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School Age Child Care dedicated, unshared room. Instead of simply finding ways each day to occupy Program offers more the students’ time for three hours, the SACC program dedicates itself to building upon the education that than just day care. the child receives during the day. According to Cole, the SACC leaders create and plan a unique curricu- By Justin Fanizzi lum for each year, two years in advance. It is this

File Photo The Connection extensive planning, Cole said, that enables SACC to draw more than 10,000 students into the program. any parents across the county often feel “We plan our curriculum, and change it, based on Mthe crunch of raising a family and pro- the interests of the children,” Cole said. “It’s all about Former West Springfield High School Football Coach Bill viding for it each day, not to mention find- choices. If they want to do something, we will start Renner is selling the spread offense he developed at ing the extra time for all of the other commitments it, as long as it’s safe.” West Springfield online. Renner’s offense helped lead they must make. the Spartans to three back-to-back Patriot District titles. Though they would like to drive their children to THIS YEAR, SACC created a curriculum focusing and from school, attend every sporting event or play on the environment and human’s impact on it, nam- and efficiently perform at work, all at the same time, ing it “Earth Matters.” So, each SACC center will be sometimes it simply is not possible. Fortunately, the choosing their favorite biome and will create it within Offense for Sale Fairfax County Office for Children’s School Age Child their own classroom, and use their second room as a Care Program (SACC) is there to bridge the gap. “science lab.” According to Cole, the purpose of cre- Founded as a child supervision program for par- ating a biome in the classroom is for the students to Former West Springfield coach is ents who were not able to provide care for their chil- get an intensive look at certain aspect of the earth’s dren immediately before and after school, SACC has ecosystem. After decorating the room to look like their selling spread offense online. transformed into an extension chosen biome, Cole said, the of the day’s education and an teachers and students will study By Reed S. Albers attractive option for all chil- More about SACC the animals within the biome, The Connection dren. To find out more about registration for learn about how humans impact “The program is not a School Age Child Care or the program’s it and how they can protect it. efeat your rival! Win your conference championship! babysitting service,” said SACC sliding fee scale, visit In addition to the in-class edu- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ofc/SACC.htm. Never be outcoached again! For $197 former West Regional Supervisor Art Cole. cation, Cole said that SACC is DSpringfield High School Head Coach Bill Renner is “It’s a social environment where stressing instruction out in the hawking a football playbook that promises to help a children can learn and master new skills. We sup- field. SACC centers will take their students out to coach reach these goals. port what the schools do during the day.” locations within walking distance to study their local Renner, who resigned from West Springfield after the 2008 The program, in its 30th year, is open to any el- environments. For example, Cole said that if schools season to watch his son Bryn play football at the University of ementary school students whose parents work at have bodies of water nearby, then those SACC center North Carolina, now is assistant head coach at Lake Braddock least 30 hours a week, are disabled, attend school students will be collecting water and soil samples and Secondary School. At West Springfield, he led the Spartans to full time, or a combination of them. At typical SACC bringing them back to their science labs to perform three back-to-back Patriot District titles with his five wide attack centers, housed in 135 area elementary schools, child tests. Also, SACC is continuing its push for its centers spread offense. He also broke two care programs are available before school from 7:15 to connect with their communities. Throughout the regional playoff offense records. a.m. until the start of the school day, after kinder- year, each SACC center will be performing commu- “It’s an ongoing Now Renner’s 160-page garten from 12-3 p.m. and after school from 3:35- nity service, whether it is litter pickups or even grow playbook and 10 instructional 6:15. Each SACC center has two rooms provided by issue and we’re DVDs, including game footage of the school, with some centers even having their own See Not Just, Page 14 West Springfield playing W.T. taking a look into Woodson High School, are avail- able on the Web site [who owns the www.playqb.com. The Web site sells multiple playbook]” playbooks including the Tom — Bill Curran, Fairfax Brady Quarterback Training Sys- County Public Schools tem. director of student activities While it’s not uncommon for coaches to sell instructional guides on the Internet, Fairfax County Public School administrators are investigating who owns a team’s intellectual property — the coach or the school? Photo by “It’s an ongoing issue and we’re taking a look into [who owns the playbook],” said Bill Curran, Fairfax County Public School’s

director of student activities and athletic programs. “Right now, Justin Fanizzi we just don’t have an answer.” The group investigating the issue isn’t just looking at playbook ownership rights, but also if teachers can sell lesson plans on the Internet.

According to Curran, the group has been deliberating for a /The Connection year and might have a decision on the issue in the coming year. Currently, a school can decide whether a coach can sell his or her playbook or take it to another school, Curran said. “It’s tricky,” Curran said. “The schools reserve the right to [the playbook], but it is up to the school [to determine] if the coach

See County, Page 10 The students compare the wooden flutes they made.

