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The largest expanse of dry land exists at the eastern end of the lake where there is almost no water. Lake Begins To Vanish Lake Accotink dries up as dam repairs go on.

ake Accotink has been drained to scheduled to take place until mid-August, allow ongoing work to repair its and then the lake will be refilled and opened Ldam. The lake was drained be- up to recreational activities.” cause most repairs needed to be “The project at the Fairfax County Park done below the water level. Authority site is being managed by the De- “The repairs will bring the dam to regu- partment of Public Works and Environmen- lation standards set by the state,” said Dave tal Services (DPWES),” a press release from Bowden, Lake Accotink Planning and De- Fairfax County Park Authority said. “The velopment Division director. The repairs aim work was slowed by significant amounts of to make structural fixes of the concrete dam rainfall and snow that prevented full drain- and stilling basin and replacement of the age of the lake, a necessary step in the re- wood flashboard system. The primary con- pair process.” tractor, Coastal Gunite, is working to install To drain the lake, Environmental Quality three seepage-monitoring wells on the Resources (EQR) was hired to remove silt earthen embankment and a seepage con- and debris around the dam outlet structure. trol drain along the toe of the dam embank- So far, EQR has cleansed the outlet struc- ment. tures and installed a new trash rack. Until “Due to the location of the base of the the repairs are completed, the occasional drain valve by the dam, pockets of water closure of trails close to the dam may oc- still exist throughout the lake,” said Project cur. Manager Jim Lehman. “The repairs are — James Ritchey

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Geese are having a hard time adjusting to the drainage of the lake by rummaging through the areas where water used to be.

2 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ July 15-21, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] ‘Community Asset’ To Reopen July 22

Richard Byrd Library no structural upgrades since opening in its current location in 1965. The project, she said, was funded reopens after nearly two through that year’s Bond Referendum at a cost of approximately $7,700,000, and Beery Rio Architects years of renovations. secured the design contract. “We are grateful to the residents of Fairfax County By Justin Fanizzi who approved a bond referendum in 2004 that made The Connection these renovations possible,” said Library Director Edwin Clay. “I’m proud to be part of a community t took six years of planning, nearly two years that values its libraries so much and appreciates the of construction and countless hours of staff free access to information that libraries continue to Imeetings and logistical preparations, but at provide in the 21st century.” long last, Springfield has its own state-of-the- Construction began immediately after the old build- art library. ing closed on Nov. 1, 2008, and a temporary location The Richard Byrd Library, located at 7250 Com- opened at 6315 Backlick Road. The temporary loca- merce St., will reopen Thursday, tion, Branch Manager Sandy July 22 after undergoing renova- Freund said, was open for 18 The children’s area has with couches for parents and tions that added 7,200 square feet months, and due to its small space, library staff to sit and read books with children. to the original 1,4000 square foot “This renovated lacked meeting rooms, included building. The changes, library of- library branch will cramped staff quarters and had ficials said, will not only put the only five computers and a re- Photos by Byrd Library on par with many of be a real stricted collection. In addition, the the county’s best, but will offer temporary location could not ac- many new opportunities to the community asset.” commodate any special events or Justin Fanizzi community as well. — Supervisor Jeff McKay programs. “This renovated library branch “It certainly was different, but will be a real community asset,” (D-Lee) we definitely fulfilled a need for said Supervisor Jeff McKay (D- the community during that time,” Lee). “With more than 70,000 items in its collec- Freund said. “It was very restricted. We had a small

/The Connection tion, countless online resources, public computers collection, no meeting space and no programs. But and WIFI access, Richard Byrd will provide a wealth we were in a different location, so we got to meet an of educational and leisure programming and activi- entirely different part of the community, which was ties for children and adults.” very interesting.” The renovations, according to FCPL spokesman Though the experience was a valuable one, Freund Mary Mulrenan, have been in the works for more said, she and the rest of the library staff could not be than six years. The Byrd Library was chosen in 2004, more excited to get into the new building and open along with the Thomas Jefferson and Martha Wash- The renovated library has 24 Internet-ready computers See Byrd, Page 15 and free wireless Internet. ington libraries, for renovations as it had received At-Risk Youths Receive Second Chance Local youths at-risk take Commonwealth ChalleNGe.

