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Inside This Week City Sunoco Team Moves to Pimmit Hills

After 25 years in the City of Falls Church, Ken Currle and his team at City Sunoco completed their move out of the Little City following the approval last year of plans for the Founders Row development set for site of the former gas and service station.

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Fairfax Co. to Study West F.C. Metro Proposals

Global Economic & Conflict Worries Contrast to Predictions of F.C. Bliss F.C. Citizens Share Welcoming 2019 Thoughts on What 2019 Will Be Like

by Nicholas F. Benton

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such an engaged and thoughtful constituency and we’ve accomplished a lot together.”

It was announced last fall that Yasmine Taeb, an attorney who recently moved to Falls Church, and to Saslaw’s district, from Arlington, would seek to qualify

“Let’s hope that all our good predictions come true, and our bad ones don’t.”

That comment pretty much summed up thoughts at a gathering of wise Falls Church salts who gathered to assess the Little City and the world going into 2019 last week at the Ireland’s Four Provinces restaurant.

One seasoned soul said he didn’t want to put any of his thoughts into writing, because he is so worried that something really drastic is going to happen on a grand scale for the world.

Most, however, were more sanguine, especially in terms of assessing the prospects for Falls Church and the region against the instability being generated out of the White House. But no one was being glib.

The News-Press has been asking around, as it has done every year at this time, including requesting an array of local citizens to remark on what they think is in store. The comments have been particularly interesting this year. Seldom have people been so worried about the impact that national and global developments may have locally.

It should not be a surprise, given that the federal government is currently partially shut down, and dark clouds of uncertainty loom regarding the economy and the prospect for trade wars and global conflicts. Political chaos, combined with tariffs and a global

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Fairfax County is initiating a planning study of proposals submitted by WMATA and Virginia Tech for portions of the West Falls Church Transit Station area.

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Lopez to Intro ICE Reporting Legislation State Del. Alfonso Lopez says he’s introducing legislation in Richmond to prohibit local law enforcement officials from reporting information about persons to ICE unless there is suspicion of a felony involved.

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Mason Boys, Girls Struggle Over Holiday

Playing over the winter break, the boy and girls basketball teams had a rough time in their respective tournaments, both losing all three games they played.

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CATCH A FALLING STAR! Well, not exactly doable at midnight Tuesday when the historic Falls Church water tower star descended to mark the arrival of 2019 while a large turnout of revelers cheered at F.C.'s Watch Night. (Photo: J. Michael Whalen)

Saslaw Formally Announces Bid For Re-Election, Has Primary Foe

by Nicholas F. Benton

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Index

Editorial................ 6 Letters.................. 6 News & Notes.10–11 Comment...... 14–15 Sports................ 16 Calendar...... 18–19

Classified Ads.... 20 Comics, Sudoku & Crossword......... 21 Crime Report..... 22 Critter Corner..... 22 Business News.. 23

Facing the prospect of a primary challenger for the first time since he first won the race for an open seat in 1979, Virginia State Senate Democratic leader Dick Saslaw used his monthly column in the News-Press this week to

formally announce his candidacy for re-election to his 35th District seat this year.

His column concludes, “On a personal note, I am officially announcing my candidacy for re-election as your state senator (Saslaw’s district includes the City of Falls Church--ed.). I am grateful for the opportunity to represent

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F.C. Citizens Forecasts: OK For F.C., Planet Not So Much Continued from Page 1

economic slowdown could spell trouble, which for some make the announcement by Amazon that it will locate half of its HQ2 in this area seem like a glimmer of hope, while others point to the growing crisis around the need for affordable housing.

In terms of written responses, here’s a sampling of what people have had to say this year (we can’t get in everyone’s quotes, nor in their entirety, but hope to reflect the overall mood): The Rev. John Ohmer, rector, the Falls Church Episcopal: “I believe that in 2019, the City of Falls Church will be the beneficiary of ‘localism.’ Amidst the breakdown in civic norms at the highest level of government, and with more Americans talking at each other instead of with each other, there remains a deep desire among most people to belong to community and to participate in something larger than one’s self.

‘Localism’ — increasing participation in one’s local school, shops, farmer’s market, faith community and local government — offers the best hope of having that desire met. I’m hopeful that localism will cause a ‘ripple effect’ of positive change in the wider culture, as well.”

Nikki Graves, co-founder of the Tinner Hill Foundation: “I see love in 2019. I believe 2019 will test the values and moral fabric of Falls Church citizens. Our claim (goal) of being inclusive, open and welcoming will force us to step outside our comfort zone.

There will be opportunities to not only listen but to respond politically, professionally and personally to the widest circle of our Falls Church family. We will be called to erase the lines of ‘them vs. us’...socio-economic status, renters, home owners, homeless, families with children, empty nesters, race, ethnicity, language, age, education, religion/values, politics, sexual orientation, physical abilities. Our character will be reflected in words and action.”

Mark Werblood, attorney, long-time Chamber of Commerce board member: “The surest prediction for Falls Church is a measure of unpredictability. I believe the Little City’s residents, busi-

nesses and schools will experience a generally positive arc with occasional, inevitable glitches. I believe that implementation of ongoing development, including Founders Row, will proceed quite well with less disruption to daily life than feared. I anticipate the Broad and Washington project reemerging with some tweaking, most likely a more modest Class A office space component, but with the essential residential and commercial components intact or enhanced, including a new theater and arts space for Creative Cauldron as part of a burgeoning downtown entertainment district.”

Pete Davis, F.C. native and recent Harvard Law School graduate now living back in the City: “Two things are on my mind as the Little City in the new year.

First, with the arrival of HQ2 and Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax’s prioritization of anti-eviction policy, 2019 may be the year our region wakes up to our affordable housing crisis. If we do, 2019 could be a pivotal year for promoting much-needed economic diversity in Falls Church. Secondly, 2019 brings us an enriching state senate primary between Yasmine Taeb and Dick Saslaw. It will be a great opportunity for Falls Church voters to discuss campaign finance reform, clean energy, and diversity in the state house.

Mike and June Beyer, car dealership owner and local artist: “We predict a year of happy harmony for our Little City.

Neighbors will invite each other into their homes to listen and learn. Children will play together outdoors offering kindness to those in need. The creative arts will flourish with First Friday and Second Saturday events to relax and enjoy. The Education City will continue a tradition of excellence with incredible leadership, strong community and social justice. As buildings rise so will compassion and empathy.

More apartments will bring more affordable housing for teachers, police officers and firefighters, to name a few. Everyone will be welcomed with loving arms to the Center of the Universe, our beloved City of Falls Church.

Johannah Berry, former F.C. City Council member: “Cities

and communities are organic, changing and adapting to a wide range of pressures. Those most successful not only survive but thrive. Those less successful are marginalized and become extinct.

The City of Falls Church is a living entity which has survived by filling a most unusual niche -- a geographically small town with extraordinary vision, committed to maintaining a diverse and engaged population and excellence in all its public services.

In 2019, I hope that the City embraces and actively maintains its identity as a forward thinking community which daily reflects its founding principles of economic sustainability, inclusivity, and transparency within its small and committed citizenry.”

Ed Novak, developer: “The biggest news for 2019 is likely to be progress, hopefully all positive, for the George Mason High School construction and redevelopment plans and approvals for the commercial redevelopment

by EYA/PN Hoffman. The latter is an ambitious project that will require continued cooperation from both market forces and between the developers and the City. A close second headline on the development front will be the commencement of construction of the long-debated and longawaited Founders Row project.

Broad and Washington will likely remain on hold for most or all of 2019. The ‘Amazon Impact’ will be more of increased optimism regarding the future of the area.”

Laura Hull, founder, executive director, Creative Cauldron: “Falls Church will continue to grow and flourish in 2019, bringing new attention to the rich, vibrant and diverse community that it has become over the past years. History and traditions that celebrate it (Heritage Days, the Tinner Hill Blues Festival) will remain central to its identity and appeal, but newer traditions, like the annual tree lighting ceremony, the women’s history march, the thriving arts scene and others, will continue to revitalize and enrich it. Falls Church will become a hub for the northern Virginia region, a welcoming, walkable, “downtown” gathering place that retains a small town character.”

