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Snowed in Downs in Emergency Personnel Work Around Funding Clock to Respond to Large Snowfall Chantilly ❖ Fair Oaks ❖ Fair Lakes ❖ Oak Hill NORTHERN EDITION FEB. 11-17, 2010 “Buried” 25 CENTS Newsstand Price Volume XXIV, NO. 6 Ups and Snowed In Downs in Emergency personnel work around Funding clock to respond to large snowfall. By Julia O’Donoghue had not recovered from the first Centre View storm, let alone been able to pre- School board pare for second wave of harsh con- lays out budget. he Virginia Department of ditions. Parts of West Springfield, TTransportation expected McLean, Great Falls, Clifton and By Julia O’Donoghue to remove 500,000 tons of Kings Park West remained totally Centre View snow from Northern Virginia roads unplowed and, in some cases, this week, and that was before without power four days after first weather teams started calling for storm and less than 24 hours be- tarting next year, it seems al- a second storm to hit the region fore the second storm was sched- most certain that Fairfax S this week. uled to arrive, according to local County students will miss Parts of Fairfax County received elected officials. out on elementary band and as much as 34 inches of snow dur- “If we get [another] 20 inches strings programs and have to pay ing the initial of snow, that is a fee to play high school sports. storm that started going to be a huge The Fairfax County School Friday, Feb. 5. A “Salt could be a problem. I think Board voted on its initial budget few days later, lo- the next couple of request to the Board of Supervi- cal emergency re- challenge during days are going to sors at a Feb. 4 meeting, laying out sponders were be harder than those programs it intends to ask the next storm.” bracing for a sec- the last couple of the county to fund and those it will ond wave of win- — Joan Morris, days,” said Super- reluctantly agree to cut at this Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/Centre View ter weather, ex- Virginia Department visor John Foust early stage. pected to bring as (D-Dranesville), Despite robust lobbying efforts of Transportation much as 10 to 20 whose neighbor- from the community, the school Snow, Snow Go Away ... inches of addi- hood street in board has not included the el- This partially buried stop sign seems to contain a mes- tional snow on Tuesday, Feb. 9. McLean still had not been plowed ementary school band and strings sage to the weatherman from weary residents tired of A few Fairfax neighborhoods See Board Submits, Page 2 this winter’s deluge of snow. See After Major, Page 3 Two Firefighters Injured in Apartment Fire By Bonnie Hobbs engines and three EMS units re- cony of a third floor apartment. ❖ Have chimneys cleaned and prevent embers from flying or logs Centre View sponded from the Fair Oaks, According to fire investigators, it inspected, once a year, by a li- from rolling out. Chantilly and Fairfax Center fire was accidental and was caused by censed professional. ❖ When clearing ashes from the wo firefighters were in- stations, along with Centreville’s improper disposal of fireplace ❖ A spark arrestor across the top fireplace, be sure to put them into Tjured Monday night while Station 17, and the Frying Pan, ashes. of a chimney will prevent sparks a metal container with a lid — fighting an apartment fire Oakton and City of Fairfax sta- The fire department urges resi- from igniting a roof. never into a cardboard box or pa- at 4224 Hunt Club Circle in Fair tions. The flames quickly spread dents to clear snow away from fire ❖ Use the proper fuel (seasoned per bag, because these items can Oaks. The blaze also displaced 20 into the attic and roof, and it took hydrants in their neighborhoods. hardwood, pellets and gas/pro- easily catch fire from smoldering people from 16 apartments there. firefighters approximately 40 min- Officials recommend asking neigh- pane) for the type of chimney sys- embers. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue utes to bring the fire under con- bors to adopt a fire hydrant and tem. Never use gasoline, kerosene ❖ Follow manufacturer’s in- Department units responded to trol. then clear snow and ice away from or other flammable liquids to start structions carefully. Many non-ma- that location, around 6 p.m., with Two firefighters were hurt when all hydrants so they’re easily vis- a fire. sonry fireplace/chimney units the snow, ice and dangerous road the third-floor roof collapsed, ible in the event of a fire. ❖ Fireplaces should have a have limitations on the amount of conditions making matters even causing one firefighter to fall from Residents also are reminded that sturdy screen across the front to heat they can safely withstand. more challenging, since they had a burning balcony on