanand its president ConnieHartke and all Restoncitizens who got involvedwith Rescue Reston as thisyear’s Citizen of the Year.
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By Ken Moore
The Connection
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly told the Speakerof the House about Rescue Reston,Reston citizens and Robert E. Simon Jr.and his vision.
“Rescue Reston is a grassroots organization com-prising thousands of Restonians who united to sup-port preserving the Reston National Golf Course asopen green space,” said Connolly.
On Sunday evening, April 24 at the Reston Com-munity Center, Reston Citizens Association namedRescue Reston and all of its members and partici-pants the 2016 Citizen of the Year. Reston CitizensAssociation is a nonprofit foundedin 1967 that serves the 60,000people who live in Reston,
“It is fitting that this award isgiven by one grassroots organiza-tion to another,” he said. “It speaksyet again to the legacy that thefounder of Reston, Robert E.Simon, leaves behind. I believethat such a high level of engage-ment is one of the best indicatorsof a healthy and vibrant commu-nity.”
RESTON CITIZENS ASSOCIA-TION seeks “to promote Reston’svision and planning principles andto sustain and enhance its qualityof life now and in the future,” ac-cording to president SridharGanesan.
John McCrea nominated Rescue Reston for theaward. He said he moved to Reston because of theopen space and the recreational opportunities to befound in Reston.
“Rescue Reston fired us up to preserve what is bestfor Reston,” he said.
Owners of Reston National Golf Course had hopedto build housing on the land in the future, but acounty circuit court ruling in the fall will require themto go through the usual zoning process to do so.
Circuit Court Judge Michael F. Devine made a rul-ing that protects Reston National Golf Course frombeing developed, at least until the owners of a golfcourse navigate the proper channels to seek a landuse change, or continue to appeal its case.
Judge Devine granted Fairfax County AttorneyLaura Gori’s motion for summary judgment filed byFairfax County, meaning the Circuit Court vacatedand voided the April 15, 2015 county Board of Zon-ing Appeals (BZA) decision concerning the RestonNational Golf Course.
“The circuit court ruling on Friday, Nov. 6, is con-sidered a defeat for the owner of the golf course andis significant because any redevelopment of the
Rescue Reston’s Board of Directors with speakers on Sunday night at the Reston Com-munity Center, Hunter Woods.
Thousands BecomeRCA’s Citizen of YearRescue Reston and all in-volved Restonians hon-ored Sunday for fighting topreserve Reston NationalGolf Course.
Rescue Reston is now more than 16,000 strong. All mem-bers and volunteers were honored by the Reston CitizensAssociation Sunday as the 2016 Citizen of the Year, in-cluding more than 120 who participated in the celebra-tion Sunday, April 24.
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Sridhar Ganesan, RCA president“We can get a lot done working to-
gether. ... We got the outcome that wewanted.”
John McCrea, nominator“We came here in large part because
of the open space and the recreationalopportunities Reston provides.
That is why I wanted to nominate thevolunteers of Rescue Reston. This firedup this community. Rescue Reston firedus up to preserve what is best forReston.”
Supervisor Cathy Hudgins“It is exemplary when you have com-
mitted support behind something thecounty is committed to. And the amountof community support here is outstand-ing.”
Tim Thompson, Fairfax CountyFederation of Citizens Associa-tions
“Congratulations for getting the fulljudgment. They knew better.”
Ellen Graves, president, RestonAssociation
“Reston Association and RescueReston share a common priority of pro-tecting Reston’s open space. Through thelong, drawn out legal battle, RescueReston demonstrated outstanding lead-ership and a fight to preserve open spacethat we all love.”
Connie Hartke, president Res-cue Reston
“Make no mistake, this isn’t over. God,I wish it were. We must stay united. Theyare going to be back in some shape orform. We have to stay strong.”
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By Andrea Worker
The Connection
With the number and types ofcommitments made on theirdaily schedules, it takes aspecial occasion to gather
the entire roster of the Fairfax County Boardof Supervisors in one place at one time out-side the walls of their meeting chambers.The annual Leadership Fairfax (LFI) Boardof Supervisors Breakfast was just that, withall ten members in attendance on April 22before a packed auditorium of other electedofficials, community and business leadersand members of local law enforcement –many of them alumni of LFI programs thatthe nonprofit sponsors to “create and sup-port leaders.”
Welcoming remarks by LFI President andCEO Karen Cleveland and LFI Board ChairBrian Monday of event sponsor TD Bankgot things started. Before the supervisorswere called to the dais, however, there wasan important presentation that had first tobe made – a celebration of Bill Bouie, therecipient of the 2015 Katherine K. HanleyPublic Service Award. Chairman of theFairfax County Park Authority Board, Bouieis the embodiment of the award’s objectiveto recognize a member of the community“who exemplifies service above self and hashad a positive effect on the County,” accord-ing to award presenters Rodney Lusk withthe Fairfax County Economic DevelopmentAuthority and award namesake KatherineHanley.
“Under Bill’s leadership,” said Lusk, “theFairfax County Park system received theGold Medal for Best Large Park System,added 786 acres of parkland,” and impres-sively was the “only park system in the na-tion to receive a perfect score during ac-creditation. He’s a national leader and hastruly made a positive difference in the livesof Fairfax County citizens.”
In addition to his work with the Park Au-thority, Bouie serves on numerous boards,including Wolf Trap Center for the Perform-ing Arts, Reston Hospital Center and RestonCommunity Center Board of Governors.Bouie grew up next door to a CatholicChurch and a convent and came from a fam-ily that firmly believed in a “life of service.”His service record is one that anyone couldbe proud of, but in accepting the honorBouie admitted that he was unable to fulfilhis late father’s greatest wish – “that I be-came the first black Pope! He had to settlefor really great altar boy!”
Once the applause for Bouie had dissi-pated, LFI Class of ’99 graduate CaseyVeatch, principal with Veatch CommercialReal Estate, took the helm as moderator. Notcontent with simple introductions, Veatchmade sure the audience and the supervi-sors were all still engaged, calling his guestspeakers to the stage with organized rhyth-mic clapping and having each one passthrough a line-up of LFI “Super Fans” for
some high-fives before taking their seats.“For all they do for the county,” declaredVeatch, the supervisors deserved some“positive recognition.” Veatch started themoff with a “soft-ball,” asking each supervi-sor to name a place or an event in the areathat’s high on their favorites list, as well asa favorite musical group. Answers for theformer included Lake Anne Plaza (courtesyof Hunter Mill District Supervisor CathyHudgins), Riverbend Park (Dranesville Dis-trict Supervisor Foust), Clifton (“a place thatwill lower your blood pressure,” declaredSpringfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity),and the Sully District Police Station, (“if Igo by the frequency of my visits there,” saidSully District Supervisor Kathy Smith).Harry Connick, Jr. was Lee District Super-visor Jeffrey McKay’s musical pick. KathySmith went with Bruce Springsteen, whileBraddock District Supervisor John Cookchose the group that “keeps having one lasttour - The Who.”
