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Inside This Week F.C. Council Candidates Answer FCNP Questions The News-Press offered candidates running for the Falls Church City Council an opportunity to respond to a series of questions centered on visions for the future direction of our Little City. See pages 16 - 17

Spree of Car Break-Ins Hits Falls Church At least 16 cars were broken into or tampered with over the weekend in the City of Falls Church causing City police to issue an alert urging residents to take precautionary measures to keep their cars and property safe.

F.C. Council Hopefuls to Chamber: Choose Moratorium or Momentum 5 Candidates Split On Major Issue of Economic Growth

by Nicholas F. Benton

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officer was on the scene as a precaution. In that meeting, a motion and a second by a board member to call for a vote seeking the resignation of Smerdon was disallowed by Smerdon. Bronwen Rankin, who made a statement at that meeting supporting the call for Smerdon’s resignation, appeared before the School Board Tuesday night to report that “since my statement yesterday, I have received an unsolicited email from a close supporter of

The five candidates seeking three seats being contested in the upcoming Nov. 3 election in the City of Falls Church faced off in front of a large turnout at the monthly luncheon of the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, and with the focus on economic development, the characterization of campaigns by one candidate seemed apropos: it is a choice between two “M’s,” moratorium versus momentum. Incumbent Councilman Phil Duncan, seeking a second term on the Council, coined that phrase, and put himself solidly on the side of “momentum.” He, newcomer Letty Hardi and incumbent Mayor David Tarter all fall on that prodevelopment side of the divide, while Sam Mabry and Johannah Barry, both former Council members seeking another crack at the job, made no bones about their preference for a “moratorium” on mixed-use development, that form of economic development that has dominated the commerciallyzoned areas of the City since 2002. In addition to opening and closing remarks, the five candidates all responded to the same four questions — all centered on economic development issues — a refreshing change from other forum formats where they were each asked to respond to different questions, making it more difficult for both them and their audiences to delineate differences among them. This time it was far easier. Mabry and Barry questioned whether mixed-use projects have been a net plus for the City, despite

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See News Briefs, page 9

David Brooks: Enter the Age of Outsiders

As every schoolchild knows, the gravitational pull of the sun helps hold the planets in their orbits. Gravity from the center lends coherence to the whole solar system. See page 14

Press Pass with Daniel Bennett Group

Daniel Bennett and his bandmates Nat Janoff, Eddy Khaimovich and Matthew Feick are dedicated to passing along an appreciation for music. That’s one of the chief reasons they’ll be playing a jazz clinic at George Mason High School next Thursday.

THE FIVE CANDIDATES for the Falls Church City Council faced off before the F.C. Chamber of Commerce today. Left to right: Letty Hardi, Phil Duncan, David Tarter, Johannah Barry and Sam Mabry. (Photo: News-Press)

F.C. School Board Chair Cites Threat, Calls for Civility in Race

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by Nicholas F. Benton

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At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Falls Church School Board, chair Justin Castillo made an appeal for civility in the heated discourse that has developed in the recent period. His appeal comes in in the wake of a report that another School Board candidate filed a petition against the School Board in the weeks prior to the upcoming Nov. 3 election. Candidate Becky Smerdon, the chair of the School Board’s Special Education Advisory

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Committee has filed a petition against the School Board in the Arlington Circuit Court, and a ton of online and often angry comments have developed, mostly in defense of her action. Castillo condemned “vituperative, angry and hostile” comments, nothing that he, himself, was told by a citizen he’d “be better off dead” after a candidate’s forum last week. “People are becoming fearful and security measures are being required,” he said. Monday night, at a meeting of the Special Education Advisory Committee, or SPEAC, a Falls Church police

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the SPEAC chair to gain information about me to discredit my comments. I have no professional affiliation with the schools as a psychologist, and I make my statements as a parent of a special needs child. Today the chair named me on the Falls Church News-Press comments to discredit my public statement. I believe that a committee chair should listen to feedback. I have the right to make public comment without punishment from the chair and her associates,” she told the School Board. She also reiterated that Smerdon “refused a seconded motion for a vote on her resignation” Monday, saying, “Five com-

mittee members cited difficulties in the leadership and a climate of meetings making it hard to move forward as a productive group.” Smerdon ruled as “out of order” at the SPEAC meeting Monday a motion and second to call for her resignation. According to a News-Press source, four parent members (parents of special needs students) of the SPEAC called for a vote on the motion and second, but Smerdon did not allow it. One citizen volunteer member then called for the committee to be dissolved because the atmosphere had become so bad. “A vote violates our committee by-laws and Robert’s Rules,” Smerdon responded in a post on

the News-Press website. “We just had chair training by the School Board attorney and I followed our directives to do things according to procedures. I did, however, amend the agenda to allow members to air their concerns and I listened carefully and responded respectfully. this is the first meeting I chaired of the SPEAC. It seems odd to ask for my resignation before even giving me a chance to lead the committee... Our bylaws clearly state that the chair and vice or co-chair serve for a year. I explained this to the committee and that I would not resign. I allowed discussion of their concerns. But I did not allow the meeting to be co-opted to violate both our bylaws and

Robert’s Rules which govern our meetings. Having said all of this, I ran the meeting as planned,” she wrote. In the statement by Rankin then, being a parent of a special needs student, that was presented at the beginning of the meeting, she said that “During the past year the current chair and co-chair of SPEAC disrespected staff on SPEAC through negative messages, rude silencing, and protracted, bullying public comment.” Describing herself as a “clinical psychologist specializing in testing for learning disabilities who has served on the board of an independent school for five years and as a former SPEAC member,” she added, “Negativity and intimi-

dation does not create constructive, collaborative change in our schools. By taking legal action against the board they serve, they have a conflict of interest. Their public actions serve their own agendas and are not in line with duties and appropriate boundaries of committee members.” Five of the seven parent members of the committee spoke about the lack of collaboration in the leadership, lack of civility in the meetings, a feeling that if they speak up in meetings they will be attacked, and feeling belittled by the leadership when opinions are expressed. They said that due to the poor leadership, the committee

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objective data showing they’ve contributed a net $2.8 million annual fiscal plus (after the costs calculated for educating school aged children and providing other services), created more customers for local businesses and gathering spaces for community events. Mabry said that the jury will be out on this data until the City’s fiscal modeling includes the impact of new capital projects required as collateral factors, such as new schools, library and City Hall, are calculated in. Barry said that the City has reached a “tipping point” of too many people, and that it is not just a matter of fiscal, but aesthetic and social impacts, as well. But as City Manager Wyatt Shields told the News-Press in an exclusive interview last week, there is not a one-to-one impact of economic and population growth and the need for new capital projects. They are being required, in cases of the need for a new or renovated City Hall and library, because those facilities are sorely

out of date in many ways, and not simply because of overuse. Adding the need for capital projects to the fiscal model the City has been using since 2002 will not be expected to make a major difference, he said. Tarter told the Chamber audience he is “very optimistic” about the City’s future through “high quality economic development that “grows the economic pie,” citing the investment that has already been designated to new lighting, crosswalk and biking improvements downtown, the addition of three new grocery stores for the first time in more than 30 years, and plans for transportation and parking improvements. Hardi argued for the ability to have both robust economic growth and to maintain Falls Church’s “small town character.” Duncan said the keys to effective economic growth in the future lie in growing a customer base, capturing drive through traffic to orient to local businesses (with a parking garage, signage and other means) and the need for leaders

to be present in the business community. He cited that he’d done more than 40 groundbreakings, ribbon cutting and other celebrations of business successes in his first term. He hailed the “place making” impact of new buildings as “gathering places for the community” that “contribute to a better city.” Hardi said there should be no “pause or time out” on progress in the City, but in doing that and maintaining the City’s unique character, “We can do both.” Barry called for more information on what keeps small business in the City so as to better retain them. Tarter said that for smaller businesses, the City “needs to keep inexpensive and funky spaces” for a more eclectic environment. He noted that in the City’s Small Area Plans, that the one-story retail strip anchored by the historic Brown’s Hardware is slated to remain, and not suffer redevelopment, for example. He said that “there can be a better mix of uses” in the City’s

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commercial zones, but that growth is needed to pay for the schools. Hardi noted that on average, new development since 2003 has increased the revenue value of properties by seven-fold over what was there before. She said a model for downtown development would not be a Tysons or a Ballston, but “be competitive in our own economic way,” so that more can “live, work and play” in the City. Mabry reiterated that population growth makes it unclear whether the City is experiencing “real growth or is actually losing money.” He said that cost saving measures could include eliminating the need for separate chief financial officers for the City and the schools. Barry said that combining

functions and offering more parking and shuttle buses to the Metro stations could “lift all boats.” Tarter hailed the role of the arts and cultural institutions in the City and what they can contribute to downtown vitality and development. Duncan said he’s worked hard in his first term to keep the tax rate stable. “It’s been a tough fight but we’ve done an OK job,” he said. There need to be more housing options provided, including for smaller studio and one bedroom units with “not a lot of kid counts.” Hardi said there needs to be a focus on less expensive workforce housing in keeping with a “smart growth” vision, and to build a new “world class high school” without overburdening taxpayers.

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Last week’s editorial in this space lamenting the decline in civility in this election cycle drew, as expected, more than ample proof of just how well our concerns are founded. Many scores of negative and “ad hominem” outbursts in the comments section of our website, including wild allegations as to the identity of some posting anonymously who did not join in the attempts at piling on, providing more evidence that, as many news organizations are coming to realize, allowing anonymous remarks, for which authors are entirely unaccountable, can be construed as a bit at odds with the responsibilities associated with the very notion of freedom of speech. In many cases, we view it as the height of cowardice to hide behind anonymity while unloading attacks without regard for contexts, redactions or other distortions, while public officials or others like ourselves are necessarily fully identified. While we are not yet prepared to make the probably-inevitable step of disallowing anonymous comment to be posted to our site (we have never permitted anonymity with printed letters to the editor in our paper), we will no longer quote in any other context the comments of anyone not willing to positively identify themselves. Our problem is not with passion or even anger, but with dissembling, deliberate distortions, untruths and craven name calling hiding behind anonymity. Our concern is always for truth, and when we encounter attempts to kick that to the curb, to distort and intentionally mislead, then we are performing a disservice to our core mission if we let such go on unabated in our paper or on our website. Our Constitutional republic represents mankind’s best effort to date to get at the important truths that matter in the conduct of public policy. We’re not perfect, nor will we ever be, but we’re relatively close. So, we renounce those, whether in the law, or journalism, business or government, who think the system works best when people try their hardest to abuse it. That mentality is a vile corruption of morality on both a personal and social level. While some take smug delight in skirting technical legalities, when held to an ethical and decency standard, they can be the lowest of the low. We encourage our readers to remain above the muck, to consider the issues on their merits. While some of the 13 candidates running in the Nov. 3 local election remain untested, we can say with assurance that we know of no current incumbent who is not worthy of public confidence, even if they’ve not always made the best decisions. Smart economic development and quality schools remain this election’s critical issues. In that context, mixed use is not skyscrapers, but the kind of classy and modest products we have so far. If anyone is to be voted in, or voted out, it should be for the right reasons and not whatever sewage may be erupting out of, not your basement toilet this time, but perhaps your computer.

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Ask F.C. Candidates Their Strategies on Development Editor, It seems as if we are entering yet another Council election that is centered around tired, pointless debates between “mixed use” and “100% commercial” development. Here is a singular fact about this that I would ask voters to consider, Anyone (and I mean anyone) can purchase today any of a large number of underutilized properties on Broad or Washington streets and build a new 100 percent com-

mercial building by right. In fact, for anyone who wants that kind of development, I would strongly encourage them to just go and do it. No Council approval required. But that development hasn’t happened, and any Council candidate who runs on this issue should be able to articulate a clear view as to why it hasn’t happened, and what they precisely want to do to change that. (And saying “market the City better” doesn’t count.) I have written

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many times before about my views on these questions, but I’m not running for anything so none of that matters. Please ask the candidates for their actual strategies for doing something different than has been done in the past. Also, anyone who tells you they can do anything to materially impact traffic in the City is misguided. Our traffic is mostly determined by the rapidly urbanizing Tysons Corner and we really can’t do anything about it. We could, in fact, turn the entire City back into tobacco farms and I don’t think you would see any appreciable change to the traffic on 7 or 29. David Chavern Falls Church

Surprised at Some’s Negative Outlook On Future of F.C. Editor, Like many Falls Church residents, we’ve been watching the upcoming elections with interest, but have been surprised by the negative outlook of some of our fellow citizens. As we see it, the future of Falls Church is bright! And the vast majority of our friends and neighbors feel the same way. We feel fortunate to be liv-

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In honor of Falls Church “Little City” open-mindedness, intellect, arts, culture, environmental-mindset and friendship – our soul and spirit – I eagerly support controlled, smart, judicious and innovative development like Mason Row and the City Council members and candidates and School Board candidates who steward inventive, practical and exciting ways to creatively enhance our community while assuring it is affordable and inclusive. I value the varying views and concerns of my neighbors. We do not want a traffic nightmare or to be overshadowed by looming buildings and troublesome strangers poking around late at night. Sparked by my background as a community activist and, professionally, in public relations, including corporate-nonprofit partnerships involving business development and the environment, asked by others, and excited that Mason Row might enable FCC to expand arts and augment and enrich environment, I began meeting with the developers this past year. I continue to be convinced that Mason Row is unlike most ventures. Is the developer’s motive largely profits? Yes, and that forges a win-win opportunity because if they succeed in a vision like their team and the community are crafting, it will be because the community embraces it as imagined.

Mason Row has provided concepts and compromises that serve as solutions and pathways toward our ideals. The current plan includes a public space with green and landscaping intended for arts, cultural experiences, recreation and festivals; fuses the development with the bike/walking

“Mason Row has provided concepts and compromises that serve as solutions and pathways toward our ideals.” trail; incorporates arts space; provides arts programming monies; encourages walkability; and proposals are being considered that would add Metro- and FCC-center city shuttles. Potentially, the design would sport a decorative fountain that might be like the Mosaic District’s which draws children who dash through the sprays while it would also cool air and attract wildlife. What about model ski boats racing on frozen pools in the fountains?! I believe we could become eligible for environmental-oriented grants for a number

of these ideas in the near future. Some say we’ve tried that and our partnership that enabled the bus, GEORGE, failed: Perhaps it failed because it wasn’t fully promoted. Maybe residents need incentives to change driving habits. If we say no to Mason Row, the developer may lose financing and go elsewhere. The land may end up in the hands of another developer, one who wants little and does little except for, perhaps, planting more fast food restaurants. Some worry about the movie/dining venue: Will it be too big? Will people visit too late at night? As a frequent user of Angelika in Mosaic, which the potential theater will be like, many of us think it’s fabulous. Sophisticated movie-dining theaters are what intellectual, artistic crowds like. Some in the Falls Church arts community hope it might be used for lectures, too. Imagine discussions with small film directors. How about using it for Tinner Hill Foundation blues videos and civil rights small group discussions?! I hear many wonder about apartments: Will residents be short-term and uncommitted to the City? I owned a home for many years and chose to reduce size and responsibility and focus commitments elsewhere: I love where I live now – an apartment – and I am actively committed to Falls Church City. Some say apartment dwellers will add more

cars to the mix – possibly, but demographics show that many, of all ages, buy one vehicle for a couple and use easy-access car rentals. And whether young or retired, apartment residents choose to spend much of their disposable income on dining, cultural activities, other recreation, and more. Revenue from these developments will reduce reliance on real estate taxes for city enhancements and infrastructure maintenance. Real estate value will likely rise. Competition can help keep apartment and business unit rents in line. I focus on the big picture as well as the details and believe the big picture is critical here because whatever we do, it won’t last forever. I would abhor our becoming a Tysons 3 – and we won’t go that far. Yet, do I think we need to keep our eye on developers to keep them in check? Absolutely. Helping craft a block that integrates the soul of Falls Church City, that will link with other long-loved parts of The Little City, like our historic City Hall, library, and more, enlivens the spirit of our city. Development and developers do not need to overcome us. Power to us! Negativity stalls and pushes people backwards. To be as active as we are in discussing our community can breed more positivity and realize dreams. Guiding Falls Church City forward and into the future can be through a partnership that can diversify, solidify and advance us.

