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Inside This Week Whitfield Named New F.C. Public Works Chief After an extensive search, F.C. City Manager Wyatt Shields announced at the F.C. City Council meeting Tuesday, the City of Falls Church has selected Mike Whitfield as Director of Public Works. See News Briefs, page 9
Armed Robbery at F.C. Papa John’s Monday
Two men, at least one armed with a gun, robbed a person in the parking lot of the Papa John’s on West Broad and then proceeded to hold up the pizza store before fleeing the scene Monday night in the City of Falls Church.
F.C. Council Gives Preliminary OK To Boosting Office Tax Abatement Major Incentive to Spur New Office Builds & Revamps
by Nicholas F. Benton
Falls Church News-Press
See News Briefs, page 9
David Brooks: Trump’s Sad, Lonely Life
The point of town hall debates is that regular voters get to ask questions. In every town hall I’ve seen, the candidate turns to the voter, listens attentively and directs the answer at least partially back to that person. See page 12
La Caraqueña Intros New Street Food Menu
La Caraqueña, the Venezuelan restaurant in the Stratford Motor Lodge, has overhauled its menu adding empanadas, cachapas, pepitos, churros and more to its already acclaimed lineup of arepas. See page 23
KATE KARSTENS, as a senior at Falls Church’s George Mason High School, the editor of the student newspaper, The Lasso, delivered her strong statement in defense of changes to the Falls Church School Board’s policy on censorship of student articles at a School Board work session Tuesday night, backed by a large contingent of student and community supporters. (Photo: News-Press)
GMHS School Newspaper Editor Takes Free Press Bid to Board by Nicholas F. Benton
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Index Editorial..................6 Letters....................6 News & Notes.10-11 Comment......... 12-15 Sports..................18 Calendar.........20-21
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Kate Karstens, a senior at Falls Church’s George Mason High School and editor of its student newspaper The Lasso, backed by a strong contingent of fellow students and other members of the community, took a seat at the microphone during the petition period of Tuesday
night’s Falls Church School Board work session and read a strong written statement urging a change to the board’s policy 9.46 that, she said, “condones and encourages censorship.” While the board offered no immediate response following the presentation, the board’s vice chair John Lawrence (in charge of the Tuesday meeting in the absence of chair Justin Castillo,
who listened in by phone) issued a statement to the News-Press yesterday that stated, “I can only speak for myself, but I’d say it’s safe to say that everyone on the board is happy to see students taking an active interest in not only their schools, but school policies as well. We haven’t had a discussion as a full board about
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The Falls Church City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to make a major revision to its tax abatement policy for development or renovation of office spaces in the City. In a regional market that is currently heavily overbuilt, there is still a place for office spaces in the City of Falls Church that are right-sized, and not too big. That is the view of one of the City’s most active developers, Robert Young of the Young Group, who has two all-office buildings in the City now that are fully occupied. Young is best known for his famous “Flower Building” at 800 W. Broad that is home to the U.S. Post Office, the Falls Church School Board and his own operation, among other things. He also did a combined renovation and add-on construction of the 444 W. Broad building that has Panera Bread on its ground floor. He has also built his own home on Poplar Drive, built the Read Building at 410 W. Broad, built out the “Tulip Building” at W. Annandale and S. Washington (the Smash Burger strip) and is completing another Art Nouveau-styled facade on the Southgate Shopping Center on E. Fairfax that he leased from the next-door historic Falls Church Episcopal Church. Now he is a vocal member of the City’s Economic Development Authority, and was at the City Council meeting Tuesday night to speak out in favor of the revision to tax abatement components of the City code. “We have no guarantees that in this regional market, changes in
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the City’s tax abatement policy will attract the kind of new development we want, but it could,” Young told the Council Tuesday. “The key will be the ability of the City’s Economic Development Office to get the word out to the development world.” With the unanimous vote Tuesday, it is unlikely the Council will change its mind to any significant degree when the ordinance comes up for a second and final approval at the October 24 meeting. So inquiries would be timely even now. Essentially, the change, the first related to this matter since 1996, would increase the minimum square footage of eligible projects from 5,000 to 10,000 square feet of improved, expanded or new space for projects to make them eligible under the program. A qualified project would also be required to increase a building’s assessed value by at least 100 percent (compared to 50
percent now). Also, the qualified tax abatements will be 100 percent on assessed values attributable to improvements for the first five years and 50 percent during the next five years (compared to the current cap at five years). In the last 20 years, there have been six projects that qualified for abatements under the current code, mostly building rehabs, and none that have added significant new commercial space to the City’s inventory. There are currently 75 commercial buildings in the City that are at least 20 years old and at least 10,000 square feet (an average of 28,085 square feet). The new ordinance could also apply to buildings over 20 years old that are currently less than 10,000 square feet, but could be expanded by new work to over 10,000 square feet. Some on the Council expressed the concern that a tax abatement amounts to giving away money to developers.
Council member David Snyder asked, “How do we know if significantly more tax revenues will come from this?” Mayor David Tarter challenged, this notion, saying the “give away” would apply to real estate that is currently generating almost no net taxes to the City, anyway. “We need this to incentivize a more balanced tax base,” he said. “We need more Class A office spaces in the City.” Council member Dan Sze said the new terms “should be in our quiver of what the City has to offer.” Young, speaking on behalf of both himself as a developer and as a member of the EDA, which originated the idea, said it is important to view the results from the standpoint of a 50 or 100 year horizon, not five or ten. “This covers properties where you are not getting anything now, and it requires a delayed gratification.” He reiterated there are no sure things, but this provides a chance.
RICHARD GOFF (RIGHT), director of the City of Falls Church’s Economic Development Office, made the case for a significant expansion of the City’s tax abatement incentive for office development to the City Council Tuesday night. City Manager Wyatt Shields (far left) and City Attorney Carol McCoskie look on. (Photo: News-Press)
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GMHS Lasso Newspaper Editor Seeks Policy Change Continued from Page 1
whether or not to take this up, but I would support doing that.” The large contingent that packed the small Central Office conference room where the board often holds its work sessions included an initial student support contingent of Sierra Sule, Nhari Djan and Liam Bridge, as well as the Lasso’s faculty adviser, Mason English teacher Peter Laub. While Policy 9.46 ostensibly states that articles in the student paper requiring approval from the school principal before publication should be limited to those about the death of community members, criminal activity, discipline, drugs, sex, alcohol and violence, it was noted that articles
last year on student absenteeism and graffiti were also censored. “Falls Church City takes pride in their students, as they should. It’s difficult, however, to hear administrators talk about how proud of us they are, when they have no trust in us to publish our own perspective without approval. Give us a reason to make you proud. Trust your students and trust this paper,” Karstens concluded her statement. She and her Lasso supporters also submitted a written proposed substitution for the current Policy 9.46 that states, “Students of Falls Church City Public Schools shall have the right to exercise freedom of the press including, but not limited to, the publication of expression in school-sponsored publica-
tions and other news media.” Excluded from this proposed new policy would be content that would be obscene, libelous, slanderous, an “unwarranted invasion of privacy,” or what could be construed as inciting students “as to create a clear and present danger of the commission of unlawful acts, violation of lawful school regulations or disruption of the orderly operation of the school.” Otherwise, however, it states that “student editors of schoolsponsored media shall be responsible for determining the news, opinion and advertising content of their media,” and “no student media, whether school-sponsored or non-school sponsored, will be subject to prior review by school administrators.” It adds that “no expression made by students in the exercise of free press shall be deemed to be an expression of school policy,
and no school officials or school district shall be held responsible in any civil or criminal action for any expression made or published by students unless school officials have interfered with or altered the content of the student expression.” Finally, it adds a cautionary sentence: “Any student, individually or through parent or guardian, or student media adviser may institute proceedings for injunctive or declaratory relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the rights provided in this section.” In its written form, Karstens’ statement included a list of 23 “community members” who “have pledged support,” including Laub and Debbie Hiscott, executive director of the Falls Church Education Foundation. Karstens noted that currently Policy 9.46 holds the school district responsible for “any and all mistakes made by students,” and
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for any legal action. “Under the policy I have written, the responsibility of the paper is taken away from the school and placed in the hands of the students,” under the supervision of the adviser, adding, “For the record, there has never been a recorded case of a high school newspaper that has a policy of free press being sued.” She noted that Northern Virginia’s Chantilly High School “has been operating under a free press policy for five years, and that Vienna’s Madison High School won the fight for press freedom last year. Student newspapers in every public school in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Illinois and California enjoy the free press right. National organizations like the Student Press Law Center, Journalism Education Association and National Coalition Against Censorship, which published online an interview with Karstens last summer, all encourage the free press policy in high schools. Karstens was an intern at the News-Press last year, and Laub worked as a Mason student at the News-Press in the 1990s, and following his graduation from LaSalle University, for two years full time at the News-Press. Last month, he was among the Mason teachers honored for reaching the five year milestone as an educator in the system. In his response yesterday, Vice Chair Lawrence added, “We need to realize that we have to balance freedom of speech, our obligations to students who are, in most cases, minors, and our basic mission to nurture students who actively engage both in school now and for the rest of their lives.” In examining the policy, Lawrence wrote, “I’d start by looking at how and why it was used in the past and I certainly need a good grounding in our legal obligations on this matter to students, teachers and the division as a whole.”
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has engineered a deep rift in his own party and is defiant in his resolve to make his enemies pay, both inside his own party and out. His Democratic rival Hillary Clinton will go to jail if he’s elected, he insists, and he boasts that all the restraints of civility have been lifted from his behavior between now and election day, and beyond. We don’t even want to guess what kinds of voter fraud charges and incites to rebellion might attend what is looking like it will be an electoral blow-out for Hillary. In Northern Virginia this election, there is only one “down ballot” effect of all this, and that is in the 10th U.S. Congressional District just to the west of the City of Falls Church that ranges from McLean right next door way out to spaces deep within Loudoun County. The reason this district has remained in Republican hands until now is primarily due to the adept, respected and bipartisan leadership of long-time GOP Congressman Frank Wolf. The district used to represent the City of Falls Church, but in the redistricting that was done in 1991 it was moved out of the City and in 2001 and 2011, deal making in Richmond made it a solid GOP district in exchange for conceding the 11th District more solidly Democratic. But in the 10th, along with demographic shifts bringing more ethnic and economic diversity to the entire region, the GOP lock has begun to weaken, and now, thanks to Donald Trump, runs the distinct risk of cracking entirely. For the Democrats, it helps that their candidate is not the kind you run when you have only a marginal chance of winning. With a lot of her own money and a personality that makes people want to back her, LuAnn Bennett could, and should in our view, be the Democrat who finally steals the 10th District away from a Trump-led GOP that is now represented in the 10th by Barbara Comstock. Comstock has recently distanced herself from Trump, but it is relevant to ask what took her so long. Only the most egregious excesses by Trump, the revelations of his predilections for sexual assault, caused Comstock to openly break with Trump, obviously worried for her reelection chances. We look forward to the sight of LuAnn Bennett locking arms with the Democratic incumbents who are her neighbors that we also enthusiastically endorse, Don Beyer in the 8th (that includes the City of Falls Church) and Gerry Connolly in the 11th, when the results come in on Tuesday November 8. That will make a big difference not only as the Democrats, nationally, pound on the door of the majorities in both the U.S. Senate and House, but as the campaigns are initiated to fill the vacancy in the U.S. Senate that the elevation of Tim Kaine to vice president and for governor of the Commonwealth next year.
