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Kaplan Opinion An Immortal Virginian By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum State Delegate (D-36) Ask Virginians the name of a native of the Commonwealth who has had the greatest impact on history, and you are likely to get a variety of answers. Few are likely to give the name of the Virginian whom I believe has had and will continue to have the greatest influence on human history: Henrietta Commentary Lacks. Unfortunately few have heard of her, and her name does not appear in many history books. All that is changing with the 2010 publication of the book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot. Henrietta was born in 1920 in Roanoke and grew up in Clover in Southside Virginia. She moved to Baltimore as an adult. She died at age 31 of cancer. Her body was returned to Clover and buried in Letters to the Editor From Page 6 county supervisor, Cathy Hudgins, will stand for election in the fall and right now, she runs unopposed. Her re-election will give her a mandate to continue planning extraordinary changes to Reston. Significant numbers of our neighborhoods will be considered by the Task Force for redevelopment in order to increase density and county revenues. Reston Association Board President Kathleen Driscoll-McKee stated in a letter to the Reston Patch that no one will have to sell out unless they choose to do so. She was misinformed. Only 75 percent of neighbors in a neighborhood have to agree to a buy-out by a devel- A Breath of Fresh Air To the Editor: Contrary to Mr. Simon [“Disappointing,” Reston Connection, July 13-19, 2011], I find Mr. Lovaas a breath of fresh air. He brings conscious thought to the table — germane issues which apparently Mr. Simon would prefer were not discussed. 1. “Density is community” is ludicrous. Why not say a traffic jam is community? The discussion seems to get stuck on the effects of increasing the Reston population at the expense of traffic, www.ConnectionNewspapers.com an unmarked grave in a family burial plot. What Henrietta never knew and her family has only in recent years found out is that when she was being treated for cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins University Hospital, small tissue samples were removed from her body. Amazingly, the cells from these samples did what scientists had never seen before. They could be kept alive and grown. The cell line that was started was named for its unwitting donor “HeLa” and became the first immortal cell line. HeLa cells were used by Dr. Jonas Salk to help develop a vaccine for polio. The cells have been used around the world for research into cancer, AIDS, effects of radiation and toxic substances, gene mapping, human sensitivity to many substances, oper. Right now 50 of our neighborhoods are zoned high-density. However, many were built at medium density. Because of the zoning a developer can offer to buy out the neighborhood and redevelop at the higher density “by right.” Should the Task Force recommend to the Board of Supervisors that the area zoned high density be increased over what it is now, many more than those 50 neighborhoods will be available for potential redevelopment. The time to discuss the future of Reston is now, before the election. It is not too late for an independent candidate to file to run for the Hunter Mill seat on the Board of Supervisors. I hope that someone in Reston will have a dif- schools and open space, things which made Reston an oasis in an area that has been rapidly overdeveloped. 2. Developers are primarily interested in maximizing profits — to assume otherwise is naïve. Why should the community assume that the developers’ sense of what is “good” is in the community’s best interest? Write and others too numerous to mention here. It is estimated that scientists have grown more than 20 tons of her cells. More than 11,000 patents have been granted involving the cells. Henrietta nor her family ever received any compensation. This week the Virginia Department of Historic Resources is erecting a roadside marker near Clover to recognize her important contribution to medical science. I hope to attend its unveiling. I recommend reading Skloot’s book. A documentary has been produced, and more are likely to follow. A humble African American woman of very limited means has had a profound effect on all our lives. She may truly be the only immortal Virginian. ferent idea of what community is than Bob Simon. I hope someone will run as an independent. I believe the connections between people, families and friends are what constitute community. I hope that my family will be able to continue living here until my great-grandchildren are also Restonians. We have come to love this place. I hope my family will not be driven out by the frenzy of residential redevelopment being contemplated by the county. We need to have an open community forum about the buy-out of Reston’s clusters by developers and the impact that will have on our town. An election provides a prime opportunity to begin that discussion. Kathy Kaplan Reston 3. In the last analysis, privately and publicly elected officials can have their own political agendas, which may or may not align with those of their constituents. An informed electorate is the key. That is why Mr. Lovaas’ input on the issues is a breath of fresh air. Jennifer Fergus Reston The Connection welcomes views on any public issue. The deadline for all material is noon Friday. Letters must be signed. Include home address and home and business numbers. Letters are routinely edited for libel, grammar, good taste and factual errors. 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OPEN HOUSES SATURDAY/SUNDAY, JULY 30 & 31 12007 Meadowville Ct., Herndon • $754,900 • Open Sunday 1-4 • Irene Schiffman, Weichert, 703-593-7848 When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com & click the Real Estate links on the right side. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. Great Falls 10712 Milkweed Dr........$1,799,000...........Sun 1-4.....Lyons & McGuire.........Keller Williams..703 406 9009 Herndon 12007 Meadowville Ct.......$754,900...........Sun 1-4........Irene Schiffman..................Weichert..703-593-7848 Oak Hill 3021 Leefield Drive...........$839,950...........Sun 1-4.............Keith Harris ..Samson Properties..703-395-6601 3154 Mary Etta Lane.......$1493,850...........Sun 1-4..............Keith Harris..Samson Properties..703-395-6601 Oakton 3007 Westhurst Ln........