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Photo By Justin Fanizzi/The Connection By Justin Photo online at www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comFebruary 25-March 3, 2010 ❖ Volume XXIV, Number 8 Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ February 25 - March 3, 2010 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ February 25 - March 3, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Laurel Hill/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] County Releases Proposed Budget

Great Falls Proposal includes cuts to police, schools, libraries, -6.18% $962,276 recreation, and virtually everything else.

By Julia O’Donoghue In addition to students, the Sherwood Reston The Connection Hall staff has also seen more adults with -3.09% McLean $348,467 -7.29% limited Internet access using the library’s Herndon $737,635 hristine Niemann likes to check- computers, said branch manager Denise -5.15% Vienna $375,580 -5.25% out workbooks, nonfiction and Morgan. $551,242 Cmysteries from the Sherwood “I have seen more and more people in Chantilly kton Hall Regional Library. But she here applying for jobs. Lots of compa- -6.46% -4.8 also has more unusual reasons for visiting nies require that you apply online $366,932 $603 ls Churchhh the Mount Vernon facility at least once ev- now,” said Morgan. 7.08% ery couple of weeks. Climbing Fairfax 350,281 Niemann likes to shop to over 5 Centreville -5.13% online on the computers “I think lots of people percent -7.27% $398,597 dale at the library. last summer, $312,426 -5.65% $351,907 Niemann, who was are using the library Fairfax browsing Zappos.com County’s unem- Clifton BurkeB for shoes one recent af- to try and find jobs.” ployment rate -6.03% -3.39% ternoon, understands reached its highest $616,034 $367,487$ 7 — Supervisor Gerry Hyland Springfield why the Fairfax County (D-Mount Vernon) point of the last three -4.99% executive Anthony Grif- decades during 2009. Fairfax $343,826 fin has proposed cutting The latest numbers Station Alexandria back on library branch hours, given Fairfax’s suggest Fairfax currently has about 27,100 -3.89% -6.27% $582,797 $358,104 budget shortfall next year of more than unemployed residents, a 34 percent in- $250 million. crease over the number of unemployed In tough times, Niemann knows library people living the county at the same time patrons like her will be able to adjust to the last year. By the Numbers Lorton cuts. But Niemann worries about people In previous recessions during the 1990s -7.75% The value of residential prop- $309,850 who may be relying on the library, particu- and 2001, Fairfax’s unemployment never erty, as calculated by Fairfax larly its computers, for more pressing mat- got above four percent. Given that economic County for tax purposes, declined ters. climate, Supervisor Gerry Hyland (D-Mount an average of 5.5 percent across the “[A cut to library hours] is not the worst Vernon) seemed skeptical of Griffin’s rec- county, but still varied significantly from thing except for what it does to all the kids ommendation to reduce library hours and community to community. The numbers who come here after school because they services next year, even during a difficult in red represent the average home don’t have internet access at home,” said See Griffin, Page 14 values for 2010. Niemann. Map by Laurence Foong Mason Neck Park To Remain Open

go hand-in-hand,” Waugh said. “But we also “The negative economic impact of lost General Assembly rejects governor’s wanted to space them out geographically, revenue to area businesses and lost sales proposal to close Mason Neck State Park. so we chose parks in different areas of the tax and income tax payments to the Com- state.” monwealth is five times greater than the Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) and other $101,904 the Virginia Department of Con- By Justin Fanizzi result,” Supervisor Gerry Hyland (D-Mount area politicians argued that the closures servation and Recreation estimates the state The Connection Vernon) said. “Citizens rallied to support would negatively impact an area whose will save by closing the park,” Connolly said. keeping it open and the General Assembly economy is Del. Scott he House of Delegates and the State has listened to the communities directly growing. Surovell (D- TSenate have rejected Gov. Bob affected.” Connolly esti- “Closing this park only puts 44) also la- McDonnell’s (R) proposal to close According to Virginia Department of Con- mated that the mented the Mason Neck State Park in an attempt to servation and Recreation Spokesman Gary 88,000 visitors additional pressure on our possible loss of close the state’s $2 billion budget shortfall. Waugh, the parks were targeted for closure to the Mason the park’s rec- The park, located in Lorton, was one of in an attempt to save $101,904. Waugh said Neck State Park overbooked county and regional reational op- five parks statewide that the governor tar- that the five parks, which also include last year spent parks.” portunities. geted for closure in his latest budget pro- Caledon Natural Area in King George more than Surovell said posal. While McDonnell believed that clos- County, False Cape State Park in Virginia $500,000 at lo- — Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) that he bikes ing the 1,800-acre park would save the state Beach, Twin Lakes State Park in Prince Ed- cal businesses, every week- maintenance and personnel costs, the ward County and Staunton River Battlefield which he said end through House and Senate both presented their pro- Park in Halifax and Charlotte counties, were generated $27,500 in state sales tax rev- Mason Neck State Park with the Mount posed budgets Sunday, Feb. 21, and closure chosen based on attendance, revenue enue. As a result, he said, closing the park Vernon “Over the Hill” Cycling team and of the parks was not included. stream and geographic location. would not only cost the state admission fees, has also rented the park gazebo for group “It appears that Mason Neck State Park “The parks were chosen based on atten- but also hundreds of thousands more in tax will not be closed and I’m thrilled with the dance and revenue stream, which obviously revenue. See Mason Neck, Page 12 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ February 25 - March 3, 2010 ❖ 3 News Monopoly Barons Play for High Stakes