By Elise Amyx said. “I was coming home late. I had an at- The Connection titude. I needed some discipline.” Neuenschwander knew the Common- regnant at 15 and a high school wealth ChalleNGe would be just what her P dropout at 16, Stephanie Ursurin of daughter needed to change. Stephanie Burke received a second chance at Brian Holt, 19, considered applying to the Ursurin of 18. Her mother, Norma Neuenschwander, Commonwealth ChalleNGe after talking Burke, right, encouraged her to apply for the Common- with this guidance counselor at school in and her wealth ChalleNGe, Gaston, S.C. “My mother a 22 week military- lifestyle wasn’t great. Norma style program in “I was coming home late. I just wanted to be a Neuenschwander Virginia Beach com- better person and get mitted to providing I had an attitude. I my life back on cided the program was what he needed to a place to live and make sure he’s on the values, skills, edu- track,” he said. Holt get his life back on track. right path,” Berry said. cation and self-dis- needed some discipline.” left school and made Stephen Berry of Springfield, a family Sponsored by the Department of Defense cipline for at-risk — Stephanie Ursurin a 251-mile journey friend and now mentor to Holt, took him under the National Guard Bureau, the Com- teens. from Gaston to in, giving him a place to stay. Holt tempo- monwealth Youth ChalleNGe Program re- Being sent to ju- Pulaski, Va. for his rarily attended Mount Vernon High School ceives 75 percent federal funds and 25 per- venile detention and a girl’s probation house second chance. “I walked all the way from and soon applied for the Commonwealth cent state funds. The program takes 225 for stealing her mother’s car without a li- South Carolina to Virginia,” he said. “I didn’t ChalleNGe Program. Berry helped him pro- candidates and two classes per year, one 22- cense, Usurin’s anger and disrespectful at- have any money. I had no food. I didn’t eat. cess his paperwork for the program and set week class starting in January and the other titude was damaging to her relationship I didn’t sleep. I just walked. It took me eight him out on the right foot. “He’s a good kid with her mother. “I was disrespectful,” she days,” he said. While on his journey, he de- and I’m just trying to help him out, give him See Commonwealth, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ July 15-21, 2010 ❖ 3 News Week in Springfield Public Meeting on Water Quality in Accotink Creek The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a public meeting regarding water quality in Accotink Creek Monday, July 26 at 6 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, Conference Rooms 4 and 5, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Portions of Accotink Creek do not meet water quality stan- dards because of poor health in the benthic biological com- munity. Go to the meeting to find out what the agency is doing to address this problem. For more information, contact Greg Voigt at the EPA at 215-814-5737 or [email protected]. U.S. Senate To Vote On Bill Photo courtesy of With Route 1 Funding This coming week, the U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on a supplemental appropriations bill that includes money for widening Richmond Highway. But other controversial provisions of the legislation Haina Li threaten to stall its passage, thereby holding up the trans- fer of this much needed funding, wrote Del. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) on his blog July 10. U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) secured $150 million in con- The Upper Pohick Community Hall used to be the one-room Sydenstricker School. gressional earmarks to improve Richmond Highway around Fort Belvoir and the Interstate 95 interchange at Newington in the bill now being considered by the senate. Moran, Surovell and other elected officials said the money is needed to mitigate the transfer of several thousand new Little Red Schoolhouse employees to Fort Belvoir’s campus and the Geospatial-In- telligence Agency next year as a result of the federal base Community hall building it through the window … it was ablaze. The school- realignment and closure process. house was beyond saving.” After several months, the The local transportation network will also be strained by was Fairfax County’s last School Board decided that the school was important a large, new medical facility on Belvoir’s army base and to the community, so it hired a contractor to build plans for the construction of an U.S. Army Museum near one-room schoolhouse. another school on the ashes of the original one. the Kingman Gate on the Fairfax County Parkway. By November 1928, the new Sydenstricker School, According to Surovell, Route 1 has not been widened in By Haina Li now equipped with more space, new desks and a the Mount Vernon area since 1971 and already suffers from metal flagpole, received its first group of students. severe congestion. The impact of the base realignment and ear the intersection of Hooes and The community breathed a sigh of relief at the re- closure decisions on local traffic was the one of the top Sydenstricker roads in Burke sits a opening, because of the school’s sentimental value concerns of Mount Vernon residents when Surovell cam- small, red building, surrounded by and its prestige as one of the last one-room school- paigned door-to-door last year, he said. N unkempt grass and bushes: the Upper houses standing in Fairfax County. The delegate wrote U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Pohick Community Hall. Compared to its more vis- Unfortunately, only six years later, the School Board Jim Webb (D-Va.) July 10, urging them to help get the bill ible neighbors, the Fairfax County Parkway and the decided to close the schoolhouse, marking the end passed. He is also encouraging residents to contact Warner Sydenstricker United Methodist Church, this struc- of the one-room education system in the Fairfax and Webb and express their own support for the bill. ture is often unnoticed by passersby. However, the County. The county arranged for the children to at- For more information about Surovell’s thoughts on fund- anonymous building, earlier known as the tend Burke Elementary instead. Parents of the ing a Route 1 expansion, please visit his blog at http:// Sydenstricker School, has a colorful history that re- Sydenstricker neighborhood strongly protested, com- scottsurovell.blogspot.com/ flects the changing community that it served. plaining that the new school required young students The Sydenstricker School, originally built in 1902 to leave home too early in the morning. The School — Julia O’Donoghue on a section of William Hall’s land, re- Board agreed to revise bus schedules to placed the old Pohick School near Pohick appease the irate parents. However, the Public Input Sought for Church on Route 1. Only a few years later, Local History families living in the Sydenstricker area in 1910, the rural community established continued to insist that the School Board Pohick Creek Watershed a Methodist Episcopal Church west of the reopen the community school. At last, in Fairfax County staff is seeking the public’s input for the schoolhouse on a piece of land donated by a general July 1937, the School Board announced that as long development of the Pohick Creek Watershed Management store keeper, John Q. Hall. The founder of the church, as 20 students regularly attended Sydenstricker, the Plan. Rev. Christopher Sydenstricker, along with the help school would reopen. The system lasted for only two A watershed plan forum will meet Tuesday, July 27, from of another minister, served the first congregation of years before the school closed for good, and the 7-9 p.m. at the Sangster Elementary School cafeteria, 7420 the church. Because of the schoolhouse’s proximity county transferred the students to Burke School. Reservation Drive, Springfield. The meeting is open to all and its connection to the church, the School Board The Sydenstricker School had persevered for years residents and is part of an ongoing process to develop com- members changed the name of the school in the despite the changes in the surrounding area. Luck- prehensive watershed management plans for each of the 1910s from Pohick School to Sydenstricker School, ily, immediately after the school’s closing, the Pohick 30 major watersheds in the county. in honor of Sydenstricker. Unfortunately, this build- Community League began meeting at the old school- Watershed management plans are a tool to identify and ing did not serve its students for long before tragedy house. During World War II, the building became the address issues effecting the environment and to protect and struck. home of the Sydenstricker Surgical Dressing unit. restore streams and other water resources. Meeting pre- The Herndon News Observer reported in 1928, This Red Cross-sponsored organization created thou- senters will provide an introduction to the watershed plan “Sydenstricker School Burns. Early Thursday morn- sands of dressings in a matter of months. The in- ing last, Mr. John Bayliss discovered the roof of the sides of the old school had become spotless during [Sydenstricker] School in flames, and no one was its time as a bandage factory, and every morning the See News Briefs, Page 8 available [to distinguish it].” Another report from a bells of the little school rang to summon volunteers local newspaper reader added details. Mrs. Norman Deavers, a resident in Springfield wrote, “I could see See History, Page 9 4 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ July 15-21, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Commonwealth ChalleNGe USE From Page 3 “She is not very angry like before. We can talk more. YOUR Everybody [in the family] is happy for her,” said starting in July. Each candidate must be 16-18 years Neuenschwander. of age, a willing volunteer, free of felony charges and Even with 5:30 a.m. wake up calls and a struc- TRICARE TWO must in some way be at risk of falling behind in tured living environment, Phillips makes it clear that CONVENIENT school. Jeremy Phillips works on staff in the admis- the Youth ChalleNGe Program is not a boot camp. BENEFIT! sions department at the Youth Challenge Program. “It is military style, but it is volunteer. Because they LOCATIONS He said the individuals applying for the program, are volunteering for this program, they have to feel “are bright individuals who are falling behind in their it in their heart,” said Phillips. credits and will not graduate with their class.” After completing the 22 week Commonwealth • Family & Pediatric Vision Care The Commonwealth ChalleNGe program is com- ChalleNGe on June 22, Usurin and Holt are both • Comprehensive Eye Exams • Treatment of Eye Diseases mitted to providing the values, skills, education, and employed and have their GEDs. “Before I was satis- • 17 yrs. Naval Service, 6 yrs. Active Duty self-discipline needed to produce responsible, pro- fied working a minimum wage job and I was afraid • Laser Vision Consultants • Over a thousand frames in stock ductive citizens in a highly disciplined atmosphere. to change but now I’m ready to do better things with • We carry all major brands of contact lenses • In-house lab The discipline was just what Holt needed in regain my life,” said Usurin. She plans on going to college focus in his life. “The program teaches you how to to receive enough credits to enlist in the Army. Holt Most Insurances Accepted: be a leader. You do things that you never thought plans on going to college to enlist in the military as Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Care First, Medicare, Tricare In-network you would be able to accomplish. It teaches you to well and later hopes to become an officer in the Air Doctor, Vision One Discount, Avesis, Aetna HMO/PPO/POS, PHCS, never quit,” he said. Force. VSP® Network Doctor, EyeMed Vision Care, United Healthcare, VA Medicaid The program is comprised of eight components Both teens said they were fortunate to have a sec- WE WELCOME YOUR DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION cadets must successfully complete to graduate from ond chance at life. “It feels amazing,” said Holt. “A the Academy. These components include academic chance like this only comes once in a lifetime. A lot excellence, life-coping skills, job skills, health and of people don’t have that chance.” DR. GENE SWEETNAM hygiene, responsible citizenship, service to the com- The Commonwealth ChalleNGe Program is always munity, leadership and fellowship, and physical fit- accepting applications. The last pre-screen orienta- DR. THANH YANG ness. However, Usurin said the biggest challenge she tion for the July session Saturday, July 10 in Virginia OPTOMETRISTS faced was living with 36 other girls. Before, she said, Beach. Those interested may come to the orienta- 5204A Rolling Rd. 8951 Ox Rd., Suite 100 “I would probably want to beat someone up.” The tion with application in hand to apply for the July Burke Professional Center Shoppes at Lorton Valley program has helped Usurin deal with her anger in a session. More information on the program can be Burke, VA 22015 Lorton, VA 22079 better way. Her mother has noticed a change of heart. found at www.vachallenge.org. 703-425-2000 703-493-9910 www.drsweetnam.com • www.sightforvision.com

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Newspaper of From Readers on School Board and Staff Springfield An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Readers cite many examples: Community often around their needs, searching for the best nu- 1606 King Street tritional information, finding the best dog park. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 feels shut out of process on key issues. To celebrate, we plan to publish the Pet Con- nection, including your family’s pets, publish- NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, any readers wrote in response School even though South Lakes High School ing July 28, with a submission deadline of July Call: 703-778-9410 to last week’s editorial, “School had capacity for those Reston students who go 23. e-mail: Board Could Learn to Share.” to Langley. We invite photos of your pets with you, your [email protected] M ❖ Michael O’Connell Along with numerous letters The decision to forcibly redistrict Fox Mill children or with whole family. We’ll prefer pho- about the board vote to close Clifton Elemen- Estates and Floris students from Oakton into tos that picture the pets with their humans. Editor / 703-778-9416 tary, readers added to the list of school board South Lakes. This was done only after the Lan- We also invite children’s artwork of their Justin Fanizzi Community Reporter and school staff decisions that left various gley expansion was approved. pets. 703-224-3032 members of the community feeling left out, ❖ Undermining efforts to have later high We also welcome short stories about your [email protected] confused and often angry. school start times by fanning the fears that the pet or your experiences with animals. Tell us a Julia O’Donoghue About a year ago, frustrated leaders of mul- change would force the elimination of many funny story, or explain how your pet helped Education & Politics 703-778-9436 tiple advocacy groups formed the Fairfax Edu- sports and activities. you or a member of your family through a [email protected] cation Coalition ❖ “This is not just about one tough time. Tell us about how you came to Editorials Ken Moore www.fairfaxeducationcoalition.org, to address issue; rather there is a decid- adopt or rescue your pet. Tell us how your fa- Courts & Projects what they call a “disturbing trend: lack of trans- edly consistent pattern on the vorite places to go with your pet, or how you [email protected] parency and accountability on the part of FCPS, part of FCPS of shutting out the public in mak- solved a particular challenge concerning your Jon Roetman no matter what the issue.” ing decisions about our public schools.” pet. Sports Editor, 703-224-3015 It isn’t that the school board was necessarily Serving on the school board requires a mas- We haven’t forgotten horses, fish, birds, rep- [email protected] wrong on all these issues. But consistently, sive commitment of time and effort for virtu- tiles and amphibians, guinea pigs, hamsters, ADVERTISING: parents and others who are advocating for their ally no pay. No one makes this commitment and other more unusual pets — we hope for To place an advertisement, call the ad communities, schools and interests feel that without having the best interest of the schools photos about them all. department between 9 a.m. and most members of the school board and some as a whole at heart. But it is clearly time for Be sure to identify the full names of every- 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. staff are not interested in community input, or some soul searching on the board about lis- one pictured in photos, include information Display ads 703-778-9410 Classified ads 703-778-9411 in sharing the basis of their decisions. tening and responding to community concerns. such as breed and age of the pet and children Employment ads 703-778-9413 Here are a few other concerns (in the words pictured, and (very important) the community Erin Peck of readers for the most part): where you live. Please be sure to include ad- Display Advertising, 703-778-9449 ❖ The decision to close Graham Road El- Be Part of the dress and phone number to be used for verifi- [email protected] ementary, moving to another building that was Pet Connection cation purposes only. Andrea Smith beyond walking distance for the community, We prefer digital submissions. Please send Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 creating barriers to what has been excellent Dogs and cats and other creatures great and in submissions as soon as possible, but at least [email protected] community and parental involvement. small are essential members of our families. before July 23. E-mail to Barbara Parkinson ❖ They offer us unconditional love, joy, com- Employment Advertising The decision to buy the Gatehouse II build- [email protected], and 703-778-9413 ing, an abuse of public trust that was vetoed fort, companionship, humor. We know our chil- write “Pets” in the subject line. You can mail [email protected] by the Board of Supervisors. (Watch for a pos- dren benefit from learning to empathize, care submissions to the Pet Connection, 1606 King sible lease agreement that might circumvent for and love our family pets. St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Editor & Publisher We don’t hesitate when it comes to spend- — Mary Kimm Mary Kimm current restrictions.) 703-778-9433 ❖ The decision to expand Langley High ing on their health care or rearranging our lives [email protected] [email protected] Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Managing Editors State Funding that Virginia workers receive $118 U.S.A. jobs and infrastructure is a able Rights, that among these are Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, To the Editor: Kemal Kurspahic billion a year in government lot easier than sacrificing an arm, Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Photography: It’s time all Americans started spending on wages and military leg, eye or life as thousands of our Happiness — except on the Cam- Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, making modest sacrifices for ev- Craig Sterbutzel contracts that has helped build military men and women have. pus of GMU. That to secure these Art/Design: eryone else. In Fairfax County, high high tech industries, hospitals, Bulldozing jobs and transporta- rights, Governments are instituted Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, school parking lots look like John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, hotels and soon thousands of jobs tion development into the ground among Men, deriving their just John Smith Beverly Hills 90210, while teacher, transferred to Fort Belvoir. Despite of “no extra taxes for anything,” powers from the consent of the Production Manager: firefighter and police parking lots massive federal support for Vir- bodes ill for the State of Virginia governed (emphasis mine). Jean Card look like Hoopteville. Most people ginia workers, state and our lack of ability for modest A competent attorney general pay their cell phone and cable TV CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 employees are being sacrifices while others are giving does not let his staff file a legal Circulation Manager: bills without thinking but some Letters laid off and the best all. brief that cannot be defended, Ann Oliver people go into rages when your of them have not re- publicly admit he did not review country asks you to contribute to ceived a raise in Emile Derek Boyle it and when the mistake is discov- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, invest in jobs for returning veter- L.L.C. years. We are not paying enough Burke ered make a lame political excuse Peter Labovitz ans and USA infrastructure and state taxes to pay for our own road that he has to keep debate prom- President/CEO industries to free us from Middle repairs let alone job development ises made to his opponents he Mary Kimm Eastern oil dependence such as and protecting the most vulner- Unalienable handily defeated on Election Day. Publisher/Chief Operating Officer well maintained highways and 703-778-9433 able — the elderly and recently Rights Former Virginia legislators are [email protected] freight rail development. Gov. unemployed. well aware of repeated, justified McDonnell (R) and his supporters The following letter was sent to Jerry Vernon Seems like the only ones who attempts by grassroots activists to Executive Vice President don’t want anyone to pay any ex- remember the troops fighting in Virginia Attorney General Ken change state law to void local or- [email protected] tra “state or gasoline taxes” for Cuccinelli (R) in response to an e- the Middle East and our lack of dinances and regulations prohib- Wesley DeBrosse road and infrastructure or to fund jobs and our dependence on oil are mail he sent out to supporters. iting the exercise of our unalien- Controller state education, employment and the troops doing the fighting. Mili- able rights. Debbie Funk services for the recently unem- tary men and women fight, die Honorable Attorney General: Since the Commonwealth wants National Sales ployed despite Virginia’s desperate In response to your supporter e- 703-778-9444 and experience daily casualties in to make the argument that indi- [email protected] need. the Middle East while most other mail to me on July 4: viduals are not free on property The Washington Post article Americans have forgotten the “We hold these truths to be self- “Virginia’s love-hate relationship meaning of Sacrifice. A modest tax evident, that all men are created with federal spending” analyzed on imported gasoline to fund equal, that they are endowed by See Letters, Page 7 their Creator with certain unalien- 6 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ July 15-21, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters