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$125,000 by the Falls Church Cable Access Corporation, the local non-profit which shares management of the station with the School Board and City. Former citizen board presidents Barb Cram and Robert LofturThun and board members spent countless hours researching equipment. We are proud of our part in bringing this educational resource to our students. One glitch: City staff moved a key editing unit from the studio to City Hall without informing the citizen board. Apparently, the City’s comparable equipment failed and meetings of the City Council and other commission and board
meetings could not be telecast over local cable. Come on, City staff, we all recognize that City meetings are important. But this was supposed to be about students. Please, at least give us a heads up. Everyone is invited to the citizen board’s annual meeting at the “new” studio. Join us on Wednesday, October 19 at George Mason High School Door 20, 7124 Leesburg Pike, 6:30 p.m for refreshments and 7 p.m. for a tour and introduction to the new equipment – including the new “green screen.” Ken Feltman President, FCC-TV, F.C. Cable Access Corporation
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This November, we will be seeing a bond referendum on the ballot for an $8 million bond to expand the Mary Riley Styles Library. In July of this year, I sent a similar letter to City Council and the School board with the same concerns below. They choose to put this issue up for community vote. Therefore, I’m writing to ask each of you to consider carefully this question you will see on the ballot next month. A bond is being placed on the ballot to improve and expand the Mary Riley Styles Library. I do not support the plan. To be clear, the non-support vote doesn’t mean I don’t support Mary Riley Styles Library and its programs – quite the contrary. What I disagree with is the current plan, more specifically the timing of the project. Falls Church City is undoubtedly at a crossroads with its capital spending needs. The largest capital project in its history is looming – the Mary Ellen Henderson (MEH)/George Mason High School (GMHS) campus. I think it’s fair to say we can all stop debating the need for a new high school. How to achieve that project is being debated from somewhere between “what we can afford” of $51 million, to a current estimate of $112 million. Either way it’s a big number.
A library expansion of $8 million represents between and 7 percent and 16 percent of the campus project’s cost. A commitment now to the library will only complicate the ability to pay for the campus project.
“A public education facility is critical, and a great library is really nice to have.” The reconfiguring of George Mason High School not only solves the educational space issue, but also offers a return on the investment through the sale of part of the land and the rental of the school space and athletic facilities. The library expansion represents a cost outlay without the possibility of additional incoming revenue. A public education facility is critical, and a great library is really nice to have. When spending gets to a breaking point critically, it has to trump nice-to-have expenditures. Spending the money now on the library instead of waiting another 5 – 10 years, handicaps the MEH/ GMHS project, and potentially an even better library expansion. I believe the current library plan is a compromised plan, scaled
back from the original better plan and the one that would serve the city best. I support a greater expansion of the library when the time is right. If the campus project ended up providing more money than currently conceived, wouldn’t we rather have waited to build an even bigger library? There is an upside to taking risks, as well as downside. So, do we do nothing for 5 – 10 years to address the aging infrastructure and space capacity issues of the library? No, there should be things we can do to improve it. Reviewing the list of items by Chet DeLong published in the Falls Church News-Press, I see two types of expenses: essential repairs, and expansion and improvements. Because there is already $2 million being pushed into the CIP from prior years, use that to repair the HVAC, elevator and satisfy the ADA needs. For the expansion, let’s wait until the campus project is solidified. Once the dust settles from that project in a few years, the city will be in a better position to make informed decisions. Have variations and combinations of the following ideas been explored to address the space issue? • Move the adult section of the library to the new campus and share the library with the schools (similar to what Arlington County did in Westover). This shouldn’t require additional staff other than the weekends, and perhaps later during the weekdays.
• Can space from the renovation of city hall be utilized for some of the programs? It’s only a short walk, and shouldn’t change staffing needs. • Temporarily remove some of the library items such as movies and music (the entire front room) and maybe the historical part of the library (whatever materials are least used). Otherwise, could these materials be moved elsewhere and available during select hours? (Or, use trailers as the schools must use for class space). • Transfer some of the needs from the library to other spaces, such as after-school studying at the teen center? • Use of the Friends of the Library to raise donations like the Falls Church Educational Foundation does for the schools. • Offer naming rights to the new wing if it can be funded outside tax dollars? If the city moves as one (not including city service and school services) determining the big decisions first and being willing to take risks, the outcome will be better than if it continues to push smaller projects in front of larger ones. I sincerely appreciate the 11 years of the library board’s efforts to improve the library, and I’d like to see their original vision come to fruition, not the scaled-back version. Let’s stop any non-essential capital spending until the MEH/GMHS campus project is determined.
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Mt. Daniel Principal Erin Kelly Gets School Ready for Growth by Drew Costley
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Erin Kelly, the new principal at Mt. Daniel School, spoke to the News-Press the day after the school finished its final back to school night of the year. Kelly, who served as the school’s assistant principal for two years before taking over from Kathy Halayko, said that it has been a smooth transition from her predecessor. “It’s been good. We’ve had a really smooth start. People have been happy,” Kelly said. “We did both of our back to school nights already….Parents seemed to enjoy that. Once we’re past that we’re in our routines for the year and it’s been nice.” One of the issues that has cropped up since Kelly began the transition into her new position at Mt. Daniel is the spike in enrollment. Kindergarten, which is housed at Mt. Daniel, is the only grade that was over the enrollment limit set for Falls Church schools by the Falls Church School Board. That grade level has 24 children in its class, which is two over the school board’s limit. “It takes a little longer to teach them the routines and everything, but the teachers have done a great
job in working with the extra kids,” Kelly said. “In kindergarten we do have a teacher and a [paraprofessional] all day long, so we do have two adults in the classroom, which helps a lot. “And a few years ago before I was here they had another spike like this, where they had similar numbers. So most of them have done this before, so it’s nice to have less kids, but they‘ve done it before and now that everybody is here and they’ve gotten to know the kids we’re all settled. We’re making it work.” Kelly said that the teachers have to structure their days a little different in years with over enrollment in order to ensure that the children are getting the same amount of teacher to student interaction, but otherwise that’s really the only change. A much larger change is coming to Mt. Daniel School, though, with the recent approval of the City’s plan to expand the school building in order to move second grade from Thomas Jefferson Elementary School to Mt. Daniel. Construction of the expansion, which will begin in summer 2017, will add enough space to house 660 more students and increase the school’s parking to over 100 spots.
MT. DANIEL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ERIN KELLY speaks to kindergarten students in David Sikora’s class at the school on Friday, Oct. 7. (Photo: Drew Costley/News-Press)
NEW MT. DANIEL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Erin Kelly sits at the desk that was occupied by her predecessor, Kathy Halayko, for nearly two decades. Kelly said that Halayko left behind her collection of purple hippopotami, some of which were left behind by Halayko’s predecessor. (Photo: Drew Costley/News-Press) “I think it’s too bad that we had to cut out some of the size of the building, but I understand why they needed us to do that because it is a small road leading up to the school. So that was a good compromise that we could make and we’re happy to get going,” Kelly said. “We’re glad we’re not starting until summer. That gives time to plan and for everyone to get packed up….We thought we were going to do it before, so we have a lot of plans that we’ll just pick up right where we left off, so we’re ready to get going on that.” Kelly came to the Falls Church City Public Schools system from Ohio, where she started her career in education as an 8th grade math teacher and moved on to serve as an assistant principal. She said that “she worked her way down to the little people” and that she loves the little kids and it’s been fun being at Mt. Daniel. “The biggest change when I first started with elementary school kids is how sensitive they were. They would send me the kids that were, you know, crying or upset or missing their moms. You don’t have much of that in middle school, but the kids at this age are just so excited to learn and they are so excited to be here and they really want to just genuinely to do a good job,” Kelly said. “And by the time they get to middle school they are kind of too cool for school and don’t really
want be there or don’t want to look like they’re too interested, but in both places it’s all about building relationships with the kids. You do that in different ways in each place but it’s just getting to know them and what they like and what they need, so it’s similar in that sense.” Kelly is one of three new Falls Church City Public Schools principals who had experience in the system prior to assuming the helm of one of the system’s schools. (Matt Hills previously served as George Mason High School’s assistant principal before taking over for Tyrone Byrd this year.) She said that she worked closely with Halayko, who worked at Mt. Daniel for for nearly three decades before retiring last school year. “I think one of the things that Kathy did so well is that she created such a collaborative community in this school. All of the teachers are viewed as professionals and we trusted them that they knew what they were doing and to do their jobs,” Kelly said. “But also if they had a problem or a question they were free to come to us and we’d work with them, so I definitely want to maintain that. It’s the same with the parents, we had a open door policy here. If they ever had a question we wanted them to come us and ask, especially with it being some of their first times having children in school.
We never wanted someone to be wondering about something or stewing about something. We always welcomed that feedback, so I want to continue that.” Kelly said the thing she wants to change from her predecessor is something that’s going to have to change, which is adding second grade to the school. Getting ready for that switch is one of the school’s goals for the years, she said. Another is implementing PBIS, which stands for Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports. Kelly said that she’s going to help teachers get that in place and reflect on its effectiveness throughout the year. The school also adopted a new writing curriculum. Finally, Kelly said that there were recommendations that the school received from the Primary Years Programme’s authorization board during its evaluation last year to improve the school’s International Baccalaureate program. “It went well but they had some recommendations for us moving forward, so we’re going to work on those,” Kelly said. “They won’t come back for five years, but this year we’re going to set a timeline for how we’re going to address these things by the time they come back.” This is the first story in a series profiling the three new Falls Church City Public Schools principals.
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NEWS BRIEFS Whitfield Named F.C. Public Works Chief After an extensive search, F.C. City Manager Wyatt Shields announced at the F.C. City Council meeting Tuesday, the City of Falls Church has selected Mike Whitfield as Director of Public Works. Whitfield was hired by the City of F.C. in 2014 as the construction manager and has been serving as the interim director since Mike Collins left in mid-August. “I am very pleased that Mike will be leading the Public Works team,” said Shields. “He brings extensive experience with a wide range of project management as well as a focus on citizen-oriented customer service, accountability, and an understanding of team building to achieve big goals.” In Falls Church, Whitfield has managed a number of large proj- Mike Whitfield ects including the roadbed reconstruction projects for South West Street and Roosevelt Boulevard. Whitfield’s public service experience includes working for Pinellas County, Florida, where he was the project manager for the award-winning Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, a fire and EMS training facility and many more projects. Whitfield is a certified construction manager and holds a B.S. in Engineering as well as an M.B.A.
Armed Robbery at W. Broad Papa John’s Two men, at least one armed with a gun, robbed a person in the parking lot of the Papa John’s on West Broad and then proceeded to hold up the pizza store before fleeing the scene Monday night in the City of Falls Church. F.C. police say that around 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 10, the two suspects accosted a victim in the parking lot, taking money and a cell phone, and then entered the store where they hit an employee on the head with a handgun and took cash from a register. The two victims were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police describe the suspects as male, possibly black, wearing hooded sweatshirts – one black and one gray – and both wore masks and gloves. Anyone with information is asked to call the City of F.C. police department at 703-248-5053.
‘Entrepreneur Express’ Begins Today, Oct. 13 The City of Falls Church’s Office of Economic Development is hosting three free seminars for small business owners and entrepreneurs called “The Entrepreneur Express” that will begin today, Thursday, Oct. 13, with the topic, “Starting Your Business,” and followed by a second the following Thursday, Oct. 20, entitled, “Marketing Your Business,” with a final one being Thursday, Oct. 27, entitled, “Financing Your Business.” All the meetings will be held 8 – 9 a.m. in the Dogwood Room at the Falls Church City Hall, 300 Park Avenue. There is no fee but an advanced registration is needed. Call Becky Witsman at 703-248-5224.
F.C. Council Revising Tech Zone Policy The Falls Church City Council granted first reading approval to an ordinance that amends and redefines portions of the City’s current technology zone program. The second reading and public hearing is scheduled for October 24. The changes include: revise the definition of businesses qualified for program benefits, restrict the location of qualified businesses to commercially zoned areas and commercial space, extend the duration of abatement an additional two years at a 50 percent benefit, reduce from one year to six months the period in which qualified businesses may apply, and establish an advisory review committee to make eligibility decisions within 60 days of an application submission.
F.C. Drug Take Back Day Oct. 22 On October 22 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., the City of Falls Church Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 12th opportunity in six years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Citizens are urged to bring pills for disposal to the Community Center and City of Falls Church Farmers Market (223 Little Falls St.) during this event. The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Last April, Americans turned in 447 tons of prescription drugs at almost 5,400 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,200 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall, in its 11 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 6.4 million pounds of pills. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.
