Friday, October 30
SoberRide for Halloween
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program will provide free cab rides to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington Metropolitan area on Halloween evening, this Saturday, Oct. 31.
Thursday, October 29
Editorial: Vote Nov. 3
Read Election coverage at www.ConnectionNewspapers.com.
If you live in a district with a hotly contested race, you definitely know from the contents of your mailbox that there is an Election coming up.
Halloween and Weekend Events in Reston and Herndon
Things to do in your neck of the woods.
Week in Reston
Weekly happenings in Reston
Reston Hosts Fifth Washington West Film Fest
Celebrating the future at Reston Town Center.
From Oct. 21-27, 56 films from around the world were shown at venues including the Reston Bow Tie Cinemas, Wolf Trap Foundation For The Performing Arts, National Press Club, George Mason University, the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center, the Angelika Film Center and more.
South Lakes Cheerleading Wins Liberty Conference
Teamwork a component in Reston cheer squads progress.
The Reston South Lakes Varsity Cheerleading Squad made history by winning the Liberty Conference Championship.
Community to See ‘Another Way of Living: The Story of Reston, VA’
Reston Community Center (RCC) and Reston Historic Trust and Museum will present a community screening of the documentary film “Another Way of Living: The Story of Reston, VA”
South Lakes to Grow
Board approves 40,000 square feet to South Lakes High School, despite storm water concerns.
The elephant in the room, as the Board of Supervisors approved a 40,000 square foot addition to South Lakes High School, was a failing stormwater management plan for the adjoining neighborhoods of Wakerobin Lane and Cedar Cove.
Pedestrian Fatality, Bank Robbery in Reston
Silvia Raquel Corella Erazo, 72, of Reston, was killed when she tried to walk across Wiehle Avenue to the Metro station around 6:25 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to Fairfax County Police.
Unforgettable Medal of Honor Stories Comes to Reston
Stephen Lang to perform ‘Beyond Glory’ at Reston Community Center.
Stories of ordinary military service members doing extraordinary deeds during war-time will be presented at Reston’s CenterStage.
Commentary: Election Outcomes Do Matter
I know it is a safe assumption that readers of this column are regular voters. There is no need for me to carry on about the importance of voting, outcomes matter, etc.
Lutheran Congregation Celebrates 40 Years as “the Church in the Center”
Christ the Servant Lutheran Church – an original “church in the village center” – is celebrating its 40th anniversary at a special service and celebration on All Saints Day, Nov 1.
Reston and Herndon Sports Briefs
The Herndon football team lost to Robinson 39-3 on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Herndon High School.
Fairfax County: School Bond Referendum Tops $300 Million
The Nov. 3 election ballot will include a Fairfax County Public Schools bond referendum, featuring school improvement projects totaling $350,000,000.
Fairfax County Public Schools To Relocate 500 Staff
Fairfax County Public Schools has signed a 13-year lease at the Willow Oaks Corporate Center in Merrifield to relocated 500 support staff from the Fairfax Ridge Administration Center, where its lease it set to expire in March 2016.
Herrity: Fairfax County Board Made Decisions Not to Disclose Geer Information
Springfield supervisor speaks up on transparency at first committee meeting to review 140+ recommendations from ad hoc police commission.
While Commonwealth’s Attorney Raymond Morrogh was held up as one source of stalling the release information regarding the 2013 shooting death of Springfield man John Geer by then-Fairfax County police officer Adam Torres, Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) offered that “decisions we made” on the Board of Supervisors, on the counsel of the Fairfax County attorney, were also responsible for Torres’ name, discrepancies in the investigation and other details of the incident being withheld from the public and Geer’s family until a lawsuit finally forced the police department to release everything.
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors-Mason: Mollie Loeffler (I)
Question and answer
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors-Mason: Penelope A. “Penny” Gross (D)
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Fairfax County: School Board Promotes Dyslexia Awareness
And adopts two-hour delay for March Primary.
Nine-year-old Maxwell Gebharts stood confidently on a step-stool to address the Fairfax County School Board Oct. 22. “My old school didn’t know I was dyslexic,” he said. “I was very sad and felt like I wasn’t keeping up with everybody.”
Wednesday, October 28
Classified Advertising October 28 , 2015
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Tuesday, October 27
Helping Homeless Build New Lives
Cardinal Bank and George Mason Mortgage donate $10,000 to HomeAid Northern Virginia.
Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ: CFNL) announced that the Cardinal Community Fund and George Mason Mortgage, LLC, have awarded $10,000 to HomeAid Northern Virginia.