Annual Monopoly “We had a lot of fun, a lot Tournament benefits of laughter, and I met a Habitat for Humanity. lot of good people.” — Aubrey Pruitt, tournament By Justin Fanizzi champion The Connection ing a $25 entry fee for all players, and by ubrey Pruitt and his fellow ty- recruiting sponsors for the event itself. Ac- coons sat hunched over tables cording to Kowalski, he and Borelli offered ASaturday, Feb. 20, clenching fist- local businesses the chance to sponsor any fuls of money and lording over of the tables in the first two rounds for $250 the most prime real estate. They made mil- and the final table for $500. This year, the lions at each other’s expense and managed, final table was sponsored by Lorton-based for the most part, to stay out of jail while Commonwealth Cooling and Heating, doing it. owned by Brian Johnson. These entrepreneurs were not hedge fund “I contacted Ron after getting something managers or Wall Street bankers, however, in the mail looking for sponsors, and he told they were the participants of the third an- me I had the opportunity to sponsor the last nual Monopoly Tournament hosted by table and I jumped on it,” Johnson said. “My Lorton-based real estate group Ron & Su- business is in Lorton, and this is my neigh- san Associates. The event, which took place borhood, so I figured it’d be a great thing at the Glory Days Grill in Lorton, raised Tournament champion Aubrey Pruitt and third place finisher Uzair to support. Not to mention that it’s very fun, $3,500 for Habitat for Humanity, a record Saeed exchange money with Habitat for Humanity representative too.” for the tournament. Meredith Magwire, who served as the final table’s banker. Pruitt, 26, won this year’s tournament “Everyone had so much fun,” said Susan after placing third last year. Pruitt lives in Borelli, co-owner of Ron & Susan Associ- decided to switch to Habitat because they get it because it works so well with our busi- Greensboro, N.C., but has made the trip up ates. “It was a little more work [raising felt a clear connection between the game ness.” to Lorton for the last two years for the tour- money] this year because of the tragedy in and their industry. In addition, Kowalski and The tournament drew 48 players, 11 of nament, saying that he would never miss Haiti and the economy, but we actually Borelli felt that partnering with Habitat’s whom were walk-ins. The tournament con- the chance to battle on the Monopoly board. made more money for Habitat [for Human- Northern Virginia branch would allow them sisted of three timed rounds on 12 tables “I’m a competitor, so I’m always in it to ity] this year.” to build a lasting relationship with the or- with two winners from each table compet- win it,” Pruitt said. “It was a lot of fun, According to Ron Kowalski, co-owner of ganization. ing on six tables in the second round. The though. We had a lot of fun, a lot of laugh- Ron & Susan Associates, this is the second “The connection between Habitat for winners from those six tables then moved ter and I met a lot of good people.” year that proceeds raised by the tournament Humanity and playing Monopoly has really onto the final round. The first-place win- Fairfax Station resident Dan Polling and have gone to Habitat for Humanity, after elevated the event,” Kowalski said. “When ner won $500, second place won $250 and his sons Pablo and Matt were also tourna one year of going to the Lorton Arts Foun- you say that you’re raising money for Habi- third place won $100. dation. Kowalski said that he and Susan tat for Humanity through Monopoly, people The tournament raised money by charg- See Monopoly, Page 5 County Homeless Services in Eye of the Snowstorm

gations throughout the county in which the hot meals program provides warm meals Fairfax County’s homeless support network faith groups offer temporary shelters on a every evening of the year at sites along rotating schedule. Young said that on a typi- Route 50 and is operated entirely by volun- fights through the record snowstorms. cal night, FACETS’ walk-in shelter serves an teers who cook the meals, bring them to By Justin Fanizzi “We have a tight knit community that average of 60 to 70 people, but during the the sites and then serve them. Andere said The Connection wants to make sure that people who need week of the storms, they saw a significant that FACETS anticipated the storms. Before emergency services get them,” FACETS Ex- spike in attendance. the first snowfall, oads were closed, neighborhood ecutive Director Amanda Andere said. “So Because of this in- they stocked up on streets were covered, power was many people came together to help the flux, the center and “So many people came food products and R the temporary shel- collected non-per- lost and cars got stuck. The rever- people who had the least during the storm.” berations of the record-breaking snow- FACETS, a Fairfax-based non-profit orga- ters at area churches together to help the ishable items that storms that blanketed the entire region in nization that provides a variety of programs were forced to stay would last the en- more than 3 feet of snow two weeks ago and services to the homeless and disadvan- open all day and people who had the least tire week. Then, as were felt in many different ways through- taged throughout the county, was at the night. during the storm.” the snow started out the county, essentially keeping people forefront in dealing with the fallout that the “There was a huge falling, Young said snowed in their homes for nearly a week. inclement weather created. The organiza- increase that week — FACETS Executive Director that volunteers Many individuals, however, did not even tion provides a wide range of services in- [in people coming to Amanda Andere continued to de- have the luxury of having a home to be cluding counseling, short-term housing and the shelter],” Young liver food even snowed into during that treacherous week. medical outreach, but according to FACETS said. “We usually av- though driving Fortunately, the county’s far-reaching and Director of Development Tycie Young, two erage about 60 to 70 people per night, but conditions were less than ideal. tightly knit homeless support community programs felt the crunch of the storms more from Feb. 5 on, we started averaging 80 to “It was difficult that week, but we kept was there to fill the void. Groups like FAC- so than any other. 90 people a night. Our faith communities our critical services running,” Young said. ETS, The Lamb Center and others kept According to Young, FACETS operates a stayed open the whole time. Some staff that “It was definitely a hectic week, but it went emergency services running around the walk-in center in Fairfax for the homeless went in Feb. 5 didn’t leave until the follow- as smoothly as you could expect it to go.” clock for the entire week, ensuring that no where they can get a meal and a bed for ing Tuesday.” The Lamb Center, located on Old Lee homeless person in the area had to face the Andere said that FACETS’ hot meals pro- the night, and in addition, has partnerships See Homeless, Page 5 snow and cold without shelter. with churches and other religious congre- gram was also affected by the storms. The 4 ❖ Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ February 25 - March 3, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Homeless Services Open During Storm Monopoly From Page 4 From Page 4 said. “They go to the hypothermia centers “Our agency is mainly run by volunteers for 36 straight hours then they come here and most of them couldn’t make it out of ment veterans who returned for an- Highway in Fairfax, like FACETS, oper- together. They get a little bit tired of each their homes to buy food and bring it in,” other shot at Monopoly immortality. ates a walk-in center that provides food and other because they know each other and Ulomi said. “A lot of our clients were call- Pablo, 12, won fifth place for the sec- temporary shelter for the homeless. Accord- know how to push each other’s buttons, but ing frantically to see if we could help them, ond consecutive year and missed a ing to Assistant Director John MacPherson, they think of the Lamb Center as home so and that was definitely problem number basketball game to do it, while Matt, the Lamb Center is usually open only dur- they tend to behave better when they’re one.” last year’s champion, finished in sixth. ing the day and after it closes at 3 p.m., its here.” The following week, Ulomi said, the LCAC Pablo received a custom made trophy guests must find a place to sleep for the was able to open full time, and to recover for coming in fifth, and Matt got a night. The week of the storms, however, the THE LORTON Community Action Center from the previous week, opened its doors bobble head doll of the game’s mas- Lamb Center stayed open 24 hours a day, (LCAC), a non-profit organization that so that all of their clients could go and get cot, Rich Uncle Pennybags. and even had to close its doors at one point serves the underprivileged in the Lorton food without an appointment. From the “It was tons of fun,” Dan Polling so that homeless people would not try to area, was another organization that was time the doors were opened that Monday said. “Ron and Susan do a great job get to the center at a time when no public negatively impacted by the massive snow- morning, she said, until the end of the week, every year. Last year, they didn’t have transportation was available. storms. According to Deputy Director the LCAC was completely swamped. trophies for fourth, fifth and sixth “We didn’t necessarily have more people Maryam Ulomi, the LCAC’s Food Pantry pro- “Last week, when we opened, it was place, but this year they do, so we’re walking in, but for a couple of days, we gram was especially affected by the weather, chaos,” Ulomi said. “Everyday we did dis- pretty happy.” actually closed,” MacPherson said. “We to the point where it could not serve some tribution, almost every client we have came According to Borelli, plans are al- closed so that people could stay at their lo- of its clients. in to get served because many of them went ready underway for next year’s tour- cal hypothermia centers so that they Ulomi said that the program operates by for over a week without getting food from nament. She said that they want to wouldn’t try to travel to us in the snow.” having volunteers bring in canned food, us.” build on the initial success of the tour- MacPherson said the center experienced vegetables, bread and other non-dairy items While the county’s providers of homeless nament, and are brainstorming ways few problems during the week, but for the into the center, and in turn, the center services may not have gotten to provide the to expand it to bring in more players most part, things ran smoothly. He said that schedules appointments with its clients to level of service to their clients that they are and sponsors and are also pondering after a few days of being locked in with the come in and pick up their allotment of the accustomed to for nearly a week during the changes that will make the game play same people, many of who already knew donated food once a week. During the week snowstorms, they nonetheless are proud of more exciting for all participants. each other from the hypothermia shelters of the storms, however, the roads in the what they were able to accomplish. Things Though she could not divulge the and the Lamb Center itself, began to get Lorton area were so bad that most volun- may not have been perfect, they said, but plans, she is confident that the par- “cabin fever” and bickered with each other teers were unable to bring in food dona- given the circumstances, it was pretty close. ticipants will be more enthusiastic or staff members. tions and as a result, the LCAC had no food “Everyone was well-fed, and no one froze than ever. “There’s a certain amount of cabin fever to give out and was forced to close Mon- to death, so we did our job,” MacPherson that occurs with our guests,” MacPherson day, Wednesday and Thursday. said.