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Mason Row Could Command Mosaic Rents, Developer Says Speaking before the F.C. Planning Commission Monday night, Mason Row developer Peter Batten of the Spectrum Group said that with the inclusion of a quality retailer like the smaller, urban movie theater they want to put there, the project could command the kind of rents that retailers and residents are being charged at the Mosaic complex in Merrifield. There would be eight screens in the theater, which would be half the size of a typical theater complex, he said. Taking out the theater would have very little effect on the impact of the project in the neighborhood, he added. There was no vote taken on the project at Monday’s meeting.

16 Cars Broken Into or Tampered With in F.C. Last Weekend At least 16 cars were broken into or tampered with over the weekend in the City of Falls Church causing City police to issue an alert urging residents to take precautionary measures to keep their cars and property safe. Police say the incidents – which included larceny, tampering with autos and one car theft – involved mostly unlocked vehicles in the West End area of Falls Church. This latest report of vehicle tampering comes just two weeks after the City’s crime report included details of five other car break-ins on Grove Ave., Parker St., Poplar Dr. and at the Stratford Motor Lodge. The News-Press has reached out to City Police for further information and details on the latest incidents.

Transgender Policy Divide Providence School Board Race The issue is raging throughout Fairfax County, and in the Providence District on the southwestern border of the City of Falls Church, the battle has broken out over the issue of School Board transgender policy. Incumbent Fairfax School Board member Patty Reed is being challenged by language teacher Dalia Palchik. Reed, who has served on the board since 2009 and is running with the endorsement of the Fairfax Republicans, the archconservative Traditional Values Coalition, which has been classified by the Southern Policy Law Center as an “extremist hate group,” and two teachers’ unions. She abstained on a nondiscrimination policy vote regarding transgendered students earlier this year, although she reportedly voted in the past to add sexual orientation to the board’s nondiscrimination policy and anti-bullying rules. But “Equality Advocates for Dalia Palchik” that includes two openly gay legislators (Sen. Adam Ebbin and Del. Mark Sickles) and the LGBT Democrats of Virginia noted in a statement that the Fairfax Schools must be responsive to survey results of its LGBT students showing that 49 percent experienced depression and 38 “seriously considered suicide.” Palchik said in a interview on a local blog, “The biggest threat to student safety is mental health. Woodson High School suffered seven suicides in four years. Mental health support, including counseling, hotlines and increasing social workers in school are essential.” She said she “stood in strong support of the much-needed addition” of adding “gender identity” to the schools’ non-discrimination policy.”

Falls Church Area Man Dies in Police Custody Fairfax County Police are investigating the death of a 68-year-old Falls Church area man who died while in custody at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. The police were alerted that Paul Guida, who was charged with violation of a protective order and was being held without bond since October 1, was unconscious and not breathing last Saturday around 11 p.m. Detectives responded to the scene and are investigating the matter, the Fairfax County Police Department reported in a press release Sunday. According to the police, Guida suffered from extensive medical conditions and was housed in the Adult Detention Center’s infirmary unit. The Office of the Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death pending an autopsy. The Fairfax County Police Department said that they will provide an update on the investigation within 30 days.

Dog Bite Perpetrator Found The search for a dog that bit a person on Saturday at the Northgate complex on N. Washington Street has been called off after the animal was found and is currently in quarantine. City of Falls Church Police say the dog, described as black with white spots, was being walked on a leash when the incident occured. The young male victim sustained an injury to his knee when he became entagnled in the dog’s leash. After locating the dog, it has been determined that the victime will not need to undergo rabies vaccinations. The police department issued a thank you to the community for all the help that was forthcoming when the word of the incident first went out on Saturday morning.

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cannot move forward. (The News-Press reached out to Smerdon yesterday to offer her an opportunity to respond to Rankin’s charges. While she had been in contact with us, as of our deadline, she failed to do so). Last week, a much anticipated face off between the record number of candidates seeking election to three Falls Church School Board seats did not yield marked differences among them, and this combined with a smaller-thanexpected turnout means that voters come Nov. 3 will have less clarity than they might have hoped for as the time draws nearer when they must chose three among eight candidates on the ballot. The format of the forum – epic for having so many candidates, a number never before seen running for the School Board since election of School Boards became law in Virginia in 1994 – co-hosted by the Falls Church League of Women Voters and the Village Preservation and Improvement Society, did not challenge the candidates to take contrary positions on issues. In addition to opening and closing statements, the candidates were all asked different questions through

LETTERS Continued from Page 6 opportunity and we, along with most of our friends, are excited about many of the potential changes coming in the next few years. The other families we talk to love the idea of revitalizing Broad Street with more destinations and improving the walkability of the city. As our children get older and more independent, that means more options for work and play within the city (and without a car). Along with many of our neighbors, we also love our schools – our bus stop chatter is often filled with gratitude for our superlative teachers. Having lived and taught around the world and across our country, we feel incredibly lucky that our four children get to be educated here. It is time for the quality of our facilities to equal the quality of the education happening inside them – and just about every voter we know agrees with that. Of course, everyone should understand that change is hard and that there are many, many factors to consider to preserve all that makes Falls Church unique.

five rounds of questions, thus never once did two or more of them have to opine on the same issues. As a result, none of the remarks from the candidates, all articulate and intelligent and pro-schools, raised eyebrows or fueled arguments. The closest thing to controversy, in fact, came when candidate Alison Kutchma got asked whether she would allow teachers to carry concealed weapons on school grounds. She hesitated, then said her first reaction was to say no, but then said she would be open to both sides on the issue. Another unscripted response came when incumbent School Board chair Castillo was asked how problems with drugs and alcohol among students should be dealt with. He said, with considerable candor, “This is a difficult issue because there has been a sea change in our culture” in attitudes on these matters, noting debates he’s had in his own home on the legalization of marijuana. Teachers in the audience told the News-Press following the debate that, indeed, there are some morale issues with teachers in the school system resulting from pressures from the administration, but during the forum these were only vaguely touched on without spe-

cifics by some of the candidates. The longest tenured member of the School Board, Kieran Sharpe (17 years and counting), had one of the more refreshing statements in his opening remarks, acknowledging that there has been a shift away from a reliance on a strong administration and outside consultants toward a push “for greater citizen control” in the decisions of the board. Castillo and Sharpe are the two incumbents seeking re-election in November. Mark Kaye, Jacob Radcliff, Phil Reitinger, Erin Gill and Smerdon joined Kutchma as the roster of six challengers seeking election to the board for the first time. Their issues ranged from transparency in the dealings of the board (with worries expressed by some about how transparent the private-public educational partnership to develop the 34 acres of the Upper West End land will be (including its components for a new or expanded high school and expanded middle school), to concerns for the educational-residential-commercial mix that will result for that land, and the success of the school system in addressing the issues facing the bulk of students who are neither exceptionally gifted or with special needs.

It is a delicate balance to develop and improve our city in a smart and thoughtful way while maintaining its charm and small town feel, and it’s going to take a lot of money and very careful planning to improve our school buildings in an economically feasible and responsible way. Fortunately, Falls

Church is full of smart, educated, positive, and forward-thinking voters; we are very confident that if we elect the right candidates this fall, the right changes can and will happen to make our wonderful city and schools even better. Kathleen and James Tysse Falls Church

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Community News & Notes F.C. Rotary Club Participates In Fall Community Clean Up The Falls Church Rotary Club recently teamed up with Girl Scout Troop 1251 during the City of Falls Church’s Fall Community Clean Up. Several volunteers from the Rotary Club, including John C. Lu II, Greg Viola, Joe Scheibeler and Diane Hill, participated in the clean up project. The Falls Church Rotary Club also recently hosted former Rotary International scholar Katherine Mackey, who spoke about her experience as a Rotary scholar in Mexico, Spain and Switzerland. Mackey is currently a financial planner with Integrated Financial Partners in Fairfax and is the founder of Virginia Network, a Veterans advocate and board nember of General Electric’s Veterans Network. At the Rotary Club’s most recent weekly meeting on

Thursday, Oct. 15, Lynne Rowson, outreach specialist with Fairfax County Government, spoke about domestic violence. Falls Church Rotary Club’s weekly meetings, which cost $15 and are held at Harvest Moon Restaurant most Thursdays, are open to the public. For more information, visit FallsChurchRotary.org.

Columbia Baptist Church Hosts ‘Trunk or Treat!’ Event Columbia Baptist Church is hosting its annual fall festival, Trunk or Treat, on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 12 – 2 p.m. at the church at 103 W. Columbia Street. At the event there will be inflatables, a family photo booth, crafts, popcorn, cotton candy, candy apples, hot cocoa, music and lots of candy. Vocelli Pizza and ChickFil-A will be on site selling food. Trunk or Treat will take place rain or shine. The church is also

looking for hosts, volunteers and bags of candy for the event. For more information, visit columbiabaptist.org/tot or email Kate McClure at ck_mcclure@hotmail.com.

F.C. Victorian Society Hosts Ghost Stories Event The Victorian Society of Falls Church is hosting a “Women To Die For...” ghost stories event on Friday, Oct. 30 at Cherry Hill Farmhouse at 312 Park Avenue. The event, scheduled for 8 – 10 p.m., will be an evening of oldfashioned ghost stories as members of the Victorian Society of Falls Church reenact the ghost stories, all of which were written by female authors. Admission to the event is $5 and reservations are recommended. For more information, call 703-248-5077 or visit victoriansocietyatfallschurch.com.

Creative Cauldron Play Now Helen Hayes Recommended

Falls Church Halloween Carnival Set for October 30

Creative Cauldron’s season-opening production “The World Goes ‘Round,” which closes on Sunday, Oct. 25, is now recommended by the Helen Hayes Awards, a representative of the non-profit arts organization reported to the News-Press recently. Also, D.C. Metro Theatre Arts and D.C. Theatre Scene both gave the play, which features the music of the legendary musical theater team John Kander and Fred Ebb, five stars. Tickets for the play are $24 for students and seniors and $26 for everyone else. $15 tickets for the show can be purchased at worldgoesround.bpt. me or creativecauldron.org with the code “FCNP.” For more information, visit creativecauldron.org or call 703436-9948.

The Falls Church Community Center is hosting its annual family-friendly Halloween Carnival on Friday, Oct. 30 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. There will be carnival games, a moon bounce, face painting, crafts, a haunted house, movies, candy and a live creepy creature show featuring the spookiest reptiles in nature, which will presented by local live animal show company Reptiles Alive. The entrance fee is $2 per child for children ages two and up and the event is free for adults and children under age two. The Halloween Carnival will be held at the Falls Church Community Center, located at 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church. For more information, visit fallschurchva.gov/ HalloweenCarnival.

HUNDREDS OF DELIGHTED family and friends gathered at the VanSteyn “ranch” on Lincoln Avenue last weekend to witness and participate in the CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY once again at Anthony’s Restaurant last week, magical wedding of Shelly Childs and Simon VanSteyn, shown just after tying the indomitable London Eastender Eileen Levy, lower center, enjoys a the knot en route to a long evening of dining and dancing on site. (Photo: News- lovely evening with some of the large contingent of friends and family who Press) showed up to offer accolades on her special day. (Photo: News-Press)

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The Falls Church Episcopal Opens 2015-16 Season

The Falls Church Episcopal recently announced the opening of its 2015-16 Community Concert Series with a free show by the Navy Band Brass Quintet on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. The Navy Band Brass Quintet will be performing works for the whole family, including classical, popular and patriotic music. The show will be held in the church’s main sanctuary at 115 E. Fairfax Street. There is no cost for admission to the concert, but donations will be collected to help support the Young Musicians Scholarship Fund, which is operated by the church in cooperation with Falls Church High Schools Band Boosters. At the beginning of the 201516 school year, The Falls Church Episcopal presented a check for $3,000 to the Falls Church Band Boosters as money raised during the 2014-2015 Community Concert Series. That money will be used to pay for lessons and rental instruments for students who show promise in music but don’t have the resources to advance their music education, according to Maria Markus, Falls Church City Schools Band Boosters president. For more information, visit thefallschurch. org or call 703-532-8818.

Shepherd’s Center Hosts Annual Comedy Benefit Mack Dryden will be performing at the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna’s annual comedy benefit on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. at Oakton High

School, which is located at 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna. Dryden has appeared on and written for many television shows, including “The Tonight Show,” “JAG” and “The Guardian.” He has been sought after as a writer and a speaker for his hilarious and inspiring cancer battles and African prison survival stories. This single performance Sunday matinee is the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna’s annual fundraising event and is most often sold out. Tickets for the event cost $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For more information, visit scov.org/fundraiser or call 703-281-0538.

Market Common Clarendon Hosts 2 Halloween Events Market Common Clarendon has two Halloween-themed events planned for Saturday, Oct. 24. For the first event, the 2015 HowlO-Ween Dog Walk on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. – noon, Market Common Clarendon has partnered with Homeward Trails and Doorways for Women and Families. Dogs and their walkers will start and finish at Market Common Clarendon, with trickor-treating, a pet costume contest and a dog agility course during the event. The walk course is Market Common Clarendon’s The Loop, which will allow dogs and their walkers to visit stores and restaurants in the Market Common community. Local radio station 94.7 is an official partner of the event and The Tommy Show’s Jen Richer will be the host for the event.

LO CA L Admission for the event is $20 for children and $30 for adults. At noon, Market Common Clarendon will kick off its annual Falloween event, which will last until 4 p.m. There will be live music, a petting zoo, face painters and balloon artists at the event. Throughout the day, tenant giveaways will be announced and trick-or-treating will take place with children and parents visiting Market Common Clarendon tenants. For more information about either event, visit marketcommonclarendon.com.

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JUSTIN CASTILLO For School Board

McLean Rotary Club Honored For 50 Years of Service The Rotary Club of McLean received a congratulatory citation for their 50 years of service by the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce at the chamber’s Suits & Sneakers event held at the Pavilions at Turkey Run on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Rotary Club of McLean president Lynn Heinrichs received the citation from Marcus Simon, Virginia House Delegate for the 53rd District and Tristan W. Wright, vice president of M&T Bank. In other awards presented at the Suits and Sneakers event McLean Rotarian and president of the McLean Insurance Agency Doug Megill was recognized with the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce and McLean Rotary‘s Citizen of the Year Award. The Youth Recognition Award was presented to Sahara Shrestha, president of the Rotary Interact Club at Langley High School. This club is sponsored by the Rotary Club of McLean.

“A successful school system benefits everyone. Help me keep the schools strong.”

During my term on School Board, we have worked to help every student make the most of his or her potential, to support teachers and to keep class sizes small. Over the next four years I will strive to keep our schools moving forward by: • completing the affordable modernization and expansion of the George Mason/MEH site and of Mt. Daniel • enhancing the schools’ ability to offer personalized learning • supporting the hard work of FCCPS teachers and staff and closing the pay gap • spending tax dollars wisely while meeting students’ needs

Questions about my experience or what I stand for? Find out more at: ROTARY CLUB OF MCLEAN PRESIDENT Lynn Heinrichs (center) stands with Tristan W. Wright (left), vice president of M&T Bank and Marcus Simon, Virginia House Delegate for the 53rd District, after receiving a citation congratulating the Rotary Club of McLean for 50 years of service from the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce on October 6. (Photo: Courtesy of Richard P. Neldon)

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The Age of The Outsiders

As every schoolchild knows, the gravitational pull of the sun helps hold the planets in their orbits. Gravity from the center lends coherence to the whole solar system. I mention this because that’s how our political and social systems used to work but, no longer do. In each sphere of life there used to be a few big suns radiating conviction and meaning. The other bodies in orbit were defined by their resistance or attraction to that pull. But now many of the big suns in our world today lack conviction, while the distant factions at the margins of society are full of passionate intensity. Now the gravitational pull is coming from the edges, in sphere after sphere. Each central establishment, weakened by its own hollowness of meaning, is being ripped apart by the gravitational pull from the fringes. The same phenomenon can be seen in NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE many areas, but it’s easiest to illustrate in the sphere of politics, both global and domestic. In the 1990s, the central political institutions radiated confidence, derived from an assumed vision of the post-Cold War world. History would be a slow march toward democratic capitalism. Nations would be bound in peaceful associations like the European Union. The United States would oversee a basic international order. This vision was materialistic and individualistic. Nations should pursue economic growth and a decent distribution of wealth. If you give individuals access to education and opportunity, they will pursue affluence and personal happiness. They will grow more temperate and “reasonable.” Since 2000, this vision of the post-Cold War world has received blow after blow. Some of these blows were self-inflicted. Democracy, especially in the United States, has grown dysfunctional. Mass stupidity and greed led to a financial collapse and deprived capitalism of its moral swagger. But the deeper problem was spiritual. Many people around the world rejected democratic capitalism’s vision of a secular life built around materialism and individual happiness. They sought more intense forms of meaning. Some of them sought meaning in the fanaticisms of sect, tribe, nation, or some stronger and more brutal ideology. In case after case, “reasonableness” has been trampled by behavior and creed that is stronger, darker and less temperate. A group of well-educated men blew up the World Trade Center. Fanatics flock to the Middle East to behead strangers and apostates. China’s growing affluence hasn’t led to sweetening, but in many areas to nationalistic belligerence. Iran is still committed to its radical eschatology. Russia is led by a cold-eyed thug with a semi-theological vision of his nation’s destiny. He seeks every chance to undermine the world order. The establishments of the West have not responded to these challenges by doubling down on their vision, by countering fanaticism with gusto. On the contrary, they’ve lost faith in their own capacities of understanding and action. Sensing a loss of confidence in the center, strong-willed people on the edges step forward to take control. This happens in loud ways in the domestic sphere. The uncertain Republican establishment cannot govern its own marginal members, while those on the edge burn with conviction. Jeb Bush looks wan but Donald Trump radiates confidence. The Democratic establishment no longer determines party positions; it is pulled along by formerly marginal players like Bernie Sanders. But the big loss of central confidence is in global governance. The United States is no longer willing to occupy the commanding heights and oversee global order. In region after region, those who are weak in strength but strong in conviction are able to have their way. Vladimir Putin in Crimea, Ukraine and the Middle East. Bashar Assad crosses red lines in Syria. The Islamic State spreads in Syria and Iraq. Iranian proxy armies roam the region. Republicans blame President Barack Obama for hesitant and halting policies, but it’s not clear the foreign policy and defense apparatus believes anymore in its own abilities to establish order, or that the American public has any confidence in U.S. effectiveness as a global actor. Where is this all heading? Maybe those on the fringes of politics really will take over. Say hello to President Ted Cruz. Writing in The American Interest, Joshua Mitchell of Georgetown argues that we are heading toward an “Age of Exhaustion.” Losing confidence in the postCold War vision, people will be content to play with their private gadgets and will lose interest in greater striving. I only have space to add here that the primary problem is mental and spiritual. Some leader has to be able to digest the lessons of the last 15 years and offer a revised charismatic and persuasive sense of America’s historic mission. This mission, both nationalist and universal, would be less individualistic than the gospel of the 1990s, and more realistic about depravity and the way barbarism can spread. It would offer a goal more profound than material comfort.