2 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ September 24-30, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] Giving the Not Allergic to Advocacy ‘Order’ Girl selected as junior ambassador To Murder for Kids’ Congress. Second gang member By Justin Fanizzi Photo by sentenced to life. The Connection utside the Springfield Garden ight years ago, an allergic reac- Justin Fanizzi O apartments on May 5, 2007, tion to a snack almost made Springfield resident Oscar Omar EFrancesca Ferrara a statistic. Now, Lobo-Lopez ordered associate gang mem- she is one of her generation’s lead- ber Sergio Amador Amador to “finish” a ers in the fight against food allergies, hav- man they believed was a member of a rival ing been selected to lead a group of 80 to /The Connection gang. the nation’s capital to lobby their elected On Friday, Sept. 18, Lobo-Lopez, 30, was officials. sentenced in federal court in Alexandria to Francesca, 9, has spent much of her young consecutive sentences of life in prison and life raising money and awareness for food 10 years for his role in the fatal shooting. allergies so that other children do not have Amador and Oscar Omar Lobo-Lopez, to become one of the 30,000 people admit- MS-13 gang members, killed Reyes because ted to emergency rooms each year for al- Francesca Ferrara they believed Reyes was a member of the lergic reactions, like she was. As a result of Webb (D) and Mark Warner (D) and U.S. to nuts. Her parents gave her celery with rival 18th Street gang, according to Col. her efforts, the Food Allergy and Anaphy- Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) to urge them peanut butter, and soon after eating it, she David Rohrer, Fairfax County Chief of Po- laxis Network (FAAN) named Francesca a to pass the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis broke out in hives, her lips blistered and lice, Dana J. Boente, United States Attor- junior ambassador for its third annual Kids’ Management Act. The bill, introduced to the she stopped breathing temporarily. Though ney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Jo- Congress on Capitol Hill. House of Representatives in March, calls for she was treated and released, the experi- seph Persichini Jr. of the FBI, and James “These children impressed us with their voluntary national guidelines to help pub- ence had a major impact on Francesca and Dinkins of the U.S. Immigration and Cus- commitment to spreading awareness and lic schools manage students affected by food her family. toms Enforcement. educating others about food allergies,” said allergy and anaphylaxis. “The list from the pediatrician said that “After patrolling for Reyes earlier that day, FAAN CEO Julia Bradsher. “It is so hearten- “I hope that they’ll pass the bill so that peanut butter was safe to give to your child, Lobo-Lopez, Amador and other MS-13 ing to see that even at such a young age, kids will be able to have the medicine for and she was our first, so we followed the members located Reyes at the Springfield they are effective ambassadors. We appre- allergies and so that people can be educated guideline,” Francesca’s mother, Joy said. Garden apartments,” according to Rohrer ciate their efforts to help pass food allergy [about allergies],” Francesca said. “Hope- “[Afterwards], it was like ‘don’t eat any- and Boente. legislation for schools.” fully, there will be a cure for them some- thing.’ But it was something that became Armed with handguns, Lobo-Lopez, 30 of Francesca and nearly 80 other children day.” part of our lives and you learn to live with Springfield, and Amador, 29 of New York, ages 6 to 18 from all 50 states will partici- Francesca, a fourth grader at St. it.” shot Reyes. pate in the Kids’ Congress, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, Bernadette Catholic School, was just 1 when Reyes fell in the apartment parking lot where she will meet with U.S. Sens. Jim her parents discovered she had an allergy See Girl, Page 14 and Lobo-Lopez, the leader of the Holly- wood Locos Salvatrucha in Northern Vir- ginia, “ordered Amador to finish him,” ac- cording to Rohrer and Boente. “Amador then fired shots to Reyes’ head. Reyes suffered Music Returns to Kirkwood from seven gunshot wounds.” On May 5, 2007, around 8:40 p.m., Fairfax County Police were called to the Quintet performs first 7000 block of Commerce St. for a report of gunshots. Officers found Reyes, of no fixed concert of 2009-10 address, dead in the parking lot, according season at Kirkwood to police reports at the time. Amador, a member of the New York clique Presbyterian. of MS-13 known as Surenos Locos Salvatrucha, pleaded guilty to murder in aid of racketeering. He was sentenced in fed- oncerts from Kirkwood opened its eral court in Alexandria in June to life in 2009-10 series with a performance C prison. by the National Symphony Orches- A federal jury spent two hours deliberat- tra Brass Quintet on Saturday, Sept. 18. The ing April 21, 2009 before finding Lobo- quintet played a variety of pieces ranging

Photo by Lopez, also known as “Joker,” guilty of con- from the “Canzona per sonare no. 1” by spiracy to commit murder in aid of rack- Giovanni Gabrieli to the “Beale Street Blues” eteering activity, murder in aid of racketeer- by W.C. Handy. The group has performed ing activity and use of a firearm during a all over the Washington, D.C. area and has Kelly Hackleman crime of violence causing death. a wide range of repertoire from classical to Assistant U.S. Attorneys Morris Parker contemporary and Dixieland to Pop. and Patricia Giles and Special Assistant U.S. Stephen Dumaine, the only tuba player Attorney Zachary Richter prosecuted the in the NSO explained the intricacies of the two gang members. The FBI’s Washington tuba and demonstrated the highest and low- Field Office, Fairfax Police, U.S. Immigra- est notes and all those in between the four- tion and Customs Enforcement and the Suf- octave range of the instrument. He then The National Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet kicked off the seventh folk County Police investigated the case. season of free Concerts from Kirkwood on Saturday, Sept. 18. See 2009-10, Page 9 — Ken Moore www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ September 24-30, 2009 ❖ 3 Week in Springfield Politics Contributing to Deliquency Of Minor Charges Filed Del. Albo Seeks Re-Election Valerie Roesler, a 27-year-old Incumbent: N. Va. being teacher at Hayfield Secondary David B. Albo School and a former teacher at ripped off by S. Va. Paul VI Catholic High School, Age: 47 Town of Resi- was arrested and charged with dence: South County being drunk in public and con- Police Photo What is the most significant issue facing section of Fairfax tributing to the delinquency of Northern Virginia? County a 15-year-old boy Sunday, Sept. Party Affiliation: The perennial issue of Northern Virginia getting Republican 20. ripped-off by Southern Virginia. In September 2008, Education: West According to the Fairfax Southern Virginia tried to raise taxes for transporta- Springfield High, 1980; County Police Department, a tion maintenance and then distribute the money University of Vir- patrol officer from the Valerie Roesler ginia, 1984, through a formula that for every $1 Northern Vir- Charlottesville, B.A. Franconia District Station ob- ginia paid, we got back only 35 cents. I was able to economics; University served Roesler, an Alexandria resident, and the minor sit- help kill that rip-off. And