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Herndon HighHolds FallBand ConcertNews, Page 4

Herndon RotaryClub OpensLittle FreeLibraryNews, Page 3

Many ResidentsOppose NovemberElectionsNews, Page 3

Herndon High senior Christine Horton looks forward to theNov. 20 performance at the Virginia Music Educators Associa-tion conference in Norfolk. “There is a lot of pressure, but itis a great experience,” said Horton.

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The Shepherd’s Center ofOakton-Vienna has an urgent needfor volunteer drivers to take area seniorsto medical appointments and other ac-tivities. Opportunities to volunteer forother services are also available. Nolong-term commitment and hours areflexible to fit your schedule. We hopeyou can help. Visit our website atwww.scov.org or contact the VolunteerCoordinator at 703-281-5086 or [email protected].

The Kingstowne Center for Ac-tive Adults in Alexandria needs a VanDriver to take participants on outingsand an ESL Teacher. For these and othervolunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadultsandclick on Volunteer Solutions.

Meals on Wheels needs drivers inChantilly, Clifton, McLean and FallsChurch on Monday, Wednesday andFriday. Substitute drivers neededthroughout the county. For these andother volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults andclick on Volunteer Solutions.

The Wakefield Senior Center inAnnandale needs a Chair ExerciseInstructor,Spanish-speaking interpret-ers, an Experienced Canasta Player toteach participants, and certified instruc-tors for classes in Ballroom Dance andPilates. Volunteer instructor positionscould lead to part-time employment. Forthese and other volunteer opportunities,call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadultsandclick on Volunteer Solutions.

Fairfax County needs volunteers todrive older adults to medical appoint-ments and wellness programs; urgentneed in Reston area. For these and othervolunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadultsandclick on Volunteer Solutions.

The Annandale Adult Day HealthCare Center in Annandale needsSpanish-speaking social companionsand a licensed hair stylist to wash, cutand style hair for participants. For theseand other volunteer opportunities, call703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults andclick on Volunteer Solutions.

The Hollin Hall Senior Center inAlexandria needs a DJ to provide awide array of music from ballroom toline dancing, a Ballroom Dance Instruc-tor and a volunteer with basic carpentryskills to build a “Little Free Library,” forpeople to donate and borrow booksfrom. Center will provide plans andmaterials. For these and other volunteeropportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer So-lutions.

The Sully Senior Center inCentreville needs a certified personaltrainer twice a week, preferably withexperience working with older adults.For these and other volunteer opportu-nities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 orvisit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer So-lutions.

Korean Meals on Wheels needsKorean-speaking volunteers to delivermealsMonday, Wednesday and Fridayin Centreville, Reston and Annandale.For these and other volunteer opportu-nities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 orvisitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadultsand click on Volunteer Solutions.

Respite Care volunteers give fam-ily caregivers of a frail older adult awell-deserved break so they can goshopping, attend a doctor’s appointmentor just have coffee with a friend. Volun-teers visit and oversee the safety of theolder adult for a few hours each month.Support and training are provided. Con-tact Kristin Martin at 703-324-7577,TTY 711, [email protected].

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News

By Reena Singh

The Connection

Herndon’s town council heardfrom another crowd of resi-dents about proposedchanges to the town’s election

process.Residents for and against changes to the

number of years councilmembers and themayor serve and moving the election toNovember spoke out at Nov. 11 town coun-cil public hearing.

“Frankly, I feel these are two separate is-sues,” said former councilmember RichardDowner after thanking the town council forbringing up the potential changes. “I’m sorrythey got mixed together.”

The proposal changes the number of yearsthe town council and mayor serve - four -as well as staggers them so elections arestill held every two years. The vice mayorwill be decided by the town council everytwo years. Additionally, the proposalchanges the town elections from May toNovember.

According to Town Attorney RichardKaufman, the bill will go into effect nextJuly if both the town and General Assem-bly approve the proposal. Since there willbe no election in May, the next town elec-

tion will be held November 2016.“There has been some concern

about this transitional period,”said Kaufman.

He suggested that the councilchange the proposal so that it ei-ther starts earlier, makingcouncilmembers run for re-elec-tion early, or start it later so coun-cil has to run for re-election oncemore before the staggered changesbegin.

There were others who had con-cerns about moving the electionsto November.

“I strongly feel the electionshould remain in May,” saidDowner.

He said keeping it in May keepsthe town to one precinct and notget into “political clutter.”

Other residents, many of whomwere also former councilmembers,agreed.

“I’m very concerned that if youmove these elections to November,they will turn partisan, because inpast elections, we see more of apartisanship happening,” saidSteve Mitchell.

He supported having the terms

for councilmembers be every four yearsin staggered elections, but felt that themayor should still have to run for elec-tion every other year.

Former Herndon mayor SteveDeBenedittis wrote a letter to the towncouncil stating his opposition to all threeparts of the proposal.

“These changes would benefit politi-cians but would not benefit the Town ofHerndon citizens in any way,” he said.

He believes the proposal, if passed, willweaken the town’s election process.

“I ran in three locally-focused May elec-tions and proudly served three two-yearterms concurrently with the town coun-cil,” he wrote in the letter. “I never pro-posed changing the town’s electoral pro-cess not because ‘we’ve always done itthis way’ but because our current systemis the best of all possibilities that exist inVirginia. During my service I spoke tomany people but no voter ever told methat they wanted to vote less frequently.No citizen ever told me that the towncouncil should be less accountable to thetown they serve.”

The next public hearing on the pro-posal will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 25 in theCouncil Chambers. The town Council willnot approve of the proposal until afterthe Dec. 4 public hearing session.

For more information, visit https://www.herndon-va.gov/Content/Govern-ment/Town_Council/town_elections/default.aspx?cnlid=1347.

Herndon Town Council holds secondpublic hearing on town charter changes.

Many Residents in Opposition to November Elections

Photos by Reena Singh/The Connection

Residents poured into the council chamberto voice their opinion and find out whattheir neighbors think about proposedchanges to the town’s election process.

Herndon Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic

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By Ryan Dunn

The Connection

Despite cool weather, the Townof Herndon residents and mem-bers of the Herndon Rotary Club

assembled at downtown Herndon for thededication and unveiling of the RotaryClub of Herndon’s first Little Free Libraryon Saturday, Nov. 15. The Little Free Li-brary is a neighbor-to-neighbor sharingof books, and was made possible withthe support of local businesses and theRotary Club of Herndon. No library cardis necessary to participate in the pro-gram.

The Little Free Library (LFL) move-ment began in 2009 when Todd Bol ofHudson, Wis. built a model of a one roomschoolhouse as a tribute to his mother, aformer school teacher who loved read-ing. By January of 2014, the total num-ber of registered Little Free Libraries inthe world was estimated to be near

15,000, with thousands more being built.Herndon Rotary club member Richard

Downer welcomed everyone attending theSaturday dedication event. Downer ex-plained how he was inspired to propose theidea to members of the Herndon Rotary clubafter seeing a LFL in Carrollton, Ga., theprevious year. “I mentioned the idea toMayor Merkel and Mercia Hobson, a fellowHerndon Rotarian,” said Downer. “Theyboth thought it was a great idea for Herndonto have their first LFL on our Town Hall/W&OD Depot green.”

