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Photo by Justin Fanizzi/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.comSeptember 24-30, 2009 Volume XXIII, Number 38 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comFairfax Connection ❖ September 24-30, 2009 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ September 24-30, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] Fairfax — An Author’s Muse Falling Russ Banham writes For Books about post-World War Literary event II history of county. expands beyond GMU Campus. By Justin Fanizzi

The Connection Photo by By Justin Fanizzi The Connection uss Banham has just about seen

it all in his 55 years. He was on Justin Fanizzi or the past decade, the Fall for Rthe field after the New York Mets Fthe Book Festival has provided won the 1973 Major League the Fairfax community with a Baseball National League Championship first rate literary experience. Now in Series. He has been commissioned by an its 11th year, festival staff has a big- iconic American family to write a biogra- /The Connection ger goal in mind: to bring that same phy about their patriarch, Henry Ford, and experience to the entire Washington, his circle of friends includes former “Brady D.C. metropolitan area. Bunch” star Christopher Knight. He also Over several years, the festival has directs plays, and acted in the cult movie expanded its reach beyond the City classic “Meatballs.” of Fairfax, forming partnerships with Though little can surprise or intrigue organizations such as The Writer’s Banham anymore, the history of Fairfax Author Russ Banham was in Northern Virginia recently to talk about Center in Bethesda, Md. and other County did just that, and it became the topic his latest book, ‘The Fight for Fairfax.’ groups. This year, however, the festi- of his 19th and perhaps most controversial val has teamed with area schools, li- book, “The Fight for Fairfax.” “It’s a concise, accurate history. It will make a lot of braries and has even acquired unused In the book, Banham focuses on post- retail space to expand its reach be- World War II Fairfax County, and the small people angry, but that’s a good thing. That gets the yond the George Mason University group of citizens who carried out their vi- campus. sion to make the county the “cradle of the heart going.” “We are trying to spread out geo- Information Age.” Banham did more than — Russ Banham graphically more than ever this year,” two years of research and interviewed more said Festival Manager Ruth Goodwin. than 200 people for the book, which de- week to appear at George Mason ing-class family. From the ages of 14 to 21, “We want to expand beyond the cam- tails the conflict between the pro-growth University’s Fall for the Book festival on Banham had a job at the old Shea Stadium, pus so more people can come and group and the county officials and organi- Wednesday, Sept. 23. Also on his itinerary working as a food vendor at New York Mets have this experience.” zations who fought to resist them. were book signings and meetings with sev- baseball games. Banham said that this job Started as a two-day event in 1999, “The book serves a historical purpose for eral local organizations, including the was “the best I ever had,” and said that his The Fall for the Book Festival was Fairfax County, Northern Virginia and Vir- Fairfax Committee of 100. skills as a vendor were unparalleled. organized by George Mason Univer- ginia itself,” Banham said. “It’s a concise, Before Banham became the skilled busi- “I was the best vendor there,” Banham sity and the City of Fairfax. Over the accurate history. It will make a lot of people ness journalist and best-selling author that said. “I ran track in high school so I had past 10 years, it has evolved in a angry, but that’s a good thing. That gets the he is today, he took a long and sometimes great stamina. I also had a great voice, so weeklong event that features lec- heart going.” arduous road to get there. Banham was tures, art exhibitions, performances, Banham was in Northern Virginia this born in Queens, N.Y. to a Catholic, work- See Telling, Page 15 poetry readings, film screenings and much more. As always, the festival welcomes scores of esteemed literary figures and performers, all with the purpose A Different Way to Do Things to provide an in-depth look at the works of favorite authors and intro- Woodson PTA as well. The money that both duce new ones. Authors E.L. Woodson High, South County Secondary Henderson and Curry referred to is the Doctorow and Sherman Alexie head- $3,000 dollars in dues that PTA member line the festival, receiving the Fairfax parents vote to form PTOs at their schools. schools must pay each year. According to Prize for lifetime achievement and Curry, the due money does not go back into the Mason Award for extraordinary the school, but rather goes to fund advo- contributions to bringing literature to By Justin Fanizzi Though representatives for both PTA groups cacy efforts at the state and national level. the public, respectively. The Connection cited multiple concerns with the affiliation, “The [Woodson] PTA prided itself on vari- In addition, lectures and readings money was the mitigating factor for both ous political actions and lobbying for chil- from acclaimed writers like James wo area schools have added the groups. dren, but a lot of our members are only Ellroy and Ernest J. Gaines, the fes- Tnext chapter to the parent-teacher “In evaluating our expenses, we deter- worried about what goes on at our school,” tival will also host approximately 150 association debate, as South mined that the cost of continuing our affili- Curry said. “It’s just a different viewpoint, other poets, political theorists, his- County Secondary and Woodson High ation with the PTA did not justify the ben- whether you want to be a part of a county/ torians and even Cake Love founder School parents have voted to branch out efits we received,” said Nanette Henderson, state/national lobbying association or not.” Warren Brown. and start parent-teacher organizations. second vice president for the South County “We have stuff for children all the The decisions, which have been months Secondary School PTA (SCSS PTA). “We THE TALK of starting at PTO at Woodson way up and we try to address all dif- in the making for both institutions, call for could better utilize those dollars within our arose, according to Curry, at a March 10 ferent tastes,” Goodwin said. “We the creation of independent student advo- school.” Woodson PTA meeting. At the meeting, par- spread it around so that everyone can cacy organizations as an answer to the prob- Nell Curry, president of the Woodson High ents voiced their concern that the money See Fall, Page 18 lems created by an affiliation with the School PTO, echoed this sentiment, saying county, state and national PTA hierarchy. that money was a major factor for the See PTA to PTO, Page 18 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ September 24-30, 2009 ❖ 3 News Week in Fairfax Contributing to Deliquency Of Minor Charges Filed Inova Fair Oaks Expands Valerie Roesler, a 27-year-old teacher at Hayfield Secondary School and a former teacher at Hospital opens medical Paul VI Catholic High School, was arrested and charged with office building, parking being drunk in public and con- Police Photo garage. tributing to the delinquency of Photo by a 15-year-old boy Sunday, Sept. 20. By Bonnie Hobbs According to the Fairfax The Connection Bonnie Hobbs County Police Department, a Valerie Roesler patrol officer from the nova Fair Oaks Hospital has some new arriv- Franconia District Station ob- als, but they don’t need to be burped or served Roesler, an Alexandria resident, and the minor sit- changed. These