From Page 6 awareness. The coalition will advocate for improved accountability, transparency, and community partici- funded by the state, as it claimed in Rudolph pation in the FCPS decision-making process. Digiacinto vs. George Mason University, then the only Thank you again for bringing this grave situation recourse left to small government minded Virginians to the attention of the community at large. As you is to seek the end of all its tax-payer supported fund- note, this is not just about one issue; rather, there is ing there. a decidedly consistent pattern on the part of FCPS of Sic Semper Tyrannis. shutting out the public in making decisions about our public schools. Tim Casey Springfield Terry Tuley SLEEP, co-chair Learning To Share FEC member To the Editor: Bravo for your spot-on editorial of the problem with Public Was ‘Handled’ FCPS School Board and staff [“School Board Could To the Editor: Learn To Share,” Connection, July 8-13, 2010]. The School Board voted last week to close Clifton You may recall that I met with you a couple of elementary. I cannot tell you how devastating that years ago to discuss the later school start time issue, was. Immediately following the vote, I saw children along with SLEEP co-founders Sandy Evans (now a and parents crying outside. Over in a small garden, I FCPS School Board member) and Phyllis Payne. We saw two adult women, who I can only assume were have been very grateful for your support over the parents, collapsed on the ground and holding each years regarding this issue. In the course of advocat- other while sobbing uncontrollably. It was extremely ing for this particular issue, we have met with other trying for me to see that. These people were advocates for other school issues and have found a “handled” in the worst sense of the word. disturbing trend: lack of transparency and account- ºThe School Board’s stated reasoning throughout ability on the part of FCPS, no matter what the issue the process continued to vacillate and wander around About a year ago, we banded together with these politically with no valid reasons or thinking behind other advocacy groups to form the Fairfax Educa- the decision. The involved community was able to tion Coalition provide many, many facts supported with solid think- http://www.fairfaxeducationcoalition.org/. Here is ing as to why the school should not be closed. our mission statement: Mary Kimm did an excellent opinion piece last The Fairfax Education Coalition is a network of week [ “School Board Could Learn To Share,” Con- parents, teachers, and community members dedi- nection, July 8-14, 2010]. The schools people just cated to strengthening public involvement with dismissed it as uninformed and unimportant. Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). The coalition will monitor and report on the actions of the FCPS Bruce Bennett administration and School Board to increase public Vienna Early Spring Spring Clearance Blooming Benches, Fountains, 25%25% Perennials, Azaleas & Cast Iron Pots OFFOFF Flowering Trees Patios, Walls 60-75% Walkways 60-75% Paver Driveways OFFOFF POTSPOTS & So Much More FREE Landscape & Hardscape Estimates Landscape Design Services Available Japanese Maples Air Force Airman Jesus A. Air Force Airman Aubrey N. Air Force Airman Jose G. 30-50% Off Lopez Williams Mejia Herbs Military Notes 30% Off Stone Masons & Bricklayers Air Force Airman Jesus A. Lopez at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Lt. Col. Frank and Beverly Ogden of Vegetables on Staff graduated from basic military training Texas. He is the son of Lucia and Jose Sydenstricker Road, Springfield. 50% Off at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Mejia of Ahelia Street, Springfield. Mejia The major graduated in 1989 from No Sub-Contracting Texas. He is the nephew of Daniel Har- is a 2009 graduate of Robert E. Lee High Olmsted Falls High School, Ohio and Shredded Hardwood Mulch ris of Flanders Street, Springfield. School. earned a bachelor’s degree in 1993 from We’re proud of the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, $3.39 their craftsmanship Air Force Airman Aubrey N. Wil- Mark S. Snyder has been promoted N.Y. 3 cu. ft. liams graduated from basic military to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the training at Lackland Air Force Base, San U.S. Army. Snyder, a flight test deputy, Army ROTC Cadet John D. Antonio, Texas. She is the daughter of is assigned to the U.S. Army Aviation Steger is one of 275 cadets who at- 9023 Arlington Blvd., Ricardo Williams of Darin Drive, Byron, Flight Test Directorate, Fort Rucker, tended the 2010 George C. Marshall Fairfax, Virginia Ga., and Raleeta Williams of Royal Daleville, Ala. The major has served in Foundation ROTC (Reserve Officer 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. Ridge Drive, Springfield. Williams is a the military for 17 years. He is the son Training Corps) Awards and Leadership 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) 2006 graduate of Northside High of Charles S. and Laurie Snyder of Seminar in Lexington, Va. Steger is the School, Warner Robins, Ga. Meadowlark Drive, Lorain, Ohio, and son of Tom and Linda Steger of Spelman 703-573-5025 brother of Christine and Jack Corbin of Drive, Springfield. He is a 2006 gradu- Air Force Airman Jose G. Mejia Barthwick Avenue, Henderson, Nev. His ate of West Springfield High School in Open 8-7, 7 days a week graduated from basic military training wife, Audrey, is the daughter of retired Springfield. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ July 15-21, 2010 ❖ 7 REAL ESTATE News

