November 2011

Two men killed in Herndon car accident early Saturday morning

Posted on November 14, 2011 at 9:41 pm in

From a Fairfax Times report:

Investigators say Will Alberto Machado Avelar, 26, of Annandale, and a passenger, Oscar Rodriguez Costanza 36, of Chantilly, were traveling south on Dranesville Road  at about 2:10 a.m., Saturday, November 12. Machado Avelar lost control of the 2001 Nissan as it entered the intersection of Park Ave., causing it to leave the roadway and strike a tree.

Machado Avelar was pronounced dead at the scene. Rodriguez Costanza was flown to Fairfax Hospital where he died from injuries sustained in the crash.

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Outstanding teachers at McNair Farms Elementary

Posted on November 11, 2011 at 8:40 pm in

From the school’s web site, some news about their outstanding teachers.

Georgina Chin, ESL teacher, received a school stewardship mini-grant to create three vegetable gardens and a butterfly garden and a grant from the Audubon Society to enhance the butterfy garden. She will be attending a monarch training workshop in the spring.

Under the auspices of David White, our school’s Eco-Action Team received a Bronze Award for our work in protecting the enviroment..

Melissa Hansen and Hannah Franks received an Action for Healthy kids grant, enabling us to address childhood fitness and health.

Della Brown presented at the National Conference for National Board Certified Teachers at the Capitol in July.

Laura Reasoner Jones, founder and director of the GEMS clubs, was invited to the national Clinton Global Initiative conference in Chicago to work with other national figures in STEM. Her efforts were mentioned by former President Clinton in his closing remarks.(Scroll to 1:07:52)

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Herndon High turns 100

Posted on November 10, 2011 at 8:02 pm in

Who could have thought that Herndon High School could possibly be one hundred years old? And yet it’s true, according to the Reston Connection.

Herndon High School celebrated a century of existence Saturday, Nov. 5 with a performance by one of its signature institutions. The Herndon High School band, the oldest in the county and one of the most acclaimed, welcomed former teachers, staff and students to celebrate.

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Kathleen Schoelwer, director of bands at Herndon High School, says the department has been preparing for the event since she began at the school.

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Voting results in brief for Oak Hill

Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:56 pm in

Here are unofficial local voting results for Oak Hill from yesterday’s election, courtesy of The Washington Post. A good election for incumbents as all won locally.

Virginia Senate. Democratic incumbents Janet Howell and Mark Herring both easily won reelection.

STATE SENATE, DISTRICT 32
Candidate Votes %
Janet D. Howell * (D) 25,834 60
Patrick N. Forrest (R) 17,021 40
Key:* Incumbent|Red Checkmark Winner
Precincts: 100% |Updated: 8:00 PM EST
Source:The Post
STATE SENATE, DISTRICT 33
Candidate Votes %
Mark R. Herring * (D) 13,929 54
Patricia B. Phillips (R) 11,832 46
Key:* Incumbent|Red Checkmark Winner
Precincts: 100% |Updated: 8:00 PM EST
Source:The Post
Virginia House. Again, incumbents won and Tom Rust ran unopposed.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES, DISTRICT 36
Candidate Votes %
Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum * (D) 9,217 64
Hugh M. “Mac” Cannon (R) 5,159 36
Key:* Incumbent|Red Checkmark Winner
Precincts: 100% |Updated: 8:00 PM EST
Source:The Post
HOUSE OF DELEGATES, DISTRICT 67
Candidate Votes %
James M. “Jim” LeMunyon * (R) 9,191 59
Eric E. Clingan (D) 6,305 41
Key:* Incumbent|Red Checkmark Winner
Precincts: 100% |Updated: 8:00 PM EST
Source:The Post
HOUSE OF DELEGATES, DISTRICT 86
Candidate Votes %
Thomas Davis Rust * (R) 0 0
Key:* Incumbent|Red Checkmark Winner
Precincts: 0% |Updated: 8:00 PM EST
Source:The Post
Board of Supervisors. All incumbents won. Cathy Hudgins was unopposed in the Hunter Mill district.
FAIRFAX COUNTY SUPERVISOR, DRANESVILLE DISTRICT
Candidate Votes %
John W. Foust * (D) 15,217 61
Dennis D. Husch (R) 9,857 39
Key:* Incumbent|Red Checkmark Winner
Precincts: 100% |Updated: 5:23 PM EST
Source:The Post
FAIRFAX COUNTY SUPERVISOR, HUNTER MILL DISTRICT
Candidate Votes %
Catherine M. Hudgins * (D) 18,145 100
Key:* Incumbent|Red Checkmark Winner
Precincts: 100% |Updated: 5:23 PM EST
Source:The Post
FAIRFAX COUNTY SUPERVISOR, SULLY DISTRICT
Candidate Votes %
Michael R. Frey * (R) 14,682 71
Shahid S. Malik (D) 6,131 29
Key:* Incumbent|Red Checkmark Winner
Precincts: 100% |Updated: 5:23 PM EST
Source:The Post
School Board. Races are non-partisan. All incumbents were reelected.
FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, DRANESVILLE DISTRICT
Candidate Votes %
Jane K. “Janie” Strauss * 13,122 52
Louise K. Epstein 12,128 48
Key:* Incumbent|Red Checkmark Winner
Precincts: 100% |Updated: 5:23 PM EST
Source:The Post
FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, HUNTER MILL DISTRICT
Candidate Votes %
Pat M. Hynes 12,511 57
Nancy A. Linton 9,432 43
Key:* Incumbent|Red Checkmark Winner
Precincts: 100% |Updated: 5:23 PM EST
Source:The Post
FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, SULLY DISTRICT
Candidate Votes %
Kathy L. Smith * 11,233 55
Sheila P. Ratnam 9,338 45
Key:* Incumbent|Red Checkmark Winner
Precincts: 100% |Updated: 5:23 PM EST
Source:The Post

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Deltec moving to Oak Hill

Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:34 pm in

Mostly Deltec is moving around the corner. But the new office are in Oak Hill off Sunrise Valley Drive near the Clocktower.

