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November 2010
Franklin Farm Calendar for December 2010
| 12/02/2010 | Open Space Committee, 7 p.m. |
| 12/02/2010 | Hanukkah |
| 12/04/2010 | Breakfast with Santa, 10 a.m. to noon @ SPCC |
| 12/07/2010 | Architectural Review Board, 6:30 p.m. |
| 12/08/2010 | Community Functions Committee, 7 p.m. |
| 12/09/2010 | Financial Advisory Committee, 7:30 p.m. |
| 12/12/2010 | Santa’s Fire Truck, 3-5 p.m. |
| 12/14/2010 | Tennis Committee, 7:30 p.m. |
| 12/15/2010 | Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m. |
| 12/15/2010 | Meet Delegate Tom Rust, 7 p.m. @ SPCC |
| 12/16/2010 | Neighborhood Watch training (Foxlease/Rosemere), 7 p.m. |
| 12/18/2010 | House Decorating Contest judging, 5-7 p.m. |
| 12/20/2010 | ARB applications for January 4 meeting due in office by 12 noon. |
| 12/21/2010 | Winter begins. |
| 12/24/2010 | Foundation office closed through 12/31 for holidays. |
| 12/24/2010 | Regular trash collection. |
| 12/25/2010 | Christmas |
| 12/26/2010 | Kwanzaa |
| 12/31/2010 | Regular trash collection. |
Burglary suspect caught
An alleged burglar responsible for more than 100 break-ins across Fairfax County has been apprehended by police. The suspect’s name is Brad Edmonds and he is a resident of Prince George’s County. Excerpt from a Washington Post story:
Fairfax police think that Edmonds, 34, may be responsible for the streak of similar break-ins, many in the McLean and Fair Oaks areas, that terrified residents starting in late August. Police now estimate that Edmonds was responsible for more than 110 in Fairfax alone, and Montgomery police are checking to see whether he might be linked to other burglaries there.
Burglary near Fair Oaks Hospital
From Fairfax Count Police crime logs:
BURGLARY: A home in the 12400 block of Falkirk Drive was burglarized some time between
7 a.m. on Saturday, November 13 and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 16. It appears entry was
forced and a jewelry box was taken from inside the home.
House broken into on Sudley Road
Sudley Court is off Stringfellow Road, on the south edge of Oak Hill. From the Fairfax County police logs:
BURGLARY OF OCCUPIED DWELLING: A home in the 3700 block of Sudley Court in
Fairfax was broken into some time between Friday, October 29 at 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. Electronics
and cash were stolen and no one was injured. There does not appear to be any sign of forced
entry.
Youth assaults police officer
From the Fairfax County Police crime log. Kid must not be too bright, but it was Halloween:
ASSAULT ON A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER/ARREST: A 17-year-old boy was
charged with allegedly assaulting a police officer on Sunday, October 31 around 9:18 p.m. in the
2400 block of Centreville Road. The suspect was released to his parents and he was charged with
assault on a law enforcement officer. The officer did not require medical attention.
McNair Elementary events
Parent Center Coffee Talk– Friday, November 5–9:00-10:00 A.M.–Learn how to help your child develop good eating habits
Barnes and Noble Book Fair to benefit McNair–shop in person at the Reston store November 5 and 6 or purchase online using Bookfair ID 10308666
Teacher v. Student Basketball Game –Wednesday, November 10–5-6 P.M.– Students must be accompanied by an adult.
Dads for Doughnuts–Thursday, November 11–7:40 A.M.–Cafeteria–bring a book to read and enjoy breakfast. Pre-registration required.
Dine with the Stars at PeiWei in Woodland Crossing–Thursday, November 11 from 3:00-9:00 P.M.–proceeds support McNair
Veterans’ Day Choral Program–Thursday, November 11 at 7:00 P.M. All families and veteran welcome.
Mothers’ Pink Tea–Tuesday, November 16–7:40 A.M.–Cafeteria–bring a book to read with your mom! Pre-registration required.
Trick or treat? Costumed fox’s owner charged
This police report almost seems like someone is pulling our leg. But a picture of the fox proves it’s no joke.
Reston Police District – Animal Control Officers charged a 20-year-old Herndon area woman with Unlawful Possession of Wildlife after she was seen walking a fox wearing a skeleton costume at Reston Towne Center around 10:30 a.m. on Halloween.
Officers charged Alayna Sitterson of 23096 Fontwell Square after it was determined she did not have the proper permits issued by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The Silver Cross Fox, named “Swiper,” is seven months old and
Swiper was seized by officers and will be held at the Animal Shelter until it is determined whether or not DGIF will issue the required special permit.
according to the owner, is neutered, litter-box trained and vaccinated for rabies.
Update:
UPDATE: Fox Released Back To Owner
Animal Control officers released “Swiper” back to his owner around 7 p.m. Monday, November 1. After further consultation with biologists from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, officials there determined that the fox was a domesticated breed and that the owner did not need a specific permit for the pet.


