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The Reston HistoricTrust and Museumhas announced thatthe National Park Ser-

vice has named the Lake Anne Vil-lage Center Historic District to theNational Register of Historic Places.The announcement was made onJune 5 on the National Register’sweb site (www.nps.gov/nr/listings/20170609.htm.) The National Reg-ister is a listing of the buildings,structures, sites, districts, and ob-jects worthy of national recognitionfor their historic significance. TheRegister was authorized by the Na-tional Historic Preservation Act of1966 and is maintained by the Na-tional Park Service.

In March 2017 the Virginia De-partment of Historic Resourcesincluded the Lake Anne VillageCenter Historic District in the Vir-ginia Landmarks Register, and for-warded its nomination to the Na-tional Park Service for possible in-clusion in the National Register.

Lake Anne Village Center wasnamed a Fairfax County HistoricDistrict in 1983.

Lake Anne Village Center wasconstructed between 1963 and1967. It was the first village of theplanned community of Restonfounded by Robert E. Simon Jr. Itis considered to be nationally sig-nificant in the areas of both socialhistory and architecture.

As the first village of the plannedcommunity of Reston, it is part ofthe nation’s first zoned plannedunit community. Additionally, it issocially significant because it ar-

ticulates its founder’s seven goals,as well as Simon’s insistence on anintegrated community in the Com-monwealth of Virginia prior to theCivil Rights Act of 1964.

Lake Anne Village Center’s influ-ences derive from the English Gar-den City movement, as well asEuropean plazas and thetownhouses of urban areas of thenortheastern United States. Thecomplex, designed by the NewYork architectural firm of ConklinRossant, features Brutalist-influ-enced architecture tempered by itshuman scale and medieval ele-ments. For its era, the complexpresented a shockingly moderndesign in a Northern Virginiadominated by single-family Colo-nial Revival homes.

Lake Anne Village Center show-cased the new town movement,with social, architectural, andland-use development innova-tions—elements internationallyrecognized today for influencingsubsequent planned developmentsin the United States and aroundthe world.

In 2002 The American Instituteof Certified Planners designatedSimon a Planning Pioneer: “[The]Founder of Reston, Virginia, intro-duced urban living to the Ameri-can suburban countryside at LakeAnne Village Center, created thenation’s first Planned Unit Com-munity zone, and founded a com-munity of international renowndedicated to social openness, citi-zen participation, and the dignityof the individual.”

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Lake Anne Village Center has been recognized as a His-toric District in the National Register of Historic Places.


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By Andrea Worker

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On Saturday, Sept. 16, theSusco family of Reston willhost the 10th annual “Running with Tim” 8k race and

2k Walk/Fun Run to benefit the Brain An-eurysm Foundation and the Washington Re-gional Transplant Community. The event isa personal one for Tom Sr., Nancy and theirson Tom.

Ten years ago, the Suscos received one ofthose dreaded late-night phone calls.Twenty-five-year-old Tim Susco, living inCalifornia and pursuing his dream of a ca-reer in the film industry, had collapsed whileshopping in a Los Angeles record store.

“It came out of the blue, no warning,” saidhis mother. “Tim was the family athlete,”added his father. “Cross-country at school.Always the best of health.”

Tim suffered a brain aneurysm that day.Despite receiving emergency medical treat-ment within minutes of the onset of the inci-dent, Tim lapsed into a coma. Four days later,with his family beside him, Tim Susco died.

IN THE MIDST OF THEIR GRIEF andthe details that had to be handled so farfrom home, there was one solid platformthat the Suscos could stand on while theycoped. Almost 10 years before this tragedystruck, the family, including Tim and hisolder brother Tom, Jr., had discussed organdonation, made their individual decisionsand made their wishes known to each other.“Just in case,” said Nancy.

Such a conversation might seem a bit oddfor a family to have, especially as it was heldover the Thanksgiving holidays, but the fam-ily has a medical background, with Tom, Sr.a pharmacist, and Nancy a nurse at RestonHospital Center, so the idea wasn’t completelyforeign to them. The timing was becauseNancy had just participated in the SouthLakes High School Ethics Day, where both ofher boys attended. On the agenda that daywas talking to students about organ and tis-sue donation. The whole family agreed thatthis was something they wanted to.