the top floor parking is prohibited within 15 to locate fire hydrants that had to the snowy ground below. feet of a fire hydrant located along been covered up by the recent The other injured firefighter suf- the curb line or edge of any public Requested in home 2-11-10 home in Requested snow. fered from smoke inhalation when or private roadway. No special material. sensitive Time Upon arrival, firefighters en- his mask was partially dislodged. curb marking is required for en- Postmaster: Attention countered heavy fire showing from Both injuries were non-life threat- forcement. Residents should also PERMIT #322 PERMIT the top floor of the three-story, ening. keep their driveways and walks MD Easton, garden apartment. The Incident Additionally, one resident was clear so firefighters and medics PAID U.S. Postage U.S. Commander struck a second transported to Inova Fairfax Hos- may reach their houses, if need be. STD PRSRT alarm, bringing more than 60 pital with non-life threatening in- The following fireplace safety firefighters to the scene. Eight fire juries. The blaze began on the bal- tips are also offered: www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View North ❖ Febuary 11-17, 2010 ❖ 1 “I consider service the main product, and News my fee the byproduct, of a job well done. I believe that you have the right to hear the truth about your transaction, instead of School Board Submits Budget pure sales talk. I contend that the proper From Page 1 likely Fairfax will give the school According to county officials, role of a real estate professional is system an extra $81 million, es- $81 million is equal to approxi- to disclose, advise and educate, not program in next year’s budget. pecially when other county agen- mately four cents per $100 of as- School board members also seem cies and departments are seeing sessed property value this year. merely persuade.” willing to go ahead with eliminat- cuts in their funding. Some supervisors questioned For more information on our team ing full-day kindergarten from all “I think trying to provide an ex- whether the school board had re- but a handful of schools that cur- approach, please visit our Web site at tra $81 million in funding would ally made all the cuts it could, par- rently offer it. be extremely difficult to do in this ticularly when it came to central www.seln4u.com. We think you will be There will be new student fees economic climate. Our board has administration staff. impressed. to participate in high school ath- to be sensitive to taxpayers who “Until the school system looks at letics and to take Advanced Place- are struggling to pay their mort- their administrative costs, I think ment and International Baccalau- gages and stay in their homes, ” this school board will be hard reate tests. The school board is said Fairfax County Chairman pressed to spend an additional $81 CERTIFIED moving forward with a plan to Sharon Bulova (D- At-large.) million on the school system,” said Experience… DISTRESSED PROPERTY eliminate Pimmit Hills Alternative Fairfax County already allocates Supervisor Patrick Herrity (R- EXPERT© the Difference! High School and two academic more than half of its general fund- Springfield). See Complete School Information and programs in elementary schools ing to the public school system When compared to Dale’s bud- VIRTUAL TOUR at www.seln4u.com with large populations of poor stu- annually. Since the residential real get proposal, the school board did dents. estate tax generates most of the vote to reduce spending on cen- DISCOVER THE DISTINCT ADVANTAGE! Though the school board can county revenue, an increase in tral administration functions by restore such programs after the schools funding would most likely $900,000 in order to fund other $899,900 $649,900 VIRGINIA LITTLE supervisors approve the public correspond to an increase in real RUN ROCKY school money transfer in the late property tax rate for homeowners. See Next Stop, Page 7 Award- RUN Winning spring, it is unlikely board mem- Tipco Model Screened bers will have the luxury of restor- Home! Over ing funding to programs cut this Fairfax Schools Budget So Far … 7,000 s.f. of porch. luxury. $300K of custom features. 4 early on in the budget process. FP’s. FR w/Soaring 18' ceiling. Sumptu- Cul-de-sac. Side to common “We are going to be fighting for The Fairfax County School The school board voted to put ous mn lvl mstr suite w/access to deck. Board took its first pass at its op- the following programs and cuts MBA w/Italian marble floor, bidet & area. Gourmet kitchen. Luxury any money we can get,” said jetted soak tub. Gourmet Kit & Brkfst master suite. Workshop. School Board member Stu Gibson erating budget for the 2010-2011 into the budget: rm.
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