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Mr. Gabe meets his young fans at Burke Lake Park on Saturday, June 28. County Considers Food Truck Changes News, Page 8 Flag Day at Union Mill News, Page 4

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2 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ July 3-9, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Lorton/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Photos by Abigail Constantino/The Connection

Burke Lake Park kicks off Arts in the Parks on Saturday, June 28, with a performance by Mr. Gabe. From left — Chelle Fulk, Mr. Gabe, Holly Montgomery don pirate attire during a performance of their song “Pirates” from their album Play Date Saturday Morning Live! at Burke Lake Park on Saturday, June 28.

family used to live in the Burke area and Mr. Gabe kicks off are familiar with Burke Lake Park. “There’s a lot of recreational area we wouldn’t oth- Arts in the Parks at erwise have access to, like boats and a carousel...It’s a way for us to get into the Burke Lake Park. woods,” he said. Children, and their parents, danced and By Abigail Constantino bobbed to the catchy songs of Mr. Gabe who, The Connection along with violinist Chelle Fulk and bass player Holly Montgomery, also led the au- urke Lake Park started its summer dience to a rousing sing-a-long of familiar entertainment series on Saturday, children’s tunes. BJune 28, with a live and interac- Arts in the Parks continues at Burke Lake tive performance by Mr. Gabe. Park every Saturday at 10 a.m. until Aug. 23. The event is part of Fairfax County Park Authority and Fairfax Park Foundation’s Arts in the Parks. “There’s a lot of recreational “We came to check out the toddler songs. And Burke Lake is specially area we wouldn’t otherwise interesting to us because they have a train and a walking path, and we’re have access to, like boats going to check it out when we’re done and a carousel...It’s a way here,” said Casey Nair, of Alexandria. “It’s an option to get out in the for us to get into the woods.” Trinity Wlaschin, 8, of Alexandria shows her violin playing skills to morning with the kids,” said David violinist Chelle Fulk at Burke Lake Park on Saturday, June 28. Farris of South Riding. He and his — David Farris of South Riding

Lisa Stevens with Nora, 3 and Erin 7, of Spring- Amanda and Shane Wilkens, with Audrey, 5 Rob Hornfeck and Niki, of Fairfax City, looks field attend Burke Lake Park’s Arts in the Parks months, of Springfield, attend Burke Lake Park’s forward to riding the train after the concert at series on Saturday, June 28. Arts in the Parks series on Saturday, June 28. Burke Lake Park on Saturday, June 28. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ July 3-9, 2014 ❖ 3 News Area Roundups Photo by Veronica Bruno/The Connection July 4th Rides Home WRAP will provide safe rides home during the Fourth of July holiday. Those need- ing one may call 1-800-200- TAXI (AT&T customers dial #WRAP) for a free ride home, up to a $30 fare, from Friday July 4, at 10 p.m. through Saturday, July 5, at 4 a.m. People must be 21 or Flags were proudly hoisted in the air during highlights of the festivities. older to use this service. Some restrictions apply; see www.soberride.com for fur- Flag Day at Union Mill ther details or call WRAP at olds came up to center stage to 703-893-0461. By Veronica Bruno narrate parts of the program, The Connection which included many patriotic songs and poetry. Music teachers lags were hoisted in air as Lee Larsen and Ryan Holland de- FCPS Fstudents marched to song signed the program. The program onto the stage at Union Mill ended with fifth and sixth grade Launches Elementary on Flag Day. The chorus students joining the kinder- school hosted a grand old celebra- gartners in song. Collect for tion of Red, White, and Blue on The program was performed in June 13. Kindergartners waved the morning by a few of the classes Kids School American flags and dressed in pa- and then repeated throughout the triotic colors to celebrate the cre- day to include all the Supply Drive ation of our nation’s banner. kindergarteners of the school. As To ensure that every child Students began the celebrations students proclaimed “there are so in the school district is pre- by pledging allegiance to the flag many amazing places and lands in pared for school, Fairfax and then joined in a rhythmic our beautiful country, our nation Flag Day participants Kayla, Alex, Dina, John, & County Public Schools chant of “Red, White, and Blue.” is so grand,” parents beamed with Katherine (front row) as well as Charlotte, Colin, Hailey, (FCPS) will launch Collect Various groups of 5-and 6-year- pride from the audience. Guy, Elanora, and Asher (back row) symbolized the “red” for Kids, a coordinated part of the American flag at Union Mill Elementary’s Flag school supply drive to ben- Day celebration. efit needy FCPS students, on Monday, July 7. The drive will provide school supplies for the 2014-15 school year for students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals; donors may contrib- ute backpacks, calculators, or cash that will be used to purchase as many supplies as possible. Approximately 27.8 percent of FCPS students receive free and reduced-price meals. Citizens can support FCPS students in one of three Union Mill participants Gabriella, Allie, Noah, and Riley Kindergartners Guy, Hailey, Asher, and Elanora told the ways: (front row) enthusiastically sang “Proud to be an Ameri- audience “Hurray for the flag!” They further said, “Kin- * Cash donations. By can,” “This Land is Your Land,” and “God Bless the USA” dergartners love it too.” Poems “The Flag” and “You’re a partnering with Office Depot to an audience of delighted parents. Grand Old Flag” followed. and Kitz for Kids, Collect for Kids purchases school supplies in bulk, translating a $1 donation into $3 worth of school supplies. A $10 donation can fill a backpack with FCPS-approved supplies. Donations are accepted online or at any Apple Federal Credit Union (Apple FCU) or Northwest Federal Credit Union branch (North- west FCU). * Backpack donations. Donations of new backpacks can be brought to any Apple FCU or Northwest FCU branch, or to any affiliated organization.