That decision gave them some focus inthe immediate aftermath of the momentthat changed their lives. Nothing but timecould ease the intensity of the grief that thisclose-knit family was feeling in those earlydays following their loss, but the fact thatimmediately after his death, others werebeing given a chance to continue their livesas a result of the donation of Tim’s organs,brought a small degree of comfort.

“With his heart and lungs, Tim gave al-most 10 more years of life to a man in Ha-waii, who got to spend that much moretime with his family,” said brother Tom. “Ahigh school student and a 3-year-old ben-efited as well, and are here today because

ment Organization, cover-ing Northern Virginia,D.C. and Southern Mary-land. They are responsiblefor the recovery and allo-cation of organs, eyes andtissue, as well as provid-ing care for donors andtheir families.

“There are more than2,600 Virginians on theorgan waiting list,” saidValerie Schneider of the

WRTC. “One donor can save the lives of upto eight others and enhance the lives ofmore than 50. We are so grateful for peoplelike the Suscos.”

Nancy and husband Tom also now workwith the Washington Regional TransplantCommunity on their Donor Family Council.

The Brain Aneurysm Foundation is theother recipient organization of the fundsraised through the “Running with Tim” race.

“It’s not a well-known disease or cause ofdeath. It usually comes on so suddenly, withfew, if any symptoms,” noted Nancy, and“it doesn’t get much attention or funding.”

In their own quiet way, the Suscos goabout helping financially, and doing whatthey can to raise awareness. They have evenbeen to Capitol Hill on a Lobby Day to talkwith lawmakers about this sudden, oftensilent and usually deadly condition that canstrike at any age.

“Honestly,” said Tom, Sr., “we thoughtmaybe the run would be a one-time thing,but the interest has been there to keep go-ing, and so we do.” Both his parents andhis brother characterize Tim as “a real hard-worker, who would pay his dues and do thework.” The Suscos don’t want to let theirmissing team member down.

Those wanting to “Run with Tim” for the8k, or do the 2k Walk/Fun Run, or volun-teer to help the event or donate to thecause can visit www.susco8k.com. Regis-tration is now open for the event, whichbegins and ends at South Lakes HighSchool in Reston.

Running With Tim10th annual Reston race to promote organdonation and brain aneurysm awareness.

Tim Susco — thereason his familysupports the BrainAneurysm Founda-tion and the Wash-ington RegionalTransplant Commu-nity with an annualcharity race. Suscodied suddenly of abrain aneurysm 10years ago at age 25.

The Susco family participate in a run on Moab, Utah. The goal to “Runwith Tim” in all 50 states belongs to brother Tom; dad Tom, mom Nancyand other family members join in when then can.

joined him on several of these adventures.Still, the Suscos decided that they had to

do more as a family to honor Tim’s memory,and keep the “good stuff going.”

THE YEAR FOLLOWING HIS DEATH,they organized the first annual “Runningwith Tim 8k and 2k.”

Nancy recalls how kind the organ donorassociation in California had been to herfamily, so it felt right to share the proceedswith a local group doing the work in thearea – the Washington Regional TransplantCommunity (WRTC).

The WRTC, established in 1986, is a non-profit, federally designated Organ Procure-

Photos courtesy of Susco Family

Tom Susco, Tim’s older brother took up runningafter his brother’s death, as a way to cope withhis grief and to feel closer to Tim. “Tim was therunner in the family, not me.” Tom is well on hisway to his goal of running at least a half-mara-thon in all 50 states in Tim’s memory.

of Tim’s donation.”Back at home, even knowing that some-

thing good had come from their personaltragedy, wasn’t enough to help the youngerTom cope with the loss of his sibling, onlytwo years his junior. A friend suggested hetake up Tim’s favorite past-time — running.