It was decided to make a weatherproofdesign using the colors of the historicHerndon Depot building. While MerciaHobson got applications approved, her hus-band Al Hobson worked on the lumbar do-nated by Bob Benedict. The structure is ADAcompliant, so a person using a wheelchairshould be able to reach the top shelf.

Owners of Green Lizard Cycling on LynnStreet, Beth and Dave Meyer, will help serveas custodians of Herndon’s first Little Free

Library. The library is in beeline view ofthe Green Lizard Cycling on Lynn Street.“It is an honor, we are excited to have afree library, and I think it is another greataddition to the community,” said BethMeyer. “The Little Free Library is an ex-citing new addition to the Herndon TownHall Plaza,” said Signe Friedrichs, Direc-tor of the Council for the Arts ofHerndon. “It tells the world that Herndonhas citizens such as Al and MerciaHobson and Richard Downer, and thenew librarian Beth Meyer, who care pas-sionately about the beauty of our town.I love it!”

Attending were Town of HerndonMayor Lisa Merkel, Vice Mayor JenniferBaker, and town council members GraceHan Wolf and Sheila A. Olem. Also at-tending was Katie Strotman, Deputy Di-rector of Fairfax County Library System.“I am so delighted to welcome the LittleFree Library concept to Herndon andthank the Rotary Club for their continu-ing support for childhood literacy andencouraging a love of reading,” said town

Rotary club holds dedication ceremony indowntown Herndon.

Herndon Rotary Club Opens Little Free Library

See Library, Page 5

Photo by Ryan Dunn/The Connection

Herndon resident Mercia Hobson,a member of the Herndon RotaryClub, with her husband Al Hobsonby Herndon’s first Little FreeLibrary (LFL). The LFL is located indowntown Herndon near the oldtown hall building at the corner ofElden and Station Streets.


Herndon TurkeyTrot 5K Race to BeHeld Saturday

Herndon Turkey Trot 5K Race willbe held on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 at4 p.m. at the Herndon CommunityCenter, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon.

Runners and walkers will take a funtrial 5K course, which winds aroundthe Herndon Centennial Golf Course.The race will begin at 4 p.m. Packetpick up and race day registration runsfrom 1:30-3:30 p.m. Long-sleevedSport Tek T-shirts guaranteed to thefirst 900 pre-registered runners. Shirtsmust be picked up the day of the race.Shirts will not be available after raceday. Refreshments, entertainment anddoor prizes will be available after therace to all runners.

Preregistration ends onFriday, Nov.21 at noon. Race day registration isfrom 1:30 – 3 p.m. in the HerndonCommunity Center Gym. Runners ofall ages are welcome to compete andprizes will be awarded to winnersmale and female in the following agegroups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 &over. Overall male and female winnerswill be given a Thanksgiving turkeywith all the trimmings. Registration iscurrently available at the HerndonCommunity Center and online atwww.active.com.

Pre-registration is $20 adult/youthwith a can of food through noon Nov.21. Race day registration is $25(adults) plus a can of food and $20youth (18 & under), plus a can of food.All food will be donated to LINK.

To learn more about the Town ofHerndon Parks and Recreation Depart-ment, visit at www.herndon-va.gov, orcall 703-787-7300.

Week in Herndon

By Ryan Dunn

The Connection

Herndon High School band wel-comed the community to at-tend a free concert theevening of Nov. 12 at Herndon

High School auditorium. The concert washeld to thank the community for generoussupport during the annual Tag Dayfundraiser. In September 2014, 150Herndon High School Band students wentacross Herndon for their annual Tag Dayevent, the biggest fundraiser of the year.Funds raised from the event will help payfor instructors, equipment, instruments,uniforms and other necessities to keep theschool band program running.

The concert featured selections from thewind ensemble’s upcoming Nov. 20 perfor-mance at the Virginia Music Educators As-sociation conference as well as the Pride ofHerndon Marching Band’s show titled “TheFinal Frontier.”

“I’m very excited about our upcoming per-formance at the Virginia Music EducatorsAssociation Conference in Norfolk,” saidband director Kathleen Jacoby. “Only threehigh school bands are selected to performeach year. The Wind Ensemble membershave been working since August to preparean hour’s worth of newly published music.The students have run their own sectionals,come in on teacher workdays, and spentmany extra hours polishing this program.”

The Virginia Music Educators Association(VMEA) is a nonprofit organization whosepurpose is to provide helpfulness to itsmembership and promote advancement ofmusic education through schools and edu-cational institutions. VMEA is an affiliatedstate unit of the Music Educators NationalConference: The National Association forMusic Education. “Being in the VMEA show

is a huge honor,” said Herndon senior Chris-tine Horton. “There is a lot of pressure, butit is a great experience.” Horton plays thetrumpet and is interested in studying mu-sic theory.

Herndon High Principal William Bates hasalso recognized the achievements by theHerndon High band. “I would like to con-gratulate our Pride of Herndon Wind En-semble on being selected to representFairfax County Public Schools at the VirginiaMusic Educators Association (VMEA) 2014

In-Service Conference,” said Bates. “Thissuperior group of student musicians con-sistently performs at an exceptional leveland regularly earns a status of Honor Band.The Herndon community is proud to claimthis group as our own and recognizes thatHerndon will be represented well. I wouldalso like to thank Mrs. Kathleen Jacoby,band director for her steadfast dedicationto building and sustaining a superior bandprogram. Her tireless efforts to support ourstudents are greatly appreciated by all inthe Herndon community.”

Herndon band students had a video con-ference with one of the composers, and aside by side rehearsal with the United StatesAir Force Band. Students and band leadersagree the process has improved both musicmaking and teamwork skills. In addition toKathleen Jacoby, the Nov. 12 concert hadseveral guest conductors including DouglasArmstrong, Sharon Bonneau, ChristopherCunningham, and Steven Jacoby.

Herndon resident Sharon Bonneau is ac-quainted with many of the students in theschool band, as she has been Director ofBands at Herndon Middle School since2001. “Almost every one of them are formerstudents of mine,” said Bonneau. In 2010,many of the current 10th grade band stu-dents went with Herndon MS band direc-tor Bonneau to the VMEA state music con-vention. “Usually this is a once in a lifetimeopportunity,” said Bonneau. “I am reallyproud for all of them.”

Before the Herndon Marching Band’sperformed the show “The Final Frontier”Herndon juniors Jacob Reeves and AimeeToner had the opportunity to perform soloperformances. Playing the flute, AimeeToner performed Joseph Spaniola’s “TheThree Graces.” Jacob Reeves displayed dex-terity as he performed Joseph Green’s theragtime “Xylophonia” with a xylophone,duck call and a siren whistle. Reeves looksforward to the VMEA concert. “I do notthink I or our band director could be anymore proud of the progress we have made,”said Reeves.

Herndon band performs free concert atschool before trip to Norfolk.