$1,350,000...........Sun 1-3............Mark Goedde.......Coldwell Banker..703-850-8129 Potomac Falls 46854 Redfox Court..........$490,000...........Sun 1-4...............Ritu Desai ..Samson Properties..703-625-4949 Reston 2307 Rosedown Dr...........$475,000...........Sun 1-4.........Debban Dodrill..........Long & Foster..703-628-1802 11914 Crosswind Ct.........$329,000...........Sun 1-4..................Lu Taylor..................Weichert..703-402-1945 Vienna 2701 Bellforest Ct. #409...$330,000..........Sun 1-4 ...............Ron Fowler..................Weichert..703-598-0511 2701 Bellforest Ct #402....$400,000..........Sun 1-4 ...............Ron Fowler..................Weichert..703-598-0511 8766 Cedar Meadow Ct..$1,099,999..Sat & Sun 1-4..Mary Thyfault Clark....................Re/Max..703-587-5494 To add your Realtor represented Open House to these weekly listings, please call Karen Pechacek-Washburn at 703-778-9422 or E-Mail the info to kwashburn@connectionnewspapers.com All listings due by Monday at 3 P.M. Home Sales Address ................................. BR FB HB .. Postal City .... Sold Price .. Type ......... Lot AC .......................... Subdivision 2036 SWANS NECK WAY ................. 3 ... 3 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $429,900 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ........................................ RESTON 1860 STRATFORD PARK PL #411 .... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $427,500 ... Garden 1-4 Floors .................................... STRATFORD 12001 MARKET ST #480 ................ 2 ... 2 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $427,000 ... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors .. MARKET STREET TOWN CENTER 2420 IVYWOOD RD ........................ 4 ... 3 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $415,000 ... Detached ....... 0.46 ....................... STRATTON WOODS 11524 PINE CONE CT ..................... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ....... RESTON .......... $400,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 RESTON/KING CHARLES CLUSTER 1664 BACHAN CT ........................... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $390,500 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ........................................ RESTON 1559 AUTUMN RIDGE CIR .............. 2 ... 3 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $387,500 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ........................................ RESTON 1982 CRESCENT PARK DR #16A ..... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $385,000 ... Townhouse .......................................... LINCOLN PARK 11711 STILLBROOK CT ................... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $385,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ........................................ RESTON 1830 FOUNTAIN DR #303 ............... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $380,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ....................................PARAMOUNT 1500 AUTUMN RIDGE CIR .............. 3 ... 3 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $380,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ........................................ RESTON 1326 VINTAGE PL ........................... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $375,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ........................................ RESTON 2281 CHESTNUT BURR CT ............. 3 ... 3 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $373,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ........................................ RESTON 12001 MARKET ST #338 ................ 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $360,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... MARKET STREET TOWN CENTR 11800 SUNSET HILLS RD #1117 ..... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $360,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ............................. CARLTON HOUSE 1515 NORTH POINT DR #02-010 .... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $357,500 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ..................... NORTH POINT VILLAS 11800 SUNSET HILLS RD E #520 .... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $349,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ............................. CARLTON HOUSE 1307D WINDLEAF DR #132 ............ 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $340,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ............................... SUTTON RIDGE 12001 MARKET ST #145 ................ 2 ... 1 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $326,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... MARKET STREET TOWN CENTR 1677 POPLAR GROVE DR ................ 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $320,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ........................................ RESTON 1631 FIELDTHORN DR ................... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $320,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.02 ........................................ RESTON 1602 POPLAR GROVE DR ................ 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $319,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.02 ........................................ RESTON 1514 CHURCH HILL PL ................... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $315,000 ... Townhouse .................................... HAMPTON POINTE 11914 FIELDTHORN CT .................. 2 ... 2 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $313,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.02 ........................................ RESTON 12013 TALIESIN PL #22 .................. 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $305,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ....................................... OAK PARK 1720 LAKE SHORE CREST DR #15 .. 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $305,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors .......... EDGEWATER AT TOWN CNTR 11401O GATE HILL PL #75 ............. 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $305,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ............................... SUTTON RIDGE 1679 POPLAR GROVE DR ................ 2 ... 1 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $300,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.02 ........................................ RESTON 2235 CARTWRIGHT PL ................... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $297,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ........................................ RESTON 1591 WOODCREST DR ................... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $290,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.02 ........................................ RESTON 11760 SUNRISE VALLEY DR #514 ... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $287,500 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...........................................MERCER 11230 SILENTWOOD LN ................. 2 ... 2 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $284,888 ... Townhouse .... 0.02 ........................................ RESTON 2460 RIDGEHAMPTON CT .............. 3 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $278,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.02 ........................ HUNTERS SQUARE 1416 CHURCH HILL PL #1416 ........ 2 ... 1 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $275,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors .......................... HAMPTON POINTE 11314 SUNDIAL CT #B ................... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $274,900 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ............................ BALDWIN GROVE 2358 ANTIQUA CT .......................... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $264,888 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ........................................ RESTON 11023 VILLARIDGE CT #A .............. 2 ... 1 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $249,900 ... Garden 1-4 Floors .................................... VILLARIDGE 1708 LAKE SHORE CREST DR #21 .. 1 ... 1 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $249,150 ... Garden 1-4 Floors .......... EDGEWATER AT TOWN CNTR 12000 MARKET ST #168 ................ 1 ... 1 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $248,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ........ SAVOY AT RESTON TWN CNTR 1320 GARDEN WALL CIR #— ......... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $228,375 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ............................ BALDWIN GROVE 11710 OLDE ENGLISH DR #11710- . 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $216,062 ... Garden 1-4 Floors .................................. PARCRESTON 1500B SUMMERCHASE CT #B ........ 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $215,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ............................... SUMMERRIDGE 2110 GREEN WATCH WAY #11/300 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $214,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors .......................................... RESTON 11825 BRETON CT #12B ................ 2 ... 1 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $207,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ............ HUNTERS WOODS VILLAGE 2215 HUNTERS RUN DR #2215 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $190,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...................... HUNTERS CROSSING 11739 LEDURA CT #T8 .................. 3 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $190,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ................................. SPRINGWOOD 1406 NORTHGATE SQ #11B ........... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $180,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ................................... NORTHGATE 11611 VANTAGE HILL RD #21B ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $180,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ................................ VANTAGE HILL 11703E SUMMERCHASE CIR #E ..... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $179,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ............................... SUMMERRIDGE 1783 JONATHAN WAY #1783-E ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $175,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors .................................. PARCRESTON 1520 MOORINGS DR #1B ............... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $174,900 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ....................................... LAKEVIEW 11620 VANTAGE HILL RD #11B ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $165,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ................................ VANTAGE HILL 1951 SAGEWOOD LN #403 ............ 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $163,000 ... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors .......................... THOREAU PLACE 2214 CASTLE ROCK SQ #12C ......... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $156,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ................................. SHADOWOOD 11615 VANTAGE HILL RD #11B ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ....... RESTON .......... $139,500 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ................................ VANTAGE HILL 2335 FREETOWN CT #30/1B .......... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ....... RESTON .......... $119,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ....................................... GLENVALE Copyright 2011 Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. Visit www.mris.com. Studying Marine Science The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) has welcomed this year’s group of high school students as part of the Virginia Governor’s School program. The VIMS Governor’s School is a four-week summer residential program that provides high-achieving Virginia high school students with hands-on experiences in marine research. The program is struc- In June 2011, 104 Reston homes sold between $1,259,000-$119,000. This week’s list represents those homes sold in the $429,900-$119,000 range. For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com tured as an apprenticeship in which each student works with a faculty sponsor and VIMS graduate students on an authentic research project. Sarah Burns of South Lakes High School (right) is working with Dr. Rom Lipcius and graduate student Megan Wood to study whether Chesapeake Bay blue crabs prefer native underwater grasses or an invasive alga for habitat. 12 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ July 27- August 2, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com
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