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Community News & Notes FCC-TV Hosts Reception & Open House on Oct. 19 Falls Church residents are invited to a reception and open house at FCC-TV, the local cable access station, which is housed in George Mason High School at 7124 Leesburg Pike, on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. There will be refreshments and tours of the studio with explanations of the uses of the studio equipment. Recently, the citizen board of directors invested over $125,000 in new and upgraded equipment to prepare the station for the return of Mason students of videography and television production. The evening will include a brief meeting to elect officers and the presentation of two community awards. The first award, named for long-time resident and Falls Church volunteer Roger Neighborgall, recognizes the leadership of former
FCC-TV board president Robert Loftur-Thun, whose vision led to the redesigned and equipped studio. The second honors Nicholas Benton, editor and publisher of the Falls Church News-Press. He is being recognized for taking the unpopular step of hiring Helen Thomas after she lost her position among members of the White House press corps over an unfortunate statement. Thomas, who had supported the advancement of women in Washington journalism, was ostracized by many of those whose careers she had assisted. Thomas wrote a column for the NewsPress, which she said gave her life a new purpose.
New Young Adult Fiction Novel Set in Falls Church The debut young adult fiction novel by K.L. Kranes, The Travelers, is set in several loca-
tions across Northern Virginia, including Falls Church, where Kranes attended high school. Kranes combines love, lies, death and Wiccan intrigue in the fictitious Falls City, Virginia, an homage to Falls Church. The story follows Dagny and Marc, sixteen-year-olds caught on opposite sides of a war between two Wiccan factions who encourage their children to hate and even kill each other. When Dagny and Marc meet by chance and fall in love, they are forced to hide their relationship from their families or else face dire consequences. As the pair struggles to keep the secret, they realize the only way to stay together may be to tear apart their beliefs and their families. “Setting the novel in Northern Virginia just seemed to make sense. It’s such a history-rich and diverse area. There were a lot of opportunities to build a story here,” Kranes said. “It was also
FALLS CHURCH CITY MAYOR DAVID TARTER (center, red tie) joined the cast of Creative Cauldron’s new production “Ruthless! The Musical” for a cameo role during one of the show’s first nights. There will several special guests throughout the play’s run, which closes on Sunday, Oct. 30. The actors surrounding him are (l to r) Kathy Halenda, Katie McManus, Sophia Manicone, Shaina Kuhn, Tamarin Ythier and Alan Naylor. (Photo: Gary Mester)
exciting to weave in not just personal, but also historical landmarks, like Manassas Battlefield Park and Great Falls.” The Travelers, which was published by Saguaro Books, LLC, is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble’s websites. For more information, visit klkranes.com or thetravelersbook.com.
Fairfax Co. Fire & Rescue Hosts Open Houses Events In celebration of Fire Prevention Week, which started on Sunday, Oct. 9 and lasts through Saturday, Oct. 15, all of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Stations will host an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week is “Don’t Wait Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.” Area residents can stop by their neighborhood fire station on October
15 to meet firefighters, see the fire trucks, take part in various activities and learn about fire safety. For more information, visit nfpa.org.
Washington Saxophone Quartet Plays at St. Patrick’s The Washington Saxophone Quartet is playing at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, located at 3241 Brush Dr., Falls Church, on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. as part of the Odeon Chamber Music Series. The quartet is in its 40th year playing in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. They arrange music written for organ, string quartet and orchestra for saxophones. There will be a wine and cheese reception following the concert. Admission is free, but there is a $20 suggested donation. For more information, visit odeonchambermusic.org or email Mariko Hiller at marikohiller@gmail.com.
KATE WALSH, known for her role as Dr. Addison Montgomery in Grey’s Anatomy, acting now as a surrogate for Hillary Clinton, joined local Democrats to watch the second presidential debate at Mad Fox Brewery in Falls Church City on Sunday, Oct. 9. Sitting to her right in this photo is Virginia Delegate Marcus Simon and a guest of hers is sitting to her left. (Photo: Courtesy of Debra Z. Roth)
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Northern Va. Community College Mascot Named
Northern Virginia Community College recently announced the name of its new mascot, which is a nighthawk, after an extensive public campaign inviting area residents to vote on a name for the new mascot. “I’m excited to announce that our NOVA Nighthawk will be known as Ace,” said Scott Ralls, president of Northern Virginia Community College. “Ace evokes many positive meanings, such as a person who excels or the highest score on an exam, and we believe the name fits our mascot perfectly.” A few weeks ago, everyone in the region was invited to rate their favorite names on a scale of one to five. Suggested names included Midnight, Maverick, Lightning and Major. Write-ins were also allowed. More than 4,400 people voted and, when the responses were tallied, Ace came out on top. The next step is to create a mascot suit so Ace can attend athletic games and other events. NOVA’s Nighthawk mascot was created to generate college spirit, engage the community, and encompass NOVA’s diverse student body and academic programs. For more information, visit nvcc.edu/mascot.
Local Vets Host Talk On Military-Industrial Complex Chapter 227 of the Vietnam Veterans of America hosted Molly Sinclair McCartney at its membership meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15, where she gave an overview of America’s military-industrial complex that was born during the Cold War. She and her late husband and wounded World War II veteran, Jim McCartney, wrote America’s War Machine: Vested Interests, Endless Conflicts on the subject.
On January 17, 1961 in his farewell speech, President Dwight Eisenhower warned of the dangers of the rising militaryindustrial complex. The complex thrives on three elements: Congress’ enthusiastic defense spending for campaign contributions and voter support from the job creation, the intelligence bureaucracy that provides the data for the policymakers to justify military actions and weapon programs and the partisan think tanks that provide the rationale for militarized policies that lead to growing military interventions and wars. Additionally, the news media is a supporting actor in the process by not fully questioning the wisdom of such spending. A question and answer session following her overview resulted in a lively discussion on the topic.
F.C. League Hosts Library Referendum Forum The Falls Church League of Women Voters is holding an open forum on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 3 – 4:30 p.m. on the referendum on the Mary Riley Styles Public Library renovation and expansion project which will be on the November 8 ballot. Falls Church Community Center at 223 Little Falls Street is hosting the forum. For more information about the proposed expansion and renovation project, visit fallschurchva.gov/670/ Master-Plan-Expansion.
Recycling Extravaganza Scheduled for October 15 For the first time, the City of Falls Church will host two popular recycling events, the Recycling Extravaganza and the Hazardous Waste Collection, at the same time on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Recycling Center at 217 Gordon Road. City residents can unload of their recyclables and hazardous waste for
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REHEARSING FOR THE MCLEAN PLAYERS’ production of “Comic Potential,” Stephen T. Wheeler, who plays a farmer and Anne Hilleary, who plays his wife, carry Cathy Brown, who plays Jacie, after Brown’s character falls off a truck. “Comic Potential” closes on October 22 at The Alden, located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue. (Photo: Courtesy of Irish Eyes Photography by Toby) free at this event, but residents have to show proof of residency to drop off hazardous waste. Electronics, computers, eye glasses, medical equipment, sewing machines, bikes, clothing, textiles and batteries are among the items accepted at the Recycling Extravaganza. Household hazardous waste refers to consumer products that contain materials with any of the following characteristics: toxic, ignitable, corrosive or reactive. Common hazardous wastes include cleaners, automotive fluids, herbicides, pesticides, oilbased paints and thinners. For more information about the Recycling Extravaganza, visit fallschurchva.gov/RE. For a full list of the hazardous waste items that can dropped off, visit fallschurchva. gov/DocumentCenter/View/2637.
Inaugural Pints 4 Paws Beer Festival Slated for Oct. 16 The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is hosting its firstever Pints 4 Paws Festival on
Sunday, Oct. 16 from 1 – 5 p.m. at Courthouse Plaza Parking Lot, located at the corner of Courthouse Road and N. 15 St., Arlington. The festival will feature unlimited craft beer tastings from New District Brewing Company, Old Ox Brewing Company, Parkway Brewing Company, Ballast Point Brewing Company, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Green Flash Brewing Company and Crispin Cider Company. There will also be food from Rockland’s BBQ, The Big Cheese, Union Dog and Mac’s Donuts. DJ Ruben Najera and local band Nightsong are performing at the event. There will also be games like bocce ball and cornhole. Attendees can also have their pup’s portrait taken at a photo booth and enter them in the Doggie Costume Contest, which will be hosted by the Imperial Court of Washington D.C. Tickets start at $35 for advance purchase ($40 day of the event) and include unlimited tastings and a tasting glass. VIP tickets are $50
and include unlimited tastings, a tasting glass, an event T-shirt and VIP ‘express’ entrance. Tickets for non-drinkers and designated drivers are available for $10 and kids under age 12 are free. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit awla.org.
Teen Support Peer Group to Meet in Falls Church A free peer-run teen support group for children ages 13 – 17 will meet on Sunday, Oct. 16 at the Bonita Woods Wellness Center at 140 Little Falls St., Suite 111. The group is organized by two local high school students, Lily and Zander. The group is a chance to connect with peers to discuss and explore pathways to personal growth, maturity, recovery, emotional evolution or just kick back and chat. Snacks will be provided by Chef Bon’s Yum Truck. For more information, visit meetup.com/NorthernVirginia-Nutrition-WellnessEducation.
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Trump’s Sad, Lonely Life The point of town hall debates is that regular voters get to ask questions. In every town hall I’ve seen, the candidate turns to the voter, listens attentively and directs the answer at least partially back to that person. The candidates do that because it’s polite, because it looks good to be seen taking others seriously and because most of us instinctively want to make some connection with the people we are talking to. Hillary Clinton, not exactly a paragon of intimacy, behaved in the normal manner Sunday night. But Donald Trump did not. Trump treated his questioners as unrelatable automatons and delivered his answers to the void, even when he had the chance to seem sympathetic to an appealing young Islamic woman. That underlines the essential loneliness of Donald Trump. NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE Politics is an effort to make human connection, but Trump seems incapable of that. He is essentially adviser-less, friendless. His campaign team is made up of cold mercenaries at best and Roger Ailes at worst. His party treats him as a stench it can’t yet remove. He was a germaphobe through most of his life and cut off contact with others, and now I just picture him alone in the middle of the night, tweeting out hatred. Trump breaks his own world record for being appalling on a weekly basis, but as the campaign sinks to new low after new low, I find myself experiencing feelings of deep sadness and pity. Imagine if you had to go through a single day without sharing kind little moments with strangers and friends. Imagine if you had to endure a single week in a hate-filled world, crowded with enemies of your own making, the object of disgust and derision. You would be a twisted, tortured shrivel, too, and maybe you’d lash out and try to take cruel revenge on the universe. For Trump this is his whole life. He continues to display the symptoms of narcissistic alexithymia, the inability to understand or describe the emotions in the self. Unable to know themselves, sufferers are unable to understand, relate or attach to others. To prove their own existence, they hunger for endless attention from outside. Lacking internal measures of their own worth, they rely on external but insecure criteria like wealth, beauty, fame and others’ submission. In this way, Trump seems to be denied all the pleasures that go with friendship and cooperation. Women could be sources of love and affection, but in his disordered state he can only hate and demean them. His attempts at intimacy are gruesome parodies, lunging at women as if they were pieces of meat. Most of us derive a warm satisfaction when we feel our lives are aligned with ultimate values. But Trump lives in an alternative, amoral Howard Stern universe where he cannot enjoy the sweetness that altruism and community service can occasionally bring. Bullies only experience peace when they are cruel. Their blood pressure drops the moment they beat the kid on the playground. Imagine you are Trump. You are trying to bluff your way through a debate. You’re running for an office you’re completely unqualified for. You are chasing some glimmer of validation that recedes ever further from view. Your only rest comes when you are insulting somebody, when you are threatening to throw your opponent in jail, when you are looming over her menacingly like a mafioso thug on the precipice of a hit, when you are bellowing that she has “tremendous hate in her heart” when it is clear to everyone you are only projecting what is in your own. Trump’s emotional makeup means he can hit only a few notes: fury and aggression. In some ways, his debate performances look like primate dominance displays – filled with chest beating and looming growls. But at least primates have bands to connect with, whereas Trump is so alone, if a tree fell in his emotional forest, it would not make a sound. It’s all so pathetic. On Monday, one of Trump’s conservative critics, Erick Erickson, published a moving essay called “If I Die Before You Wake… .” Erickson has been the object of vicious assaults by Trump supporters. He and his wife are both facing serious health ailments and may pass before their children are grown. Yet as the essay makes clear, both are living lives of love, faith, devotion and service. Both have an ultimate confidence in the goodness of creation and their grace-filled place in it. You may share that faith or not, but Erickson is living an attached life – emotionally, spiritually, morally and communally. Donald Trump’s life, by contrast, looks superficially successful and profoundly miserable. None of us would want to live in the howling wilderness of his own solitude, no matter how thick the gilding. On November 9, the day after Trump loses, there won’t be solidarity and howls of outrage. Everyone will just walk away.