then, this January, the origi- of Richmond, 1988 ting in a parked car at 1:50 a.m. in the 7900 block on nal budget tried to make Fairfax Schools make up Richmond, law degree Gunston Hill Lane in Lorton. Because of the suspicious na- Family: Wife, Rita. for cuts in education to other areas of the state. Again, Son, Ben, 4. ture of the scene, the officer approached the car and an I was able to help defeat this. Employer and David B. Albo investigation ensued. How would you address this issue? Occupation: Attor- ney, Albo & Oblon, LLP. “[Roesler] was apparently intoxicated when the officer Why are we always fighting this? It’s a matter of arrived,” said Officer Tawny Wright. “But there was no simple math: Northern Virginia only has 25 percent physical evidence of alcohol in the car nor was there alco- of the population and thus, only 25 Delegates. So hol in their possession.” when money is tight, the remaining 75 come after tation funding to our community than any other place Police said that the two first met in the last semester of us. I do what ever I can to defeat these Northern in Virginia, I invented the financing mechanism that the 2008-09 school year. At the time, according to Princi- Virginia rip-off bills. But to solve the problem, I need built South County Secondary School and plan to pal Ginny Colwell, Roesler was teaching students with docu- more people to join me in aggressively fighting this. use it to renovate West Springfield High School, and mented learning disabilities at the DeSalles Center at Paul Redistricting occurs next year, and Northern Virginia I have made Virginia’s anti-DUI and anti-gang laws VI Catholic High School in Fairfax. It is not clear, however, will receive more seats in the House of Delegates. the toughest in the U.S. if the juvenile was a student at Paul VI at the time. Colwell What qualifies you for the office? What What differentiates you from your oppo- also said that Roesler’s contract was not renewed this year qualities do you bring? nent? because the school needed a teacher with math skills to Since I grew up here, live here and work here, I I don’t “trash my opponent.” Instead, I will use this serve in the same capacity. know what the people in my community want and “The police are handling this matter,” Colwell said. “We need. For example, I helped deliver more transpor- See Dave Albo, Page 7 are cooperating with them, and we have not heard any- thing from them [regarding the juvenile’s status as a stu- dent at Paul VI].” Fairfax County Public Schools spokesman Mary Shaw said Werkheiser in 2005 Rematch the juvenile was not a FCPS student and confirmed that Roesler was placed on administrative leave Monday, Sept. 21. Roesler then resigned the following day. Challenger: After 16 years, According to Wright, the extent of the relationship be- Greg A. Werkheiser tween the two is not clear at this time, but said that detec- funding formula not fixed. Age: 35 Town of Resi- tives are still investigating and additional charges will be dence: Springfield filed if need be. What is the most significant issue facing Party Affiliation: Democrat Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solv- Northern Virginia? ers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at Education: J.D., For 16 years my opponent has failed to address University of Virginia www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your the funding formula that sends 75 percent of North- School of Law; B.A., message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police ern Virginia’s tax dollars elsewhere in the state. We College of William & at 703-691-2131. Mary; Pleasant Valley — Justin Fanizzi depend on a fair share of our tax dollars to address High School, our growing traffic crisis and our aging and over- Brodheadsville, Pa. crowded schools. With new leadership, we can Family: wife Marion change this formula, get our fair share and improve Werkheiser, expecting Vogel Family Honors first child this winter. our community. Employer and Deceased Couple How would you address this issue? Occupation: The I will build a bipartisan coalition of legislators to Phoenix Project, Non- Greg A. Werkheiser Family members honor the passing of William R. Vogel, profit director and change the funding formula. Enough of the excuse founder. 80, on Dec. 21, 2005 and Charlotte E. Vogel, 87, on Jan. 2, that there are not enough votes in Northern Virginia 2007, formally of Davenport Iowa, Springfield and most to change it. We share a common interest in revising recently, Woodstock, Ga. the funding formula along the urban-suburban cor- ideas to build a better Fairfax County for our fami- William Vogel was retired from the U.S. government with ridor from Northern Virginia (Winchester to lies. more than 40 years of service. He was an avid sports fan Fredericksburg) all the way to Hampton Roads. I will What differentiates you from your oppo- and alumni of the University of California, Berkeley. Char- provide leadership to build this coalition. We need nent? lotte Vogel taught ceramics and served in various leader- action, not more excuses. I have devoted my life to improving our commu- ship positions in the Eastern Star and Star Point Society. What qualifies you for the office? What nity by building bipartisan consensus and teaching The Vogels were preceded in death by their son, Paul A. qualities do you bring? our youth about the importance of honesty and in- Lynott, 50, of Manassas. They are survived by their daugh- As an attorney, small business owner and nonprofit tegrity in government. My opponent has consistently ters Connie Vogel-Brown of Woodstock, Ga. and Pam A. director, my experience serving Fairfax County over opposed moderate, bipartisan leaders like Mark Goettsch of Chicago, Ill., along with six grandchildren and the last decade has prepared me to represent our Warner. He has used his political office to drive busi- five great-grandchildren. community in Richmond. I was appointed by then- ness to his law firm. My opponent has publicly stated A memorial service took place Tuesday, Sept. 22, at St. Gov. Mark Warner (D) to chair the Governor’s Com- that he would raise taxes on middle class families. I Mark Lutheran Church, Davenport, Iowa. Donations in lieu mission on National and Community Service. I also will not. I have been endorsed by Fairfax police, fire of flowers may be made to the American Heart Associa- chaired the Fairfax Citizens’ Bond Committee that fighters, deputy sheriffs and teachers who believe tion and the American Lung Association. brought $325 million in improvements to our roads and schools. I will bring a fresh approach and new See Werkheiser, Page 7 4 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ September 24-30, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Your Friendly, Neighborhood Thrift Shop YESTERDAY’S ROSE 42nd Candidates Messiah United Methodist Church where you never see the same thing twice Appearances Set 6215 Rolling Rd., Springfield (Near West Springfield High School) CLEAN SWEEP BOOKS WANTED Incumbent Del. 