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Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comAugust 4-10, 2011 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comSpringfield Connection ❖ August 4-10, 2011 ❖ 1 News Changes Ahead for BRAC Connector Routes

Supervisors approve $4,150,609 service plan FCDOT issued the following material on weekday schedule has been adjusted im- the changes: proving service to 20 minute headways in for Connector buses. This is to notify the Board that the Fairfax the peak period and 30 minute headways County Department of Transportation during the midday, evening and on week- By Nicholas M. Horrock tember. (FCDOT) intends to make several schedule ends. Route 171 provides a connection be- The Connection “The service area for this corridor runs and/or routing changes to Fairfax Connec- tween Fort Belvoir at DLA and the Lorton roughly parallel to I-95 south of the Capi- tor routes as outlined below: VRE terminal. Service is complimented by he Fairfax County Board of Su- tal Beltway through the communities of ❖ Route 159 (Lee, Mount Vernon Dis- Route 371 Lorton VRE to Franconia – pervisors last week approved a Springfield, Newington and Lorton,” trict): Revised weekday peak-direction Springfield Metro Rail Station. T$4,150,609 South County Ser- FCDOT reported to the board. schedule on existing Route 159 from local ❖ Route 305 (Lee, Mount Vernon and vice plan for Connector Buses “Six connector routes currently operate service to limited-stop service. Route 159 Springfield District): Modified the existing that is designed to assist the 11,900 new in this area either along I-95 or a parallel provides peak-direction service from the routing to provide bi-directional service to workers transferring to Fairfax County as road including Backlick, Loisdale and Engleside and Sequoyah neighborhoods to the Newington Forest, Silverbrook, Laurel part of the Army’s Base Realignment and Lorton Roads. This area is expected to ex- the Huntington Metrorail Station via Rich- Hill and Lorton communities and Lorton Closure operations. perience explosive growth as planned resi- mond Highway. Revised schedule would VRE during weekday peak periods. The pro- The new routes will go into effect on Sept. dential developments come on line in provide local service to all bus stops in the posed route is the combination of existing 3, according to Rollo Axton, chief Transit Lorton and Department of Defense plans to Engleside and Sequoyah neighborhoods routes 305 and 307 and will provide Services Division of the Fairfax County De- expand two military installations when they and would service only Richmond Highway Newington Forest, Silverbrook and Laurel partment of Transportation. Under ques- are completed in late 2011. Traffic conges- Express (REX) stops along Richmond High- Hill riders with direct service to Metrorail tioning by Supervisor Gerry Hyland (D- tion on I-95 and parallel to Route 95 is at way, providing a faster connection to at Franconia-Springfield Station on the Mount Vernon), Axton said that FCDOT had an all time high and is expected to get worse Metrorail. Frequent local service along Rich- north end of the route or VRE at Lorton Sta- been coordinating closely with military au- with this shift in personnel.” mond Highway would be maintained via tion to the south. The proposed route will thorities at Fort Belvoir. enhanced Route 171 service also continue to serve the Gambrill and The 2005 BRAC will nearly double Fort BEGINNING LAST June, FCDOT con- ❖ Route 171 (Lee, Mount Vernon Dis- Sydenstricker Park & Ride Lots in the peak Belvoir’s employment by transferring ducted three public meetings to gather tricts): Modified the existing routing and direction. 19,300 workers to its campuses, 11,900 of views on the proposed service plan. FCDOT revised the schedule accordingly. Revised ❖ Route 310 (Lee, Springfield Districts): which will work in Fairfax County. also sought comments through a website, routing begins at the Huntington Metrorail Revised the schedule to increase service to Some 8,500 workers are already trans- e-mail and from the BRAC partners. Station and travels along Richmond Hwy, 20 minute headways in the peak period and ferring to the National Geospatial Intelli- Axton said the plan as submitted to the Fort Belvoir at DLA, Telegraph Road, Pohick 30 minute headways in the base period. gence Agency and another 3,400 will be at board incorporates comments received dur- Road and Lorton Station Boulevard to the the main post at Fort Belvoir by late Sep- ing the planning. southern terminal at the Lorton VRE. The See Connector, Page 5

2 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ August 4-10, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] Woman Charged with Robbing Two Banks

Apple Credit Union at 6314 Springfield Plaza. Police locate vehicle, During both robberies, the woman handed a note apprehend suspect. to the teller demanding money, and fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. No injuries were reported. airfax County Police arrested a woman they On Thursday, July 28, another bank robbery oc- believe is responsible for two recent rob- curred at BB&T Bank at 6120 Arlington Blvd. The Fberies of Apple Federal Credit Unions in suspect demanded money, and then fled with an Kingstowne and Springfield. undisclosed amount of cash. There were no injuries. According to a Fairfax County The suspect in that robbery was Police release, on Tuesday, Aug. 2, described as a black man, about just after 6 p.m., a patrol officer 5 feet 7 inches tall, medium build discovered a 1997 Buick LeSabre in “Bank robberies are and wearing a blue and black the parking lot of Beacon Mall in crimes of track suit. Officer Don Gotthardt, the 6700 block of Richmond High- a spokesman for the FCPD, said way that was linked to the two bank opportunity and the police do not believe the two robberies bank robberies are related at this Officers set up surveillance of the desperation.” time. vehicle in the hopes of determin- — Officer Don Gotthardt “Bank robberies are crimes of ing who the owner was. According opportunity and desperation. to the release, detectives responded These are hard financial times, to the call and established probable cause to arrest and suspects sometimes feel a sense of desperation. the owner of the LeSabre. I can’t speak to the exact motivation in these specific At a nearby business, Angela Marie Roselee cases,” said Gotthardt. Fitzhugh-Hill of the 3400 block of Holly Hill Road in Anyone with information about these robberies is Alexandria was working. When she returned to her asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866- car, officers apprehended her. She was taken to the 411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where po- www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus lice charged her with two counts of threats to bomb your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax and two counts of robbery. County Police at 703-691-2131. On Aug. 1, detectives released a video that showed — Victoria Ross Police Photo the suspect who robbed the credit union on Friday, July 15, at 6831 Sir Viceroy Drive in Kingstowne Police released this the person who they around 12:30 p.m. say robbed two local banks. To view more On Friday, July 29, around 11 a.m., a woman wear- photos and a video, go to ing a light colored shirt and blue jeans robbed the www.connectionnewspapers.com/

Victory on Final Hole Springfield golfer Mimi Hoffman wins state title. wo former champions found themselves in a tight final Tmatch in the 2011 Virginia Senior Women’s Amateur on Friday, July 29, at the Homestead’s Old Course. Springfield’s Mimi Hoffman was 1-up on Alexandria resident Shelley Savage on the 17th hole as each reached the par-4’s green in regulation. Savage, who won the tournament in 2005, needed a birdie to keep the match alive, while Hoffman, who won in 2006, wanted to end it right there. Savage missed her attempt, and Hoffman made hers, winning the title 2 and 1. “I have goose bumps. I am so happy, so happy,” Hoffman said afterward. “It’s been a long time since I’ve won one of these. This is special for me because Shelley is such a good player.” Hoffman, an aerospace engineer for Boeing, lost to Savage, a retired Navy Nurse Corps captain, earlier this season in the 2011 Senior Women’s Stroke Play. Another Springfield player, Patti Lawson, won the championship’s sixth flight over Robin Alapas from Manassas, 5 and 4. — Michael K. Bohn

Springfield’s Mimi Hoffman won the 2011 Virginia

Photo by Michael K. Bohn/The Connection Photo Senior Women’s Amateur. The title is a bookend for victory in the 1999 Women’s Amateur.