“I was not a runner. That was Tim’s thing,”said Tom. But he soon found that it did helpwith his grief, and “made me feel close toTim again, in doing this.” Tim’s spirit andhis love of the sport have no doubt inspiredhis brother. In 2011, Tom set himself a goalto run at least a half-marathon in every statein Tim’s memory. He’s not doing too bad inthat effort. So far, Tom, Jr. has run in 5marathons and 44 half-marathons in 38states, including the District of Columbia.His parents and other family members have

Reston Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic

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10th Annual “Runningwith Tim” Race

In Memory of Timothy P. Susco, Sept. 16, 2017❖ 8K Race – 8:35 am❖ 2K Walk/Fun Run – 8:35 amStart at South Lakes High School, Reston, rain

or shine. Proceeds benefit the Brain AneurysmFoundation and the Washington Regional Trans-plant Community. More information andregistration at www.susco8k.com


By Kenneth R. “Ken”

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State Delegate (D-36)

Never in my years inpolitics have I got-ten as many ques-

tions from people as to whatthey can do to be more ac-tive in political affairs. Whilethe circumstances at the fed-eral level that have given rise tothis question are deplorable, thereis a need to take advantage of thisnew or renewed interest on thepart of citizens to get involvedwith their government. For folkswho have been involved as volun-teers in political campaigns or asadvocates in issue-oriented orga-nizations, the lack of awarenessand knowledge of the governmen-tal processes on the part of theirnew helpers and associates is as-tonishing.

Even so, it is absolutely essen-tial that the new interests be ac-knowledged and respected andactivities and mentoring take placeto ensure that the maximum num-ber of people participate in civicaffairs and upcoming elections.

I was pleased that a civic en-gagement fair that I sponsored ona Saturday morning earlier thisyear attracted more than 300 at-tendees. The goal of the event was

to match up orga-nizations with po-tential volunteersand members.

New movementslike Indivisiblehave sprung uparound the country

with the local Herndon-Reston In-divisible attracting as many as 400attendees at one of its early meet-ings. The group has formed sev-eral very active interest groups.

Strong interest in more involve-ment in civic affairs is of coursenot limited to this region or state;it is national in scope. The mostrecent issue of the Council of StateGovernments publication, CapitolIdeas, has civic engagement as itstheme. It looks at such concernsas “the key to repair trust in gov-ernment” and “how technologyreshaped civic engagement.” If oneword was used to summarize thearticles in this edition of the jour-nal read by state government offi-cials nationwide, it would be edu-cation.

An article titled “Civic Educa-tion: A Key to Trust” includes aharsh review of the way civics istaught in the public schools: “Un-fortunately, the nation’s schools

have been generally unhelpful inproviding the kind of informationthat can teach their students howtheir governments actually work.”The result is that only 23 percentof eighth graders scored at orabove proficiency in civics, accord-ing to research by the NationalAssessment of EducationalProgress in 2014.

Improving civic education in ourschools is critical to expandingengagement in the future, but ac-tion needs to be taken to involvemore adults right now. The mostobvious place to start is with voter

participation in elections.Among the 35 nations involved

in the Organisation for EconomicCo-operation and Development,the United States ranked a shame-ful 31st in voter turnout. Lawsneed to be changed and increasedemphasis needs to be given to re-moving barriers to voting and togetting people to the polls.

The recent influx of citizens in-terested in working for civic en-gagement can do a great deal toimprove our political system —starting by encouraging others tovote on election day.

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The American Red Cross urgesblood donors to give in the finalweeks of summer to help overcomea chronic summer blood shortage.

In August, regular donors maydelay giving as final summer vaca-tions are planned and back-to-schoolactivities ramp up. To fully meet theneeds of hospital patients in the com-ing days and weeks, donations areurgently needed from new and cur-rent donors. Those who donatedblood earlier this summer may beeligible to donate again. Blood canbe safely donated every 56 days, andPower Red cells can be donated ev-ery 112 days.

As a special thank you, those whocome out to give blood or plateletswith the Red Cross now through

Aug. 31 will be emailed a $5 TargeteGiftCard.

