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PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Martinsburg, WV Ashburn PERMIT #86 Attention Postmaster: Time sensitive material. Requested in home 10-30-08 Brambleton ❖ Broadlands ❖ Lansdowne Those Sensational Classifieds, page 13 Classifieds, ❖ Spartans Faith, page 10 ❖ Sports, page 12 Sports, page 12 ❖ Real Estate, page 11 Real Estate, ❖ Faith, page 10 ❖ Broad Run quarterback Chris Jessop looks for an E, page 9 open receiver during the ❖ Spartans’ convincing 38-0 home win over Potomac Falls last week, a victory that put the locals in the driver’s seat to win an- other Dulles District title. Camps & Schools, page 7 Camps & Schools, School Shuffle? News, page 3 /The Connection Halloween Presidential Fun Visits News, page 3 Politics, page 4 Photo by Craig Sterbutzel Photo Octoberwww.ConnectionNewspapers.com 29-November 4, 2008 ❖ Volume V, Number 44 Loudoun/Ashburn Connectionwww.connectionnewspapers.com ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2008 ❖ 1 • The strong steel frame; fat, aggressive tires; oiled-type air filters; beefy shocks front and rear and off-road style brush deflectors make this scooter at home on unpaved roads while delivering all the attitude you could want for the street. • All- new 125cc 4-stroke engine with 4 valves and electronic fuel injection gives this new-generation Zuma a new level of per- formance. • Fully automatic C.V. Transmission and pushbutton electric starting along with center and side stands and lock- ing cover on the ignition switch, make it convenient. • There’s room for two atop its seat, and lots of locking storage beneath it. • The Zuma 125 achieves fuel economy up to an estimated 89 mpg*with a fuel tank that holds 1.6 gallons of gas. These 2009 scooters are now available at Loudoun MotorSports! Hurry... these sell out fast! 212 Catoctin Circle, S.E. Leesburg, VA 703-777-1652 www.loudounmotorsports.com 2 ❖ Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Ashburn Connection Editor Jennifer Lesinski News 703-917-6454 or [email protected] School Shift Possible in Ashburn Shifting boundaries could be on the table in tight budget year. By Jennifer Lesinski The Connection ith enrollment on the rise and funds for new schools Win short supply, one option by Photo that might face Ashburn- area students is redistricting as the school system seeks ways to battle overcrowding Jennifer Lesinski in the fastest growing part of the county. Supervisor Lori Waters (R-Broad Run) hinted at possible redistricting for schools in her district in her most recent newsletter and School Board member Bob Ohneiser /The Connection Up Next The projected enrollment figures for the 2009-10 school year were slated to be discussed at the Oct. 28 School Board meeting. The proposed FY 2010-14 CIP is scheduled to be presented at the Nov. 11 meeting. Web casts of the meetings are available on the school system’s Web The 2008-09 enrollment at Stone Bridge High School is 1,839 students at a school with a capacity of 1,618. site, www.loudoun.k12.va.us. direction from the School Board to look at which is projected to open 2010. and the projections for the economy.” redistricting options. He said there has been “From our standpoint, I’m not aware of Edgar Hatrick, schools superintendent, is (Broad Run) said moving students could be talk in the past about moving students at any discussion,” Adamo said. “There’s lots expected to present the fiscal year 2010-14 a solution in lieu of construction. Stone Bridge High School to what the de- of nervousness about the economy and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and FY Sam Adamo, director of Planning and partment considers the Leesburg area, effects it will have locally. My board has said 2010-14 Capital Asset Preservation Program Legislative Services for the school system, which encompasses the high schools of we’re going to wait to see where we’re at (CAPP) at the Nov. 11 meeting. however, said his office has not received any Loudoun County, Heritage and Tuscarora, when we get the projections with the CIP See Board, Page 6 Ghosts, Ghouls and Circling the Competition Sheriff’s Office motor deputy performs Pumpkin Smashing well at Motorcycle Rodeo. Fun-filled alternatives All the Details oudoun County Sheriff’s Office he could. LMotor Deputy Barry Dufek, cruis- Dufek, a first-time competitor in the For more on the Great Farms Pumpkin ing on his Harley-Davidson rodeo, has been a member of the motor- to trick-or-treating. Harvest and the Pumpkin Chunkin’, visit Electra Glide, drove circles around the cycle unit since April, originally joining www.greatcountryfarms.com. For full sched- By Justin Fanizzi ule and ticket purchases for the Halloween competition at the Mid-Atlantic Motor- the Sheriff’s Office in 2000. Prior to be- The Connection Woods in Algonkian Park and Fright Night in cycle Rodeo in September. coming a member of the motorcycle unit, Ashburn, visit www.halloweenwoods.com Battling 150 fellow motor- Dufek served in the field op- and www.thefrightnight.com, respectively. cycle deputies from across the erations division and the ooking to expand the Halloween fes- To register for the Halloween Storyfest, call tivities past the typical activities? 