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Saslaw Announces Re-Election Campaign, Already Underway

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to run against Saslaw in this June’s Democratic primary. An elected member of the Democratic National Committee, she moved to Falls Church after she failed to get past the first round of a Democratic caucus vote to select a 48th District state delegate candidate in a special election there in 2014.

But despite his lack of primary challengers since 1979, Saslaw has not taken this prospective challenge lightly. He’s been knocking on doors in his district since last May, and told the News-Press in an interview last week that he’s visited 5,400 of the 10,267 homes in the 35th District since then. He’s also done a lot of direct mail and social media.

If the Democrats achieve a majority in the state senate this November, Saslaw stands to become the Senate Majority lead-

er, a powerful position he’s held before when the Democrats were in the majority.

“Next November 5, the entire House of Delegates and State Senate will be on the ballot. The stakes couldn’t be higher with each chamber being one seat away from flipping the majorities now held by Republicans,” he writes in his News-Press column this week.

As the Democrats’ leader in the Senate, he’s clearly popular with his colleagues, and his House of Delegates counterpart Marcus Simon confirmed to the News-Press this week that he’s “done a great job,” noting that he shares a number of precincts with Saslaw throughout Fairfax County in addition to Falls Church.

Among other things, he’s credited with playing a decisive role in winning the extension of Medicaid to 400,000 Virginians in the last session because he deftly

blocked a procedural move by the Republicans that could have sent the measure back to a committee where it could have been killed.

“That is something that comes with experience,” he said.

After his prospective opponent formally announced her campaign, as reported in the News-Press at the time, Saslaw got a rousing endorsement from former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe at the Falls Church Democratic Committee’s annual Labor Day ice cream social in Cherry Hill Park, and at a Democratic dinner in Arlington in September, former U.S. Rep. Jim Moran was circulating “Another Progressive for Saslaw” buttons, frustrated, he said, that anyone would characterize Saslaw as less than a true progressive.

Recently, according to NewsPress sources, it has been rumored that a third candidate could enter the primary fray, as well.

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Fast Starts to 2019 Races

The 2019 political season is well upon us now, and we’re only a few days in. It started, actually, on New Year’s Day, itself, with a very lively and animated annual potluck hosted by the Arlington Democrats in Falls Church’s neighbor to the east. There, excitement over today’s scheduled transition of power to the Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives and growing pressure to end President Trump’s federal government shutdown was eclipsed only by talk of the upcoming Richmond legislative session. No one seemed concerned for eschewing the annual Rose Parade or New Year’s Day college football games to be lingering there engaged in scores of engaged conversations.

It continues with the announcement in today’s News-Press that State Sen. Dick Saslaw, facing the prospect of a primary challenge for the first time since 1979, will campaign aggressively for re-election. Then, it proceeds today as Del. Marcus Simon hosts his own “Back to Richmond” town hall at 11:30 a.m. at the NVAR regional headquarters, 8407 Pennell St. near Gallows and Rt. 50. Virginia Lieutenant Gov. Justin Fairfax has an event at F.C.’s Mad Fox Saturday at 3, and most legislators from this region will be attending the annual “Road to Richmond” brunch at the Westwood Country Club on Route 123 in Vienna on Sunday at 11 a.m. Yes, it’s a Democratic event, but virtually all the elected officials in this region are now Democrats.

On Tuesday, there’s the special election to fill the state senate vacancy created with the election of Jennifer Weston to the U.S. Congress from the 10th District in November. Now, State Del. Jennifer Boysko is running against moderate Republican Joe May, and the very next day, the action for all these state legislators kicks down to Richmond for the beginning of the new legislative session on Jan. 9.

While on the federal level, ending the shutdown and launching a whole spate of new investigative initiatives against the president will commence immediately, the buzz about Richmond centers on the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment at long last. With Democrats just short of the majority in the both houses needed to ratify it, making Virginia the 38th and final state needed to make the ERA part of the U.S. Constitution, something stalled since the mid-1970s but will be an explosive event when it occurs. Democrats are hopeful that there are enough Republicans in Richmond afraid of losing this coming November that they’ll find ways to support its passage, but not all are so optimistic about that. Everyone is more confident that big gains in promoting Democratic priorities for education, health care and gun safety will advance, however, with tax reform initiatives aimed at steering state economic surpluses (from the latest federal tax cut) in that direction are readied.

The challenge for the Democrats will be to stay focused on their core issues of helping middle class families and those in need.

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Editor, As a young mother living in Falls Church I am worried about how climate change will shape my son’s future. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change came out in October with a report that says we must cut global carbon emissions by 45 percent within 12 years to stand a chance at keeping warm-

ing to 1.5 degrees Celsius. We are currently at 1 degree of warming and we already see a preview of what is to come, a wetter region with constant flooding risks, parts of the state of Virginia being inundated by sea level rise, and hotter more extreme summers.

We need to get behind bold action to get us on course to mitigate the worst outcomes of this

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We Cannot Allow Rise in Hate to Go Unchallenged B� M��� H������

We have all seen how hate can turn deadly with frightening frequency in America – at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, at an AfricanAmerican church in Charleston, and even in our own backyard in Charlottesville.

Over the past month, I have traveled around the state to hear from different communities, faith leaders and community members about how they have been affected by the rise of hate crimes and hateful rhetoric in Virginia and our country.

I held roundtable discussions in Leesburg, Alexandria, Richmond, Charlottesville, Norfolk and Roanoke because I wanted to hear about their experiences first-hand and discuss with them the ways I could help.

I heard over and over again that Virginians are sensing a troubling rise of hate that is making Virginians feel less safe in their own communities. But I also heard resolve and determination to push back on these dark forces.

During my meetings around the state, faith leaders of all backgrounds spoke of the security concerns they now have at their houses of worship and the different tolls that takes on their congregation. They spoke of the rise in security costs and how other programs have fallen by the wayside.

Rabbis detailed the anti-Semitic threats and vandalism that they have dealt with at their synagogues. Religious schools have seen a decrease in attendance because parents are

worried they are sending their children to school with a target on their back.

I heard the heartbreaking story of a woman’s elderly Sikh father who was attacked while he was on an evening walk

“We need to do more than just say it. We must take action.” because he was wearing a turban.

I heard time and again that members of religious and ethnic minority communities feel that they must constantly be looking over their shoulder, unsure of who may be following them or intending to harm them.

Many cities and towns across Virginia have experienced hate groups distributing vile white supremacist literature, with the intention of intimidating and striking fear in the communities.

We cannot allow this rise in hate to continue unchallenged.

It is well past time that we acknowledge this real and growing threat posed by hate and white-supremacist violence in our communities.

Hate crimes, violence, and intimidation strike at the very fabric of our communities by making entire groups of Virginians

feel uncomfortable and unwelcome, forcing them into the shadows in fear.

That is unacceptable, and I am going to do everything I can to make sure everyone in Virginia feels safe, no matter what they look like, where they come from or how they worship.

For a number of years, I have sensed a rise in the threat of white-supremacist ideology and violence. The peddlers of hate have become bolder and more unapologetic about spreading their twisted ideology while becoming less afraid of the consequences of their actions and words.

According to the Virginia State Police, hate crimes are up 64 percent in Virginia since 2013. In 2017, there were more than 200 reported hate crimes, representing a rise in every tracked category of bias - racial, religious, ethnic, sexual orientation and disability.

We must make it absolutely clear that white-supremacist and extremist violence will not be tolerated in Virginia.

And we need to do more than just say it.

We must take action.

We must give law enforcement the tools they need to identify and preempt acts of violence and threats to the safety of our communities, and we must make it clear to vulnerable communities that they will be protected and cared for because they are important parts of our Virginia family.

That is why I am introducing a package of legislation that will better protect

all Virginians. It includes a bill that will update Virginia’s definition of a hate crime to include protections against hate crimes committed on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Another will allow me to prosecute hate crimes, an authority the attorney general currently lacks.

There is a bill that would further restrict the kind of paramilitary activity by white supremacist militias that was seen in Charlottesville in August 2017, and another to give law enforcement agencies more tools to identify hate groups and white supremacist organizations and allow for intervention before groups can commit planned acts of violence.