Appointments can be scheduled bydownloading the free Red CrossBlood Donor App, visitingredcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Tohelp reduce wait times, donors areencouraged to make appointmentsand complete the RapidPass onlinehealth history questionnaire atredcrossblood.org/RapidPass.

Upcoming blood donation oppor-tunities Aug. 15-31

❖ Reston, Friday, Aug. 18, 8a.m.-1:30 p.m. at U.S. GeologicalSurvey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive.

❖ McLean, Thursday, Aug. 31, 1-5p.m. at the Federal Highway Adminis-tration, 6300 Georgetown Pike.

Blood Donations Urgently Needed

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By Marilyn Campbell

From a backyard barbeque to a simplebrunch, there’s still plenty of time tocelebrate warm weather with table

designs that embody summer’s trends.“We’re still in summer and the weather is

going to be warm for quite some time,” saidAmanda Mertins, president of Patina Pol-ished Living in Alexandria. “An indoor oroutdoor tablescape style depends on theoccasion. Birthdays, holidays [and] retire-ments, all evoke a different feeling.”

Start with fresh foliage inspired by thenatural surroundings.

“Go out into your garden and use flowers[or] greens on your table,” said Mertins.“Simple summer dinner party tables lookgreat with lots of candles in votive holders,mason jars and glass lanterns. Rememberto hang some of them in the trees for ro-mance.”

Incorporate a personal touch into eachplace setting, advises Hope Hassell, CaseDesign/Remodeling. “It will make eachguest feel truly welcomed and you will looklike the perfect hostess. It’s as simple asprinting off some photos from your phoneor just adding place cards.”

“Keep it casual by presenting family-styledishes down the center of the table,” addedKimberly Asner, designer at Country CasualTeak. “Mix in mood-setting candle lightingand colorful, fresh-cut flowers in multiplesfor the most impact … keep arrangementsbelow eye level for easy conversation.”

For alfresco dining, practicality is key, saysCourtney Thomas of The Picket Fence inBurke. Dinnerware needs to be both durableand aesthetically appealing. “Bamboodishes … are perfect for outdoor dining,”she said. “They won’t break if dropped andare a great alternative to melamine.”

Summer offers an abundance of optionsfor using color, says Hassell. “Not only doyou have so many options of in-season flow-ers, but you also have the nature around

you to provide the backdrop.”The color blue establishes the type of se-

rene atmosphere that Molly Pritchard ofArlington-based interior design firm, DesignLines likes to create at her summer parties.“Especially light blue because everythingabout it represents summer,” said Pritchard.“It’s cool and clean and neutral, especiallywhen paired with white or cream. It cre-ates a seaside feel which is very summery.”

IN ADDITION TO COLOR, motifs can setthe stage for summer dining. Designers atJT interiors in Potomac suggest using whitedinnerware, emblazoned with a lemon, toturn an everyday meal into a summersoirée. The tableware can be accented withan array of accessories including platters,coasters, bowls and tea towels. “It createsa very summery look, and it’s white andclean. Lemons and water are summery, likelemonade.”

Summer table décor need not be expen-sive, says Hassell. “Simplicity can be stun-ning,” she said. “The thoughtful placementof a sprig of rosemary can add just enoughwithout having to go overboard.”

Originality is a quality that Mertins en-courages. “Think outside the box,” she said.“Having a brunch? Use a vintage quilt asthe tablecloth. Hosting a baby shower? Usesilver rattles as decor and baby silver cupsfor the flowers. The effort you put into yourparty table will go a long way to the overallsuccess of the party.”

Setting a Summer TableWarm weatherdesign ideas.

Photo courtesy of Molly Pritchard

Sea-themed serveware in blue helpcreate an elegant tone for summerentertaining.


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Submit entertainment announcementsat www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal-endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday.Photos/artwork encouraged.

ONGOINGCardboard Boat Regatta.