new additions are a four-level, ting in a parked car at 1:50 a.m. in the 7900 block on I $21 million, medical office building and a Gunston Hill Lane in Lorton. Because of the suspicious na- $17.1 million, five-level, energy-efficient and secu- From left, Certified Surgical Assistant ture of the scene, the officer approached the car and an rity-monitored, 950-space parking garage. Adrian Jones and Clinical Director of investigation ensued. On the second floor of the office building is a Nursing Linda Frix stand by a monitor that “[Roesler] was apparently intoxicated when the officer 23,209-square-foot Ambulatory Surgery Center. It’s shows videos of surgical procedures. arrived,” said Officer Tawny Wright. “But there was no for outpatients and contains four operating rooms physical evidence of alcohol in the car nor was there alco- plus physicians’ offices. It’s already up and running, McGovern said doctors also appreciate the new hol in their possession.” and John Fitzgerald, senior vice president, Inova facility’s convenience for them. For example, he said, Police said that the two first met in the last semester of Health System, and CEO, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, “Physicians can see patients in the new medical build- the 2008-09 school year. At the time, according to Princi- couldn’t be happier. ing in the morning and then do surgeries in the hos- pal Ginny Colwell, Roesler was teaching students with docu- “Our two, existing office buildings are full; so when pital in the afternoon — and they don’t have to drive mented learning disabilities at the DeSalles Center at Paul new doctors came, there wasn’t a place for them,” across Northern Virginia to get to the hospital. VI Catholic High School in Fairfax. It is not clear, however, he said. “Completion of this building enables us to Everything’s in one location.” if the juvenile was a student at Paul VI at the time. Colwell keep pace with physician demand for office space Sheree Lopez, administrator of the Ambulatory also said that Roesler’s contract was not renewed this year on our campus, while better serving the needs of Surgery Center, is also pleased. Giving a tour of it, because the school needed a teacher with math skills to our area’s growing population.” she said, “There are no overnight stays. Today, we serve in the same capacity. The new medical office building is at 3620 Joseph did a back surgery and the patient went home. We “The police are handling this matter,” Colwell said. “We Siewick Drive, and its outpatient surgery center is a can do general surgery, such as hernia repairs, or are cooperating with them, and we have not heard any- joint venture between participating surgeons and breast lumpectomies.” thing from them [regarding the juvenile’s status as a stu- Inova. In 2008, doctors at Inova Fair Oaks performed She said a majority of the patients would come dent at Paul VI].” more than 12,000 surgeries in 10 operating rooms. from orthopedic surgeons. “We have lots of sports- Fairfax County Public Schools spokesman Mary Shaw said Now there are 14 total operating rooms on campus. medicine physicians on hand,” said Lopez. “We’ll do, the juvenile was not a FCPS student and confirmed that “It’s been well-received by both patients and doc- for instance, arthroscopies, in which a scope is put Roesler was placed on administrative leave Monday, Sept. tors, and we’re all delighted about that,” said in to see problems with joints — elbows, knees, shoul- 21. Roesler then resigned the following day. Fitzgerald. “We want to keep this campus consistent ders — and repair them. One physician did three of According to Wright, the extent of the relationship be- with the idea of a community hospital — a high- them today.” tween the two is not clear at this time, but said that detec- quality medical center serving the community.” Some of the surgeons are based in the new build- tives are still investigating and additional charges will be The new medical building opened this summer and ing, but most aren’t. “The beauty of this center is filed if need be. is convenient and close to patients’ homes and also that, when patients go to a hospital, they often think, Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solv- the parking garage. “We’ll put in an outpatient diag- ‘I’m sick,’” said Lopez. “But when they see a free- ers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at nostic center on the first floor, in the first quarter of standing building, they think, ‘I’m well; I’m just go- www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your 2010, plus a physical-therapy office and a spine-care ing in for a repair.’ So we treat them that way and message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police center,” said Fitzgerald. encourage them to wake up quickly and do the ma- at 703-691-2131. He said the surgical center will offer mostly sched- — Justin Fanizzi jority of their recovery at home — because you feel uled, elective operations — the kinds of surgeries better when you’re home.” that “make sense for quick turnovers” — with pa- She said detailed instructions are given to the adult tients going home, the same day. Procedures could caregiver on what to look for and how to treat the Credit-Card Crimes Move On include putting tubes in ears, plastic and cosmetic patient at home. So, said Lopez, “We do a lot of edu- Although several charges against a Woodbridge man have surgery, orthopedic surgery, knee repairs, carpal-tun- cation in the process. We also bring families to the been dropped, two are going forward in Fairfax County’s nel surgery, urology and laparoscopic gallbladder re- pre-op area and the recovery area, as soon as pos- court system. The man is Paul Pency Loustau, 33, of 13100 moval. sible, because we find patients recover much quicker block of Habrow Court. In April, City of Fairfax Police “It gives us more capacity upstairs for inpatient once they see their families. For our pediatric pa- charged him in connection with the thefts of credit cards surgery,” said Fitzgerald. “We do a lot of spine, tients, one parent can go into the O.R. with them and cash from patients and employees at Commonwealth bariatric [for the morbidly obese], hip and knee sur- and hold their hand or rub their head while they go Care Center at 4315 Chain Bridge Road and the adjoining geries.” to sleep. Then the parent leaves, but the child goes Sunrise Assisted Living Center at 4300 George Mason Blvd. Todd McGovern, area vice president of growth for to sleep and wakes up calm, and the parents feel Police say he worked in food services at Commonwealth Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, said many surgeons want better, too.” Care Center, between October 2008 and March 2009, when to work at this hospital. “In a comparison of 300 The new surgery center has been a dream of the thefts occurred. Wallets containing cash and credit cards hospitals across the country, physicians chose us as Fitzgerald’s for 10 years, and Lopez said the surgeons were stolen and the cards subsequently used to make un- the best place to practice medicine, in terms of pa- are also happy because it opens up more operating- authorized purchases. tient safety, quality care, and staff and administra- room time in Northern Virginia. Similarly, said hos- On April 28, police charged Loustau with three counts of tive cooperation,” he said. pital spokeswoman Susan Tulino, “It’s a great ben- credit-card larceny and one count each of petit larceny, “It’s very prestigious to have such a groundswell efit to patients who don’t have to wait as long to credit-card forgery and credit-card fraud. He appeared Sept. of enthusiasm from the physicians,” said Fitzgerald. schedule major surgeries in the hospital.” 