4 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ July 3-9, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Full-Day Mondays Start in September

When Monday was chopped in Schultz was in the second grade Teachers half, recess time was also cut. Stu- when her family moved — result- dents had 10 minute recess breaks ing in her moving to a Fairfax promised to make up for lost time in the County elementary school. She classroom. said she remembers not under- planning time. Because the week will be more standing why Mondays were cut uniform, she said, it will also be in half. During the past two years, By Reena Singh easier on parents. she asked administrators how the The Connection Sully district board member elementary schools were meeting Kathy Smith was the only person accreditation standards with the ull-day Mondays for all. to vote against the action. Lee dis- hours missed and was dissatisfied After 40 years, Fairfax trict board member Tammy with their answers. FCounty Public Schools Derenak Kaufax was absent. She said 94 percent of parents will give all elementary “There’s a lot of pressure on me who answered a recent survey students “full Mondays” for more to vote yes,” she said. “I need to about the topic said “do it and do learning time — and more recess. be a voice for the teachers who are it now.” During a School Board meeting concerned.” Dranesville district board mem- Thursday, June 26, Superinten- She said Kaufax would have ber Jane Strauss said some mem- dent Karen Garza said Mondays voted against the action for the bers of the county Board of Super- were cut in half for elementary same reasons. Smith said she visors — including Dranesville students since 1972. would feel more comfortable if the supervisor John Foust — promised “While not everyone tonight will board voted to have full-day Mon- to pour extra money into the embrace the change, we will en- days begin in fall 2015 to give school system to support the gage the stakeholders,” she told teachers more time to adjust to the move. the board. change. “Parents have been hoping for Mondays were originally cut to Others felt like elementary stu- the change for a long time,” said give elementary teachers more dents this year deserve to benefit Hunter Mill district board member planning time. from the extra time full-day Mon- Pat Hynes. Garza said she promised teach- days would give back to them. “We’re asking for a leap of faith ers would still be given enough “We can’t continue to educate chil- from the teachers, which is abso- Photos by Reena Singh/ The Connection planning time. dren in 2014 and beyond as we did in lutely true,” she said. “With every Superintendent Karen Garza talks to the School Board “We will be ready in September,” the 1970s,” said Springfield district conversation, we get closer and about why full-day Monday is needed for the upcoming Garza said. board member Elizabeth Schultz. closer to their comfort level.” school year.