After getting to know a bit more aboutour county’s elected legislators, ChairmanBulova was then called upon to deliver whatshe termed the “speed dating version” ofthe State of the County address – in fourminutes or less.
CHAIRMAN BULOVA’S State of theCounty highlights:
❖ Progress on the Silver Line metro – theextension work beyond the Wiehle-Restonstation is proceeding and the rail line isexpected to begin service to Dulles Airportby 2020.
❖ I-66 Inside and Outside the Beltwayimprovements – planning, public input anddecisions are on-going, but “at least we are
finally moving forward.”❖ Tyson’s – so much has already been
done, with many more projects well under-way.
❖ Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Com-mittee – a final report was delivered to theBoard in October, 2015. The full report isavailable on www.fairfaxcounty.govwebsite, but includes recommendations onnew training and practices that stress “thesanctity of life.”
❖ Implementation of Diversion First Pro-gram – The county has adopted policies andprocedures and is conducting Crisis Inter-vention Training to “decrease the use ofarrest and incarceration” for persons expe-riencing mental health crises, “divertingthem to treatment” wherever possible andallowing them to “access treatment at manypoints of contact.” As of Jan. 1, 2016 theMerrifield Crisis Response Center acceptedits first “transfer of custody.” Bulova citednumerous benefits to the initiative includ-ing better outcomes for the individuals incrisis, enhanced safety of officers and thepublic, keeping law enforcement in actioninstead of awaiting mental health assess-ments and disposition, and considerablesavings in cost to the County. According toresearch conducted for the program, per-sons with mental health issues remain in-carcerated 4 – 8 times longer than thosebeing held on the same charges, and at acost 7 times higher.
❖ A more than 40 percent decrease inhomelessness in Fairfax County. “Since mak-ing the commitment in 2008 to endhomelessness in our area within ten years,the results show that our efforts are mak-ing a big difference,” said Bulova.
❖ Preparation of the 2017 Budget – whichBulova said was a determined effort to findthe “sweet spot” balancing revenue with thecounty’s many needs.
Once Bulova had completed her rapidsummary, moderator Veatch began posingquestions of the other supervisors, some-times in a single-person responder format,sometimes in a “point-counterpoint”method, and even tasking three supervisorsto communicate on different aspects of onemajor issue – Metro. Supervisor Cook com-mented on performance of the system,Hudgins on maintenance issues, and McKayon why we need to support Metro at all.
Cook pointed out that one of the prob-lems with Metro is that it answers to sometwenty different jurisdictions. “We need tooperate more like the New York Port Au-thority, trimming it down to Federal, Dis-trict of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.Hudgins reminded the audience Metro isforty years old and was designed as a simpletwo-track system. “And we are still tryingto secure a dedicated funding source toaddress maintenance, safety and growth,”she added. In general defense of Metro,Supervisor McKay said the state would haveto add at least one more lane to every in-terstate if there were no more Metro. Healso noted that most major economic de
See State of the county, Page 13
Leadership Fairfax hosts 25th Annual Board of SupervisorsState of the County Breakfast and presents Hanley Award toBill Bouie for Public Service.
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All of the Fairfax County Supervisors attended the Leadership FairfaxBreakfast with the Supervisors, even though not all could stay until theend of the event. Still standing, from left, Kathy Smith, Sully District;Jeffrey McKay, Lee District; John Cook, Braddock District; SharonBulova, Chairman; John Foust, Dranesville District; Cathy Hudgins,Hunter Mill District; Daniel Storck, Mt. Vernon District.
Smiles from Bill Bouie, Chairmanof the Fairfax County Park Author-ity Board and the recipient of theKatherine Hanley Award for PublicService. Kate Hanley, the award’snamesake, was on hand to helppresent the honor.
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Last week, Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D)restored the voting and civil rightsof more than 200,000 Virginians whowere convicted of felonies, served
their time and completed any supervised re-lease, parole or probation requirements.
This moves Virginia into the mainstream;only 10 states have more restrictivepolicies about voting for people whohave been convicted of felonies. Previ-ously, Virginia had been one of the mostrestrictive states in terms of restoringvoting rights. Fourteen states automaticallyrestore voting rights once the individual’s termof incarceration is over, and two states allowabsentee voting from prison.
While some claim partisan motivation, withmost of those affected presumed to be Demo-crats, getting these men and women registeredto vote and to the polls is unlikely to result in100,000 new voters in November. Studies showthat people who were previously convicted offelonies who are eligible to vote register andvote at lower levels than the general popula-tion, according to the New York Times http://
nyti.ms/26kNrS2, with a registration rate ofaround 30 percent and about 20 percent actu-ally voting, although some suggest voting ratesof between 10-15 percent. If, as the studiessuggest, 55 percent of those would vote Demo-cratic, then likely new Democratic voters wouldbe around 22,000.
While that’s a lot less than 200,000, it’s alsomore than the margin of victory in quite a fewstatewide races. Consider that Attorney Gen-eral Mark Herring (D) won his race by about900 votes out of more than 2 million cast.These new voters could have an impact onstatewide races. Districts for members of
Virginia’s General Assembly are so ger-rymandered, it’s hard to imagine thatthe impact of these new voters will behuge in terms of local representation.
In a Democracy, it’s better when more peoplevote.
McAuliffe said: “If we are going to build astronger and more equal Virginia, we mustbreak down barriers to participation in civiclife for people who return to society seeking asecond chance. We must welcome them backand offer the opportunity to build a better lifeby taking an active role in our democracy.”
Again, this action brings Virginia into linewith 39 other states, with more than 20 stateshaving less restrictive policies. For example,on Feb. 9, 2016, the Maryland General Assem-
bly overrode the Governor’s veto and restoredthe vote to all convicted felons immediatelyupon their release from prison. Previously,people convicted felonies in Maryland had tocomplete all parole and probation before theywere able to vote. In Virginia, such individu-als have to complete their term of incarcera-tion and their term of probation or parole be-fore voting rights are restored.
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More Voters Might Not Mean Much More VotingGovernor’s actionbrings Virginia in linewith 39 other states.
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To the Editor:This Earth Day, April 22, the
United States signed the ParisAgreement, which required un-precedented international coop-eration to address climate changeby reducing carbon pollution.Even before the agreement is for-mally signed, countries have beentaking action by investing in clean,renewable energy - a necessarystep to meet commitments of car-bon reduction. The United Statescurrent contribution to climateaction includes policies like theClean Power Plan. Renewable en-ergy innovation has created goodjobs here in Virginia to supplyclean, reliable power to our com-munities. Governor TerryMcAuliffe has repeatedly con-firmed he will take strong climateaction and cut harmful pollution.