Deltek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PROJ), a provider of enterprise software and information solutions, has moved into its new corporate headquarters at 2291 Wood Oak Drive in Herndon, VA. The move consolidates its hundreds of local employees into one building.

Designed around the core principles of employee collaboration and environmental sustainability, the new workspace has no hard-walled offices and employees are sharing open collaboration areas. There are 103 open collaboration spaces, 120 community whiteboards, 29 huddle rooms, and 2 game rooms.

According to the Washington Post, Deltek is vacating three offices in Herndon. It is also departing offices of companies it has acquired, Input’s Reston office and FedSources’ buliding in Tysons Corner. The new space has room for 750 people, but Deltek will initially only employ 630.

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EADS/Airbus Americas moving to Dulles

Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:30 pm in

From a Washington Post story:

Aerospace company EADS North America and subsidiary Airbus Americas are to relocate in November to a new building overlooking Dulles Airport as part of a consolidation effort.

As a result, EADS is to vacate space in two Rosslyn office buildings, including one that sported its logo up until last week, while Airbus is to leave its Herndon location. The move makes EADS the latest to leave the traditional contracting stronghold along the Potomac River, following Northrop Grumman’s departure for Falls Church and Boeing’s decision to consolidate its local operations in a new facility in Crystal City.

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December 2011 Events at Frying Pan Park

Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:27 pm in

Planned December events at Frying Pan Park:

December 3 & 4
12:30 to 3:00
Children’s Holiday Shopping
Volunteers help children shop for everybody on their holiday list. The Country Store stocks many unique items in all price ranges. Free wrapping assures surprises for family and friends. Adults are invited to wait at the schoolhouse. Inclement weather dates 12/10 and 12/11

Saturday December 3
11am – 5pm
Anniversary and Holiday Celebration!
Celebrate Frying Pan Farm Park’s 50th Anniversary with holiday festivities at one of the most diverse parks in the agency. Stroll the 1930′s working farm enjoying live music, watch equestrian demonstrations and visit the farm house. Bring the family to Children’s Holiday Shopping at the Country Store and meet Santa in his sleigh! Wagon rides, warming fires, carolers and holiday photo stations add to the festive holiday atmosphere. Park admission free, some activities have fees. For more information call or visit the website.

Monday December 5
3pm – 6pm
Children’s Holiday Shopping
Children are invited to shop on their own for everyone on their list. The store stocks many unique items in all price ranges. Children can wrap their gifts on their own prior to leaving the store. (Please note that volunteers will assist children with shopping and wrapping on Saturday and Sunday, but will shop and wrap on their own on Monday.)

Saturday December 10
Virginia Hunter Horse Show
Show starts at 9am
Walk, trot, canter, beginner horse show. Classes include hunters, ponies, equitation and more. Held indoors rain or shine. Spectators FREE

Sunday December 11
Christmas on the Farm
12:30pm & 2:30pm
Enjoy a special holiday visit and take a wagon ride with Santa through the woods and fields. Activities include a holiday craft and a special Christmas puppet show. Reservations required. Dress for the weather. $8/person

Sunday December 18
Just Jumpers Horse Show
Show starts at 9am
Watch local residents compete for a blue ribbon in a variety of jumping classes. Held indoors rain or shine. Spectators FREE

Thursday December 29
Snow Show Puppet Show
10 – 10:40 & 11:30 – 12:10
Bring your holiday guests and join Master Puppeteer Bob Brown in a holiday production of the Snow Show. Delight in a fun frolic through a Winter wonderland with a variety of lively marionettes. $4/person. Located at the Visitor Center

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Naked man walks around Dulles International Airport

Posted on November 7, 2011 at 8:32 pm in

This is almost News of the Weird:

Airport spokeswoman Kimberly Gibbs says the adult male was walking around the main terminal Monday morning and was not wearing clothing or underwear. Airport police took him into custody without incident and determined that he needed medical attention. He was taken to a local hospital.

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Bechtel to bring 625 jobs to Reston Town Center

Posted on November 7, 2011 at 8:28 pm in

Good news for local engineers:

Virginia officials will announce Monday that Bechtel, one of the largest engineering, construction and project management companies in the world, will relocate its global operations headquarters from Frederick to Fairfax County, according to sources in Fairfax and Richmond.

The move to Reston Town Center will bring 625 jobs and an $18 million investment.

But, do we really need to bribe corporations to come here?

Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell (R) approved a total of $6.5 million in grants: $1.5 million from the Governor’s Opportunity Fund and $5 million from the Virginia Economic Development Incentive Grant.

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Reston assisted living facility complains about Rosh Hashanah celebration

Posted on November 6, 2011 at 1:09 pm in

In one of these too strange to be true news stories, the Hunters Woods Fellowship House in Reston recently complained when Jewish residents there celebrated the Jewish New Year. According to the Washington Examiner:

Attendees of the Sept. 30 Rosh Hashanah celebration said Hunters Woods barred them from using its common room for their celebration then called the police when residents took a few chairs outside so they could celebrate there. Police responded to the home’s complaint, but didn’t file any charges – or even an incident report.

 

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