Herndon High Holds Fall Band Concert

Photos by Ryan Dunn/The Connection

Herndon High junior Jacob Reeves displayed dexterity as he performedJoseph Green’s the ragtime “Xylophonia” with a xylophone.

In addition to music from the Herndon High wind ensemble, the Nov. 12evening concert also featured a show by the marching band and colorguard.

News

On Nov. 12 there was a free eveningconcert at Herndon High Schoolauditorium. Pride of HerndonMarching Band’s show was titled“The Final Frontier.” Several guestconductors included music teacherChristopher Cunningham.


Barbiere-Rockholt EngagedMr. and Mrs. Richard Barbiere of Herndon announce the engage-

ment of their daughter, Michelle, to Daniel Rockholt, son of Mr. andMrs. Robert Rockholt, of Lake Monticello, Va.

The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of Herndon High School and is amusic specialist at the music school, Bach to Rock, in McLean. Thefuture groom is a 1994 graduate of Herndon High School and is cur-rently an automotive technician at the Stohlman Subaru dealership inHerndon.

A Fall 2015 wedding is planned.

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council member Grace HanWolf. “There are discussions aboutinstalling an additional LFL inTown and I would support and en-courage the idea, it is a veryHerndon thing to do, sharing yourfavorite books with friends andneighbors.” Wolf is looking to seeif another LFL can be installed atthe Herndon Community Center at814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon.

The Herndon Rotary club will bestewards of the Herndon LFL. In1939 the Rotary Club of Herndonwas established as a charter mem-ber of Rotary International. For the

Herndon Rotary ClubOpens Little Free Library

past 75 years the Rotary Club ofHerndon has served as a part ofthe Herndon community. The Ro-tary Club of Herndon sees theLittle Free Library as an extensionof their literacy efforts to all agegroups. For pre-kindergarten chil-dren the Rotary Club sponsors theDolly Parton’s Imagination Libraryprogram in Herndon zip codes20170 and 20171. The RotaryClub of Herndon meets Wednes-day mornings at Amphora Dinerat 1151 Elden Street at 7:30 a.m.and welcomes visitors to join forbreakfast and learn about ways toprovide service to Herndon andinternational projects of Rotary.

Photo by Ryan Dunn/The Connection

Herndon resident Mercia Hobson, a member of theHerndon Rotary Club, displays some books available atHerndon’s first Little Free Library on Saturday, Nov. 15.There are three shelves for donated books in the weather-proof box for books.

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By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum

State Delegate (D-36)

The Virginia General As-sembly adjourned itsregular session in early

March this year and immediatelywent into special session thatwhile still continuing has becomethe longest special session ever.The special session was neededto complete work on the biennialbudget and to fill judicial vacan-cies. While technically in specialsession, we actually only meet asan assembled body a few days ev-ery couple of months. We passeda budget but have had to reviseit because of declining state rev-enue. We considered expansionof Medicaid services in whatsome termed a “sham” session asthe majority party had indicatedits no-compromise opposition toclosing the coverage gap. Wefilled a number of judicial posi-tions although the drawn-outpolitical process of selecting

judges has made the flaws of thecurrent method painfully appar-ent. Since the legislature is insession, albeit a special session,the Governor is prevented frommaking judicial appointments. Asat the federal level, there isgridlock as Republicans fightamong themselves as to whoshould be appointed to thebench.

The necessity of revising a bud-get soon after its passage reflectswhat a report from Statelineterms “volatility” in income taxrevenue that is disproportionallyaffected by economic booms andbusts. The problem that Virginiaand other states are having is try-ing to predict revenues withstock market fluctuations andother cyclical events that are hav-ing a larger impact on incomesespecially for the wealthy caus-ing income taxes and capitalgains taxes to vary widely from

year to year. A report from Stan-dard and Poor’s Rating Servicesfound that overall revenues inthe top most income-tax-depen-dent states like Virginia havegrown only 5.25 percent since2009 compared to 9.32 percentin 1980-1989 and 5.7 percent in1990-1999.

Virginia’s effort to balance itsbudget is made more difficult bywhat the Commonwealth Insti-tute for Fiscal Analysis terms“willful ignorance” to recognizethe positive impact expandingMedicaid would have on thestate’s budget. At a recent State-wide Policy Summit I attendedthat the Institute sponsored, areport “RX for an Ailing Virginia:Budget Savings in ExpansionStates Can Happen in Virginia”was released. The report con-tends that 27 states and Wash-ington, D.C. have freed up pre-cious resources for critical needs

like education by closing theirhealth coverage gaps and savingmoney on medical care and thatsavings in Virginia could amountto $161 million. While propo-nents of Medicaid expansionhave contended that the programwould save states money, the evi-dence is now available from itsfirst year of implementation—Kentucky has saved $80 million,Arkansas $89 million and Michi-gan $100 million. Virginia wouldsave money by using federalmoney to replace state-fundedhealthcare programs.

Virginia taxpayers are the losersfor the state not recognizing anddealing with its systemic budgetchallenges and for its bull-headedness in not expanding itsMedicaid program. Responsibleleadership on the part of legisla-tors, not a protracted year-longlegislative session, is needed forthe Commonwealth.

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Opinion

There is a joy to shopping in localstores at the holidays, to participat-ing in community traditions andcelebrations, to walking along a

sidewalk with the streets decked out for theholidays, to being greeted by someone likelyto be the owner of the store, to finding giftsthat are not mass-produced.

One way to be sure holiday shopping comeswith some holiday spirit is to do a portion ofyour shopping in some of the area’s locally

owned stores. There is specialholiday ambiance available byshopping in the heart of a townthat is decked out for the sea-

son. Small retail shops are part of defining anycommunity. Their livelihood depends on thelivability and quality of the neighborhoodsaround them. A small business owner pays at-tention to every detail in his or her business ina way that is otherwise unmatched.

We all benefit when local stores thrive, whenlocal business districts beckon. An effort tosupport locally owned businesses has resultedin the recognition of Small Business Saturday,the Saturday after Thanksgiving, also calledShop Small. This year that day is Nov. 29.

Locally owned retail shops, services, restau-rants depend on vibrant local communities tothrive, and communities depend on those busi-nesses as well. Most small, locally owned busi-

nesses invest in community, helping to trans-form our towns and communities with a senseof place.

Frequently, it is the small retail person whois active in fundraising for local charities, ad-vocating for improvements, for fire and res-cue service, for local schools and in organiz-ing holiday events.

Local retail stores, mom-and-pop stores, facetough challenges right now. Competition frombig box stores and online sellers makes theholiday shopping season all the more impor-tant to locally owned retailers. But local fami-lies will literally spend millions of dollars toshop and exchange gifts during the next month,spending tens of millions of dollars in a vari-

Celebrate LocallyReston Holiday Parade. Friday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m.

Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston.Come for a full day of community, charity and cheerincluding the Gingerbread Man Mile & Tot Trot,Santa, tree lighting, sing along and horse-drawncarriage rides.