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Predators in Arms As many people are pointing out, Republicans now trying to distance themselves from Donald Trump need to explain why The Tape was a breaking point, when so many previous incidents weren’t. On Saturday, explaining why he was withdrawing his endorsement, Sen. John McCain of Arizona cited “comments on prisoners of war, the Khan Gold Star family, Judge Curiel and earlier inappropriate comments about women” – and that leaves out Mexicans as rapists, calls for a Muslim ban, and much more. So, McCain, what took you so long? One excuse we’re now hearing is that the new revelations are qualitatively different – that disrespect for women is one thing, but boasting about sexual assault NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE brings it to another level. It’s a weak defense, since Trump has in effect been promising violence against minorities all along. His insistence last week that the Central Park Five, who were exonerated by DNA evidence, were guilty and should have been executed was even worse than The Tape, but drew hardly any denunciations from his party. And even if you consider sexual predation somehow uniquely unacceptable, you have to ask where all these pearl-clutching Republicans were back in August, when Roger Ailes – freshly fired from Fox News over horrifying evidence that he used his position to force women into sexual relationships – joined the Trump campaign as a senior adviser. Were there any protests at all from senior GOP figures? Of course, we know the answer: The latest scandal upset Republicans, when previous scandals didn’t, because the candidate’s campaign was already in free fall. You can even see it in the numbers: The probability of a House Republican jumping off the Trump train is strongly related to the Obama share of a district’s vote in 2012. That is, Republicans in competitive districts are outraged by Trump’s behavior; those in safe seats seem oddly indifferent. Meanwhile, the Trump-Ailes axis of abuse raises another question: Is sexual predation by senior political figures – which Ailes certainly was, even if he pretended to be in the journalism business – a partisan phenomenon? Just to be clear, I’m not talking about bad behavior in general, which occurs among politicians (and people) of all political leanings. Yes, Bill Clinton had affairs; but there’s a world of difference between
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consensual sex, however inappropriate, and abuse of power to force those less powerful to accept your urges. That’s infinitely worse – and it happens more than we’d like to think. Take, for example, what we now know about what was happening politically in 2006, a year that Nate Cohn, The Times’s polling expert, suggests offers some lessons for this year. As Cohn points out, as late as September of that year it looked as if Republicans might retain control of Congress despite public revulsion at the Bush administration. But then came the Foley scandal: A member of Congress, former U.S. Rep. Mark Foley, R-Fla., had been sending sexually explicit messages to pages, and his party had failed to take any action despite warnings. As Cohn points out, the scandal seems to have broken the dam, and led to a Democratic wave. But think about how much bigger that wave might have been if voters had known what we know now: that former U.S. Rep. Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., who had been speaker of the House since 1999, himself had a long history of molesting teenage boys. Why do all these stories involve Republicans? One answer may be structural. The GOP is, or was until this election, a monolithic, hierarchical institution, in which powerful men could cover up their sins much better than they could in the far looser Democratic coalition. There is also, I’d suggest, an underlying cynicism that pervades the Republican elite. We’re talking about a party that has long exploited white backlash to mobilize working-class voters, while enacting policies that actually hurt those voters but benefit the wealthy. Anyone participating in that scam – which is what it is – has to have the sense that politics is a sphere in which you can get away with a lot if you have the right connections. So in a way it’s not surprising if a disproportionate number of major players feel empowered to abuse their position. Which brings us back to the man almost all senior Republicans were supporting for president until a day or two ago. Assuming that Trump loses, many Republicans will try to pretend that he was a complete outlier, unrepresentative of the party. But he isn’t. He won the nomination fair and square, chosen by voters who had a pretty good idea of who he was. He had solid establishment support until very late in the game. And his vices are, dare we say, very much in line with his party’s recent tradition. Trump, in other words, isn’t so much an anomaly as he is a pure distillation of his party’s modern essence.
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Antidote to the ‘Trump Effect’
There is a profound irony but truth in the thought that as horribly degraded as Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has become, it could wind up having a beneficial effect on American culture. That is, if a sufficient effort is made by good people to take advantage of this unique “teaching moment” to offer something truly better. The first point is that the “Trump Effect,” sadly, is not going away after the November election that will, we hope, bring this current ugliness to a merciful end. “The Trump Effect” is the rise of all the negative aspects of Trump’s personality in the American population, especially among young men and boys in our schools. Trump has provided entitlement for these to magnify their bullying, their stalking, their hateful talk, their demeaning of others, and their violence, FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS including sexual violence. He’s a role model, all right, in the worst way, and a lot of victims are going to suffer as a result. So there is going to have to be a fully-throttled, sustained and intense counteroffensive to remedy elements of our culture that have allowed this to gain traction. This is not about wining or losing elections. It is about the most basic elements of civility, decency, respect for persons and old-fashioned virtue. Even before the post-World War II push for equal rights for women, for example, there prevailed in our culture notions of respect and honor in acceptable men’s behavior toward women. As the feminist component of the overall surge in the demand of all Americans, regardless of color, ethnicity, religion, disability or sexual orientation, that began to peak in the late 1960s, a massive counterrevolution was unleashed that had been hatched in the bowels of the McCarthyite reactionary current after the war. Feminism, in particular, was met head-on with the most degraded form of objectification and exploitation of women under the banner of the “sexual freedom” component of the so-called “sex, drugs and rockand-roll counterculture.” It is the testimony of so many young women who stepped forward to join the movement seeking to fight for social change in the late 1960s and early 1970s that what they encountered were not male counterparts focused on constructive social change in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, but lusty predators who operated under the guise of this movement, encouraged and rendered entitled to sexually assault women at will. (This, by the way, is what led to an inalienable split between the gay male and lesbian currents of the LGBT movement back then which I, as a young gay activist, witnessed first hand. Some of us identified ourselves as “gay males in the feminist revolution,” but the overwhelming majority of gay men fell under the spell of radical “sexual freedom,” redefining the cause in terms of having as much sex, including exploitative sex, as possible). Donald Trump and others who dabbled in the unrestrained free-forall of that time soon became addicted to its fleeting delights and methods. Much of the counterculture underworld in places like Trump’s New York City, for example, was controlled by the Mob, and biographies of Trump show his strong ties to Mob elements in those days, including his intimate ties to McCarthy Era operative Roy Cohn. The Mob, the five major families operating in New York and other urban centers, was in the business of the degradation of women, in particular, gays, children and everyone in general. The Mob ran ruthless operations of what became known as “Shylock loans” passed out to force victims into receivership and the takeover of their businesses, massive drug running operations, including pornography, prostitution, including child prostitution, often with the collateral benefit of blackmail, including of many prominent persons, and, of course, murder. This was the cesspool world that shaped Trump’s behavior as he became an eager player in it. The Mob may have receded in recent years, at least in terms of visibility, but its imprint has been left as a deep stain on our culture, as evidenced by Donald Trump and others from a generation of now older male creeps. A forceful revival of feminism is one viable antidote.
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Nicholas Benton may be emailed at nfbenton@fcnp.com.
A Great Fight of Our Times Think, for a moment, about the stories that your family likes to tell about itself. They are probably miniature versions of the American story, with progress as the central theme. Maybe your great-grandparents arrived here as striving immigrants, and you now talk about how proud they would be. Maybe you’re the first college graduate or doctor in the family, and your parents brag about you. Maybe your grandparents couldn’t vote because of their skin color – and then had the thrill of voting for a president with the same skin color. These stories aren’t about only your family. They are also stories of tribal pride – about Italians, Irish, African-Americans, Jews, Asians, Latinos and others – that make people feel part of something larger. When progress is the norm, it feeds on itself. People can trust that their own sacrifices will usually pay off. They can endure hard times without becoming cynical and can be generous toward others. Now, imagine a different reality: One in which your family – or NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE whole community – had known scant progress for decades. You couldn’t tell stories of upward mobility, because they wouldn’t be true. Instead, you would be frustrated, about hard work gone unrewarded, and anxious, for your future and your children. Such stagnation is the reality for much of the country’s population – roughly one third by many measures, closer to half by others. Some of the statistics are familiar. But as a group, they’re chilling. The typical household, amazingly, has a net worth 14 percent lower than the typical one did in 1984, according to a forthcoming Russell Sage Foundation publication. The life-expectancy gap between the affluent and everyone else is growing. The number of children living with only one parent or none has doubled since the 1970s (to 30 percent). The obesity rate has nearly tripled (to 38 percent). About 8 million people have spent time behind bars at some point in their life, up from 1.5 million 40 years ago. While college enrollment has grown, the norm for middle-class and poor students is to leave without a four-year degree. This column is my first for the Op-Ed page, which is why I’m devoting it to the great American stagnation. That stagnation is a central challenge of our time. And we don’t feel nearly enough urgency about it.
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One reason is that many Americans don’t have daily contact with it. College graduates who live in a major metro area – those who tend to read a national newspaper, to put it another way – do enjoy a rising standard of living. Yet even for them, the stagnation looms over life. It breeds political dysfunction, and it helps explain why so many Americans aren’t swayed by facts. When you have been struggling for decades, you tend to lose faith in society’s institutions and their soberminded experts. Without that faith, all of our other problems become harder to solve. America’s standing in the world will be diminished. The damage from climate change – one problem that’s even more important than stagnation – will accelerate in the face of inaction. Obviously, the past year has highlighted the depth and breadth of the frustration. It takes different forms and crosses demographic and political boundaries. Most productively, the Black Lives Matter movement has focused attention on the persistent ways that discrimination blocks progress. Police shootings are only part of it: The typical white household earns 70 percent more than the typical black household, unchanged from 40 years ago. Most dangerously, Donald Trump has captured a presidential nomination with one of history’s oldest tricks – using economic frustrations to attract political support by igniting ethnic hatred. Much of the hatred may have been lurking already, but the frustrations let it come out of hiding and flourish. The country’s immediate task is to reject Trump – for each of us to help ensure that his deeply un-American campaign remains un-American. I’d encourage everyone to find one concrete way over the next four weeks to play a part. But rejecting Trump isn’t enough. If that is all we do, Trumpism will return, with a savvier frontman. The real answer has to involve ensuring that a large majority of Americans enjoy a rising quality of life. Doing so means better, more equal schools. It means a tax code less favorable to the rich and, yes, the upper middle class. It means criminal justice reform. It means a bigger emphasis on good-paying jobs. The moral case for a fairer society is clear. But there is also a self-interested case. If the trends continue, the United States will ultimately become a worse place to live, for all Americans, no matter how insulated they may feel today.