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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com A little local enforcement Newspaper of Springfield An independent, locally owned weekly On Political Signs would go a long way. newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. andidates for public office uni- 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 formly define themselves as law- Register, Vote information on absentee voting. abiding citizens with the public The deadline to register to vote or update Virtually any Virginia voter can vote ahead C NEWS DEPARTMENT: good at heart. your address for the Nov. 3 election is Mon- of time in person or by mail if for any reason To discuss ideas and concerns, So why then does virtually every candidate day, Oct. 5. To register to vote, download a you expect to be away from home, including Call: 703-778-9410 e-mail: allow or encourage their campaign workers to form from: commuting to your job, on election day. You [email protected] violate the law by posting hundreds of signs in www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/ can mail in an application for an absentee bal- Michael O’Connell the public right-of-way in the medians of ma- Forms_Publications/Index.html lot by downloading it at www.sbe.virginia.gov/ Editor / 703-778-9416 jor roads? Fill it out and mail it to your local elections cms/Forms_Publications/Index.html. A ballot Justin Fanizzi Political signs on private property, homes and office, along with a copy of a will be mailed to you for you to fill out and Community Reporter businesses, are part of good political discourse. photo identification or current mail back. 703-224-3032 Editorials [email protected] The person who owns the home or business is utility bill, bank statement, Or you can vote early in person at the local endorsing a candidate in a powerful way. government check, paycheck, elections office and some satellite locations. Julia O’Donoghue Education & Politics Political signs which are not on private prop- or other government document that shows Call the registrar or check the Web site for 703-778-9436 erty are almost all illegal. your name and address. hours. [email protected] Political signs in roadway medians simply You can also register in person at the elec- Ken Moore scream that the candidate in question has tions office during business hours or at the Courts & Projects [email protected] enough money to print signs and pay staff DMV, or you pick up a form in a library or other Fairfax County Office of Elections members to put them up. Certainly some signs public places. Reed Albers 12000 Government Center Park- Sports Editor are put in medians by enthusiastic volunteers. After you register, you will receive confirma- way, Suite 323 703-224-3014 Meanwhile it is not OK for a citizen to take tion and a voting card in the mail. You can call [email protected] Fairfax, VA 22035-0081 down political signs even if they are illegally the elections office to verify that you are regis- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/ in the public right-of-way. tered. ADVERTISING: 703-222-0776 phone To place an advertisement, call the ad A little local enforcement, citing candidates To find your polling place, go to 703-324-2205 fax department between 9 a.m. and for violations with an accompanying press re- www.sbe.virginia.gov and click on “voter in- 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. 703-324-4700 for 24-hour re- lease while removing the illegal signs, would formation.” Polling places will be open from 6 corded information Display ads 703-778-9410 go a long way towards curbing this unsightly a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day, Tuesday, Nov. Classified ads 703-778-9411 Employment ads 703-778-9413 practice. 3. Check with your local elections office for Erin Peck Display Advertising, 703-778-9449 short of money. me, even used a magnifying glass. Shannon is to the unions simply [email protected] Eco-Friend They’re not short of money. They Hope it was just as typo, other- by looking at Steve’s campaign fi- Andrea Smith The following letter was sent to waste money. Case in point. The wise, we can no longer afford our nances. Tens of thousands of dol- Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 Dr. Debbie Lane, principal of Roll- intersection of Route 236 (Little government. Time to outsource? lars have come to him from unions [email protected] ing Valley Elementary. River Turnpike) and Braddock like the New York/New Jersey Barbara Parkinson Road. The intersection recently Arnold Rudakewych SEIU and the AFL/CIO. Employment Advertising 703-778-9413 Hi Dr. Lane underwent a major construction Lorton Ken Cuccinelli strongly supports [email protected] This is Lindsay Serres. I can’t program by VDOT, adding new law enforcement. That is why wait for school to start! I have a curbs, sidewalks, utility work, these same law enforcement Editor & Publisher lot more planned for S.A.F.A. this handicapped cuts, turning lanes One Cop’s Vote unions endorsed him in 2007. Ken Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 year, last year was just to get the and the elimination of the “bump” To the Editor: supports Virginia’s right-to-work [email protected] club set up and to see if people in the middle of the intersection. When Virginians pick their next law and he opposes collective bar- Editor in Chief liked the idea. There are going to Now the county is attorney general, they need to gaining. While Ken supports the Steven Mauren be a lot more cleanups and activi- tearing it all up for I know more than just who will fight constitutional rights of all Virgin- Managing Editors Letters Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, ties in the club this year. Here is a don’t know what. I crime and who will help get the ians, he opposes laws which hurt Kemal Kurspahic list of some ideas I have come up asked my supervisor economy going again, they also businesses and stick tax payers Photography: Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, with: but have not received a reply as need to know who can be counted with out of control budgets like Craig Sterbutzel ❖ once a month cleanups, the to the cost of both the VDOT on to challenge the federal California. Art/Design: Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, third tuesday of every month project and the county project and government’s attempts to enact Law enforcement officers need John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, ❖ eco friendly landscapes why didn’t they coordinate with labor laws, like collective bargain- a leader in the attorney general’s John Smith ❖ Production Manager: master gardeners volunteer one another? We don’t lack money ing, as repayment to big labor. Sen. office. We need an attorney gen- Jean Card for free, and I know where S.A.F.A in either DOTS, we lack brains. We Ken Cuccinelli (R-37) has done it eral who will stand up to big can contact one. still have employees with plastic in the Senate and will as attorney unions, special interests and the CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 I have more ideas, but there are pen holders in their shirts rather general, and that is why he is the federal government. We need an Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver too many to put down, so I was than computers. best choice for Virginia’s next at- attorney general who will fight for wondering if we could have a torney general. the rights of Virginians. Most im- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, meeting sometime. Vincent Careatti Del. Steve Shannon (D-35) has portantly, we need an attorney L.L.C. See you at school, thank you, Annandale made much of his support from general who will take decisive ac- Peter Labovitz President/CEO bye two law enforcement unions in tion in fighting crime and