9 in General District Court and, at that time, all but two “It’s a great vote of confidence.” charges of credit-card forgery were dropped. Judge Penny THERE ARE THREE procedure rooms, plus two Azcarate certified those two charges to the grand jury for THE OUTPATIENT SURGICAL center is consid- phases of recovery rooms. Phase one is for patients possible indictment. ered a separate entity from the hospital, but patients may be referred to the hospital, if necessary. 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A ballot Call the registrar or check the Web site for Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 your address for the Nov. 3 election is Mon- will be mailed to you for you to fill out and hours. [email protected] Barbara Parkinson Employment Advertising History Matters 703-778-9413 ment, but he, along with Dick versities, he cannot do this unless lytical thought, preserving our [email protected] To the Editor: Black, tried to stop a student run he is willing to replace the funds strong school system. My fear is Having received one too many health fair at George Mason Uni- our universities receive from out- that should these two gentlemen Editor & Publisher mailers declaring Bob McDonnell versity in 2005. He has had a long of state students, who pay three be elected, we would revert right Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 (R) NoVa’s or Fairfax’s Own, espe- history of contempt for K-12 edu- times the in-state tuition. In 1995, back to those times and have to [email protected] cially on the issue of education, I cation, calling administrators McDonnell co-patroned former begin the slow climb back like we Editor in Chief feel compelled to write. Bob “educrats” and deem- Sen. Jay O’Brien’s failing bill that did under Gov. Warner. These Steven Mauren McDonnell, like his running mate, ing funds spent on would make the in-state ratio 67 gentlemen’s past legislative history Managing Editors Letters Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, Ken Cuccinelli (R), have a long Fairfax students as percent. Although Sen. O’Brien and ideology do matter and we, Kemal Kurspahic history of blocking and/or not sup- out of line despite the and Del. Tim Hugo continued to the voters, should pay attention Photography: Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, porting funding for public educa- fact the Fairfax County ranks in the introduce bills mandating more in- especially given our belief in a Craig Sterbutzel tion, both K-12 and universities, middle in the metropolitan area on state students, they never included strong educational system and Art/Design: Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, and imposing their ideology on per-pupils pending but ranks at the funding necessary to replace desire to get our children into the John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, public students. the top for SAT scores. out-of-state tuition. Richmond top universities in the nation. John Smith Production Manager: Reviewing the legislative history More importantly, both men only provides 8 percent of our col- Jean Card of Mr. McDonnell (1994-2005) have consistently voted against leges’ funding. Unless Richmond Lu Ann Maciulla McNabb and Sen. Cuccinelli (2002-09) funds allocated toward K-12 edu- is willing to fund our top universi- Centreville CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 brought back a flood of memories cation and universities. In the ties adequately, they will continue Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver of Richmond’s unwarranted and 2001 Special Session, Mr. on their go-it-alone path, relying continued intrusion into our McDonnell did not vote for Del. on corporate, alumni and non- One Cop’s Vote To the Editor: CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, schools and universities, while at Jim Dillard’s bill providing rev- profit donations and yes, accept- L.L.C. the same time failing to ad- enue for public K-12 and universi- ing more out-of-state students. When Virginians pick their next Peter Labovitz President/CEO equately fund them. Rather than ties. In 2004, both Bob McDonnell What most concerns me, how- attorney general, they need to addressing real educational issues, and Ken Cuccinelli voted against ever, is that although Mr. know more than just who will fight Mary Kimm crime and who will help get the Publisher/Chief Operating Officer Mr. McDonnell co-patroned such the budget bill funding schools, a McDonnell claims his “thesis” is 703-778-9433 failing bills as 1) former Dick bill supported by the business irrelevant, it represents the economy going again, they also [email protected] need to know who can be counted Black’s requiring school boards to community and forged in a com- mindset of Richmond in the 1990s. Jerry Vernon make sure students understood promise with then Gov. Warner One of the most destructive, long- on to challenge the federal Executive Vice President [email protected] why they had a moment of silence and moderate Republicans such as lasting policies was the introduc- government’s attempts to enact each day; 2) former Del. Roger former Sens. John Chichester and tion of Standards of Learning that labor laws, like collective bargain- Wesley DeBrosse Controller McClure’s making family life edu- Russell Potts and Del. Jim Dillard. were so poorly drafted and so ing, as repayment to big labor. Sen. cation an opt-in, rather than opt- These men understood that in or- clearly biased that superinten- Ken Cuccinelli (R-37) has done it Debbie Funk in the Senate and will as attorney National Sales out procedure; 3) denying gay stu- der to succeed, Virginia had to in- dents traveled from all over the 703-778-9444 dents the right to form clubs. Mr. vest in its schools. state to object at the first hearing. general, and that is why he is the [email protected] Cuccinelli may use the “Don’t Despite Mr. McDonnell’s claims Thankfully, our more courageous best choice for Virginia’s next at Tread on Me” flag motto repre- that he will get more Fairfax teachers did not “teach to the test” senting “less intrusive” govern- County students into our top uni- but encouraged creative and ana- See Letters, Page 8 6 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ September 24-30, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ September 24-30, 2009 ❖ 7 Letters

From Page 6 with out of control budgets like California. torney general. Law enforcement officers need GO GREEN Del. Steve Shannon (D-35) has a leader in the attorney general’s made much of his support from office. We need an attorney gen- two law enforcement unions in eral who will stand up to big Fairfax County. These police unions, special interests and the unions are backing Steve because federal government. We need an he supports intrusive federal leg- attorney general who will fight for islation like the “Public Safety the rights of Virginians. Most im- Employer-Employee Cooperation portantly, we need an attorney Home Improvements and Repairs that Always Get an A+ Act.” This kind of federal legisla- general who will take decisive ac- Fully Insured Class A Contractor tion will weaken Virginia’s right to tion in fighting crime and support- work laws; laws that have helped ing crime fighters. Ken Cuccinelli make Virginia the most business- has my vote and the votes of work- friendly state in the U.S. I inter- ing cops and deputies throughout viewed Steve personally on this the Commonwealth. I hope you Your Friendly, Neighborhood Thrift Shop issue and he affirmed his support will give him your vote as well. for collective bargaining. Virgin- ians can see how important Steve Josh David YESTERDAY’S ROSE Shannon is to the unions simply Boyce, Va. where you never see the same