From Page 4 the event. AUCTION In a joint effort, students from Lake Braddock, Friday, July 23 • 11 a.m. ning process and the draft plan document. Partici- Robinson, South County, West Springfield, Hayfield, pants will provide their feedback and comments on and other area high schools will host the music and 8916 Vernon View Drive, Fairfax County the plan and on projects that are proposed in the arts themed event. The organization of the event was Alexandria, VA 22308 plan. also aided by Matthews’ children who “rallied up their For more information, call 703-324-5500 TTY 711 peers” to spread the word. “It gives me goose bumps,” or go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/watersheds, said Matthews. “These kids are coming together select the link, “Get Involved in Your Watershed,” whereas football season they were enemies. I feel so then click on Pohick Creek on the map. blessed to work with these kids.” Aside from raising awareness on the impact of the BP oil spill, Matthews has two more goals — to raise Concert To Raise Money enough money to donate to the NWF and for the teens For Wild Life Federation helping to look back on these moments and feel good about them. “Animals can’t wait for a check from BP” is the slo- “If everyone does a little bit, it will make a huge gan for the BP oil spill fund-raising event taking place difference,” said Matthews. “Animals can’t at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton on wait for checks.” Saturday, July 17. From 12-4 p.m. on the News Briefs The Workhouse Arts Center is located at Quad, bands, singers and other artists will 9601 Ox Road in Lorton. perform in an effort to raise money for the National Wild Life Federation. Admission is free, — Julie Hirschhorn • 4 BR/3 BA brick home on 1/2 ac. lot however, voluntary donations are encouraged and • Near Potomac River, Mt Vernon & Ft. Belvoir raffle tickets will be sold for prizes such as an Apple • Wood Floors, Appliances, Basement, Storage iPad. All proceeds will go toward the NWF. Citizen’s Police Academy “It initially came about because my daughter was • Carport, Screened Porch, Shed, Yard The Fairfax County Police Department is now ac- horrified by what she saw on the news and as a fam- cepting applications for its fall Citizen’s Police Acad- • Fairfax Schools ily we were thinking, ‘what the heck can we do?’” emy which runs from Sept. 9-Nov. 13. It offers county • Only $50,000 Starting Bid!! said event organizer Karen Matthews, whose 15-year- residents a better understanding of the Police Depart- old daughter attends Lake Braddock Secondary. The ment and a greater awareness of the daily challenges Call Mr. Kelly Strauss • 540-226-1279 performances aim to spread awareness of the envi- faced by its officers. ronmental impact of the BP oil spill and to raise The 10-week program provides the public with a money for NWF. unique glimpse behind the badge. Attendees will learn “[The animals] can’t wait for a check because they’ll be dead,” said Matthews. The NFW will have nichollsauction.com • VAAF 729 information on rescue efforts and ways to help at See News Briefs, Page 9

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8 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ July 15-21, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community Your Friendly, Neighborhood Thrift Shop YESTERDAY’S ROSE where you never see the same thing twice History THRIFTY THURSDAY HOME SALE From Page 4 50% Off 50% Off rather than students. Clothes, Shoes & Purses Furniture, Housewares & Linens Every Thursday Saturday 7/17/10 When the School Board ran 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. short on funds in 1954, it officially Not valid with other discounts or sales. Not valid with other discounts or sales. sold the building to members of the Pohick Community League. Clothing • Furniture • Housewares The organization renamed it the Home Improvements and Repairs that Always Get an A+ Fully Insured Class A Contractor BRING IN THIS AD AND RECEIVE AN EXTRA Upper Pohick Community Hall and 20% OFF NON SALE ITEMS GOOD THRU 7/21/10 used it for “turkey shoots, commu- 9960 Main St. Fairfax, VA • 703-385-9517 • www.yesterdaysrose.org nity dinners, lectures and other activities.” The building is still in use in this capacity today. Although small and deteriorat- ing, the old schoolhouse repre- sents other historical relics that are in jeopardy because modern com- munities often neglect the past. This schoolhouse’s history demon- strates that an apparently insignifi- cant building may hold valuable memories. In fact, in the late 1970s, the Sydenstricker School became a national historical site. As generations come and go, the school may slowly fade from people’s minds, but it will have shaped the history of the Sydenstricker community.

Haina Li of Springfield is a rising senior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. News Briefs From Page 8

about departmental resources, programs and the men and women comprising the department. Classes combine lecture and in- teractive activities. Topics include SWAT and special operations, gangs, 911 communications cen- ter, patrol, crime prevention, crime scene and identity theft. A tour of the Adult Detention Center is in- cluded. The fall Citizen’s Police Academy will meet on 10 consecutive Thurs- day evenings. Classes meet from 6:30-10 p.m.; graduation is Satur- day, Nov. 13, from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Class locations will rotate to various police facilities throughout the county. The program is free. Applicants must live or work in Fairfax County, be at least 18 and provide their own transportation to and from training. Acceptance is sub- ject to review of the applicant’s criminal record and police-contact history. Sufficient lead time is re- quired, so applicants are encour- aged to submit their applications by the end of July. For an application form and to learn more about this academy, go to http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ police/services/citizens-police- academy.htm. For more informa- tion, call 703-280-0713. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ July 15-21, 2010 ❖ 9 Let’s Why not experience a thrill 20 feet above the ground?

t’s the excitement of being 20 feet in the air. It’s the thrill of overcoming your fears. It’s the exhilaration of Go Climbing Iclimbing rocks. Rock climbing is a sport that offers adventure and fitness. With rope, gear and trained professionals, people of all ages and skill levels can safely experience the fun of in- “It might look intimidating, door rock climbing at Sportrock Climbing Centers, and Burke Racquet and Swim Club and outdoor climbing through REI. but it’s very simple.” “It’s the imagination of climbing,” said Pete Morgan, the — Pete Morgan, general manager, general manager at the Burke Racquet and Swim Club. “It might look intimidating, but it’s very simple.” Burke Racquet and Swim Club Josh Fisher, who currently climbs at Sportrock Climbing Center in Alexandria, has been rock climbing indoor and outdoors for 12 years. Fisher’s favorite part about climbing is “the absolute focus when you’re on a route,” he said. “Because while you’re on a route, nothing else matters, but the moves right above you.” Climbers like Fisher enjoy the challenges rock climbing of- fers, both physically and mentally, as they figure out differ- ent ways to make it to the top of the climb. The sport provides many fitness benefits, from burning calories to increasing strength, flexibility and balance. Fisher likes climbing weekly at Sportrock Climbing Cen- ter because the gym offers a variety of different kinds of climbing walls and difficulty levels, which is sometimes harder to find at outdoor climbing spots. “Inside you get to go through a whole different sequence of climbs,” he said. After seeing the growing success and interest in climbing walls, Morgan said he wondered, “How cool would that be if I could bring that kind of difference and fun to a gym?” The Burke Racquet and Swim Club ended up turning one of its racquetball courts into a 20-foot climbing wall room with ten climbing stations. While the facility mostly caters to children, Morgan said some thrill-seeking adults are willing to give it a go. “Most of the adults are parents of our kids that find it intriguing and inviting,” said Morgan. REI in Fairfax also has a rock climbing wall, and it is used for climbing classes, youth open climbing, and for custom- ers to try out the store’s climbing gear. The store has an out- door school, which provides several one-day classes in which people can learn to safely climb outside at Great Falls Na- tional Park. “It really is an activity that is overshadowed by other fam- ily activities, but people really can learn how to do this ac- Josh Fisher rock climbs tivity together and really enjoy it together as a family,” said at Sportrock Climbing Halle Enyedy, the head of the REI Outdoor School program. Center in Alexandria. In addition to classes, REI offers weekend getaway climb- ing trips to Elizabeth Furnace, where climbers of all skill levels can experience the world of climbing outdoors during a three-day climbing and camping excursion. “We notice that people come outside, and they love na-

ture and it’s combined with something that they love, which Photo by is climbing and they’re lifetime climbers all of sudden,” said Enyedy. “We want to make sure that we provide them with the increasing skill sets and safety and knowledge about how to get into this sport safely.” Chloe Mulliner Hitting the Wall Rock climbing is an activity that is open to people of all ❖ ❖ Burke Racquet and Swim Sportrock Climbing Center ❖ REI , 11950 Grand Commons ages, fitness levels and experience. It’s not just a sport re- Club 6001 Burke Commons 5308 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria Ave., Fairfax, Outdoor School Road, Burke. Monday-Thursday Classes: Quick start, Basic Skills, Classes: Intro to Climbing, served for adrenaline junkies, but also those brave enough reservations required. Friday- Intro to Climbing, Fast Forward Anchors Concept, and Climbing to give in to their curiosity. Sunday walk-ins accepted Rates: classes, and outdoor courses. Movement. For more

“It’s the same thing you do when you’re a child and you /The Connection member $7, guest $10, non- Services: Summer camp, parties, Kids information, visit member $12. Children must be Night, Open Belay, Junior Team and www.rei.com/outdoorschool/ look at something to climb,” said Morgan of people’s draw at least 5. Services: Open climb College Night. Rates: Walk-in non- 120. Rock Climbing Northern toward the climbing wall. “Whether it’s a set of bars, or in time, birthday parties and adult member adult $18, member’s guest Virginia weekend trips. For this case, just looking at the potential.” night For more information, visit $14, 12 and under $10 All gear more information, visit www.burkeclub.com/. rental $11 Membership deals For www.rei.com/adventures/ more information, visit trips/weekend/cnv_wend.html. — Chloe Mulliner www.sportrock.com/