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Before the police showed up, George Mason Student Neighbors from the Kings Park community in Springfield gather for the 2011 National Carolyn Metcalf, 19, shows the finer points of marsh- Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 2. mallow toasting to Nora Rice, 6. Safety and Marshmallows Kings Park Civic Association hosts National Night Out event.

n Tuesday night, Aug. 2, members of the the 28th National Night Out. The annual event pro- OKings Park Civic Association gathered to motes public safety, neighbors to talking to neigh- toast marshmallows and swap information bors. It’s also a chance for the public safety commu- about neighborhood safety. The civic association nity to go out and talk to citizens about programs joined many other HOAs from across the U.S. for like Neighborhood Watch.

Auxillary Police Officer E Apoliario begins toasting a marsh- mallow.

Auxillary Police Officer E.B. Llopes Jr. Auxillary Police Officer E Apoliario pre- Auxillary Police Officer E.B. Llopes Jr. hands out informa- places public safety information and pares to make s’mores at Kings Park Civic tion and stickers about safety. He is shown here with stickers on the Kings Park table. Association’s National Night Out event. Susan Metcalf. 4 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ August 4-10, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Connector Routes Altered From Page 2 the proposed route 171 route, providing complemen- tary service to the Interstate 95 corridor and provid- There are no changes being proposed to the rout- ing direct service between Lorton and the Metrorail ing. system. Route 371 would connect with proposed route 171 at the Lorton VRE station and the routes ❖ Route 333/334 (Lee, Mount Vernon Districts): would be timed together as much as possible to fa- Modified exiting routes 331 and 332 to shift service cilitate transfer activity. to the south of Downtown Springfield in order to ❖ Route 395 (Lee, Springfield Districts): Route facilitate better connections between various large 395 is the permanent route number for the existing employment sites, neighborhoods and the Franconia- route 380D. No changes are being proposed to rout- Springfield Metrorail Station. The proposed routes ing or schedule. Route 395 will continue to provide provide circulator service to the Loisdale Road, peak direction service between the Pentagon Transit Newington, Gateway 95, Fort Belvoir-DLA and Bos- Station and the Gambrill Road and Backlick North ton Boulevard areas on weekdays only. New routes Park and Ride Lots via the I-95/395 Shirley High- 333 and 334 are based off of restructured routes 331 way HOV lanes. and 332 service; route numbers 331 and 332 will be ❖ Route 335 (Lee, Mount Vernon Districts): New eliminated with this change. Coverage to the down- route 335 is proposed as bi-directional direct service town Springfield area will be provided via routes 310, from Franconia – Springfield Metro Station to the 401 and 402. new hospital on Fort Belvoir via Beulah Street, Tele- ❖ Route 371 (Lee, Springfield Districts): New graph Gate, John J. Kingman Road, Gunston Road, route 371 is proposed to provide bi-directional ser- 12 Street and Belvoir Road. This route will provide vice between Patriot Ridge, Fullerton Road, Saratoga an efficient option for travel between Fort Belvoir Center, Lorton VRE, Laurel Hill, Lorton and the Main Post and Franconia-Springfield Metro Station Franconia-Springfield Metrorail Station. Route 371 and VRE to help accommodate the influx of new is proposed to serve as the western component of personnel moving to the main post due to the BRAC Calendar action.