Monday, October 26
School Board-Fairfax County Mount Vernon: Karen Corbett Sanders
Question and Answer
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School Board-Fairfax County Lee District: Tamara Derenak Kaufax
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School Board-Fairfax County At Large: Dr. R. E. ”Bob” Copeland
Question and Answer
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School Board-Fairfax County At Large: Theodore J. “Ted” Velkoff
Question and Answer
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House of Delegates-District 53: Marcus B. Simon (D)
Question and Answer
A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates-District 48: Rip Sullivan (D)
Question and Answer
A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates-District 47: Patrick A. Hope (D)
Question and Answer
A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates-District 46: Charniele L. Herring (D)
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A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates-District 43: Anna Urman (R)
Question and Answer
A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates-District 42: David Albo (R)
Question and Answer
A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates-District 41: Eileen Filler-Corn (D)
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A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates-District 40: Timothy D. Hugo (R)
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A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates-District 40: Jerry Foltz (D)
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A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates-District 37: David Bulova (D)
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A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates-District 37: Sang Yi (R)
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A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates-District 34: Kathleen Murphy (D)
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A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates-District 34: Craig A. Parisot (R)
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A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates–District 43: Mark Sickles (D)
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A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates–District 43: Paul J. McIlvaine (I)
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A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates–District 44: Paul Krizek (D)
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A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates–District 46: Sean Lenehan (R)
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A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates–District 49: Alfonso Lopez (D)
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A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates–District 67: Jim LeMunyon (R)
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A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates–District 86: Danny Vargas (R)
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A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates–District 36: Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum (D)
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A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates–District 86: Jennifer Boysko (D)
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A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
House of Delegates–District 39: Vivian Watts (D)
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A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates Q&A
Friday, October 23
Letter: Tainted Endorsement?
A national group designated by the Southern Poverty Law Center as an anti-muslim and anti-gay hate group has been involved in Fairfax County Public Schools politics since April, and now has endorsed a slate of candidates for School Board.
Thursday, October 22
Fairfax County: League of Women Voters hosts Forum for Board of Supervisors Chairman and At-Large School Board
Chairman Candidates Debate Economy, Police, Schools
Continuing their series of meet the candidates events, the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax area gave citizens another opportunity at James Madison High School in Vienna to ask questions and visit with hopefuls for both Board of Supervisors chairman and Fairfax County School Board at-large member.
Fairfax County: Board of Supervisors Accepts Final Report from Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission
Civilian Oversight Board Proposed, Debated
Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission chairman Michael Hershman was clear about what his group was, and was not tasked to do.
Wednesday, October 21
Classified Advertising October 21 , 2015
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Tuesday, October 20
Reston: Brownell’s 13 Kills Help South Lakes Sweep McLean
Seahawks volleyball in search of first conference title.
The South Lakes volleyball team swept McLean on Monday.
Monday, October 19
School Board–Dranesville District: Pete Kurzenhauser
Q&A
School Board Candidate for Dranesville District
School Board–Dranesville District: Janie Strauss
Q&A
Janie Strauss is a candidate for the Dranesville School Board.
Saturday, October 17
Vienna: Ebersole's Big Night Helps Madison Beat South Lakes
Warhawks win sixth straight, improve to 4-0 in Conference 6.
The Madison football team defeated South Lakes 38-6 on Friday.
Friday, October 16
Springfield Home Sales: September, 2015
In September, 2015, 161 Springfield homes sold between $1,035,000-$174,900.
Springfield Home Sales: September, 2015
Reston Home Sales: September, 2015
In September, 2015, 83 Reston homes sold between $1,215,000-$130,000.
Reston Home Sales: September, 2015
Thursday, October 15
Weekend in Reston and Herndon
You could dance all night (at the 50th Anniversary Screening of "My Fair Lady") or drink some fine wines (at the Reston International Wine Festival) or watch some amazing dog tricks. You could try to do it all in Reston and Herndon this weekend.
Fairfax Station: First Decoding Dyslexia 5K Held at Burke Lake
Raising awareness, advocating for more services in schools
When Fairfax resident Calvin Rizek was in first grade, he remembers not being able to read along with the class, but “just flipping pages, like everyone else.”
Fairfax County: Sexual Violence Task Force Presents Recommendations
A Fairfax County task force established in March to review the state of sexual violence education and awareness presented a set of recommendations to the Board of Supervisors at their Sept. 29 meeting.