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From there is housing in its communities for the Free digital edition delivered to Committee of the Fairfax County 2005 to 2009, the One Penny Fund preserved workforce in the retail, hospitality, health care, your email box. Go to connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe OPlanning Commission voted to over 2,200 units of affordable housing. Since public sector and entry level jobs? How does recommend that the review of 2009, the number of new or preserved units the county promote the development of stable, NEWS DEPARTMENT: the Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Residen- serving households earning less than $64,000 affordable housing for homeless children, To discuss ideas and concerns, tial Studio Units be tabled. This recommenda- or 60 percent of area median income has de- youth aging out of foster care, persons with Call: 703-778-9410 e-mail: tion will be voted on by the full Plan- clined significantly. special needs, seniors on fixed incomes and low [email protected] ning Commission at its July 24 meet- The FY2015 Housing and Commu- wage working people? Commentary Kemal Kurspahic ing and it is almost certain that it will nity Development budget provides The final motion on the RSU amendment at Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 be adopted. After months of com- $5 million for new construction or a the June 9 meeting included a recommenda- [email protected] mittee hearings and community meetings preservation project of 120 units, and approxi- tion stating that “there be a broader commu- Amna Rehmatulla throughout the county, the RSU amendment mately $3 million for Bridging Affordability, a nity dialogue about affordable housing, includ- Editorial Assistant 703-778-9410 ext.427 will be quietly put to rest. rental subsidy for households moving out of ing a discussion on how best to provide for a [email protected] What were the factors that defeated this pro- homelessness. This is a paltry amount of fund- range of housing opportunities .... that will Janelle Germanos posal? They were many and varied, including: ing for a county of this size and wealth. As has serve the county’s current and future residents Community Reporter ❖ virulent community opposition; been famously said, “show me your budget and at all income levels.” The Alliance enthusiasti- 703-364-8161 [email protected] ❖ fear of overcrowding, which is a real issue I’ll show you your priorities.” cally endorses this recommendation, and be- in some parts of the county; Other policies to provide funding for hous- lieves the time for discussion is now. An hon- Jon Roetman Sports Editor ❖ 703-752-4013 ❖ an abject lack of knowledge by the larger ing have been studied and tabled by the Board est community discussion would hopefully [email protected] community about the issue of housing of Supervisors, the most recent being the “3- break down some of the barriers of mistrust @jonroetman affordability — who needs it, current housing 2-1 policy” which would secure a contribution and misunderstanding surrounding housing, Victoria Ross costs, income levels of the workforce, the im- from commercial development in transit and and engage more members of the community County Reporter ❖ 301-502-6027 pacts on our quality of life; high density areas of the county to support the in building consensus for solutions. [email protected] ❖ a zoning ordinance that didn’t allow the development of workforce housing. This policy The growing shortage of affordable housing ADVERTISING: flexibility needed to develop these units; is currently in place for the Tysons redevelop- and the severe cost burden for an increasing For advertising information ❖ absence of leadership from the Board of ment area, but board members felt that if ap- percentage of the county’s population is not e-mail: [email protected] Supervisors in communicating the county’s plied to other areas of the county, it could de- unique to Fairfax County. This is a challenge that growing unmet housing needs and helping to ter new commercial development which has threatens the vitality and sustainability of the Steve Hogan Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 shepherd a community discussion that was slowed down in the last few years. However, entire region, and some jurisdictions have made [email protected] balanced and respectful. both Arlington and Alexandria have commer- progress in increasing their affordable housing Andrea Smith Is Fairfax County committed to providing cial development fee policies in place, and the stock through a variety of financial and land use Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 housing that is affordable for all its residents? result has been a significant increase in re- tools. As the largest jurisdiction and the engine [email protected] While the Board of Supervisors unanimously sources for affordable housing with no appar- of job growth for the region, Fairfax County Debbie Funk National Sales adopted the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness ent impact on commercial development. should be the leader in addressing the housing 703-778-9444 in 2007 and the Blueprint for Housing in 2010, The unwillingness to adopt new, proven issue. Instead, they are lagging far behind due [email protected] they have done very little in the ensuing years funding strategies, combined with minimal to negligible investments and the absence of vi- to provide the resources needed to implement local investment in housing programs means sion to address the unmet housing needs of its Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm these plans. In 2009, when the county reduced that the county is falling farther and farther residents both today and in the future. 703-778-9433 [email protected] Letters to the Editor @MaryKimm Executive Vice President Jerry Vernon Later Start Times Can Benefit Community [email protected]