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Newspaper of August Sales Tax Holiday: Springfield Five Percent Off An independent, locally owned weekly School Supplies newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Back-to-school sales tax holiday a reminder of and Clothing 1606 King Street When: The 2011 holiday will take place on Aug. 5-7, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 2011. other back-to-school rituals; buy extra supplies What’s exempt: School supplies selling for $20 or less per item, clothing and footwear selling for $100 NEWS DEPARTMENT: or less per item will be exempt from sales tax. To discuss ideas and concerns, for needy students. Call: 703-778-9410 See: www.tax.virginia.gov e-mail: [email protected] hile some of us are not sure don’t get their money from the federal gov- plies they need. Michael O’Connell how it got to be August, never ernment need support from local shoppers now In addition to financial contributions to pur- Editor / 703-778-9416 mind time to start thinking more than ever. chase the supplies, Our Daily Bread is seeking W Victoria Ross about going back to school, the Also, remember that many families in the donations of new teen-sized backpacks and Community Reporter 703-752-4014 first day of school is about a month away, Tues- area are struggling. There are many options scientific calculators. ODB will accept dona- [email protected] day after Labor Day, Sept. 5. to help. tions through Aug. 12. Contact Jennifer Rose Julia O’Donoghue Virginia families can take advantage of what ❖ FACETS in Fairfax, which provided more at 703-273-8829 or [email protected] Education & Politics amounts to a three-day coupon for five per- than 300 students with backpacks filled with or visit www.ODBFairfax.org. [email protected] cent off on many back-to-school items. supplies last year, is collecting school ❖ Arlington Doorways for Women and Fami- Nick Horrock County & Projects Sales tax is suspended for the coming Editorial supplies until Aug. 12. Drop donations lies is collecting money, school supplies, win- [email protected] weekend, Friday through Sunday, between 9-5, Monday-Friday, at 10640 ter coats and more for needy students. Con- Jon Roetman Aug. 5, 6 and 7 (restrictions apply). Page Avenue, Suite 300, Fairfax. Volun- tact Wyatt Schroeder at Sports Editor During this three-day period, school supplies teers will gather for Back to School parties to [email protected]. 703-778-9410 [email protected] selling for $20 or less per item, and clothing stuff their new backpacks with supplies. Go to www.doorwaysva.org/donate/seasonal-ways- and footwear selling for $100 or less per item http://facetscares.org/donate/back-to-school- to-give/backtoschool/ ADVERTISING: will be exempt from sales tax. drive/ for a list of needed supplies or to make ❖ United Community Ministries plans to To place an advertisement, call the ad department between 9 a.m. and The tax holiday should encourage more fami- an online financial contribution. To help with raise $10,000 and fill 1,000 backpacks this 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. lies to spend their back-to-school dollars in lo- a donation drive in your workplace or organi- year. School supplies will be distributed to stu- Display ads 703-778-9410 cal stores rather than online. This is an excel- zation, contact Stacy Boden at 703-352-3268 dents in need on Aug. 25-26. Send donations Classified ads 703-778-9411 lent time to support local businesses, many or [email protected]. to Attn: School Supplies, United Community Employment ads 703-778-9413 suffering from the recession as well as compe- ❖ Our Daily Bread’s Back to School program Ministries, 7511 Fordson Rd., Alexandria, VA Steve Hogan Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 tition from online businesses that offer tax-free will help more than 350 needy children in the 22306. Contact Christine Fiske, 703-768-7106 [email protected] shopping all the time. Local businesses that Fairfax High School pyramid receive the sup- ext. 328 or [email protected]. Erin Peck Display Advertising, 703-778-9449 on our local roads has been very trict, I’ve learned none of our lo- [email protected] Supporting Cook positive and is making Braddock cal high schools (Lake Braddock, Challenging Andrea Smith To the Editor: a better place to live. Continued Robinson and Woodson) have turf Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 Spike on Details [email protected] I have lived in the Braddock Dis- efforts to control spending as we fields. This makes no sense. All of trict in Fairfax for 23 years, and I To the Editor: Barbara Parkinson strengthen our neighborhoods will these high schools include or are Employment Advertising have to tell your many readers insure a brighter fu- adjacent to a middle school, so What do they teach at Maryland 703-778-9413 how refreshing it has been these ture for our children. except in the very worst weather business schools? While I com- [email protected] last two years to have a supervi- mend Tyler Fisher for speaking up, Letters We need more P.E. students in grades seven Editor & Publisher sor who is both responsive to my leaders like Supervi- though 10 would all be able to use clearly homework is left undone. Mary Kimm concerns and a responsible leader sor Cook who can Fisher’s commentary titled, “Sup- 703-778-9433 the turf during the school day in [email protected] when it comes to spending our tax solve problems without automati- P.E. classes. port Spike,” [Burke Connection, July 21-27, 2011] tries to malign Editor in Chief payer money efficiently and cally raising our taxes. And it is just not fair that we are Steven Mauren wisely. surrounded by high schools that Fairfax County’s award winning Managing Editors For many years as our housing budget. Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Jane Pyrak do have turf. Their sports teams, Photography: values were booming, community Annandale including football, lacrosse and Fisher ignores Supervisor John Louise Krafft, leaders spent our tax money lav- field hockey, get to practice in wet Cook’s (R-Braddock) assertion Craig Sterbutzel during the budget mark-up session Art/Design: ishly on school administration, weather when Braddock District Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, community projects and govern- schools are limited to indoor prac- that the Board had 95 percent con- John Heinly, John Smith ment facilities. Old habits can be Hurley Supports sensus on the adopted FY 2012 Production Manager: tice. And since play-offs are almost Jean Card hard to break and Supervisor John Turf Fields always played on turf, it is a clear budget. Cook (R-Braddock) has been one disadvantage not to have turf to Clearly, Fisher did not consider CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 of the few common sense leaders To the Editor: every candidate for chairman of Circulation Manager: practice on at your own high Ann Oliver in Fairfax County that has been I grew up here in Fairfax County school. the Fairfax County Board of Super- [email protected] willing to make the tough choices playing soccer from age 4 to 19. I The good news is that we have visors before writing the commen- love turf fields. Turf fields without tary. CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, to get our government spending a School Board candidate who is L.L.C. down and more in line with our a doubt prevent injuries because well aware of and has been work- Every business owner, corporate Peter Labovitz President/CEO current economic reality. you are less likely to trip. ing on this issue for years. When leader and nonprofit director with Supervisor Cook has continued Compared to grass fields, turf is Nell Hurley was fields director of whom I have spoken knows the Mary Kimm always perfectly flat and gives the Publisher/Chief Operating Officer to oppose increasing our local Braddock Road Youth Club, that importance of establishing mea- 703-778-9433 taxes and fees knowing that our ball an extra bounce. The ball also club helped pay for installing syn- surable objectives. So far, [Michael [email protected] rolls a lot smoother as opposed to communities will be strengthened thetic turf at Wakefield Park. Nell “Spike” Williams] remains short Jerry Vernon when residents have more money grass fields, where the ball can on details only saying he wants to Executive Vice President has been urging the installation of [email protected] in their pockets to care for their catch on patches of grass. Syn- two turf fields at each FCPS high trim the budget. He is unlike ev- thetic turf improves the game and ery current Republican supervisor. Wesley DeBrosse homes and families. John has fo- school. This is one of many rea- Controller cused on helping fellow residents keeps it going and gives it more of sons that this experienced, ener- He has failed to show what ser- a professional feel. I’ve been play- Debbie Funk improve their communities getic leader is running for office. I vices he will slash. He has not said National Sales through pragmatic and creative ing on turf fields for a while now support Nell Hurley for Braddock the amount of spending he will 703-778-9444 [email protected] solutions worked out right in the and I admit I’m a bit spoiled be- School Board this fall. cut. How will he help improve our cause I refuse to play on grass quality of life? Will he cut any pen Jeanne Theismann neighborhoods. His support in Special Assistant to the Publisher zoning issues, overcrowded park- fields. Danielle Shipp 703-778-9436 See Letters, Page 7 [email protected] ing issues and even snow removal Now that I live in Braddock Dis- Fairfax

6 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ August 4-10, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters Your Friendly Neighborhood Thrift Shop YESTERDAY’S ROSE From Page 6 at school, and I am excited to cast my vote for Tho- mas Cranmer, for Northern Virginia Soil and Water Serving the Community Since 1981 nies from our real estate tax rate? How many? Conservation Board. Cranmer was endorsed by the Friday, Aug. 5, 10-6 Will he persuade a majority of Supervisors to cut Fairfax County Republican Committee. SUMMER SALE services? How? Spike fails to offer anything other Environmental stewardship is an issue that often T-Shirts, Shorts & Flat Sandals 25¢ each than empty rhetoric. He offers nothing for account- gets overlooked in elections, especially national ones. Saturday, Aug. 6, 10-6 ability. However, through local efforts, we have a chance to HOME SALE: 50% OFF I challenge Spike to publicly dispute my statement protect the environment here in Fairfax County. Tho- Furniture, Housewares & Linens in this publication. mas Cranmer has the necessary knowledge and lead- VISIT US Sunday, Aug. 7, 10-6 With more than 20 years experience serving on ership to make strong, cost-effective decisions that IN OUR NEW LOCATION BACK TO SCHOOL SALE: 50% OFF state, regional and local public committees as well will see to the environmental needs of our commu- All Back to School Clothing & Supplies as nonprofit boards, I am working to raise expecta- nity while protecting individual property rights. tions and the level of accountability. Cranmer is running on a platform of “Science based August 5-7 is School Sales Tax Holiday! My accomplishments in public life include build- stewardship.” He has an impressive background as a ing organizations from concept to actualize ongoing scientist and government official, with a geology de- 10389 Main St. Fairfax, VA • 703-385-9517 • www.yesterdaysrose.org services for thousands of people in need. gree from Yale, an M.B.A. from Columbia University, As a person planning to begin serving as chairman and experience as the Manager of Oil, Gas and Elec- in January 2012, I demand of myself more than what tricity Operations in Iraq with the U.S. State Depart- COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP I request of my opponent. ment. He has extensive experience as an environment If I am elected, I invite voters to hold me account- consultant, in both the corporate and government able for lowering commercial real estate tax rates by sectors. Messiah United Methodist Church 21.2 percent to $0.93 per $100 of assessed value. The Soil and Water Conservation District board www.messiahumc.org Residential real estate taxes will also be at $0.93 or director is a non-partisan position, but Cranmer’s Check out our: lower. Meanwhile, we will increase our investment pledges of affordable implementation of new envi- in education, transportation, and public safety. ronmental programs, such as drought planning and • dynamic youth group identification of tax break impacts, reflect strong con- • both men’s and women’s ministry Will Radle (I) servative values rooted in a fine educational back- • wonderful choir, bell choirs and a full orchestra Candidate for chairman ground and notable government service. Cranmer is Sunday Services 8:15, 9:30 and 11 am 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield Fairfax County Board of Supervisors seeking one of the three seats on the board, along Sunday School 9:30 and 11 am (near West Springfield High School) with incumbent John Peterson. Northern Virginia Childcare is available during worship 703-569-9862 deserves to have an individual such as Thomas Vote for Thomas Cranmer Cranmer guiding our environmental efforts. To the Editor: I am a senior at James Madison University, and I Katy Summerlin recently voted in-person absentee in the Republican Fairfax Station Primary here in Fairfax County. I will be voting ab- sentee again in the November election, as I will be