thing twice by looking at Steve’s campaign fi- nances. Tens of thousands of dol- The author is a Fairfax County CLEAN SWEEP BOOKS WANTED * lars have come to him from unions Police officer and past president of 50% Off In Good Condition $5.00 OFF like the New York/New Jersey both the Fairfax Coalition of Police Storewide Text Books • Self Help • History SEIU and the AFL/CIO. and the Virginia Coalition of Police • Art • Cooking • Fitness Premium Paint Ken Cuccinelli strongly supports and Deputy Sheriffs. Wednesday, 9/30/09 • Childrens • Tax Receipt Provided law enforcement. That is why 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Proceeds Benefit: American Red Cross- Natura & Aura Not valid with other discounts or sales. Nat’l Capital Ch. • Service Source Inc. these same law enforcement Write unions endorsed him in 2007. Ken Clothing • Furniture • Housewares supports Virginia’s right-to-work Letters to the Editor COLOR SEMINAR The Connection BRING IN THIS AD AND RECEIVE AN EXTRA September 30, 6 PM law and he opposes collective bar- 1606 King St. 20% OFF NON SALE ITEMS GOOD THRU 9/10/09 RSVP 703-961-1200 gaining. While Ken supports the Alexandria VA 22314 13900 Metrotech Dr. (near Lowes) constitutional rights of all Virgin- Call: 703-778-9416. 9960 Main St. Fairfax, VA • 703-385-9517 • www.yesterdaysrose.org Chantilly, VA 20151 ians, he opposes laws which hurt By e-mail: [email protected] *Retail Only businesses and stick tax payers

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To have community events listed, send sponsored by the Fairfax Library 1566 or jamminjava.com. to [email protected] or Foundation. For details: “Harvey” presented by The call 703-778-9416 with questions. Dead- www.fallforthebook.org. Providence Players. 7:30 p.m., at line for calendar listings is two weeks Dean Fields, The Brilliant the James Lee Community Center prior to event. Inventions, Cletus & Lori and Theater, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Ellen Cherry. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, Church. Single show tickets: adults 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255- $15, students/seniors 62+ 12. THURSDAY/SEPT. 24 1566 or jamminjava.com. Season tickets: adults $35, students/ Discussion of “The Tainted Muse.” seniors 62+ $25. Information and tcket reservations: 10:30 a.m., at George Mason FRIDAY/SEPT. 25 University, Research 1 building, www.providenceplayers.org, Room 163, Fairfax. Brustein Burke Centre Friends Book Sale. [email protected] or 703- Free Estimates! discusses his latest book. Free. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Burke Centre 425-6782. Literary Presentation. E.L. Doctorow Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Serving Fairfax, 703-249-1520. receives the 2009 Fairfax Prize for SATURDAY/SEPT. 26 Lifetime Achievement. 7:30 p.m., at The Beach Boys – Twisted! 6:30 Centreville, Burke, Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, p.m. and BetaRaz Presents: Burke Centre Friends Book Sale. 703-774-3100 Powerhouse at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, Herndon, Dulles George Mason University, Fairfax. See Calendar, Page 10 Part of the Fall for the Book Festival, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255- and Manassas PANSIES ¢ SALE REG. $1.99 97 25% OFF BONSAI 25% OFF ORCHIDS CACTI ALL Trees, Perennials, Shrubs, Statues, Fountains, Benches, Birdbaths SHREDDED HARDWOOD MULCH 3 CU. FT. Bag $2 99 Bulk Mulch MUMS $ 99 are IN! 19 Reg $2999 cu yd ANNUALS & Flowering 50% OFF PATIO TROPICALS ALL POTTERY FREE 60–75% OFF You don’t have go to Williamsburg Landscape & for pottery, it’s all at Hardscape Cravens in Northern Virginia Estimates PATIOS, WALLS, WALKWAYS, PAVER DRIVEWAYS & SO MUCH SINCE 1973 MORE

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Fairfax County Master Gardeners Free pre-concert lecture at 7:00 p.m. 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703- Registration: http://asha-jyothi.org/ Association gives tips and advice. 978-5600. ashajyothi/ajrun/. Adults. 703-644-7333. GMU’s Center for the Arts Soul of a People Celebration. City The Lost Fingers. 8 p.m. Jammin’ of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Program: SUNDAY/SEPT. 27 • MENDELSSOHN: Overture to The Fair Melusina North St., Fairfax. Shadow Puppet 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com. Show, 11 a.m. Hear 1930s music, Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 1 p.m. • MOZART: Clarinet Concerto in A Major 12:30 p.m. Yo-yo history and Pohick Regional Library, 6450 • BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 4 demonstration, 3 p.m. 703-293-6227. Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The TUESDAY/SEPT. 29 Single tickets from $25 Fairfax County Master Gardeners Fairfax County Master Gardeners Computer Tutoring. 4:30 p.m. Burke Association, Inc. 10 a.m. City of Association gives tips and advice. Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Call 888-945-2468 or visit www.fairfaxsymphony.org Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 Adults. 703-644-7333. Road, Burke. One-on-one help with Customized subscriptions available. North St., Fairfax. Master Gardeners Derek Webb CD Release and computers, common software provide horticultural tips, Sandra McCracken. 7 p.m. applications and navigating the information and advice. 703-293- Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Internet. Call to sign up. Adults. 703- 6227. Vienna. 703-255-1566 or 249-1520. ARTS by George! Brian Stokes jamminjava.com. Book Discussion Group. 7 p.m. Mitchell and the American Festival “Harvey” presented by The Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Pops Orchestra 8 p.m., at Concert Providence Players. 2 p.m., at the Oak Road, Burke. Call for title. Hall, George Mason University James Lee Community Center Adults. 703-249-1520. Center for the Arts, 4400 University Theater, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. Drive, Fairfax. Tickets: $60, $52, $30 Church. Single show tickets: adults Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Pre-performance discussion. $15, students/seniors 62+ 12. Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The The Beach Boys – Twisted! at 1:30 Season tickets: adults $35, students/ Fairfax County Master Gardeners p.m., Derek Webb CD Release seniors 62+ $25. Information and Association gives tips and advice. and Sandra McCracken at 6 tcket reservations: Adults. 703-644-7333. p.m. and Allmanact at 9:30 www.providenceplayers.org, Tyrone Wells (intimate and p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. [email protected] or 703- acoustic), Matt Hires and E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or 425-6782. Keaton Simons. 7:30 p.m. jamminjava.com. 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If you do not th Charges Dropped, Others Go On get The Presents Our 15 Annual DAILY 9AM–9PM Fairfax SPOOKY HAY RIDES • MONEY On July 15, a citizen reported that numerous vehicles had been van- MOUNTAIN MINERS MOUNTAIN SLIDE dalized in the 4300 block of Ramona Drive in the City of Fairfax. Re- Connection delivered to FALL FESTIVAL WIZARD OF OZ SLIDE W/ADDITIONAL sponding police officers identified at least 42 parked vehicles that had SLIDE • MINI CAROUSEL been damaged by scratching the paint with a sharp object, tearing off your home… WESTERN TOWN • GRAVE YARD gas-tank covers or ripping off emblems. Total damage was estimated & Pumpkin Playground at $40,000. FIRST AIRPLANE • MERRY-GO-ROUNDS Police investigated and charged Ethan Harris and Vincent Stoutjesdijk, October 1 INDIAN TEE-PEE • TUMBLING TUBES both 19, with five counts each of felony destruction of property. Now, CLASS PHONE TUBES • GHOST TUNNEL one teen is out of trouble and the other has yet to learn his fate. 