To the Editor: nation start before 7:30 in the and ask doctors to write medical The School Board has been ex- Editor in Chief To set the record straight, there morning! Seventy-two of 95 coun- excuses for a problem that is the tremely slow and deliberate in this Steven Mauren Managing Editor is nothing worse for traffic than a ties in Virginia start high schools norm, not the exception to the process. Children’s National Medi- Kemal Kurspahic car crash, and sleepy teen drivers at 8 a.m. or later. Perhaps the let- rule. Perhaps he is unaware that cal Center has been working to Photography: Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel are like drunk drivers in terms of ter writer would prefer that FCPS there is compelling medical and include input from all stakehold- Art/Design: performance behind the wheel. start school at 5 a.m. to ensure that educational evidence that very ers, including principals, social Laurence Foong, John Heinly Production Manager: Later high school start times are our children are all out of the way early school start times are a prob- workers, leaders from the teacher Geovani Flores safer for teens and also for the rest before his morning commute? The lem and that the Virginia Chapter organizations, PTA’s, the athletic Special Assistant to the Publisher of us as they have been shown to reality is that Fairfax County Pub- of the American Academy of Pedi- council, the Park Authority, School Jeanne Theismann significantly decrease car crashes lic Schools are a massive part of atrics has a position in favor of Aged Child Care providers, the 703-778-9436 [email protected] in young drivers. the traffic flow for the entire morn- later high school start times for middle school after school pro- @TheismannMedia When you read letters opposing ing commute. It will remain that students in Virginia as does the gram, Safe Routes to School, and this effort, please ask yourself way with any of the new sched- Medical Society of Virginia and the others. In July, there will be a work CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 Circulation Manager: whether the letter-writer has a ules as well. Medical Society of Northern Vir- session with a report to the board. Ann Oliver personal vested interest in retain- The majority of FCPS high ginia. School board members have sug- [email protected] ing the status quo. Last week’s let- school students are sleep deficient. For more than a year, FCPS has gested that the Blueprint for ter, “Later Start Times Affect Com- Only 15.5 percent of seniors get 8 partnered with Children’s National Change may be one of the four muters,” was filled with misinfor- hours of sleep per night on school Medical Center and has met with options or it may be a hybrid based mation and scare tactics. nights and medical experts recom- stakeholder leaders from more on the community input. The letter made it sound as if mend about 9 hours for adoles- than 45 different organizations, Montgomery County’s Superin- there are only a small number of cents. In 10th grade, only 25 per- agencies, and community groups. tendent delayed implementation children impacted by the morning cent are getting at least 8 hours of Transportation experts and stake- of any high school start time start times that are among the ear- sleep per night. The letter writer holder leaders studied about 20 changes, but he will not be able to liest in the nation. Fairfax high seems to be suggesting that 75 scenarios before the school board close the door on the need for later schools start classes at 7:20 a.m. percent or more of our students selected four potential scenarios to morning schedules because it is Only 10 percent of schools in the pay for unnecessary medical tests bring to the community for input. See Letter, Page 14

6 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ July 3-9, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters to the Editor Unsolved Landfill Issues

To the Editor: about the relationship between ESI and the Your article “Landfill Decision Deferred Board of Supervisors to warrant one defer- to July 29” [Connection, June 19-25, 2014] ral after another. As early as 2006 ESI reporting on the controversial Lorton land- sought special treatment from the County, fill extension proposed by EnviroSolutions but couldn’t deliver on their promises. Plans (ESI) omits two strategic facts that pertain for the park they promised to develop when to the discussion. The first is that develop- the landfill closes have been scrapped. More ers are tending increasingly to recycle con- recently they have been allowed to revise struction waste, rather than send it to land- their proposal time and again, for reasons fills. This will undoubtedly impact a planned understood only by the Board of Supervi- closure date, plus any projected revenues sors. the County plans to obtain from ESI land- Some County Commissioners, including fill operations should be reduced accord- Chairman Sharon Bulova, favor compro- ingly. mise with ESI; but the community distrusts The second is that any green energy ESI based on their past performance, and project at the site would need a distribu- does not want their project to go forward. tion grid to deliver the power output to con- Chairman Bulova, it’s well past time to deny sumers. No grid currently exists, yet this ESI’s application and look at other resident- fundamental aspect of planning is conve- friendly options for the use of this land, niently left out of the discussion. Who prominently located within an R-1 (Resi- would build this and who would pay for it? dential) zone. What additional impact would this have on the area? Nancy Piotter One has to wonder what is so compelling Fairfax Station