support- Fairfax County. These police ing crime fighters. Ken Cuccinelli Mary Kimm No Deception Publisher/Chief Operating Officer Lindsay Serres unions are backing Steve because has my vote and the votes of work- 703-778-9433 Student To the Editor: he supports intrusive federal leg- ing cops and deputies throughout [email protected] On page 18 I read that “in this islation like the “Public Safety the Commonwealth. I hope you Jerry Vernon fiscal year, which started in July Employer-Employee Cooperation will give him your vote as well. Executive Vice President Lack of Brains 1, the locality received just Act.” This kind of federal legisla- [email protected] To the Editor: $230,000 which does not even tion will weaken Virginia’s right to Josh David Wesley DeBrosse Controller I just read the article [ “Trans- cover the cost of installing a traf- work laws; laws that have helped Boyce, Va. portation Secretary Paints Gloomy fic signal at a major intersection, make Virginia the most business- Debbie Funk National Sales Scenario,” Connection, Sept. 17- said county officials.” [Transpor- friendly state in the U.S. I inter- The author is a Fairfax County 703-778-9444 23, 2009] where a supervisor re- tation Secretary Paints Gloomy viewed Steve personally on this Police officer and past president of [email protected] sorted to cutting the grass in the Scenario,” Connection, Sept. 17- issue and he affirmed his support both the Fairfax Coalition of Police median strip because the Virginia 23, 2009] I double-checked to for collective bargaining. Virgin- and the Virginia Coalition of Police Department of Transportation was make sure my eyes did not deceive ians can see how important Steve and Deputy Sheriffs. 6 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ September 24-30, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Politics FREE Foreclosure Survival Kit Dave Albo Worth Up To From Page 4 $995 space to tell you about me. I am really not into politics. I got into 2 Dates for Your this job through local community Convenience: service (at the time I was President Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 am-12 pm of the West Springfield Civic As- The Woods Community Center located at sociation and active in the West 10100 Wards Grove Circle in Burke, or Springfield Rotary Club). And Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 6 - 9 pm when a spot came open to run for Home Improvements and Repairs that Always Get an A+ The Commons Community Center located Fully Insured Class A Contractor delegate, I thought it was a great at 5701 Roberts Parkway in Burke way to get more done for our com- munity. 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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ September 24-30, 2009 ❖ 9 Springfield Connection Sports Editor Reed Albers Sports 703-224-3014 or [email protected] Lake Braddock’s Shut Down Defense Bruins’ defense holds “For the defense to come Westfield to just three out and prove themselves offensive points. on the field of battle Photo by against Westfield is a By Reed S. Albers The Connection

Craig Sterbutzel tremendous feat.” — Head Coach Jim Poythress enior linebacker Chris Lavery isn’t the marquee player on the Lake caught up, the kids looked like deer in a Braddock Secondary football team, headlight,” Poythress said. “To come out and Sbut in the Bruins’ 10-9 victory prove themselves on the field of battle against Westfield High School on Sept. 17, against Westfield is a tremendous feat.”

/The Connection his leadership was as valuable as a high- Although the defense stumped Westfield’s light reel touchdown. offense, Lake Braddock’s high-octane spread During the game’s tense final minutes, passing attack was grounded for much of Lavery was able to keep his defense cool the game. and composed. Junior quarterback Michael Nebrich com- “I told [the defense] to stay calm,” Lavery pleted 20 out of 38 passes and threw for said. “We knew we could come back. We 248 yards with five interceptions. Lake Braddock’s offense found the end zone once on a 25-yard rush by just had to keep playing and good things Fortunately for the Bruins, senior running Osmon Mansaray in the Bruins’ 10-9 victory over Westfield. would happen.” back Osmon Mansaray chipped away at the With only a slim lead and three minutes Westfield defense with a strong rushing at- left in the game, Lavery sealed the Lake play from their defense. plays and gave it everything we had.” tack. Braddock victory by intercepting a bobbled Senior defensive lineman Keli Doe deliv- Aiding Lake Braddock’s defense was its On the game-winning play, the Bruins pass by Westfield quarterback Danny ered that play when he recovered a fumble ability to shut down Westfield’s rushing at- handed the ball to Mansaray who sprinted Fenyak. It was Lavery’s second interception deep in the Bulldog’s territory, setting up tack. through the Bulldogs’ defensive line for a of the night. the game-winning touchdown. “We changed up the [defensive] scheme 25-yard touchdown, putting the Bruins “[I] just gave it everything I had tonight,” “It was intense,” Doe said. “[Senior de- a bit,” Lavery said. “They tried to run the ahead 10-9. he said. “I’m really proud of the way [the fensive lineman] Wasim Abbasi rushed in ball and we stopped it.” Poythress said that Mansaray, at 5-foot- defense] played.” and deflected [a hand-off] and I dove for Poythress said the Bruins’ hard work in 8-inches and 160 pounds, is deceptively Lavery’s clutch defensive play earned high the fumble. It just felt great [to make the practice paid off and noted that his defense strong and hard to stop. praise from Lake Braddock Head Coach Jim play].” had improved since its surprising 43-42 loss “[Mansaray] is a tremendous athlete,” Poythress, who was pleased by the strong It seemed as though the Bruins’ defense to W.T. Woodson High School last week. Poythress said. “He is small in stature, but defensive outing. could do no wrong, holding Westfield score- “We prepared all week fundamentally,” can bench press over 300 pounds and squat “For him to come out and have a big game less for three straight quarters, blocking an Poythress said. “We worked on tackling, 450 pounds. He looks like a little guy but against a perennial power [is great],” extra point and allowing only three points. using our hands on the defensive line and he’s all muscle.” Poythress said. “I’m very proud of him.” The lone Westfield touchdown came from playing a whole 48 minutes.” Mansaray finished the game with 47 rush- Lavery’s heroics weren’t the only high- an interception return. The win also boosted the confidence of ing yards and a rushing touchdown. lights from the unsung defensive unit. “We just played tight for 48 minutes,” the Bruins, who were caught by surprise in Lake Braddock is now 2-1 on the season. Down 9-3 in the fourth quarter with four Lavery said. “We were a lot better than we the Woodson loss. The Bruins’ next game is at T.C. Williams minutes left, the Bruins needed another big were last week. We worked hard, made “Last week, when [W.T. Woodson High] High School (2-1) on Sept. 26. County Schools Reviews Playbook Ownership Policy From Page 2 kids in advertisements, that’s when it gets “The truth is [having the other team’s playbook] solely to shut it down.” a little shady. When you go to the Web site playbook] doesn’t make a big difference,” Although Haddock said he would not sell can take it.” and look at [the YouTube video], all you Haddock