Gov. McAuliffe recognizes the risksof sea level rise that is alreadyflooding Virginia’s coast, threaten-ing military assets, and culturalgems like Tangier Island.
The dirty fossil fuel industry isinfluencing our representatives instate governments and Congress totry to block the Clean Power Planand other lifesaving public protec-tions. Our smart economic, politi-cal and community leaders areseizing the opportunity that cli-mate action provides to createthousands of jobs, drive innova-tion, and foster economic growth.This Earth Day, with the signingof the Paris Agreement, I celebratethe chance to protect our economyand our public health in Virginia.
Kelsey CraneReston
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To the Editor:A local Reston preschool, Lake
Anne Nursery and Kindergarten(“LANK”), annually solicits cashdonations from its families, on topthe tuition and fees required toattend the preschool. Thesedonations are a part of their“annual giving campaign,” one oftheir fundraising efforts each year.This year, however, LANK is
To the Editor:The Board of Supervisors and
School Board should give the ap-proximately 12,000 classroomteachers salary increases, but giveno raises to other school andcounty employees. They shouldhold real estate taxes constant tospare the moderately poor, whoare the most hurt by real-estate taxincreases, many fleeing the countywhen taxes are raised and othersbecoming welfare dependent. Poli-
Selfishness, Not Altruism,Behind Tax Increases
ticians gain by raising taxes so theycan pay their employees more,employees who will dutifully re-elect them. Politicians gain also bymaking more people dependent ongovernment, people who will re-elect them so welfare continues.Selfishness, not altruism, makesthem raise taxes. Eventually, theywill suffer the consequences ofselfishness.
Fred CostelloHerndon
The Money Traindisplaying the names of its familiesmaking these cash donations on alarge sign outside the preschool.
I ask, is this right? What mes-sage is being sent to the kids?What about families who cannotafford to make a donation? LANKsells itself as a “community pre-school.” Is this a fundraising tac-tic a “community preschool”would do?
The sign in question adorns thepreschool’s carpool line and is inthe shape of a train, cutely de-signed to attract the attention oftheir preschool students. My ownchild inquired about it: “What doesthat train say?...Why are thosenames on there?...Where is myname?..Is [insert classmate’sname] on there?”
I spoke to a LANK administra-tor and brought up the issue
whether this was a fair thing to doto families who cannot afford tomake a donation, who may stillsupport the school in their ownway: I was told, “we cannot be fairto everybody.” I find this ratherunfortunate, since the sign is vis-ible to them, “everybody” includesLANK’s own kids.
Anne GibneyReston
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The Library of Virginia has an informativenew exhibit “First Freedom” that includesdocuments on the passage of the VirginiaStatute for Religious Freedom penned by
Thomas Jefferson and passed by the Virginia Gen-eral Assembly in 1786. The original manuscript onparchment drafted by Thomas Jefferson is housedat the Library of Virginia. Termed in the exhibit as“one of the most revolutionary pieces of legislationin American history,” I believe it is the most impor-tant piece of legislation ever passed by the Virginialegislature and possibly by any legislative body. Itcodified freedom of conscience. The meaning of theVirginia Statute as it found its way into the VirginiaConstitution’s Declaration of Rights and the U.S. Billof Rights is still debated today.
Just across the street from the Library of Virginiathe General Assembly met in the Commonwealth’sCapitol in a reconvened, day-long session to considervetoes and amendments made by Governor TerryMcAuliffe to bills passed by the 2016 session of theGeneral Assembly that had adjourned in March. Oneof the bills that had passed the legislature would havestretched freedom of religion to include the right todiscriminate against others because of your religion.Specifically, the bill would have allowed all forms ofdiscrimination against the LGBTQ community. NorthCarolina and Mississippi continue to make headlinesas more businesses and events leave the states be-cause of a law just like the one passed in Virginia.Fortunately Governor McAuliffe vetoed the bill, and
both houses refused by straight party-line votes inthe reconvened session to override the veto.
In the House I led the debate to sustain theGovernor’s veto of a bill that would have establisheda statewide system of censoring literature in theschools that some may consider sexually explicit. AsI pointed out, local school divisions led by electedschool boards should be the place to accommodateparent concerns about materials used in the class-room. I personally remember the time when the statehad its own history textbook written, but it was sobiased and slanted that I and other teachers refusedto use it.
Good news in the area of gun safety is that thelegislature—again on straight party-line votes—sus-tained the Governor’s vetoes of bills that would havemade guns more readily available. The proponentsof the NRA interests continue the false argument thatmost people are killed in gun-free zones. Democratsalso sustained the Governor’s veto of a bill that wouldhave defunded Planned Parenthood.
An issue of disappointment to me in the recon-vened session was the approval of an amendmentby the Governor that will allow the Commonwealthto procure in a secret process the drugs necessary tocarry out the death penalty. I voted against it. Whilethe amendment will forestall a return to the electricchair, I would have preferred a moratorium or endto the death penalty. The Governor made it clear thateach member should vote their conscience, but hadhis amendment not passed he would have vetoedthe electric chair bill.
It is an honor to serve in a body where freedom ofconscience has such a long and important history.
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By Marissa Beale
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Fox Mill Elementary Schoolfifth-grader and JapaneseImmersion (J.I.) studentRylee Gustafson began
studying the language when shewas very young. In five years, shesays she will still study Japanesebut that is not all.
“I want to learn Swahili,” shesaid. This year, Gustafson, alongwith several other students, sangthe national anthems of Japan and
the United States at the openingceremony of this year’s NationalCherry Blossom Festival in Wash-ington, D.C. At Fox Mill Elemen-tary School there are many stu-dents who are learning some oftheir core subjects in Japanese, andwhile parents are excited about thedoors that this can open, Fox Millteachers hope students are encour-aged to learn about other lan-guages and cultures as well.
“I heard that once you learn onelanguage it becomes easier to getothers,” said fifth grader Thomas
Setlik, who also wants to learnGerman. Several students alreadyspeak more than one language athome, either with their parents, orwith older siblings who wentthrough the J.I. Program at FoxMill.
“My older brother talked aboutthe opportunities [studying Japa-nese] gave him,” said SophiaGalova, who speaks Bulgarian athome.
At Fox Mill, students spend halfa day, five days a week learningmath, science and health in Japa-
nese. In an effort to expose stu-dents not only to the Japanese lan-guage, but also to the culture ofJapan, the school’s Japanese Cul-tural Committee (JCC) sponsoreda special assembly in which pro-fessional shogi player, KitaoMadoka, visited the school to teachthe strategy game to second-through fifth-grade students in theJapanese Immersion Program. Hervisit was coordinated by RobertSlate, a member of the JCC andPTA. During the presentation, con-ducted entirely in Japanese, stu-
dents learned the differences be-tween chess and shogi.