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Newspaper of Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Clifton An independent, locally owned weekly Consider the Long-Term Costs newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. care, more babies born with expensive and in 1606 King Street Virginia’s budget proposals might balance some cases life-long special needs, as one ex- Alexandria, Virginia 22314 ample. NEWS DEPARTMENT: on paper right now, but future costs will soar. Cuts in funds that allow people with disabili- To discuss ideas and concerns, ties to get the supports they need to live in the Call: 703-778-9410 e-mail: irginia, like many states, is slashing Gov. Bob McDonnell, while creating a posi- community will force some into nursing homes [email protected] the budget in response to record tive image by visiting homeless shelters, food and other institutions, where the costs will be Michael O’Connell Vdecreases in revenue. Tax collections pantries and soup kitchens, has shepherded enormously higher, and the results the oppo- Editor / 703-778-9416 are far below expected levels be- budget reductions cut disproportionately from site of what is desired. Bonnie Hobbs cause of lost jobs, lost income and consumer people who are most in need. The visits gave In Northern Virginia, more than 700 people Community Reporter restraint. the appearance of a man who understood the who are on waiting lists to receive services so 703-778-9438 [email protected] The cuts, as they translate locally and per- dire needs of his fellow human beings in times they can have the supports they need to live in sonally, will range from devastating to gut- of crisis, but his comments were a preview. He the community now know that help will not Julia O’Donoghue Education & Politics wrenching to sad. said essentially, he was glad be forthcoming this year. On the waiting list, 703-778-9436 Across the country, such budget cutting at Editorial there were faith-based and many identified as “urgent,” 55 in Arlington, [email protected] the state level will hurt the fledgling recovery, private organizations caring 12 in Alexandria, 587 in Fairfax and Falls Ken Moore costing hundreds of thousands of jobs. One for the needy, because govern- Church, 134 in Loudoun. But the cuts go far Courts & Projects [email protected] national economist said that state budget cuts ment can’t. beyond, probably taking away funding for “will be a serious drag on the economy at just Many of these cuts might appear to help bal- people who currently are living in the com- Reed Albers Sports Editor the wrong time.” ance the budget right now, but will lead to munity, and forcing some of them into institu- 703-224-3014 The Federal response to the economic melt- higher costs. tions. [email protected] down might well have prevented a global eco- These are just two examples of proposed cuts ADVERTISING: nomic catastrophe, but it also fell short by CUTTING HEALTH services to an estimated that will hurt vulnerable people in devastat- To place an advertisement, call the ad mostly abandoning the consumer and state and 28,000 poor children and pregnant women in ing ways, but also will likely end up costing department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. local governments. Virginia will result in more expensive crisis more in the not-too-distant future. Display ads 703-778-9410 Classified ads 703-778-9411 Employment ads 703-778-9413 Saving Mason Neck Park Parks Matter Steve Hogan Display Advertising The following letter was sent to Fairfax 703-778-9418 Medicaid eligibility. County Executive Anthony Griffin. Ginger Krup House, Senate budgets On the K-12 education front, I, along with Display Advertising, 703-778-9447 [email protected] include funds to keep other Northern Virginia legislators, have intro- Dear Mr. Griffin: duced a budget amendment to base the Local On behalf of the families of Noble Es- Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 park open. Composite Index (LCI) on the current real es- tates in Clifton, we urge you to remem- [email protected] ber the importance of our Fairfax County By Toddy Puller tate market estimates rather than the higher parks. The parks cost less than 1 per- Barbara Parkinson D-36 appraised values of the older estimates. If the Employment Advertising older estimates are used, Fairfax County would cent of the county’s budget, yet their 703-778-9413 [email protected] stand to lose $61 million and Prince William value is immense. They make our county ov. Bob McDonnell (R) proposed this County would stand to lose $22.6 million of attractive to businesses and residents. week that five state parks be closed Editor & Publisher G state education funding. We are working hard They preserve and protect nearly ten Mary Kimm to help with the budget deficit. One 703-778-9433 to get this passed. percent of the county’s land to be en- of the parks listed is Mason Neck State Park, [email protected] Tuesday, Feb. 16, marked what is referred to joyed by generations to come. which has a strong emphasis on environmen- Editor in Chief as Crossover in the General Assembly. All bills, Like 79 percent of our fellow Fairfax tal education and protection as well as recre- Steven Mauren except budget bills, have to County residents, we love Managing Editors ation in our area. Another is Twin Lakes Park Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, be passed by the Senate and use our parks. We hike, that once was a smaller facility known as Commentary Letters Kemal Kurspahic and sent to the House or by swim, picnic, walk our Photography: Goodwin Lake State Recreational Area for Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, the House and sent to the dogs and otherwise thor- “whites only.” In response to a lawsuit Prince Craig Sterbutzel Senate to have a chance for final passage into oughly enjoy these won- Art/Design: Edward State Park for African Americans was Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, law. derful county resources. established. The two parks were merged in the John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, Most of the bills that I introduced were We believe the recreational opportu- John Smith 1970s. This park has great historic significance Production Manager: passed by the Senate either unanimously or nities at the parks, and the land stew- as well as being a popular destination. Jean Card by a wide margin. These include SB 221 that ardship they provide, are essential to I spoke with a Senate Finance Committee states that community associations cannot pro- Fairfax County. We understand the need CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 staff member on Friday, Feb. 19, regarding Circulation Manager: hibit an owner from installing or using a natu- for cuts in every aspect of the county’s Mason Neck State Park. They assured me that Ann Oliver ral drying device on that owner’s property. The budget. But to subject the Park Author- funding for all five of the parks remains in the bill provides that a community association may ity to a 31 percent reduction over a two- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, Senate budget. Word as of Monday, Feb. 22, is L.L.C. establish reasonable restrictions concerning the year period is out of balance. that funding for these five parks is included in Peter Labovitz size, placement, duration and manner of place- We believe there are better alterna- President/CEO both the Senate and House budgets. ment of such natural drying device. SJ 13 was tives. Why not ask the Park Authority for Gov. McDonnell has made a long list of pro- Mary Kimm passed unanimously by the Senate. If passed suggestions about cost-saving measures? Publisher/Chief Operating Officer posed budget cuts that will greatly impact pub- 703-778-9433 by the House, this proposed Constitutional Ask them to identify the programs most lic education, public safety, state employee [email protected] Amendment would be on the ballot next Nov. used by the public, and most essential compensation and health and human re- Jerry Vernon 3. It would exempt from taxation real prop- to land stewardship. One simple idea sources. The safety net for our most vulner- Executive Vice President erty that is the principal residence of a vet- would be to de-fund park positions [email protected] able citizens will be severely impacted under eran (or widow or widower of a veteran) if rather than to eliminate them. This these proposals. Cuts are proposed for Medic- Wesley DeBrosse the veteran has been determined by the United would assure that the current recession Controller aid services, Temporary Aid to Needy Families, States Department of Veterans Affairs or its suc- will not compromise the future of Fairfax mental health care services, dental services and Debbie Funk cessor agency pursuant to federal law to have County’s parks. National Sales other emergency health care services. Already, 703-778-9444 a 100 percent service-connected, permanent, Virginia is 47th in the nation among states for [email protected] and total disability. See Letters, Page 7