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n Friday, July 29, 35 students performed a Co-directed by Jennifer Lambert and Joshua Redford, Omusical review featuring tunes from clas- the 10-day camp provides participants with an in- sic rock Broadway musicals as part of tense musical theater production that culminates in Sangster Elementary School’s Summer Stock camp. a performance for family and friends. Eric Gilbertson performs ‘Footloose’ from the musical ‘Footloose’ with the cast during the Sangster Elemen- tary School’s Summer Stock musical theater camp’s production of ‘bROCKway’ on July 29.

Production assistant and former Summer Stock camper Elizabeth Garcia of Springfield got her moment to shine during the Sangster Elementary School’s summer musical Delaney Fetzer, Natalie Presnell and Kadie Weingast perform ‘Dancing Queen’ from the theater camp production of ‘bROCKway’ when she per- hit musical ‘Mamma Mia!’ as part of Sangster Elementary School’s Summer Stock formed ‘Super Trouper’ from the popular musical musical theater camp production ‘bROCKway’ to a rapt audience of other campers, ‘Mamma Mia’ on July 29. Garcia has been involved in the staff and parents on July 29. program, first as a camper, more recently as a production assistant since the program’s inception nine years ago. Delaney Fetzer, Kadie Weingast and Natalie Presnell, all of Spring- field and all graduates of Sangster Elemen- tary School, are ‘Danc- ing Queens’ perform- ing the popular song from the hit musical ‘Mamma Mia!’ on July 29 at a performance of the Sangster Elemen- tary School’s Summer Stock musical theater camp’s production ‘bROCKway.’

On July 29, some of the 35 students in the Sangster Elementary School’s Summer Stock musical theater camp run through a dress rehearsal of their production of ‘bROCKway’ a musical review of songs from rock musical classics such as ‘The Wiz,’ ‘Grease’ and ‘Mamma Mia.’ Kayla Rothstein and Adin Weingast sing ‘Beauty School Dropout’ from ‘Grease’ during a July 29 dress rehearsal of the The boys of the Sangster Elementary School’s Summer Stock musical Sangster Elemen- theater camp production ‘bROCKway’ sing ‘Grease Lightning’ from tary School’s ‘Grease’ during a July 29 performance. Pictured in no particular order: Summer Stock Juliet Berger, Deklin Caban, Patrick Gentry, Eric Gilbertson, George musical theater Bilbertson, Matthew Larson, Stefan Lazaraoe, Kyle Mahoney, Charles camp production Pritz and Adin Weingast. of ‘bROCKway.’ 8 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ August 4-10, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com The County Line Concussions: More Than a Headache