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A Penny for Your Thoughts
News of Greater Falls Church By Supervisor Penny Gross
How much more depressing can presidential politics in America get? The rough-and-tumble nature of political campaigns hit a new low, first with rude, crude, and lewd comments on a video tape, followed by threats by the same candidate to put his opponent in jail. No wonder the Republican Party leaders seem to be in disarray, to the point that some argue for a change at the top of the ticket at this very late date, only 27 days before Election Day. For long-time observers of the political process, the sometimes raunchy nature of the 2016 presidential race is just one in a long list of quirky contests for the top job. The 1960 close race between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon still is the subject of debate; Richard Nixon’s first vice president, Spiro Agnew, resigned in disgrace a little less than a year before Nixon did; Gerald Ford and Nelson Rockefeller governed as their replacements without benefit of either being elected to the job. Most recently, there is the 2000 Bush-Gore race, in which Al Gore received more popular votes, but failed to get the requisite 268 Electoral College votes needed to win the Presidency. That was the last constitutional crisis facing the presidential election. Although the political party structures have processes to select another candidate after the convention, there is no modern precedent for doing so. Ballots in nearly all states already have been printed, and early voting has started in 37 states, including here in Virginia. More than 3000 Fairfax County voters cast their ballots this past Saturday at satellite stations; a third more than the previous Saturday. It is estimated that 50 million people may
vote absentee by Election Day, so a “do over” could create a constitutional crisis of unheralded proportions. Most likely, the speculation of a change of candidates is just that – speculation. More likely, we will see continued bombastic comments and revelations until it all is settled, hopefully, by the election results on November 8. Michelle Obama was absolutely correct when she said “when they go low, we go high,” but it’s surely a struggle in the current atmosphere. The last day to register to vote in Virginia is this Monday, October 17. Voter registration tables will be available at several Giant grocery stores on Saturday, and you also can check your registration online at www.vote.virginia.gov. Absentee in-person voting for Fairfax County residents continues at the Mason District Governmental Center, 6507 Columbia Pike in Annandale, on Saturdays, October 15, 22, 29, and November 5, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Weekday voting begins on Monday, October 17, and continues through Friday, November 4, from 2 – 8 p.m. Register and Vote! Pine Ridge Park in Annandale will be the site of a historic marker dedication, on Saturday at 1 p.m., for “The Pines,” remembering the legacy of a vibrant African-American community that grew up around Woodburn Road in the early 20th century. The event is open to the public. 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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Late-life conundrum: Five or six decades out of high school, how many of us care to partake in a classmates reunion? Having just gathered the Yorktown High School Class of 1971 for our 45th-year wing-ding, I can say with certitude that for us baby-boomers the answer is… enough, but not most. Those who did make the journey, however, count as the best— as measured by our evening’s ebullient, snob-free camaraderie on a scale unknown back in our teen years. ‘Tis the season for Arlington reunions. My survey shows that our attendance—some 100 gathered at Marymount University’s dining hall, out of a class of nearly 640—was about par. We were outperformed by the Yorktown Class of ’66, which drew 125 certified classmates (out of some 450), plus 75 spouses, friends and ringers from surrounding classes the weekend of May 14 at Ballston’s Holiday Inn. The Wakefield High School Class of ’66 has lured about 150—from a class of 850—who pre-paid for its coming Oct. 14-15 event, its planner told me. Those old “Warriors” are going all out at the Crystal City Sports Club, but they added a more somber event, an insider’s tour of Arlington Cemetery, where many classmates who died in Vietnam are interred. Our 1971 counterparts from Washington-Lee have booked nearly 70 for their Oct. 21 event
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in the main hall at Marymount. (I will attend that soiree as an “exchange student,” just as my Generals friend George Dodge showed up at our Yorktown Patriots party, sporting a nametag labeling W-L “the antiChrist.”) And our Catholic “competitors” from O’Connell High’s Class of ‘71 attracted an estimated 50 to the Knights’ event at Knights of Columbus the week of Sept. 24, a three-day bash that included a golf outing. The lack of a majority at these nostalgia fests for the AARP demographic is traceable to multiple factors. Some folks are unsentimental. Others had a bummer of a time in high school and won’t ever go back. Still more are ill, or can’t afford to travel, or had family weddings that conflicted. But I also blame Facebook. That online community gossip fence, while a heck of a track‘em-down tool for reunions, offers such an overload of lifestyle selfreportage, it removes some of the curiosity that might incline old classmates to come together in the flesh. Not all agree. “I didn’t really want to go, but I had a great time, and Facebook is what got me there,” said Kathy LaGassey, O’Connell ’71. The Wakefield gang bypassed Facebook and focused on Classmates.com, said organizer Kathy Johnson, but that commercial service confused some into thinking that entering their name on that website was registering for the reunion.
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Armed Robbery, 200 block N. Oak St. On Oct. 5, police received a report that a victim was robbed with a displayed gun by a transportation network company driver. Larceny from Vehicle 1100 block Seaton Ln. On Oct. 6, an unknown suspect stole a handgun from a vehicle sometime overnight. Larceny from Vehicle, 400 block W. Rosemary Ln. On Oct. 6, a unknown suspect stole an iPod from a vehicle sometime overnight. Stolen Vehicle, 200 block W. George Mason Rd. On Oct. 6, an unsecure vehicle was stolen from a residence sometime overnight.
Facebook did enable the Yorktown ’71 gang to assemble a “flash mob” Friday night mini-gathering at Whitlow’s bar in Clarendon (site of much high school reunion drama). The volunteer organizers on our reunion committee did not wallow in hurt feelings when classmates declined to attend. And we took pleasure in supportive messages from people who couldn’t make it, but who were pleased all the same to renew long-distance connections. Our lifelong bonds became tighter when we raised a glass to our deceased classmates. As for those classmates who attended the reunion but complained about some detail in the arrangements, we’ve assigned them to organize the next one. *** If the Nats lose the division playoffs, we fans should protest. Or perhaps their manager should protest. Proof it can work came to me last year when I found a letter from an old Arlington Little League coach. On June 23, 1971, Arlington Environmental Affairs Department Sports Supervisor Larry Hale wrote to Coach Ralph Whikehart saying, “Your protest of the game between Thompson Van Lines Cubs and Black Knights has been received and reviewed. It is the finding of the protest committee that your protest shall be upheld under Rule 2, Section C of the 1971 Senior Major League Rules. The game in question shall be forfeited to Thompson Van Lines and all subsequent games involving the use of said ineligible player.” Even a delayed, technical victory can be sweet. Larceny from Vehicle, 100 block George Mason Rd. On Oct. 6, an unknown suspect stole a laptop from the victim’s vehicle. Trespass, 301 W. Broad St. On Oct. 7, a male, 67, no fixed address, was arrested and released on summons for Trespassing. Assault, 130 N. Washington St. (Clare & Don’s Beach Shack) On Oct. 7, a patron was assaulted. There were no injuries. Smoking Violation, 6763 Wilson Blvd. #9 (Café Tian) On Oct. 8, a male, 61, of Alexandria, was cited for Smoking In a NonDesignated Area. A male, 39, of Burke, was cited for Permitting Smoking In a Non-Designated Area. Shoplifting, 134 W. Broad St. (CVS Pharmacy) On Oct. 9, police received a report of shoplifting of facial products.
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Falls Church Doctor Pioneers Total Ankle Replacement Surgery by Matthew Delaney
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Total ankle replacements have come to the forefront of medical procedures thanks to the Little City’s resident innovator Dr. Steven Neufeld and his practice, the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Center.
possessing a pain-free ankle, patients would be encumbered by a severely limited range of motion for the joint, often resulting in complete stiffness. Today, Neufeld is giving his patients the best of both worlds with his ankle replacement technology. Although Neufeld denies he’s
“I didn’t want to sit around the rest of my life in pain; I wanted to get out and do stuff. When I went to the doctor and was told about this procedure, I signed up to do it right away.” Prior to total ankle replacements, surgery options for deteriorating ankles were ankle fusions, where the bones were welded together to compensate for the loss of cartilage that comes from ankle arthritis. The procedure successfully prevented the painful bone-onbone contact that stems from a lack of cartilage. However, despite
solely responsible for the advent of total ankle replacements, he does recognize his educational contributions about the procedure have equipped medical staffs in and out of the area with knowledge that they were previously without. “I pioneered the program at INOVA for total ankle replacements,” Neufeld said.
KAREN NAVARRO (RIGHT) TAKES AN AT BAT during a softball game after receiving a total ankle replacement from Falls Church’s Dr. Steven Neufeld. She said that the procedure made her ankle feel as good as it did prior to when she sprained it. (Photo: Courtesy of Karen Navarro) “Teaching, research and training across the spectrum [of medical professionals] so nurses, physical therapists, and athletic
OUT ON A TRIP WITH HER FIANCE, Karen Navarro (right) lives a very active lifestyle, which was hindered by ankle pain since she was 25. She reached her breaking point when the pain prevented her from performing everyday tasks. (Photo: Courtesy of Karen Navarro)
trainers. “I put together a team – the first one in the country, to my knowledge – that [offers] a multidisciplinary approach to treat ankle arthritis.” Ankle replacements are relatively new compared to commonly replaced joints in the knees and hips. That newness may sway some people away from the getting the procedure, but fear not. Rigorous research, instruction, and most importantly, approval from the FDA were required before ankle replacements were permitted for practice on patients. With that in mind, any hesitancy about getting the procedure is medically unfounded. “It’s not experimental,” Neufeld added. “With some of my patients, they wake up after surgery the very next day and their horrible ankle pain is gone.” Look no further than Karen Navarro, one of Neufeld’s patients. A competitive softball player who had suffered from degrees of ankle pain since she was 25, Navarro, now 54, reached her breaking point when the ail-
ment prevented her from performing everyday tasks. Although she was reluctant to get the fusion treatment, she was also willing to explore whatever option enabled her active lifestyle. “I didn’t want to sit around the rest of my life in pain; I wanted to get out and do stuff,” Navarro said. “When I went to the doctor and was told about this procedure, I signed up to do it right away.” The procedure went swimmingly. Navarro was warned about lingering pain from the surgery, but she felt it paled in comparison to the daily daggers of her untreated ankle. She even admitted the procedure made her ankle feel as good as it did prior to the initial sprain that set her on this painful path during her twenties and inspired her to share her story with others. “A friend called me and I told her all about my experience. She went and had the exact same surgery,” Navarro said. “I think very highly of the doctors and the hospital. The entire procedure was just wonderful.”
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D��. L��� � M�����. P.C. THE DRS. LOVE AND MILLER DIFFERENCE Patients appreciate the exceptional clinical care and service that Drs. Love and Miller provide. Theirs is truly a family practice with special emphasis on healthy and beautiful smiles for both adults and children. The doctors listen – they will listen to your concerns, your goals, your individual needs and partner with you to determine the course of treatment that is specifically for your dental health. They recognize the relationship between oral health and that of your overall body’s systems, including the heart and GI system. Heart health and diabetes are only two of the issues that are interrelated with the health of your mouth. With your first visit, you will experience the difference. Your initial appointment will be spent with the doctor and will include an oral cancer screening and complete examination of the hard tissue (teeth and bone) and periodontal condition.
After spending one-on-one time with you, we will come to understand your specific needs and concerns and, by learning about you as an individual, we can develop a plan to achieve your optimal oral health and that dazzling smile. You and your comfort are our top priority during your visits. We welcome the opportunity to show you the Drs. Love and Miller difference!
Drs. Love & Miller. P.C. 450 West Broad Street Suite 440, Falls Church, VA 22046 loveandmiller.com • 571-385-0982
N��� P������ D����� A dental implant is an artificial root that is surgically placed in the jaw, to take the place of your natural tooth that may have been lost due to decay or an accident. After healing this artificial root can now support a crown, bridge or denture. There are several differences between a natural tooth and a dental implant for the dentist and patient to consider. With dental implants, there are no ligaments or “shock-absorbers” like natural teeth have. Therefore the bite has to be meticulously adjusted so it will fit perfectly with the remaining teeth when biting. A custom made night-guard may be needed to prevent subconscious nocturnal grinding that can cause your bite to shift leading to crown fractures. There is a misconception that dental implants do not require maintenance or a regular professional “dental-cleaning.” This is not true, plaque and calculus from saliva and food debris will still accumulate around dental implants and the prosthesis. A biannual professional cleaning is necessary to remove bacterial plaque and calculus, which would otherwise cause inflammation, bleeding, infection, and ultimately a premature loss of your implant. Submitted by Dr. Peterson Huang, a dual board-certified specialist in prosthetic dentistry.