Fourth-grade students TessMcKinley, Maya Landein, KeiraDuggan and Jenna Hamburg alladmitted to never having playedshogi before, and so the opportunitytaught them about culture as well.
“There’s no other viable way forkids to learn the language,” saidAlison Malzhan, a parent of twochildren in the J.I. Program at FoxMill. “[This program] is not just forsix weeks, it’s for six years. The kidslove it, and the teachers have been
Studying Culture and Foreign Language at Fox Mill Elementarygreat.” Even Fox Mill’s special guestfrom Japan was surprised at howwell the students could use the lan-guage.
However, the Japanese culturalactivities are not limited only tostudents in the J.I. Program.
“We also have an after-schoolshogi club that is open to the en-tire school,” said Noriko Otsuka,one of the J.I. teachers at Fox Mill.Other events include Japanese artprojects, Hinamatsuri and an end-of-year Japanese Festival for all stu-dents and their families.
Sixth-graders from the NysmithSchool for the Gifted in Herndon wonthe Virginia State Odyssey of theMind Division II, Technical Problemon Saturday, April 16 in NewportNews, Va.
The Nysmith Brainy Bunch areAshley Nguyen, Christian Schipma,Sean Gillen, Emma Jing, SpencerHuang and Chandler Wimmer.
For the problem “SomethingFishy,” they designed and operated atechnical solution that simulatedmultiple styles of fishing.
The team created their devices,set, and costumes from trash and re-cycled items that were collectedfrom many friends and neighbors.These items were repurposed intodevices, backdrops, costumes andother required items.
They will advance to the Odysseyof the Mind World Finals in May atIowa State University in Ames, Iowa,where they will compete againstteams from around the world.
Odyssey of the Mind is a creativeproblem solving competition requir-ing teamwork, creativity, technicalbuilding/engineering skills, and pre-sentation skills. Team members applytheir creativity to solve problems thatrange from building mechanical de-vices to presenting their owninterpretation of literary classics. Stu-dents bring their solutions tocompetition on the local, state, andWorld level.
The Nysmith School is located inHerndon. The team members are resi-dents of Oak Hill, Vienna, McLean,Fairfax, Oakton and Chantilly.
Nysmith School Sixth Graders WinVirginia State Odyssey of the Mind
The NysmithBrainy Bunch -Ashley Nguyen,ChristianSchipma, SeanGillen, EmmaJing, SpencerHuang andChandlerWimmer - winsthe VirginiaState Odysseyof the Mind.
By Abigail Constantino
The Connection
It’s a night filled with antici-pation. But it can cost almostone month’s rent. It’s promnight. Through Diva Central
Prom Dress Giveaway — held inReston on Saturday, April 23 —Delta Sigma Theta Fairfax CountyAlumni Chapter and the RestonCommunity Center, along withother business and communitypartners, are helping ease the costby giving away dresses, shoes, ac-cessories and a make-over.
“Sometimes there’s a lot of peerpressure to look pretty and looknice,” said Joannelle Baptiste ofDelta Sigma Theta. “We want totake the pressure off the younggirls so they can have that withoutbreaking their parents’ pockets.”
A 2015 Visa Inc. survey calcu-lated that a prom-going teen willspend an average of $919 on adress, limousine rental, tickets,flowers, food, after- party, etc. A“promposal” — an elaborate wayto ask someone to the prom — cancost as much as $324.
Katie Bryson, of Clark County,Va., knows this only too well. Lastyear she spent “$1,000 easy” on herother daughter’s special night —$400 just for the dress, plus shoes,makeup, alterations.
This year, she and her daughterKellianne, 16, a freshman, drove anhour and 15 minutes fromBerryville. This is Kellianne’s firstprom. “It’s a harder economy rightnow,” said Katie.
“For our family resources, thismakes much more sense for us,”said Leanna Bailey, a senior atHerndon High School. “If you cansave money on a dress, that’s re-ally appreciated.”
Bailey’s mother Angela Starlingis grateful for this event. “We knowthat when there is prom or a mili-tary ball coming, we don’t stress,”she said. “We’ll have a place to go
to find a wonderful dress.”Bailey and Starling have gone to
regular stores to get ideas. But theygo to the prom dress giveaway andfind something “equally nice orbetter,” said Bailey. She came awaywith a white gown with red em-broidery, which matches the redcolor of her school, and other ac-cessories. Despite the high cost ofprom, it is something that means alot to the students. “You work hardall year, it’s something to go to butmore special than just going out,”said Bailey. “It’s a great night to goout with your friends and have fun… time off from school before thesummer,” said Kellieanne.
“You might not remember theSATs but you’ll remember prom,”said Bailey.
The Annual Diva Central Prom Dress Giveaway is not justfor proms. Hannah McMillan, 15, of Fort Belvoir; AnnaliseOberle, 14, of Alexandria; Naomi McMillan, 13, of Alexan-dria; Savannah Oberle, of Alexandria; and Nelyn Magtalas,of Alexandria, shop for a winter banquet they will attendin Fredericksburg.
The Delta Sigma Theta Fairfax County Alumni Chapterhave been collecting donations since January for the 14thAnnual Diva Central Prom Dress Giveaway.
Customers browse and select shoes andaccessories that are given free during theAnnual Diva Central Prom Dress Giveawayat the Reston Community Center on Satur-day, April 23.
Kellieanne, 16, and Katie Bryson, of ClarkCounty drove for more than an hour toscore some great deals on dresses, shoesand accessories during The Annual DivaCentral Prom Dress Giveaway at the RestonCommunity Center on Saturday, April 23.
Leanna Bailey and hermother, Angela Starling, havegone to regular stores to getideas but they find somethingequally nice or better and forfree at the Diva Central PromDress Giveaway.
Prom dress giveaway takes pres-sure off teens’, parents’ wallets.Easing Prom Pressure
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(From left) Keira Duggan and Maya Lanedin learned toplay shogi, Japanese chess.
(From left) Tess McKinley and Jenna Hamburg had funlearning how to play shogi, a form of Japanese chess.
From left) Emma Setlik, Thomas Setlik, Rylee Gustafson,Laura Fujii, Sophia Galova, and Mara Redican all partici-pate in the Japanese Immersion Program at Fox Mill ES.
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ONGOINGHerndon Friday Night Live! 6:30
p.m. Fridays, May 6-August 26.777 Lynn Street, Herndon. Listento great music on Friday nightsduring the summer. Visitherndonrocks.com/schedule.phpfor more.