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who can help monitor concussion treat- More sports-related ment, on every high school campus since Signs and Symptoms concussions reported Julia O’Donoghue 1983. The school system increased the num- ber of athletic training positions at each Of a Concussion school from two part-time slots to one full- This following list was compiled by Children’s in Fairfax high schools. National Medical Center. These signs may not time slot and a part-time slot in 2005. appear directly after a blow to the head and “Our athletic trainers are available to as- adults should be on the look out for concussion By Julia O’Donoghue sess the athletes every day. No child is go- symptoms several days after an incident. The Connection ing to go back to a sport team unless they /The Connection SIGNS OBSERVED BY can get through a rigorous workout with- PARENTS/TEACHERS/COACHES: im McLaughlin knows he had at out the return of symptoms. And you have ❖ Student appears dazed or stunned least one concussion while play- to make sure that they get not only physi- ❖ Student is confused about events ❖ Student answers questions slowly ing football at Woodson High cal rest but also cognitive rest,” said ❖ Student repeats questions J ❖ School in the 1980s. At the time, Almquist. Student cannot recall events prior to the hit, coaches and players thought it was simply bump or fall ❖ Student cannot recall events after the hit, bump a matter of “shaking it off” before getting STUDENTS with concussions typically or fall back in the game. A George Mason University profes- have to take a hiatus from doing any type ❖ Student loses consciousness (even briefly) Over two decades later, Woodson’s cava- sor found more than half of the of physical activity and may have to refrain ❖ Student shows behavior or personality changes ❖ Student forgets class schedule or assignments lier attitude toward concussions has evapo- sports-related concussions in from cognitive activities — including read- rated. Fairfax County Public Schools now Fairfax County Public Schools ing, writing and completing math problems SYMPTOMS REPORTED BY STUDENT: has a stringent protocol for concussion occurred during football. — for several weeks. They also must return ❖ Student has difficulty thinking clearly ❖ Student has difficulty remembering or treatment. Any student suspected of sustain- to their normal exercise and academic rou- concentrating ing a concussion is prohibited from return- tines slowly, with a gradual increase in rigor ❖ Student is feeling more slowed down ing to sports games or practice on the day In the 11 years tracked drawn out over several weeks, according ❖ Student is feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy or groggy ❖ Student has headache or pressure in the head the injury took place. by Caswell, 231 athletes to the National Children’s Medical Center ❖ Student is vomiting or experiencing nausea McLaughlin, for one, is grateful for the in Washington D.C. ❖ Student has balance problems or dizziness more conservative approach. He will have Though his children haven’t had concus- ❖ Student feels fatigued or tired in Fairfax schools ❖ Student has blurry or double vision two sons participating in the Woodson’s sions, McLaughlin said he knows many of ❖ Student has sensitivity to light or noise football program this fall and is a former suffered two concussions their classmates have. According to ❖ Student has numbness or tingling assistant football coach with the Braddock McLaughlin, Fairfax’s coaches appear to ❖ Student is irritable, sad, nervous or more emotional than usual Road Youth Club. and 26 athletes had three have been supportive of long-term treat- ❖ Student is drowsy or has trouble with sleep “One of the things that impressed me last ment plans for students. Teachers have also ❖ Student is sleeping too much year about Fairfax County Public Schools or more concussions. been understanding and willing to adjust was that there was a real emphasis on edu- academic workloads. sports-related concussions in Fairfax cating parents and players about concus- turning to team practices or games if they “There is no way on the front end of schools’ sports programs grew four times sions,” said McLaughlin, whose sons also are suspected of having a concussion. things that we can tell how long the heal- as great over that 11-year stretch. Caswell play lacrosse. It is also suggested that parents and stu- ing process is going to take. A concussion is admitted that this could be, in part, because dents participating in high school sports more of a software injury than a hardware Fairfax improved its detection and report- ACROSS THE COUNTRY, concussions programs be required to review informa- injury,” said Almquist. ing process for concussions during that have come a frontline concern at all levels tion about concussions on an annual basis. An academic study suggests that the fre- time. of athletics, from youth leagues to profes- Most of the policies drawn up by the Vir- quency of concussions in contact sports The rate of concussion was rising in all sional sports. Boston University is currently ginia School Board have already been in might be on the rise in Fairfax County Pub- the sports studied. Approximately 11 per- studying the brains of professional athletes place in Fairfax County for several years. lic Schools. cent of the 2,651 concussions tracked dur- to determine the impact of concussions and “We have been ramping up our process George Mason University professor Shane ing that time period were “repeat” concus- repeated blows to the head on long-term for several years now,” said Jon Almquist, Caswell examined concussion data collected sions, where one student suffered a head cognitive functioning and emotional well- who oversees the Fairfax school system’s for 12 contact sports programs in 25 Fairfax injury more than once. In the 11 years being. athletic trainers. County high schools from 1997 to 2008. tracked by Caswell, 231 athletes in Fairfax Just this year, a few high-profile incidents Fairfax has had a certified athletic trainer, According to Caswell, the frequency of schools suffered two concussions and 26 brought a new level of attention to concus- athletes had three or more concussions. sion treatment. Fairfax County Public Schools Concussion Data “If you put them back in the classroom or The star of the National Hockey League, George Mason University professor Shane Casewell studied trends in sports-related concussions by on the field too soon, it is just going to de- the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby, has examining 12 high school sports programs in Fairfax County Public Schools from the 1997-1998 lay the healing process,” said Almquist. school year to the 2007-2008 school year. not been able to resume playing since he The following is data on the number of concussions Fairfax students sustained while playing each Caswell found concussion rates across all sustained a concussion in early January. high school sport over that time period. The information is taken from Casewell’s study published in 12 sports to be on the rise and concluded it Dave Duerson, who played professional the American Journal of Sports Medicine last January. was important to monitor concussions football, committed suicide this winter. He The professor only examined concussions reported in the following sports programs: football, boys across many athletic programs in Fairfax. lacrosse, boys soccer, wrestling, boys basketball, baseball, girls soccer, girls lacrosse, girls basketball, had requested that his brain be examined field hockey, softball and cheerleading. “The high-participation collision sports of for a degenerative disease that is caused by football and boys’ lacrosse warrant contin- repeated blows to the head and linked to Number of “Exposures” ued vigilance, but the findings suggest that Sport Number of Concussions to Concussions Rate per 1,000 depression and dementia. (Percentage of Total) (Percentage of Total) Athletic Exposures* focus on concussion detection, treatment Virginia implemented new concussion All Athletes 2,651 (100%) 10,926,892 (100%) 0.24 and prevention should not be limited to policies for high school sports programs on All Boys Sports 1,986 (74.9%) 5,833,723 (53.4%) 0.34 those sports traditionally associated with All Girls Sports 665 (25.1%) 5,093,169 (46.6%) 0.13 July 1. The commonwealth’s General As- Football 1,407 (53.1%) 2,335,666 (21.4%) 0.60 concussion risk,” he wrote. sembly unanimously passed a bill to Girls Soccer 195 (7.4%) 554,500 (5.1%) 0.35 Indeed, South Lakes parent John Farrell strengthen concussion guidelines last year. Boys Lacrosse 244 (9.2%) 800,085 (7.3%) 0.30 said three of his four children suffered from Girls Lacrosse 114 (4.3%) 559,295 (5.1%) 0.20 Sen. Ralph Northam (D-6), the bill’s chief Boys Soccer 103 (3.9%) 606,100 (5.5%) 0.17 sports related concussions, though they sponsor, is a child neurologist and faculty Wrestling 123 (4.6%) 724,430 (6.6%) 0.17 were all in sports where concussions are not member at the Eastern Virginia Medical Girls Basketball 120 (4.5%) 730,876 (6.7%) 0.16 nearly as frequent. One daughter got repeat Softball 47 (1.8%) 439,175 (4.0%) 0.11 School. Boys Basketball 77 (2.9%) 788,022 (7.2%) 0.10 concussions after being hit in the head dur- Among other things, the Virginia Board Field Hockey 58 (2.2%) 588,456 (5.4%) 0.10 ing a basketball game. A son had a concus- of Education now recommends that stu- Baseball 32 (1.2%) 579,420 (5.3%) 0.06 sion after he was hit in the head with a base- dents get a written medical release from a Cheerleading 131 (4.9%) 2,220,967 (20.3%) 0.06 ball and another daughter had a licensed health care professional before re- *A higher rate indicates that concussions occurred more frequently. cheerleading accident, he said. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ August 4-10, 2011 ❖ 9 Springfield Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Looking for Improved Fitness — How About Tennis?

Photos courtesy of and 100 adults are participants. Sport combines fun, “People enjoy competing and that side of it, and others love good exercise and learning something new and social interaction. adding to their skill set,” he said, of the different mindsets his students have in regards to By Rich Sanders Hank Harris Academy the sport. The Gazette He said he does not have one set teaching formula for all of ike the perfect service point that his players or students, but in- produces an ace and a match vic- stead tries to help individuals Ltory, the sport of tennis, while its learn strategies and playing overall popularity over the years techniques best suited for their has gone through its highs and lows in the Campers at the Hank Harris’ summer acad- temperament, skill level, and United States, is an absolute winner when emy work on the fundamentals of hitting a goals in the sport. it comes to its fitness and enjoyment ben- Youngsters at the Hank Harris quality serve. “Having it being fun and fast- efits. tennis camp gather for a group paced is what gets people in- For those, from youngsters to young picture on one of the tennis courts ball is a key principle for any tennis player. terested in tennis,” said Kratzke. adults to the middle-aged and beyond, look- at Episcopal High School. “If you’re playing good tennis, you’re al- Most seasoned tennis professionals or ing to improve their physical conditioning ways moving,” said Harris. “At no point teachers believe it is imperative that indi- as well as taking up a fulfilling sport, recre- ply] work on your game.” should you not be moving. It’s a game of viduals desiring to take up the game take ation or competitive tennis is almost a per- Harris, a former University of Virginia movement, stopping and starting.” lessons from a tennis professional at a local fect solution. The enjoyment of successfully men’s tennis standout who went on to coach club or tennis academy. volleying the ball back and forth with a former women’s professional star Pam PEOPLE LOVE TENNIS for the physical “I would highly recommend taking a few partner is a sort of athletic exhilaration, an Shriver, said the fitness benefits of the game conditioning benefits, the social aspect of lessons,” said Doug Kegerreis, president of instant gratification that if learned to are a natural byproduct of tennis if one is going out and hitting the ball around with Chantilly International Tennis (CIT), a ten- achieve consistently can grow towards pas- taught how to play the game the right way. a friend, the whole idea of improving one’s nis management service that helps create sion and perhaps a deep love for the sport. Harris explained that a good tennis player game, and the opportunity of competing and provide tennis programs for clubs, “I think one of the things that draws is constantly moving his or her feet and against another person in a match. youth organizations, and neighborhood as- people to tennis is that one can get a real body during a volley, anticipating where an “Tennis keeps you moving and engaged sociations. good workout in an hour playing a game of opponent might hit the ball, getting into and having a good time,” said John Kratzke, Kegerreis, a physical education teacher at singles with one other person,” said Hank position to put forth a fluent swing on the tennis director of the Highlands Swim and Oakton Elementary School in Fairfax Harris, director of the Hank Harris Tennis ball, and always being prepared to move Tennis Club in McLean. “It doesn’t matter County and the head tennis coach, along Academy, a summer program for youngsters forward or backward, left or right in readi- if you’re 5 or a 55-year-old.” with his wife Karen, of both the Chantilly ages 7 to 18 at Episcopal High School in ness to how an opponent might react and Kratzke, a former player at William & High boys’ and girls’ spring season teams, Alexandria, where Harris serves as the head where the ball might be headed. For begin- Mary College, has been a full-time tennis gives a tennis lesson through a media venue boys’ tennis coach during the school year. ners, recreation players, or competitive instructor throughout Northern Virginia for on YouTube. Individuals, after getting an “It’s a sport that’s all you — you can out- players, the sound principle of constantly the past 12 years. At Highlands, he over- think your opponent [in a match] or [sim- being in position to move and go after the sees a tennis program of which 175 youth See Playing, Page 11 Learning from a Seasoned Tennis Professional By Rich Sanders The Connection Tennis legend Graham Stilwell loves to share his love of the sport.