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T���� B����� C��� Haven’t worked out in a while? Don’t worry, TITLE Boxing Club is a judgment-free health club — you can start out slower and build your strength and endurance through our fitness classes. It’s just you on your own heavy bag being lead by an instructor but going the pace you are comfortable with. If you ask current members what they gain from the workout they’ll say stress relief, weight loss, endurance, confidence and a new group of friends! The fitness classes at our health club aren’t low-impact, lightweight workouts. At TITLE Boxing Club, we offer two highintensity Power Hour classes, boxing and kickboxing, where you can burn calories while having fun. The classes combine boxing or kickboxing techniques with cardio, toning, and strength training to produce full-body results. Don’t worry about getting roughed up at our health club – we are a no-hit environment. We offer classes during the week starting at 5:45 a.m. through 9 p.m. with weekend options as well. Kick-start your fitness journey. You’re not joining a gym, you’re joining a family of members with varying fitness abilities. Email to request a schedule: Jeffrey.gomez@titleboxingclub.com or fallschurch.titleboxingclub.com.
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SENIOR RUNNING BACK DUSTIN GREEN carries the ball during the Mustangs’ home loss to Riverside High School on Friday, Oct. 7. The loss was Mason’s fourth consecutive loss after opening up the season with two wins. Green ran for 113 yards against Riverside, averaging more than four yards per carry. (Photo: Gary Mester)
Mustangs Football Drops 4th Straight Game After 2-0 Start
by Matthew Hochberg
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All was well in the first quarter for George Mason’s High School football team against Riverside High School on Friday, Oct. 7. Senior running back Dustin Green found the end zone for the first score of the game that gave Mason a 7-3 lead heading into quarter No. 2. Three consecutive touchdowns by the Rams, however, blew the game wide-open as Riverside entered the final half of play with a 24-7 advantage. They never looked back, adding one more
score in the third quarter to put them up by 24 points and dropping the Mustangs to 2-4 on the season with four consecutive losses. Green stood out once again, running for 113 yards, averaging more than 4 yards per carry and accounting for Mason’s two touchdowns on the evening. Over the past three games, one of last year’s All-District offensive second team award recipients has amassed 244 rushing yards and may very well be setting himself up for another honor if he can continue his strong performances on the field.
For a group looking to grow from last year’s first-ever playoff win, however, team performance is what will matter most. In the loss to Riverside, Mason failed to complete a pass, though their junior quarterback Thomas Creed did find a way to advance the ball, rushing for 43 yards. Moving forward, Mason’s schedule will get tougher before it eases up a bit. The Mustangs will travel to Clarke County on Friday night for the Eagles’ Homecoming night and face a 4-2 team with impressive wins over Strasburg and William Monroe.
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George Mason High School girls’ volleyball team won twice in the past week, defeating Warren County at home on Oct. 6th before traveling to William Monroe on Tuesday and earning the victory. The 10-2 team has been playing impressive volleyball since the beginning of the season with
no signs of letting up. On Oct. 6th, the Mustangs dominated the Eagles, a team that has had a very good season in its own right and came into their matchup with Mason having won six of their last seven. Led by 15 kills each from senior setter Kate Karstens and sophomore hitter McKenzie Brady, though, the Mustangs captured the 3-1 win. The kills, combined with the team controlling
the game’s pace with steady passing and balanced offense made for a quality contest. On Tuesday, Mason made their way to William Monroe. During the team’s first matchup against the Dragons in September, GMHS found themselves down 2-0 before winning the next three sets to secure the victory. This time – even on the road – they
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CHILDREN AND PARENTS participate in one of the several events at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School’s �irst STEAM Night, which was held on Wednesday, Oct. 5. Three more will be held throughout the year. (C������� P����) THREE BASS CLARINETISTS from George Mason High School’s Wind Ensemble play during a runthrough before a performance. The Wind Ensemble was recently invited to play at Carnegie Hall in March 2017. (P����: C������� �� M��� J� W���)
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S����� N��� � N���� GM Wind Ensemble Invited To Perform at Carnegie Hall The George Mason High School Music Department recently announced that its Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform at the legendary Carnegie Hall in spring 2017. It will be one of five high school musical groups chosen to take the stage at Carnegie Hall in an adjudicated performance on March 21, 2017. Mason’s Percussion Ensemble, Chorus and Symphonic Band will attend workshops with professional Broadway musicians before attending the Wind Ensemble’s performance at Carnegie Hall. “It
is truly exciting for the GM musicians to be chosen to perform at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall,” said Mary Jo West, the band’s director and 2014 Grammy Finalist for Music Educator of the Year. “The opportunity to perform here is a once in a lifetime opportunity. We hope to showcase our finest performance and have every member of the Wind Ensemble onstage.”
early at Bard College at Simon’s Rock this semester, according to the school. The other two students are Charley Constantino, 17, of Alexandria and Anne Devlin, 16, of Arlington. Their academic and personal achievements stood out, securing them a spot at Simon’s Rock this fall. The early college students are on track to graduate from college one or two years ahead of their peers.
16-Year-Old Native of Falls Church Starts College Early
Nearly 50 Attend STEAM Night at Henderson MS
16-year-old Falls Church resident Samuel Statter is one of three local students who started college
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School hosted its first STEAM (Science, Technology,
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Engineering, Arts and Math) Night of the school year on Wednesday, Oct. 5. Henderson principal Ty Harris and the STEAM teachers at the school are hosting quarterly STEAM Nights at the school this year. The first such event of the year was attended by nearly 50 participants, who solved a variety of problems in collaborative teams. Challenges included building boats for a fan race, building catapults and trying to build the tallest weighted structures out of Play-Doh and spaghetti. The teams with the most points at the end of the evening were applauded and awarded prizes.
GM Students Attend Doctors Without Borders Event Three classes of students from George Mason High School traveled to Washington, D.C. early in the morning on Wednesday, Oct. 5 to participate in a Doctors Without Borders event on the Syrian refugee crisis. They visited the Forced From Home exhibit on the National Mall. Doctors from Doctors
Without Borders led the participants, including Mason students from French, world civilizations and international relations classes, through a simulation of being a refugee. The humanitarian crisis impacts 60 million people, and students learned about being a refugee from a personal perspective.
Henderson MS Students Revamp Graphic Organizers Eighth graders in the language arts class at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School recently took the concept of graphic organizers for writing essays to new heights. Tasked with making a “boring” outline more aesthetically pleasing, the group effort resulted in visual devices including football fields, ice cream cones and pyramids. Students are working towards their first big essay of the year. Learning how to plan before writing is key. Concepts covered in class include theses and the differences between a single paragraph and a whole essay.
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Community Events
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
Preschool Story�me. Stories and fun for ages 2 – 5. Drop-in. Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). Free. 10:30 a.m. 703-248-5034.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
Jack-O-Lantern Campfire with Costume Contest. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining ac�vi�es that may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs, s’mores and a Halloween costume contest. Registra�on requied. Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park (625 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington). $5. 6 – 7 p.m. 703228-6535.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
F.C. F������ M�����. Vendors offer
fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, baked goods, plants, and wine. City Hall Parking Lot (300 Park Ave., Falls Church). Free. 8 a.m. – noon. 703248-5077.
R�������� E����������� ��� H�������� W���� C��������� E����. For the first �me, the City
will host two popular recycling events in one! Recycle electronics, computers, eye glasses, medical equipment, sewing machines, bikes, clothing, tex�les, ba�eries
and more. In addi�on, City residents are invited to bring household hazardous waste for collec�on. Recycling Center (217 Gordon Road, Falls Church). Free for City residents. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. fallschurchva.gov/RE.
F��� P��������� W��� O��� H����. Meet Sparky the fire dog
mascot, climb on fire trucks, enjoy free food and games, see a mock structure fire and other demonstra�ons and more. Fire Sta�on 6 (555 N. Washington St., Falls Church). Free. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. fallschurchvfd.org.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16
P���� 4 P��� B��� F�������. The
Animal Welfare League of Arlington is hos�ng this first-ever fes�val featuring beer tas�ngs from New District Brewing Company, Old Ox Brewing Company, Parkway Brewing Company and more. Courthouse Plaza Parking Lot (Courthouse Road and N. 15 Street). $10 for non-drinkers and designated drivers; $35 in advance; $40 day of the show; $50 for VIP �ckets. 1 – 5 p.m. awla.org.
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League of Women Voters of Falls Church will hold a free and open
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forum about the November 8 library referendum. Falls Church Community Center (223 Li�le Falls St., Falls Church). Free. 3 – 5 p.m.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17
P��� �� R���. Children can
come and read with a canine companion. Readers rising grades K-6th. Registra�on Required. Mary Riley Styles Public Library Youth Services Room (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). Free. 5 – 6 p.m. 703-248-5034. M������� 101. Free Medicare informa�on and counseling, help with Medicare season choices, ways to save money and learn to understand Medicare be�er. Offered by Fairfax County’s Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program. Thomas Jefferson Library (7415 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 6:45 p.m. 703-324-5851. ESL C����������� G����. An ESL conversa�on group for adults focusing on “English Language and American Culture.” No registra�on required, meets in the Conference Group. Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). Free. 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18
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is hos�ng an open house for parents of children rising to grades preschool – grade 8. Event organizers ask that those who are planning to a�end RSVP. Congressional School (3229 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church). Free. 9 a.m. congressionalschool. org. P�������� S��������. Songs, movement, and stories for ages 18-36 months. Drop-in at the Youth Services Room. Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). Free. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. 703-2485034. P������� ���� ��� E���� L������� C�����. Explore educational
and manipulative items to teach early literacy through play. Ages birth to 5 years, no registration required. Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). Free. 11 a.m. – noon.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19
E���� R������ W��������: P������ D���������. Children
in grades K-5 can decorate a mini pumpkin using craft supplies. Registration required and limited to 15 participants. Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). Free. 3 p.m.
Theater Fine Arts THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
“Ruthless! The Musical.” Creative Cauldron opens its new season with its production of this award-winning cult hit that is directed by Creative Cauldron’s artistic associate Matt Conner. “Ruthless!” is often billed as “the stage mother of all musicals,” and is a musical farce about a cutthroat eight-year-old, Tina Denmark, whose Broadway ambitions mean she is willing to do anything for the chance to play the lead in her school play. Through Oct. 30. ArtSpace Falls Church (410 S. Maple Ave., Falls Church). $20 – $30. 8 p.m. creativecauldron.org.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
“Cloud 9.” Nearly four decades after its startling debut, the audacious, playful take on sexual politics of “Cloud 9” resonates anew with its
prescient exploration of power and perception. The repression of colonial Africa and the liberation of late-1970s London intersect in Caryl Churchill’s revolutionary masterwork. Bending time, gender, and genre, this nimble modern classic embraces the confusion and complication of identity: What forces de�ine who we are – and at what cost? Through Oct. 16. Studio Theatre (1501 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $20 – $69. 8 p.m. studiotheatre.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
“Comic Potential.” On one level, Comic Potential is a satire of the TV industry. It is set slightly in the future, when everything has changed except human nature. Actors in a popular soap opera have been replaced by “Actoids”– android performers. During the taping of the show, one of the “Actoids” begins to show signs of
creativity. Is it a fault in her programming or is she humanizing? A young writer begins to teach her comic timing and physical comedy. Can their budding relationship blossom into real love or is it doomed to melt down? Through Oct. 22. The Alden (1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean). $18 – $20. 8 p.m. mcleanplayer.org.
“Amadeus.” This is the story of legendary composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as told through the eyes of his jealous rival, Antonio Salieri. Salieri is the established court composer who has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition to be a great composer. Enter the greatest composer of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a foul-mouthed, graceless oaf who has that which is beyond Salieri’s envious grasp – genius. Through Oct. 15. James Lee Community Center (2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church). $17 – $20. 7:30 p.m. providenceplayers.org.