Registration now open for race onAug. 12, 2-6 p.m. at Lake Anna,Reston. Participating teams of allages will construct and decorate theirown life-size cardboard boats. Formore information or to register ateam, visit www.restonmuseum.org/cardboard. Team sponsorships beginat $100 for adults and families or$40 for students (ages 10-18 years ofage). For questions or moreinformation on getting involved,contact Elizabeth Didiano [email protected] or 703-709-7700.

THURSDAY/AUG. 10Art Crawl. 6-9 p.m. in downtown

Herndon, in and around ArtSpaceHerndon, 750 Center St. Musicians,live art demonstrations will befeatured at the Art Crawl everyThursday evening. Call 703-956-9560.

SATURDAY/AUG. 12SNAP at Market Recognition Day.

8 a.m.-noon at Reston Farmer’sMarket, Lake Anne Plaza, 11401North Shore Drive, Reston. Anopportunity for families andindividuals to learn howSupplemental Nutrition AssistanceProgram (SNAP) beneficiaries areable to access healthier food optionsby shopping with their benefits atparticipating Fairfax County farmersmarkets. [email protected] orcall 571-323-9579.

Kids Wet and Wild Day. 10:30 a.m.-noon at Town Hall Square, 730 EldenSt. Water balloon relays and squirtgun fights. Free. [email protected] or call703-787-7300.

Cardboard Boat Regatta. 2-6 p.m. atLake Anne, Reston. Participatingteams of all ages will construct anddecorate their own life-sizecardboard boats. For questions ormore information on gettinginvolved, contact Elizabeth Didianoat [email protected] or 703-709-7700.

Reston Concerts on the Town.7:30-10 p.m. at Reston Town Center,11900 Market St. The weeklysummer concert series presents bigband jazz with the Navy BandCommodores. Bring lawn chairs orpicnic blankets and hear live outdoormusic at the Pavilion. Free. Rain orshine. Alcohol permitted atrestaurants only. Visitrestontowncenter.com/concerts.

SUNDAY/AUG. 13Bird Watching. 7:30-10:30 a.m. at

Lake Newport, 1575 Brown’s ChapelRoad, Reston. Sponsored by The BirdFeeder of Reston and the RestonAssociation. Call 703-437-3335.

Meet the Reston Author. 2 p.m. atthe Fairfax Museum and VisitorCenter, 10209 Main St., Fairfax.“Reston: A Revolutionary Idea” –Author and biographer KristinaAlcorn will discuss the history ofReston and sign and sell her book,“In His Own Words: Stories from theExtraordinary Life of Reston’sFounder, Robert E. Simon, Jr. Free.Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center,10209 Main St., Fairfax. 703-385-8414.

TUESDAY/AUG. 15Baby and Me Yoga. 10-11 a.m. in the

Reston Community Center, 2310

Colts Neck Road. Baby and Me Yogaclass is open to women in all stagesof postpartum, as well as fathers,relatives and caregivers. Classes arefor babies 4 weeks old to crawling.Call 703-476-4500.

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 16Children’s Shows. 10 a.m. at Frying

Pan Farm Park, 2739 West Ox Road.Herndon. The Goodlife puppet show.Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/huntermill/.


Herndon, in and around ArtSpaceHerndon, 750 Center St. Musicians,live art demonstrations will befeatured at the Art Crawl everyThursday evening. Call 703-956-9560.

Summer Concerts. 7:30-8:30 p.m. atFrying Pan Farm Park, 2739 West OxRoad, Herndon. Steven B. & Friendsplay jazz in concert. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/huntermill/.

FRIDAY/AUG. 18Beach Party Barbeque. 5:45-8 p.m.

at Congregation Beth Emeth, 12523Lawyers Road, Herndon. Join theCongregation Beth Emeth communityand friends for beach games andShabbat BBQ dinner, stay for family-friendly outdoor services at 7:15.Prospective members are our guests.$14. Visit www.bethemeth.org/bbq.

SATURDAY/AUG. 19Glow in the Dark Activity Night. 8-

9:30 p.m. at Town Hall Square, 730Elden St. Glow in the dark bowling.Email [email protected] call 703-787-7300.

TUESDAY/AUG. 22Design and Wine with the Artist.