Another would authorize communities to ban firearms in a public space during a permitted event, or an event that would otherwise require a permit, and a final bill will close a loophole and ensure that anyone convicted of a hate crime is barred from possessing a gun.

I have introduced a couple of these bills in the past without success, but my hope is that this year the General Assembly will finally take action and acknowledge that this hate exists in our great state and we must do everything we can to put a stop to it.

Mark Herring is Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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For 25 years, Ken Currle and his team refilled tanks, changed oil, tuned up engines and more at the City Sunoco gas and service station at the intersection of W. Broad and West St. in the City of Falls Church. But when development plans for a big mixed-use project that includes the site of his business were finally approved last year, it marked the beginning

of the end stages of Currle’s transition out of the Little City.

Currle opened the City Sunoco at the corner of W. Broad St. and N. West St. in 1993, adding to the lineage of gas stations that occupied the land before him starting in 1955. The business enjoyed major success for most of its first decade and a half in operation until around 2008. That’s when new, larger tenants began to show interest in purchasing varying parts of the four-acre plot of

land that encompassed the Sunoco and 7-Eleven and spanned to the border of Saint James Catholic Church’s property and had a cloud of uncertainty hovering over Currle’s future.

What started as possible deals with a Canadian bank and the nowdefunct Chevy Chase bank became enticing for the City when developers Spectrum Development, LLC and Mill Creek Residential proposed to construct a movie theater, hotel and apartment complex

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on all four acres.

The ball didn’t start rolling on the Founders Row (formerly Mason Row) project until 2013, but Currle saw the writing on the wall back in 2008 and began searching for a new location from that point on in hopes of not losing his devout clientele.

He landed on the then-struggling Pimmit Hills Sunoco just outside of the City’s boundary on Patterson Rd. So Currle bought the location in 2009 and operated both the City Sunoco and the Pimmit Hills one until this past Oct. 30, when the Founders Row project progressed to a point that required Currle to vacate his post.

“We wanted to keep our customers,” Currle said. “It took a little bit of luck and a little bit of foresight to do just that, so it’s worked out for us.”

Making the move when he did was wise, but straddling between the two gas stations with little concrete idea of when the transition would end was a challenge for Currle.

Once it became clear in 2013 that the Founders Row project was a definite, Currle switched to a month-to-month lease at the City location. Because of the changes to his lease, he had to get creative in acquiring (and re-acquiring) warranties for the property, which usually run about a year at a time.

He also saw his profit margins dip considerably, since new customers knew he wasn’t going to remain in the City for long. Currle was able to avoid incurring any losses, however, despite the loose timetable on when he was required to move out.

A big reason why Currle avoided going in the red was because of the personal touch he brings to his services that engenders loyalty with customers.

His son, Chris, who helps run

the family business, noted that over 90 percent of their customers come from the City.

Typically, Currle points out, the services are very cut-and-dry.

If his station has the ability and the equipment to accomplish a task, it can be done in a timely and cost-effective manner. But Currle prizes his customers’ feedback and perception of the services — which can be a hit-or-miss characteristic when it comes to chain establishments of any kind.

“We don’t like our customers to be unhappy. If there’s a problem, we’ll take care of it.

If we created the problem ourselves, we’ll take care of it at no cost,” Currle said. “We’ve always been committed to being communicative with our customers and extremely concerned about for the way they feel about us.”

Even with the City’s development vision affecting his business, Currle holds no ill-will toward the local government. He mentions that he happily served current and future City Council members at his City Sunoco as well as many members of the City’s staff, to go with large swaths of the Falls Church citizens. And while he is supportive of the City’s vision and wishes that Founder’s Row and other pending developments produce the desired results, he does feel they’ve lost touch with regular citizens and some of Falls Church’s core identity, including the small business community.

“Falls Church has always [thought of] themselves as being a village. That village is going. It’s just going to be another Ballston in the end if this continues,” Currle said, before adding later on, “My kids went to Saint James [Catholic School] and we’ve been involved in the City for decades, so I’m hopeful [the Founder’s Row development] is very positive and everybody benefits.”

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NEWS BRIEFS Rep. Beyer Speaks Out in N.Y. Times Letter U.S. Rep. Donald S. Beyer, Jr., whose 8th District of Northern Virginia includes the City of Falls Church, published a Letter to the Editor in the Dec. 31 New York Times challenging President Trump to end the federal government shutdown. In the letter, he wrote, “There is near certainty that all federal workers will receive their back pay, as they have in every other recent government shutdown. A bipartisan bill in the House will receive immediate action when Speaker Nancy Pelosi takes control in a few days, and the Senate has already unanimously passed such a bill and would do so again in the new year.

President Trump seems delighted to continue his war on federal employees at any cost, not only using them as a pawn in his ill-advised fight for a wall, but also saying he will stiff them on their scheduled pay raise. Despite the occupant of the White House, federal workers should rest assured that those of us who represent them — a broad and bipartisan swath of members of Congress — have their backs and will make sure the stoppage in pay is rectified.”

DMV Services Offered in Little City This Month The City of Falls Church Commissioner of the Revenue has announced several opportunities for Department of Motor Vehicle services in The Little City in January.

The full-service DMV 2 Go bus will be in front of City Hall (300 Park Ave.) on Friday, Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The accessible mobile office provides all DMV transactions including: Applying for and renewing driver’s licenses, applying for hunting and fishing licenses, obtaining E-Z pass transponders, obtaining REAL ID cards (including photos) and Virginia’s veterans ID cards, obtaining copies of driving records, vehicle titles, license plates, decals, and transcripts, obtaining certified copies of Virginia vital records including birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates, ordering disabled parking placards or plates, taking road and knowledge tests and, updating an address after a move for DMV and voter registration. The limited DMV Connect service conducts all DMV transactions listed above, except vital records and testing. DMV Connect will be at 131 E Broad St. (corner of E Broad St. and Lawton St.) Monday-Thursday, Jan. 7-10, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Customers should be prepared with the required documents to complete transactions.

Del. Lopez Seeks Protections for Public Informants State Del. Alfonso Lopez, who represents the 49th District of Northern Virginia that includes Greater Falls Church’s predominantly-Latino Culmore area, told the News-Press Tuesday that he’s introducing legislation in Richmond to prohibit local law enforcement officials from reporting information about persons to the U.S. Information and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unless there is suspicion of a felony involved. Lopez said the move is needed because the numbers of people in his district who’ve been willing to step forward and provide local law enforcement with information about potential crimes has nosedived by 85 percent and higher since the current federal administration’s ICE deportation policy has begun.

West F.C. Metro Development Plan Forum Fairfax County is initiating a planning study of proposals submitted by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and Virginia Tech for portions of the West Falls Church Transit Station Area, the county has reported. The WMATA nomination would allow a mix of uses including office, multi-family units, townhomes, and some retail, with height limits up to 65 and 85 feet on the WMATA property. The Virginia Tech nomination for the Northern Virginia Center property would add institutional, office, retail, and residential uses. The office of Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust has announced that a community meeting that will include an overview of the Fairfax County planning and review process as well as presentations by WMATA and Virginia Tech will be held Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Virginia Tech Northern Virginia Center, 7054 Haycock Road, at 7 p.m. Following the meeting, a task force of area residents will work with County staff to evaluate the proposals and make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The task force will meet about once a month through the fall of 2019 and will evaluate impacts relating to transportation, public facilities, schools, and the environment. The task force meetings will be open to the public.

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Community News & Notes

A FEW SURPLUS SCENES from the Little City’s Watch Night New Year’s Eve event includes some of the fun had the Falls Church Presbyterian Church. That included a showcase from the Northern Lights Big Band orchestra, who played swing music for residents, and puppeteer Sandy Fuelner’s show set at The Victorian Palor in a section for geared toward children. (Photos: J. Michael Whalen)

Victims in Maryland Crash all from Falls Church According to Prince George’s County Police Department, the three victims killed as a result of the Dec. 30 car crash in Oxon Hill, Md. were identified as Falls Church children.