The Thanksgiving Story. Friday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m.Frying Pan Farm Park, 2309 West Ox Road,Herndon. Bring the family and holiday guests to thislively and interactive retelling of the ThanksgivingStory. After the show, stroll the park and visit ouranimals or take a ride on our carousel or wagonrides. Admission: $5 per person.

Shop Small, Saturday, Nov. 29, Small BusinessSaturday

Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights. Nowthrough Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, 5:30 p.m.Meadowlark Botanical Garden, 9750 MeadowlarkGardens Court, Vienna. A winter wonderland,including a flowing stream of softly glowing lights, atwo-story animated fountain and a GingerbreadVillage. Admission: $13 adults, $8 children ages 3-12; children under 3 are free. http://winterwalkoflights.com/

Herndon Towne Square Singers. Friday, Dec. 5,7:30-9 p.m. Herndon Community Center, 814

Ferndale Ave., Herndon. Annual holiday concertwith cider, cookies and sing-along carols. $12. 703-435-6800.

2014 Annual Reston Holiday Book Sale. Friday,Dec. 5, 7:30-9 p.m. 10 a.m. - 5p.m. Reston RegionalLibrary, 11925 Bowman Towne Center, Reston.Books, gifts, and surprises to delight readers of allages.

Reston Jingle on Lake Anne. Saturday, Dec. 6, 11a.m. Lake Anne Plaza, 1609 Washington Plaza,Reston. Community organizers and plaza retailerswill host a variety of festive activities ranging from aspecial visit from Santa (arriving on a lake barge),strolling carolers, a petting zoo, music, winetastings, merchant specials, children’s crafts, cookieand ornament decorating, holiday arts and craftsmarket, holiday entertainment and more.

Herndon Towne Square Singers. Saturday, Dec. 6,7:30-9 p.m. Herndon Community Center, 814Ferndale Ave., Herndon. Annual holiday concertwith cider, cookies and sing-along carols. $12. 703-435-6800.

Herndon Holiday Homes Tour. Saturday, Dec. 6,10 a.m.-4 p.m. Herndon Community Center, 814Ferndale Ave., Herndon. Tour five different homesthat are decorated for the holidays. $15-$20. http://www.herndon-va.gov/

Small businessSaturday isn’t enough;don’t wait until then,and don’t stop after that.

Why Shop Small? Shop Large Locally

ety of places.Everyone will do some of their shopping at

the mall. Everyone will do some shoppingonline. Many will answer the call of the bigbox. But local shoppers should be sure to savesome shopping time and dollars for local stores.Spend some time shopping in your own com-munity, and also plan an excursion to a nearbytown to check out the local businesses andholiday spirit there.

The Connection is participating in Shop Small2014, email [email protected] find out more.

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By Marilyn Campbell

The Connection

Maureen Kleinman wanderedfrom booth to booth, speak-ing with representativesfrom schools that cater to

students who have special needs. She askedquestions about each school’s resources andenvironment.

“I have been home schooling my daugh-ter for 5 years,” said Kleinman, an Arling-ton mother. Her daughter is 11 years oldand her son is 9. “I want to find a schoolwhere my daughter’s educational needs willbe met, but also where her social and emo-tional needs will be met.”

Kleinman was one of hundreds of localparents who attended the

eighth annual Exceptional Schools Fair.The event is considered a clearinghouse forthe region, a place where parents of chil-dren think and learn differently (regardlessof their disability) can come and find theschools that are right for their children.

More than 30 schools from the mid-At-lantic region sent representatives to showwhat their schools have to offer and answerquestions from parents. The event was heldat American University in D.C., November16.

The fair was founded by Bekah Atkinson,

director of admissions at the Sienna School,to provide a resource for parents whose livesliterally changed overnight, or the momentthey learned their children have a specialneed. The fair is a forum for parents to ex-

plore educational options for their children.Atkinson is clear, however, that it is not aforum for diagnosis or advice, but simply ahelpful resource for parents who are facingan unknown future for their children, edu-

Exceptional Schools Fair offers parents achance to learn more about schools fortheir children with special needs.

An Exceptional Education

cationally, financially and emotionally.“We have families coming from all over,”

said Tara Nappi, director of teacher educa-tion and curriculum development at Com-monwealth Academy in Alexandria. “Theyare looking for a place where their childrenfeel safe.”

EVENT ORGANIZERS described the fairas an empowering day for parents who mayfeel isolated by their child’s diagnosis.

“The Exceptional Schools Fair is a mo-ment for families to see and learn that theyhave options; that they are not, in fact, iso-lated; that there are professional educatorswho are passionate about what they do intheir school,” said Atkinson.

“Whether [the need] is academic or so-cial, it’s so incredibly important that youwork with professionals who understandyour child and who are willing to collabo-rate with other professionals like speechtherapists, occupational therapists and psy-chologists,” said Lois McCabe, head ofschool for the Diener School in Potomac,Md.

For more information on schools thatwere part of The Exceptional Schools Fair,visit www.exceptionalschoolsfair.com.

Photo by Marilyn Campbell

Muriel Jeddlicka (left), admissions director of Oakwood School inAnnandale, was on hand at The Exceptional Schools Fair to share infor-mation with parents.

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By Andrea Worker

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Meteorologists aroundour region havebeen gleefully talk-

ing about the earlier-than-nor-mal return of Polar Vortex-likeweather for weeks, but the fore-cast for the Reston Town Cen-ter Ice Skating Pavilion this pastweekend was appropriatelychilly, with brilliant blue skiesoverhead, holiday decorationsall round, and buckets of fun onthe ice.

The 2014-2015 winter skat-ing season in the outdoor rinkis underway, to the delight ofskaters of all ages and all levelsof proficiency, from near andfar. From November untilMarch, the Pavilion manage-ment offers a variety of skatingoptions and atmo-spheres. Saturdaymornings are a greattime to bring theyoung ones (and theyoung-at-heart) to thePavilion, when car-toon characters sharethe ice from 11 a.m. –1 p.m. If you’re look-ing to combine yourgliding with some up-tempo music and afew dance moves, thenthe Friday night “Rockn Skates” might beyour time on the ice.Thursdays are CollegeNights, when studentswith I.D. save $2 from6 - 9 p.m.

There’s also plentyof ways to learn orimprove on your skat-ing abilities. The IceSkating School at the RTC IceSkating Pavilion offers lessonsfor skaters from 2 and half yearsold and up following the U.S.

als and fundraising opportuni-ties. This year’s annual celebra-tion of outdoor skating will takeplace on Saturday, Nov. 22,from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Freeand open to the public, “Ele-ments at the Center – Skatingwith Style,” will feature perfor-mances by local figure skatersand skating teams, as well asan on-ice fashion show high-lighting local retailer Athleta’swinter activewear. The rink willre-open for public skating at12:45 p.m.

With so many options and somuch to do, surrounded by theofferings of “urburb” RestonTown Center, there’s no excusenot to come down and join inthe fun – even if that just meanswatching the action from thesidelines with a cup of hotchocolate in hand. Check outwww.restontowncenter.com forall the pertinent information.The Pavilion Office and skateshop are located at 1818 Dis-covery Street, Reston.