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HAZARDS are equally prevent- Other preventative measures in- RN, Ph.D., chair, B.S.N. program; to insects that cause people to get “The first thing that we recom- able. From recreational water ill- clude frequent hand washing, tak- assistant professor of nursing, sick.” ummer comes but once a mend is viewing fireworks displays nesses to sunburns, staying in- ing a shower before entering a pub- Marymount University in Arling- Heavily foliaged spaces, like year. From picnics and in a public place that has been performed about potential hazards lic pool, discouraging children ton. “A well-regulated camp will those with tall grass, are where Sdays at the pool to back- mitted and checked for safety,” said and strategies for keeping them at from drinking water that is used have regulated rest periods.” such bugs hide. “If you’re in an area yard barbeques and day- Dan Schmidt, spokesman for the bay can lead to a more fun and re- for swimming and giving young Barbour said, “Parents of infants where the grass is high, on the long hikes, many people spend the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue laxing summer for everyone. children bathroom breaks at least Photo by Marilyn Campbell and small children should be aware fringes of a park or even your back- season outdoors. Danger, from Department. “It saves them money “The best way to prevent recre- every 60 minutes. Water-related injuries and illnesses increase during the because a baby can’t tell you when yard, be aware,” said Barbour. water-related illnesses to heat and provides a safe environment ational water illnesses is to keep summer. Among the best defenses against such hazards they’re sick. Check on elderly When hiking or working outside, stroke, often comes with the fun. to view fireworks.” germs, pee and poop out of the IN ADDITION TO ILLNESSES, are awareness and good safety practices like teaching neighbors who don’t have air con- wear light-colored, loose fitting Public safety officials say people Other safety officials agree. Fire- water,” said Kurt Larrick, spokes- other water-related dangers spike children how to swim. ditioning.” clothing, long sleeves and long can prevent accidents and illnesses works are banned in the City of man for the Arlington County De- during the summer. “They are a lot Avoid leaving the elderly, young pants. “Ticks are sneaky,” said by taking safety measures and stay- Alexandria. “We have close to 100 partment of Human Service. of accidents like drowning,” said proper clothing and choose the Know the warning signs that it children and pets in small, en- Barbour. “They will crawl up your ing informed. percent compliance, so we don’t “Check diapers frequently and take Barbour. “Teach their kids how to best times to be outside,” said is time to get out of the heat: “Heat closed spaces like cars. “They could leg without you knowing it.” “One of the core messages with see many injuries,” said Tony a shower with soap before going swim, watch young children very Caroline Sutter, RN DNP-BC, assis- cramps are the first thing that you’ll die even after a short period of time Other precautionary measures public health is that we can’t be Washington, spokesman for the into the water.” carefully when they are near wa- tant professor of nursing, George feel,” said Sutter. “Your muscles like when you’re running to get include checking your body care- everywhere all the time,” said Glen City of Alexandria Fire Depart- Fairfax County issues the same ter. Mason University. “Avoid the ex- will get tired and cramp easily be- gas,” said Sutter. fully for ticks after coming inside Barbour, public safety information ment. message. “The main thing that we Swimming with a partner and treme heat of midday.” cause they aren’t getting enough Stay informed about potentially and eliminating standing water officer for the Fairfax County For those who decide to use con- at the health department empha- wearing a life vest when boating Wearing sunscreen, staying hy- blood flow.” dangerous weather like heat from around a home. “At least once Health Department. “It is really in sumer fireworks, there are a few size is gastrointestinal illness are also important. “Should some- drated and avoiding alcohol when Nausea, vomiting and headaches waves. “We have cooling centers a week, we encourage people to the hands of the public to take pre- safety considerations to keep in caused by feces in the water,” said one fall in the water and injure in the heat are also good ideas. are also clues. “Your body is good open on really hot days,” said walk around their house and dump cautionary measures and protect mind: “Fire them from a flat sur- Barbour. “We encourage people, their head, the life vest will keep “Most of the research shows that about giving your warning signs,” Barbour. “You can also go into an water from places like bird baths themselves.” face and make sure there are no especially the parents of small chil- them floating,” said Barbour. you should drink water before go- said Sutter. “If you listen to your air conditioned public space like a and your dog’s water bowl.” Celebratory sparklers are popu- combustible materials near the dren, to not go to a public pool Heat-induced ailments like sun- ing out into the heat, even if you body you can avoid some of these library.” Health and safety officials say lar during the summer, but they’re fireworks,” said Schmidt. “Have when they have diarrhea.” burns, heat rashes, heat exhaustion don’t feel thirsty. Thirst is the last major complications.” that most summer hazards are a source of danger. The U.S. Con- bystanders at least 25 feet away, Barbour warns of factors that and heat stroke are other hot- warning sign of dehydration,” said The elderly and very young chil- BITES FROM MOSQUITOES avoidable. “Summer safety pretty sumer Product Safety Commission read the directions and don’t let might give the public a false sense weather culprits. “The three most Sutter. “After you come in, you can dren are at greatest risk of heat ill- and ticks can also pose health much all boils down to common reports that 60 percent of fireworks children handle or light fireworks.” of security. “We want parents to be important things to do to prevent add back water with sports drinks nesses. threats. “People should be mindful sense and reducing your exposure injuries occur around July 4. Hand, mindful that not all not all germs them are drink enough fluids, wear that have electrolytes.” “Children in sports camps or out- that we do have West Nile virus and to risks,” said Larrick. Food Truck Changes Considered in Fairfax County