The victims – 5-year-old Alexander Mejia, 5-year-old Rosalie Mejia and 1-year-old Isaac Mejia – were killed upon impact when the crash happened on Indian Head Highway near Wilson Bridge Dr., per the PGCPD. Though early in the investigation, so far PGCPD believe the truck driver may have been under the influence when he crashed into the family’s car and, it appears, was moving at a much higher rate of speed than the victims’ cars.

Preliminarily, according to

police, there is no evidence of skid marks on the scene prior to the point of impact with the car carrying the family.

The three siblings and their parents were in the car.

The children’s parents were taken to the hospital in critical but stable condition.

Per the police investigation, it has been revealed that a pickup truck rear-ended a car around 9:40 p.m.

The victims’ car was stopped behind two other vehicles for a traffic light.

The crash caused two other vehicles to be hit, and the pickup truck came to rest on top of the rear-passenger compartment of the victims’ sedan.

Police report that the driver of the pick-up truck has been released.

Final charges in this case are

pending the outcomes of the investigation, toxicology testing and reconstruction analysis and will be determined in consultation with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office.

‘Passport to the World’ Opens at Creative Cauldron Interested residents can join the Creative Cauldron (410 S. Maple Ave., Falls Church) on a musical tour of the world in the Cauldron’s intimate cabaret space, with a diverse musical line up specially curated by Ken Avis and Lynn Veronneau of the Wammy Award-winning jazz samba group Veronneau.

Attendees can listen to blues, jazz, Latin, fusion, bluegrass, folk and a musical experience only the well-travelled know.

The Cauldron’s eighth install-

ment of the “Passport to the World” concert series promises another first rate music festival that allows attendees to travel the world without ever leaving Falls Church.

This Saturday, Jan. 5, will show “Seven Voices: A Tribute to Patsy Cline” at 7:30 p.m. and “Cecily: Cecily Salutes D.C.” on Sunday, Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m.​ Ticket prices are as follows: General Admission – $22, Seniors/ Military – $20 and Students – $18.

Tables for two with wine – $60, Tables for four with wine – $120.

Sun & Moon Taiji One Hosts Free Tai Chi Class To kick off the New Year in good health, Sun & Moon Taiji One will host a Tai Chi open house with free trial Tai Chi class on Monday, Jan. 7 from 8 – 9 p.m.

The event is open to those who want to experience the wide range of physical-mental health benefits of Tai Chi, which in particular is balance and flexibility in the muscles.

The event will take place at the Falls Church location (Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do, Falls Plaza Shopping Center, 1136 W. Broad St., Falls Church).

RSVP is required to attend the free trial class.

Call 301-512-5071 or e-mail SunAndMoonTaijiOne@gmail. com to reserve a spot in the free trial class this upcoming Monday.

Regular Events Return to One More Page Books One More Page Books (2200 N. Westmoreland St., Arlington), an independent, neighborhoodoriented bookstore, kicks off the

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new year with a busy January, starting with a wine tasting this Friday, Jan. 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Sharon will lead attendees in a tasting of red wines, which are ideal to warm up those in attendance on a cold winter’s day.

Falls Church Photography Show Opens Saturday Famed artist lectures on landscape photography opening night of the long-anticipated “Exposure” Photography Show at Falls Church Arts gallery (700B W. Broad St., Falls Church) will spotlight 33 exhibiting photographers on Saturday, Jan. 6, at 7:30 p.m.

The show, which runs through Feb.10, features nearly 60 photos from the Washington area and around the world.

FCA Gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday from 11a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. On Saturday, Feb. 9, at 1 p.m., Falls Church native Justin Black, a world famous photographer, will host a talk that’s open to all on “Mastering Composition in Landscape Photography” at the gallery. RSVP to info@fallschurcharts.org.

Black, former executive director of the International League of Conservation Photographers, captures photos of the world’s high and wild places. Black, a fellow of the International League of Conservation Writers, is a regular contributor to Outdoor Photographer magazine and is widely recognized as a leading photo workshop organizer through his company, Visionary Wild.

Community Open House Takes Place in McLean Mclean Community Center’s (1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean) Ingleside Avenue facility is new, improved and ready for a proper public unveiling.

Interested attendees can join center staff on Saturday, Jan. 5 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. to partke in the following: • Get a sneak peek of The Alden Theatre’s 2019 Spring season • Learn what’s happening at The Old Firehouse Center • Get information on Camp McLean and other summer camp programs • Check out art displays or create art yourself in the McLean

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Project for the Arts’ Duval Studio • Discover new, upcoming classes, youth events and trips.

F.C.’s Andrew Finein Graduates With 4.0 GPA George Mason High School graduate Andrew Finein graduated Dec. 15 from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Ill., with a Masters of Science in Management with a 4.0 GPA. He received his undergraduate degree from the same institution in Dec. 2016. He was home in Falls Church for the holidays but says he plans to stay in the Chicago area.

Curbside Collection Pushed Back to Today A reminder to the City of Falls Church community: All curbside collections — including trash, recycling, yard waste and compost — normally scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 2 have been moved to the today due to the Tuesday’s New Year’s holiday.

Residents are advised to adjust their typical curbside takeout habits accordingly in order to accomodate the schedule change.

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FALLS CHURCH NATIVE Simon VanSteyn and his spouse Shelly commandeered the marquee of F.C.’s State Theater last week to let the world know that their first child is expected to arrive in June. No gender reveal, however. (Photo: News-Press)

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Watch Night Ushers in 2019 with a Spirited Bang

WELCOMING IN 2019 was a lively crew of City of Falls Church (and of course, non-City) residents, who bounced on bungie cords, gobbled up popcorn and danced a cool night away until witnessing the Watch Night star descend as the calendar flipped. (Photos: J. Michael Whalen)

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A Penny for Your Thoughts

News of Greater Falls Church

By Supervisor Penny Gross

Happy 2019! A new year, a clean slate, a new Congress — and a lot of unfinished business. The extended federal government shutdown is not anticipated to affect provision of Fairfax County services, but it does affect many, many Mason District residents who serve every day as non-partisan federal employees simply trying to do their jobs. But the spat initiated by Donald Trump, the president who said he would “take the mantle; I will be the one to shut it down,” affects more than our neighbors and friends.

It further damages the trust that citizens place in their government. It creates potential disruption to our national security. And it makes our allies and enemies alike wonder what crazy antics are ahead from this president, who proudly wears the ever more dangerous mantle of disruption.

As I write this first column of 2019, the shutdown is ten days old, with no sign of ending when the new Congress takes office. The longest federal shutdown was 21 days — from Dec. 15, 1995 to Jan. 6, 1996 — when Bill Clinton was president. Ironically, the Great Blizzard of ’96 began on Jan. 6, with nearly 40 inches of snow falling on the metropolitan region during a two-day period, which closed nearly all governments — federal, state, and local — for another week. With New Year’s resolutions upon us, let’s hope for little or no snow, and a rational conclusion to the shutdown.

Speaking of New Year’s resolutions, here’s an easy one that doesn’t require losing weight or going to the gym. If you are walking at night, please wear something white or light colored, or have reflective tape on jackets or shoes, so that drivers can see

you. A 16-year-old pedestrian was killed during the weekend, this time in Reston. It was 5:40 in the early evening, but dark, and the driver left the scene of the crash. At any time of the day or night, cross only at marked crosswalks. Too often, the police investigation of an accident involving a pedestrian determines that that pedestrian was not in the crosswalk, and was wearing dark clothing. In 2017, there were 189 pedestrian crashes in Fairfax County, resulting in five fatalities. As of Nov. 30, there were 124 pedestrian crashes, with 15 fatalities. Fewer crashes, but three times the fatalities — please don’t be a statistic in the New Year.

Finally, for more than 20 years, I had the privilege of working closely with Fairfax County Attorney David Bobzien. David was the county’s lead counselor from 1993 to 2016, and provided expert legal advice to the Board of Supervisors on criminal, civil, and ethical issues. He recruited many young lawyers to work the County Attorney’s office, and mentored them as their career paths brought them to leadership in the office. David retired in 2016, and could be proud of the legacy he left — incredible knowledge of the law, ethical, and gracious in all situations.