6 ❖ Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ February 25 - March 3, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters 50% TO 75% ALL POTTERY OFF ALL Trees & Shrubs From Page 6 1 WEEK ONLY PLANT LATER And if doing more for less is the 60%-75% OFF PRIMROSES $1.69 goal, then the County must not squander a vital resource: our dedicated park volunteers. Volun- teers do so much to save the county money. That’s why elimi- nating the park staff who coordi- nate these volunteers would be a false economy. Check Out Face Book We appreciate that times are Craven’s Nursery & Pottery hard. All we ask is: Remember You Tube how much the parks enhance our Craven’s Nursery FREE quality of life in Fairfax County. Landscape & Please don’t subject the Park Au- Hardscape Estimates thority to disproportionate and disabling budget cuts. PATIOS, WALLS, WALKWAYS, Kathryn Weller PAVER DRIVEWAYS, Board of Directors TIMBER WALLS & Noble Estates Homes SO MUCH MORE Association Off-Season Pricing College Notes SINCE 1973

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8 ❖ Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ February 25 - March 3, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Laurel Hill/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Sports Editor Reed Albers Sports 703-224-3014 or [email protected]

Lady Stallions Fall in Districts Ram Girls South County loses to Dominate at West Springfield 44-38 in Patriot Finals. Swim Finals

Photo by Robinson girls’ By Reed S. Albers The Connection capture second

s the West Springfield girls’ bas- Reed S. Albers state title in a row. ketball team mobbed each other Aafter their 44-38 victory at the By Reed S. Albers Patriot District championship on The Connection Feb. 22, the South County Stallions tried to fight back their disappointment and revel /The Connection t only took one race for Robinson in how far they’d come. Ihead swimming coach Clayton “Two years ago, we were at the bottom Joyner to feel a victory vibe at the of the barrel and now we were playing for Virginia AAA State Swim and Dive fi- a district championship,” said head coach nals on Feb. 19 in Virginia Beach. Chrissy Kelly. “It’s amazing because this “As soon as the meet started the girls team has done so much.” opened up as state champions in the As the No. 2 seed in the Patriot District South County’s Jordan Elliott closely guards a West Springfield player. 200-meter medley relay,” he said. tournament at T.C. Williams, the Stallions “When that happened, I knew we were defeated West Potomac and Annandale to with the Spartans’ offense. the Stallions enough time to complete the going to win the state.” earn a trip to the finals. West Springfield’s increased offensive and upset. Joyner’s prediction came true. “We’ve come so far,” Simone Antwi said. defensive pressure proved to be a turning Despite the losing effort, Kelly said her The girls’ went on to capture the “We’ve worked really hard for this year. It point. team gave her their best. 2009-10 state swimming title with felt good to be in the finals.” “We missed “The kids 227.5 points, their second state title South County’s match with West Spring- some critical fought harder in a row. Langley finished in second field would prove to be the greatest test of defensive re- “The kids fought harder than than I’d ever with 166 points, followed by Osbourn the season, against one of the Northern bounds and seen them in third with 127 points. Region’s best teams. critical free I’d ever seen them fight.” fight,” she said. “Overall it was a great trip and we Where most teams struggled to keep West throws,” Kelly “But it was the came out with the [win],” Joyner said. Springfield’s offensive attack in check, the said. “It’s a — Chrissy Kelly little things “We won in dominating fashion and I Stallions used their size and grit to keep game of runs throughout the like that.” the first half of the game close. They led and both teams had runs, but they answered game that made a difference.” The first year head coach felt the 19-16 after the first half. ours well.” The Stallions still have a chance for re- team had the ability to repeat as state The lead didn’t last as West Springfield’s With a minute left, the Spartans held a demption, and a title win, in the Northern April Robinson scored 13 points and kept slim 38-36 lead, but South County’s attempt Region tournament, which begins Feb. 24. See Robinson, Page 10 pressure on the Stallions to play keep-up to prolong the game by fouling didn’t give “Our season is far from over,” Kelly said. Crawford Takes First at States, Rams Second Overall