571-258-3700. Information for Pumpkinville Maryland, Washington, D.C., More on community policing unit. L and the MAiZE, visit and Northern Virginia area “It’s incredible that Dufek Has just dressing up and going trick- or-treating lost a bit of its luster? Well, have www.LeesburgAnimalPark.com and and even a large contingent the Rodeo has only been a member of www.nvrpa.org/parks/themaize respectively. no fear, there are plenty of fun, family-ori- from Broward County, Fla., For full results, the unit for a short time and ented things to do that do not begin and Dufek took second place in the photographs, course attained such a high place in event’s timed precision course set-ups and more, visit the competition,” Troxell end with door knocking and doorbell ring- ONE OPTION is the Great Country Farms www.mapmrc.com/ ing. Annual Pumpkin Harvest at Great Country and 58th place overall. The index.html. said. “We are very proud of First, to get in the spooky spirit, it is es- Farms located at 18780 Foggy Bottom Road event was held Sept. 20 in the Dufek.” sential to have pumpkins. Without a bright, in Bluemont. Running 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Pentagon’s parking lot in Arlington. Ac- flame-filled jack-o’-lantern peering from the through Sunday, Nov. 2, the Pumpkin Har- cording to Sheriff’s Office spokesman NOW IN ITS 28th year, the Mid-Atlan- porch at each passerby, the night is not the vest offers the self-proclaimed “largest you- Kraig Troxell, the timed precision event tic Police Motorcycle Rodeo traces its same. So, to remedy this problem, visit one pick pumpkin patch in Northern Virginia,” entailed navigating a course lined with roots back to a revered member of the of several fall festivals and pick out that so not much explanation is needed there. cones, which Dufek had to maneuver Prince George’s County Police Depart perfect pumpkin. Go in, pick a pumpkin right off the vine, without touching while driving as fast as See Motor, Page 5 See Halloween, Page 6 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Ashburn Connection ❖ October 29 - November 4, 2008 ❖ 3 Week in Loudoun Politics For more photos from each rally, visit the Photo Galleries at www.connectionnewspapers.com. Seeking Suspect Loudoun Sheriff’s Investigators have released a composite sketch of a suspect in the Oct. 16 armed robbery in Ashburn. The suspect is described as a heavy-set male with a medium complexion and short Photos by Photos hair. He was wearing a white shirt and baggie blue jeans at the time of the rob- bery. A deputy responded to the area of Ashbrook Commons Plaza shortly before Robbie Hammer 11 p.m. for a report of a suspicious ve- Composite sketch hicle. As the deputy arrived, an adult male of suspect. waved them down and said he had been robbed behind the Harris Teeter grocery store. A perimeter was established in the area. /The Connection According to the victim, he was with a co-worker standing at the rear of the shopping center near a footpath when an unknown subject approached them and brandished a firearm. The subject demanded the victim’s wallets. The reporting victim was then struck by the subject. The subject fled the area on foot toward a nearby apartment complex. As deputies were searching the scene the second victim contacted the Sheriff’s Office to report the inci- Todd Palin and vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin (R) greets supporters at J.R. dent. Festival Lakes Monday, Oct. 27. Anyone with any information regarding this incident, call In- vestigator M. Halley of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Crimi- nal Investigations Division at 703-777-0475. If the caller wishes to remain anonymous, call Loudoun Crime Solvers at 703-777- Reaching Out 1919. If the information leads to an arrest and indictment the caller could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Presidential campaigns Schedule Changes make a last pitch to local Due to the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, the Board of voters. Supervisors has rescheduled its first business meeting in Novem- ber from Nov. 4 to Monday, Nov. 3, beginning at 9 a.m. The meet- he national spotlight has shown on Leesburg ing will include time for public comment as the board has can- Tfor the past two weeks. Republican vice presi- celed the public input session that had been scheduled for 6:30 dential nominee Sarah Palin made a cam- p.m., Monday Nov.