said. “Most [coaches] in the area his playbook, he pointed out that playbooks Renner, a Fairfax County high school see is West Springfield kids.” already know what their opponent is going from college and professional teams are coach for 20 years, declined to comment According to Curran, game film is con- to try and do. You can maybe pick up a sig- easily available online. for this story until after the current football sidered public information and can be taken nal call or audible [from the playbook], but “You can go online and look up any season. by and used by anyone. you can’t get in the huddle. Even if you playbook you want, but football is a game West Springfield Offensive Line Coach “If someone wants to film a game, they’re could, you still have to stop the play.” of fads,” he said. “The spread offense is Steve Fox said he isn’t worried that oppo- welcome to,” Curran said. “There are no Lee High School football Head Coach what’s in right now. Ten years ago, it was nents will solve his offense by buying guidelines against filming a game.” Robert Everett, a Patriot District rival to the wishbone and wingback.” Renner’s playbook. Whether or not Renner is breaking any Lake Braddock and West Springfield, said Everett said that he wasn’t comfortable “We’ve modified [the spread],” Fox said. ethical guidelines by using the game film he was aware that Renner’s playbook was with selling a playbook in any capacity. “It might pose some problems [for other in his ad is “something that we can’t deter- on sale and joked with his staff about buy- “I just don’t feel comfortable making a teams that use Renner’s offense], but we’d mine at this time,” Curran said. ing it. profit off of something that the kids ex- know their offense, too. If [other teams] “The [five wide attack spread offense] ecute,” Everett said. “I know we don’t get don’t know what’s coming, it’s very hard to WHILE COUNTY officials investigate moves the ball down the field so well,” he paid that much [to coach], but I don’t think stop.” playbook ownership rights, Curran ques- said. “There are some positives to [buying I need to sell my playbook.” While West Springfield players say they’re tions the playbook’s competitive advantage. it], but you still need to learn how to rec- not upset about seeing the team’s playbook “I just don’t know that it’s anything origi- ognize [when to use the plays] and the book REGARDLESS OF what playbook a team for sale on the Internet, some parents ob- nal,” Curran said. “[Renner] didn’t invent doesn’t teach you that.” faces, Haddock said, strong fundamentals ject to the use of players in YouTube ads the wildcat or the spread offense. I’m not Everett agreed that the book would not and athleticism are more important than promoting the offense. sure this playbook is really that give a team a competitive advantage. plays on paper. “I have no problem with Renner [selling groundbreaking.” “[The playbook] would give you a good “At the end of the day, [football] is always the playbook],” West Springfield parent Fairfax High School Head Coach Chris overview of [Renner’s system],” Everett going to be about blocking and tackling,” James Linear said. “But when he uses the Haddock agreed. said. “But I’m not sure you can buy [the he said. 10 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ September 24-30, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Sales August 2009 $1,100,000 ~ $329,000 A life of Address ...... BR FB HB . Postal City .. Sold Price .. Type ...... Lot AC ...... Subdivision 7702 HUNTSMAN BLVD ...... 6 ... 6 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD . $1,100,000 ... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... LAKEWOOD HILLS ease is a 8225 RIDGE RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. 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ISLAND CREEK 8315 MAGIC LEAF RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $470,000 ... Detached ...... 0.21 ...... NEWINGTON FOREST 7039 KINGS MANOR DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $465,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.07 ...... MEWS THE 9227 ROCKEFELLER LN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $460,000 ... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... LAKEWOOD HILLS 6716 GREENVIEW LN ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $455,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... ROLLING VALLEY 6651 DUNWICH WAY ...... 2 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $455,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... KINGSTOWNE 7331 HAMPTON MANOR PL ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $450,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ... TOWNES OF MANCHESTER WDS 5644 GLENWOOD DR, Alexandria 22310 • $825,000 • Sun 1-4 5525 VENTNOR LN...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $450,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... KINGS PARK Coldwell Banker • Phyllis Patterson • 703-408-4232 8251 CARRLEIGH PKWY ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $450,000 ... Detached ...... 0.37 ...... CARDINAL FOREST 5554 JOWETT CT ...... 4 ... 2 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $450,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... KINGSTOWNE When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this 6602 THURLTON DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $450,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... KINGSTOWNE Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit 9208 MACSWAIN PL ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $445,500 ... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... LAKEWOOD HILLS www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click the Real Estate links on the right side. 6615 MORNING RIDE CIR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $440,000 ... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... LANDSDOWNE 8044 GALLA KNOLL CIR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $435,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... SOMERSET AT SOUTH RUN Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. 7467 DIGBY GRN ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $435,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...... KINGSTOWNE 5507 HELMSDALE LN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $433,000 ... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... HAYFIELD FARM 5104 BALLYCASTLE CIR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $430,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... KINGSTOWNE Fairfax Station (22039) 8090 WINDING WAY CT ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $425,000 ... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... NEWINGTON FOREST 11611 YATES FORD RD...... $767,500..Sun 1-4...... Keller Williams..Karen Paris...... 571-220-7503 7942 JANSEN DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $422,500 ... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... WEST SPRINGFIELD 6416 RIVINGTON RD ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $420,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... ROLLING VALLEY 8124 RONDELAY LA...... $945,000..Sun 1-4...... Long & Foster...Ann Grainger...... 703-503-1870 5305 LAKE COVE CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $419,900 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... LAKE D EVEREUX 7101 PARK POINT CT ...... $669,950..Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... 