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Something Not Rotten in Denmark No doubt surprising many of the people watching the Democratic presidential debate, Bernie Sanders cited Denmark as a role model for how to help working people. Hillary Clinton demurred slightly, declaring that “we are not Denmark,” but agreed that Denmark is an inspiring example. Such an exchange would have been inconceivable among Republicans, who don’t seem able to talk about European welfare states without adding the word “collapsing.” Basically, on Planet GOP all of Europe is just a bigger version of Greece. But how great are the Danes, really? The answer is that the Danes get a lot of things right, and in so doing refute just about NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE everything U.S. conservatives say about economics. And we can also learn a lot from the things Denmark has gotten wrong. Denmark maintains a welfare state – a set of government programs designed to provide economic security – that is beyond the wildest dreams of American liberals. Denmark provides universal health care; college education is free, and students receive a stipend; day care is heavily subsidized. Overall, working-age families receive more than three times as much aid, as a share of GDP, as their U.S. counterparts. To pay for these programs, Denmark collects a lot of taxes. The top income tax rate is 60.3 percent; there’s also a 25 percent national sales tax. Overall, Denmark’s tax take is almost half of national income, compared with 25 percent in the United States. Describe these policies to any American conservative, and he would predict ruin. Surely those generous benefits must destroy the incentive to work, while those high taxes drive job creators into hiding or exile. Strange to say, however, Denmark doesn’t look like a set from “Mad Max.” On the contrary, it’s a prosperous nation that does quite well on job creation. In fact, adults in their prime working years are substantially more likely to be employed in Denmark than they are in America. Labor productivity in Denmark is roughly the same as it is here, although GDP per capita is lower, mainly because the Danes take a lot more vacation. Nor are the Danes melancholy: Denmark ranks at or near the top on international comparisons of “life satisfaction.” It’s hard to imagine a better refutation of anti-tax, anti-government economic doctrine, which insists

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that a system like Denmark’s would be completely unworkable. But would Denmark’s model be impossible to reproduce in other countries? Consider France, another country that is much bigger and more diverse than Denmark, but also maintains a highly generous welfare state paid for with high taxes. You might not know this from the extremely bad press France gets, but the French, too, roughly match U.S. productivity, and are more likely than Americans to be employed during their prime working years. Taxes and benefits just aren’t the job killers right-wing legend asserts. Going back to Denmark, is everything copacetic in Copenhagen? Actually, no. Denmark is very rich, but its economy has taken a hit in recent years, because its recovery from the global financial crisis has been slow and incomplete. In fact, Denmark’s 5.5 percent decline in real GDP per capita since 2007 is comparable to the declines in debt-crisis countries like Portugal or Spain, even though Denmark has never lost the confidence of investors. What explains this poor recent performance? The answer, mainly, is bad monetary and fiscal policy. Denmark hasn’t adopted the euro, but it manages its currency as if it had, which means that it has shared the consequences of monetary mistakes like the European Central Bank’s 2011 interest rate hike. And while the country has faced no market pressure to slash spending – Denmark can borrow long-term at an interest rate of only 0.84 percent – it has adopted fiscal austerity anyway. The result is a sharp contrast with neighboring Sweden, which doesn’t shadow the euro (although it has made some mistakes on its own), hasn’t done much austerity, and has seen real GDP per capita rise while Denmark’s falls. But Denmark’s monetary and fiscal errors don’t say anything about the sustainability of a strong welfare state. In fact, people who denounce things like universal health coverage and subsidized child care tend also to be people who demand higher interest rates and spending cuts in a depressed economy. (Remember all the talk about “debasing” the dollar?) That is, U.S. conservatives actually approve of some Danish policies – but only the ones that have proved to be badly misguided. So yes, we can learn a lot from Denmark, both its successes and its failures. And let me say that it was both a pleasure and a relief to hear people who might become president talk seriously about how we can learn from the experience of other countries, as opposed to just chanting “USA! USA! USA!”

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‘Extraordinary Hearts’ As Best Seller, Part 1

I am heartened by the continued success of my book, Extraordinary Hearts, on the Amazon.com Best Seller rankings for LGBT-themed works. Twice in recent weeks it has gone as high as third in that category, and it continues to hover around the Top 10. This is important because the content of this work is not just a narrative history or memoir, but is designed to introduce a “paradigm shift” in the way that LGBT persons self-identify, beyond just the association with a sexual orientation, but according to a heightened sensibility that most of us share. It takes its cue from a comment by playwright Tony Kushner in an introduction he wrote to the 2000 reprint of Larry Kramer’s 1978 novel Faggots. “The liberation of sexuality from the bonds of FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS moralism has left in its wake a crying need for principled, intelligent, vigorous explorations of how a genuine morality can be introduced into our newly minted freedom,” he wrote. With this mission in mind, I authored a collection of 100 short essays that were published on consecutive weeks under the title, “Nick Benton’s Gay Science,” in the Washington, D.C.-based gay magazine, Metro Weekly, from October 2010 to 2012. My purpose was to go directly at the heart of the LGBT community in the nation’s capital, and my current book is a compilation of those essays. The perspective I introduced was honed from my younger days as a seminary-graduated pioneering gay activist and philosopher-theologian in the earliest Stonewall era of the modern movement. I co-founded the “effeminist” current of that movement, calling gay men to share the theories and objectives of the feminist movement. My 100 essays were called “Gay Science” because I took off in my first entry to call out the book by the same name by the 19th century philosopher Frederich Nietzsche. In his case, “gay science” meant poetry. Still, I wrote that “he had his gay science, and I have mine.” My starting point was the deeply flawed epistemology, and the derived flawed sense of self that developed in Western society, that Neitszche pioneered in his day. His philosophy informed much of the social corruptions of the subsequent 150 years, including the rise of fascism in Europe and its ugly stepchild, postmodernism in the more recent era. Many balk at my taking postmodernism to task so harshly, especially in the form presented by the late French gay philosopher Michel Foucault, but that current’s vile negativism, its denial of the viability of ideal or romantic notions of love and service by insisting that power is the only morality, has deeply corrupted our society in general and notions of gay identity as derived from it. My work’s major “discovery,” as it were, lies in what I call the revival of the ancient Greek notion that associated same-sex passion, as a natural component of creation, with the archetypal image of the Greek titan Prometheus. The post-Stonewall gay explosion marked the first time since the days of the ancient Greeks that an open discourse and assessment on what it means to be gay has come to the fore. In ancient times, the Greeks did not feel the need to explicitly identify same-sex orientation with Prometheus because the notion was so pervasive in that culture. Today this idea is now rediscovered. It is a “third way,” correcting the deeply flawed Nietzschean duality that sets the Apollonean archetype, as lawmaker and law abider, against its antagonist opposite, the Dionysian archetype, the anti-Apollonean pursuit of pleasure for its own sake. Freud replicated the false Apollo-Dionysus dichotomy in his theories of psychoanalysis, which formed the basis for the modern notion that homosexuality, fundamentally, is an expression of a Dionysian pleasure-seeking impulse that can either be tolerated or rejected on grounds that it is a rejection of Apollonean law. The Promethean notion of the same-sex impulse overthrows this false dichotomy. The Promethean archetype is one that loves and serves humanity, gives humanity the gift of fire in defiance of Zeus. This, as I argue in my book, is at the heart of a special role for gay persons throughout history. (To be continued).

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Nicholas F. Benton

 Nicholas Benton may be emailed at nfbenton@fcnp.com.

Can E-Cigarettes Save Lives? Two weeks ago, I received an email from NJOY, a company that sells electronic cigarettes. Its purpose was to introduce the Daily, a new product that NJOY described as “a superior e-cigarette scientifically developed to deliver quick-and-strong nicotine satisfaction at levels close to an actual cigarette.” One reason many adult smokers haven’t switched to e-cigarettes is that e-cigarettes don’t provide the same nicotine kick as a real cigarette. With some 42 million American adults still smoking, and 480,000 of them dying each year as a result, this is tragic. Though nicotine is addictive, it is the tobacco that kills. An e-cigarette that could truly replicate the experience of smoking would dramatically reduce – not eliminate, but reduce – the dangers of smoking. NJOY claims that the Daily comes closer to that experience than anything on the market. When I spoke to Paul Sturman, NJOY’s chief executive, he emphasized not only the nicotine aspect, but also the Daily’s “feel” and “the intensity of the hit to the back the throat.” Sturman added that the NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE company’s target market was adult smokers who had tried, but rejected, e-cigarettes. He thinks it’s a huge market. As Sturman was describing the Daily, I thought to myself, “The tobacco-control community is going to hate this thing.” Most anti-tobacco advocates view replicating the feel and satisfaction of a cigarette as an effort to “renormalize smoking.” And though some believe that smokers should be encouraged to move to e-cigarettes, most refuse even to acknowledge the health benefits of “vaping” over smoking. Indeed, thanks to this vociferous opposition, an increasing number of Americans view vaping as no safer than smoking, which is absurd. And e-cigarette manufacturers like NJOY can’t set them straight: The law giving the Food and Drug Administration regulatory authority over tobacco, which passed in 2009, forbids e-cigarette companies from making reducedharm claims unless they jump through a set of nearimpossible hoops. Thus, NJOY has no way to convey to adult smokers the critical message that e-cigarettes could save their lives. The undisputed leader of the tobacco-control community is Matt Myers, who helped found and is the president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Unlike many of his anti-tobacco peers, Myers is on

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the record as saying that if “responsibly marketed and properly regulated, e-cigarettes could benefit the public health.” But, like many others, he also fears that e-cigarettes may hook a new generation of children on nicotine and could lead to smoking. And in truth, those fears get far more prominence in the Campaign for TobaccoFree Kids’ various statements about e-cigarettes than its cautious support for them under the right circumstances. One thing that particularly bothers Myers about e-cigarette companies is their advertising, which he believes employs the same tactics Big Tobacco once used to hook youths on cigarettes. But when I noted that NJOY can’t market the Daily as a reduced-risk product, thanks to the 2009 law – and thus had to find less straightforward ways to induce smokers to try the product – Myers told me that I should blame the FDA, which, six years in, has yet to impose a single regulation on e-cigarettes. He may well be right about that. On the other hand, it’s hardly news that government agencies take forever to get things done – and meanwhile, nearly half a million smokers continue to die each year. It seems to me that if the tobacco-control community wants to start saving lives by employing the reduced-harm strategy that e-cigarettes offer, it needs to forget about the FDA and take matters into its own hands. That means engaging with the major e-cigarette manufacturers like NJOY that profess to be trying to do the right thing. Instead of demonizing them, the tobacco control community needs to find common ground and come up with a set of standards – for marketing, manufacturing and keeping e-cigarettes away from kids – that both sides can agree to. If such a deal were put in place then anti-tobacco advocates could talk about the reduced harm potential of e-cigarettes with a clear conscience, without the involvement of the federal government. They then could describe the benefits of e-cigarettes for smokers that the companies themselves can’t. After all, it’s happened before. Two decades ago, seeing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to impose real restrictions on Big Tobacco, Myers engaged in negotiations that included the states’ attorneys general – and Steve Parrish, then a Philip Morris executive. It was an act of tremendous courage – Myers was pilloried when his involvement was revealed – but without his willingness to look the enemy straight in the eye, Big Tobacco would never have been brought to heel. I believe the time has come for Myers to do it again. It could be the beginning of the end for one of the greatest scourges on earth.

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Council Candidates Opine on Future of Falls Church To all the candidates who have bravely stepped forward to run for the seats on the Falls Church City Council and School Board that are being contested in the Nov. 3 election, the News-Press offered an opportunity to respond to a series of questions centered on visions for the future direction of our Little City. We are delighted that 13 candidates – five for the City Council and eight for the School Board – responded in a prompt manner. Alphabetically, here’s what the City Council candidates gave us (with School Board responses next week):

Johannah Barry What key issues have caused you to seek this office? Before us are a significant number of new commercial developments whose fiscal model fails to include capital costs created by perhaps another 2,400 residents. While development in our City is welcomed and needed, the future of Falls Church will be determined by how we carefully integrate commercial development into the fabric of a small, unique, and vibrant community. I remain concerned that the expenditure trajectory is unsustainable, despite the influx of more commercial dollars. I disagree with those who would argue that fiscal restraint is debilitating to our City. A strong fund balance is key to our City’s agility and sustainability. Should the City Council approve full funding of City Schools? Why or why not? A reasonable answer is “it depends.” What is being asked for and why? Is the request in line with other jurisdictions and how will it affect other City services? If full funding is not received will the school system violate state-mandated regulations, will children be underserved, and will their health or safety be at risk? How would full funding benefit critical classroom instruction and how is that measured? Is there a careful balance between at risk children and mainstream learners? Does the request respond to parent concerns and the input of credentialed specialist groups engaged by the School division? How should the City develop the new 34.6 acres campus that contains George Mason and Mary Ellen Henderson schools? Until we have the full set of financial and predictive tools to help us understand what kind of development will positively impact the City, and until we have a process that meaningfully engages our citizens, it is too soon to have a detailed discussion. The approved process for inviting proposals has been reduced to a public private

partnership structure which prevents public discussion. This does not spark healthy debate and I think is ultimately injurious to the process. Decisions need to be guided by a full understanding of the additional costs which would organically occur from development of this magnitude. Do you support the Mason Row project? Why or why not? I bring the same concerns to the Mason Row discussion as I do the the George Mason campus and any other large, multiuse development initiative being contemplated by our elected officials. Is the process open and accessible, is the development appropriately scaled. Is it an innovative use of space that provides long-term benefit, economically, aesthetically, and meets critical needs? As it is currently configured, no I do not, nor do I believe it is aligned with the citizen-approved small area plan. I would support ingenious uses of our underperforming commercial areas, but we do not currently have the predictive tools to determine real economic benefit. What about the City’s small area plans rolled out to date do you support or oppose most strongly?

rate stable; and spur economic activity that will help us create a more vibrant, walkable City for all generations. To protect our sense of community and closeness, I want to encourage a positive political culture, with reasoned, civil dialogue. Should the City Council approve full funding of City Schools? Why or why not? My spouse and our children are all FCCPS graduates and I’m a longtime former volunteer. So it’s not surprising I hold the view shared by many in Falls Church that public schools are our “jewel in the crown.” As a City Councilor, it’s my duty to ensure the City effectively delivers a range of quality services for all citizens. Properly allocating funding to City and schools is an annual exercise in rigorous community discussion and compromise. My rule of thumb is to peg the school budget to enrollment growth plus inflation. In recent years, enrollment growth has been modest and inflation low. So I’ve supported school budget increases in the 5% range. How should the City develop the new 34.6 acres campus that contains George Mason and Mary Ellen Henderson schools?

