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Message from the Chairman

Is it really September? Are the kids really back in school, do we really have to look forward to raking leaves, is it really going to get cold soon and, do we REALLY HAVE TO SIT THROUGH REDSKIN GAMES AGAIN? Geez, what a shame!

I hope everyone had a great summer. We enjoyed lots of hours and fun at the pool, a nice, long family vacation at Surf City, NC, but we also nursed Andrew through a broken left wrist suffered during Tae Kwon Doe class. And, of course, it was one week before we left for the beach. Long story on that but it looks like “Sensi Ski” will be okay.

It’s been a “quietly active” summer, so let me update you with everything I know…

September SCA Meeting
Our quarterly SCA Meeting will be on Thursday, September 15 at 7:30 pm at the Stone Mansion. Our guest speakers this time around will be our Lee District Supervisor Dana Kauffman, and Alex Lee, from the Wilson Bridge Project. When Dana asked what we’d like him to discuss I simply replied, “BRAC.” That should keep him busy for a while. As for Alex, he’ll be bringing along some drawings and the latest on the Telegraph Road interchange thinking. That ought to be interesting too.

Family Fall Bash
No reservations necessary. Come as you are. Bring the kids and enjoy a nice visit with your neighbors. Bring money for your 2005 – 2006 SCA Dues (see below). We should be fully depressed by the Redskins first couple games, so it’ll be a nice way to ease the pain.

Fall Yard Sale
No need to call anyone to reserve, just put your treasures out and collect the loot. As usual, we’ll put a Friday/Saturday ad in The Post and the sandwich board sign out on South Kings Highway for a couple days before. And as always (or recently, anyway), we’ll be around to collect $2.00 from all families/individuals who participate.

Virginia Hills Pool and Swim Team
First, congratulations to the members of the Virginia Hills Tidal Wave Swim Team, who finished their regular season undefeated, won their divisional relays (by a whopping margin) and won their division in the Fort Hunt IM Relay carnival as well. The kids obviously had a great season and a lot of fun along the way. About half the team has committed to a winter swim program, so we’ll be looking for another good season next year as they will likely move up a division to stronger competition. Great job, gang!

Also, the pool is now sponsoring a late season membership sale. If you purchase your share now, you will pay no dues until 2006. Share (membership) prices will rise in 2006, so this is a good chance to get the lower price now. Might be a nice Christmas gift for someone, or for your family (put a picture of a pool in the kids' stockings and watch THAT reaction!).

Sentinel Production & Distribution
Good news for you on both fronts. As you can see from how the Sentinel looks, we did indeed hire a professional newsletter writer/web developer over the summer. Heather Martin is our new writer/developer. She lives close by Stoneybrooke and does this on a part-time basis as a stay-at-home mom. We hope you like the new Sentinel and especially its ease of navigation. We are, of course, open to suggestions so let us know what you think.

SCA Dues and Rate Increase
If you are not able to attend the Fall Bash and pay your SCA Dues, you will receive an invoice for your 2005 – 2006 SCA Dues in either your email inbox or your mailbox. The Dues for this year have been raised to $20 to cover the cost of our new Sentinel production process.

Cold Spring Barrier Update
After attending a meeting in June to review minor design changes, I thought that construction would have begun by now. I was recently informed by Supervisor Dana Kauffman's office that work will commence next week, after Labor Day, and the construction contract calls for work to be completed by October 5.

Event Coordinators
Many thanks to Barbara Bougie, Suzanne Caldwell, Amanda Miller, and Jennifer Avila who have agreed to tag team the coordination of youth events for the coming year. Their first gig will be the Kids Halloween party, which will hopefully include the parade, as it did last year. Can’t wait to see that again!

As for a Spring Fling/Fall Bash Coordinator, and Sentinel Ad Sales, no one has come forward yet to claim those prizes! We will move forward with the Fall Bash on Cobblestone Court and worry about the Spring Fling when time comes. As for ad sales, I’m still looking for someone to do that.

T-Mobile Balloon Test
Recall that T-Mobile has been attempting to erect a cell tower in our area for some time. The project has now been proposed for a back corner in Lee District Park. As such, T-Mobile will be conducting a "balloon test" on Saturday, September 24 from 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. The rain date will be the next day, same time. The balloon will rise to the requested tower height of 95'. T-Mobile tells me that cell service for T-Mobile customers in this area will improve dramatically and that Cingular has requested to be included on the tower as well. No word from Verizon or Sprint.

All for now…need to go sit in my easy chair and cringe at the ‘Skins…
Mike

Message from Supervisor
Dana Kauffman

Remember the book Everything I needed to Know, I learned in Kindergarten? Well, the sequel could be, I Re-learned Everything at Boy Scout Camp. I say this having both survived and learned from camping the second week of August at Goshen Scout Reservation with my son and a gaggle of boys and dads from Pack 1519.