Robinson is first Northern Region school Crawford’s win would be the only state title win for the since 1994 to finish second at state meet. Rams, who placed second overall at By Reed S. Albers School in Virginia Beach locked up and each the state tournament. The Connection struggled to gain an upper hand. Crawford “You don’t see very wrapped up Chaifant for a takedown, but many [two-time cham-

tanding on the mats at the Virginia the Cox wrestler escaped, setting the score pions],” Hazard said. Photo by SState AAA wrestling finals Robinson at 2-1 after the first period. “You don’t get to be with Secondary School sophomore Jacob “In the first period, he almost took me many in your life. He’s spe- Crawford glared at his opponent in the 130- down,” Crawford said. “I got it into my head cial.” pound weight class. to keep going and to keep the pressure on Hazard said that he knew he Yvonne Landis Wearing a yellow, blue and white cam- him.” was coaching a special talent when ouflage wrestling outfit, his intimidating With the home crowd’s encouragement, Crawford transferred to Robinson body language and attire suggested this Crawford spent the final two periods con- prior to the 2009-2010 season. match was part of a greater mission. trolling his opponent, racking up points and “You can push that kid as hard as “My goal since eighth grade has been to keeping Chaifant from threatening his lead. you need to, and then he just wants be a four-time state champion,” said Crawford won the bout by a score of 6-2. more,” Hazard said. “He’s everything Crawford who, as a freshman, won a 2009 After the match, Robinson wresting head you want in an athlete.” Jacob Crawford’s hand is raised in state title while attending Millbrook High coach Bryan Hazard lifted his wrestler off After winning his second state title, victory as he wins his second state School, an AA program, in Winchester. He his feet with a victory hug while cheers from Crawford didn’t take long to savor wrestling title in two years. got his chance on Feb. 20 as Robinson the home crowd rained down on Crawford. the win. Instead, his thoughts turned played host to top wrestlers from around “It’s a great feeling to be at home and have to the next state title attempt. Robinson’s accomplishments didn’t stop the state. the home crowd rooting for you,” Crawford “I’m going to improve in every position with Crawford. The Rams are the first As the match began, Crawford and said. “It definitely helped me pull through out on the mat,” he said. “If I work as hard Michael Chaifant of Frank W. Cox High and achieve my goal.” as I can, hopefully I can achieve my goal.” See Crawford, Page 10 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ February 25 - March 3, 2010 ❖ 9 Sports WANNA PLAY SOFTBALL? Come join the Washington Robinson Girls Finish Second metro area’s From Page 9 largest and freestyle relay and 200-meter medley relay. “She was huge for us,” Joyner said. “When the finest adult champs when he took over the team in December. going gets tough and I need someone on the front slowpitch and “I knew in the beginning of the season we had a lines, she’s one of the first people I want there.” fastpitch really good shot to win the state,” he said. “As long While one state title winning streak has begun to softball as we didn’t do anything stupid and we stayed fo- the Rams, another met an end. program. cused, we could win it.” The boys’ swim team’s seven-year state title streak Although it was a team victory, individual perfor- expired at the hands of Oakton who won the boys’ FAIRFAX ADULT SOFTBALL mances helped buoy the Rams above their competi- state title with 202 points. Robinson finished in fourth tion. with 152 points. Just For The Fun Of It After earning a time of 2:01.90 in the medley re- “I was proud of them,” Joyner said. “There were lay, sophomore Rachael Canty spearheaded the Rams just some really good teams out there this year.” Registration is now open for our Spring program. push for the state title. Despite the disappointing loss, Joyner said the team We are accepting team & individual registrations. Canty’s third place finish in the girls’ 100-meter is far from entering a rebuilding year. “We’re return- breaststroke padded Robinson’s point total, and she ing just about every person on the boys’ team. Our TEAMS: Gather your family, friends, neighbors, guys are going to come out swinging next year.” coworkers, or names from our “Join A Team” also contributed as a member of the 200-meter board and start your team. INDIVIDUALS: Visit our website and sign up as an Individual Free Agent and FAS will place you Crawford Leads Ram Grapplers on a team. From Page 9 said. “Then you have to come back and wrestle with emotion for [two days].” PLAYSOFTBALLNOW.COM Northern Region team since Centreville in 1994 Robinson’s Dallas Smith also competed for a state FAS OFFERS LEAGUES FOR EVERYONE. to place second at the state meet. Cox High School title in the 103-pound weight class. Deep Run’s Kasey took first place and the state title. Early defeated Smith 8-3 in a match where Smith Join one of our many Adult Men’s, Coed, Women’s, “We wanted to win it,” Hazard said. “But it’s nice found himself trailing 5-3 after the first period. Reston, Masters, and Seniors Slow Pitch, or [to get second]. It’s nice to come out of here with “I just didn’t wrestle as well as I planned and gave Women’s Fast Pitch Leagues Today! some hardware.” up a bunch of points early,” Smith said. Hazard said the short break between the North- Despite the loss, Hazard raved about Smith’s fu- 703-815-9007 PLAYSOFTBALLNOW.COM ern Region tournament, which finished on Feb. 17, ture with the Robinson team. and the start of the state finals on Feb. 19, as a pos- “He’s a stud,” Hazard said. “He works his butt off. sible factor in Robinson second-place finish. I thought he had the match, but sometimes you bite “It is really hard to cut weight for six days,” he the bear and sometimes the bear bites you.”