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Burglary Goes to Grand Jury Accused of burglary and attempted grand larceny, Donald A. Cunningham, 44, of no fixed address, is batting .500. Last week, one of these charges was dropped and the other was sent to the grand jury. On Monday, Aug. 10 at 9:52 p.m., City of Fairfax Police responded to an alarm at the Oasis Bike Works at 10376 Main St. There, officers allegedly found Cunningham hiding in the store and arrested him. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, he appeared in General District Court be- fore Judge Mitchell Mutnick. At that time, the judge certified the bur- glary charge to the grand jury for possible indictment; Cunningham’s other charge was dropped. Abduction Charge Goes Forward In May, Fairfax County Police charged a Fredericksburg man with assaulting and abducting a 23-year-old Fair Oaks woman he met online. Now, three of the four charges against him have been dropped, but the remaining one is moving forward in the legal system. The man is Dennis Gregory Rother, 26, of the 300 block of Holly Corner Road, and he visited the woman, May 23, in the 12100 block of Elm Forest Way. Then, said police, he allegedly carried her into a bed- room, ordered her to disrobe, blocked her door with a piece of furni- ture and smashed several things inside the apartment. Police said he then had the woman get dressed again and, at knifepoint, he reportedly forced her to drive him away in a car. But she was able to get a patrol officer’s attention, escape from the car and run to the officer. Rother was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual battery, abduction, felony destruction of property and assault. Last Tuesday, Sept. 15, in General District Court, Judge Penny Azcarate certified his abduction charge to the grand jury. All his other charges were dropped.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ September 24-30, 2009 ❖ 11 Fairfax Connection Sports Editor Reed Albers Sports 703-224-3014 or [email protected] Michael Weiss Gives Back Former Olympian hosts skating show to help young stars with financial strains of training.

By Reed S. Albers “It was close to $50,000 a year. It’s hard for The Connection parents to make ends meet and then afford their kids’ skating careers.” wo-time Olympian and Fairfax In five years, Weiss said his charity has resident Michael Weiss knows donated $215,000 to help young skaters. Thow expense it can be to train The annual skating show is the charity’s for elite figure skating competi- main fund raiser. tions. “We do the show every year,” Weiss said. The cost of skating coaches, plane tick- “It started out in Reston, but it outgrew that ets, costumes, ice time and hotel rooms venue and now it is at [Kettler Capitals easily exceed what young skaters’ families Iceplex].” can afford. Through the The high-profile skat- Michael Weiss Founda- ers perform for free, he tion, Weiss is helping to “Both of my parents said. ease that burden. worked hard to keep “It would be pretty Two-time “[The Michael Weiss expensive to get [skat- Olympian Foundation] was an idea up with my skating ers] like Boitano and Michael of mine that I started five Hughes here, but they Weiss’ skat- years ago,” Weiss said. “I expenses.” do it for free.” ing show was always thankful The show also fea- — Michael Weiss includes when someone would tures area athletes who perfor- help me [with skating benefit from the mances by expenses]. I wanted to be able to use my foundation’s work. fellow Olym- notoriety and resources to help [young skat- One of these skaters is Armin pians Brian ers].” Mahbanoozadeh of Great Falls, who is com- Boitano, On Sept 26, at 5 p.m. Weiss and an all- peting on the Grand Prix level. Sarah star cast, including Olympic champions Mahbanoozadeh currently is training for Hughes and Brian Boitano, Sarah Hughes and Ilia Kulik, an upcoming competition in China with his Ilia Kulik. will perform at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex trainer Traci Coleman. Coleman has worked Local skaters in Arlington to raise money for the founda- with Mahbanoozadeh for 11 years and said such as tion through its annual Ice Champions Live that the young skater is among the best in Armin show. the nation. Mabahnoozadeh “All of the skaters [performing] have been “It’s hard to compare him with anyone will perform in the same situation [as young skaters],” because he’s above them,” Coleman said. as well. he said. “We know what it’s like and we “He’s an elite level skater and he’s on the wanted to give back to skating.” Grand Prix circuit now.” It’s important to support the young ath- That level of competition comes at a steep “I’m just so thankful for everything that foundation] can do to help is appreciated.” letes and their parents, Weiss said. price and Mahbanoozadeh said the foun- the Michael Weiss Foundation does,” the 18- Mahbanoozadeh started skating when he “Both of my parents worked hard to keep dation is helping him to achieve his skating year-old skater said. “It’s expensive for cos- up with my skating expenses,” Weiss said. goals. tumes, travel and coaches so anything [the See Skating, Page 13 Week in Sports

Rebels Down Stuart winning touchdown with 45 seconds left. three-headed rushing attack in Idreis printed or posted on the Web, please at Home Another standout was senior wide re- Augustus, Jazmier Williams and Greg send the information to Sports Editor ceiver Alex Young who caught five passes Lopez. At the end of the first half, Woodson Reed S. Albers at After two tough losses on the road, for 125 yards and two touchdowns. trailed Lee 21-0. [email protected] the Fairfax High School varsity football Although the Rebels earned their first vic- A bright spot in the loss was quarterback team made the most of home-field ad- tory, Haddock said the game could have just Connor Reilly’s performance. Reilly passed vantage in its 28-23 victory against as easily been a loss. for 155 passing yards, ran for 55 yards and FCA Hosts Golf Stuart High School on Thursday, Sept. “We were able to escape this week,” Had- scored the Cavaliers’ lone touchdown on a Tournament 17. dock said. five yard run. Head Coach Chris Haddock said that Fairfax’s next game is on Sept. 25 against The Cavaliers next game is at home on The Fellowship of Christian Athletes the victory wasn’t pretty. In the first half, Liberty District opponent Langley High Sept. 25 against Concorde District power (FCA) will be hosting its annual NOVA the Rebels fumbled the ball five times, School. Chantilly High School. FCA Golf Classic at South Riding Golf losing possession on each fumble. Course on Monday, Sept. 28. “It was a sloppy game,” Haddock said. The event is one of the FCA’s main “But we were able to tighten up our Woodson Stumped Submit Youth Sports fund raisers for the year and the group game in the second half.” hopes to raise enough money to get two Despite the early struggles, the Rebels By Lee Headlines new full time area representatives in rebounded with a strong second half. The W.T. Woodson varsity football team The local youth football, tennis, volley- area schools to work with athletes and Haddock mentioned senior running suffered its first Patriot District defeat on ball and cheerleading seasons have started coaches. back Jack Carter as one of the game’s Thursday, Sept. 17 in its 27-7 loss to Lee and the Connection doesn’t want any child’s More information about the tourna- standouts. Carter had 137 rushing yards High School. accomplishments to go unnoticed. ment and the FCA can be found at on 21 attempts and a scored the game- The Cavaliers struggled to contain Lee’s In order to have youth sports items www.novafca.org.