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NORTH SPRINGFIELD 8204 THOMAS ASHLEIGH LA...... $799,000..Sun 1-4...... Long & Foster...Marsha Wolber...... 703-618-4397 7237 WORSLEY WAY ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $409,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... KINGSTOWNE 5595 ROCKPOINTE DR...... $719,000..Sun 1-4...... Long & Foster...Carol Hermandorfer....703-216-4949 8139 DRAYTON LN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $405,000 ... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... RAVENSWORTH 6360 ENGLISH IVY WAY ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $405,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...... KENWOOD HILLS 6800 BELLAMY AVE ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $402,000 ... Detached ...... 0.33 ...... WEST SPRINGFIELD Springfield (22153, 22152, 22151, 22150) 5528 KINGS PARK DR ...... 5 ... 2 ... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $400,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... KINGS PARK 6425 BRENTFORD DR...... $419,500..Sun 1-4...... Long & Foster...Mary Jane Wernitznig..703-599-1070 6203 BARDU AVE ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $400,000 ... Detached ...... 0.32 ...... KEENE MILL MANOR 6512 RIVINGTON RD...... $399,900..Sun 1-4...... Long & Foster...Joel Lutkenhouse...... 703-503-1868 7818 ATTLEBORO DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $400,000 ... Detached ...... 0.29 ...... SARATOGA 8202 SOUTHWATER CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $400,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... WESTWATER POINT Kingstowne/Alexandria (22315, 22310, 22308, 22304) 6048 JOUST LN ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $399,950 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... KINGSTOWNE 7167 LAKE COVE DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $395,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... LAKE D EVEREUX 6448 SUTCLIFFE DR...... $564,900..Sun 12-4...... Weichert...... Daphne Melillo...... 703-725-5939 6020 QUEENSTON ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $390,750 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... CHARLESTOWN 8025 WASHINGTON RD ...... $1,099,000..Sun 1-4...... Keller Williams..Jason Quimby...... 703-946-5298 5308 OLDCASTLE LN ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $390,000 ... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... RAVENSWORTH 8027 WASHINGTON RD ...... $1,059,000..Sun 1-4...... Keller Williams..Jason Quimby...... 703-946-5298 7802 JANSEN DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $390,000 ... Detached ...... 0.31 ...... WEST SPRINGFIELD 7001 BARNACK DR...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $386,000 ... Detached ...... 0.35 .... WEST SPRINGFIELD VILLAGE 1804 JAMESTOWN RD...... $449,900..Sun 1-4...... ERA...... Marian Williams...... 703-628-2242 5303 PILLOW LN ...... 6 ... 3 ... 2 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $385,800 ... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... RAVENSWORTH 6314 MANCHESTER WAY...... $559,959..Sun 1-4...... Keller Williams..Sandra Pickett...... 703-408-5969 6375 ENGLISH IVY WAY ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $385,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... KENWOOD HILLS 5500 HOLMES RUN PKWY, #1417...... $294,990..Sat & Sun 1-4.Long & Foster...Larry Mungin...... 703-994-3467 6000 STONEYGATE CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $382,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... CHARLESTOWN 5201 FERNDALE ST ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $381,500 ... Detached ...... 0.32 ...... NORTH SPRINGFIELD 6653 PATENT PARISH LA...... $499,950..Sat 1-4...... Long & Foster...Cindy Schneider...... 703-822-0207 6800 ROLLING RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $379,000 ... Detached ...... 0.25 .... WEST SPRINGFIELD VILLAGE 6320 MANCHESTER WAY...... $695,000..Sun 1-4...... Long & Foster...Anita Vida-D’Antonio...202-460-1809 7700 NEWINGTON FOREST AVE ... 4 ... 2 ... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $377,500 ... Detached ...... 0.07 ...... BURGOYNE FOREST WEST 5644 GLENWOOD DR...... $825,000..Sun 1-4...... Coldwell Banker Phyllis Patterson...... 703-408-4232 7704 ASTERELLA CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $372,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... HUNTER VILLAGE 5208 RAVENSWORTH RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 . N SPRINGFIELD ... $369,000 ... Detached ...... 0.29 ...... NORTH SPRINGFIELD 1 NEELY ANN CT...... $825,000..Sun 1-4...... Coldwell Banker Phyllis Patterson...... 703-408-4232 5211 CANNES CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $369,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.08 ...... D EVEREUX WEST 8412 RAINBOW BRIDGE LN...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $368,999 ... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... NEWINGTON FOREST Fairfax (22032, 22031, 22030) 6221 ABBOTTSBURY ROW ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $365,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... KINGSTOWNE 3114 PLANTATION PKWY...... $459,000..Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Ron Fowler...... 703-598-0511 8607 BEECH HOLLOW LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $363,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... SHADOWBROOK 6550 OVERLEIGH LN...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $360,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... AMBERLEIGH 13109 PEACH LEAF PL...... $599,950..Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Anita Mason ...... 703-627-6624 6709 GREENLEAF ST...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $359,000 ... Detached ...... 0.56 ...... SPRINGFIELD FOREST 3126 BARBARA LA...... $599,900..Sun 2-5...... Weichert...... Theodosia Dampier.....703-919-2212 6609 ROCKLEIGH WAY ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $356,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... AMBERLEIGH 11620A CAVALIER LANDING CT, #1401A...$335,000..Sun 1-4...... ERA...... Frances Rudd...... 703-980-2572 8307 WICKHAM RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $352,500 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... CHARLESTOWN 7216 BATH ST ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $350,000 ... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... MONTICELLO FOREST 7709 HARWOOD PL ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $350,000 ... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... WESTVIEW HILLS To add your FREE Realtor Open House listing 6050 HOLLOW KNOLL CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $349,900 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... TIMBERS THE in Springfield/Kingstowne, Burke, 7330 EGGAR WOODS LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $348,400 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...... BETHELEN WOODS 6938 SPELMAN DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $347,000 ... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... LAKEWOOD HILLS or Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill, 8108 SLEEPY VIEW LN ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $346,500 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... SARATOGA TOWNHOUSES Contact Steve Hogan at 7517 MURILLO ST ...... 4 ... 1 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $340,000 ... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... NORTH SPRINGFIELD 5322 DANBURY FOREST DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $335,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... DANBURY FOREST [email protected] 7873 WINTERCRESS LN ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $335,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... HUNTER VILLAGE 6500 WESTMORE CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $330,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... WESTHAVEN All listings due by Tuesday at noon. 6878 BRIAN MICHAEL CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD .... $330,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ..TOWNES OF ORANGE HUNT TH 5216 DALTON RD ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 .. 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Ffx 22032 Proceeds benefit CARPENTRY, CUSTOM City of Fairfax Democratic community and be aware of what is gong vided by the individual schools, Lois Free Est. • Satisfaction Guar.! committee r/d Sunday 9/27 on around them.” WOOD REPAIR, LT. PLUMBING & Lic./Ins. Int./Ext. Kirkpatrick of the Fairfax County Office for 28 Yard Sales RESTON - ELECTRICAL, POWER WASHING FABULOUS YARD SALE! At Saratoga Elementary School SACC cen- Children said, the quality of education has Since 1964 703-502-7840 Fairfax/Greenbriar Comm Yard Sept 26th - 9am - 1pm ter, for example, the children will be creat- no drop off. Each center has five teachers, Cell Sale. Sat 9/26, 8-2. Rt 50, 1/4 mi 45+ years of antiques, We Accept VISA/MC W. of Fx Co Pky. R/D 9/27 collectibles, Polish pottery, ing a grasslands biome, and will decorate and according to Kirkpatrick, many of them 571-283-4883 linens, dishes & clothes. their classroom to resemble the grassy ar- 703-441-8811 Rain or Shine! Toll rd to ext have master’s degrees and some have even Family estate sale Sat 9/26, 13 to Wiehle, to N Shore to 7-2, 8704 Shadow Lake Way eas of Brazil. Then, as the year progresses, been teaching in the SACC program for 10 ROOFING 11531 Links Dr RESTON LANDSCAPING cul de sac. furn, washer, etc the children will continue to decorate the to 15 years. In addition, many of the teach- room with marine ANGEL’S Roofing & Siding ers possess special LAWN MOWING (All Types) 21 Announcements 21 Announcements animals and skills that they are •Trimming •Edging Soffit & Fascia Wrapping plants so that by encouraged to New Gutters PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR SOLID WASTE “It’s a social environment •Mulching •Yard Cleaning Chimney Crowns PERMIT-BY-RULE FACILITY the end of the teach other instruc- •Hauling •Tree Work Leaks Repaired year, the biome where children can learn tors so that stu- No job too small In accordance with Virginia Solid Waste Management regula- 703-863-1086 703-975-2375 tions 9 VAC 20-80-485.2.g., citizens may comment on a per- will be complete. dents at other cen- New# 571-312-7227 mit-by-rule application for a materials recovery facility to be lo- cated at 10100 Furnace Road in Lorton, Virginia. COMMENT In their science and master new skills.” ters can learn about PERIOD: September 8, 2009 through October 19, 2009. lab, Saratoga TREE SERVICE NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: W&N Material Re- — SACC Regional Supervisor Art Cole it. A&S covery Facility, 10001 Furnace Road, Lorton, Virginia 22079. SACC Supervisor “We look for cre- ANGEL’S The facility is owned and operated by Furnace Associates, LANDSCAPING TREE & HEAVY Cassandra Furbish ative people [to Spring Clean-up•Planting Inc. PURPOSE OF NOTICE: The purpose of this notice is to TRASH HAULING allow the public to comment on a proposed material recovery said that the center’s 66 children will be teach in the SACC program],” Kirkpatrick Mulching • Sodding • Patios •Mulch facility, which will operate under a permit-by-rule to be issued Decks • Retaining Walls •Clean-up Grounds by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality after pub- walking to nearby “Big Rock,” to collect test said. “We have a wide variety. We have art- Drainage Solutions •Lot Land Clearing lic comments are received. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The facility is located on a 9.7 acre property off Furnace Road. The samples of water from the stream. ists, musicians, dancers, riders and more. 703-863-7465 703-863-1086 facility will accept construction and demolition debris and will “Right now, we’re just getting started, but Some of our teachers were SACC kids, too.” New#- 571-312-7227 process the waste to recover recyclable materials, such as cardboard, steel, or brick. Recyclable materials will be shipped we’re looking to start with a bang,” Furbish Because the school year just started with off-site and reused, while remaining residuals will be shipped PAINTING PAINTING off-site for disposal. No waste materials will be left on-site. TO said. “We have a basic idea of what worked many new young faces throughout the pro- REVIEW THE PERMIT APPLICATION: A copy of the permit- last year, but when new children come in, gram, Saratoga, like most of the SACC cen- by-rule application document is available for review at the Lor- BEST PAINTER IN TOWN! ton Public Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton, Virginia their needs are different. So, we’re work- ters, is still tweaking its schedule to see what 22079 under the title W&N Material Recovery Facility. HOW ing now to fit those needs.” works best. Cole said that these tweaks are INTERIOR / EXTERIOR TO COMMENT: Written comments may be submitted at any time during the comment period via e-mail to the following ad- While environmental education and com- necessary as each center’s teachers learn Residential Specialist dress: [email protected]. Alternatively, written munity service are the hallmarks of the pro- what their children like to do and what they LIC/INS • Free Estimates comments can be mailed to: Hearing Officer, c/o Geosyntec Consultants, 10220 Old Columbia Road, Suite A, Columbia, gram this year, SACC centers will also con- would like to study. It is this flexibility, Cole HIGH-QUALITY WORK Maryland 21046. Comments must include the name and ad- dress of the person commenting as well as a brief statement tinue to offer standard activities. The stu- said, that makes the program not only pos- AT REASONABLE RATES! regarding the interest of the person commenting and how the operation of the facility may affect the citizen. Oral and written dents participate in a fitness session each sible, but successful. comments will be received at a public meeting to be held at day, playing games like four-square and pin- “We’ve had a lot of success stories with 703-352-8024 7:00 p.m. on October 19, 2009 at the Lorton Public Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton, Virginia 22079. dodge, a no-contact variation of dodge ball. our children [in SACC],” Cole said. “We S &A PAINTING Students who do not like sports or physical don’t look for short term fixes, we look for 101 Computers 101 Computers activity have the choice to stay in the class- opportunities for our children to be success- & HOME IMPROVEMENT room with a different group and read, do ful.” Interior/Exterior • Custom Paint EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS FOR Power Washing • Deck Sealing HDI INDIVIDUALS & SMALL BUSINESSES Free Estimates Lowest Prices JENNIFER O. 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