With my minivan pointed west to begin our adventure, I heard “I hope I don’t get car sick” from my son’s seatmate. “I hope you don’t either,” I said while pushing in the first cassette of a book on tape—praying that it would distract your average 9- or 10-year old for four hours or the correct exit off I-81, whichever came first. “Be prepared” is a great motto!

We arrived without mishap and were turned over to a pleasantly perky 15-year-old staffer who promptly told us all the things we couldn’t do at Camp PMI “or else you will die.” That’s PMI, as in the parking garage empire in the District. Yes, America, things are so tight that even the Boy Scouts can be naming opportunities.

The first activity after unloading was a rousing game of dodge ball where an army of kids got to throw multiple balls at camp staff and us leaders. This made the boys smile far too much for my comfort. After all, aren’t we supposed to be the “authority figures?” Later, I learned how much authority I was really going to have: fire dowsing and the latrine gang. The moral? Think highly of yourself and you’re sure to mop-up after everyone.

In full swing the next days at camp, I observed the following: Guns are fun; arrows go where they want to go; and no one wants to do tie-dye anymore. Also, it is tough to get people – especially those less than five feet in height – to move together as a group. This holds even if they want to go where you want to lead them. One such place is “Scoutcraft” where boys swing on monkey ladders and learn the skill that separates us from monkeys – fire building! Fire is even more fun than guns.

As a climax to life in the not-quite-so-wild, we psyched ourselves and our charges up for a hike to “Viewing Rock.” It proved—once again—that a wonderful end is worth a challenging journey. Also, for all the concerns I hear about the Scouts and exclusionary religion, the closest we experienced to invoking any deity at camp was singing a rousing version of “God Bless my Underwear.” Personally, I blessed God for my dry socks.

The final take-away from Boy Scout Camp for me is this: We can focus our energies on absolute child protection or we can set guidelines—“do this and you will die”—and let our children be challenged, bruised, and ultimately be able to handle the good and the bad that life sends their way. I vote for the latter.

Tour de Lee

Hold the Date for the Sixth Annual Tour de Lee
Sunday, October 30 at 8:30 am

The Tour de Lee is a bicycle event geared to riders of all abilities. It is family-friendly and showcases bicycle opportunities in Lee District. Three routes are available: a 15-mile intermediate ride; a shorter family ride; and a challenging 30-mile ride.

Also:
* Free bike safety checks performed by Bikes@Vienna
* Free refreshments
* Bike rodeo for children

For more information or to register, call the office of Lee District Supervisor Dana Kauffman at 703-971-6262.

Stoneybrooke Babysitters

Rachel Bier (CPR Certified) 703-765-0260
Kerry Hammond 703-765-4403
Ronja Roberts (16) 703-765-8555
Kelly Geren (CPR Cert) 703-768-6163
Ryan Schless (CPR Cert) 703-721-0923
Stacey Selman (CPR Cert) 703-765-9114

2005-2006 Board and Committees

Board

Committees

Announcements, Etc.

Cmdr. Gene & Krysti Doyle are the new owners and residents at 6717 Stoneybrooke Lane. Gene is from Kalispell, MT and Krysti is from Fort Lauderdale. They met in Hawaii and now have one daughter Stefani who turned 8 in August. Stefani starts 2nd grade this fall as dad makes his first tour in the Pentagon on the Joint Staff. Krysti is a full-time mom.

Chris Taylor and Jon Pelletier are the new owners and residents at 6822 Stoneybrooke Lane. Both are recent grads of Virginia Tech. Chris is from Fairfax and works for the Fairfax County Public Schools in the SAC program. He hopes to catch on with the Schools as a school-based technology counselor. Jon is from Massachusetts and is a budget analyst with the Department of Justice.

Welcome to Army Capt. Chip O'Neal and his wife, Linda Lio! Chip and Linda recently moved into 7004 Cold Spring Lane. Capt. O'Neal is a Medical Operations Officer working in the Pentagon, and Linda is a stay-at-home mom with their children. Caden, 4 years old, will start his pre-school career this fall at Virginia Hills Baptist and 22 month-old Rylie is about as cute as they come! Chip is from Atlanta, and Linda is from Pittsburgh (Monroeville side, she says).

Josh and Kim Pritchett are the new owners at 6715 Stoneybrooke Lane. Josh is a local guy who attended Groveton Elementary and West Potomac. Kim is from Syracuse, NY. They met at UVA. Both were engineering majors, Kim graduating in 1999 and Josh (ChemE) in 2002. Josh is now a patent examiner at USPTO and Kim is a management consultant with Unisys. They are apparently bored however, as Josh will begin law school at Georgetown this fall and Kim has a booming wedding consultant business. Both remain employed full-time during these nightly and weekend adventures. And to make matters REAL interesting, they are expecting their first child in January. Sounds like they’re ripe for positions on the Stoneybrooke Board!