12 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ September 24-30, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Rebels End Slump, Beat Oakton Skating From Page 12 The Rebels outscored opponents 27-5 in was 9, around the time that Weiss Fairfax field hockey team holds on in second the first eight games, but scored just one was entering the prime of his career. goal in the last three games. “I’ve watched [Armin] learn single half to end three-game losing skid. Against Oakton, senior Lizzie Basalyga, jumps and develop at the national the Rebels’ leading goal scorer, converted level,” Weiss said. “He’s in that time By Reed S. Albers After a three-game slump, losing to on a deflected shot by Tiffany Balbuena to of his career where he could get to The Connection Chantilly, Woodson and Centreville, Fairfax give Fairfax a 1-0 lead. the Olympic level.” Head Coach Amber Beaudoin decided the “[Balbuena] had a beautiful assist that On Sept. 26, Weiss and t the start of Fairfax High School’s team needed stronger performances from went right over the goalies’ left pad,” Mahbanoozadeh will share the ice. field hockey match with Oakton Clemens and others. Basalyga said. “I was able to sweep it in.” “I’ve practiced with [the profes- AHigh School on Tuesday, Sept. 22, “I didn’t start her and it really fired her It’s no secret that teammates Basalyga and sional skaters] and I was just senior forward Valerie Clemens up,” Beaudoin said. “She had been starting Clemens share a friendly rivalry. shocked,” said Mahbanoozadeh, a found herself in an unfamiliar place — on all year and it was one of the changes I made “It’s a major competition between us,” two-time Junior Grand Prix medallist. the bench. for tonight’s game. It’s usually a wake-up Clemens said. “Ever since we started play- “I couldn’t believe I was on the same Unhappy, but motivated by her newfound call to get benched.” ing together, we’ve worked well together. ice as them and was going to perform position, when Clemens hit the field early Clemens said that the losses played a role She got a goal tonight, but I’ll get one in with them.” in the first half, she played like a woman in why she and other starters found them- the next game [to match her].” Weiss is certain that possessed, helping to lead Fairfax (8-3) to selves starting the game on the bench. “We’re best friends so we always give each Mahbanoozedeh and his co-stars will a 1-0 victory. “I lost a bit of motivation because I other a kick in the butt,” Basalyga said. “Last put on a top notch show. “After I got the reality check that I hadn’t thought the season was going downhill,” season, we matched each other goal-for- “It’s unheard of to have that much been playing up to my potential, [the bench- she said of the losses. “But [the losing goal in games. I’m hoping [my goal] will talent in one building,” Weiss said. ing] fired me up,” Clemens said. “My streak] motivated us to come out and win.” give her a kick in the butt and then she’ll “It’s going to be a phenomenal show.” coaches confronted me about [my play] and Clemens’ benching wasn’t the only mes- score.” we talked about how it’s time to step up sage that Beaudoin sent to her struggling The Rebels hope to take momentum from my game.” team. this victory and turn it into another lengthy Tickets The playmaking forward was one of the “We really needed a win,” she said. “We winning streak. With the team’s first Lib- Information about the Michael reasons that the Rebels earned a 7-1 record made a lot of changes in our lineup. We erty District match on Thursday against Weiss Foundations and tickets for to start the season. moved people into different positions and Langley High School, Beaudoin said the win Ice Champions Live are available at www.michaelweiss.org. Prices In the Oakton game, Clemens returned tried to get some more people involved in came at an opportune time. range from $30 to $50 with VIP op- to her normal play: breaking up passes, the game.” “It’s all about momentum,” Beaudoin said. portunities. charging down the sidelines and helping to The 1-0 victory also snapped a goal-scor- “You have to win one and build that mo- set up chances for teammates. ing drought. mentum.”