County Board of Supervisors. “I’ve Public Hearings enjoyed working with the food truck industry and Fairfax County’s are July 30 and hospitality industries to find ways to accommodate this use.” Sept. 9. Supervisor Lynda Smith (D- Providence) said at the meeting By Janelle Germanos that food trucks need to continue The Connection to be kept away from residential Food trucks like this neighborhoods. one in Washington, nstead of bringing a brown- “There is a needle to be threaded D.C. could be popping Ibag lunch to work or ven- here. Yes, food trucks are popular up around areas in turing out for fast food, in the right place, but we all know Fairfax County. Fairfax County residents may they can be in the wrong place at soon have a different option. On the wrong time, and residential June 17, the Board of Supervi- neighborhoods are not the right sors voted to move forward with place at any time. There have been a proposal to make changes to some issues with that in some of food truck regulations. the neighborhoods, and this is The proposal will allow food something that we need to be sure trucks to operate at office build- is clearly written and very enforce- ings, construction sites, and able,” Smyth said. Photo by Janelle Germanos/The Connection commercial and industrial prop- The previous rules for food mitted,” Bulova said. ing on public roads. This would not feet of gross floor area, making erties. Public hearings on the trucks zone them as free-standing The new proposal would require change under the new proposal. residential neighborhoods out of proposal will be held in front of fast-food restaurants, requiring a $100 annual zoning permit, as The proposed amendment de- the question. the Planning Commission on two public hearings and a $16,375 well as permission from property fines food trucks as “any readily “I hope that excludes ice July 30 and Sept. 9 in front of fee. In Arlington, food truck ven- owners. movable mobile food service estab- cream trucks,” Supervisor Pat the Board of Supervisors. dors pay $500 per year. Last year, 14 permits were given lishment, to include vehicles that Herrity (R-Springfield) joked at “Food trucks are becoming a “Food trucks are popular and to food truck vendors for operation are self-propelled, pushed or pulled the meeting. popular venue as an alternative something that people are already in mostly commercial areas. to a specific location.” Fortunately for residents look- to traditional sit-down and fast enjoying in the county, but also in The Virginia Department of Trucks can only sell at industrial ing for a break from the sum- food restaurants,” said Sharon other jurisdictions where legisla- Transportation and county code or commercial properties with a mer heat, ice cream trucks are Bulova, chairman of the Fairfax tion exists for how they are per- prohibits food trucks from operat- 25,000 to 30,000 minimum square excluded from that restriction.

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Wilson Friestad, 14, of Robinson Secondary competes in the 13-14 boys’ Wyatt Weston, 16, of Robinson Secondary competes in the Breaststroke 50m Backstroke. leg of the 15-18 boys’ 200m Medley Relay. Kings Ridge Water Wizards work their magic Spellbinding Swimmers during swim meets.

By Thomas Friestad The Connection

oming off of a 3-2 winning 2013 season, the Kings Ridge Water CWizards have been treading water thus far, currently sport- ing an 0-2 record. The team’s rise from Northern Virginia Swimming League Divi- sion 13 to the more difficult Division 12 has left its members in need of additional swim practice, and perhaps a bit of Felix Felicis (the luck potion from “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”). “Final score-wise, we’re not where we expected, but hopefully at these next couple meets, we can turn it around and try to get some victories,” Coach Chris Burns said. Team Rep Kris Bondanella cheers “Our 9-10 boys and girls are doing phenom- from the side of the pool. enal right now and really kicking butt. I feel Coaches Chris Burns, Tim White and Brittany Henry, carrying Emma like we could improve on our flip turns es- Fleck, 8, congregate at the side of the pool, ready to congratulate swim- vious summer about a time when the team’s pecially, and I really do wish we had more mers after their races. spirit became too much for some to handle. older kids in the 13-14 and 15-18 age Photos by Peter Gaulke “Last year, before a swim meet, the former groups. We’re lacking in numbers, and if we head coach and I dressed up; he wore a had numbers, I think we’d be a little more morph suit with our team colors, black and competitive.” gold, while I wore the costume of our mas- Coach Tim White said his strategy to help cot, the Wizard,” White said. “We stood on his swimmers’ performances is to focus on the sidewalk in the neighborhood to wave their underwater dolphin kick, a form of full to swimmers and pump them up as they body undulation used to propel oneself af- drove to the pool. However, one lady came ter a dive or a flip turn. outside, yelled at us, and called 9-1-1 to “Nowadays, many swim races are won report ‘a [male contraceptive product] and and lost at the start, turn and underwater a hobbit on her lawn’ before driving off. portions,” White said. “If we emphasize this Surprisingly, the police never showed up, part of a race, we can gain an advantage. but everyone on the team still got a great However, it is an extremely difficult tech- laugh out of the story when we told it.” nique to master. We tell our swimmers to Coach Brittany Henry said her hope for watch videos of Olympic-level swimmers to the future of the team this season is that see how they perform this kick, because it they will win each remaining meet, thus is truly hard to achieve.” tying the team’s record from last year. Mason Izadpanah, 14, of Robinson Sec- “For the rest of the season, I’m hoping that ondary said he enjoys swimming for Kings we can win our remaining meets,” Henry Ridge mainly because of the competition of Swimmer Sarah Gaulke competes in the 15-18 girls’ 50m Breaststroke said. “All the swimmers are improving and the sport. event. the team is coming together very nicely. As “My favorite part about swim team would long as that continues, we should do pretty have to be the focus and competitiveness,” interesting to me. I also like making new White also emphasized the infectious well in our next three meets. Then, all of Izadpanah said. “It’s great just getting out friends and seeing old friends every sum- sense of spirit inherent in being a Water the kids will see that their hard work in there and competing in something that’s mer.” Wizard, even detailing a story from the pre- practice is paying off.”