ormer pro tennis circuit player Tennis Club, which has been a tennis fix- seconds [of volleying] is a pretty long point. “Tennis for kids is a different sport FGraham Stilwell spent many ture in the area since 1972. In tennis, you have high intensity for short initially,” said Stilwell. “The years playing the sport at a high While Stilwell said there might be better periods, then a break. Your heart rate goes Quickstart programs from USTA make level as both a youth and young man. ways to get into top notch shape than play- up and down. If you’re playing a long ten- learning initially a bit easier for young These days, the former pro tour mem- ing tennis, a healthy workout is still a won- nis match it’s pretty tiring, especially in the kids. We use the smaller courts at 4 ber (from 1963-75) who went up derful benefit of the game. kid of [hot] weather we’ve had the last few Star. We find they get to the point against and defeated the likes of past “If the goal is to get in great shape, there weeks.” where they can play faster. And we tennis greats such as Rod Laver, Arthur are probably better ways to do it than play- For young children getting started in the have three stages of balls before regu- Ashe, John Newcombe, and Guillermo ing tennis,” said Stilwell. “However, people game, Graham breaks a regulation sized 78- lation.” Vilas, loves to share his knowledge of consider hitting the ball in tennis fun while foot into quarters and youngsters ages five Stilwell, a doubles finalist at the game with youngsters and adults also getting in shape. Playing tennis is a and six hit from sideline to sideline over Wimbledon in 1966, and member of alike. good way to get into condition.” portable nets. Children ages 7 and 8 move the British Davis Cup Team from Stilwell, who grew up in England, He said pro circuit players, who often up to a 60-foot court. These court changes 1963-69, has taught tennis for 32 is administrator and teacher for 4 Star have their own personal trainers, have to based on age are sanctioned by the United years, working with newcomers to the Tennis Academy, one of the most be in outstanding physical shape. Recre- States Tennis Association (USTA) in part of sport to seasoned professionals. “I get prominent tennis academies across the ational players generally play for enjoyment its Quickstart program. enormous satisfaction from being Mid Atlantic Region. 4 Star Tennis and a good workout. But the nature of the Also, the tennis balls are different for able to pass on to others both the Academy, which has sites in the sport presents physical conditioning chal- youngsters, who start out using soft sponge technical aspects of effective stroke Merrifield area of Vienna as well as in lenges. balls before moving to two other stages of production through my on court Potomac, Md., runs a junior program “Tennis is more intensity of exercise in junior tennis balls and eventually, at age 10, teaching, and the mental and emo- for the Fairfax-based Four Seasons short spurts,” said Stilwell. “In tennis, 10 going to regulation balls. tional aspects of competing,” he said.

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From Page 10 their lives. They have to be afforded a few lessons to develop a passion.” idea for his teaching methods upon viewing the Adams keeps a large Madison team roster during YouTube program, will sometimes call Kegerreis for the spring season in hopes that his players will catch personal tennis instruction. tennis fever for life. The benefits, he said, are so re- “Tennis is a skilled sport but can be very difficult if warding. A runner/jogger of 40 years, Adams said you don’t have guidance,” said Kegerreis, who said he much prefers the fitness routine of tennis to that the primary goal of CIT is to give students a desire of running, which to him is quite grueling. to play the sport throughout their lives. “If you go “Tennis is a great cardio activity,” said Adams. “In out and spend most of your time chasing balls two tennis you get to exercise without the pain and tor- courts over, it’s frustrating. I feel like you need some ture of running. I always tell the guys to stick with basic guidance. For some people that’s all they need the sport through the [beginner] frustration level. and want. They don’t want to be tournament play- “Tennis only requires one hour for a good work- ers.” out for a singles game and, if you’re playing doubles, He said one of the first elements he teaches new- and hour-and-a-half,” he said. “You can play a tennis comers to the sport, both younger and older students, game during a work break or in the middle of a work is to learn how to successfully volley or rally — hit- day.” ting the tennis ball back and forth over the net with Adams said the first 6 months of playing tennis 6054 Heathwick Court, Burke • $370,000 • Open Sunday a partner. He said a key to good rallying back and could be frustrating as one learns how to consistently 1-4 P.M. • Debbie Kent, Cottage Street Realty, 703-740-7654 forth is for players to execute easy, fluent swings and hit the ball over the net. 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In accordance with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) Voluntary Remediation Program Chantilly (VRP), investigation, remediation, and risk assessment activities are being completed at the referenced site. The 13630 Old Chatwood Pl...... $554,900...... Sun 1-4...... Tiffany Bram...... eVenture..703-624-5586 participant in the VDEQ VRP is SDNewing, LLC (Mr. Dino Diana, P.O. Box 25, Ladysmith, VA 22501). 4101 Hamlin Ave...... $325,000...... Sun 1-4...... Jim Souvagis...... Long & Foster..703-919-9191 Environmental investigations at the site indicated the surface soil, subsurface soil, and groundwater had been Kingstowne/Alexandria impacted by petroleum compounds associated with the historical use of the property. Excavation and removal of 9103 Meadow Rue Ln...... $575,000...... Sun 1-4...... Kris Walker...... Weichert..703-981-7802 contaminated material was used to remediate portions of the property. A Certification of Satisfactory Completion 5428 Castle Bar Ln...... $639,950...... Sun 1-4..Tom & Cindy & Assoc...... Long & Foster..703-822-0207 of Remediation will be requested of the VDEQ VRP for the site upon approval of the risk assessment. Deed 5610 Tower Hill Cir...... $825,000...... Sun 1-4..Tom & Cindy & Assoc...... Long & Foster..703-822-0207 restrictions are proposed for the property preventing use of groundwater and restricting use of the property to 7202 Gulf Hill Ct...... $539,950...... Sun 1-4..Tom & Cindy & Assoc...... Long & Foster..703-822-0207 commercial/industrial uses. If you have any questions or comments about this notice please contact: To add your Realtor represented Open House to these weekly listings, please call Daniel Wilhelm Erin Peck at 703-778-9449 Environmental Consultants and Contractors, Inc. or E-Mail the info to 43045 John Mosby Highway [email protected] Chantilly, VA 20152 (703) 327-2900 All listings due by Tuesday at 3 P.M. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ August 4-10, 2011 ❖ 11 Sports Employment Lee High Hires New Coaches DENTAL ASSISTANT (Burke) Dowling to guide Experienced X-Ray certified. Mon. - Thurs., 7:45am - 4:00pm Lancer baseball; So, Resumes only. Fax: 703-323-3618. former Fairfax JV coach, now at helm of Lee hoops program. JMT is seeking experienced Transportation Con- struction Inspectors to work on several highway Photo courtesy of John Do projects throughout VA, to fill positions of Senior By Rich Sanders “I realized early in my Inspector, Inspector and Inspector Trainee. The Connection CONSTRUCTION INSPECTORS VDOT certifications required; DCR E&S Control, GRIT, Work Zone college career the only Safety Intermediate, 10 Hour OSHA, Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt ohn Dowling, who was hired as the Field, ACI, Concrete Field, Pavement Markings, Flagger and Nuclear way I could stay Safety required. Employment consideration still given for expired new Lee High baseball coach ear- certifications. VA PE a plus. MARTCP HMA a plus. Min. 3 years lier this week, has always been a Highway/Bridge Construction Inspection experience required. J involved in baseball Bonus Opportunity Available baseball guy through and through. When he realized, as a right-handed pitcher See how bright your future can be and apply online at: was to coach.” www.jmt.com at Ithaca College (N.Y.), that he would never EOE/AA Employer