Reston Concerts on the Town.7:30-10 p.m. Saturdays, June-August. Reston Town CenterPavilion. Bring lawn chairs orpicnic blankets and enjoy livemusic in the Pavilion. Free. Rainor shine. restontowncenter.com.703-579-6720.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 21-22Northern Virginia Fine Arts
Festival. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Reston Town Center. Outdoorstreet festival. Features more than200 unique and talented artistsfrom across the nation.Performances by Gin Dance,Classical Ballet Theater, Ravel andGroundShare. $5 suggested
donation. http://restonarts.org/fineartsfestival2016/.
THURSDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 2-5Herndon Festival. Thursday: 6-10
p.m. Friday 5-11 p.m. Saturday: 10a.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6p.m. Herndon Town Green, 777 LynnStreet, Herndon. Four-day outdoorfestival with three entertainmentstages, a carnival, two fireworksdisplays, Kid’s Alley with children’sart area, arts and craft show andmore! All ages. Visitwww.herndonfestival.net for moreinformation.
SUNDAY/JUNE 55K/10K Races. 7:30 a.m. . Herndon
Town Green, 777 Lynn Street,Herndon. A race that takes youthrough historic downtown Herndonduring the Herndon Festivalweekend. Both races are USATFCertified. For registration andinformation visitwww.herndonfestival.net.
MONDAY/JUNE 6
Great Falls Annual Charity GolfTournament. Hidden CreekGolf & Country Club Reston. Joinfor a morning or afternoon roundof golf and support our threeGreat Falls elementary schoolswhile you are at it. Opportunitiesfor sponsorships available! Formore information:www.celebrategreatfalls.org.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 11-12Lake Anne Chalk on the Water
Festival. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. LakeAnne Plaza, 1609 WashingtonPlaza, Reston. Chalk on the Wateris a two-day street-paintingfestival where participants willcreate amazing street art. Festivalgoers can purchase a “plot” ofbrick space on the plaza and paintto their hearts delight whateverflows from their imagination.Spots are limited for this event.Participants have a chance to wincash prizes for various categories,awarded by notable communityjudges. Register atwww.chalkonthewater.com.
Children ride the teacups at the 2014Herndon Festival. This year’s festivalwill take place June 2-5 at HistoricDowntown Herndon.
The chalk mural of Penny Hauffe. Hauffewon second place prize in the profes-sional artist category for her work inthe 2014 Chalk Festival at Lake AnnePlaza. This year’s festival will take placeJune 11-12.
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WEDNESDAY/APRIL 27The Big Read Herndon, Writing
the American Familia. 6-10 p.m.Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768Center St., Herndon. Meg Medinawith Special Guest KwameAlexander. Mayan dancer AcoatzinTorres will perform. Free. 703-956-9560. www.artspaceherndon.com.
THURSDAY/APRIL 28Dollars and Sense. 7 p.m. Reston
Regional Library, 11925 BowmanTowne Drive, Reston. A monthlybook discussion group that focuseson business leaders and markets.April’s title is “A Random Walk DownWall Street” by Burton Malkiel. 703-689-2700.
SATURDAY/APRIL 30Classic Cinema Series:
“Rashomon.” 2 p.m. RestonRegional Library, 11925 BowmanTowne Drive, Reston. AkiraKurosawa’s masterful period drama.Japanese with English subtitle.Adults. 703-689-2700.
2016 Reston Home and GardenExpo. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. RestonAssociation Headquartes, 12001Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. How-toworkshops and much more will beoffered throughout the day. Free.703-435-6530.
Bicycle Safety Rodeo. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Reston YMCA, 12196 Sunset HillsRoad, Reston. Children will complete8 safety stations and earn theirbicyclist’s license. Children mustbring their own bicycles and helmets.The Reston Bike Club will also bedoing bicycle & helmet [email protected] or 703-435-6577 for details.
Ride to Provide. 2 p.m. Reston TownCenter Pavilion. Join WashingtonRedskins’ Lorenzo Alexander andother teammates, mediapersonalities, healing militaryveterans, and hundreds of childrenand adults on the W&OD trail for ascenic bike ride. This fundraisersupports the ACES Foundation andhealing military heroes from Ride 2Recovery. Information andregistration at ridetoprovide.org.
SUNDAY/MAY 1Spring Backyard Burn Trail
Running Series. Lake FairfaxDrive, Reston. Five or 10-mile trailrunning race on some of the best trailnetworks in Northern Virginia. Race4 in a series of four. http://www.ex2adventures.com/byb-spring.php
March for Babies. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Reston Town Center, 11900 MarketSt., Reston. Enjoy a walk, picnic,music, and children’s activities tosupport March of Dimes.marchforbabies.com.
SUNDAY/MAY 1March for Babies. 10 a.m. Reston
Town Center, 11900 Market St.,Reston. Sign up to walk andfundraise at marchforbabies.org or
call 1-800-525-9255. Follow on onwww.facebook.com/marchofdimesmdnca andwww.twitter.com/MODMDNCA.
TUESDAY/MAY 3“Isis and Islam: How a Terrorist
Ideology Twists Religion.” 6:30-8 p.m. IIIT, 500 Grove St., Suite 200,Herndon. Dr. Asaad Al-Saleh fromIndiana University presents. 703-230-2846.
FRIDAY/MAY 6PACOdc Season Finale. 7:30-9 p.m.
United Christian Parish of Reston,11508 North Shore Drive, Reston.Pro Arte Chamber of Orchestra ofGreater Washington’s final concert.Free-$25. www.PACOdc.org. 571-483-8444.
SATURDAY/MAY 7At the Hop: Those Fabulous
Fifties! 4:30, 7:30 p.m. RestonCommunity Center, 2310 Colts NeckRoad, Reston. Bop to the beat of thefabulous 1950s as The RestonChorale steps back in time to thedays of sock hops, soda fountains androck and roll. Poodle skirts andgreased-back hair optional. $20-$25.www.restonchorale.org.
Pet Fiesta, 10 a.m-4 p.m. Pavilion ofReston Town Center, 11900 MarketSt., Reston. Super pet adoption,entertainment, exhibitors, pet rescueand nonprofit groups. Presented byGoodDogz.org. All on-leash petswelcome. Free admission, rain orshine. petfiesta.org.
SUNDAY/MAY 8“A Journey to Hope.” 8 a.m. 10 a.m.
King of Kings Lutheran Church, 4025Kings Way, Fairfax. This cantata,inspired by the great tradition ofAmerican spirituals, will take you ona journey. [email protected].
THURSDAY/MAY 12Reston Hospital Center’s Robot
Night. 6:30-8:30 p.m. RestonHospital Center Pavillion II Lobby,1850 Town Center Parkway, Reston.Meet the entire team using the daVinci XI technology. Hors d’oeuvresand beverages. For information,contact 703-689-9030.