Fairfax County: School Board To Discuss Delay for Presidential Primary
To alleviate congestion and chaos at 165 of the 196 Fairfax County schools and centers that double as polling places, the Fairfax County Board of Elections requested the School Board look at delaying school two hours on March 1, 2016 for the presidential primary.
Fairfax County: Police Commission Calls for Auditor, Civilian Review Board
Unanimous recommendations head to supervisors in wake of John Geer shooting, transparency missteps.
After six months of meetings, the Ad Hoc commission created by Board of Supervisors chairman Sharon Bulova to review police practices has concluded its primary work. Chair of the commission’s Independent Oversight and Investigations subcommittee Jack Johnson presented that group’s final recommendations to the full commission on Oct. 8.
Editorial: Closer Look at School Spending
Report: Local schools spend less to educate more challenging students.
Since Fiscal Year 2009, Alexandria Public Schools has reduced per pupil spending by 13.3 percent, adjusted for inflation.
Washington Film Fest Comes Back to Reston
Film festival brings movies from around the world.
The Washington West Film Festival intends to repeat its history of great cinema screenings at its 5th annual festival.
Reston Company Parabon’s Dr. Ellen Greytak to Speak at the International Symposium on Human Identification
Parabon NanoLabs’ (Parabon), Director of Bioinformatics, Dr. Ellen McRae Greytak, will deliver a talk titled “DNA Phenotyping: Predicting Ancestry and Physical Appearance from Forensic DNA” on Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. at the International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI).
Commentary: Time to Catch Up on School Funding
According to the General Assembly’s own watch-dogs, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC), Virginia’s local school divisions shoulder the highest share of total K-12 spending in the Southeast region.
Preference Poll Results Announced
William G. Bouie, Lisa Sechrest-Ehrhardt, and Gerald Zavala re-elected.
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the request of Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors appointed three Reston residents to the nine-member Reston Community Center Board of Governors: William G. Bouie, Lisa Sechrest-Ehrhardt and Gerald Zavala.
Reston Brain Training Center Receives National Recognition
Maureen Loftus, executive director of LearningRx brain training centers of Reston and Vienna received the national 2015 Community Impact Award for being one of the top 10 LearningRx brain centers in the United States
Reston Police Highlights
Incidents from Oct. 3-8
Wednesday, October 14
Chairman Candidates Offer Stark Differences
Anti-taxer Arthur Purves challenging incumbent Chairman Sharon Bulova.
Sharon Bulova is exactly where she wants to be. “I believe in local government. It’s where the rubber hits the road, and where you’re closest to your constituents,” said Bulova, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, the top elected official in Fairfax County.
Classified Advertising October 14 , 2015
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Vienna/Reston: Madison Football to Host South Lakes in Battle of 5-1 Teams
Seahawks beat rival Herndon Friday, Warhawks beat Marshall.
The Madison football team will host South Lakes on Oct. 9.
Monday, October 12
Volunteer Events & Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities.
$75 Billion Global Cybersecurity Market
Northern Virginia is “hotbed for cyber security entrepreneurship.”
With all its sophistication and intricacies, cybersecurity starts with a simple premise.
Wednesday, October 7
Classified Advertising October 7 , 2015
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Tuesday, October 6
More than 800 Compete in Northern Virginia Senior Olympics
Pickleball closes out two-weeks of Olympic events
With more than 40 events ranging from Scrabble to shotput, the Senior Olympics was conducted across Northern Virginia at two dozen locations ranging from Loudoun Country to Arlington and around Fairfax; 819 Northern Virginia seniors participated in this year’s games.
Overcoming downsizing decorating dilemmas
Downsizing can present some furnishings and decorating dilemmas? What do we keep? What will work in new spaces? How do I make some rooms multi-functional? And what about all that memorabilia?
It Takes a Village
Local groups help seniors socialize, manage everyday tasks.
When Penelope Roberts, 73, of Alexandria, Virginia, had knee replacement surgery last month, she knew she would be out of commission for several weeks.
Editorial: Vote Now to Avoid the Earthquake
Early voting available for most voters now; vote by Nov. 3.
The news is all about Donald, Hilary, Bernie, Carlie, Joe and Jeb. That’s next year, November 2016. The election in less than a month matters here in Northern Virginia. What are your priorities?
Assisting Veterans with Benefits, Claims
On Saturday, Sept. 19, American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA) teamed up with Disabled American Veterans (DAV) to host its fifth annual Mobile Service Office in Reston, where together the two organizations assisted 100 military veterans with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits coordination and claims.