Sadly, David passed away on Sunday after a battle with leukemia that made his retirement all too short.

David is survived by his wife, Cathy, two sons, four grandchildren, and thousands of county employees who loved and respected him.  Penny Gross is the Mason District Supervisor, in the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. She may be emailed at mason@fairfaxcounty.gov.

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Senator Dick Saslaw’s

Richmond Report Happy New Year. 2019 is sure shaping up to be an exciting year and I’m eager to get to work during the upcoming General Assembly This year’s session begins on Jan. 9. The Senate Democratic caucus stands at 18 with a special election to fill Congresswomanelect Jennifer Wexton’s seat occurring on Tuesday, Jan. 8. I am optimistic that Delegate Jennifer Boysko will win and be certified as quickly as possible, bringing our numbers back to 19 Democrats in the Senate. Next Nov. 5 the entire House of Delegates and State Senate will be on the ballot. The stakes couldn’t be higher with each chamber being one seat away from flipping the majorities now held by Republicans.

Last May I began visiting neighbors throughout Senate District 35. We discussed many state issues as well as what is happening to our nation under the current leadership in the executive and legislative branches. Shutting down government is a colossal failure and comes at the expense of dedicated federal workers. An important message you imparted on me is the need to return to civil public discourse and to get something done by breaking through partisan gridlock.

Taking that mantra with me to Richmond, I am proud to carry a piece of legislation designed to do just that. Putting a stop to partisan gerrymandering is one critical step. I plan to introduce and/ or support legislation in 2019 that will accomplish the goal.

Virginia is also poised to become the 38th state to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), making us a critical player in enshrining it in our Constitution. As a staunch supporter of the ERA, I am proud to be sponsoring legislation to get this initiative passed.

It is ridiculous that in 2019 this debate of gender equity still rages, and I’m hopeful that we can see the amendment’s passage.

Keeping our economy strong is one of my highest priorities.

Working people should be able to sustain the lifestyle they seek as well as take care of their families.

The minimum wage must increase for that to happen. Commercial vacancies abound in Crystal City resulting in a financial setback for Arlington County. While some may question the Amazon economic de-

velopment incentives, all regional governments have embraced the opening of HQ2. I will work across the aisle to keep opportunity and financial security here in Virginia.

Additionally, Virginia Tech will be establishing a satellite campus in Potomac Yards to provide the skilled workforce needed.

We also can’t lose sight of the importance of the Grid Modernization Act of 2018. Virginia is moving ahead on renewables working toward reducing our carbon footprint. Our grandkids and great grandkids should inherit a planet they will thrive in. Science is not a myth. And denial is not a remedy for protecting the environment. I expect to see many bills addressing solar energy during this General Assembly.

Neighbors in our district are deeply concerned over gun violence in society. There is no excuse for domestic abusers to have access to their weapons. I will put a stop to that with a bill to close a loophole in the current law. Assault-style weapons do not belong in civilian hands. Just like when we raised the drinking age to 21, I believe we should raise the age for gun ownership.

Along with Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety, we have important work to do to provide peace of mind for Virginians who want to end the vicious cycle of gun violence.

As you can see, we have a lot to accomplish in 2019. On a personal note, I am officially announcing my candidacy for re-election as your state senator. I am grateful for the opportunity to represent such an engaged and thoughtful constituency and we’ve accomplished a lot together. We’ve created a world class education system here in NOVA, improved accessibility and affordability to higher education, fought for transportation improvements, healthcare for desperate Virginians in need, and constructed a thriving economy throughout Northern Virginia that has created many pathways to family-sustaining wages. We’ve come a long way. And in a year where Virginia is on the cusp of electing majorities in both houses, think of the possibilities that lie ahead.  Senator Saslaw represents the 35th District in the Virginia State Senate. He may be emailed at district35@senate.virginia.gov.

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Falwell Jr.’s Evil Defense of Trump

I am not a Catholic, except in the lower-case “c” sense of “all encompassing,” but I was moved by the homily delivered by Pope Francis on Christmas Eve about the “the food of life” that mankind is offered by the Nativity, the purpose of life, as it were, being “not material riches, not gluttony but charity, not ostentation but simplicity.”

“The tiny body of the Child of Bethlehem speaks to us of a new way to live our lives not by devouring and hoarding, but by sharing and giving...so that we can be reborn in love and break the spiral of grasping and greed,” he said.

Now, contrast this to the interview in the Jan. 1 Washington Post by FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS Joe Heim of Jerry Falwell, son of the late co-founder of the Moral Majority Jerry Falwell, now president of the Liberty University his father founded. In that interview, Falwell the son is adamant in his ongoing support for Donald Trump as president of the U.S., even to the point that he calls “evangelicals” who do not support Trump, with all his moral shortcomings included, “immoral for not supporting him.”

The contrast could not be more pronounced, and I would point out that the epistemology underlying the psychological warfare methods of the Russians who continue to work so hard to undermine American democracy is governed by exactly the point of view that Falwell reflects.

This is critical for Americans to grasp the effectiveness of the Russians’ intervention into the 2016 presidential election and their ongoing psy-ops efforts to mess with the minds of the American people. This is a 100 percent`match between what the Russians seek to engender with their propaganda (it’s more than propaganda, actually, it’s scheming and sophisticated mind-f*cking) with Falwell’s faithcrushing pragmatism.

In all the ways they flood the Internet every single day targeting American audiences with their mind-bending efforts, the Russian intelligence forces are turning the American people into animals, into enraged, bleating pigs (with apologies to Internet sensation Esther, for those of you who know who she is).

It is far more than what Madison Avenue, if you will, tries to do to engender consumerism and even greed among the public by trying to get it to buy, buy, buy. Someone who is a consumerism whore can still, on the side, on Sundays, say, be a kind and gentle person who shares wealth with loved ones and even those he or she may not know.

No, the Russian goal is to strip away the superficial concerns of ordinary people and bare in the process as close to a pure, raging id as possible. A person governed by that level of inner rage, rage over anything that even pretends to be “different” or a threat, can perform acts of irrational hate that go far deeper than just being greedy or selfserving. It is hard for normal people to grasp this.

Donald Trump has come a long way down the path of Russian-style brainwashing, to the point of becoming not a victim, but a practitioner.

Everything that he perceives as a potential threat to him becomes the victim of his wrath. He is a walking, raw id.

Falwell’s defense of Trump, which is shrouded in attacks on the poor and those who disagree with him, drips of the same contamination of the human soul.

The teachings of Jesus do not matter, he says, astonishingly, on any matter dealing with Trump, concerning whom, he says, “I can’t imagine him doing anything that’s not good for the country.”

But what is the “country” about which he is speaking? What about its purpose except to aggrandize the wealthy and powerful? The country and the accumulation of wealth are the same for Falwell, and he is a despicable distortionist for that reason.

As a lower-case “c” catholic, “all encompassing,” I earned a master of divinity degree with honors from a graduate theological seminary and have almost always held the value of religious institutions with great veneration and in the highest of regard.

But Falwell seeks to contaminate and destroy faith, and as such he is as close to pure contemptible evil as they come.  Nicholas Benton may be emailed at nfbenton@fcnp.com.

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Our Man in Arlington

By Charlie Clark

Greeting the New Year with uncertainty is my favorite neighborhood small business.

Jin’s Cleaners and Tailoring, at the Williamsburg Shopping Center, is negotiating with its landlord on a threatened rent hike.

But all the while its sole proprietor, a Korean immigrant named Briant, teams up six days a week with wife Jin and two staffers to continue helping hundreds of customers enjoy freshened dresses, smartly starched collars and custom-fit alterations.

I’ll confess to being one of their toughest customers.

Since 1997, the couple has been commuting to north Arlington from Gainesville, sometimes bringing their son David and daughter Angela to help behind the counter (both have since launched their own careers).

Briant, who came to the United States from South Korea in 1980 at age 15 with his parents, attended the now-defunct Groveton High School in Fairfax.

Expert seamstress Jin came over in 1990, and the two met through their church pastor.

Briant earned experience in the clothing industry via his father’s manufacturing operation “back when the economy was booming and things were made in the USA,” he says. But then the operations migrated to Central America and China.