wling be good enough to play professionally, he — John Dowling figured the next best thing would be to one EDUCATION TRAINING day coach the sport he loves. John Dowling, new Lee baseball coach, has been associate head coach at “I realized early in my college career the Forest Park High the past two years. only way I could stay involved in baseball Pharmacy Technician Trainees was to coach,” he said. der former head coach Brett McColley. improve a program which experienced just Needed Now! Dowling, who earned his undergraduate Dowling’s coaching philosophy is that ath- one overall win this past winter season. Pharmacies now hiring. No experience? degree in history from Ithaca in 2005 and letics often mirrors life experiences in that Over his 18 years at the helm, Harris estab- Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. 1-877-240-4524 ultimately gained his masters in social stud- an individual, like a team, is going to expe- lished a reputable program. CTO SCHEV ies at Syracuse University in 2007, has got- rience ups and downs, good times and bad So has been the Fairfax High boys’ JV ten his feet wet in the coaching profession times. The main thing is for a person, or a basketball coach the past nine years. There, DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINEES as an assistant over the past several years. team, to continue working hard to become he accumulated a winning record, includ- NEEDED NOW! He said he has tried to learn from each the best he can become. ing an 11-5 mark last year. Dental Offices now hiring. No experience? coach he has worked under. “There’s going to be adversity,” said Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. Surprisingly, perhaps his biggest coach- Dowling, of everyday life affairs or a high BACK IN the 1980s, Lee basketball cap- 1-800-381-1734 ing influence has not come in baseball school baseball season’s course. “My focus tured a state title under coach Charlie Th- CTO SCHEV circles but in girls’ basketball while work- is on competing, really going out and try- ompson. The Lancers have a heralded his- MED BILL & CODING ing as an assistant last winter with the For- ing your best. Wins and losses are impor- tory in the sport but have struggled in re- Trainees NEEDED NOW est Park (Northwest Region) girls’ basket- tant, but not the end all and be all. I’m more cent years. Medical Offices now hiring. No experience? ball program in Woodbridge. focused on the process [or pursuit of win- “Lee has a great basketball tradition, in- Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. There, Dowling was part of head coach ning]. I want my kids go out and play the cluding a state championship title, and I 1-800-385-2615 Rebecca Tillett’s coaching staff on a Bruins’ right way and compete. I’m a big believer look forward to continuing that tradition CTO SCHEV team that advanced all the way to the Vir- in controlling the things you can control — by building a program that the Lee students, ginia State AAA semifinals before seeing its good attitude and good work ethic.” administration, alumni, fans, and the com- HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO season end. Dowling said he grew as a coach Dowling, who grew up in Whitesboro, munity can be proud of,” So said, in a press working with Tillett and enjoyed his win- N.Y., and is a lifelong New York Mets fan, release put out by the school. “Through a ter with the Bruins’ girl’s team. resides in Arlington. He will spend much strong work ethic and a commitment to Newspapers & Online “It was a great opportunity for me because time in the months ahead preparing for the excellence both on the court and in the CLASSIFIED it kind of pushed me outside my comfort 2012 Lee baseball season. classroom, I hope to produce championship- DEADLINES Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon zone,” said Dowling. “I’d never coached “I’m excited for the opportunity,” said quality teams that are prepared to compete Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon anything other than baseball.” Dowling. “Ever since I graduated from col- at the highest level.” E-mail ad with zone choices to: At Forest Park, Dowling has taught social lege, I’ve tried to get involved in coaching So was born in Cambodia and has resided [email protected] or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 studies the past four years and also served and have had a passion for baseball.” in Fairfax County since 1979. He is a gradu- EMPLOYMENT as the associate head baseball coach in both A press release, sent out by the Lee High ate of Falls Church High School, where he DEADLINES 2010 and this past spring 2011 season. For- sports office and athletic director Lori Barb, played basketball for four years. As a high Zones 5, 6...... Tues @ 11:00 Zones 1, 3...... Tues @ 4:00 est Park baseball, following an average 10- reads, “As a result of his experiences, Coach school senior, So was the top three-point Zone 2...... Wed @ 11:00 10 regular season last spring, went on to Dowling is a firm believer in hard work and shooter in the Northern Region, breaking Zone 4...... Wed @ 1:00 capture the Cardinal District tournament the benefits of competition to produce per- the school record for most three-point shots E-mail ad with zone choices to: [email protected] with a finals win over a talented sonal growth. Under Coach Dowling’s guid- made during a single. He was the Jaguars’ or call Barbara @ 703-778-9413 Woodbridge High team that had reached the ance, ‘student-athletes’ in the Lancer base- leading scorer that 12th grade year and the ZONES state finals the year before. ball program will be just that; students first, team Most Valuable Player as well. Zone 1: The Reston Connection The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection This summer, Dowling, who moved to and athletes second. On the field student- So went on to play college basketball at Zone 2: The Springfield Connection Northern Virginia four years ago, served as athletes will always compete while main- Mary Washington College in The Burke Connection The Fairfax Connection pitching coach of the Herndon Braves, taining perspective by focusing on the pro- Fredericksburg. He earned his undergradu- The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ members of the summertime wooden bat cess over the result.” ate degree at Mary Washington and even- Lorton Connection Zone 3: The Alexandria Gazette Packet Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League. tually graduated with honors from the The Mount Vernon Gazette Prior to coming to the Braves, he was pitch- EARLIER THIS SUMMER, Lee also American University Law School. Zone 4: Centre View North Centre View South ing coach of the Alexandria Aces, also a named its new head boys’ basketball coach, So is a criminal defense attorney in North- Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac member of the Cal Ripken league. Kosa So, to take over for longtime former ern Virginia and is owner of an established Zone 6: The Arlington Connection The Vienna/Oakton Connection Dowling looks forward to his new head Lancer coach Michael Harris. law firm in the City of Fairfax. He and wife The McLean Connection coaching duties at Lee, which earlier this Much like Dowling with the Lancers’ base- Ashley, who is a life science teacher at Lake The Great Falls Connection year struggled through a 2-17 season un- ball program, So will be looking to help Braddock Secondary, have three children.º