Round and round and round we go! Skaters enjoying winter fun at the Reston TownCenter Ice Skating Pavilion.

Ready for Winter Skating Fun in Reston Town Center

From left — Rylee McKeon, James Drasbeck andCaroline Drasbeck from Great Falls, decided that liter-ally sticking together was the best way for everyone tostay upright on the ice. Their theory seemed to work.

“I think I’m ready for the Disney Ice Show,” said MaxSabio, 8, of McLean after his first time on the rink. Hisdad, Fernando, looked less convinced, but nonethelessencouraging. Pictured, from left, with brother Jack, 10,and sister Lila, 5, Max thinks that Scrooge McDuckwould be the right choice of characters for him. Lilavoted for a dolphin while Jack went with that oldstandby, Mickey Mouse.

the Skating School is alsooffering its Center IceAcademy (CIA), “for skat-ers ready to take theirskating to the next level.”Membership in the CIAincludes up to 12 grouplessons, 15 free practicesessions, priority access toSunday morningfreestyle/private lessonsessions, the ability tomove up through levelswithout re-registering,and more.

The Skating School alsofacilitates registrationwith instructors for pri-vate lessons.

Through their websitea twww.rtclearntoskate.com,skaters seeking individu-alized instruction cancontact a teacher directly,

or use the website to be matchedwith an instructor.

The Pavilion is also available forbirthday, group and private rent-

Ferdinand Guevarra of Herndon introducesdaughter Madeleine, 2, to the joys of iceskating. The youngster never wanted offthe ice, but kindly allowed Dad to occa-sionally give her brother, Gabriel, 4, aturn…and Dad a chance to straighten up!

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Although Potter’s Fire isbarely a year old, they arealready veterans of the

holiday season.The potters and glazers in the

shop are busy creating holiday din-nerware and their popular mugsfor gift givers who love to buy lo-cal.

“We have two new lines of din-nerware that will be unveiled thisweekend,” said Chief PotterMichael Faul last week.

The designs for the dinnerwarehas changed a few times, but theyfeature a deep swirl in the middle.One line is plain white while theother is glazed in a style he called“heirloom.”

“We’re also doing a Christmas setthat will be all hand engraved withwords like ‘believe’ and ‘rejoice,’and a smaller set with all the titlesof Jesus Christ like King of Kings,

Lord of Lords,” he said.Clay Boss Olivia Di Besigno was

placing some of those Christmassets in the kiln on Thursday, Nov.13.

“Right now, we’re just trying toget stuff ready for the show thisweekend,” she said.

Also new to the season are clayluminaries, vase shaped vesselswith holes in it that can be stuffedwith Christmas lights or filled witha pillar candle. The light shinesthrough, creating patterns on thewall.

“We have them in large, mediumand small, and they are designedto work as a sculptural arrange-ment,” he said.

In addition to the holiday itemscurrently being created, the studiowill be converted into a holidayworkshop on Dec. 19, 20, 22 and23.

“We’re going to have carolers outfront and snacks for the kids,” hesaid.

There will be two kiln unloadingson the 20th, and the last day to buyin store until Jan. 5 is the 23rd.

“The whole day is going to be-come pure retail,” he said.

In addition to the new, specialholiday items, the potters are busymaking plates, large serving bowls,and what Faul calls “baby me andmake me feel better” mugs. He saidmany people seem to buy them

when they are sick and that theyare a perfect vessel for those wholike large cups of tea.

Hand builder Kacey Boyce wasfinishing a batch of tankards withMarta Campbell. She has beenworking with the shop since thesummer.

“It took me a really long time tofinish my fine arts degree, and I justgraduated in May,” she said. “I wasable to get an art job right out ofart school.”

Only 10 to 15 percent of all salescome from walk-ins. Most of theshop’s sales are generated via so-cial media and the online shop.

“We shipped to guys out in Af-ghanistan,” Faul said. “We shippedout to California, to Portland.”

He said they have shipped theirgoods out to Seattle as recently asthis month.

Regular shipping online for theholidays can be done up to Dec. 17and expedited shipping can be or-dered as late as the Dec. 24.

Studio hours are Tuesday toThursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30p.m.

More information can be foundon their website http://www.pottersfire.com or theirFacebook page https://www.facebook.com/pottersfire.

Potter’s Fire All Fired Up for the HolidaysBusiness gearsup for the seasonwith special holi-day dinnerware.

Potter’s Fire Chief Potter Mike Faul holds one of the din-nerware platters that are special to this holiday season.

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All of Janette Lew’s andBrooke Goad’s best ideasstart with wine. The two

created The Soap Engineers, a lo-cal company that features highquality bath and body products,after the two chatted over happyhour about their mutual love formaking handmade bath salts andfizzies.

“Brooke and I are engineers byday and soap makers by night,”said Lew, Fairfax.

The company has not eventurned a year old yet and the prod-ucts are still being created in theirhomes - in Reston and Fairfax - butthe two have already created anextensive line of moisturizingsoaps, body scrubs, bath truffles,shaving soap and aromatherapyessential oils.

Their first market was at BethelUnited Methodist in Woodbridge,but their products are found fre-quently at their Lake Anne Farm-ers Market booth on Sundays. Theyalso recently signed on to havetheir products sold at Lake AnneFlorist and The Crow’s Nest in Oak-land, Md.

“I never thought I would sell anyof the stuff I made,” said Brooke,Reston. “It’s a great way to get to-

gether with friends and have agood time.”

Brooke’s husband, Andrew, hasbeen a part of the business as wellsince the beginning. He helps toorder material, transport theirgoods and get the word out aboutthe business. Brooke joked that healso loved to test out the products.

“I think what we hope to do isprovide an experience,” he said.“We hope to connect with our cus-tomers.” Although the business hasnot been through a winter holidayseason, they are currently gearingup based on their Mother’s Daysales in May. Since each loaf ofsoap - before cut into bars - takesabout a month to cure, creatingtheir most popular products takeadvance planning. In Lew’s homein Fairfax last week, Brooke madetwo loaves of Tropical Retreat, aspa-like calming blue soap packedwith moisturizing oils andsprinkled with a little glitter pig-ment on top to make the soap re-semble ocean waves.

Meanwhile, Lew made a batch ofGreen Tea and White Pear sugarscrub in a similar calming blue hue.Also in the range of scrub scentsare Sweet Poppy, Coffee Cake and

Spice and Citrus Heaven. The scrubacts as both an exfoliant and mois-turizer. By the time it is washed off,hands are both smooth and soft.

“I use our sugar scrubs all thetime in the shower,” said Brooke.

She said that the manliest of menhave tried it with rave reviews - toeveryone’s surprised.

“Most people who have tried itend up buying it,” said Andrew.

Like the handmade bath and andbody store Lush, they sell their ownbath bombs, but theirs comes witha ball of moisturizers inside. Forthose familiar with Lush, Lew andBrooke describe it as a combina-tion of the bath bomb - which fizzesin the bath - and a bath melt -which moisturizes the skin.

“You can even cut it in half if youhave a normal sized tub,” saidBrooke. Custom baskets are alsoavailable for request.