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She took him to his first play, ballet who fancied himself a playwright, it was a good next and museum trip, and even took him on a trip to step, as strange as it sounds.” Europe when he was 11. It was her influence, During his time there, Banham was nominated for Banham said, that made him want to become an ac- a Pulitzer Prize for investigative journalism for his tor, and he soon made his first foray into acting as a series of articles on the allegations that the U.S. senior in high school. Embassy in the Soviet Union was bugged. However, “She took a terrific interest in me and she was the by 1987, he sensed that the publication was near its COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP seminal influence in my life,” Banham said. “She gave end, and left to seek work as a freelance journalist me these opportunities my friends did not have, and again. it all sort of rubbed off on me.” Banham said that because of the Pulitzer nomina- tion, all he had to do was mention his name to a BANHAM WAS accepted to St. John’s University in magazine, and he would immediately be hired to Queens on a full scholarship, and though he wanted write an article. It was during this time that Banham to pursue acting, his father wanted honed his skills, and soon, was writ- him to go into pre-law. However, ing corporate histories of such com- Banham quickly realized that the fra- To Purchase panies as Coors (“Rocky Mountain ternity life and a law degree was not Go www.press.gmu.edu/ Legend”) and USF&G, a major na- for him, and switched his major to fightforfairfax to purchase tional insurance company. In 2003, speech and theater. Knowing his fa- Banham’s book. this résumé led the Ford Family to ther would not approve of him being commission him to write about the an actor, Banham told him that he wanted to be a 100-year history of the Ford Motor Company, which Messiah playwright and received his father’s blessing. He became his most successful book to date and was United Methodist Church 6215 Rolling Rd., Springfield would go on to direct several successful campus pro- translated into nearly a dozen languages. (Near West Springfield High School) ductions. “It was a real feather in my cap to be chosen to (703) 569-9862 “When I got to college, I pledged a fraternity and write the history of this great company and this icon, Sunday Services 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am studied pre-law,” Banham said. “It just didn’t suit me, Henry Ford,” Banham said. Heartline Contemporary Service 7:15 p.m. and all the pretty girls were in drama.” Several years later, when working on a biography Sunday School After college, Banham did not know how to get of Virginian Maggie Bryant, the person responsible 9:30 am & 11:00 am hired as a director, so he took several acting jobs, for the construction of the Dulles Greenway, Sidney “Serving God by Serving Others” hoping to break into the business. One of his first Dewberry, whom Banham interviewed for the book, Visit our website: http://www.messiahumc.org parts he landed was a role in a Broadway produc- told Banham that his next book should be about the tion of “The Merchant of Venice,” which starred Zero history of Fairfax County. Though he initially scoffed Assembly of God Jubilee Jubilee Christian Center Christian Center Mostel as Shylock. Mostel died immediately after the at the idea, after hearing the local history from some 703-383-1170 Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom Fairfax Assembly of God Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM first public performance of the play in Philadelphia. lifetime residents, he was intrigued, and immediately 703-591-4284 Sunday School 10:10 AM Sunday Evening - 6:30 PM Youth Meeting “That was truly a baptism by fire for me as an ac- began research on what would become “The Fight Way of Faith Assembly of God Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM 703-573-7221 Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule tor,” Banham said. for Fairfax.” visit our website: www.jccag.org Baptist 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Following the play, Banham appeared in several “The subject matter was contentious,” Banham Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 Braddock Missionary ... 703-830-4125 “Experience the Difference” off-Broadway plays, and landed a spot in the 1979 said. “On one hand, you have well-meaning county Calvary Hill…703-323-1347 cult classic film “Meatballs,” opposite comedy star officials who wanted to preserve things. On the other, Fairfax Baptist…703-273-1820 Fairfax Circle…703-573-7372 Non-Denominational Bill Murray. After the movie, Banham was courted you have the public sector which recognized that in Greater Little Zion…703-764-9111 Fair Oaks...703-631-1112 Iglesia Bautista La Gran Comiscica...703-323-5858 Fairfax Church of Christ..703-631-2100 by several major network studios, and decided to post-war America, Washington was growing by leaps Judah Praise Fellowship Christian...703-758-1456 Fairfax Community Church... sign a contact with NBC. That year, he was cast as and bounds and saw that Fairfax was at the thresh- Northern Virginia Primitive Baptist...703-255-0637 703-323-0110 Sovereign Grace Church...703-691-0600 Brad Hopkins in producer Norman Lear’s sitcom “Joe’s old of a tremendous opportunity.” Bible Jesus Christ Crucified...703-385-9015 World,” which was cancelled after 12 episodes. Banham said that while he tried to remain objec- Bancroft Bible Church... 703-425-3800 Metropolitian Community Church 703-691-0930 “[“Joe’s World”] has a modicum of fame because it tive throughout the book, he was forced to take a Catholic Salvation Army...703-385-9700 St. Leo the Great Catholic... 703-273-5369 Shepherd’s Heart...703-385-4833 was the last of the topical satire sitcoms,” Banham position on the matter. Much to the chagrin of many St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church... Word of Life Church International... said. “After the series ended, there was a stigma at- in the area, Banham concluded that the pro-growth 703-978-4141 703-978-7101 St. Paul Catholic Chruch... 703-968-3010 tached to the actors, so I had difficulty.” forces were right and that the high standard of liv- Pentecostal Coptic Orthodox The Greater Pentecostal Temple... It was that difficulty, combined with his insatiable ing that the county enjoys is due to their efforts. They St. Mark...703-591-4444 desire to be productive, that led him to the world of did such a great job, in fact, that if it was up to 703-385-9426 Disciples of Christ Presbyterian journalism. One of his actor friends encouraged him Banham, he would call Fairfax home. Fairfax Christian Church... 703-385-3520 Christ Presbyterian Chruch...703-278-8365 to freelance for a business publication, the now-de- “I always love coming back here,” Banham said. Episcopal Fairfax Presbyterian...703-273-5300 Korean Presbyterian...703-321-8090 funct “Journal of Commerce,” and after writing a story “If my wife [Jennifer Sue Johnson, a stage actress in Church of the Apostles Providence Presbyterian...703-978-3934 703-591-1974 New Hope...703-385-9056 on spec, was given $100 and the article was pub- Seattle] wasn’t a successful actress, I’d move here.” Truro Episcopal...703-273-1300 Shalom Presbyterian…703-280-2777 College Notes Jewish Congregation of Olam tikvah... 