Andrew & Lara O’Neel are the new owners/residents at 3804 Cobblestone Court. Both are from Texas (Houston and Port Arthur) by way of their most recent stay in Alabama. They are both Aggies, so if there’s an A&M game on, you’ll probably see them standing in front of the TV watching. They bring with them their dog, Juno, and a newfound interest in real estate investment and housing restoration. They also have found out it’s hard work! Lara will soon be reentering the job market to use her mechanical engineering degree and background in information technology. She is interested in networking and talking with anyone who needs her skills.

Doug and Karen Delap are the new owner/residents at 6905 Stonebridge Court. Doug is retired from the Army and a long career in DoD contracting. Truth is, he’s Santa Claus who has decided to have his summer home here in Stoneybrooke. He’s also best friends with the famous Hogettes, who reside in first row seats at Redskins games. Santa is a few rows back. Karen is a program manager with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. She is an award-winning country and western dancer. When she married Doug, the band played, “Here Comes Santa Claus,” for their wedding march. You should see their wedding pictures! This is excellent news for those of us with young kids here in Stoneybrooke. Now, when they’re misbehaving we can simply say, “Hey, Santa is watching, and if don’t believe me, I’ll walk you over to his house to ask him, pal.”

Tyrone and Helena Taylor are the new owners/residents at 6924 Stoneybrooke Lane. Tyrone owns a graphic design company and Helena (from the Czeck Republic), is a teacher. They have 2 children. Caleb, 14, will be a freshman at West Potomac this fall and their 10 year-old daughter Orion will be a 5th grader at Groveton. Tyrone and Helena are in the process of tearing apart the inside of their house and upgrading it to make room for Tyrone’s art work. Can’t wait to see it when you’re done, should be stunning!

Also welcome to James & Anastasia Criswell at 6811 Lamp Post Lane

Congratulations!

Congratulations and best of luck to Dave Pierce who was recently promoted to Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Air Force.

Buyer Looking in Stoneybrooke

A Fairfax County Schools employee and her family interested in purchasing a home in Stoneybrooke have contacted Mike Jurkowski. If you are interested in selling and would like to meet with this person, please contact Mike.

New Hope Housing

You can be included on the New Hope Housing email distribution list whicht identifies needs for homeless shelters along Route 1. The notices are generally sent out twice per month. If interested, contact Chris Bramante, New Hope Housing Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator at .

Classifieds

Gas Light Conversion Repair
If you need gas light conversion repairs, call Mancil Burns, 703-765-6367. Stoneybrooke resident. Most parts in stock. Repairs only, please.

Lawn Mowing
Totally reliable service. Call Ron at 703-765-3997.

For Sale
Compost tumbler – mulching, compact model, assembled, and ready-to-use. All literature available. Asking $260 OBO. Kitchen chair. Straight back. Padded. Harvest gold. $20.00 OBO. Lots of items – new for gifts. Call Ozzie Harris at 703-768-0746.

Cassie’s TLC Pet Sitting
Going out of town? Need someone to pet sit? Call me to watch over your loved ones. References available. Cassie Sauer 703-768-0859.

Ron’s Pet Care & Dog Walking
Experienced dog walker and pet care provider. Will give professional and loving care to your pets. No pet too big or small. References available. Call 703-765-8555.

Tender Loving Pet Care
Daily, Occasional, Travel, Vacation, and Overnight…In your own home. 13 years experience as pet nannies. Stoneybrooke references. Licensed/Bonded/Insured. Adele Danes 703-765-1571

Pet Care
Responsible 12 year-old animal lover would like to look after your pet while you are away. Please call Daniel: 703-765-0260.

Vacation Homes for Rent
Sunny Ft. Myers, FL. Beautiful single family, 3 bedroom, 2-bath home with own swimming pool in gated community. Available for weekly or monthly rental. Experience a touch of Europe on the Atlantic coast in picturesque Lagos, Algarve, Portugal. Well-appointed 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths. 5 minute walk to the beach. Call Laura Gordon at 703-765-8026

Vacation Home for Sale
Large efficiency in Pompano Beach, FL. Enjoy 1 week warm weather in February. Asking $3K. Call 703-768-8256.

Condo for Rent
2 bedroom, 2 full bath, full kitchen, neatly furnished condo in Garden City, SC. Close to Myrtle Beach. Accomodates 5. Three blocks from the ocean with screened-in back porch & pool. $895/week. Call Gigi Sere 703-765-0410

Licensed Day Care
Stoneybrooke resident with 15 Years experience. Excellent References. Call 703-660-8499.

Calendar of Events
September 1, 2005 – August 30, 2006

The SCA Board reserves the right to add or cancel events without notice.

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