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P�������� ���� H����� E�������� ��� J����. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15 – $25. 6 p.m. 703-255-1566. DJ S�����. 9:30 (815 V St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $35. 7 p.m. 202265-0930. T�� S����� ���� S���� C������ ��� M����� M��D�����. Black Cat (1811 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $12 (Backstage). 7:30 p.m. 202-667-7960. S�������� J����� � T�� P��� F����. The Barns at Wolf Trap (1635 Trap Road, Vienna). $30 – $35. 8 p.m. 703-938-2404. 19�� S����� B���. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-241-9504. R��� P��������. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 9:30 p.m. 703-237-8333.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
D���� R������. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $18. 6:30 p.m. 703-255-1566. B���� Y����. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack (130 N. Washington St., Falls Church). 6:30 p.m. 703-532-9283. M��� K����. The State Theatre (220 N. Washington St., Falls Church). $22 in advance; $27 day of the show. 7 p.m. 703-237-0300. T������ F������ ���� S����� G�����. 9:30 (815 V St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $25. 8 p.m. 202265-0930.
C����� L�����. The Barns at Wolf Trap (1635 Trap Road, Vienna). $25 – $27. 8 p.m. 703-938-2404. C������ ���� S�� K���� B��� ��� C���������. Black Cat (1811 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $15 (Mainstage). 8 p.m. 202-667-7960. J��� P���� T������ B������� S���. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-241-9504. P�������� M��. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703-237-8333.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
M��� S���� ��� B���. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504. J�����’ J���’� 15�� A���������� P���� ���� L��� B�������. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15. 4:30 p.m. 703-255-1566. R���� C���� ��� T�� P���������� ���� A����� L����� ��� ��� H��������. The State Theatre (220 N. Washington St., Falls Church). $13 in advance; $16 day of the show. 7 p.m. 703-237-0300. Y����� M������� S����� B���. 9:30 (815 V St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $29.50. 7 p.m. 202-265-0930. P��� R��� K������: A B������ ��� D������ C��� F���. Black Cat (1811 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $8 (Backstage). 7:30 p.m. 202-667-7960. B������ G����’� D���� �� I����. The Barns at Wolf Trap (1635 Trap Road, Vienna). $45 – $60. 8 p.m. 703-938-2404.
J�����’ J���’� 15�� A���������� P���� ���� W������ R������ S���, T�� B��������� ��� C���� B��� B���. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15. 8:30 p.m. 703-2551566. S����� W���. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9:30 p.m. 703-241-9504. T�� C����������. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703-237-8333.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16
S������ C���� ���� P������ B� C���� ��� T�� S��������. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $10 in advance; $15 day of the show. 1 p.m. 703-255-1566. J��� A���� B��� B������ ��� S����� T������ S���. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. 703-241-9504. I����. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack (130 N. Washington St., Falls Church). 5:30 p.m. 703-532-9283. L��� B������� ���� A������ F����� ��� T��� W�����. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $16. 5:30 p.m. 703-255-1566. T�� W���� ���� T�� B�����. The State Theatre (220 N. Washington St., Falls Church). $15 in advance; $17 day of the show. 6 p.m. 703237-0300. D����� M��� ���� O�� L���� ��� L�������. Black Cat (1811 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $10 in advance; $12 day of the show (Backstage). 7:30 p.m. 202-667-7960.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 17
T�� T�����. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $10. 6 p.m. 703-2551566. L���� N������ ���� C�������� D�� W�����. 9:30 (815 V St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $30. 7 p.m. 202265-0930. G�������� ���� B�� M����. Black Cat (1811 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $10 (Backstage). 7:30 p.m. 202-667-7960. W��� B���� J��. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18
R����� F����. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $20 – $22. 6 p.m. 703-255-1566. J��� G������ ���� B����������. 9:30 (815 V St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $25. 7 p.m. 202-265-0930. E��� K��� ��� T�� T��� L���. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8 p.m. 703-241-9504. J��� P��� W���� ���� T�� K�����. The Barns at Wolf Trap (1635 Trap Road, Vienna). $25 – $27. 8 p.m. 703-938-2404.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19
F�� V���� ���� T����� S�����. 9:30 (815 V St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $20. 7 p.m. 202-265-0930. JD S������ ���� N����� M�K��. The Barns at Wolf Trap (1635 Trap Road, Vienna). $34 – $42. 8 p.m. 703-9382404.
P������� A����... Saturday, October 22 – Drug Take-Back Day. People can bring their prescrip�on medica�on in for proper disposal with no ques�ons asked. City Hall (300 Park
Ave., Falls Church). Free. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. fallschurchva.gov.
Saturday, October 22 – Masquerade & Silent Auc�on. Join the Friends of Falls Church Homeless Shelter for a fun night of live music, dinner and dancing.
Wear your favorite mask & cocktail a�re. There will also be great auc�on items from local and na�onal businesses. NRECA Conference Center (4301 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $60 in advance; $70 day of the gala. 6 – 10 p.m. fallschurchshelterfriends.org/event/fall-masquerade-and-silent-auc�on.
Saturday, October 29 – Halloween Carnival. Children and their families can enjoy this annual tradi�on, complete with carnival games, a moon bounce, cra�s,
a haunted house, a live creepy creature show and, of course, candy! Falls Church Community Center (223 Li�le Falls St., Falls Church). $2 for children ages 2 and up; Free for children under 2 and parents. 6 – 8:30 p.m. fallschurchva.gov./Halloween.
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B������� N��� � N���� 9Round Hosts Breast Cancer Fundraiser Thursday 9Round, a local kickboxing gym franchise, will be hosting its Kick Event for Breast Cancer on Thursday, October 13 from noon – 8 p.m. The public is invited in to try out the 30 minute kickboxing circuit gym and 9Round will donate one penny for every kick recorded that day. Since the event’s inception five years ago, participating 9Round locations throughout the United States and Canada have recorded over 18.8 million kicks and raised nearly $189,000 to advance breast cancer treatment and laboratory research. Owned and operated by Rob Graveline, M.Ed, 9Round Falls Church is located at 6649 Arlington Boulevard. For more information visit www.9round.com.
F.C. Chamber, EDO Team Up for Entrepreneur Seminar Series The Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity, the City of Falls Church Economic Development Authority, and the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting Entrepreneur Express, a series of hour-long seminars designed to help entrepreneurs move their business forward. The series, scheduled on consecutive Thursdays from 8 – 9 a.m., include “Starting Your Business” on October 13, “Marketing Your Business” on October 20, and “Financing Your Business” on October 27. The seminars will take place in Falls Church City Hall’s Dogwood Room (G/Lower Level) at 300 Park Avenue. The sessions are free but registration is required. Go to www.VAStartUp.org to register for this free event or for more information.
Supercuts Donating 10% of Sales to Breast Cancer Research Oct. 15 Supercuts is hosting “Clip for the Cure” on Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. during which 10 percent of the cost of all haircuts will be donated to the Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. Clip for the Cure is a nationwide annual fundraiser put on by the Regis Foundation. The Regis Corporation owns several franchised salons such as Regis Salons, Vidal Sassoon, and Supercuts. Nationally, more than 7,000 salons and 45,000 stylists will be participating in the fundraiser. Since it started in 1994, the Regis Foundation has raised more than $11 million for breast cancer research. Supercuts Falls Church is located in the Spectrum building located at 444 W. Broad Street. For more information, visit www.supercuts.com.
F.C. Young Professionals Mixer at Creative Cauldron Thursday ’47, Inc. is hosting a night at the theater for young professionals in the Falls Church area on Thursday, October 13. Attendees will have the opportunity to gather for drinks and then see Creative Cauldron’s performance of “Ruthless, The Musical,” an off-Broadway smash hit and cult favorite which is being sponsored by Sislers Stone. The show will take place at ArtSpace Falls Church located at 410 S. Maple Avenue. ’47, Inc. is the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce’s young professionals networking group. For ticket information, contact Brian Creswick at bcreswick@chartiscorp.com.
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BalletNova Center for Dance elected Sharon O. Steele as board president, Lisa Martinez as vice president, Shannon MacGregor as treasurer, and Adrienne Geis as a new member of the board at its September 21 board of directors meeting. The new officers will serve up to three one-year terms. Returning board members are Naomi Pizarro, Suzie Smyth and Jennifer Walcott. For more information about this nonprofit organization that offers a wide range of classes for kids including ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and hip hop and also offers a comprehensive list of adult dance classes and programs, visit www.balletnova.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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NOW ON THE MENU AT LA CARAQUEÑA, soon-to-be Falls Church’s newest food obsession: cachapas (left), a popular Venezuelan roadside food stuffing a corn pancake with cheese. Also new at the restaurant, an arepa sampler platter featuring three mini La Caraqueña specialties on one plate. (Photos: Jody Fellows)
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When Raul Claros first opened La Caraqueña in 2007, he wanted to make sure his food didn’t intimidate diners. “When we opened, people’s tastes were different,” the owner and chef says, recalling the early days of his Venezuelan restaurant tucked into Falls Church’s Stratford Motor Lodge. “People thought everything was going to be spicy.” Back then, his focus was on a variety of Latin American cuisine because Claros wanted to have something for everyone. “We had Mexican, Chilean, Bolivian,” he says. “I had ‘safe’ dishes on there, too, like steak with mashed potatoes and broccoli.” La Caraqueña’s specialty, however, was a Venezuelan street food known as an arepa. The circles of grilled or fried corn dough filled with meat, cheese and beans took the area by storm and quickly became the restaurant’s most popular item. Now, almost a decade later, Claros says people’s attitudes towards cuisine have changed and with diners’ expanding palates, he decided it was time for his food to change as well. Over the past several weeks, Claros has been experimenting with an all-new menu at La Caraqueña, focusing on what it does best: street food. The heart of the overhauled lineup is still the fan-favorite arepas (with a couple of new ones added in) but now there are also empanadas, pepitos, churros and what just might be your next favorite food: cachapas. A cachapa is like a big corn pancake, folded in half and filled
with cheese. With a corn kernelfilled batter and a mozzarella-like soft and melty queso de mano inside, it’s a sweet-and-salty combination that’s borderline addicting. Available plain or with four different types of cheese and the option to add ham, beef, pork or beans, each cachapa is served with a big dollop of a heavy cream spread called nata criolla on top. Let it be known– this is now a contender for the highlight of La Caraqueña’s menu. Watch your back, arepas. Pepitos, popular Venezuelan roadside sandwiches served on French baguettes, replace La Caraqueña’s previous sandwich lineup and are available with ham, steak or pork leg, and empanadas, made with the same corn dough as the arepas, come filled with cheese, chicken or beef. Appetizers, now known as small plates, have been overhauled, too. The tequenones have become tequenos, smaller, bite-sized versions of deep-fried sticks of queso blanco. There’s a play on papas bravas called papas arrechas, topping chunks of fried potatoes with Spanish sausage, salsa rosada and a fried egg. Another new addition, maiquesito, is similar to tequenos but instead of a wheat flour dough, the cheese is wrapped in a sweeter corn dough and served with nata criolla for dipping. And for everyone who’s ever had trouble deciding which arepa to order, perhaps the most exciting introduction is an all-new sampler platter made up of a trio of mini versions of La Caraqueña’s specialty. For now, the arepitas are limited to the carne mechada (pulled beef), reina pepeada (chicken, avocado and
mayo) and domino (beans and cheese) varieties but Claros says he may open the sampler up to more options in the future. The number of entrees has been pared down by more than half and gone is the “safe” steak and mashed potatoes, replaced with a sirloin steak served with chimichurri sauce over cheesy rice. Even the children’s menu received a makeover; there are no more grilled cheeses or chicken fingers (“I kicked them out the door,” says Claros) and instead it’s a selection of arepitas for the kids. All these menu changes were a long time coming, says Claros, but they almost didn’t happen.