The small area plans were conceived and created at a time when the City’s resources were not nearly as limited as they are now and we will want to carefully consider ongoing implementation. Importantly they engaged citizens and reflected City-led priorities which must guide development from this point forward. The South Washington street initiative takes advantage of the multi-modal transit plaza, incorporates historical and cultural elements of the City and serves as an important anchor to the S.Washington Street entrance to our City. I look forward to the thoughtful implementation of the remaining area plans.

The City has issued an RFP on the Upper West Side land (GM/MEH campus and environs); conceptual proposals from the private sector are due Oct. 30. As a sitting Councilor who, if re-elected, would help evaluate proposals submitted, I’m advised by the City Attorney not to speak with specificity prior to Oct. 30 about how I would assess submissions. Broadly, I’m very optimistic that citizens will have an opportunity to vote at referendum on a proposal that, if approved, would provide great school facilities, and attendant development that would fit compatibly with schools and generate significant revenues to offset infrastructure costs.

If you win this November, do you see yourself running again in the future?

Do you support the Mason Row project? Why or why not?

Absolutely.

Phil Duncan What key issues have caused you to seek this office? I want to help make Falls Church the best, most beautiful place inside the Beltway to live, educate children, do business, and enjoy a broadening array of opportunities for dining, shopping, entertainment and recreation. My goals are to: maintain excellence in public education; provide quality municipal services; meet infrastructure and open-space needs; be mindful of environmental stewardship; keep the property tax

I voted to refer the Broad & West application to boards and commissions, giving them a chance to closely review it and hear further public comment. The B&C’s expertise in multiple subject areas (architecture, traffic, environmental and economic impacts, etc.) will help ensure that if the Mason Row proposal returns to Council, what we’re offered will be more reflective of more citizens’ desires for the site. Then, it would be up to Council to debate and decide if the proposed use would be preferred to “status quo” at this corner, or perhaps a “facelift” of the various current structures there. What about the City’s small area plans rolled out to date do you support or oppose most strongly? Our development review process is anchored in the Comprehensive Plan, which, mindful of City history and tradi-

tions, sets out a broad vision for land use. Small area plans, a newer tool, help by bridging the Comp Plan, current “best practice” standards in community design, and market conditions. Produced through a highly collaborative process that takes input from citizens and local businesses, small area plans will help Falls Church gracefully evolve from a heavily auto-dependent suburb to a true small City, with more accommodations for pedestrians and cyclists, and more businesses citizens can reach on foot, by bike, or by short car trips. If you win this November, do you see yourself running again in the future? I’ve not given that any thought. I’m focused on reaching out to voters before Nov. 3. Since I first was elected to Council just a little over three years ago, I’ve greatly enjoyed the opportunity to serve this City I’ve called home since 1985. I try hard to balance competing priorities and act in the best interest of the whole City. I’d love to keep working on Council to bring our community’s terrific volunteer spirit and civic energy into the deliberative, consensus-building process. And I’m very eager to get younger generations in our citizenry involved in the City’s political life.

Letty Hardi What key issues have caused you to seek this office? I’m running for City Council to be a positive, new voice representing ALL citizens. Much of what makes the City great is civic participation, and I have the opportunity to give back to a community that has so supported me and my family. I want to represent the citizens who believe in both the value of maintaining our schools’ excellence and more prudence in how we spend taxpayer dollars. We value strategic and responsible economic development that creates more dining and retail choices, trees and green space, and more walkable and vibrant neighborhoods, while keeping taxes as low as possible. We can balance progress with our history and small town charm. Should the City Council approve full funding of City Schools? Why or why not? With three kids currently in 3 of the 5 schools, a husband who attended all of the schools, and a mother-in-law who taught in FCCPS, my love for the schools runs deep. I understand the importance of investing in our small, world-class school system; the benefits of great schools extend not just to our children, parents, teachers, and staff, but to everyone else in the City, through greater sense of community and increased property values. I am committed to ensuring

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our students’ education remains one of our key priorities, but I also believe we need earn the trust of the community by demonstrating that we will use the funding wisely. How should the City develop the new 34.6 acres campus that contains George Mason and Mary Ellen Henderson schools?

The underway RFP is a strategic opportunity to receive options on how to develop a much-needed new high school and expanded middle school while minimizing the taxpayer burden. I hope we will be able to create both a school campus and “city center west” that will benefit the schools and greater community. With creative and careful planning, we can create an environment where students can have a world-class high school and access to vocational or internships with local businesses, while residents can enjoy attractive retail, dining, performing arts, recreation, and public green space – all of which will keep the area vibrant even after school hours. Do you support the Mason Row project? Why or why not? I support smart, responsible development and I believe Mason Row can be a model of that – with a few caveats. It can diversify our tax base and keep residential taxes as low as possible. It will provide citizens more dining, retail, and entertainment choices, which helps residents spend locally and attracts disposable income from outside our borders. I remain concerned about (1) the overall size and number of apartments – it needs to be fully vetted and account for impact to traffic, parking, schools, services, and capital needs, (2) the number of affordable dwelling units should meet policy, (3) I’d like to see firm commitments for occupancy by the movie theater and destination retail and dining promised by developers. What about the City’s small area plans rolled out to date do you support or oppose most strongly? Small Area Plans are critical planning documents – they are intended to be the vision of how future development happens in the City, created with input from citizens. I support the overall concept of good planning, especially (1) identification of under-utilized or vacant parcels in our commercial corridors that could be transformed with infill or new development (2) addition of green space via innovative options like pocket parks in our limited 2 square miles. I’d like to see more focus on preserving residential areas with thoughtful planning that better transitions commercial areas to homes – ensuring we have right-sized buildings, step downs, and setbacks that protect existing neighborhoods. If you win this November, do you see yourself running again in the future? I never thought I would have aspirations for public office, but here I am! If elected, I certainly hope that I will bring new perspectives into the fold of local government, and together, we can positively move Falls

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Church forward. I would be happy to continue the work, but I would be just as happy to pass on the torch. Regardless of the outcome of this election, I hope my candidacy inspires others on the sidelines to jump in. We really do need more fresh voices involved - from elected offices to volunteer boards to civic groups. I would be thrilled to see others throw in their hats.

Sam Mabry What key issues have caused you to seek this office? My reasons are straightforward. Is the City of Falls Church going to retain its small town character, which is already eroding and under unrelenting attack by developer driven interests, or recommit to and hold fast to being a small city? Led by elements on the City Council, using a loophole in the zoning laws, fanned on by special interests, every project after a numbing, ineffective review process survives and makes it to the Council dais for approval. We have a current Council committed to quantity not quality. Bigger, but not better. Only this election can change that. Should the City Council approve full funding of City Schools? Why or why not? I am for full funding for the classroom – for the teachers and the kids. That means the best teacher pay and smallest possible classes. I am not for full funding the front office of the Superintendent that consumes millions of dollars nor redundant administrative and financial services which could be carried out by a central office serving both the schools and the city. I was the Council co-chair for the financing of the Mary Ellen Henderson school and I saw many instances where there was a lack of interest in maintaining the integrity of financial accountability. How should the City develop the new 34.6 acres campus that contains George Mason and Mary Ellen Henderson schools? In many ways that choice has already been made. The RFP that has been issued is very much a decision vehicle. Unless the Council is changed, the process for a new high school will move forward. It will move forward without any other alternative being considered. There has been no RFP for the sale or lease of the land. There has been no RFP for a fixed price contract for new construction or remodeling. The financials in a PPP construct is proprietary and will not be revealed. In essence, this Council has asked the citizens to trust without being able to verify the terms of any agreement. Do you support the Mason Row project? Why or why not? I do not support the Mason Row Project. This 85 foot gargantuan will simply add more apartments and more population, fur-

ther “densing” the city – even before another 300-plus units under construction are occupied. What the proponents of these massive projects have not been able to show is that they actually reduce the tax rate significantly. But what we do know is that they further increase the population adding more and more cars to our neighborhoods and further diminishing the available open space on a per capita basis. So where is the value? What about the City’s small area plans rolled out to date do you support or oppose most strongly? I support all forms of urban planning. But at the end of the planning process, because the broadly defined special exception ordinance can be used, the best designed plans can be trumped by four members of the Falls Church City Council. The special exception ordinance must be re-written to insure that when the underlaying zoning is set aside, that the project is special and deserves an exception. Without this “loophole” vehicle, the Kensington would not be under construction and Mason Row would still be a gleam in some developer’s eye. If you win this November, do you see yourself running again in the future? Given the special interest monied support for turning Falls Church into an echo of Ballston – call the result of their development paradigm “Fallston” – I will be ready to run again.

David Tarter What key issues have caused you to seek this office? As a former member and chair of the Economic Development Authority, and as an attorney with twenty years of experience in commercial real estate and land use, I bring real knowledge and experience to critical issues facing our City, including how to manage growth intelligently to relieve the tax burden on homeowners while maintaining the excellence of our schools and City services. I’ve helped neighboring communities resolve many of the issues facing our City, and I believe that I can help Falls Church achieve the same successful results. Should the City Council approve full funding of City Schools? Why or why not? With three kids and a niece in the City’s schools and a wife who works at Mt. Daniel, I understand the importance of maintaining school excellence. As a member of Council, however, I represent the interests of all of our citizens. That means independently evaluating all components of the budget, and balancing the diverse needs of our entire community. Certainly, our schools are one of the

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City’s crown jewels and will remain a top priority, but we must be mindful that our tax dollars must also pay for our parks, library, recreation, police, and other important City services. How should the City develop the new 34.6 acres campus that contains George Mason and Mary Ellen Henderson schools? I am proud to have been a Member of Council when it obtained the boundary line adjustment that brought the GMHS campus into the City as part of the water sale deal. The site offers the City the possibility of constructing state-of-the-art educational facilities that can be appreciably paid for with exciting “place making” commercial development – a huge win for both the schools and our greater community. Maximizing this opportunity will require deep expertise and solid decision making. With my extensive real estate experience, I am especially well suited to the task. Do you support the Mason Row project? Why or why not? Not at this time. I still have concerns about the project’s design and voluntary concessions. Even though the latest version is improved, it is still too large and too intrusive into the surrounding neighborhood, and it has too much residential density. I also have concerns about the project’s commitment to school capital contributions, retail plan, and traffic and other transportation issues. We must better utilize our commercial corridors to create a vibrant, walkable downtown that will enhance our quality of life and increase our tax base, but not by sacrificing important community values. What about the City’s small area plans rolled out to date do you support or oppose most strongly? Small area plans are our opportunity to clearly articulate the City’s long-term vision for our commercial cores. The best way to get desired development is to let developers know exactly what we want; otherwise, we are just reacting haphazardly to redevelopment proposals. With my career in commercial real estate and land use, I have seen other communities successfully use these plans to attract desired development. I believe we can use small area plans to transform our downtown into a vibrant, walkable, and economically sustainable urban village that reflects our community’s sensibilities. If you win this November, do you see yourself running again in the future? I have enjoyed my time on Council and as Mayor and am eager to continue serving the community. I believe that I have the experience, knowledge, and temperament to address the important issues affecting our City. My focus right now, however, is squarely on the pressing matters at hand, and I would be honored to be re-elected.

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B�� N�� N�� F.C. Chamber to Hold Mixer at Red White & Bleu Next Tuesday The Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College is hosting the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce networking mixer at Red White & Bleu on Tuesday, October 27 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. The event, which includes refreshments and wine tastings, is free to members of the Falls Church Chamber, friends of the business community and anyone interested in learning more about programs at NOVA’s Annandale campus. Red White & Bleu is located at 127 S. Washington St. For more information, visit www.FallsChurchChamber.org.

Mouth Wash, Lip Balm Collection at Body Dynamics

Getting Rid of Your Old Fridge Couldn’t be Easier.

Body Dynamics Inc. is collecting mouth wash and lip balm for the Falls Church Presbyterian Church’s Welcome Table which makes personal care products available to those in need. For more information, visit Body Dynamics at 410 S. Maple Avenue or www. bodydynamicsinc.com.

We’ll pick up and recycle your old working refrigerator or freezer for free and you’ll get $50.

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Dominion Virginia Power contracts with JACO Environmental, an appliance recycler, to pick up and recycle the units. Size and other restrictions apply. Please visit dom.com/appliancerecycling or call JACO Environmental at 844-685-7462.

ber 10th, 2-4

Under Contract!

Jon Casey, manager of Jefferson District Park and Golf Course, was recently named the 2015 Fairfax County Park Authority Supervisor of the Year. The award recognizes supervisory excellence according to the supervised employees. This acknowledgement comes a year after Casey was recognized by the Park Authority with its Trailblazer Award. For more information visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Halabi Joins Long & Foster Falls Church Sefwan Halabi has joined the Long & Foster Real Estate office in Falls Church. A member of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors, Halabi, who recently completed Long & Foster’s Star Builders program, will specialize in working with homebuyers and sellers. For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.

Kool Smiles Collects Halloween Candy for U.S. Troops The Falls Church Kool Smiles is coordinating “Operation Troop Treats” to encourage children to bring their Halloween candy to Kool Smiles to be sent in care packages to U.S. troops serving oversees via Operation Gratitude. Children will receive one toy for every 25 pieces of unopened candy they donate with a limit of three toys per child. Candy can be dropped off between Friday, October 30 – Wednesday, November 4 at 6537 Arlington Boulevard in Falls Church. For more information visit www.mykoolsmiles.com.

1st Time Home Buyer’s Event at Mad Fox Nov. 4

3827 Lacy Boulevard

Falls Church, VA 22041 • $864,900

Make this affordable new construction your dream home! Hand-scraped cappuccino oak hardwoods throughout the entire main level and upper level hallway of this beautiful 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath home. Gourmet kitchen with 42" maple cabinets & 6' granite island. Beautiful fl oor-to-ceiling stonework surrounding cozy replace. Magni cent crown molding, chair railing, and wainscoting. Smart Wiring and stainless steel Energy Star appliances. Outside features stone & Hardiplank. Backs to Dowden Terrace Park, which features baseball field, tennis court, basketball court, picnic shelter, and tot lot. Located minutes to 395 & Mark Center!

Video, photos, and floor plans available at: www.3827LacyBlvd.com

Irene Xenos

Licensed Realtor® in VA & MD

RE/MAX By Invitation 4784 Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22207 Company Website: www.byinvitationrealty.com Cell: (703) 956-0418 • Office: (703) 677-8730 • Fax: (703) 940-0708 Website: irenexenos.com • Email: irene.xenos@remax.net

Falls Church real estate agent Tori McKinney, is hosting the 4th Annual ROCK the House - 1st Time Buyer’s Backstage Pass to Homeownership on November 4 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Mad Fox Brewing Company. The event is a special housing happy hour/info-session aimed at first-time home buyers but open to all those interested in purchasing a home. Mortgage, title, home inspection, and other housing professionals will be on hand to answer questions and help buyers understand the home buying process. The event is free with a donation of new/unopened cleaning items which will be donated to Homestrech. For more information, email laura@torirocksrealestate.com.