10 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ July 15-21, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar 3 University Mall Theatres Send notes to the Connection at SATURDAY/JULY 17 pancakes, muffins and more. Register Fairfax • Corner of Rt. 123 & Braddock • 273-7111 at 703-643-2713 or [email protected] or call Dead Men’s Hollow. 7:30 p.m. www.veggourmet.wordpress.com. 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox SUMMER CINEMA announcements should be submitted at Road, Lorton. Bluegrass, country, least two weeks prior to the event. blues and gospel. $10. MONDAY/JULY 19 CAMP!!! www.workhousearts.org. Lunch Bunch. 12 p.m. John Marshall Burke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 THURSDAY/JULY 15 Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, 10 am Shows Monday - Friday p.m. at 5671 Roberts Parkway, Alexandria. Bring your lunch and join Hot Topic Presents: The Sacred Burke. (11 wks for $11) us for stories. Birth-5 with adult. All Seats $2.00, 10 for $15 or Season pass Ceremony Tour. Black Veil Brides, Apex Booking Presents: In 703-971-0010. JULY 12 - JULY 16...... ALIENS IN THE ATTIC (G) Vampires Everywhere!, Modern Day Alcatraz 1962, I Saw A Ghost, Rainforest Alive. 10:30 a.m. Kings JULY 19 - JULY 23...... STUART LITTLE (PG) Escape, Get Scared. All Ages. $12 in Lakeview. All Ages. $10 in Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Advance, $14 Day of Show. Doors Advance, $12 Day of Show. Doors JULY 26 - JULY 30...... ALVIN’S SQUEAKQUEL (PG) Burke. Discover the world of tropical open 5 p.m. Show at 5:15 p.m. Locals open 2 p.m. Show at 2:20 p.m. Jaxx, AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 6...... MUPPETS FROM SPACE (G) rainforests and meet unique Needed, contact 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. 703- creatures that call the jungle their Attendees will receive valuable coupons [email protected] to 569-5940. for Best Deli & Brion’s Grille! home. Presented by Reptiles Alive. play. Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Northern Virginia Country 703-978-5600. Springfield. 703-569-5940. Western Dance Association at Book Discussion Group. 7 p.m. John the Accotink Unitarian Universalist Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Church, 10125 Lakehaven Court, TUESDAY/JULY 20 Drive, Alexandria. Title: Kindred by Burke. Line dance lessons 7:30 p.m., Book Discussion Group. 1:30 p.m. Octavia Butler. 703-971-0010. couples specialty dance 8 p.m. Open Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Lorton Book Club. 7 p.m. Lorton dancing 8:30-11 p.m. Admission $5- Road, Burke. Netherland by Joseph Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, $12. 703-860-4941. O’Neill. Adults. 703-978-5600. Lorton. “Hannah’s Dream” by Diane Fairfax Court Appointed Special Book Discussion Group. 6:30 p.m. Hammond. 703-339-7385. Advocates (CASA) Information Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Session. 11 a.m. at the Burke Road, Burke. “The Pale Blue Eye” by Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak FRIDAY/JULY 16 Louis Bayard. Adults. 703-978-5600. Road, Burke. Learn about advocating Sun of a Beach. 7:30 p.m. Lake for abused or neglected children. Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park 703-273-3526, ext. 22 or WEDNESDAY/JULY 21 Road, Springfield. Reggae pop rock. [email protected]. King Teddy. 7:30 p.m. Lee District Free. 703-324-7469 or Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. Park: 6601 Telegraph Rd, Franconia. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Swing. Free. 703-324-7469 or performances. Road, Burke. The Fairfax County www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4-7 Master Gardeners Association gives performances. p.m. at Kingstowne Town Center, tips and strategies. Adults. 703-978- Wakefield Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. at 5955 Kingstowne Center, Alexandria. 5600. Gorilla Music Presents: Histrionic 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale. Witch, Silence the Blind, Needlework Group. 10:30 a.m. Burke Deranged Theory, Engulfed in SUNDAY/JULY 18 Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Bring a project to work Flames, Resurgency, Manticore, Lorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 on and enjoy the company of other Burnside Landing, Gomorrah, p.m. at 8990 Lorton Station Blvd., needlecrafters. Adults. 703-249- The 6th Degree and more. All Lorton. 1520. Ages. $10 in Advance, $12 Day of Breakfast & Brunch Cooking Class. Stage Combat. 2:30 p.m. Kings Park Show. Doors open 6 p.m. Show at 10 a.m. 9302 Hallston Court, Fairfax Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, 6:15 p.m. Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Station. $50 per person. Egg-less Springfield. 703-569-5940. Benedict and omelettes, dairy-free See Calendar, Page 15

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Open House dates for 2010: Tuesday July 27, Sunday August 29 (7:00 pm) www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ July 15-21, 2010 ❖ 11 Springfield Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] ‘Team Igo’ – Motivated Bunch of All-Stars Buoyed by teammate’s illness, Central Springfield Majors, reach District 9 finals.

By Rich Sanders house league team, The Connection where he was a key player on a club which n the end, Central Springfield’s Ma- won several ball games jors’ All-Stars (11-12 year olds) fell after having won just one Ijust short in their bid to capture the game the year before. District 9 Little League baseball title His postseason All-Star last week, finishing second in the 10-team selection was the fourth tournament field to the West Springfield in four years for the Americans. youngster. But what a run it was for the Central While Igo had doctors’ Springfield team, which went

6-2 at the tournament and Donated Photo made a strong run at becom- ing the first Central Springfield Majors’ squad in 10 years to win the district crown. The team’s All-Star season ended with a 13-0 loss to the West Springfield Americans on Fri- Members of Central Springfield’s Majors’ All-Stars team are, from left, front day night, July 9. row, Evan Smoot, Aden O’Donoghue and Zane Colza; second row, Manager Vicki Right from the start of dis- White, Justin Maranon, Zachary Branca, Ben Davenport, Tyler McDaniel and tricts, the team, under Man- Coach Michael Branca; and, third row, Coach Kevin Byrne, Jordan McIntyre, ager Vicki White, was extra Matthew Bardak, Peter Block, Andrew Trainer and Coach Martin Bardak. Bardak motivated to succeed and play and Block are holding Andrew Igo’s jersey, #4. its best. That incentive came as the result of an illness to permis- and son of Manager Vicki White. “I think it was important for him to be team member Andrew Igo, a sion to On one occasion when a team member there,” said Jeanne Igo, his mom. “He loves shortstop/pitcher recently di- partici- did not have his own game jersey on-hand his baseball buddies.”

agnosed with Ewing’s sar- of Igo Family courtesy Photo pate in for a game, he used Igo’s uniform top in- And Andrew Igo is proud of what his coma, a form of bone and soft Andrew Igo has the look of a All-Stars, stead, with the blessing of teammates, fans teammates accomplished. tissue cancer that has resulted champion after solidly connect- he had and, of course, Igo himself. “They had a real good team chemistry,” in Igo, 13, having to undergo ing bat to ball. missed He missed the Majors’ first tournament he said. “The guys all know each other from chemotherapy treatments at several game as a result of being in the hospital, long ago. We hang out together sometimes Inova Fairfax Hospital. pre-tournament practices due to his hospi- but the Igo clan — his mother Jeanne, his and some of us go to the same school.” “The kids really wanted to play for An- tal stays and, as a result, thought it unfair father Joe and Andrew — received tele- drew,” said White. “They wanted to play to play in any games. He also, naturally, was phone updates of the team’s win over Fort ANDREW IGO HAS HAD to endure hard for him because Andrew couldn’t play not at full strength. Hunt. On another chemo treatments for himself. But when Igo could he would attend and occasion, after get- for four or five day “This was truly a team effort,” said White, watch the Majors’ All-Star practices, and he ting out of the hos- stretches once ev- of her team’s outstanding 6-2 record. “If we also got to most of the games. pital, Andrew Igo “He loves the game of ery two weeks. He had been giving game balls after the games, “He would sit in the dugout and watch got to a game in baseball. He plays very and his family there would have been multiple game balls the entire practice,” said White. “It was time to see the final have received a given. Everyone was selfless and just pretty cool. He was at all our games except inning of a Central hard and is very skilled.” wealth of love and Springfield victory. support from banded together. There was no arguing and the last one. He did not play at all [in — Vicki White bickering. It’s been a long time since a Cen- games] but we let him take some swings McIntyre, the friends and family. tral Springfield Majors’ team went this far during a couple of practices.” team’s shortstop, Friends even at the District 9 tournament.” He also pitched some batting practice to said not being able to compete in the games helped renovate Igo said it was difficult not to play in the the league’s 9-10 All-Stars team. was pretty difficult for Andrew Igo. the Igos’ downstairs basement into a “man All-Star games, but that he loved watching “He’s a treasure, he really is,” said White. “It was sad seeing him sit in the dugout cave” room for Andrew. The basement was the games and being with his teammates. “He loves the game of baseball. He plays because I knew how much he wanted to re-painted, new furniture was added and a “I enjoyed myself because I like baseball very hard and is very skilled. He’s quiet if play,” said McIntyre. “We really wanted to 60-inch television, along with a computer a lot,” he said. “We have really [physically] you don’t know him, but once you get to win the tournament for him. We played real and X-box set, were brought in for the young big players on the team and they were real know him all bets are off. He’s a fun-loving good. I just think we were all dedicated and teenagers’ use. It is there, with friends and motivated to go to states. They said they kid who loves to laugh and giggle.” serious to do well for him. family members, where Andrew Igo spends wanted to win it for me. I didn’t get to watch “He’s very courageous,” said McIntyre, much of his time when he is at home. the championship game [on Friday] be- A BATTLE CRY by his teammates prior to who attended Hayfield Secondary this past “It’s a place for Andrew to entertain and cause I had a little fever.”” each inning in the field during tournament school year with Andrew Igo. “He has this be comfortable,” said Jeanne Igo. It was at about the same time the Majors’ games was to surround the pitching mound illness but would come to every practice and “Andrew is the kindest, nicest, well-man- All-Star team was selected on June 15 that and to exclaim loudly, “1, 2, 3 Team Igo.” was smiling from ear to ear. I never saw nered boy you’ll ever meet,” said Jen Bishop, team members learned of Igo’s diagnosis Sporting the No. 4, Igo’s All-Star game jer- him frown. He’d sit in the dugout and cheer a good family friend of the Igos. “This is a and the likelihood of him not being able to sey was also placed in the team’s dugout as for us. He’d stay until he got tired.” very special family and Andrew is a special play with regularity in the District 9 tour- an inspiration and a reminder of their Even though he could not make all of the boy.” nament. teammate’s struggle. practices or each inning of all the games, Bishop’s daughter, Hannah, has known Igo competed this past spring/summer “We brought the jersey to every game,” Andrew Igo wanted to be with his team- with the Majors’ Mets Central Springfield said Jordan McIntyre, the Majors’ shortstop mates whenever possible. See Cancer, Page 14 12 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ July 15-21, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Trio Takes Their Games to Nebraska Local athletes set to compete at Special Olympics National