In 2003 Jin’s Cleaners moved around the corner at the top of N. Sycamore St. alongside what is now a frozen yogurt shop, a nail salon, Backyard Barbecue, a departedthen-returned 7-Eleven and two delis. The hard-working Koreans maintain steady clientele despite another dry cleaners across the street by the CVS. For me personally, Jin’s Cleaners is a twice-weekly stop on my morning constitutional.

(Besides exercise, I get points with my wife for door-to-door delivery, and for sometimes persuading Jin to bump her garments, in an emergency, to the front of the line.)

Once when I triggered their doorbell at 7:15 a.m., Briant and Jin gently reminded me that they open an hour later on Saturdays.

They helped me anyway. In return, I began recycling their coat hangers. And I gave them a photograph of the predecessor dry cleaners in the same slot, shown in a 1960s Yorktown High School yearbook.

But here’s how Jin’s Cleaners displays the real dedication that keeps an oaf like me in sartorial splendor.

I am not a fan of Ralph Lauren.

But sometimes I buy his pricey shirts because they’re all that’s available in a certain color. I detest the polo pony insignia. And the absence of a breast pocket. Jin once tactfully dissuaded me when I asked her impractically to sew

one on over the pony.

We journalists depend on pockets to hold our accouterments. But as a menswear clerk once told me (with a superior air), those who sport Ralph’s logo don’t wish to be seen as working stiffs, or as ink-stained wretches.

Speaking of which, I’ve lately adopted the bad habit of absentmindedly returning my ball-point pens to said breast pocket. Too often, I fail to click the point safely closed. The result: a dripping ink splotch shining from my chest.

So I bring those shirts to Jin. Who frowns. She says there’s no hope for cleaning it. Then I beg, saying how much I love the shirt.

So Jin promises to try. Three days later, the shirt — depending on its pattern — looks nearly new.

It required double scrubbing, so I pay Jin extra. And promise not to do it again. Until a week later. *** You have until Jan. 15 to check out Tom Dickinson’s arty “then and now” photo exhibit dramatizing housing trends in Arlington.

The former president of the Arlington Historical Society has been capturing images of fancy and less-than-fancy vanishing homes for 38 years. The hobby combines his love of history with worry over the loss of shelter affordability he says is “changing the character” of our county.

Dickinson’s 15 vintagewindow-framed panels are at Westover Library. The grantfunded artist seeks a permanent home.

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Key Absences Spell Trouble for Mustangs in Tourney

by Matt Delaney

Falls Church News-Press

George Mason High School’s girls basketball team didn’t have the merriest of winter breaks as it lost all three of its games by double-digits at Fairfax High School’s Rebel Roundball holiday basketball tournament.

It’s hard to knock the Mustangs (3-8) for dropping their three games at Fairfax High. A key starter in freshman forward Megan Tremblay and a vital rotational player in freshman guard Bella Paradiso missed the tournament entirely, prompting Mason’s head coach Chris Carrico to shuffle the lineups and add some junior varsity players to the mix as well.

The hodge-podge of players produced what you’d expect: clunky, but still spirited play.

Carrico wasn’t putting too many eggs in the “winning” basket, so he was content seeing the team compete despite its limitations.

“I was proud of the girls with their effort. We had a lot of opportunities just to quit and get down,” Carrico said. “[Against Chantilly High School], we’re down 12 and we missed a wide open three, so

THE RETURN of junior forward Julia Rosenberger and a few other key pieces from both vacation and injury will help shore up Mason’s rotation for January. (Photo: Carol Sly) we had a chance to cut it under 10 [points] in the fourth quarter in a game and be competitive. That’s all you can ask for in tournament games like this.”

Opening the tournament against the hosts, Fairfax, a slow first half sealed the result. The Rebels raced out to 16 points in

the first quarter; meanwhile, the Mustangs only countered with five of their own. A 28-point explosion by the home team in the second quarter put Mason on ice heading into halftime down 44-15 before reserves finished off the contest that ended 59-33.

Squaring up with Chantilly for

their second game, the Mustangs showed some real grit to keep their 6A opponent honest. A 16-10 Chargers lead after the first quarter grew to a 28-18 advantage by halftime for Chantilly. A nearly quarter-long scoreless drought by Mason after the break allowed the Chargers to build their lead

to 42-18, until freshman forward Rianna Arsenault banked a shot in and converted a three-point play to bring the Mustangs out of their funk.

Senior guard Maddie Lacroix then went coast-to-coast for a bucket after securing a rebound and sank a long two the following possession to start the fourth quarter. Freshman guard Zoraida Icabalceta then finished off a fastbreak to cut the lead to 42-29 with roughly five minutes to play. The next possession, Mason’s ran a set to get an open look at three, which the team accomplished, but failed to convert.

The Mustangs wound up losing to Chantilly 50-30.

The final game against Langley High School started promising but got away from Mason in the second half. The Mustangs kept the Saxons in check only trailing 10-5 in the first quarter and were reasonably close at 27-17 by the half. However, Mason lost its grip following the intermission and spiraled to the final result, 52-34.

Now starts Bull Run District play, where the Mustangs will host Rappahannock County High School tomorrow night.

Spotty Fundamentals Pave Way for Mason Boys’ Winless Tournament

by Matt Delaney

Falls Church News-Press

Three games in three days and three brutal losses were handed to George Mason High School’s boys basketball team as it went winless in the Joe Cascio Holiday Classic at Falls Church High School.

Mason (4-4) suffered the whole spectrum of defeat at the nearby school: a blowout, a blown lead and a comeback that fell just short.

The through-line in each of the losses, similar to what it was in the loss to Manassas Park High School earlier in the season, is spotty basketball I.Q. Whether it was working to get open for passes, keying in on hot shooters or picking the right time to pull up themselves, the Mustangs just played absentmindedly for fits and spurts and paid the price for it.

“There’s lots of stuff we need to work on to bring out the fundamentals they know,” Mason head coach Chris Capannola said. “I’m not certain what happens when the uniform goes on, but we’re forgetting some basics and it’s costing us.”

Against Centreville High School to open the tournament, Mason faltered majorly in going cold against the eventual tournament champions. The Mustangs were within arms reach early on trailing just 6-4, but wouldn’t score again until 5:46 remaining in the second quarter when senior guard Max Ashton connected on a putback to break the drought. In that time, the Wildcats scored 21 unanswered points to build their advantage to 27-6. Centreville amassed a 44-19 lead midway through the third quarter and had, in spirit, won the game before the score of 67-48 was final.

Facing Dominion High School in the consolation bracket, Mason was on the verge of notching its first win of the tournament. Tied at 27 apiece coming out of the half, the Mustangs took a 50-45 lead into the fourth quarter before a Mason run ballooned the lead to 63-49 after an Ashton trey with five minutes to play. That was when the floor went out from under the Mustangs. They squandered their double-digit lead and allowed the Titans to force over-

HEAD COACH CHRIS CAPANNOLA (right) and assistant coach Michael Gilroy will have to get back in the lab with the Mustangs to refine their fundamentals. (Photo: Carol Sly) time when both were tied at 67.

Dominion played more assertively than the Mason in the extra frame and won by a bucket at 72-70.

The Mustangs had a chance to salvage their tournament appearance with a win over Mountain View High School, but took one play off at the worst time. Sophomore guard Deven Martino’s three had Mason up 16-9 to start the second quarter, but Mountain View hit a three

right before half to go up 26-23.

The Wildcats mounted a sevenpoint sprint to start the third quarter and went up 33-23, prompting the Mustangs to respond.

Mason chipped away at Mountain View’s lead thanks to Ashton and senior forward Hollman Smith. Ashton’s stepback jumper to tie the game at 47 apiece with a minute to go, followed by his kickout to Smith who drained a corner three with 40 seconds

to play to put the Mustangs up 50-48. On Mountain View’s following possession, however, their hot shooter blanked a three but was left with an open lane for his rebound. He converted a threepoint play when he was fouled on his second attempt to snatch the game for the Wildcats 51-50.

Mason plays a road game rematch against Manassas Park tonight before Bull Run District play starts next week.