‘Story of Reston’ Screening at Reston Community Center on Oct. 27 Reston Community Center and Reston Historic Trust and Museum will present a community screening of the documentary film “Another Way of Living: The Story of Reston, VA” on Thursday, November 19, at 8 p.m. at RCC Hunters Woods. The film will be simultaneously screened in the CenterStage and Community Room to accommodate as many people as possible. Tickets are free and will be limited to four per person; they will be available from the CenterStage Box Office beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. Tickets can be secured at the CenterStage Box Office at 2310 Colts Neck Road in Reston during Box Office hours; or by calling 703-476-4500. For more information, visit www.anotherwayoflivingfilm.com.  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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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FALLS CHURCH

The League of Women Voters®

FALL 2015 VOTERS’ GUIDE GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 POLLS OPEN 6:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. • Valid employer-issued photo identification card • U.S. Passport

DELEGATE TO VIRGINIA SENATE, DELEGATE TO VIRGINIA ASSEMBLY, COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY, CLERK OF THE COURT, FALLS CHURCH CITY COUNCIL, FALLS CHURCH SCHOOL BOARD THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH

The City of Falls Church was incorporated as an independent city in 1948. According to the 2010 Census, the City is home to 12,332 people who live within its 2.2 square miles. Falls Church is part of Virginia’s 35th Senate district, 53rd House district, and 8th U.S. Congressional district. Falls Church operates under a Council-manager form of government. The City has its own school system and police department. The City also has its own District Court, but combines with Arlington County to make up the 17th Judicial District of Virginia; there is one Circuit Court for the two municipalities, which is located in Arlington. The City shares its Commonwealth’s Attorney with Arlington County. The Falls Church school system is comprised of five schools: Jessie Thackrey Preschool (Ages 2-5), Mt. Daniel Elementary School (Grades K-1), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (2-5), Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School (6-8), and George Mason High School (9-12), with a combined enrollment of 2,565 (October 1, 2015 figure). The City’s fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30 of each year. A complete list of City services and information can be found at: www.fallschurchva.gov. The approximately 9,200 registered voters who live within the City of Falls Church are eligible to vote at the appropriate polling place for their residences. Ward 1: Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 601 South Oak Street Oak Street Gym Entrance Park on Oak Street, Fellows Court, Parker Avenue, or Timber Lane

Voters without a valid photo identification card may cast a provisional ballot but must submit identification to the Elections Office by noon Friday, November 6, to have their ballots counted.

Ward 2: Oakwood Apartments 501 North Roosevelt Street Main Building, Conference Room Park in back lot and enter next to Convenience Store

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Ward 3: Falls Church Community Center 223 Little Falls Street Park in Community Center lot or on Little Falls Street For additional information on the November 3, 2015 general election, voter registration, or absentee voting, please contact the Falls Church Office of Voter Registration & Elections at (703) 248‐5085 or vote@fallschurchva.gov.

IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED TO VOTE

Officers of the Election are required to ask voters for identification. The Commonwealth of Virginia requires all voters to present a valid photo ID. IDs with expiration dates must be current or not expired more than 12 months before the election. Registered voters may use one of the following types of photo identification to vote: • Virginia voter identification card • Valid Virginia driver’s license or special identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles • Military Identification card • Any federal, Virginia, or local government-issued identification card with photo • Valid student identification card with a photo issued by any higher education institution in Virginia

The League of Women Voters of Falls Church (LWVFC) worked with the Leagues of Women Voters of Arlington (LWV Arlington) and of Fairfax (LWV-Fairfax) to produce this Voters’ Guide to help citizens in the City of Falls Church choose their representatives to the Virginia Senate, the Virginia House of Delegates, the Commonwealth’s Attorney, Clerk of the Court, Falls Church City Council, and Falls Church School Board. LWV-Fairfax sent a questionnaire to all Virginia candidates whose names were qualified to appear on the November 3, 2015 ballot. LWV Arlington sent questionnaires to candidates for Clerk of the Court and Commonwealth Attorney’s. LWV Falls Church sent questionnaires to candidates for City Council and School Board. All candidates for the same office were sent the same questions. Biographies and responses to the questions for contested races appear below as written by the candidates and are not edited. Candidates’ original responses for all races can also be found at www.VOTE411.org and are on file with the organization that solicited their responses. Within each race, candidates are listed in the order in which their names will appear on the ballot. LWVFC is a nonpartisan organization founded in 1951, whose purpose is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation in government. The League of Women Voters does not support any political party or candidate. For further information, please visit www.lwvfallschurch.org.

VIRGINIA STATE SENATE (DISTRICT 35) THE OFFICE

The Senate of Virginia is the upper house of the Virginia General Assembly. Together with the House of Delegates, the Senate has legislative power to enact laws.

ber of contested elections and increase voter turnout?

BIOGRAPHY AND QUESTIONS

• Virginia’s INFRASTRUCTURE received a C– in 2015 from the

BIOGRAPHY: Background provided by each candidate. THE QUESTIONS:

TERM: Members of the Senate are elected every four years.

• What changes in Virginia’s method of drawing election district

lines (REDISTRICTING), would you support to increase the num-

SALARIES: $18,000 annually.

American Society of Civil Engineers. How would you fund the needed improvements in Virginia’s infrastructure such as school buildings, bridges, transportation, waste water, etc.? • What changes to POLICING, sentencing and incarceration do you support or oppose? • Explain your legislative PRIORITIES.

CANDIDATES FOR THE VIRGINIA STATE SENATE (VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN ONE)

Richard L. “Dick” Saslaw Democrat

No response to the biographical or other questions above. CONTACTS: 630-390-8161

Terry W. Modglin Independent Green

BIOGRAPHY: Terry Modglin has been a U.S. Army Officer, a Capitol Hill staffer, a non-profit executive working with youth and cities for 25 years, a veterans’ leader, youth basketball coach for 28 years, VP of his large condominium association, and much more. REDISTRICTING: I support an independent nonpartisan commission to redraw legislative districts, but I believe the

General Assembly should have input into the process. We need redistricting at both the Congressional and state legislative levels. INFRASTRUCTURE: We should embark on an ambitious program of rebuilding infrastructure but emphasizing the green technology - rail, geothermal, solar, wind power - of the future and utilizing public-private partnerships. POLICING: Police should have the mindset of a guardian but heart of a warrior - this gov’t agency is 24/7. Communities have a responsibility, too. Prevention is key. Focus on the situational and root causes.

PRIORITIES: We must remember that the environment we affect today is the legacy we leave future generations, so we need to do everything to preserve and enhance it. Protecting our children includes protecting the unborn and the dependent elderly. Reasonable firearms and road liability rules will save lives. CONTACTS: Website–http://www.terrymodglinforvasenate.com; Email–modglinforvasenate@gmail.com; 202-270-3083

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FALLS CHURCH CITY COUNCIL The City Council enacts ordinances and resolutions, approves City budgets, sets tax rates, and establishes policy. In formulating decisions and policy, the Council Members act as a group.

political party. Elections of City Council Members are held in November of odd-numbered years for 3 or 4 members. With the seating of a new Council, the Council members elect the Mayor and Vice Mayor for a 2-year term.

TERM: Council members are elected at-large for

SALARIES: $9,200 annually for Council members

THE OFFICE

4-year terms and are not affiliated with any national

and $9,800 annually for the Mayor.

• How will you ensure that development reflects

BIOGRAPHY AND QUESTIONS BIOGRAPHY: Background provided by each

candidate.

THE QUESTIONS:

• How can Falls Church continue to be AFFORD-

the VALUES of Falls Church citizens and their vision for the character of the City? • How can the City WORK MORE COOPERATIVELY with Arlington and Fairfax County, especially on issues relating to transportation and possible shared resources?

ABLE for all citizens?

CANDIDATES FOR FALLS CHURCH CITY COUNCIL (VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN THREE)

Johannah Barry BIOGRAPHY: My background includes over thirty years of institutional advancement, strategic planning and organizational development for domestic and international conservation organizations. B.A. Washington State University; M.A. University of Virginia AFFORDABLE: Diversity requires that we look at the full spectrum of financial sustainability. This requires discipline on the expense side as well as innovation on the revenue side. Simply considering one aspect is injurious in the long run for our City and either stifles innova-

Philip D. Duncan BIOGRAPHY: Leslie and I bought our City home in 1985. Our kids attended City schools K-12. Before my 2012 Council election, I served on the Economic Development Auth., Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Transportation, and FC Education Foundation, to name a few. AFFORDABLE: With careful City planning and thoughtful economic development policies that encourage environmentally smart growth, Falls Church can attract a wide range of housing options, including reasonably priced apartments and condos for younger residents and “empty nesters,” and we can bring in a wider range of businesses that will

Letty Hardi BIOGRAPHY: Falls Church City has been my home for over 12 yrs. Mom to 3 boys, all in FCCPS. Community activist & volunteer. Northern VA native with deep FCC family roots. UVA grad (economics, psychology), financial services and project management professional. AFFORDABLE: Affordability & economic diversity are important values to maintain. We can’t keep taxing our way on the backs of homeowners. Smart, responsible economic development diversifies our tax base - it keeps taxes as low as possible. It also helps preserve generational and workforce diversity: affordable and workforce housing attracts young

Samuel A. “Sam” Mabry BIOGRAPHY: Former Vice Mayor and elected twice to the City Council. Now retired, was Senior Vice President for Government and Regulatory Affairs of a Fortune 200 Company. Former Chief of Staff to the U.S. House of Representatives Majority Whip. AFFORDABLE: A Council majority’s approval of multiple apartment projects--with more now on deck--supported by an entrenched and powerful developer, press, and political complex--has produced only a modest financial gain and installed long-term liabilities ultimately accelerating our

tion or significantly alters the character of the City. We can be affordable for all citizens if we strategically and thΩoughtfully plan our development and expenditures to benefit the full range of our residents. DEVELOPMENT: Qualities such as harmonious mix of housing, walkability, human scale architecture, and historic preservation, environmental sensitivity and financial sustainability are ratified yearly in our budget process. Our Boards and Commissions, whose members have significant expertise in their respective areas, must be fully engaged in the development process and their input regarding these important aspects are respected and embedded in the final design and implementation of development. strengthen our revenue base and help us keep the property tax rate stable. We can make our City more friendly for walking and biking, enabling all of us to save money on gas. DEVELOPMENT: My approach to development issues (and to all issues) is to listen attentively and with an open mind to everyone’s ideas, concerns and priorities. In gathering information, I tap the expertise of staff, and I rely heavily on the knowledge and experience of our volunteer boards and commissions. I talk extensively with citizens and Council colleagues, seeking common ground in divergent viewpoints. When voting, I try to balance competing priorities and act in the best interest of the whole City. WORK COOPERATIVELY: 1. City Councilors and staff professionals, keeps older residents who want to retire here, and helps teachers, small business owners, and City employees to afford to live where they work. DEVELOPMENT: I have been actively listening already, and I’ve heard that no one wants a “concrete jungle” as we pursue measured growth. Ongoing, we need to regularly seek input–and not just during budget season or once a year town halls–to ensure our direction reflects the input of ALL citizens. I am committed to using a variety of mechanisms for engagement: small neighborhood mtgs, social media, surveys, more participation in Boards and Commissions, and multiple meeting options convenient for more citizens.

WORK COOPERATIVELY: Falls Church shares a range of services with Arlington and Fairfax. With our proximity to Washington, DC, there are immediate stresses on our public safety and emergency response personnel where we must find efficiencies. We should be working with regional working groups and local task forces (NVTC and NVTA) on creating solid regional transportation plans, informed by VDOT’s 66 Inside the Beltway plan, and ensure that Falls Church receives its fair share of support. CONTACTS: Website–www.johannahbarryforcitycouncil.com; Email–barry.johannah@gmail.com; 703-562-2104

should actively participate on regional bodies dealing with cross-border issues (e.g., transportation, environment, public safety, housing). 2. Council should meet periodically with our counterparts in neighboring jurisdictions to discuss mutual concerns. (During my Council term, we’ve met with the Arlington Co. Board and Vienna Council.) 3. Council and School Board members and staff should coordinate more closely to ensure productive communications with Fairfax Co. CONTACTS: Website–www.duncan4fc.com; Email–duncan4fc@gmail.com; 703-209-2005 early and often, not just to seek approvals for the latest project or in occasional joint meetings, but to partner on common challenges - ex: traffic is regional issue we can’t tackle alone. One of our challenges as a small city is the lack of scale, and neighbor partnerships just make sense. We already outsource much of our fire, safety, and court services - I’d like to see if there are other opportunities to leverage our neighbors’ scale for greater efficiency. CONTACTS: Website–www.lettyhardi.org; Email–lettyhardifcc@gmail.com; 703-969-0063

WORK COOPERATIVELY: We should engage our neighbors un-affordability. Brick by brick this “complex” has chipped away at the zoning code to reduce our identity as a little city with small schools and added long term liabilities. We must rewrite this “loop-holed” law. DEVELOPMENT: Values can be regained by rewriting the Special Exception ordinance. This law has been wheeled by the Council to meet the aims of its majority and accelerating the process to transform the city into an echo of Orange Line stops. A new Special Exception ordinance must set specific criteria that makes it compellingly evident that we are not simply creating “Fallston” rather than sustaining a little city with small schools. Four Councilors must not be the sole city master developers.

WORK COOPERATIVELY: The Council must recognize the necessity and benefits of multi-jurisdictional cooperative arrangements, including extending the Arlington ART bus system to the City. Once opportunities are identified, the City would engage with neighboring jurisdictions and begin negotiations which could lead to quality of life benefits for our citizens including financial. There is no indication that this Council majority understands such agreements are crucial to maintaining an affordable city. CONTACTS: Website–www.samforcitycouncil.com; Email–samandsandymabry@yahoo.com; 703-851-1775

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Jacob B. Radcliff

data-driven business decisions about development, and we must be transparent about financial matters.

BIOGRAPHY: Father of FCCPS Kindergarten & Second Grade Students. Litigation attorney from New York, New York. Little League baseball coach, Mount Daniel volunteer.

ENROLLMENT: My wife and I moved here from New York City because of the quality of the schools. We must maintain our high standards as we expand and continue to strive to improve the quality of our already strong curriculum and programs. As a board member, I intend to bring renewed focus to working with our teaching staff to monitor and improve our schools as we grow. Listening to teachers and working with the Superintendent to make their jobs better will keep our school system strong.

CHALLENGE: Our School Board must do a better job of managing infrastructure building projects, both in terms of fiscal management and communication inside our community. Proposed changes at GMHS are predicted to cost $100 million, and my concern about how this will be managed is the main reason I’m on this ballot. As a small town we should be focused on making informed, well-deliberated and

Philip Reitinger BIOGRAPHY: I have lived in Falls Church since 1998, with triplets now in 7th grade. I am a former senior government and private sector executive, with a background in technology, law, and law enforcement. I am a graduate of Vanderbilt and Yale Law School. CHALLENGE: The immediate critical challenge is ensuring adequate school facilities. Mt. Daniel is too small and George Mason too small and old. For GM, the best approach is to build a new school using significant private investment that also creates a new “place” for the City. For MD, we

Kieran Sharpe BIOGRAPHY: Committed husband, father of 2 GMHS grads, foster father of 20 children. School Board Member since 1998, City Council Member 1994-1998, Boards of Education Foundation, Partnership for Youth and Homestretch, JD American University, BA Albright College CHALLENGE: The challenge is to achieve world-class education for all students. To meet this challenge, I support competitive pay/benefits to recruit and retain the best teachers, small schools, small class sizes, expanded foreign language at all levels, and improved growth models to ensure

Becky A. Smerdon BIOGRAPHY: Parent of 2 MEH students, PhD in Education, 20 years of experiences improving educational systems and outcomes. CHALLENGE: There is no single challenge and no silver bullet. A majority of our kids do well, as they would in any other school system. Our focus should be on excellence and equity--improving experiences and outcomes for all kids (especially those in the middle and those struggling) and closing achievement gaps. I would do 2 key things: (1) de-

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RESOURCES: All of the students in our schools would need better planning by the schools and effective oversight by the Board. The long-term critical challenge is retaining great teachers, which requires not just fair pay but giving teachers tools, technology, and support. ENROLLMENT: We should: (1) use technology efficiently to serve students without unnecessary expense, focusing on cost-effective technology; (2) ensure school facilities are designed with flexibility in mind so that they can grow; (3) focus more heavily on teacher retention, because hiring and training replacement teachers costs money and effort, and losing great teachers makes our schools less effective; and (4) expand school facilities with reduced taxpayer cost by obtaining private investment. student achievement. World-class means year-round. The year-round program would be carefully tailored to each family’s preferences and would give credit for families’ summer learning choices outside FCCPS. ENROLLMENT: Continue to seek an expanded Mount Daniel, but be willing to reduce the expansion’s size to achieve mutual benefits for Fairfax County and Falls Church. Set a minimum of 1000 students (not 1500) for the GM project and require the developer to show how the school could be expanded once built at that level. Because technology will allow many students to learn offsite, we should adjust our projects’ building capacity accordingly. For the long term, we should seek added land parcels for school use. velop ambitious, measurable school board goals, track and report progress, and (2) survey and support educators to continuously improve their craft. ENROLLMENT: There are proposals to address enrollment growth-but those proposals may also increase growth as well. Thus, we have some control over this and should have a serious discussion about how large we would like to become. There has been an erosion of trust. So, it is also important to have community walk throughs of our schools so we can see the impact of growth for ourselves. If we need more space, we should expand. But that should be done transparently, with community support, and cost effectively.