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We pay top $ for antique ABC LICENSE AL’S HAULING furniture and mid-century A Kader Enterprises, Inc trad- Junk & Rubbish ing as Deli Mall Cafe & Kabab, *Waynewood School District, Fort Hunt, Five Concrete, furn.,office, Danish/modern teak furniture, STERLING, 6553 Loisdale Ct, Springfield, miles south of Old Town, off Parkway* yard, construction debris VA 22150. The above estab- Low Rates NOVA MEN'S WATCHES, jewelry 703-360-4364 and costume jewelry, lishment is applying to the * Walk, jog or bike to river, Hollin Hall shopping center, VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF 703-304-4798 cell paintings/art glass/clocks. private pool parks, public parks playgrounds, tennis courts* Schefer Antiques @ ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE *Drive, metro or bike to work* 7 DAYS A WEEK 703-241-0790. CONTROL (ABC) for a Beer Email:[email protected] off Premises license to sell or $2950/mo with bank wire, negotiable lease term, available manufacture alcoholic bever- 7/22, one mo deposit, credit check, house trained dog 28 Yard Sales ages. Abdul Kader, President considered with deposit, no cats due to allergies. NOTE: Objections to the issu- ANGEL’S HAULING MOVING SALE 703-994-7293 ance of this license must be 4BR/3BA/Country kitchen/Family room, double garage & Junk Trash Removal, submitted to ABC no later that patio room with swingset behind privacy fenced back yard 30 days from the publishing Partially finished basement with private entrance, updated Yard/Construction I am easily date of the first of two required bath, sink, small fridge and microwave, Modest brick exteri- Debris, Garage/ Base- satisfied with newspaper legal notices. or on wooded and fenced 3/4 acre lot disguises roomy ment Clean Out, the very best. objections should be regis- interior with many unique features -Winston Churchill tered at www.abc.virginia.gov Furniture & Appl. or 800-552-3200. . Located in the heart of the Fort Hunt section of Alexandria. 703-863-1086 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, country kitchen, family room with fireplace, hardwood floors and ceiling fans throughout, gas 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 703-582-3709 radiator heat, ac, covered porches front and rear, plus 240-603-6182 Nothing is too small to know, and basement with updated 3rd bath, sink, small fridge, nothing too big to attempt. microwave and private entrance, washer/dryer, privacy yard with swing set off patio room and double garage separated LANDSCAPING -William Van Horne from house with breezeway. Storage plus in attic, basement, garage, patio room.