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BACK IN DECEMBER, George Mason High School’s wrestling team hosted a dual meet tournament. Notable placers included senior Bryan Villegas (left) and freshman Daniel Martinez. For more information, read the blurb found elsewhere on this page. (P�����: FCCPS P�����/ C������� C���� S��)

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The new members will continue the work of NHS at George Mason High School.

The new members are: Colter Adams; John Asel; Lauren

Baartz; Carolyn Baek; Devon Boldt; Henry Brorsen; Ethan Bysfield; Caroline Capozzi; Julie Connelly; Nicholas Costa; Ciara Curtin; Naomi Dang; Isabel Davis; Nina Dhunjishah; Erik Donnelly; Rachel Doornbosch; Evelyn Duross; Sigrid Edson; Kelly Fischer; Connor Fletchall; Sarah Fong; James Gogal; Sofia Heartney; George Hoak; Keenan Hom; Zachary Holmes; Fiona Howard; Isabella Hubble; Evan Jones; Grace Keenan; Brian Kennedy; Christopher Kim; Phillip Langford, Jr.; Victoria Lecce; Seid Lejlic; Elizabeth Loyd; Sonya Lu; Julianna Markus; Galindo Molina; Helen

Morris; Holly Nelson; Ciel Park; Caleb Parnell; Katharine Rasmussen; Emma Rollins; Tahaseen Shaik; Gabriella Stevens; Kaylee Stillwagoner; Stephanie Synnott; Chiara Tartaglino; Christian Teddy; Benjamin Updike; Daniela Valderrama-Avila; Elizabeth Wells; Acacia Wyckoff; Sameer Zaveri and Myra Zingg.

Mason Grads Return for IB Diplomas, Give Talk In the George Mason High School auditorium on Thursday, Jan. 3 at 10:18 a.m., the 40 students who earned an International

Baccalaureate diploma from the class of 2017 will be presented with their qualifications.

Following the presentation of the IB diplomas, there will be a panel discussion led by diploma recipients to answer questions from current Mason students including current junior and senior IB Diploma candidate students.

Mustangs Wrestling Team Places 4th at Holiday Meet On the first Saturday of the winter break, and the George Mason High School wrestling team held its annual holiday tournament competing against seven other schools.

Mason finished fourth out of eight teams, which was a respectable effort considering six of the Mustang starters were out.

Even with their roster limitations, the Mustangs were still able to improve by one spot from last

year’s tournament at Mason.

Congratulations go to the following third place medal winners: Bryan Villegas, Daniel Martinez, Jax Reitmeyer, Spencer Marcus, Nate Jaramillo and Nick Zaenger. Also, honorable mentions went to two fourthplace finishers: Graham Felgar and Ben Varner.

The team travels to Madison County High School for their next meet on Saturday, Jan. 4.

Final Chance to Nominate Teacher of the Year The nomination period is open for The Falls Church Education Foundation Teacher of the Year Award. Residents are encouraged to recognize a teacher who has made a difference. The deadline is Friday, Jan. 4. FCEF will learn of the nominees in January. Contact teacherofyear@fccps.org with any questions.

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FALLS CHURCHCALENDAR COMMUNITYEVENTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 New Yorker Discussion Group. If any residents enjoy reading The New Yorker but wish they had people to chat about it with, they are encouraged to drop into the monthly New Yorker Discussion Group to share their thoughts on what they’ve read in a variety of articles. The group meets on the first Thursday of the month at its regularly scheduled time. Attendees can pick up the article at the senior center or at the circulation desk of the Mary Riley Styles Public Library.

A librarian will coordinate the discussions. Senior Center @ the Community Center (Second floor — 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church). 2 – 3 p.m.

Thursday Evening Book Group.

The Thursday Evening Book Discussion Group meets on the first Thursday evening of each month in the library’s conference room. This month’s book is “Less” by Andrew Sean Greer.

Light refreshments are served.

All are welcome. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 703-248-5035. For more information, email Marshall Webster at mwebster@fallschurchva.gov.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 Farmer’s Market. The award-winning, year-round market is filled with fresh, local produce, meat, dairy, flowers & plants, honey, music and much more. City Hall (300 Park Ave., Falls Church). 9 a.m. – noon. 703-248-5034.

Tiny Tot. Tiny Tot programs provide opportunities for children to

interact one-on-one with other children while discovering the wonders of nature in a familyfriendly, educational setting.

Each program will engage children with hands-on learning and may include a variety of activities like songs, crafts, finger plays and mini-hikes. Adults must remain during the entire program. Ages 1 – 3. $5 fee due upon registration. Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park (3608 North Military Rd., Arlington). 10 – 10:45 a.m. 703228-3403.

MONDAY, JANUARY 7 ESL Conversation Group. A general conversation group (for adults) learning English as their second language meets every Monday.

No registration required — dropins welcome and encouraged.

Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 7 – 8:30 p.m. 703-248-5034.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 Red Cross Blood Drive. Falls Church residents are encouraged to give back to those in need even after the conclusion of the holiday season by participating in the Red Cross Blood Drive. Community Center (223 Little Falls St., Falls Church) 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit the Red Cross website at redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code CityOfFallsChurchVA. Great Books Discussion. A “Great Books” discussion concentrating on literary classics meeting at its regularly scheduled time on the second and fourth Tuesday most months. This week’s book is “The Art of War,” by Sun Tzu. Open to all and no registration required. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 7 – 8:30 p.m.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 “Billy Elliot.” All 11-year-old Billy wants to do is dance. While the 1984 miners’ strike squeezes his family and splits his town, Billy’s passion for ballet first divides, then ultimately unites, the community—and changes his life in extraordinary ways. Based on the powerful and acclaimed film, “Billy Elliot” swept the Tony, Drama Desk, and Olivier awards for Best Musical, by combining a dynamic score by the legendary Elton John with sensational dance to create a heartwarming, inspirational and triumphant experience for the entire family.

Signature Theatre (420 Campbell Ave., Arlington) $40 – $80. 8 p.m. sigtheatre.com.

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of the Wammy Award-winning jazz samba group Veronneau.

Enjoy blues, jazz, Latin, fusion, bluegrass, folk and a musical experience only the well-travelled know. The Cauldron’s 8th installment of the “Passport to the World” concert series promises another first rate music festival that allows you to travel the world without ever leaving Falls Church!

Creative Cauldron (410 S. Maple Ave., Falls Church) $18 – $120.

7:30 p.m. creativecauldron.org.

“Oh, God.” In this witty and touching play, a psychotherapist named Ella, single mother of an autistic child, gets a visit from a new and desperate patient: God. Ella and God must learn to help each other—after all, God is suffering from having accrued too much power, while Ella has lost whatever faith (in God) she might have had. With a clash of biblical quotes framed by a modern-day wit, “Oh, God” brings a funny text that forces us to confront our own issues of faith, hubris and the power of humility. Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H St. NE, Washington, D.C.) $20 – $65. 8 p.m. mosaictheatre.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 “Miss Saigon.” Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical Miss Saigon, from the creators of Les Misérables. This is the epic story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim. In a bar run by a notorious character called The Engineer, Kim meets an American G.I. in an encounter that will change their lives forever. Featuring a soaring score including Broadway hits like “Last Night of the World,”“The Heat Is on in Saigon,” this is a theatrical event you will never forget.

Kennedy Cetner (2700 F St. NW Washington, D.C.) $45 – $175. 2 p.m. kennedy-center.org.

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Jammin Java’s Mid-Atlantic Band Battle #20 – Night 1. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $10 – $20. 7 p.m. 703-255-1566.

Thrillbillys. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church).

8:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 Happy Hour: Aciystuc Soul. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-2419504.

Chante’ Moore. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $59.50. 7:30 p.m.

703-549-7500.

SWELL. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington St. A, Falls Church). 8 p.m. 703-858-9186.

The Tone Rangers with Impitched. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $16 – $20.

8 p.m. 703-255-1566.

Shartel & Hume Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-2419504.

Judge Smith Live and In Concert.

Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703237-8333.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 The Snake Farmers. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-2419504.