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benefit from enhanced college and career counseling, and I am proposing that such counseling begin in 9th grade with periodic counselor reviews of each student’s progress. Whatever a student’s path - shooting for an elite national school, attending one of our state schools or planning to start a career without college - we should be providing aid and guidance to them long before big, life-changing decisions must be made.

RESOURCES: Most important, we must keep class sizes small to benefit all students. We need to continue programs like the International Baccalaureate program, which challenges students at all levels. Our schools need to refine their use of technology so that it strengthens the ability of students to learn at their own pace, and helps teachers teach rather than distracting them. And we need to ensure we look at and see improvement in all students because the achievement of all is important to us. CONTACTS: Website–www.reitinger.org; Email–phil4fcc@gmail.com; 703-915-4241

RESOURCES: Implement the International Baccalaureate program across PK-12, ensuring that students develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. Measure learning growth for each student and provide staff with the data and training so they can help all, including special needs, ESOL and other special populations. Engage the full diversity of our parents, and sustain high levels of communication with them. Provide access to books, technology, and enrichment activities for the disadvantaged. CONTACTS: Email–kjsharpe@starpower.net; 703-536-3130

RESOURCES: For the most part: resources = staff. On my facebook page, I highlight an audit process that examines where staff are deployed and how that impacts student experiences and outcomes. The first step in addressing equity is to determine where resources are allocated and how that impacts kids and our goals for them. This audit could identify areas for change. Most importantly though we do not have good information on how well all of our students are served. We need more and better data we can trust. CONTACTS: Website–www.beckyforschoolboard.com; Email–bsmerdon@QRA-LLC.net; 703-307-7559

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A Penny for Your Thoughts

News of Greater Falls Church By Supervisor Penny Gross

No matter where you are going, what time of day you are traveling, or the season of the year, traffic and transportation play a role in our region’s ability to connect people to their schools, jobs, and other activities. Almost no other issue unites jurisdictions in their effort to improve our quality of life. As our community grows and changes, surveys indicate that time lost by sitting in traffic affects economic productivity for everyone, not to mention lost time with family and friends. Envision Route 7 proposes to change that dynamic, and the public has the opportunity to weigh in at three meetings being hosted by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) in November. The meetings are being cosponsored by Fairfax County, and the cities of Alexandria and Falls Church. Designed to identify the best transit options for the 14-mile corridor between Tysons Corner and the City of Alexandria, the Envision Route 7 meetings will include ridership and cost projections for three modes of travel – light rail, bus rapid transit, and enhanced bus service. The meetings also will provide additional details about the various alignments under consideration. Meetings are scheduled on Wednesday, November 4, at the Alexandria Health Department Building, 4480 King Street in Alexandria; Tuesday, November 10, at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School, 7130 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church; and Wednesday, November 18, at Glen Forest Elementary School, 5829 Glen Forest Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads. All meetings are scheduled for 7 – 9 p.m. If you cannot attend one of the scheduled meet-

ings, you still can get involved by visiting www. EnvisionRoute7.com and signing up for email updates, submitting your comments and questions about the study, or requesting a meeting for your organization or community group. You also can find out on the Website how to follow Envision Route 7 on Facebook and Twitter. Constituents often ask me “how can I find out what’s going on, or how can I have input into decisions being made?” If you use public transportation in the corridor, or if you’d like to use public transportation, here’s a great opportunity to affect the future. Falls Church City’s Memorial Day parade is legendary, but so is Annandale’s annual Fall Parade, which will be held this Saturday. Floats, marching bands, and parade units will step off from the intersection of Gallows Road and Columbia Pike (by the historic Annandale United Methodist little white church) at 10 a.m. Sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce, the year makes the 65th time the parade has been held in downtown Annandale. Columbia Pike and some adjacent streets are closed to traffic for the parade, but in the 1950s, the parade route was in a lane of Little River Turnpike, with traffic maintained in the other lane! Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes (adults can wear their costumes, too), and I know there will be lots of candy distributed. I look forward to seeing you there.  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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Frankenstein Has Arrived The first clue: Teabaggers calling themselves the Tea Party. In retrospect, it is astounding that not one GOP leader stood up and asked, “don’t you already belong to a party – it’s called Republican?” From the outset, this weird breed of irascible cranks was a distinct species that had little in common with country club Republicans. Sure, they started as a weird science project directed, in part, by Republican operatives like Freedom Works’ Dick Army. They gladly took the free money funneled their way by billionaire brothers David and Charles Koch. But from Day 1, these insurgents keenly understood they were a Frankenstein monster, that detested their mainstream masters and yearned to break free. They never intended to coexist with their naïve creators. The Tea Party’s goal was to supplant the Republican Party. For years, this scheming cabal lived like an alien inside the host body of the GOP. From this cocoon, it feasted off the money and clout provided, while opportunistically attacking when they sensed weakness – such as running divisive Tea Bagger candidates in primaries with centrist GOP candidates. They patiently bided their time until they amassed enough power to stage a coup. At the moment of truth, they ruthlessly seized the speakership from John Boehner. Then they flexed their bulging biceps and muscled the next guy in line, Kevin McCarthy, out of the succession race. Mainstream Republicans still don’t get it. They continue to play a fool’s game and reason with Frankenstein. Their latest gambit at peace is to try to elevate Rep. Paul Ryan to the position of savior. Shouldn’t it be obvious by now that these unreasonable, flamethrowing extremists don’t want unity? They want to kill the host. Country Club Republicans must sober up and declare that Frankenstein is not a lovable, cuddly, pet who just needs a little patience. He is a true monster who needs to be put down. It is unclear if the few remaining moderate Republicans have the will to fight the Tea Bagger juggernaut. The radicals have all the energy and leverage. Miraculously, they turned the once coveted position of Speaker of the House, into a position less attractive than cleaner of the house. They now demand that the next speaker drastically weaken the position and rule with a limp gavel. In response to such treachery, moderates seem poised to shrink from the fight. They appear close to allowing the Republican Party to officially morph into the Tea Party. A National Journal headline this week read, “Moderate Republicans’ Threat: Paul Ryan for Speaker—or We Quit.” The reaction by Tea Baggers was a yawn and a shrug. That is exactly what they want to occur. If some mainstream opponents unilaterally bow out of the trenches because they don’t have the stomach to fight – that suits the insurgents just fine. It is unclear if moderate Republicans can save their party. The establishment candidates for president are faltering. Scott Walker bowed out and slithered back to his hole in Milwaukee. Chris Christie is the world’s first invisible 350-pound man. Gov. John Kasich is a non-entity outside of Ohio’s borders. And, of course, the biggest surprise is that Jeb is nearly dead. He’s a walking political corpse, having fallen to a miserable 8 percent in this week’s NBC/Wall Street Journal poll. RedState.com reports that the Bush campaign is on life support, with staff being cut and Jeb flying commercial. Meanwhile, a thin-skinned reality TV star and a seemingly brain damaged brain surgeon surge in the polls. The only corporate Republican with any fight left seems to be George W. Bush. At a fundraiser, he slammed Tea Bagger legend and fellow Texan, Sen. Ted Cruz, as opportunistic. According to Politico, the former president went onto opine, “I just don’t like the guy.” Ronald Reagan once warned about speaking ill of fellow Republicans. Conversely, tea-bagging politicians have trouble speaking well of their compatriots. The New York Times had an article this week that profiled five members of the secretive Freedom Caucus. In the piece, Michigan Rep. Justin Amash slams John Boehner by claiming that he runs the House through “intimidation and coercion.”The article also featured David Brat, who unseated former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, portraying him as captive to Washington and special interests. Cantor, like many corporate Republicans deserved what he got – since he posed as a Tea Bagger and helped recruit this motley crew to come to Washington. It’s time for moderate Republicans to end their denial. They are under siege by the extreme forces they helped nurture and cultivate. Frankenstein has arrived.

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Our Man in Arlington By Charlie Clark

Of all the mansions atop select hills in Arlington, one has stood out in my mind since my boyhood. “Whispering Oaks,” so named on its plaque at the corner of North Glebe and Chesterbrook Road, affords a swell view of Walker Chapel. The stately pale-red-brick home fronted with eight columns is surrounded by a wrought-iron fence and two curved storybook driveways bracketing a sloping lawn. Inside are 5,891 square feet, six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, according to Zillow.com, which estimates Whispering Oaks’ market value at $3.5 million. The owner, Hakan Yavalar, is president of a management firm in Arlington and a 1977 graduate of Washington-Lee High school. He bought the place in 2002 for $2.3 million, county records show. He’s very private and did not respond to inquiries. So I went straight to the family that built Whispering Oaks. Billy Martin, current owner of Martin’s Tavern in Georgetown, is one of six offspring of the Martin family who spent childhood years in the house. His colorful memories include that fact that the mansion was designed by his late mother and father, also called Billy Martin (like his grandfather and greatgrandfather), a Golden Gloves boxer and pro-am golfer down the street at Washington Golf and

Country Club. Those four generations of Irishmen became known for Martin’s Tavern (opened in 1933) and nearby Billy Martin’s Carriage House (1953-79) and as pillars of Georgetown. The tavern, at which I recently enjoyed a steak, over the decades hosted Harry Truman, Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon and preserves the booth where John F. Kennedy proposed to Jackie. Billy IV, age 55, explained how he lived in Whispering Oaks until age 9, when his parents divorced and moved him to Florida. “It’s a magnificent home and I loved it,” he said. His grandfather, back in the late 1920s when Chesterbrook Road was farmland, built a twostory wood-frame house with a wraparound porch on the same property. Billy’s father inherited it in 1949 and substituted Whispering Oaks in 1954. “When I was a kid, Chesterbrook and Glebe were only two-lane roads, and there was more property to be had,” he said. The original eight acres was cut to six in the early 1960s when Glebe Road was widened. Martin recalls his father’s friendship with the neighboring Weaver family, who for decades owned a Georgetown hardware store. “Dad was the longest living member of the country club and made a lot of money playing golf.” Some of his gambling winnings he stored in walls of the wood house, Martin said. In the mid-1980s, Martin’s

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CRIME REPORT Week of Oct. 12 - 18, 2015 Driving Under the Influence, 700 block S. Washington St. On Oct. 12, an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation. The driver, a male, 41, of Arlington, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Drinking While Driving. Larceny from Building, 200 block Pennsylvania Ave. On Oct. 13, jewelry was reported stolen from the victim’s residence. Defrauding an Innkeeper, 127 E. Broad St. (Applebee’s) On Oct. 14, a male, 33, of Oxon Hill, MD; and a female, 40, of Temple Hills, MD, were arrested and released on summons for Defrauding an Innkeeper. Graffiti, 404 S. Washington St. (La Miguelena Grocery) On Oct. 14, graffiti were found on a wall.

father sold a slice of the property to J.L. Albrittain Co., which built the gated community Carriage Hill. “He had to get approval from the county and sign a deal that basically said he would never subdivide again,” the son recalled. Before he died in 2004, the father tried to sell Whispering Oaks several times. Once an “Arab sheik” drove by in a fleet of limousines and brandished a suitcase with $1 million, Martin recalls. “Dad closed it back up and said come back with another just like it.” The sheik never returned. “Dad turned down $4.5 million after the dot-commers” got rich before he decided to move to Florida, Martin says. “I always thought it would pass to me, but Dad said I couldn’t afford all the taxes.” *** Glen Hilbrand is back on “duty” panhandling on Sycamore Street at his post of 20 years near the East Falls Church Metro. He recently spent two weeks in the Arlington jail. A judge last month ruled against him on an assault and battery against a competing panhandler. Glen acknowledged to me that he fought with the man who teams up with his girlfriend to work the “turf” on which Glen spends some of the spare change he collects on grass seed for the public median strip. He says he’d really like to find a job. But that, he says, might require a driver’s license. He may have too many outstanding fines to qualify. block Spruce St. On Oct. 18, personal items were reported stolen from the victim’s unlocked vehicle. Larceny from Motor Vehicle, 700 block Fulton Ave. On Oct. 18, cash and electronics were reported stolen from the victim’s unlocked vehicle.

Larceny from Building, 500 block W. Broad St. On Oct. 15, a bicycle was reported stolen from a garage.

Tampering with Auto, 500 block Greenwich St. On Oct. 18, the victim’s unlocked vehicle was found in disarray.

Larceny from Motor Vehicle, 700 block Poplar Dr. On Oct.15, a wallet was reported stolen from a vehicle.

Stolen Auto, 1100 block Lincoln Ave. On Oct. 18, police received a report of a vehicle stolen from a residence.

Public Drunkenness, 132 W. Broad St. (Dogwood Tavern) On Oct. 17, a male, 28, of Springfield, was arrested for Public Drunkenness.

Larceny from Motor Vehicle, 500 block Greenwich St. On Oct. 18, personal items were reported stolen from the victim’s unlocked vehicle.

Larceny from Building, 1000 E. Broad St. (24 Hour Fitness) On Oct. 17, the victim reported several items were stolen from a locker.

Larceny from Motor Vehicle, 700 block Fulton Ave. On Oct. 18, cash and electronics were reported stolen from the victim’s unlocked vehicle.

Narcotics Violation, 500 block S. Washington St. On Oct. 18, an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation. The driver, a male, 25, of the City of Falls Church, was arrested and released on summons for Possession of Marijuana.

Larceny from Motor Vehicle, 1000 block Spruce St. On Oct. 18, personal items were reported stolen from the victim’s unlocked vehicle.

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Larceny from Motor Vehicle, 1000 block Ellison Sq. On Oct. 18, cash was reported stolen from the victim’s unlocked vehicle.

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CITY RESIDENTS DISCUSS what they would like to see for the future of Falls Church’s schools during breakout sessions at Saturday’s forum. (P��: D�� C��/N��-P��)

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F.C. Residents Imagine ‘Schools Of the Future’ at Public Forum BY MATT DELANEY

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New ideas were inoculating minds, broadening the array of possibilities and sparking conversations between parents, city residents and students alike over what the future holds for the community and Earth as we know it. This was the scene at Falls Church City Public Schools’ “Schools of the Future” forum that took place at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School last Saturday and focused on green initiatives in and out of the classroom that were coming to Falls Church with the prospective renovations to or the rebuilding of George Mason High School.

The stars of the forum were five panelists Falls Church Schools brought on to lead the discussion about the school system’s directive to invigorate the look and structure of the classroom: Michael Mondshine, WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff, Vice President, Sustainability and Energy; Josh Lasky, Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council; Doug Gehley, VMDO Architects; Bruce Beddow, project manager, EMX Corporation; and George Mason High principal Tyrone Byrd. Gehley discussed how absurd it is to prepare students for success with outdated resources and archaic lecture-based classes in this day and age. He called for

360 degree learning, not just in the classroom, but throughout the building, represented by factoids painted on stairwells and immersive hallways crafted around geographical elements like canopies, making the atmosphere comfortable and accessible as well as interesting and fun. Byrd followed up with how George Mason was already taking steps to improve teaching methods despite a lack of new technology, informing the crowd that students and teachers are both pushing classroom environments to new heights with their educational ambitions. “What’s going to drive this mission and this development forward is how it impacts educa-

tion,” Byrd said. “This community has been built on a foundation of strong educational component for our kids. [That’s why Falls Church City Schools] broke itself away [from Fairfax County Public Schools]…to ensure all of our kids got a world-class education.” Lasky addressed the goal to reduce net impact on the environment while improving health and performance of students and teachers and highlighted that the challenge is not showing initial interest, but staying involved once the physical project is complete. Logistics were covered by Beddow, who talked about locations of geothermal wells and the layout of roof-based solar panels, and how it’s necessary to plan for energy requirements in advance, not for today’s standards. Mondshine rounded out the panel with a discussion on district energy systems, which channel energy that is typically wasted back into productive uses for the project at hand. The panelists were assuredly honed-in on the fact this project is about education, not the glamorization of the school and community. However those who attended seemed to have different intentions in mind, indicated by the residents’ inquisitive nature over the functioning of the school

in the Q&A session. Though, as one panelist expressed, this is a natural part of the process. “In any development project, especially a mixed-use project like this with a significant piece of land, the focus is rightfully on the biggest area of investment, financially, which is going to be the design of the space and use of the land,” Lasky said. “I don’t think that’s a cause for concern, but that’s why we’re having conversations like this so we…[are] not just thinking about energy or water or waste in singular categories, but connecting them together and trying to optimize all that for the benefit of the students.” During the final part of the forum the attendees formed small groups and listed what they felt the principal focus of the project should be moving forward. The groups, a nod to reformed teaching techniques the schools and the panel are a proponent of, showcased that the environmental footprint is something to be cognizant about, but education supersedes all other objectives. “I have three kids; I see the way they learn best,” Mondshine said. “They don’t learn best when they’re sitting at a desk and having someone talk at them, they learn best when they’re living it, learning it, touching and feeling it.”