Photo courtesy of Virginia Special Olympics Games. Photo courtesy of Long Family

By Rich Sanders Photo courtesy of Sanchez Family The Connection

hree local athletes with as much passion and love for their re- Tspective sports as can be imag- ined will be competing at the Special Olympics 2010 National Games July 18-23 at the University of Nebraska. The trio — Jordann Long of Burke and Jordann Long will participate in Katy Sanchez and David Curtin of Spring- swimming events at next week’s field — are part of Team Virginia Special Special Olympics National Games Olympics. In all, 33 individuals across Vir- in Nebraska. ginia qualified for the National Games. Na- Katy Sanchez, displaying a recent David Curtin is one of six Virginia tionwide, there will be over 2,800 athletes Now, her focus is on nationals in Ne- medal she earned, competed at the Special Olympics golfers who will participating in Nebraska. braska. Latin American Games in Puerto be competing at nationals. Long, 16, will be competing in swim “She’s been talking about it every day,” Rico last February. events at nationals. She has been swimming said Suzanne Long. “She’s so excited. Com- daughter compete. for the past five years within the Virginia peting with other athletes there will be ex- taking lessons and really working hard,” Special Olympics program. She practices citing for her, and meeting other athletes.” said Suzanne Long. “She enjoys it and does SANCHEZ, 22, will be giving it her best with 19 other teammates once a week from Jordann Long, who attends Lake well in it. She likes to compete.” shot at nationals in several track and field November through June at the Burke Braddock Secondary School, will be com- Jordann Long earned a gold medal in the events. The 2006 Hayfield High graduate Racquet and Swim Club in Burke. peting specifically in the 50-freestyle and freestyle event at the 2009 Special Olym- will have a busy week in the corn state par- “She enjoys every aspect of the Special 50-back events, as well as in a relay. “I like pics Virginia Games. In the most recent ticipating in the 100 and 400 running races, Olympics and swimming,” said Suzanne swimming as a team,” she said, of her par- 2010 state games, she garnered a gold the running long jump and the shot put. Long, Jordann’s mother. ticular fondness of relay events. medal in free and a bronze in backstroke. Katy’s father, Joe Sanchez, will be making Jordann Long also is a member of the Old Jordann Long enjoys other sports such as She and her Team Virginia teammates will the trip to Nebraska to watch Katy compete Keene Mill Swim Team that competes soccer, basketball and gymnastics. She has be flying out to Nebraska from Richmond at next week’s games. throughout the summer in the NVSL. Her even taken up equestrian in the past. But International Airport this Saturday. Her “I’m really looking forward to [nation competitions take place on Saturdays and she has a special love of swimming. parents, Suzanne and Jim Long, will be Mondays. “She’s been really focused on swimming, making the trip as well to watch their See Olympians, Page 14 Week in Sports

The Fairfax Stars U12 girls bas- Taylor Murray, Sharon Hull, Kelly Koshuta, ketball team defeated the Arkansas Lindsey Abed, Karlie Cronin, Lauren Turner, Elite on Wednesday, July 7 by a score Jessica Daguilh, Raven Lott, Marta Sniezek, of 63-60 to claim the 2010 U12 girls Leeah Betourd and Stephanie Jones. They AAU Division 1 national champion- were coached by Bob Dix and assistant ship. coach Lauren Arthur. In a total team effort, with every The Stars improved their season-to-date player contributing and some playing record to 62-3, including 35-3 against older through injury, the Stars maintained age group teams. They will conclude their Photo courtesy of Fairf their composure down the stretch to 2010 season by participating in the 2010 claim their third consecutive AAU U.S. Junior Nationals Championship tour- national championship. Five-foot-5- nament in Washington, D.C. July 25-27, inch Taylor Murray scored a team- playing up in the U13 age group. high 22 points as Fairfax held off a late charge by an Elite team that On July 11, the Greater Fairfax never gave up and almost tied the Babe Ruth Boys 13-year-old All-Star

game with 3 seconds left with a long, team won the Virginia District VI Champi- ax Stars three-point shot that went astray. onship. The District VI Tournament took In the past two years, the Stars also place July 9-11 at West Springfield High won the U10 and U11 AAU Div. 1 School in Springfield. Teams from Spring- national championships with most of field, Greater Fairfax and Falls Church/ The AAU Division 1 national champion Fairfax Stars U12 girls’ the same players. This year’s national Annandale competed for a chance to ad- basketball team will be competing at the Junior Nationals in Wash- champions went 7-0 during the tour- vance and compete in the 13-year old Babe ington, D.C. beginning July 25. nament, which took place Rochester, Ruth Virginia State Tournament, set for July Minn. 22-27 in Victoria, near Farmville, Va. pete in the 13-year-old Babe Ruth All-Stars tournament can then advance to the Playing on the team during the sea- At states, teams from all over Virginia will National Regional Tournament beginning Babe Ruth 13-year old All-Stars World son which started in March were: compete for a chance to advance and com- Aug. 5 in North Carolina. Winners of that Series in Texas, beginning Aug. 19.