Back in January, Claros was in a serious accident when the car he was riding in flipped over in the snow on I-66 and left him with two broken legs. After several days in the hospital, he was laid up at his home for four months. “I remember just watching the snow fall out of my window,” he says. “I wasn’t sure if I was going to ever make it back into the restaurant.” During a long and painful recovery which saw him progress from his bed to a wheelchair to a walker then to a cane until eventually, he was walking on his own, Claros spent a long time thinking about his restaurant. When he finally got back into La Caraqueña
full-time this past August, he was ready to make it happen. “My life has changed,” Claros says, “So I wanted to do something different. Do something interesting.” But, as with any big change, it hasn’t come without some trepidation. While La Caraqueña may be small, it has a large and dedicated following. The restaurant has been featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” and is a favorite of D.C.-area critics and diners alike, so overhauling a sure thing is risky. “I’m nervous about the change,” Claros says. “It’s scary.” Then with a smile he adds “but I think it will be delicious.”
LA CARAQUEÑA OWNER-CHEF RAUL CLAROS is back at his Falls Church restaurant with an allnew menu focusing on Venezuelan street food. (Photo: Jody Fellows)
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Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers are currently working on a new album that they are aiming to release in early summer 2017. But they are also celebrating the 20th anniversary of Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy, the major label debut of Clyne when he was The Refreshments, the predecessor of Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. Clyne said that they don’t have a name for the new album, but that they had just finished a big rush of recording for the album prior to speaking with the News-Press. It will be the group’s eighth studio album. Currently, the group is on tour in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy, and are coming to the State Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 15 as part of that tour. They have Andrew Leahey and the Homestead, who were profiled in the News-Press recently, opening up for them on tour. “So we’re opening the set with that album top to bottom and it’s been received really well,” Clyne said. “You see a lot of old friends who we haven’t seen for a long time and a lot who we have seen and a lot a new people, too, so I’ve got no complaints. It’s been a blast.” Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy, released on Mercury Records in 1996, peaked at 97 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and featured the radio smash “Banditos.” The group disbanded two years later and some of the members came back together to create Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, but the group’s legacy lived past 1998. The song “Yahoos and Triangles,” for example, was the theme song for the legendary Fox cartoon “King of the Hill.” “It’s a joyful surrealness. I can’t believe that fast,” Clyne said. “But I feel honored that the album stood the test of time for so many people. Certainly every artist hopes to make something that will do that. That will stand up
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PUBLIC AUCTION In accordance with the Virginia Self Storage Act, section 55-419 F, notice is hereby given that the contents of the following rental storage spaces located at Fort Knox Self Storage will be offered for sale: 137 Roger Pol, 157 Rolando Solis, 243 Richard Mankhey, 362 Tony Vu, 509 Crystalle Cunningham, 821 Tulio Flores. Sale will be held at: Fort Knox Self Storage 2933 Telestar Ct. Falls Church, VA 703-698-0022 Thursday, October 20, 2016 1:00 p.m. TERMS: Cash/ Credit Card Only Locks cut at auction.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BOND FINANCING BY THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Falls Church, Virginia (the “City”) will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 24, 2016 in accordance with
Section 15.2-2606 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, on the issuance of general obligation public improvement and refunding bonds of the City in the estimated aggregate maximum amount of $13,865,000 for the following purposes: Bond proceeds in an estimated maximum principal amount of $6,780,000 will be used to finance the costs, in whole or in part, of various capital improvement projects, the purchase of real property, machinery and equipment and issuance of the bonds. The City expects that it may use more than ten percent of such proceeds to finance all or a portion of the costs of each of the following: (i) the acquisition of real property, machinery and equipment for the City, (ii) transportation improvements, (iii) parks improvements and (iv) improvements to the City’s sanitary sewer system. Approximately $7,085,000 of bond proceeds will be used to pay the costs of refunding, in whole or in part, certain outstanding bonds and notes previously issued by the City to finance certain capital improvements, including but not limited to sanitary sewer projects. The public hearing, which may be continued or adjourned, will be held at 7:30 o’clock p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. All public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers, 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia. Copies of legislation may be obtained from the City Clerk’s office (703-248-5014) or at cityclerk@ fallschurchva.gov. The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, call 703-248-5014 (TTY 711).
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL OF FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA The ordinances referenced below were given first reading on October 11, 2016; and second reading and public hearings are scheduled for Monday, October 24, 2016 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matters may be heard. (TO16-16) ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 40, “TAXATION,” ARTICLE XVI, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH TO REDEFINE BUILDINGS QUALIFIED FOR TAX ABATEMENTS, SCOPE OF ELIGIBLE BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS, DURATION AND LEVEL OF TAX ABATEMENTS, AND PROGRAM APPLICATION FEE
This amendment will allow a ten-year partial tax exemption for existing buildings at least 20 years old that do not contain residential units, and which have undergone a substantial renovation, rehabilitation, expansion, or replacement of office space, resulting in space of at least 10,000 square feet being new or improved office space. The exemption applies to the difference in the value of the building before and after the renovation for five years, and then 50% of that difference for an additional five years. The processing fee for an application is raised from $50 to $250. (TO16-17) ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 40, “TAXATION,” ARTICLE XVII, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH TO REDEFINE QUALIFIED TECHNOLOGY ZONE BUSINESSES, TECHNOLOGY ZONE AREAS, RESTRUCTURE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND REVIEW, APPLICATION PROCEDURES, AND DURATION OF PROGRAM BENEFITS This amendment revises the City’s Technology Zone to include only areas in which a commercial certificate of occupancy can be issued. It also clarifies that only businesses whose primary function is the creation, design and/or research and development of hardware or software are qualified technology businesses that qualify for the exemption from certain taxes identified in the ordinance, and expressly excludes certain functions such as web design, use of commercial off-the-shelf products, on-line accounting, legal, investment and financial services. Tax exemptions are extended from 3 to 5 years, with 100% abatement of BPOL taxes (years 1-3) and 50% abatement (years 4 and 5). Application for an exemption will now be required within six months of qualification and administration of the program is revised.
We are pledged to the letter andspirit of Virginia’s policy for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap. All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-8530. Toll free call (888) 551-3247. For the hearing impaired call (804) 367-9753.
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City Could Be Breaking Law By Denying Church Right To Run Shelter
N. Va. Business Leader Warns ‘Marriage Amendment’ Will Hurt Competitiveness
The executive director of the Falls Church Housing Corporation told the News-Press last night that there “seems to be a very similar situation” between the City of Falls Church’s impending repeat denial of Dulin United Methodist Church’s request to operate an emergency overflow homeless shelter, and a recent case in Washington, D.C., that was overturned by a U.S. District Court ruling.
If passed next month, Question 1 on the November 8 Virginia ballot, the so-called “Marriage Amendment,” would be bad for business in Northern Virginia, the managing director Douglas Koelemay of Qorvis Communications said last week. He said the constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage and equal rights guarantees to all unmarried couples will create disadvantages.
Volleyball Continued from Page 18
managed to make the game look a little easier. The Mustangs won in four sets after big-time blocking performances from junior hitter Merriweather Gordon and sophomore hitter Savannah Williams. Sophomore setter Evelyn Duross was able to set up Williams for some big hits, while junior hitter Laura Whitaker and sophomore setter Annie Castillo stepped with top-notch serves. Head coach Hillary Trebels, as one can imagine, is more than satisfied with the team’s success this season and is impressed with her players, including Andrea Dilao. The senior defensive specialist is one of just four who is in her final year on the team and has emerged as a player Trebels can trust on the court to get the job done and communicate with her teammates. It is also the team’s talent
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MASON SENIOR KATE KARSTENS hits the ball between two Warren County High School players during the Mustangs’ recent win over the Wildcats on Thursday, Oct. 6. Mason also topped William Monroe High School this week. (P����: C���� S��) across the roster that has helped produce win after win. “Our depth has really made a difference this year. Being threedeep at most positions has given us plenty of flexibility. We’ve barely used the same lineup two
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For Sale
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118 Tollgate Way | FCC
7303 Woodley Pl | Falls Church
Wonderful renovated brick rambler featuring 3 BD/1 BA in Mclean High School District. Additional space in large finished attic. Great Yard. Offered at $530,000
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3 BD/2 Full & 2 Half BA, 4 level TH, 2,948 square feet, two car garage. Lots of natural light! Master Bedroom w/ skylights and vaulted ceilings. Walk to everything and mins to Metro and DC. Offered at $850,000
Outstanding town home in highly desired Tollgate. Don’t miss this one, almost 3,500 sq ft. Spectacular details including private, serene patio w/waterfall and pond! Walk to EFC Metro and downtown Falls Church City. Offered at $889,000
Louise Molton Phone: 703 244-1992 louise@moltonrealestate.com
1801 Queens Lane #137 | Arlington
444 W Broad St #711 | FC City
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Falls Church City resident and local business owner. Real Estate expert right here in our community for more than 10 years. Call Louise for all your real estate needs!
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168 Rees Pl | FC City
Luxury condo in heart of FCC feat. 2 BD/2 BA + den and 250 sq ft balcony overlooking green space! Top floor! 2 parking spaces & 2 storage units. Offered at $589,000
Wonderful 2 BD/1 BA brick condo in sought after Colonial Village. Mins to Courthouse Metro. Offered at $365,000
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ct Contra ! ys a in 3 D 2734 Welcome Dr | Falls Church
143 S Virginia Ave | FC City
Lovely 4 BD/ 2 full/ 2 half BA brick home in the McLean High School District! This wellcared for home is ready for your personal touches, and offers a great opportunity for the first-time home buyer or investor! Offered at $540,000
Wonderful 3 BD/1 BA end unit townhome in sought after Winter Hill. Updated kitchen and bath and huge yard just steps to the new Harris Teeter, Starbucks and mins to Metro. FCC Schools! Offered at $419,000
444 W Broad St #330 | FC City
Representing Buyer Lovely 2 bed/2bath condo with balcony in the Spectrum. 2 Parking Spaces! Offered at $489,000
710 W Broad St, Falls Church VA 22046 ~ 703-596-5303 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
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210 Noland St, Falls Church City 22046
6703 Moly Dr. Falls Church 22046
Falls Church, Spacious and Gracious! Stunning mouldings throughout this seven bedroom, six bath Gem. Hardwood floors, custom plantation shutters, large kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, maple cabinets and custom tile floor. High ceilings, bay windows, recessed lighting and a fully finished lower lever. Priced at $840,000. 7004 Hickory Hill Road, Falls Church.
Excellent location near the West Falls Church Metro updated kitchen and baths on three finished levels. OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM
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Beautiful rambler on gorgeous, tree lined street. 4BR/3BA on .30 acres of landscaped yard. Completely updated. Detached garage with finished loft space. Sales price $950,000.
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For Sale #515 1BR+den/1BA condo on TOP Fl of beautiful building. 1 storage space + 1 parking sp. Overlooks green area in condo. Gourmet kitchen w breakfast bar, SS appl., granite. Sales Price $400,000 also For Rent $2,100.
2200 N Westmoreland Street Arlington, VA 22213
3245 Rio Drive #715, Falls Church, VA
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Excellent investment opportunity!! 3BR/2BA condo in Barcroft Hills. Needs updating. Beautiful setting. 2 large balconies. Swimming pool and tennis court. All utilities including in condo fee. Price perfected $218,999
2907, Linden Lane Falls Church, VA 220422
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4 BR/3BA cape cod home. Excellent Falls Church Location. 3 finished levels, updated kitchen, Hdw fls, fenced yard &1car garage. Price perfected $685,000.
6851 Grande Lane Falls Church VA 22043
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1097 Pensive Lane, Great Falls, VA 22066
7601 Burford Drive, McLean VA 22102 UNDER CONTRACT
Lovely and spacious floor plan in this beautiful home. 5BR/3.5BA home on full acre of land in Langley HS pyramid. Sales price $1,150,000.
5BR/3.5BA center hall colonial. Close to West FC Metro. 2 car garage, large yard. Hancock, Longfellow, McLean. Sales price $949,000.
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Beautiful home on .91 acres- lush backyard. 5BR/3.5BA with beautifully refinished hdw fls. Fresh paint & new carpet in basement. New price $849,000.