More information about theirproducts and the company can befound at https://w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /TheSoapEngineers.

Those who want to buy the prod-ucts online can go to https://w w w . e t s y . c o m / s h o p /TheSoapEngineers.

The Soap Engineers Are a Hit at Lake AnneBusiness com-bines sciencewith a love forpampering.

Jeanette Lew and BrookeGoad with their lavenderand rose scented soaps. Thetwo are co-owners of TheSoap Engineers.

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THURSDAY/NOV. 20“The Nutcracker.” 1 p.m. Classical

Ballet Theatre, 320 Victory Drive,Herndon. A great opportunity toexpose young children to theperforming arts with this classicshow.

FRIDAY/NOV. 21Thanksgiving Centerpieces. 7-8:30

p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450Glade Drive, Reston. Make abeautiful centerpiece with nativeplant materials and some simplenapkin rings for your Thanksgivingtable. Enjoy music, mulled cider andseasonal treats as we work. Allsupplies provided. When makingreservations, include the number ofpeople and how many centerpiecesyou wish to make. Reservationsrequired by Nov.18. Fee: $20/centerpiece RA members $25/centerpiece Non-members. For moreinformation, [email protected], or call703-476-9689 and press 5.

SATURDAY/NOV. 22Turkey Trot 5K. 1:30 p.m. Herndon

Community Center, 814 FerndaleAve., Herndon. The race will beginat 4 p.m. but registration begins at1:30 p.m. Online registration isrecommended. $20-$25. herndon-va.gov.

FRIDAY/NOV. 28Reston Holiday Parade. 11 a.m.

Reston Town Center, 11900 MarketSt., Reston. Come for a full day ofcommunity, charity and cheerincluding the Gingerbread Man Mile& Tot Trot, visits and photos withSanta, tree lighting, sing along andhorse-drawn carriage rides.

The Thanksgiving Story. 11 a.m.Frying Pan Farm Park, 2309 WestOx Road, Herndon. Bring the familyand holiday guests to this lively andinteractive retelling of theThanksgiving Story. Gleemania’sSue Cournoyer entertains andinforms while engaging everyone.After the show, stroll the park andvisit our animals or take a ride onour carousel or wagon rides.Admission: $5 per person.

Gingerbread Man Mile (for kids!).8 a.m. Reston Town Center, 11900Market Street, Reston. Run Run asfast as you can and CATCH theGingerbread man! Free registration,but donations benefit Neediest Kids.Registration and information atwww.prraces.com/gingerbread/.

SATURDAY/NOV. 29Turkey Trail. 11 a.m. - Noon. Walker

Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive,Reston. Sharpen your skills of logicas you follow the clues left from a“wild” turkey to see where they leadyou. Discover more about thesefascinating birds. All ages.Reservations required by Nov. 24.Fee: $5/person RA members “ $7/person Non-members. For moreinformation, [email protected], or call703-476-9689 and press 5.

Special family-friendly events going on this month that will put you in theholiday spirit.

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THROUGH SUNDAY/NOV. 30Colorful Life. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Hunters

Woods Exhibit, 2310 Colts Neck Rd,Reston. Acrylic Paintings on Canvasby Suping Ji. 703-476-4500.

Flight of the Month at the TastingRoom Wine Bar & Shop. RestonTown Center, 11900 Market Street,Reston. Harvest to Hearth – tastefour wines that pair perfectly withThanksgiving dinner. Receive abottle/case discount. $12/flight. 703-435-3553www.thetastingroomwinebar.com.

Ladies’ Month at MidtownJewelers. Reston Town Center,11900 Market Street, Reston. Comein and receive your gift bag with apearl bracelet, jewelry cleaner, andgift certificates ($100 value). All weask that you take your time andchoose at least two items from ourshowcases to add to your wish list.703-707-9663.www.midtownjewelers.com.

Rumors of Another World. JoAnneRose Gallery, Lake Anne Plaza,Reston. An exhibit of poured, notpainted, works by Cape Breton Is.artist Celeste Friesen. Free flowingpaint and mixed media createunusual abstract patterns and colorsin these paintings.artworksbyceleste.com

THROUGH MONDAY/DEC. 1A Cape Breton Discovery. 9 a.m.-9

p.m. Jo Ann Rose Gallery, 1609Washington Plaza N, Reston. CelesteFriesen-Nikkel exhibits her award-winning acrylic and mixed mediawork in this November exhibit. 703-476-4500.

Chilly Chewbacca, SnowStormtroopers, and FrozenFett. Reston Town Center, 11900Market Street, Reston. Celebrate thecoming of winter with the art of StarWars! These new originals andlimited editions are perfect holidaygifts. 703-478-0778.www.artinsights.com.

THROUGH SATURDAY/JAN. 3, 2015LineWorks: Drawing Redefined

Exhibit at GRACE. 6 - 8 p.m.Reston Town Center, 11900 MarketStreet, Reston. Thematic multi-mediaworks by five artists, Lee Gainer,Sarah Irvin, Nikki Painter, FoonSham, and Sarah Weinstock.703-471-9242. www.restonarts.org.

THURSDAY/NOV. 20Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m.

Reston Regional Library, 11925

The Travelers features Norman Wright and Kevin Church,two legendary bluegrass musicians, who have played withmany of the top bluregrass bands over the past couple ofdecades. They are a true traditional bluegrass band withstellar vocal harmony and stunning work on wood andstrings. See them play Nov. 22 at Holy Cross LutheranChurch in Herndon.


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Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Join usfor stories, songs and finger-plays.Age 2 with adult.Kids’ Graphic Novel Book Club.4 p.m. Reston Regional Library,11925 Bowman Towne Drive,Reston. Join us for discussions of thebest in graphic novels. This month’stitle is “The Discovery of America” byGeronimo Stilton. Books are availablefor checkout at the Children’s desk.Ages 8-10.

From Sputnik to the Silver Line:High Technology in the DullesCorridor. 7-9 p.m. Jo Ann RoseGallery, Reston Community Center atLake Anne. A fascinating look at thedevelopment of the high-techcorridor from Tysons to DullesAirport. Learn how this area becamea leader in defense contracting,computer innovation, andtelecommunications.

FRIDAY/NOV. 21Great Decisions Series. 2 p.m.

Reston Regional Library, 11925Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Aroundtable discussion about the U.S.foreign policy process. November’stopic is U.S. Trade Policy. Discussionmaterials will be available two weeksbefore the event.

SATURDAY/NOV. 22The Travelers. 7:30 p.m. Holy Cross

Lutheran Church, 1090 SterlingRoad, Herndon. The Travelersfeatures Norman Wright and KevinChurch, two legendary bluegrassmusicians, who have played withmany of the top bluregrass bandsover the past couple of decades. Theyare a true traditional bluegrass bandwith stellar vocal harmony and

stunning work on wood and strings.Admission: $15.

“Factory Man.” 11 a.m. BelfortFurniture, 22250 Shaw Road,Building 3, Dulles. John Bassett,chairman of Vaughan BassettFurniture and his son, Wyatt Bassett,CEO will discuss the book, “FactoryMan” and their battle to fightoffshoring to save manufacturing jobsin their small town of Galax, Virginia.