Letter: Appeal to Save the Trees
To the Editor
Why are beautiful, healthy trees being cut down all over the Headquarters of the Reston Association?
Letter: Before Libraries Go Digital
To the Editor
It has been suggested that we don't need libraries or books anymore as everything is available digitally and on the Internet.
Reston Crime Report
The following incidents were reported by the Reston District Police Station.
The following incidents were reported by the Reston District Police Station.
Reston Town Center Filled with Light to Fund Blood Cancer Research and Cure
Chris Zavadowski’s father Rich was diagnosed with a “rare, aggressive blood disorder” called peripheral T-cell lymphoma, non-specified.
Assistance League Launches Weekend Food for Kids Campaign
Assistance League of Northern Virginia held its 2015-16 Weekend Food for Kids Kickoff event on Sept. 24 at Dominion Virginia Power’s Lincoln Park office in Herndon.
Reston: Right at Home
South Lakes golf team surprises field with third place team finish at Liberty Conference golf tournament.
South Lakes boys’ and girls’ golf teams make Reston National Golf course their home.
Reston: Open Space Classic
Proceeds from Rescue Reston’s First Golf Classic and Nature Walk to help in legal fight against development of Reston National.
Rescue Reston held a fundraising golf tournament and nature hike Monday, Oct. 5 at Reston National Golf Course, three weeks before Rescue Reston’s lawsuit is scheduled to be heard in Fairfax County Circuit Court.
‘Shrek the Musical’ Opens Reston Community Players’ 49th Season
It really is a big, bright beautiful world. And love can surely conquer lots, even if you are a big green ogre named Shrek with some bad habits or a spirited princess named Fiona.
‘Chasing Horizons’ at Reston’s CenterStage
Gin Dance Company in performance on Oct. 21.
An evening to escape the stresses of daily lives and ever-present technology will be arriving at CenterStage courtesy of the Reston-based Gin Dance Company.
Reston Regional Library Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Anybody remember that old ditty “It’s the latest, it’s the greatest, it’s the Library”? Well there must be a few who still relate to that sentiment, because despite rather soggy weather conditions, hundreds turned out on Saturday, Oct. 3, to kick off the month-long celebration of the Reston Regional Library’s (RRL) 30th Anniversary.
Column: Not Up to the Challenge
It is not easy to admit that you are not up to a challenge that hundreds of your constituents face each day, but that’s what happened to me last week. ProgressVA sponsored the “Live the Wage Challenge” asking elected officials, community leaders, advocates and everyday citizens to walk in the shoes of a minimum wage worker by living on a minimum wage budget for one week.
Column: Finally the Outrage
Several times I’ve been asked why we don’t see major outrage in Fairfax County over law enforcement excesses.
‘Friends of Matt’ Prepare for Memorial Golf Tournament
“Friends of Matt” representing Langley and Paul VI High Schools assemble goodie bags for golfers attending the Matthew Vernon Poyner Memorial Foundation Inaugural Golf Tournament on Oct. 12 at Hidden Creek Country Club in Reston.
Sunday, October 4
Reston: South Lakes Football Improves to 4-1 With Win Over Washington-Lee
Seahawks sophomore QB Miles throws two touchdown passes, runs for one.
The South Lakes football team beat Washington-Lee 28-2 on Friday.
Friday, October 2
Hats for Ellie
Local organization collects hats for children with cancer.
When the school year began in 2013, Jay Coakley, a physical education teacher at Woodburn Elementary School in Falls Church noticed that one of his kindergarten students had an affinity for brightly colored hats.
Weekend Fun in Fairfax County - Oct. 2-11, 2015
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
Thursday, October 1
Fairfax County: Candidates Meet on Fairfax Public Access
Clerk, Sheriff and Soil & Water incumbents and challengers answer questions.
Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid wasted no time in bringing up the in-custody death of Natasha McKenna during her opening remarks. Kincaid said the loss of life, which occurred in February following an incident where a team of Sheriff’s deputies was attempting to transport McKenna to Alexandria police and deployed a taser on her four times, continues to weigh heavily on her.
146 Fairfax County Schools Energy Star-Certified
New Auditor General also appointed at Sept. 24 meeting
In the last year and a half, Fairfax County Public Schools have been able to reduce the energy consumption in their buildings by 15 percent. That cut down resulted in savings of $4.5 million, according to a release Sept. 25 by the school system.
Fairfax County: West Nile Cases Even with Five-Year Average
There have been just three documented cases of West Nile Virus in Fairfax County so far in 2015, equaling the previous five-year average, according to Fairfax County Health Department public safety information officer John Silcox.