703-425-1880 Seventh Day Adventist Chabad Lubavitch...703-426-1980 Fairfax Seventh Day Adventist Alicia Williams of Country Hill fall Graduate Commencement ceremony 20 awards from the Virginia Press 703-978-3386 Drive in Fairfax was among those hon- on Dec. 15, 2008, in Cassell Coliseum on Association’s (VPA) College Newspaper Lutheran Bethlehem Lutheran...703-978-3131 United Church of Christ ored at Virginia Tech’s fall Graduate the Blacksburg campus. Delgado re- Contest. The awards, presented for work Christ Lutheran...703-273-4094 Little River United Commencement ceremony on Dec. 15, ceived a master of architecture degree in published in 2008, were announced Kings of Kings...703-378-7272 Church of Christ 2008. Williams received a Ph.D. degree architecture from the College of Archi- April 8 at the VPA headquarters in Glen Lord of Life...703-323-9500 703-978-3060 in mechanical engineering from the tecture and Urban Studies. Allen, Va. Mark Umansky of Fairfax, Methodist College of Engineering. a sophomore majoring in mechanical Bruen Chapel United...703-560-1665 The Collegiate Times, the indepen- engineering in the College of Engineer- Fairfax United...703-591-3120 Christina Delgado of Fairfax was dent student-run newspaper that serves ing, received a first place in the sports Pender United...703-278-8023 among those honored at Virginia Tech’s the Virginia Tech community, received photo category. 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In addition, “Midway through the year, we had to go A DIVISION OF NURSE CONSTRUCTION www.PatriotPainting.net danish modern Teak 9306 Old Mansion Rd, Alex Curry said that the state was planning to through our budget and cut several services furniture, sterling, mens HOME INSPECTION LIST Wallpaper Removal, watches, painting/art glass, Huge Yard Sale, Multi fam, raise PTA dues by 33 percent in the 2009- that we provide to the school, as well as REPAIRS, CERAMIC TILE, Carpentry, clocks, jewelry, costume Furn, h/h, cths, collectibles, 9/26, 8-2, 4010 Stonewall ave 10 school year with 54 percent of the money come up with new fund-raising ideas,” PAINTING, DRYWALL, Power Washing. jewelry, etc. Call Schefer Int/Ext Painting Antiques @ 703-241-0790. Ffx 22032 Proceeds benefit going to office expenses at the state office Henderson said. “We had a stronger need CARPENTRY, CUSTOM City of Fairfax Democratic Free Est. • Satisfaction Guar.! committee r/d Sunday 9/27 in Richmond, so concern was only grow- to use funds for our students, faculty and WOOD REPAIR, LT. PLUMBING & Lic./Ins. Int./Ext. 28 Yard Sales RESTON - ing. She also said that increasingly restric- staff than we did to give money to the PTA.” ELECTRICAL, POWER WASHING FABULOUS YARD SALE! tive PTA bylaws such as graduation party Though both PTAs voted to start their own Since 1964 703-502-7840 Fairfax/Greenbriar Comm Yard Sept 26th - 9am - 1pm Cell Sale. Sat 9/26, 8-2. Rt 50, 1/4 mi 45+ years of antiques, regulations and the desire to stay politically PTOs, the future for each school’s parent- We Accept VISA/MC W. of Fx Co Pky. R/D 9/27 collectibles, Polish pottery, 571-283-4883 linens, dishes & clothes. neutral also were major issues for the group. teacher groups will take different paths. 703-441-8811 Rain or Shine! Toll rd to ext Family estate sale Sat 9/26, “A lot of our members didn’t know that Curry said that the Woodson PTA will offi- 13 to Wiehle, to N Shore to 7-2, 8704 Shadow Lake Way ROOFING 11531 Links Dr RESTON they were signing up to follow PTA policy cially dissolve Nov. 1, the day after their LANDSCAPING cul de sac. furn, washer, etc and didn’t even know what it was,” Curry one-year PTA memberships end, and that Roofing & Siding ANGEL’S said. “The county council graded candi- parents who wish to remain a member of (All Types) LAWN MOWING 21 Announcements 21 Announcements dates, which appears to us as an endorse- the PTA can do so, but that Woodson itself •Trimming •Edging Soffit & Fascia Wrapping New Gutters PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR SOLID WASTE ment.” will not be a member. At South County, •Mulching •Yard Cleaning Chimney Crowns PERMIT-BY-RULE FACILITY •Hauling •Tree Work Leaks Repaired As the desire to create a PTO became Henderson said that the PTA will continue No job too small In accordance with Virginia Solid Waste Management regula- clear, the Woodson PTA began preparations to exist alongside the PTO, but that the PTO 703-863-1086 703-975-2375 tions 9 VAC 20-80-485.2.g., citizens may comment on a per- New# 571-312-7227 mit-by-rule application for a materials recovery facility to be lo- to dissolve the PTA and start the new group. already has more than 1,000 members, cated at 10100 Furnace Road in Lorton, Virginia. COMMENT To dissolve, a PTA must follow a parliamen- while the PTA only has about 10. TREE SERVICE PERIOD: September 8, 2009 through October 19, 2009. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: W&N Material Re- tary process, so the Woodson PTA hired a For their part, county PTA council presi- A&S covery Facility, 10001 Furnace Road, Lorton, Virginia 22079. ANGEL’S The facility is owned and operated by Furnace Associates, parliamentarian who made sure the school dent Michelle Menapace said that her coun- LANDSCAPING TREE & HEAVY Inc. PURPOSE OF NOTICE: The purpose of this notice is to Spring Clean-up•Planting TRASH HAULING allow the public to comment on a proposed material recovery abided by the “Roberts Rules of Order,” a cil is sad to see the changes at the two Mulching • Sodding • Patios •Mulch facility, which will operate under a permit-by-rule to be issued handbook for parliamentary procedure. schools, but it is currently reviewing what Decks • Retaining Walls •Clean-up Grounds by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality after pub- Drainage Solutions •Lot Land Clearing lic comments are received. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Then, after giving 30 days notice for the went wrong and how they could address it facility is located on a 9.7 acre property off Furnace Road. The Sept. 15 meeting where the vote would take in the future. Menapace said that the county 703-863-7465 703-863-1086 facility will accept construction and demolition debris and will New#- 571-312-7227 process the waste to recover recyclable materials, such as place, the Woodson PTA voted 42-7 to dis- council will learn from what went wrong, cardboard, steel, or brick. Recyclable materials will be shipped solve. and will make adjustments moving forward. PAINTING PAINTING off-site and reused, while remaining residuals will be shipped off-site for disposal. No waste materials will be left on-site. TO “I’m really sad that it happened, but I was REVIEW THE PERMIT APPLICATION: A copy of the permit- by-rule application document is available for review at the Lor- AT SOUTH COUNTY Secondary, the idea pleased that we were able to participate in BEST PAINTER IN TOWN! ton Public Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton, Virginia 22079 under the title W&N Material Recovery Facility. HOW of starting a PTO came last April, as finan- the processes,” Menapace said. “The con- INTERIOR / EXTERIOR TO COMMENT: Written comments may be submitted at any cial problems forced the PTA to make cuts cerns from those parents gave us a lot of time during the comment period via e-mail to the following ad- Residential Specialist dress: [email protected]. Alternatively, written to its budget, resulting in the reduction of information on how people feel about PTAs. comments can be mailed to: Hearing Officer, c/o Geosyntec services to the school. Instead of spending We’ve already implemented changes to our LIC/INS • Free Estimates Consultants, 10220 Old Columbia Road, Suite A, Columbia, HIGH-QUALITY WORK Maryland 21046. Comments must include the name and ad- $3,000 in dues, the group felt that they communication [with our schools] so that dress of the person commenting as well as a brief statement AT REASONABLE RATES! regarding the interest of the person commenting and how the could help their budget and their children they’re more aware of what the PTA affilia- operation of the facility may affect the citizen. Oral and written more by starting a PTO. So, the South tion does for them.” comments will be received at a public meeting to be held at 703-352-8024 7:00 p.m. on October 19, 2009 at the Lorton Public Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton, Virginia 22079. 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