7-9 p.m. at ArtSpace Herndon, 750Center St. Join local ceramic artist,Mercia Hobson. Visitwww.artspaceherndon.com.

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 23Senior Movie Day. 10 a.m. at Reston

Town Center, Bow Tie Cinemas,11940 Market St. Reston Associationpresents a feature film. Refreshments

and door prizes provided prior tomovie. Free to 55+. [email protected], call 703-435-6530, or visit reston.org.

Children’s Shows. 10 a.m. at FryingPan Farm Park, 2739 West Ox Road,Herndon. 123 Andres in concert. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/huntermill/.


Herndon, in and around ArtSpaceHerndon, 750 Center St. Musicians,live art demonstrations will befeatured at the Art Crawl everyThursday evening. 703-956-9560.

Summer Concerts. 7:30-8:30 p.m. atFrying Pan Farm Park, 2739 West OxRoad, Herndon. The Difficult RunString Band in concert. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/huntermill/.

SATURDAY/AUG. 26Reston Concerts on the Town.

7:30-10 p.m. at Reston Town CenterPavilion, 11900 Market St., RestonTown Center. David Akers and theSoul Shakers. Free. Visitrestontowncenter.com.

THURSDAY/AUG. 31Dollars and Sense Book Club. 7

p.m. at Reston Regional Library,11925 Bowman Towne Drive. Dollarsand Sense Book Club will bediscussing “Ponzi’s Scheme: The TrueStory of a Financial Legend” byMitchell Zuckoff. Free. Call 703-689-2700.

MONDAY/SEPT. 4Herndon Labor Day Festival. 11

a.m.-5 p.m. Outdoor festival on LynnSt. Virginia wine tastings, craft beers,music, craft show, and food vendors.$20 wine and craft brew tastings, $2additional beer tastings or $5 generaladmission. Email [email protected] or call 703-787-7300.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 10DogFest. noon-3 p.m. at Reston Town

Center, 11900 Market St., Reston.Celebrate the community of peopleand dogs that show the mostadvanced technology fortransforming the lives of people withdisabilities. Free. Visit cci.org.

Photo by S. Metcalf/Courtesy of NextStop Theatre

Rodgers & Hammerstein at NextStopKaren Vincent and Matthew Hirsh in “Rodgers andHammerstein’s A Grand Night for Singing” at NextStopTheatre in Herndon. Performances through Aug. 20 ,2017. Thursdays at 8 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at8 p.m.; Sundays at 8 p.m. Tickets $17.50 to $55. 269Sunset Park Drive (inside the Sunset Business Park onSpring Street), Herndon. Call 866-811-4111 or visitwww.nextstoptheatre.org.

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Cornerstones, Fairfax Food Council,Reston Farmers Market, and Virginia FreshMatch will host “SNAP at Market Recogni-tion Day,” a free celebration event for thecommunity at the Reston Farmers Market,Lake Anne Plaza, 11401 North Shore Drive,Reston, Saturday, Aug. 12, 8 a.m.-12.

SNAP at Market Recognition Day will in-clude activities for kids, cooking demonstra-tions, giveaways and raffles, music, demosand tours, VIP recognitions and healthscreenings.

The event will provide an opportunity forfamilies and individuals to learn howSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP) beneficiaries are able to accesshealthier food options by shopping withtheir benefits at participating Fairfax Countyfarmers markets.

The community can also learn aboutSNAP at Market volunteer opportunities atthe Reston Farmers Market, and the criticalfinancial

support needed to provide matching dol-lars for the program.

SNAP at Market is an innovative programthat enables SNAP beneficiaries to use theirSNAP dollars at the Farmers Market and getup to $20 in matching funds for the pur-chase of fresh, local fruits and vegetables.Out of four such markets in Fairfax County,Cornerstones’ SNAP at Market, which is lo-cated at Reston Farmers Market every Sat-urday morning from May to November, isthe most successful in terms of number ofSNAP dollars spent and matching funds re-ceived.