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Mason Music Students Trading Labor for Donations Students in George Mason High School’s music program are offering their labor in exchange for donations through their M.U.S.I.C. Days (Many Useful Students in Our Community) program. If you need help with a chore around the house or at your business, you can sign up to have at least two Mason music students help you out in exchange for donations. The fundraiser runs through December 13. Those interested in having Mason music students come to their home or office during the weekend can sign up for a session at the FCCPS Band Boosters website, fallschurchcitybandboosters.weebly.com or contact parent coordinator Sheila Frost at fccps. bandboosters@gmail.com.

George Mason High School Hosts Bicycle Donation Drive Area residents who want to get rid of old bicycles and can do so while helping a good cause by participating in a recycling program by leaving their bicycles at George Mason High School on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The bicycle collection will take place in the school’s parking lot on the Haycock Road entrance to the high school. Bicycles and bicycle parts collected as part of the

TEAMS FROM GEORGE MASON HIGH SCHOOL (above) and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School spent six hours competing in the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition on Saturday. The competition put them in the role of newly hired information technology professionals managing a small company’s network. (P��: C�� FCCPS/S�� K��) drive will be donated to Bikes for the World, an organization that cleans up and repairs bicycles and ships them to communities in the U.S. and around the world where residents need bikes for inexpensive transportation to get to work, school, and social services. Bikes do not need to be working to be donated, but Bikes for the World requests at $10 donation to help with shipping costs. For more information or to volunteer to help with the drive, contact Mason student Cole Casteel at colesteel127@yahoo.com.

Corpus Christi School Hosts Christmas Attic Craft Fair Corpus Christi School is hosting its 36th annual Christmas Attic Craft Fair and Silent Auction on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the school’s elementary school campus, located at 3301 Glen Carlyn Road, Falls Church. There will be children’s activities, an international cafe, a grill/beer garden and a wide variety of crafters and silent auction items at the event. For more information, visit corpuschristischool.org/pto/christmas-attic.

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The Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library is 30 years old, and it’s time for surgery. The library will close January 31, 2016 for about 18 months to undergo major renovation, says Mary Mulrenan, marketing director for Fairfax County libraries. Temporary facilities will open nearby in an office building at 7700 Leesburg Pike which has plenty of free parking, and is across the street from George C. Marshall High School. Last Saturday at the library’s 30th anniversary celebration, several library users were unaware of the planned closure. “Oh no,” exclaimed Ana Palomo, a junior at George C. Marshall High, when told the news. She sat with friends, Katelyn V. Crespo and Emily Argueta, at a table with small paper plates containing leftover refreshments which mingled with their books and laptops. The trio often meets at the library after school and Saturday school where they go for tutorial help. “What are we going to do?” Palomo asked. “How long is 18 months?” If plans go right, she’ll be a Marshall graduate by the time the new library opens. With help from Palomo and Crespo, Argueta chose her words carefully: “We like to come here because it’s quiet and a peaceful environment where we can come

to study when school resources are not available.” They mentioned the serenity and comfort of the adjacent park, seen from the library’s big windows. Last Saturday, the Friends of the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library hosted a birthday party for the library and gave out free bags “Happy 30th Anniversary Tysons Library 1985-2915” and magnets, “I [heart] my library.” Standing behind tables laden with chocolate and vanilla cake, brownies, cookies, fresh veggies and fruit slices with dip, raspberry punch, apple cider, and other beverages, were Friends’ volunteers Daniella Nedyalkova and Janelle Blanchard. John Ball, the Friends’ president, said there are constant money problems for Fairfax County libraries. Reference books are being removed from shelves since so much information is on the Internet. He and Mary Vavrina, the Friends’ vice-president, praised Fairfax County Providence District Supervisor Linda Smyth who “has saved” a lot of books from the dump. “We love her,” Ball said, but books are still being trashed every day. “A copious amount I can show you,” he said. Make way for ebooks. Ebooks are a hot topic at libraries these days although recent news says their popularity is declining. Said Ball: “They think they

have to make room for them. Ebooks are very costly.” At library rates Ball said a hardback book costs about $20 and is checked out between 80 and 100 times, but an ebook costs $80 for 25 checkouts. Although they require less shelf space than books, “it’s not worth re-doing libraries for ebooks.” About 30 persons are active members of Friends of TysonsPimmit Library, but their efforts seem triple that. “We could always use more members,” said Vavrina. The Friends are called upon for funding many programs at the library. “The county pays nothing,” said one volunteer more than once. The Friends paid $5,000 for the summer reading program, and they buy goodies for celebrations and host luncheons for volunteers. Their funding comes primarily from bi-monthly book sales. While she listened to live music performed by the band, “No Charge” in a separate room, Alicia Korker, the assistant branch manager, described the anniversary party as “a fun event that we hope our community really enjoys.” Korker just celebrated her own library anniversary, her tenth, with Fairfax County. Chiharu Abdin brings her sons, Ali, 5, and Malek, 9, both students at Shrevewood Elementary School, to the library about once a month.

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Planning for All Ages & All Needs MASON RUNNING BACK D’MONTAE NOBLE turns the corner against Clarke County High School during the team’s 42-14 loss against the Eagles. (Photo: Kate Karstens/News-Press)

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The George Mason varsity football team fell to 3-1 in the district after a devastating loss to the Clarke County Eagles, who remain undefeated in the Bull Run District. Although the Mustangs only trailed by two touchdowns at the end of the first half, they were swiftly defeated in the second half by the superior Eagles with a resulting score of 42-14. Holes in Mason’s defensive line, inability to protect key players on offense, and an assortment of nervous errors led to the ultimate demise of the Mustangs in the homecoming football game. Clarke’s return of the Mason kickoff was inconclusive, with major defensive tackles by Matt Mineo, Justin Thomas, and Finn Roou. The Eagles did not punt on their fourth down, which resulted in optimal positioning for the Mustangs, 40 yards from the endzone at the start of the first quarter. Senior running back, D’Montae Noble completed a 28 yard run to start the Mason offensive drive. Mason depended on Noble once more to conclude the drive to put the score at 7-0, with the extra point by sophomore kicker, Ethan Morse. While the Clarke defense faced adversity, the offense took the field and quickly drove 80 yards in a collection of running plays to push the score to 7-7, early in the first quarter. The first quarter concluded as the Eagles pushed their way down

the field for their second effective offensive drive of the game. In position at the 19 yard line, in the first play of the second quarter, the Clarke running back ran the ball in to push the score to 14-7. Mason’s offensive line crumbled beneath the Clarke pressure, symbolized by the final play during the drive wherein a snap over the head of quarterback Thomas Creed led to a turnover, putting Clarke in the position to score once more. As a result of a passing interference call on the Mason defense, the Eagles were pushed forward another 15 yards, and the quarterback for the Eagles ran 15 yards to complete the touchdown at 8 minutes in the second quarter to push the score to 21-7. The Mason offense could not return the same intensity of the Clarke competition, as Creed tossed a devastating interception to put the Eagle offense back on the field at Mason’s 37 yard line. With four minutes left in the first half, Clarke ran in their fourth touchdown of the game, attacking the weak center of the Mustang defensive line. “Against Clarke, it [our defense] wasn’t nearly as effective as we needed it to be,” said defensive back, Matthew Mineo. “Despite practicing against their style offense during the week, we weren’t able to make very many big plays against them.” However, Noble proved resilient in the final minutes of the second quarter when he ran a 50 yard touchdown, bringing the score to 28-14.

Mason’s offensive drives in the second half consisted of a variety of Noble’s runs which were ineffective without a consistent block from Mason to protect against the Eagle onslaught. The third quarter did not showcase either team, as the score remained constant and neither team could effectively push past the other. However, the Clarke offense set the tone for the fourth quarter when, on the first play of the drive, the running back ran a 20 yard touchdown, eluding a variety of Mason defenders, to enforce their stance as the dominant team with a score of 35-14. “Clarke is a very good team,” said Head Coach, Tony Green. “They stuffed us up a bit on offense.” The final touchdown of the game in the middle of the fourth quarter by Clarke left both teams aimless in the final minutes of the game, with no reason to fight the crushing score of 42-14. A variety of offensive errors led to the ultimate demise of Mason, with no assistance from the faltering defensive line that Clarke took advantage of. “I think that after last week we could easily just break down and give up on the season, but we won’t,” said senior captain, Hunter Sulc. Through the variety of struggles that Mason could not overcome, a few players were resilient in the fight against Clarke. The Mustangs go on the road Friday, Oct. 23 to Warren County (2-5), a Bull Run District opponent, currently fourth in the rankings with Mason at second.

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After Less Than a Year, Native Foods Closes in F.C. Well, that was fast. Open not even a year, the fast-casual vegan restaurant Native Foods Cafe has closed its doors in the City of Falls Church. The Chicago-based cafe, which had major expansion plans with hopes of 200 stores by 2017, opened just last December in the West Falls Church shopping center on West Broad Street. The Little City location was one of three in the area, with two others in Washington, D.C. While no official reason has been given for the closure, sources say the Falls Church restaurant had been experiencing management and service issues. The store’s final day of operation was last Monday.

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Earls Kitchen + Bar Now Open in Tysons Joining the Tysons dining scene is Earls Kitchen + Bar which opened last week in the Vita apartment building in Tysons Corner Center near the Metro’s new Silver line. With more than 60 locations throughout the United States and Canada, the new Tysons restaurant is just the sixth in the U.S. The menu at Earls includes a variety of cuisines including everything from burgers, pasta and ribs to bibimap, sushi and kung pao chicken and shrimp. Brunch on the

weekend is served until 3 p.m. and includes French toast, goat cheese frittatas and nod to the Commonwealth with eggs benedict made with sweet Virginia ham. The new 10,000 square-foot restaurant has seating for 280 with another 114 available on a partially-covered patio. Earls is open for lunch and dinner Monday – Friday beginning at 11:30 a.m. and opens at 10 a.m. for brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Earls Kitchen + Bar 7902 Tysons One Place | McLean earlsrestaurants.com – Jody Fellows

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY, FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIAL RATES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO § 56-235.2 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA AND NEW RATE SCHEDULES SCR - GS 3 AND SCR - GS 4

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CASE NO. PUE-2015-00103 On September 21, 2015, Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Virginia Power (“Dominion Virginia Power” or “Company”), pursuant to § 56-235.2 of the Code of Virginia, filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) an application (“Application”) for approval of a special rate and contract for electric service (“Special Rate Contract”). The Company also filed an Energy Management Services Agreement with its Application for the Commission’s consideration. The Company has requested expedited consideration of its Application. On September 18, 2015, Dominion Virginia Power and Vadata, Inc. (“Vadata”), entered into a Special Rate Contract. Vadata is a high load factor, Virginia jurisdictional customer of Dominion Virginia Power. Vadata is a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., and an affiliate of Amazon Web Services. In its Application, Dominion Virginia Power states that Amazon Web Services, and by extension Vadata, has made a long-term corporate commitment to ultimately achieve 100% renewable energy usage for its global infrastructure footprint, with a short-term goal of increasing its renewable energy usage to at least 40% by the end of 2016. To accomplish this, Amazon Web Services has announced that it has entered into wholesale power purchase agreements to buy the output of new renewable generating resources that commence delivery in early 2016. Amazon Web Services is also in the process of joining PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (“PJM”), as a market participant and intends to resell the energy output of its power purchase agreements into PJM and receive the associated PJM market-based revenues and charges. According to the Company, a PJM market-based retail rate would help Vadata financially correlate its wholesale PJM market participation with the retail electric service and billing for its accounts. In its Application, Dominion Virginia Power states that the Special Rate Contract would provide Vadata with a newly designed and optional market-based rate for its qualifying load accounts that is structured to reflect pricing in the PJM wholesale market. The Special Rate Contract is comprised of: (i) a base contract proposed for an initial term extending through December 31, 2020, and continuing thereafter by automatic one-year renewals, unless otherwise terminated with notice; and (ii) two companion market-based rate schedules, designated Rate Schedule SCR - GS 3 and Rate Schedule SCR - GS 4 (collectively, “SCR Rate Schedules”), for the Company’s provision of electric service to Vadata’s qualifying current or future accounts. While the Company states in its Application that it anticipates offering a new experimental market-based rate as an elective option for certain of the Company’s other high load factor commercial and industrial customers in a future proceeding, the rate schedules proposed in this proceeding, Rate Schedule SCR – GS 3 and Rate Schedule SCR - GS 4, would only be available to Vadata’s qualifying current or future accounts. To qualify to transfer to the SCR Rate Schedules, Vadata’s accounts must: (i) be eligible for Rate Schedule GS-3 or Rate Schedule GS-4; (ii) have peak demand of 5 megawatts or more; and (iii) meet the additional criteria set forth in the Special Rate Contract. According to the Application, Vadata will determine whether to transfer accounts to the SCR Rate Schedules on an individual account basis. On September 18, 2015, Dominion Virginia Power and Vadata also entered into an Energy Management Services Agreement for the provision of certain incidental non-tariff market management services, including wholesale energy scheduling and settlement services, and other wholesale energy management services relating to the wholesale activities of Vadata and its affiliates in the PJM market. According to the Application, the Energy Management Services Agreement will allow Vadata, at its option, to have one entity – the Company – manage both Vadata’s wholesale transaction activities in PJM and its retail electric service and billing under the Special Rate Contract. The Company states that the services provided under the Energy Management Services Agreement involve wholesale activities. However, because Company personnel will be involved in meeting the Company’s contractual obligations under the agreement, and because the Company anticipates treating any revenues derived from the services performed under the agreement as base rate revenue, the Company has provided the Energy Management Services Agreement with its Application for the Commission’s consideration and for any necessary approvals. Dominion Virginia Power states that the Special Rate Contract will not unreasonably prejudice or disadvantage any customer or class of customers, will not jeopardize the continuation of reliable utility service, and will protect the public interest by signaling to companies, especially those in the data center industry, that Virginia is an attractive place to locate. The Company further states that, other than the administrative costs of preparing for this proceeding and negotiating the Special Rate Contract and the Energy Management Services Agreement, it does not expect to incur any significant direct costs to implement the Special Rate Contract or the Energy Management Services Agreement. However, according to the Company, the SCR Rate Schedules will likely result in altered levels of base rate revenue as compared to the Company’s traditional rate schedules, though the amount of such revenue differences will depend on the amount of load that actually migrates from Rate Schedules GS-3 and GS-4 to the applicable SCR Rate Schedule and, ultimately, on fuel and market prices. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled a public hearing on December 15, 2015, at 10 a.m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, to receive testimony from members of the public and evidence related to the Application from the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff. Any person desiring to testify as a public witness at this hearing should appear fifteen (15) minutes prior to the starting time of the hearing and contact the Commission’s Bailiff. The public version of the Company’s Application and the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing are available for public inspection during regular business hours at each of the Company’s business offices in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Copies also may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Lisa S. Booth, Esquire, Dominion Resources Services, Inc., 120 Tredegar Street, Riverside 2, Richmond, Virginia 23219. If acceptable to the requesting party, the Company may provide the documents by electronic means. Copies of the public version of the Application and documents filed in this case also are available for interested persons to review in the Commission’s Document Control Center, located on the first floor of the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies from the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Any person or entity may participate as a respondent in this proceeding by filing, on or before November 17, 2015, a notice of participation. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of the notice of participation shall be submitted to Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent simultaneously to counsel for the Company at the address set forth above. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUE-2015-00103. For additional information about participation as a respondent, any person or entity should obtain a copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing. On or before November 17, 2015, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, and serve on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case, and each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of such testimony and exhibits shall be submitted to Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. Respondents also shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, including: 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service; 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format; and 5 VAC 5 20 240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUE-2015-00103. On or before December 8, 2015, any interested person wishing to comment on the Company’s Application shall file with Joel H. 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Community Events

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22

Early Literacy Center. Explore educational and manipulative items to teach early literacy through play on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday every week. This program is for ages birth to 5 years. No registration required. Mary Riley Styles Public Library’s Youth Services Room (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). Free. 11 a.m. – noon. & 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. 703-248-5034. Spanish Language Storytime with Communikids. Children ages 2 – 5 can drop-in for Spanish storytime with Communikids. Mary Riley Styles Public Library’s Youth Services Room (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). Free. 3 – 3:30 p.m. 703-248-5034. Taxes: The Gift That Keeps on Giving...to Genealogists!. Genealogist Sharon MacInnes will give a lecture about how tax records often provide a year-byyear snapshot of a family. Kilmer Middle School (8100 Wolftrap Road, Vienna). Free. 7:30 – 9 p.m. fxgs.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

