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Falls Church News-Press Vol. XXI, No. 44 • January 19, 2012
Council Will Take First Step To Sell Whittier at Monday Meeting
Local Lawmakers Warn Constituents Of Grim Outcomes Due in Richmond
At the first regular meeting of the new year this Monday, the Fallls Church City Council will take up for approval of a “first reading” of an ordinance that will authorize sale of 7.6 acres of the City-owned Whittier site for $4.479 million to the Holladay Group. The approval of the final sale can happen by Feb. 24.
Falls Church’s two representatives to the Richmond legislature that convened its annual session this week painted a grim picture for constructive gains during the coming session with both chambers and the state house all controlled by Republicans after November’s election.
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Stephen (Steve) Bottock Jr. passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2021. He was a devoted husband and father, and a proud resident of Falls Church City where he contributed his time and skills for the benefit of others. Steve was born to Stephen and Helen (née Souka) Bottock in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania in 1950. His family moved to Levittown when he was young, and he graduated from Neshaminy High School in 1968. He then graduated from Penn State University with a degree in accounting in 1972. Shortly thereafter he moved to Washington, D.C. to pursue his career. He met his wife Paula Clary at a downtown bar and they wed in 1979. They were blessed with their first daughter Kaitlin in 1986, and their second daughter Taylor in 1992. His heart grew fuller with the arrival of grandchildren in recent years. Steve would say his biggest accomplishment was his family. He loved his wife, daughters and grandchildren with all his heart. Paula and Steve moved to Falls Church City in 1998 so that their girls could attend the wonderful Little City schools. Once here, Steve was an involved community member. He chaperoned school field trips, led Girl Scout camping trips, coached rec basketball and lacrosse teams, and tended the concession stand at the high school, slinging hot dogs and sausages even when his daughters were not on the field. He would tell you that one of his greatest accomplishments was being dubbed a Mason (now Meridian) “grillmaster.” He was always generous with his time and skills, including those as an accountant. Steve was a kind and caring person who loved his family and friends. He spent his time listening to music, dancing, volunteering, watching sports (especially his Nittany Lions and Philly Eagles -- Fly Eagles Fly!), and watching his grandchildren run wild. He also had a deep love for animals, especially the family dog Choco who Steve always joked was his “son.” Steve was a firm believer in equality for all, treating everyone with kindness and forgiving any wrongdoing, no mat-
GRACIE was adopted 1 year ago from Wolf Trap Animal Rescue. She is a new resident of Falls Church and loves saying “hi” to other dogs on her walks and playing at local dog parks. Here she is enjoying a snowy stroll through Benjamin Banneker Park. Just because you’re not famous doesn’t mean your pet can’t be! Send in your Critter Corner submissions to crittercorner@fcnp.com.
ter how egregious. Steve is survived by his wife Paula, daughters Taylor Clary Bottock and Kaitlin Clary Bottock (Andrew Van Duzer), two grandchildren Nora and Joseph, sister Elaine Breuers (Bernard), sister Marilyn Cach (Stanley), brother Greg Bottock, nephews Derek Breuers (Leah), Kyle Phillips, Hunter Crump (Heather), and Cullen Bottock, and nieces Stacy Breuers (Pat Gostomski) and Kacie Casey (Cameron). He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister Stephanie Bottock. A memorial service will be held at Saint James Catholic Church in Falls Church on January 15. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Falls Church Education Fund in Stephen’s name (see http://www.fcedf. org/donate.html for instructions on making a donation).