Questions about SNAP or SNAP at MarketRecognition Day? Contact Bill Threlkeld, Cor-nerstones’ Division Director, Neighborhood Re-sources, at [email protected] or571-323-9579

Submit civic/community announcements atConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos andartwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, atleast two weeks before event.

SATURDAY/AUG. 12Yard Sale and Refreshments. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at

Dranesville Church of the Brethren, 11500Leesburg Pike, Herndon. Donate new or gentlyused items to sell. Funds will support acomprehensive emergency response andrecovery program to assist the Nigerian familiesmade homeless and suffering by the attacks ofBoko Haram. Call 703-430-7872 or [email protected].

TUESDAY/AUG. 15Candidate Filing Deadline. Reston Community

Center (RCC) is seeking interested candidates torun for seats on its Board of Governors. TheBoard of Governors is a nine-member bodyresponsible for oversight of RCC. All residents ofSmall District 5, age 18 or older, are eligible torun. Candidates must complete a CandidacyStatement in order to have their names placedon the Preference Poll ballot. CandidacyStatements will be available at RCC facilities oronline at www.restoncommunitycenter.combeginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Thedeadline for candidacy filing is 5 p.m.onTuesday, Aug. 15.

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takes that can be made in his subject and how to avoid them.-Werner Heisenberg Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for

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By KENNETH B. LOURIE

One of our older/oldest cats, Biscuit, born lateSeptember 2006 and his oldest human parent,yours truly, born late September 1954, are bothhaving teeth issues. In fact, the exact same teethissues: the 1st molar and the 2nd bicuspid in the“upper right quadrant” are causing us problemsand have to be extracted.

Biscuit’s teeth extraction will be done by ourregular veterinarian. Mine will be done not by myregular dentist but by a specialist, an oral surgeon.Unfortunately, the two practices are not relatedso there’s no chance of a “BOGO.” Nor is thereany chance that the two procedures will be aboutthe same cost. My teeth extraction will be doubleat a minimum, perhaps even quadruple, if I’mlucky. (I made inquiries.) Accordingly, Biscuit’sextraction will occur/has occurred first.

What’s of interest to me is the coincidencethat Biscuit and I need the same teeth extractedat the same time. Which when you consider thatBiscuit and I are approximately the same age, isnot really a surprise. It’s really more of a fact oflife/aging – for both of us. Perhaps there are otherbehaviors and/or physical/mental indicators inBiscuits day-to-day activities which might clue mein to my own aging process. After all, we are liv-ing similar lives.

So far, Biscuit’s post-teeth-extraction recoveryhas been uneventful. He’s been spry and ener-getic. He’s been on the kitchen counter, variouswindow sills, the dining room table, the ironingboard and all the other furniture; he’s knockedover the wicker trash basket in our bedroomthree times and he’s been eating like a dog. Inshort, he’s “back baby.”

He almost appears to be smiling – exceptwhen we attempt to give him his post-procedurepills. As per usual, during the day he’s sleeping onthe back of the couch and at night he’s curled upin the laundry basket; and he’s still the first cat –of five, an hour early, I might add, for breakfastand dinner, to place his order/meow his pres-ence. He’s as ready to eat as ever. He hasn’tmissed a beat or a step. If I had to summa-rize/characterize his actions now, I’d say he has areal joie de vivre, “an exuberant enjoyment oflife.” So what am I waiting for? Godot?

As for my procedure, I’ve been told it takes 30minutes or so. Local anesthesia is used (unlikeBiscuit who was totally sedated/anesthetized).Moreover, the post-surgical pain is not terribleand the chance of infection is minor. And thoughI’ll have a space in my gums where my teeth usedto be, no longer will I be anticipating the painand discomfort that cracking or splitting either ofthese two teeth would cause. The only pain I’lllikely have is the pain of payment. (See 7/26/17column entitled “Taking Care of Business” forassociated details.)