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From Page 12 Strasburg pitched against the White Sox. “It was amazing,” said Andrew Igo. “He makes Andrew Igo since the two were in kindergarten. batters look silly. He’s fun to watch.” The families have been close ever since. Last week, following another Nationals game he Hannah Bishop came up with the ideal to have attended, Andrew Igo and his family returned home baseball T-shirts made up with the words, “Team Igo” around 11 p.m. Jeanne Igo got a kick watching her across the front, and ` “Ewing’s socoma, You’re Go- son, just prior to bed time, mimicking the pitching ing Down” scripted across the back. motion of Strasburg in front of a mirror. “Hannah said, ‘Mom, we need to order shirts,’” Jeanne Igo said Andrew, a rising eighth grader, will said Jen Bishop. “We ordered 50 T-shirts and they likely not attend Hayfield Secondary this fall. The went fast.” plan is for him to be home schooled through a Fairfax Throughout the tournament, the Majors’ ball play- County school program. ers sported the T-shirts during pre-game warm-ups. Jeanne Igo, whose family resides in the Island Andrew Igo is a Washington Nationals fan and re- Creek area of Alexandria off of Beulah Road, is un- ceived a huge thrill one day when he was visited in certain what lies ahead for her family. the hospital by Nationals players Ryan Zimmerman “I think the future’s up to God at this point,” said 11705 Amkin Drive, Clifton • $799,000 • Open Sunday 1-4 and Matt Capps. Jeanne Igo, who with her family attends St. Raymond Courtney Sebastian, Jobin, 703-932-0654 “I had just woke up from anesthesia,” he said. “My Catholic Church in Springfield. “Our friends and fam- ily have been incredibly supportive and helpful in When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this mom woke me up and said the Nats [players] were Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit here. My eyes got real big. They gave me their auto- whatever they’ve done, from getting a cleaning ser- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click the Real Estate links on the right side. graphs and a T-shirt. Ryan Zimmerman was real nice vice to getting things that will keep Andrew occu- Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. and he knew a lot about baseball.” pied.” Andrew Igo’s favorite all-time baseball player is Andrew Igo, who first underwent testing in March, Springfield has handled his condition as good as could be ex- 7112 Freshaire Dr...... $439,000...... Sun 1-4...... Karen Brown ...... Weichert...... 703-644-1364 pitching great Nolan Ryan, whom he has learned 6825 Bluecurl Cir...... $599,500...... Sun 1-5...... Steve Childress ...... Long & Foster...... 703-981-3277 about through his grandmother’s re-collections. His pected. favorite player on the Nationals is pitching sensa- “He’s had a great attitude and hasn’t really shown Alexandria/Kingstowne tion Stephen Strasburg, a fastballer like the great any signs of depression,” said Jeanne Igo. “He’s 7333 Crestleigh Cir...... $379,950...... Sun 1-4PM...... Tom & Cindy and Associates...Long & Foster...... 703-822-0207 6173 Castletown Way...... $391,950...... Sun 1-4PM...... Tom & Cindy and Associates... Long & Foster...... 703-822-0207 Ryan. Recently, Andrew went to a game in which shown spirit. The nurses think he’s fabulous.” Annandale 4605 Willow Run Dr...... $819,000...... Sun 1-5...... Louise Novak...... Weichert...... 703-994-9438 Ft. Belvoir Olympians Nebraska-Bound 6923 Inlet Cove Dr...... $449,900...... Sun 1-4PM...... Tom & Cindy and Associates...Long & Foster...... 703-822-0207 Fairfax Station From Page 13 For Curtin, swinging a golf club has been a part of 11005 Highridge St...... $599,000...... Sun 1-4...... Sherril Fischer...... Long & Foster...... 703-284-9452 his life since he was old enough to stand up. Of course, 6006 Captain Marr Ct...... $599,900...... Sun 1-4...... Betty Barthle ...... Long & Foster...... 703-425-4466 8018 Oak Bridge La...... $649,000...... Sat 1-4 ...... Augustine Kim...... Ko-Am...... 703-642-3705 als],” said Katy Sanchez, whose favorite sport is when he was a young boy playing in his back yard, 6803 Old Stone Fence Rd...... $799,000...... Sun 1-4...... Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster...... 703-425-8000 actually basketball. “My favorite part will be meet- he used a plastic club and ball. 8141 Rondelay La...... $1,045,000.....Sun1-4...... Kathy Worek...... RE/MAX...... 703-401-4376 ing new people from all over the United States.” For the past 12 years, Curtin, 23, has been playing 7906 Frost Crystal Ct...... $1,685,000.....Sun 1-4...... Monica Adams...... RE/MAX...... 703-434-9400 7900 Frost Crystal Ct...... $1,700,000.....Sun 1-4...... Robert Walters...... Long & Foster...... 703-401-5874 At the Special Olympics Virginia Games, Katy in competitions through the Special Olympics. A life- 8029 Eddy Bend Tr...... $1,895,000.....Sun 1-4...... Pat Fales Associates...... RE/MAX...... 703-503-4365 Sanchez finished third in the pentathlon — an event long Springfield resident, he will be taking his golf game to nationals next week. Clifton that combines an athlete’s achievements in running 5589 Rockpointe Dr...... $649,000...... Sun 1-4...... Ron Fowler...... Weichert...... 703-598-0511 long jump, high jump, shot put, the 400 and 100. “It’s exciting and overwhelming at the same time,” 11705 Amkin Dr...... $799,000...... Sun 1-4...... Courtney Sebastian...... Jobin...... 703-932-0654 As far as her love of basketball, Katy Sanchez said Curtin, of competing against other Special Olym- 6801 Tepper Dr...... $849,000...... Sun 1-4...... Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster...... 703-425-8000 6701 Newman Rd...... $924,950...... Sun 1-4...... Linda Kessler ...... Long & Foster...... 703-573-2600 played the sport as a girl within the Catholic Youth pians from around the country. “I’ll play some golf, 12201 Clifton Spring Dr...... $949,500...... Sun 1-4...... Deborah Gorham...... Long & Foster...... 703-581-9005 Organization (CYO). She enjoys hoops so much be- meet new people and make new friends.” cause of the team play involved. Curtin, who has been involved with Special Olym- Burke 5947 Heritage Square Dr...... $310,000...... Sun 12-4...... Lola LeCraw...... Weichert...... 703-354-7200 “I like the sportsmanship in basketball and play- pics since he was a child, is a graduate of Edison High 5655 Mount Burnside Way...... $464,900...... Sun 1-4...... Barb White Adkins...... RE/MAX...... 703-339-4500 ing together,” she said. “I always played basketball.” as well as from the Pulley Career Center, where he 6206 Erman Ct...... $474,950...... Sun 1-4...... Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert...... 703-862-8808 In recent years, Katy Sanchez got involved with earned a certificate of completion. Currently, he is in 5216 Dunnleigh Dr...... $569,900...... Sun 1-4...... Tonya Nelson...... Weichert...... 703-975-1570 10718 Oakenshaw Ct...... $575,000...... Sun 1-4...... Catie Morales...... Long & Foster...... 703-278-9313 track and field when one of her basketball coaches training with the Transportation Security Adminis- 9477 Harrowhill La...... $749,000...... Sun 2-5...... Lise Courtney Howe...... Coldwell Banker...... 202-362-5800 recommended she give it a try. tration (TSA) and will likely work at Reagan National Airport in time. Fairfax She has been a part of the Special Olympics for 4210H Mozart Brigade La...... $270,000...... Sun 1-4...... Gwendolyn Gonzalez...... Golston...... 703-880-3143 four years and loves the camaraderie and friendships He has always loved athletics. In past years, he has 3963 Collis Oak Ct...... $379,900...... Sun 1-4...... Anita Mason...... Weichert...... 703-627-6624 she has built through the program. competed in both swimming and track and field. In 3144 Cantrell La...... $449,000...... Sun 2-4...... Phil Bolin...... RE/MAX...... 703-824-4800 3905 Egan Dr...... $449,999...... Sat 1-4, Sun 2-5...Esther Allen...... RE/MAX...... 703-802-2850 “It’s a wonderful program and has opened so many the fall, he enjoys playing softball. 10725 Norman Ave...... $480,000...... Sun 1-4...... Ron Fowler...... Weichert...... 703-598-0511 doors for her,” said Susan Sanchez, Katy’s mom and Curtin, who has raised some of his financial sup- 4025 Royal Lytham Dr...... $509,990...... Sun 1-4...... Teji Manalel...... Ikon...... 703-564-9901 a special education teacher at Mark Twain Elemen- port for his trip to Nebraska through the help of fam- 9816 Hampton La...... $515,000...... Sun 1-4...... Ann Wilson...... RE/MAX...... 703-373-5000 4704 Carterwood Dr...... $579,888...... Sun 12-4...... Anita Sharma...... Long & Foster...... 703-873-3500 tary. ily, friends and the local church, earned a gold medal 3213 Amberley La...... $630,000...... Sun 1-4...... Hyder Ali Lakhani...... Jobin...... 703-385-9410 Standing 5-foot-2, Katy Sanchez participated in in golf at the Special Olympics Virginia Games in 6022 Berwynd Ct...... $699,900...... Sun 1-4...... Fran Rudd...... ERA...... 703-980-2572 3713 Broadrun Dr...... $729,000...... Sun 1-4...... Pat Stack...... Weichert...... 703-597-9373 the Latin America Games this past February in Puerto November 2009. 3775 Center Way ...... $815,000...... Sat 1-4 ...... Olga Aste ...... Century 21 ...... 703-624-4199 Rico. There, she competed in the triathlon — a toll- Curtin and his Special Olympics teammates prac- 3775 Center Way ...... $815,000...... Sun 1-4...... Diana LeFrancois...... Century 21 ...... 703-930-6682 tice with a golf pro at Burke Lake Park. He plays lo- 9125 Briarwood Farms Ct...... $824,900...... Sun 1-4...... Rowena Poingue...... Northern Va. Homes .. 703-255-2900 ing event that combined swimming (200-meters), 3827 Farr Oak Cir...... $844,900...... Sun 1-4...... Keith Harris...... Samson...... 703-395-6601 bicycling (12 miles) and running (3 miles). She fin- cally in Special Olympics golf outings at such courses ished third in her division to earn a bronze medal. as Fairfax National and Bristow Manor as well as at To add your Realtor represented Open Away from the athletic venues, Katy Sanchez Prince William Golf Course. spends time working at Hayfield Animal Hospital, In all, six golfers from Virginia, including David House to these weekly listings, please call off of Telegraph Road. During high school, she stud- Curtin, will be participating at nationals. Chris Curtin, Erin Peck at 703-778-9449 ied animal science and eventually went to dog David’s dad, will coach the Virginia golfers in Ne- or E-Mail the info to grooming school in Dumfries, which she recently braska. completed. David Curtin competed in a national golf event a [email protected] Katy Sanchez has three dogs — Rudy, a border couple years ago and said that experience should help All listings due by Tuesday at 3 pm. collie; Mattie, a beagle; and Serena, a mixed border him next week. collie. She loves her dogs. “I won’t be that nervous,” he said. 14 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ July 15-21, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community Liberty with- out learning is always in peril, and learning with- out liberty is always in vain.