A&S Easy drive, bike or metro to Old Town Alexandria, LANDSCAPING 101 Computers 101 Computers Fort Belvoir, Pentagon, Fort Myer, Navy Yard and DC. Planting • Mulching • Sodding Conveniently located less than a mile from Patios • Decks • Driveway Sealing, the George Washington Parkway for easy access to 495, Asphalt • Retaining Walls Old Town Alexandria, Reagan National Airport, and Erosion Control • Drainage Solutions HDI COMPUTER SOLUTIONS Arlington. 703-863-7465 JENNIFER SMITH ❖ Serving the Area Since 1995 *Call 703-862-7240 ➣ Speed up Slow Computers ➣ Troubleshooting JUNK HAULING ➣ Junk, Rubbish, Virus Removal 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Homes, Offices, ➣ Computer Setup Commerical, PUBLIC NOTICE Yard/Construction (571) 265-2038 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FOR [email protected] AN UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) SITE 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Debris, Lot Clear JUNE 23. 2014 out, 24 hrs day, General Hom Work. There has been a release from an underground storage tank 101 Computers 101 Computers system at: Driver/Class A DEDICATED 703-520-4338 N-VA Fairfax County Department of Vehicle Services Open 7 Days Newington Maintenance Facility $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS fsaTECH a Week 6900 Newington Road Jacobson Transportation is currently seeking PAVING Lorton, Virginia, 22079 Computer Repairs and Upgrades (PC + MAC) full-time Class A drivers For our dedicated cus- • Wired & Wireless Networks The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) has • Virus/Spyware Removal and Prevention worked with Fairfax County to develop and implement a tomer account on the East Coast. $1000- Joseph Sealcoating • Laptop, iPad, Broken Screen Replacement Corrective Action Plan toaddress cleanup of petroleum hydro- $1200/wk. Home Weekly. Additional Incentive carbons at the site. If you have any questions regarding the Specialist (571) 527 9365 cleanup please contact: Based Bonus Pay. No touch freight. Great [email protected] Family Benefits (BCBS) Jacobson Companies PAVING Fayyaz Khan Randy Chapman, Environmental Specialist Senior Project Microsoft Certified System Engineer + Internet Manager Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Call Today! 866-511-1134 35 Years Cisco Certified Network Professional Northern Regional Office Experience! Free CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Security + Estimates! 13901 Crown Court Or apply online at www.DriveJTC.com Woodbridge, VA 22193 703-494-5443 703-583-3808 21 Announcements 21 Announcements [email protected] TREE SERVICE www.deq.virginia.gov 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements PUBLIC NOTICE As part of the corrective action process a Corrective Action ANGEL’S TREE REMOVAL The Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Assessment Plan was submitted to the Northern Regional Office of VDEQ Brush & Yard Debris for Army 2020 Force Structure Realignment and Draft Finding on September 6, 2013. The Corrective Action Plan consisted of of No Significant Impact (FNSI) are available for review and measures to be undertaken during the installation of storm Trimming & Topping comment. sewers and other utility structures associated with site renova- Gutters & Hauling tion activities at the Newington bus maintenance Angeltreeslandscaping-hauling.com The Army’s proposed action is to reduce the Army’s Active facility in Lorton, Virginia. The Corrective Action Plan was 703-863-1086 Component end-strength from 562,000, as of the end of fiscal essentially composed of the following measures: 703-582-3709 year 2012, to 420,000. Installations that were included in the 240-603-6182 SPEA are those that could experience a change in Soldiers 1. Petroleum-impacted soil encountered during site and civilians that exceeds 1,000 personnel. Fort Belvoir was development activities was excavated, removed from the site, one of the 30 analyzed in the SPEA. No significant environ- and properly disposed of; mental impacts are anticipated as a result of implementing Ar- 2. Utility trenches located within petroleum impacted soils For a free digital sub- my 2020 alternatives, though socioeconomic impacts at most were lined with a polyethylene barrier to prevent petroleum installations could be significant. migration into the utility trench or bedding gravel; scription to one or all 3. Confirmatory soil samples were collected at the base of the Alternatives considered in the SPEA evaluate the greatest utility trench excavations and submitted to the VDEQ for of the 15 Connection force reduction scenarios that could occur as a result of Army review. Newspapers, go to force drawdown. Final decisions as to which installations will see reductions or unit realignments have not been made. The Corrective Action Plan implementation was carried out www.connectionnews between September 7, 2013 and December 7, 2013. If you All interested members of the public, federally recognized Indi- would like to review or discuss the implementation of this 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements papers.com/subscribe an Tribes, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiian groups, federal, Corrective Action Plan with the staff of VDEQ, please feel free state, and local agencies are invited to review and provide to contact Randy Chapman who is listed above. Complete digital rep- comments. A copy of the SPEA and Draft FNSI is available at: You may also contact: lica of the print edition, http://aec.army.mil/Services/Support/NEPA/Documents.aspx Kenneth Lim, Project Manager or Christopher Elliot Department of Public Works and ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC, including photos and and in the following local libraries: Fairfax County Public Li- Environmental Services Consultant for Fairfax County ads, delivered weekly brary – John Marshall Branch, Fairfax County Public Library – 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 449 703-471-8400 Kingstown Branch, Fairfax County Public Library – Sherwood Fairfax, Virginia 22035-0052 to your e-mail box. Regional Branch, Alexandria; Fairfax County Public Library – [email protected] Lorton Branch, Lorton; Fairfax County Public Library – City of (703)-324-5826 www.ecslimited.com Questions? E-mail: Fairfax Regional Branch, Fairfax; Van Noy Library, Fort Bel- [email protected] voir; Prince William County Public Library – Chinn Park Library, goinggreen@connection Prince William. VDEQ Northern Regional Office will consider written comments for a period of thirty days from the first date of this notice re- newspapers.com The Army will accept comments until August 25. Please submit garding the Corrective Action Plan implementation and may written comments or additional information to: U.S. Army Envi- decide to hold a public meeting if there is a significant public in- ronmental Command, ATTN: SPEA Public Comments, 2450 terest. Written comments should be sent to the VDEQ at the Connell Road (Building 2264), Joint Base San Antonio-Fort address listed above. 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