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5957 FAIRVIEW WOODS DR, Fairfax Station • $899,900 • Open Sunday 1-5 #1 Weichert Agent in Burke & Fairfax Station Long & Foster, Jim Souvagis, 703-919-9191 When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Call Kathleen Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click the Real Estate links on the right side. today and AY ask for a OPEN Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. SUND copy of her Fairfax Station (22039) “Satisfied 11611 YATES FORD RD ...... $750,000....Sun 1-4...... Keller Williams...... Karen Paris...... 571-220-7503 Client List” 7605 RUSTLE RIDGE CT...... $839,950 ...Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Kathleen Quintarelli...703-862-8808 5957 FAIRVIEW WOODS DR $899,900 ...Sun 1-5...... Long & Foster...... Jim Souvagis...... 703-919-9191 Ffx Sta/South Run $839,950 Springfield $524,950 7407 SOUTH REACH DR...... $829,995 ...Sat 12-3.....Cottage Street...... Debbie Kent...... 703-740-7654 Open Sunday 2/28 1-4 Stunning 2 Story Addition Lorton (22079) Rarely avail model w/ dramatic & open Model perfect home w/ amazing sunroom 8940 HOLLYMEADE DR...... $719,000 ...Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Jenny Ko Martin...... 703-380-8825 flr plan w/ huge 2 stry foyer & fmlyrm, w/ windows on 3 sides, remodeled kit w/ Burke (22015) hrdwd flrs, library, large updated kit w/ granite cntrs & SS appl, 4BR, 2.5 knock granite & SS appl, 2 frplcs, sunny fin your socks of baths w/ crushed glass, gran- 9500 CLAYCHIN CT...... $749,900 ...Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Mahala Hart...... 703-407-3483 walkout bsmt, updated MBA w/ sep tub ite & marble, sunny fin bsmt w/ gas frplc, 6134 WICKLOW DR...... $500,000 ...Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Debbie Ingram ...... 703-380-8966 & shower, MBR w/ vaulted clngs & 2 premium 1/3 fenced acres, deck, walk to 9010 ADVANTAGE CT ...... $735,000 ...Sun 1-4...... Long & Foster...... Beth Jones...... 703-425-8000 walk-in clsts, deck, gazebo, dual zone Orange Hunt & more. 10335 STEAMBOAT LANDING LA....$594,900 ...Sun 2-4...... RE/MAX ...... Sharon Zareski...... 703-499-1759 HVAC & more. 6107 WILMINGTON DR ...... $409,900 ... Sat 1-3, Sun 1-4...RE/MAX ...... Linda Paige Cumba....703-858-5071