Jimmy Robinson. 6:30 p.m. ArtSpaceHerndon, 750 Center St., Herndon.Virtuoso guitarist, one of the best inNew Orleans. $15.artspaceherndon.com. 703-956-9560.
FRIDAY/MAY 13Senior Tea. 1-2 p.m. ArtSpace
Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon.Visit the gallery and view the currentexhibit. Enjoy a cup of tea. Free. 703-956-9560.www.artspaceherndon.com.
SATURDAY/MAY 14Encore Chorale Spring Concert.
7:30 p.m. United Christian Parish,11508 North Shore Drive, Reston.Medley of romantic Rodgers and Hartpieces, blues favorites by HoagyCarmichael, and a rousing medley
from the Broadway show “Guys andDolls.” Free. encorecreativity.org.
SUNDAY/MAY 15Reston Community Orchestra. 4
p.m. Reston Community Center,2310 Colts neck Road, Reston.Concert features Juggler andComedian Jonathan Austin at free,family-friendly performance. Thishigh energy guest artist promises biglaughs and split second timing. Free.Limited seating.restoncommunityorchestra.org. 571-449-7095.
WEDNESDAY/MAY 18“The Supreme Court After Justice
Scalia.” 8 p.m. 1441 Wiehle Ave.,Reston. Dr. David Cole, George J.Mitchell Professor in Law and PublicPolicy at Georgetown University.Free. http://www.nvhcreston.org/.
FRIDAY/MAY 20
GRACE’s Festival Launch. 6:30 p.m.Reston Town Center, 12001 MarketSt. #103, Reston. Enjoy artsybeverages, savory creations, anamazing silent auction, and minglewith the artists in town for theweekend festival. $100.restonarts.org. 703-471-9242.
SATURDAY/MAY 21Northern Virginia Fine Arts
Festival – 25th Annual. 10 a.m.-6p.m. Pavilion, streets, and RestonTown Square Park. View andpurchase art from 200+ artists fromacross the nation and enjoy two daysof live performances, acclaimedchildren’s activities, and more. $5donation encouraged. Presented byGreater Reston Arts Center. 703-471-9242. restonarts.org.
Fish Fry and Yard Sale. 10 a.m.-4p.m. 11500 Leesburg Pike, Herndon.Sponsored by Dranesville Church ofthe Brethren and Salem Baptist
Church to benefit crisis in Nigeria.703-430-7872.dranesvillebrethren.org.
WEDNESDAY/MAY 25Color Me Happy. 7 p.m. Reston
Regional Library, 11925 BowmanTowne Drive. Relax, unwind, turnloose your inner artist and discoverthat coloring is for grown-ups, too.Choose from our collection ofintricate designs and bring them tolife with color. Coloring pages, pensand pencils provided, or bring yourown. Adults. 703-397-0420.
THURSDAY/MAY 26Dollars and Sense. 7 p.m. Reston
Regional Library, 11925 BowmanTowne Drive. A monthly bookdiscussion group that focuses onbusiness leaders and markets. May’stitle is “The Safe Investor” by TimMcCarthy. 703-397-0420.
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Encore Chorale will perform romantic pieces, blues andBroadway favorites on Saturday, May 14 at United Chris-tian Parish in Reston.
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opportunities for the 25th an-nual Northern Virginia Fine ArtsFestival. This signature commu-nity event is made possible withhelp from 500 volunteers fromthe greater Reston area and be-yond, including students fromcollege, high school, middleschool (with parent), corporateteams, and individuals who pro-vide their time – from a fewhours to a full day – to assistGRACE with the 2-day festival,May 21 and 22 at Reston TownCenter.
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Those who cannot volunteer butwish to support the event can doso through GRACE’s new Adopt-an-Artist campaign. For $100, do-nors can make a personal connec-tion to the festival that helps de-fray the costs of artist amenities,and receive appropriate recogni-tion for their support.
The 25th annual Northern Vir-ginia Fine Arts Festival is aneleven-block art walk filled withmore than 200 of the nation’s fineartists exhibiting and selling theirpaintings, photography, mixed-media, sculpture, jewelry, and finecraft. Entertainment includesdance performances, free art-mak-ing activities for families in thePavilion, periodic live music, andmore throughout the weekend.
The festival is open from 10 a.m.until 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 21,and 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. onSunday, May 22. A gate donationof $5 to GRACE provides a festivalprogram and dining certificates forlocal restaurants.
On the evening of Friday, May20 at Reston Town Center Pavil-ion, GRACE will present “artsybeverages and savory foodcreations,” plus a silent auction atthe Festival Launch Party. Ticketquantities are limited for thisspecial celebration and are now on
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GRACE is located at 12001Market St., Reston. Parking isfree in Reston Town Center’sseven multilevel garages. If tak-ing Metro, there is a bus thatruns every 20 minutes on week-ends from Wiehle-Reston Eaststation.
For more information, visitwww.restonarts.org, or [email protected], or callGRACE at 703-471-9242.
GRACE is a nonprofit 501(c)3organization. In addition to itsGRACE Art program that servesmore than 40 schools in the D.C.region, GRACE offers changingexhibitions of contemporary artat its gallery free to the public;as well as a diverse schedule ofeducational programs all yearround.
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Sports
The Langley girls’ la-crosse team seems tobe best known as a
prolific goal-scoring group. At12-0, the team has won 11games by a margin of at leastfive goals, and seven of theirwins came by double digits.What is not being discussed asmuch is the how the differen-tial is being held on the defen-sive side.
Junior goalie Megan O’Harahas quietly been leading a de-fensive unit that has only al-lowed 75 goals in12 games. SeniorM a c k e n z i eRegen, juniorAllie Leto, sopho-more Lilly Byrneand freshmanCharlotte Smithanchor a fero-cious defensiveline. Lauren Bell,Samantha Lee,Marina Carlucciand StephanieLong round outthe strong group.
O’Hara beganplaying in thefirst grade for Great Falls La-crosse coach Michelle Buller.
“I started out playing forGreat Falls Lacrosse because myolder cousins played and I wassick of soccer,” O’Hara said.“Coach Buller gave me an oldstick bag after a practice and Iwas hooked.”
O’Hara credits the coachingstaff with creating a team-firstmentality.
“Coach Maggie (Kovacs) andAnnie (Swanson) have brought
so much to the team this year,well beyond their lacrosse ex-perience,” she said. “They arecreative, keeping the practiceschallenging but also fun andthey build confidence in all theplayers. Coach Bucky (Morris)has personally been a hugehelp to me. He does goalie spe-cific drills with me and justbrings such a great spirit to theteam.”
Her greatest memory in herthree starting varsity years atLangley occurred just this year
during the Fairfaxgame on April 19.