I guess my curiosity/concern is whether I trustanything I’ve observed from Biscuit’s dental expe-rience – considering we’re the same age. Iswhat’s good for the cat also good for the human -all things being equal, sort of? Is Biscuit’s return tonormalcy so quickly and so easily – and so vigor-ously, a lesson to be learned? If seeing is believingand I do see extremely well for someone nearinghis 63rd birthday, then Biscuit’s ‘experience’ andthe comparison between his pre- and post-extraction behavior should be an inspiration to usall, especially those of us of similar age with oneand the same, two actually, teeth which need tobe extracted.

I mean, the procedure I’ve been putting off isnot exactly brain surgery, it’s oral surgery. I’m notadmitted to a hospital. It’s outpatient. I’m in andthen out. Same day service, just like the restau-rant where my wife, Dina works. I don’t evenneed someone to drive me home (unlike Biscuit.I had to drive him home.) And now that Biscuit ishome, safe and sound, I suppose it’s time for meto buck up and schedule my appointment. Afterall, it has nothing to do with cancer and every-thing to do with quality of life. I’d say that’s awin-win.

CoincidentalOr Not


News

By Colin Stoecker

The Connection

Jessica Honesty, 30, former SouthLakes and Westfield High student,now of Stafford, Va. went fromplaying basketball to anchoring

her own community news and feature showat Fairfax Public Access. And she is not look-ing back. “I can’t stop,” she said.

“I had zero experience when I started outin journalism, it’s something of a passionwhen you take the time to do your ownthing.”

She may have a degree in broadcast jour-nalism, but her first real passion in life wasplaying basketball. “I’ve spent eight monthshere taking class, originally I was interestedin sports, but this show is about versatilityand community events in addition tosports,” she said.

Honesty played basketball for 14 yearsand was drafted to play D1 on the collegelevel. She played for South Lakes her fresh-man year and started as a sophomore atWestfield High school. Until she broke herfoot playing as a senior.

“Once she was injured all of the schoolsstarted to turn away their offers,” said herfather Kenneth Honesty, 58, retired. “Thephone calls just stopped coming in.”

But her show continues to show signs ofgrowth as she grows into her new passion— TV. She wants to be a TV host and per-sonality.

“On Facebook I’m doing pretty well. Wehave 6,000 views on the teaser videos, andthe show reaches 250,000 people aroundFairfax county on TV.”

At her height of basketball performance,

Pamela Honesty, 55, a staff accoun-tant and Jessica’s mother believes thatthe show has a positive message. “It’smotivational for the kids with Jessica’ssports background, and playing up totheir expectations. It’s a positive out-come.”

The show runs about 10 times amonth. So far she has produced fourshows and has done all of the editingherself. Coming up she will featureCornerstones of Reston. Also she willfeature the Buffalo Soldiers, a com-munity motorcycle group, with focuson positive impact.

Former South Lakes, Westfield Highbasketball star anchors community newsand feature show at Fairfax Public Access.

Show with Honesty

Jessica Honesty, former South Lakes and Westfield High basketballplayer, poses on her set for “The J-Hon Show” at Fairfax Public AccessSunday morning.

Jessica Honesty poses on her set for “The J-Hon Show” at Fairfax PublicAccess Sunday morning with her father Kenneth Honesty, 58, retired,and her mother Pamela Honesty, 55, a staff accountant.

Jessica Honesty and her mother Pamela Honesty pose on the set of“The J-Hon Show,” at Fairfax Public Access on Sunday.

she received a scholarship to East Carolina.There she discovered her passion for jour-nalism and communications.

The newspapers used to call her “theTruth” as well as the announcer, and herother nickname was J-Hon, short for Jes-sica Honesty.

Her success at Fairfax Public Access hastaught her a lot about perseverance in a jobmarket and industry that is not forgivingor even helpful to newcomers.

“There’s always something stopping you. Itook from my high school basketball careerthat this is my dream, this is my passion. Iwill get that experience and keep going.”

“I had zeroexperience when Istarted out injournalism, it’ssomething of apassion when youtake the time to doyour own thing.”

— Jessica Honesty

Jessica Honesty andher mother PamelaHonesty flip throughold newspaper clip-pings on the set of“The J-Hon Show,” atFairfax Public Accesson Sunday.

Photos by Colin Stoecker/The Connection

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