MONDAY/NOV. 24Terrific Twos. 11 a.m. Herndon

Fortnightly Library, 768 CenterStreet, Herndon. Reading and singingabout sharing and caring with familyand friends. Age 2 with adult.

MONDAY/NOV. 26Community Interfaith

Thanksgiving Eve Service. 7:30p.m. United Christian Parish, 11508North Shore Drive, Reston.Participants will include leaders ofADAMS (All Dulles Area MuslimSociety), the Shoreshim Community,St. John Neumann Catholic Churchand the United Christian Parish. StateSenator Janet Howell, VirginiaDelegate Ken Plum, and FairfaxCounty Supervisor Cathy Hudginswill also take part. The UnitedChristian Parish is an ecumenicalchurch uniting four denominations:United Methodist, PresbyterianChurch (USA), United Church ofChrist, and Christian Church(DIsciples of Christ).www.unitedchristianparish.org.

SATURDAY/NOV. 29Cooking Class at Il Fornaio. 12 p.m.

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South Lakes’ Wickman to Run forNortheastern UniversitySouth Lakes senior Delaney Wickman signed a National Letter ofIntent with Northeastern University on Friday, Nov. 14. Wickman, asprinter with the SLHS track team, is a nine-time All-State athleteand 12-time Liberty Conference champion in track and field. Shefinished sixth in both the 200 meters and 400 meters at the 6Astate championships last season. Also pictured are Wickman’sparents and South Lakes track and field coach Scott Raczko.

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Taylor Stone is a life-long fan ofthe Louisville Cardinals. Lastweek, she took the next step inbecoming a student-athlete at

the university, as well.Stone, a senior at Herndon High School,

signed a letter of intent to play field hockeyfor the University of Louisville, where shewill join a program that produced a 15-6record during the 2014 season.

Stone helped lead the Herndon fieldhockey program to its best season in morethan three decades. The Hornets finished19-3 and won the Conference 5 champion-ship, beating defending state championWestfield 3-2 in the tournament final. It wasHerndon’s first conference/district titlesince 1979. The Hornets fell one win shy ofstates, losing to Fairfax in the region semi-finals for the second consecutive season.

Stone finished with 23 goals and 20 as-sists in 2014. For her efforts, she was named6A North region Player of the Year.

Stone recently participated in a Q&A withThe Connection.

❖Connection: What made Louis-ville the right choice for you?

Stone: My Dad grew up in Louisville andmy Grandparents are still there. We havealways been Cards fans. I always knew thatI wanted a big sports school. I wanted aschool that was competitive, and with Lou-isville now in the ACC it shows how badlythey want to compete. But I was most im-pressed with the commitment that Louis-ville has to women’s sports. Field hockeyhas its own stadium and gets treated as wellas any other sport. Every sport is importantat Louisville and I felt that commitment.

❖Connection: When did you real-ize you wanted to be a Cardinal?

Stone: (see picture) The final decisionwas difficult as I was looking at a couple ofother great schools. I had a brief momenton a plane ride back from my last recruit-ing trip my junior year, where I put every-thing into perspective and realized thatLouisville was the only place I could seemyself. I have always been a Cardinal fanand I really felt a connection with the coach-ing staff.

❖Connection: You were named 6ANorth Region Player of the Year.What does that honor mean to you?

Stone: It is a great honor, but to me it is ateam honor. Our team accomplished thingsthat no other field hockey team has atHerndon High School and, really, only theboys’ basketball team has in the last fewyears. I am sure that this award is due tohow well our team did. There were greatperformances on our team and our defense

was a key to our success. It means a lot tome that I was selected in this pool of greatplayers.

❖Connection: At what age did youstart playing field hockey?

Stone: Fourth grade, 9 years old.

❖Connection: When did you real-ize playing Division I field hockeywas an option for you?

Stone: The summer before my freshmanyear I made the National Futures Tourna-ment, which is the first step in the USA FieldHockey pipeline. I was 14 years old andcollege coaches came to watch a tourna-ment.

❖Connection: What is your favor-ite memory from playing fieldhockey at Herndon?

Stone: No question, the feeling when theclock ran out and we had finally beatenWestfield for the Concorde Conferencechampionship. Hugging all of my team-mates, especially the seniors. Herndon wonfive games the year before we got to schooland had not won a conference game in yearsand there we were in our senior year aschampions. None of us will ever forget beat-ing great Chantilly and Westfield teams onback-to-back nights.

❖Connection: What are you mostlooking forward to about going tocollege?

Stone: I think I can get better and I knowthat Louisville will have every resource tohelp me be the best player I can be. Louis-ville has a very good program and I am look-ing forward to joining such a great family.

❖Connection: Who is your favor-ite music artist? Why?

Stone: Rascal Flatts; I’ve always lovedtheir music, and their songs never get old.

❖Connection: What is your favor-ite movie? Why?

❖Connection: Are you a pro sportsfan? If so, who are your favoriteteams?

Stone: I will always be a Cub fan, but Ireally like college sports more and my fa-vorite team … the Louisville Cardinals.

— Jon Roetman

Q&A: Herndon’s Taylor Stone Signs with LouisvilleSenior named6A North regionfield hockey Playerof the Year.

Herndon senior Taylor Stone on Nov. 12signed a letter of intent to play fieldhockey at the University of Louisville.Also pictured, from left, are Stone’ssister, Sammy, her mother, Carolyn, andher father, Billy, via Gmail video chatfrom his office in New York.

Taylor Stonehas longbeen a fan ofthe LouisvilleCardinals.

Stone: ‘Miracle;’ I love inspiring storiesand sports movies, so ‘Miracle’ fit the bookperfectly.

❖Connection: What is your favor-ite food?

Stone: Hummus and Falafel.

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Jimmy Gaudreau & Orrin Star.7:30 p.m. Holy Cross LutheranChurch, 1090 Sterling Road,Herndon. Orrin is an award winningguitar flat picker and Jimmy is amaster of the mandolin as well ashaving been a member of theCountry Gentlemen and Chesapeake,just to name drop. Admission: $15.

SUNDAY/NOV. 30Mini-Train Rides. 12 - 4 p.m. Reston

Town Center, 11900 Market Street,Reston. Departures in front ofTalbots on Market Street. Donatedproceeds benefit local charities.www.restontowncenter.com/holidays.

Wine Dinner at Il Fornaio. 5:30p.m. Reston Town Center, 11900Market Street, Reston. Five-courseItalian feast paired with wine. $65.Tax and gratuity not included.Reservations [email protected]. 703-437-5544.

MONDAY/DEC. 1-WEDNESDAY/DEC. 31La Lumiere DuBois. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Hunters Woods Exhibit, 2310 ColtsNeck Road, Reston. An exhibit of thecolorful nature photographs ofaward-winning artist, MichaelDuBois. 703-476-4500.