“We won [20-2] and eventhough it was notparticularly close,it was the closestI’ve come to ashutout,” O’Harasaid. “After the fi-nal horn, theteam stormed thefield and tackledme in a hugegroup hug thatp r a c t i c a l l ybrought me tothe ground. They
were all screaming and yellingabout how well we all playedas a team. It’s moments like thatthat I play for, when we aren’t25 different girls but a singlefamily.”
In her spare time, O’Haraloves to bake – especially rhu-barb pie. The next time shemakes her favorite pie, she saysshe’ll be making at least two,so she can share the good foodwith the best family she knows:her team.
Goalie O’Hara helps Langleygirls’ lax start 12-0.
Team as a Family
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Langley goalkeeper Megan O’Hara and the Langleygirls’ lacrosse program started 12-0 this season.
“It’s momentslike that that Iplay for, whenwe aren’t 25different girlsbut a singlefamily.”—Langley goalkeeper
Megan O’Hara
Herndon Baseball to FaceWestfield Friday
The Herndon baseball team will travel to faceWestfield at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 29 as theHornets enter the second half of their Conference 5schedule.
Herndon concluded the first half of its conferenceschedule with a 2-1 road win over Robinson on April21. The victory improved the Hornets’ record to 10-4 overall and 2-3 in the conference.
Herndon faced Oakton on Tuesday, after TheConnection’s deadline.
South Lakes BaseballSnaps 5-Game Skid
The South Lakes baseball team defeated Fairfax 1-0 on April 19, ending a five-game losing streak thatstarted when the Seahawks were no-hit by Herndonon April 2.
The win improved South Lakes’ record to 8-7 over-all and 3-6 in Conference 6.
The Seahawks faced Yorktown on Tuesday, afterThe Connection’s deadline. South Lakes will hostMadison at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 29.
South Lakes Boys’ LaxImproves to 6-1
The South Lakes boys’ lacrosse team improved to6-1 and extended its win streak to five games with a16-1 road win over West Potomac on April 19.
After dropping to 1-1 with a loss to Stone Bridgeon March 31, the Seahawks defeated Yorktown,Madison, McLean and Langley before thumping theWolverines.
South Lakes faced Hayfield on Tuesday, after TheConnection’s deadline. The Seahawks will host rivalHerndon at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27.
Herndon Girls’ Lax EarnsFirst Wins
After dropping six straight to start the season, theHerndon girls’ lacrosse team earned back-to-backwins against Chantilly and Falls Church.
The Hornets captured their first win by beatingConference 5 foe Chantilly 14-13 at home on April19. Two days later, Herndon beat Falls Church 22-4.
The Hornets faced Robinson on Tuesday, after TheConnection’s deadline. Herndon will host Broad Runat 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 28.
Oakton Boys’ SoccerRemains Undefeated
The Oakton boys’ soccer team shut out Briar Woods3-0 on April 20 to improve to 8-0-1.
The Cougars will wrap up Conference 5 play witha home match against Westfield Thursday, April 28,at 7:15 p.m.
Madison Baseball ExtendsWin Streak to Nine
The Madison baseball team extended its win streakto nine games with a 16-5 victory over Fairfax onApril 21.
The Warhawks improved to 14-2 overall, 10-0 inConference 6 and remained unbeaten since return-ing from a spring break tournament in Florida.
Madison faced Washington-Lee on Tuesday, afterThe Connection’s deadline. The Warhawks have regu-lar season games remaining against South Lakes (Fri-day), Langley (May 3) and McLean (May 6) beforecompeting in the conference tournament, which isscheduled to begin May 12.
McLean Softball WinsFourth Straight
The McLean softball team defeated South Lakes5-0 on April 21, giving the Highlanders four straightwins. McLean’s win streak included a 1-0 victory overprivate school Bishop O’Connell on April 16.
With the win over South Lakes, McLean improvedto 13-3 overall and and 7-3 in Conference 13.
The Highlanders faced Langley on Tuesday, afterThe Connection’s deadline. McLean will hostYorktown at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 29.
Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection
Head coach Morgan Spencer and the SouthLakes baseball team will face Madison onFriday.
Antonio Menendez,seen earlier thisseason, and theHerndon baseballteam will faceWestfield on Friday,April 29.
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velopment is taking place near Metro railor other transit stations. “It’s not that Metrois too big to fail, it’s too important.”
TRANSPORTATION continued to be atheme with Supervisors Herrity and LyndaSmith providing pro and con argumentsabout the proposals to improve I-66, insideand outside of the Beltway. Smith expressedconcern that the project would be “worsethan the Beltway construction,” and meanmajor work at artery roads and intersectionslike Gallows Road, Nutley and Cedar Lane,disrupting the lives of many who “are al-ready major users of transit.” Herrity coun-tered that the congestion to I-66 could notgo unchecked, citing the improvement intravel times on the Beltway since the addi-tion of the Express Lanes. “These improve-ments will give people choices in transpor-tation and actually encourage transit usageand carpooling.”
Re-visiting an issue from last year’s event,Veatch asked for commentary from Super-visor Kathy Smith on the controversial pro-posed Meals Tax. Smith allowed that it wassomething that needed discussion. Smith,Herrity and several other supervisors ex-pressed concerned in this regard, indicat-
ing that a diversification of the revenuestream was critical. To considerable ap-plause, McKay spoke about “Richmond’sassumption of Northern Virginia’s wealth”when it comes to the state’s formula on pro-viding funding for Fairfax County schools.To keep looking to real estate taxes is “un-sustainable” said McKay.
One of the final questions was to Super-visor Herrity, asking him if he agreed thatdrug overdoses had become a “public healthcrisis.” “Yes,” was his immediate and suc-cinct response. “More of our citizens diefrom heroin overdoses than car accidents.”The supervisor noted that 75 percent ofheroin usage has been found to have startedwith the use of legitimately prescribeddrugs, often for pain from sports or otherinjuries. Herrity announced to the assem-bly that he would be hosting a Town Hallevent on the topic in early May.
With final thanks to attendees, LFI staff,sponsors and speakers, Veatch brought the2016 Leadership Fairfax Breakfast with theBoard of Supervisors to a close with a re-minder that the new LFI class year will be-gin in September with programs for currentleaders, emerging leaders, and thosetransitioning towards, or in retirement. Foremore details, go towww.leadershipfairfax.org.
State of the County Presented Over Breakfast
Photo by Andrea Worker/The Connection
Leadership Fairfax President and CEO Karen Cleveland, and FairfaxCounty Public Schools Superintendent Karen Garza listen as the FairfaxCounty Board of Supervisors offer their remarks on the school budgetprocess and whether school boards should be given taxing authorities toraise funds.
Viewpoints
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Open Space Forevercourse must now be preceded by the filing of spe-cific plans with the county, which will then be com-pared with the ‘Development Plans’ approved in1971,” said John McBride, Reston Association’s le-gal counsel.