CT Springfield (22153, 22152, 22151, 22150) 9232 ROCKEFELLER LA...... $474,500 ...Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Karen Brown...... 703-644-1364 6999 SPRINGVILLE CT...... $788,000 ...Sun 1-4...... Integrity...... Greg Stiger...... 703-778-2610 CONTRA PENDING 6309 ABILENE ST...... $330,000 ...Sat 12-4.....Partners...... Nena Ramirez...... 703-455-4300 6802 SUE PAIGE CT...... $459,999 ...Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Gary Lange ...... 703-569-9700 7403 RESERVATION DR...... $549,950 ...Call for Time...Realty VA...... Gale Tobin...... 703-980-8061 8456 KITCHENER DR...... $319,900 ...Sun 1:30-4:30...Betimes...... Thu Huynh...... 703-663-8883 Kingstowne/Alexandria (22315, 22310, 22308, 22304) Fairfax Station $699,950 Fairfax Station $937,999 Burke $309,950 5644 GLENWOOD DR...... $799,000 ...Sat/Sun 1-4...Coldwell Banker...... Phyllis Patterson...... 703-408-4232 Remodeled Gourmet Kitchen 1 Acre Overlooking Parkland Multiple Offers Received 124 N GRAYSON ST...... $479,000 ...Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Ron Fowler...... 703-598-0511 Beautifully updated Col w/ gourmet eat- Impressive South Run Col w/ 5BR, 5.5BA, Sunny updated home w/ all baths 6567 RUNDALE CT...... $374,950 ...Sat 11-2.....Long & Foster...... Kim McClary...... 703-929-8425 in kit w/ cherry cabs, SS appl, hrdwd flrs 2 dramatic Sunrooms, remodeled baths, remodeled, eat-in kit w/ island w/ & granite cntrs, recently fin walkout maple hrdwd flrs, fin walkout bsmt, huge breakfast bar, fin bsmt, new carpet, 5307 WALDO DR...... $595,000 ...Sun 1-4...... Long & Foster...... Sara Broadfoot...... 703-994-9910 bsmt loaded w/ custom built-ins, 5BR, deck & stone patio, lux MBA w/ double new HVAC, vinyl windows, fenced 7738 DESIREE ST...... $419,950 ...Sun 1-4...... Long & Foster...... Tom & Cindy & Assoc703-822-0207 3.5BA, stone patio, hot tub, fenced yard, sinks & sep tub & shower, loaded w/ ele- yard, new roof 2002, spacious LVRM 2403 WITTINGTON BLVD.....$589,000 ...Sun 1-4...... Long & Foster...... Catherine Parker...... 703-627-5688 new carpet, dual zone HVAC, MBA w/ sep gant moldings, fresh paint, premium cul- w/ built-ins & beadboard, fresh paint, 8804 CAMDEN ST...... $674,000 ...Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Greg Koons...... 703-209-7678 tub & shower; comm pool, tennis & more. de-sac lot, comm pool & walk to Park. walk to shopping & more. 8707 BLUEDALE ST...... $625,000 ...Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... 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HAULING [email protected] Frank "E" Bolton 703-494-5062 lic # 392 703-502-7840 Springfield Only www.boltonauctioneers.com ANGEL’S TRASH HAULING Cell Construction Debris, 571-283-4883 Residential, Office 34 Pets 34 Pets 21 Announcements 21 Announcements & Tree Removal ROOFING NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 703-863-1086 New#- 571-312-7227 Roofing & Siding 10907 Paynes Church Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22032 (All Types) Fairfax County Soffit & Fascia Wrapping In execution of a Deed of Trust dated October 31, 2007, in AL’S HAULING New Gutters the original principal amount of $167,000.00, recorded as Deed Junk & Rubbish Chimney Crowns Book 19652 at Page 1717 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Concrete, furn.,office, Leaks Repaired Mid day dog walks and In-Home Pet Care Court of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned Substitute yard, construction debris No job too small Trustee will on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 9:30 a.m., by the front Low Rates NOVA Insured and Bonded 703-975-2375 main entrance to the Fairfax County Courthouse, 4110 Chain 703-360-4364 Member of Pet Sitters International Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030, offer for sale at public auction 703-304-4798 cell to the highest bidder the following property with improvements TREE SERVICE thereon commonly known as 10907 Paynes Church Drive, Hand and Hand 7 DAYS A WEEK 703-424-3223 Fairfax, Virginia 22032 and more particularly described as fol- www.totalcarepets.com Handyman ANGEL’S lows: LAWN MOWING Lot 24, Section 1, MIDDLERIDGE, as the same appears IMPROVEMENTS •Planting •Mulching •Patios duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 3241 at General Remodeling 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Page 310 among the land records of Fairfax County, Residential & Commercial •Decks •Driveways •Concrete Virginia. •Retaining Walls PUBLIC NOTICE Specializing in: The Tax Map Ref: 068-3-05-0024 Kitchen/Bathroom/Basement Remodeling HANDYMAN 703-863-1086 PROPOSAL TO CHANGE REMEDIAL ENDPOINTS AT Plumbing • Electrical • Custom Carpentry A DIVISION OF NURSE CONSTRUCTION New# 571-312-7227 This sale is subject to the lien of that certain first deed of BATHROOM REMODELING AN UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) SITE trust dated July 12, 1999, in the original principal amount of Doors Windows • Hardwood Floors $200,205.00, recorded as Deed Book 11003 at Page 1370 in Crown Molding • House Cleaning REPAIRS, CERAMIC TILE, LANDSCAPING There has been a release from an underground storage tank the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virgin- PAINTING, DRYWALL, system at: ia, and also subject to the lien of that certain subordinate deed Interior/Exterior Painting • Brick/Stone Work of trust dated January 13, 2003, in the original principal amount ANGEL’S Ceramic Tile • Decks, Fences, Patios CARPENTRY, CUSTOM Sunoco Service Station #0051-6203 of $17,781.17, recorded in Deed Book 14055 at Page 0166 in LAWN MOWING the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virgin- HOA Maintenance, Granite Counter Tops WOOD REPAIR, LT. PLUMBING & •Trimming •Edging 8011 Braddock Road, Springfield, VA ia. This sale is also subject to the restrictions, rights of way, Realtors Work and Much More ELECTRICAL, POWER WASHING •Mulching •Yard Cleaning conditions, easements, and mechanic’s liens, if any, whether of VADEQ PC #1999-3230 record or not of record, to the extent any of the foregoing apply Since 1964 •Hauling •Tree Work Licensed and Insured Serving Northern Virginia and take priority over the lien of the Deed of Trust. We Accept VISA/MC 703-863-1086 The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ) re- New# 571-312-7227 quired Sunoco, Inc. (R&M) to develop a Corrective Action Plan Deposit of $15,000.00, or 10% of the sales price, whichev- 703-296-6409 703-441-8811 to address cleanup of petroleum hydrocarbons at the site. The er is lower, by cashier’s or certified check, shall be required to Corrective Action Plan was approved by the VADEQ in 2003. qualify as a bidder prior to the sale, except for the Noteholder. IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS This notice is for the proposed change in remedial endpoints, IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan Addendum. If you The deposit, without interest, is applied to the purchase have any questions regarding the change in remedial end- price at settlement. Settlement will be held on or before fifteen points, please contact: (15) days after sale. Upon purchaser’s default, the deposit R.N. CONTRACTORS, INC. Sunoco, Inc. (R&M) shall be forfeited and the property shall be resold at the risk Devon Watts and costs of the defaulting purchaser. R&N Carpentry Remodeling Homes, Flooring, 203 South Falkenburg Road Kitchen & Bath, Windows, Tampa, FL 33619 The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by certified or cashier’s check, or wire transfer. Settlement shall be at the ✦BASEMENTS ✦BATHS ✦KITCHENS Siding, Roofing, Additions & (813) 654-7789 offices of the undersigned Trustee, or other mutually agreed Patios, Custom Deck, Painting upon location. The property and any improvements thereon Foreclosure specialist/Power washing The Corrective Action Plan Addendum was submitted to the shall be sold in “as is” condition without any warranties. The ✦Exterior Wood Rot More! We Accept All Major Credit Cards Northern Virginia Regional Office of the VADEQ on January successful bidder shall assume all loss or damage to the prop- Licensed, Insured, Bonded • Free Estimates • Class A Lic 14, 2010. If you would like to review or discuss the Corrective erty from and after the time of the sale. Purchaser shall be re- Deck & Fence repair, Screen Porches Action Plan Addendum with the staff of the VADEQ, please sponsible for all costs of the conveyance, which shall be by No jobs too large or small Phone: 703-887-3827 Fax: 703-830-3849 feel free to contact Kurt Kochan at (703) 583-3825. The DEQ special warranty including, but not limited to, the preparation of Free est. 37 yrs exp. Licensed, Insured E-mail: rncontractorsinc@gmail Northern Virginia Regional Office will consider written com- the deed and the grantor’s tax. Real estate taxes shall be ad- ments regarding the Corrective Action Plan Addendum until justed as of the sale date. The sale is subject to such addition- 703-987-5096 March 25, 2010 and may decide to hold a public meeting if al terms as the Trustee may announce at the time of sale. The ROOFING ROOFING there is significant public interest. Written comments should be purchaser will be required to sign a Memorandum of Sale in- sent to the VADEQ at the address listed below. The VADEQ corporating all the terms of the sale. requests that all written comments reference the tracking num- George J. Shapiro, Substitute Trustee ber for this case; PC #1999-3230 EAST WEST HOME IMPROVEMENTS FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: •Gutter Installations Department of Environmental Quality George J. Shapiro, Substitute Trustee Storage Tank Program LAW OFFICES OF GEORGE J. SHAPIRO Seamless •Gutter Cleaning Northern Virginia Regional Office 1303 Vincent Place Aluminum •Gutter Guard 13901 Crown Court McLean, VA 22101 Woodbridge, Virginia 22193-1453 703-288-1926 Gutters •Exterior/Interior Carpentry Residential & Commercial Roofing Expert •Handyman Services Call Manny Full Service Roofing Company 703-944-1545 Repair • Refurbish • Replace [email protected] All Major Roof Types References Available • Licensed & Insured PO Box 5854•Springfield, VA 22150 703-455-Roof (7663) Call today for your Free Estimate Lic. & Ins. M. C. Lynch Home Improvement Family Owned & Opererated Rotten Wood, Wind Damage, Trims, Windows, Doors, Deck, Stairs, Vanity, Basement Framing, Garbage Disposal, Painting, Power Wash, Siding Repairs. Licensed, Bonded, Insured 703-266-1233 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ February 25 - March 3, 2010 ❖ 13 News 703-917-6400 Zone 2: • Burke Classified Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax • Springfield Tuesday Noon Griffin Proposes Budget