1-on-1 Computer Tutoring. Receive personalized assistance using computers, internet and eBooks. Registration required and an

appointment must be scheduled. Mary Riley Styles Public Library’s Conference Room (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). Free. 10 a.m. – noon. 703-248-5034.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

F.C. Farmers’ Market. 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. Neighborhood Tree Planting. Volunteer to plant trees. Each event starts with a brief demonstration and refreshments and then teams fan out to plant trees. Wear boots or heavy shoes, dress for weather and dirt and bring tools if you have them or share the Village Preservation and Improvement Society’s tools if you don’t. RSVP required. Thomas Jeﬀerson Elementary School (601 S. Oak St., Falls Church). 8:30 a.m. – noon. fallschurchva.gov/205/ Neighborhood-Tree-Program. Teen Cupcake Wars. Children in grades 5 – 12 can decorate their own creepy cupcake just in time for Halloween. Registration required. Event limited to 15 participants. Mary Riley Styles

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Public Library’s Youth Services Room (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). Free. 2 p.m. 703-2485034. Concert. The Falls Church Episcopal is opening its 2015-16 Community Concert Series with the Navy Band Brass Quintet. The Falls Church Episcopal (115 E. Fairfax St., Falls Church). Free. 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

Making Cider. Children ages 9 – 12 can enjoy different varieties of apples, weed the apple trees planted a few years ago and make cider on the press. Come ready to chop, mash, squeeze and enjoy. Registration required. Gulf Branch Nature Center (3608 N. Military Road, Arlington). $5. 1 – 2 p.m. 703-228-3403. Fall Fungi 101 Hike. Adults and teens can gather to learn about about mycellium and then walk the park to find fungi and practice their identification skills. Registration required. Gulf Branch Nature Center (3608 N. Military Road, Arlington).$10. 3 – 5 p.m. 703-228-3403. Concert. Peter Takacs will be playing as the Odeon Chamber Music Series continues. St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church (3241 Brush Dr., Falls Church). Free. 4

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 26

Preschool Storytime. Stories, ﬁnger plays and songs for children ages 2 – 5 on Monday and Thursday every week. Mary Riley Styles Public Library’s Youth Services Room (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). Free. 10:30 – 11 a.m. & 3 – 3:30 p.m. 703-248-5034.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27

Preschool Storytime. Songs, movement, and stories for ages 18-36 months. Mary Riley Styles Public Library’s Youth Services Room (120 N. Virginia Ave. Falls Church). 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. 703248-5034.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28

Living with Deer in Our Urban Environment. Learn about the impact of deer on Northern Virginia’s natural areas from Kevin Rose, the District Biologist for Virginia’s Department of Game and Inland Fisheries in Fairfax County, and Charles Smith, an ecologist who represents the Virginia Native Plant Society and the Deer Advisory Council for Northern Virginia. Fairlington Community Center & Park (3308 S. Staﬀord St., Arlington). Free. 6:30 – 9 p.m. 703-820-8859.

Theater Fine Arts THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22

“The World Goes ‘Round.” This Creative Cauldron production featuring the music of John Kander and Fred Ebb is now recommended by the Helen Hayes Awards. It’s a thrilling celebration of life �illed with humor, romance, drama, and nonstop melody. From “Cabaret” to “Chicago” the non-stop hit-parade features unforgettable gems seamlessly interwoven into a passionate, harmonious, up-tempo evening of musical theatre. Through Oct. 25. ArtSpace Falls Church (410 S. Maple St., Falls Church). $18 – $26. 8 p.m. creativecauldron.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

“girlstar.” Signature Theatre favorite Donna Migliaccio stars in this fantastical world premiere musical fairytale, brimming with

magic, darkness and blinding ambition. Legendary record producer Daniella Espere is searching for her next international sensation. She discovers it in her long-lost niece, Tina, who dreams of being a world-famous pop star. Despite warning signs that all may not be as it seems, the two eagerly forge a mother/daughter bond and Daniella transforms Tina’s image, voice and talent into star quality – but not by the usual means. Through Nov. 15. Signature Theatre (4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington). $40 – $92. 8 p.m. sigtheatre.org.

“Little Shop of Horrors.” Little Shop of Horrors is a comedy, horror, rock musical, by composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman, about a nerdy, clumsy, hapless �lorist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and �lesh all the while searching for his chance at success and romance. The music, composed by Menken in

the style of early 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown, includes several well-known tunes. Through Oct. 24. Thomas Jefferson Community Center (125 S. Old Glebe Road, Arlington). $20 – $23. 8 p.m. thearlingtonplayers.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25

“Animal.” Rachel has it all: marriage, house, career. So why does she suddenly have this creeping feeling? Did she leave something behind? Or is there something in the walls…? Her husband thinks she needs time; her psychiatrist suggests positive thinking. But then the visions start. Apparitions of doubts, past decisions, future mistakes. Is it time for Xanax? Prozac? Or perhaps she just needs to forget it all, follow her instinct and kiss a stranger. Through Oct. 25. Studio Theatre (1501 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $20 – $40. 8 p.m. studiotheatre.org.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 S�� L��. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $20. 6:30 p.m. 703255-1566. D�� C��. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack (130 N. Washington St., Falls Church). 6:30 p.m. 703-532-9283. T�� M��. The State Theatre (220 N. Washington St., Falls Church). $40 general admission; $55 balcony. 7 p.m. 703-237-0300. J�� B��. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Road, Vienna). $40. 7:30 p.m. 703255-1900.

L�� P�� A��. 9:30 (815 V St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $25. 8 p.m. 202-667-7960. O�� D�� P�� T�� G��. Iota Club and Café (2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $10. 8:30 p.m. 703-522-8340. J�� F��. Black Cat (1811 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $15. 9 p.m. 202-667-7960. H��. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703237-8333.

W�� T�� D�� W�� L��. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $10 – $18 in advance; $15 – $18 day of the show. 8:30 p.m. 703-255-1566. B�� T�� K�� F��. Black Cat (1811 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $25. 9 p.m. 202-667-7960. F�� U��. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703-237-8333.

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P�� T��. St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church (3241 Brush Drive, Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-200-7489. T�� G�� J�� H�� M�� P��. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $17. 6 p.m. 703-255-1566. F��F��. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack (130 N. Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-532-9283. T�� M�� M��Y��, P�� B�� T�� R��. Black Cat (1811 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $20. 6:30 p.m. 202-667-7960. C��. The Birchmere (3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria). $89.50. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500. H�� H�� C�� S��. Iota Club and Café (2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). 8 p.m. 703-522-8340.

A�� R�� G�� R��. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $17 – $20. 4:30 p.m. 703-255-1566. B�� T��. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack (130 N. Washington St., Falls Church). 7 p.m. 703-532-9283. T�� M��. The State Theatre (220 N. Washington St., Falls Church). $40 general admission; $55 balcony. 7 p.m. 703-237-0300. R��’� N�� 2015. The Birchmere (3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria). $25. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500. T�� S�� M�� 50�� A�� S��. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Road, Vienna). $20. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1900. L�� P�� A��. 9:30 (815 V St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $25. 8 p.m. 202-667-7960. H�� B� A��. Iota Club and Café (2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $15. 8:30 p.m. 703-522-8340.

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Ave. E, Vienna). $12 – $15. 6 p.m. 703-255-1566. P�� D�� V��. 9:30 (815 V St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $25. 7 p.m. 202-667-7960. B�� B��. Iota Club and Café (2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). 8 p.m. 703-522-8340.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 M�� G�� E�� G��. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $22 – $25. 6 p.m. 703-2551566. UB40 �� A�� C��, A�� M�� V�� R�� R��. 9:30 (815 V St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $40. 7 p.m. 202667-7960. T�� EX � K�� V�� P�� P��. Black Cat (1811 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $20. 7:30 p.m. 202-667-7960. G�� L�� C��. Galaxy Hut (2711 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $5. 9 p.m. 703-525-8646.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 J�� F�� H�� S��. The Birchmere (3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria). $29.50. 7:30 p.m. 703549-7500. E�� T��!. Black Cat (1811 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.). $12 in advance; $15 day of the show. 7:30 p.m. 202-667-7960. T�� D�� A�� E� Q�� S�� F��$$�. Galaxy Hut (2711 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $5. 9 p.m. 703-525-8646.

P�� A��... Friday, October 30 – Halloween Carnival. The carnival has been a popular event for children for more than 30 years. Enjoy carnival games, a moon bounce,

face painting, crafts, a haunted house, movies, candy and a live creepy creature show. Falls Church Community Center (223 Little Falls St., Falls Church). Free. 6 – 8:30.p.m. fallschurchva.gov/halloweencarnival.

Saturday, October 31 – F.C. Farmers’ Market Chef Series Demo. Vendors oﬀer fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, baked goods, plants,

and wine. Chef Ed Kwitowski from D.C. Central Kitchen will be demonstrating from 9 am until 11 am with tastes and recipies available all morning long. City Hall Parking Lot (300 Park Ave., Falls Church). Free. 8 a.m. – noon. 703-248-5077.

Wednesday, November 11 – Veterans Day Ceremony. Every year the Recreation and Parks Department honors veterans with a ceremony at the City of Falls

Church Veterans Memorial. Falls Church Community Center (223 Little Falls St., Falls Church). Free. 11 a.m. fallschurchva.org/VeteransDay.

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1. “The Big Bang Theory” character from India 4. 1958 Best Picture winner that becomes 6-Down when a letter is added to its title 8. King or queen 13. Arrow-shooting Greek god 15. Like many Keats poems 16. Replies to an invite 17. Cutting remark 18. “Your Movie Sucks” author 20. In a 1952 novel, he wrote “I am invisible ... simply because people refuse to see me” 22. “You’re ____ talk!” 23. Gadget’s rank in cartoons: Abbr. 24. Wray of “King Kong” 27. Young ____ (kids) 28. Smash hits: Abbr. 31. Way in or out 32. ____ de deux 33. Home of Waikiki Beach 35. Taxing times? 37. Barack Obama’s first White House Chief of Staff 40. Curtain call chorus 42. Woodsy odor 43. PC key 46. Running ____ 47. Roseanne’s husband on “Roseanne” 48. Las Vegas block? 49. Gift shop buy 50. Speed-of-sound name 54. “... and ____ a good-night!”

OCTOBER 22 - 28, 2015 | PAGE 37 30. “That’s what ____ said” 31. Dr. of hip-hop 34. “Stee-rike!” caller 35. Elsa’s sister in “Frozen” 36. Tito, the King of Latin Music 38. City map abbr. 39. FEMA offering 40. Deli offering 41. “Norma ____” 44. Guest appearance? 45. Yo-Yo Ma, e.g. 50. Actors without lines 51. Pass with flying colors 52. “Hardball” host Matthews 53. “____ luego!” 55. Like much music of the ‘90s 56. “The Bold and the Beautiful” actress Sofer 57. Looking up 58. Strands of biology 59. Chest protector? 60. It’s targeted for extraction 61. Thus far

56. TV journalist who wrote “War Journal: My Five Years in Iraq” 59. Tennis legend who won 12 Grand Slam singles titles in the 1960s 62. “Pleeeeeease?” 63. Cara of “Fame” 64. “____ jungle out there” 65. Morse code taps 66. Still-in-development apps 67. Utters 68. Fanatic

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City Advised to Go for Municipalization Of Electricity, Told Savings Could Be 20-40%

Spiraling Construction Costs Threaten Plans For New Affordable Housing Projects in F.C.

Residents of Falls Church could be saving 20 to 40 percent on their electricity bills over the next decade if the City moves to terminate its franchise with Virginia Power and establish an independent, municipallyowned electrical power entity, consultants hired by the City Council here reported Monday night.

Spiraling costs of materials combined with a frenzy of activity is driving up costs of construction projects throughout Northern Virginia, compounding the frustration of affordable housing advocates seeking to build new dwelling units, the Falls Church City Council was told at a work session Monday.

Tysons-Pimmit Library Celebrates 30 Years Continued from Page 28

“It’s close and special people work here who are very kind and helpful,” Abdin said. “They have my favorite books,” said Malek, which includes “The Magic Shop” series, and Ali proudly pulled out of his bag a “Where’s Waldo.” Seth Chung, 11, and his brother, Shaun, 9, were at the library with their dad, Sang, who has lived in the area for decades and said he can remembers when the Tysons early library branch was in the PeachTree Apartments next door. They were unaware the library is temporarily closing. “The library is close by and has everything we think we need. We read a lot, and the kids like to come.” Nabilah Haque was a visitor from Loudoun County who was at

the library for a meeting and waited to hear the music. She occasionally visits the Tysons branch but more often uses the libraries in Reston and Herndon. The Tysons’ computers which have bigger screens than her laptop make her job search for a mechanical engineering position easier, she said. Haque finds the library’s career and parenting resources helpful, and her teenage son likes the ebooks. Leaving the library emptyhanded since they have 50 library books at home were Wondwossen Bekel and his children, Hasset, 8, and Heman, 6. They visit the library about three times a week and his wife comes to study, Wondwossen said. They carried no books since they already had 50 at home checked out, Wondwossen said.

Hasset had saved the last piece of cake for her brother. Also outside on the pretty day was Joyce Migdall of Falls Church, collecting signatures to get Bernie Sanders’ name on the upcoming Virginia presidential primary ballot. The Tysons library “is big. It’s a nice library. It’s friendly.” She was unaware the library is closing: “How can they do that?” Spokesperson Mulreman said designs for the Tysons makeover have not been released. During a major library renovation, staff is never laid off, and she laughed at the ridiculous suggestion: “There is always plenty of work to do.” She expressed gratitude to Fairfax County voters who approved a bond referendum for library renovations. Tax dollars are not used for library improvements.

CHIHARU ABDIN (CENTER) AND HER sons Ali (left) and Malek check out their library receipt at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library on Saturday. (P��: P�� L��/N��-P��)

THIS IS SCRAPPLE AND IZZY, the dynamic duo of Falls Church’s Functional Fitness. Scrapple is a Brindle Pit mix who is almost four years old and Izzy is a three and a half-year-old black Scripperke mix, both of whom came to Functional Fitness from rescue shelters. Scrapple came first, then Izzy. They have drastically different personalities with Scrapple being quite forward Izzy very laid back. Along with a Boston Terrier named Archer, they are mainstays at Functional Fitness.

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Feline Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 920-8665

INSURANCE

Dr Gordon Theisz, Family Medicine. . 533-7555

OPTOMETRIST

Dr. Alison Sinyai, Family Eye Care . . 533-3937 n

www.healthybyintention.com.. . . . . . . 534-1321 n

MUSIC

Academy of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 938-8054 Foxes Music Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533-7393

Lawn Enforcement Services, LLC . . . 237-0921 n

Art & Frame of Falls Church . . . . . . . 534-4202 n

HEALTH & FITNESS

Allstate Home Auto Life Ins. . . . . . . 241-8100 State Farm Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 237-5105

Falls Church Florist, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 533-1333

FRAMES

FC Heating & Air Service . . . . . . . . . . 534-0630 Joseph Home Improvement. . . . . . . . 507-5005 Picture Perfect Home Improvements 590-3187 One Time Home Improvement. . . . . . 577-9825

Point of View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237-6500

HANDYMAN

Vantage Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241-0565 Jazzercise Falls Church. . . . . . . . . . . 622-2152

EYEWEAR FLORISTS

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Doug’s Handyman Service. . . . . . . . . 556-4276 Your Handyman . . . . . . . . . . . . . 571-243-6726

Family Dentistry, Nimisha V Patel . . . 533-1733 Dr. William Dougherty . . . . . . . . . . . 532-3300

BCR Binders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534-9181

COLLEGES

American College of Commerce and Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 942-6200

BANKING

BOOK BINDING

CLEANING SERVICES

Maid Brigade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 823-1922 Acclaimed Carpet Cleaning . . . . . . . . 978-2270 A Cleaning Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 892-8648

Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Co.. . . 519-1634 BB&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241-3505 TD Bank/www.TDBank.com. . . . . . . . 237-2051 n

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

AUTOMOTIVE

Beyer Volvo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237-5000

3 months - $150 6 months - $270 1 year - $450

TAILOR

Tailor Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534-8886

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