THE TONE RANGERS will be at Jammin’ Java on Friday. (Photo: ToneRangers.Com) Jammin Java’s Mid-Atlantic Band Battle #20 – Night 2. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $10 – $20. 7 p.m. 703-255-1566.

Elvis Randoll Show & The Band.

JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m.

703-241-9504.

The Sun Fishers. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church).

9:45 p.m. 703-237-8333.

Gabe Stillman Show. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-2419504.

Majestic: Weekly Drag Show.

Diva Lounge (6763 Wilson Blvd., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 571-2342045.

p.m. 703-532-9283.

Ju Ju Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-241-9504.

The Michael Clem Trio of Five with Peyton Tochterman & Greg Howard. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15 – $18.

8 p.m. 703-255-1566.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6

MONDAY, JANUARY 7

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9

John Donovan’s Memorial Service. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 1 p.m. 703-241-9504.

Jammin Java’s Mid-Atlantic Band Battle #20 – Night 3. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $10 – $20. 7 p.m. 703-255-1566.

Sam Grow with Scott Kurt. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). $16 – $19. 8 p.m. 703-237-0300.

Crackers & Grape Juice Live Podcast. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15 . 2 p.m. 703-255-1566.

Wolf Blues Jam Weekly Show.

JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m.

703-241-9504.

Mommy and Me with Dotty Westgate – Music and Movement for babies & toddlers. Famille Cafe (700-A W. Broad St. Falls Church). 10 a.m.

703-570-8669.

Burb. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3

Karaoke. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington St. A, Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-858-9186.

Rob Hornfeck. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church).

6:30 p.m. 703-237-8333.

Boardwalk Karaoke. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 9

Open Mic. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington St. A, Falls Church). 5 p.m. 703-858-9186.

LIVEMUSIC

Special Show: Direct From Ireland — Lankum, Live and In Concert. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $20. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566.

Jammin Java’s Mid-Atlantic Band Battle #20 – Night 4.

Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $10 – $20. 7 p.m.

703-255-1566.

Open Mic Night with Bob Hume and Josh Allen. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Arlington).

8:30 p.m. 703-522-8340.

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More Opportunity Opens Up at F.C.’s Eden Center

Break of CBC Control Was Top Story in ‘98 1998 was a very active year for the City of Falls Church. A review of headlines in each issue of the Falls Church NewsPress during the past year revealed an unbroken sequence of important events that kept readers interested in the destiny of our community on the edges of ther seats. It has become another annual tradition of the News-Press to rank the Top 10 stories of the year for Falls Church.

The sudden bankruptcy in November of the National Wholesale Liquidators chain has left the owner of its leased Falls Church property in the Eden Center mulling “highest and best use” options for the redevelopment of the 77,120-square foot site.

It could involve a multi-story mixed use project with additional parking to help allay the center’s existing parking pressures.

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CRIME REPORT Week of Dec. 24 – 30, 2018 Defraud Innkeeper, 306 Hillwood Ave (Lesly Restaurant), Dec 24, 10:39 PM, police responded for a complaint of a customer walking out on their bill.

Officers were able to locate the customer and resolve the dispute.

Narcotics Violation, 7300 blk Lee Hwy, Dec 25, 4:06 PM, police stopped a vehicle for equipment violations. a male, 28, of Falls Church was issued a summons for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Hit and Run, 509 Roosevelt

Blvd (Oakwood Apartments parking lot), between Dec 22 and Dec 25, a silver Toyota was struck by an unknown vehicle which failed to stop at the scene.

Larceny – Theft from Building, 6607 Wilson Blvd (BJ’s Wholesale Club), Dec 23, 11:47 AM, an unknown suspect took money from an unsecured office. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6 feet tall with a slender build, wearing a brown winter hat, black pants, and a flannel winter coat. Investigation continues.

Larceny, 624 S Washington St (Crown Auto Group), Dec 26, 5:07 PM, an unknown suspect removed a dealer tag from a vehicle.

Narcotics Violation, unit blk Hillwood Ave, Dec 27, 7:45 PM, police stopped a vehicle for equipment violations. a male, 38 of Burke, VA was issued a summons for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Simple Assault, 6763-R3 Wilson Blvd (Diva Lounge), Dec 27, 1:30 AM, police were notified of a physical altercation between patrons which had occurred earlier. Investigation continues.

Larceny from Vehicle, 223 Little Falls St (Falls Church Community Center parking lot), between 4:50 PM and 10:11 PM on Dec 27, suspect(s) unknown removed items of value from inside a gray Nissan.

There’s a time to check whether your kid’s in the right car seat.

This isn’t it.

Car crashes are a leading killer of children 1 to 13. Is your child in the right car seat? Don’t think you know. Know you know.

safercar.gov/TheRightSeat

THE STARBIRD FAMILY adopted their foster cat, Butterball, for Christmas. Butterball helped as his human Grace took down the family’s decorations by stretching out in their midst and looking happy with his new home. According to Grace, he’s a sweetie (reports verify this information).

Just because you’re not famous doesn’t mean your pet can’t be! Send in your Critter Corner submissions to crittercorner@fcnp.com.

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Sislers Stone Hosting Immigration Law Workshop on Jan. 8 Sislers Stone is hosting “How do Immigration Laws Affect Your Business” a workshop scheduled for Jan. 8 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Falls Church. The event will feature remarks by Kara Youngblood of Youngblood & Associates, and address issues around the H-2B visas including the history of immigration legislation, current legislation, the H-2B Program, challenges faced by employees and employers, lottery, caps, and proposed legislation. Businesses that rely on immigrants, such as developers, hotels, landscape companies, and the like are encouraged to attend. Tickets to the event, which is sponsored

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1 Guy 1 Truck 1 Trailer Rebrands as Barry’s Best Movers Local resident and moving company owner Chris Barry has rebranded his enterprise, now called Barry’s Best Movers, to better reflect the size and scope of the growing business. The company, originally known as 1 Guy 1 Truck 1 Trailer, was founded in October 2009. The fully licensed and insured moving company, with an experienced security-checked staff, provides expert full packing services, planning, and logistics for large and small residential and commercial clients. For more information, visit www.

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Tom Dolan Swim School Now Hiring for F.C. Location Tom Dolan Swim School is now hiring swim instructors and front desk staff for its new location in Falls Church. Founded and operated by Falls Church resident and Olympic gold medalist Tom Dolan, the new swim school is seeking dynamic, passionate, and fun loving people who enjoy working with children. Swimming experience is not necessary.

The Falls Church facility expects to open early February in the Willston II Stopping Centre at 6112-A Arlington Boulevard. Dolan was a 1996 Olympic gold medalist in the 400 IM, 2000 Olympic gold and silver medalist in the 400 IM and 200 IM, the 400 IM world record holder for nine years, a 14-time U.S. National Champion, a nine-time NCAA Champion, and he was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated and a box of Wheaties. For more information about Tom Dolan, the school, its Dulles location, or its #SwimThruLife philosophy, visit www.TomDolanSwimSchool.com.

Eden Center Sponsoring Creative Cauldron’s New Production The Eden Center is sponsoring Creative Cauldron’s Passport to the World of Music running weekends Jan. 5 – Feb. 2 at ArtSpace Falls Church. The series offers a diverse musical lineup that includes blues, jazz, Latin, fusion, bluegrass, and folk performances. The first two shows include A Patsy Cline Tribute: Six Voices on Saturday, Jan. 5 and Cecily Salutes DC on Sunday, Jan. 6. For more information, visit www.

CreativeCauldron.org.

1st F.C. Chamber Networking Breakfast of 2019 for Jan. 10 The Falls Church Chamber of Commerce will host an informal networking breakfast on Thursday, Jan. 10 from 8 – 9 a.m. at the Original Pancake House, 7395 Lee Highway, Falls Church. Anyone interested in meeting and networking with Chamber and local business leaders is welcome to attend. There is no registration fee or need to register but attendees are expected to pay for their own orders. The mission of the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce is to promote local business interests in order to foster economic prosperity and civic well-being in the greater Falls Church community. For more information, visit www.

FallsChurchChamber.org.  Business News & Notes is compiled by Sally Cole, Executive Director of Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce. She may be emailed at sally@fallschurchchamber.org.

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