Herndon Author Writes New Book on Sports Training for Young Athletes
According to Wendy LeBolt, Ph.D., in her new book “Fit 2 Finish – Keeping Your Soccer Players in the Game” the cycle of success boils down to “Develop – Balance – Observe – and repeat” to keep our young athletes fit and on the field, and taking their sport as far as their interest and skill can take them. Herndon resident LeBolt has some real skin in the game of soccer – literally.
Four Brave Girls Take Immediate Action to Help a Friend in Distress
One year ago, on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, during their lunch hour at Fox Mill Elementary School in Herndon, four fourth grade Junior Girl Scouts jumped to the aid of their classmate as she found herself choking on a piece of food. Using the skills that they had just learned a few months prior, in a First Aid class they attended with other Junior Troop’s members from Fox Mill, the four girl scouts (ages 9 and 10) immediately jumped into action.
Letter: Volunteer for the Games
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: I love this community. There are so many ways to serve a community as diverse and as vibrant as ours. I recently competed in a special election to succeed Congresswoman Comstock. While I came up short in the vote count, largely due to the unfortunate weather on Election Day, I am as inspired to serve as I was on that day. My passion to serve others only strengthens with each pursuit.
Francis, Scanlon Help Westfield Pull Away from Herndon
Bulldogs use 16-2 run to blow open close game.
The Westfield boys' basketball team is 13-1.
Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: December, 2014
In December 2014, 67 homes sold between $1,220,000-$173,000 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.
Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: December, 2014
Founding Fathers Visit Reston and Herndon Schools
Reston couple funds further education in American history.
School children in eight Fairfax County Public elementary schools had the opportunity to hear and speak with Founding Fathers Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry in January. Historical re-enactors Bill Barker and Richard Schumann, respectively, assisted with the experience.
Herndon Residents Praise Town Services
Locals give high scores to golf course, community center in survey.
Herndon residents are extremely satisfied with their quality of life in the historic town. According to a survey conducted by Continental Research Associates (CRA), residents find most town services to be exemplary.
A Taste of Europe in Herndon
New location means a growth in clientele for Europa restaurant owners.
Europa isn’t new. It’s just new to Herndon. The Mediterranean restaurant, operated by the Fuentes family, moved from Tall Oaks Village Center and found a home on Station Street.
Vienna: Oakton Sophomores Royle, Connolly Provide Paint Presence
Royle scores career-high 18 points against Westfield.
Oakton defeated Westfield 63-46 on Jan. 9.
Backyard Dreaming
Local tastemakers say winter is the best time to plan an idyllic backyard retreat.
Spring may seem light years away from the frigid January temperatures, and lounging in your backyard is probably the last thing you want to do at the moment, but landscape designers say now is the time to start planning a summer retreat.
‘Welcome to Virginia’ Sign Unveiled at Dulles International Airport
On Jan. 6, Governor Terry McAuliffe unveiled a new “Welcome to Virginia” sign at Dulles International Airport (IAD), welcoming travelers to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dulles is a major hub for domestic and international travel, servicing about 22 million travelers a year traveling to 83 nonstop domestic and 50 nonstop international destinations. The new signage is the first of its kind at IAD.
Nysmith Students Meet Cyber Defense Challenge
Two teams of middle school students from The Nysmith School of Herndon recently finished second and 12th out of 200 U.S. and Canadian teams participating in the seventh Annual CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition.
Where is Mr. Higgins?
Reward for information leading to safe return of our cat, Mr. Higgins. He is a gray tabby cat with white chin, chest, and belly plus white paws, golden eyes,and a fluffy tail. May have black and white collar with tag.
Bank Robberies in Reston and Herndon
Winter a busy season for bank robberies.
For the second time in two weeks, a supermarket bank in Reston was robbed in the late afternoon. Fairfax County Police report the PNC Bank inside the Giant at North Point Village Center was robbed at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 29.
A Year Ahead: Herndon in 2015
Taking new downtown off paper and into reality.
This year will be all about creating a Metro-friendly downtown. While the town council focused on policies that will make the historic area more business friendly, 2015 will take them off paper and into reality.