12 Commercial Lease 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements From Page 12 mally later that month. Fairfax schools’ funding has traditionally OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT budget cycle. accounted for between 50 percent and 55 AFCEA International Headquarters “When I drive by the Sherwood Hall Re- percent of the county’s government spend- 4400 Fair Lakes Court gional Library in the morning, I see people ing each year. With a 3 percent reduction Fairfax, VA 22033 Approximately 978 square already lined up to use it when the doors in the county general fund overall next year, feet office space. Three pri- vate offices and large recep- open. I think lots of people are using the Griffin said it would have been very diffi- tion area.. Rent includes use library to try and find jobs,” said Hyland. cult to maintain the school system’s fund- of meeting rooms, janitorial service, use of fitness cen- ing at least year’s level. ter, parking. Auditorium available for rental fee. THE DOWN ECONOMY, driving Fairfax’s He has called for a 1 percent reduction to Contact Nancy Temple unemployment, is also behind Griffin’s rec- the schools annual transfer, which typically 703-631-6111 or Rick Haas 703-631-6102. ommendations to cut funding to libraries, amounts to approximately $1.6 billion. But parks, public safety, social services and vir- earlier this year, the school system had in- 26 Antiques tually every other department, agency, pro- dicated that they would ask the county to gram or service that gets local dollars. increase their transfer by approximately 5 We consign/pay top $ for Fairfax funds approximately 62 percent percent, or $82 million. antique/semi antique furn. including mid century & of its local budget through local real estate If the Board of Supervisors adopts Griffin’s danish modern Teak property taxes. suggestion to reduce school funding, then furniture, sterling, mens 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements watches, painting/art glass, In the county, residential home values, the School Board would have to cut approxi- clocks, jewelry, costume which account for more than 80 percent of mately $98 million out of its budget for next jewelry, etc. Call Schefer Antiques @ 703-241-0790. the county property tax revenue, have de- year. clined approximately 5.5 percent this year. School superintendent Jack Dale has in- 117 Adoption Commercial real estate has taken an even dicated that programs such as foreign lan- bigger dive of 18.2 percent, creating a far guage immersion, elementary band and Pregnant? Thinking about weaker revenue stream for Fairfax’s 2011 strings, and most full-day kindergarten adoption as an budget. classes would be eliminated. He has also option? Griffin proposed that Fairfax County Pub- said he would have to raise the average I am looking to adopt. I am a lic Schools should take a reduction in fi- number of students in a class significantly. nurse living in Northern Virginia for the last 23 nancial assistance from the county in 2011, Several other agencies have been asked years. Please visit my unprecedented even during other tough to cut far more than 1 percent from their website at www.babyloveva.com economic times. annual spending plans. Fairfax libraries and to learn more. The county executive made his initial parks, for example, would take a 15 per- Please contact me at 1-571- budget proposal for the next fiscal year, cent reduction in Griffin’s current proposal. 882-3533 or e-mail at [email protected] which starts in July, on Feb. 22. Griffin “Those two services have been asked to closed a $257.2 million funding gap in do more because they are discretionary. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Now! Complete Fairfax’s $3 billion-plus general fund by They are not required by the federal gov- Print Editions making approximately $119 million in cuts ernment or the state,” said Griffin. Online! and raising approximately $120 million in The full print editions of all 18 revenue. UNDER THE county executive’s proposal, Connection Newspapers are now available on our Web Site in PDF format, public safety would also have to make ma- page by page, identical to our weekly newsprint editions, including print advertising. Go to PROPOSED BUDGET cuts would result jor sacrifices. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click on “Print Editions.” in the loss of approximately 280 county po- Fairfax County Police Chief David Rohr sitions, not including those in the school sys- would have to eliminate 67 positions from tem, and force the county to lay off approxi- his department, including 33 sworn offic- mately 100 employees, said Griffin. ers. Revenue enhancements include restoring Griffin has proposed eliminating the a county vehicle fee of $33 per car and rais- middle school resource officers program,

PRINT EDITIONS ing rates for the School Age Child Care pro- where uniformed officers are stationed in M gram that the county operates for public the county’s public middle schools. The school students in the afternoon. county would also cut a unit that provides Under Griffin’s proposal, Fairfax’s real most of the undercover work related to estate property tax rate would also increase underage drinking laws, such as when of- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements from $1.04 to $1.09, though declines in ficers pose as minors and try to buy beer The following store will be holding a public auction on 03-18-10 home values would mean that Fairfax resi- from a local grocery store. starting at 12 Noon dents would pay approximately $48.55 less The two officers who work the marine Storage Mart 1851 11325 Lee Highway on their property tax bill than they did last patrol, primarily along the Potomac River, Fairfax, Va, 22030 year, even though the rate would be going would also be cut, according to Rohr. Unit 1120- William G Hamilton- house hold items up. “Our top concern is the school resource Unit 4043- John Lyonnais DBA MES-Office After a series of public hearings on April officers. We have to have a presence in our Unit 3015- Joanita Asiimwe- Boxes, furniture Unit 4053- Eugene C Lipscomb- Office furniture 6, 7 and 8, the Fairfax Board of Supervisors middle schools. It is big part of our anti- Unit 4149- Eugene C Lipscomb- Cloths will mark up the budget and adopt it for- gang initiative,” said Rohr.

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Notice of Initiation of the Section 106 Process: Public Par- College Notes ticipation

Clearwire Wireless Broadband is proposing a telecommunica- Homan Rabie of Fairfax Station has School of Health Sciences and Human Per- tions facility at the following address in Fairfax County, Virginia: achieved a grade point average over 3.30 formance for the fall 2009 semester with a 4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA, 22030. The proposed earning inclusion on the deans’ list at GPA of 3.5. developments will include attaching panel antennas and micro- wave dishes to an existing building rooftop and connecting to Farmingdale State College for the fall 2009 existing on-site utilities. Members of the public interested in semester. Andrew Beeks, son of Kenneth and submitting comments on the possible effects that these pro- Patricia Beeks of Clifton, graduated with a posed projects may have on historic properties included in or Meagan McAllister, daughter of James bachelor of arts degree from Ithaca eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places may send their comments to Alex Bos, RESCOM Environmen- and Ellen McAllister of Fairfax Station, was College’s School of Music. The degree was tal Corp., P.O. Box 6225, Traverse City, MI 49696 or call named to the dean’s list at Ithaca College’s awarded in December 2009. 1.231.947.4454. Project Reference #s: 0912016

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