MONDAY/DEC. 1-MONDAY/JAN. 5Annual “Gifts from the HeART” to

Benefit Reston Interfaith. 9a.m.-9 p.m. Jo Ann Rose Gallery,1609 Washington Plaza N, Reston.Sales of original works of art in manymediums will benefit Cornerstones.703-476-4500.

THURSDAY/DEC. 42014 Annual Holiday Book Sale.

10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Reston RegionalLibrary, 11925 Bowman TowneCenter, Reston. Books, gifts, andsurprises to delight readers of allages— children and

teens included. A special bonus— you’rehelping support the library too.

FRIDAY/DEC. 5Towne Square Singers. 7:30-9 p.m.

Herndon Community Center, 814Ferndale Ave., Herndon. Annualholiday concert with cider, cookiesand sing-along carols. $12. 703-435-6800.

2014 Annual Holiday Book Sale.10 a.m. - 5p.m. Reston RegionalLibrary, 11925 Bowman TowneCenter, Reston. Books, gifts, andsurprises to delight readers of allages— children and

teens included. A special bonus— you’rehelping support the library too.

SATURDAY/DEC. 6Jingle on Lake Anne. 11 a.m. Lake

Anne Plaza, 1609 Washington Plaza,Reston. Community organizers andplaza retailers will host a variety offestive activities ranging from theever popular special visit from Santa(arriving on a lake barge), strollingcarolers, a petting zoo, music, winetastings, merchant specials, children’scrafts, cookie and ornamentdecorating, holiday arts and craftsmarket, holiday entertainment andmuch more.

Towne Square Singers. 7:30-9 p.m.Herndon Community Center, 814Ferndale Ave., Herndon. Annualholiday concert with cider, cookies andsing-along carols. $12. 703-435-6800.


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Unknown at this date – Saturday,November 15. In fact, it will be six daysfrom now until we’ll know the results. Asit is always scheduled, a week or so aftermy quarterly CT Scan, we will have ourusual follow-up, face-to-face appointmentwith my oncologist. At this meeting, I amexamined, and of course, the radiologist’sreport of the most recent scan is dis-cussed, and plans for the future – stay thecourse and/or adjust or switch altogether –are considered.

However, this week there’s been a blip.My chemotherapy infusion was delayedone week at least, maybe longer, becausemy creatinine levels were too high.Creatinine levels reflect kidney function,and when my level exceeds normal, giventhe potential for kidney failure – ulti-mately, and all the associated, interimcomplications/effects – treatment isstopped until additional lab work is com-pleted. Now, in and of itself, this presentsconcerns; in conjunction with a poten-tially disappointing CT Scan, results ofwhich will be learned on the 21st (eventhough I remain asymptomatic and feel asnormal as a stage IV, non-small cell lungcancer survivor could possibly feel nearingyear six, post-diagnosis), this presents wor-ries exponentially more distressing.

Still, I’m not there yet and won’t reactas if the diagnosis is confirmed until it is.For the moment, I am simply enduring thetypical ups and downs of living with anoriginally-diagnosed-as-terminal/ inoper-able form of lung cancer (are there anyothers?). There are good days and baddays to be sure, and many daze before,during and after. To be alive and facingthis as yet unconfirmed complication ispar for the course. To expect any differentwould be unrealistic. Most stage IV, non-small cell lung cancer patients don’t sur-vive as long as I have. Ergo, I would nevercomplain about a situation that few of myfellow lung cancer patients have lived longenough to even consider. Heck, I’m thelucky one, considering I was originallygiven a “13-month to two-year” prognosisback in late February, 2009. I’m grateful tobe in my shoes (any shoes, actually;sneakers mostly, because the chemo-therapy-induced neuropathy in my feet isuncomfortable, a small price to pay rela-tive to my original diagnosis/prognosis).

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But there’s nothing very funny aboutthe situation in which I find myself. Iremain positive and upbeat, and afteralmost six years of experience living thisemotional roller coaster, this week of wait-ing, even with the additional blip, is man-ageable, believe it or not. It’s just not fun,whether you’re asking or answering.

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THURSDAY/NOV. 20Redefining Success. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Brown’s

Chapel, 11300 Baron Cameron Ave., Reston. Alook at Buddhist methods for becomingsuccessful in our daily lives by Gen KelsanVarahi. $10/$5. meditation-dc.org/reston/.

ESL for Advanced Students. 10 a.m. RestonRegional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive,Reston. Join Richard’s Thursday conversationalgroup. Adults.

ESL Pronunciation and Speaking forIntermediate Students. 1 p.m. RestonRegional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive,Reston. Join Sandy’s Thursday weekly class.

ESL: Grammar and Vocabulary forIntermediate Students. 6:30 p.m. RestonRegional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive,Reston. Join Paul in this 12-week course thatmeets on Thursdays. The course teaches thebasic rules of English grammar and containsvocabulary-building exercises. Regularattendance is required.

FRIDAY/NOV. 21ESL for Beginners. 10 a.m. Reston Regional

Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston.Join Elayne’s Friday conversational group.Adults .

Let’s Talk – ESL for Intermediate Students.11 a.m. Reston Regional Library, 11925Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Join Richard’sFriday conversational group. Adults.

SATURDAY/NOV. 22Stop the Choking Hazard. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Sanibel Drive. Help protect the natural area byremoving the English ivy that is battling nativeplants for a place to grow. For exact location callHa Brock, 703-435-7986, [email protected].

MONDAY/NOV. 24ESL Conversation and Pronunciation for

Intermediate Students. 1 p.m. RestonRegional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive,Reston. Join Richard’s Monday conversationalgroup.

ESL: U.S. Citizenship Exam for IntermediateStudents. 3 p.m. Reston Regional Library,11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. JoinMolly in this 12-week course that teachesspeaking and writing skills on the basis ofselected topics of U.S. history and government.Regular attendance is required.

TUESDAY/NOV. 25Inova Blood Drive. 12 - 7 p.m. Reston Town

Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston. Thebloodmobile will be located beside the Pavilionnear Williams-Sonoma. On site registration.Schedule appointment time by calling 1-866-256-6372 or online at www.inova.org/donateblood.

ESL for Beginners. 10 a.m. Reston RegionalLibrary, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston.Join Elayne’s conversational group. Adults.

Baby Steps Storytime. 10:30 a.m. RestonRegional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive,Reston. Interactive story time for you and yourchild. Ages 12-23 months with adult.

ESL Speak and Write for IntermediateStudents. 1 p.m. Reston Regional Library,11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. JoinSandy’s weekly class.

WEDNESDAY/NOV. 26ESL for Intermediate Students. 1 p.m. Reston

Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive,Reston. Join Susan’s Wednesday conversationalgroup.

WEDNESDAY/DEC. 10Herndon Bus Operations Facility Meeting. 7

p.m. Herndon Community Center, 814 FerndaleAvenue, Herndon. A meeting held to present theproposed renovations to the Herndon BusOperations Facility.

ONGOINGFairfax County’s Meals on Wheels urgently

needs drivers in the Annandale, Franconia/Kingstowne, Reston, Mount Vernon and McLeanareas. 703-324-5406, TTY 711 orwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults.

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