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From Page 3 than in the other one,” Freund said. “It makes it so much brighter and more inviting.” for business. One of the biggest differences, other After the exterior was finished, the contractor than the physical space of the library is the enhance- added the final piece to the building in an effort to ment of the library’s Internet capabilities. The old honor the library’s namesake, Richard Byrd. Accord- building had just 18 computers, while the new facil- ing to Mulrenan, Connecticut artist John Thew made ity boasts 24, all of which are Internet accessible. a weathervane that is an accurate replica of the Ford The new building will also have free wireless Internet, Tri-Motor airplane that Byrd flew over the South Pole along with more seating space for people with during his exploration of Antarctica. The laptops. weathervane was then put on top of the dome on a “The added computers are very good for us be- newly constructed rotunda that customer will walk Assembly of God Episcopal cause we live in a community where many people in to upon entrance. Harvest Church…703-971-7070 St. Christopher’s Episcopal…703-451-1088 Word of Life Assembly of God…703-941-2312 do not have computers or have the Internet at home,” “[Thew] actually met Admiral Byrd in the 1950s, Evangelical Covenant Baha’i Faith Freund said. “It will be a definite improvement.” so he insisted on making it historically-accurate,” Community Covenant Church…703-455-4150 Freund said. Baha’is of Fairfax County Southwest… The library will also now have a group study room, Jewish Though the library’s opening is in a week, con- 703-912-1719 which can be booked by calling, and a large quiet Congregation Adat Reyim…703-569-7577 tractors are still putting the finishing touches on the Baptist study room that has several desks and is separated Ohev Yisrael Messianic Congregation... from the rest of the library. The periodicals section, interior while Freund and staff tie up loose ends with Community of Faith Tabernacle…703-455-4594 703-550-0888 Freund said, was moved closer to the quiet study last-minute organization of books and desks. The Fellowship Baptist Church…703-569-5151 Jehovah’s Witness First Baptist Church-Hayfield…703-971-7077 room in the new facility so that people taking them hard work is mostly complete, however, and Freund Springfield North Congregation…703-971-2936 off the shelves will not have to walk far to examine cannot help but look forward to welcoming the com- First Baptist Church-Springfield…703-451-1500 Lutheran them. The children’s section was also expanded, as munity to FCPL’s newest digs. Franconia Baptist Church…703-971-4475 Prince of Peace Lutheran…703-451-5855 couches and child-friendly desks were installed. “It’s going to be a more inviting space for people South Run Baptist Church…703-455-4521 St. John’s Lutheran Church…703-971-2210 to come and read or meet,” Freund said. “The com- Westwood Baptist Church…703-451-5120 munity is going to be very pleased with it. It is beau- St. Mark’s Lutheran Church…703-451-4331 THE FAIRFAX COUNTY Department of Public Bible tiful.” Immanual Lutheran Church…703-549-0155 Works and Environmental Services oversaw the de- Immanuel Bible Church…703-941-4124 sign and construction of the building’s interior so Methodist Catholic that the facility could incorporate environmentally Messiah United Methodist Church…703-569-9862 St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church…703-451-8576 friendly design features. The library was built to be Springfield United Methodist...703-451-2375 Celebrate the Reopening Christian Science certified under the U.S. Green Building Council’s St. John’s United Methodist…703-256-6655 The newly renovated Richard Byrd Library will of- First Church of Christ, Scientist… Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design pro- Sydenstricker United Methodist…703-451-8223 gram, and has many unique features such as ficially reopen to the public Thursday, July 22 with 703-866-4325 children’s activities and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Non-Denominational countertops made of recycled Tide laundry detergent Bob Brown Puppets will perform at 3:30 p.m. and Church of Christ bottles and flaxseed linoleum. The building was also Caribbean duo Cantaré will lead a rainforest program Central Christian Church…703-971-0277 Love International Church…703-354-3608 designed to allow the greatest amount of natural light at 7 p.m. The ribbon-cutting will start at 6 p.m., and Springfield Church of Christ…703-451-4011 New Life Open Bible Church…703-922-7577 Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (D-At New World Unity Church…703-690-7925 possible in, thereby reducing the need to have lights Large), Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee), Library Direc- Church of Jesus Christ on. tor Edwin Clay and others will speak. of Latter Day Saints International Calvary Church…703-912-1378 “The natural light in the building is much better Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints… Presbyterian Calendar 703-451-0631 Grace Presbyterian Church…703-451-2900 Disciples of Christ Harvester Presbyterian Church…703-455-7800 From Page 11 Accotink Park: 7500 Accotink Park Va. 20124 on a DVD. Springfield Christian Church…703-354-4994 Kirkwood Presbyterian Church…703-451-5320 Road, Springfield. Summer pops. www.cliftonfilmfest.com or Burke. Practice the art of stage Free. 703-324-7469 or [email protected]. combat in this workshop presented www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-778-9418 by The Sterling Swordplayers. Age performances. 12-18. 703-978-5600. Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4-7 SATURDAY/JULY 24 p.m. at Kingstowne Town Center, Burke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.- 5955 Kingstowne Center, Alexandria. 12 p.m. at 5671 Roberts Find us on Facebook and become a fan! FRIDAY/JULY 23 Clifton Film Festival. 8 p.m. in the Parkway, Burke. The NOVA Annandale Symphony Clifton Town Park, Clifton. Mail Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 www.Facebook.com/connectionnewspapers Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Lake submissions to P.O. Box 77 Clifton, a.m. Kings Park Library. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ July 15-21, 2010 ❖ 15 Community Viewpoints How did you Swimming Success handle the hot July 11 South Run Swim-a-Thon weather? sees record turnout.

wo years ago, 8-year-old Bryce Sturtz convinced his grand- mother, Barbara, to donate $1 for every lap he swam at Tduring the inaugural swim-a-thon at South Run, which raised money for “Life with Cancer.” One hundred fifty laps later, Sturtz had done well for the cause. Two years later, on July 11, Sturtz didn’t get his grandmother to donate quite as much. Instead, the 10-year old stepped up his perfor- mance. Sturtz swam 200 laps Sunday, the highest total of the day, according to event organizer Blake Murphy. Sturtz, who attends Sangster Elemen- “It’s miserable when the a/c in tary School, said his goal was to swim 200 laps and he was “very” tired your office goes off because of how when he finished. His younger sister, Bailey, swam 132 laps. hot it is, but we’re grateful when Murphy, a 16-year-old rising junior at Lake Braddock Secondary, we do have a/c.”

helped organize the event, which is in its third year. He said the swim- Photo by Fallan Plivelich a-thon had a record turnout and continues to generate more money each year. “At one point the whole pool was filled up with people swimming laps,” he said. “A lot of parents on our team are afflicted with cancer. Craig Sterbutzel They do the same jobs as everybody else, like timers and working the concession stand, and our team is always looking for a way to give back. We thought this would be a good way to give back, especially because a lot of the parents who have cancer on this team use Life with Cancer centers.” Murphy said the Sturtz family was the top contributor. /The Connection “They were swimming for the whole time,” Murphy said. “They didn’t even take a break. It was crazy.” The swim-at-thon also generated money toward a saltwater fish tank for the club. “I probably would wear blue Bryce Sturtz’s father, Jet, spoke highly of “Life with Cancer.” jeans, a T-shirt and drink water.” “Life with Cancer’ does great things for people that get cancer and Scott Adolph don’t have any idea how to deal with it,” he said. “It helps them and South Run swim-a-thon organizer Blake Murphy, right, — Kelly Carlin their families. Cancer really hits the emotional side, too. There’s the stands with 10-year-old Bryce Sturtz, who swam 200 medical and the emotional side. The counseling they provide, the sup- laps to help raise money for Life with Cancer on July 11. port services, the access to medical care, they do it all.”

The following students from pel graduated magna cum laude Springfield Man Pleads Guilty Springfield graduated from the with a bachelor of science degree University of Mary Washington on in business administration; Molly She told police she looked back and saw the man May 8: Alessandra Maria Naich Lynn McCluskey received a Charge with two crimes. graduated cum laude with a bach- bachelor of science degree in psy- walking toward the Barrett House. elor of arts degree in historical chology; Rachel Anne Springfield man has pleaded guilty to as The woman then ran to Furnace Road and flagged preservation; Alexandra Nicole Vetterlein received a bachelor of saulting a 52-year-old woman in Lorton. He down a citizen who took her to the hospital. She’d Weishar received a arts degree in En- A bachelor of arts de- glish; Rocio is Milan Boda, 40, of the 8200 block of Burn- sustained a broken nose, broken finger, sprain to her gree in theater; Vaneza ing Forest Court. wrist, split lip, cut to the cheek, black eye and severe Bradley Pierce College Notes Velasquez Fairfax County Police Det. Jeremy Hinson, with the swelling of the face. The detective observed these Efford graduated Sotomayor re- Sex Crimes Squad of the Criminal Investigations injuries. magna cum laude ceived a bachelor of Bureau explained the case against him in an Oct. Hinson later learned from sex crimes Det. Steve with a bachelor of arts degree in science degree in biology; Sarah English and creative writing; Brett Elizabeth Harpine graduated 29, 2009 affidavit for a warrant to search Boda’s car. Wallace that two concerned citizens saw someone Lynch Nickley received a bach- magna cum laude with a bachelor He wrote that, on Oct. 26, 2009, he interviewed walking to a vehicle parked at Barrett House from elor of science degree in business of arts degree in political science; the victim in the hospital after police received a re- the path area where the alleged assault occurred. administration; Brian Christo- Shauna A. Youtzy received a port of an assault, earlier that day, on a path near pher Young received a bachelor bachelor of science degree in busi- The two also told a detective Edwards that, while of science degree in business ad- ness administration and Tatiana Lorton and Furnace roads in Lorton. walking near that building, they’d seen a white man ministration; Cassandra Lynn Ramallo received a bachelor of Hinson referred to the woman as Jane Doe, stat- wearing a brown coat come out of the woods near Stewart received a bachelor of sci- science degree in psychology. ing she told him that, while walking the path, she Barrett House. ence degree in psychology; Chad Allen Messer received a master John Locke of Springfield has heard someone running toward her from behind. They watched him get into a car and noted his of business administration; been recognized for superior aca- “She was then grabbed from behind [and] turned to license-tag number. Then, continuing on their walk, Chelsea Moore received a bach- demic achievement and leadership challenge the person,” he wrote. She described him they discovered a pair of women’s prescription sun- elor of science degree in biology; potential at the United States as a white man in a brown coat. glasses on the ground. They later encountered David Nathan Moore received a Coast Guard Academy. Locke, who bachelor of arts degree in interna- attends West Springfield High When she turned to walk away, wrote the detec- Edwards, told him what they’d seen and gave him tional affairs; Genevieve School, has accepted an appoint- tive, she “was hit from behind and driven to the the sunglasses. A check with the Virginia DMV led Katherine Coleman received a ment to attend the Coast Guard ground in a grassy area next to the path. The man them to Boda’s home. bachelor of science degree in psy- Academy and will be sworn-in as a began assaulting her by hitting her in the head and The victim later identified Boda from a photo chology; Jennifer C. Gorham member of the Class of 2014 on graduated cum laude with a bach- June 28. Locke is the son of John face. Doe tried to get up several times, but was lineup as the man who’d attacked her, and police elor of science degree in business and Marta Locke, and grandson of pushed to the ground repeatedly and told to stay arrested him at his home, charging him with abduc- administration; Lindsay Renee Frank and Pat Locke (deceased) down, as the man continued to hit her.” tion and malicious wounding. He appeared May 25 D’Adamo received a master of sci- from Dallas, Texas, and John and Hinson wrote that she tried to fight back and in Circuit Court and entered his guilty pleas. Judge ence degree in elementary Midge Williams from Oak Harbor, education; Mark Stephen Com- Ohio. scratched her assailant’s face. However, the assault Michael Devine then set his sentencing for Aug. 20. continued until she eventually escaped and ran away. — Bonnie Hobbs

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