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AT&T is publish- AT&T intends to file an application to modify an existing wire- regulations. ing this notice in accordance with Federal regulation less communications facility at 9780 Main Street, Fairfax, City Preschool - 8th Grade Person must have the ability to work with 37CFR1.1301 et seq, the National Environmental Policy Act of Fairfax, Virginia 22031. AT&T is publishing this notice in ac- and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 36 CFR 800. cordance with Federal regulation 37CFR1.1301 et seq, the Na- Hiring for the Fall individuals, staff, families and other service The project referenced as “George Mason” will consist of the collocation of three new antennas at an antennas RAD center tional Environmental Policy Act and the Advisory Council on • Mid-day Recess/Lunch agencies. They must be willing to have a height of 88’ 8” and 86’ 8” above ground level on the existing Historic Preservation 36 CFR 800. The project referenced as flexible work schedule and be available for 210-foot tall tower located on the roof of the building. In addi- “Mantua” will consist of the collocation of three antennas on Attendant tion, a new equipment rack will be installed in the existing new frames at an antenna tip height of 107 feet above ground 11:00-1:30 $12.00/hour emergencies. For more information email: equipment shelter located on the roof of the building. Parties level. Additional equipment will be installed in the existing [email protected] or call 703-913- interested in submitting comments or questions regarding any equipment shelter. Parties interested in submitting comments College Degree Required potential effects of the proposed facility on Historic Properties or questions regarding any potential effects of the proposed fa- • Preschool Co-Teacher 3150. 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CRS, Associate Broker Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million Sheila Adams PAM BOE, CRS Dollar Sales Club 703-503-1895 703-503-1888 Life Member, NVAR TOP PRODUCERS Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million [email protected] Ann Witherspoon Dollar Sales Club PamBoe.com NVAR Top Producer 703-503-1836 Life Member, NVAR Multi-Million Dollar Club [email protected] NVAR TOP PRODUCERS Life Member L&F Chairman’s Club NEW LISTING New Listing in Beautiful in South Run! CROSSPOINTE $849,900 $749,000 OPEN Elegance Nearly 23,000 sq ft SUNDAY abounds in this of grounds backing beautiful colo- to Heron Pond! nial home on Immaculate, Van large, flat treed Metre home featur- Fairfax $499,900 lot. ing 5 BR, 3.5 BA, Lovely Kings Park beauty featuring 4 BR’s, 2 1/2 Baths, Kitchen Entertainment comes easy in this spacious, expanded 3 3 Finished Levels has been redesigned with new Maple kitchen cabinets, & granite level home with remodeled gourmet kitchen, breakfast room w/walk-out – Sunroom across rear of home w/view of water – counters, Updated half bath, 1st floor family room, Finished and expanded family room! There’s plenty of space for eve- Recently updated kit w/state-of-the-art appliances – hardwood lower level, New carpeting on main & lower level. This home ryone with 5 bedrooms plus main level study. Enjoy all this floors throughout main level. Elegant setting to top your “must has the perfect back yard, come & see!! Super Location. home and South Run has to offer – walking trails to Burke see” list! CALL OR E-MAIL ANN WITHERSPOON TODAY Call Sheila Adams 703-503-1895 Lake, large pool, tennis and lovely wooded homesites.

AMANDA SCOTT Mary Hovland MARSHA WOLBER 703-946-1775 Lifetime Member NVAR Top Producers 703-772-9190 Cathy DeLoach Top 5% of Agents Nationally www.AmandaScott.net 571-276-9421 www.marshawolber.com working with your interests at heart… Your REALTORS* Next Door Cell: 703-618-4397 Gainesville Burke Centre Fairfax Springfield $569,900 Beautifully $335,000 $547,000 Heritage Hunt updated, 5 BR, 3.5 Stylishly chic Wish List - Golf & Ctry BA, kit w/granite & OPEN brick end unit Done! Club 55+ Brkfst bar, Bathrms SUNDAY backing to trees! Thousands in MUST SEE! 3-lvls, w/granite top vani- Completely 2011 updates 4 BR, 4BA, main ties, MBR suite updated top to including win- lvl MBR, MBA w/dressing area, bottom, this dows, paint, car- w/tub & sep shwr, vanity & WIC, liv 3BR/2 Full BA/2 pet, countertops, gmt kit rm, din rm, fam rm Half BA home and so much w/maple/corian, brkfst rm, hdwds, grt rm w/cath ceilg & gas f/pl, w/gas fpl, moldg, will impress more! Move right in this classic brick front beauty, 4BR, 3.5 din rm, sunrm, loft, guest suite, fin w/out LL, rec rm w/wet bar, ceil/fans, BONUS nanny suite, wkshop, deck, fen/yd even your pickiest friends. Great eat in kitchen w/lots of BAs, fully finised lower level! Lovely deck to enjoy your level games rm, bonus rm, blt-ins, ceil/fans, irrig sys, Trex deck, backs to trees, 2 car gge, FIOS, Burke Conserv. ameni- counter space, large master w/separate shower area, back yard! Sought after neighborhood, West Springfield High fen/yd, 2 car gge, cul-de-sac, pastoral views, Gated com, HOA ties. Nr. Ft Belvoir, VRE, Pentagon bus & NCE bdg. walk-in closet, lower walk out level w/hardwoods & built School district! 7612 Modisto Lane. Check it out at fee inc phone/cable/trash/amenities.(50+ is ok) MOVE-IN READY! Call for more info. in bar. Come take a peek, won’t last long! www.seetheproperty.com/82481. Move in before school starts!

ELLIE WESTER 703-503-1880 L&F Founder’s Club Lifetime NVAR Top Producer Life Member, NVAR Million Dollar Sales Club [email protected] Centreville $394,900 Price Adjustment! Immaculate and convenient home in Xanadu Estates. Many updates include deck, appli- ances, carpet, etc. 3 levels, 4 bedrooms, built-ins. 703-425-8000

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