“These plans are in the county zoning files andclearly limit use of the land to a golf course, openspace and driving range. Any change to these ap-proved plans will require amendment approval bythe Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The golfcourse owner had sought to avoid this requirementfor a plan amendment by seeking by-right use statusfor a number of residential and other uses.”
GANESAN CALLED it a “unique” year to be able tooffer the citizen of the year to Rescue Reston, itsBoard, and all citizens that became involved in Res-cue Reston’s efforts to help preserve Reston NationalGolf Course from development.
“Every year, we take this time to celebrate,” saidGanesan. “We do this by honoring the citizen of theyear. Through this we spotlight the work of volun-teer citizens and their actions. They are the heroesthat make Reston what it is.”
“Thousands of citizens united behind the RescueReston cause which resulted in a great public com-mon good for Reston,” he said. “Being an associa-tion of, by and for the citizens, RCA is proud to honorthis organization that represents a citizen-led move-ment.”
Connie Hartke, now president, and John Pinkmanwere two of the original founders of Rescue Restonin 2012.
“Connie Hartke, she’s a pit bull,” said Ganesan.“She takes on an issue and you can’t stop her.”
Hartke thanked the people of Reston that commit-
ted to the battle that she says is not over. She saidRescue Reston has received donations all the wayfrom Paris, and donations ranging from $1 to $2,000from individuals. Two businesses, Apex and Achieve-it, made $5,000 donations to Rescue Reston.
“We were up against an opponent that had threedifferent law firms working for them,” she said. “Theirunlimited budget for attorneys was met by our team.”
The Board includes Hartke; Joe Deninger, vicepresident – finance/treasurer; Robin Hogan, vicepresident – communications; Lisa White, vice presi-dent – technology; David Burns, director; JohnPinkman, director; and Ray Wedell, director.
“Look at the all the work we have done in thattime,” said Pinkman. “I thank you. My family thanksyou. I thank you for the future.
“I hope we don’t have to do this again in this life-time,” he said.
THE SECOND ANNUAL Golf Tournament andNature Hike is scheduled on Monday, Oct. 3, and theWalker Nature Center will sponsor the nature hikealong the course. Already 20 of last year’s businesssponsors committed to sponsor the event again thisyear.
She reminded everyone of Robert Simon’s com-ment about the golf course on Aug. 14, 2015.
“The Reston National Golf Course area should re-main as open space forever,” said Simon.
“Northwest Mutual invested in a golf course. A golfcourse is what they have,” said Hartke.
“Mr. Speaker,” said Connolly, “the efforts of Res-cue Reston on behalf of the greater Reston commu-nity are selfless undertakings which are truly wor-thy of our highest praise. I commend them on theiraward and ask my colleagues to join me in congratu-lating them.”
John Pinkman, founding mem-ber, Rescue Reston
“I’ve spoken here many times in the38 years I have lived here. This mightbe the best time.
“Look at all the community leaders wehave here… Look at all we have done ina short time.”
Ken Plum“I was but another citizen trying to
express my opinion. I want open spaceas you do, to keep the course open spacein the future. My being here is to saythank you.”
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Supervisor Cathy Hudgins, Rescue Reston’s foundingmember John Pinkman, Reston Association presidentEllen Graves, Del. Ken Plum and Rescue Reston Boardof Directors Hank Schonzeit.
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“The Supreme Court After Justice Scalia.” 8p.m. 1441 Wiehle Ave., Reston. Dr. David Cole,George J. Mitchell Professor in Law and PublicPolicy at Georgetown University. Free. http://www.nvhcreston.org/.
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The Herndon Adult Day Health Care Centerneeds a bingo caller and an art therapyassistant. For these and other volunteeropportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 orvisit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults andclick on Volunteer Solutions.
The Herndon Senior Center needs a volunteertrained in taking blood pressure, Social Visitorsand a Baked Goods Table Manager. For theseand other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions.
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Trinity Presbyterian Church , 651Dranesville Road, Herndon, has Sunday worshipservices at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Nursery andchildcare are provided and youth and adult Sun-day school classes are held prior, from 9:40-10:45a.m. 703-437-5500 or www.trinityherndon.org.
Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, UnitarianUniversalist Church, 1625 Wiehle Ave., Reston,holds weekly classes starting Sept. 12, Thursdays7-8:30 p.m., for the general public which use Bud-dhist teachings to practice meditation. $12.202-986-2257 or www.meditation-dc.org.
St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 1700 Wain-wright Drive in Reston, holds Sunday services at7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and contemporaryservice at 5 p.m. Nursery, Sunday school and adulteducation available. Morning prayer on Monday at9:30, Holy Eucharist Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. 703-437-6530 or www.stannes-reston.org.
Adult Sunday school will be held 9:30 a.m.Sundays at the Washington Plaza Baptist Churchat Lake Anne Village Center. The group is study-ing the Gospel of Mark. Services follow at 11 a.m.
HAVEN of Northern Virginia offers a vari-ety of free bereavement support groups, meetingon a weekly basis. Contact 703-941-7000 orwww.havenofnova.org for schedules and registra-tion information.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Wash-
ington and the Jewish Outreach Institute offer theMothers/Parents Circle, an umbrella of free edu-cational events and resources. Jewish rituals, ethicsand the creation of a Jewish home, regular meet-ings and group Shabbats and holidays. Participantsinclude Sha’are Shalom, Congregation Beth Emeth,Temple Rodef Shalom and the Jewish CommunityCenter of Northern Virginia. ShalomDC.org.
Epiphany United Methodist Preschool,1014 Country Club Drive, N.E. in Vienna, is nowenrolling 3- to 4-year-old students. 703-938-2391or www.epiphanypreschool.com.
Hope Fellowship Church will temporarily bemeeting at Woody’s Golf Range, 11801 LeesburgPike, Herndon. Sunday worship services for theSouthern Baptist church are at 10:45 a.m. Thepublic is invited to join a Bible believing, multi-ethnic/multi-cultural congregation, withBible-based sermons and uplifting music. 703-599-3527 or www.hopefellowshipchurchloudoun.org.
Knitters needed the first and third Wednes-days of the month, at 7 p.m., at St. Timothy’sEpiscopal Church, 432 Van Buren St., Herndon.The church’s Shawl Ministry is offering free knit-ting instruction while providing shawls, blanketsand other knitted items for people in need. No costand yarn can be provided. Email [email protected] or visit the Pastoral Care page atwww.saint-timothys.org.
Nondenominational Christian business-men meet for prayer, Biblical discussion andfellowship 7 p.m.
Fridays at Anita’s, 1051 Elden St., Herndon andnoon Thursdays at 555 Grove St., Suite 200,Herndon. Call 703-795-1257.
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